131: The Name of Guixu

As the words fell, Qin Chi did not hesitate; when he first thought of contacting Martial God Su, he had already made a plan in his mind.

At this moment, he spoke calmly, recounting the information he had discovered on Lei Yu Star, and then explaining the information he had obtained after communicating with Your Excellency Star God.

Within the entire space, only his voice echoed continuously.

After a long while, Qin Chi finished speaking and quieted down.

In front of him, Martial God Su was uncharacteristically silent.

His expression became unusually serious as he looked at Qin Chi and said in a deep voice, “Qin Chi, you should be clear what everything you have said means.”

“Of course.”

Qin Jin nodded, his tone solemn: “Senior, I can take responsibility for what I have said.”

“Good!”

Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu stood in the Star Sea, and at this moment, a truly extraordinary demeanor subtly emerged: “I will immediately go to Lei Yu Star to confirm everything.”

“If everything is true—”

As the last sound rang out, Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu’s figure had already vanished.

It seemed that His Excellency Martial God Su, for the first time, felt a sense of urgency.

Qin Chi was not surprised.

Lei Yu Star was already progressing towards Gaia Planet, and based on Gaia Planet's previous performance, it could even be considered strategically significant within the Federation.

If what His Excellency Observer sought came true, then the value of this planet to the Federation would be immeasurable, and His Excellency Observer himself would receive even more support and attention from the Federation.

After all...

If it could truly extend Martial God Su's life, even if only for a short, temporary period, for the Federation, the life and death of a Wushen were like heaven and earth; every day extended made a world of difference.

Moreover, there was a deeper meaning.

If Lei Yu Star’s Your Excellency Star God, Lei Yu Watcher, could help Martial God Su extend his life, then as he grew, would the specific effects improve, and would it be possible for him to affect other powerful individuals in the Federation?

The thought was terrifying, with far-reaching implications.

Qin Chi could imagine that once Martial God Su confirmed it, the Federation would definitely take major action.

Thoughts flowed through his mind.

Qin Jin turned around and looked at Gu Huang: “Teacher Gu, thank you.”

He had contacted Martial God Su through Gu Huang’s channel, but he had not expected that she would even disturb another Wushen.

The actual value of being able to ask a Wushen for help was immeasurable.

“It is I who should thank you.”

Gu Huang’s delicate brows slightly arched: “I never expected to benefit from my own student.”

“Opportunities to witness a Wushen evolve their own methods are not common.”

“Wushen of Returning to Emptiness.”

She uttered Martial God Su’s title, her voice softening slightly: “I never thought that this Wushen senior had already reached the end of his lifespan.”

“It’s fine.”

Qin Jin’s expression showed excitement: “I believe in Your Excellency Star God.”

“Once confirmed, with a new direction, the Federation will also join in. Teacher Gu, I believe that after a strong alliance, there will be more gains, and some problems will be solved.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Huang nodded.

As a prodigy, she and Qin Chi were somewhat similar; both had gradually grown up after the Federation had reached its peak, had witnessed the Federation's power, and also believed in the Starfire Federation.

With a flicker of light in her eyes, Gu Huang looked at Qin Jin and suddenly asked, “Qin Jin, this isn't your first time seeing Martial God Su, do you know the origin of his Wushen title?”

“Oh?”

Interest arose in Qin Chi’s eyes: “Teacher Gu knows?”

“Yes.”

In Gu Huang’s eyes, a look of longing flashed.

“I once heard another Wushen senior mention it.”

“Wushen of Returning to Emptiness, Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu.”

Her voice was solemn: “Currently, within the Federation, martial arts have eight realms, and Wushen is the pinnacle of the martial arts path.”

“In contrast, spiritual energy has nine realms.”

Her tone was slow: “Spiritual Energy Users are few in number, but each one is a genius. Compared to martial arts, it is more like a cultivation path that inherently exists in the vast Star Sea. From one to nine, rather than being created, it is more like being discovered. The path is already very clear, and a complete related system has been established.”

“The first realm of Spiritual Energy User is called Apostle, Spiritual Energy Apostle.”

“From there, the second to ninth realms are Resonance, Weaving Law, Domination, Edict, Phase, True Self, Returning to Emptiness, and Primordial.”

She spoke each realm name related to Spiritual Energy User, hinting, “Did you notice?”

“The eighth realm!”

Qin Chi keenly noticed the problem and had various conjectures, saying, “The eighth realm is called Returning to Emptiness, which is the same as Martial God Su’s title.”

Meeting Qin Jin’s gaze, Gu Huang smiled slightly: “You should have some guesses.”

“The two characters ‘Returning to Emptiness’ are the name of the eighth realm of spiritual energy. How could the Spiritual Energy User powerhouses of the Federation allow people from other evolution paths to use it as a title?”

“Even if it’s a Wushen, there would still need to be serious discussion. The true great figures within the Spiritual Energy User community would never stand idly by.”

“Martial God Su can use it as his title precisely because, as an eighth-realm Wushen, he has advanced extremely far in the martial path, forging his own way. He is not a Spiritual Energy User, and he does not use spiritual energy, yet he can use martial arts as his foundation to exhibit methods almost identical to an eighth-realm Spiritual Energy User!”

“Returning to Emptiness!”

“He truly gained the recognition of the Spiritual Energy Users. This title was not self-proclaimed, but came from the respect of the Federation’s Spiritual Energy powerhouses!”

Ripples appeared in Qin Chi’s eyes.

Martial arts and spiritual energy were completely different.

Even just hearing the relevant information now, he could understand the terror within it.

To create spiritual energy methods through martial arts, this act, in some respects, even broke the rule that only those with special talents could become Spiritual Energy Users!

Moreover, if one were to think on a deeper level, since Martial God Su could achieve the methods of an eighth-realm Spiritual Energy User, if he had enough time, could he then, starting with martial arts, touch upon the ninth realm of another evolutionary path?

Primordial!

This path might not become the norm, it might only be exclusive to Martial God Su alone and not be widely promoted, but if it could truly be achieved, for a Martial Artist, it would represent a kind of hope, a possibility, and would be of great significance.

“That’s why, when you mentioned Martial God Su and then his lifespan, I immediately contacted another Wushen senior to ask for his help.”

“Wushen of Myriad Tribulations, Xi Tianqing.”

She spoke the name: “To find the location of a Wushen most quickly, only another Wushen senior can do it.”

“Qin Chi, once Martial God Su confirms this, if the Federation can truly make breakthroughs in that direction, then you yourself, your hometown, and His Excellency Star God who established contact with you, will truly be considered to have made contributions that will last for generations to the Federation!”

Qin Jin exhaled a long breath.

In his mind, he suddenly thought of someone.

Chu Tianyi, Teacher Chu.

In the past, when Teacher Chu recognized Martial God Su’s identity in his hometown, he was exceptionally excited, completely unlike his usual calm demeanor.

At that time, he thought the other party was delighted with martial arts, and thus felt stirred upon seeing a Wushen act.

Now, it seems—

It was clearly because of the Wushen of Returning to Emptiness!

Teacher Chu, as a Spiritual Energy User and an undisputed genius, was very interested in martial arts, and a figure like the Wushen of Returning to Emptiness was simply the most suitable idol for him. It was even possible that he developed a preference for martial arts precisely because of the Wushen of Returning to Emptiness.

Thoughts flowed in his mind.

Qin Chi calmed his emotions and said, “I hope they succeed immediately.”

“Teacher Gu—”

“Where do we go next?”

Upon hearing this, Gu Huang placed her hand on Qin Chi’s shoulder, took a step, and moved with him through the Star Sea, instantly returning to Mo Ying City.

The two appeared in the crowd, entering the sight of others around them, but everyone seemed oblivious, as if they had been there from the start and had never left.

After identity verification, the port and the starship established a channel. Gu Huang led the way, and her voice rang out.

“The academy’s mission period is almost over.”

“First-year students still focus on academy studies. Next, we will head to the last stop of this Star Sea journey.”

“After staying there for a few days, we will return to the academy. As the mission period ends, the academy will hold a grand event, and with your current performance, you will certainly participate in it.”

“After all, having received the academy’s cultivation, you also need to bring honor to the academy.”

The two entered the starship, and after waiting in line, the starship departed from the port.

Gu Huang’s last sentence fell.

“The last stop is the Ancestral Star.”

“Our Starfire Federation’s true place of origin before stepping into the Star Sea!”

The starship sped away into the distance.

Great Wilderness.

On the ground, a team of several hundred people was moving swiftly.

The leader was a middle-aged man, with Treasure Technique patterns visible on his arm.

The team advanced, and upon reaching a dense forest, the man raised his hand to signal a rest. His tribesmen behind him rested, and a woman with a package on her back quickly approached from the middle of the team.

The woman had a wild beauty to her face; it was Sheng Yi, who had once visited the Si Huo Tribe.

The identity of this team was thus self-evident.

The Tu Yang Tribe's expedition team.

“Xue Qi.”

After Sheng Yi approached, she addressed the man in front of her and shook her head, saying, “We haven’t found any new tribes for a while now.”

“The tribes nearby, just as the Si Huo Tribe said, have mostly been annihilated by that Ancient Remnant Species. I just spoke with the awakened Lord Sacrificial Spirit, and we can turn back now.”

Upon hearing this, Xue Qi nodded, his voice deep and rough: “I understand.”

“Once the tribesmen have rested, we will begin our journey back.”

“What a pity.”

At this point, Xue Qi shook his head: “I had hoped to find a few more tribes as alternatives, but now there’s no opportunity.”

“The gains from this trip are already not bad.”

Sheng Yi spoke calmly: “I also spoke with Lord Sacrificial Spirit. So far, the Si Huo Tribe has left the deepest impression on me. Their Sacrificial Spirit is very powerful, and they will be one of our best choices for the future.”

“You have a high opinion of the Si Huo Tribe.”

Xue Qi’s expression was serious as he interjected, “But your time with them was too short. The decision we ultimately make involves not only you and me, but the entire tribe. We bear a heavy responsibility and must decide properly.”

“Since you praise the Si Huo Tribe so highly, and our return journey isn’t as rushed, we could visit them as guests.”

Upon hearing this, Sheng Yi smiled: “Their tribesmen invited me. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.”

Just as her words fell, Xue Qi’s ears twitched, and he suddenly prostrated himself, pressing his ear to the ground.

Seeing this, Sheng Yi reached back, ready to touch the cup on her back that contained the Sacrificial Spirit’s avatar at any moment.

“Someone is approaching, and there are quite a few of them.”

Xue Qi listened to the sounds: “It seems there are other tribes still existing nearby. Our luck isn’t bad.”

He looked at the other tribesmen who were casting their gazes over: “Tell everyone to maintain a normal demeanor.”

“We come with good intentions to seek out and communicate with other tribes. If their attitude is normal, then proceed according to the usual process. If they harbor ill intentions—”

He did not finish his sentence.

But the meaning was self-evident.

With the order given, this expedition team of the Tu Yang Tribe, having faced such situations before, was experienced and now waited quietly.

If one were to look down from above, they would see that their positions were already set for battle.

Not long after, distinct footsteps came from afar.

Looking into the distance, approximately a thousand people came into view. However, they didn't seem to be out exploring or hunting, as they carried quite a bit of luggage, and most of them had packages of varying sizes on their backs, making them look more like they were migrating.

At the very front of the team, a single figure immediately caught the attention of everyone from the Tu Yang Tribe.

It was a white deer.

Its antlers were intricately shaped, quite beautiful, adorned with golden patterns. Its body stood seven or eight meters tall, and it walked at the very front of the team, observing its surroundings.

As Sheng Yi and the others saw the approaching party, this team also discovered the Tu Yang Tribe members. For a moment, they seemed a bit flustered.

Sheng Yi clearly saw the leading white deer turn around first, as if wanting to lead the others behind it in a different direction, not intending to make contact with them.

This scene left the Tu Yang Tribe members a bit bewildered.

They had encountered many tribes on their journey, but they had never seen one like this.

The white deer had golden patterns on its antlers. Based on the experience of the Tu Yang tribesmen, they could immediately confirm that this was their Sacrificial Spirit. With a Sacrificial Spirit accompanying them, what were they afraid of?

Ahead, after a brief period of confusion, the thousand-plus people adjusted. Under the gaze of Sheng Yi and the others, the large white deer led the way, accompanied by several tribesmen, and approached them.

Sheng Yi and Xue Qi exchanged glances. With a few tribesmen following behind, Sheng Yi also stepped forward.

The leader of this Tu Yang Tribe team was Xue Qi, while communication with various tribes had always been Sheng Yi's responsibility, and it was she who visited the various tribes.

The two parties met.

Sheng Yi and the others had calm expressions. In contrast, the several tribesmen accompanying their Sacrificial Spirit on the opposite side all looked quite wary.

“Honorable Lord Sacrificial Spirit, greetings.”

“Sheng Yi of the Tu Yang Tribe, greets you.”

“Tu Yang Tribe?”

This large white deer was precisely Bai Su, the Sacrificial Spirit of a small tribe, the Fengyu Tribe, whom Qin Jin had encountered during his journey.

A look of surprise flashed in its eyes as it murmured, “You are not from the Si Huo Tribe?”

“Strange—”

Just as it was about to say something more, a violent coughing sound erupted from behind it, drawing the attention of the others.

The person coughing was Bai Cheng, who had once led Qin Chi to the Fengyu Tribe. Seeing everyone look at him, Bai Cheng stepped forward: “Friends, we are from the Fengyu Tribe.”

He scanned the dust-covered Tu Yang tribesmen behind him, deep in thought, and kindly asked, “Are you out hunting away from your tribe?”

Sheng Yi was very experienced.

Hearing the probing in the other party’s words, she smiled and frankly replied, “Our Tu Yang Tribe comes from the distant north.”

“This time, we are here under the command of Lord Sacrificial Spirit, seeking to visit other tribes in the Great Wilderness.”

She looked at the Sacrificial Spirit, who had quieted down in front, a flicker of thought in her eyes, and continued, “Before meeting you, we also visited the Si Huo Tribe and had a conversation with Lord Jin of the Si Huo Tribe.”

As her words fell, Sheng Yi clearly saw that after she mentioned it, the wariness in the expressions of the Fengyu Tribe members in front of her, including this white deer Sacrificial Spirit, diminished somewhat.

She had a faint guess in her heart and continued to reveal information: “Many tribes in this area have been annihilated due to the rampant Ancient Remnant Species, leaving only the Si Huo Tribe.”

“To be honest, we were just about to start our journey back when we met you.”

“Now, we are preparing to visit the Si Huo Tribe as guests. Where are you migrating to? Do you want to travel together?”