Sage of Humanity

Chapter 2106: Chapter 2104: Star Abyss!

Just when Lu Ye was puzzled, the previously stable Spectral Sedan Chair suddenly shook violently, much like the commotion experienced when traversing through different stellar spaces before.

The eight people inside the sedan, every single one of them, had a change of expression.

Having experienced the Spectral Sedan Chair traversing through different stellar spaces once before, everyone knew what was likely to happen next.

Jiu Yan, sitting beside Lu Ye, grabbed his arm, but upon glancing up, found that not far away, Water Fairy and Su Wan were both rushing towards Lu Ye.

Jiu Yan blinked, bit her lip, leaned over, and fell into Lu Ye’s arms, wrapping an arm around his neck and burying her head in his chest.

"This is..." Warm fragrance and soft jade in his embrace, Lu Ye subconsciously held tighter.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, lend a hand." As a fragrant breeze waved over, Su Wan giggled, sat down next to Lu Ye, and firmly clasped his arm, with no intention of letting go.

Water Fairy sat on the other side, her face red, looking down with an unclear expression, but she also held Lu Ye’s arm.

Lu Ye was both amused and helpless.

This scene... seemed familiar; only last time, the matter arose abruptly, and it was Water Fairy in his arms. This time it was obvious everyone was prepared, and Water Fairy was replaced by Jiu Yan.

The four on this side were already prepared, while the other four were dumbfounded.

Bewitchment Shadow, still like a fluid mass, found a spot to firmly attach itself, while not forgetting to warn Chong Yue, "You be careful."

Last time, Chong Yue had tormented him quite a bit.

Chong Yue let out a hearty laugh, suddenly shouting out loud, half-squatting and anchoring himself, looking as immovable as a mountain.

On the other side, Chen Li and Zi Ji exchanged a glance, each seeing the other’s profound helplessness...

As expected, violent turbulence appeared. Except for the four people on Lu Ye’s side and Bewitchment Shadow who managed to stay somewhat stable, the other three couldn’t control themselves at all and flew around inside the Spectral Sedan Chair.

A moment later, Bewitchment Shadow couldn’t hold on any longer. This time, not only did Chong Yue crash into him, but even Zi Ji and Chen Li bumped into him, forcing him off the sedan’s wall, joining the flying chaos. Though more awkward, this was safer.

Amid the bumps, exclamations rang out one after another, a lively affair.

Chen Li shouted, "Everyone, where is the Spectral Sedan Chair taking us this time?"

Last time, after such violent turbulence, they traveled from the All Phenomena Ocean stellar space to the previous stellar space. So what’s happening this time? Not only Chen Li, but everyone wanted to know.

Chong Yue’s deep voice came, "Maybe it’s another Yiyuan stellar space?"

Bewitchment Shadow followed, "I guess it might send us back this time!"

This stellar journey had helped everyone understand many things. Though no one had forged a Dao foundation yet, at least they had acquired methods. Their home stellar space was about to face a Star Abyss invasion, a chance for everyone present. Naturally, Bewitchment Shadow hoped the Spectral Sedan Chair would send them back.

Not only did he harbor this wish, but everyone hoped so too.

"Perhaps it’s heading for Star Abyss instead!" Zi Ji said leisurely.

The atmosphere of lively discussion abruptly froze...

If last time everyone felt intrigued and expectant about Star Abyss, after realizing the vast power of Star Abyss, they had no such thoughts anymore.

In the Star Abyss, too many beings existed who could easily kill them!

Chong Yue muttered gloomily, "Fellow Daoist Zi Ji, please... say less."

Chen Li changed the subject, "Speaking of which, where are Fellow Daoists Sacred Eldest One and Wuchen?"

No one replied, and after a while, Chong Yue said, "You too, should say less!"

The Spectral Sedan Chair had taken ten people to the Cover Armor stellar space but only took eight away in the end. It couldn’t have been an oversight; the reason Sacred Eldest One and Wuchen didn’t appear in the sedan could only be because...

They were dead!

Though no one knew where they had gone after separating from the rest, they likely did the same as the others, entering the front-line battlefield, trying to forge their Dao foundation. However, in such a place, danger lurked everywhere.

The Peak Sun Blaze reckoned supreme at the All Phenomena Ocean stellar space but was at the very bottom on the battlefield, with too many enemies who could kill them.

The survivors present, who hasn’t encountered life-and-death situations in these days? All had, but their luck was slightly better, allowing them to survive.

The violent turbulence eventually subsided. When the Spectral Sedan Chair returned to its previous stability, the tightly closed sedan door suddenly opened.

The disheveled group quickly tidied their appearances, gathered at the sedan door, and looked outside.

Not much was visible; the stellar space outside wasn’t significantly different from those seen before.

But everyone knew they were no longer in the Cover Armor stellar space. Whether it was their home stellar space or another place, they could only confirm after leaving the Spectral Sedan Chair.

Despite their many years of cultivation, one couldn’t help but feel somewhat nervous and apprehensive at this moment.

"Who goes first?" Chen Li turned his head, glancing around.

Chong Yue stepped forward unhesitatingly: "Let me do it."

Last time, he also intended to be the first to go out. After all, the Stone Race naturally has thick skin and strong bodies; if any danger arises, they’re better equipped to protect themselves.

Just as he finished speaking, Zi Ji took a step forward and left the spectral sedan chair.

Lu Ye stared at Zi Ji’s back, raising his brows slightly. If he wasn’t mistaken, Zi Ji had traces of Dao force flowing on his body just now.

This guy... actually forged his Dao foundation? No wonder he is the first Great Demon Venerable of Zixuan Demon Planet.

Zi Ji led the way, and the others followed closely. Moments later, all eight had left the spectral sedan chair.

Then everyone’s expression turned stern.

Because the place they found themselves in was shrouded with an extremely dense Star Abyss ambience, surpassing any environment Lu Ye had been in before.

It’s important to note that when he followed Du Qingsha to slay enemies, he was at the center of the battlefield, where the Star Abyss ambience was already very rich, only the area closest to the Star Abyss Gate surpassed it.

But here...

"Star Abyss!" Zi Ji frowned.

This was a precise statement. The spectral sedan chair did not send them back to their original stellar space but rather directly to the Star Abyss, undeniably the worst outcome for them all.

"The spectral sedan chair is gone." When Lu Ye turned back, he could no longer see any trace of the spectral sedan chair.

Just like last time, no one noticed when it disappeared. This treasure lives up to its name, elusive and comes and goes without a trace.

"Conceal your presence, let’s find a place to hide first and then plan." Zi Ji spoke.

Naturally, no one had any objections.

With his Dao force activated, everyone noticed, after all, they’ve seen some of the world. Now that Zi Ji is the strongest, he can certainly issue orders.

Zi Ji looked at Bewitchment Shadow: "Fellow Daoist Ying, when it comes to the Path of Concealment, no one in the Specter Race can match you. We’ll rely on you to scout the path.

"No problem!" Bewitchment Shadow agreed readily and flew ahead, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

Everyone activated their methods to conceal their presence, avoiding drawing attention from nearby strong individuals, and followed Bewitchment Shadow’s lead.

Lu Ye and Jiu Yan stayed at the back, and after proceeding for a while, Water Fairy deliberately slowed her pace to walk alongside him. Her mental consciousness flowed with an audio transmission: "Junior Brother Lu, I noticed you seem to have some grudge with Fellow Daoist Zi Ji?"

She had been in seclusion in the Boundless World for years, unaware of the huge upheaval in the All Phenomena Ocean, so didn’t know about Lu Ye’s grudge with Zi Ji. Yet, she wasn’t foolish and sensed something during their time in the spectral sedan chair.

"Yes." Lu Ye nodded.

Water Fairy said, "Fellow Daoist Zi Ji should have entered the Dao Realm. Now that we have arrived at the Star Abyss, if your grudge isn’t too significant, it would be best to find an opportunity to talk to him. After all, we’re all from the same stellar space and will rely on each other for survival from now on."

If not for Su Yuqing’s relationship, Water Fairy wouldn’t involve herself, but since Lu Ye is Su Yuqing’s fellow Daoist, she couldn’t stand by.

Entering the Dao Realm is a different level. Zi Ji is not currently interested in settling scores with Lu Ye, but no one can guarantee his true intentions. Water Fairy worried that Zi Ji might act against Lu Ye.

"Thank you, Senior Sister, for your concern. I’ll find an opportunity." Lu Ye nodded.

Water Fairy said, "If you need help, just speak up anytime."

Lu Ye thanked her again.

It must be said, the Specter Race’s abilities naturally suit exploration, especially since Bewitchment Shadow is the current Clan Leader of the Specter Race. Under his guidance, they met no setbacks on their journey, and at times of danger, he warned them in advance, allowing everyone to avoid it.

Half a day later, they finally found a concealed location.

It’s a broken desolate planet. From afar, it looks like a bitten fruit, with the remaining areas cratered and uneven, caused by some unknown grand battle.

Under a massive chasm formed by a giant crack, there is a large cave system, with passages extending in all directions, undoubtedly a suitable place for recuperation.

Bewitchment Shadow led the formation setup, with assistance from those skilled in formations. In no time, everything was arranged satisfactorily.

In the massive cavern, the eight of them sat around. Water Fairy took several pearl-like items from her storage ring and placed them around, their gentle light dispelling the darkness.

It wasn’t until this moment that everyone could finally breathe a sigh of relief, feeling a faint sense of safety.

There is truly no doubt that this is the Star Abyss. Even here, the Star Abyss ambience is extremely rich. Lu Ye felt that in such a place, even without hunting, just through cultivation, the accumulation of Dao force would be quite significant.

No wonder so many formidable beings emerge from the Star Abyss. It seems mainly related to the cultivation environment.

After a moment of silence, Zi Ji took the initiative to speak: "If you don’t mind, could everyone briefly share their experiences in that stellar space? There are some matters I’d like to verify."

No one had any objections, and Zi Ji was the first to share his experience.

It was simple; initially, when he found out he had arrived in another stellar space, he immediately went to the nearest stronghold. From there, he learned the method to forge a Dao foundation and then entered the battlefield.

But just before the spectral sedan chair picked him up again, there seemed to be some major upheaval in that battlefield. Suddenly, the Star Abyss ambience became very dense, and the number and strength of Star Abyss outsiders increased significantly.