Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1534 - 21: Lu Yuehan’s Honesty, Obtaining the Giant Sun Grassman Skill, Eighteen Nations Gather! (End of Volume)

"Why are we talking about this?" Zhao Xing turned around and waved his hand. "Keep an eye on the Boundary Boat, let me get some good sleep."

"You can rest assured about my piloting skills!"

...

"Boom~"

The Boundary Boat jolted violently, Zhao Xing was thrown off the ground fiercely, lifted into the sky by the earth veins and even broke through the roof.

"Jing Yan!! What are you doing!!"

Zhao Xing covered his head, passed through the sky, and headed to the cockpit.

"Did you learn this lousy skill from a martial artist, huh?!"

Jing Yan, unusually, did not retort but stood at the observation area, gazing at the distant starry sky.

Zhao Xing realized something was wrong too because ahead was a Star Pass and ring-shaped Star Land, like a fence, blocking the Void River navigation route ahead.

But the mark on that Star Pass was not from the Yuanhai Ancient Country!

"Ancient Yan Yue?" Zhao Xing narrowed his eyes, immediately recognizing it as the emblem of another ancient country.

"Mr. Zhao, we might be in some trouble." Jing Yan opened the Star Realm, receiving broadcasts from the universe. "Ancient Yan Yue has announced a 'non-friendly relationship' with Yuanhai Ancient Country and has seized the two original Void River routes to Nanluo."

Zhao Xing snatched the Star Realm, seeing that it indeed contained a warning from the Flame Wind Ancient Country.

A non-friendly relationship is just a bit better than a hostile relationship.

It's a neutral relationship because the constraints of the [Ancient Kingdoms Alliance] provide some conveniences, like offering supply stations, Boundary Boat transit stations, Star Sky Fortress rest areas, etc.

The ancient countries are usually not mortal enemies and will not declare a 'hostile relationship'. A non-friendly relationship is generally the worst layer of diplomatic relations.

Jing Yan mentioned: "The reason behind this is that the Heavenly Jiao King dug up a maturing [Thousand Star Vine] on Boka Star Land!"

"His discovery directly led to the skyrocketing value of the Illusion God Star System, a public Star Sea area!"

"Now, eighteen ancient country forces have arrived in the Illusion God Star System, and they're all from top-ranking ancient countries. Even the Demon Race kingdom sent three!"

Zhao Xing frowned as he looked at the news.

The quality of the Thousand Star Vine is Emperor Level!

An Emperor Level Thousand Star Vine is equivalent to a Reincarnation Realm human! Plus, plant species generally have longer lifespans and stronger combat capabilities compared to other races, making plant species more valuable.

The Thousand Star Vine is also a Void species.

Even in its maturing stage, it has already reached the Five Elements Dao Domain Realm. In adulthood, it will be in the Yin Yang Dao Domain Realm or Life and Death Dao Domain Realm, and at its peak, it will be in the Reincarnation Realm!

With Emperor Level quality, it doesn't require additional resource expenditure. It only needs a suitable spiritual energy environment and nutrients to inevitably reach the Reincarnation Realm.

"No wonder such a certain Emperor Level Thousand Star Vine can attract so many forces to explore." Zhao Xing thought to himself. "The Heavenly Jiao King really struck gold."

"Now the Yuanhai Ancient Country has also issued a warning to its subordinate forces, stating that both Nanluo and Beiluo regions have become unsafe." Jing Yan quickly opened another information mirror, "Besides the inherent risks of exploration, there's also the possibility of attacks from other non-friendly forces."

"Including Ancient Yan Yue, Flame Wind Ancient Country, Cang Lei Ancient Country, Holy Wing Ancient Country, Ancient Purple Mysterious Country, Heaven Leisure Ancient Country..."

"Among the three major demon countries are Sky Demon Country, Ten Thousand River Demon Country, Devouring Star Demon Country."

Zhao Xing certainly saw it, knowing that the situation was even more complicated because only national-level forces were listed now, and many other smaller but individually powerful ancient clan forces probably also arrived.

"The strength factor of the Illusion God Star System will greatly increase." Zhao Xing murmured, "I don't have much time left."

"What time?" Jing Yan asked, "Don't think about anything else now, finding a way back is already a problem."

It definitely was a problem. A large number of Boundary Boats had emerged around Zhao Xing and Jing Yan in the starry sky.

The vast and empty starry sky suddenly became lively.

Ancient Yan Yue was blocking the way out, causing panic among many people.

Some even attempted to forcefully break through.

"Boom~"

The explosion waves came, making Zhao Xing and Jing Yan feel the Boundary Boat shake.

It was a medium-sized Boundary Boat ahead that got shattered by a Star Sky Fortress set up by the Flame Wind Ancient Country.

Now, no Boundary Boat dared to force its way through.

"I checked, the Flame Wind Ancient Country's requirements for passing are that a small Boundary Boat costs 1 billion Red Star Coins, a medium-sized one 10 billion Red Star Coins, and a large one 100 billion Red Star Coins." Jing Yan said. "Damn it, why don't they just rob us?"

"This is aimed specifically at the Yuanhai Ancient Country, of course, they want to rob." Zhao Xing said, "Now it's wartime, being able to spend money to save your life is good enough, people with money will certainly be willing to spend it to return home."

"We don't have that much money." Jing Yan started to rapidly gather information, "Our only option now is to take a detour back."

"Take this route." Zhao Xing pointed to a dark spot on the map.

"What route? It's all void turbulence." Jing Yan was taken aback.

"There is one, my teacher mentioned it."

"Your teacher isn't dead? How could he know this?"

"Don't ask so much, give me the helm." Zhao Xing said.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Eight orbs suddenly flew out from Jing Yan, they were liquid and adhered to Zhao Xing, immediately merging with him.

"Buzz~"

Zhao Xing felt as if he and the Boundary Boat became one, his whole body seemed to transform into a Boundary Boat.

"Whoosh~"

The front of the Boundary Boat sliced through the void, swiftly changing direction.

...

It was Shixin 814 when heading to Nanluo No. 88.

After experiencing 180 years, Zhao Xing returned, encountering conflicts among eighteen ancient countries and three major demon countries.

Upon finally returning to the base of Yuanhai Ancient Country, it took another 36 years on the road.

By this time, it was already Shixin 1030, over a millennium since entering the universe.

"Finally back, took a detour for 36 years, what a misfortune."

As the Boundary Boat landed on Tiger Gate Star Land, Jing Yan couldn't help but sigh.

"Be glad nothing happened, what's 30-something years of detour." Zhao Xing said, as they journeyed through the battlefield without any real danger.

"That's true." Jing Yan nodded, "Luckily, the Illusion God Star System only borders a few places, or there'd be more ancient country forces."

"Zhao Xing, I'm planning to cultivate for a while, spend some money on learning, what's your plan?" Jing Yan asked.

"Same here, but I need to make a trip to Yellow Sand Mansion first." Zhao Xing said.

"Alright, I'll message you once I've settled." Jing Yan waved and flew towards the residential area.

Zhao Xing, meanwhile, flew towards Du Yun's mansion.

Now that war has erupted, it signifies a new phase of exploration in the Illusion God Star System.

Zhao Xing no longer plans to take cautious steps; he intends to report a lot of information for some gain.

"I've been around the Illusion God Star System for several hundred years, reporting some information is quite reasonable."

"Reporting to Yuanhai Ancient Country isn't as good as going through Du Yun, at least he's one of us, making confidentiality higher." Zhao Xing pondered.

Reporting to the Purple God Mansion versus Yuanhai Ancient Country officials, the only difference is more money, less merit.

But with one's own forces, of course, it's safer!

"Let's see if Du Yun can handle it." Zhao Xing thought, "First, leak this new route and see his reaction."

"Buzz~"

Zhao Xing turned into a ray of light, appearing three days later in front of the Yellow Sand Mansion.

"Who goes there!"

"Member of Purple God Mansion, Zhao Xing, with important matters to discuss with the Yellow Sand Prefecture Master." Zhao Xing announced to the gatekeeping puppet.

"The Prefecture Master is seeing guests, you must wait in the anteroom." The Mechanical Puppet verified his identity and led Zhao Xing to a side hall.

"Do not wander, the Prefecture Master will see you when he's available."

"Excuse me, how long will I need to wait?" Zhao Xing asked.

"The guests meeting with the Prefecture Master are scheduled for 35 years from now." The Mechanical Puppet said, "You can see the Prefecture Master in about 35 years."

"What? That long?" Zhao Xing was stunned.

"Just wait." The Mechanical Puppet wasn't bothered to explain. Du Yun is such a significant figure, and now during wartime, naturally, there are many visitors.

"Quite the prestige." Zhao Xing mused, "But, I can't wait that long."

He took out the Thousand-Mile Yellow Sand Crossing, intending to cut the line.