Sage of Humanity

Chapter 2120: Chapter 2118: Not the Right Time

Lu Ye once speculated whether Yang Qing had encountered some accident, trapped somewhere or already met with misfortune.

But now it seems the reality is that he had long left the stellar space, entered the Star Abyss, and gained incredibly powerful strength.

As for the relationship between Yang Qing and Yin Luo, Lu Ye was not sure, perhaps he could try to inquire.

After briefly explaining Yang Qing’s situation, everyone finally understood.

Especially Zi Ji, as the long-lived Great Demon Venerable, he actually knew Yang Qing, because he had heard about the Nine Provinces’ downfall battle back in the day.

However, in his understanding, that Yang Qing was indeed strong, but not to the extent of being unfathomably powerful.

Who knows what opportunities Yang Qing had in the Star Abyss to suddenly become so powerful.

"So, Yang Qing left the stellar space and entered the Star Abyss before us, he should have known about the Star Abyss long ago, we were brought here by the Spectral Sedan Chair, how did he get here?" Chen Li showed a puzzled expression.

Traveling from the stellar space to the Star Abyss is no simple matter.

The Spectral Sedan Chair can traverse different stellar spaces and even the Star Abyss; this is its power as a supreme treasure. What did Yang Qing rely on?

Lu Ye couldn’t help but recall Yang Qing’s encounter with the Tree Elder. As a supreme treasure, the Tree Elder’s attitude towards Yang Qing was somewhat thought-provoking. From this perspective, the Tree Elder knew the situation, even helping Yang Qing enter the Star Abyss might not be beyond possibility!

Looking across the entire stellar space, perhaps only the Reincarnation Tree could send someone out without being noticed.

Lu Ye expressed his speculation but had no way to verify it.

"Anyway, we should be safe for now," Lu Ye continued, "As long as we are inside this Qing Palace, there’s no need to worry about safety issues, but as for the future..."

Chen Wulei said, "Lu Ye, I think your previous ideas might not come to fruition. Before coming here, we didn’t know so many Star Abyss living creatures were gathering here. That murky Void should be the place where the Star Abyss Gate is about to open. If all goes well, that situation should last for a while, but if there is interference from external forces, who knows what might happen? If the Star Abyss Gate is fully opened, then..."

That would mean the invasion of the Star Abyss would occur ahead of time, and by then, the Star Abyss living creatures gathered here would flood into the stellar space, causing great calamity.

Lu Ye nodded, "I’ve thought about this matter."

Speaking of this, he felt fortunate that Uncle Duan stopped them in front of the Star Abyss Gate, otherwise, an unexpected event might truly have been triggered.

"There are still some things I want to verify, everyone just waits for now, cultivate on your own, if anything comes up, I’ll inform everyone."

No one had any objections, so they returned to their rooms to meditate and cultivate.

In the past few years, everyone’s strength has mainly improved by hunting Star Abyss living creatures to obtain Dao Bone, as it was basically impossible to meditate and cultivate while on the move, but now the situation is different. Although meditating and cultivating might be less efficient, it is safe and reliable.

Lu Ye wasn’t idle, instead, he slipped out of the Qing Palace.

The previous battle had ended, and the invading enemies had been completely repelled after Yin Luo made a move, but without the harassment of external enemies, the killing and strife among the Star Abyss living creatures gathered here never ceased.

Fortunately, within a thousand miles of the Qing Palace, no Star Abyss living creature dared to approach.

At this point, he finally understood why it was so easy to leave the battlefield earlier. Apparently, there was some order given by Yin Luo, so those Star Abyss living creatures hadn’t troubled them.

Considering this, although there were many Star Abyss living creatures nearby, as long as he acted cautiously, there shouldn’t be any major problems.

Using Yang Qing’s influence as a protective guise, as long as Yin Luo was willing to shelter him, those Star Abyss living creatures should not trouble him.

Despite his thoughts leaning towards caution, Lu Ye ensured safety by condensing his Talent Tree Avatar inside his room before taking action, ready for any unexpected need to rescue his original form.

With a leap into the fleeing light, he flew out and soon passed beyond the Qing Palace’s territory of a thousand miles.

Immediately, fierce Star Abyss living creatures began to gaze at him menacingly. Lu Ye promptly drew the Boulder Mountain Saber, beckoning with a hand gesture challenging his opponents with a provocative expression.

Unexpectedly, this creature merely stared at him for a while, then spat disdainfully and turned away with a look of contempt.

This was the first time he had encountered a Star Abyss cultivator not attacking him right away, and for a moment, Lu Ye found it hard to adapt.

However, this scenario undoubtedly confirmed his thoughts. It seemed the Star Abyss living creatures under Yin Luo’s command had been ordered not to fight him lightly.

With this realization, Lu Ye felt more assured and headed boldly towards the Star Abyss Gate.

During the journey, he repeatedly provoked the Star Abyss cultivators he encountered, yet without exception, none of them bothered to engage with him.

Until once, when Lu Ye initiated an attack, the opponent finally retaliated, but unfortunately, due to inadequate strength, they were only met with defeat and death.

After repeated verification, Lu Ye understood that as long as he didn’t attack first, there wouldn’t be any major issues, but if he did, the Star Abyss cultivators would still retaliate.

This made him even bolder.

After a short while, he gradually approached the location of the Star Abyss Gate.

The Star Abyss living creatures congregated here are extremely dense, and struggles and slaughters can be seen everywhere. The victor takes the Dao Bone to strengthen themselves, while the defeated only face demise.

Lu Ye was secretly surprised; such an environment, such chaotic contention, is very capable of producing some strong individuals, because in such a place, as long as one’s strength is sufficient, it is easier than ever to obtain Dao Bone.

For cultivators like them who want to improve themselves, acquiring Dao force is key.

Lu Ye, emitting the aura of a lost one, stood out like a beacon in the dark among the dense crowd of Star Abyss living creatures, attracting countless malicious gazes along his way.

Nevertheless, he remained calm and fearless, heading straight to where the ten strong individuals were located.

At this location, no ordinary Star Abyss creature dared to approach. Apart from the ten figures and the unopened Star Abyss Gate as the source point, there was no other living being.

The ten had different races, varying heights, and as Lu Ye approached, at least three pairs of eyes were watching him with interest.

The closer he got, the more tense Lu Ye became. He secretly urged his mana, ready at any moment to construct Void Spirit Runes for escape.

Fortunately, he reached that murky void without any mishaps.

Focusing and scrutinizing the murky void, Lu Ye vaguely sensed an extremely chaotic void force gathering within.

It can be confirmed that this was a Star Abyss Gate that hadn’t fully opened, and it connected to the stellar space of All Phenomena Ocean.

As for where exactly it connected to, that remained unknown and required investigation.

Immersing his mind, he slightly activated his mana, and the Reincarnation Tree’s mark on the back of his hand slowly emerged. Standing at this position, the sensory feedback from the mark was more intense than ever.

The stellar space of All Phenomena Ocean, where the Reincarnation Tree’s true body was located.

Almost at the same time Lu Ye activated the Reincarnation Tree mark, Tree Elder immediately sensed it, looked up at the distant stellar space with an expression of surprise and doubt: "This location..."

He certainly remembered this location, because it was also one of the stellar space’s flaws, which he had quietly opened for a moment using his power years ago.

"I see!" Tree Elder quickly gained insight.

The Spectral Sedan Chair had suddenly appeared, taking Lu Ye and others away, causing quite a stir. As the stellar space supreme treasure, Tree Elder, with ears and eyes pervasive throughout the stellar space, had certainly heard about it.

However, he hadn’t expected, after a few years, to sense the mark he had bestowed upon Lu Ye back then at this location, which undoubtedly meant that Lu Ye was right at the opposite side of this position.

He closed his eyes, and the vast true body of the Reincarnation Tree swayed, releasing an invisible force that pierced through the void’s barrier in an instant.

In front of the murky void, Lu Ye blinked.

Just a moment ago, he vaguely felt something, and as he was about to investigate carefully, an incomplete piece of information suddenly emerged from the mark, flooding into his mind.

He quickly investigated and then opened his eyes.

As he had suspected before, arriving at this location allowed him to connect with the true body of the Reincarnation Tree through the mark. The information clearly had been transmitted from Tree Elder in the stellar space.

However, possibly due to the isolation of different spaces, even the information transmitted by Tree Elder was not complete.

In summary, Tree Elder had only one piece of advice: "It’s not the time, try to enhance yourself!"

Tree Elder should have some understanding of the situation here; after all, stellar space had been invaded by Star Abyss once before, such a situation had occurred.

Tree Elder knew what consequences would arise if he used his power to receive Lu Ye back at this time. Although the Star Abyss Gate would eventually open, now when Lu Ye and others were in the Star Abyss, was the perfect time for them to enhance themselves. The more they improve, the stronger the home planet’s abilities to protect itself when the Star Abyss Gate opens.

As for when to receive Lu Ye back, it would depend on future variables and Lu Ye’s considerations.

After pondering for a while, Lu Ye had made up his mind.

As his mana calmed down and he turned around, he almost bumped into a tall figure. Lu Ye quickly stepped back a few paces and looked up, to see a figure at least five zhang tall standing behind him.

Covered in black hair, it looked like an upright gorilla.

Lu Ye jumped in shock, almost unable to resist fleeing immediately.

Calming his mind, he bowed: "Greetings, Fellow Daoist."

The gorilla-like strong individual was one of the ten gathered here, looking down at Lu Ye, he buzzed: "What were you doing just now?"

Lu Ye blinked: "I just came to take a look at the Star Abyss Gate, it’s an order from Miss Yin Luo."

Upon hearing Yin Luo mentioned, the other couldn’t help but frown, a look of dread on his face.

Seeing this, Lu Ye spoke: "By the way, Fellow Daoist, may I ask if this Star Abyss Gate has opened in the past few years?"

"No!" he replied, not bothering to engage with Lu Ye further, and returned to his previous position to sit down.