The fleet had been advancing through the void in grand formation for a thousand years.
At that moment, in the "observation hall" atop an ordinary residential spacecraft, the Cloud Void Sect's Lihuo Free Cultivator and the True Demonic Sect's Shadowless Demonic Monarch were actually playing chess.
Though they had once been old rivals—and likely would be again in the future—they were now both "seekers of the Dao."
With their previous cooperation as a foundation, and since they had yet to reach the Green Lotus World, their relationship had unexpectedly become harmonious.
They played chess while taking in the magnificent sight beyond the portholes.
Outside the fleet, a layer of "flames" enveloped everything. Countless "meteors" streaked overhead, and bright flashes erupted from time to time, illuminating the observation hall.
The two giants of the cultivation world were enjoying the conveniences brought by technology when their wristbands vibrated, displaying a yellow notification. At the same time, a soothing announcement sounded throughout the ship:
Please note: the assessed remaining lifespan of spacecraft No. 337115 has fallen below 60%. Its safe operational period has three years remaining. Spacecraft No. 414276 has been prepared and will approach in two hours, at which time a gangway will be connected.
The relocation period will last one year. Please do not panic.
Please relocate in the following order: women and children, those with lower Cultivation Levels, then those with higher Cultivation Levels.
The specific relocation order has been sent to your wristbands.
Please note...
The announcement repeated again and again, entirely in Chinese. At some unknown point, Dragon Language, Cloud Seal Script, Celestial Demon Script, and the like had quietly vanished.
At first, some powerful cultivators had raised objections, and the Ascending Dragon Hall replied that it was a technical issue. Later, such "technical issues" became more frequent.