132: Shenwu Furnace

Sheng Yi's inquiry fell silent.

Ahead, the Fengyu Tribe and others exchanged glances.

Bai Cheng glanced at the Sacrificial Spirit, his vigilance receding slightly, and replied, "Of course."

"Our destination for this trip is precisely to visit the Si Huo Tribe."

Upon receiving the answer, Sheng Yi's smile became even more amiable: "Please wait a moment, friends, I will go tell my tribesmen to set off now."

After speaking, she turned and returned to the temporary camp with the few tribesmen who had come with her.

Seeing them walk away, Bai Cheng lowered his voice: "There shouldn't be much of a problem."

"Everything she said corresponds with the information Lord Bai Su knows."

"Coincidentally, we can only confirm the general direction, and with them leading the way, we can find the Si Huo Tribe's location faster."

"However, we still need to be careful and not trust them completely."

The other tribesmen nodded, their expressions serious.

Bai Cheng's gaze shifted to the Sacrificial Spirit: "Lord Bai Su, once we reach the Si Huo Tribe—"

"Proceed according to the plan we discussed."

Bai Su's voice was gentle as she slowly said, "If another Ancient Remnant Species like before appears, I definitely won't be able to protect you all. Since that's the case, it's better to make plans early. The Si Huo Tribe is a good choice."

As her voice faded, she turned and walked towards the other tribesmen.

The other few exchanged glances, all somewhat silent, and quietly followed.

On the other side.

On the way back, Sheng Yi reached out and touched the cup in the bundle behind her, softly saying, "Lord Sacrificial Spirit, these Fengyu Tribe members don't look like they're visiting the Si Huo Tribe; it looks more like they're seeking refuge."

"They are migrating as an entire tribe, so it seems they are still wary of us."

"Do you want to communicate with their Sacrificial Spirit?"

"Not for now."

The voice of the Tuyang Sacrificial Spirit sounded in her ear: "We'll be traveling together anyway. Let's observe them first."

After some arrangements.

The two teams walked side by side, gradually moving into the distance under the setting sun's afterglow.

Si Huo Tribe.

Sacrificial Spirit Hall.

Near the hall, only one stone house stood alone, which was where Shi Cang slept.

After being repaired, it was no longer as simple as it once was.

As dusk approached, the area near the Sacrificial Spirit Hall was originally peaceful, but at that moment, a sudden, deafening explosion abruptly rang out!

The sound echoed in all directions, and nearby tribesmen immediately approached to check the situation.

Qi Chuan, as the patriarch, had always been in charge of the tribe and was now at the very front.

The tribesmen's gazes focused on the center of the explosion, which had been Shi Cang's small sleeping house. But at this moment, the house had exploded, sending shattered stones and wood splinters flying around, and on the original ground, a broken stele covered in cracks stood upright.

Above the broken stele.

Shi Cang sat on the stele, yawning and rubbing his eyes, looking a bit dazed. Between his eyebrows, golden lines shone brightly, then gradually dimmed, their divine essence no longer apparent.

He gradually woke up, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding tribesmen. Seeing Qi Chuan, his eyes lit up: "Grandpa Qi."

With that address, he leaped down from the broken stele and landed on the ground.

The moment he stepped onto the ground, the broken stele behind him simultaneously vanished.

Shi Cang jogged along, and just as he approached Qi Chuan, he leaped with force, his entire body suddenly soaring high, at least five or six meters. He himself seemed not to have expected to jump so high, and he flailed in mid-air as he descended, caught by Qi Chuan.

"Little Shi Cang."

Seeing the tribe's pet finally awaken, concern arose in Qi Chuan's eyes.

He waved his hand, signaling the gathered tribesmen to leave, and said earnestly, "How do you feel now?"

Hearing the question, Shi Cang showed a thoughtful expression, clenching his small fist and waving it: "Grandpa Qi, I feel much stronger."

"And..."

He pointed to the center of his eyebrows: "Something seems to have appeared here."

"Just as Lord Sacrificial Spirit said."

Qi Chuan's gaze turned towards the Sacrificial Spirit Hall not far away.

Qin Chi had followed Teacher Gu to cultivate in the Star Sea, and before leaving, he had given many instructions, which naturally included matters related to Shi Cang.

"Little Shi Cang caused such a commotion, yet Lord Sacrificial Spirit has not appeared. It seems he is still cultivating."

A thought flashed through his mind, and he placed Shi Cang on the ground, earnestly admonishing him: "Don't run around during this time. Get used to your changes."

"After some time, Lord Sacrificial Spirit will personally teach you some new things."

"Lord Sacrificial Spirit?"

Shi Cang's eyes brightened, and he earnestly nodded his small head: "I understand!"

Seeing his obedient demeanor, Qi Chuan's mood brightened: "Starting tomorrow, continue to study with Uncle Ding."

"No slacking off, okay?"

"I won't!"

Shi Cang's voice was clear. Standing on the ground, he couldn't help but rub his belly: "Grandpa Qi, when will dinner be ready? I'm not very hungry, but I feel like I haven't eaten in a long time."

"I'll take you to eat now."

Qi Chuan led him to the side.

Along the way, joyful sounds from the surrounding tribesmen continuously rang out.

"Little Shi Cang is awake!"

"Haven't seen this little guy in a long time."

"Shi Cang, the tribe recently tamed a few fierce beasts, and some have just given birth. Do you want to..."

In the evening, the tribesmen of the Si Huo Tribe often lit bonfires and ate together.

Now.

With Shi Cang's addition, the atmosphere became even more lively, and even the burning bonfire seemed to grow more vigorous.

Starship sailing.

Qin Jin advanced towards the final stop of this journey.

The Ancestral Star!

The true origin of the Starfire Federation.

The Corridor Star System where Qin Jin was located was the seventh largest star system of the Federation, not its starting point. The Ancestral Star of the Starfire Federation was located in a relatively narrow small star system in the Star Sea, named the Torch Star System. If viewed from a star map, its appearance was exactly like a torch held high.

As the origin of the Federation, the Torch Star System was surrounded and protected by the various star systems under the Federation's jurisdiction, clustered in the center on the star map.

The starship performed FTL jumps, passing through several stargates, and they arrived at the edge of the Corridor Star System.

Along the way.

Qin Jin witnessed Teacher Gu take action, slaying a small alien beast wandering in the Star Sea, allowing Qin Jin to experience the feeling of visualization.

Compared to visualizing living extraordinary life forms, visualizing deceased extraordinary life forms increased the difficulty of comprehending extraordinary factors and increased the probability of contamination.

After death, the extraordinary power of extraordinary life forms was no longer controlled by their minds, and often began to undergo some changes, creating these differences.

Leaving the stargate.

As the starship sailed, a super-large megastructure gradually emerged in the distant view.

Its appearance was similar to a stargate, but it was even more magnificent, standing in the Star Sea, surrounded by an unknown number of defensive facilities, with patrol starships shuttling through.

"That's the Warp Stargate."

Seeing Qin Jin's gaze turn towards it, Gu Huang spoke: "This is a special stargate specifically for inter-system travel, which can greatly improve efficiency. After passing through this stargate, we will arrive at our final destination for this trip."

Gu Huang stepped forward and walked to Qin Jin's side: "As of today, the Ancestral Star's commemorative significance outweighs its practical value. After all, it is not Gaia Planet. According to the planet classification system, even after technological transformation, it can only be considered a Level Six planet."

"However, to enter the Torch Star System where the Ancestral Star is located, one must have the Federation's permission."

"Qin Jin, the reason you have this opportunity this time is precisely because of your identity as a Legacy Seed."

As she spoke.

As the starship approached the Warp Stargate, several starships immediately approached to conduct identity verification.

The verification process was even stricter than when Qin Jin returned to his hometown.

Verification, queuing.

After about an hour.

The starship entered the stargate.

This jump was extremely fast. After about a few minutes, the warp scenery around them faded, and Qin Jin looked out through the viewport.

At first glance.

His gaze was drawn to a certain part of the Star Sea.

At the end of his vision, there was a vast, extremely brilliant star suspended in the Star Sea.

If one observed carefully, one would find that the surface of the star was covered with special channels, which, when viewed from a distance, resembled a giant flaming furnace coiled in the Star Sea, inspiring awe.

This appearance was vivid in Qin Jin's memory.

In the past, when he met the conditions and condensed Divine Intent, he had seen this scene within the Visualization Map.

"Teacher Gu, is that—the Divine Martial Furnace?"

He instinctively asked.

"That's right."

Gu Huang nodded: "The body of the Divine Martial Furnace is located in the Torch Star System."

"Bringing you to the Ancestral Star this time is precisely because of it."

Gu Huang looked at him: "As a Legacy Seed of Martial Abyss, you can cultivate there for seven days. There is a unique opportunity within."

Qin Chi thoughtfully said: "So, this furnace can not only help Martial Artists condense Divine Intent."

"Of course."

Gu Huang looked at the furnace and said calmly: "Three Martial Gods acted together, capturing a star in an exoplanetary system, modifying it, and then bringing it back here. They expended great effort to help Martial Artists reduce the time it takes to condense Divine Intent, which is a great achievement, but it is only a part of this furnace's function."

"The effect that could lead to Martial Gods working together is clearly more than just those."

"Once you enter it to cultivate, you will understand some of the mysteries of this furnace."

"Even—"

Gu Huang's voice became a bit more serious: "This Divine Martial Furnace itself is also one of the combat weapons protecting the Torch Star System. It resides here, also protecting the Ancestral Star."

As the two conversed.

The starship approached the Divine Martial Furnace.

A spaceport was constructed near the Divine Martial Furnace. This furnace, from its appearance, resembled a star,

but its true surface no longer emitted heat, having undergone a thorough transformation.

After the starship arrived at the port, Qin Jin clearly saw several young-faced figures, some like him, new to this place, and some leaving from here.

He had gained qualifications through his identity as a [Martial Abyss Legacy Seed]. The Federation's territory was vast, and there were clearly other outstanding young people.

After identity verification, Qin Jin separated from Gu Huang and was led by a port staff member to a portal.

The portal opened, and ripples flowed.

The staff member was a woman, her voice pleasant: "Student Qin Jin, after entering, do not practice the Visualization Method or the Breathing Method. Just adjust your own state."

"Understood."

Responding, Qin Jin stepped into the portal.

A sensation of traversing came from all around him. The next instant, he entered a somewhat familiar space where strange colored flames burned, but the temperature did not increase at all.

"This is similar to the space when I condensed Divine Intent."

Qin Chi looked at the strange colored flames around him and tentatively reached out to gently touch them.

He felt nothing.

In the Visualization Map, these flames were spiritual fire, but in this truly existing space, these flames seemed to have only form but no substance.

Thinking of the staff member's words, Qin Jin simply sat down cross-legged, his breathing slowing, and began to adjust his own state.

At the same time.

Watching Qin Jin enter the portal, Gu Huang turned and, under the guidance of a staff member, came to a data room within the port.

The space inside was vast. Looking straight ahead, on the screen in front, there were grid-like displays, corresponding to the internal spaces of the Divine Martial Furnace. Most of them were currently dim, with only a dozen or so lit up, showing figures and various data listed.

In front of this screen, a woman stood, looking at the images on the screen.

She wore a work uniform and had a graceful figure. As Gu Huang entered, her voice rang out.

"Gu Huang."

"To be able to bring a student here, have you already entered the Heaven-Man Realm?"

"After the Divine Martial Furnace appeared, among the young people who cultivated in the Divine Martial Furnace, your progress speed is already among the top ten."

"The younger generation is truly formidable."

Behind her.

Gu Huang's tone was calm: "You flatter me, Senior."

"Since you've entered Heaven-Man, why call me Senior? Call me Sister from now on."

"You were a little girl back then, and in a blink of an eye, you've fully grown up."

The woman turned around.

Her appearance was beautiful, her silver hair particularly striking, and she wore gold-rimmed glasses, exuding a mature aura.

On her chest, she wore a screen-like ID badge with her name written on it.

[Divine Martial Furnace Director]

[Yan Ting]

At this moment, Yan Ting looked at a certain spot on the screen: "Is this the student you chose?"

"How is his talent?"

"Very strong."

Gu Huang said frankly.

"Which one of those who get the chance to cultivate here isn't talented?"

"However, to be chosen by you, this young man must have something outstanding."

"In recent years, more and more promising talents have emerged in various star systems. Not long ago, someone achieved an eight-level evaluation in the Divine Martial Furnace."

She looked at the data column on the screen: "I remember you also had an eight-level evaluation back then, close to nine. In your opinion, how will your student perform?"

Gu Huang's gaze fell on the screen, focusing on one spot.

Within the image, Qin Jin sat cross-legged, his breathing becoming increasingly steady.

"Eight is the starting point."

Gu Huang's response rang out.

"You think highly of him."

Yan Ting pushed up her glasses: "Then I shall wait and see."

Within the space of the Divine Martial Furnace.

As Qin Jin calmed his mind and adjusted his state, in a certain instant, the strange colored flames floating in the space,

suddenly gained temperature. The flames surged, pouring into Qin Jin's body from all directions!