127: Land of the Fallen God

He clearly perceived that his lifespan had increased by more than two years!

For Qin Jin now, two years of lifespan was truly nothing. With Martial Arts and Heavenly Azure Method advancing in parallel, each breakthrough in his cultivation path could extend his lifespan. He was still young, and with future breakthroughs and advancements, he would surely have a brilliantly long time to continue.

However, Qin Jin also understood the importance of lifespan!

No matter in what world, lifespan is what living beings pursue. Immortality is the ultimate goal in the fantasies of countless living beings.

Within the Star Sea, if news were released about a method to extend life, countless powerful figures would likely go mad for it.

Looking across the Star Sea, and at the ancient history of the Great Wilderness.

How many astonishingly talented individuals ultimately perished due to their lifespan reaching its limit?

The first anomaly generated by Lei Yu Star actually involved lifespan, which completely exceeded Qin Jin's expectations.

“It increased my lifespan by two years, but this character [Life] in the sky, this planetary anomaly, has not yet been completely formed.”

“Once it’s completed, what will its effect be? How will it change for Martial Artists of different realms? Can the Federation find a way to make it exert a greater effect?”

“Its value is simply immeasurable.”

All sorts of thoughts flashed through his mind.

“Your Excellency Star God—”

The image of Star God flashed through Qin Jin’s mind: “You’ve truly given me a huge surprise.”

Thoughts flashed by.

Seeing the mist-shrouded area behind him, Qin Jin was just about to call out directly.

Just then.

As if sensing something, Qin Jin’s gaze looked forward.

The mist ahead fluctuated, and faintly, a colossal figure approached.

It was incredibly fast, and in the next instant, it had already burst out of the mist, leaping forward, its massive body directly pouncing towards Qin Jin.

It was the Saber-toothed tiger!

After some time apart, its body had grown much larger, its belly was bulging, clearly well-fed, and it seemed to be living well.

At this moment, its face showed a human-like excitement, very happy to find Qin Jin had returned.

Such a massive body, although it had no impact on Qin Jin, he also didn’t want to become a meat cushion beneath the Saber-toothed tiger, so he instantly dodged.

Just as he dodged to the side.

The Saber-toothed tiger’s massive body, which was pouncing through the air, rapidly changed. Under Qin Jin’s watchful eye, the markings on its forehead glowed faintly, emitting an aura somewhat similar to Your Excellency Star God, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into the size of a normal house cat.

“A method bestowed by Your Excellency Star God?”

“You fellow, it seems you’re quite favored by Star God.”

Not far away.

The Saber-toothed tiger’s small body landed nimbly. Unable to pounce on Qin Jin, it looked a bit aggrieved.

But with a turn of its body, the grievance dissipated, and it quickly ran to Qin Jin’s side, rubbing against him with its big, tiger-like head.

“Wait here first.”

Qin Jin’s voice rang out.

Normally, he wouldn’t mind catching up with the Saber-toothed tiger.

But now, he had more important matters.

After speaking, Qin Jin opened his mouth slightly, his tone serious, and called out the true name of Star God.

In the next instant.

Within the mist, a portal formed.

Qin Jin stepped into it.

On the spot.

The Saber-toothed tiger maintained its small form, lying on the ground, its gaze fixed on the portal.

Once again, he arrived in the familiar Different Space(different dimension).

Qin Jin’s gaze looked forward.

Star God’s true body was still in slumber. Devouring the power left behind by a deity of extremely high status was not an overnight task, though it could not be considered long in terms of the deity’s own lifespan.

Compared to when Qin Jin left, he could faintly sense that the true body of Your Excellency Star God had grown somewhat larger.

“Qin Jin.”

Before him, the voice of the conscious entity that was not in slumber rang out, floating to Qin Jin’s front.

“Your Excellency Star God.”

Qin Jin bowed, without hesitation, and continued: “Is the anomaly that appeared on the planet intentional on your part?”

“That’s right.”

The character’s voice rang out: “That was an attempt I made.”

“At the same time, it is also my reciprocation to the Federation and to Your Excellency Martial God.”

“Reciprocation?”

Qin Jin’s gaze narrowed slightly.

“Don’t you humans have a tradition of exchanging gifts and reciprocation?”

The pleasant voice echoed within the Different Space(different dimension): “The Starfire Federation has helped me greatly, blocking the attacking Evil God, and is even helping me grow.”

“I am very grateful for this help.”

“Naturally, there must be a reciprocation.”

“This gift is primarily a return to that Martial God.”

His voice was calm, and he slowly said: “The planet’s anomaly is influenced by me, but various changes may also occur during its gestation process.

“I hope that when it finally takes shape, the effect will not change too much and will be able to help Your Excellency Martial God.”

Listening to his words.

Waves rippled in Qin Jin’s eyes.

Not because of the reason for the planet’s anomaly, but because Qin Jin discovered a deeper layer of information.

“Your Excellency Star God.”

Qin Jin mused for a moment, then solemnly said: “Martial God Su, his lifespan is not much?”

“That’s right.”

The character flew freely within the Different Space(different dimension): “Compared to his powerful strength, his lifespan is nearing its end. For such an extremely powerful individual life, his time is already short.”

Qin Jin’s expression was serious, his heart stirred, but listening to the words, he continued to press: “Your Excellency Star God, is this lifespan length relative to your own?”

“If converted to our human units of time, how much longer does that Martial God Su roughly have?”

The character was silent for a moment.

Then.

His voice rang out again.

“Approximately, a few hundred years?”

“I cannot be certain, because he came here last time, and I can perceive some information, but I cannot confirm more core information.”

Qin Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

Deities in the Star Sea are born with long lifespans, which is why Qin Jin asked this question.

Now it seems.

Your Excellency Star God indeed spoke based on his own lifespan.

“However—”

“At the Celestial Being realm, the lifespan of exceptional individuals can already be counted in thousands of years, and a Martial God’s lifespan is even longer.”

“That Martial God Su.”

The youthful appearance from their first meeting flashed through his mind: “His lifespan—”

Qin Jin’s eyes lowered slightly.

If a Martial God were to pass away, it would undoubtedly be a huge upheaval for the Federation.

Furthermore...

According to the Federation’s ancient records, that Martial God Su probably wouldn’t even wait until the day his true lifespan limit arrived.

Thoughts flashed through his mind.

In front.

The character approached, and its voice rang out: “Qin Jin, how is your martial path progressing?”

“Have you become the Martial Arts expert that Your Excellency Martial God spoke of?”

“Not yet.”

Qin Jin nodded, thinking of Gu Huang’s past words: “Your Excellency Star God, the Martial Arts expert in Martial God Su’s words should refer to the Celestial Being realm.”

“At that time, we will be able to resume contact.”

“I will work hard to cultivate and reach that step as soon as possible.”

“I’ll be waiting for you.”

With his doubts resolved, Qin Jin and this conscious entity, who was not in slumber, conversed for a while longer before he chose to leave.

Stepping out of the portal in the Different Space(different dimension).

In front.

The small version of the Saber-toothed tiger came over.

Qin Jin bent down, stroking it like a cat, his thoughts racing.

“The Federation doesn’t know the specific information and is still, as usual, waiting for the planetary anomaly to fully gestate before proceeding.”

“Compared to the true body of Star God in slumber, this awakened consciousness is far less mature, quite naive, and has no intention of actively contacting the Federation.”

“If everything continues like this, and the planetary anomaly is revealed to more people without preparation, it’s hard to imagine what kind of turmoil it will cause.”

As thoughts churned, Qin Jin straightened up.

The Saber-toothed tiger looked at him expectantly.

“Not yet.”

Qin Jin shook his head, and softly said: “I’m still studying at the academy, and it doesn’t make sense to have a pet.”

“You should live well here for now, follow Your Excellency Star God, and see if you can learn anything.”

“I’ll pick you up after I graduate.”

“Go back.”

After making arrangements, the Saber-toothed tiger’s body returned to normal. It looked at Qin Jin twice, then turned and returned into the mist.

Qin Jin left the restricted area.

The garrisoned soldiers here all knew Qin Jin. They greeted him along the way, and Qin Jin returned to the starship.

Outside the starship.

Gu Huang stood in place, appearing to have waited there since Qin Jin entered the restricted area.

“Teacher Gu.”

Qin Jin addressed her.

“How was it?”

Gu Huang’s voice rang out.

“I have already communicated with Your Excellency Star God.”

“Teacher Gu.”

Qin Jin looked at Gu Huang, thoughts swirling in his eyes: “Do you have a way to contact Martial God Su?”

“Martial God Su?”

Gu Huang’s gaze sharpened.

“Martial God of Gui Xu, Su Buqi.”

Qin Jin stated the name: “Teacher Gu, you’ve seen my file, so you should know what happened here.”

“What I’ve discovered is related to Martial God Su, and I need to contact him.”

The one who tied the bell must untie it.

Star God prepared a reciprocation, and it was very likely a significant gift that could cause a great stir.

Since Qin Jin already knew, he naturally wouldn’t sit idly by and watch his hometown fall into turmoil.

After all, turmoil means variables. Lei Yu Star has Star God overseeing it, so it fears no turmoil. However, the relationship between gods and humans is inherently delicate. If another Martial God were to come and oversee it, their presence alone could directly prevent many things from happening.

After thinking it over, he decided not to go through the Federation’s channels, as too many people would talk.

If he went through Federation channels, without a suitable reason, how could he contact a Martial God? A false reason wouldn’t be convincing enough, and if he stated the true reason, it would instead cause turmoil prematurely.

Right in front of him was a Celestial Being, and the connections of a Celestial Being Martial Artist were also beyond imagination.

“It seems your discovery is of great significance.”

Gu Huang looked deeply at Qin Jin and asked: “Qin Jin, have you met Martial God Su?”

“Yes.”

Qin Jin nodded, without concealing anything: “He even gave me a calligraphy scroll.”

“No wonder.”

Gu Huang suddenly understood, and nodded: “I will help you contact Senior Su.”

“However—”

“Qin Jin, you should be very clear about the significance of a Martial God.”

“Even the highest echelons of the Federation have no right to command the actions of a Martial God. For a Martial God, their own cultivation is paramount.”

“I hope you have prepared sufficient reasons.”

“Let’s go.”

Gu Huang turned around and stepped onto the gangway: “With matters here concluded, we should begin your cultivation journey.”

“Teacher Gu.”

Qin Jin followed, speaking quickly: “Don’t we need to wait here for Martial God Su to arrive in person to communicate?”

“A Martial God is not that easy to contact.”

“If he doesn’t want to be seen, no one can find him.”

Gu Huang walked ahead, her voice drifting back: “It could be as short as seven or eight days, or as long as one or two months. If Martial God Su is willing to see you, he can see you anywhere.”

“Besides—”

“Didn’t I say before?”

“One’s own cultivation is paramount. For a figure like Senior Su, if he finds you cultivating when he meets you, he will only feel pleased.”

The two boarded the starship.

Smart navigation was activated, and the starship ascended into the sky.

Listening to Gu Huang’s words, Qin Jin said seriously: “Teacher Gu, thank you.”

To be willing to help him contact a Martial God without knowing the specific reason.

This trust was considerable.

If Qin Jin’s own reasons were not sufficient, and he truly met the Martial God in the end, it was clear that not only he himself would be affected.

“Why talk about thanks?”

Gu Huang stopped: “You are my student, and I trust your judgment. In matters like this, you wouldn’t make a request without good reason.”

She showed a nostalgic expression: “Back then, in the academy, my mentor treated me the same way.”

Behind her.

Qin Jin mused for a moment, then said in a deep voice: “Teacher Gu, since we are preparing to contact Martial God Su, I can tell you what I have discovered.”

Gu Huang turned back, her delicate eyebrows slightly raised: “While I am somewhat curious, it’s not to the point where I must know.”

“This matter doesn’t greatly affect you or me personally, and after you know, Teacher Gu, you can contact Martial God Su in the fastest way.”

Meeting Gu Huang’s gaze, Qin Jin no longer concealed anything, and continued: “You should have already guessed that I discovered the effect involved in Lei Yu Star’s anomaly.”

“Lei Yu Star’s first planetary anomaly involves lifespan.”

As the words fell.

The starship fell silent.

Waves also rippled in Gu Huang’s eyes. “No wonder you said it had little to do with you or me.”

Gu Huang’s tone showed a rare fluctuation: “You want to contact Martial God Su—”

“This is Your Excellency Star God’s reciprocation to the Federation, and to Martial God Su.”

Qin Jin explained the relevant information: “The matter is of great importance, which is why I wanted to contact Martial God Su immediately.”

“Your choice is correct.”

The ripples in Gu Huang’s eyes faded, and she said in a deep voice: “Such a matter indeed requires prior preparation. If it were to be exposed later, with rumors spreading, who knows what great turmoil it would cause.”

“Go cultivate.”

Gu Huang’s expression was serious: “This information will stop with me and will not be told to others. I will contact Martial God Su through special channels.”

After speaking.

She didn’t hesitate and quickly walked towards the front of the starship.

Qin Jin let out a long breath, no longer dwelling on the matter, and headed to the cultivation room.

The starship ascended, climbing into the Star Sea.

Somewhere on Lei Yu Star.

In a tall, dense forest, Xie Wuhai looked at the map displayed on the light screen in front of him, then at the boundless trees ahead, and couldn’t help but sigh: “I give up, how many more days do I have to draw here?”

Amidst his sigh, he continued to move forward.

At the same time.

Another location on Lei Yu Star.

Outside the construction site of a new urban area, Bai Huaiyu traversed this future metropolis, which was gradually being built, her eyes filled with interest.

This was Qin Jin’s longest voyage in the Star Sea.

From the border region at one end of the galaxy, heading to the other end.

During this process, he had grown accustomed to life on the starship, cultivating and steadily improving.

Today.

As another jump concluded, Qin Jin, who was quietly eating in the hall, straightened up and looked out the viewport.

At the far end of the jump point, starships shuttled back and forth within the spaceport. It was quite large, but most were small to medium-sized starships, seemingly privately owned.

And this spaceport was connected to a small city truly built within the Star Sea!

“That is the Third City of the Eye of Exile, End Shadow City.”

Gu Huang’s voice rang out: “We will rest there for a moment, replenish resources, and then proceed to our destination.”

She raised her hand, pointing to the far distance.

In the direction she pointed.

At the far end of the Star Sea, there were eight planets, their surfaces filled with a desolate aura, extremely close to each other, orbiting each other, alternating and staggered. They appeared to completely defy common sense, forming a marvel in the Star Sea.

“That is the Eight Extremes Star.”

“This is a collective term for these eight planets.”

“Some information is beyond Xuan Guang’s authority; it doesn’t know about it either.”

“Many years ago, the Eight Extremes Star was not as peculiar as it is now. It wasn’t until an extremely special Star Sea tide that these eight planets became connected, forming a unique magnetic field, becoming a sacred land for Martial Artists to temper themselves.”

At this point, she paused slightly, looking at Qin Jin.

“The origin of that Star Sea tide—”

“It’s because a deity perished here.”