Chapter 804: Chapter 804

Yes. Li Xiaofei had brought along the body of Ishihara Masami. It was aboard this very ship. The so-called Primordial God referred to the current state of Ishihara Masami.

However, her divine spark was still incomplete. It existed in an extremely fragile and barely stable state. Any external interference could very likely trigger an instant and catastrophic collapse. Thus, Li Xiaofei took every precaution to protect her.

According to both the old High Chancellor and Song Yu, an ancient prophecy stated that the Primordial God was said to be capable of locating Heaven. If the Primordial God was likened to a firefly, then Heaven was the peerless night pearl that could absorb and reflect light, so much so that even the faintest glow could cause it to shine.

Therefore, bringing Ishihara Masami along served exactly that purpose. They were using her to illuminate and locate Heaven. Yet, while simple in theory, it was extremely difficult in practice. Even the most radiant night pearl still needed to be within a certain range to catch light. This journey they embarked on was truly akin to searching for a needle in a cosmic haystack.

Shin Koharu had come along to care for Ishihara Masami, who remained in a frozen state. Aside from her, Li Xiaofei had not brought anyone else with him. Thus, with the old High Chancellor and Luo Ge, as well as Song Yu and Lin Yi, there were three distinct factions on board. Their presence formed a delicate triangular detente.

Judging from Song Yu’s wariness of the High Chancellor, it was clear they were longtime adversaries. Moreover, the High Chancellor was definitely a formidable expert. At the very least, Song Yu held no absolute confidence in defeating him.

Li Xiaofei had once exchanged blows with Song Yu and knew just how terrifying her strength was. She was undoubtedly the strongest opponent he had ever faced. He silently assessed that in a one-on-one fight, he, the old High Chancellor, and Song Yu would likely be evenly matched. But if he were to face both of them at once, defeat was certain.

Damn it. This is a three-kingdom standoff.

The Shennong sped through the vast cosmic expanse. In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed. Yet, half a year was but a fleeting moment for cultivators. Nevertheless, the unchanging scenery outside the portholes was enough to make anyone feel the weight of solitude and boredom.

The old High Chancellor constantly adjusted the Shennong’s course. As someone who had once come from Heaven, he held a hazy memory of the star charts and could revise the route accordingly. That was his value to the team.

Another half-year passed in the blink of an eye. Still, there were no discoveries. Yet neither the old High Chancellor nor Song Yu showed any signs of impatience. They had both waited for countless years, so what difference did another year or two make? The more critical the moment, the more calm one needed to remain.

It was Lin Yi, the former number one beauty of Chongque City, who, in moments of boredom, frequently teased Li Xiaofei. She was bold and direct each time, clearly determined to seduce him no matter what. Li Xiaofei, however, showed not the slightest interest.

“What? Am I not beautiful?” After numerous failed attempts, Lin Yi spoke with a tone full of grievance.

“No, you’re breathtaking,” Li Xiaofei replied flatly.

“Then why is it that you’re not even the least bit tempted when I offer myself to you?” Lin Yi bit her lip, her eyes glowing with alluring intent.

Li Xiaofei said, “Every man who’s been with you has died. Whether it was Zhou Chenglong or Song Jinglun, no matter how powerful they were or how high their status, they all ended up utterly destroyed, both body and soul. So, I’ve come to a conclusion.”

Lin Yi giggled coquettishly and said, “I didn’t expect someone as ruthless as you to be so superstitious. Come on then, what conclusion did you come to?”

Li Xiaofei enunciated each word slowly and clearly: “Your—pussy—is—cursed.”

Lin Yi immediately stopped laughing.

“You’re the one who’s cursed.” She snapped in anger.

Sometimes, it wasn’t lies that hurt, it was the truth that broke one’s defenses. And so, another half-year passed.

The universe was vast beyond imagination. A single spaceship drifting within it was like a leaf floating in the ocean, forever unable to reach an end.

Even the old High Chancellor began to show signs of fatigue. He kept adjusting the flight path, constantly comparing it to his memories. Then one day—

“We’re nearing the edge of the Star Battlefield,” Song Yu suddenly said.

Li Xiaofei opened his eyes and looked out the viewport. A shattered planet was drifting through space. It was an enormous celestial body, half of which had been destroyed by some unknown force. The broken remains had scattered into meteors, forming a chaotic asteroid belt orbiting the remaining half.

Several million kilometers above the planet’s surface, a single visible spatial rift stretched outward. The laws of space continually tried to mend it, only to be repeatedly torn apart by the residual force emanating from the fissure. The entire scene radiated a destructive, violent beauty.

Li Xiaofei’s pupils contracted slightly. He had recognized in a glance that this planet, over three thousand times the size of Earth, had been split in half by a single slash.

He could split a planet too. But a blade intent that stretched millions of kilometers, etched into the void itself and lingering without dispersing, that was beyond him. This was undoubtedly the work of a being above the Black Hole level.

The High Chancellor’s face was filled with horror as he said, “Only a powerhouse of the Three Origin Realm could cause this level of destruction... And only in the Star Battlefield region would such beings exist.”

Song Yu said, “We can’t get any closer. We’ll have to go around it. Our ship can’t withstand the residual saber intent storm around that planet.”

But Li Xiaofei said, “I want to get a bit closer and take a look.”

“Hmm?” Song Yu turned to him. “Are you insane?”

“Then wait here for me,” Li Xiaofei replied.

As he spoke, he placed Ishihara Masami into the Secret Time Pavilion and exited the Shennong, carefully making his way toward the shattered planet.

Eventually, he sat cross-legged in the vacuum of space, within a safe distance. There, he began to comprehend the saber intent. This mysterious Three-Origin Realm expert had casually split a planet in two, leaving a blade mark stretching millions of kilometers. Their understanding of the saber path far surpassed Li Xiaofei’s.

He had to study it and comprehend what he could. At first, Li Xiaofei only sensed that the saber intent was unrestrained and graceful, filled with spontaneity. Yet the true essence within was elusive, like a fleeting swan's shadow.

This revealed that the strength of those on higher planes could not be easily perceived by those below. Even someone as unimaginably gifted as Li Xiaofei, whose comprehension was peerless, could only catch vague traces and glimpses. He could not fully see through it.

Then, a thought stirred in his mind, and as if guided by instinct, he began to circulate the Natural Art. This technique originated from the cultivators of Taoyuan on planet M73. Its principles were drawn from the Dao De Jing.

Back then, the village elder had gifted the technique to Li Xiaofei, allowing him to cultivate it freely. He later discovered that the method was incredibly effective in clarifying the chaotic power of laws within his body. Thɪs chapter is updated by NoveI★Fire.net

Now, when he used the Natural Art to observe the saber principles within the shattered planet, he achieved entirely different results. Strands of invisible power of laws began to silently detach from the saber mark that stretched across a million miles and flowed toward Li Xiaofei.

“It worked.” Li Xiaofei was overjoyed.

At last, he could clearly sense the true meaning behind this nameless Three-Origin master’s saber path.

One word, Immortal! It was truly an immortal essence in motion, free-spirited, elegant, and natural. Li Xiaofei immersed himself in the realization for a long time, his face filled with satisfaction. This single enlightenment had doubled the power of his saber move Naihe Bridge at least. It was a tremendous gain.

Li Xiaofei rose to his feet, wholly content, ready to return. But just then, he noticed an unexpected sign. His expression changed dramatically, as utter shock rooted him to the spot.