Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

As Wang Chen entered meditation, a whole month passed by.

There was no other way; his cultivation level increased too quickly, and he was suddenly filled with celestial rewards. If he couldn't slowly digest it, it would definitely affect his own Taoist foundation.

Fortunately, the Innate Five Elements Skill that Wang Chen practiced had a very high capacity, helping him to completely stabilize his realm.

No hidden dangers were left behind.

After finishing his cultivation, Wang Chen let out a long breath, his eyes shining brightly as he swiftly reviewed his journey in the Star Sea.

He naturally sensed the avatar in the Starry Seas Vast World.

When Wang Chen left the Starry Seas World previously, not only had he completely refined the split soul, but he also left the Starry Seas Ring on the avatar without bringing it back to the Haotian Realm.

With this ring imbued with the World Origin Force, Wang Chen's connection with the avatar far exceeded that of the Cangqing Domain avatar.

Through Divine Soul induction, he realized that over a year had passed in the Starry Seas Vast World during his meditation.

After the Battle of the Flame Star, Wang Chen in the Starry Seas Vast World continued to follow the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet, attacking the Nether Tribe and capturing two more star clusters occupied by them.

However, along with the Flame Star Cluster, these three clusters were all within the Nether Tribe's sphere of influence, making complete occupation and defense impossible. Therefore, after achieving brilliant victories, the allied fleet withdrew into the Imperial Star Domain.

They guarded the Star Gate, preparing for retaliation from the Nether Tribe.

By this point, Wang Chen could have returned to the Holy Light Star or Ancient Star.

Unexpectedly, the alliance stirred up trouble again at the border star domain, causing new unrest, and he had to embark on a new journey with the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet once more.

After understanding all the circumstances of the Starry Seas Vast World avatar, Wang Chen withdrew his attention.

This kind of Divine Soul induction is very consuming of his Divine Soul power. If his points hadn't increased by ten to an unprecedented peak, sustaining long-term information exchange would be impossible.

And if it lasts too long, it would easily cause damage to the Sea of Consciousness, making it completely not worth it.

Wang Chen believes that the other version of himself over there will certainly create a more exciting life, helping him obtain more Source of the Starry Seas World.

As for the two girls, Ming Mei and Tang Mo, now it's not possible for him, even if he ascends to become a Divine Transformation True Monarch or even an Integration True Venerable in the future, to bring them to the Haotian Realm.

Because the Star Sea belongs to a vast world, and the rules are drastically different from the Haotian Realm, making the induction too difficult.

However, merely preserving their True Spirits and bringing them back along with retrieving the avatar is much easier.

By then, Wang Chen would have ways to reshape their bodies and even introduce them onto the Taoist path.

Of course, that's something for quite some time in the future.

At this point, Wang Chen's Starry Seas expedition officially ended, and he also completed his mission.

With a flip of his wrist, a crystal-clear pearl appeared in Wang Chen's palm.

It was the Passing World Pearl that sealed the coordinates of the Starry Seas World!

Compared to before Wang Chen descended, the pearl now contained a strand of strange aura.

It was precisely the World Origin of the Starry Seas Vast World.

Wang Chen had twice collected the Source Fire, and his Divine Soul had long been imbued with the aura of Source Force. Although the Source Fire brought back was taken by the consciousness of Haotian, the Source Force within his Divine Soul still remained.

And then it was completely absorbed by this pearl.

In fact, it can be offered through sacrifice, presenting the World Source inside to the consciousness of Haotian.

Obtaining celestial rewards!

With his mind racing, Wang Chen rose and opened the seal of the secret chamber and left there.

As soon as he stepped out, Du Jiuniang hurriedly arrived.

This Nascent Soul True Immortal of the Nine States Immortal Alliance smiled and bowed, "Fellow Daoist, it's truly wonderful to see you return safely!"

Her eyes were filled with hope.

But at the same time, Du Jiuniang was secretly surprised.

She found that after Wang Chen came out, she couldn't see through the fellow cultivator in front of her at all!

No matter from which angle, including aura perception or Divine Soul perception, Du Jiuniang couldn't discern Wang Chen's current cultivation level; he seemed more like an ordinary mortal.

But could Wang Chen possibly have lost all his cultivations and become a mortal?

Absolutely impossible!

The only explanation is that Wang Chen gained tremendously by descending into the Star Sea and completed a sublimation in his realm and cultivation level!

This was truly impressive.

Yet precisely for this reason, Du Jiuniang's hope in Wang Chen reached its peak.

Wang Chen, in response, returned the bow, saying: "Fellow Daoist, I'm sorry, I could not find your lost Divine Soul in the Starry Seas Vast World."

Helping Du Jiuniang retrieve her lost Divine Soul was her crucial task for Wang Chen's descent.

However, the Starry Seas Vast World is vast and boundless, and in just a few years, the area Wang Chen could explore was very limited. Without any clues, how could he find her lost Divine Soul among trillions of people?

For this task alone, it was basically unsolvable unless Wang Chen stayed in the Starry Seas Vast World for hundreds to thousands of years, or if luck was on his side to the extreme, just then might he have a sliver of a chance.

But would her lost Divine Soul still exist in the Starry Seas Vast World after hundreds to thousands of years?

Du Jiuniang's hope instantly turned into disappointment.

She smiled wryly and said: "It's okay; I was just holding onto a slim hope."

The reason Du Jiuniang was so persistent in wanting to find her lost Divine Soul in the Starry Seas Vast World is closely related to the secret technique she cultivated.

If not retrieved, her chances of advancing to Divine Transformation would be extremely slim.

Of course, despite the disappointment, Du Jiuniang did not hold grudges against Wang Chen, as entering the Starry Seas Vast World to explore was already an exceedingly risky endeavor.

Wang Chen smiled, then handed over the Passing World Pearl: "Fellow Daoist, although I couldn't fulfill your commission, I believe this should be able to solve your problem."

Du Jiuniang was stunned.

The Passing World Pearl was originally given to Wang Chen by her, so she was very familiar with it.

But the mysterious aura added to this pearl made her feel both unfamiliar and extremely shocked.

The World Origin!

Wang Chen actually brought back a shred of World Origin from the Starry Seas Vast World!!

This Nascent Soul True Immortal of the Nine States Immortal Alliance could hardly believe that Wang Chen was willing to give the World Origin to her.

With the World Origin, her Divine Soul defectiveness would mean nothing; just by offering it to gain Heavenly Dao rewards, she could be fully restored and even gain immense benefits.

The problem is that, from the perspective of other cultivators, it would be absolutely impossible to give up such a precious achievement.

Why was Wang Chen so good to her?

Suddenly, Du Jiuniang's heart started pounding rapidly, with a faint blush appearing on her charming face.

She looked deeply at Wang Chen, her eyes glistening with a hint of allure.

Actually, it's not impossible…

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