Seizing shadows for vital essence

The airship reached the open sea. Chen Chuan stood alone on the terrace, feeling it advance beneath his feet as he gazed into the magnificent night sky, so vast it seemed to draw him in.

Through a Fighter's eyes, the vortex overhead looked even clearer. Yet it wavered, seemingly held back by an invisible barrier. The power on the other side appeared to be pressing relentlessly against it, trying to break through that thin obstruction, and showed signs of drawing ever closer.

The Great Collision continued its inexorable approach. Sooner or later, the two worlds would collide in full.

One of his earlier goals had been to reach the fourth limit before the Great Collision. Only now could he claim to have gained a little power to protect himself before it arrived.

After a while, he glanced in another direction, toward White Bird District. Though it was too far away for him to see anything, the Fighter from the Linax Federation should have been there.

Perhaps there'll be a chance to exchange a few pointers this time.

A moment later, he withdrew his gaze and headed back inside. After greeting the elderly captain, he returned to his cabin.

Once inside, he closed the door, stood in the middle of the cabin, and drew the Snow Monarch Blade. With one downward slash, a man-high rift instantly appeared before him, dazzling light pouring out from within.

This stage of cultivation concerned true form and Spirit Manifestation. He still did not quite understand how to practice them, however. He had asked Red Dust, but Wu Yi Academy in Jibei Province possessed almost no knowledge in this area. Still, he was in no hurry; both the government and the Purity Faction offered channels through which he could obtain it.

His body was still undergoing