Chapter 1584: Advancing Three Realms Fleet

Luan Xiao'e and Wu Zhu had explored the Chaotic Blasting Zone hundreds of years ago. It seemed normal that some things might have changed over the centuries.

Luan Xiao'e said, "Although Daoist Wu and I explored the Chaotic Blasting Zone a long time ago, other cultivators from our two realms have continuously entered it since then. If there were any significant changes, we would certainly know. Furthermore, a perilous place like the Chaotic Blasting Zone might have existed for hundreds of thousands, or even millions of years; how could it possibly change in just a few centuries?"

Lu Ye replied, "But when I returned, I didn't encounter much risk." He had only been swept into a starry magnetic storm once, and eventually escaped.

Reflecting on this, he suddenly recalled something: "There's a giant blue bird there. Are either of you aware of it?"

Luan Xiao'e looked puzzled. "What blue bird?" Wu Zhu also appeared confused, clearly having never seen or heard of such a creature.

Lu Ye then described the blue bird. As they listened, both Luan Xiao'e and Wu Zhu's expressions turned solemn. There was no doubt that the terrifying power of such a massive creature was beyond their ability to contend with. The Chaotic Blasting Zone was already dangerous enough; with the addition of such a giant blue bird, it was undoubtedly an even more perilous area.

Lu Ye continued, "I don't know the origin of that blue bird, but it seems very interested in starry magnetic storms. It can devour them, seemingly feeding on them!"

Luan Xiao'e's eyes lit up. "Daoist Lu, are you suggesting that because the blue bird has devoured many starry magnetic storms, the danger level of the Chaotic Blasting Zone has decreased?"

Lu Ye nodded.

"That's certainly possible," Luan Xiao'e said. "If such a terrifying giant truly devours starry magnetic storms, it might indeed alter the dangers accumulated over countless ages."

Wu Zhu said, "But even if the Chaotic Blasting Zone is no longer as dangerous, we can't contend with that blue bird." He now only hoped such a massive blue bird wouldn't come to the Jade Snail Star System; a single flap of its wings could bring catastrophic disaster to an entire realm.

"There's no need to worry about the blue bird," Lu Ye reassured them. "It seems to bear no ill will towards living beings. On my way back, I even hitched a ride."

"Hitched a ride..." Luan Xiao'e and Wu Zhu stared at Lu Ye, dumbfounded. An incredible image formed in their minds, though they couldn't be sure if it was truly as they imagined.

Lu Ye stated, "Regardless of what decision the Azure Dawn Dao Realm and Jade Snail Realm make, my Three Hundred Star Constellations of the Nine Heavens will be heading to the Myriad Manifestations Sea."

Luan Xiao'e and Wu Zhu exchanged glances and fell silent.

After a long moment, Wu Zhu finally said, "Daoist Lu, please don't rush. Daoist Luan and I still need to weigh this matter carefully!"

Lu Ye nodded. "Then I will await your good news!"

Lu Ye temporarily stayed at the Divine Martial Palace. The Kyushu fleet would take at least half a month to arrive, so he wasn't in a great hurry.

Time passed quickly as he practiced spirit patterns, refined spiritual jades for cultivation, or entered the green hall within Liao to spar with the green mantis.

There had been no news from Wu Zhu and Luan Xiao'e, and he didn't know how their discussions were progressing.

However, as Lu Ye had said, no matter what they decided, the Kyushu fleet was definitely heading to the Myriad Manifestations Sea. Once the arrow was shot, there was no turning back.

One day, as Lu Ye was cultivating, his sound transmission talisman suddenly stirred. After checking it, he quickly got up, went outside, and shot into the sky.

The Kyushu fleet had arrived at the Azure Dawn Dao Realm and was currently waiting outside.

Lu Ye rushed over, boarded the leading starship, and met with the Sect Master and the others.

The Sect Master asked, "How are things here?"

Lu Ye replied, "The two Moon Elders from the Azure Dawn Dao Realm and the Jade Snail Realm haven't yet decided whether to join us. They are quite concerned about a dangerous area on the path ahead."

This was to be expected. Their worry simply showed they were responsible, so there was no room for blame. It could only be said that good things take time.

Wu Chang remarked, "If they don't go, we'll just go ourselves. It's not as if we absolutely have to go with them."

Lu Ye replied, "That's true, but when we reach the Myriad Manifestations Sea, there will still be times when we need the Moon Elders' assistance. If they can come, that's naturally for the best, but we can't force them if they don't. I'll go back and check. It's been long enough for a decision to be made."

As he spoke, before Lu Ye could return to the Azure Dawn Dao Realm, a powerful aura rapidly approached from the distant starry sky.

Lu Ye turned his head and, finding the aura somewhat familiar, quickly realized it was Luan Xiao'e's.

He immediately realized why Wu Zhu and Luan Xiao'e hadn't responded for half a month: Luan Xiao'e had clearly gone to investigate the Chaotic Blasting Zone herself.

Now that Luan Xiao'e had returned, she had obviously completed her investigation. As expected of a late-stage Moon Elder, her speed was indeed impressive.

A moment later, Luan Xiao'e's figure appeared in front of the starship. She glanced at the Kyushu fleet, secretly surprised. The Kyushu fleet was quite impressive in scale, with ten identical starships, clearly of excellent quality at a glance, and five escort warships with fierce designs.

A sweep of her divine sense immediately confirmed that Lu Ye was right: all the Star Constellations were indeed in the early stage. Only Lu Ye was in the late stage, standing out like a crane among chickens, exceptionally prominent.

"Daoist Luan!" Lu Ye bowed.

Luan Xiao'e nodded slightly. "I've been to the Chaotic Blasting Zone. There have indeed been significant changes; it's not as dangerous as before. Due to time constraints, I couldn't go too deep, but I didn't see the blue bird you mentioned."

Lu Ye asked, "Then, Daoist Luan, do you mean...?"

Luan Xiao'e replied, "Based on the current situation in the Chaotic Blasting Zone, passing through shouldn't be a major issue!"

"That's excellent!" Lu Ye's expression brightened with joy.

"Please wait, Daoist," Luan Xiao'e said. "I'll gather our people and also notify Daoist Wu Zhu." As she spoke, she flickered and entered the Azure Dawn Dao Realm.

After she left, the Sect Master slowly exhaled. "That was a Moon Elder, wasn't it?"

"That was Luan Xiao'e from the Jade Snail Realm, a late-stage Moon Elder cultivator!" Lu Ye explained.

Jian Guhong's expression was stern. "Her profound cultivation indeed inspires a feeling of awe, like gazing upon a towering peak!" Until now, the only Moon Elder they had seen was Qin Yuandai from the Azure Dawn Dao Realm. Unfortunately, that old woman was killed by one of Lu Ye's red talismans, so they had never truly experienced the might of a Moon Elder. It was only now, with Luan Xiao'e standing before them, that they clearly understood the enormous gap between them.

Lu Ye smiled. "Everyone will have their chance. Our Kyushu isn't worse than others; we just started a bit later. In the future, there will be many Moon Elders, many Sun Illumination cultivators. One day, the great name of Kyushu will once again resound through the starry sky. The Myriad Manifestations Sea... is just a stepping stone for us!"

A wave of inexplicable emotions surged within the group, and they wished they could rush to the Myriad Manifestations Sea right now and make a big impact.

This time, Lu Ye didn't wait long. In just half an hour, six starships emerged from within the Azure Dawn Dao Realm.

However, unlike the Kyushu starships, these six starships had varying designs. In contrast, the Kyushu fleet resembled a regular army, while those from the Azure Dawn Dao Realm and Jade Snail Realm looked more like an irregular force.

There were six starships in total, three from each realm. Logically, with one hundred people from each realm, a single large starship would have been enough. However, when navigating the starry sky, it's not always wise for people to be too concentrated. Spreading out personnel can also help avoid unpredictable dangers at times. This was also why Kyushu had dispatched ten starships; otherwise, for three hundred people, two starships would have been sufficient.

The fleet now comprised a total of sixteen starships and five warships.

Wu Zhu came to see them off, earnestly exhorting the cultivators from his own realm. The group of cultivators repeatedly nodded.

Lu Ye gave some instructions to his own cultivators, then flew to Luan Xiao'e's starship and said, "Daoist Luan, your strength is paramount for this journey. I would like to ask you to lead, and all cultivators from the three realms will heed your command!"

For cooperation between the three realms, there needed to be a leader. Besides Luan Xiao'e, a late-stage Moon Elder, there was no other suitable candidate. Lu Ye didn't want to contend with her for anything, so he naturally gave her full respect, knowing that if any dangers arose on the journey, her strength would be needed.

Luan Xiao'e was undoubtedly very satisfied with Lu Ye's conduct. In fact, in her view, Lu Ye had always been cooperative and sensible. Collaborating with such a person was undoubtedly easy, without much scheming or internal conflict.

She immediately nodded and said, "Then I will take the lead without hesitation. However, Daoist, since you are more familiar with the route, I would still like to ask you to assist me from the side. This way, if I have any doubts, I can consult you at any time."

"It's only right," Lu Ye said, nodding without refusal.

He took out his sound transmission talisman and sent out a message, instructing the Kyushu fleet to follow Luan Xiao'e's command.

With everything prepared, the fleet was ready to depart.

With Luan Xiao'e's command, her starship was the first to surge into the depths of the starry sky. Immediately after, the other fifteen starships followed in succession, each maintaining a certain distance. The five Tiger Shark warships patrolled the starry sky on both sides of the main fleet.

On the starship, Luan Xiao'e's divine sense scanned her surroundings, and she was slightly surprised. She noticed that, in comparison, the overall coordination of the cultivators from the Nine Heavens Realm was significantly better than that of the Jade Snail and Azure Dawn Dao Realms. She hadn't given any unnecessary commands, yet the Nine Heavens' starships had already arranged themselves in the most logical formation. Each starship was closely linked to the others, exuding a sense of simplicity and efficiency. She felt a surge of curiosity, wondering how the cultivators of this newly promoted large realm had developed, as they seemed quite different from those of the Jade Snail and Azure Dawn Dao Realms.

Outside the Azure Dawn Dao Realm, Wu Zhu watched the fleet sail into the starry sky and disappear from sight. Beside him, many cultivators from the Azure Dawn Dao Realm watched longingly, their faces filled with envy. Only one hundred people from the Azure Dawn Dao Realm were dispatched to the Myriad Manifestations Sea this time, and many who were not selected naturally felt disappointed.

Wu Zhu knew their thoughts and admonished them, "No matter where you are, as cultivators, diligent practice is the righteous path. Instead of envying others, focus on improving yourselves. If all goes well, this is just the beginning, and there will be plenty more opportunities in the future!"

The group of Azure Dawn Dao Realm cultivators nodded in affirmation.

Wu Zhu then added, "I'm going to the Jade Snail Realm. All of you, guard the realm well." The matter of the Wormhole needed the Jade Snail Realm to handle it, and at the very least, a Moon Elder should be dispatched to guard it. If the Wormhole truly stabilized one day, then this star system would officially establish a connection with the Myriad Manifestations. Only then would this star system truly rise.