Facing the Apocalypse with My Other Selves-Chapter 262 - 167: The Splendor and Prosperity of the Star River Immortal Sect
The number of strong demon beasts might even exceed that of human experts.
Some techniques are equally mysterious.
The reason demon beasts haven’t become a mainstream power is their lack of unity.
After all, demon beasts comprise countless species, each with its own cultivation method and technique, and they do not regard other species as their own. Under such circumstances, no matter how powerful they become, they are still like a loose sandpile.
Neither righteous cultivators nor demon cultivators view all demon beasts as one group, at most contacting and recruiting a few demon beast elites.
However, this appears differently in Cultivator Shen Yu’s perspective.
Because he doesn’t view civilizations purely by race but rather considers another perspective—intelligence.
Powerful beings among demon beasts possess intelligence no inferior to humans; some have even formed vast communities, living and developing civilizations.
"I wonder if the cultivation of demon beasts has been affected." Cultivator Shen Yu wanted to confirm this point.
However, he had already recognized other cultivators’ attitudes towards demon beasts.
Moreover, if given the chance, he also wanted to strengthen a true foundation of his own.
Compared to the righteous cultivators who have certain connections, the entirely scattered demon beasts seem more likely to become his strength.
But this is something he can only attempt when he has amassed sufficient personal power.
At this moment, Shen Yu had finally arrived at the Sect of the Star River Immortal Sect.
Even before reaching it, from a distance, you could see that peculiar and vast scenery.
In a sky of azure and green, an enormous "portal" appeared.
Yes, Cultivator Shen Yu could only describe it as a portal.
Looking through this portal, there were no white clouds, no great sun, not even a moon, only endless and vast starlight, constantly shining through the portal onto the land, extraordinarily magnificent and splendid.
"This is the most distinguishable trait of our Star River Immortal Sect." The Taihe Earth Immortal, seemingly appearing beside Cultivator Shen Yu unbeknownst to him, smiled and said, "The so-called Power of Stars is actually a special type of spiritual power, mainly originating from beyond the firmament, from the vast Star River. We gather this power using a Grand Array and, after immense periods of transformation, it forms the sect’s territory. Every branch sect of the Star River Immortal Sect in each world is like this."
That’s right, the place where the Star River Immortal Sect is located isn’t particularly special, yet it is simultaneously the most special.
Unlike the Mingyun Immortal Sect and most other immortal sects in this world, which simply search for spirit veins and treasure lands, the Star River Immortal Sect creates its own ideal territory.
Even before completely arriving, Cultivator Shen Yu could feel the activity within his Mana.
Even his Divine Soul was lively.
The circulation of spells became much more effortless.
And this feeling became clearer once he arrived.
Though the Star River Immortal Sect is not constructed atop high celestial mountains like the Mingyun Immortal Sect, in any location within, one can feel the endless Power of Stars continuously rolling down from the high sky.
It is truly endless, immensely vast.
Without Cultivator Shen Yu needing to speak, the Taihe Earth Immortal immediately requested, "Grant us a channel in the small world to draw Star Spiritual Energy. We will construct a Grand Array to confine the Star Spiritual Energy within our own territory, not affecting other immortal sects."
"Certainly," Cultivator Shen Yu nodded slightly.
Now within the small world, there already exists the Star River Technique corresponding to the Earth Immortal’s Taoist Rhyme. With the addition of this pure Star Spiritual Energy, it’s conceivable that the cultivators within the Star River Immortal Sect will achieve larger breakthroughs in the small world.
Evidently favoring the Star River Immortal Sect.
And Cultivator Shen Yu also stands to gain, as it would further develop the small world.
"In addition, we have prepared an Immortal Cave Mansion for you here," the Taihe Earth Immortal said once more, pointing to a spot at the central part of the Star River Immortal Sect that stretched over thousands of kilometers, where a mountain revealed a great brilliance.
Even at such a distance, Cultivator Shen Yu could sense the immense spiritual energy within.
"The arrays within our Star River Immortal Sect are distinct, with a total of eleven Array Cores, which are also places where spiritual energy converged, and through millennia of nurturing, these immortal mountains not only have abundant spiritual energy but also countless resources, completely transformed into the most suitable treasure lands for our sect members," the Taihe Earth Immortal said with a gentle laugh, "In this world, our Star River Immortal Sect has eighteen Earth Immortals, yet only five can have one each, and now, you’ll be the sixth."
Giving a gift involves more than just gifting.
The most crucial step is making the recipient understand the weight of the gift.
Evidently, the Taihe Earth Immortal was adept in this respect.
In just a few words, he explained the value of this Immortal Mountain.
Moreover, Cultivator Shen Yu also noticed another important clue in his words.
Eighteen Earth Immortals!
He figured out why the Star River Immortal Sect was the top power on this planet, while the Destiny Immortal Sect was only the strongest in a particular region.
In a situation where those above Earth Immortal Realm do not appear, the number of Earth Immortals is the best metric of how powerful a force is.
One Star River Immortal Sect is comparable to six Destiny Immortal Sects!
And Cultivator Shen Yu was absolutely convinced that the Star River Immortal Sect’s soft power far exceeded Destiny Immortal Sect by more than just that simple numerical comparison.
We must remember that the Star River Immortal Sect has a "headquarters," and according to what his master Qingfeng True Master had previously said, once one reaches the Earth Immortal Realm, one can head to the Immortal Sect Headquarters.
Over the millennia, just how many have gone there?
The potential of the Star River Immortal Sect was evident.
And from what he could discern on the surface, he could infer a bit.
Amidst countless Immortal Mountains, you could see disciples of the Star River Immortal Sect constantly moving and flying about, among them were huge Flying Boats, some of which were entirely Magical Treasures themselves, radiating brilliant spiritual light, not smaller than spacecrafts from the interstellar world.
Cultivator Shen Yu even saw someone who wasn’t a True Master, not even in the Celestial Destiny Realm, merely a Myriad Phenomena Realm cultivator, who raised a hand to shrink a flying ship of several kilometers into their body.
Reflecting on the prior meeting, where the other Shen Yu suggested "using technology to assist cultivation."
Evidently, not mentioning other matters, merely creating some flying ship Magical Treasures wasn’t too difficult.
After all, this world already has such Magical Treasures.
It just requires adding some interstellar technology.
"Astonishing," Cultivator Shen Yu exclaimed with admiration once more.
He didn’t try to forcibly fake a demeanor of vast and profound knowledge.
That couldn’t be faked.
Including his previous life’s age, it could easily be discerned.
Moreover, such pretenses were unnecessary.
The strength of the association had already been exhibited in other aspects, so personally, Cultivator Shen Yu didn’t need to feign immense power.
In truth, he was genuinely once again amazed by the brilliant Immortal Cultivation Civilization of this world.
From the Zhenli Immortal Dynasty first encountered to the Mingyun Immortal Sect, and now the Star River Immortal Sect, all demonstrated that the Immortal Cultivation Civilization of this world indeed walks on a unique and correct path.
"Friend, I must still gather the other Earth Immortals within the sect to discuss broader matters." The Taihe Earth Immortal didn’t linger with Cultivator Shen Yu, instead called upon a Celestial Destiny Realm cultivator, "If you wish to learn more about the sect, Qingluan here can explain it to you."
Named Qingluan, she was a beautiful and cold cultivator.
Cultivator Shen Yu initially thought she was just an ordinary cultivator.
Though beautiful, it was nothing noteworthy, as cultivators tend not to be unattractive.
Until the Taihe Earth Immortal added one more sentence.
