Sage of Humanity
Chapter 1889 - 1887: Rain Flower Star Cluster
Vast stellar space, a starboat crosses over, resembling a black squid in shape, sleek and fast, seamlessly shuttling through.
On the starboat, Lu Ye sits quietly in meditation.
It's been over half a year since he quietly left the All Phenomena Ocean.
After the battle with Zixuan, it's likely that no one dares to set their sights on Three Worlds Island on the All Phenomena Ocean anymore. Nevertheless, Lu Ye couldn't leave openly, as this journey might take a long time.
Thus, he disguised himself. The Thousand Faces Spirit Runes can alter one's appearance and even figure, while the Pseudo-Might Spirit Runes can change one's Mana fluctuations, making it easy for him to masquerade as a Moon Jade Early Stage cultivator.
Departing from the All Phenomena Ocean, passing through Qianzhe, Shenghe, and Rain Flower Star Clusters, the journey was uneventful.
This convenience from the All Phenomena Ocean makes it easy for cultivators to reach various parts of the stellar space, even if indirect, by transiting briefly, thanks to the Insect Paths connecting the star systems.
There's a rumor that half of the Insect Paths across the stellar space connect to the All Phenomena Ocean, though the truth of this claim remains uncertain, and the reasons behind it unknown, yet it indeed creates the unique prosperity of the All Phenomena Ocean.
Without those Insect Paths, even Sun Blaze would take a considerable amount of time to travel.
While on the journey, Lu Ye kept busy, using the time to replenish all the treasure blood he had bestowed before departure.
Currently, he's at the edge of the Rain Flower Star Cluster, leisurely taking out a star map to find his precise location, raising his eyebrows slightly.
After half a year's travel, he is finally nearing his destination.
Honestly, since being able to leverage the Soul Race's ancestral land for travel, he hasn't experienced such a lengthy voyage.
While it's possible to use the Soul Race's ancestral land to reach the Asura Field's location, Lu Ye decided to make the journey himself, considering the distance wasn't very far; even doing so would only save a few months.
The star map shows that just a few days' journey ahead will lead him into the Asura stellar territory.
From the star map alone, one can see the vastness of this stellar region—a scale that even a hundred Jade Conches combined cannot match.
This vast stellar region, the stellar space supreme treasure Asura Field's might covers, hence it's called the Asura stellar territory. Whether a cultivator enters from any direction, they'll enter the Asura Field's range and be subjected to its rules.
Since the extinction of the Sky Asura clan, countless strong cultivators have come here in search, hoping to find traces of the Asura Field, yet none have succeeded in locating it precisely.
There's a legend that only those with the Sky Asura clan's bloodline can sense and find the Asura Field's traces.
Yet the Sky Asura clan has long been extinct, impossible to find now.
In the vast stellar space, the All Phenomena Ocean is one of many cultivators' gathering places, incredibly prosperous. The Asura Domain is similar but not as bustling.
More than the All Phenomena Ocean, it's a place for cultivators to hone themselves due to its unique rules and infinite wealth, attracting countless cultivators.
With Rain Flower Star Cluster neighboring the Asura stellar territory, it naturally possesses favorable advantages, boasting strong foundations, even with over ten Sun Blaze cultivators. The Rain Flower Star Cluster's cultivators' combat style is remarkably fierce, as they'd all been thoroughly tempered in the Asura Field, real battle-hardened warriors capable of defeating foes across cultivation stages.
Since entering the Rain Flower Star Cluster, Lu Ye noticed many cultivators heading in the same direction, all undoubtedly aiming for the Asura Field.
Several days pass, and a massive floating land appears ahead, with signs of a gathering of cultivators.
Lu Ye understands that he's nearing the destination and maneuvers the starboat toward the floating land.
Landing quickly on the floating land, Lu Ye looks around briefly, finds a secluded spot, and sits down cross-legged, patiently waiting.
During this time, he clearly senses someone secretly observing him; though without malice, Lu Ye anticipated it and doesn't mind.
Such circumstances had been mentioned by Chen Xuanhai.
Sitting on the floating land, Lu Ye gazes into the depths of the stellar space, seeing no difference from usual—stars of varied sizes scattered like chess pieces—but he knows that crossing this floating land will enter the area covered by the Asura Field, meaning what he sees isn't real but an illusion created by the Asura Field's formidable force.
This vast stellar region does exist, but its true nature has never been seen by anyone.
The floating lands like this for cultivators to gather and rest at the Asura Field's edge are countless.
About half a day later, another person swiftly arrives, landing on the floating land.
A cultivator who had previously observed Lu Ye secretly now approaches the newcomer, exchanging a few words discreetly before the newcomer heads toward Lu Ye.
Lu Ye looks up at the approaching figure, recognizing the target he's been waiting for—it's a female cultivator, not tall, wearing a wide-sleeved robe covered by a cloak with a hood hiding half her face, making her features indistinct.
Magic cultivator!
Lu Ye immediately formed a judgment in his mind. From the newcomer's attire alone, it was undoubtedly the path of a magic cultivator. However, whether it truly was remained unknown.
In this world, it's normal for cultivators to hide their affiliations when traveling. Often, seemingly fragile magic cultivators could suddenly shatter their garments, revealing robust and well-built bodies, their blood Qi bursting forth fiercely.
The other party stopped a short distance in front of Lu Ye, red lips moving under a half-concealed hood: "Never seen you before, your first time at the Asura Field?"
Lu Ye nodded: "Yes, I heard it's lively here, came to broaden my horizons."
The female cultivator said: "If it's just to broaden your horizons, I advise you to leave early. The Asura Field is not a place to enter casually, you could die."
"Of course, not just to broaden horizons." Lu Ye raised an eyebrow.
The female cultivator was silent for a moment, then said: "Since you're waiting here, someone must have advised you. No need for idle talk, what's your cultivation level?"
Lu Ye immediately stirred his mana. Naturally, he didn't use Pseudo-Might this time, revealing his Moon Jade Late-Stage cultivation level at a glance.
The female cultivator was visibly surprised, not expecting Lu Ye's cultivation to be so high. However, she didn't pay much attention, merely nodded: "Not bad."
"And you?" Lu Ye asked in return.
The female cultivator then stirred her own mana, and Lu Ye immediately saw she was just Moon Jade Mid-Stage.
"Also not bad." Lu Ye had no comment. To him, whether the other party was early-stage, mid-stage, or late-stage made no difference.
"When are you planning to go in?" the female cultivator asked.
"Anytime!" Lu Ye stood up.
"Then let's go." The female cultivator extended a hand to Lu Ye as she spoke: "Five hundred thousand spirit jades, non-negotiable, to guarantee you gain entry into the Asura Field. Plus, I can provide you with my own compiled intelligence about the Asura Field."
Although the Asura Field has been here for countless years, it's not a place anyone can enter at will. Simply put, any cultivator entering the Asura Field for the first time will undergo a simple test. If they perform adequately, they gain the qualification to enter the Asura Field. If not, they can't get in and must wait ten years to try again.
This test generally involves competing against cultivators of similar cultivation levels. If one person enters, they face one opponent. If accompanied, they face opponents equal in number and equivalent in cultivation.
Such a test is naturally not difficult for Lu Ye, but during his discussions with Chen Xuanhai on Mount Fangcun, Chen had advised him that it was best to enter with a cultivator familiar with the Asura Field, as its internal rules occasionally change. Chen Xuanhai's experiences years ago might not apply today.
If someone familiar with the Asura Field could lead the way, many detours could be avoided.
Lu Ye valued the intelligence about the Asura Field compiled by this female cultivator. As for the qualification to enter, he truly didn't care.
The female cultivator was undoubtedly a Moon Jade from the Rain Flower Star Cluster. The cultivators here made a living off the local 'mountains,' often earning spirit jades this way.
Five hundred thousand spirit jades was not a low price, but not too high for a Moon Jade.
Lu Ye didn't haggle, took out an empty storage ring, counted the spirit jades, and handed it to her.
Before departing All Phenomena Ocean this time, Lu Ye not only fully replenished the Talent Tree's fuel but also stored a large number of spirit jades and fire-type resources in the Small Flower World for future needs.
A mere five hundred thousand posed no issue.
The female cultivator took the storage ring, counted briefly, and nodded slightly: "Once we enter the Asura Field, I'll give you the intelligence. Don't worry, I've led many inside, and have never failed once."
This statement showed her strong confidence in her abilities. It made sense too—Lu Ye, a Moon Jade Late-Stage, would undoubtedly face Late-Stage opponents, and she showed no hesitation, indicating her ability to fight above her level.
"What's your name?" Lu Ye asked, as this was someone he spent spirit jades to hire; it made sense to learn more about her.
"Gui Yi!" the female cultivator said while flipping out an item.
Lu Ye focused his gaze and was instantly amused.
It turned out to be an As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc!
Although not a personally crafted array disc, Lu Ye could recognize it instantly. It was surprising to see this item circulating here.
On second thought, it wasn't strange. The distance from here to All Phenomena Ocean wasn't too far; it had only taken him half a year to arrive. Cultivators from All Phenomena Ocean were likely to train here, bringing the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc along wouldn't be unusual.