183: Chapter 183 A Strong Start but a Weak End: Everyone's Doubts
Buzz!
A slight tremor echoed.
The battleship's main door boomed open.
Everyone's gaze instinctively shifted toward it.
A man exuding majesty strode out.
The people of the Blue Star Civilization didn't know who he was, but Young Master Daliven immediately hurried over.
"Lord Ralva, has your cultivation session ended?!"
Daliven asked extremely politely.
Ralva was a Demon Suppressor of the Cosmic Union, and for this mission, he had been specifically granted a Sacred Artifact.
For someone at the Legendary Peak to be granted a Sacred Artifact meant he was highly regarded by the Union.
It was also a form of disguised support and benefit.
If a Legendary Peak expert could gain even a slight insight from a Sacred Artifact, it would significantly increase their chances of ascending to the Saint Stage.
Moreover, spending long periods with a Sacred Artifact and being nourished by its immortal Aura brought infinite benefits.
Such a Legendary Peak expert was very likely to advance to the Saint Stage.
Furthermore, given the status of a Demon Suppressor, even as a member of the Daliven Family, he had to show some respect.
Overall, Ralva's status was higher than his own.
Daliven greeted him with a smile.
Unexpectedly, however, Ralva's face was frosty as he stared deeply at Daliven.
"You didn't do anything out of line, did you?!"
Daliven was stunned.
This blunt tone was quite surprising.
After all, Ralva had always been polite to him before.
Even though his own status was slightly lower, the Daliven Family's standing was very high.
Daliven's brow furrowed.
Had something happened?
As a Disciple of a major Family, he was no fool; his ability to navigate intrigue and read people far exceeded that of a normal person.
For Ralva's attitude to shift so drastically, something he was unaware of must have occurred.
In an instant, various conjectures flashed through his mind.
However...
He quickly dismissed them one by one.
He truly hadn't done anything that would make Ralva angry.
Daliven felt a bit bewildered.
Ralva glanced at him and then scanned the entire scene.
His gaze lingered on the people of the Blue Star Civilization for a moment.
This look made the Blue Star side feel instinctively nervous.
To the Blue Star Civilization, Daliven was already a figure of immense stature.
Yet this person who descended from the battleship could actually berate Daliven.
And Daliven hadn't even talked back.
This made the Blue Star people quite tense.
However, Ralva soon looked away, allowing the Blue Star group to breathe a small sigh of relief.
But what happened next made everyone tense up once more.
After a brief look around, Ralva actually turned his gaze back toward the Blue Star Civilization.
And...
That wasn't all.
He actually walked directly toward the Blue Star group.
"I am Ralva, a Demon Suppressor of the Cosmic Union!"
Ralva stood before the Blue Star government officials, his tone calm.
As he spoke, his eyes continuously swept over the Blue Star people.
Especially those Life and Death Realm experts.
After finishing his scan, Ralva himself felt a sense of relief.
He hadn't found the figure of that Blue Star Saint Stage expert.
On his way out of the battleship just now, he had taken the opportunity to look up the Blue Star Civilization.
But the more he searched, the more alarmed he became.
A cultivation civilization that emerged from the Void Land with only three hundred years of history.
Furthermore, in the Cosmic Union's records, it was listed as a Legendary Civilization.
This meant the highest Rank of cultivation in their civilization was the Legendary Stage.
When he saw that, Ralva fell silent.
To hell with 'Legendary.'
There was no way his perception was wrong.
The Blue Star Civilization was hiding a Saint Stage expert.
And it was a Saint Stage expert native to their civilization.
This was clearly a saint-grade civilization; how could it be a mere Legendary Civilization?
Originally, Ralva intended to change his attitude toward the Blue Star Civilization, but then he realized something.
The Blue Star Civilization, or rather that Saint Stage expert, definitely did not want their existence known.
Even registering as a Legendary Civilization must have been a deliberate choice.
After all, for a civilization to emerge from the Void Land was already enough to attract attention.
If it were revealed that they produced a Saint Stage expert in just three hundred years and promoted their civilization to the Saint Stage Rank...
It would likely draw the attention of the entire Cosmic Union.
If that happened, many saint-grade civilizations would surely fix their eyes on this Blue Star Civilization.
Only a Saint can contend with a Saint.
Although the Blue Star Civilization had a Saint, their overall civilizational level was still too poor.
Just like now, at a glance, while the Blue Star warriors at the Legendary Stage had impressive Auras—even feeling like elites to Ralva—
It still wasn't enough.
Having realized this, Ralva didn't lower himself too much; instead, he treated the Blue Star government officials with calm neutrality.
Ralva's self-introduction surprised Daliven.
Ralva was a proud man.
Or rather, anyone holding a position in the Cosmic Union was proud.
And among them, a Demon Suppressor held even more power and status, and possessed an even prouder Heart-Nature.
In Daliven's understanding, Ralva was not someone who would take the initiative to introduce himself.
But now, he had actually stated his title and name first.
This was a form of recognition!
Recognition of the Blue Star Civilization!
Daliven looked at Ralva with uncertainty.
He wasn't stupid; he was one hundred percent certain there was something he didn't know.
Ralva's change in attitude was too obvious!
A conventional civilization like Blue Star would normally never catch Ralva's eye.
"Greetings, Lord Ralva. I am Gu Daoyi of the Blue Star Civilization Security Bureau. Blue Star welcomes your arrival!"
As soon as Ralva finished speaking, Gu Daoyi quickly stepped forward.
In the Cosmic Civilizations, experts were numerous, and thus, only the strong had the right to speak.
To adapt to this tradition, the Blue Star government had rehearsed various scenarios beforehand.
If it were general matters, government officials would respond; if it were a query from a powerful expert, then Gu Daoyi of the Life and Death Realm would answer.
The Blue Star Civilization had also faced internal disagreements during the Great Migration Era!
There were those who tried to push for a path where the strong were revered and the strong dominated everything.
But the results of that short period were not good.
It even caused a degree of chaos. Therefore, Blue Star's current administration remained separate from martial power.
Holding a high office required a certain level of cultivation, but more importantly, it required wisdom.
All those in the Life and Death Realm were forbidden from holding government administrative roles.
Just like Gu Daoyi; even though he was in the Life and Death Realm, his position in the Security Bureau was that of an Elder, not a manager.
Ralva nodded at Gu Daoyi's response.
He glanced at the Blue Star crowd, and the next moment, he turned around abruptly.
"Let's go!"
Ralva whispered as he brushed past Daliven.
Daliven was now completely bewildered.
Frowning, he looked at Ralva in confusion.
From the initial attitude to the introduction to Blue Star, Daliven thought Ralva was treating Blue Star differently.
But why the sudden change in attitude, wanting to leave immediately!?
Daliven watched Ralva's back as he turned toward the battleship and fell silent.
Ralva walked away, and Daliven remained silent.
The atmosphere in the field suddenly became bizarre.
This left the Blue Star people looking at each other in confusion.
What the hell!?
Why are they leaving already!?
This scene left the Blue Star Civilization completely baffled.
On Daliven's side, after a moment of silence, he also turned and walked toward the battleship.
Though he didn't know what Ralva meant, he felt it wasn't convenient to ask right now.
Ralva would surely give him an explanation later.
After all, he was from the Daliven Family.
"Young Master Daliven, this... has my Blue Star Civilization done something wrong to offend you?!"
Seeing that Daliven was also leaving, Gu Daoyi asked anxiously.
If the other party was angry, the Blue Star Civilization might not be able to bear the consequences!
At those words...
Daliven paused slightly and turned to look at the Blue Star crowd, especially the exquisite Nangong Qing.
He had originally intended to demand her service after settling into the Blue Star Civilization.
A mere Legendary Intermediate woman would have been absolutely unable to refuse him.
But given the current situation, he could only abandon his plans.
First, he had to figure out the reason for Ralva's change in attitude!
As a scion of a great Family, he might be a playboy, but he wasn't stupid!
Small clues could be precursors to danger.
Withdrawing his gaze from Nangong Qing, Daliven spoke a single word calmly: "Go!"
With that word, he took the lead and departed.
The grey-haired man behind him and the many servants all hurried to follow.
Only the Blue Star people were left behind, staring at each other.
Nangong Qing frowned slightly; Young Master Daliven's gaze just now had made her uncomfortable.
But she didn't dwell on it.
After all, everyone had left so suddenly; something abnormal had clearly happened.
She thought for a moment but couldn't find an answer.
Nangong Qing bit her lip, her delicate brows furrowing as she instinctively looked at Ji Yebai.
"You didn't do anything, did you?!"
Nangong Qing stared with wide eyes and asked directly.
Ji Yebai was contemplating the dagger he had seen when he was suddenly interrupted by Nangong Qing.
"What?"
Ji Yebai was slightly taken aback, then quickly realized and slowly shook his head.
He had only glanced at that dagger; he truly hadn't done anything.
However, that dagger containing Law was indeed not simple.
Forging a weapon of that level was no easy task.
At the very least, it required some special Materials.
Ji Yebai sank back into contemplation.
As Nangong Qing watched Ji Yebai drift back into thought, her pink, translucent lips moved as if to press him further, but she was drawn away by the movement of the Purple-Gold Battleship.
The Purple-Gold Battleship trembled, and then space began to ripple like water, finally swallowing the ship whole as it vanished.
It takes time to describe, but it actually happened in an instant.
The Purple-Gold Battleship departed directly via spatial teleportation, leaving the Blue Star people in total silence.
A perfectly good reception, yet it felt like a complete anticlimax.
Hadn't the announcement before Young Master Daliven's arrival said he wanted to have a good time and experience the unique features of the Blue Star Civilization!?
Why did he just leave!?
"Did I say something wrong?!"
Gu Daoyi looked completely puzzled.
The entire atmosphere had changed after Lord Ralva came out.
And the only one who had spoken with Lord Ralva was none other than himself.
This made him feel an immense amount of pressure.
"What on earth is going on?!"
The other Blue Star people were equally puzzled.
They had considered all sorts of situations and made various contingency plans, only for it to end like this.
The reason was truly incomprehensible.
The group discussed it for a while, but having reached no conclusion, they could only head back.
Meanwhile...
In the outer space of New Blue Star.
The vast, empty void suddenly shuddered, and the massive Purple-Gold Battleship emerged.
Inside the battleship.
Ralva looked out the window at New Blue Star with a deep gaze.
On a tiny planet, the Blue Star Civilization, which barely had any Legendary Warriors, actually possessed a Saint Stage expert!!!
It was simply unbelievable.
Especially since Blue Star's cultivation history was only a mere three hundred years.
Three hundred years!
For some Long-lived Species in the Universe, that was just the span from youth to adulthood.
The Saint Stage involved Laws.
And Laws were the Origin power that constituted the world.
A tiny ripple caused by a Law was enough to trigger a planetary earthquake, or even destroy a planet or a world if it were severe enough.
Therefore, becoming a Saint meant using a fragile human body and spirit to touch the Laws.
To survive within the Laws and then imprint one's own spiritual mark into them.
The difficulty of this was boundless.
Thus, advancing to a saint-grade civilization was never something that happened overnight.
It was like a technological civilization; it required long periods of refinement.
Refining the civilization's foundation and refining its Cultivation Techniques.
So, the fact that the Blue Star Civilization had produced a Saint in just three hundred years truly shocked Ralva.
He stared blankly at the distant planet, his heart filled with shock.
At that moment...
Daliven straightened his back.
He had been waiting for Ralva's explanation, but until now, Ralva hadn't offered a single word, which made him feel insulted.
"Lord Demon Suppressor Ralva, I think you owe me an explanation!!!"
Daliven narrowed his eyes, a cold light flickering in his gaze.
These words brought Ralva back to his senses.
He glanced at Daliven and let out a soft sigh.
"Sigh, I was saving our lives!"
With that...
He turned and walked toward his room.
Although their current position was some distance from the Blue Star Civilization, there was no guarantee that the Saint wasn't listening in.
The strength and methods of a Saint could not be blocked even at such a distance.
Ralva's single sentence left Daliven stunned.
Saving our lives!?
What does that mean!?
Daliven didn't understand.
However, he wasn't stupid either.
Ralva was at the Legendary Peak and carried a Sacred Artifact.
With such strength, he could definitely walk tall among Legendary Peak experts.
Combined with the status of the two of them, almost no one would dare to disrespect them.
In such a situation, for Ralva to use the word 'save'...
This...
Daliven's eyes suddenly widened.
Saint... Stage!?
Only a Saint Stage expert could make Ralva speak like that.
But how could the Blue Star Civilization have a Saint Stage expert!?
Daliven swallowed hard, and after just a moment, he regained his composure.
A Saint Stage expert from another civilization must have quietly entered the Blue Star Civilization.
"Could it be they also took an interest in the fact that Blue Star emerged from the Void Land?!"
As Daliven realized this, a sense of immense fortune washed over him.
He had also taken an interest in that fact; if he had forcibly taken over the Blue Star Civilization, he might have provoked the wrath of that unknown Saint.
Thinking of that scenario and its consequences, Daliven felt a surge of inner terror.
"Ralva..."
Daliven suddenly felt a surge of gratitude toward the Demon Suppressor.
His previous resentment vanished instantly.
In the Universe, the Purple-Gold Battleship hung in space.
A moment later, the ship vibrated and then began to slowly accelerate, heading deep into the 357 Star Sector.
The original plan to visit the Panxi Civilization was simply ignored.
Following Ralva's instructions, the entire battleship headed straight for the abnormal coordinates sent by the Cosmic Union.