Stronger from Earth-Chapter 116: When Will They Return

The portal of the Gate of the World stood wide open, as Meiling, where the Federation Army was stationed, was bustling with activity, with vast supplies flowing in and out of the Eight-armed Celestial King Realm through the realm gate.

Individual power is limited, but when a civilization starts to operate, the efficiency and energy of this massive machine are terrifying.

He the Sixth sat with closed eyes behind the realm gate, his Dharma Body towering dozens of feet high, with one hand resting on the gate. His entire being’s Power of Slaughter continuously damaged the World Origin of the Eight-armed Celestial King Realm, aiding the Mother Star Origin.

In the eyes of the True Immortal figures, the Origin Power on the gate clashed like a large millstone, with the weaker Otherworld Origin losing fragments that were then devoured by the Mother Star Origin.

Although He the Sixth’s help in this process wasn’t significant, quite a bit of high-level Otherworld source power still found its way into his hands.

This approach of give and receive is recognized by the Mother Star Origin, and this is why True Immortal figures value the exploitation of the Otherworld. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Helping the Mother Star Origin suppress the Otherworld Origin, the reward they receive is mid-high level source power, refining which can save them decades or even hundreds of years of cultivation.

Fang Shan was also on the side, and for many True Immortal figures, this was a Taotie feast; every day, their cultivation levels progressed rapidly.

Powerful figures from major influences were here; everything was in perfect order with no chaos occurring because of He the Sixth’s suppression.

"His power is growing stronger and stronger."

Fang Shan’s eyes glittered; the True Immortal is divided into three realms, each vastly different. The further one goes, the harder it becomes to advance.

He could vaguely sense that He the Sixth was mobilizing the planet’s power, leveraging the circulating world forces to attack the Otherworld Origin.

The Three True Immortal Realms - Grotto Void, Star Lord, and Void - all strong figures of their respective powers, are needed to be courted and favored by the Federation.

Star Lords are divided into Minor Star Position and Grand Star Position. He had long reached the Peak of the Grand Star Position and had remained there for over fifty years without breaking through.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t break through but that he didn’t want to. He hoped to have a stronger foundation because the Star Lord also has a legendary realm, which is the Super Star Position.

This is an invisible layer that the truly monstrous can challenge and attempt to break through, something with no hope of entering without extraordinary talent, even in ten thousand years.

Among a hundred Star Lords, perhaps only a handful can enter the Super Star Position.

He the Sixth currently resides in the Super Star Position.

The Minor Star Position can leverage the Star Power of small planets for cultivation or combat, making them powerful enough to leap between planets.

The Grand Star Position can resonate with large planets, drawing on their power; such planets are typically massive, like Jupiter.

Those at the Peak of the Grand Star Position already have sufficient qualifications to advance to a higher level, break through to the Void Realm, and explore deeper cosmic mysteries to grasp greater powers.

However, the chances of cultivators breaking through from the Peak of the Grand Star Position to the Immortal Realm are far lower compared to those in the Super Star Position.

Cultivators at the Super Star Position can swiftly surpass the Void Realm in the future, rapidly reaching the Peak of the Void, with more than half a chance of entering the Immortal level.

Of the over twenty Immortals from the Mother Star, eighty to ninety percent of those with Star Lord cultivation were Super Star Position.

This is why Fang Shan and the others endure the hardship, and He the Sixth succeeded, which allowed him to resonate with the Mother Star to some extent, making his combat power significantly stronger than his Grand Star Postion as a Star Lord, even daring to challenge the super powerhouses of the Void Realm.

Unfortunately, resonating with the Mother Star requires not just talent but also luck. If the Mother Star acknowledges you, it’s naturally not a problem; if not, entering the Super Star Position is extraordinarily challenging.

If Earth were an unparalleled beauty, the first heir among white and rich beauties, the Star Lord would be like a poor lad pursuing her; you not only need good hardware, outstanding cultivation, and talent but also to win her favor with sweet words.

For instance, by participating in the development of the Otherworld. For instance, suppressing the chaos erupting on the Mother Star.

"One step missed; every step behind, how could one willingly fall behind others!" Fang Shan shook his head.

If one gives up striving for this realm’s stronger tier and seeks the next realm, hoping to leapfrog at the next stage, it only makes the gap with He the Sixth even larger.

Slacking at this level, hoping to catch up in another life stage, will require ten or dozens of times more effort.

Today’s laziness is the prelude to becoming a failure in the future.

True Immortals from influences like the Three Purity Palace and Celestial Master’s Mansion were already anxiously waiting, with one person’s face looking bad because his disciple’s Life Token was shattered.

This meant that his disciple had died.

In fact, disciples also perished from Celestial Sword Mountain and Immortal Martial Mountain, which is unavoidable when exploring the Otherworld; every pioneer faces the same fate.

However, this time, the mortality rate was already very low, with only five deaths.

"Hopefully, after they return, they will gain enough fortune support, and their future chances to reach advanced realms will depend on this."

Gu Sansi and Zhou Wu, in Meiling, serve as managers coordinating resources between Celestial Sword Mountain and Immortal Martial Mountain. This is a favorable position, offering substantial fortune blessings, much better than others in Meiling.

Zhou Wu glanced at a treetop, where he saw the aloof figure of Fourth Senior Sister, Lin Xiyue, standing like the Fairy Chang’e, solitary and silent, with a face as calm as an unruffled lake.

Her cool and serene demeanor, sculpted and jade-like tall figure, with a perfect form surpassing that of Fei Yan and Diao Chan.

Yet standing beside her was Chen Qingniu.

Zhou Wu, ready to watch the spectacle, had been observing there for a while, prepared to see if Chen Qingniu would leave awkwardly, sensibly not approach again, or get driven off after angering Lin Xiyue.

"Senior Sister, you know I just entered the Earth Immortal Realm last month and am in the stabilization phase. I hope you can guide me on how to continue my cultivation.

Fifth Senior Brother’s cultivation level is not as high as yours, and Master is busy with his cultivation, so you are the most suitable to assist me. I hope you won’t mind teaching me."

Chen Qingniu, dressed in white, moved gracefully with the wind, having carefully groomed himself, possessing quite a refined temperament, projecting a rather favorable image.

"In the Sky-controlling Realm, focus primarily on Qi Refining and Pill Condensation to expand the Golden Core to Flawless Perfection; concentrate on this process without distractions. In a while, consult with Master again, as it won’t delay your cultivation."

Lin Xiyue showed no trace of emotion, her demeanor cold as a stone.

"Senior Sister, do you recall any unusual phenomena in your dantian during the Sky-controlling Realm, or any imagery upon your Golden Core?"

Chen Qingniu asked with sincerity, like an earnest student seeking guidance, gazing into Lin Xiyue’s eyes, reluctant to even blink.

"Senior Sister, it’s fine if you don’t wish to speak. Perhaps take a look at mine, to see what level it’s at."

As Chen Qingniu spoke, he stretched out his hand, holding Lin Xiyue’s cold, cool hands, finding them as smooth as jade, truly shaking his heart and soul.

This scene left Zhou Wu dumbstruck: How could he manage this? Senior Sister, hit him already!

Zhou Wu shouted inwardly.

"Senior Sister, your hands are so cold. I have a piece of warm jade from Kunlun for you to use as a hand warmer."

Chen Qingniu placed a jade token on Lin Xiyue’s wrist, laying the jade in her palm.

Lin Xiyue remained silent, her tranquil eyes showed no change, seemingly unaffected by Chen Qingniu’s intentions.

"The phenomena within the dantian and the imagery on the Golden Core are personal secrets, I won’t inquire or examine them.

Furthermore, how could you allow another’s power to invade your dantian? If someone harbors malice, it could harm and contaminate your dantian, leading to big trouble."

Lin Xiyue warned Chen Qingniu, feeling that her Sixth Junior Brother was foolish to make such basic mistakes.

"Senior Sister would never do such a thing. I trust Senior Sister completely, so I don’t mind you having a look."

Chen Qingniu continuously tried to steer the conversation. In fact, he came here every day to "seek guidance" from Senior Sister, while she absorbed the high-quality energy dissipated from the Realm Gate, preparing to advance to the Celestial Immortal Second Realm, the Divine Infant Realm.

"By the way, Wang Xuan and the others should be returning soon, though it’s uncertain how much fortune blessings they’ll gain.

It’s said that every pioneer returning from the Otherworld manifests phenomena, with a Pillar of Fortune dangling over their head, a gift from the Mother Star’s origin.

The Pillar of Fortune can be tri-colored, four-colored, or five-colored, with the five-colored being the highest, the pinnacle of fortune a pioneer can receive, often requiring exploration of powerful worlds.

This time in the Eight-armed Celestial King Realm, I estimate four-colored to be the limit, given it’s not a high-level world.

Generally, when Mountain Gate disciples return, the fortune blessings are within nine feet of tricolor. Nine feet implies a disciple has the potential for the Third Realm of Earth Immortal, with the excellent ones reaching four-colored three feet, and the exceptional ones having prospects at four-colored six feet.

As long as Wang Xuan achieves tri-colored nine feet or four-colored three feet, it would be a substantial gain."

This is merely the fortune blessings from exploring one world, and cultivators themselves possess fortune, constantly evolving, suggesting their future holds more than the fortune from the Mother Star’s Pillar.

Chen Qingniu spoke thus, yet he knew this round of fortune blessings affected the pace at which Mountain Gate disciples could achieve Earth Immortal and Celestial Immortal statuses.

A centenarian Earth Immortal and Celestial Immortal naturally have different futures, and fortune behaves like a snowball effect, not to fall behind others.

He just hoped Wang Xuan would perform exceptionally well.

"Qingniu, when will you let go of my hand?" Lin Xiyue quietly watched him, her hand still being held.

Chen Qingniu’s expression stiffened with slight embarrassment, yet he replied seriously: "Senior Sister’s hand is too cold, I thought to warm it up for you. Just a while longer, until it’s warm enough for you."

"My hand isn’t cold." Lin Xiyue said mildly.