1154: Chapter 1148: Born True Starfield

Chapter 1148: Born True Starfield

"A new era rife with change." The old coots, sly foxes, and long-lived experts were all echoing the same sentiment! Ever since the Golden Life Pavilion's proclamation of Wei Wuyin's existence at their Golden Auction, alongside the announced release of the Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill, the flow of the Grand Cyclic Stellar Region became highly unpredictable. The once peacefully quiet river stirred into a storm of epic proportions that was hard to describe.2

The Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill had outright changed the potential of cultivators, and those young geniuses that were fortunate enough to get one would inevitably outpace those who weren't so lucky. This was a definitive certainty that not even the most elite of the Grand Cyclic Stellar Region could deny. It was difficult not to see the implications of such a convention-defying product. 

The pill's existence preceded countless world-changing events, causing them to explode with a torrential force that would continuously shake the Grand Cyclic Stellar Region. The first highlight was the fall of one of the twenty-three starfields, the eradication of the Ravenous Edge Starfield, and the ensuing division of resources that was still ongoing. The starfield had become an ideal place to send elite talents to train themselves in fire and blood due to its lawless state with no clear leadership. 

The sharp, insatiable fangs of the elite powerhouses had bitten down, and none felt like letting up; therefore, a behind-the-scenes agreement was established to allow the chaotic society that had inadvertently formed to be used for other purposes. 

This event coincided with equally thundering news, such as the existence of an ancient Fire Phoenix, an unidentified Earthly Saint, the Tang Clan's failed capture attempt of said Fire Phoenix, the deaths of two Earthly Saints belonging to the Ravenous Edge Starfield, and the Soul-Rising Saint's abrupt departure and betrayal of the Ninestar Sainthall. 

There was even the birth of a new Earthly Saint after a long period—the Grand Knight of Neo-Dawn, Wu Yu! 

Next came the contest for the Pavilion Master of the greatest merchant organization of the Aeternal Sky Starfield, the Golden Life Pavilion! One of the oldest recognized cultivators in the Grand Cyclic Stellar Region, Ma Zheng, formerly known as the Third Manager of the Golden Life Pavilion, had challenged Pavilion Master Sheng Jizi! And won! 

Later, the Neo-Dawn Eclipse Pill contributed to the most extraordinary gathering of Chosen and powerhouses of renown that had ever been recorded —the Saint Cyclic Renewal Summit, which resulted in the definition of new Chosen standards throughout the stellar region. A race involving talents, geniuses, peak forces, and a need for resources had begun.

However, no one could've predicted that the Great Blue Starfield would experience a coup, but they all knew that the Golden Life Pavilion and Wei Wuyin had their hands in the act with funding or outright showing support by sending his signature Alchemic Knight. This was almost immediately followed by the complete domination of four starfields and the eventual announcement of their merging! 

Born True Starfield!

Unchained Heart Sect!!

Within this decade alone, the twenty-three starfields that had enjoyed millennia of peace had undergone a series of tumultuous changes and were brought down to nineteen. 

"A new era rife with change." 

This single phrase was continuously spoken at all levels of the cultivation society; everyone from the young cultivators to the peak powerhouses were making moves, and at the center of it all was none other than the Neo-Dawn Alchemic Sovereign, Wei Wuyin! 

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The Born True Starfield was the combination of the Great Desolate Starfield(6th), All-Fury Starfield(8th), Beyond Light Starfield(9th), and Verdant Paradise Starfield(19th), but the process of creating a single starfield from multiple and merging them into one was not a simple matter. 

Firstly, the Void-Blank Space that segregated these starfields had to be cleansed of all chaotic debris, rogue planets, and dangerous phenomena by countless experts. This was a task that would take years, if not decades, to perform properly.

Secondly, a centralized Solar Star or Solar Stars had to be established in order to create a natural orbit that would allow the proper diffusion of Solar Essence throughout the starfield. Therefore, the larger the starfield, the greater the size of the Solar Star or Solar Stars. This was often circumvented by using multiple Solar Stars to compensate for their smaller size, such as the Ninestar Starfield, Trihex Starfield, and the Hexaflame Starfield. It could also involve attempting to merge all Solar Stars into a single, overwhelming entity that could reach the entire starfield.

Thirdly, the planets, lunar satellites, flat continental earths, World Realms, and Secret Realms had to be relocated. The task itself was incredibly complex, and not even Earthly Saints will dare say they could reliably do so, especially given the changes of orbit that needed a recalculation of gravitational forces, total mass, occupied space, and stability of World Cores. 

Lastly, and the most precarious situation, was the deactivation and relocation of Starfield-wide Arrays and Formations. Most of these arrays and formations were anchored to locations with the greatest stability, and they provided the strongest power due to connecting with the various Star Cores, World Cores, Secret Realms, and World Realms of a starfield. The True Element Sect's Domain-wide Array had used this principle to fight against Wu Yu, and the array could even bring harm to legitimate Worldly Saints. Each Starfield was a nigh-impregnable fortress, and with the three previous tasks necessary for a process of merging, this was an unavoidable circumstance. 

While it was entirely possible to maintain the four starfields as an independent starfield, that would lower by at least twenty times its potential defensive, offensive, and material-creating strength. The provided power that four starfields merged into one could exert if combined into an array or formation was unfathomably great. 

The last several months of the Born True Starfield were hectic with signs of heavy work. There were occasional bursts of erupting waves of energy and light as Celestial Bodies were being moved carefully. From time to time, ripples of chaotic spatial power would surge outwards as World Realms and Secret Realms were either deconstructed or forcefully shifted. 

The entire world was observing the Born True Starfield slowly forming into a whole as the Void-Blank Space that served as vast chasms of borders noticeably began to shrink. That said, only a few months had passed, and while the process was being conducted with abnormal efficiency, it hadn't even been completed by a tenth yet. Just cleaning the Void-Blank Space was an increasingly difficult task to perform, especially considering that the higher-level Ascended beings didn't dare to assist. 

Not only was every iota of their Mystic Power extremely precious, but they also formed the totality of their military might and defensive prowess, especially given the collapse of starfield-wide arrays and formations. They were its guardians, and if they assisted, while the process would go tens of times faster, they would leave themselves vulnerable and weakened. 

Far, far away from the Born True Starfield was a single Sky Destroyer that had been stationed there by order of the Imperial Clan. There were four Earthly Saints on board, an astonishing line-up. They included Tian Muyang, Tian Lingyu, the oldest Sky Monarch, Kong Yi, and one of the greatest symbols of the Imperial Clan, Empress Xiaocheng! 

The Sky Destroyer belonged to Kong Yi; he was a decorated expert that rivaled Ma Zheng in seniority. While his cultivation path hadn't involved any outstanding feats, the fact that he stood here today as a Sky Monarch spoke volumes of his staunch effort toward cultivation. 

Tian Muyang and Tian Lingyu observed the flashes of light and incessant ripples of space unfold in the vast distance. They both had calm, dignified facial expressions. 

Tian Lingyu frowned slightly after a light of curiosity flashed in her eyes. "I don't like this," she flatly stated through spiritual transmission. As a woman of practical thinking and realistic beliefs, she didn't believe having a Sky Destroyer stationed at the edge of the currently restructuring starfields was wise. Moreover, they were given orders that she felt went against her interests.

"I know." Tian Muyang understood her thoughts completely because they heavily resonated with his own. Unfortunately, he was left with no choice as it was an order from the Imperial Advisor, which typically meant it was approved by the Aeternal Sky Divine Emperor himself. 

"Have you had any contact with Wei Wuyin lately?" Tian Muyang asked with his eyes staring straight at the Born True Starfield. 

"No; he's gone completely off the grid," Tian Lingyu answered solemnly. Over the years, Wei Wuyin would occasionally send requests that didn't infringe on their Mystic Oaths. This was their trial period, and they've helped in many different ways, even assisting from the distant shadows in the Great Blue Starfield's coup. 

Tian Muyang had reasonably kept a few key cultivators of the Great Blue Starfield inside the Aeternal Sky Starfield on 'official business' that prevented them from intervening with the eventual vote for succession. Meanwhile, Tian Lingyu sent intelligence reports regarding the movements of certain shipments from the Aeternal Sky Starfield that were being sent to the Great Blue Starfield. 

They perfectly skirted certain Mystic Oaths. Fortunately, most Mystic Oaths were directed towards their loyalty to the Aeternal Sky Starfield, not a distant starfield. 

"That strange space that devoured the Desolate Dragnet Stellar Region, do you think…?" Tian Lingyu frowned as she thought of the Absolute Void Region that induced fear in her heart. There were some loosely unverified reports that Wei Wuyin was stationed in the Desolate Dragnet Stellar Region, but no one dared to investigate because doing so meant likely offending the Neo-Dawn Alchemic Sovereign himself.

Furthermore, he had yet to swear any Mystic Oath of any substance and had a level of freedom that could bring extreme fear into the hearts of powerhouses. Just his two Alchemic Knights at the Earthly Saint level and the ancient Fire Phoenix were enough to cause pause. 

There was a floating theory that Wei Wuyin was dead, and Trueborn had killed him to ensure their conquest went off without a hitch. Considering they haven't been in contact with him for nearly a year, this felt increasingly true. Fortunately, Grand Knight Wu Yu was still active and seemed to be performing tasks here and there without any haste, so it was unlikely to be the case. 

Tian Muyang shook his head with a solemn light in his eyes, "The calm before the storm. Why else would we be here?" 

"..." Tian Lingyu stayed silent. She swept her gaze across the vast Dark Void, sensing the various presences there.

Will he come? 

Her thoughts were interrupted by a blazing burst of flaming light in the distance, followed by a clear, piercing clarion cry!

Kree! 

They both turned their heads to see an incoming flaming comet streak across the Dark Void. It was heading directly toward the Pentastar Cluster! 

"He's here." A silky voice carrying an innate tone of imperial nobility resounded as Empress Xiaocheng arrived alongside Kong Yi. Her gorgeous eyes carrying endless allure and imposing dignity, gazed upon the streaking light. It was difficult to determine what she was thinking. 

Both Tian Muyang and Tian Lingyu's expressions grew darker, their eyes rippling with complex emotions. 

A man and beast soared towards the edge of the Pentastar Cluster alone, cutting a figure that was reminiscent of an immortal legend, and halted just before entering the range of the still-intact arrays. 

Hovering at the edge, tensions inevitably rose! 

"..." The white-robed Wei Wuyin stared at the Born True Starfield with a steady gaze. 

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a black-robed masked figure appeared at the other edge of the starfield's border. The distinct mask! The stylized robes that concealed their features, gender, and body type!

Undoubtedly, it was Trueborn, and they weren't even trying to hide it!

The figure had a cultivation base at the Soul of Mysticism Phase, a genuine Ascended being, and was clearly sent to open a dialogue between both parties! 

"Alchemic Sovereign Wei, how can I help you?" Despite their scraggly voice, there was a modicum of respect within that showcased their intentions. 

The various presences watching from afar, including the Sky Destroyer, were waiting with bated breath for Wei Wuyin's response! 

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