Age Of The Endless Star Ocean Chapter 173: The Quality of a Seventh-Tier Life Floatland Above Red - Novel Cool

Chapter 173: The Quality of a Seventh-Tier Life Floatland Above Red

Chapter 173: The Quality of a Seventh-Tier Life Floatland Above Red

Song Ming Song turned his gaze to the secret realm floatland fragment displayed on the projection screen, his eyes suddenly becoming deep and distant, as if lost in memories of the past.

After a long pause, he began to explain in detail.

"Your guess is correct. The family's [Supreme Immortal Puppet Tower] and this [Immortal Realm Spirit Soil] are indeed connected, both originating from the same floatland fragment!"

"Floatland fragment?" Song Chi asked, puzzled once more.

However, this was not a slip of the tongue on Song Ming Song's part.

"Exactly, a floatland fragment, one that is even larger than a regular third-tier life floatland!"

His voice was firm and resolute as he continued.

"The reason it's called a floatland fragment is that many of the embership captains who entered this floatland have personally witnessed the extremely smooth, super-gigantic cut that runs through it, spanning over ten million kilometers."

Hearing this, Song Chi's eyes widened, and his gaze instinctively dropped downward.

The floatland fragment in the Dragon Blood Secret Realm was also a piece of a destroyed floatland. According to his grandfather, this could only be the result of a battle between fifth-tier star sea lifeforms. Even so, the diameter of the destroyed area was only a few thousand kilometers.

Song Chi's mind buzzed with the enormity of it all, unable to fathom the size of the creature that could wield such terrifying power.

After all, a fifth-tier star sea lifeform was only a few thousand meters in size.

Ten million kilometers—what kind of concept was that?

Before he could dwell on it, Song Ming Song continued.

"Based on speculation, this floatland fragment most likely came from the ancient Immortal Realm civilization, a fragment of one of its continents. The family's Supreme Immortal Puppet Tower and the Immortal Realm Spirit Soil in your grandfather's possession both originated from this floatland fragment."

Song Chi was still processing this information when he asked another question.

"A fragment that was casually shattered has a diameter of over ten million kilometers. How large must the original star sea floatland have been? Fourth-tier? Fifth-tier?"

Song Ming Song shook his head.

"The fragment's origin rejection rules are incredibly powerful. Not to mention fourth and fifth-tier lifeforms, even the Dawn Star Duke himself couldn't breach the fragment's residual shield. Based on the family's ancestors' speculations, the original floatland must have been at least a seventh-tier life floatland!"

"Wow!"

Song Chi couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath, but he couldn't control it; his grandfather's words were simply too astonishing.

A seventh-tier star sea floatland—what kind of existence could that be? Even a fifth-tier Dragon Spine Continent has a diameter exceeding ten light-years.

Seventh-tier...

Shaking his head, Song Chi decided not to delve too deeply into this question. Instead, he shifted the conversation to another key point his grandfather had mentioned.

"If even the Dawn Star Duke couldn't tear through the fragment's residual shield, how did you and the others manage to enter it? Where is this fragment located, and why has there never been any mention of it in the family's public channels?"

Song Ming Song smiled.

"This mysterious floatland fragment is located in the Twilight Star Domain to the south of the duchy. It is constantly enveloped in a shield filled with rule forces, which weakens every one to two hundred years.

During this period, the fifth and sixth-tier beings of the duchy will join forces to open a temporary passage, allowing the embership captains to enter and explore.

Information about this floatland fragment is primarily circulated among the upper echelons of the duchy. I was fortunate enough to secure an entry slot, which is why I know about it."

Nodding in understanding, Song Chi now had a clear grasp of the basic situation regarding the floatland fragment.

"The Twilight Star Domain, huh..."

His eyes shifted, and he recalled that the Twilight Star Domain was the southernmost star domain of the Dawn Star Duchy, having been developed for nearly two thousand years, though not as long as the Dinghai Star Domain. If he had the opportunity, he would definitely go and take a look.

He was very interested in the specifics of the ancient Immortal Realm civilization.

"I wonder when the fragment last opened?"

As soon as this thought crossed his mind, his grandfather's voice rang in his ears again.

"I entered 130 years ago, when I was struggling to find resources to advance to the third tier. I took the risk and went in. Calculating the time, the next weakening period should be approaching soon."

"Work hard to enhance your flagship's combat capabilities. In the future, there might be a chance to explore those fragments and seek out opportunities. Over the past thousand years, those fragments have produced several red epic-quality curios, and it's even rumored that a star sea curio above red epic has appeared once."

Hearing the words "above red epic," Song Chi's heart stirred.

"Grandfather, what quality is above red epic?"

Information about higher-tier star sea curios was tightly controlled, and he had never heard of a star sea curio or ship component above red epic before, which made him particularly curious.

In the communication projection, Song MingSong turned to glance at his grandson.

Originally, he was about to scold him, but then he remembered that Song Chi's flagship likely already had an orange glory-quality component. This thought made him reconsider, and he finally spoke the two words heavily.

"Silver!"

Song Chi deeply etched these two words into his mind, squinting his eyes. Just then, his grandfather spoke again, but not on the previous topic.

"Xiao Chi, how about transplanting it to that valley?"

Song MingSong was referring to a serene valley with mountains and water on the floating land fragment, far from the Dragon Blood Tree Garden and away from other spirit plants, making it ideal for the [Spirit Quenching Fruit Tree].

Without a direct answer, Song Chi thought for a moment and then tentatively asked:

"Grandfather, can the spirit soil you transformed into a spirit field be replenished with specific resources to enhance its spiritual and vital energy?"

Song MingSong pondered for a moment and then shook his head.

"Although the spirit soil contains a rich essence of the floating land, I've tried many methods over the years, but I've never been able to actively infuse the floating land essence into it.

However, an energy ore that came with the spirit soil does have an effect, but unfortunately, that ore is a unique resource of the Immortal Realm civilization, and there's no stable way to produce it outside of that floating land fragment!"

Hearing this, Song Chi's tightly squinted eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly ran to the storage room of the Canopy.

"Is this the kind of stone?"

He extended his hand, revealing two translucent stones.

These two translucent stones were none other than the spirit stones commonly used by cultivators on the Primordial Continent. These stones seemed usable only by cultivators, so Song Chi hadn't acquired many, only a few as samples from Zhou Ping.

Sure enough, upon seeing the two spirit stones, Song MingSong's eyes flashed with excitement.

"Xiao Chi, where did you get these? Can you secure a stable supply or purchase them?"

Though he didn't say much, Song MingSong's tone gave Song Chi the answer.

Song Chi nodded quickly.

"These are called spirit stones. I obtained them unexpectedly from the Marketplace, but the creature who brought the spirit stones is also a Marketplace guest. If everything goes well, I can purchase them steadily from him!"

Hearing this, Song MingSong was naturally delighted.

However, this meant that the planting plan needed to be reconsidered. After a few more minutes of discussion, they decided to plant the Spirit Quenching Fruit Tree alongside the ten Dragon Blood Trees.

...

At the edge of the floating land fragment's ruins, inside the Dragon Blood Tree Garden.

After a lot of effort, the two finally transplanted the Spirit Quenching Fruit Tree to the center of the ten Dragon Blood Trees. Compared to the ten-meter-tall Dragon Blood Trees, the hundred-meter-tall Spirit Quenching Fruit Tree stood out prominently.

However, their attention was clearly not on this. They stared intently at the Spirit Quenching Fruit Tree, fearing any rejection reaction.

Fortunately, the worst-case scenario did not occur.

The three-acre medium-grade spirit field, which covered the Spirit Quenching Fruit Tree and the ten Dragon Blood Trees, glowed brightly. The rich spiritual and vital energy in the soil nurtured the eleven spirit plants.

Thanks to the spirit field's assistance, the Spirit Quenching Fruit Tree did not reject the environment and quietly took root in the Dragon Blood Secret Realm.

Seeing this, both grandfather and grandson wiped the sweat from their brows.

This transplant was a significant risk. If it had failed, they would have likely lost both the eight green-skinned Spirit Quenching Fruits and the tree.

Thankfully, the outcome was perfect. The Spirit Quenching Fruits and the tree were both saved, and in the future, the medium-grade spirit field would benefit both the Spirit Quenching Fruit Tree and the Dragon Blood Trees, making it a triple blessing.

After confirming the successful transplantation, the two did not linger in the secret realm any longer. They quickly returned to the cave space through the entrance and then hurriedly made their way toward the cave’s exit.

With the issues concerning the Spirit Tempering Fruit Tree resolved, their next priority was to ensure their safety and return to the base 3,000 miles away unharmed.

Under Song Chi’s control, the Void Shadow Assassin puppet, marked with a brainwave beacon, was the first to breach the spatial barrier.

A moment later, Song Chi shook his head.

"No danger detected!"

Thus, the two quickly left the underground cave space and, riding the Anger Lion, returned to the family stronghold without any significant incidents.

Seeing the Anger Lion, a kilometer-long warship, return so easily from the enemy-controlled area without being detected by any Soul Spirit, Song Chi was inspired to acquire a component similar to the [Void Membrane]. Such a component would indeed be very useful, especially for his upcoming plans. The Sky Vault would benefit greatly from such a part.

Moreover, he needed not only a component to conceal their presence but also one to mask any sounds. This would significantly aid his future actions.

Upon returning to the base, Song Ming Song quietly reminded Song Chi.

"Xiao Chi, when the eight Spirit Tempering Fruits ripen, you can claim half of them. In the future, you will also receive one fruit from each batch produced by the Spirit Tempering Fruit Tree."

"Also, be cautious during your patrols. Once the Soul Spirits discover the underground cave space, they might launch an attack."

...

In the summoning room beneath the base, inside the Sky Vault.

"Are there any unknown soul essence resource veins that your kind is aware of but others are not?"

At the main control panel, Song Chi communicated telepathically with two third-stage Soul Spirits.

Despite the Soul Spirits being the rulers of the Soul Spirit Floating Land, with a significant number of third-stage units, they were, in strict terms, a third-tier star sea civilization, the highest among lower-tier civilizations.

However, due to their path of the extraordinary, they had not developed starships or celestial vessels for star sea navigation. Thus, they remained confined within the Soul Spirit Floating Land, with no communication with the outside star sea.

All this meant that these Soul Spirits did not even understand the common language of the star sea, making verbal communication difficult.

As for the family, the First Lineage had been studying the Soul Spirits for nearly thirty years and had developed a translation device specifically for them. However, it cost 500 merit points, and Song Chi was unwilling to spend the money.

With the "Mental Bridge" feature of his enslavement medal, they could directly transmit thoughts, understanding each other without the need for words.

While questioning the two third-stage Soul Spirits, Song Chi opened a temporary Soul Spirit Floating Land Ember Network and searched for "warship stealth" and "sound suppression."

Soon, multiple results appeared, but they were not entirely satisfactory. Most of the posts were purchase requests, clearly showing that many people recognized the immense value of the territories still controlled by the Soul Spirits.

Disappointed, he closed the messages one by one, but soon one of the third-stage Soul Spirits gave him a pleasant surprise.

"A medium-grade soul stone vein lies a thousand miles west of the Soul Fusion Mountains? You are certain?"

His gaze shifted from the Ember Network to the third-stage Soul Spirit on his left, and the disappointment in his eyes instantly turned to surprise.

A medium-grade soul stone vein, if genuine, would be a significant find.

While each soul stone was worth only 3 merit points, a vein could contain tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of stones. It would be a substantial resource.

"Confirmed. I discovered that vein half a year ago, but due to the subsequent task of guarding the cave space, I never reported it. However, the exact reserves are currently unknown."

Hearing this confirmation, it was impossible not to feel excited. However, Song Chi did not stop there and instead opened the family marketplace on the local network.

To ensure they could secure that medium-grade soul stone vein, acquiring components for stealth and sound suppression was essential!

(End of Chapter)

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