583: Chapter 579 Lingxu Universe

The Lingxu Universe commands various Source Universe Cultivation Techniques and Chaos Cultivation Techniques, with profound mysteries that far surpass the techniques of other immortal cultivation civilizations. There are even rumors that the core technique of the Lingxu Universe, the "Lingxu Immortal Scripture," allows one to sense the Universe Origin, break through the shackles of the Cross-Universe Level, and enter the legendary Source Universe to become a true supreme being of the Universe. However, for billions of years, no one has ever been able to Cultivate it to Perfection.

The territory of the Lingxu Universe is vast and boundless, divided into three major regions: the Core Domain, the Middle Domain, and the Outer Domain. The concentration of Spiritual Qi, the strength of Cultivators, and the distribution of powers in each region are worlds apart. The entire Universe's operation is controlled by three core powers: the Lingxu Immortal Sect, the Immortal Cultivation Royal Family, and the Immortal Cultivation Alliance. These three powers balance and cooperate with each other to jointly maintain the stability and prosperity of the Lingxu Universe, forming its unique power structure.

The Lingxu Immortal Sect is the core power of the Lingxu Universe and the most powerful School in the entire multiverse. It is located in the Core Domain of the Lingxu Universe—the Lingxu Immortal Mountain. This immortal mountain is not an ordinary planet but is condensed from a fragment of the Big Bang from the Source Universe. It stands tens of millions of kilometers high, piercing directly into the nine-dimensional halo. The summit is shrouded in Spiritual Qi clouds and mist year-round, with Immortal Qi swirling about. The mountain is filled with ancient Formations and immortal cultivation Restrictions. The concentration of Spiritual Qi is tens of thousands of times that of the Outer Domain, and there is even Chaos Spiritual Qi nurturing within. It is a dream Cultivation Holy Land for the Cultivators of the Lingxu Universe.

The Lingxu Immortal Sect controls the most core Cultivation Techniques of the Lingxu Universe (including the "Lingxu Immortal Scripture") and the richest Spiritual Qi resources. Whether it be ancient Secret Realms, Spiritual Qi mineral veins, Chaos treasures, or Magical Artifacts, most are controlled by the Lingxu Immortal Sect. Its Disciples are spread across every corner of the Lingxu Universe, from Universe-level powerhouses down to Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, they are too numerous to count. Those who can enter the ranks of the Lingxu Immortal Sect's Core Disciples are all individuals of extraordinary talent and excellent Foundation, possessing at least Universe-apprentice level combat power upon reaching adulthood.

The Sect Master of the Lingxu Immortal Sect is named Jiang Xuchen. He is the only Cross-Universe Level Peak powerhouse in the Lingxu Universe and one of the top powerhouses in the multiverse. Having lived for over billions of years, he has witnessed the rise and prosperity of the Lingxu Universe and has experienced countless invasions by Chaos Behemoths and cosmic wars. His cultivation is unfathomable; he has long since comprehended part of the nine-dimensional Universe's Origin Laws and can easily tear through the barriers of a Higher Universe with his own combat power. He can even travel through Chaos for long periods and slay high-order Chaos Behemoths.

Jiang Xuchen wears a white immortal robe, has a lean and scholarly face, hair as white as snow, and eyes that are gentle yet carry a hint of the vicissitudes of someone who has seen through the world. Usually, he lives in seclusion in the Lingxu Hall on the Lingxu Immortal Mountain, concentrating on his Cultivation and rarely interfering in the Sect's trivial matters. However, if an event concerning the survival of the Lingxu Universe or the development of the immortal cultivation civilization arises, he will take action personally. His every move can influence the entire landscape of the Lingxu Universe and even affect the order in the central part of the multiverse.

Besides Jiang Xuchen, the Lingxu Immortal Sect has three Elders, all of whom are Cross-Universe Level Early Stage powerhouses. They respectively manage the Sect's techniques, Disciples, and external affairs, assisting Jiang Xuchen in managing the Sect's matters.

Grand Elder Tai Yao is responsible for managing all the Sect's Cultivation Techniques and Secret Realms. He has deep cultivation, a steady personality, and is serious and unsmiling. His comprehension of techniques has reached the pinnacle. Aside from Lingxuzi, he is the powerhouse in the Lingxu Immortal Sect most skilled in Soul cultivation.

Second Elder Qing Qi is responsible for the selection, training, and assessment of the Sect's Disciples. He has a gentle personality, teaches according to the student's aptitude, and emphasizes the dual cultivation of a Disciple's character and strength.

Third Elder Gou Yan is responsible for managing the Sect's external affairs, including exchanges and cooperation with other Universes, resisting Chaos Behemoth invasions, and handling conflicts between the Sect and the Immortal Cultivation Royal Family and the Immortal Cultivation Alliance. He has a fiery personality and is skilled in the Law of Fire, capable of manipulating Chaos Fire to burn everything. He is one of the core combat forces of the Lingxu Universe for external operations. He has led the Disciples of the Lingxu Immortal Sect many times to join forces with the defense fleet of the Tianxuan Universe to slay high-order Chaos Behemoths and guard the border security of the two Universes.

On this day, in the Lingxu Hall of the Lingxu Immortal Mountain in the Core Domain of the Lingxu Universe, Jiang Xuchen sat in the main seat of the hall with his eyes slightly closed.

On both sides of the hall, the three Elders—Tai Yao, Qing Qi, and Gou Yan—stood quietly, their auras restrained. The entire Lingxu Hall was silent, with only the faint sound of Spiritual Qi flowing.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes. Two gentle yet sharp gazes flashed, and the Spiritual Qi halo around him fluctuated slightly. He spoke in a flat tone, "Tai Yao, have you noticed? The neighboring Tianxuan Universe has had a large number of interstellar warships leaving recently. It doesn't look like a routine patrol, nor does it look like they are resisting a Chaos Behemoth invasion. It seems more like... a large-scale outward operation."

Elder Tai Yao took a step forward and bowed respectfully, "Sect Master, I have already noticed it. Just ten standard days ago, through Soul perception, I detected unusual movements of a large number of interstellar warships at the border of the Tianxuan Universe. Preliminary statistics show no fewer than a hundred ships, including various types such as Star Domain-class mainships, Star Sea-class cruisers, and Star River-class frigates. Moreover, these warships did not head toward areas where Chaos Behemoths are active, but instead sped off in various directions toward the central Chaos. Their movements are strange; it doesn't seem like they have a clear target, but rather like they are... searching for something."

"Searching for something?" Jiang Xuchen frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "The Tianxuan Universe has been very peaceful for nearly a thousand years, with no wars breaking out and no signs of large-scale Chaos Behemoth invasions. Why would they deploy so many interstellar warships for such a large-scale outing? What exactly are they looking for?"

Elder Qing Qi stepped forward and bowed, "Sect Master, could it be that the Tianxuan Universe is going on another external expedition to attack other Universes and plunder resources? After all, the Tianxuan Universe is a technological civilization with a massive demand for resources. Their combat power is strong, and they have launched multiple expeditions in the past to plunder resources and expand their territory. Deploying so many warships this time might mean they are going on another expedition."

"Impossible," Elder Gou Yan spoke immediately, his tone fiery yet carrying a hint of rationality. "That old fellow, the Star Lord Tianxuan Aurorax, may be ambitious, but he is at least the rotating Alliance Leader of the Ten Thousand Universe Star Core Alliance. Article 10 of the Alliance rules states clearly—no Alliance member shall initiate an expedition against extra-territorial forces without submitting a combat plan to the Alliance Council and obtaining a two-thirds majority vote. If he dares to act without authorization, it would be an open rebellion against the Alliance. At that time, we wouldn't even need to act; those Star Lords who have been eyeing the Tianxuan Universe like tigers would surely invoke this iron rule and unite the entire Alliance's power to strike them together. Aurorax has traversed tens of thousands of Universes for dozens of epochs; he would never fail to calculate the cost of destroying his own Foundation!"

Elder Gou Yan's words were met with agreement from Elder Tai Yao and Elder Qing Qi.

Jiang Xuchen nodded, a look of deep thought flashing in his eyes. "What you say makes sense. The Tianxuan Universe cannot be going on an external expedition at this time. Their deployment of so many interstellar warships for a large-scale outing must have another reason. Furthermore, the movements of these warships are very strange, speeding off in all directions toward the central Chaos without a clear target. It's more like looking for a needle in a haystack, searching for something extremely important, or... searching for someone."