Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1825 - 1823: Insect Path Changes

Lu Ye hadn't expected the recent events to be related to the Insect Path and immediately perked up. "What changes?"

Xiang Yin shook her head. "The specifics are unclear. The message was relayed from the Jade Conch Moon Jade stationed over on the Insect Path and passed layer by layer until it reached the Nine Provinces."

When Lu Ye last visited the Jade Conch World, he mentioned the Insect Path to Qiu Wu, because at the current stage, the only domain capable of stationing a Moon Jade cultivator to guard the entrance to the Insect Path was the Jade Conch World.

In the Nine Provinces, he was the only Moon Jade and couldn't be stationed at the Insect Path, while the situation in the Qingli Dao World was similar, with Wu Zhuo needing to guard the domain.

The Insect Path is of great importance, so after Lu Ye left, Qiu Wu dispatched a Moon Jade cultivator to guard the entrance of the Insect Path for many years.

There hadn't been any changes in the Insect Path until recently.

The Moon Jade then immediately spread the news, which was relayed by cultivators active in the stellar space until it reached the Nine Provinces. Unable to find Lu Ye, the Nine Provinces Governor could only have Xiang Yin and her sister deliver the message.

The Insect Path is incredibly important to the entire Jade Conch. Although Lu Ye could use the Soul Race ancestral land as a transfer point to quickly travel between the All Phenomena Ocean and the home galaxy, even at the fastest speed, a round trip would still take two months.

If the Insect Path stabilized, the situation would be different. At that time, the Jade Conch Galaxy would have a direct Insect Path connecting to the All Phenomena Galaxy, making travel for cultivators extremely convenient and swift, which would be very important for the Jade Conch's future development.

Currently, any galaxy that has a direct Insect Path connection with the All Phenomena Galaxy has gained tremendous benefits.

Considering the time, that Insect Path had been forming for many years. That one time, when he was being chased by Tang Jun, he inadvertently caused a void to collapse, resulting in both an old and a young person being trapped within a chaotic Insect Path. If Lu Ye hadn't had a Void Beast's core in his possession, the two of them would have had no chance of escaping and would surely have been trapped to death inside.

Within that chaotic Insect Path, he and Tang Jun made a pact to temporarily join forces. It was only by Tang Jun mobilizing the power of the Void Beast's core that they managed to escape and enter the All Phenomena Galaxy.

Over the years, some changes in the Insect Path weren't surprising, but they still brought both joy and anticipation.

Not every Insect Path can stabilize. In the stellar space, many Insect Paths remain in chaos, where those who rashly venture in are doomed, and some Insect Paths suddenly disappear after maintaining for a while.

Hence, Lu Ye never dared to have high hopes about the stabilization of the home galaxy's Insect Path.

Now, with changes occurring, regardless of what the changes might be, it's not a bad thing. If there's indeed a tendency towards stabilization, then with time, the Jade Conch will have a direct passage to the All Phenomena Galaxy.

The specifics, however, are unknown and require a personal investigation.

Lu Ye immediately set off on the journey, with Xiang Yin and her sister following closely, having nothing better to do.

The location of the Insect Path wasn't too far from the Unparalleled Continent, and it didn't take Lu Ye more than a few days to arrive at the location. From afar, the enormous Insect Path stretched across the stellar space like a gaping beast's mouth, emitting a void and chaotic aura that invoked a daunting awe.

Near the Insect Path, on a large piece of floating land, figures stood.

Not just one, but several, obviously there to witness the excitement upon hearing the news, among them several from the Nine Provinces.

Lu Ye flew to the floating land and approached a middle-aged man in a blue robe. "Fellow Daoist Su!"

The other clasped his fists. "Fellow Daoist Lu!"

Su Yiming of the Jade Conch—Lu Ye had met him before, and they had once fought side by side against the Filth Race, though they weren't very familiar.

Of everyone in the Jade Conch World, he was most familiar with Luan Xiao'e and also He Baichuan, who later went to the All Phenomena Ocean, as they often interacted.

Su Yiming then glanced at Xiang Yin and her sister behind Lu Ye, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "Are these two Fellow Daoists from the Dwarf Race?"

Mount Fangcun now sits near the Nine Provinces, and the news had long spread. The cultivators over in the Jade Conch World were incredibly envious, for Mount Fangcun boasted Sun Blaze experts—a long-cherished yet unattainable dream through generations within the Jade Conch cultivation world.

Of course, the Jade Conch World is also part of the home galaxy and has good relations with the Nine Provinces. Mount Fangcun being the backer of the Nine Provinces would equally mean it is the backer of the Jade Conch World.

On the Jade Conch side, World Lord Qiu Wu was already preparing a delegation to visit Mount Fangcun to pay respects to the Sun Blaze of the Dwarf Race, hoping to at least become acquainted, though the trip was delayed as they weren't sure what gifts to bring.

Xiang Yin and her sister's cultivation was at the Moon Jade Late Stage, conspicuously visible, and their unfamiliar faces naturally led to Su Yiming's misunderstanding.

But as he posed his question, he was also a bit puzzled, as Xiang Yin and her sister's features more closely resembled the legendary Snow Race...

Xiang Yin smiled faintly. "We are not from the Dwarf Race. We are the Venerable Lord's attendants!"

Su Yiming was taken aback, clearly surprised by the term 'attendants', momentarily unsure of how to respond, his heart filled with envy.

"What's the situation over at the Insect Path?" Lu Ye asked. From his current observation, the Insect Path before him didn't appear to differ much from his memory.

Su Yiming recovered, explaining, "Recently, the Insect Path showed signs of stabilization, but it didn't last long, only for one incense stick's time. I didn't dare to venture in recklessly. After one incense stick's time, the Insect Path returned to this state."

"Only that one time?" Lu Ye asked.

"Just that one time." Su Yiming nodded.

Lu Ye pondered for a moment, "Let's wait and see."

With only one transformation, it's hard to discern anything significant, but it's a good start. He decided to wait here for a while. After all, he's been refining his own treasure blood lately, so it doesn't matter where he is. If he can witness another transformation of the Insect Path, he might be able to glean some insights.

Of course, he couldn't stay here indefinitely. He set a two-month limit in his mind. Whether or not there's any change within two months, he would leave.

The floating land was vast. He found a place to sit cross-legged, with Xiang Yin and her sister guarding beside him.

During this time, Three Worlds cultivators continued to arrive, keeping their distance to observe. Even Wu Zhuo came by once.

While chatting with him, Lu Ye recalled Wu Zhuo's previous request and said, "Fellow Daoist, it's really hard to do without Old Tang in All Phenomena Ocean. Many relationships on Three Worlds Island have been established and maintained by him. If he were to leave, things could get difficult."

The last time he saw Wu Zhuo, Wu Zhuo had asked Lu Ye to send a message to Old Tang, telling him to quickly return to Qingli Dao World and let him go to All Phenomena Ocean for cultivation instead. But Lu Ye hadn't mentioned this to Old Tang at all, mainly for the reasons he just explained to Wu Zhuo.

Old Tang's strength was indeed not remarkable. If a battle broke out, he wouldn't be of much help, but he was instrumental in the development of Three Worlds Island. At this stage, Three Worlds Island really couldn't afford to have him leave.

Wu Zhuo waved it off, "As long as there are enough resources, cultivation is the same anywhere. I haven't even thanked you for the things you sent over the past few years."

Last time, Lu Ye brought back a large batch of resources from All Phenomena Ocean and distributed them into three shares, with each of the Three Worlds taking one. This was the first time Three Worlds Island had reciprocated the home galaxy, surprising and delighting both Qingli Dao World and Jade Conch World. No one expected Three Worlds Island's development to be this good, nor All Phenomena Ocean's spirit jade to be so lucrative.

With abundant cultivation resources, Wu Zhuo naturally wasn't so eager to head to All Phenomena Ocean anymore.

"You all deserve it."

Lu Ye didn't have to wait long; in less than a month, the Insect Path experienced a transformation. Looking from afar, the chaotic feeling at the enormous entrance of the Insect Path had noticeably weakened.

Having traveled through many types of Insect Paths, Lu Ye could generally judge whether an Insect Path was stable or unstable after some viewing.

Judging by the current situation, the changes in the Jade Conch Insect Path were undoubtedly developing in a good direction. Perhaps in a few years, it would stabilize completely.

Of course, nothing is absolute. Insect Paths are things beyond human interference, and any single transformation could cause an Insect Path to collapse and disappear altogether.

The transformations in the Insect Path didn't last long and soon returned to their chaotic state.

Lu Ye had a sense of things now, realizing that even if this Insect Path were to stabilize, it wouldn't be a short-term thing; it would take some time.

For the home star system, this was certainly good news.

He shared his judgment with Su Yiming, who also showed a pleased expression.

"I'll leave this place in your care," Lu Ye said. As the Insect Path couldn't remain stable temporarily, he wouldn't stay long. Having nearly finished refining his treasure blood, with everything stable in the Nine Provinces and Mount Fangcun, he planned to return to All Phenomena Ocean.

"It's a small matter!" Su Yiming waved it off. "By the way, as mentioned before, Senior Brother Qiu Wu from our world, the lead, is preparing to pay a visit to the fellow brothers and sisters at Mount Fangcun…"

"Just go ahead, and I'll notify them when I return. No need to bring any gifts."

"Then I thank you, Fellow Daoist."

Before long, Lu Ye left with Xiang Yin and her sister, returning to the Nine Provinces in just a few days.

He checked on the living conditions of the human race from Blood Refinement World within Nine Provinces and, finding everything as usual, then headed to Mount Fangcun. Before leaving, he needed to inform Su Yuqing and let Mount Fangcun know of Jade Conch's intention to visit.

Upon entering Mount Fangcun, the voice of Chen Xuanhai immediately reached his ear, "Junior Brother Lu, come to Cloud Sea Peak!"

Lu Ye paused to discern the direction and flew towards Cloud Sea Peak.

Soon, guided by the cultivators of Cloud Sea Peak, Lu Ye walked into a grand hall. To his surprise, not only was Chen Xuanhai there but Su Yuqing and Woo Qimo were also present.

With all three Sun Blazes gathered in one place, Lu Ye raised an eyebrow, "What's going on?"

Ordinarily, if the three Sun Blazes in the east had issues to discuss, they could do so via Mental Consciousness transmission. That they were all seated together clearly indicated something significant. Lu Ye's first thought was whether Mount Fangcun had undergone some anomaly?

But as the Origin Lord, if there were any anomaly in the area, he would've sensed it instantly. In truth, he had detected nothing unusual.