136: Chapter 136 The Lingering Problems of Stardust, A New Domain

As Qinghong just left the peripheral minor realm, the communication talisman vibrated urgently.

"The western Star Sea suffered from stardust aftermath, and Spiritual Veins in multiple realms were damaged."

Bai Yunzhou changed direction and galloped towards the disaster-stricken area.

Arriving at the core disaster area in three days, stardust fragments were still floating between heaven and earth.

The Guardian strongholds of several minor realms collapsed, leaving the commoners displaced.

"Patriarch! The stardust fragments contain corrosive power, making them difficult to clean up."

The stationed Cultivator was full of anxiety, and the Magical Artifact in his hand had been corroded with marks.

Bai Yunzhou operated the Chaos Domain, clear radiance spilled, and the stardust fragments stagnated.

"Chaos Purification!" Light cyan light enveloped the fragments, and the corrosive power dissipated.

The fragments turned into harmless star sand, falling rustlingly, and the earth saw clarity once again.

He raised his hand and injected the Power of Chaos to repair the damaged Guardian array foundations.

"Subsequently, it needs to be nourished by star spirit power, before the Spiritual Veins can recover."

The stationed Cultivator nodded quickly and began the repair work according to the guidance.

Bai Yunzhou patrolled the disaster-stricken realms one by one, purified the stardust, and reinforced the array foundations.

On the way, an envoy from the Meteor Minor Realm blocked the way to ask for help.

"My realm is buried by stardust, the Spiritual Veins are severed, and the commoners are in extreme danger!"

The envoy knelt on the ground without getting up, weeping bitterly, and implored Bai Yunzhou for help.

"Lead the way ahead, I will go with you." Bai Yunzhou helped the envoy up.

The Meteor Minor Realm had been covered by thick stardust, blocking out the sun.

The surviving commoners hid in underground caves, looking haggard with weak auras.

"The Patriarch is here! We are saved!" Someone recognized Bai Yunzhou and shouted loudly.

The commoners walked out of the caves one after another, their eyes filled with hope after despair.

Bai Yunzhou rose into the air, and the Chaos Domain fully expanded, covering the entire minor realm.

"Chaos Dust Clearing!" The stardust was pushed towards the edges like a tide, piling up into mountains.

Sunlight spilled over again, and the earth revealed its original appearance, yet it was scarred everywhere.

After landing, he went straight to the core Spiritual Vein of the minor realm, which had completely dried up.

"It is necessary to use the power of homologous star veins to guide the recovery of the Spiritual Veins."

Bai Yunzhou took out a realm core crystal and embedded it into the Spiritual Vein node.

The realm core crystal flashed with light, and the power of star veins from the depths of the Star Sea was guided over.

The withered Spiritual Vein gradually regained a faint light, and Spiritual Qi began to flow slowly.

"Subsequently, injecting spiritual power every day will restore vitality in seven days."

He left behind the realm core crystal and Cultivate methods, urging the commoners to support each other.

The commoners knelt and kowtowed in gratitude, treating Bai Yunzhou as a deity.

Leaving the Meteor Minor Realm, the communication talisman vibrated again, this time coming from the alliance core.

"The newly surrendered 'Cangwu Minor Realm' was attacked by an unknown force."

"The opponent is good at concealment, specializing in stealing Spiritual Vein cores. Three realms have already suffered."

Bai Yunzhou's heart sank; the Cangwu Minor Realm was a vital hub for Spiritual Vein resources.

He immediately accelerated and galloped towards the Cangwu Minor Realm, arriving in half a day.

The Spiritual Qi within the minor realm was in Chaos, and only hollowed-out mines remained at the core Spiritual Vein.

"Patriarch, the attackers come and go without a trace, leaving only faint dark shadows."

The realm master of the minor realm led Cultivators to patrol for many days without any clues.

Bai Yunzhou operated the Chaos Eye, and weak energy remained in the mine.

"It is the Shadow Thief Clan, famous in the Star Sea for their concealment techniques, specializing in stealing Spiritual Veins."

"They are extremely fast, good at evading detection, and difficult to track."

The realm master revealed shock: "Does the Shadow Thief Clan really exist? It has been rumored for a long time."

"We need to set a trap to lure them out, otherwise the Spiritual Veins will continue to be stolen."

Bai Yunzhou had the Cultivators set up induction arrays at the remaining Spiritual Veins.

He himself concealed his aura, lurking near the mine, waiting quietly for the shadow thieves.

Late at night three days later, several dark shadows quietly sneaked in, heading straight for the Spiritual Vein.

The figures of the dark shadows were illusory, landing without a sound, holding peculiar instruments in their hands.

"Make a move!" Bai Yunzhou gave a low shout, and the Chaos Domain instantly expanded.

Caught off guard, the dark shadows had their concealment techniques broken, revealing their true forms.

The Shadow Thief Clan members were thin and small, covered in black scales all over, with astonishing speed.

"Chaos Binding!" The blue-gray light condensed into chains, trapping several shadow thieves.

Seeing this, the remaining shadow thieves turned and fled, as fast as lightning.

"Want to leave?" Bai Yunzhou's figure turned into a green rainbow, catching up instantly.

The chaos star spirit sword waved gently, and Sword Qi cut off the shadow thieves' retreat, capturing them all.

Under interrogation, the shadow thieves confessed: "Hired by the Star Sea Black Market to steal Spiritual Veins."

"The black market refines Demonic Weapons using Spiritual Vein cores, and has acquired dozens of them."

Bai Yunzhou's expression was solemn: "Where is the Star Sea Black Market hidden?"

"Located in the abandoned starship cluster, heavily defended, with powerful experts stationed there."

After learning the clues, Bai Yunzhou immediately sent a message to Black Stone City to report the situation.

"The black market behind the Shadow Thief Clan might become a new trouble for the alliance."

Ling Shuang replied: "I have already sent Song Xinghe to lead the Investigation Department to investigate."

"You stabilize the Cangwu Minor Realm first, and subsequent reinforcements will set out immediately."

Bai Yunzhou handed the shadow thieves over to the minor realm's Cultivators to guard, and began to repair the Spiritual Veins.

He guided the star veins with the Power of Chaos, and further nourished them with realm core crystals.

The Spiritual Veins of the Cangwu Minor Realm recovered rapidly, and the Spiritual Qi became increasingly dense.

During this period, surrounding attacked minor realms also sent news one after another that the shadow thieves had reappeared.

Bai Yunzhou was stretched too thin, so he could only impart the method of capture and let them deal with it themselves.

"Use the star spirit light-gathering mirror to break their concealment, and then use a trapping array to trap them."

Each minor realm acted according to the method, and indeed captured several batches of shadow thieves, curbing the trend of vein stealing.

Three days later, Song Xinghe sent a secret report: "The location of the Star Sea Black Market has been confirmed."

"The black market is garrisoned by the 'Black Fiend Venerable', whose strength reaches the Void Refining Late Stage."

"Under his command are forces such as the Shadow Thief Clan and blood slaves, with a large number of people."

Bai Yunzhou set off immediately, heading to the abandoned starship cluster to rendezvous with the Investigation Department.

The abandoned starship cluster was massive in scale, with starship wrecks crisscrossing and a cold aura.

The black market was hidden within the largest starship wreck, densely covered with defensive magical arrays.

"The Venerable has an order, those who trespass into the black market shall die!" The gatekeeping Cultivator shouted sternly.

Bai Yunzhou and Song Xinghe exchanged a glance and struck simultaneously to break the array.

The chaos star spirit sword cleaved open the defense, and the Investigation Department Disciples swarmed in.

The interior of the black market was like a maze, with shops lining both sides of the passageway, conducting bizarre transactions.

"Catch the intruders!" The voice of the Black Fiend Venerable came over, carrying coercion.

Countless shadow thieves and blood slaves surged forward, holding weapons, fiercely unafraid of death.

"Clear the obstacles!" At Bai Yunzhou's command, the Chaos Domain expanded.

The shadow thieves' concealment technique failed, and the auras of the blood slaves were suppressed.

The Investigation Department Disciples held the star spirit guardian sword, slaughtering the intruders with the momentum of splitting bamboo.

Charging all the way to the core of the black market, the Black Fiend Venerable was already waiting here.

"Guardian Patriarch? I didn't expect you to come personally."

The Black Fiend Venerable was surrounded by lingering black qi, holding a Spiritual Vein core in his hand.

"Trading Spiritual Vein cores and harming living beings, today I will definitely execute you!"

Bai Yunzhou pointed the chaos star spirit sword directly at the opponent, his Killing Intent stern.

The Black Fiend Venerable sneered: "Relying on just you alone, you might not necessarily defeat me!"

The black qi surged violently, turning into a giant python that lunged straight at Bai Yunzhou with a fierce aura.

"Chaos Star Spirit Slash!" A cyan-purple Sword Qi slash burst forth, and the giant python was instantly chopped to pieces.

The Black Fiend Venerable was greatly shocked, burning his Origin, and the black qi condensed into a shield.

The Sword Qi struck the shield, shattering it, and the Black Fiend Venerable was repelled by the shock.

"Investigation Department Disciples, confiscate the Spiritual Vein cores and rescue the abducted commoners."

Song Xinghe took the order and led the Disciples to act separately to clean up the black market.

Bai Yunzhou engaged in a fierce battle with the Black Fiend Venerable, with the Chaos Domain fully suppressing him.

The Black Fiend Venerable's strength continuously declined, gradually failing to match, and retreating step by step.

"Black Fiend Secret Art!" He roared, his figure swelling rapidly, and his aura doubling.

"Chaos Seal!" Bai Yunzhou threw out the realm protection decree, and golden light enveloped them.

The Black Fiend Venerable's secret art was forcibly terminated, and his body withered in the light.

"I am unwilling!" He let out a shrill roar, attempting to self-destruct.

Bai Yunzhou's Sword Qi thrust straight ahead, piercing his core, and the self-destruct was prevented.

The Black Fiend Venerable died, the black qi dissipated, and the black market completely fell.

The Investigation Department Disciples successfully confiscated hundreds of Spiritual Vein cores and rescued countless commoners.

"Return the cores to various realms, repair the Spiritual Veins, and pacify the commoners."

Bai Yunzhou gave the order, and the Investigation Department Disciples acted immediately to distribute the cores.

After cleaning up the black market, everyone returned to the Cangwu Minor Realm to rendezvous with the reinforcements.

Ling Shuang had already led the Realm Guardian Army to arrive and was reinforcing the defense of the minor realm.

"The black market has been destroyed, and the remnant forces of the Shadow Thief Clan must be thoroughly purged."

Bai Yunzhou said: "The alliance needs to strengthen the supervision of Spiritual Veins in all realms to prevent troubles before they happen."

Ling Shuang nodded: "Spiritual Vein patrol teams have been added to focus on preventing the remaining party members of the black market."

The Spiritual Veins of the Cangwu Minor Realm had fully recovered, and the commoners lived and worked in peace and contentment.

The realm master led the commoners to see off the alliance soldiers, full of boundless gratitude.

"The grace of the alliance, our realm will never forget for eternity, and we are willing to serve the alliance."

Bai Yunzhou replied: "Defending the Dao with one heart, no need for extra words, helping each other in the future."

Leaving the Cangwu Minor Realm, Bai Yunzhou and Ling Shuang split into two routes.

Ling Shuang led the Realm Guardian Army to purge the shadow thief remnants, while Bai Yunzhou continued to patrol the realms.

He went to various minor realms that received Spiritual Vein cores to check the repair progress.

The Spiritual Veins of all realms had recovered, and the commoners were rebuilding their homes, presenting a thriving scene.

On this day, Bai Yunzhou arrived at the Bibo Small Domain in the eastern Star Sea.

The minor realm's Spiritual Veins were abundant, the commoners were harmonious, and the Guardian sub-hall operated in an orderly manner.

The sub-hall person in charge stepped forward to report: "Recently, spatial fluctuations have appeared around the minor realm."

"It is suspected that a new spatial passage has opened, and unknown forces might break in."

Bai Yunzhou operated the Chaos Eye to investigate the space around the minor realm.

Sure enough, at the eastern border, a subtle spatial crack was discovered.

The crack emitted unfamiliar energy, completely different from any known forces.

"This passage is not yet stable and needs to be sealed as soon as possible to prevent accidents."

He took out the realm core crystal, embedded it around the crack, and set up a sealing array.

The realm core crystal flashed with light, and the spatial crack gradually shrank and finally closed.

"The Seal can last for a hundred years, but regular inspections and reinforcement of the array foundation are required."

The sub-hall person in charge bowed to accept the order: "This Disciple will definitely remember it and dare not slack off."

Bai Yunzhou looked at the peaceful scene of the Bibo Small Domain and felt greatly relieved.

Although the Star Sea had twists and turns, the alliance was of one mind from top to bottom, and could always turn danger into safety.

He turned into a green rainbow once again and continued his path of patrolling the stars.

The communication talisman brought news that the remnants of the Shadow Thief Clan had been completely purged.

The remnant forces of the Star Sea Black Market were also uprooted by the Realm Guardian Army.

All realms restored peace, Spiritual Veins flourished, and commoners were safe and happy.

Yet deep in Bai Yunzhou's heart, there was a faint trace of unease.