cháng shēng jìng bù chū ， hé dào xiū shì jiù shì xiǎn yú shì jiān de zuì qiáng zhě 。
长生境不出，合道修士就是显于世间的最强者。
Eternal Realm does not venture out, making those who have achieved the Way of Union the strongest beings in the world.
xuán huáng jiè rú cǐ ， gèng huáng lùn zài zhè dì guó xiǎo shì jiè le 。
玄黄界如此，更遑论在这帝国小世界了。
In Xuanhuang World, this was true. But it was even more so in this small world within the empire.
qīng yǔ hóng hái hǎo ， tā men liǎng huó de zú gòu yōu jiǔ 。 jì yì zhōng ， ruò gān nián qián hái zài yù shòu zōng de shí hòu ， tā men yě céng jiàn guò hé dào xiū shì 。
青与红还好，她们两活的足够悠久。记忆中，若干年前还在御兽宗的时候，她们也曾见过合道修士。
Qing and Hong had lived long enough to see such figures. Several years ago, when they were still at the Beast Taming Sect, they had witnessed a figure of Union.
dàn dì nǚ kě jiù méi yǒu nà me hǎo shòu le 。
但帝女可就没有那么好受了。
But Empress Consort found herself struggling with this reality.
jí biàn jiē shòu le lì dài dì guó huáng dì de jì yì ， duì yú chuán shuō zhōng hé dào xiū shì de qiáng dà ， yǒu nà me diǎn mó hú de yìn xiàng 。
即便接受了历代帝国皇帝的记忆，对于传说中合道修士的强大，有那么点模糊的印象。
Although she had received memories from past emperors, her understanding of the power of those who achieved the Way of Union was somewhat vague.
kě bì jìng dì nǚ zhǐ bù guò shì yī jiè fán rén bà le 。
可毕竟帝女只不过是一介凡人罢了。
After all, she was just an ordinary mortal.
miàn duì liǔ sān bù jīng yì jiān liú lù chū de 、 shì rú shān hǎi de wēi yā ， dì nǚ miàn sè cāng bái 、 jī hū yào chuǎn bù guò qì lái 。
面对柳三不经意间流露出的、势如山海的威压，帝女面色苍白、几乎要喘不过气来。
Facing the overwhelming pressure that Li San inadvertently displayed, Empress Consort's face turned pale and she almost struggled to breathe.
sān rén xíng lǐ ， liǔ sān què bù dá huà ， zhǐ shì chén mò yǐ duì 。
三人行礼，柳三却不答话，只是沉默以对。
The three bowed respectfully. But Li San did not respond; he merely remained silent in return.
qīng yǔ hóng ， xīn zhōng dùn shí yǒu xiē tǎn tè 。
青与红，心中顿时有些忐忑。
Qing and Hong felt a sudden sense of unease.
lǎo shí shuō ， zài jīn tiān zhī qián ， liǎng rén yì zhí duì suǒ wèi de 【 wàn jiè lián hé huì 】， hái shì yǒu diǎn huái yí de 。
老实说，在今天之前，两人一直对所谓的【万界联合会】，还是有点怀疑的。
To be honest, before today, they had still harbored some doubts about the so-called "Interplanetary Alliance."
bì jìng cóng tóu dào wěi ， zhè wàn jiè lián hé huì dōu zhǐ yǒu yí gè rén fù zé gēn tā men lián xì 。 ér qiě lián luò rén de xiū wèi ， yě bìng bù zěn me gāo shēn 。
毕竟从头到尾，这万界联合会都只有一个人负责跟他们联系。而且联络人的修为，也并不怎么高深。
After all, this alliance was managed by only one person who communicated with them. And that person's cultivation level was not particularly high—just the Foundation Establishment realm, which is common in Xuanhuang World.
zhǐ shì xuán huáng jiè suí chù kě jiàn de yuán yīng jìng jiè 。
只是玄黄界随处可见的元婴境界。
But after seeing a figure of Union today, their doubts vanished instantly. Because strength itself was the best proof!
dàn jīn tiān ， qīn yǎn jiàn dào hé dào xiū shì de chà nà ， sān rén xīn zhōng yí lǜ jǐn xiāo chú 。
但今天，亲眼见到合道修士的刹那，三人心中疑虑尽消除。
It would be highly unlikely for such a great cultivator to come here just to defraud them. They could destroy an empire with a mere gesture; there was no reason to do so.
yīn wèi qiáng zhě ， jiù shì zuì hǎo de zhèng míng ！
因为强者，就是最好的证明！
These thoughts flashed through their minds as the three imperial officials became even more respectful.
zǒng bù kě néng ， hé dào dà xiū shì ， huì guò lái zhà piàn ba ？ duì fāng jǔ shǒu tóu zú jiān ， jiù néng miè wáng dì guó 。 gēn běn méi yǒu zhè me zuò de dào lǐ 。
总不可能，合道大修士，会过来诈骗吧？对方举手投足间，就能灭亡帝国。根本没有这么做的道理。
Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Li San finally hummed lightly and nodded slightly: "Let's go. Show me what you've reported."
zhǒng zhǒng sī lǜ zài chà nà jiān shǎn guò ， dì guó sān rén de tài dù yù fā gōng jìng 。
种种思虑在刹那间闪过，帝国三人的态度愈发恭敬。
Xu Bai interjected: "The攻势 of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance has been intensifying recently. Elder Li doesn't have much time to waste."
jiàn qì fēn chà bu duō le ， liǔ sān zhè cái qīng hēng le yī shēng ， wēi wēi diǎn tóu ：“ zǒu ba ， dài wǒ qù kàn kàn nǐ men shàng bào de jǐ yàng dōng xī 。”
见气氛差不多了，柳三这才轻哼了一声，微微点头：“走吧，带我去看看你们上报的几样东西。”
Empress Consort hurriedly nodded and led them to a subterranean chamber in one of the palace towers.
xǔ bái zhè shí yě jiē huà shuō ：“ zuì jìn wàn xiān méng de gōng shì yuè fā xùn měng le ， liǔ zhǎng lǎo méi yǒu tài duō shí jiān kě yǐ làng fèi 。”
许白这时也接话说：“最近万仙盟的攻势越发迅猛了，柳长老没有太多时间可以浪费。”
The chamber was vast, with an array of spatial coordinates instruments, over a thousand different types of spirit crystals, and a massive furnace already prepared.
dì nǚ lián máng diǎn tóu ， dài zhe tā men lái dào gāo tǎ gōng diàn de yī chù dì xià mì shì zhōng 。
帝女连忙点头，带着他们来到高塔宫殿的一处地下密室中。
Li San first looked at the instrument. Suddenly, he asked: "If we know the relative coordinates of another world to Xuanhuang World, can this device be used to determine its position in the void?"
mì shì kōng kuàng wú bǐ ， xū kōng jīng wěi dìng guǐ yí 、 shàng qiān méi bù tóng pǐn zhǒng de líng jīng suǐ ， yǐ jí yī zūn jù dà de róng lú zǎo yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi zài cǐ le 。
密室空旷无比，虚空经纬定轨仪、上千枚不同品种的灵晶髓，以及一尊巨大的熔炉早已经准备在此了。
Qing was taken aback for a moment before her expression turned horrified.
liǔ sān xiān shì wàng xiàng dìng guǐ yí ， hū de wèn dào ：“ rú guǒ zhī xiǎo mǒu yī jiè xiāng duì xuán huáng jiè de zuò biāo ， nà me shì fǒu néng tōng guò zhè dìng guǐ yí ， zài xū kōng zhōng què dìng nà yī jiè de wèi zhì ？”
柳三先是望向定轨仪，忽的问道：“如果知晓某一界相对玄黄界的坐标，那么是否能通过这定轨仪，在虚空中确定那一界的位置？”
She realized that Li San's "world" referred not just to their small world but to other cultivation worlds at the same level as Xuanhuang World.
xiǎo qīng xiān shì yī lèng ， ér hòu miàn lù hài rán zhī sè 。
小青先是一愣，而后面露骇然之色。
Her opinion of the Interplanetary Alliance rose significantly. After some thought, she shook her head truthfully: "Due to the influence of the Immortal Wasteland, the spatial distortions around Xuanhuang World are severe. If we only have coordinate data, it might be impossible to escape the Immortal Wasteland's pull and end up going in the wrong direction."
yīn wèi tā fǎn yìng guò lái ， zhè wèi liǔ zhǎng lǎo shuō de “ yī jiè ”， bìng bú shì zhǐ xuán huáng xiǎo shì jiè 。
因为她反应过来，这位柳长老说的“一界”，并不是指玄黄小世界。
"But if you set a destination first, you can continuously correct your position while traveling. In theory, it is entirely possible to reach the intended location safely," Qing quickly added.
ér shì zhǐ ， gēn xuán huáng jiè tóng gé de ， lìng wài de xiū xiān jiè 。
而是指，跟玄黄界同格的，另外的修仙界。
"This world lacks spirit energy yet has developed such technology; that’s impressive," Li San praised.
xīn zhōng dǒu rán duì wàn jiè lián hé huì de píng jià yòu gāo le yī céng ， xiǎo qīng zài sī suǒ piàn kè hòu ， yáo tóu shí huà shí huà ：“ yóu yú xiān xū de yǐng xiǎng ， zào chéng xuán huáng jiè zhōu wéi shí kōng jī biàn 。 ruò shì zhǐ yǒu dān chún de zuò biāo shù jù ， kǒng pà jiù suàn néng gòu táo lí xiān xū de xī yǐn ， yě huì zài zhōng tú cuò rèn fāng xiàng 。”
心中陡然对万界联合会的评价又高了一层，小青在思索片刻后，摇头实话实话：“由于仙墟的影响，造成玄黄界周围时空畸变。若是只有单纯的坐标数据，恐怕就算能够逃离仙墟的吸引，也会在中途错认方向。”
Qing and others exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up with joy.
“ bù guò ， rú guǒ shí xiān shè dìng hǎo mù dì dì zuò biāo ， biàn kě zài bù duàn qián xíng zhōng ， jìn xíng shí kōng jiào zhèng 。 lǐ lùn lái jiǎng ， shì wán quán yǒu kě néng ān quán dào dá zuò biāo dì diǎn de 。” xiǎo qīng yòu lián máng bǔ chōng dào 。
“不过，如果实先设定好目的地坐标，便可在不断前行中，进行时空校正。理论来讲，是完全有可能安全到达坐标地点的。”小青又连忙补充道。
Li San then focused on the thousands of different types of spirit crystal cores. He glanced at them briefly before moving on.
“ cǐ jiè méi yǒu líng qì ， què jū rán néng fā zhǎn chū zhè zhǒng jì shù ， yě shì bù yì 。” liǔ sān diǎn tóu chēng zàn dào 。
“此界没有灵气，却居然能发展出这种技术，也是不易。”柳三点头称赞道。
To a cultivator who had achieved Union, these beast abilities were just child's play.
xiǎo qīng děng rén wén yán ， yǎn zhōng jù shì shǎn guò yī sī xǐ sè 。
小青等人闻言，眼中俱是闪过一丝喜色。
He turned to the constantly roaring and pulsating furnace. The faint aura of danger made him squint his eyes slightly.
liǔ sān yòu jiāng shì xiàn jí zhōng nà shù qiān méi bù tóng pǐn zhǒng de líng jīng suǐ shàng 。
柳三又将视线集中那数千枚不同品种的灵晶髓上。
"You're playing with fire here," Li San commented after a long silence.
jǐn jǐn shì yī yǎn ， jiù zhí jiē lüè guò 。
仅仅是一眼，就直接略过。
"Unifying all beasts into one. That’s possible. But if you really create that terrifying entity, it won’t be controlled by your [Harmonious Decision]."
bì jìng zhè xiē xiōng shòu yì néng ， zài hé dào xiū shì yǎn zhōng ， bù guò dōu shì xiē guō jiā jiā de wán yì bà le 。
毕竟这些凶兽异能，在合道修士眼中，不过都是些过家家的玩意罢了。
"Might there still be hope if the legendary treasure of the Beast Taming Sect, the Ten Thousand Beasts Wheel, were to exist."
liǔ sān yòu kàn xiàng nà bù duàn hōng míng 、 tiào dòng de jù dà róng lú 。
柳三又看向那不断轰鸣、跳动的巨大熔炉。
Qing and Hong exchanged glances, their hearts racing.
cóng zhōng wài yì de sī sī wēi xiǎn qì xī ， ràng tā dōu wēi wēi mī qǐ le yǎn jīng 。
从中外溢的丝丝危险气息，让他都微微眯起了眼睛。
But before they could respond, Li San left with a single sentence: "I have a general understanding of this world. Just wait for the results."
“ nǐ men zhè shì zài wán huǒ zì fén a 。” xǔ jiǔ zhī hòu ， liǔ sān gěi chū le rú cǐ píng jià 。
“你们这是在玩火自焚啊。”许久之后，柳三给出了如此评价。
Qing nervously asked: "Friend Xu..."
“ wàn shòu guī yī 。 dí què yǒu qí kě néng xìng 。 dàn rú guǒ zhēn de néng jiāng nà kǒng bù zào wù chuàng zào chū lái ， pà bú shì nǐ men suǒ wèi de 【 tóng xīn jué 】 néng gòu kòng zhì dé le de 。”
“万兽归一。的确有其可能性。但如果真的能将那恐怖造物创造出来，怕不是你们所谓的【同心诀】能够控制得了的。”
Xu Bai looked helpless: "As I said earlier, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's offensive is fierce. Many small worlds are falling one after another. The organization has decided to implement a strategy of cutting off tails and surviving. We will only retain valuable small worlds as core members."
“ huò xǔ dāng nián yù shòu zōng de zhì bǎo 【 wàn shòu zhuàn lún 】 zài ， hái yǒu yī sī xī wàng 。”
“或许当年御兽宗的至宝【万兽转轮】在，还有一丝希望。”
"The final decision won't be made by Elder Li alone; it requires comprehensive evaluation from high-ranking officials."
xiǎo qīng hé xiǎo hóng hù xiāng kàn le yī yǎn ， xīn zhōng jù shì yī jīng 。
小青和小红互相看了一眼，心中俱是一惊。
As evidence, Xu Bai showed them the images he had collected recently from the Heavenly Mysteries Mirror, depicting various small worlds falling to the frenzied attacks of Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivators.
rán ér bù děng tā men yǒu suǒ huí yìng ， liǔ sān biàn zhǐ liú xià le yī jù huà ， jìng zhí lí qù le 。
然而不等她们有所回应，柳三便只留下了一句话，径直离去了。
The sight of such slaughter and brutal reality left the three imperial officials slightly shaken.
“ cǐ jiè dà zhì qíng kuàng ， wǒ yǐ jīng zhī xiǎo 。 nài xīn děng jié guǒ ba 。”
“此界大致情况，我已经知晓。耐心等结果吧。”
Handing over a recording stone, Xu Bai comforted them: "Don't worry. Even if the organization decides not to protect you, I will come secretly to save your lives."
xiǎo qīng yǒu xiē tǎn tè de wèn dào ：“ xǔ dào yǒu ……”
小青有些忐忑的问道：“许道友……”
"Of course, don’t bring too many; five is the limit."
xǔ bái yī fù wú néng wéi lì de yàng zi ：“ wǒ gāng cái yǐ jīng shuō guò ， rú jīn wàn xiān méng de gōng shì zhèng měng ， zhū duō xiǎo shì jiè jiē lián lún xiàn 。 zǔ zhī shàng yǐ jīng jué dìng ， shí xíng duàn wěi qiú shēng jì huà ， shōu suō shì lì fàn wéi 。 zhǐ bǎo liú yǒu jià zhí de nà xiē xiǎo shì jiè ， zuò wéi hé xīn shì lì chéng yuán 。”
许白一副无能为力的样子：“我刚才已经说过，如今万仙盟的攻势正猛，诸多小世界接连沦陷。组织上已经决定，实行断尾求生计划，收缩势力范围。只保留有价值的那些小世界，作为核心势力成员。”
Xu Bai's expression turned serious as he looked at Qing and Hong.
“ zuì zhōng jié guǒ ， yě bú shì liǔ zhǎng lǎo yí gè rén néng shuō le suàn de 。 xū yào zǔ zhī gāo céng jìn xíng quán miàn píng gū ， zài zuò jué dìng 。”
“最终结果，也不是柳长老一个人能说了算的。需要组织高层进行全面评估，再做决定。”
"If the organization ultimately decides to protect you, that would be even better," he added.
shuō zhe ， zuò wéi zuǒ zhèng ， xǔ bái hái jiāng bù jiǔ qián zì tiān xuán bǎo jiàn zhōng sōu jí dào de ， gè xiǎo shì jiè zài wàn xiān méng xiū shì fēng kuáng de jìn gōng xià ， jiē lián shī shǒu de huà miàn xiàng zhòng rén zhǎn shì chū lái 。
说着，作为左证，许白还将不久前自天玄宝鉴中搜集到的，各小世界在万仙盟修士疯狂的进攻下，接连失守的画面向众人展示出来。
"But in return, all resources and technologies from the empire must be integrated into our Interplanetary Alliance."
zài zhè chōng mǎn shā lù ， cán kù ér zhēn shí de jǐng xiàng miàn qián ， dì guó sān rén bù jīn wēi wēi sè biàn 。
在这充满杀戮，残酷而真实的景象面前，帝国三人不禁微微色变。
"Whatever the outcome, you need to prepare for it now."
jiāng liú yǐng shí rēng gěi tā men ， xǔ bái chū shēng ān wèi dào ：“ nǐ men fàng xīn ， kàn zài zán men tóng yī gè zǔ xiān de fèn shàng ， jiù suàn zǔ zhī duì nǐ men de bì yòu jué yì bù tōng guò ， wǒ yě huì qiāo qiāo guò lái dài nǐ men lí kāi 、 jiù nǐ men yī mìng de 。”
将留影石扔给她们，许白出声安慰道：“你们放心，看在咱们同一个祖先的份上，就算组织对你们的庇佑决议不通过，我也会悄悄过来带你们离开、救你们一命的。”
"I heard there are still nobility classes in your empire..."
“ dāng rán ， rén shù bù néng tài duō ， wǔ gè jiù shì shàng xiàn le 。”
“当然，人数不能太多，五个就是上限了。”
Xu Bai scoffed. Looking at Empress Consort, he said: "Remember, the empire only needs an emperor; no need for any nobles."
xǔ bái shén sè yǒu xiē níng zhòng dì shuō dào 。
许白神色有些凝重地说道。
"From today onwards, let the empire have one voice."
kàn zhe xiǎo qīng sān rén yù fā cāng bái de liǎn páng ， xǔ bái zuì hòu yòu shuō dào ：“ dāng rán ， rú guǒ zǔ zhī zuì zhōng jué dìng duì nǐ men jìn xíng bì yòu ， nà gèng shì zài hǎo bù guò 。”
看着小青三人愈发苍白的脸庞，许白最后又说道：“当然，如果组织最终决定对你们进行庇佑，那更是再好不过。”
With that, Xu Bai bowed and took off: "I’m busy with other matters; I can’t stay here long. I hope to bring good news when I come next time."
“ bù guò dào shí hòu ， zuò wéi dài jià 。 dì guó zhōng de yī qiè zī yuán 、 jì shù ， dōu yào róng rù wǒ men wàn jiè lián hé huì zhōng 。”
“不过到时候，作为代价。帝国中的一切资源、技术，都要融入我们万界联合会中。”
Before Qing could bid farewell, Xu Bai gracefully flew out of the empire.
“ wú lùn shì nǎ zhǒng jié guǒ ， zhè duàn shí jiān ， nǐ men dōu xū yào tí qián hǎo zuò zhǔn bèi 。”
“无论是哪种结果，这段时间，你们都需要提前好做准备。”
Watching Xu Bai leave, Empress Consort's gaze shifted to the palace entrance.
“ wǒ tīng shuō ， nǐ men dì guó zhōng ， hái cún zài zhe shén me guì zú jiē jí ……”
“我听说，你们帝国中，还存在着什么贵族阶级……”
A hint of murderous intent flashed before her eyes, which eventually hardened into resolve...
xǔ bái chī xiào yī shēng ， kàn zhe dì nǚ shuō dào ：“ jì zhù ， dì guó zhǐ xū yào huáng dì 。 ér bù xū yào shén me guì zú 。”
许白嗤笑一声，看着帝女说道：“记住，帝国只需要皇帝。而不需要什么贵族。”
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“ cóng jīn tiān qǐ ， ràng dì guó ， zhǐ yǒu yí gè shēng yīn ba 。”
“从今天起，让帝国，只有一个声音吧。”
At the entrance of Xuanhuang World in the empire.
shuō bà ， xǔ bái gǒng le gǒng shǒu ：“ wǒ yě zhū shì chán shēn ， bù néng zài cǐ jiǔ liú le 。 xī wàng wǒ xià cì lái de shí hòu ， néng dài lái hǎo xiāo xī 。”
说罢，许白拱了拱手：“我也诸事缠身，不能再此久留了。希望我下次来的时候，能带来好消息。”
Li San, who had arrived earlier, was waiting for Xu Bai there.
bù děng xiǎo qīng tā men gào bié ， xǔ bái biàn piān piān rán fēi dùn chū le dì guó 。
不等小青她们告别，许白便翩翩然飞遁出了帝国。
"Young Master, how did my performance turn out?"
mù sòng xǔ bái lí qù ， dì nǚ de yǎn shén wàng xiàng gōng diàn zhī wài 。
目送许白离去，帝女的眼神望向宫殿之外。
Seeing Xu Bai appear, he couldn't help but ask with a smug expression.
shǎn guò yī sī shā qì ， zuì zhōng huǎn huǎn biàn dé jiān dìng 。
闪过一丝杀气，最终缓缓变得坚定。
"Haha, I didn’t expect Old Li to be so upright and principled. It turns out you can also deceive people seamlessly; it’s hard to find any flaws. I’ll remind Elder Jiang to be careful," Xu Bai said with a smile.
……
……
Li San's face fell immediately.
xuán huáng jiè ， dì guó rù kǒu chù 。
玄黄界，帝国入口处。
But quickly, he changed the subject: "Apart from that, this small world of the empire really has some tricks up its sleeve. Not mentioning anything else, just the [All-Encompassing Furnace] is quite remarkable even in ancient cultivation worlds."
xiān zǒu yī bù de liǔ sān ， zhèng zài cǐ děng hòu xǔ bái 。
先走一步的柳三，正在此等候许白。
(End of Chapter)
Eternal Realm does not venture out, making those who have achieved the Way of Union the strongest beings in the world.
In Xuanhuang World, this was true. But it was even more so in this small world within the empire.
Qing and Hong had lived long enough to see such figures. Several years ago, when they were still at the Beast Taming Sect, they had witnessed a figure of Union.
But Empress Consort found herself struggling with this reality.
Although she had received memories from past emperors, her understanding of the power of those who achieved the Way of Union was somewhat vague.
After all, she was just an ordinary mortal.
Facing the overwhelming pressure that Li San inadvertently displayed, Empress Consort's face turned pale and she almost struggled to breathe.
The three bowed respectfully. But Li San did not respond; he merely remained silent in return.
Qing and Hong felt a sudden sense of unease.
To be honest, before today, they had still harbored some doubts about the so-called "Interplanetary Alliance."
After all, this alliance was managed by only one person who communicated with them. And that person's cultivation level was not particularly high—just the Foundation Establishment realm, which is common in Xuanhuang World.
But after seeing a figure of Union today, their doubts vanished instantly. Because strength itself was the best proof!
It would be highly unlikely for such a great cultivator to come here just to defraud them. They could destroy an empire with a mere gesture; there was no reason to do so.
These thoughts flashed through their minds as the three imperial officials became even more respectful.
Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Li San finally hummed lightly and nodded slightly: "Let's go. Show me what you've reported."
Xu Bai interjected: "The攻势 of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance has been intensifying recently. Elder Li doesn't have much time to waste."
Empress Consort hurriedly nodded and led them to a subterranean chamber in one of the palace towers.
The chamber was vast, with an array of spatial coordinates instruments, over a thousand different types of spirit crystals, and a massive furnace already prepared.
Li San first looked at the instrument. Suddenly, he asked: "If we know the relative coordinates of another world to Xuanhuang World, can this device be used to determine its position in the void?"
Qing was taken aback for a moment before her expression turned horrified.
She realized that Li San's "world" referred not just to their small world but to other cultivation worlds at the same level as Xuanhuang World.
Her opinion of the Interplanetary Alliance rose significantly. After some thought, she shook her head truthfully: "Due to the influence of the Immortal Wasteland, the spatial distortions around Xuanhuang World are severe. If we only have coordinate data, it might be impossible to escape the Immortal Wasteland's pull and end up going in the wrong direction."
"But if you set a destination first, you can continuously correct your position while traveling. In theory, it is entirely possible to reach the intended location safely," Qing quickly added.
"This world lacks spirit energy yet has developed such technology; that’s impressive," Li San praised.
Qing and others exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up with joy.
Li San then focused on the thousands of different types of spirit crystal cores. He glanced at them briefly before moving on.
To a cultivator who had achieved Union, these beast abilities were just child's play.
He turned to the constantly roaring and pulsating furnace. The faint aura of danger made him squint his eyes slightly.
"You're playing with fire here," Li San commented after a long silence.
"Unifying all beasts into one. That’s possible. But if you really create that terrifying entity, it won’t be controlled by your [Harmonious Decision]."
"Might there still be hope if the legendary treasure of the Beast Taming Sect, the Ten Thousand Beasts Wheel, were to exist."
Qing and Hong exchanged glances, their hearts racing.
But before they could respond, Li San left with a single sentence: "I have a general understanding of this world. Just wait for the results."
Qing nervously asked: "Friend Xu..."
Xu Bai looked helpless: "As I said earlier, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's offensive is fierce. Many small worlds are falling one after another. The organization has decided to implement a strategy of cutting off tails and surviving. We will only retain valuable small worlds as core members."
"The final decision won't be made by Elder Li alone; it requires comprehensive evaluation from high-ranking officials."
As evidence, Xu Bai showed them the images he had collected recently from the Heavenly Mysteries Mirror, depicting various small worlds falling to the frenzied attacks of Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivators.
The sight of such slaughter and brutal reality left the three imperial officials slightly shaken.
Handing over a recording stone, Xu Bai comforted them: "Don't worry. Even if the organization decides not to protect you, I will come secretly to save your lives."
"Of course, don’t bring too many; five is the limit."
Xu Bai's expression turned serious as he looked at Qing and Hong.
"If the organization ultimately decides to protect you, that would be even better," he added.
"But in return, all resources and technologies from the empire must be integrated into our Interplanetary Alliance."
"Whatever the outcome, you need to prepare for it now."
"I heard there are still nobility classes in your empire..."
Xu Bai scoffed. Looking at Empress Consort, he said: "Remember, the empire only needs an emperor; no need for any nobles."
"From today onwards, let the empire have one voice."
With that, Xu Bai bowed and took off: "I’m busy with other matters; I can’t stay here long. I hope to bring good news when I come next time."
Before Qing could bid farewell, Xu Bai gracefully flew out of the empire.
Watching Xu Bai leave, Empress Consort's gaze shifted to the palace entrance.
A hint of murderous intent flashed before her eyes, which eventually hardened into resolve...
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At the entrance of Xuanhuang World in the empire.
Li San, who had arrived earlier, was waiting for Xu Bai there.
"Young Master, how did my performance turn out?"
Seeing Xu Bai appear, he couldn't help but ask with a smug expression.
"Haha, I didn’t expect Old Li to be so upright and principled. It turns out you can also deceive people seamlessly; it’s hard to find any flaws. I’ll remind Elder Jiang to be careful," Xu Bai said with a smile.
Li San's face fell immediately.
But quickly, he changed the subject: "Apart from that, this small world of the empire really has some tricks up its sleeve. Not mentioning anything else, just the [All-Encompassing Furnace] is quite remarkable even in ancient cultivation worlds."
(End of Chapter)