NOVEL NEXT Chapter 991: Setting Out
Chang Yuya carefully stared at Chen Yu, trying to discern something.
Chen Yu coming from a lower realm and having connections with the Lin Family was already shocking.
She was also curious about Chen Yu's interest in investigating the Emperor of the Xuanming Realm.
Could it be that Chen Yu also had connections with the "Qingyun Emperor"?
However.
Having a connection might not necessarily be a good thing.
This Qingyun Emperor was the sinner of the Human Race.
He colluded with alien races and is now punished to guard the Chaotic Sea Plain for a thousand years.
The lifespan of a king is just over a thousand years, equivalent to a lifetime imprisonment for Chang Yuya.
Moreover, colluding with enemies is the most despised crime among the Human Race.
The Qingyun Emperor was not sentenced to death, presumably because of his cultivation level.
But if Chen Yu was connected to the Qingyun Emperor, he might suffer the consequences.
"Where is the Chaotic Sea Plain?"
Chen Yu suddenly asked.
"The Chaotic Sea Plain is on the western side of the Human Race's domain, adjacent to the 'Deep Lan Sea'."
Chang Yuya instinctively answered.
Then she realized that Chen Yu indeed had a connection with that Qingyun Emperor.
"It seems I must inform Grandmother about this." Chang Yuya thought to herself.
Chen Yu also had some understanding of the situation of the Human Race in the main world.
The Human Race occupies a vast territory, but it seems insignificant compared to the entire main world.
The western side of the Human Race territory is close to the Deep Lan Sea.
Chen Yu sketched a rough map in his mind.
The distance seemed quite far.
If he were to rush from the Chang Family, he wasn't sure how long it would take.
Although Chen Yu felt that the path indicated by the square-faced middle-aged man from the Lin Family was correct,
he now wanted to see the Qingyun Emperor and clarify his origins once he learned of his location.
"Guest Chen, are you planning to go to the Chaotic Sea Plain?"
Chang Yuya noticed something was amiss and inquired.
Although she was surprised that Chen Yu knew the Qingyun Emperor, who was an Emperor of the Xuanming Realm — such a figure didn't exist in the entire Chang Family now.
But since the Qingyun Emperor was a criminal, even if Chen Yu met him, although he might gain some benefits, there were also potential downsides.
On the other hand,
it would take nearly a year for Chen Yu to fly to the Chaotic Sea Plain at his speed.
That would mean missing the recruitment days of the eight Emperor Sects, wouldn't it?
"That's right."
"How long would it take to use the Transmission Array?"
Chen Yu asked.
He didn't want to miss the recruitment time of the eight Emperor Sects, but he also wanted to go to the Chaotic Sea Plain to see the Qingyun Emperor.
"Most Transmission Arrays are controlled by major forces. Even my Chang Family can at most allow you to use the Transmission Array in the nearby Jinrong City. For farther places, we're powerless."
Chang Yuya wanted to dissuade Chen Yu from his idea.
The location of the Tianhe Sect is opposite to the Chaotic Sea Plain, even if Chen Yu could reach the Chaotic Sea Plain in half a year, he certainly wouldn't be able to enter the Tianhe Sect.
"Is there no other way?"
"Guest Chen's connection with the Lin Family could allow them to assist, which might get you there in two or three months."
Chang Yuya took the opportunity to probe the extent of Chen Yu's relationship with the Lin Family.
Chen Yu was aware of this, but he didn't want to ask for help.
Besides, the Lin Family was also somewhat far, and seeking their help would take time.
Seeing Chen Yu's composed expression, Chang Yuya added, "Without background connections, if you have absolute strength, you could use a large Transmission Array, and besides that, you can use 'Primordial Stone to open the way'."
Of course.
The best methods are still the first two; "Primordial Stone to open the way" is not reliable and quite costly.
Chen Yu nodded without further inquiry on this matter.
He instead asked about the situation with the Emperor Sect slots, "How are those eighteen slots going?"
The other three slots had already been secretly sent to the three people of the King of Fallen Moon.
"Our Chang Family acquired eight slots. As for the other ten slots, they are placed in the Jinrong City's auction, with one being auctioned every few days."
Chang Yuya smiled.
Auction?
This is a good place. With treasures like Emperor Sect slots, they'll undoubtedly fetch a high price.
For the Chang Family, this weakens opposing forces' assets, killing two birds with one stone.
"Has the Yang Family ever succeeded?"
Chen Yu thought of something.
If it's an auction, wouldn't the Yang Family also be able to obtain slots if they bid high?
"Rest assured, it's a high-level auction. Only those invited can bid, and the Yang Family is not among them."
Chang Yuya explained.
After a few words of conversation, she departed.
"It's ten days until the slot auction ends."
Chen Yu closed his eyes and began cultivating.
The medicinal power of the Star Origin Pill was extremely rich and majestic, and Chen Yu hadn't fully digested it a few days ago.
"This Star Origin Pill is of excellent grade, having a good effect even when taken by someone in the Mid-stage Star Condensation Realm."
Chen Yu mused inwardly.
Because of this, in recent days, his cultivation progressed rapidly, moving forward by leaps and bounds.
The second Primordial Power Star inside him was much brighter than before, its size approaching half of the first Primordial Power Star.
This indicated that Chen Yu's cultivation was not far from the peak of the Early-stage Condensed Star Realm.
Every few days, he would temporarily pause and again take out the Silver Sky Crystal Stone to comprehend the Profound Meaning of space.
As for the Stellar Physique, he temporarily set it aside.
Having reached Great Success, the subsequent progress would be slower. It was better to first raise his cultivation to the peak of the Early-stage Condensed Star Realm and then specialize in the Stellar Physique for greater efficiency.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
When it was learned that Chen Yu was leaving the Chang Family to head to the Chaotic Sea Plain, the Chang Family's high-ranking members were all alarmed.
"Guest Chen, this venture of yours is likely to delay your chance to enter the eight Emperor Sects."
The white-haired elder advised.
If Chen Yu goes to the Tianhe Sect, combined with his relations with the Lin Family, he could do quite well, and the Chang family disciples entering the Tianhe Sect might also receive some care.
Unexpectedly, Chen Yu plans to run to the distant Chaotic Sea Plain, potentially missing the chance to enter the Eight Great Imperial Sects.
This was difficult for the upper echelons of the Chang family to understand.
However, Chen Yu was unwilling to say more, and this matter involved the guilty Emperor Xuanming, so they refrained from inquiring too much.
Ultimately, they could only let Chen Yu go.
"Not far from the Chaotic Sea Plain, there is a Four-star Peak major sect, 'Evil Luo Prison', which is also one of the Eight Great Imperial Sects. You can enter this sect then."
Chen Yu had his own plans in mind.
But only if he reaches there within five months.
Otherwise, Chen Yu might stop halfway, heading to the 'Sun and Moon Heavenly Palace', which was among the Eight Great Imperial Sects that he favored more.
By that time, he would first join the Imperial Sect, then proceed to the Chaotic Sea Plain.
"Guest Chen, here are the Primordial Stones exchanged for eighteen slots, totaling 830,000 top-grade yuan stones."
The top executives of the Chang Family handed over a storage ring with utmost solemnity.
830,000!
Chen Yu could not hide his delight.
This far exceeded his estimation.
It seems the other three major families must have bled heavily.
"Thank you very much."
Chen Yu prepared to take his leave.
"Guest Chen, please wait. While you stay openly at the Chang family, no one dares to move against you, but once you leave, it's not guaranteed."
The white-haired elder stopped Chen Yu, explaining, "After some days, disguise yourself and hide among the Chang family's caravans going out, using the Jinrong City's transmission array to depart."
As of now, both parties are on good terms, Chen Yu has established a certain relationship with the Chang family, and the Chang family has let go of past grievances, considering Chen Yu's welfare.
Chen Yu nodded, not acting immediately.
Though the Xu Family, Wu Family, and He Family all obtained slots, they were probably heavily taxed as well, and whether their hostility had subsided was unknown.
But the Yang Family definitely wouldn't let Chen Yu go.
Several days later.
Chen Yu, disguised as an ordinary Chang family disciple, entered Jinrong City with the caravan.
At an inn, Chen Yu bid them farewell and headed to the pivotal area of Jinrong City for transmission.
He produced a token, handing over a certain amount of Primordial Stones.
Using a large transmission array, Chen Yu vanished from the place.
...
In another "Cultivating City," amidst many transmission arrays, a figure appeared, precisely Chen Yu.
"This Cultivating City is controlled by 'Po Yue Building,' and the next Cultivating City I am heading to belongs to the Long Family. The two have a feud, so I can only fly there."
Chen Yu had long mapped out his route, swiftly exiting the Cultivating City.
He patted his Spiritual Pet Bag, summoning a blue Spiritual Crane in the sky.
He had exchanged 50,000 top-grade yuan stones for the ancient beast "Smoke Cloud Crane" at the Chang family.
As a flying mount, it was small and fast.
Moreover, Chen Yu had bought a Condensed Star Realm mount for his journey, a great expense.
But he now had abundant Primordial Stones.
Eighteen slots allowed him to gather over 800,000 top-grade yuan stones. Even staying at the Chang family, he felt uneasy.
"Go!"
Chen Yu sat cross-legged on the back of Smoke Cloud Crane, bringing out a Silver Sky Crystal Stone to comprehend the Profound Meaning of Space.
And the Smoke Cloud Crane cried out, flapping its wings, carrying Chen Yu into the Yunhai.
Smoke Cloud Crane's wings transformed into white clouds, merging with the Yunhai, moving at such lightning speed that Chen Yu felt his 50,000 top-grade yuan stones were well spent.
Three days later.
A slight crack appeared on the Silver Sky Crystal Stone in Chen Yu's palm.
"The energy is exhausted."
Feeling it a pity, Chen Yu cast it away.
The enhancement of profound comprehension benefitted both the lift of soul will and the enhancement of combat power.
For example, during the token confrontation, Chen Yu's speed was unrivaled.
Among several Early-stage Condensed Star Realm Peak geniuses, even without the Profound Meaning of Space, they had other speed methods, yet were no match for Chen Yu.
This was due to the depth of understanding of the Profound Meaning.
Chen Yu felt that his insight into the Profound Meaning of Space had reached a deep level among the Early-stage Condensed Star Realm.
He could even faintly sense a level of constraint.
"The depth of the Profound Meaning has distinct level differences, commonly divided into the first to third levels by the world. The bottleneck I sense is likely the second level constraint."
Chen Yu pondered.
The three Profound Meaning levels correspond to the Early, Mid, and Late stages of the Condensed Star Realm, but after coming to the main world, Chen Yu heard that the Profound Meaning can be comprehended to a higher fourth level.
This seemed distant from his current capacity, so he didn't delve deeper.
Suddenly.
Chen Yu detected intense spatial fluctuations.
Gathering his spiritual sense, he saw a warship flying rapidly.
Encountering other cultivators was no big deal.
But on this warship was the unmistakable insignia of the Yang Family.
"Heh, heh, we finally caught up."
Inside the warship, a burly man flashed a cold light in his eyes, a smile curving on his lips.
"Didn't expect this brat's mount to be a Smoke Cloud Crane, no wonder it took so long to track him down."
"With his current wealth, a mere Smoke Cloud Crane is nothing."
A black-robed elder and a short, stout woman spoke with a slightly sour tone.
Suddenly.
A bald elder appeared at the aft of the ship, his eyes flashing with sinister dark golden fire, penetrating the void, fixing on Chen Yu.
"The Family Head said to kill this boy, and we can split half of the Primordial Stones he's holding."
Bald Elder, Yang Wuhai revealed a sinister smile.
Upon hearing these words, smiles appeared on the faces of the other three.
Chen Yu had at least 800,000 top-grade yuan stones in his possession, half of which amounted to 400,000.
Even simply 400,000 top-grade yuan stones were enough for them to live free of worry for a hundred years, with significant advances in cultivation!