Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1501 - 1499: You’re Strong Enough

If Chu Shen's plan can be realized, then the safety issue of Unparalleled Island won't need to be considered in the future. By that time, there surely won't be any forces foolish enough to cause trouble.

Because by then, many forces will have their industries on Unparalleled Island. In such an environment where interests are intricately intertwined with various forces, anyone who dares to move against Unparalleled Island would be making enemies of all the forces with shops there.

So from a long-term perspective, Chu Shen's desire to transform Unparalleled Island into a commercial Spirit Island is indeed a wise choice.

The Soul Race girl still refuses to communicate with Lu Ye. Since bringing him back from the All Phenomena Island auction, to this day, Lu Ye doesn't even know her name.

However, this girl shows no intention of escaping or resisting. Usually, while Lu Ye stays in the cave, she sits quietly by the side, neither speaking nor disturbing, almost like a puppet.

With persistent deductions, the Life Origin Method finally made good progress, and based on this foundation, a new spirit rune was created. However, the efficacy of this spirit rune is somewhat strange, and without personal testing, Lu Ye finds it hard to grasp its mysteries.

Even Lu Ye himself is somewhat unsure whether this spirit rune is useful or useless.

There are countless spirit runes in the world, some of which can be stably formed and constructed, but actually have no function. Such spirit runes are usually ineffective and, if not overly complex, are mostly used for practice by spirit runes masters.

No suitable subject was available nearby to test, so Lu Ye can only put it aside for now. Fortunately, through this period of deduction, Lu Ye came up with some ideas on how to disband the Life Origin Method, and as long as he can return to the Nine Provinces, he can attempt it.

Having chosen the next spirit rune to deduce, Lu Ye continued to apply himself.

One day, an uninvited guest suddenly came into the cave.

Lu Ye looked at Ban Ci, who was sitting opposite him, curiously scrutinizing the Soul Race girl nearby, and frowned, "What is it?"

Although they were on Unparalleled Island, Lu Ye and Ban Ci didn't have much interaction. The only previous encounter was when Ban Ci first came and greeted him.

So Lu Ye was unclear why the other party came looking for him.

It cannot be denied that Ban Ci is very strong. If nothing else, the method she used to bind a Moon Jade cultivator back then was something Lu Ye couldn't understand, not knowing how she achieved it.

Although such a binding only lasted a short time and Ban Ci paid some price for it, for someone in the Constellation Realm to achieve such a degree is truly astounding.

"I want to ask you for a favor," Ban Ci withdrew her gaze and said seriously.

"No time!" Lu Ye refused outright. They weren't very familiar, and according to Lu Ye and Chu Shen's speculation, Ban Ci was likely sent by Jiu Yan to protect Chu Shen secretly. Such a person, even if not from the Cheling World, must have a significant background. What could she possibly need his help with?

Ban Ci smiled, "You refuse without even listening?"

"I have many things to do."

"What if I say I can give you a substantial reward?" Ban Ci looked at Lu Ye.

Lu Ye shook his head, "I don't lack spirit jade!" He still had eight million spirit jade, spirit crystals worth ten million; it was enough for personal use in the short term. Once Unparalleled Island was on track and generating income, he would have an income stream. At the very least, the spirit jade from selling the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc would surely be given to him by Chu Shen.

"How about this?" Ban Ci said as she flipped her palm, instantly revealing an item in her alabaster-like small hand.

Lu Ye looked at it, slightly stunned, because this item looked familiar, and he had just seen a piece like it not long ago.

Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal!

This Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal seemed even larger than the one seen at the All Phenomena Island auction, undoubtedly more valuable.

The main point is that this item is something money can't buy. Lu Ye had asked Cao Xiang to keep an eye out for some time, but only one piece appeared at the last auction.

Lu Ye didn't expect that after missing a Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal at the auction, Ban Ci would present another piece to him.

He wasn't tempted; instead, he became cautious. "How do you know I need Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal?"

Ban Ci looked justified, "You're a combat cultivator; of course, you would need this thing."

That's true; no combat cultivator in the Constellation Late Stage would ignore Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal, but Ban Ci's offer of such a treasure as a reward clearly indicated that what she wanted was not simple.

After a brief thought, Lu Ye asked, "What do you need me to do?"

If it were something else, Lu Ye wouldn't be tempted. Ban Ci's origins are mysterious, and her skills are exceptional; whatever she needed help with was likely complicated. Although the Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal is excellent, Lu Ye wouldn't risk his life for it easily.

"Accompany me to a place," Ban Ci said concisely.

"Explain in detail," Lu Ye frowned.

Through Ban Ci's account, Lu Ye finally understood what she needed to do.

She was at the Constellation Late Stage and was preparing to ascend to Moon Jade. However, the biggest hurdle for a Constellation ascending to Moon Jade is the metamorphosis from one's spirit force to mana. This hurdle stops many Constellations at the doorstep of Moon Jade.

Because such metamorphosis is incredibly difficult with just the cultivator's strength and takes an extremely long time, typically requiring some external force like elixir pills or exotic treasures.

However, elixir pills capable of transforming a cultivator's spirit force are extremely expensive, and exotic treasures are even rarer.

The rewards on the Cumulated Points Ranking between Constellations are also a means, and in terms of effect, they are better than any elixir pill or exotic treasure.

This is why many seasoned Constellations delay their promotion, waiting for the opening of the Constellation Palace. As long as they can leave their names on the ranking, they can use the power of the Constellation Palace to be promoted to Moon Jade.

Ban Ci plans to go to a secret ground, which will help her accelerate the metamorphosis of her spirit force, so she needs a helper or a guard. In this way, she can exchange her spirit force in peace, without being disturbed by external forces.

After listening to Ban Ci's explanation, Lu Ye vaguely felt that things might not be so simple.

If Ban Ci was really sent by Jiu Yan, she could easily ask Jiu Yan to transform her spirit force, and they could just send any Moon Jade cultivator to accompany her. Why bother coming to find him, and even offer something like the Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal?

"Is there danger in the secret ground?" Lu Ye asked.

Ban Ci understood what he was thinking and explained, "It's somewhat dangerous for me because I need to endure the power of the secret ground. If I can't withstand it, I will suffer backlash. But for you, it's not very dangerous, although others might enter that place, so I need to ensure I am not disturbed while refining my spirit force."

"You could find a Moon Jade!"

"I don't know any Moon Jade, nor do I have anyone I trust." Ban Ci looked at Lu Ye with a clear gaze.

Lu Ye stared at her without expression but couldn't see any fluctuation in her eyes.

Darkly curious, could he and Chu Shen's speculations be wrong? Was she not sent by Jiu Yan?

Thinking about it, if Ban Ci was really sent by Jiu Yan, she shouldn't leave at this time; she should stick to Chu Shen closely. Yet, in reality, she has never done so and has not shown any special care or concern for Chu Shen.

"Why choose me?" Lu Ye asked.

"You are strong enough!"

"Piao Ke is strong enough too!" In terms of strength among the Constellation Realm, Piao Ke is considered top-tier, especially now as the cultivators ranked before him on the ranking have mostly entered the Constellation Palace for promotion.

"Don't you know what kind of person Piao Ke is?" Ban Ci glared at him irritably.

Lu Ye remained silent; he certainly knew what kind of person Piao Ke was. Ban Ci, despite her petite figure, is well proportioned and quite attractive, and Piao Ke probably hasn't missed many chances to chat with her recently.

Ban Ci certainly doesn't want to choose Piao Ke.

"If you agree, once we leave that secret ground, this item is yours. If you don't, then I can only think of other ways." Ban Ci casually tossed the Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal in her hand.

"Where is the secret ground?" Lu Ye asked.

"I can only tell you, starting from here, it will take us nearly three months to reach, the specific location... can't be said."

"When do we set off?"

"The sooner, the better!"

Ban Ci left, and Lu Ye looked at the Soul Race woman quietly sitting beside him, then got up and walked outside: "Follow me!"

The Soul Race woman silently complied and followed.

The Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal was very enticing to Lu Ye, so although he was somewhat puzzled why Ban Ci chose him to guard her, he ultimately agreed.

With such a piece of Phoenix Sky Blue Crystal, once he promotes to Moon Jade in the future, the Boulder Mountain Saber could be upgraded to a magic treasure.

However, before that, the Soul Race woman needs to be settled first; taking her along is ultimately inconvenient. Despite her always being quiet like a puppet, Lu Ye was sure that should he encounter any danger, she would find a way to exploit it.

This was unrelated to personal character; the other party seeking freedom could only act in such a way.

Originally, Lu Ye didn't want to expose some of his special methods in front of her, but now he couldn't care less.

He summoned the starboat, left the All Phenomena Ocean, and arrived at a desolate planet, where he took out a green sea conch and sounded it.

When the misty portal appeared, the Soul Race woman's eternally expressionless face finally showed a trace of curiosity, gazing at the portal as if her deep eyes could see into the world beyond.

"Enter!" Lu Ye pushed her forward.

The Soul Race woman stepped into the portal, and Lu Ye followed closely behind.

Arriving as usual in front of the Divine Conch Hall, where two male merfolk continued to guard it, Lu Ye glanced at them, knowing talking wouldn't work, and directly activated his spirit force.

After a brief moment, Great Elder Yann Miao, detecting the disturbance, flashed onto the scene.

Generally, Bai Lu is the first to come running, but Bai Lu is currently busy cultivating with the specter, unable to spare effort.

"Great Elder!" Lu Ye saluted.