Chapter 229
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Chapter 229: Respected Elder Jade
In the Extreme Void Domain, the top-tier fighting forces from the two realms were facing off across the fusion passage of the two realms.
The fusion passage had grown large enough to allow the passage of a Star Ship fleet.
Behind the human race’s Star Ship fleet lay a planet as large as Earth.
Atop a tall tower on the planet, the Starry-Eyed Boy gazed at the fusion passage and remarked lightly, “The Heavenly Way’s Will of the two realms is beginning to merge.”
An elderly man with white hair beside him asked curiously, “Respected figure, once the Heavenly Way’s Will of the two realms merges, will the fusion process accelerate?”
“Yes. Once the Heavenly Way’s Will of the two realms merges, it will take only ten years for the two realms to fully fuse.”
“That’s when the real battle will begin. That foolish bird on the other side is probably waiting for that day too,” the Starry-Eyed Boy said with a smile.
“Respected figure, is it time to execute our plan?” the elderly man inquired.
“Not yet. Although the trap for that blood phoenix is set, there are still some minor details to refine.”
“Even though I call it a foolish bird all the time, that creature isn’t truly stupid.”
“If it weren’t for the blood phoenix’s overconfidence, I wouldn’t have been able to scheme against it so easily,” the Starry-Eyed Boy said with a laugh, his eyes glinting as he watched the fusion passage.
Just then, a domineering voice echoed through the Extreme Void Domain.
“Star Spirit, it’s dull for our two races to just stand here. How about some entertainment?”
“Let’s have a ship duel. Each side sends out ten ships.”
“The loser gives the winner a celestial tool.”
The commanding voice reverberated across the Extreme Void Domain.
“If you want a fight, we’ll fight. But our human race has few celestial tools, so we won’t gamble with you,” the Starry-Eyed Boy replied calmly.
With a wave of his hand, the Golden Winged Roc sent ten giant beast race warships toward the fusion passage.
“Send ten Star Ships to meet them. We don’t want the beast race accusing us of overwhelming them with numbers,” the Starry-Eyed Boy instructed the elderly man beside him.
“Understood.”
Soon, ten Star Ships emerged from the human fleet and flew toward the fusion passage.
The two races then cleared a large area to allow their fleets to engage in battle.
Inside one of the human Star Ships, Respected Elder Jade watched the cultivator at the control position with excitement.
“Brother Zuo, you must destroy that beast race fleet,” Respected Elder Jade said, observing the battlefield ahead through her stargazing technique.
“Why are you more excited than I am? I told you not to come along,” the cultivator at the control position, Brother Zuo, replied with a hint of exasperation.
“If this Star Ship gets destroyed, neither of us will escape.”
Brother Zuo, a Great Ascension Master unmatched in fighting strength, had developed an unusual passion for steering Star Ships in battle, despite his mediocre skills. Since taking up this hobby, he had already lost three Star Ships, all easily destroyed by hostile forces from the Elder Council, as if they were mere targets in a game.
“Brother Zuo, if the Star Ship is destroyed, having me here will improve the survival chances of the disciples on board, won’t it?” Respected Elder Jade said with a smile.
As the two were talking, ten human Star Ships had already entered the combat zone.
The giant beast race warships on the opposite side charged forward at full speed, heading straight for the human warships.
The focus of the ships in the Extreme Void Domain was different for the two races; the beast race warships were more geared towards close combat, while the human Star Ships, once caught in close quarters, faced the grim fate of being torn apart.
With their strong defenses and close combat abilities, the human Star Ships had no choice but to engage in long-range battles.
In this situation, human cultivators who could accurately fire their cannons were exceptionally valuable.
At that moment, the beast race warships had crossed the fusion point of the two realms and were rushing toward the ten human Star Ships.
The giant warships moved through the Extreme Void Domain like fierce tigers pouncing on prey, speeding rapidly.
The tens of thousands of meters of the giant beast loomed ominously in the projection of the human stargazing technique.
“Brother Zuo, when should we fire?” Respected Elder Jade asked nervously from beside the control position.
“It’s not time yet,” the respected elder at the control position replied, maneuvering the Star Ship to hide in a small asteroid belt.
“At this distance, the beast race warships can react. Those piloting the beast warships are all skilled in maneuvering.”
At this moment, the beast race warships seemed to have targeted their prey, swiftly rushing toward their victims.
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Hidden Spirit Island.
Xu Fan, who was contemplating celestial script, opened his eyes and looked puzzled at the sky.
“Is there an air accident happening?”
In the light curtain before Xu Fan, a gravity-less Star Ship transformed into a fireball, hurtling toward the ground, with the landing spot calculated by Grape being just near Hidden Spirit Island.
Seeing the landing point, Xu Fan immediately summoned one hundred thousand cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage and one hundred Transformation Stage puppets, appearing in the anticipated landing area.
“Luoshui Grand Formation, activate!”
Tens of thousands of puppets swiftly arranged the Luoshui Grand Formation under Grape’s command.
A water column with a diameter of several tens of thousands of meters slowly rose, controlled by the Luoshui Grand Formation.
“The sect’s grand formation is currently upgrading and cannot withstand such a violent impact,” Xu Fan said, gazing at the gigantic water column rising slowly.
For some reason, Xu Fan thought of the second clone of the grand formation that was upgrading; it seemed he had not seen it for quite a while.
When he met the second clone next time, Xu Fan decided to show it the second half of the Cannon Sister Anime.
As the fire-lit Star Ship in the sky drew closer to the lake surface, a fleeting thought crossed Xu Fan’s mind.
Could it be that the human race and beast race have started fighting?
Inside the Star Ship, transformed into a shooting star, two Great Ascension Masters exchanged looks.
Both of them displayed expressions of helplessness.
“Brother Zuo, I didn’t mean to! I’ll cover the cost for this Star Ship myself, how about that?” Respected Elder Jade said timidly, carefully glancing at the Great Ascension Master sitting in the control position.
“I just don’t understand why you always disrupt my rhythm at critical moments.”
“You even used the soul-shaking sound to communicate,” the elder known as Brother Zuo replied with some anger.
“Brother Zuo, in those critical moments, only my plan has a chance to save this Star Ship from being destroyed,” Respected Elder Jade said.
“Don’t you consider my strength? Can I control the massive computing power needed for that kind of operation?”
“Brother Zuo, you need to believe in yourself, believe in miracles,” Respected Elder Jade said.
“The Star Ship has been destroyed; what should I believe in? At least the disciples on the ship aren’t severely harmed, or we would have suffered great losses this time.”
“The ship’s bow was destroyed, but the rear should be repairable when sent to the Heavenly Refining Sect. The damage isn’t too severe,” the Great Ascension Master at the control position sighed.
“However, being destroyed in front of respected figures makes us look quite incompetent.”
“Don’t worry, Brother Zuo. I will help you regain face,” the Great Ascension Master assured.
Regaining face? You’re just putting yourself in danger again.
At this moment, looking from the Star Ship, the outline of the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake became vaguely visible.
“The drop-off point is a giant lake; if there aren’t any people around, there’s nothing to worry about,” the Great Ascension Master at the control position said.
Just then, while reminiscing about the earlier battle, Respected Elder Jade suddenly felt as if she was being watched.
“Hmm, this area is under someone’s control.”
A flash of purple light appeared in the respected elder’s eyes, and a large purple eye emerged in the air, revealing the true form of the distant Demon Suppressing Star.
“So it’s a Dao artifact; interesting.”
“It seems there’s a sect in this empty space.”
“Brother Zuo, do you think I’m right?” Respected Elder Jade said with a smile to the respected elder at the control position.
“No need to guess; just look below, and you’ll know.”
At this point, the Luoshui Grand Formation, composed of ten thousand puppets, came into view for the two respected elders.
“A grand formation made of puppets, who is controlling so many puppets? That’s impressive,” Respected Elder Jade exclaimed.
“It seems we won’t need to intervene; someone will save us.”
Meanwhile, below, Xu Fan was watching the Star Ship appear in the sky, forming spell seals, and suddenly the entire Luoshui Grand Formation began to change.
A gigantic jade hand made of lake water slowly lifted towards the sky, positioned just where the Star Ship would land.
In Grape’s exploration, the entire Star Ship showed no signs of life or spiritual energy.
“What if there’s no one on that Star Ship? Should we take it?” Xu Fan then shook his head, saying, “Forget it. With this much commotion, the Elder Council would definitely notice.”
“Not just notice; they even informed us about the landing location,” Ning Dao said, appearing beside Xu Fan with a smile.
“Alright, maybe I was overthinking it,” Xu Fan said, scratching his nose.
“There are two Great Ascension Masters on the Star Ship, both of whom are unnumbered elders; one is Respected Elder Zuo and the other is Respected Elder Jade,” Ning Dao introduced to Xu Fan.
At that moment, under a mysterious gravitational force, the Star Ship slowed down increasingly as it descended, finally landing gently on the giant jade hand made of lake water, like a feather in the wind.
Then, under Xu Fan’s control, the Star Ship was slowly placed on Satellite Island.
The pangolins and three Five-Spirit Enlightened Monkeys on Satellite Island looked curiously at the Star Ship.
“This must be a battleship of the human race, a ship sailing through the Extreme Void Domain; is this the master’s trophy?” the pangolin said.
“The master is immensely skilled; this must definitely be the master’s trophy.”
“The master is the wisest; what’s the destruction of a few battleships?”
“Master is amazing~”
Under the pangolin’s guidance, the three Five-Spirit Enlightened Monkeys had gradually turned into flattering monkeys. Although Xu Fan hadn’t dealt with them yet, it didn’t hinder the pangolin’s training.
“Hmm, you all speak well,” the pangolin said, looking at the three monkeys with satisfaction. For our beast race, surviving in the Human Realm isn’t easy. How can we live comfortably without pleasing the master?
Just then, an overwhelming aura suddenly locked onto the four beasts.
Two figures appeared before them.
“This sect still has the habit of raising beasts,” Great Respected Elder Yun remarked, eyeing the four creatures.
Pressed to the ground by the aura, the pangolin mustered all its courage and quickly knelt before the two respected elders.
“Servants of the Hidden Spirit Sect, who patrol the lake, greet the two respected elders.” The pangolin felt as though it had brushed past the gates of hell.
As the aura from the Great Respected Elder washed over it, the pangolin felt a chill run through its body, and a sense of impending doom gripped its spirit.
The pangolin glanced at the three Five-Spirit Enlightened Monkeys, hoping they wouldn’t be scared to death.
Then it thought, well, they’re already half-dead.
Four streaks of light streaked across the sky as Xu Fan, Xu Gang, Ning Dao, and Su Rantian landed not far from the two respected elders.
“Elder Council’s representatives Ning Dao and Su Rantian greet Respected Elder Zuo and Respected Elder Jade.”
“Hidden Spirit Sect’s Xu Fan and Xu Gang greet the respected elders.”
The four bowed respectfully.
“Hmm.”
“Finally, a sect is stationed at the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake. You’ve worked hard to establish the sect in this barren area,” Respected Elder Zuo said. He was born in Lin Sen Fairy City and knew the region well.
“Elder, you jest. The Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake is a treasure to us,” Xu Fan replied with a smile, though he thought to himself that he preferred to keep a low profile.
“Being able to develop here already shows that your sect is remarkable,” Respected Elder Zuo complimented.
“Ning Dao, Rantian, you should thank the Hidden Spirit Sect; they’ve been working for you,” Respected Elder Jade said, smiling as she watched the puppets retreating in an orderly fashion in the distance.
“Of course.”
At that moment, Respected Elder Zuo waved his hand and stowed the Star Ship, then released over a hundred practitioners above the Void Refinement stage—all crew members from the Star Ship.
“Alright, I need to return to the Elder Council headquarters. Jade, are you coming?” Respected Elder Zuo asked.
“You go ahead, Brother Zuo. I’ll discuss the art of puppets with this esteemed elder,” Respected Elder Jade replied.
“Okay.”
Respected Elder Zuo led the hundred or so crew members toward Lin Sen Fairy City.
Xu Fan watched curiously as Respected Elder Jade observed the distant puppets. His expression remained unchanged, but internally, he wanted to complain,
“Just go already. Why so curious? Aren’t you a Great Respected Elder?”
“What are your names?” Respected Elder Jade asked.
“I am Xu Fan.”
“I am Xu Gang.”
“Are you brothers?” Respected Elder Jade inquired curiously.
“No, we have a master-disciple relationship,” Xu Fan replied.
“You’re the disciple?”
“No, I’m the master.”
“…………..”
At the Hidden Spirit Sect’s main peak guest hall, Xu Fan looked at Respected Elder Jade, feeling incredibly frustrated. What are you so curious about?
“Is that spherical Dao artifact in the sky something you crafted?” Respected Elder Jade asked.
“Yes,” Xu Fan nodded.
“Is the puppet also yours?”
“Yes.”
“Do you have a spirit with vast computing power?” Respected Elder Jade asked mysteriously.
“No. If you wish to ask something, respected elder, feel free; I won’t hide anything,” Xu Fan replied.
“You’re a master craftsman. Can you craft a puppet capable of controlling a Star Ship in battle, one with vast computing power?” Respected Elder Jade asked, revealing her ultimate goal.
This was her habit; whenever she encountered a master craftsman she deemed impressive, she would ask this question.
It was also her obsession—wanting to use auxiliary artifacts or summon monsters when the game got tough.
Upon hearing Respected Elder Jade’s words, Xu Fan tensed up. Wasn’t that exactly what Grape’s clone was doing?
