Jiang Yao Returns
In the tranquil starry sky, countless galaxies shimmer in the vast and boundless universe.
A smooth, funnel-shaped black crystal wanders aimlessly in the universe, but its surface does not reflect any starlight. Only the gravitational lens that bends light can vaguely reveal its presence.
Suddenly, the surface of this black crystal, which resembled a black hole from which even light avoided, burst forth with dazzling light, transforming from a black hole into a star.
As the light faded, a figure appeared in the starry sky.
"Phew—" Jiang Yao sensed the long-lost Virtual Universe and let out a long breath. "Finally out!"
However, Jiang Yao did not rush to connect to the Virtual Universe. Instead, he closed his eyes and seemed to be meditating on something. After a while, he opened his eyes and a hint of disappointment flashed across his face.
"It just didn't work..."
Jiang Yao frowned slightly. The incredible power within the Liuyu Crystal World that allowed him to Control of Space-Time and time could not spread out and could not appear in the Primal Universe.
In this case, his power, which made him seem like the Universe Master in the Liuyu Crystal World, is completely unusable in the normal universe.
To him, the Liuyu Crystal was like a physical Xu Yuan Space.
"It feels like this Liuyu Crystal is simply an energy source! Or rather, an energy core."
Because the spirit of the Mechanical Flow Treasure "Liuguang" had already perished, the newly born spirit of the component "Liuyu Crystal" that detached from "Liuguang" also knew nothing about this Mechanical Flow Treasure, "Liuguang," not even its own function or how many other components it had.
However, through this period of exploration, Jiang Yao and Bajie both guessed that the Liuyu Crystal was more like an energy-providing component, and had no offensive power of its own. They would have to find other corresponding components to truly utilize the energy of the Liuyu Crystal and unleash its powerful force.
Jiang Yao even drew a connection to the Shiwu Wings, which were also Mechanical Flow Treasure. The Shiwu Wings were divided into three main parts: five pairs of wings, white wings, and the transformed 'source'.
Perhaps the Liuyu Crystal is a transformation core similar to the 'Source' of the Shiwu Wings, and also an energy core.
If the inner world of the Liuyu Crystal could truly calm the spacetime turbulence and return to its original size, the power it would possess would be unimaginable even to Jiang Yao.
By consuming the energy stored in the Liuyu Divine Mountain, the world can be expanded, gradually calming the spacetime turbulence. In other words, if enough energy is provided, the Liuyu Crystal may be able to restore its original power.
But the problem is that there simply isn't that much energy.
Jiang Yao's ability to exert Space-Time Control like Universe Master, Reverse Time and Space to revive life, and quell spacetime turbulence in the Liuyu Crystal World all require the energy of Liuyu Divine Mountain. However, the energy stored in Liuyu Divine Mountain is not as inexhaustible as the power of the Xu Yuan Space.
Jiang Yao's resurrection of a Spiral Terror Golden Spider King-level Immortal resulted in the depletion of nearly half of the energy of the Liuyu Divine Mountain in order to resist the backlash from the laws of the universe.
If Jiang Yao were to revive a few more King-level Immortal, he could completely deplete the energy of the Liuyu Crystal. At that point, even the area near the originally stable Liuyu Divine Mountain would be unable to maintain its stability, and would be eroded by the Space Storm, annihilating the last bit of living space.
However, the energy of the Liuyu Crystal could not be replenished. Jiang Yao tried using the World Force and had his Soul Slave use the Immortal Divine Power, but neither could convert or replenish a single trace of energy.
If this continues, the energy of the Liuyu Crystal will eventually be exhausted, turning it into a useless Mechanical Flow Treasure component.
"Perhaps we could try chaotic energy flow?"
Jiang Yao shook his head, putting the thought out of his mind. With his current strength, even surviving in the Universe Ocean would be a problem.
"Let's report to the teacher first, and while we're at it, let's go back to the Xuanshang Universe Country and make arrangements for the Lingtong Race." Jiang Yao's eyes suddenly sharpened.
In the Virtual Universe, at Jiang Yao's manor in the Yuxiang Mountain Primal Region.
"Hmm?" As soon as Jiang Yao connected to the Virtual Universe and his consciousness entered, he found a bunch of emails.
Jiang Yao was taken aback, and gently tapped the page in mid-air.
"Two emails from Chaos City Lord, two emails from Youyuan Venerable, five emails from Marquis Huanqiong, and emails from the Kasa Clan Leader... Meng Yi, Prose... Kuman... Daiqin... Sajin Fire Dragon..."
The densely packed email forms left Jiang Yao somewhat bewildered.
Besides teachers, friends, and the Lingtong Race, there were also some immortals he met in the Xuanshang Universe Country.
The emails from the Chaos City Lord and Youyuan Venerable were very straightforward; they both said that if he escaped, he should come to see them immediately.
In his email, Marquis Huanqiong said that after his disappearance, he originally wanted to return to the Outer-Region Battlefield to seek revenge, but fearing that something might happen to Marquis Huanqiong Lingtong Race, he continued to guard the Kasolo Star Region. However, he later discovered that there was also an Immortal Expert secretly guarding him. He thought that it was a friend of Jiang Yao or a powerhouse sent by the Virtual Universe Company, so Marquis Huanqiong left Xuanshang Universe Country with peace of mind.
The last email Marquis Huanqiong sent was that if Jiang Yao could escape alive or be resurrected, he should cultivate diligently and, once he had reached the King Level, go to the Third Battlefield of the Outer-Region Battlefield to find him.
"Third Battlefield Outer-Region Battlefield?" Jiang Yao pondered.
The Third Battlefield beyond the realm was not only the place where Marquis Huanqiong was once poisoned, but also the place where Jiuyuan perished.
Marquis Huanqiong obtaining the Prison Race's life form "Tiku" to expel the "Shihai Poison" from the god's body and greatly increasing his strength, Huanqionghou couldn't wait to return to the Outer-Region Battlefield. This was probably not just for revenge; there might be other reasons as well.
Otherwise, given Marquis Huanqiong Kasolo's pride, after accepting Jiang Yao's reward of "Tiku," the spoils of killing the God Lord Jinlun of Yinhu Island, he would have gone to seek revenge alone and wouldn't have bothered his disciple Jiang Yao to help him.
Jiang Yao closed Marquis Huanqiong's emails. Marquis Huanqiong himself possessed the inheritance of <Zhenhuang>, and was originally Peak Marquis -level expert. After merging with Tiku, his strength greatly increased, and he could definitely rival King-level. Even in the Outer-Region Battlefield, he was a big figure and would not easily get into trouble. There was no rush for the master and disciple to reunite.
Jiang Yao opened the email sent to him by the Lingtong Race and gradually frowned.
In fact, Marquis Huanqiong said about discovering that there was another Immortal Expert secretly protecting the Lingtong Race was that other Immortal Expert was King-level Immortal the Wucha Race.
After Jiang Yao entered the Liuyu Crystal World, Chiling clone sent one of his seven Wucha Race King-level Immortal Guards to secretly protect the Lingtong Race.
However, as Chiling clone broke through to the realm master level while dealing with the backlash from the laws of the universe, he stepped down as the headquarters Inspector and returned to the Giant Axe Universe. The Giant Axe Coliseum then withdrew all the guards protecting Chiling clone, including the Wucha Race immortals who were sent to guard the Lingtong Race.
The Lingtong Race, with the lingering power of him, Marquis Huanqiong, and the Wucha Race, should be able to hold out for a long time, but the crisis will only grow larger.
Although neither the Clan Leader Kasa nor anyone else sent him emails revealing the current situation of the Lingtong Race, the Lingtong Race's situation has certainly not been as stable as it was during his lifetime over the past 1,500 years.
Endless darkness, with faint starlight in the distance.
A simple temple floated in mid-air. In the square in front of the temple, there was a long stone table with only one stone chair at the main seat. On both sides of the table, there was a row of stone chairs. At this moment, apart from the stone chair at the main seat, all the other stone chairs were occupied by towering figures.
"Chaos, if the conflict continues to escalate, it could very well trigger a swarm war between us and the Zerg. We are not afraid of a swarm war, but the timing is clearly not right. The Giant Axe has not yet returned from the Universe Ocean, and this attack on the Zerg has caused them considerable losses. I think we should stop here."
A towering figure with a ferocious appearance, covered in complex scales, and three sharp horns on its head, who at first glance resembled a humanoid beast, spoke to the Chaos City Lord.
Penggong Master of the Universe Galaxy Bank, stroked his long, drooping beard and nodded, his voice deep and resonant. "I agree with Huangjian's opinion. The Zerg have suffered considerable losses under our counterattack. If we stop now, we've actually gained an advantage. If we continue, things will get out of hand. If we were to engage in a clan war with the Zerg, it would only allow the Monster Race and the Machine Race to watch from the sidelines."
The Qingdong Master of the First Universe Bank echoed, "Not long ago, the Zerg launched a counterattack. Several Immortal Zerg Mother Emperor appeared in our territory with their Mother Nest, causing us considerable losses. Yedier's inheritance is about to begin, and now is the time to join forces to deal with the Monster Race. It is not advisable to continue escalating the war with the Zerg."
The Chaos City Lord, who had become the target of public criticism, remained silent and did not answer. Several Universe Master from the Virtual Universe Company lineage also remained silent.
The Virtual Gold Master of the Giant Axe Coliseum spoke up, "There's no need to stop now. The Zerg have been far too arrogant this time, daring to attack our Human Race geniuses in the heart of Human Territory. If we don't retaliate severely, other races will look down on us, and if they follow suit, the growth environment for our geniuses will deteriorate rapidly."
The Virtual Gold Master spoke up partly out of gratitude for the Chaos City Lord's resolute stance when the Starry Sky Behemoth Alliance demanded the Suolun Master Beast God Weapon. After all, many Universe Master hesitated when faced with the threat of a neutral, top-tier power that had never participated in the war between the four races.
On the other hand, it was also because they empathized with the anger of the Chaos City Lord. At least Kedi perished in a dangerous Cosmic Secret Realm, which was part of the life-and-death trial. Jiang Yao, on the other hand, was plotted against by the Zerg in front of everyone in the Xuanshang Universe Country.
With both old and new grudges piled up, it's no wonder that the Chaos City Lord, the head of the Virtual Universe Company who has always been in charge of the Initial Universe, is so furious this time.
However, to other forces and other Universe Master, no matter how talented Jiang Yao is, he is still just a genius. As a teacher, the Chaos City Lord can feel sorry for his disciple, but they would definitely not agree to him starting a race war with the Zerg for Jiang Yao's sake.
The Chaos City Lord calmly broke the silence. "The counterattack against the Zerg is over. As long as the Zerg behave themselves, the Virtual Universe Company will not take any further major actions against Zerg... Huh?"
The Chaos City Lord was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "Jiang Yao is back!"
"What?"
"Your disciple has appeared alive?!"
The other Universe Master were extremely surprised. Although they had not officially confirmed Jiang Yao's death, most believed that Jiang Yao, like Kedi, had been killed by the Zerg and could not be resurrected.
No matter what kind of trapping treasure it is, since the Zerg dared to make a move, Jiang Yao, a genius who isn't even an Immortal God, is destined to die.
The Huangjian Master frowned and said, "Is this Jiang Yao really Jiang Yao? Could he have already been enslaved by the Zerg Soul Enslavement? Or even possessed?"
"I think it's very possible, otherwise how could a Domain Lord like him escape?"
"Chaos, you must examine this carefully!"
The Chaos City Lord nodded and said, "He said he needed to go to the Xuanshang Universe Country first. I have already informed him to return to the Initial Universe as soon as possible after leaving the Xuanshang Universe Country. As long as he does not become Immortal God, whether he is Soul Enslavement or possessed, he will not escape my eyes."