NOVPUBBefore, this object had almost been forgotten, but with the appearance of the seven-day rainbow light, the Kongming Flow Crystal had once again captured the public’s attention.
The populace had no idea how the Sacred Embryo, Li Fan, had left the Xuanhuang World.
Thus, they instinctively guessed that the method used was similar to the one the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals had used before.
The Sixteen Harmonized Paths ventured deep into the mysterious part of the Starry Sky without clear purpose, but the information conveyed by the rainbow light was lucid.
At the end of the Star Sea, there was a place called High Wall, where a Mysterious Merchant Immortal Boat resided.
This Mysterious Merchant Immortal Boat possessed supreme methods capable of transcending tribulations!
In just sixteen words, it had caused countless cultivators’ minds to waver and roam uncontrollably.
The brilliance of Li Fan’s message lay in its ambiguity.
It played perfectly into the strengths of the Xuanhuang cultivators, making their imagined Mystic Immortal Boat even more enigmatic.
Some cultivators even searched through ancient texts and found records regarding the Mysterious Merchant Immortal Boat.
"Capable of freely traveling through various realms for trading, and after so many years, it’s obviously far more developed than our trouble-ridden Xuanhuang World!"
"Mysterious Merchant Immortal Boat, just the name alone makes one long for it."
"Do you think, the rainbow light before might have been…"
"Caution, fellow Daoist!"
Regardless of the facts, the Kongming Flow Crystal had indeed become the most coveted item by the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals at the moment.
Although the Immortal Alliance had issued another prohibition, it simply could not stop the powerful families from secretly gathering Kongming Flow Crystals.
After all, this time, too many had done the same.
It had reached the point where the law could not hold everyone accountable.
Consequently, they could only make an example of the lower, rootless cultivators to exert a semblance of deterrence.
In fact, even the senior ranks of the Immortal Alliance themselves had begun to hold differing opinions.
Sun Family.
Sun Luyuan returned to the Immeasurable Mirror Chamber, filled with concerns.
"Brother, are you worried about the recent uproar caused by the rainbow light transmission?" asked Mirror Spirit Sun Luyao.
"Ah, it’s not just that. The main issue is that this matter is too entangled. The appointed Mirror Handler, Fu, who was punished by the Law Transmission to cultivate in seclusion, has had to show up prematurely because of this. He even specifically asked me about the God-given matter. That old man..." Sun Luyuan spoke bitterly.
"He meant that though Dharma Transmitter Jiang has been suppressing it, the uproar has become too great—the entire Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals, all cultivators now wish to know exactly what lies beyond the Xuanhuang World, at the end of the Star Sea. If nothing is clarified, it might destabilize the very foundation of the Immortal Alliance. The Heavenly Sovereign has lost contact ever since the last transmission…"
"In order to stabilize the situation, the Immortal Alliance plans to announce to the world soon, to recreate the Kongming Rainbow Light and journey out of Xuanhuang."
"To harness the rainbow light, a cultivator of the Realm of Unification is needed. Our Sun family has recently gained too much fame, recognized by the entire Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals as a family with five Unity-Path cultivators. I fear that if a suitable cultivator is indeed sought for the journey into the starry sky, our Sun family might not be able to evade involvement."
"It truly is a blessing and a curse unforeseen. Had we known about the tendencies of the God-given Unity-Path, we wouldn’t have proclaimed it so loudly. It was our oversight, being blinded in the moment," Sun Luyuan sighed deeply.
Upon hearing this, Mirror Spirit Sun Luyao also frowned, feeling the difficulty of the situation.
"From what I’ve gathered from traces within the Tianxuan Mirror, there are likely numerous perils beyond the starry sky. Even with the precedent of a successful Kongming Rainbow Light voyage, the chances of survival remain uncertain. If indeed we are to arrange for someone from our Sun family to embark on this Unity-Path, we must be prepared for sacrifice," he said after a while, his voice deep.
"We’ve already discussed it. There’s hardly any escape from this matter. If an edict really comes, Lu Chang will go. But I fear..."
Sun Luyuan paused, his voice suddenly much lower: "I fear that the arrangement might involve more than one from our Sun family."
The Underground Secret Chamber suddenly became much quieter.
"Brother, I do have a clever plan."
Just then, Sun Luyao suddenly suggested.
"Hmm?"
Sun Luyuan leaned in to listen closely, his eyes lighting up.
Before long, rumors were spreading across various locations of the Immortal Alliance.
The senior ranks of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals had agreed to recreate the Kongming Flow Crystal, hinting that, this time, more cultivators might venture out of Xuanhuang and into the starry sky than before.
However, the exact number of cultivator spots might have already been divided and decided upon by the higher-ups. Some powerful families even had more than one spot.
Such explosive news traveled swiftly. 𝙣𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Hearing this, all cultivators were filled with righteous indignation and raging fury.
Beyond the starry sky, what great fate could be molded?!
So they just separated just like that?
They completely disregarded the feelings of those at the grassroots level of Unity-Path who had arduously subdued the Various States.
Although the Immortal Alliance quickly debunked the news, as long as the list remained unconfirmed, the turmoil was bound to persist.
Even many Unity-Path guardians who had not returned to the Immortal Alliance Headquarters for years had come back unprecedentedly just for one answer.
As for the repeatedly emphasized point by the Immortal Alliance that venturing into the Star Sea could be fatally dangerous and the chances of safe return were slim to none, it was all taken as an excuse by those furious individuals.
They also had their set of rebuttal rhetoric.
It’s often said, "Learn the Dao in the morning, die content in the evening;" what is there to fear from mere danger?
Who among those who had achieved Unity-Path hadn’t come through hardships and obstacles?
Being stuck in Xuanhuang World all their lives, if they could die in the depths of the Star Sea, they’d have no regrets.
The Unity-Path guardians of Various States were the cornerstone of the Immortal Alliance’s rule.
Now that these people had united, even the Dharma Transmitters were somewhat troubled.
Eventually, after serious discussions, they too provided a response.
The Immortal Alliance would thoroughly deliberate the formulation of the personnel list to ensure it was fair and just, convincing the masses.
With the Dharma Transmitters personally assuring them, the Unity-Path guardians finally left the Immortal Alliance Headquarters.
However, at the same time, it also confirmed the previous rumors that the Immortal Alliance wanted to recreate Kongming Flow Crystal.
Subsequently, Immortal Alliance Cultivators also started privately discussing this matter.
After the first and second time, the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals’ endeavors to explore the Star Sea would surely not stop there.
Although they don’t possess Unity-Path now, who could say about the future?
And even if achieving Unity-Path was hopeless in this lifetime, the Kongming Flow Crystal was still something they could obtain, right?
If they couldn’t eat the flesh, couldn’t they still drink from the light?
In the private market transactions, the price of Kongming Flow Crystal had skyrocketed once more. As long as it appeared, no matter how high the price, it would be swept away immediately.
Some clever ones had already started heading to various Secret Realms and Small Worlds, digging three feet into the ground and searching everywhere for traces of this Kongming Flow Crystal.
Sacred Dynasty Daqi.
In the Saint Emperor Seat, Li Ping’s numerous disciples were listed.
The disturbances of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals were already known to them.
However, in the Sacred Dynasty, everything was decided by the word of the Emperor.
Since Li Ping had not spoken, they could only act as if this incident had never happened.
"Master, that Kongming Flow Crystal, should we get involved?"
"Breaking out of the Xuanhuang World and exploring the unknown Star Sea sounds thrilling," Ou Shangtian, the one with the biggest courage, cheerfully asked.
"If the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals wishes to court death, let them be. The more they send out their Unity-Path, the better it actually is for us," the Emperor said indifferently, thus determining the direction of this matter.
Ou Shangtian showed a somewhat regretful expression.
However, others were pondering the deeper meaning in the Emperor’s words.
"Next, you all must be vigilant, always ready for battle."
And the next words from the Emperor energized them tremendously.
Sun Erlang nodded, "Those cultivators from the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals are now acting like lunatics, searching every Small World for that Kongming Flow Crystal. For our Sacred Dynasty, it’s fine as they certainly won’t encounter it. The main concern is those numerous subordinate Small Worlds we have already conquered..."
Li Ping said, "For now, do not initiate direct conflict, but also, there’s no need to purposely avoid it."
"When it’s time to act, be decisive and don’t reveal any information about the Sacred Dynasty."
The Emperor’s words made the disciples eager to try.
Li Ping said, "For now, do not initiate direct conflict, but also, there’s no need to purposely avoid it."
"When it’s time to act, be decisive and don’t reveal any information about the Sacred Dynasty."
The Emperor’s words made the disciples eager to try.
