444: Yao Xian's recruitment

Yao Xian, with a hint of helplessness and a touch of relief, said:

"Three hundred years ago, our Dynasty invaded another world."

"But we were unlucky; it coincided with the Great Sun's demise in that world, and the entire world was buried along with the Great Sun."

"The endless energy unleashed by the Great Sun's demise disrupted space and time."

"I was lucky. When the Great Sun met its demise, I was with our Directorate of Imperial Astronomy's Director, locating the Origin of the world. The Director brought me along when he escaped."

"But my luck wasn't that good either."

"The Director had just taken me into the spatial tunnel, but before we could exit, the destructive energy from the Great Sun's demise swept over us. The spatial tunnel was instantly torn apart, and we could only drift with the currents in the chaotic space-time."

"But thankfully, we narrowly escaped death."

"The turbulent space-time power brought me and some of my companions to a world that was currently being invaded by this world."

"So, we pretended to be natives of that world, and after some twists and turns, we joined this world and became its natives."

Hearing Yao Xian recount his experiences in a calm tone, Yang Dian couldn't help but raise an eyebrow:

"Three hundred years? Haven't you thought about returning to Great Yu?"

"Of course, I've thought about it. I dream of going back," Yao Xian said, then sighed again:

"But it's difficult!"

"The celestial phenomena of this realm are completely different from those of my Great Yu Dynasty. I can't pinpoint the space-time coordinates of this realm and contact my homeland."

"I've also thought about setting up a communication altar to transmit messages."

"However, this planet's Dominator has long been prepared for this. As soon as an altar is set up, it attracts calamity and triggers a Heavenly Tribulation."

"Even if some information is miraculously transmitted, it will be intercepted when it reaches the high heavens, unable to leave the planet and enter the vast Star Sea."

"Three hundred years ago, I still had about seven hundred companions."

"But to set up altars to contact our homeland, we lost nearly four hundred people."

Yang Dian nodded silently.

This was the limitation of traditional Cultivate civilizations.

Using technological means wouldn't be so troublesome; he was currently in real-time communication with Earth.

'So, Dr. Bai is still amazing; he managed to develop quantum communication technology all by himself.'

'I just don't know what kind of cheat he's using, or if it has a limit.'

After his thoughts wandered for a while, Yang Dian refocused on what Yao Xian had just said.

They could set up altars to transmit messages into deep Universe.

Heavenly Dao Ghost could locate Earth through Strange Star Remains.

Did other special existences possess the same ability?

Could those special existences throw something into the dimensional rift and use it as bait to 'fish' for the planets that took the bait?

'I need to figure out a way to isolate Earth's information.'

'Besides that, the radio waves Xiao Mei sent into deep Universe in the past are also a big problem.'

'If other advanced civilizations intercept the signal and locate Earth, the trouble will be immense.'

'No, I can't be the only one suffering.'

He casually edited a message and sent it to Dr. Bai, seeking someone to share his troubles with, while Yang Dian heard Yao Xian speak again:

"Your Excellency, I have pretty much said everything I can."

"The remaining information is basically under a [gag order], and I cannot describe it through any method. Even if you ask, I won't be able to answer."

Saying this, he looked at Yang Dian with a hint of anticipation:

"I can feel that you are very powerful."

"The Aura you just emitted is even comparable to some second-rank high officials in my Dynasty."

"I wonder if you could take us to your world so we can set up an altar and contact the Immortal Dynasty?"

Yang Dian frowned.

'My current strength is only equivalent to a second-rank high official of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty?'

'How strong are the first-rank high officials of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty?'

'Star Dome Realm mid-stage?'

'What about their kings, marquises, generals, and chancellors?'

'Star Dome Realm high-stage, or even stronger?'

'But if calculated this way, the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty's high-end combat power seems to be just so-so.'

'Once I assimilate the Origin obtained from the Strange Star, I will at least possess Star Dome Realm mid-stage strength.'

Thinking this, Yang Dian shook his head inwardly:

'No, the strongest, who occupy the most resources, are always overwhelmingly stronger than others.'

'Whether it's me or the Emerald Dragon God, it's always like this.'

'Presumably, the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty is also similar to us.'

'If the Great Yu Celestial Emperor leaks a little bit of resources, he can Cultivate many Star Dome Realm mid to high-stage combatants. How strong must the Great Yu Celestial Emperor himself be?'

'Star Remains Realm high-stage, or even stronger?'

Lost in thought, Yang Dian again scrutinized Yao Xian from head to toe:

"Take you to my world, let you set up altars, and then, after you contact the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty, let you invade us?"

Yao Xian shook his head slightly:

"It is not so."

"I can feel that you should not be very old."

"For someone so young to possess such formidable strength, you are undoubtedly exceptionally talented."

"It is the world that restricts your development."

"How many Cultivate resources can your world provide for you?"

"If you were born in our Great Yu Immortal Dynasty, you would definitely be stronger than you are now!"

"A good bird chooses its tree to nest in; a good minister chooses his lord to serve."

"As long as you are willing to lead your world to submit to my Great Yu Immortal Dynasty, the Immortal Dynasty will not hesitate to bestow upon you a marquis title."

"At that time, you will not only be able to Cultivate the Immortal Dao Divine Ability of my Great Yu Immortal Dynasty but also receive immeasurable resources as rewards from my Immortal Dynasty, allowing you to increase your strength faster."

"One step ahead, always ahead. You will have more time to strive for the realm of immortality and enjoy true eternal life."

After enticing Yang Dian with the benefits he could gain, he changed his tone and said:

"Furthermore, while the Starry Sky is vast, it is also dangerous."

"No one knows when danger will strike or when a world will face the peril of destruction."

"As long as you lead your world to submit to the Immortal Dynasty, when your world encounters danger in the future, the Immortal Dynasty will extend a helping hand and assist your world in overcoming the catastrophe."

Yang Dian smiled, noncommittally.

He wasn't foolish; how could he believe Yao Xian's nonsense?

Even if what Yao Xian said was true, he was doing well on Earth, so why would he go and be someone else's dog?

Moreover, Yang Dian didn't believe that the Great Yu Celestial Emperor would be able to resist making a move against him after seeing his speed of strength improvement.

How could a feudal ruler watch a latecomer grow strong and challenge his position?

After several thoughts, Yang Dian suddenly smiled and said:

"If your Dynasty is truly as powerful as you say, then joining your Dynasty would indeed not be a bad choice."

"But one must be wary of others. How do I know you're not deceiving me?"

Yao Xian raised his hand, extending three fingers, and said:

"I, Yao Xian, swear here that if anything I said just now is false, my Dao Heart shall be tainted, and my Cultivate will not advance an inch."

Yang Dian felt it was a bit absurd.

Oaths were the most meaningless things.

So what if one's Dao Heart was tainted and one's Cultivate didn't advance an inch?

In Huaxia, if one told the warriors that by simply making a corresponding oath, they could obtain a world coordinate, many warriors would surely make such oaths, even more severe ones, and it wouldn't be impossible for them.

However, although he thought this way, Yang Dian didn't show it on his face. Instead, he feigned contemplation for a while before continuing:

"First, let me see your Cultivation Technique and the benefits I would receive if I led my civilization to become your vassal state."

Yao Xian bent his fingers.

But when he noticed Yang Dian's gaze fall on his fingers, he stopped his action of calculating with his fingers, with a hint of helplessness.

'The will of the strong is incredibly firm; how could I sway him with just a few words?'

'But even though I know he's playing games with me, it seems I don't have many other options?'

After thinking for a while, Yao Xian took out two jade slips and generously handed them to Yang Dian:

"These are two Cultivation Techniques I obtained by chance and can be spoken of, Your Excellency, please take a look."

After Yang Dian took the jade slips, he took out another jade slip and handed it to Yang Dian, saying:

"This jade slip records the salaries that officials, civil servants, and nobles of all ranks in my Great Yu Immortal Dynasty can receive..."