Chapter 1887: Rain Flower Galaxy

Across the vast starry sky, a starship glided like a black, streamlined cuttlefish. It was pitch black, moved with incredible speed, and seemed to traverse the void invisibly.

Onboard the starship, Lu Ye sat quietly in a cross-legged position.

More than half a year had passed since he quietly departed from Myriad Manifestations Sea.

Following his battle against Zixuan, it was unlikely that anyone on Myriad Manifestations Sea would dare to covet Three Realms Island again. Nevertheless, Lu Ye found it prudent not to leave openly, as his absence might be prolonged.

Therefore, he had undergone a complete disguise. The Thousand Faces Spirit Mark allowed him to alter his appearance and even physique, while the Mimicry Spirit Mark could modify his spiritual energy fluctuations. Disguising himself as an early-stage Moon Gazer was, for him, a straightforward task.

His journey from Myriad Manifestations Sea took him through the Thousand Folds, Shenghe, and Rainpetal star systems, a trip that proved uneventful.

Myriad Manifestations Sea offered a distinct advantage: cultivators departing from it could reach most parts of the starry sky, either directly or with minimal transfers. This convenience was undoubtedly due to the network of wormholes connecting it to various star systems.

Rumors claimed that half of all wormholes in the cosmos connected to Myriad Manifestations Sea. No one could verify the truth of this figure or explain why it was so, yet it undeniably contributed to Myriad Manifestations Sea's unparalleled prosperity.

Without these wormholes, even Sun Gazer cultivators would have to spend a significant amount of time on travel.

Lu Ye remained busy during his journey. Having bestowed all his precious blood before his departure, he used the travel time to replenish his reserves.

He was currently situated at the edge of the Rainpetal star system. Casually taking out his star map to verify his precise location, Lu Ye's eyebrows rose in surprise.

After more than half a year of travel, he was finally nearing his destination.

Honestly, it had been a long time since he had undertaken such an extended journey, ever since he gained the ability to travel to various locations via the Soul Clan Ancestral Land.

While traveling to the Asura Field via the Soul Clan Ancestral Land was an option, Lu Ye decided to make the trip himself. He reasoned that the distance wasn't particularly far, and even with the Ancestral Land, he would only save a few months at most.

The star map indicated that in just a few days' travel, he would enter the Asura Star Domain.

The star map alone revealed the immense scale of this star domain; its vastness was such that even a hundred Jade Snails combined would pale in comparison.

This immense star domain fell under the influence of the cosmic treasure, the Asura Field, which is why it was named the Asura Star Domain. Any cultivator entering this domain, regardless of direction, would inevitably fall under the Asura Field's jurisdiction and its unique rules.

Since the demise of the Heavenly Asura clan, countless powerhouses throughout history had journeyed here, seeking traces of the Asura Field. Yet, to this day, no one had succeeded, nor had they even managed to pinpoint its exact location.

Furthermore, rumors persisted that only those with the bloodline of the Heavenly Asura clan could sense the Asura Field's presence and subsequently locate it.

But the Heavenly Asura clan had been extinct for countless years; where could their descendants possibly be found now?

In the vast cosmos, Myriad Manifestations Sea was a bustling hub for countless cultivators. The Asura Domain, while also active, did not quite match the sheer prosperity of Myriad Manifestations Sea.

Unlike Myriad Manifestations Sea, this place served more as a crucible for cultivators to hone their skills. Its unique rules and endless treasures drew countless individuals seeking to challenge themselves.

As the saying goes, 'those who live by the mountains live off the mountains,' and the Rainpetal star system, bordering the Asura Star Domain, naturally possessed unique advantages. The entire star system boasted a strong foundation, with over a dozen Sun Gazer cultivators. The combat style of cultivators from the Rainpetal star system was remarkably fierce, as each had undergone extensive tempering within the Asura Field. They were true survivors forged in mountains of corpses and seas of blood, often capable of defeating foes of higher cultivation levels.

Upon entering the Rainpetal star system, Lu Ye observed numerous cultivators, all heading in the same direction as him, undoubtedly bound for the Asura Field.

Several days later, a vast floating landmass appeared before them, bearing clear signs of a significant gathering of cultivators.

Lu Ye understood, realizing he was nearing his destination. He immediately steered his starship towards the floating landmass.

Upon landing, Lu Ye quickly scanned his surroundings, found a secluded spot, and calmly sat down cross-legged to wait.

During this time, he distinctly sensed someone covertly observing him. However, the scrutiny lacked malice, and as Lu Ye had anticipated it, he paid it no mind.

Chen Xuanhai had, in fact, forewarned him about this very situation.

From his seated position on the floating landmass, Lu Ye gazed into the depths of the starry sky. What he saw was indistinguishable from an ordinary night: countless stars, large and small, dotted the expanse like scattered chess pieces. Yet, he knew that crossing this floating landmass would mean entering the Asura Field's dominion. In essence, the scene before him was not real; it was an incredibly realistic illusion conjured by the immense power of the Asura Field.

The vast star domain before him was real, yet no one had ever witnessed its true appearance.

Furthermore, this was not the only floating landmass serving as a resting point for cultivators at the Asura Field's periphery; countless such landmasses dotted its entire border.

Approximately half a day later, another individual swiftly arrived, landing on the floating landmass.

The cultivator who had been subtly observing Lu Ye immediately went to greet the newcomer. After a brief, quiet exchange, the newcomer began walking towards Lu Ye.

Lu Ye looked up at the approaching figure, knowing his awaited contact had arrived. He observed a female cultivator, not particularly tall, dressed in a wide-sleeved robe and an outer hooded cloak that obscured half her face, making her features indistinct.

A spell cultivator!

Lu Ye immediately made a mental assessment. Judging solely by her attire, she was undoubtedly a spell cultivator, though whether that was her true path remained uncertain.

In this world, it was common for cultivators to conceal their affiliations when traveling. Often, a seemingly delicate spell cultivator might suddenly shed their robes, revealing a muscular physique and unleashing ferocious, surging vital energy.

The individual stopped a short distance in front of Lu Ye. Her red lips, partially concealed by the hood, parted to speak: "I haven't seen you before. Is this your first time at the Asura Field?"

Lu Ye nodded. "Yes," he replied, "I heard it's quite lively here, so I came to broaden my horizons."

The female cultivator cautioned, "If you're merely here to broaden your horizons, I advise you to leave promptly. The Asura Field is not a place to enter on a whim; people die here."

"Of course, it's for more than just broadening my horizons," Lu Ye said, raising an eyebrow.

The female cultivator paused, then stated, "Since you're waiting here, I presume someone has given you advice. Let's cut to the chase: what is your cultivation level?"

Lu Ye immediately activated his spiritual energy, this time without employing Mimicry. His late-stage Moon Gazer cultivation was instantly apparent.

The female cultivator was visibly surprised by Lu Ye's high cultivation level, yet she didn't seem particularly concerned. She simply nodded and remarked, "Not bad."

"And you?" Lu Ye countered.

The female cultivator then activated her own spiritual energy, and Lu Ye immediately discerned that she was merely a mid-stage Moon Gazer.

"Also not bad," Lu Ye commented, expressing no particular opinion. To him, it made no difference whether the other party was an early, mid, or late-stage Moon Gazer.

"When are you ready to enter?" the female cultivator inquired.

"Anytime!" Lu Ye replied, rising to his feet.

"Then let's go," the female cultivator said, extending a hand towards Lu Ye. "Five hundred thousand spirit jades, non-negotiable. I guarantee your qualification to enter the Asura Field. Additionally, I can provide you with all the information I've compiled about the Asura Field as a bonus."

Although the Asura Field had existed for countless years, entry was not open to just anyone. Simply put, any cultivator entering for the first time would undergo a brief test upon arrival. Successful performance granted them qualification for entry, while failure meant exclusion and a mandatory ten-year wait before another attempt.

This test primarily involved contention with cultivators of the same cultivation level. If one entered alone, they faced a single adversary; if accompanied, they confronted an equal number of opponents at the same cultivation level as their group.

Such a test posed no difficulty for Lu Ye. However, when he had consulted Chen Xuanhai at Fangcun Mountain, Chen Xuanhai had advised him to ideally find a cultivator familiar with the Asura Field to accompany him before entering. This was because the rules within the Asura Field could sometimes shift, rendering Chen Xuanhai's past experiences potentially irrelevant.

Having a guide familiar with the Asura Field would undoubtedly save them many detours.

What Lu Ye truly valued was the comprehensive information about the Asura Field that the female cultivator had personally compiled. The qualification to enter the Asura Field itself was of little concern to him.

The female cultivator was, without a doubt, a Moon Gazer from the Rainpetal star system. Cultivators in this region 'lived off the land,' frequently earning spirit jades through such means.

While 500,000 spirit jades was not a low price, it was not excessively high for a Moon Gazer.

Lu Ye didn't haggle. He produced an empty storage ring, counted out the spirit jades, and handed it over.

Before this departure from Myriad Manifestations Sea, Lu Ye had not only fully refueled his talent tree but had also stored a significant quantity of spirit jades and fire-element resources within his small flower realm, for any unforeseen needs.

A mere 500,000 was, naturally, no issue.

The female cultivator accepted the storage ring, quickly counted its contents, and nodded slightly. "I'll give you the information once we're inside the Asura Field," she stated. "Rest assured, I've guided many people in, and I haven't failed once so far."

Her words showcased a strong self-confidence in her abilities. Considering that Lu Ye, a late-stage Moon Gazer, would undoubtedly face opponents of the same stage in the test, her complete lack of hesitation clearly indicated her capability to fight cultivators beyond her own cultivation level.

"How should I address you?" Lu Ye inquired. After all, this was an assistant he had hired with spirit jades; it seemed prudent to learn a little more about her.

"Gui Yi," the female cultivator replied, flipping her hand to produce an item.

Lu Ye focused his gaze and instantly broke into a smile.

It was, surprisingly, a Connected Breath Formation Disk.

Though not a formation disk he had personally refined, Lu Ye recognized it immediately. He hadn't expected to find such an item circulating in this remote region.

Upon reflection, it wasn't that surprising. This place wasn't excessively far from Myriad Manifestations Sea; he himself had only spent half a year traveling here. Cultivators from Myriad Manifestations Sea surely came here for trials, so it was not uncommon for them to bring Connected Breath Formation Disks.