A Far Journey: United in Purpose; A Return to Silence: Set Sail!
Lin Yi stood still for a moment, then his figure flashed and he returned directly to the Star Abyss Hall.
With such a major event occurring, he needs to discuss it with Heng Shi and the Supreme Beings.
Since Lord Li was outside and had emphasized the importance of his two-star mark, Lin Yi decided to act directly with his Main Body.
However, just as his figure solidified in the Star Abyss Hall, Xuanji's voice rang in his consciousness. "Master, we have received a highest priority emergency meeting from the Cosmic Defense General Headquarters. The scope of the meeting is: those who have obtained the Origin Universe Mark."
"Connect," Lin Yi said.
He then entered the virtual circular council chamber, where figures appeared one after another.
The four supreme beings, Primeval Cosmos Supreme, Bright Moon Supreme, Frost Rainbow Supreme Dark Annihilation Supreme, and Hanni Supreme, stood in the center.
The Eternal Beginning Dominator, Lin Yi, and other Sovereign-level powerhouses from various races, as well as those top Venerables who held the marks, were all present.
These are the most refined and essential beings in the entire universe.
The space fell silent, all eyes fixed on the four supreme beings in front of them.
Primeval Cosmos Supreme's gaze slowly swept over the crowd, breaking the silence first, "I'm sure everyone heard that last sentence."
No answer is needed.
"You've all witnessed Lord Li's methods," Primeval Cosmos Supreme said calmly, revealing little emotion. "His ability to pull us directly out of the universe, and the power to wipe out countless chaotic beasts outside the clam shell with a wave of his hand, far exceed our comprehension. His words are reality."
She paused, breathed a sigh of relief, and said thankfully, "But the reality is that we, and our race, have gained a glimmer of hope thanks to the Star Abyss Ruler."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Lin Yi.
The burly man, transformed from the Dark Annihilation Supreme, took the first step forward.
His deep, thunderous voice rang out. "Star Abyss, if it weren't for you obtaining the two-star mark and attracting that great one, we, along with our clans, would probably be trapped here waiting to die. My Abyss Race will remember this favor."
His words were direct and unadorned.
The alluring woman, transformed from the Frost Rainbow Supreme, nodded slightly. "The Devouring Race is also grateful. Star Abyss Ruler, this favor will be forever remembered by our Devouring Race."
Following that, other rulers and lords from different races also spoke up.
"Lord of Star Abyss, thank you."
"Our entire clan is deeply grateful for your great kindness."
Words of gratitude echoed through the space.
They were grateful not only for Lin Yi bringing about a turning point, but also because the so-called "one Epoch" buffer period was also something Star Abyss had negotiated.
If it weren't for him, Lord Li else.
Faced with the gratitude of these pinnacle beings of the universe, Lin Yi remained calm, merely nodding slightly. "You flatter me. In the face of this crisis, it is only natural that we must stand together and work hand in hand."
After a brief pause in the expressions of gratitude from Primeval Cosmos Supreme and the others, he continued, "Let's save our thanks for later. Our immediate priority is to determine what we should do in this current Epoch."
"Lord Li's meaning is actually quite clear," Bright Moon Supreme continued, "Because we have passed the test, he will take us, the recipients of the mark, with him, but our race and civilization need to be taken away by ourselves. Furthermore, we have only been given one Epoch."
"An Epoch... is too short." The Machine Race 'All-Spirit Dominator spoke slowly, his tone heavy. "Furthermore, if we want to take all our race members with us, we'll need spatial equipment of immense mass, and also enough resources to sustain our basic needs for an extended period. That will be an astronomical figure."
"Not bad," another Sovereign added, "Ordinary spatial treasures that can store life forms are not enough; they must be large enough, and they also need to construct a stable ecological cycle inside, which requires various high-level materials as the core."
"Resources," the Eternal Beginning Dominator said in a deep voice, "The first priority is resources. We must begin immediately, exploiting every available resource in the Main Universe, regardless of cost, and with a ruthless, exhaustive approach, especially spatial materials."
"But that's not enough." Frost Rainbow Supreme shook her head. "The Main Universe has a limited reserve of spatial treasures, and many of them are strategic reserves, and mining them takes time. Relying solely on internal resources is absolutely insufficient to meet the demand."
"Therefore, we need to look outwards." A decisive glint flashed in the eyes of the Dark Annihilation Supreme. "The Chaos Cosmic Sea. Although there are still many chaotic beasts roaming there, making it extremely dangerous, the resources are far richer than in the Main Universe, especially the Source Law level spatial treasures naturally nurtured in the Chaos Cosmic Sea. One of them is worth countless ordinary Space Rule treasures in our Main Universe."
Primeval Cosmos Supreme's gaze swept over all the powerful figures present. "Then, let's divide the tasks."
"We, the four Supreme Beings, will lead all the Overlords to first carry out the cleanup mission." Her voice carried a hint of coldness. "We will completely annihilate all the remaining Chaos Beasts lingering within our universe. Without the constant replenishment from the outside, clearing them out will not be difficult. This will clear obstacles and create a safe environment for subsequent large-scale construction."
"Agreed." Dark Annihilation Supreme replied decisively.
"Yes." Frost Rainbow Supreme nodded.
The Bright Moon Supreme remained silent, only nodding slightly.
"After the cleanup is complete," Primeval Cosmos Supreme continued, "all Venerable Lord Rank and above powerhouses will be incorporated into the Chaos Cosmic Sea Resource Exploration and Gathering Legion," led by Supreme Beings and Overlords, to delve into the Chaos Cosmic Sea and search for all usable resources, with a focus on: space-type treasures, especially those of the Source Law level."
She looked at Wanling and the other Sovereigns skilled in research. "Wanling, and Xuming, you all, I need you to design a standardized miniature planetary space that can maximize the use of space materials and construct a stable ecological cycle within it, as quickly as possible." The goal is not to pursue enjoyment, but simply to cram the most people of your race into a limited space and maintain their basic survival. The design must be easily replicable and constructed on a large scale.
The All-Spirit Dominator nodded. "Understood. I will come up with the basic framework as soon as possible."
The Star Spirit Race's Xuming and another Overlord also agreed.
"As for the interior of the Main Universe," the Primeval Cosmos Supreme pondered for a moment, "All combat forces at the god level and below will be devoted to resource extraction and the construction of miniature planetary spaces. For example, the gods of the Space Law will assist in constructing the core spatial structure, the gods of the laws of fire will be responsible for condensing miniature stars or efficient energy sources, the gods of the laws of earth and metal will construct the framework and gravity system, and the Life Law will construct a cyclical ecosystem..."
She briefly listed a few points, and concluded. "In short, from this day forward, all races, all factions, and all individuals must obey the unified Cosmic Defense General Headquarters! Those who disobey will be considered to have betrayed the entire universe!"
A somber atmosphere pervaded the virtual space.
No one objected.
Under the ultimate pressure of the survival of the universe, the interests and freedom of any individual seem insignificant.
"Then, let's begin immediately after the meeting," Supreme Primeval Cosmos Supreme concluded. "In the name of the Cosmic Defense General Headquarters, issue the <Proclamation to All Life in the Universe> to all intelligent life in the universe. We need everyone to know the truth, and we also need to... mobilize everyone's power."
Same day.
The Cosmic Defense General Headquarters has sent a message to the entire universe.
This message was transmitted to every corner of the universe and to every individual through various means.
<A Message to All Life in the Universe>
The content is cold and concise:
I. The external threat has been identified as the "Black Tide," and the Main Universe has entered an irreversible process of decay.
Second, thanks to the intervention of the powerful being "Li" from outside the universe, the external threat was temporarily eliminated, and a buffer period of one Epoch was bought for the Main Universe.
III. The Cosmic Defense General Headquarters initiates the "Long Journey" plan. Objective: Within one Epoch, construct a sufficient number of "miniature life planets" to relocate all races and beings to follow Lord Li away.
IV. Effective immediately, the entire universe is entering a state of high-level wartime mobilization. All resource extraction permissions are being released, and all production forces are being redirected to meet planned needs. Those below the God level will be subject to assignment and will participate in extraction or construction. Those at the Venerable Lord Rank and above will form teams to venture deep into the Chaos Cosmic Sea to search for critical resources.
V. Specific details shall be issued by the command headquarters at each level.
The message is very short.
But each word was like a star exploding, unleashing a devastating tsunami in the consciousness of countless beings.
The Human Race Supreme Council on the Origin Abyss Star.
All the councilors gathered, with Lin Yi and Heng Shi standing at the very top.
Below them stood the Xuan Yan, the Tian He, the Xuchen Venerable Lord, the Zhenyu... one by one, the pillars of the Human Race, their faces as solemn as iron.
"You've all seen the message," the Eternal Beginning Dominator's voice remained flat. "The Long March Plan, effective immediately, is the highest and only strategy for our Human Race. All existing plans are abolished, and all resources and manpower must be unconditionally directed towards this plan."
His gaze swept across the room. "Any questions?"
A solemn silence fell.
"Alright." The Eternal Beginning Dominator nodded. "Execute."
The Holy Land of the Spirit Race, the Moonlight Divine Hall.
Primeval Cosmos Supreme and Bright Moon Supreme stood side by side, with all the high-ranking members of the Spirit Race below them.
"The survival of the Spirit Race hinges on this." The voice of Primeval Cosmos Supreme was calm, yet carried a power that pierced the soul. "All secret realms and treasure troves of the Moonlight Divine Hall are to be opened immediately. All members of the race will be assigned to the construction sequence according to their innate talents and the laws of nature."
The ancestral land of the Abyss Race, the Beast Burial Mound.
The roar of the Dark Annihilation Supreme shook the void, "For the sake of our race's survival! All sons, obey my command! Any disobedience will result in death!"
The core of the Devouring Race, the Dark Abyss.
The command from the Frost Rainbow Supreme resonated in the consciousness of every Devouring Race Lord: "Survival is paramount. Focus all efforts on developing the engineering units. All Lords, prepare to venture into the Chaos Cosmic Sea."
Everywhere in the universe.
A lord who had led his people to hide in a remote star field silently interrupted his cultivation.
He stepped out of his secluded retreat, gazed at the vast starry sky, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes. Then, he left a final instruction for his family and disciples before disappearing from sight.
A deity guarding a vital Resource Star sector in the rear, staring at the cold "Proclamation to All Life in the Universe" in the communication, fell silent.
He then took a deep breath, turned around, and faced his subordinates at the World Derivation level and Star Domain level administrators, slowly saying, "Order the entire star sector to operate at overcapacity. Target: Zero reserves."
On a once bustling hub planet, where spaceships used to throng like fish crossing a river, now, giant space warehouses have been emptied and their internal structures are being remodeled under the frenzied efforts of engineers.
They knew they wouldn't see the stars a Epoch from now, but every effort they made now could determine whether their descendants could leave this world peacefully.
On an ordinary agricultural planet, the cities still function, but the atmosphere has been completely transformed.
A massive holographic projection played a simplified version of the mobilization order in the sky above the city.
On the streets, people silently lined up in long queues to register for physical fitness and skills.
In the farmland, land that was originally planted with various cash crops was quickly leveled and converted to grow crops with extremely short growth cycles.
Synthetic crops with extremely high yields.
From supreme beings to mortals, from the pinnacle of civilizations to the periphery, the entire universe, under the ultimate pressure of survival, roared with deafening fury.
Fear was suppressed, grief was set aside, and a desire for survival, a responsibility to future generations, and a resentment against annihilation ignited in every living being, converging into a torrent that swept across the starry sky.
With united will, we embark on a long journey together.
This is just the beginning.
The clearing operation was launched first.
The four supreme beings, along with the rulers of various races, were like the sharpest scythe in the universe, slicing through the starry sky.
There was no prolonged and brutal fighting.
The supreme will enveloped a star sector, and the sovereign's divine power swept across it. Those remaining chaotic beasts, deprived of external replenishment and adrift in the universe like rootless duckweed, melted away rapidly, like ice and snow under the sun.
Less than twenty standard days later, the General Headquarters issued a general announcement.
The remaining chaotic monsters within the Main Universe have been confirmed to have been eliminated.
At the same time, Wanxiang and other rulers, including Xuming, joined forces to construct a massive computational model within the Virtual Network.
"Standard miniature ecological units, utilizing spatial folding and dimensional expansion technologies, offer practically usable living space equivalent to a giant star-shaped life-bearing planet."
The Wanxiang presented the initial design concept. "The energy core adopts a miniature star model or a high-density energy crystal array; the gravity system is constructed collaboratively by the Earth and Metal principles; the water cycle and basic ecology are maintained by the Water, Wood, and Life Law..."
"The structure is still too complex, and the construction period is too long." A top-tier lord frowned. "It needs simplification, standardized modules that can be quickly assembled like building blocks."
"Material utilization must be increased by another 15%." The Xuming pointed to several key points, "Here, and here, cheaper alternative materials can be used, with the strength loss within an acceptable range."
Intense discussions and repeated revisions.
Ultimately, a plan titled "Standardized Construction Manual for Miniature Planet Space (First Edition)" was distributed to all the powerful individuals who received the construction tasks.
Almost simultaneously, the "Chaos Cosmic Sea Resource Exploration Legion," led by four Supreme Beings and composed of almost all Sovereigns and Lords, traversed the cosmic bubble membrane in batches and plunged into the Chaos Cosmic Sea, where a massive number of Chaotic Beasts still roamed.
The risks were extremely high, but no one backed down.
Inside the Main Universe, however, the scene is quite different.
Countless gods were busy as worker ants.
The deities of the Space Law joined forces to create stable spaces, initiating their initial solidification and expansion.
The deity who mastered the laws of fire condensed and compressed their divine power, forming "miniature stars" that emitted soft light and heat and whose size was strictly controlled.
The gods of the Earth and Metal elements, like the most precise engineers, outlined the skeleton and walls of the miniature planetary space, adjusting the gravity parameters.
The gods of the Water Law introduced and solidified the water cycle system, while the gods of the Wood Law and the Life Law sowed fast-growing algae, fungal carpets, and other basic organisms to construct the simplest yet sufficient ecological foundation to maintain the cycle. One by one, rough, silver-gray or dark-colored spheres began to "hatch" in the starry sky like seeds.
They are unassuming, but inside they are meticulously planned miniature worlds, soon to be filled with life.
The true power of the "Book of Messages to All Life in the Universe" is now being revealed.
The sovereigns and rulers, setting aside their former majesty and reserve, ventured deep into the Chaos Cosmic Sea to fight for their lives.
Lin Yi was no exception.
His Main Body and three clones set out simultaneously, leading nearly half of the Human Race's lords, including Xuan Yan, Tian Ge, and Xuchen, into four small teams. They passed through the Main Universe's bubble membrane and plunged into the Chaos Cosmic Sea.
Those powerful beings who have mastered the laws, whether they are high-ranking gods or ordinary beings from the mortal realm, have now become cogs in the machine.
Those stronger than the Star Domain level constitute the backbone of grassroots management.
They organized an even larger team of mortals to carry out the initial processing and transportation of raw materials, as well as the installation of the most basic facilities inside the miniature planetary space.
As for the countless ordinary beings, they may never understand terms like "black mist" or "Chaos Cosmic Sea" in their entire lives. Their lifespan is far shorter than an Epoch, and this migration seems to have nothing to do with them.
But at this moment, factories throughout the universe can roar because of them, farmlands can be transformed because of them, and schools can impart skills because of them.
In the past, many arduous and dangerous tasks were carried out by robots and other mechanical creations.
But nowadays, mechanical manufacturing alone is far from enough.
The father put down his tools and walked towards the registration point. He might be sent to an uninhabited mineral planet or join a team installing facilities inside a miniature planet.
With tears in her eyes, the mother sent her child to a standardized childcare facility and then went to the production line to learn how to operate those complex engineering machines.
The teenagers are changing their curriculum; they will be the maintainers of the internal systems of a future miniature planet.
The elderly gathered together, using their life experience and steady hands to perform the final manual checks on some precision parts...
No complaints? Yes.
Fear? It's everywhere.
But a stronger consensus is quietly forming.
If our work, our toil, and even our lives can enable future generations to travel to miniature planets and continue the Spark of civilization, then it is all worthwhile.
This is not some noble self-sacrifice; it is the most basic choice, imprinted deep in our genes and driven by the instinct to continue civilization.
The entire universe, from the highest beings to the lowest ants, was bound to the same chariot, embarking on a grand migration in a race against time toward the only slim chance of survival.
We unite as one, simply so that... there can still be a future.
Ten thousand years later.
The first batch of "miniature planetary spaces" has been completed.
A total of one billion silver-gray spheres floated in the starry sky at the designated gathering point, like silent, giant metallic eggs.
Inside them, the basic ecosystem has been established; although rudimentary, it is sufficient to sustain life.
The great migration has officially begun.
Priority was given to relocating technical backbones, scholars, engineers, and young geniuses from various ethnic groups, as well as cultural and technological data archives necessary for maintaining the transmission of civilization.
There was no chaos, only a silent and orderly transfer.
Transport ships carried personnel into miniature planetary spaces, with each person allowed only minimal personal belongings.
Upon entering the miniature planetary space, they will be assigned to small, standard living units and begin learning how to survive long-term in a confined space and maintain the basic systems of the miniature planetary space.
Meanwhile, the search teams that ventured deep into the Chaos Cosmic Sea successively sent back reports of their successes.
The team Eternal Beginning Dominator Ruler discovered a "space fragment belt" floating in the chaotic airflow. They collected dozens of "Void Crystal Core" containing rich Space Origin Law fluctuations. Each of them was enough to serve as the core space expansion material for a large miniature planet.
The Bright Moon Supreme's team collected three "Dimension Seed" at the edge of a dangerous "spacetime turbulence". These treasures have a stable space inside and, with a little refining, can form an independent small world that can accommodate several people from the same universe.
The teams of Dark Annihilation Supreme and Frost Rainbow Supreme also made gains.
After overcoming numerous perilous situations, Lin Yi's Human Race team discovered a massive "Space-Inlaid Seeker Stone" deep within a wondrous Cosmic Sea Wonder. This boulder possessed a naturally formed internal space with an extremely stable structure; preliminary exploration revealed its internal volume to be comparable to a giant star field!
A single spatial treasure of the Source Law level is worth tens of millions of ordinary spatial treasures.
These achievements could potentially lead to a breakthrough in both the quantity and quality of miniature planetary space construction.
Forty thousand years later.
The second batch of miniature planetary spaces has been completed.
This time, the number increased a thousandfold.
The increased construction speed is thanks to the comprehensive optimization of the production line, the increased skill level of the workers, and... the continuous supply of advanced space materials transported back from the Chaos Cosmic Sea.
The scale of the migration has expanded.
More ordinary people are beginning to enter the miniature planetary space.
The social structure has been completely reshaped, and everything is solely for survival.
Within the Main Universe, the once bustling star fields gradually became empty.
The city remains the same, but there are few pedestrians on the streets.
The factory is still operating, but all its products are being used for the construction of miniature planetary spaces.
A sense of pre-apocalyptic tranquility and desolation permeated the starry sky.
Time continued to pass.
With the technology fully matured, construction efficiency reached its peak.
Miniature planetary spaces began to be produced steadily at a rate of one batch every ten thousand years.
The 50,000th year, the third batch.
The 60,000th year, the fourth batch.
The number of migrants is growing exponentially.
In the starry sky, transport ships shuttled back and forth, sending batches of people into those silver-gray spheres.
Within the Main Universe, the number of people remaining is decreasing.
The once bustling interstellar shipping lanes are now only frequented by a few transport ships.
The 110,000th year.
The final batch of relocation names has been determined.
The last batch of logistics personnel—the engineers who maintained the last few production lines, the technicians who controlled the last few energy centers, and the dispatchers who managed the last supply warehouses—completed their work.
They silently shut down the system, left their posts, and boarded the last transport ship.
The divine-level powerhouses of various races, and those sovereigns who had not obtained the Origin Universe Mark, had also reached the point of departure.
The Human Race's territory lies beyond the Origin Abyss Star.
The entrance to the Divine Kingdom Eternal Beginning Dominator unfolded in the starry sky; it was a vast, medium-sized universe.
The remaining Human Race and lords transformed into streams of light and flew into the Divine Kingdom.
They will depart as inhabitants of the Divine Kingdom, together with the Eternal Beginning Dominator.
The Spirit Race, the Abyss Race, the Devouring Race... all races with a ruler are carrying out similar operations.
Those minor clans without a mark were settled by the four Supreme Beings.
As the last transport ship sailed into the last miniature planetary space, as the last deity entered the Divine Kingdom of a sovereign, as the last flicker of a small civilization silently went out in the starry sky...
The Main Universe fell completely silent.
The starry sky remains vast, but there is no longer any sign of life.
In the void, figures began to converge.
Primeval Cosmos Supreme, Bright Moon Supreme, Dark Annihilation Supreme, Frost Rainbow Supreme.
Eternal Beginning Dominator, Lin Yi, other Sovereigns from various races, and those top-tier Venerables who obtained the One-Star Mark
The starry sky beneath their feet was empty.
The stars have disappeared, the planets have disappeared, and even the meteorite belts and nebulae that were once ubiquitous have long been collected and turned into raw materials for building "miniature planetary spaces".
The entire universe was as silent as a completely emptied tomb, leaving only the cold, desolate void itself.
These people are the last intelligent life in the entire universe.
They have gathered in this void to hold... their final meeting before they depart.
"Gentlemen."
The Primeval Cosmos Supreme's gentle voice broke the silence, "Let's give a brief report on the situation of each clan."
The Eternal Beginning Dominator spoke first.
"Human Race migration complete. A total of 432 trillion miniature planetary spaces have been activated, and their self-circulation system is operating stably. Hopefully, this will sustain us until we... find a relatively stable region."
The Dark Annihilation Supreme said in a deep voice, "The Abyss Race's conditions are simple, but sufficient."
Frost Rainbow Supreme stated succinctly. "The Devouring Race has completed its migration."
The leaders of other groups also gave brief reports.
The numbers vary, and the details of the plans differ, but the core message remains the same: all members of the tribe have been placed into meticulously designed "miniature planets," ready to embark on an unknown journey.
After the report was finished, silence fell over the room once again.
After a long silence, a Star Spirit Race Overlord gazed upon the utterly desolate universe and sighed softly, "Our own home... has been drained of its last bit of value. From now on... the true Chaos Cosmic Sea outside will clearly not be peaceful either."
These words expressed what everyone felt.
The existence of the Black Tide and the appearance of "Li," the envoy from Mist Sea City, both indicate that the world they are about to enter is far from a paradise, and may even be more dangerous and cruel than the catastrophe they have just experienced.
The atmosphere grew even more tense.
A ruler of the Spirit Race glanced subconsciously at the countless "points of light" within his Divine Kingdom, representing billions of lives, and murmured, "From now on... we must act with even greater caution. We bear the weight of more than just our own lives."
He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone understood what he meant.
Once they perish and their Divine Kingdom collapses, all the people within it will be annihilated along with them—a true mass extinction.
This pressure weighed heavily on the hearts of every strong person.
"Snort."
A cold, mocking laugh rang out.
It is the Frost Rainbow Supreme of the Devouring Race.
The alluring woman she had transformed into curled a faint smile at the corners of her lips, her gaze sweeping over the rulers whose faces showed worry.
You'd better... not have such thoughts.
Her voice was cold and clear, carrying a cruel rationality unique to the Devouring Race: "The more you hesitate and hold back, the faster you'll die."
She paused, her gaze seemingly able to pierce through the Divine Kingdom of those rulers and see the tiny creatures within.
"As for your people living in your Divine Kingdom... if you perish, it's only because they were unlucky. Who told them to be... weak?"
Frost Rainbow Supreme's tone was as calm as stating a natural law, "Presumably, even an ordinary member of your race, when facing death, wouldn't consider the ultimate fate of the microorganisms that coexist with his body, would he?"
Upon hearing this, some rulers of races who placed more emphasis on emotions involuntarily frowned.
How can a tribesman be compared to microorganisms?
This is fallacy.
But they did not refute it.
Because behind this fallacy lies a far grander and more cruel law of survival.
The weak depend on the strong for survival, but the fall of the strong is part of the "risk" that the dependent must bear.
Although emotionally difficult to accept, rationally, Frost Rainbow Supreme's words strangely eased the pressure on many rulers slightly.
Yes, if I were to truly perish, it would be due to insufficient strength and bad luck, and I would have no one to blame but myself.
As for the people within the Divine Kingdom... their fate has been tied to their own life and death from the very beginning.
This was a brutal gamble with no way out.
Therefore, despite its flawed logic, it did make the atmosphere less suffocating.
As everyone gazed upon this universe that had once nurtured countless civilizations but now lay empty, a deeper silence descended upon them.
future?
A state of complete confusion.
What does it look like outside?
What kind of existence is Mist Sea City?
What exactly does the True Source Realm mean?
What is the status of these holders of "one-star marks" and "two-star marks" in the eyes of Mist Sea City?
Countless questions remained unanswered, yet no one dared to voice them at this moment.
That "Li" lord's methods are unpredictable and can easily pull them from the universe onto the warship, and can instantly wipe out the Black Mud Beast on the outer shell of the universe... It would probably be a piece of cake for him to eavesdrop on their conversation at this moment.
Without fully understanding the other person's intentions and personality, any inappropriate remarks may bring unnecessary risks.
But they gathered here for this final meeting not only to confirm the situation, but also for an even more important purpose.
Primeval Cosmos Supreme's gaze slowly swept across the entire venue, finally landing on Lin Yi.
Although the Dark Annihilation Supreme and the Frost Rainbow Supreme had different expressions, their gazes were both focused on Lin Yi.
No further words are needed; a consensus has already been formed silently.
A top-tier Venerable Master from a minor clan slowly spoke, "Star Abyss Ruler."
He said respectfully, "This journey is fraught with danger, and the future is uncertain. Although we come from different ethnic groups, we are now all wanderers far from home with bleak prospects. To seek a glimmer of hope, we must Watcher Space Station in the future."
Another ruler chimed in, "Indeed. Lord Li's attitude is clear; the importance attached to a two-star mark far surpasses that of our one-star marks. Star Abyss Ruler, in the future in Mist Sea City, I'm afraid we'll need your understanding and maneuvering."
"We are willing to take the Star Abyss Ruler as our leader." Several other rulers and lords also solemnly declared.
Their words were direct, without much flowery embellishment.
When faced with the challenge of survival, sticking together for mutual support is the most instinctive choice.
Finally, even the four supreme beings spoke up one after another, expressing their suggestion that Lin Yi should be the leader in the future.
Lin Yi remained calm in the face of these statements.
He had anticipated this.
"You flatter me," Lin Yi said slowly. "We come from the same home, and we should support each other on the road ahead."
He did not refuse.
He accepted this invisible leadership position.
Having more helpers and more strength is definitely not a bad thing in the unknown Mist Sea City.
The tone was thus set.
Afterwards, everyone fell silent and found a place in this completely empty cosmic void, where they sat quietly and entered a state of cultivation.
Time remains precious to them.
Even a slight increase in strength brings a greater chance of success in the future.
The universe is deathly silent, and time flows by without a sound.
About seven thousand years later...
On this day, Lin Yi was in meditation, and all the other recipients of the mark felt a sudden jolt in their hearts.
The next moment, they had left that empty and desolate void of space and reappeared on the bow deck of the silver-gray warship, which was covered in battle scars.
Beneath his feet lay armor etched with mysterious patterns and dried bloodstains, above his head was a pale blue shield that steadily emitted a faint light, and outside the shield, thick black mist continued to churn slowly.
Unlike last time, the ten sharp- Sharpness, blood-armored warriors did not appear.
On the high platform, only the black-armored man "Li" stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching them.
His gaze swept over the group of figures below, lingering briefly on Lin Yi before he nodded slightly.
"It seems," Li's voice rang out, "That you are all prepared."
There were no questions, no checks, as if he already knew everything.
Everyone bowed in unison.
"Thank you, sir!"
This thank you comes from the bottom of my heart.
Regardless of what the future holds, it was the appearance of this "Li" who gave them and their people a last glimmer of hope.
As those words fell...
Buzz!
A feeling of relief washed over everyone present!
Everyone was shocked and turned their heads sharply, their gazes piercing through the warship's pale blue shield, all looking towards the grayish-white "giant clam" that floated quietly in the thick black fog not far away... their former home.
The white surface of the grayish-white clam shell, covered with signs of erosion, began to fade at a visible rate, quickly turning into a lifeless, deathly gray.
Li Ye watched this scene quietly. He remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, his voice lower than usual. "It... Return to Stillness."
Almost at the same moment.
Within the Divine Kingdom Bright Moon Supreme, Dark Annihilation Supreme, Frost Rainbow Supreme, and all other powerful beings, there lies the "miniature planetary space" suspended within.
Countless living beings, no matter what they are doing, feel a pang of pain in their hearts.
Tears welled up uncontrollably from their eyes.
Adults wiped their faces blankly, children cried helplessly, and the elderly wept silently into the void.
They didn't know what had happened, but the grief that permeated their very souls was so real, so profound.
On the deck of a warship.
Primeval Cosmos Supreme, stood silently, two lines of clear tears sliding down his cheeks.
She didn't wipe it; she just stared silently at the giant clam that had turned completely deathly gray.
The Eternal Beginning Dominator closed his eyes, his jawline taut.
The Bright Moon Supreme tilted her head back, letting tears stream down her cheeks, wetting the ends of her silver hair.
The Dark Annihilation Supreme's chest heaved violently, his fierce light vanished from his eyes, leaving only a deep silence.
The beautiful face of the Frost Rainbow Supreme lost all expression, leaving only a cold blank.
Lin Yi also felt as if his heart was being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand.
He thought of Silver Blue Star, of the Origin Abyss Star, of the starry skies where he had once fought, of those familiar and unfamiliar faces...
With the giant clam's Return to Stillness, they all became a thing of the past, never to be revisited.
Tears blurred his vision, but he didn't look away, staring intently at the deathly gray expanse.
All the powerful individuals, regardless of race or strength, had tears streaming down their faces at this moment.
That was a final farewell and mourning for home, etched deep in the soul.
Li took in everyone's reactions.
He didn't speak, but silently stared at the deathly gray Cosmic Clam for a moment, as if performing some kind of wordless ritual.
Finally, he raised his hand and waved it gently to the people on the deck.
The group of people vanished in an instant.
Then, he took one last deep look at the giant clam before his figure slowly disappeared.
Immediately afterwards, the warship began to turn.
A moment later, the battered, silver-gray ship disappeared once again into the depths of the thick black fog.