Realm-Hopping Martial Master-Chapter 540 - 314: Star Ruins Realm! Jiuyu Commerce Alliance! _2

It lies even more in the understanding of the Tiaoist Origin, and whether the same skills can be cultivated to a higher standard.

"Let’s go. The Black Iron Desert may not be a dangerous place, but from time to time, powerful individuals come and go. Staying here makes it quite easy for others to discover the Star Gate of Xuanxing."

"What’s more terrifying is that every night in the Black Iron Desert, a Black Iron Storm descends. The God of Ten Thousand Beasts and I are now just consciousness bodies, and under the Black Iron Storm, we are extremely likely to be completely dispersed."

Master Cangwu looked up at the sky. If this had been on Xuanxing, even with the arrival of the Black Iron Storm, he and the God of Ten Thousand Beasts could have quickly created distance. Unfortunately, this is the Star Ruins Realm, where their flying speed has been reduced by more than a hundredfold. Once they encounter a Black Iron Storm, death is almost certain.

Normally, the death of a consciousness body is just that. But now, the consciousness body is with Jiang Shu, and before his main body arrives, Master Cangwu doesn’t want to lose contact so early. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Hmm, I’ll listen to you."

Watching Master Cangwu and the God of Ten Thousand Beasts both leap up, Jiang Shu quickly followed suit.

The Black Iron Desert was a vast expanse. Even with Jiang Shu and the others flying very fast, they traveled for a whole day and still hadn’t reached the edge.

"We are quite lucky. We didn’t encounter a Black Iron Storm tonight, and the connection between me and my main body is getting stronger. We should be able to meet tomorrow. We were quite fortunate this time."

Without a moment’s rest, Master Cangwu continued to fly, a hint of relief in his words.

Compared to Jiang Shu, he knew the terror of the Black Iron Storm better. Facing it, whether hiding at the bottom of the desert or flying into the sky, meant certain death. Only if one’s speed surpassed that of the Black Iron Storm was there a real chance of survival.

"Jiang Shu, you said you came to the Star Ruins Realm just to scout it out and understand the situation. Once we get out of the Black Iron Desert, let’s head straight to the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance. On the outskirts, I know of a branch of the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance where you can buy all kinds of information you want to know."

"Jiang Shu, do you plan to join the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance?"

The God of Ten Thousand Beasts, whose relationship with Jiang Shu and Master Cangwu had grown closer since traveling from Xuanxing to the Star Ruins Realm, couldn’t help but ask curiously. Although He originated from the Divine Country Star System, He joined the Divine Country Alliance as soon as He arrived in the Star Ruins Realm. But the Divine Country Alliance is an extremely pragmatic organization. A large amount of the resources of its Lower Gods must be provided to the Upper Gods. This is how they gain the protection of the Upper Gods. This is not at all like the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance. The Jiuyu Commerce Alliance advocates fairness. Anyone in the alliance can buy whatever information and resources they need. If the price offered is high enough, it’s even possible to hire a powerful individual two or three Realms above oneself to act, which could be more intimidating than the protection of the Upper Gods. Unfortunately, these benefits are only open to members of the alliance. His strength and potential are not yet enough to join.

"I’ll understand more first, then decide."

Jiang Shu did not give a direct answer. Although along the way, he had heard from Master Cangwu and the God of Ten Thousand Beasts about the various benefits of joining the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance. He would not forget that this was the Star Ruins Realm, a world ruled by the law of the jungle. It wasn’t that he thought Master Cangwu and the God of Ten Thousand Beasts had any ill intentions towards him. After all, the two of them were only in the Forget Self Realm, Lower Gods. In the Star Ruins Realm, they could only ensure their own survival and gather some not-so-important information. What they saw was only what the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance wanted outsiders to see. Inside, it might not be all benefits. What he might have to give up could turn out to be even more than what he would receive in return. More importantly, with his Talent, he was fully capable of selecting the faction most suitable for himself. There was no need to commit to one place. His understanding of the Star Ruins Realm was still too limited. This time, he didn’t plan to join a major faction in haste. After all, being a disciple of Lord Zi Ji, he already possessed a Taoist Talisman. So, even if a Forget Form Realm expert came, he could take action. His means of defense and attack had greatly increased. His task was to lay roots in the Star Ruins Realm and gain all kinds of information from it. Only by understanding the Star Ruins Realm better could he maximize the benefits from resource exchanges via the Two Realms Shuttle.

Moreover, in the Cang Mang Domain, the Divine Power Conference of the Eight Great Sects was about to begin. The trend of war between the Human Clan and the Demon Race was also becoming increasingly evident. Even some Loose Cultivators in the Primordial Pill Realm within various cities had begun making preparations, purchasing all sorts of Elixirs, talismans, and Formations, hoping to grasp a thread of survival in the upcoming great war. In such circumstances, he naturally didn’t have much time to linger in the Star Ruins Realm. Of course, none of this could be mentioned to Master Cangwu and the God of Ten Thousand Beasts.

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"Young Master, it’s your first time in the Black Iron Desert. Don’t be careless. It’s sufficient to comprehend the Black Iron Origin at the periphery. That way, even if a Black Iron Storm approaches, we can take you away at a moment’s notice."

On the edge of the Black Iron Desert, a team was advancing. The team wasn’t large, comprising only nine members. But aside from a very young-looking youth leading them, the other burly men all radiated terrifying Blood Essence power. What they practiced was neither the Spirit Path nor the faith of the Divine Country. Instead, it was the Gene Path. Compared to the Gene Path on Xuanxing, the Gene Path of some civilizations in the vast Universe was already highly developed. Although it couldn’t produce powerhouses at the Manifest Saint level like Spiritual Practitioners could, the most elite experts of the Gene Path were already comparable to those in the Forget Realm. Its level of maturity was no less than that of the faith of the Divine Country. Moreover, compared to the faith of the Divine Country, the Gene Path only required ample resources. Once a Genetic Evolutionist underwent genetic evolution and unlocked their genetic locks, they could enhance their strength to the peak level of their current Realm within a nourishment pod. In many technologically oriented planetary civilizations, the Gene Path was the optimal choice, continuously producing powerhouses.

"Uncle Zheng, what dangers could there be in this Black Iron Desert? I carry a Spirit Plant, Meteor Vine, with me, which can cover my entire body in an instant. The poisonous insects here absolutely cannot breach Meteor Vine’s defense. With the boost from Meteor Vine, my strength is enough to last several rounds against experts of the Forget Self Realm. Even if a Black Iron Storm comes, I’m confident I can escape. And if it really comes to that, I still have you guys, who can surely get me away in time. The Black Iron Origin at the periphery is too weak. If I were to comprehend it here, even six months might just scratch the surface. It would be better to go into the Inner Circle. As long as I stay alert and flee before a Black Iron Storm arrives, there should be no problem."

The youth said with a playful laugh.

"Sigh, alright. Let’s just proceed slowly. Spread out and take your positions."

Hearing the youth speak like this, the burly leader said no more. His gaze was like a physical force, surveying every corner in the vicinity. Compared to Spiritual Practitioners, who undertake comprehensive cultivation of spirit and body, Genetic Evolutionists tend to focus more on the physical body. In the vast Black Iron Desert, even he, comparable to an expert of the Forget Self Realm, could only sense changes within a range of tens of miles. That was undoubtedly a great weakness; a range of tens of miles was too small. By the time they sensed a Black Iron Storm, it could have already swept over them. However, the Young Master was right. With the enhancement of the Meteor Vine Spirit Plant, it was indeed possible to be a bit bolder and venture into the Inner Circle. As long as their reaction was fast enough, evasion was still possible. After all, cultivating in the Star Ruins Realm was never completely danger-free. Compared to other places, comprehending the Origin in the Black Iron Desert was relatively safe.

"Then I’ll have to trouble you, Uncle Zheng, and the others. You all know the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance is now recruiting geniuses to challenge the Eternal Tower in the Inner Circle of the Star Ruins Realm. For every trial passed, there will be generous rewards. Although I’m not short of these rewards, if I can meet some real geniuses there and establish relationships with them, it would be greatly beneficial for our family."