Splitting the Heavens

Chapter 1534: Moving House Pt.2

"Are you saying that you moved the Eternal Elysium outside of the Spirit Luxuriant World and advanced to the level of Dao Harmony during this period, avoiding the attention that would be brought by the heavenly phenomenon?" Shang Xia asked thoughtfully.

Yang Taihe glanced at Zhang Xuansheng, who remained silent, and sighed softly before explaining, "Advancing to a higher realm in the void outside the heavenly screen is unlikely to trigger any signs. Or at the very least, it would be as weak as possible.”

Before Shang Xia could ask why, Yang Taihe continued, "Because the energy outside our world is thin, and the heaven phenomenon is caused by a convergence of the energy and the response from the World’s Will, their manifestations aren’t strong outside our world.”

Shang Xia's gaze was sharp as he stared at Yang Taihe. He asked in a deep voice, "So, what is your true purpose of advancing without anyone knowing and what are the plans of your Eternal Palace?”

Shang Xia did not release his aura to suppress Yang Taihe, but even so, the old True Immortal felt the weight of a mountain pressing down on him.

He had thought that after his advancement, even if his cultivation was not as strong as the 2 monsters of the Tongyou Institution, he would at least have the ability to stand tall before him. Even if he wasn’t as strong, as 1 of the only 4 high-level True Immortals of the Spirit Luxuriant World, they would still respect his status.

However, the reality was that even facing Shang Xia's not particularly intense questioning, Yang Taihe felt an indescribable pressure weighing heavily on his chest.

How far had this young man's cultivation reached, and what was his true strength?

How could it be that after his own advancement, he felt the gap between himself and Shang Xia growing even wider?!

Yang Taihe had more than once signaled Zhang Xuansheng with his eyes, hoping for some support or at least a returning glance or hint from his old acquaintance.

However, the reality was that Zhang Xuansheng never turned his gaze his way the entire time, let alone any exchange of looks.

Zhang Xuansheng ignoring him was in itself a statement.

Yang Taihe's expression changed, and finally, he sighed, "To have more assurance for the future of my sect and our Spirit Luxuriant World..."

Shang Xia nodded in understanding and asked, "Can your Eternal Elysium leave the Spirit Luxuriant World?"

Yang Taihe replied in a grave voice, "The cost is great. It is a choice I made because of the desperate situation we are in.”

Then, looking up at Shang Xia, he swore, "If the Spirit Luxuriant World were not truly on the brink of collapse, why would my Eternal Palace leave? The existence of my Eternal Palace aims solely to preserve its legacy."

Shang Xia nodded again and continued, "Is that the case for the Divine Capital Pagoda as well?"

Though he phrased it as a question, his tone and demeanor were extremely certain.

After a pause, Yang Taihe mumbled, "I imagine True Immortal Li's thoughts are no different from mine."

As Shang Xia stood up from the inner hall, Zhang Xuansheng and Yang Taihe also hurriedly got to their feet.

His cold voice rang in their minds, "It's not wrong for a sect to find a way to protect themselves, but our world will never fall into such a state.”

By the time they reacted, Shang Xia's figure had already disappeared from the inner hall as he returned to the You Continent.

"What a bold statement!" Yang Taihe had intended to rebuke, but his tone softened considerably as the words reached his lips.

However, he then turned to Zhang Xuansheng and asked, "Why does Master Zhang remain silent?" Even though he sounded indifferent, anyone could tell how he was grumbling.

Zhang Xuansheng lifted his gaze and looked at him. "How far do you think he is from the Martial Emptiness Realm?"

Yang Taihe burst into a wry laugh at the question. "True Immortal Zhang, what kind of joke are you making?”

However, seeing the serious look on Zhang Xuansheng's face and the profound light in his eyes, the smirk on Yang Taihe's face slowly faded and he asked solemnly, "Are you serious?"

...

Shang Xia did not care what Zhang Xuansheng and Yang Taihe discussed in the inner hall after he left, but he knew that Zhang Xuansheng would definitely convey the message he needed.

Not only for Eternal Palace and Yang Taihe, but the same was true for the Divine Capital Sect and Li Jidao.

However... After learning about the Eternal Palace and Divine Capital Pagoda, Shang Xia started to think in another direction.

After leaving the Spirit Luxuriant Hall, Shang Xia met up with Ge Qingzhu and Sun Haiwei before heading back.

With their cultivation, returning to Tongyou City would usually be a matter of seconds, but the 3 of them were not in a hurry to return.

Gai Qingzhu and Sun Haiwei originally had a lot of matters to report and questions to ask him, but they found Shang Xia seemed preoccupied with worries after leaving the Spirit Luxuriant Hall, so they hesitated and did not speak.

Just as they were about to dive under the heavenly screen, Shang Xia’s gaze turned sharp and he turned to them to ask, “How is the Elysium in the Jiao Continent coming along?"

Gai Qingzhu and Sun Haiwei were momentarily startled, but the Elysium in the Jiao Continent was precisely what they were about to report. Sun Haiwei started the ball rolling. "This matter requires your decision. The Elysium in the Jiao Continent can be completed at any time, but as you know, our world can only support up to 9 Elysiums. Currently, 7 have already been established, and the construction of an Elysium by the Jianmen Gate in the Shu Continent has also been approved and supported. 8 of the 9 slots are taken. Once our new Elysium takes shape, we can no longer hide it from the rest. That would mean that all 9 slots would be filled. It would be a serious blow to the powerful Holy Lands in our world and trouble will definitely come...”

Shang Xia understood her concerns. With both himself and Kou Chongxue out all the time to deal with various matters, the Jiao Continent’s Elysium would definitely put huge pressure on Ge Qingzhu and Sun Haiwei.

Even the other Elysiums might be discontented with them. Even though they couldn’t do anything directly, Shang Xia didn’t need to use his brains to know that they would make all sorts of moves in the dark to suppress the Tongyou Institution.

Of course... That would only happen when Shang Xia and Kou Chongxue were absent. If either of them was present, the Spirit Luxuriant World wouldn’t dare to move against the Tongyou Institution.

"Since it's about to be completed, there's no need to keep hiding it. Moreover, the Star Curtain is about to collapse. When that happens, every world in our Heaven Observation Field will face the threat of external forces. We need the full might of the grand formation no matter what!” Shang Xia stated decisively, "As for the opinions of other sects and factions... We won’t care about them!”

Both Gai Qingzhu and Sun Haiwei nodded slowly at his declaration.

Shang Xia sighed wistfully the next moment, "It's a pity that the Elysium in the Jiao Continent was developed so quickly and is also based in Five Pillars City. Otherwise, we can learn from the Eternal Palace and Divine Capital Sect and build the Elysium in a special treasure, allowing it to be moved at any time."

Gai Qingzhu and Sun Haiwei looked slightly puzzled.

Eventually, Gai Qingzhu asked, "A movable Elysium? Can the World Origin Source it is connected to also be moved around?”

Sun Haiwei added, "We have a large-scale Star Ship and a Spirit Ark. Both of them can remain safe even when traveling through the chaotic streams... How difficult can it be to move an Elysium?”

A chuckle escaped Shang Xia’s lips the next moment.