Translator: CinderTL
The efficiency of Immortal Cultivators was remarkable.
As Primordial Spirit True Monarchs issued their orders, the seven great Immortal Sects on Blue Star sprang into action.
Cultivators skilled in Array Formations began deploying ecological Array Formations in major cities, ensuring the survival of humans within them despite external environmental changes.
These Array Formations often spanned hundreds or even thousands of miles, each capable of sustaining hundreds of millions of people.
Protecting these people's survival was not difficult.
While the idea of high-and-mighty Cultivators setting up Array Formations for mortals was met with some resistance, the orders came from Primordial Spirit True Monarchs. Even if these Cultivators harbored resentment, they dared not disobey.
Under these circumstances, the crisis on Blue Star quickly subsided.
During the mortal migration, the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs remained vigilant.
Some patrolled space, while others anchored coordinates.
True Monarchs skilled in detection Mystical Powers and those adept at Array Formations worked together to investigate the nearest Lesser Thousand World.
This Lesser Thousand World was not far; Su Fang and his companions could reach it in two or three days by Flying Boat.
However, for safety's sake, they currently focused on observation, refraining from sending anyone there prematurely to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
Amidst this flurry of activity, ten days quickly passed.
That day, Yu Jin once again summoned the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, including Li Chunjun.
"Based on the data we managed to retrieve after urgently repairing the Golden Crow Battleship's positioning system, we've not only fallen outside the Profound Yellow Great World but have also drifted beyond the Great World of the Gods."
The commander gestured with a wave of his hand, and a star chart instantly materialized.
The chart displayed three clusters of light, varying in size.
First, he pointed to the outermost large cluster. "This represents our Profound Yellow Great World, specifically the Azure Sea Domain and the Azure Star Minor Realm."
Next, he drew a line that passed through the medium-sized cluster and directly reached the smallest one.
It was clear that each cluster's structure resembled a Great Path Network.
"This is our current location."
Yu Jin pointed to a corner of the smallest cluster. "The good news is that we didn't fall directly into Divine Race territory. The bad news is that we have no idea where we are. Human exploration in this direction has been blocked by the Divine Race, making this area uncharted territory for us."
Su Fang's expression darkened as he stared at the medium-sized cluster. "So, if we want to return to the Profound Yellow Great World, we must pass through this area? And this... is the Great World of the Gods?"
"That's right!"
Yu Jin nodded solemnly. "Divine Race territory."
"What about the surrounding areas?" Zuo Cheng asked.
"Unknown territory. We'll need time to explore it. However, many places are even beyond the reach of the Light of the Great Dao."
Yu Jin replied.
Beyond the reach of the Light of the Great Dao...
Without the aid of Grand Dao Power, many functions of the Immortal Cultivation Civilization would be completely unusable.
Basically, it was out of the question.
"Even if we repair the Golden Crow Battleship, returning from this distance would be incredibly difficult. Especially since we'd have to pass through Divine Race territory. With our current strength, it would be a near-suicidal mission."
Yu Jin paused, then added, "Unless... someone achieves Void Refining! Ideally, a Void Refining cultivator specializing in the Void Dao, who could use at least rudimentary Void Law to activate the Golden Crow Battleship's void-traversing capabilities! Then, even the distance between Great Worlds would fail to impede such a Great Power!"
"Achieve Void Refining."
Those four words stunned everyone.
In the past, they might have despaired at such a demanding condition.
But now...
All the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs turned their gaze to Li Chunjun.
Li Chunjun didn't immediately respond. Instead, he asked, "What are your plans?"
"This is terrible news, but just as we faced the Cosmic Quake disaster, we still believe that as long as we live, there's hope. Besides..."
Yu Jin looked at Li Chunjun. "Our greatest fortune in this misfortune is having Sword Prodigy Li with us."
He spoke sincerely. "For any of us to reach Void Refining, the chances are slim. But with your talent and potential as the Star Brilliance First Rank, Sword Prodigy Li, I believe Void Refining will never be an obstacle for you!"
"Not just the Star Brilliance First Rank!"
At that moment, Yellow Heaven Dao Lord suddenly spoke. "Do you know what Supreme Treasure Sword Prodigy Li used to save us from the Void Storm?"
His words caused a slight stir among the crowd.
"That... should be the Void Treasure Sword Prodigy Li exchanged for when he won the Star Brilliance First Rank?" Chang Feng ventured.
"Wrong!" Zuo Cheng immediately refuted. "Even the most precious reward for winning the Star Brilliance First Rank wouldn't reach the level of a Dao Artifact, or even Seventh-Rank materials or Seventh-Rank Talismans. But the Supreme Treasure Sword Prodigy Li used..."
The Nine Tribulation True Monarch, who had served a Void Refining Great Power for hundreds of years, recalled the seven-colored rainbow light that had shattered the Void storm. His eyes held deep reverence.
"That power... it's not something a Dao Artifact or even a Seventh-Rank Talisman can possess! In fact... I wouldn't be surprised if it was a Supreme Sage who had cultivated a Sacred Body, intervening from afar!"
The moment these words were spoken, every True Monarch in the hall was shaken to their core.
"This..."
"Impossible! Could it be... someone on par with the Supreme Elders of even the most powerful sects?"
"What exactly is it?"
All eyes turned to True Monarch Huang Tian and Li Chunjun.
"It's the Profound Yellow Key!" True Monarch Huang Tian declared gravely. "The name 'Profound Yellow Key' might be unfamiliar to you all. So, let me put it another way..."
He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room. "This item is the proof of being a Nominal Disciple of the Profound Yellow Supreme!"
"Nominal Disciple of the Profound Yellow Supreme?"
The moment this title was uttered, every Primordial Spirit True Monarch froze. In the next instant, their pupils all dilated simultaneously.
Each of them stared at Li Chunjun in disbelief, as if they were gazing upon a living legend.
"A Nominal Disciple of the Supreme Sovereign!?"
"The Profound Yellow Supreme established the Profound Yellow List over ten million years ago! Yet in all that time, he has only accepted a little over three thousand Nominal Disciples! That averages out to less than one per ten thousand years! This... this truly meets the standard of a once-in-ten-thousand-years Heavenly Prodigy!"
"Ten thousand years! How incredibly long! Many Primordial Spirit True Monarchs might never witness the birth of a Profound Yellow Supreme Nominal Disciple in the Profound Yellow Great World during their entire lifetimes! And Sword Prodigy Li... is actually a Nominal Disciple of the Profound Yellow Supreme!?"
Overwhelming Divine Sense filled the air.
The previous Star Brilliance First Rank had already been a rare sight to these Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
Yet in their thousand-year lifespans, they had witnessed dozens of Star Brilliance First Ranks come and go, and they were bound to see at least ten or eight.
But a Profound Yellow Supreme Nominal Disciple...
That was a true legend stepping into reality.
"Now, I believe you all understand how incredibly fortunate we were to survive that spatial turbulence," True Monarch Huang Tian said, his gaze sweeping across the assembled True Monarchs.
True Monarch Huang Tian turned to Li Chunjun and said, "Likewise, you should all understand how fortunate we are to be traveling alongside Sword Prodigy Li."
Upon hearing this, the crowd felt a deep sense of gratitude. Their gazes at Li Chunjun shone with renewed respect.
Zuo Cheng was the first to clasp his hands in a bow. "Thank you, Sword Prodigy Li, for saving our lives."
Following suit, True Monarchs Su Fang, Yu Jin, and others echoed their gratitude, bowing once more. "Thank you, Sword Prodigy Li."
Li Chunjun replied, "As I said before, I was also saving myself."
Unfortunately...
For the past ten days, he had tried to use the key to sense the Profound Yellow Grotto-Heaven.
But whether due to damage or the vast distance from the Profound Yellow Great World, he couldn't even detect a faint shadow. The key felt like a dead object.
His plan to return using the Profound Yellow Cave Heaven Key had failed.
"It seems the decision I'm about to propose won't be met with any objections from you all."
Yu Jin smiled, observing the others' reactions. He scanned the assembled True Monarchs. "Considering our current situation, we need a central figure to rally around and a common goal to strive for!"
He declared firmly, "My opinion is that we should make Sword Prodigy Li our primary focus. First, we must ensure the safety of our surroundings. Then, we must pour all our resources into helping Sword Prodigy Li break through to the Void Refinement Realm within the next few centuries!"
As soon as he spoke, the True Monarchs present showed almost no resistance.
"Agreed! Stranded in this unknown star region, our only hope of returning to Human Territory lies in the power of Void Refining. Among us, Sword Prodigy Li is the only one with a realistic chance of achieving this breakthrough!"
"In our current predicament, Sword Prodigy Li is indeed our sole hope of returning to Human Territory."
"Sword Prodigy Li already holds the Star Brilliance First Rank. His potential for Void Refining is undeniable. Moreover, his actual talent is so exceptional that he could have become a Nominal Disciple of the Profound Yellow Supreme Sovereign. His breakthrough to Void Refining is now a foregone conclusion! Fully supporting Sword Prodigy Li's cultivation is undoubtedly our best path to safely returning to Human Territory!"
All the True Monarchs nodded in agreement, clearly expressing their unanimous support.
Su Fang, Zuo Cheng, Yu Jin, and True Monarch Huang Tian exchanged glances, each letting out a slight sigh of relief.
In this harsh environment of a foreign land and unknown star region, no one knew what dangers lurked in the shadows.
The danger they faced wasn't just from their external environment; it also came from within their own ranks. There was no guarantee that someone wouldn't give up, their spirit breaking under the pressure.
Only by uniting, inspiring confidence, could the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs hope to find a way out.
Before proposing this, they had feared that some True Monarchs might resent the idea, leading to infighting among their already dwindling numbers.
Fortunately...
Li Chunjun's position as the Star Brilliance First Rank held immense weight.
Now, with the added titles of Nominal Disciple of the Profound Yellow Supreme and savior of everyone's lives, he had become the undisputed leader in everyone's eyes!
Perhaps only a spiritual leader, but at least...
He could give them hope.
With hope, there was always a chance to turn the impossible into the possible.
"Sword Prodigy Li, from now on, everything will be under your command."
Yu Jin stood up.
Not only he, but Su Fang, Huang Tian, Zuo Cheng, and others followed suit.
"Effective immediately, the eighty-four Primordial Spirit True Monarchs and one hundred thirty-eight Nascent Soul cultivators from the Frigid Jade Fortress, the Swordbearer Legion Audit Group, and the Conquest Hall Enforcement Group will be at your disposal, Sword Prodigy Li!"
(End of the Chapter)
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