Chapter 1583: Is There a Possibility

Luan Xiao'e was visibly swayed. A vast realm, having been promoted less than ten years ago, had actually produced a late-stage Constellation cultivator. This achievement was entirely attributed to the Myriad Phenomena Sea. Moreover, this cultivator wasn't merely a figurehead with empty cultivation; he possessed strength far surpassing that of an ordinary late-stage Constellation.

What she had just told Wu Zhuo was merely an excuse, but upon hearing Lu Ye's words, she couldn't help but feel an immense sense of anticipation for the Myriad Phenomena Sea. She knew, of course, that it was unrealistic for every Constellation cultivator in the Myriad Phenomena Sea to achieve what Lu Ye had. However, even if only a small percentage achieved similar success, it would still be a development worth anticipating.

After a brief pause for thought, Luan Xiao'e spoke, "When Daoist Wu visited Jade Snail previously, he mentioned some things about the Myriad Phenomena Sea. I have a few questions and wonder if Daoist Lu could perhaps clarify them?"

"Please, go ahead," Lu Ye gestured.

Luan Xiao'e continued, "Daoist Wu mentioned that the Myriad Phenomena Sea contains numerous islands, both desolate and spiritual, which are occupied by cultivators from various star systems. Based on your experience and insights, I'd like to ask: if cultivators from our three realms were to go to the Myriad Phenomena Sea, would they be able to establish a stable foothold?"

The Myriad Phenomena Sea was undoubtedly a desirable place, and even with her limited understanding, Luan Xiao'e recognized its advantages. However, areas with more benefits often presented greater challenges for establishing oneself due to intense competition. If they couldn't secure a stable position and were forced to drift through the Myriad Phenomena Sea, they would likely gain little advantage and instead face increased peril. The Myriad Phenomena Sea attracted an enormous number of star systems, many of which were top-tier. She harbored no naive illusions that Jade Snail could gain significant recognition among them.

If she were alone, with her late-stage Moon Splendor cultivation, she could simply wander, and it was unlikely anyone could easily bully her. However, this time she had brought a hundred Jade Snail Constellation cultivators, which necessitated more extensive considerations.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ye responded, "Establishing a foothold shouldn't be a major issue. Daoist Tang Jun from the Azure Dawn Dao Realm is currently serving as an elder on a spiritual island, overseeing it and defending against external threats. That spiritual island has consistently been short-staffed, so the arrival of cultivators from our three realms would be a perfect fit to address that need."

Luan Xiao'e listened, then turned to Wu Zhuo, "Daoist Wu never mentioned this."

Wu Zhuo spread his hands in a gesture of helplessness. "Senior Brother Tang didn't tell me, so I wasn't aware!"

The jade slip Tang Jun had given Lu Ye to deliver to him indeed did not mention this matter; it merely instructed Wu Zhuo to fully cooperate with Lu Ye's plans. Tang Jun couldn't make decisions on behalf of Wushuang, but he knew that Lu Ye could. He was confident that as long as they collaborated with Lu Ye, the cultivators from the Azure Dawn Dao Realm would be treated fairly.

It was only at this moment, when Lu Ye brought it up, that Wu Zhuo learned Tang Jun had become an elder on a spiritual island. He couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement, realizing that after years of apparent inactivity, Tang Jun was still contributing in his advanced age.

Luan Xiao'e was also swayed. Although she had already committed to accompanying Lu Ye to the Myriad Phenomena Sea, and her personnel were already gathered in the Azure Dawn Dao Realm, she still lacked a comprehensive understanding of the situation there. Now, it appeared that the individuals from the Nine Heavens Realm and the Azure Dawn Dao Realm were not acting on impulse, but had made thorough preparations. Apart from anything else, having a place to settle for the five hundred Constellation cultivators from the three realms would save considerable trouble. With such a force, bolstered by her and Tang Jun—two Moon Splendor cultivators—establishing a stable presence in the Myriad Phenomena Sea would undoubtedly pose no issue.

"I heard Daoist Wu say that the spiritual islands in the Myriad Phenomena Sea are categorized by level. Could you tell me what level the spiritual island where Daoist Tang Jun resides is?"

"A medium-level spiritual island!" Lu Ye replied. "At least, it was a medium-level island before I returned. Now, several years later, it has most likely evolved into a high-level spiritual island. Whether it has become a top-tier island, I cannot say." Knowing Luan Xiao'e's concern, he added, "Generally, a medium-level spiritual island provides sufficient resources for the daily cultivation needs of Constellation cultivators. Therefore, if we relocate there, at the very least, our Constellation cultivators from the three realms will no longer require spirit jade for their practice."

"That is indeed good news," Wu Zhuo nodded. While Constellation cultivators don't require an excessive amount of spirit jade for individual practice, the cumulative consumption over many years is substantial. With five hundred Constellation cultivators, the annual savings in spirit jade would amount to at least several hundred thousand. This was no small sum. Furthermore, Constellation cultivators frequently had to venture deep into the starry void to gather spirit jade, a time-consuming endeavor. Cultivating on a spiritual island within the Myriad Phenomena Sea would eliminate the need for such expeditions, thereby saving considerable time and mitigating numerous potential risks. This was, without a doubt, a significant advantage.

Luan Xiao'e nodded repeatedly, her eyes alight with eagerness. She was somewhat impatient to experience the grandeur of a medium-level spiritual island within the Myriad Phenomena Sea for herself.

She then brought up another matter. "Two years ago, during a journey through the starry void, a cultivator from our realm discovered a wormhole in a specific location within our star system. I heard Daoist Wu mention that you and Daoist Tang Jun entered the Myriad Phenomena Star System via a wormhole. I wonder if the wormhole you used is connected to the one discovered by our cultivator?"

Lu Ye inquired, "What is the precise location of the wormhole discovered by a cultivator from your realm?"

Luan Xiao'e retrieved her star map, marked a location on it, and then passed it to Lu Ye.

After examining it, Lu Ye nodded and confirmed, "This is precisely the wormhole that Tang Jun and I inadvertently entered. The other end connects directly to the Myriad Phenomena Star System. However, it's newly formed, and its stabilization timeline is uncertain. Has your realm conducted any exploration?"

Luan Xiao'e shook her head. "As you've mentioned, the wormhole isn't stable, so no one has dared to venture into it unprompted."

Lu Ye returned the star map. "I must also trouble your realm to dispatch personnel to guard that wormhole entrance, to prevent any external intrusion into our star system once it stabilizes. Moreover, if the wormhole ever achieves stability, we could use it to directly enter the Myriad Phenomena Star System, saving us considerable travel time and effort."

He had already intended to find an opportunity to discuss this matter with the Jade Snail Realm. Luan Xiao'e's initiative was perfectly aligned with his intentions.

Luan Xiao'e acknowledged, "Daoist makes a valid point." She then turned to Wu Zhuo, "I will entrust this matter to you, Daoist Wu. I'll need you to make another trip to Jade Snail later to explain the implications. At that time, our Jade Snail Realm will dispatch personnel to manage it."

As it was no longer convenient for her to return to the Jade Snail Realm, she could only ask Wu Zhuo to find an opportune moment for another visit.

Wu Zhuo readily agreed, "As this concerns our own star system, I consider it my undeniable responsibility."

After a lengthy and pleasant discussion, sensing that the moment was opportune, Luan Xiao'e looked at Lu Ye and said, "The journey to the Myriad Phenomena Sea is reputedly long. I wonder if Daoist would be willing to show me the star map route, so I can have a better understanding of the path ahead?"

She hadn't made this request earlier, primarily out of concern that Lu Ye might refuse. If he had chosen to hoard the information, it would have created an awkward situation for everyone involved. However, refusing at this juncture would not be in the spirit of cooperation.

As anticipated, Lu Ye promptly retrieved the star map, stood, and presented it to Luan Xiao'e. "This is the star map detailing the route to the Myriad Phenomena Sea. During this journey, we will encounter several hazardous areas, cross two major star systems, and traverse a wormhole. Daoist, please examine it closely. On this expedition, your strength will be paramount, and we will rely heavily on your abilities!"

Luan Xiao'e accepted the map, momentarily stunned. She had never expected Lu Ye to be so agreeable and found herself in a mix of amusement and frustration. If this was his demeanor, then her earlier arrangements for Shi Chuan to undermine Lu Ye had been entirely superfluous. Considering this, it seemed that Lu Ye from the Nine Heavens Realm possessed considerable self-awareness, which significantly improved her opinion of him.

She took the star map and, upon examination, immediately frowned. "We have to pass through the Chaotic Blast Zone?"

She knew that place; it was extremely perilous. Years ago, she had visited it and was inadvertently caught in a stellar magnetic storm, nearly perishing despite already being a Moon Splendor cultivator at the time. If even a Moon Splendor cultivator found the dangers of that region irresistible, it would be far worse for Constellation cultivators. Should the five hundred Constellation cultivators from the three realms enter and be swept away by a stellar magnetic storm, the repercussions would be catastrophic.

Years ago, she had intended to fully traverse the Chaotic Blast Zone, but after several close calls, she dared not venture deeper. Consequently, she had no knowledge of what lay beyond it. Only now, upon examining the star map, did she realize that past the Chaotic Blast Zone lay a celestial wonder like the Thousand Hills Tomb, followed by a stretch of unclaimed starry void, before finally reaching the Unfixed Star System.

Logically, the Jade Snail Star System and the Unfixed Star System were not exceedingly far apart. Given that both systems possessed cultivators of at least Moon Splendor cultivation, some form of interaction should have occurred over the years. Yet, in reality, the Jade Snail System had no knowledge of the Unfixed System, and vice versa. This was ultimately due to the presence of the Chaotic Blast Zone. This could be considered a natural barrier, one that no cultivator dared to breach easily.

"How did you manage to cross the Chaotic Blast Zone?" Luan Xiao'e asked, looking at Lu Ye with an incredulous expression. Logically, a Constellation cultivator should not be able to navigate such a perilous area, yet Lu Ye clearly had.

Lu Ye replied, "It was certainly perilous, but with sufficient caution, it wasn't insurmountable."

Luan Xiao'e shook her head. "That's a death trap. Stellar magnetic storms are omnipresent, sweeping across the cosmos, and no one who enters can evade them."

Wu Zhuo also nodded in agreement. "Six hundred years ago, I ventured into that region but was forced to retreat after traveling less than a hundred thousand *li*. For cultivators like us, without the ability to wield spiritual power, there's simply no sense of security there."

Lu Ye frowned at their words. Had he not personally traversed the Chaotic Blast Zone, he might have dismissed Luan Xiao'e and Wu Zhuo's warnings as alarmist. However, these two Moon Splendor cultivators had no reason to deliberately frighten him about this. The Chaotic Blast Zone was certainly dangerous, but not nearly as perilous as they described it to be.

"Are there no alternative routes?" Luan Xiao'e asked.

Lu Ye shook his head. "This is the only route I've acquired. Other paths might exist, but I have no knowledge of them."

Luan Xiao'e sighed, then turned to Wu Zhuo. "Daoist Wu, if traversing the Chaotic Blast Zone is a necessity, then this matter will likely require extensive deliberation!"

Wu Zhuo sighed as well. "Indeed!"

Both of them seemed to be having second thoughts.

Lu Ye inquired, "Daoist Wu, you traversed the Chaotic Blast Zone six hundred years ago. What about you, Daoist Luan?"

Luan Xiao'e replied, "It has been over five hundred years for me as well."

Lu Ye pondered for a moment, then suggested, "Is there a possibility that the Chaotic Blast Zone is not as dangerous now?"