Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1583 - 1581: Please Enlighten Me

A few days later, in the starship fleet sailing through the stellar space, Lu Ye's figure shot out, deploying his starboat, and fully activated it, rushing towards Qingli Dao World.

He wanted to go ahead to see if Qingli Dao World was ready.

Actually, he wasn't worried about Qingli Dao World, but mainly about Jade Conch World.

With the jade slip given by Tang Jun, he believed Wu Zhuo would definitely trust him and be willing to fully cooperate. However, he couldn't be sure of the situation with Jade Conch World.

Earlier, he had no time to visit Jade Conch, so he could only ask Wu Zhuo to go once. Lu Ye had no way of judging the situation, and could only go ahead to see.

If Jade Conch was willing to go together to All Phenomena Ocean, that would naturally be best. Cultivators from the same star system have a natural sense of closeness, making cooperation easier. Moreover, to establish a foothold in All Phenomena Ocean, they indeed needed Moon Jade from Jade Conch.

If Jade Conch was unwilling, Lu Ye would not force it. However, such an event was beneficial to any domain, so Lu Ye guessed Jade Conch should be interested.

Anyway, he went ahead to take a look, giving him peace of mind. Although the fleet's speed was not slow, traveling alone was faster.

In merely two months' time, Qingli Dao World appeared in view.

Lu Ye saw someone crouching outside the domain from afar, looking in this direction with boredom. Only when getting closer did he realize it was a familiar woman.

"Tang Xiaoyue, what are you doing here?" Lu Ye stopped his starboat, looked ahead, and asked.

Tang Xiaoyue greeted him elegantly, saying brightly, "Greetings, Senior Brother, under the order of Palace Lord Wu, I am here to await Senior Brother!"

"Does Palace Lord Wu have any instructions?"

Tang Xiaoyue said, "Palace Lord Wu instructed that if Senior Brother arrives, I'm to bring Senior Brother to Shenwu Temple, please follow me."

Lu Ye suddenly understood, realizing that Tang Xiaoyue was arranged here specifically for him. This arrangement made sense, as Lu Ye had a good relationship with Tang Jun, so Wu Zhuo had Tang Xiaoyue meet him, making things easier.

Lu Ye away his starboat and flew into the domain with Tang Xiaoyue, asking as they flew, "Has Palace Lord Wu returned?"

"He returned half a month ago!" Tang Xiaoyue replied.

"Do you know what the situation is with Jade Conch World?" Lu Ye asked again.

"I don't know the specifics, but when Palace Lord Wu returned half a month ago, about a hundred people from Jade Conch came too, led by a Moon Jade Late Stage," Tang Xiaoyue replied.

Lu Ye immediately understood that things were settled; Jade Conch people were definitely going to All Phenomena Ocean. However, a hundred was quite a small number.

This was understandable; Lu Ye knew not to put all eggs in one basket. The Nine Provinces Constellation only brought a part over, and Jade Conch likely thought the same.

They sent a hundred to explore first, to see what the situation was like in All Phenomena Ocean. If it suited them, more people could follow later.

Moreover, the leader being a Moon Jade Late Stage showed that Jade Conch considered this quite important.

Tang Xiaoyue then softly said, "Senior Brother, Palace Lord Wu asked me to let you know that the Moon Jade from Jade Conch... is somewhat proud. If there is anything that makes Senior Brother uncomfortable, please don't take it to heart. Palace Lord Wu said the people from Jade Conch are generally like this."

Lu Ye nodded, "Understood."

These were the same words Tang Jun told him when he set off from All Phenomena Ocean.

It's easy to understand; Jade Conch World was the leader in this star system, its power the strongest, and having a bit of a big brother's demeanor was to be expected.

While talking, they arrived outside the main hall of Shenwu Temple, where many Constellations scattered in all directions, seemingly all from Jade Conch.

Tang Xiaoyue led Lu Ye down outside the hall and clasped fist, saying, "Palace Lord Wu, Lu Yiye Senior Brother has arrived!"

"Please!" came Wu Zhuo's robust voice from within the hall.

Lu Ye nodded to Tang Xiaoyue beside him and proceeded to walk forward.

But after just a few steps, someone suddenly blocked his way. The person was dressed in tight-fitting black clothes, holding a long saber, standing horizontally in front of the hall.

He raised his eyes to glance at Lu Ye, then slightly lifted his hand, clasping his fist, "Shih Chuan of Jade Conch, please give me guidance!"

Lu Ye frowned.

Meanwhile, in the grand hall, Wu Zhuo furrowed his brows as he glanced at the woman beside him, "Fellow Daoist Luan, what does this mean?"

This is, after all, the Qingli Dao World, and Lu Ye counts as a guest of the Qingli Dao World. Wu Zhuo, as the host, had already invited him inside, only for him to be intercepted by the Jade Conch people. Moreover, judging by Shih Chuan's stance, he clearly intended to spar with Lu Ye.

Wu Zhuo naturally understood this could not be Shih Chuan's own intention; there must be some hidden instructions from the woman opposite!

Thus, Wu Zhuo couldn't understand why this was happening.

If Jade Conch had no interest in the All Phenomena Ocean, they wouldn't have sent a Moon Jade Late Stage with a hundred Constellations here, yet they came, so why stir trouble?

Opposite Wu Zhuo sat a slender woman, dressed in a snow-white, close-fitting gown, her long hair tied into a high ponytail, enhancing her capable presence. This woman was none other than Luan Xiao'e, the leader of Jade Conch for this expedition.

Luan Xiao'e, with her Moon Jade Late Stage cultivation, ranks prominently across Jade Conch, and it's clear how much significance Jade Conch places on this matter by having her lead this journey to the All Phenomena Ocean.

What Jade Conch lacks most in its domain now is Sun Blaze, but it's not simple for Moon Jade to ascend to Sun Blaze. For years, several Moon Jade Late Stage cultivators of Jade Conch have been diligently cultivating, yet they remain without any breakthroughs, leading them to roam far afield, searching for opportunities, but to no avail.

After all, the Jade Conch Galaxy is situated in a remote corner, surrounded by inhospitable places for exploration.

A place like the All Phenomena Ocean, which embraces all, is undoubtedly their best chance. Compared to roaming aimlessly, heading to the All Phenomena Ocean to exchange ideas with more Moon Jade cultivators, and perhaps seeking pointers from a Sun Blaze expert, is a dream come true for them.

Therefore, when Wu Zhuo proposed, Jade Conch hesitated little before deciding that Luan Xiao'e would lead the expedition to the All Phenomena Ocean. The journey is not just about finding a future prospect for their Constellations, but primarily for advancing to Sun Blaze. If Jade Conch births a Sun Blaze, its domain level will be entirely different.

However, Luan Xiao'e indeed had her intentions in covertly instructing Shih Chuan to act in such a manner.

If things proceed this orderly, then inevitably Lu Ye would take precedence in this journey, as he had traveled from the All Phenomena Ocean and knows the way best.

But considering the nature of Jade Conch cultivators, who hold themselves in high regard, they look down even on people from the Qingli Dao World, much less allow a newly emerged domain to stand above them and issue directives?

Sparring among cultivators is quite normal, and if through such sparring Lu Yiye of Nine Heavens could realize the strength of Jade Conch cultivators, it would naturally grant them the leading role.

Luan Xiao'e wasn't suited to act herself, and Shih Chuan was the best candidate since he was also a Constellation Late Stage, and like Lu Ye, a combat cultivator using a saber!

Luan Xiao'e was confident that, both being Constellation Late Stage, this cultivator from the Nine Heavens World would undoubtedly be no match for Shih Chuan!

Though she considered this in her heart, Luan Xiao'e voiced a different rationale to Wu Zhuo, her cold voice sounding, "Previously, Fellow Daoist Wu mentioned this Lu Yiye grew up in the All Phenomena Ocean, cultivating swiftly, and his strength seems impressive, stronger than the Constellation Late Stage cultivators of your Temple?"

"Yes!" Wu Zhuo responded in a deep voice.

He had already learned about the events in Qingfeng World from his disciple Zhou Dingtian, and if Zhou Dingtian was not lying, then Lu Yiye's strength was far superior to his.

"Words alone are no evidence, seeing with our own eyes will make it clear. We all aim to go to the All Phenomena Ocean, so let's see how the cultivators nurtured there truly measure in strength. If they prove worthy, the All Phenomena Ocean is worth anticipating; if they are easily defeated, that tells us the All Phenomena Ocean is nothing special, and we need not pay much heed," Luan Xiao'e continued.

Wu Zhuo parted his lips, intending to offer a reminder, but at the tip of his tongue he refrained; he also wished to see whether Lu Ye's strength was as terrifying as Zhou Dingtian claimed. After all, no matter how powerful a Constellation Late Stage is, there is a limit. He had heard of this Shih Chuan, reputed to be among the strongest of his generation's Jade Conch Constellations, and that's why he joined the group traveling to the All Phenomena Ocean.

The two exchanged rapidly, finishing before looking outside the hall, though they couldn't see the conditions outside, yet by enveloping with Mental Consciousness, everything outside was imprinted in their minds.

Outside the grand hall, Lu Ye regarded Shih Chuan, who suddenly appeared, unclear about his intentions but surmising a few possibilities, given he was from Jade Conch, he had some guesses.

This likely aims to assess the strength of Nine Provinces cultivators before collaboration...

Being so, Lu Ye had no reason to retreat, deciding secretly to perform well so that in future collaborations, others wouldn't disregard the Nine Provinces cultivators.

"Nine Heavens, Lu Yiye!" Lu Ye responded.

Shih Chuan slowly drew the long saber from his waist. The saber differed somewhat from the Boulder Mountain Saber, being slightly curved, yet one glance at the spirit light on its blade revealed it to be an outstanding spirit treasure. Shih Chuan grasped the saber with one hand, his expression composed, "Both being combat cultivators, let's keep it simple then?"

"No problem!" Lu Ye nodded, yet showed no intention of drawing his saber.

Shih Chuan waited a few moments, seeing no action from Lu Ye, he furrowed his brows, his aura starting to flow and rise.

Several Jade Conch cultivators nearby cast their gaze over, eager to watch the spectacle, someone said, "Guess how many blows this guy can withstand from Senior Brother Shih?"

Someone laughed, "Initially, Senior Brother Shih tread the path of physique cultivation, bearing invincible brute force of his realm. Although he switched to combat cultivation later, he hadn't abandoned his physique cultivator foundation. If this person clashes with Senior Brother Shih with blades, I bet he can't withstand five blows."

"Withstanding five blows from Senior Brother Shih is impressive indeed. I wager he will be defeated in three blows! Though both are Constellation Late Stage, not all at this stage are as formidable as Senior Brother Shih. Across our Jade Conch, there are few Constellations who can endure five blows head-on from Senior Brother Shih," another said.