Chapter 886: Chapter 885 Remnants of Heng River 1
Since Zhi Xuan and others were rebuffed and sent back to Hell Star after getting rejected on Jinxiu Continent, this secret could no longer be kept and spread throughout the Universe Myriad Realm.
There’s always a channel, always a source. Even though the universe is a perilous journey that True Monarchs dare not speak of lightly, above the True Monarchs, there are other levels.
After the secretive actions of the twelve Daoist lineages were exposed, the consequence was a swarm of powerful Boundary Domains descending upon them. Over the decades, countless criminal cultivators have been thrown into Hell Star, yet the Daoist lineages have had no slightest connection with the mainstream Daoist lineages of this universe.
Everyone understands, and there’s no place to appeal.
Being the landlords, the Anchor Chain Star System remains the largest gang within it, with the number of people always staying close to twenty. In case of unexpected vacancies, they are immediately replenished through the Trial Arena; compared to the rule that only one individual from each external Boundary Domain is allowed to come, they undoubtedly have the advantage in numbers, but when compared to all external visitors, they are an insignificant part.
In the Cultivation World, quality is always more important than quantity, the higher the Realm, the more this holds true.
Due to the increasingly harsh survival environment, nearly every island has an uncertain number of cultivators from some mysterious Upper Realm, bringing potential dangers and conflicts to the islands. The anchor-chain people are not like Qingkong people. They dare not recklessly brandish their Flying Swords, making those who dare show themselves run for cover. They lack that kind of backbone.
Over the decades, the battles between foreign cultivators have gradually subsided as everyone prepares for the future. In this context, the anchor-chain cultivators finally have the opportunity to gather on one island and huddle together for warmth.
Their choice is Sizhou Island. Of course, besides the hosts from the Anchor Chain Star System, there are also many criminal cultivators here, as well as solitary cultivators from all different realms.
For instance, today is the day when the anchor-chain cultivators invite various island factions. Besides themselves, there are large and small prison wardens on the island, several Upper Realm visitors with unknown origins, gathered together to talk about friendship, anticipate the future, and support each other.
On Hell Star, buildings are not allowed, which might be an Unihorn Clan’s rule, or just a habit of the Innate Spiritual Treasure, Medicine King Furnace. But for cultivators, as long as there’s spiritual energy, having a house or not is irrelevant.
This is a vast lakeside island, with beautiful scenery, and the island is full of white stones, just right to be used as tables. The anchor-chain cultivators, being hosts, came prepared, knowing their purpose, so no shortage of delicious food and fine wine filled their bags. With a little arrangement, it’s a very sumptuous banquet.
There are nearly twenty hosts and about a dozen prison wardens, some from Sizhou Island and some from nearby islands. Even though these criminal cultivators appear somewhat weaker, they have the advantage of numbers and are native to this universe, so the anchor-chain people make a considerable effort to win them over. If the path to Jinxiu Continent were to open in the future, who’s to say these people couldn’t go along?
Building good relationships in advance is necessary, for in the unfamiliar Jinxiu Continent, it is essential to have mutual support or even travel and lodge together.
There are also three fellow Upper Realm visitors on the island. Not all Upper Realm visitors are present; most are quite proud. However, there are some willing to socialize, such as these three who have accepted the anchor-chain cultivators’ invitation and mingled well together.
This is a matter of personality. Every island has some Upper Realm visitors. Who can say for sure what achievements they will have in Jinxiu? Is being aloof truly better than making many friends?
Tu Gongwang raised his cup, promising the surrounding island prison wardens, "Gentlemen, before I came, I received assurances from the Ancestor to deliver a message to everyone on Hell Star,"
Seeing the prison wardens all looking at him with sincere gazes, "The Ancestor said, this is a joint discussion amongst the high levels of Anchor Chain True Monarchs, applicable not only to Anchor Chain Eight Main Stars but also to all Star Domains in this universe.
On Hell Star, due to the regulation of the Spiritual Treasure Lord, we cannot make changes, but if in the future, you reach Jinxiu Continent, and everyone stays closely united, everything starts from the Anchor Chain’s interests, united in spirit and action, then when the barrier to Jinxiu World opens, a chance to return to the Mother Star will be given, no longer treated as criminal cultivators."
A prison warden doubted, "Are all our faults to be pardoned? Daoist Tu, please do not make idle boasts; this is no joking matter!"
Tu Gongwang laughed, "Do I possess the boldness to joke in the name of the True Monarch Ancestor? Or with the joint discussion of Anchor Chain Eight Stars True Monarchs, do I not seek progress?
You just need to think a little to understand the true meaning. The Jinxiu World is not only the focus of our universe but the focus of the entire Universe Myriad Realm. For what reason, I don’t know; the level is too high for me to comprehend. But just by seeing the endless stream of Myriad Realm visitors, you’ll know I speak the truth. With such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if you stand on the side of the mainstream, what won’t be pardonable?"
Homeland, Mother Star, is the place every cultivator dreams of. They are still only Golden Core and have limited lifespans. Most have been in Hell Star for one or two hundred years, with a significant chance of seeing their family and friends after returning. Such a temptation is irresistible.
A prison warden grumbled, "If it’s like this, we are willing to cooperate with you thoroughly anyway, if we do reach Jinxiu Continent, we are indeed wandering souls unlikely to survive alone, always needing to be with like-minded people. Being in this universe, there’s no issue in striving for the Anchor Chain Star System, but some things ought to be said upfront."
Tu Gongwang smiled, "Please speak, Daoist Brother. Now, among us, we’re all in the same boat, so we should be frank and sincere."
The prison warden said, "Actually, going to develop in Jinxiu World anew, every criminal cultivator on Hell Star wants it, but there are a few thousand people here, how can they all go? This process may have difficulties; it’s unclear now.
Furthermore, if we really reach Jinxiu World, working together is fine, but if you use us as stepping stones, as vanguards, don’t blame me for being candid. At first, if we could be sent here, who hasn’t already put life and death aside?"
Tu Gongwang’s expression didn’t change, even if in his heart, he indeed considered these people as cannon fodder, how could he show it now?
"Rest assured, glory shared, loss shared; once in Jinxiu, we all will be foreign visitors, merely striving for survival. How could there be self-exhaustion? After a hundred years of cultivation, not understanding this truth means not a single bit was achieved.
As for how to enter Jinxiu Continent, there is no definite conclusion, still trying to explore. On this issue, these few friends from the Upper Realm have more right to speak."
Everyone looked at the three, who were clad in bizarre outfits, but in the Universe Myriad Realm, who is exactly the same as another?