Splitting the Heavens

Shang Xia was currently located on the floating continent outside the heavenly screen of the Azure Ruling World.

Thanks to timely messages from Song Zhen and others, he was fairly up-to-date on the movements of the Twin Star Pirates, including many peculiarities Song Zhen and Zhu Nang had discovered, which he had learned about and speculated on.

The next second, Shang Xia’s expression changed. His gaze shifted back to the heavenly screen as if trying to see through it to the events unfolding on the ground below.

"Is someone attempting to break through to the Martial Void Realm? Although it's not too surprising, why are there 4 people? With 2 continents that just connected to the World Origin Source, they wouldn’t be able to support 2 True Immortals each! Even the continents of a Spirit World can’t do that…” Shang Xia revealed a thoughtful expression. He knew that it had something to do with the Twin Star Pirates’ inheritance, but he couldn’t help but marvel at what was happening.

From how they were branding their souls into the world, Shang Xia finally understood why they were weaker than True Immortals of the same level when alone.

Although separated from the Azure Ruling World by a heavenly screen, phenomena such as the death of a True Immortal, the formation of new continents, and the signs of someone trying to enter the Martial Void Realm were still perceptible to him.

A transmission emerged from the heavenly screen the next second as it flew straight for him. Catching it, Shang Xia quickly scanned through its contents. It was just as he expected. It informed him of the attempt of the Twin Star Pirates to break through to the Martial Void Realm.

"It's a bit rushed, but given the current situation of the Twin Star Pirates, it’s understandable!" Shang Xia thought for a moment and did not send any instructions back to Song Zhen and the others.

However, Shang Xia also thought of something else. With the addition of two new continents, they had reached the standard of a Spirit World.

Including the 2 new continents, the Azure Ruling World had 14 continents at a state of perfection. It was very close to ascension.

Once both conditions were met, the Azure Ruling World’s advancement would not be far off.

Due to their involvement in the establishment of the new continents, the Ying Brothers definitely received partial recognition from the World’s Will.

If they could contribute to the completion of the remaining continents and then help propel the Azure Ruling World to the next level, gaining the full approval of the World’s Will would not be difficult.

Even in the process of pushing the Azure Ruling World to ascend, they could take the opportunity to restore their cultivation to their original level in the Azure Ruling World. Through this self-restriction and consolidation, they might further solidify their foundation, becoming stronger and ensuring a smoother future in their martial path.

"Smart planning, these two really are cunning!" After roughly understanding the calculations of the Ying Brothers, Shang Xia couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.

"But the best plans only work if they manage to protect the world…” Yan Ming’s voice from behind interrupted Shang Xia’s thoughts.

Turning around, Shang Xia saw Yan Ming and Xin Lu.

Seeing their serious expressions, Shang Xia felt a sinking feeling in his heart. "What’s the matter?"

The two exchanged a look, then Xin Lu spoke, "Although it's a bit rushed, and our tools for performing our arts are rudimentary, we can confirm that the Azure Ruling World is indeed being drawn by a massive spatial vortex around the Solitary Stars Region.”

Yan Ming continued, "As for how strong the pull is, how fast the Azure Ruling World is moving, and how long it will take before it completely loses control, these we cannot predict or calculate."

As they spoke, they walked to the edge of the floating continent, standing on either side of Shang Xia, looking towards the heavenly screen of the Azure Ruling World.

Xin Lu lamented, "The Twin Star Pirates have plotted so meticulously, even planning to elevate the Azure Ruling World to a Spirit World… I wonder what their expressions would be like if they knew their world was sliding towards a massive spatial vortex?"

Yan Ming then asked, "Should we inform the two leaders of the Twin Star Pirates?"

Shang Xia pondered, "Do you think the Ying Brothers have an idea? After all, they know another path to leave the Azure Ruling World passes through the great spatial vortex."

Xin Lu shook her head dismissively, "Them? No disrespect to their original Stargazer, but he wouldn’t have been able to discover this with his skills.”

Shang Xia, however, shook his head, "From what they said, the other members of the Twin Star Pirates might not have been here before. I mean… Is it possible the Ying brothers could have learned about this from someone else?"

Though Xin Lu had not entered the Azure Ruling World, she had learned about the major battle of the Twin Star Pirates' invasion from Shang Xia. She also knew about the strange corpse of a high-level True Immortal, which was manipulated by the vine beast king to unleash battle strength surpassing its actual level. She immediately understood Shang Xia’s meaning.

Xin Lu gasped, "Are you suggesting the Ying Brothers have another inheritance and their finding of the Azure Ruling World was not by accident?"

Shang Xia smiled, about to speak, when his attention was suddenly drawn to the heavenly screen. He clicked his tongue suddenly. "What a pity!"

Yan Ming and Xin Lu, both of the Martial Dipper Realm and unable to sense the internal events of the Azure Ruling World as he could, asked in unison, "What happened?"

"A pair of twin sisters failed to brand their souls to the world. Their souls dissipated with their failure.” Shang Xia explained.

Yan Ming and Xin Lu both fell silent.

Shang Xia continued, "It seems their secret art also has its weaknesses. Branding their souls into the world by relying on the spirituality of the same continent increases the difficulty of ascending. During the process, they have to be perfectly in sync. Any mistake by one means failure for both, with no chance for recovery."

Xin Lu then asked, "What about the other pair?"

Shang Xia glanced over. "The process for the other pair of twin brothers seems to be going smoothly. It looks like the Twin Star Pirates will soon have another pair of True Immortals who know their secret art. They will also be native to the Azure Ruling World and will be able to exert their full strength. At the very least, they will be able to fight a second tier True Immortal.”

Yan Ming added, "So it seems the Twin Star Pirates now fully control two continents in the Azure Ruling World, right? With the spiritual beast kings injured, their outposts in the nearby continents should also hold. This means that our promise to help them has been fulfilled, right?”

Shang Xia nodded, "Technically, yes."

Just as Yan Ming was about to say something else, Shang Xia interrupted, "Oh, the Ying Brothers are coming up!"

Yan Ming stopped suddenly and saw 2 streaks of light emerging from the heavenly screen. They flew straight for the floating continent.

As Shang Xia was preparing to greet them, he suddenly paused. He looked startled.

Xin Lu and Yan Ming, puzzled, looked up at him, only to see Shang Xia turn his head solemnly towards another direction in the deep void.

Seeing the direction Shang Xia was looking, Xin Lu felt her heart sinking as a bad premonition took over. "Could it be..."

Shang Xia nodded with a grave expression. "You guessed right, they are coming!"

"Who is coming?" The Ying Brothers noticed Shang Xia and the rest. Ying Lianquan asked as they approached.

Shang Xia sighed, "More than 10 rank six spiritual beast kings from the Spirit Frost World are coming from the chaotic streams. I’m afraid we can’t leave just yet.”

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