Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1719 - 1717: Mang Dang

The relationship between Lu Ye and Ma Shangsi is not just simple acquaintance, but master-servant; the latter is his Blood Servant. This connection is basically unbreakable, unless Ma Shangsi dies.

Lu Ye isn't worried about being influenced by the reputation of the Blood Race. Ma Shangsi's disguise abilities are formidable, even Xuyuan couldn't discern it. Unless he deliberately exposes his identity as part of the Blood Race, there shouldn't be a big problem.

The reason the Soul Race noticed this time is primarily because a Soul Race Moon Jade used the Soul Possession Technique on him.

Xuyuan spoke again: "There's one more thing, little friend, you should keep in mind."

Lu Ye replied earnestly: "Please go ahead, Elder."

"The purification method you employed earlier, including reversing the Filth Race, shouldn't be exposed to too many people. You need to remind those on this side not to casually leak this information."

Lu Ye was puzzled.

Xuyuan sighed: "Your method is highly taboo to the Filth Race. If they learn of your existence, they might develop some unwarranted intentions. Overall, it's best to be cautious."

Lu Ye was enlightened, and after careful thought, realized Xuyuan was right. The power of his Talent Tree to purify filth is manageable; healing cultivators can also do it, just less efficiently. But to reverse the Filth Race is truly unbelievable. If the Filth Race doesn't know, that's fine. Knowing could make Lu Ye a thorn in their eyes.

Being targeted by such a hidden giant, future days wouldn't be easy.

"I understand." Lu Ye nodded.

The Soul Race didn't linger here; the Filth Race had retreated, and the Insect Path vanished. They had nothing left here to do. After conversing with Lu Ye for a while, Xuyuan led the Soul Race Moon Jades on the homecoming journey.

Lu Ye didn't rush to leave; after a major battle, many things needed attention.

Including the Stone Race he saved, Lu Ye wanted to talk to him.

The confrontation with the Filth Race didn't really cause extensive damage on the Jade Conch side. No Moon Jade-level cultivators died, although some Constellations did fall, but not many.

Even though it was known that with the disappearance of the Insect Path, there was basically no risk left here, Jade Conch arranged personnel to oversee the place for surveillance.

Ten days later, in the Jade Conch World.

Lu Ye and Mang Dang sat across from each other.

Mang Dang was the name of the Stone Race Lu Ye saved. Ten days later, with the soul jade given by Lu Ye, his damaged psyche completely recovered.

In a normal state, Mang Dang's physique was huge, but at the moment, he had transformed to a size similar to the human race, evidently using a secret technique.

Today, Mang Dang wanted to express gratitude to Lu Ye. If it weren't for Lu Ye's miraculous intervention, he'd still be driven by the Filth Race, waging battles everywhere, possibly falling someday in some place.

Such grace is like rebirth, and Mang Dang was immensely grateful.

But now, he could only express gratitude; he had no external material to repay.

Lu Ye didn't mind this. Saving Mang Dang was accidental initially. He merely wanted to use the Talent Tree's power to better kill the Filth Race and never expected Mang Dang would recover.

Moreover, in the subsequent battles, Mang Dang exerted significant effort.

"What plans do you have next, Fellow Daoist?" Lu Ye asked.

Mang Dang thought for a while and replied in a rumbling voice: "I want to return to the Five Colors Territory; it's been too many years." Unable to know if any relatives remain.

The Five Colors Territory is the only top-tier domain occupied by the Stone Race, renowned across stellar space.

Mang Dang originated from the Five Colors Territory. Many years ago, while traveling, he inadvertently got involved in the Filth Race invasion war, couldn't bear to see the massacre of the galaxy's beings, and joined the battlefield. Unable to escape in time.

Thus he came under Filth Land, becoming part of the Filth Race, fighting for them these years, now looking back filled with guilt and unease.

Wanting to go home after wandering outside is human nature.

"Do you know how one might travel to the Five Colors Territory from here?" Mang Dang questioned, visiting today, both to thank Lu Ye in person and inquire about the route home.

Lu Ye shook his head: "Our home galaxy is relatively secluded; even ten years ago, we had no ability to communicate with the outside world. So, I don't know where the Five Colors Territory is."

Mang Dang wasn't visibly disappointed. He clearly anticipated this situation. Without a correct route, he could only go step by step, but returning to the Five Colors Territory would undoubtedly bring many twists and turns, taking unknown amounts of time.

"Although I don't know where the Five Colors Territory is, I plan to visit the All Phenomena Galaxy soon. Fellow Daoist, if willing, can accompany me. There should be connected Insect Paths in the All Phenomena Galaxy with the Five Colors Territory." Lu Ye offered.

The reason for suggesting this was Lu Ye knew in the All Phenomena Ocean one Spirit Island was occupied by the Stone Race. That being the case, the Stone Race must have a convenient way to enter and exit the All Phenomena Galaxy. Even if not directly linked with the Insect Path, nearby galaxies should have these paths; otherwise, the Stone Race couldn't have mass-invaded the All Phenomena Ocean.

Mang Dang's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "That's great, returning to the Five Colors Territory will be much simpler once we reach the All Phenomena Galaxy."

"Then, Fellow Daoist, please prepare yourself. I will be departing in the coming days."

Mang Dang expressed his gratitude, stood up to leave, but after taking a few steps, suddenly turned around and said earnestly: "Fellow Daoist Lu, words cannot express my gratitude for your kindness. I, Mang Dang, will remember this forever. Regarding the battle against the Filth Race, I assure you, Mang Dang will never let anyone else know about it."

Lu Ye was taken aback, then slightly nodded.

Although Mang Dang likely had not heard Xuyuan's reminder to him, the method to reverse the Filth Race was indeed extraordinary. Mang Dang evidently understood the gravity of the situation and thus took the opportunity to reassure Lu Ye that he would keep his mouth shut and not let a word slip out.

This illustrated that although Mang Dang from the Stone Race appeared simple, he was quite perceptive.

Lu Ye had considered making an attempt to win over Mang Dang, as a late-stage Moon Jade is not weak anywhere, but unlike the rootless races, the Stone Race had strong roots. Mang Dang was not like Ma Shangsi, and simple persuasion would not succeed, so Lu Ye let it go.

Two days later, Lu Ye had everything ready and was set to depart.

He came to the Jade Conch World originally intending to take another group of cultivators from the Jade Conch World to the All Phenomena Ocean, but the time-consuming crafting of the Boulder Mountain Saber's sheath and the unexpected invasion by the Filth Race caused a delay of several months.

The Jade Conch World was very interested in sending more personnel to the All Phenomena Ocean again, and if it hadn't been for the unexpected Celestial Frost Freezing Air, the matter would have been finalized earlier.

However, it was not too late now.

This time, like the Qingli Dao World, the Jade Conch World also sent out a hundred Constellations, but additionally dispatched a Moon Jade!

That was Lu Ye's suggestion.

The rule of the All Phenomena Ocean is that non-local Sun Blaze cultivators are not allowed to linger for too long. Back when Daluo's Luo Xie escorted the fleet to the All Phenomena Galaxy, they left the All Phenomena Ocean hastily after just a few days.

They had no choice, as staying beyond the time limit would provoke the native forces of the All Phenomena Galaxy, and the local Sun Blaze cultivators would definitely confront them.

Thus, Luo Xie could only quickly marvel at the grandeur of the All Phenomena Ocean, expanding their horizons.

This rule was primarily established for the convenience of managing the All Phenomena Galaxy, as the environment of the All Phenomena Ocean was too complex, with forces from innumerable galaxies stationed there. Many of those forces were backed by Sun Blaze cultivators, and if one force's Sun Blaze lingered, followed by another's, the native forces would be unmanageable.

So the rule was set: you can come and have a look but must leave soon, otherwise, face the consequences.

This is just one of the rules of the All Phenomena Ocean.

Another rule is that each force can have no more than five Moon Jades, while the number of Constellations is not limited, as no matter how many Constellations there are, they cannot make much of a scene on the All Phenomena Ocean.

This rule, too, was set for better management by the All Phenomena Ocean.

The engagements of Moon Jades are different from those of Constellations; if too many Moon Jades from various forces are stationed in the All Phenomena Ocean, the chaos they could cause would be substantial.

With just five, no matter how fierce the commotion, there is a limit.

These are the two vital rules that forces must look out for and comply with to survive in the All Phenomena Ocean, universally recognized across time, with no force daring to breach them.

Based on the All Phenomena Ocean's second rule, Lu Ye suggested that the Jade Conch World send another Moon Jade with him.

Initially, Lu Ye intended for the Jade Conch World to dispatch two Moon Jades.

Because over at Three Worlds Island, the only declared Moon Jades currently are Luan Xiao'e and Tang Jun.

Though the Merfolk Race can assist critically, their unique nature dictates that Lu Ye preferred not to reveal their existence, to avoid unwanted attention, as long as it wasn't necessary.

Now that he had advanced to become a Moon Jade himself, that made three.

If he hadn't serendipitously subdued Ma Shangsi, the Jade Conch World could indeed have deployed two more Moon Jades. However, with Ma Shangsi now in the picture, there was room for just one more.

He Baichuan was the chosen candidate from the Jade Conch World this time.

With a Moon Jade late-stage cultivation, at the peak of his powers, and being a physique cultivator, he was undoubtedly suitable.

The previous cooperation between the Jade Conch World and Lu Ye was somewhat hesitant because Lu Ye himself did not come to the Jade Conch World, only Wu Zhuo made the trip.

Despite the hesitation, the Jade Conch World remained very interested in the All Phenomena Ocean, leading to Luan Xiao'e, a peak Moon Jade, leading a hundred Constellations to follow Lu Ye to the All Phenomena Ocean.

Now that they had collectively experienced the battle against the Filth Race, the group of Moon Jades from the Jade Conch World not only witnessed the extraordinary potential of Lu Ye vaguely but also confirmed that, indeed, a Sun Blaze master supported Lu Ye, making them eager to collaborate.

Lu Ye made the suggestion, and the Jade Conch World gladly accepted it.