The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 1299 - 556: Visitors from the Tai Star Domain_2

Chapter 1299: Chapter 556: Visitors from the Tai Star Domain_2

Shangguan Qingteng, clad in black, looked just like an ordinary old man.

Shangguan Qingmiao sipped his liquor, his eyes conveying a hint of desolation.

"Qingmiao, it has come to this, grieving is pointless," Shangguan Qingteng consoled.

Following Yuan’s orders, the two had rushed from Tai Star Domain to the Chaotic Star Domain to rescue a Heaven’s Pride, Qi Yuan, who was on the verge of breaking through to the Ancestral God realm.

Before their departure, Tai Star Domain’s Qingyun Army, War Star Army, and many others—seventeen armies in total—had dashed to the front lines to halt the Black Sky Black Circle armies.

The combined strength of these armies exceeded one hundred million.

The march was rapid with not a moment’s rest, soldiers falling and rising in succession, undeterred by wind or rain.

It took three years to reach the battlefield, and less than three months after arriving at the front... all were lost.

Sweat and flesh filled the front lines.

Yet the outcome... the front still fell.

Having just received this news, one could imagine Shangguan Qingmiao’s mood.

Utterly heartbroken.

"Big brother, do you think... their deaths... were worth it? Will future generations... be able to protect this beautiful land?" Shangguan Qingmiao’s face was full of sorrow.

Such instances were not isolated events.

Over the years, the number of Heroic Spirits from the Divine Wood Universe who had been laid to rest on the front lines numbered over a billion.

The Void Sea was like a giant blood-soaked meat grinder.

Shangguan Qingteng’s gaze was heavy with regret, his helpless words: "Do your humanly best, heed to Heaven’s Mandate."

To surrender was to die without a doubt, resistance too meant death, but at least... it was to die standing.

"I say, might as well join the Guangyao Society, maybe there’s still a glimmer of hope!" Shangguan Qingmiao spoke discontentedly.

A profound look flashed in Shangguan Qingteng’s eyes, "A universe can have those who cling to life, but it also needs those brave enough to fight, and we just happen to be the brave ones."

In the Guangyao Society, the highest leader from the Divine Wood Universe side was Yuan’s brother, Yi.

Yuan chose the path of Human Enlightenment.

Yi chose the path of Divine Enlightenment.

If the warriors of Human Enlightenment fell, those of Divine Enlightenment could take the remaining spark of the Divine Wood Universe and reignite it in the Radiant Universe.

Of course... did the Radiant Universe consist of benevolent people who would offer a way out?

That was unpredictable.

"Forget it, I’ve always been domineering, going to the Guangyao Society to play second fiddle, I couldn’t do it," Shangguan Qingmiao muttered, draining the liquor in his hand.

Shangguan Qingteng tapped the tabletop, his mood somewhat gloomy: "Once we bring Qi Yuan to Tai Star Domain, and if he breaks through to the Ancestral God realm, it will also serve to strengthen our forces."

"Right, the boss said this Qi Yuan has great Talent, he might even break through to the second realm of Ancestral God in the future," Shangguan Qingmiao said, his face lighting up with excitement.

This was considered good news.

What Tai Star Domain needed most now was high-end combat power.

Both the Human Enlightenment and Divine Enlightenment plans had been underway for tens of thousands of years.

Countless Artifact Refiners had died for the cause.

Now, there were seven treasures of Human Enlightenment.

Facing the invasion of the Black Sky Black Circle, the Divine Wood Universe was no longer powerless, no longer like hundreds of years ago when Yuan ventured alone into the Void Sea to face an enemy several times their number.

Now, what was most lacking was advanced combat power.

"Hehe, now with the Black Sky Black Circle invasion, we’ll at least bite off a chunk of their flesh," Shangguan Qingmiao chuckled.

As for the ultimate outcome, they knew, but was knowledge alone reason not to resist?

"Hmph, even if they have the Origin of Eeriness, which allows them to revive infinitely, we can still... wear some of it down!" Shangguan Qingteng spoke.

He, too, understood that the Origin of Eeriness was endless and fundamentally indomitable.

Hadn’t the Realm Lord of the Void Sea in Zhou’s Universe been unwilling to provoke the Black Sky Black Circle?

But still, managing to bite off a chunk of Black Sky’s flesh was also a positive thing for them.

"Sir, there is trouble!"

Just then, a Divine Grade Soldier Commander approached with a look of urgency on his face.

"What’s the matter?" A sense of foreboding flashed through Shangguan Qingteng’s heart.

"The nearest Teleportation Array, I’m afraid we can’t use it," the Divine Grade Soldier Commander said.

Teleporting beings of Ancestral God level required immense energy.

So, Shangguan Qingteng and Shangguan Qingmiao had stayed in this realm, waiting for the Human Enlightenment member to clear the passage, and then teleport to the Kuijin Realm.

"What has happened?" Shangguan Qingmiao quickly inquired.

"It’s said... fifteen Sun Gods are heading towards the Kuijin Realm, all the surrounding worlds are... under martial law, no one knows what great event has befallen the Kuijin Realm," the Divine Grade Soldier Commander said gravely.

Shangguan Qingteng’s expression changed subtly, "Could it be..."

He had a terrifying guess in his mind.

Yuan Cengyan had said that ninety-nine Deceit Gods of the Kuijin Realm were hunting down Qi Yuan.

The pioneer of the Kuijin Realm was a well-known spoiled heir with many treasures in hand, capable of encircling mythological powers.

Now, with more than a dozen Sun Gods rushing to the Kuijin Realm, it indicated... the pioneer might have been slain by Qi Yuan.

Very likely, Qi Yuan had broken through to Sun God amidst the battle.

This talent, it’s truly terrifying.

But...

"Over a dozen Sun Gods... Qi Yuan is undoubtedly doomed."

With over a dozen Sun Gods taking action, let alone Qi Yuan who just had a breakthrough to the Ancestral God level.

Even if the two of them joined forces, they would probably still struggle to cope.

"No, we have no choice now but to use brute force, break through the Teleportation Array, and take Qi Yuan away to escape to Tai Star Domain, only then will there be a sliver of a chance for survival!" Shangguan Qingteng declared.

This was the only opportunity, a race against time, allowing no moment of hesitation.

"Okay!" Shangguan Qingmiao nodded.

He knew that any slight mistake could cost him his life in the Chaotic Star Domain, but there was no better plan.

They could die, but those seeds capable of governing Human Enlightenment... could not.

They were the hope of the Divine Wood Universe.

"Let’s go!"

Instantly, two terrifying auras soared into the sky, heading towards the Teleportation Array.

Their actions were swift, their auras awe-inspiring.

The Strange Spirits attempting to block them didn’t even last a moment before they were annihilated.

Since they had acted, it also meant that they had exposed themselves, and what awaited them was endless pursuit.

"Let’s go."

At this moment, within the Kuijin Realm.

Qi Yuan looked listless.

"Indeed, without anyone disturbing me, my progress in Returning to Mortality has significantly sped up."

Now, his progress in Returning to Mortality had reached 10%.

Still some distance from perfection.

"If I can remain undisturbed and idle for another three or four years, I estimate that I can achieve perfection and success in Returning to Mortality."

Qi Yuan murmured to himself.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, his eyes revealed a helpless expression.

"Unfortunately, gold shines no matter where it is."

"With my handsome looks, even if I don’t go out every day, those Strange Spirits can still find me, preventing me from Returning to Mortality."

"So... what if... I were to slaughter all the Strange Spirits in the Chaotic Star Domain? Might I then be able to focus on Returning to Mortality in peace?"

Qi Yuan had a sudden epiphany.

No one could stop him from Returning to Mortality!

Just then, suddenly two terrifying auras descended from the heavens.

Those two terrifying auras were enough to make the Strange Spirits feel uneasy.

A vast voice also spread in all directions at this moment.

"Where is Qi Yuan? We are the Ancestral Gods of the Guangyao Society, sent on Yuan’s behalf, to escort you to the Tai Star Domain.

Now, over a dozen Strange Spirits of Sun God level are pursuing us from behind; we must leave quickly!"

These two Ancestral Gods did not hesitate at all and quickly conveyed their intentions.

They had already sensed that the dozen or more Sun Gods were also heading this way and would arrive shortly.

If they didn’t leave now, it would be too late.

"Guangyao Society?" Qi Yuan was surprised.

He had not expected Yuan to send someone to fetch him.

He thought of the master of the Academic Palace, and it must have been his doing.

"Don’t worry, I have already achieved Great Mastery in divine power and become a Realm Lord. The mere enemies approaching are easily slain by my hand," Qi Yuan responded indifferently.

Above the heavens, hearing Qi Yuan’s response, Shangguan Qingteng and Shangguan Qingmiao’s faces went from joy to confusion.

This Qi Yuan... has he cultivated his brain into stupor?

Claiming to be a Realm Lord!

How could that possibly be?

Without any hesitation, they both landed in Qi Yuan’s courtyard.

"No time to explain, we must leave quickly, the Tai Star Domain is safe."

The Kuijin Realm was located in a war-torn area, this was the territory of the Strange Spirits, it was not a place to linger.

"Hold on, this place is very safe. I am the Realm Lord, who dares to provoke me?" Qi Yuan casually said, "Besides, I am busy with Returning to Mortality to make a breakthrough to Sun God and have no time to accompany you to the Tai Star Domain."

Qi Yuan refused.

Hearing this, Shangguan Qingmiao was speechless inside.

Really, Qi Yuan seemed to have ruined his brain with cultivation, talking nonsense.

One moment saying he’s a Realm Lord, the next moment talking about Returning to Mortality to break through to Sun God.