Chapter 1823: Insect Path Changes

Lu Ye genuinely hadn't expected the development to be related to the Wormhole. His spirits immediately lifted. "What kind of change?"

Xiang Yin shook her head, "The specifics aren't very clear. The message was relayed from a Jade Snail Moon-Yao cultivator stationed at the Wormhole, passed layer by layer until it reached Kyushu."

When Lu Ye last visited the Jade Snail Realm, he had discussed the Wormhole with Qiu Wu, as the Jade Snail Realm was currently the only one capable of sending Moon-Yao cultivators to guard the Wormhole entrance.

Kyushu only had him as a Moon-Yao, making it impossible for him to be stationed at the Wormhole. The situation in the Azure Dawn Dao Realm was similar; Wu Zhuo had to remain at his realm's domain.

The Wormhole was of great importance, so after Lu Ye left that year, Qiu Wu dispatched a Moon-Yao cultivator to guard its entrance year-round.

However, the Wormhole had remained unchanged until a few days ago.

The Moon-Yao immediately sent out the message, which was then relayed by various cultivators active in the star systems, eventually reaching Kyushu. Since the Kyushu Enforcer couldn't locate Lu Ye, he had to ask the Xiang Yin sisters to convey the news.

The Wormhole was incredibly important for the entire Jade Snail Realm. Although Lu Ye could currently travel quickly between the Myriad Manifestations Sea and his home star system by transiting through the Soul Clan Ancestral Land, even at his fastest, a round trip still took two months.

But if the Wormhole stabilized, the situation would be different. The Jade Snail star system would then possess a Wormhole directly connected to the Myriad Manifestations star system, making travel incredibly convenient and swift for cultivators. This was crucial for the future development of the Jade Snail Realm.

Presently, any star system with a direct Wormhole connection to the Myriad Manifestations star system had reaped immense benefits.

Counting the time, it had been many years since that Wormhole formed. That time, he was pursued by Tang Jun and inadvertently triggered a void collapse. As a result, one old and one young individual were trapped inside the chaotic Wormhole. Had Lu Ye not possessed a Void Beast core, neither of them would have had any chance of escape and would have been doomed to perish there.

Inside that chaotic Wormhole, he and Tang Jun reached an agreement to temporarily join forces. It was only by Tang Jun activating the power of the Void Beast core that they managed to escape and enter the Myriad Manifestations star system.

After all these years, it was not surprising that the Wormhole had undergone some changes, yet it still brought joy and anticipation.

This was because not every Wormhole could stabilize. In the star systems, too many Wormholes remained in chaos, leading to certain death for any being that ventured deep inside, while others would simply disappear after existing for a period.

Therefore, Lu Ye had never dared to have high hopes for the stability of the Wormhole in his home star system.

Now that there was a change, no matter what kind it was, it wasn't a bad thing. If there truly was a trend towards stabilization, then in due time, the Jade Snail Realm would possess a direct passage to the Myriad Manifestations star system.

However, no one knew the exact situation, so it was necessary to investigate personally.

Lu Ye immediately set off. The Xiang Yin sisters, having nothing else to do, followed closely.

The Wormhole's location was not too far from the Peerless Continent. Lu Ye arrived there within a few days. From a distance, the massive Wormhole stretched across the starry sky, resembling an open beast's maw. A chaotic, ethereal aura emanated from within, inspiring awe.

Near the Wormhole, figures stood on a large floating landmass.

There were many figures, not just one. Most were clearly cultivators from the Three Realms who had heard the news and come to witness the event, including several from Kyushu.

Lu Ye flew to the floating landmass and approached a middle-aged man in a green robe. "Fellow Daoist Su!"

The other man clasped his fist. "Fellow Daoist Lu!"

This was Su Yiming from the Jade Snail Realm. Lu Ye had met him before, and they had even fought alongside each other against the Filth Clan, though they weren't particularly close.

Among the entire Jade Snail Realm, the one he was most familiar with was undoubtedly Luan Xiao'e, followed by He Baichuan, who later went to the Myriad Manifestations Sea, as they had frequent contact.

Su Yiming then looked at the Xiang Yin sisters behind Lu Ye, a curious expression flashing in his eyes. "Are these two fellow Daoists from the Lesser Folk?"

The news that Square Inch Mountain had settled near Kyushu had long spread. Cultivators in the Jade Snail Realm were immensely envious of this, as Square Inch Mountain boasted Sun-Glow powerful beings—a long-cherished, yet seemingly unattainable, aspiration for generations of Jade Snail cultivators.

Of course, the Jade Snail Realm was also a domain within their home star system and maintained good relations with Kyushu. Since Square Inch Mountain was Kyushu's backer, it effectively became the Jade Snail Realm's backer too.

In the Jade Snail Realm, Realm Master Qiu Wu was already preparing to lead a delegation to Square Inch Mountain to pay respects to the Sun-Glow beings of the Lesser Folk. They weren't asking for much, just to make an acquaintance. They hadn't been able to make the trip yet because they were unsure what gifts to bring for this visit.

The Xiang Yin sisters' cultivation was clearly late Moon-Yao, and they were unfamiliar faces, so Su Yiming naturally had this misunderstanding.

However, as he spoke, he felt a flicker of doubt, as the Xiang Yin sisters' physical characteristics bore a stronger resemblance to the legendary Snow Clan...

Xiang Yin smiled subtly. "We are not from the Lesser Folk; we are the Venerable Master's attendants!"

Su Yiming was momentarily stunned. The title "attendants" clearly had a significant impact on him, leaving him unsure how to react for a moment, his heart filled with envy.

"What's the situation with the Wormhole?" Lu Ye asked. From his current observation, the Wormhole before him didn't seem significantly different from what he remembered.

Su Yiming regained his composure and explained, "Some time ago, there were signs of the Wormhole stabilizing, but it didn't last very long—only about the time it takes an incense stick to burn. I didn't dare to venture deep inside to investigate. After that short period, the Wormhole returned to its current state."

"Only that one time?" Lu Ye asked.

"Only that one time," Su Yiming nodded.

Lu Ye pondered for a moment. "Let's wait and see."

A single change certainly didn't reveal much, but it was a good start nonetheless. He decided to wait here for a while; he had been refining his precious blood recently, and he could do that anywhere. If he could witness another change in the Wormhole, he might gain some insight.

Of course, he couldn't stay here indefinitely. He set a two-month limit for himself, intending to leave regardless of whether there were further changes within that period.

The floating landmass was vast. He found a spot, sat down cross-legged, with the Xiang Yin sisters guarding nearby.

During this time, cultivators from the Three Realms continuously arrived, observing from a distance. Even Wu Zhuo came for a visit.

While chatting with him, Lu Ye recalled Wu Zhuo's previous request and said, "Fellow Daoist, the Myriad Manifestations Sea truly can't do without Old Tang for now. Many of the connections on Three Realms Island were established by him. If he leaves, some matters will be difficult to handle."

The last time Lu Ye saw Wu Zhuo, Wu Zhuo had asked Lu Ye to tell Old Tang to hurry back to the Azure Dawn Dao Realm so Wu Zhuo could go to the Myriad Manifestations Sea for cultivation. However, Lu Ye hadn't mentioned this to Old Tang at all, primarily for the reasons he was now explaining to Wu Zhuo.

Old Tang's strength was indeed not impressive; in a battle, he couldn't contribute much. Yet, for the development of Three Realms Island, he could shine. At this stage, Three Realms Island truly couldn't afford to let him leave.

Wu Zhuo waved his hand. "As long as there are enough resources, cultivation is the same everywhere. I haven't even thanked you yet for the things you had sent over a few years ago."

The last time Lu Ye returned from the Myriad Manifestations Sea, he brought back a large batch of resources and divided them into three portions, with each of the Three Realms taking one. This was the first time Three Realms Island had given back to their home star system, surprising and delighting both the Azure Dawn Dao Realm and the Jade Snail Realm. No one had imagined that Three Realms Island's development would be so good, or that spirit jade in the Myriad Manifestations Sea was so easy to acquire.

With abundant cultivation resources, Wu Zhuo was naturally no longer so eager to go to the Myriad Manifestations Sea.

"It's what you deserve."

Lu Ye didn't wait long here. In less than a month, the Wormhole changed. Looking at the massive Wormhole entrance, the chaotic sensation had noticeably weakened.

Lu Ye had traveled through many types of Wormholes, so he could make a rough judgment on whether a Wormhole was stable or not just by observing it.

From the current perspective, the changes in the Jade Snail Wormhole were undoubtedly progressing in a positive direction. Perhaps in not too many years, it would become completely stable.

Of course, nothing is absolute. Wormholes are beyond human intervention, and perhaps a single change could cause the Wormhole to completely collapse and disappear.

The change in the Wormhole didn't last long, and it soon reverted to its chaotic state.

Lu Ye now had a clearer understanding. He knew that even if this Wormhole were to stabilize, it wouldn't happen quickly; it would require some time.

For their home star system, this was definitely good news.

He informed Su Yiming of his assessment, and the latter also showed a look of delight.

"I'll trouble Fellow Daoist to keep a close watch here." Since the Wormhole couldn't stabilize for now, Lu Ye naturally wouldn't stay much longer. His precious blood refinement was almost complete, and with everything peaceful in Kyushu and Square Inch Mountain, he was preparing to return to the Myriad Manifestations Sea.

"It's a small matter!" Su Yiming waved his hand. "However, regarding what I mentioned to Fellow Daoist before, our Realm Master Qiu Wu is preparing to lead a delegation to visit the senior brothers and sisters of Square Inch Mountain..."

"Just go ahead. I'll let them know when I return. There's no need to bring any gifts."

"Then many thanks, Fellow Daoist."

A short while later, Lu Ye departed with the Xiang Yin sisters. After several days, he returned to Kyushu territory.

After checking on the human race from the Blood Refinement Realm's living conditions in Kyushu and confirming that everything was normal, Lu Ye hurried to Square Inch Mountain. Before leaving, he needed to greet Su Yuqing and also inform Square Inch Mountain about the Jade Snail Realm's impending visit.

However, just as he entered Square Inch Mountain, Chen Xuanhai's voice sounded in his ear: "Junior Brother Lu, come to Cloud Sea Peak!"

Lu Ye paused, identified the direction, and flew towards Cloud Sea Peak.

Soon, Lu Ye was led by a Cloud Sea Peak cultivator into a grand hall. To his surprise, not only were Chen Xuanhai, Su Yuqing, and Wu Qimo present.

With the three Sun-Glow beings gathered together, Lu Ye's eyebrow lifted. "What happened?"

Normally, even if the three Sun-Glow beings of the Eastern Region had something to discuss, they could simply use divine sense transmission. The fact that all three were seated together clearly indicated something significant. Lu Ye's first thought was whether there might be some anomaly in the main Square Inch Mountain itself.

However, as the Master of Origin, he would certainly be aware immediately if any anomaly occurred at the main base. In fact, he hadn't detected anything unusual.