Chapter 1582: Joining Hands
As soon as Yuan Chan finished speaking, Shang Xia grinned. "I am aware of this matter as well, but what I really want to know is, what exactly is that mysterious treasure?"
Yuan Chan looked troubled at his question. “It’s not that I don't want to tell you. Even I don’t know what the treasure is. True Immortal Xiong is also aware of this. It’s said that only Zhuo Gudao knows what it is. Even the experts of the Star Origin Lord Manor have no idea...”
"Some say that this matter has been passed down by word from the Star Origin Guard Commander they inherit the position from. Zhuge Xiang seems to know something about it, but the current Star Origin Lord Commander, Tong Yutang, does not. The way he obtained his position wasn’t official either and Zhuo Gudao definitely wouldn’t tell him. There are also others who say that the reason the Heaven Observation Sect was able to establish themselves in the sea of stars and became targeted by the various factions was also because of that treasure!” Yuan Chan sighed before shaking his head. However, seeing as Shang Xia was still expressionless, he continued, “Well... There are rumors spreading from various factions that the mysterious treasure is a Star Core.”
"Just a Star Core?" Shang Xia frowned.
Although a Star Core was considered a treasure, it wasn’t too rare or special, especially for someone of Shang Xia’s level of cultivation. In the sea of stars, it wasn’t difficult for super experts like him to destroy a few Earth Stars and other large celestial bodies. With some luck, it would be possible to obtain a Star Core where the essence of the celestial body had condensed.
Yuan Chan quickly replied, "Of course it’s not just an ordinary Star Core. It’s most likely the Star Core of a world that might have surpassed an Essence World...”
Even though Yuan Chan's tone was uncertain, Shang Xia was still intrigued by the revelation. “Surpassed an Essence World?”
"That’s right. It should be a world that ranks higher than an Essence World.” Yuan Chan became a little more confident and he continued, “It’s not just random speculation. If there really is such a special treasure, we can explain the advancement of the True Immortals of the Star Origin Dao Field along with Zhuo Gudao’s breakthrough to the Martial Emptiness Realm without the support of a normal world.”
"Also, the Star Core from the world that surpassed the level of an Essence World would undoubtedly be key to deciding whether a peak-level Essence World can continue to evolve and transform. If the Star Origin Lord wishes to bring the Essence Ping World to ascension, he definitely needs the treasure.” Yuan Chan concluded.
Nodding slowly, Shang Xia seemed convinced. "Although these are all just speculations and there's no solid evidence, the mere possibility is valuable in itself."
Yuan Chan simply smiled before raising his hand to gesture at Shang Xia, indicating it was time for him to tell them what happened in the Essence Ping World.
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Shang Xia pretty much told them most of what happened. Other than the projection of the Crimson Soul Tablet and his Spirit Calming Vessel, he described his experience in the Essence Ping World.
Even after hiding the most surprising thing, Yuan Chan and Xiong Xin still looked completely dumbfounded.
"True Immortal Shang, your cultivation has risen quickly and we should feel ashamed of ourselves. We didn’t think that you would be able to take on the Star Origin Lord’s clone alone!” No one knew what Xiong Xin thought of, but he sighed to himself while shaking his head helplessly.
"Not at all, it was just luck," Shang Xia said modestly, "the Star Origin Lord’s clone probably didn’t think I would act against him. After all... He maintained the cultivation level of a True Immortal when he just appeared, giving me the confidence to act against him.”
Xiong Xin and Yuan Chan chuckled bitterly. They infiltrated the Essence Ping World back then and were stopped by the clone. Thinking about how they were in a foreign world and were rejected by the World’s Will, they didn’t dare to act rashly. Only after leaving the heavenly screen did they dare to engage the clone.
"It seems we lacked courage and were played by a clone...” Yuan Chan said to Xiong Xin with a wry smile, "Is it really true that the older we get, the more timid we become?”
Xiong Xin thought for a second before he responded, “There's something strange here. When True Immortal Shang encountered the Star Origin Lord’s clone, his aura showed that he was only a True Immortal. When we encountered the clone, he was also in the Martial Void Realm. Why didn’t he unleash the strength of a Sage?”
Yuan Chan agreed. "Indeed! The moment he appeared above the heavenly screen, he immediately regained the power of a Sage. Fighting the clone, we couldn’t fight back and could only retreat.”
Shang Xia thought for a second before mumbling, “I can only think of 2 reasons. The first is that the Star Origin Lord doesn’t wish for the Essence Ping World to suffer too much damage. Be it the battle of 2 grand completion stage True Immortals or with a Sage, great destruction would be brought to the Essence Ping World. It’s a critical moment of the Star Origin Lord’s takeover of the World’s Will and he probably doesn’t wish to see any accidents.”
Xiong Xin immediately asked, "And the second reason?"
Shang Xia continued, "The second is also because the Star Origin Lord has drawn too much power from the continents he controlled in order to accelerate the takeover process. He drew so much that the remnant World’s Will that his control over the continent became so weak he couldn’t control a clone at the Martial Emptiness Realm.”
Shang Xia shrugged. "When I fought the clone, he managed to draw world origin from the World Origin Source to raise his cultivation level to the Martial Emptiness Realm. He also tried to draw support from other continents. If the clone was confident in suppressing me, why would he draw world origin from other places?”
Yuan Chan and Xiong Xin exchanged glances instinctively.
Eventually, Yuan Chan couldn't help but sigh, "True Immortal Shang, what you said makes sense.”
Shang Xia smiled, his expression neutral but a trace of mockery remained in his heart. However, he quickly asked, "So now that you are aware of this, are you interested in infiltrating the Essence Ping World again to explore further?”
Staring at Shang Xia in shock, they were clearly taken aback by his sudden question. An awkward smile appeared on their faces and they quickly shook their heads.
Xiong Xin waved his hand while maintaining a bitter smile. "Now that the Star Origin Lord’s consciousness has awakened and is in a fit of rage while challenging the World’s Will, it might not be a good idea to enter. Even though he looked to be occupied with the takeover, we might be walking into a trap.”
Yuan Chan added, “We should leave the opportunity to Zhuo Gudao. He’s about to arrive anyway.”
Shang Xia didn’t really care about their response. Instead, he mumbled softly, “So... Is this the reason you came to look for me?”
Xiong Xin looked at Yuan Chan before speaking again, “Not really... For us to reach our current level, our common goal is to reach the Martial Emptiness Realm. Without a doubt, our opportunity lies in the Essence Ping World!”
Yuan Chan nodded in agreement. “True Immortal Shang, what do you think about us joining hands?”