Splitting the Heavens-Chapter 1683: Not Letting This Go
Chapter 1683: Not Letting This Go
When Shang Xia originally befriended the Ying Brothers and formed good relations with the experts of the Spirit Tip World, it was because both parties had relatively similar strength. Their worlds were also of the same level, and they could be said to share mutual interests.
However, when Shang Xia, who had been a peer and friend, suddenly broke through to become a Sage, the shift in status and psychological gap made it difficult for the Ying Brothers and the True Immortals of the Spirit Tip World to accept the change.
The Ying Brothers managed somewhat better, having already been reliant on Shang Xia and having witnessed his incredible abilities during the Azure Ruling World's ascension. Facing Shang Xia, who had become a Sage, it was something they had accepted a long ago.
It was different for the True Immortals of the Spirit Tip World.
Originally, the alliance between the Spirit Tip World and the Spirit Luxuriant World was based on the similarity in scale. In fact, strictly speaking, the Spirit Tip World's heritage and overall strength were supposed to surpass that of the Spirit Luxuriant World. They had also chosen to ally because of their shared goal of defending against foreign invasions.
Now, with Shang Xia's sudden breakthrough to become a Sage, the previously equal alliance shifted dramatically in weight, creating a vast disparity.
There was even concern among the high-level True Immortals of the Spirit Tip World that the Spirit Luxuriant World might change its stance due to Shang Xia's ascension and potentially seek to take the Spirit Tip World under its control. It wouldn’t be any different from what was happening to the Essence Du World and what Sage Yan Yu was doing.
Before the Essence Du World became an Essence World and before Yan Yu’s breakthrough, they had pretty good relations with the Spirit Tip World. However, they changed their stance after their ascension. Yan Yu was adamant about integrating the Spirit Tip World into their Heavenly Field, using it as a stepping stone for Yan Yu’s further advancement.
Shang Xia seemed to perceive the change in their attitude and he quickly smiled at them. "Your willingness to risk coming to assist speaks volumes. With my authority, my Spirit Luxuriant World will surely reciprocate this favor in the future!"
After a pause, Shang Xia continued, "If Yan Yu attacks again, I will certainly step in to stop him. However, that is all I can do given the changes to the Heaven Observation Field. Even though I am now a Sage, I cannot say that I’ll be without concerns in the coming years."
Cai Qiao and the other 2 quickly expressed their thanks.
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Shang Xia then turned to the Ying Brothers. "Your noble assistance will not be forgotten by the Spirit Luxuriant World. Now that your Spirit Ruling World has completed its ascension, perhaps it's time to attempt that venture with the Spirit Frost World to prevent further decline of your worlds."
"If you need my help, feel free to ask. Moreover, my forces are somewhat skilled in the arts of stargazing and formation. If there’s anything you need in the Spirit Ruling World, just let me know." Shang Xia concluded.
The Ying Brothers thanked him profusely, and then Ying Lianxi, looking hesitant, asked, "Sage Shang, about that Heaven Supporting Jade Pillar...”
Shang Xia smiled and replied, "It won’t be long before I retrieve it."
The Ying Brothers had obviously noticed something about the pillar that had stabbed deep into the World Origin Source.
However, even without them mentioning it, Shang Xia had already planned to take it back.
While it was initially necessary for pushing the Spirit Ruling World’s ascension using the Holy Artifact, now that the Spirit Ruling World had completed its transformation and Shang Xia had already completed his breakthrough, there was no longer a justification for him to leave it there.
Soon after, the 5 high-level True Immortals who came to help bid Shang Xia farewell. Shockingly enough, Shang Xia didn’t stop any of them, and he even responded to the Ying Brothers’ request by sending 2 rank four Formation Grandmasters and Xin Lu, a Grand Stargazer, with them.
Watching the Star Ships departing, Shang Xia thought for a second before creating a clone to return to the Spirit Luxuriant World.
Before the world ascension process was complete, Shang Xia planned to not return unless there was no other choice.
The first reason was that the Spirit Luxuriant World was still a Spirit World; it could barely support the presence of a Sage. If he were to return, he could potentially hinder the transformation process.
The next reason was that Shang Xia didn’t wish to deepen his karmic bonds with the world.
After his clone returned, he quickly discovered a significant increase in density of Heaven and Earth Qi.
Clearly, after assimilating 2 Martial Emptiness Realm clones, the World Origin Source had been greatly replenished.
Originally intending to find Kou Chongxue in the You Continent, Shang Xia was surprised to learn that he was instead recuperating in the Jiao Continent’s Elysium.
However, after a brief moment of contemplation, Shang Xia understood why. It was naturally best for a True Immortal to recuperate where his soul was anchored. Kou Chongxue broke through to the Martial Void Realm in the Jiao Continent anyway.
Kou Chongxue quickly noticed Shang Xia’s clone and welcomed him into his place of seclusion.
“What exactly happened in the void around the Spirit Abundance World? How were you injured?” Shang Xia’s clone got straight to the point.
Kou Chongxue had anticipated the question and narrated the dissolution of the 3 World Alliance and his own injury in detail.
Shang Xia had speculated about this before, but hearing the detailed account from Kou Chongxue, he couldn’t help but frown. “So, it seems that there were indeed foreign Sages behind the Spirit Thistle World and Spirit Tinkle world... They planned to eliminate any potential Martial Emptiness Realm candidates in the Heaven Observation Field...”
Kou Chongxue nodded, agreeing with Shang Xia’s assessment. However, he turned to inquire about Shang Xia’s breakthrough process.
Shang Xia did not hide anything. He shared in detail what happened before and after his breakthrough, including the underhanded tactics used by Zhang Xuansheng, Yang Taihe, and Li Jidao. He also mentioned the battle among Sages between himself and Sage Gu Yi of the Essence Ming World, Zhuo Gudao, the Star Origin Lord’s clone, and Sage Jin’s clone.
Despite anticipating some of it, Kou Chongxue was still deeply moved by the narrative.
“To ultimately complete your breakthrough to the Seven Star Realm... It really was due to your thorough preparation and exceptional ability!” As he spoke, Kou Chongxue couldn’t help but shake his head in admiration. He eventually continued, "What about Yang Taihe, Zhang Xuansheng, and the others? What happened to their Elysiums? I heard that you seemed to have forgiven them?”
Shang Xia already came up with a plan, and his clone quickly explained, "I am not one to repay evil with good. Zhang Xuansheng and Yang Taihe may seem pitiable and righteous, but in reality, they knew that our world would be in the midst of ascension and I won’t kill Elysium True Immortals responsible for overseeing the Elysiums of our world for the sake of the bigger picture. I know that as well.”
"Once our Spirit Luxuriant World completes our ascension, be it Zhang Xuansheng, Yang Taihe, or Li Jidao... I won’t let them off easily!”
"As for the promises I made to them, I merely said that I will ensure the legacies of the Northern Sea Mystic Sect, Eternal Palace, and Divine Capital Sect won’t disappear. What does that have to do with their lives?” Shang Xia’s clone sneered, clearly conveying the thoughts of his true body.
Kou Chongxue nodded in approval, then suggested, "If you really don’t plan to keep those 3 alive, it will be best before our world ascension is complete. Otherwise, once the transformation is complete, they will definitely be blessed by the World’s Will. As key figures in the world transformation, they will undoubtedly share in the benefits, at least receiving a significant collective boost to their cultivation."
"Although the likelihood of mishaps in such a scenario is small, it will still be troublesome. You don’t have to waste the blessing of the World’s Will to help those who are going to die anyway.” Kou Chongxue muttered.
Shang Xia’s clone silently praised Kou Chongxue for his astuteness and nodded slowly. "Patriarch, you’re right."
Kou Chongxue grunted once before asking, "What are your plans now?"
Shang Xia’s clone smiled. “Naturally, I intend to visit the Spirit Thistle World and Spirit Tinkle World to see who’s backing them. I won’t let them off!”
