Chapter 414: Wandering Civilization, Second Entry into Yao Xing

There is a fleet.

Lu Xun also saw the fleet in the starry sky.

That fleet is not small in scale, with several hundred warships of various sizes, and the warships are likewise huge; the largest warship is several tens of kilometers long, comparable to a space fortress.

Precisely because these warships are so massive, they were noticed by the experts on Lan Xing.

Experts on Lan Xing have already flown toward that fleet.

Although Lu Xun was curious, he did not go to join the excitement.

In the Ancient Road Node, anything could be encountered.

This fleet might have been left behind by other spirit stars that failed to ascend, or it could possibly be a civilization within this Ancient Road Node.

Some of the alien races on Lan Xing came in this way.

"Dark Energy Tide is coming, everyone get ready."

The fleet in the starry sky did not have a major impact on Lan Xing.

As soon as Lan Xing entered this Ancient Road Node, it began drawing in the surrounding Dark Energy, thus forming a Dark Energy Tide.

"This time we should be able to absorb more."

During the first Dark Energy Tide, Lu Xun absorbed about two to three thousand cubic units of Dark Energy.

For him at that time, that was already a lot.

Now his strength is worlds apart from then; he should be able to absorb even more Dark Energy.

On the ground, a large number of flying vessels shot up into the sky.

The cultivators on Lan Xing all rushed into the sky to absorb Dark Energy.

Lu Xun found a place with few people and waited.

Not long after,

Dark Energy, drawn by Lan Xing's attraction, converged toward Lan Xing.

Lu Xun began to absorb with all his might.

His whole body became like a black hole, swallowing and inhaling the surrounding Dark Energy, drawing it all into his body.

Last time Lu Xun absorbed, the range was only about ten to twenty kilometers around.

This time the range is much larger; the Dark Energy within nearly a hundred li around was drawn to Lu Xun.

In fact, if Lu Xun wanted an even wider range, he could throw out the formation device in his hand to form a large energy-gathering array, which would definitely be effective for absorption.

However, aside from official organizations, an individual doing so is not allowed; it will surely be targeted by the Heavenly Dao later.

Even official organizations dare not go too far.

If one does not rely on external forces and absorbs Dark Energy by one's own ability, then there is no problem.

"The Dark Energy Tide has become much denser; it seems Lan Xing is indeed moving toward a place with denser Dark Energy."

The Dark Energy Tide of this Ancient Road Node is about 10% denser.

This will also make Lu Xun's harvest this time greater.

"No battle; it seems they are not a ferocious race."

While absorbing Dark Energy, Lu Xun also kept an eye on the fleet's situation.

After the experts from Lan Xing went over, no battle occurred.

It is unknown what developments will follow.

"A spirit star has arrived."

One day later, in the starry sky, a star flashed and vanished.

This means that another spirit star has arrived.

"They really are acting together."

Lu Xun whispered softly.

This time, not only did Lan Xing enter the Ancient Road Node ahead of schedule, but other spirit stars appear to have done the same.

Between these spirit stars, there should be a special way to communicate across vast distances in some form.

By acting together, they can more quickly open the origin grounds in each Ancient Road Node and obtain more cosmic origin.

Therefore, although these spirit stars compete and are hostile toward each other, they have chosen to cooperate on this matter of the origin grounds.

As time passes, spirit stars continue to arrive.

As for that fleet in the starry sky, they follow far behind Lan Xing, neither getting too close nor leaving.

For Lan Xing now, even though that fleet is huge in scale, it poses no threat.

Their following Lan Xing like this suggests that Lan Xing's experts have reached some agreement with the fleet.

It is unknown whether they will later join Lan Xing.

Lu Xun did not overly worry about these matters.

Although his strength is strong now, he has not yet entered the upper echelons of Lan Xing, so he does not need to worry about Lan Xing's future, development, etc.

In fact, Lu Xun also does not want to manage these affairs.

Isn't it fine to lie back comfortably? Why go and add drama to oneself?

The Dark Energy Tide continues.

This Dark Energy Tide lasts longer than the previous one.

"Yao Xing!"

Ten or so days later, in the starry sky, a star emitting an eerie red light flashed and vanished.

That star, Lu Xun knows it all too well.

This is Yao Xing!

Lu Xun wasn't in a hurry.

First, gather enough dark energy, then speak.

During this process, Lu Xun would also leave every few days,

It lasted a full twenty-odd days before the dark energy tide began to wane.

After another day, the dark energy tide ended completely.

"Not a bad harvest."

A smile appeared on Lu Xun's face.

This wave of dark energy tide, his harvest was nearly ten times greater than before.

The dark energy absorbed by Lu Xun into his body exceeded twenty thousand cubic units.

Of this dark energy, Lu Xun concentrated half in his left hand, further strengthening it.

The other half was dispersed in the chaotic cells throughout his body, raising his physical strength.

After tallying his gains, Lu Xun arrived at Yuheng Fortress.

Chu Youqing and Murong Wan were still here, and Fu Yue was present as well.

After the dark energy tide ended, for the cultivators of Lan Xing, what followed was waiting for the Rainbow Bridge to appear.

"Wandering civilization?"

"Yes, that fleet comes from a civilization within this ancient route node; their homeland was occupied by space aliens long ago, leaving them to drift only in nebulae."

From Fu Yue, Lu Xun learned the situation of that fleet.

That fleet does not belong to any other spirit star.

Rather, it was originally a civilization within that ancient route node.

After their homeworld was invaded by space aliens, this civilization shifted from a planetary civilization to a wandering civilization drifting in space.

The entire civilization lives aboard warships.

Their warships were initially few; the current fleet grew over countless years of wandering.

"They have some notable technological advantages, possessing warp ship technology; we intend to trade with them."

"Warp ship?"

"Well, we also found warp ships in the tomb of the mechanical civilization, but the technology has never been cracked, so it cannot be widely disseminated; if we could obtain the technology from them, future exploration of the star sea would become much easier."

Fu Yue then elaborated further.

As an elder of Beidou Hall, she could access some inside information.

This wandering civilization has several remarkable aspects.

They actually possess warp ship technology.

"Teacher, when are you planning to enter the Rainbow Bridge?"

Lu Xun brought up the matter.

"The second batch, probably in half a month; we plan to enter the Seven Star Spirit Realm to explore, and if you're willing, you can join us."

Fu Yue said.

"I need to take care of some things first; if I can make it back in time, I'll come find you."

"Hmm."

Fu Yue did not ask Lu Xun what he was handling.

After bringing Chu Youqing and Murong Wan back to the capital, he spent a day with the two women, then prepared to set out for Yao Xing.

The day before departure, Lu Xueqi suddenly arrived.

Upon seeing her, Lu Xun noticed her condition was off, her gaze toward him somewhat hazy.

Without a doubt, the love poison had flared up again.

It's not surprising; Lan Xing had been drifting through the dark universe for over half a month, the dark energy tide had persisted for another twenty-odd days, and Lu Xueqi was nearing her limit.

"Lu Xun, give me the pill."

Lu Xueqi almost gritted her teeth as she said.

"Okay."

Lu Xun handed the pill to her.

Lu Xueqi held it in her mouth, without a word, lunged forward, and kissed Lu Xun.

Under the pill's effect, the two quickly fell into a frenzy of passion.

After a full several hours.

The passion finally came to an end.

Lu Xueqi lay lazily on the bed, pulling the blanket over her lovely figure; though she appeared languid, her eyes had regained clarity.

"Lu Xun, are you preparing to go to Yao Xing?"

She asked.

"Hmm."

Lu Xun nodded.

"How confident are you?"

Lu Xueqi asked again.

"Half and half; we'll know the specifics when we get there."

Lu Xun didn't express it very confidently.

Lu Xueqi hesitated to speak.

She actually wanted to ask Old Master Lu for help, that is, to have Old Master Lu accompany Lu Xun to Yao Xing.

If that's the case, the matter between her and Lu Xun can't be kept hidden.

Without revealing this relationship, why would Old Master Lu, a Nine Realms expert, risk danger for Lu Xun?

Yao Xing is no simple place; even those at the Nine Realms level who enter could end up trapped inside.

Old Master Lu isn't a peak Nine Realms expert like the Red Empress or Fu Tianze; he's only just entered the Nine Realms.

Going to Yao Xing poses too great a risk for him.

To get him to act, the only way is to fully reveal the matter of the love poison.

If Old Master Lu found out that Lu Xun and she already had this relationship, given his temperament, he would likely force Lu Xun to marry Lu Xueqi, thereby binding Lu Xun to the Lu family's war chariot.

Lu Xueqi neither wants to marry, nor does she want Lu Xun to reluctantly marry her.

In Lu Xueqi's eyes, the matter between them is merely an accident.

So, Lu Xueqi ultimately did not voice this plan.

After Lu Xueqi left, Lu Xun packed his things, said a word to Chu Youqing and Murong Wan, then quietly set off.

"Lu Xun, this is the place."

A few hours later, in the hidden underground space beneath Lan Xing, Commander Xu of the Martial Manor opened a passage for Lu Xun.

Similar passages basically exist between all Spirit Stars.

These passages are normally unusable because the distance is too great.

Only when the Spirit Stars are simultaneously at an ancient road node can they be activated.

"Thank you, Uncle Xu."

"Oh, don't mention it—Yao Xing is dangerous, you must be careful, Xiao Xun."

"Yeah, I will. Goodbye, Uncle Xu."

After bidding farewell to Commander Xu, Lu Xun plunged into the passage.

A few others also came along, responsible for activating and maintaining the passage on Yao Xing's side.

The inside of the passage twisted and turned, like a distorted wormhole.

When Lu Xun emerged, he instantly felt a sense of suppression.

"Yao Xing."

Yao Xing has arrived, which is why there is a heavenly and earthly suppression.

This place is still deep underground, located in a small underground space.

Inside, Lu Xun also saw several humans.

"Finally, someone has come."

"We can go back now."

Those humans, seeing Lu Xun and the others, let out a sigh of relief.

"Captain Gong, you've worked hard; from now on, we'll guard this place, you go back and rest well."

One of the cultivators who came in with Lu Xun said.

This is a Five Realms cultivator.

"Alright, I'll leave it to you; we're going."

Captain Gong hesitated not, leading his subordinates into the passage and leaving.

This passage won't last very long.