Chapter 1110: Chapter 1110

"What was that chasing us just now? The battleship almost got destroyed. Fortunately, we managed to cross four worlds consecutively; otherwise, we might not have been able to escape from that thing."

Inside the battleship, Lin Yue was still shaken. Although she didn’t know exactly what had happened, she could feel the enormous crisis from earlier. If it weren’t for this modified battleship’s incredible defense, she might have died near the Moon.

"The Crystal Palace on the Moon accumulated too much polluted energy. At that moment, a murderous intent wrapped in this terrifying energy came killing at us. It was indeed quite dangerous," Li Yi said. "Sister Lin, don’t worry, you are safe inside the Immortal Dao Battleship."

Then he looked at the Sword Coin in his hand.

The Sword Coin shone with a shadow of treasure light, with the remnant soul of Emperor Hua Qing condensed within it.

"Hua Qing, what did you find in there? Why did such a sudden change occur?" Li Yi asked.

"This old man manipulated the Sword Coin to transform into a Heavenly Saber and slashed open that Crystal Palace. Inside, I discovered a Grand Array in operation, forged with dragon marrow and phoenix gall as its base, supplemented by countless ancient strong practitioners’ remains," Hua Qing’s remnant soul said. "This old man intended to use power to annihilate that Grand Array, helping you solve Earth’s pollution problem."

"But just as this old man was about to act, from deep within the hall, two beams of eyes transformed into two Divine Swords came to kill. After a hard clash, I didn’t dare stay longer and retreated quickly. That previous murderous intent likely came from them."

"However, this old man did not return empty-handed. Though I couldn’t act in time, I still cut off a corner of the Grand Array, disrupting its operation. While this isn’t enough to completely resolve Earth’s pollution problem, it can reduce the pollution level." The rıghtful source is novel·fire·net

Li Yi’s expression grew solemn upon hearing this: "Are you saying that someone is guarding the Grand Array’s operation inside the Crystal Palace?"

"It doesn’t necessarily have to be a person." Emperor Hua Qing’s remnant soul shook its head and said, "It could be an evil object with spiritual wisdom, or some kind of living creature. Their strength is very formidable, especially amidst that polluted Spiritual Energy. In actuality, my disruption of the Grand Array’s operation also aimed at weakening their strength; otherwise, we would face the same crisis next time."

"As long as a portion of the polluted Spiritual Energy dissipates, the strength of the evil creatures inside the Crystal Palace will be affected. But you shouldn’t go near the Moon anytime soon; an energy tide has formed there. Approaching it would not only lead to pollution, but you might continue to be locked by that terrifying murderous intent."

"Luckily, the Moon is far enough from Earth that, despite the wide range of influence, it’s hard to affect Earth."

"I see. I didn’t expect you to consider so much in such a short time," Li Yi said.

Even knowing the forces weren’t equal, still being able to disrupt a corner of the Grand Array, reducing pollution, and weakening the opponent’s strength lays the foundation for future actions.

"However, although I didn’t exert my full strength this time, my remnant soul is damaged and can’t offer much help. You’ll have to rely on yourself next. This old man wants to go to the Incense World to recuperate." Hua Qing then took the opportunity to make a request.

Li Yi squinted his eyes: "There’s no rush for that. Once I’m back on Earth and ascertain the situation, I’ll naturally take you to the Incense World to recover."

He didn’t completely believe the other party’s words.

"You must hurry. My remnant soul is severely damaged and can’t hold on for long. Even with abundant Spiritual Energy, it’s hard to last." Hua Qing’s remnant soul said.

Without the specialness of the Incense World, his current state wouldn’t have allowed him to revive again.

"Rest assured, I will fulfill my promise," Li Yi said, letting Red Girl open the hatch, as he flew out and then scanned the Immortal Dao Battleship’s hull.

To his surprise, the hull forged from Red Gold was ripped open with a ferocious gash, penetrating three decks, almost tearing the Immortal Dao Battleship in half.

If such an attack landed on Lin Yue, she would definitely be obliterated; even Li Yi’s Divine Body would suffer damage.

"It seems relying solely on blooming one Tao Flower isn’t enough to completely resolve Earth’s pollution problem. Only the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top grants the qualification to confront the bizarre creatures on the Moon."

Li Yi roughly estimated the opponent’s strength from this attack.

Though their strength is formidable, it’s not entirely insurmountable. After all, Li Yi is One God.

"I’ll find Tian Gong Taoist later to have it repaired. Though severely damaged, key parts weren’t attacked, so the loss is acceptable." Li Yi thought silently.

Then he waited for a moment in the End of Dharma Cultivation World.

Once confirming no danger had followed, he intended to take the Immortal Dao Battleship back to Earth.

However, just as he thought this, suddenly, Li Yi paused and then looked toward the sky in the distance. In that area, strong spatial fluctuations appeared, and Spiritual Energy continued to spread out.

"It’s the gate of Outer Heaven opening; a Perfect Realm Cultivator has descended to this End of Dharma World again from Outer Heaven."

Li Yi immediately understood what was happening and then recalled something.

It was during his last visit to this End of Dharma World when he mentioned meeting a few people of Great Perfection Realm, saying he would come again and offer the Cultivators of Outer Heaven a chance to cross worlds.

Now, in the blink of an eye, a year has passed.

The words he left last time have likely spread throughout Outer Heaven over the year.

Li Yi was slightly surprised by how these cultivation experts managed to perceive his presence in this world and reacted so quickly.

Li Yi thought for a moment and did not rush to leave.

Since he accidentally arrived here this time, he might as well meet these Great Perfection cultivators. With his current strength, he no longer regarded the Great Perfection cultivators in high esteem.

But it is undeniable that these people are still powerful allies. If they are willing to follow him and leave, they can also play a significant role in cross-realm warfare.

Thinking of this, he simply stood on the Immortal Dao Battle Armor, waiting for these people to appear.

The gate of Outer Heaven was completely opened, and dozens of figures immediately appeared in front of Li Yi. Each of these people was a cultivation expert of the Great Perfection level, and now they came together, clearly with a certain determination.

When the two sides’ gazes met.

"Taiyi, you really kept the agreement, and returned to this End of Dharma world after a year. I, Yuqing Taoist, represent Outer Heaven and want to discuss the matter of cross-border with you."

A Daoist with a lean face, stepping on the Five-Colored Divine Light, walked out from Outer Heaven.

The other experts did not descend into this world. They preferred to remain in Outer Heaven, even at the expense of expending strength to maintain this spatial gate.

At this moment, Li Yi smiled: "I stated before my last cross-border that this was your last chance. After I leave this time, no one will come to this world again and you will completely lose the opportunity to cross the realms."

"We came with sincerity." Yuqing Taoist said seriously.

"Sincerity? Upon meeting, you all refuse to address me with respect. I see no sincerity in you but rather the strength in numbers. Could it be that you want to join forces to take me down and force out the Cross-border Technique?"

Li Yi coldly smiled: "If so, feel free to make a move. Deciding by victory or defeat is also not a simple and direct method."

Yuqing Taoist’s face turned slightly serious at this moment. As a Great Perfection cultivator, he could sense the opportunity from Taiyi for cross-realm departure, but simultaneously felt a very dangerous aura.

The opponent’s strength was terrifying, and if a conflict occurred, it would certainly turn the world upside down. Even with their thirty-three Great Perfection realm experts joining forces, they might not gain the upper hand.

Moreover... his gaze rested on the battleship under Li Yi’s feet.

The red gold material was astonishing, something that could be refined into a Dao Artifact, possessing a very formidable defensive capability. Moreover, the Artifact Refining Technique on it was much like the work of Daoqi Sect disciples... Only such a treasure had been forcibly torn apart.

This indicated that Taiyi had recently experienced a perilously dangerous battle.

Through these details, Yuqing Taoist could roughly estimate Li Yi’s strength by seeing a small leopard through a tube.

"Friend, you jest. As the saying goes, it’s better to resolve enmities than to create them. We are just trapped souls looking for a chance to cross the realms, how could we resort to arms?" Yuqing Taoist smiled.

With his words, the hostility among the crowd instantly dissipated.

Evidently, the others also understood Yuqing Taoist’s implication, not to engage.

"If there’s no fight and you have no sincerity, how do you expect me to take you across the realms? You know, even ordinary people have to pay a fare to ride a carriage. All of you are well-known masters; in this world, each of you is a venerable figure. Do you expect me to give you a lift with just two old faces? You’re not young and beautiful Immortals. If you were stunningly beautiful, I might consider it."

"Friend, I naturally understand there’s no free lunch in this world. As long as you’re willing to take us out of this world, you set the terms, and as long as we can do it, we will never delay." Yuqing Taoist took a deep breath and said seriously.

Li Yi glanced at the crowd and said: "Plant the Sacrifice Spell, allow me to command you, and when you achieve great merit in the future, I will lift the Sacrifice Spell and grant you freedom."

"Sacrifice Spell? This condition is too harsh. Can you change it?" Immediately, a Great Perfection cultivator couldn’t help but speak.

The others frowned and remained silent.

Evidently, Li Yi’s condition was indeed too harsh. As Great Perfection cultivators, serving as vassals to an outsider was unacceptable.

"It seems you are living quite comfortably in Outer Heaven, not feeling the cruelty of the End of Dharma." Li Yi said: "However, my condition stands here; whether to agree or not is up to you. But I heard that in nature, when the dry season comes, wise animals will search for new water sources before the sources dry up, to safely survive the drought."

"Yet dull animals think of rescuing themselves only when the drought arrives, but by then it’s too late. I suppose you masters are not inferior to animals."

Although his metaphor was crude, the cultivators present understood the principle.

Outer Heaven, though still having Spiritual Energy, would eventually dry up. No one could survive until the next Spiritual Energy revival, so they must seek a new world across realms before the Spiritual Energy is entirely depleted.

Moreover, this plan was feasible. Last time, they saw Xuan Yuezi, one of the Seven Immortals of the Heavenly Dao Sect, reach Great Perfection with abundant Spiritual Energy in her body, showing she had already gained the opportunity for cross-realm travel.