Sage of Humanity

"I don't know specifically." Qing Yu shook her head. She had been in the Star Abyss for hundreds of years and had never received the Star Abyss Blessing, and in fact, this was the first time she witnessed it with her own eyes. "However, someone once told me that the benefits of the Star Abyss Blessing vary widely, and can't be generalized. But the one common trait is that it helps in rapid healing. Fellow Daoist, your previous injuries were severe, but now, it seems you've fully recovered."

Lu Ye nodded. His injuries were indeed completely healed.

Originally, with his own recovery powers, it would have taken three to five days of rest after such a battle to be fine, but it absolutely wouldn't have been this fast.

As for the other benefits... Lu Ye felt that his physical body had become somewhat tougher.

Looking at it this way, aside from those unclear disadvantages, the Star Abyss Blessing was indeed a good thing.

But in this case, the Will of the Star Abyss...

Thinking deeper, Lu Ye suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

As they spoke, Qing Yu's subordinates had already taken the initiative to clean up the battlefield, collected all the Dao Bones, and respectfully presented them to Lu Ye.

Nearly thirty from Dragon Spine and over ten under Mann Shan, these forty-plus individuals were all killed by Lu Ye's Talent Tree Avatar, so naturally, these spoils of war need not be shared with others.

Once these Dao Bones are refined, not only will the resources consumed in this great battle be replenished, there will also be plenty left over to further refine Dao Bones.

The only regret is Mann Shan.

The Dao Bone of a Dao Fusion practitioner like him probably isn't useful anymore, but this was inevitable. To kill Mann Shan, one had to deplete his Dao force completely, otherwise, he couldn't be killed.

And by doing so, Lu Ye would gain no advantage.

After collecting the spoils, Lu Ye hurried to where his Talent Tree Avatar had fallen, and reached out to grab.

Qing Yu and the others didn't know what Lu Ye was grabbing, but with this motion, the roots of the Talent Tree that had been extended were retracted by Lu Ye.

They carried quite a bit of Dao force within them.

Among the three factions that came here, all that remained were Qing Yu's people, so there was no need to share the Dao Pool with anyone else.

This was the greatest benefit of having slain Mann Shan, otherwise, with a Dao Fusion practitioner watching from outside, no one could have peace.

After a while, near the Dao Pool, the crowd returned, and Lu Ye found a spot to restore himself.

Although his injuries were healed, the consumption from the battle was enormous. Not to mention the hundreds of Dao force expended, even the Essence Qi distributed by his Talent Tree Avatar needed to be replenished by Lu Ye.

Qing Yu and Yhing Hu voluntarily guarded not far from Lu Ye, with the former occasionally casting glances filled with a peculiar light towards Lu Ye.

The commotion of the Talent Tree persisted for more than a day before gradually fading away. The amount of fuel consumed during this time was astonishing.

According to Lu Ye's estimation, this fuel was enough for him to cultivate for three months in the All Phenomena Ocean, which showed just how tenacious the negative effects of the Star Abyss Blessing flooding his body were.

While recovering, Lu Ye was also refining the Dao Bones.

The cultivators from Dragon Spine and Mann Shan's group were almost all killed one by one by the Talent Tree Avatar without resistance, so the Dao force remaining in these Dao Bones was relatively abundant.

After refining dozens of Dao Bones, Lu Ye gained nearly two thousand Dao force, proving once again that "a horse can't gain weight without night grass." To quickly gain Dao force, one should find a place gathering Star Abyss cultivators and take them all out.

The refined Dao Bones weren't discarded by Lu Ye; he still remembered the Stellar Tree, which could be nurtured using these discarded Dao Bones. Though rare, if he encountered one in the future, these discarded Dao Bones might come in handy.

Because of this, he took out all of Mann Shan's Dao Bones and piled them somewhere in the Small Flower World.

However, after acquiring nearly two thousand Dao force, deducting what he needed to reserve, only about a thousand Dao force was available for refining Dao Bones.

If he's lucky, he could succeed once.

If he's unlucky... it's hard to say.

Lu Ye regretted deeply swallowing all the Dice of Fate earlier. Otherwise, he could roll them to check his luck.

"Fellow Daoist." Seeing that Lu Ye was almost done with his work, Qing Yu walked over.

Lu Ye looked up and nodded slightly, "Fellow Daoist Qing Yu, what brings you here?"

"May I sit and talk?" Qing Yu asked with a smile.

"Certainly." Lu Ye gestured with his hand.

Qing Yu then sat not far from him.

This was a woman of great charm, her beautiful eyes filled with allure.

But her allure was not seductive, rather it was a kind of maturity, the whole person like a ripe peach.

"Let's not beat around the bush. I'll get straight to the point." Qing Yu must have thought things over before coming, so she wasn't planning to beat around the bush with Lu Ye, "I wonder if brother has any thoughts of building a force? If so, we are willing to serve you, Fellow Daoist."

More than twenty people, the strongest being Qing Yu, but for her, a woman, to lead so many in the Star Abyss to survive was no simple task. Throughout the years, they had encountered countless crises and lost many people. Having seen Lu Ye's strength, naturally, they were seeking protection.

The most crucial point is, Lu Ye is of the human race, even if born from a different stellar space, we share the same roots, naturally feeling a sense of closeness.

Before Lu Ye could respond, Qing Yu continued, "Fellow Daoist, don't be quick to refuse. I saw your earlier battle, like Mann Shan, you've just entered Dao Fusion. Although our powers vary, we are ultimately a help to you, if you're willing to let us depend on you, we'll be loyal, with your will as the main priority. Additionally, I can promise to offer three-tenths of any Dao Bones we hunt in the future."

Lu Ye remained silent.

From Qing Yu's standpoint, she naturally hoped Lu Ye would accept. With a Dao Fusion to anchor them, they would be safer. Also, so many people pledging loyalty to a newly ascended Dao Fusion does offer considerable help.

Like Mann Shan, although having ascended Dao Fusion, is not a loner. In the battles within the Star Abyss, having more people is sometimes advantageous.

But from Lu Ye's perspective, it's not quite the same.

Currently, he possesses the strength of the 17th Dao, after this, with luck, he'd reach the 18th Dao, and in a while, the 20th Dao is no problem.

By then, even if not Dao Fusion, it would be equivalent.

His growth speed is unimaginable to ordinary people.

In the short term, Qing Yu and the others could aid him, but in less than a year or two, Lu Ye would far surpass them. Frankly speaking, they would become a burden.

Hence, Lu Ye never thought of taking them under his wing. If he had that intention, he wouldn't need Qing Yu to say it, he would have brought it up himself.

Moreover, he wouldn't stay in one place for long, it's unrealistic to bring so many people with him through the Star Abyss.

"Fellow Daoist, if you're not bothered, I can point you to a path." Lu Ye spoke slowly.

A trace of disappointment flashed across Qing Yu's face. Lu Ye's words clearly indicated refusal, but she still put on a listening stance: "Fellow Daoist, please speak."

"Three months' journey from here is a Star Abyss Gate, there lies a Qing Palace, the short-stay palace of a Peak Dao Fusion named Yin Luo, who guards that Star Abyss Gate. If you have nowhere to go, you can find her, mention my name, and she will surely not trouble you."

"Star Abyss Gate… We know about that one, but before the Star Abyss Gate truly opens, it's a highly chaotic place, so we didn't venture there."

Though their group isn't small, amidst the numerous Star Abyss living creatures, they are insignificant. More than a decade ago, Lu Ye saw the chaos there for himself, not knowing how many would perish in a single battle. Qing Yu and the others were wise not to go.

"Now you can go. After the Star Abyss Gate opens, there's no more slaughter between Star Abyss cultivators, they are all waiting to enter the stellar space beyond."

"I know that." Qing Yu smiled bitterly, "But we are all stellar space refugees, having witnessed the tragedies post-stellar space collapse, so we don't want to invade another. Though it brings benefits."

Lu Ye chuckled: "I'm not suggesting you invade the stellar space. To be honest, that's my birthplace."

Qing Yu was startled: "The one being invaded is the stellar space where Fellow Daoist hails from? Isn't that to say… your stellar space isn't broken yet?"

Lu Ye shook his head.

Qing Yu was incredulous: "Then how did you come from that stellar space? And when you emerged from the Star Abyss Gate, weren't you troubled by those Star Abyss living creatures?"

Despite Lu Ye showing near-Dao Fusion strength, a stellar space cultivator appearing near the Star Abyss Gate would be torn to pieces by countless Star Abyss creatures.

It's simply unimaginable.

"Qing Palace's Yin Luo, I have past connections with her. With her protection, I was unharmed, which is why I suggested you find her."

Qing Yu was baffled, how Lu Ye, a stellar space cultivator, connected with a Peak Dao Fusion like Yin Luo, not only escaping from stellar space but also securing protection.

"If you choose to go there, you wouldn't have to worry in the short term. If the opportunity arises, you can enter my stellar space, find the cultivators there, explain the situation, and help guard. Honestly, I left the stellar space for cultivation and to find a solution to the Star Abyss invasion."

Qing Yu was lost for words: "Fellow Daoist has grand ambitions, I'm not as capable."

Lu Ye waved his hand: "Who knows if it'll succeed, just do one's best, and leave the rest to fate. Even if my stellar space is invaded and shattered, you will suffer no real loss, just returning to the Star Abyss. It's better than staying here."

Qing Yu seemed tempted. Though nearby Dragon Spine and Mann Shan had been annihilated, residing in the Star Abyss leaves them at risk of a passing strong person casually killing them. Such apprehension plagues every weak Star Abyss creature.

If they entered Lu Ye's stellar space, there would be no such concern.

And as Lu Ye said, even if the stellar space broke, they would have nothing to lose, at worst back to the Star Abyss.

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