Splitting the Heavens

Chapter 1212: Essence Xing World

After ending the discussion, Shang Xia’s clone handed a batch of high-level resources to the deputy patriarchs.

Other than the Star Core Essence and the skin of the Star Beast that was about to reach the sixth rank, he actually handed over 2 Origin Dippers and 20 odd strands of fate dipper essence.

There were 5 complete extermination origins, and the amount of extermination qi he gathered filled countless bags.

Not counting treasures for cultivation, he managed to obtain 2 types of rank six spiritual treasures, 7 to 8 types of rank five spiritual treasures, and more than 20 variations of rank four spiritual treasures.

One had to know that those were what Shang Xia obtained after a haphazard collection. No one knew how many treasures he had yet to find.

“I have to trouble you guys to organize and allocate these treasures...” Shang Xia nodded respectfully.

The Tongyou Institution’s system for contributions and rewards had already matured, and the deputy patriarchs were in charge of everything. Shang Xia didn’t need to worry about it, and there was no need to mention Kou Chongxue. He left everything in the institution to the deputy patriarchs... There was no way he would care about trivial matters like allocation of cultivation resources.

“Do you have to go back to the Star Beast Nest now?” Yun Jing asked after casually glancing at the treasures he had given her. She was sure that if everything went smoothly, the Tongyou Institution would be able to nurture at least 3 other Martial Dipper Realm experts. After all, there were more than enough experts at the peak of the Martial Extermination Realm waiting to advance.

Naturally... That was if nothing went wrong.

Shang Xia’s clone chuckled in response. “Of course. I have to inform my true body everything that happened back here and the decision we made so that he can prepare himself. There are also some things I need my true body to decide.”

“Alright, you have to ensure your safety above all else... The moment you feel threatened, even if we have to risk exposing the Spirit Luxuriant World, you have to come back safely.” Yun Jing reminded him again.

Shang Xia’s clone chuckled, “There is no need to worry... My true body is confident of retreating unharmed.”

Right before Shang Xia’s clone could leave, Ji Wenlong asked hesitantly, “Do we... Do we really not need him to contact the patriarch?”

Turning to Ji Wenlong, Shang Xia’s clone smiled, “Aren’t all of you more familiar with the patriarch’s temperament than me? Moreover... I’m afraid it won’t be easy to contact him with what he’s doing right now... If we really need to contact him, we will need my true body to return.”

Ji Wenlong nodded, but he sighed softly before shaking his head suddenly. After that, he no longer spoke.

Shang Xia’s clone eventually left and headed for the Talisman Hall.

Outside the Talisman Pagoda, Lou Zizhang and Ren Huan, along with the other rank four Talisman Grandmasters of the institution, were waiting for him.

“Let’s talk inside.” Shang Xia’s clone muttered before entering the pagoda. Everyone followed closely behind.

When everyone had finally seated, Lou Zizhang stood up to speak but was stopped by Shang Xia’s clone before he could start. Instead, Shang Xia’s clone was the first to ask, “You’re not too far away from the Martial Dipper Realm. Have you thought of when you would try to break through?”

Lou Zizhang was caught by surprise by the question. He felt a little trepidation, but there was also a sense of anticipation as several thoughts flew through his mind. He didn’t know how to respond, and he simply stuttered, “I... I... This...”

Shang Xia’s clone understood what he was feeling and he indicated for Lou Zizhang to calm down before he continued, “I’ll let the deputy patriarchs know to leave an Origin Dipper for you. However, you will need to think of a way to gather your advancement medicine yourself.”

Lou Zizhang immediately gave Shang Xia’s clone a deep bow. As for the other Talisman Masters behind him, they revealed envious gazes.

Originally, Lou Zizhang couldn’t be considered someone nurtured by the institution. He was a Talisman Master Liu Zhiyuan invited to the Talisman Hall and only had an ordinary relationship with Shang Xia.

However, they had to admit that he was extremely talented. In recent years, regardless if it was operations related to the Talisman Hall or crafting talismans... Even when it came to cultivation itself, he wasn’t lacking in any aspect.

For a talent like him, Shang Xia couldn’t help but take him more seriously. He even fought for a chance for Lou Zizhang to advance into the Martial Dipper Realm.

It wasn’t an intentional method to win him over. After all, Shang Xia had no need to intentionally draw a rank four Talisman Grandmaster who had yet to reach the Martial Dipper Realm to his side. He merely lent a helping hand because he admired Lou Zizhang’s talent.

“I will still need you to handle matters in the Talisman Hall. After all, you have been doing a good job these years...” Shang Xia’s clone expressed his admiration for Lou Zizhang for his hard work before he continued, “You joined the meeting earlier and the idea you brought up is actually very possible... Why don’t we start to produce rank four Escape Talismans? We can even try to create a batch of rank five Escape Talismans... Of course, there’s no need to delay your breakthrough for this.”

Lou Zizhang, who had just calmed down, stared at Shang Xia with a solemn gaze and promised, “Hall Master, you can rest assured. I will make the suitable arrangements.”

Nodding, Shang Xia’s clone turned to Ren Huan and chuckled, “Right. I was planning to ask you earlier... Were you injured because of the battle against the Star Beast pack?”

“How many Martial Dipper Realm cultivators are there in our You Continent? Of course I had to participate! However... I went a little too far and I actually planned to attack a rank five Star Beast with 2 other Martial Dipper Realm experts. We didn’t think that it would be so strong and it nearly managed to escape. In the end, we only managed to kill it after 2 other experts joined us.” Ren Huan sighed.

Shang Xia’s clone nodded and muttered, “A Star Beast is able to roam the sea of stars because of its tyrannical strength and strong vitality. It would be able to fight 5 experts of the same level, and sometimes, even 7... For the 3 of you to force it into escaping before joining hands with 2 more experts to kill it... You guys can be considered above average in terms of combat abilities.”

Ren Huan forced a chuckle while shaking his head.

The members of the Talisman Hall might not know, but Ren Huan knew very clearly how strong their Hall Master was. A Star Beast might be strong enough to fight several experts of the same level, but their Hall Master was a monster even more terrifying than a Star Beast. He was able to fight them 1 on 1, or even 1 on 2! No... He was a freak who killed 2 Star Beasts alone!

The tyrannical aspect of a Star Beast is nothing compared to Shang Xia!

“I planned to take all the rank six talisman paper we have away, and even a batch of rank five talisman paper...” Shang Xia’s clone went straight to the point.

Lou Zizhang had an idea of what Shang Xia would do with the rank five talisman paper, but he didn’t say much.

Ren Huan nodded in response. “I’ll send someone to the warehouse now to bring all the resources over.”

...

At the second Star Beast Nest...

Shang Xia, who just completed his inspection of the Star Beast Nest, left at the exit that led to the chaotic space outside. His clone that had been standing guard quickly fused back into him.

“Since you have already come, why don’t you show yourself?” Shang Xia muttered as spatial ripples started to form in the distance.

A moment later, a figure with a somewhat aged expression and an unflustered aura appeared. He looked really young, and he stood not too far away from Shang Xia.

Shang Xia glanced at the other party before his gaze stopped in the void beside him. “For your friend to continue hiding in the void... Is there something else you are here for?”

The young cultivator’s expression changed slightly, and he seemed to be pretty annoyed as he glanced beside him. “True Immortal Lin, you actually followed me all the way here...”

After he spoke, the female cultivator who was nearly killed by Shang Xia earlier emerged from the void. There was a look of resentment in her eyes as she stared at Shang Xia, but there was also a trace of lingering fear.

Shang Xia looked at both of them before chuckling softly, “Both of you came over uninvited... Shouldn’t you guys introduce yourself?”

Before the young man could speak, True Immortal Lin, the other fourth tier True Immortal, sneered, “We came over uninvited? Aren’t you the one with malicious intentions? We had been observing the Star Beast Nest for a long time...”

“Oh? Could it really be such a coincidence? What a shame I was the one who took control of the Star Beast Nest... If you don’t introduce yourself soon, I don’t think there is a need to waste any of our time. After all... I’m not the one standing in a region of chaotic space.” Shang Xia snorted before turning to leave.

He controlled the Star Beast Nest and he had the geographical advantage no matter what. He wasn’t afraid of whatever they would try to pull.

“Please wait!” The young man yelled, and when he saw Shang Xia turning around again, he finally cupped his fists in greeting. “I am Gong Zhuo of the Wanyun Association in the Essence Xing World. This is True Immortal Lin Jingya of the Lingqing Palace...”

Shang Xia also cupped his fists in greeting. “Well met.”

Hearing Shang Xia’s perfunctory tone, Lin Jingya snorted, “Who the hell are you?”

“Heh...” Shang Xia snickered softly, and he quickly thought of something. “I am Shang Qi of the Essence Ping World!”

“Essence Ping World? Looks like we ran out of luck... We actually ran into another Essence World!” Gong Zhuo mumbled to himself before looking at Lin Jingya.

Lin Jingya stared at Shang Xia with fire in her eyes and she spat coldly, “I never heard of the Essence Ping World before. Are you just making it up?”

Shang Qi didn’t sound like a real name anyway, and Lin Jingya clearly thought that the other party was messing with her.

Shang Xia revealed a cold smile and muttered, “I apologize. I interacted with many high-level True Immortals of Essence Worlds before, and I never heard of the Essence Xing World either.”

“The sea of stars is vast, and there are countless worlds out there... It’s normal for you not to have heard of us...” Gong Zhuo tried to ease the tension as he continued, “True Immortal Shang... Is it possible for you to return the Tribulation Pearl you stole earlier?”

“Is that why you’re here?” Shang Xia flipped his wrist and an orb that was sealed by his Six Direction Qi appeared in his palm. He couldn’t help but ask, “When did you guys start to plot against this Star Beast Nest anyway?”

Gong Zhuo laughed softly, “A Star Beast Nest is just a way for us to interact with other worlds... I believe you’re no stranger to using Star Beasts either. Since you already took control of this nest, we’ll just give it to you as a show of apology for what we did. However... The Tribulation Pearl is True Immortal Lin’s Junior Brother’s beloved treasure, and it’s a divine artifact bestowed by their seniors... We cannot lose it no matter what. True Immortal Shang, can you return it to us?”