Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Wuyang used this time to thoroughly consolidate his early Golden Immortal cultivation, further integrating the Annihilation Star Dome Sword Intent with his Chaos Dao Body and increasing its power. He had also mastered the Pure Heart Universal Salvation Mantra taught by Jiyun, which was exceptionally effective against fiendish qi. The Great Elder prepared a large supply of healing and recovery pills for him as well.
During this time, he went outside the Star Infusion Pool every day to sense its condition. The life force within remained abundant, but the White-clothed Woman showed no signs of awakening. This made him anxious and further strengthened his resolve to seize the Meteorite Core.
On the morning of the seventh day, Li Wuyang bid farewell to the Great Elder and Jiyun, who remained behind to monitor the immortal vessel's movements. With Bao Bao in tow, he arrived at the immortal vessel's teleportation hall. This mission was fraught with danger, so he kept Bao Bao by his side. Its Void Spirit Bloodline's sensitivity to space and danger could prove crucial on the ancient battlefield.
Inside the hall, a massive interstellar teleportation array was already glowing. The Inspector did not appear; only the silver-armored Star Attendant was waiting.
"Patrol Guard Li, the teleportation array's coordinates have been set. It will send you to a safe area on the outskirts of the ancient battlefield. These are a Thousand Mile Instantaneous Talisman and a God Protection Star Lantern. They may save your life at a critical moment. Good luck." The Star Attendant handed over the two treasures.
"Thank you." Li Wuyang accepted them, took a deep breath, and entered the shimmering teleportation array with Bao Bao.
Buzz—!
An intense sensation of spatial tearing struck him. A moment later,