Chapter 2019: Qin Yi Reports

Fangcun Mountain itself possesses excellent concealment, allowing the three-race cultivators ambushing within to completely take Zixuan by surprise.

It was precisely this consideration that led Lu Ye to think of controlling Fangcun Mountain to move towards their destination.

Only he in this world could achieve this, as he is the master of Fangcun Mountain. Years ago, he had controlled its core all the way back from the Illusory Blood Demon Eye.

Although the core has now integrated with the eastern region, controlling it remains unproblematic.

Nevertheless, this endeavor ultimately required the support of the Little People.

Chen Xuanhai nodded and affirmed, "Since you have given it thought, proceed with your plan. Our race will provide full cooperation."

Among the Little People, with the Southern Jade Clear Pavilion not involved, Chen Xuanhai commanded the highest prestige. His declaration undoubtedly represented the entire race, ensuring no objections from others.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Moments later, Fangcun Mountain, which had remained outside Kyushu for several years, slowly began to move. Its speed steadily increased as it proceeded directly towards the Qingli Dao Realm.

Before departing, Lu Ye sent a message to Xiao Jiu, instructing it to guard the home diligently. Xiao Jiu readily agreed.

Presently, Kyushu was virtually unguarded; apart from a handful of Constellation cultivators who remained due to severe injuries from previous training, everyone else had convened at Fangcun Mountain.

However, Kyushu was currently concealed by the Asura Field artifact. As long as Xiao Jiu was present, Kyushu would remain safe. This assurance allowed Lu Ye to boldly move the battlefield outside, freeing him from concerns about Kyushu.

Several days quickly passed, and Fangcun Mountain reached the outskirts of the Qingli Dao Realm. From afar, Lu Ye spotted the central warship he had brought back from the Myriad Phenomena Sea.

A considerable number of cultivators appeared to be gathered there.

Upon their rendezvous, the central warship entered Fangcun Mountain, bringing with it both the cultivators returning from the Myriad Phenomena Sea and the native cultivators of the Qingli Dao Realm, led by Wu Zhuo.

The Qingli Dao Realm had always possessed a weak foundation; at the Moon Radiance level, only Wu Zhuo was present, with all others being Constellations. Nevertheless, upon comprehending the battle's gravity, Wu Zhuo summoned every Constellation from the Qingli Dao Realm to participate, leaving no one out.

This was a defensive battle for the survival of their star system, and no one dared to take it lightly.

Before Lu Ye arrived with Fangcun Mountain, Wu Zhuo felt entirely without hope. The news he had received indicated that Zixuan's forces included ten Sun Radiance cultivators leading the assault. How could Yuluo possibly stand against such enemies?

Yet, upon entering Fangcun Mountain, Wu Zhuo was astonished. Everywhere he looked, there were cultivators: abundant Constellations, numerous Moon Radiances, and even over twenty Sun Radiance auras...

He simply could not fathom where Lu Ye had managed to gather so many allies. Besides humans, there were also the Little People, the Soul Race...

There were even the Flower Race, Wood Spirit Race, and Spore Race.

He even spotted the legendary Mermaid Race, a sight that left him wide-eyed and amazed.

The Flower Race and the other two races had small populations, residing solely within the Flower Realm, which was affiliated with Kyushu. For this major conflict, cultivators from these three races voluntarily offered their assistance, and Lu Ye accepted.

While the cultivators of these three races did not possess exceptionally high cultivation or combat prowess, the Flower Race, Wood Spirits, and Spore Race were all natural healers. Each possessed distinct methods for treating injuries, making them naturally useful in a battle of this magnitude.

Lu Ye instructed them to remain within Fangcun Mountain, await the return of their fellow cultivators, and provide healing when necessary. The three-race cultivators readily agreed.

The allied army, comprising seven races, now numbered over ten thousand, all at the Constellation level and above.

This count did not yet include cultivators from the Yuluo Realm, who had not yet arrived but were expected to join soon.

With no enemy in sight, Lu Ye did not linger. Instead, he continued to pilot Fangcun Mountain forward, stopping only when close to the Chaotic Explosion Zone, where he proceeded with arrangements and deployment.

The path from the Myriad Phenomena Sea to Kyushu was fixed, and Black Cloud knew only this single route. Thus, if Zixuan's army attacked, they could certainly be intercepted near this position.

Considering the time, their arrival should be imminent, assuming Zixuan's army was indeed on its way.

Within Fangcun Mountain, cultivators from various races coexisted harmoniously, familiarizing themselves with one another and seeking out comrades. Amidst this, Yan Miao of the Mermaid Race approached Lu Ye for a discussion.

"You wish to collect a drop of vital blood from every cultivator? Why is that?" Lu Ye asked Yan Miao, bewildered.

Yan Miao replied cryptically, "You'll understand when the time is right. It's certainly not malevolent; it's a secret of our race."

Lu Ye, of course, trusted that Yan Miao harbored no ill intentions with the vital blood; after so many years together, that much faith was established. He promptly nodded and said, "No problem. I'll issue the order, and you may proceed with the collection."

Upon issuing the command, Lu Ye himself was the first to provide a drop of vital blood to Yan Miao.

The Mermaid Race became a hive of activity, with all their members bustling about as if preparing for something important.

After several more days, the Yuluo cultivators, led by Qiu Wu, arrived for the rendezvous. Yet, there was still no sign of Zixuan's demon cultivators.

This prompted Lu Ye to wonder if Black Cloud had been bluffing him. However, upon reflection, in those circumstances, Black Cloud would have had no reason to lie. Moreover, given the vast distance involved in deploying forces from Zixuan, delays were entirely plausible, making a discrepancy in timing quite normal.

Merely waiting was not an option. Lu Ye sought out Chen Xuanhai and Xu Yuan, asking them to remain and oversee affairs while he prepared to venture deep into the Chaotic Explosion Zone for reconnaissance.

With his current Sun Radiance cultivation and the assistance of divine patterns, concealing himself was not difficult. Provided he exercised caution, he believed his presence would remain undetected.

Chen Xuanhai and Xu Yuan naturally had no objections, only urging him to be cautious.

With preparations complete, Lu Ye was about to depart. However, before he could set off, his sound transmission talisman began to vibrate.

He quickly picked up the talisman, and upon reading the message, his eyebrow involuntarily arched.

The message came from a Little Person Sun Radiance cultivator, whom Lu Ye had tasked with monitoring movements further ahead. Moments prior, this cultivator had made a discovery.

This particular discovery, however, greatly surprised Lu Ye.

Without delay, he swiftly exited Fangcun Mountain and flew forward. He had not gone far when two figures appeared together ahead: one was the Little Person Sun Radiance cultivator who had sent the message, and the other was a graceful woman.

Lu Ye halted, waiting in place.

A moment later, the Little Person Sun Radiance cultivator and the woman reached him. Lu Ye smiled slightly, cupped his fists in a salute, and exclaimed, "Senior Sister Qin!"

It was none other than Qin Yi from the Beixuan Star System.

Beixuan was part of the Four Directions Star System, which also encompassed the Wuding, Dalou, and Jingyue Star Systems. As these four systems were adjacent and each commanded a Sun Radiance cultivator, they maintained frequent interactions.

During the war between the Four Directions Star System and the Insect and Blood races, Beixuan had lost a Sun Radiance cultivator named Chen Zong, who was Qin Yi's Dao companion.

In that very battle, Lu Ye, still a Constellation, had forcibly slain the Blood Race Sun Radiance cultivator named Bai Jin, thereby avenging Chen Zong. Qin Yi was immensely grateful for this act.

Before Lu Ye departed the Four Directions Star System, she visited him late one night, presenting him with a token and some gifts of gratitude. The gifts included valuable but not rare spirit jade and a soul secret treasure. However, the token itself was extraordinary; it granted Lu Ye the authority to command all Beixuan cultivators on the Myriad Phenomena Sea, as if Qin Yi herself were present.

This gesture unmistakably conveyed Qin Yi's profound gratitude toward Lu Ye; otherwise, she would never have bestowed such a significant token. Yet, Lu Ye had never once used it and had long since misplaced it.

The past felt like a distant dream, yet unexpectedly, they met again today.

Qin Yi appeared somewhat fatigued. For a Sun Radiance cultivator to look this way suggested she had traveled without rest, at full speed, which alone could explain her exhaustion.

"You've truly reached the Sun Radiance stage?" Qin Yi asked, gazing at Lu Ye in astonishment. Although she had just learned of his recent progress from the Little Person Sun Radiance cultivator beside her, she couldn't fully believe it until she saw it for herself. After all, what was Lu Ye's cultivation level when he left the Four Directions Star System, and how little time had passed since then?

"Just recently advanced," Lu Ye replied with a smile.

Qin Yi murmured, "Unbelievable..." It was just like when she heard, years ago, that Lu Ye, as a mere Constellation, had managed to slay a Sun Radiance cultivator. Even if that Sun Radiance cultivator had been paralyzed by the dancer and unable to move, crossing two major realms to defeat an enemy was truly astounding.

Despite the disbelief, the truth was undeniable: Lu Ye's aura and energy fluctuations were indeed at the Sun Radiance level.

She quickly composed herself and urgently declared, "Lu Ye, I'm here with a message."

"Oh?" Lu Ye raised an eyebrow, a vague suspicion forming, but still inquired, "What's the situation?"

Qin Yi stated, "A great calamity is about to strike Yuluo; you must leave immediately!"

Lu Ye glanced at the Little Person Sun Radiance cultivator standing nearby. The cultivator smiled, recalling that Qin Yi had delivered the same message to him moments earlier. After briefly inquiring about Qin Yi's relationship with Lu Ye, he had immediately relayed the information to Lu Ye.

"You two can talk; I'll continue monitoring," he said, then turned and retreated the way he came.

"Thank you, Senior Brother," Lu Ye called out to his retreating back.

"You seem to have some kind of deployment?" Qin Yi asked, her delicate brows furrowing as she vaguely discerned something. "While I don't know why Yuluo possesses Sun Radiance cultivators, even one—even with you and me—is insufficient. You must leave quickly, taking everyone you can. If you delay, disaster is certain to strike."

To her knowledge, Yuluo should not have any Sun Radiance cultivators. Lu Ye's advancement was one matter, but the individual from moments ago was clearly not a newly advanced Sun Radiance cultivator; they possessed at least mid-stage cultivation.

Hearing her urgent pleas, a warmth spread through Lu Ye's heart. This alone confirmed that his past assistance to the Four Directions Star System had not been in vain.

Qin Yi was clearly honoring her original promise, genuinely viewing Lu Ye as Beixuan's benefactor, which motivated her urgent trip to deliver this warning.

"Senior Sister, what information do you have? Could you please share it with me?" Lu Ye inquired.