Age Of The Endless Star Ocean Chapter 395: The Second of the Ten Dominant Civilizations in the Starry Sea - Novel Cool

Chapter 395: The Second of the Ten Dominant Civilizations in the Starry Sea

Chapter 395: The Second of the Ten Dominant Civilizations in the Starry Sea

"Old Ancestor, is this part for us?"

Song Ze, standing to the side, was stunned for a moment, not reacting immediately.

In his opinion, this Hyperpower Controller component should be a rare universal amplification part, capable of self-amplification and external amplification, and its quality was as high as a red epic. It shouldn't have been their turn to receive it.

Song Chi had a guess in his heart, but he wasn't sure, and the two of them just looked at their ancestor, waiting for the rest of the story.

However, Song Shiyuan obviously didn't intend to say more. He continued, "This part can be given to you, but you must provide the corresponding resources."

Although Song Shiyuan had high hopes for these two juniors, he himself was not lacking in resources, and he would soon be breaking through to the Sixth Rank. If he succeeded, he would need even more resources.

Seeing that the ancestor didn't say more, Song Chi and Song Ze didn't dare to ask further. In the end, the component naturally fell into Song Chi's hands. Song Ze himself still owed a batch of Floating Continent Essence, so how could he possibly have the resources to exchange for a red-tier component?

Song Chi offered fourth and fifth-rank Floating Continent Essence and successfully obtained the component from the ancestor.

...

Several days passed, and on this day, the Unmoving Bodhimanda Ship once again activated a transit component. After the transit, the battleship appeared above a supercontinent more than ten times the size of the Dragon Backbone Continent.

Looking down from above, this Floating Continent with a diameter of over 100 light-years was truly awe-inspiring.

Of course, this was only in Song Ze's opinion.

The ancestor's voice sounded again.

"The Gold Sun Continent, one of the three Tier 6 Floating Continents in the Dark Han Star Domain, with a diameter of over 110 light-years, is also the ancestral land of the Stark Family."

As he spoke, Song Chi and Song Ze, who were looking down at the Floating Continent through the holographic exterior view, suddenly had their eyes fixed on a shocking sight. The Unmoving Bodhimanda Ship had just arrived after the transit, and below them, a welcoming party had already rushed over.

What surprised them was not the speed of the welcoming party, but the welcoming beings themselves.

"One pair, two pairs... five pairs of angelic wings. Are these Sixth Rank Angels?"

At the forefront of the welcoming party stood a Ten-Winged Angel, towering over 100,000 meters tall, radiating dazzling golden light as if it had emerged from sacred light. Every inch of its body proclaimed two words:

Sanctity.

Following this Ten-Winged Angel were four Eight-Winged Angels and ten Six-Winged Angels.

This welcoming ceremony was indeed grand.

At this moment, Song Chi's heart was not calm.

These were living Angels, not the Fallen Angels that his Fallen Angel Figurine component was based on.

Although both were Angels, Fallen Angels were at most a powerful advanced civilization, but the Angelic Civilization was different. It was one of the ten dominant civilizations recorded in the Flame Human Civilization, ranking even higher than the Three-Eyed Clan.

"Dare to openly enslave Angels of the Fourth Rank and above, the Stark Family is truly..."

Compared to Song Chi's slight shock, Song Ze's reaction was several times more intense, and he blurted out.

However, Song Shiyuan's response was straightforward.

"What's the big deal? It's just a Sixth Rank Angel. Do you think the Angelic Civilization would start a war with us Flame Humans across thousands of light-years for this?"

His tone was calm, but his words exuded confidence.

"It's good to maintain a certain level of reverence for all things in the Starry Sea, but don't underestimate the power of our Flame Human Civilization. In the territories of the Four Great Empires, even Twelve-Winged Archangels of the Sovereign Tier exist as enslaved beings!"

Hearing this, Song Chi and Song Ze felt a sense of awe.

Sovereign beings, in their minds, were always awe-inspiring and difficult to address directly, let alone a Sovereign Angel, the pinnacle of the Angelic Civilization, one of the most powerful clans in the Starry Sea. It was almost unimaginable.

At the same time, their hearts also felt a natural surge of excitement.

The dominant civilizations were strong, but their Flame Human Civilization, occupying an entire galactic cluster, was no pushover. A Sovereign from a dominant civilization could also enslave others with ease.

Just as the two of them were lost in their thoughts, the Angelic welcoming party below turned around. The dazzling and eye-catching radiance on their bodies surged, slowly condensing a sacred light corridor that connected directly to the Floating Continent below.

Following this sacred light corridor, the Unmoving Bodhimanda Ship descended slowly.

Gold Sun Continent, the Welcome Hall.

As the Unmoving Bodhimanda Ship landed, the representatives of the battleship captains from the Morning Star Family, Golden Horn Lu Clan, and Eagle Family, who had arrived earlier, spoke one after another.

"Shiyuan, you're a bit late this time. You'll have to drink three cups as a penalty later..."

Speaking of which, Toman Stark, the Ultimate Battleship Captain sent by the Stark Family to preside over this meeting, took over the conversation.

"To our friends from the Song Family, I extend a warm welcome on behalf of the Stark Family..."

After the polite welcome, Toman Stark got straight to the point.

Since everyone has arrived, let's begin the discussion without delay. As for the younger ones, there will be someone to guide them on a tour of the surroundings."

...

Several Battlecruiser Captains and higher-ranked individuals entered the Welcoming Hall, while the various sequences from the Morning Star Kingdom, led by the current direct descendant of the Stark Family, began their tour of the Gold Sun Continent.

"Arlock, what's that over there?"

In the sky above the Gold Sun Continent, a special hovercraft was circling.

Onboard the hovercraft were Song Chi and his group, including the third prince of the Morning Star Family, Lu Chuan of the sixth sequence of the Golden Horn Lu Clan, the fourth and fifth sequences of the Dusk Marquis Family, and Arlock Stark, who sat at the front of the hovercraft.

Indeed, it was the very person Song Chi had suppressed before.

Hearing Lu Chuan's question, everyone followed his gaze and looked down, where a giant lake with a diameter of tens of thousands of kilometers came into view.

At that moment, several large dark shadows were moving on the surface of the lake, appearing and disappearing intermittently, triggering an instinctual fear of giant creatures.

"Deepwater Imperial Crocodiles..."

Before Arlock could introduce them, Song Chi had already identified them in his mind.

The creatures were difficult for outsiders to see clearly from such a distance, but under Song Chi's deliberately concealed double-pupil feature, he could observe them with exceptional clarity.

Arlock's voice trailed off as he realized he was late in his explanation.

"That's the Imperial Crocodile Lake. A group of Deepwater Imperial Crocodiles are bred there, and the Crocodile King is a fifth-rank Imperial Crocodile. It's probably a breeding ground for a sixth-rank elder of their clan!"

Arlock spoke in a calm tone, but the direct descendants of the Morning Star Kingdom felt a chill in their hearts.

The Deepwater Imperial Crocodiles were indeed a favorite of the Star Ocean, with a genetic bloodline talent value of an astonishing 82 points, only slightly weaker than pure-blooded giants. In the waters, they were unmatched by any giant except for the Tide Giant.

In comparison, the Deepwater Nagas, one of the frequent visitors to the Multiverse Bazaar, were far inferior.

"To be able to breed and domesticate such high-level creatures, and also enslave the Angelic Race... It's no wonder they are a force with a legacy spanning countless generations. Their foundation is truly impressive!"

This was the shared thought among the direct descendants of the various kingdoms.

Just like the Dinghai Song Clan, the highest-ranked creatures they could stably breed and produce were the Thorned Flying Dragons, with a genetic bloodline talent of only 82 points, not yet reaching the level of a Star Ocean favorite.

As the hovercraft quickly passed over the Imperial Crocodile Lake, it soon flew past numerous other scenic spots, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the hovercraft stopped in front of a very unique mountain range.

This peculiar mountain range was entirely composed of a rare mineral resource called Soul Refining Stone, giving it an eerie gray-black color. It was more like a small hillock than a mountain range, as it was only a few hundred meters high, and compared to the astonishing size of the Gold Sun Continent, it might not even qualify as a hillock.

However, as everyone focused their gaze, their hearts trembled, as if their very vision would be drawn into the mountain with prolonged observation.

Just as they were puzzled, Arlock's explanation came at the right moment.

"This mountain is called Soul Refining Mountain, and it is entirely made up of a rare mineral resource called Soul Refining Stone. It has the effect of tempering and enhancing the divine mind. Most of our Stark Family's talented new ship captains, before reaching the fourth rank, will come here for a visit. It greatly benefits their divine minds!"

After hearing this detailed explanation, everyone's eyes lit up, but no one dared to try it casually.

As direct descendants of their respective families, they naturally understood that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Would the Stark Family be so kind? No, no one would think so.

Sure enough, Arlock soon began to elaborate on the conditions and restrictions for climbing Soul Refining Mountain.

"If you want to climb the mountain, you must first offer an orange-ranked artifact."

"Additionally, the higher you go on Soul Refining Mountain, the better the tempering and enhancing effect on the divine mind. Over thousands of years, our Stark Family's third-rank Flame Keeper Captains have climbed as high as 420 meters. As for how far you can go, it depends on your own abilities!"

After the introduction, Arlock fell silent, standing by the side and waiting for Song Chi and the others to make their decision.

In his opinion, even if Song Chi and the other captains from the kingdoms could offer an orange-ranked artifact, they wouldn't achieve much.

As the current direct descendant of the Stark Family, Arlock had climbed past 300 meters during his own ascent, which was not considered exceptional within the family over thousands of years, but still placed him in the upper ranks.

As for the record holder who reached 420 meters, it was a short-lived Stark Family Star Annihilator Captain from seven thousand years ago. No one else had surpassed the 400-meter mark since then.

"Clan brother, you go ahead. I won't join in this excitement!"

Beside him, Song Ze shook his head with a bitter smile.

An orange artifact, a rare and powerful item, was presented to Anluo. This act immediately captured everyone's attention as it was a bold move.

The third-in-line of the Eagle Family, without hesitation, took the artifact and began his ascent up the Soul Refining Mountain. As he stepped onto the grey-black mountain, his body suddenly stiffened, but he quickly recovered and continued with a noticeably slower pace. With each step upwards, his speed gradually decreased.

At 100 meters, his forehead was already covered in sweat. By 150 meters, he had to pause after each step. Finally, at 200 meters, the immense pressure on his mind was too much, forcing him to stop.

However, it wasn't without gains. After descending, his mental power seemed to have slightly improved, and he was close to achieving the 'Thirteen Uses of One Mind'.

One by one, the others took their turn. The highest among them was the third prince of the Morning Star Family, who barely surpassed 300 meters, followed by Lu Chuan of the Lu Family, who reached 280 meters.

As for Lu Chuan, Song Chi had a hunch. He believed that Lu Chuan had successfully enhanced his genetic bloodline talent using the Phoenix Marrow, allowing him to reach the 'Fourteen Uses of One Mind'.

With Song Chi's support, Song Ze also attempted the climb but couldn't even reach 200 meters. Nonetheless, his mental power significantly improved, and he was confident in taking it to the next level.

Compared to these artifacts, the orange artifact that couldn't be converted into a ship component was insignificant. There were already over 200 such artifacts in the Ruins Market, so Song Chi didn't pay much attention to one or two of them.

Under everyone's gaze, Song Chi also took out an orange artifact and began his ascent. Anluo wanted to stop him, but he couldn't go against the family's orders. With the Great Expansion War approaching, the Stark Family's higher-ups wouldn't tolerate any conflicts with allies at this critical juncture.

As Song Chi stepped onto the mountain, he understood why others had paused; an unknown energy surged into his mind through his eyebrows, causing his body to sink. But after adjusting, the feeling dissipated.

With his 'Twenty-One Uses of One Mind', Song Chi's steps were much lighter than Lu Chuan's. He quickly reached 200 meters, but then his pace slowed down. The pressure on his mind intensified with each step.

Despite the challenge, Song Chi's strides remained much more effortless than the others'. Those watching below could see his ease.

At 300 meters, Song Chi's pace slowed further. Anluo's expression darkened as Song Chi's performance far exceeded his own.

At 350 meters, Song Chi's body trembled, and his face turned slightly red. He felt immense pressure but didn't give up.

With his 'Twenty-One Uses of One Mind', he hadn't reached his limit yet.

At 360 meters, his legs began to shake.

By 370 meters, he felt like he was carrying a mountain, making it difficult to take another step.

Deep within his mind, Song Chi's mental power flickered like a candle about to go out. Normally, he should have stopped, as continuing could lead to a mental breakdown.

But Song Chi persisted.

With a difficult mental effort, he sent a command to the miniature form of the Cob Alt Number in his Flame Ancestor Acupoint.

The Skyward Mind System component received his order, and the orange light flashed nine times within the miniature cruiser. The Taiyi Soul Stele component was upgraded from level 50 to level 59.

As the component upgraded, the illusory soul stele above Song Chi's acupoint became more solid. With the increase in the power of the Illusory Soul Stele, his dispersed mental power began to re-condense.

Song Chi's mind turned again, and he activated the Limit-Breaking State, which hadn't been used for a long time.

Using this opportunity, he took another step, climbing to 380 meters and finally stopping at 382 meters.

(End of Chapter)

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