Splitting the Heavens

Chapter 1345: Shang Xia’s Ambitions

The appearance of a mysterious fifth tier True Immortal in the Heaven Observation Field was enough to shake the resolve of the True Immortals of the other worlds and the Star Origin Dao Field who were about to force the Spirit Abundance World for an explanation. In the end, their entire confrontation ended in a farce just like that.

The fifth tier True Immortal who used the strange protective talisman that created an all-powerful cloud that resisted the might of 3 fifth tier True Immortals successfully escaped, and the high-level True Immortals of the various worlds and Star Origin Dao Field quickly reached an agreement with the experts of the Spirit Abundance World before everyone scattered and left for their worlds.

However... The commotion that was created because of the entire farce didn’t settle down just like that.

Actually, not only did it not cause the relationship between the various worlds to take a turn for the better despite the various worlds no longer intensifying the stand-off at the Spirit Abundance World, but it even accelerated the preparations of the alliance’s invasion of the Essence Ping World.

Without a doubt, the Spirit Abundance World was the greatest loser in the entire ordeal.

A mature Elysium, along with its entire sect, was destroyed just like that. Not only did it affect the defenses of the world and its ability to withstand the Frost Wave, but it also stumped the world’s growth and weakened their collective strength.

Because the Spirit Abundance World was missing an Elysium, an intense clash between the second-rate powers would definitely happen in order to fight for a spot to create their Elysium. They could already foresee a bloody storm that would sweep across the lands. Even the other Elysiums might take action, and the Spirit Abundance World might be thrown into chaos for a period of time.

That wasn’t all. When the Spirit Abundance World was chasing the mysterious expert back then, they revealed too many of their trump cards to the others.

The destruction of the Heavenly Lake Elysium also caused the weakness in their heavenly screen to be displayed to everyone else, telling everyone that they had a massive hole in their defenses!

It wasn’t as though they couldn’t fix the weakness if they went all out. After all, they controlled 2 different types of Seventh Order energy. They could get rid of the remnant energy from the expert who attacked them back then and restore the 24th continent and the missing heavenly screen.

However, the problem came after whatever shit Shang Xia pulled. In the past, the Frost Wave helped to create a frozen layer around the hole in the barrier, allowing the Spirit Abundance World to operate with flexibility. Even after agreeing with the rest of the worlds to not absorb world origin of the Essence Ping World on their own accord, they could still work around the agreement as long as they opened up the hole in their heavenly screen from time to time.

Since the hole was revealed, they could only patch it up.

Well... If they didn’t the experts of the other worlds and Star Origin Dao Field weren’t fucking idiots. They would definitely use that as a point to mess with them.

Also, the heavenly screen defended the world. Without it, their world was basically in the same state as the Spirit Tinkle World that had its heavenly screen blown open back then.

“That fucking asshole...” The True Immortals of the 8 great Elysiums of the Spirit Abundance World cursed while feeling slight fear in their hearts.

When they thought about how someone infiltrated their world without being detected and was able to enter an Elysium and destroy it before they could call for help, and escape when faced with the combined attacks of 3 fifth tier True Immortals, they started to feel that their home was filled with many weaknesses.

Alone, the mysterious fifth tier True Immortal caused the Spirit Abundance World to quake!

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When the effects of his infiltration were still fermenting, Shang Xia returned to the Spirit Luxuriant World.

Several days later, Kou Chongxue also returned.

The moment he saw Shang Xia, he revealed a complicated expression. “The Spirit Thistle World and Spirit Tinkle World have been asking if you were the person who infiltrated the Spirit Abundance World that day.”

Shang Xia didn’t intentionally reveal his cultivation realm, but he didn’t exactly hide it either. During the meeting between their alliance, the True Immortals of the other Spirit Worlds learned of his advancement.

Even though the strength the mysterious expert showed left everyone tongue tied, fifth tier True Immortals weren’t cabbages that grew at the side of the street. There were only so many of them in the Heaven Observation Field and it’s nothing strange for them to suspect him.

Shang Xia chuckled in response, “How did you answer them?”

“I could only say that I had no idea. I also said that you have been cultivating in seclusion when everyone headed to the Spirit Abundance World...” Kou Chongxue mumbled helplessly.

Even though it was kind of a stretch to say that he was in seclusion, Kou Chongxue didn’t need them to believe him. As long as he didn’t admit it and they didn’t have concrete evidence, they wouldn’t be able to say for sure.

The experts of the Spirit Thistle World and Spirit Tinkle World also knew that even if it was Shang Xia, they wouldn’t be able to confirm it.

Turning serious suddenly, Kou Chongxue warned, “Whatever it is, you revealed a lot of things to the rest of them... The Six Harmony Teleportation Talisman, and the Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman all of them think is a rank seven talisman... You’re a famous Talisman Grandmaster in our Heaven Observation Field and even if people suspect that it’s someone from outside the Star Curtain, there are still many who think it’s you...”

Shang Xia laughed casually, not taking it to mind. “As long as they don’t have evidence, they won’t be able to say anything!”

Kou Chongxue simply glanced at him and no longer spoke about it.

Kou Chongxue understood that thee reason Shang Xia was taking it so lightly was because he truly had the ability to do so.

Seeing the look on the patriarch’s face, Shang Xia thought for a second before asking, “Patriarch, do you think that we should establish another Elysium in the Jiao Continent?”

“What?!” Kou Chongxue’s eyes widened in shock and gasped.

Shang Xia revealed a small Stone Pagoda, something like a miniature rock formation that could fit in his hand, and a small Stone Tablet. “These are the Holy Artifacts of the Heavenly Lake Elysium... The rock formation is the Origin Holy Artifact and there is quite a bit of world origin stored within. If you agree, with the foundation of the Jiao Continent, it won’t be difficult to establish an Elysium there.”

Kou Chongxue thought for a second and mumbled, “I recall saying that we don’t plan on establishing an Elysium in the Jiao Continent...”

Nodding slowly, Shang Xia replied, “I understand. You’re worried that having 2 Elysiums will cause a rift in our Tongyou Elysium, but as long as we’re still here, that won’t happen!”

Kou Chongxue stared at Shang Xia with a profound gaze. “Are you thinking of establishing another Elysium so that we can produce another Elysium True Immortal? If the Heavenly Star Palace completes the establishment of their Elysium, our world will have 8 great Elysiums and the Elysium Grand Formation will be able to unleash even greater might. Is that your plan?”

Shang Xia nodded and smiled. “Patriarch Kou, that’s one of the reasons, but since we already have 24 continents, once we produce the 8th Elysium, that would mean that we will close the gap between us and the Spirit Mammoth World and Spirit Abundance World.”

Looking at Shang Xia, Kou Chongxue saw the burning look in his eyes.

After some time, Kou Chongxue eventually muttered, “I thought that you would have some sort of plan when you infiltrated the Spirit Abundance World, but I didn’t think that you would be planning something so big! You’re really planning to catch up to them and ascend at the same time, aren't you?!”

Shang Xia laughed and didn’t seem embarrassed as he continued, “Yeah, isn’t it possible? The moment our Spirit Luxuriant World ascends into an Essence World, our Tongyou Institution will definitely be the leading power. It’s justified that we possess another Elysium, right?”

Kou Chongxue didn’t seem as optimistic as him. Instead, he revealed a solemn expression while saying in a low voice, “How long has it been since we became a Spirit World? Do we even have the qualifications to ascend into an Essence World? Having 24 continents in a state of perfection and 9 Elysiums is only the bare minimum. We’re not even close to having that either!”

“As of right now, we have 6 great Elysiums. With the Heavenly Star Palace, if we create another in the Jiao Continent, we will have 8 in total. If we really set our minds to it, helping another faction to create an Elysium will take tens of years at most.” Shang Xia started to explain seriously as he started to list out the differences between their Spirit Luxuriant World and other peak-tier Spirit Worlds. “As for the 24 continents required to be at the state of perfection, we already have 8 of them. The Yi, Bing, Wu, Liao, and Shu Continents have reached a size of 9,000 miles and they’re just a step away from reaching a state of perfection. Of them, the Yi and Bing Continents will be able to ascend at any time. We will have 13 continents in the state of perfection.”

“As for the other 11... It might be a little more difficult, but I have 2 plans to bring them up to standard. The first is to continue conquering worlds, and the Star Map has already pointed out the road to us. I believe you have also thought of the second... The Essence Ping World is also up for grabs after the invasion...” Shang Xia concluded.

Kou Chongxue frowned. “We cannot ensure a 100 percent success rate. The Spirit Worlds indicated in the Star Map have been there for a thousand years or more. Also, the operation to the Essence Ping World isn’t a guaranteed success. There isn’t a need to mention the Star Origin Dao Field, Spirit Mammoth World, and Spirit Abundance World who would be fighting each other for it if we succeed... Even the Star Origin Lord who is plotting against the Essence Ping World’s Will isn’t someone easy to deal with. We can’t afford to enrage him.”

“We have to give it a shot no matter what, right? Moreover, both of us are high-level True Immortals... Before the Star Curtain shatters, there will definitely be more opportunities to grow stronger and bring our world with it. As long as we catch hold of a few of those opportunities, as long as we don’t get unlucky and die, we might have a chance to become Seventh Order existences!” Shang Xia chuckled softly in response.