Chapter 73: Luminous Flesh Tissue?

Chapter 73: Luminous Flesh Tissue?

Ending the video call, Jiang Zhe soared back to Jiang Clan on his Mistshadow Shuttle. After spending time with his family, he returned to his courtyard residence.

Seated in his study, gazing at the night sky brightening beyond the window, Jiang Zhe let his mind wander while mentally organizing timelines.

Current date: January 15, 2060.

Earth's events had been altered by his butterfly effect, delaying the Goldhorned Beast's rampage by several days. However, the Universe's timeline remained unaffected.

Therefore, a scouting team from the Nocterra Mountain Clan should have already traversed the wormhole or begun acquiring ancient star charts of the Milky Way Galaxy's Void Region.

'Two years and eight months... And the captain immediately notified the clan upon discovery. Nocterra's fleet should arrive in three months.'

'Let me recall... The specific dates should be...'

Rubbing his temples, Jiang Zhe leveraged his enhanced Stellar Class 9 memory to recall past-life details effortlessly.

'November 23, 2062, 9:00 AM!'

'February 21, 2063!'

'Approximately those two time points. However, I've deployed planetary defense systems in the Solar System that will intercept them at the system's edge, preventing their landing on Earth.'

'Nocterra Mountain Clan resides in the Karuo Empire - a primitive civilization ranked third among Heilong Mountain's five hundred vassal states. Their strongest monarch barely reaches Realm Lord status. As the third-ranked clan within their nation...'

Before Silver Robe Yuan Shen's return, his forces could easily handle their vanguard fleet.

'And if I spend 5 Primordial Units to hire five two-star mercenaries (Domain Lord Grade) from the Mercenary Alliance, I could annihilate the Nocterra Clan entirely. Their monarch wouldn't dare protest.'

'However, hiring assistance requires precise timing. I must destroy their vanguard fleet while simultaneously securing Earth's sovereignty registration... Managing all three factions without leaving survivors to prevent future troubles for Earth.'

Scratching his head with growing irritation, Jiang Zhe muttered, 'Whatever. Luo Feng's matured now. He'll become Earth's leader eventually - let him handle these headaches.'

'With power comes responsibility. That's only fair.'

Turning to Orianna, who was devouring C-rank artifacts while cultivating, he asked, 'Where have Silver Robe Yuan Shen's group reached? They've been traveling three and a half years already. Any issues?'

'Generally smooth sailing,' Orianna replied. 'We've been fortunate - most long-range wormholes existed, though several short-range ones collapsed. Those only spanned hundreds of millions of light-years, so we simply added extra months to our journey.'

'However, our current travel time already exceeds projections...'

Orianna hesitated, uncertain whether to continue this expedition.

Jiang Zhe waved dismissively, 'No problem. We still have eleven years. How much longer for the remaining journey?'

'Two operational wormholes remain. If both exist, we'll arrive in eight months. If both collapsed, we'll require two years and four months.'

Mentally calculating, Jiang Zhe considered: Six years already spent... The return trip, whether by warp or corpse transport, would certainly take less than six years.

(They could recall the Divine Core via special methods)

So Silver Robe Yuan Shen's latest return date would be 2068?

Nodding slowly, Jiang Zhe said, 'Acceptable. Continue with caution.'

After issuing the order, he re-entered his Internal World to study the mysterious iridescent glow he'd yet to decipher.

'Is this really only useful for wisdom enhancement?'

Focusing on the one-foot-long luminous mist on the ground, he shared sensory input with Orianna and Silver Robe Yuan Shen for collaborative analysis.

Their combined Material Sovereign and Life Sovereign talents made them ideal for dissecting the object's essence.

After contemplation, he asked, 'Your opinions?'

Silver Robe Yuan Shen's synchronized conclusions already arrived, leaving Jiang Zhe skeptical. He primarily awaited Orianna's perspective.

'Master, it doesn't feel like light... More like... flesh?'

'Just say it directly! No judgment here!'

'I believe it's a mass of living flesh!'

Jiang Zhe slapped his forehead, 'Confirmed! That's exactly what it is - flesh!'

Flesh in light form?

Could the Flesh Sovereign be a light giant?

Staring at the 'luminous flesh,' inspiration struck.

'With temporal talents and enlightenment bonuses, could this serve as a perfect vessel for a Three-Faced Immortal Doppelgänger?'

'Especially since Ancient Tree already performed hazard removal, this flesh should contain no hidden dangers...'

Chin stroking, he surveyed the iridescent glow, the Primordial Chaos Umbrella, and the Lesser Three-Faced Immortal Cultivation Manual on the stone table, suddenly gaining clarity.

'Master, Luo Feng sent a message requesting a visit.'

'At this timing? Shouldn't he prepare for marriage? Isn't his girlfriend pregnant?'

In the outer study, Orianna's expression turned peculiar.

How did the master suddenly connect this to Luo Feng's girlfriend?

And without even meeting her, how did he know about the pregnancy?

After online research tracing Luo Feng's family digital footprints, Orianna confirmed Xu Xin's pregnancy.

Her expression deepened with suspicion.

Master should've been asleep six days ago, right?

With me blocking the entrance, he couldn't have left...

While doubting, she mentally praised, 'Master's foresight remains unmatched.'

Two more messages arrived.

'Master, Lei Shen and Hong also requested visits.'

'Fine. Originally planned to let you three enjoy two more months of freedom, but since you're rushing here, no rest for anyone.'

Discarding the Lesser Three-Faced Immortal Cultivation Manual onto the stone table, Jiang Zhe exited his Internal World.

'Anna, prepare the starship. Retrieve the Kaiming Beast from Elder Jiang, then message Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen to ascend and await me - I'm taking them to the Universe.'

Fifteen minutes later, the C9 starship launched from Lanling Base City, first collecting Luo Feng from Jiangnan Base.

'C9 Alloy Starship with Mechanical Race design elements. This model looks brand new - must've rolled off production lines recently!'

'That brat definitely already visited the Universe!'

'Luo Feng, don't envy him. This scrap vessel pales compared to your teacher's Yinmo Star!'

Luo Feng examined the ship's interior while mentally sighing at Babata's ranting.

Whenever Jiang Zhe was involved, Babata lost all composure.

Teacher's ship might be superior, but it couldn't move.

His senior brother possessed Stellar Class slaves - obviously acquired through Universe expeditions, not waiting idly on Earth.

Letting Babata's mental tirade continue, Luo Feng entered the cockpit corridor.

In the hundred-square-meter cabin, a dashing young man sat on a leather sofa with a brass mechanical woman servant standing behind.

Babata immediately silenced, like a mouse spotting a cat.

Relieved at the sudden quiet, Luo Feng intended greeting Jiang Zhe but hesitated on proper address.

Noticing his hesitation, Jiang Zhe smiled first, 'We're both from Yunmo Star lineage. Since I joined earlier, calling you junior brother works.'

'Appropriate, senior brother.' Luo Feng accepted the relationship.

Jiang Zhe's smile widened as he gestured Luo Feng closer, 'Junior brother, please sit. We must collect Hong and Lei Shen next - we're heading to the Universe shortly.'

'To the Universe?' Luo Feng blinked in surprise. 'How long will this take?'

Xu Xin's pregnancy required wedding preparations - he couldn't disappear for months.

Understanding his concern, Jiang Zhe chuckled, 'One or two days, maybe three to five. Depends on circumstances. Definitely under ten days.'

Reassured, Luo Feng messaged Xu Xin, his parents, and younger brother through Babata.

Small talk continued until collecting Lei Shen from a Kunlun Mountains valley, instantly energizing the ship's atmosphere with his presence.

Though Jiang Zhe grew slightly pained at Lei Shen's persistent matchmaking attempts toward his daughter Lei Lei - apparently settled in Lanling Base City.

'Lei Shen, how many Domain layers have you cultivated? Can you perceive Thunder Laws yet?'

The question silenced the room.

Lei Shen deflated, chuckling nervously, 'Two... Two layers. Respectable, right?'

Jiang Zhe pressed forward, 'What about Hong?'

'Three Domain layers. Definitely not much stronger than me.'

Strangely, this comparison reignited Lei Shen's confidence.

'On this tiny Earth, how could two people already possess Domains at Stellar Level?'

Suddenly materializing beside Luo Feng, Babata's crimson eyes swept over Lei Shen dismissively before locking onto Jiang Zhe.

'You wouldn't also-'

Crackling energy erupted in the cabin as terrifying pressure filled the air.

Lei Shen and Luo Feng stiffened, sensing surrounding lightning arcs could reduce them to ashes with a single stray spark.

'A Domain? Difficult, you say?'

'This is a Nine-Layer Lightning Domain, containing both Thunder and Time Primordial Laws!'

(End of Chapter)

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