Chapter 15: The Journey to the North Star is Imminent
Chapter 15: The Journey to the North Star is Imminent
"Alright, let's be patient for now. The path to immortality is about to open; it's not wise to fight him to the death. Offering something in exchange for temporary peace is worthwhile."
"Those fools from Undying Mountain probably won't swallow this insult..."
Just as Jiang Feng's celestial patrol intimidated the forbidden zones, the human race rejoiced, and the ancient races fell silent, some unknown conspiracies were quietly unfolding in some of the darkest, most deadly places in the Big Dipper Starfield.
The Underworld is an organization that is even more mysterious and bizarre than ordinary forbidden zones of life.
They claim to be in charge of the cycle of life and death, walking between the realms of Yin and Yang, and having countless connections with various forbidden zones, yet remaining detached from them.
At this moment, in the deepest part of the underworld, around an altar made of the skulls of billions of living beings, several blurry figures shrouded in intense death energy and the aura of reincarnation are communicating fiercely with their divine thoughts.
The people they were communicating with were none other than the most dissatisfied and murderous supreme beings among the major forbidden zones of life—mainly those from the Undying Mountain, as well as some radical beings from the Reincarnation Sea and Burial Sky Island.
"We deeply sympathize with Brother Shi Huang's plight. The new emperor is arrogant, treating the forbidden zones as nothing. If this continues, where will our dignity be?"
A chilling divine thought from the underworld resounded, carrying an incitement.
"What he took away was not just divine medicine and rare treasures, but also the face of the forbidden zone and the dignity of us emperors!"
Deep within the Undying Mountain, the Stone Emperor's roar seemed to echo across the endless void, filled with resentment and malice.
"This young man is at his peak, his blood and energy are like the sea, and it may be difficult for one person to shake him."
Another, more cautious divine thought arose, originating from Burial Sky Island.
"One person's strength?"
The chilling divine thought from the underworld let out an eerie chuckle, "What if he wasn't facing 'just one person'?"
"you mean……"
From the direction of Undying Mountain, another, more ancient and profound divine thought joined the exchange. That was the Undying Daoist, an existence with countless connections to the Undying Emperor, holding a transcendent position within Undying Mountain.
"joint."
The Underworld's divine will was resolute: "The Undying Mountain, the Sea of Reincarnation, and the Burial Island—at least three forbidden zones—have joined forces, combined with my Underworld's secret techniques and several forbidden artifacts, to lay a deadly trap! We'll strike suddenly when he returns from his patrol, when his mind is slightly relaxed, or when he visits another forbidden zone! With the combined power of several imperial figures, even if he is the current Heavenly Emperor at his peak, we will surely cause his imperial blood to spill across the starry sky and his Dao Fruit to shatter!"
"The risk is too great. If we cannot kill the enemy in one blow, the consequences will be endless."
Even the supreme ruler hesitated.
"He must die!"
The Stone Emperor's killing intent was almost tangible. "If this child isn't eliminated, we'll never have peace! When the path to immortality opens, he will be the biggest variable!"
A chilling and unwavering sense flashed through the Immortal Daoist's mind.
He slowly transmitted his thoughts: "We are willing to lead the charge in killing the Heavenly Emperor. Fellow Daoists of the Reincarnation Sea and Burial Island, what do you think? What assistance can the Underworld provide? We must plan carefully and ensure that nothing goes wrong. This time, we must make this arrogant new emperor fall at our hands, and then we will share his lifeblood!"
These words quickly solidified the mind of the Supreme Being, who had been somewhat hesitant.
A deadly conspiracy targeting the current Heavenly Emperor Jiang Feng, spanning several forbidden zones, slowly unfolds in the darkest corner of the universe.
The Heavenly Court, the Central Heavenly Palace.
Jiang Feng had just returned and was sitting on the imperial throne, contemplating the gains from this celestial patrol and the feedback power from Blue Star, which had been strengthened.
Suddenly, a thought struck him as he sensed a familiar fluctuation emanating from the jade slip he had left for his sister.
He separated a wisp of his divine consciousness and sank it into the jade slip.
"Brother! Brother! Are you there? It's urgent! Great news!"
Jiang Yu's excited and thrilling voice, almost jumping for joy, rang directly in his mind.
"What is it?"
Jiang Feng responded calmly, but a hint of tenderness flickered in his eyes. What could make this girl so happy was most likely something to do with her parents.
"Mom and Dad agreed! They said I can come see you!"
Jiang Yu's voice trembled with excitement. "I told them I wanted to go to Beidou Star to see you and give them a live stream of what's happening there. They were worried at first, but I told them you'd protect me, and I've also practiced the cultivation technique you gave me, so I can protect myself now... After a lot of persuasion, they finally agreed! Brother, when can I get there? I can't wait a minute longer! Beidou Star! The cultivation world! A live stream! Just thinking about it is so exciting!"
Listening to his sister's rapid-fire words, Jiang Feng's lips unconsciously curled up slightly.
I can imagine my younger sister's excited and impatient expression at home right now. Her parents' agreement must have been after careful consideration; ultimately, their trust in their son and their hopes for their daughter's future outweighed their worries.
"Come whenever you want."
Jiang Feng said gently, "However, we will need to wait a couple of days."
"Huh? We have to wait two more days? Why?"
Jiang Yu's voice immediately fell, filled with deep disappointment.
"Traversing between the two realms requires energy and adherence to rules."
Jiang Feng explained, glancing at the system panel in his mind that only he could see. It displayed: [Next Active Shuttle/Guidance Cooldown: 1 day 23 hours 58 minutes]
"I'll pick you up in two days."
Jiang Feng gave an affirmative answer, "These next two days are a good time for you to make some preparations and also to spend time with your parents. After you come here, I'm afraid you won't be able to return frequently in the short term."
"Okay, okay, two days it is!"
Although Jiang Yu was anxious, she knew her brother wouldn't lie to her, so she mumbled an agreement, "Then I'll hurry up and prepare the live streaming equipment! And a change of clothes... By the way, brother, what kind of clothes do people wear on Beidou Star? Should I get a set of ancient costumes too? What's the weather like? Are there any things I need to be careful about? Like not being able to talk casually? Not being able to eat random things?"
As he listened to his younger sister begin to meticulously plan their pre-departure preparations, Jiang Feng's smile deepened.
This kind of trivial yet real concern stirred a long-lost warmth in his heart, which had endured countless years of battles and witnessed the birth and death of the universe.
"Don't be nervous, I've got you covered."
He said gently, "Come whenever you want, do what you want to do, broadcast whatever you want to broadcast. Heaven is your home."
"Um!"
From the other end of the jade slip came Jiang Yu's heartfelt nod, filled with trust and anticipation: "Brother, I'll wait for you! Two days from now, see you there! Big Dipper, this young lady is coming!"
After ending the call, Jiang Feng sat quietly on the imperial throne, his gaze seemingly piercing through the palace, looking towards the boundless starry sky and that distant blue planet.
My little sister is coming.
This chaotic Big Dipper, the turbulent forbidden zone, and even the seemingly restless legacy of the Immortal Emperor hidden behind the scenes... it seems that it needs to be dealt with properly.
We can't let my sister arrive to find a chaotic and dangerous world.
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