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It was quite a coincidence that after Zhou Qingzhe found the Azure Sky Ancestor and was discussing the terms, the Azure Sky Ancestor and Liexiezi had not yet considered how to respond when Zhang Rongying sent a telegram.
"The Ancient Star Shuttle has been located."
This news stirred up a great commotion, even moving the Azure Sky Ancestor.
When Gouli Heaven's Tome was in Yuan Qian Kun's hands, he, the number one in the Demon Realm, had once declared that as long as he could comprehend the method to open the Gouli Heaven's Tome, he would lead all his followers to migrate to Gouli Continent. Although Yuan Qian Kun had never been able to grasp the secrets of the Gouli Heaven's Tome and could not execute his beautiful vision of relocating the demon race to Gouli Continent to create a new era, he had no trouble moving freely within Gou Li World.
Yuan Qian Kun had filmed several documentaries about Gou Li World for the upper echelons of the International Demon Alliance to view. Both Zhou Qingzhe and the Azure Sky Ancestor had seen those recordings from back then. The Azure Sky Ancestor's remarkable achievements in gene modification of magical beasts and Gene Serum were closely related to Yuan Qian Kun's expeditions to Gouli Continent, where he hunted some high-level magical beasts and divine creatures, bringing back genetic samples.
Gouli Continent resembled Earth from hundreds of thousands of years ago; no race had gained overwhelming superiority, and intelligent life forms had not emerged. It was filled with wild giant beasts and sprawling forests that stretched from one coastline of the continent to another. Most importantly, while Earth no longer produced Crystal Mines, Gouli Continent boasted over thirty mining veins, sufficient for thousands of years of extraction.
The Celestial Stones refined from Crystal Mines came in many varieties, each with its unique functions. A usable Celestial Stone could either be crafted into a magical artifact or used in alchemy, making it one of the most essential materials. Moreover, some special materials for forging artifacts could only be found in very limited quantities within Crystal Mines.
Additionally, Gouli Continent produced many precious medicinal herbs; aside from a few strains cultivated successfully by major sects on Earth, most herbs useful for alchemy had become extinct.
Except for Kyo Kusanagi, anyone else obtaining Gouli Heaven's Tome would find it utterly useless because they lacked the means to enter Gou Li World. However, with the discovery of the Ancient Star Shuttle, everything was about to change.
The Ancient Star Shuttle could not only traverse Alternate Dimension Space but also accommodate a large number of passengers and carry massive amounts of cargo. It was the optimal transportation tool for both passengers and freight.
Upon receiving Zhang Rongying's message, the Azure Sky Ancestor and Liexiezi immediately agreed to side with Zhou Qingzhe.
There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.
This statement was undeniably true.
Zhou Qingzhe approached the Ancient Star Shuttle with a hint of pride. He gestured for Fang Lin Kong to follow and then pressed on the shell of this "cicada." After a strange writhing motion, a large opening melted away from the outer layer of the Ancient Star Shuttle, allowing entry. Once the three entered one after another, the outer shell returned to its original state.
Fang Lin Kong was utterly astonished and couldn't help but exclaim, "Is this thing alive?"
Zhou Qingzhe shrugged and replied, "Who knows! We won't know until we study it!"
After entering the Ancient Star Shuttle, they found themselves in a strangely constructed closed cabin. Zhou Qingzhe continued with his previous method, and once again, an exit melted out of the wall on the other side. The three of them passed through countless such closed cabins before finally stepping into the center of the Ancient Star Shuttle.
The space was taller than any sports arena, leaving Fang Lin Kong in awe. It was an egg-shaped control chamber, devoid of any additional facilities except for a central light column that rose to the ceiling.
"This thing really is stripped down to its essence!" Fang Lin Kong observed. Looking around, this so-called Ancient Star Shuttle didn’t seem like a magical artifact, nor did it resemble a living creature; it also didn’t appear to be a product of advanced technology.
In any case, after looking around, Fang Lin Kong could only sigh that the unknown still dominated this world.
Liexiezi and Zhang Rongying, who stood nearby, were testing their demonic energy against the light column, but it was clear that nothing was happening.
When Zhou Qingzhe and Azure Sky Ancestor returned, Liexiezi coldly snorted and gave up his efforts. He said to Fang Lin Kong, "We've been waiting for you for quite some time. Now that you're here, let's harness the power of the Ancient Star Shuttle!"
"The power of the Ancient Star Shuttle?"
Fang Lin Kong was puzzled and replied, "What power do I have over the Ancient Star Shuttle? I only heard about this thing today!"
Liexiezi's expression remained unchanged as he calmly stated, "You have the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar, right? That is what drives the Ancient Star Shuttle. Back when I was under Blue Plow Ancestor, I saw the power of these two artifacts many times. It's a pity that when Blue Plow Ancestor ascended, these artifacts were divided among others. I acted too late and couldn't seize the three most powerful ones!"
Fang Lin Kong thought to himself, "Azure Plow Seven Treasures—you took four pieces and still aren't satisfied. However, Blue Plow Ancestor truly is remarkable to have refined such powerful treasures! Fortunately, I had already removed the artifacts contained within the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar; otherwise, I would have suffered a great loss!"
Fang Lin Kong knew he had no choice but to hand it over at this moment. Therefore, when he took out the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar, he did so quite readily. However, he didn't forget to mention something.
"I encountered Ghost Ancestor Xu Huan. He said he wanted to reconcile with both of you Masters Uncle and entrusted me with delivering a rather peculiar Blood God Banner to you two. I dare not touch this sinister thing; it's been kept inside the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar for you!"
Liexiezi furrowed his brow and said, "Ghost Ancestor Xu Huan! He is still in this world? However, this old ghost is unfathomable; I have no intention of provoking him! As for the Blood God Banner, I have heard of it. Isn't it the treasure refined from the Blood God Manual?"
Azure Sky Ancestor raised his eyebrows and replied, "Back then, Ghost Ancestor Xu Huan was incredibly formidable! Our Second Senior Brother fell at his hands. Moreover, he even refined him into a Blood God Child!"
Liexiezi sneered and said, "Hong Huziko was arrogant and incompetent, having offended countless factions in his hubris. Even I couldn't stand his arrogance. Even if Ghost Ancestor Xu Huan didn't take action, he would eventually die at someone else's hands."
Azure Sky Ancestor sighed, "If it weren't for Hong Huziko's excessive arrogance in killing Ghost Ancestor Xu Huan's kin, perhaps he wouldn't have been targeted. Who told him to look down on Ghost Ancestor Xu Huan because he believed himself to be righteous? In the end, he was trapped outside Kunlun Mountain by the Killing God Formation and had his Yuan Shen refined with the Blood God Banner. It could be said that he deserved his fate!"
Fang Lin Kong listened in shock; he had no idea that this Second Master Uncle was such a detestable character. Hearing that both Master Uncles showed no interest in avenging this unfortunate soul, Fang Lin Kong felt that it was only right to honor Ghost Ancestor Xu Huan's trust.
Liexiezi took the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar and sighed inwardly. In order to enhance his cultivation back then, he had desperately snatched others' treasures. In the end, he was hunted down by his Senior Brother Voidbreaker and nearly perished. Despite painstakingly achieving the Celestial Demon body, he found himself unable to wield most treasures.
He had not reclaimed the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate from Fang Lin Kong because these Demon Gate artifacts had a high degree of soul integration. Without the protection of a physical body, keeping the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate close would pose a significant risk to himself. He could be invaded by them at any moment due to insufficient suppressive power.
The Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar was something he had coveted for a long time. Unfortunately, when Blue Plow Ancestor ascended, he wasn't present, so this treasure was passed on to Blue Plow Ancestor's eldest disciple. Blue Plow Ancestor originally intended to pass one treasure to each disciple, but since Liexiezi joined too late, he hadn't qualified for any. In a fit of rage, he killed four fellow disciples just to obtain the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate. However, while pursuing those disciples, he was counterattacked and severely injured. Consequently, he had no time to refine the newly acquired treasures before being hunted down by Voidbreaker. It truly was poetic justice!
Liexiezi recited an incantation, but the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar showed no response initially. However, when Liexiezi placed it within the beam of light, everything changed rapidly.
The Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar became transparent; cracks appeared inside it that everyone could see clearly. Fang Lin Kong repaired some spatial fissures in the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar but lacked the ability to fully restore it. Yet within the Ancient Star Shuttle's beam of light lay an incredible power; gradually, the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar began self-repairing.
Fang Lin Kong watched in astonishment as Liexiezi sighed and said, "My master Blue Plow has a mysterious background; among the Five Emperors and Ten Ancestors of both Dao and Demon sects back then, he ranked first as North Star Emperor and stood alongside Old Qiu of the Daoist Sect's Ten Ancestors in equal esteem. I served under both of them but now find myself a wandering soul. When I ascend in the future, I wonder how I will face these two elders!"
Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying watched nervously as the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar gradually repaired itself; their hearts raced with excitement. To control the Ancient Star Shuttle and plunder resources from Gou Li World to strengthen the Earth Demon Clan was their shared goal. Azure Sky Ancestor and Liexiezi did not share such urgency; their moods were naturally more tranquil due to differing positions.
With several soft chimes, the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar emitted an orange-red glow as an overwhelming energy surged forth from it. With this energy from the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar, it seemed that the Ancient Star Shuttle underwent another transformation. Strange patterns appeared on the floor, walls, and ceiling of the control cabin as intense light filled the entire chamber.
"Magic jar gathers heaven and earth; star shuttle connects past and present! Give me power!"
Fang Lin Kong felt an immense force surge towards him, and he was violently repelled far away. He hurriedly activated several layers of protective shields. Once he stabilized himself, he realized he had been thrown out of the Ancient Star Shuttle, and the fates of Azure Sky Ancestor, Zhou Qingzhe, and Zhang Rongying were no different from his.
Liexiezi held a shuttle that was roughly the size of a palm, gleaming with a dark golden hue, and he was laughing maniacally towards the sky.
Fang Lin Kong cursed under his breath but had no particular thoughts on the matter. However, Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying were extremely worried. They exchanged glances, and it was Zhou Qingzhe who spoke first, "I congratulate you, Liexiezi, on acquiring the Ancient Star Shuttle and the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar! I just wonder if our agreement still holds?"
Zhou Qingzhe couldn't help but feel anxious. Liexiezi's cultivation was no less than Kyo Kusanagi's. Moreover, recently, due to the Ancient God Chaos that Fang Lin Kong had gifted him and the Twelve-Headed Supreme Quality Immortal Sword given by Azure Sky Ancestor, he had refined them into the Second Soul and the Golden Light Phosphor Demon Sword Formation. His strength had surged dramatically. If he wanted to tear up their agreement, Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying would have no choice but to concede.
Despite Zhou and Zhang having some backup plans in place, they hoped to avoid this worst-case scenario as much as possible.
Liexiezi stopped laughing and said confidently, "Of course I won't go back on my word. The plan to go to Gouli Continent will proceed as originally intended. However, my disciple wishes to join the first batch of candidates; I trust this is not an unreasonable request?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qingzhe pondered for a moment before replying, "Fang Lin Kong is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding young talents on Earth today; he certainly qualifies to join the exploration team for Gouli Continent. However, Liexiezi should also know that our International Demon Alliance is not merely an institution for talent. Fang Lin Kong has some conflicts with us; if he suddenly joins like this, it would be somewhat inappropriate. Moreover, it would be best for me to keep our alliance matters under wraps. I suggest that Fang Lin Kong change his appearance and impersonate one of my subordinates in the International Demon Alliance for this expedition."
Liexiezi nodded slightly and said, "As long as Fang Lin Kong can join, I won’t insist on other details! You all can arrange these matters; my Fourth Senior Brother and I have some things to attend to. However, as long as you summon us with a secret code, the Ancient Star Shuttle can appear before you at any time!"
Zhou Qingzhe agreed with a nod; he understood that Liexiezi needed some time to fully refine the Ancient Star Shuttle. He also needed to select talents within the International Demon Alliance. As long as he was given some time...
Zhou Qingzhe sighed; the pressure on him was growing heavier by the moment. What he lacked most now was perhaps time.
(To be continued)
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