Chapter 2130: You Are Already Surrounded by Me

Wind Rises in Kyushu

The last invasion of the Star Abyss was over three hundred thousand years ago. Even if many Dao Realm masters left the starry sky back then, after such an immense passage of time, no one knows what they encountered or how many of them are still alive.

Furthermore, even if some are alive, they might not be aware of the current crisis in the starry sky. The Star Abyss is too vast; no one can be omniscient or omnipotent. Lu Ye had initially hoped that if any senior powerhouses knew of the starry sky's crisis and returned to defend it, the situation would undoubtedly be much better. However, it seems such an event is unlikely, even if possible.

After a discussion with Tree Elder, Lu Ye returned to rest.

A few days later, Lu Ye arrived alone at the courtyard to meet Tree Elder. At the same time, nine other figures departed from War City, moving in pairs in different directions. Chen Wulei was not among them; he was to remain in War City to assist in the defense of Yellow Dragon Realm. However, it's worth noting that the Star Abyss Gate this time corresponds to Yinluo's location, so there isn't much danger. Chen Wulei alone is sufficient for its defense. In the initial stages of the Star Abyss Gate opening, a Ninth Path master is invincible.

As for the others who departed, each had their own mission. Among them, Chong Yue, along with Du Qingsha and Chang Yu, needed to travel to an extremely remote star system. This was because that location was the domain of the Foul Earth, the headquarters of the Foul Clan. Lu Ye had dealt with this race before and had a deep impression of them. The Foul Clan possessed a supreme treasure called the Heavenly Frost Mirror, capable of projecting its power to various points in the starry sky, freezing and shattering space to artificially create a passage.

In the current unprecedented unity of the starry sky, the existence of the Foul Clan was undoubtedly an impediment that needed to be eliminated beforehand. Otherwise, if they caused internal strife while the races of the starry sky resisted the Star Abyss, it would ultimately be a problem. This was the purpose of Chong Yue and his two companions. Only after eliminating the Foul Clan would they proceed to their respective designated locations. With their current strength, the Foul Clan would undoubtedly be unable to resist. Although the Heavenly Frost Mirror could be used for offense, the Foul Clan couldn't truly control it; they could only slightly activate its power after paying a price, and even then, they couldn't determine the exact location where its power would manifest. Chong Yue and his two companions naturally had no fear of the Heavenly Frost Mirror.

The Reincarnation Star System was renowned throughout the starry sky, being the very system where the Reincarnation Tree resided. It was also the only star system in the entire starry sky named after a supreme treasure. The entire star system did not actually contain any particularly powerful realms. The Reincarnation Tree had stood there for hundreds of thousands of years. But the once immense and magnificent Reincarnation Tree had changed drastically today. From a distance, the Reincarnation Tree's size had shrunk countless times compared to its peak. Currently, it was only a hundred zhang tall, and its once lush crown, which constantly glowed with splendor, had become extremely dim. The leaves on the entire tree were sparse, some even turning yellow, making it look, at first glance, as if it were critically ill.

A few star beasts, resembling fish, swam carefree in the nearby starry sky—two large and three small, clearly a family. Suddenly, a sea of blood enveloped these star beasts. When the blood sea receded, the star beasts were gone.

Silently, warships sailed through the nearby area like ghosts. These warships were clearly cloaked by concealment formations; even up close, little could be discerned without careful observation. Only the energy tides they stirred as they passed subtly reflected their massive phantom forms. Aboard the leading Sun-Illumination-class warship, the current Insect Emperor of the Insect Race gazed fervently at the distant Reincarnation Tree, the words of the Grand Priest still ringing in his ears. This was a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, and the first step in the Insect Race's rise!

For hundreds of thousands of years, the Insect Race had been hunted like rats in the starry sky, enduring harsh conditions. If they hadn't occupied a favorable realm, they would have probably been annihilated long ago. The Insect Race no longer wished to continue such a humiliating existence. Now, with a great trend about to descend, almost all powers and strong individuals in the starry sky were preparing to counter the coming catastrophe. Coincidentally, at such a crucial moment, the supreme treasure Reincarnation Tree had entered its cycle of reincarnation. It was weaker than ever before!

This was also the only chance to refine a supreme treasure! If the Insect Race could acquire the Reincarnation Tree, why wouldn't they rise to power? Moreover, according to the Grand Priest's divination, the Insect Race was a dominant species beyond this starry sky! Their treatment in this starry sky was simply a disgrace to their entire race. The Insect Race intended to use this battle to wash away this humiliation. As the current Insect Emperor, he would make the entire starry sky witness the tenacity of the Insect Race. He would enslave all races in the starry sky beneath his feet, making them grovel and tremble, to experience the bitterness and hardship the Insect Race had endured for hundreds of thousands of years. The target was ahead! The Insect Emperor's heart burned with fervor.

"Insect Emperor, please remember the agreement between our two races," a voice sounded beside him, interrupting the Insect Emperor's reverie. He turned, somewhat displeased, and nodded, "Of course, the Blood Race will always be our most solid and reliable ally. The Insect Race will not mistreat the Blood Race in the future, but the premise is that we win this battle. When the Reincarnation Tree is weak, it's impossible for it to be unguarded. Once fighting begins, many people will surely come to its aid from various places."

The Blood Race powerhouse nodded, "Of course, I trust your promise, Insect Emperor. In this battle, the Blood Race is willing to be the vanguard!" His expression was solemn, but his heart was filled with extreme bitterness. He had never imagined that the Blood Race would one day fall to the point of becoming a subordinate of the Insect Race. And the culprit behind all this was Lu Yiye of Kyushu!

Blood Extinction Realm had been destroyed by him, and Blood Jade Realm had also been destroyed by him. Countless Blood Race powerhouses had died at his hands, making the powerhouses of other Blood Race realms realize one thing: their own realms were not safe! Should Lu Yiye ever come for them, no one would likely be able to resist. Considering how he targeted Blood Extinction and Blood Jade Realms, such an event was not impossible in the future. Therefore, after the destruction of Blood Jade Realm, powerhouses from other Blood Race realms, bringing their families, defected to the Insect Race, relocating into the Insect Emperor Realm solely to seek the Insect Race's protection. But such protection came at a price. Since then, the Blood Race had been subordinate to the Insect Race.

They had paid a great price, but the Blood Race had also learned some ancient secrets from the Insect Race, especially some words from the Insect Race's Grand Priest, which had profoundly shocked the Blood Race powerhouses. Initially, they had all been skeptical, but as the Reincarnation Tree made its announcement to the starry sky, all their doubts vanished. The Blood Race finally understood that they and the Insect Race were not inferior species. On the contrary, they were originally noble and powerful races. In that Star Abyss, their two races had countless powerhouses, never needing to hide and live like rats in a ditch. The Blood Race and the Insect Race were not wrong; this starry sky was! If that was the case, then they would turn everything upside down before the great trend arrived.

"Excellent!" The Insect Emperor was satisfied. Raising his arm, he declared, "Then let us create the future for both our races!" For this battle, both the Insect and Blood races had deployed most of their high-end forces. They believed that even if there were guardians at the Reincarnation Tree, they would be unable to withstand the combined might of the two races. After all, in the current situation, many powerhouses were stationed in various places, and the Reincarnation Tree probably couldn't summon too many individuals.

"No need to hide anymore, full speed ahead!" The Insect Emperor commanded, and the massive fleet revealed its might. A total of five Sun-Illumination-class warships led the way, with over a hundred Moon-Splendor-class warships following, heading irresistibly towards the seemingly dilapidated main body of the Reincarnation Tree.

"My Emperor, someone is blocking our path!" the monitoring Insect Race cultivator suddenly reported.

"How many people?" The Insect Emperor's gaze sharpened. It was normal for someone to block the way; if no one did, that would be a problem.

"Only one!" the cultivator reported again. "Judging by his appearance, it seems to be Lu Yiye of Kyushu!"

"Lu Yiye!" The Blood Race powerhouse standing beside the Insect Emperor heard this and immediately focused his vision forward, indeed seeing a figure standing not far in front of the Reincarnation Tree. He stood quietly there, his right hand hanging at his side, his left hand on the hilt of the saber at his waist. Compared to the attacking colossal fleet, he was as tiny as a speck of dust.

"It truly is Lu Yiye!" The Blood Race powerhouse's eyes gleamed with intense killing intent. Cupping his fist, he said, "Insect Emperor, I will handle this person. Our race has a blood feud with him."

The Insect Emperor nodded, "Very good, go!"

The Blood Race powerhouse's divine sense surged, and with a call, over a dozen figures immediately darted out from various warships, led by him, charging forward. "Don't be careless! His strength is immense, and he also possesses a bound treasure. First, activate the Blood Sea to drain his power and force him to use his bound treasure, then find an opportunity to kill him!" The leading Blood Race powerhouse commanded. Over a dozen Sun-Illumination cultivators simultaneously activated their secret techniques. In an instant, a vast Blood Sea unfurled with great momentum.

Watching the Blood Sea rapidly engulfing him, Lu Ye slowly raised his right hand and gripped the hilt of his Panshan Saber. A flash of light, the long saber left its sheath, and he struck down through the air! The Blood Sea, still tens of thousands of miles away, suddenly paused. Then, something seemed to explode within it, and numerous tiny, shimmering saber gleams were faintly visible within the crimson expanse. After a breath, the chaos subsided. But within the Blood Sea, there was no life left!

The Insect Emperor, observing from afar, hadn't initially paid much attention to Lu Ye, focusing instead on the Reincarnation Tree. But at this moment, his expression froze. He quickly sent out his divine sense to investigate the situation. Upon realizing that the dozen or so Blood Race Sun-Illumination cultivators had been completely annihilated, the Insect Emperor's expression inevitably changed. Tens of thousands of miles away, a single saber strike had killed over a dozen Sun-Illumination cultivators. Such power was simply terrifying; the Insect Emperor even wondered if he was dreaming.

While he was still dazed, Lu Ye's voice reached his ears: "You've been surrounded by me. If you're smart, stand still, and I'll give you a quick end!" Meeting his calm gaze, the Insect Emperor involuntarily shivered. Without a word, he cried out, "Run!" and was the first to dart away, fleeing backward. Only one thought remained in his mind: escape as far as possible. Lu Yiye of Kyushu was utterly unstoppable.