Splitting the Heavens

Shang Xia wasn’t worried about the information in the jade slip being leaked. Instead, he was more concerned about what it would signify.

His External Avatar naturally understood what his true body was really worried about. "So… When do you plan to head over to the Essence Xing World again?”

Shang Xia pondered for some time before he replied, "We need to wait a bit and see if Song Zhen can bring back some good news."

"Do you mean you’ll get Song Zhen to come over and replace me in Star Beast Nest No.2?” Shang Xia’s External Avatar asked suddenly.

Nodding, Shang Xia explained, "He has proven trustworthy and capable. The only problem is that he hasn’t become a high-level True Immortal.”

His External Avatar thought for a moment and asked, "Could we use an Illusion Talisman on him?"

Shang Xia pondered briefly before replying, "We'll decide when the time comes! But you’re right. We need to prepare a bunch of rank six talismans for him.”

While returning from the Chaotic Sea of Stars, although Shang Xia occasionally took the time to prepare a few rank six talismans, he hadn’t been able to fully focus on crafting them.

It had been over 2 years since he last left Heaven Observation Field, and the Talisman Hall had been collecting high-level talisman paper. Coupled with how they had been trading with the other worlds, the institution managed to collect more than 20 sheets of rank six talisman paper. It would be enough for them to use for some time.

Just as he planned to settle down to craft talismans, Song Zhen finally met the fleet that was led by Zhu Nang and Yan Ming.

"How was it? Have you become familiar with the route through the sea of stars?" Song Zhen first looked at Zhu Nang, but his gaze quickly moved to Yan Ming.

Yan Ming smiled. "Although this is the first time we've traveled through this path, it’s a pretty popular one and it’s relatively safe.”

Song Zhen nodded, not surprised. However, he asked again, "I heard that you also participated in the battle of the Spirit Faith World and their affiliated worlds. Do you remember their coordinates?”

Yan Ming was somewhat surprised by Song Zhen's question. It took her a moment to compose herself but she eventually replied, "I certainly know about the Spirit Faith World and their affiliated worlds. However, it’s not easy to find them now. After we took advantage of them, they started to move their worlds. Their original coordinates are no longer valid.”

Song Zhen was already well-informed about those matters and laughed, “But… It won’t be difficult for you to find them again, right?”

"Indeed, it's not difficult!" Yan Ming chuckled, "However, they have sworn their allegiance to the Essence Ming World. If we try to plot against them again, the Essence Ming World might interfere.”

Zhu Nang finally found an opportunity to interject. "We’ve already heard on our way here that the Essence Ming Heavenly Field has expanded once again. The Spirit Faith World and their once affiliated worlds have been fully integrated and strictly speaking, the Star Beast Nest we’re in is also located in their Heavenly Field.”

Song Zhen glanced at Zhu Nang and sighed. “I’m well aware of this. I won’t hide it from you either. Our schemes against the Spirit Faith World are because of Lord Shang.” Then Song Zhen explained further, "Indeed, we need to visit the Spirit Faith World again, but it’s not to mess with them directly. As long as Young Lady Yan manages to locate them, all our fleet needs to do is to coincidentally run into them and stop for a quick trade. We can try to establish a point of contact there. Whatever it is, we’ll proceed as usual as though they’re a regular trading partner.”

Zhu Nang sniffled slightly and mumbled, "Are you going to go with us?"

Song Zhen nodded in response. "The fleet needs to stay near the Spirit Faith World for as long as possible to buy me some time.”

Thinking for a moment, Zhu Nang eventually warned, “You have to be careful then. There are definitely high-level True Immortals in the Spirit Faith World.”

Song Zhen could hear the goodwill in Zhu Nang's warning and smiled. "Don’t worry, the lord already has several hidden cards in the Spirit Faith World. Even if I fail to complete the task, returning safely shouldn’t be a problem.”

Zhu Nang pressed his lips together suddenly and sneered, "Then you’d better complete what the lord tasked you with since he already made the preparations…"

Song Zhen gnashed his teeth after hearing how quickly the annoying fellow changed his tune, but he managed to maintain his composure.

Yan Ming covered her mouth and giggled, then turned to ask another question, "Finding the new position of the Spirit Faith World and the other worlds isn’t difficult, especially for Yuan Qiuyuan and Xin Lu, our Grand Stargazers who have the help of the Star Observatory. However… You asked me to look for them because of the request from Shang… Because of his request. Is it because they’re tied up with more important matters?"

Song Zhen’s expression briefly stiffened and a bitter smile appeared on his face. “This... I really don’t know much!"

Yan Ming wasn’t surprised by his reaction. Instead, she continued to ask, “So what do you plan to do next?"

Song Zhen pulled out an Illusion Talisman from his sleeves while laughing, “I have this to hide my cultivation temporarily. I can easily disguise myself as a Martial Dipper Realm cultivator. However, I need to return to the Spirit Luxuriant World before going in.”

…

When Song Zhen returned, he followed the fleet to the Spirit Faith World with the merchant fleet.

Shang Xia also managed to enter seclusion in order to craft talismans and everything became calm for a short while.

The Qingling Palace’s Star Ship returned and the jade slip quickly entered the Chen Dynasty Emperor’s hand.

"After 2 years, that bandit who stole our world origin finally showed himself!” The Chen Dynasty Emperor who was at the grand completion stage of the Martial Void Realm stared at the slip in his hand. Even though he sounded calm, resentment burned in his eyes. The murderous aura around him also caused the surrounding cultivators to turn pale.

Handing the jade slip to an attendant, his voice was still calm as he spoke, "Send this jade slip to the Wanyun Association. Hand it to True Immortal Gong Zhuo. He knows what to do!"

After taking the jade slip, the attendant hurriedly walked out of the palace.

Emperor Chen sighed, "Finally, there's a chance to recover some world origin… Otherwise, I might start to doubt whether I still have the determination to continue on this path."

In the core region of the Wanyun Association…

A jade slip was placed in front of True Immortal Gong Zhuo, and the attendant who had the Chen Dynasty’s imperial palace stood quietly before him. "Director Gong, I’m sure you know how to make the right decision, don’t you?”

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