Translator: CinderTL
As the second-tier calamity alert reverberated across Blue Star, countless powerhouses trembled with anxiety. Yet among the demigod-level elites who stood at the pinnacle of the world, each harbored their own thoughts.
In Donghai City, amidst a cluster of ethereal floating mountains,
"A 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity! So it's finally going to erupt?" The Li Family Demigod gazed into the distance, sighing inwardly.
Ever since that meeting, she had harbored a faint suspicion.
A 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity was bound to erupt sooner or later.
Because they had refused to hand over Jiang Ye!
Yet even the Li Family Demigod hadn't anticipated this day would arrive so swiftly.
"Fortunately, it's not Donghai Province," she thought, feeling a sliver of relief.
Had the 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity struck Donghai Province, she, as its resident demigod powerhouse, would have been compelled to intervene.
Nanhai Province, Zhou Family.
"The day has finally come," the Zhou Family Demigod murmured, gazing at the night sky. A glint flashed in his narrow eyes.
A 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity had descended!
For Blue Star, this marked an unprecedented turning point.
"If the Shadow Clan can unleash one 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity, they can unleash another," the Zhou Family Demigod mused. "Alliance Leader, you'll come to regret your earlier decision."
He remained convinced that sacrificing a young genius to prevent the Shadow Clan from triggering a 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity was a worthwhile trade.
Chu Clan.
The Demigod of the Chu Clan, clad in crimson robes, sat atop a mountain peak.
"A 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity... Has it begun?"
"It seems we'll have to advance the plan," the Demigod of the Chu Clan murmured to himself, a subtle glint flashing in his eyes.
Meanwhile, in a hidden, mysterious space within Donghai Province...
"The day has finally come," Lan Ling, clad in a purple robe, declared from his lofty throne, taking a deep breath.
He then turned to the figures gathered below and issued a calm command: "Begin the operation. Execute the plan as I instructed, ensuring the message spreads across the globe."
"Yes."
"Yes."
"For the sake of civilization, death is a small price to pay!" the figures responded in unison, their voices ringing with fervent zeal, utterly unafraid of death.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
In the next instant, the figures vanished from their positions, dispersing rapidly.
At White Dragon University...
Jiang Ye had lost all focus on his cultivation, his mind consumed by the question of where the impending 7.9-level Shadow Calamity would strike next.
Just then, he received a telepathic message from the Chen Family Patriarch.
"Jiang Ye, I'm outside," Chen Jiuxuan said.
Outside?
Jiang Ye's heart quickened. He immediately rose and hurried out of the room.
Moments later, in the villa's living room...
"Ancestor," Jiang Ye greeted respectfully.
"No need for such formality," Chen Jiuxuan chuckled. "Just treat me like any other elder."
"An ordinary elder?" Jiang Ye blinked, then shook his head with a wry smile.
This man was a demigod-level powerhouse.
"I've come to give you a few things," Chen Jiuxuan said, waving his hand.
Whoosh!
Several square objects resembling jade slip flew toward Jiang Ye, emitting a faint glow.
"What are these?" Jiang Ye asked, puzzled.
"These contain the essence of my life's cultivation," Chen Jiuxuan explained. "Everything is inscribed within them."
"Besides basic techniques like spear and sword techniques," he continued, "there are also unorthodox methods such as weapon forging, alchemy, and secret arts for the sea of consciousness. They're not commonly found, so I hope you won't find them lacking."
"Ancestor, you've already given me more treasures than I could have imagined. How could I possibly find them lacking?" Jiang Ye replied earnestly.
This was the truth.
His gains from the Chen Clan's visit had far exceeded his expectations.
Now, the Chen Family Patriarch was offering him the essence of his entire life's cultivation?
The essence of over five hundred years of cultivation—what immeasurable value!
If Jiang Ye hadn't sensed their blood connection, he would have suspected he was Chen Jiuxuan's illegitimate son.
"Haha, you're Xiaolu's beloved and the Chen Clan's Chief," Chen Jiuxuan chuckled. "I've long considered you one of our own."
Jiang Ye fell silent for a moment.
"Ancestor, do you have something you need to tell me?" Jiang Ye asked earnestly.
There's no such thing as unconditional kindness in this world.
Chen Jiuxuan's treatment of him was largely motivated by his concern for the Chen Clan's future. But now, the patriarch was suddenly entrusting him with the essence of his entire life, making Jiang Ye realize something was amiss.
This was likely a final farewell.
TL/N: West Mountain Province → Xishan Province, for consistency with other similar terms.
"I'm about to depart for Xishan Province," Chen Jiuxuan said bluntly, without hesitation. "To assist with the impending 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity."
"What? Xishan Province?" Jiang Ye's face paled.
A 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity was about to erupt in Xishan Province?
The news he dreaded most had finally come to pass.
"Teacher Zhu is still in Xishan Province," Jiang Ye thought anxiously.
If a 7.9-magnitude Shadow Calamity erupted, it would unleash not only demigod-level Shadow Clan members, but also numerous ninth breakthrough Shadow Clan members and countless eighth breakthrough Shadow Clan members!
An entire province could be overrun.
Jiang Ye's only relief was that his parents and sister had already relocated to Donghai Province.
But Zhu Honglie!
He was still in Xishan Province, assisting with the relief efforts.
"Don't worry," Chen Jiuxuan said gently. "I'll enter the cosmic void passage before the Shadow Calamity truly erupts. Xishan Province will be safe."
"Ancestor, you—?" Jiang Ye was stunned once again.
Entering the cosmic void passage? He knew what that meant.
Beyond the cosmic void passage lay the Shadow Clan Nest!
"Ancestor, you don't have to do this," Jiang Ye couldn't help but say. Though he was worried about Xishan Province, Chen Jiuxuan was the Chen Clan's last pillar of support.
His fall would be a devastating blow to the clan.
"My days are already numbered," Chen Jiuxuan said calmly. "Today is the perfect time for this old man to embark on his final journey."
"Of course."
"If fortune favors me, I might even return victorious after destroying the Shadow Clan Nest."
"By then, perhaps I'll see you and Xiaolu shining brightly in the Great Stellar War," Chen Jiuxuan said with a smile.
Jiang Ye was stunned.
Destroying the Shadow Clan Nest? Easier said than done.
This was a 7.9-level Shadow Calamity, and the terror of the Shadow Clan Nest was beyond imagination.
"Jiang Ye."
"I have no other wish but for you to grow stronger quickly," Chen Jiuxuan said solemnly. "If you can successfully achieve the peak ninth breakthrough, I'll have no more worries."
"It's a pity."
"I'm destined not to see that day," Chen Jiuxuan said with a hint of melancholy. "But I'm certain you'll become a demigod, or even higher. By then, no one on Blue Star will be able to stand against you."
Jiang Ye fell silent.
He knew the other party was completely regarding him as the Chen Clan's next pillar of strength.
Indeed, while Chen Zilu possessed the invincible dao bone, compared to the myriad Transcendent Aptitudes, it ultimately fell short.
Only Jiang Ye!
The power he had demonstrated qualified him to not only contend with transcendents but even defeat them.
"I will definitely achieve it," Jiang Ye vowed solemnly.
To become a demigod! And perhaps even a higher divinity.
This had always been Jiang Ye's innermost ambition.
"Good."
Chen Jiuxuan smiled, sensing Jiang Ye's unwavering resolve. He believed the young man would undoubtedly achieve his goals in the future.
As for when? That no longer mattered.
He had already poured everything into the Chen Clan and Jiang Ye.
Now, he had one final task to complete.
"This old man must now embark on his journey."
Chen Jiuxuan's stooped spine gradually straightened as he strode toward the door.
The ancient demigod was finally setting out on his final expedition.
(End of the Chapter)
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