The grand Immortal Sect stood tall over the Meteorite Sea. The Starry Sky Camp gradually unfolded, with the Divine Dynasty fleet on guard and starships working together to tow Sun Trees back...

On the Chaos Heaven, Zhang Kui couldn’t help but smile at the orderly scene in front of him.

Although he had protected the Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty until now, he was increasingly convinced that the growing Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty would also become his strongest backing in the future.

The reason for summoning the Divine Dynasty fleet this time was not to wage war in the starry sky, but for the countless "Sun Trees" in the Meteorite Sea. While wanderers considered them worthless, to him they were treasures.

Besides, there were also countless Secret Realms, large and small.

According to Scribe Old Ghost, this was once one of the most famous commercial stars of the Infinite Immortal Dynasty, frequently visited by Outer Realm Star Realm. It had numerous space treasure vaults equipped with strong protection, which led to so many Secret Realms after their demise.

Those that survived the war were naturally hidden and stable, with even the wanderers not exploring half of them over thousands of years. However, Zhang Kui marked them one by one with the Observing Through a Wall immortal skill, preparing for a thorough sweep.

Seeing the Divine Dynasty fleet setting up the Starry Sky Camp, Bo Yuan respectfully cupped his hands and said, "Sect Leader, I shall leave first and once my people are settled, I will come out to serve next time."

Zhang Kui smiled back, "No hurry, take some more time to rest."

The number of humans originally from the Vast Sea Star Realm was not large, but due to their different experiences, integrating into the Divine Dynasty required Bo Yuan’s guidance. There was also a young man named Wu Shan who agreed to join the Profound Pavilion, promising perhaps a star beast army for the Divine Dynasty in the future.

After Bo Yuan left, the cabin of Chaos Heaven fell silent.

Zhang Kui suddenly asked, "Senior Gu, what are your plans?"

Gu Sanshou had been in shock since the appearance of the Immortal Sect and, hearing this, retracted his gaze. After some thought, he smiled wryly, "Sect Leader Zhang is no ordinary person, but I know my place. The Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty is good, but it is not suitable for me."

As he spoke, he looked outside the cabin with a sigh, "Some wish for peace, but others are naturally accustomed to chaos. Even if I were to die in this starry sky, it would be in a spectacular manner..."

"Fair enough."

Zhang Kui pondered for a moment and suddenly laughed;

"Would you like to rise from the ashes, Senior?"

A gleam flashed in Gu Sanshou’s eyes, and his aura changed, "Oh, what advice does Sect Leader Zhang have?"

Zhang Kui smiled slightly, "With the fall of the Chaotic Sky Pavilion and no trading places in the Desolate Ancient Battlefield, even though the battlefield is dangerous, it’s also full of opportunities."

Gu Sanshou chuckled, "It’s not about opportunities. What Sect Leader wants is intelligence, isn’t it?"

Zhang Kui nodded, "Senior is right."

"No problem!"

Gu Sanshou laughed heartily, "That fool Venerable Sea Dragon thinks I’m nothing but an ant, not knowing my people are already spread across the Northern Star Zone. I originally wanted to stay hidden, but now it’s the perfect time to venture into the Desolate Ancient Battlefield. What will this organization be called?"

"Since your surname is Gu, let’s call it the Ancient Spirit Pavilion!"

...

A month later.

The Sun Trees that could be found in the Meteorite Sea had all been moved. These gigantic trees were each as large as mountains, piling up the desert outside Shazhou Siling Mountain.

The Meteorite Sea was desolate and dark, revealing nothing, but these Sun Trees, basked in sunshine and True Sun Fire within the Celestial Essence Star Realm, immediately appeared extraordinary. Spirit Light soared into the sky from the desert every day.

The Profound Pavilion conducted extensive research on the use of Sun Trees, but Zhang Kui had other plans in mind: to prepare for the future upgrade of the Celestial Essence Star Realm.

Of course, aside from this, the gains from those Secret Realms were significant. Red Refining Fairy led people in excavating all day long, able to sense Treasure Qi and detect danger. Plus, with the array-breaking skills of Profound Pavilion cultivators, most of the remaining treasure vaults were opened.

The haul of Ancient Artifacts, Immortal Artifacts, and Divine Materials... was far greater than that from the Star Tomb. The Divine Dynasty planned to expand the Cave Heaven Divine Crystal Immortal Ship fleet once again.

It could be said that this mission was nearing its end.

A few days later, the Divine Dynasty fleet returned, and after the Immortal Sect closed, the previously bustling Meteorite Sea returned to deathly silence, with only the Chaos Heaven quietly hovering.

Bo Yuan reached the Celestial Essence Star Realm, and Gu Sanshou was gifted a Cave Heaven Divine Crystal Immortal Ship to gather his old subordinates. However, the cabin grew even noisier.

"Taoist, where are we going?"

Fatty Tiger had shrunken his body, lying at the front of the cabin with a face full of excitement.

That’s right, this fool had finally come out of seclusion from Thundercloud Star, successfully becoming Immortal in the Longevity Immortal Realm. Now, Fatty Tiger’s fur had completely transformed into silver base with black spots, and his extraordinary encounters had fused with the Thunder Law, naturally forming a Thunder Attribute Domain upon becoming Immortal.

Thunder is the result of the clash of Yin and Yang energies of heaven and earth, capable of breaking all magic with formidable destructive power. Perhaps due to attaining the Dao on Thundercloud Star, Fatty Tiger’s lightning also carried a touch of blood, imbued with a shocking Evil Qi.

"Shut up, what’s the rush!"

Zhang Kui rolled his eyes, sitting on the command chair in the cabin, idly playing with a wine pot while deep in thought.

This excavation in the Meteorite Sea, while highly fruitful, was only a means to gather strength—the real challenge is just beginning.

A few days ago, Master Illusion communicated secretly, informing about the Deceitful Immortals’ plan and the news that the Star Beast Divine Nest holds a trump card.

The situation in the Desolate Ancient Battlefield has become clear now.

The Blood God Sect is the strongest, forcing the Vast Sea Star Realm and the Star Beast Divine Nest to ally, but both sides have ulterior motives. One is chaos and always thinking of fleeing, while the other hides a trump card, but talk of perishing together is a joke; they would probably leave when the time comes.

Of course, there’s also the lurking Deceitful Immortal Influence on the side, whose actions are unpredictable.

In Zhang Kui’s view, although the various forces are intricately woven, only two matters could threaten the Longevity Star Realm.

First is the Blood God Sect, whose lunatic purpose is to summon the Blood God’s True Body. Every possible effort must be made to stop them.

Second is the Immortal King Cave Heaven. Whatever occurred there remains a mystery to Zhang Kui; it can only be set aside temporarily until the situation is clarified.

Another week passed, just when Fatty Tiger was growing so bored that he slept all day, a mass of red dots finally appeared on the star map.

Leading was a Divine Crystal Immortal Ship, followed by over a hundred tattered starships—Gu Sanshou had gathered his subordinates.

In no time, the former underground leader of the Vast Sea Star Realm appeared in the Chaos Heaven’s cabin.

"Sect Leader Zhang, I’ve come."

Meeting once more, Gu Sanshou had changed his demeanor, no longer calling each other as allies but rather showing composure and respect, adopting the posture of a subordinate.

Zhang Kui nodded slightly, indifferent to it. Although unspoken, the two had reached a tacit understanding.

Gu Sanshou risked his life to head for the Desolate Ancient Battlefield, while Zhang Kui would support him in achieving a significant endeavor.

"Sect Leader, please have a look."

Gu Sanshou unfolded the star map and said in a deep voice, "The former Chaotic Sky Pavilion relied on the Star Beast Divine Nest as a backer to develop rapidly before the rise of the Blood God Sect, which later forced it to retreat to the Eastern Star Zone."

"I lack the ability to negotiate terms with the Star Beasts, so the first step now is to break open the situation."

Zhang Kui smiled slightly, "What do you plan to do?"

"A starry sky route!"

Gu Sanshou’s eyes gleamed, "To establish Ancient Spirit Pavilion’s reputation, there must be a clear passage through this chaotic battlefield."

"Don’t look at the Blood God Sect’s current dominance; there are countless wandering races scattered throughout. However, they are a loose sand and can be easily defeated one by one."

"As long as I have a clear trade route, the Celestial Essence Star Realm’s supplies will become the most crucial commodity. Not only these wandering races but even the Star Beasts might come looking to trade with me!"

"A trade route?"

Zhang Kui frowned slightly as he looked at the star map. It was either covered largely in red, marking the Blood God Sect’s territory, obscured by the Deceitful Immortal Black Tide, or simply in the Star Beast Domain.

Seeing this, Zhang Kui shook his head slightly, suddenly noticing Gu Sanshou’s confident expression, and laughed, "Senior, don’t waste time; you must have a plan by now. Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

...

In the Underworld Starry Sky, scarlet as blood.

What was once the Desolate Ancient Battlefield, the center of the Longevity Star Realm, where the number of Sun Stars and Life Stars far surpassed the surrounding star zones, is now nothing but desolation.

In that ancient catastrophe, a massive number of stellar bodies were shattered into fragments, turning into an endless Meteorite Sea, drifting with only extremely sturdy and gravitationally large stellar bodies remaining, attracting surrounding masses of meteors to form a "Star Tomb."

But the "Star Tomb" isn’t the most dangerous region in the Desolate Ancient Battlefield; that distinction goes to the black hole areas formed by extinguished stars...

"Is this the trade route you mentioned?"

Staring at the constantly distorting space in the starry sky with arcs of light flames borne from meteoric pulverization, Zhang Kui couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his eye.

This old man really is crazy.

In the cabin, Gu Sanshou laughed heartily, "Along this route, the entire path is riddled with spatial distortion zones, making death a real risk if careless. Otherwise, the Blood God Sect would’ve occupied it already; but its twists and turns can lead to various places in the Desolate Ancient Battlefield."

Zhang Kui was at a loss for words, "Besides them, even I wouldn’t dare approach. What is your solution?"

Gu Sanshou chuckled knowingly and made two marks on the star map paper. "This route is dangerous, but there are a few safe areas along the way. Sect Leader, don’t you have an Immortal Sect? Placing two will make the passage unimpeded."

"So that’s where you were waiting for me..."

Zhang Kui shook his head slightly, looking at the star map. Indeed, as Gu Sanshou said, merely two Immortal Sects would make the route entirely passable...