584: Chapter 580 Chaotic Zone of the Origin Universe

"Searching for someone?" A trace of doubt flashed in Elder Qingqi's eyes. "Sect Master, do you mean to say that an important figure from the Tianxuan Universe has gone missing, and they've deployed so many warships just to find them?"

"Exactly." A sonorous voice suddenly came from outside the hall. Immediately after, a purple-clad figure slowly walked into the Lingxiao Hall. It was Xuanyuan Canglun, the Clan Chief of the Immortal Cultivator Royal Family. He wore a purple dragon robe, his face was majestic, and his aura was steady. Following behind him was Crown Prince Xuanyuan Yao. The two quickly walked to the center of the hall and bowed to Jiang Xuchen. "Greetings, Sect Master Lingxuzi."

"Clan Chief Xuanyuan, there is no need for such formalities." Jiang Xuchen waved his hand, his tone gentle. "Have you also noticed the anomalies in the Tianxuan Universe?"

Xuanyuan Canglun spoke in a serious tone: "The spies I arranged in the Tianxuan Universe have already investigated and found that it is Aires, the tenth son of Aurorax, who has gone missing."

Jiang Xuchen shook his head: "Brother Xuanyuan, why haven't you withdrawn the moles you planted yet? Article 28 of the Alliance rules clearly states that members of the Alliance are not allowed to plant internal agents and must respect one another."

Xuanyuan Canglun laughed and cursed: "Respect, my foot! Those who achieve great things do not sweat the small stuff. Everyone knows that the Tianxuan Universe has always been ambitious. They are the most cold and heartless, believing only in technology and loathing us Immortal Cultivator Sects the most. If we don't take precautions, we won't even know it the day they wipe us out."

Jiang Xuchen waved his hand: "Enough, enough. Let's talk business. This Aurorax has hundreds of sons; it's impossible for him to go to such great lengths for just a tenth son."

Xuanyuan Canglun replied: "Indeed. This tenth son, Aires, is indeed a scion who isn't highly valued by the Oro Family. However, Aires himself is quite outstanding. Whether in strength or talent, he is the smartest and most hardworking of the Oro Family. His graduation research topic was to find civilizations in lower Universes. The last place he disappeared was a space with a CVI index lower than 0.3. This is the real reason why Star Lord Oro deployed a massive fleet of warships."

Jiang Xuchen was finally moved: "What!! A CVI lower than 0.3? This... this should be impossible to exist, unless... unless..."

As the strongest expert of the Lingxu Universe, Jiang Xuchen had come into contact with many ancient texts of the Primal Universe. He knew that when the previous Universe exploded and mysteriously vanished, it left behind many unknown chaotic zones. It was highly likely that Aires had accidentally entered one of these Source Universe Chaotic Zones!!

In hundreds of millions of years, there have been nearly a hundred records regarding the Source Universe Chaotic Zones, but basically all who made contact met with destruction; only once was there a success.

That was the Grandmist Universe, one of the five core members of the Myriad Universe Star Core Alliance. Its founder was said to have originally been a very ordinary Mortal. Because he encountered a Source Universe Chaotic Zone once, he returned to sweep through all directions, becoming invincible in the Universe and creating the Grandmist Universe. That Mortal's name was Qin Feng!!

Grand Elder Taiyao suddenly realized: "I understand. That old fellow Oro must have discovered traces of a Source Universe Chaotic Zone, so he deployed a hundred warships to search. He would rather destroy it than miss a chance to reach the heavens in a single bound!!"

One must know that Qin Feng is currently recognized as the number one person in the Higher Universes. The Cross-Universe Peak Rank was originally the highest Rank in the Higher Universes, but it is said that Qin Feng has already surpassed this Rank, and the Ranks beyond that are unknown to anyone.

Tianxuan Star Lord Aurorax naturally would not miss this only possible chance to surpass Qin Feng!!

Third Elder Gou Yan said excitedly: "Then we should also quickly send people out to search!!"

Jiang Xuchen remained steady: "That is natural, but who should be chosen to go?"

Xuanyuan Canglun said: "I recommend my son, Xuanyuan Hao, to go. He is now at the ninth stage of the Super Star Cluster strength. As far as I know, the commander of the fleet Oro sent out is Kairos, at the Middle Stage of the Star Cluster Level. My son can handle him if they meet."

A flash of realization appeared in Gou Yan's eyes. "I know this person. He is a veteran general of the Tianxuan Universe, powerful in combat, meticulous in thought, and rich in experience. I once met him; when we were jointly resisting the invasion of Chaos Behemoths, he also made many contributions. For Aurorax to let him lead the fleet to find Aires is indeed a wise choice."

Jiang Xuchen laughed loudly: "Brother Xuanyuan, you're really putting a lot on the line. You know this trip is a narrow escape from death, yet you're willing to let your heir go."

Xuanyuan Yao stepped forward and spoke respectfully: "Greetings, Sect Master and the three Elders. Our Lingxu Universe has shown signs of decline in recent years and has been overtaken by other Universes. If I go and can find a Source Universe Chaotic Zone and bring back some ancient texts of the Primal Universe to help the Lingxu Universe, what does it matter if I die?"

"Good, good, good, such ambition!" Jiang Xuchen laughed. "As it happens, I have a Personal Disciple. You shall go together, so you can look out for each other."

After speaking, Jiang Xuchen's Divine Sense moved, and a faint, lustrous white spiritual light rose from between his brows. A gentle yet powerful Divine Thought penetrated the ceiling of Lingxiao Hall, reaching directly into the Qingxuan Secret Realm deep within the Lingxu Immortal Sect.

Within just a few breaths, a series of light yet steady footsteps came from outside the hall. A white-clad figure arrived through the air, surrounded by a pure spiritual rhythm. His aura was restrained yet hard to hide its sharp edge—it was a handsome young man with clear eyes, wearing a moon-white Daoist robe, a spirit-patterned jade belt around his waist, and a lustrous jade crown in his hair. This was Jiang Xuchen's only Personal Disciple, Jiang Yuanzheng.

Jiang Yuanzheng landed, his posture as upright as a pine tree. He quickly walked to the center of the hall, bowed, and spoke in a clear and respectful voice: "Disciple Yuanzheng greets Revered Master, the Elders, Clan Chief Xuanyuan, and Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Everyone's gaze fell upon Jiang Yuanzheng, their eyes filled with looks of approval.

Grand Elder Taiyao stroked his long beard and nodded, saying: "Nephew Yuanzheng, your cultivation has improved again. You are now at the Peak of the eighth stage of the Super Star Cluster, only one step away from the ninth stage. In time, you will surely become a pillar of our Lingxu Universe."

Jiang Xuchen looked at his beloved Disciple, a touch of gentleness appearing on his face, yet also carrying a bit of solemnity: "Yuanzheng, I have summoned you here because there is an extremely dangerous task I wish to entrust to you."

"This Disciple is willing to follow Revered Master's orders, and will go through fire and water without hesitation." Jiang Yuanzheng's tone was firm, without the slightest delay, his eyes full of sincerity—ever since he was a Mortal enlightened by Jiang Xuchen and brought into the Lingxu Immortal Sect, he had practiced diligently for thousands of years, long ago carving the protection of the Sect and his Revered Master's trust into his very marrow.

Jiang Xuchen nodded and slowly spoke, briefly informing Jiang Yuanzheng of the circumstances regarding Aires' disappearance from the Tianxuan Universe, the suspected entry into a Source Universe Chaotic Zone, and Aurorax's large-scale deployment of troops to search for him.

Finally, he said solemnly: "Now, Clan Chief Xuanyuan has recommended Crown Prince Xuanyuan Yao to go and explore. I have decided to send you along with him. Between the two of you, one is an expert Body Cultivator and the other an expert Soul Cultivator; you will complement each other perfectly."

"This Disciple understands!" Jiang Yuanzheng bowed to accept the order, then looked up at Xuanyuan Yao beside him and cupped his hands in greeting. "In our future endeavors, I ask for Your Highness the Crown Prince's guidance."

Xuanyuan Yao also returned the gesture with a solemn expression: "Junior Brother Yuanzheng is too modest. This trip concerns the future of the Lingxu Universe. You and I must work together with one heart to live up to the trust of the Sect Master and the Clan Chief. We must not let the Tianxuan Universe find the Source Universe Chaotic Zone first."