Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1748 - 853: Battle with the Shi Clan

A momentous transformation occurred within the Torch Human Civilization during the first two millennia following the descent of the Origin Star into the Chaos Divine Land.

Located in the Heavenly Ape Star Realm of the Chaos Divine Land is the [Human Emperor City].

Deep within the [Human Emperor Hall], the Mythical Immortal Ship, the Profound Yellow Red Yu, floated in a state of silent suspension.

Inside the vessel’s cabin, Ji Heng finally unsealed his eyes. He had spent thousands of years in deep seclusion upon the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform, having previously reached the pinnacle of Level 100.

Within the depths of his gaze, one could see the faint flickering of stars rising and falling, mimicking the primordial evolution of the universe at the birth of the Multiverse Era. However, the true focus was the torrent of infinite spectral energy that surged forth the moment he opened his eyes.

Ninth Rank;

Ninth Rank Peak;

Half-step Tenth Rank;

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As time ticked away, the spectral energy vibrating within Ji Heng’s frame intensified rapidly, finally stabilizing at the introductory level of the Tenth Rank.

A piercing, brilliant light suddenly flashed in Ji Heng’s eyes.

“After a thousand years of arduous cultivation to reach the Mythical Rank, I have finally fulfilled my ambition today...”

He spoke softly to himself, yet the fervor in his eyes was impossible to mask.

Despite possessing more than three hundred thousand years of life experience, Ji Heng could not help but lose his composure slightly.

Such a reaction was only natural.

The Mythical Rank represents the absolute zenith of the Shattered Starry Sea, the Chaos Divine Land, and the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds. Those who reach it are bestowed with another title: the Eternals.

This signifies that, barring unforeseen catastrophes, Mythical Creatures possess a lifespan as enduring as the Starry Sea itself—true, eternal immortality.

A century later, once the period of Law oscillation had settled into established Dao Rules, Ji Heng utilized his ultimate Torch Network authority. He reached out to Jiang Yuan, Song Chi, and the three others currently stationed at The Vault of Heaven.

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Highest Torch Network Group Chat (5)

Ji Heng: “I’ve made a breakthrough!”

Song Chi and the others were startled by the sudden notification. They had been preoccupied with the remote investigation of the Origin Star, but their shock quickly transformed into pure jubilation.

Jiang Yuan: “Your timing is perfect, get over here immediately!”

Ying Yi: “We have successfully tracked a Super Grade [Chaos Mirror Image Stone]. However, it fell into the hands of a Demon Ape serving two Shi Clan Ancestor Buddhas. The four of us alone weren't confident in securing it. Your arrival is exactly what we needed.”

Song Chi: “Don't be too hasty. Over the last two thousand years, more teams have assembled at Human Emperor City wanting to scout the Origin Star. Bring them with you, and make sure the defenses of Human Emperor City remain airtight!”

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The news of Ji Heng’s advancement acted as a powerful tonic. It restored hope to Song Chi and his companions, who had nearly abandoned the idea of confronting the two protector entities serving the Shi Clan Ancestor Buddha.

Closing the Torch Chat, the four captains turned their attention back to the holographic projection of the Origin Star’s surface.

Their two millennia of exploration had granted them a much deeper understanding of the mysterious planet, yet the risks involved were increasing at an exponential rate.

At the warship’s console, Jiang Yuan’s fingers moved swiftly, summoning a projection screen within the main bridge of the Shenxia Jiuli Ship.

The display revealed two gargantuan figures, each exceeding a hundred billion kilometers in height. They were tearing across the primal terrain of the Origin Star, plundering various treasures from the land.

Of these two Mythical Creatures, one was a hirsute Chaos Demon Ape, while the other was a Half-Dragon Man carrying the Mythical Azure Dragon lineage. Both bore the distinct true word mark of the Shi Clan on their foreheads, proving they were mythical protectors who had been forcibly converted by the Shi Clan Ancestor Buddha.

Wrapped in dark gold Buddhist sigils, they could collapse the surrounding fabric of space with a mere gesture.

The most difficult aspect was their mastery of a specific Buddhist joint attack array. Even though the four captains had tracked them for a long time, they hadn't dared to engage.

With Ji Heng now ascending to the rank of a true Mythical Immortal Captain, the final piece of the puzzle was in place.

The immense value of a Top Rank [Chaos Mirror Image Stone] was obvious to everyone. The Torch Civilization had previously used their only specimen on the [Time Chess Board], which had significantly boosted the promotion success rates for their elite captains over the years. While they hadn't decided what to use this new one on, securing it was a top priority.

Suddenly, the Intelligent Brain of the Shenxia Jiuli Ship let out a sharp alarm:

[Warning: High-intensity spatial fluctuations detected at coordinates (314.77, 892.41)]

The holographic star chart zoomed in automatically, showing a massive rift tearing through the Star River in the void, three light-years from the Origin Star.

Streams of crimson-gold energy swirled around the edges of the tear, outlining the massive frame of a super-sized warship.

“The Profound Yellow Red Yu!”

Inside the Shenxia Jiuli Ship, the captains and various Dominator units from the Ruins Market Civilization and Creation Mechanical Civilization stood up in unison.

Tearing through the void of the Chaos Divine Land for travel was a feat reserved solely for those of the Mythical Rank.

A newly ascended Mythical unit was bound to cause a stir.

Fortunately, Jiang Yuan acted quickly to explain the situation, calming the nerves of their allies.

Ferdinand’s voice crackled over the comms: “How has it been so little time? That was incredibly fast!”

As if in response, the massive shadow within the rift surged forward, bringing the Profound Yellow Red Yu alongside the Shenxia Jiuli Ship.

The hull of this Tenth Stage Torch Civilization vessel shimmered with the unique law ripples characteristic of a mythical warship.

On the bridge of the Profound Yellow Red Yu, Ji Heng stood tall, hands clasped behind his back. Now that he had officially entered the Mythical Rank, chaos energy swirled within his eyes, causing the very space around him to warp and distort.