Splitting the Heavens

Shang Xia didn’t remain in Star Beast Nest No.2 for too long as he was forced to return to the Spirit Luxuriant World after receiving an emergency transmission.

He didn’t return for a meeting in the Spirit Luxuriant Hall and neither was it because of a gathering called by the other 2 worlds. Instead, it was because the high-level True Immortal from the Essence Ming World who came to take over True Immortal Gao Qin had arrived and requested to speak to him.

It wasn’t surprising that the Essence Ming World sent someone to take over Gao Qin, but what shocked Shang Xia was that they were willing to put their differences to the side for the time being to interact with Shang Xia. He was even suspecting that they already captured Song Zhen and learned something from him.

Rushing back to the Spirit Luxuriant World hastily, he didn’t stop for anything as he activated the Five Element Teleportation Formation that led to Star Beast Nest No.1.

Lu Wuzi wasn’t the only True Immortal standing guard there at the moment. Huang Jinghan and Yin Jingxu, both second tier True Immortals, had arrived earlier than Shang Xia. From both of them, Shang Xia learned that Kou Chongxue had already approached the high-level True Immortal of the Essence Ming World and they were already laughing and joking with each other.

By the time Shang Xia arrived in the chaotic space outside the Star Beast Nest, the high-level True Immortal of the Essence Ming World immediately stopped the exchange with Kou Chongxue. He also shifted his position somewhere else in case he was attacked by Shang Xia and Kou Chongxue.

A faint smile appeared on Kou Chongxue’s face, and he simply cupped his fists to the expert from the Essence Ming World. “True Immortal Geng, the person you are waiting for has arrived. I have something else to attend to and will take my leave now. Let’s chat again in the future once we’re free.”

A flash of hesitation appeared on True Immortal Geng’s face as soon as he saw Shang Xia. However, he responded casually to Kou Chongxue after hearing what was said. “Actually… It’s better for me to discuss some matters with you… I didn’t think that he had already become a fifth tier True Immortal!”

Kou Chongxue laughed softly but returned to the Star Best Nest without responding.

It was no wonder he was hesitating and felt that speaking to a fourth tier True Immortal of the Spirit Luxuriant World was more appropriate. However, Kou Chongxue felt the same. He didn’t wish to continue messing around with a fifth tier True Immortal of the Essence Ming World as he would need to stay on heightened alert in case the other side tried to sneak attack him.

Since they were going to discuss matters, it would be best if both side haad comparable cultivation realms. Anyway, even if they were really going to fight, Kou Chongxue wouldn’t have to worry about being overpowered by the enemy right away.

Heh, even if you wish to exchange pointers, it’s a matter between you fifth tier True Immortals! I’m out!

“True Immortal Geng…” Shang Xia learned about most of what happened when he was rushing to them. By the time he found a place in the chaotic void some distance away from the high-level True Immortal of the Essence Ming World, he cupped his hands and asked, “Is something the matter for you to request to speak with me?”

The smile on True Immortal Geng’s face froze and his expression turned slightly awkward. “I didn’t think that you would have already become a fifth tier True Immortal. This… This indeed calls for celebration! Haha…”

Shang Xia found him really interesting. He couldn’t look more reluctant to accept the fact that Shang Xia had already advanced, but was trying to play it off anyway.

Maintaining his humble attitude, Shang Xia laughed, “It was all luck… In front of True Immortal Geng, I am but a junior.”

Forcing a chuckle, a thought flashed through True Immortal Geng’s mind. Not only did the Spirit Luxuriant World produce a fourth tier True Immortal much earlier than they imagined, the original fourth tier True Immortal also became a fifth tier True Immortal!

Is this really the Spirit World that barely came into existence 30 years ago Gao Qin spoke of?

Is she messing with me by getting them to send me over here after using her excuse of recovery to shake off her responsibilities of taking care of this region of space?!

When True Immortal Geng made his way over to the Spirit Faith World, he prepared a series of plans to deal with the Spirit Luxuriant World. When he discovered that Kou Chongxue had already entered the fourth tier of the Martial Void Realm and had already become a high-level True Immortal, he started to make adjustments to his plan. After all… Dealing with 2 fourth tier True Immortals might be difficult, but it wasn’t impossible for a fifth tier True Immortal like himself.

However, when Shang Xia revealed himself, True Immortal Geng understood that it wasn’t just time to adjust his plans. He probably had to redo it from scratch and come up with a different approach.

That was also why he was stumped when he saw Shang Xia for the first time. His image as a mighty fifth tier True Immortal also took a hit…

He was someone who loved to be prepared and to follow his plan to the letter. He wasn’t great at changing his approach or adapting to the situation. He would prepare his plan with all sorts of contingencies and even multiple approaches and hated when it was messed up.

The other side throwing a sucker punch like that completely blindsided him, and it was the situation he hatred the most.

As multiple plans flew through his mind, True Immortal Geng eventually decided to speak of his goal in the most straightforward way possible. Whatever it was, that wasn’t the worst way his plan was messed up.

“Our Essence Ming World hopes to ensure the safety of the Spirit Faith World and their once affiliated worlds. We hope that you will not intrude on their worlds anymore and I will station myself there to ensure everything goes well. I also hope that all of us can interact harmoniously for the time being.” True Immortal Geng spoke of his main purpose the moment he arrived.

Shang Xia thought of something, but he didn’t show any strange express as he revealed a soft smile. “Of course… How would we dare to mess with you? You are from the Essence Ming World, a superior world, while our Spirit Luxuriant World has barely existed for more than 20 years. With our shallow foundations, why would we dare to anger you?”

It was actually exactly as Shang Xia had described. The Essence Ming World was an Essence World and had Martial Emptiness Realm Sages at its helm. They were countless times stronger than the Spirit Luxuriant World. The Spirit Luxuriant World was only safe from them because their Star Beast Nest was hidden in the chaotic space. However… Regardless of what the situation was, there was no reason for an Essence World to seek peace with a Spirit World…

Unless… The Essence Ming World had no choice and had to temporarily put aside their differences for the time being to focus on something else!

What could actually cause the high and mighty Essence Ming World to request for a compromise with the Spirit Luxuriant World?!

With thought flying through Shang Xia’s mind rapidly, he heard True Immortal Geng speak again, “True Immortal Shang, please… Even in an Essence World, a fifth tier True Immortal isn’t a common existence. If you take a trip over to my world, you will definitely receive the best treatment.”

“Oh? If I have the chance, I would really like to head over to your world to expand my horizons.” Shang Xia laughed.

“I am ready to bring you around anytime!” True Immortal Geng followed up immediately, but he quickly returned to the topic at hand. “Right, True Immortal Shang, what do you think of my previous proposal?”

Laughing, Shang Xia replied, “True Immortal Geng, there is actually no need to make it so troublesome. You could actually speak to Patriarch Kou about it…”

Hearing how Shang Xia didn’t give him a proper response, True Immortal Geng continued, “Patriarch Kou might be extraordinary when it comes to cultivation and combat abilities, your cultivation realm is still higher at the end of the day. If you agree, I believe the rest of your world will respect your decision and not try anything weird.”

After a moment to contemplate, Shang Xia continued, “Actually, our Spirit Luxuriant World doesn’t wish to make things difficult for your world either. We only wish to ensure our safety. Since True Immortal Geng is willing to represent your world to reach peace with us, we are more than willing to accept the offer.”

Feeling as though he completed his task, True Immortal Geng felt a lot better than when he first saw Shang Xia. He couldn’t help but laugh, “That would be for the best! Since we will interact harmoniously, we should establish friendly relations between each other. From how quickly True Immortal Shang is growing, I believe you will definitely have huge achievements in the future. If you have some free time, we should exchange pointers and learn from each other…”

“If you’re willing, I couldn’t ask for more!” Shang Xia laughed before asking another question, “What do you think about establishing trading fleets in order to strengthen the cooperation between us even more?”

“Oh? Can we also do that?” True Immortal Geng shot Shang Xia a strange look before responding, “That would be for the best…”

“True Immortal Geng, why does it feel like you think my request is strange?” Shang Xia asked after detecting his reaction.

“I thought that you guys would reject any cooperation because of the need to hide yourselves in the Heaven Observation Field…” True Immortal Geng replied candidly.

Heaven Observation Field… How could the Essence Ming World not know that the Spirit Luxuriant World was located in the Heaven Observation Field?!

Shang Xia forced a chuckle. “Looks like your world has long since known of the existence of the Heaven Observation Field. True Immortal Gao Qin had also personally entered the Star Origin Dao Field in the past and traveled around. I believe all of you have extremely in-depth knowledge of the situation in the Heaven Observation Field. You should know that rather than sealing ourselves off, we might as well do the most we can to strengthen ourselves…”

True Immortal Geng thought for a moment before nodding his head solemnly. “That is truly so… After all, the Star Curtain the Star Origin Lord created back then won’t hold for long. Rather than being caught off guard when the worlds hidden in the Heaven Observation Field are revealed to the rest of the sea of stars, you might as well start your preparations now. It will ensure you have the best chances of survival…”

Shang Xia frowned in response. “Of course not… Even if the Star Curtain disappears, we still have the protection of the Star Origin Lord. If experts from the various powers in the sea of stars wish to invade this region, they will have to face the wrath of the Star Origin Lord, will they not?”

“Has the Star Origin Lord recovered? Hmm… That’s not right. Aren’t you afraid that he devours every single world within the Heaven Observation Field so that he can advance?” True Immortal Geng was slightly taken aback by Shang Xia’s question but he replied nonetheless.

Shang Xia was also surprised by his sudden revelation, but he reacted quickly, “If the Star Origin Lord is able to take the next step, won’t there be no one capable of stepping into the Heaven Observation Field any longer?’

True Immortal Geng shook his head and sighed, “This isn’t right. Your Spirit Luxuriant World is truly a new Spirit World. How can a fifth tier True Immortal like yourself not know this? If the Star Origin Lord devours the worlds in the Heaven Observation Field to advance, he will be able to create a new world on his own. How can all of you still have a chance to live?”

Shang Xia was feeling a little baffled in his heart, but he maintained a solemn expression on his face. “True Immortal Geng, are you mistaken? The True Immortals of the Star Origin Dao Field are preparing for the Star Origin Lord’s return right now. The Star Origin Guard Commanders have always been loyal to the Star Origin Lord and the 3rd Star Origin Guard Commander, Zhuo Gudao, has already reached the peak of the Martial Void Realm. He’s just a step away from entering the Martial Emptiness Realm…”

“Hehehe…” True Immortal Geng interrupted Shang Xia suddenly and when he saw Shang Xia’s expression turning dark, he quickly waved his hand and explained himself, “True Immortal Shang, please don’t misunderstand. It’s just… I’m afraid you have been lied to by the members of the Star Origin Guards. Not only do they not hope for the return of the Star Origin Lord, but they are probably coming up with all sorts of plans to stop it! They might even be planning to take advantage of the situation and gain some sort of benefits from what he left behind… No. They might have already split up whatever inheritance he had. They should be afraid he would take everything back once he recovers and they would be forced to return to their original state.”

Shang Xia snorted coldly in response, “Why are you telling me this now? Why should I believe you?”

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