Splitting the Heavens

Chapter 1556: Star Origin Dao Field, Move Out!

The Star Origin Dao Field had previously shown signs of moving through the void, and because of that, Shang Xia deduced that Zhuo Gudao the third Star Origin Guards Commander, had entered the Martial Emptiness Realm.

However, the movement of the Star Origin Dao Field back then was not noticeable. If it weren't for the Tongyou Institution having a Grand Stargazer in the Star Observatory, they might not have detected it.

This time, the Star Origin Dao Field no longer cared about putting up a pretense and started to move at full speed through the void. Their destination was without a doubt, the Essence Yuan World.

"Has there been any news from the Star Origin Dao Field?" Shang Xia came to the Star Observatory and suddenly stopped, turning to look at Ge Qingzhu beside him.

Ge Qingzhu knew that Shang Xia was asking about Feng Ziying, who they also knew as Huang Yu.

Ge Qingzhu wore a grave expression as he shook his head. "The last message from True Immortal Huang Yu came 2 months ago. He reported that the Transfer Hall in the Star Plaza had been activated again, suggesting that there might be interaction between the Essence Ming World, Essence Hong World, and the Star Origin Dao Field. However, we don’t know the specifics. Most likely, the high-level True Immortals of the Star Origin Lord Manor are involved...”

Shang Xia nodded and entered the Star Observatory with an indifferent expression. No one could read his thoughts.

The core members of the Tongyou Institution had already gathered in the Star Observatory. The 4 deputy patriarchs, the heads of the different divisions, Sun Haiwei, and even Dou Zhong who had entered the Martial Void Realm not too long ago.

Upon seeing Shang Xia, everyone in the Observatory fell silent. With Kou Chongxue absent, Shang Xia was who they relied on.

Shang Xia's gaze swiftly swept over everyone in the Star Observatory. After nodding slightly, he turned to Sun Haiwei and chuckled, “Why did you come back too? Don’t you have to patrol the sea of stars?”

Sun Haiwei sighed helplessly, "The movement of the Star Origin Dao Field alerted every single world out there. Everyone sealed off their spatial tunnels and the experts of the various powers are no longer in any mood to patrol the area. Everyone returned to their sects to wait for further news.”

Shang Xia nodded slowly. "It looks like the news has spread, and now all factions are probably waiting for the Spirit Luxuriant Hall to relay the news. Right. According to your estimates, how long will the Star Origin Dao Field take to arrive at the Essence Ping World?”

Shang Xia’s question was clearly directed at Yuan Qiuyuan and Xin Lu, the Grand Stargazers of the Tongyou Institution.

Exchanging glances, Yuan Qiuyuan eventually replied, “According to the speed they are moving, if they don’t slow down or don’t run into anything, the Star Origin Dao Field will probably arrive 1,000,000 miles around the void of the Essence Ping World 45 days later.”

"That means we have about a month and a half," Shang Xia mused, then added, "In the meantime, we'll have to cross 2 or 3 layers of chaotic streams..."

Xin Lu explained, "Our recent observations have shown that not only is the Star Curtain weakening, the chaotic streams between the various worlds within our Heaven Observation Field are thinning. Moreover, there are signs that the various Barbaric Worlds, Azure Worlds, and Spirit Worlds are converging in a certain direction."

Shang Xia already had a hunch about what was happening, but he still asked, "And the direction of this convergence is..."

Xin Lu quickly confirmed Shang Xia's suspicion. "Everyone is moving towards the Essence Ping World!”

Pausing, Xin Lu glanced at Yuan Qiuyuan before continuing, "We suspect that besides being controlled by their Sage, the current movement of the Star Origin Dao Field toward the Essence Ping World might actually be because of the Star Origin Lord’s calling...”

Yuan Qiuyuan added, "If this conjecture is true, it suggests that the Star Origin Lord's replacement of the Essence Ping World's World’s Will has reached a critical moment."

Sun Haiwei then suggested another possibility, "Perhaps the Star Origin Lord is encountering difficulties in assimilating the World's Will of the Essence Ping World."

Everyone turned to Sun Haiwei as Ge Qingzhu asked, "What do you mean?"

Sun Haiwei explained, "All of you probably already know that the joint battle formations the high-level True Immortals of our alliance is just a front. All of them should be outside the heavenly screen of the Spirit Abundance World right now where the world origin of the Essence Ping World is leaking. Even the high-level True Immortals of the Spirit Abundance World and Spirit Mammoth World should have already gathered there.”

"Could the Star Origin Lord have no choice but to summon the Star Origin Dao Field because Patriarch Kou and the others had been trying to thwart his plans?”

Ge Qingzhu muttered softly, "Even though that’s possible, it seems unlikely. Moreover, the members of the Star Origin Lord Manor might not be on his side. No... In fact, the members of the Star Origin Lord Manor wouldn’t want to see the Star Origin Lord return.”

Shang Xia noticed Dou Zhong hesitating at the side and he smiled. “No matter what the possibility is, feel free to speak your mind.”

Knowing Shang Xia was encouraging him to speak, Dou Zhong bowed slightly before organizing his worlds, "Whether the Star Origin Lord is summoning them or the Star Origin Dao Field is moving on its own, it shows that the Star Origin Dao Field can act independently under the control of the Star Origin Lord Manor or Zhuo Gudao. Since the Dao Field can travel to the Essence Ping World, they can definitely travel to the other worlds in our Heaven Observation Field.”

Dou Zhong's words sent shivers down the spines of everyone present. However, he continued, "You should know that Zhuo Gudao is very likely to have achieved the status of a Martial Emptiness Realm Sage. There should also be 4 to 5 high-level True Immortals in the Star Origin Lord Manor. With such a powerful lineup, if they were to charge towards any other worlds within our Heaven Observation Field, how should we defend against it?”

Shang Xia immediately nodded in agreement, "Indeed, we must be wary, especially now that the high-level True Immortals of all our Spirit Worlds are gathered outside the Essence Ping World. We have a huge gap in strength if they come knocking...”

Ge Qingzhu stared at Shang Xia in shock. "The Star Origin Dao Field wouldn't do that, would it? Wouldn’t that put them at odds with all the worlds in our Heaven Observation Field?”

Dou Zhong speculated, "Perhaps after Zhuo Gudao advanced to the Martial Emptiness Realm, they feel they have nothing to fear?"

Ge Qingzhu was about to argue but was stopped by Shang Xia, who then turned to Yuan Qiuyuan. "Based on the direction of the Star Origin Dao Field's movement, which world can they approach if they change their trajectory?”

Yuan Qiuyuan already had an answer and responded, "The original position of the Star Origin Dao Field was in the central area of the Heaven Observation Field. From how they are moving, they should pass through the Azure Hai World, Spirit Tinkle World, then the Azure Star World before arriving at the Spirit Abundance World. If there are no accidents...”

Yuan Qiuyuan didn't continue, but everyone understood what he meant.

Shang Xia thought for a moment then looked at Chu Jia who had yet to speak. He asked slowly, "How is your simulation of that formation coming along?"

Chu Jia shook her head. "That involves a super formation system that encompasses our entire world. Even if I know which direction to develop and even if the Spirit Tip World allows us to study their formation, designing it for our world isn’t something that can be completed in the near future.”

Chu Jia added, "I mean... At least in the next 10 years, I wouldn’t be able to finish it.”

After stopping for a moment, she couldn’t help but add again, “Rather than waiting for such a formation, it might be better for us to strengthen the current grand formation we already have. At the same time, we can support the Jianmen Gate in the Shu Continent to create their Elysium. Even though our 8 Elysiums would be able to display impressive might, it would be best for the formation to be powered by all 9 Elysiums. With it, we might be able to match the Star Origin Dao Field if it comes down to it.”

Shang Xia understood that Chu Jia was also implying something else. Even though the grand formation of the Spirit Tip World could hold back a Sage, it would burn the lifespan of the user.

If the Spirit Luxuriant World also built the same type of grand array, the best person to utilize the formation would be Shang Xia, who had the highest cultivation among them all.

Shang Xia smiled at Chu Jia and didn’t press further. "In that case, we'll continue to proceed according to our own plans and pace. As for the matters of the Essence Ping World and the Star Origin Dao Field, Patriarch Kou and I will deal with matters there."

After he spoke, Shang Xia prepared to leave.

Seeing as he was about to depart, Sun Haiwei quickly asked, "Are you going to the Spirit Luxuriant Hall?"

Shang Xia responded without turning back, "I will not! You guys handle the Spirit Luxuriant Hall. Tell Zhang Xuansheng and Yang Taihe to preside over the grand formation to protect our world. All of you can assist them. I am going to the Spirit Tinkle World now.”