High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System

Chapter 965 - 446: The Ultimate Riddle! Terrifying Mist of Confusion (Double-Length)

"How can it be like this?"

"Is it because the civilization’s opportunities aren’t enough?" Jiang Ye wondered.

"Impossible." Bai Gui shook her head: "A [Life Planet] should be enough for Blue Star to ascend."

Then why has this situation occurred?

Jiang Ye was baffled, his expression growing increasingly grim.

"It might be influenced by other factors."

"In my memory, there’s no precedent for a 0.7-level civilization directly ascending to a first-level civilization." Bai Gui said helplessly.

Jiang Ye nodded, not blaming Bai Gui.

After all, Bai Gui was merely a Guardian Spirit created during the late era of the White Dragon Civilization, and she was unaware of many secrets.

"Friend, there’s no need for this."

Qi Tian seemed to notice Jiang Ye’s expression and couldn’t help but console: "Even if Blue Star only ascends to a 0.9-level civilization, it’s enough for us."

"Why strive for a first-level civilization?" Qi Tian shook his head.

"Because of the Cangxu Civilization." Jiang Ye glanced at him.

"Cangxu?" Qi Tian’s expression slightly tightened.

"Only by ascending to a first-level Starry Sky Civilization, Blue Star can have the right to choose its superior civilization." Jiang Ye said deeply: "Otherwise, the Cangxu Civilization can incorporate the Blue Star Civilization without any effort."

With these words, a trace of interest flickered in Qi Tian’s eyes.

Jiang Ye’s words clearly implied that if Blue Star falls under Cangxu Civilization, the consequences will be dire.

Although Qi Tian’s understanding of Cangxu Civilization was limited to the God [Thunder Ash], he had no knowledge of this civilization.

As for Blue Star being incorporated into Cangxu Civilization’s domain?

No matter what, Cangxu Civilization is a secondary civilization, wouldn’t it be a good thing for Blue Star to be under its domain?

"Friend."

"Do you have any grievances with Cangxu Civilization?" Qi Tian asked, puzzled.

"The Shadow Race Nest was deployed by Cangxu Civilization." Jiang Ye said calmly.

This single sentence.

Like a bolt from the blue, it directly struck Qi Tian’s mind, causing his expression to change dramatically on the spot.

Shadow Race Nest, Cangxu Civilization?

Until now, Qi Tian had never associated the two together... Blue Star’s understanding of Cangxu Civilization had always been limited to the Opportunity Land within the Star Realm Sea.

Some snippets of rumors had also increased Blue Star’s Powerhouses’ awe for such an advanced civilization.

But now, Jiang Ye actually told him that the Shadow Race Nest is related to Cangxu Civilization?

"Friend... are you sure?" Qi Tian couldn’t help asking.

This is no joking matter.

It concerns the life and death of hundreds of billions of people on Blue Star!

"Absolutely certain." Jiang Ye took a deep breath, his expression equally solemn.

This is not a rumor.

Now Jiang Ye has interacted with multiple Starry Sky Civilizations, even more than a hundred first-level civilizations... and after digesting their Cultivation Insights, Jiang Ye discovered this matter.

Any civilization within the Cangxu faction.

They are all overshadowed by a giant shadow.

Shadow Disaster!

"The Cangxu Civilization."

"Uses a gu-fostering method to screen its subordinate civilization’s talents." Jiang Ye’s gaze turned cold: "Even if billions die, they won’t hesitate."

"This method is Shadow Disaster."

"Though Blue Star is not within the domain of Cangxu Civilization, it is also affected." Jiang Ye’s gaze turned icy: "If fully incorporated, there will be no days of peace."

The Shadow Race, is definitely more than just at the Demigod Level.

Cangxu Civilization probably also controls God-level Shadow Race!

Otherwise, it couldn’t be used to screen talents from first-level civilizations.

"How could this be?"

Qi Tian was shocked: "How many worlds will suffer, how many people will die in the Shadow Disaster?"

"Hmph."

"Perhaps to Cangxu Civilization." Jiang Ye snorted coldly: "As long as a God can emerge, sacrificing billions is worthwhile."

The truth is indeed like this.

After all, amongst billions, even trillions, how often does a God appear?

If one can be cultivated through this method, it’s considered a tremendous profit.

"Then don’t the civilizations under them harbor resentment?" Qi Tian said deeply, still finding it unbelievable.

"The law of the jungle is a basic cosmic rule."

"A secondary civilization wouldn’t care about the thoughts of weaker civilizations." Jiang Ye shook his head: "Moreover, Cangxu Civilization isn’t unguarded."

"Cangxu Civilization has five major guards, all 1.9-level civilizations."

"These five civilizations are not within the gu-fostering range and are staunch followers of Cangxu Civilization."

"Below these five civilizations, there are over a hundred 1.2-level and above Starry Sky Civilizations, all allies of Cangxu Civilization."

"The remaining are the gu-fostering targets of Cangxu Civilization." Jiang Ye shook his head.

In other words.

Only civilizations below 1.2-level will have Shadow Race Nests deployed on them.

Thinking of resistance? There’s no need for Cangxu Civilization to act personally, its numerous allies will enforce a strong suppression.

As for defecting?

If successful, all will be well; if unsuccessful, prepare for the iron-blood suppression by Cangxu Civilization.

"As for civilizations below first-level."

"Whether completely extinct or siding with other civilizations, it matters little to Cangxu Civilization." Jiang Ye sighed: "After all, every Civilization Struggle births countless Newborn civilizations."

"That’s true." Qi Tian nodded slightly.

Like this time’s Civilization Struggle.

The entire White Dragon Star System Group has birthed at least ten thousand Newborn civilizations, which will flourish in the coming years.

Used completely.

Under this model, Cangxu Civilization doesn’t ignore the life and death of civilizations below the first level.

"No wonder."

"I always found something odd about the Military Governor from Cangxu Civilization." Qi Tian’s expression turned stern: "Despite accepting Chu Jingye as a disciple, he paid no mind to the numerous Shadow Disasters erupting on Blue Star."

"Even after his arrival, Shadow Disasters became more frequent."

"It seems this Shadow Race Nest indeed has countless ties with Cangxu Civilization." Qi Tian’s face grew increasingly solemn.

According to Jiang Ye’s words.

If Blue Star fails to ascend to a first-level civilization, won’t it fall entirely into the clutches of Cangxu Civilization?

Suddenly.

"Jiang Ye."

"You just mentioned that only by ascending to a first-level civilization, can one choose a superior civilization." Qi Tian seemed to think of something: "Have you already connected with other secondary civilizations?"

"Exactly."

"Huanglong Civilization is also a secondary civilization." Jiang Ye’s gaze was profound: "But that civilization is too distant from Blue Star, without a Starry Sky Corridor for passage, even if I connect with it, it’s likely too late."

Qi Tian couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

Round and round, in the end, we return to the civilization’s ascension!

"Aside from ascending to a first-level civilization, is there no other way?" Qi Tian asked deeply, he had broken through to the Peak of Tier Three Demigod, which should have been a moment of joy.

Yet now, Qi Tian felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

In front of a secondary civilization, what does the Peak of Tier Three Demigod count for?

"A way..."

Jiang Ye pondered slightly, actually he had an alternate plan.

As long as he activates the Huanglong Order, he could immediately arrive at Huanglong Civilization.

But then?

Without Starry Sky Corridors, across endless light-years, even a God cannot traverse the cosmos to reach Blue Star.

Involuntarily.

Jiang Ye recalled seeing a thousand futures on the [Life Planet].

"Could it be?"

"Those futures might truly come to be?" Jiang Ye’s heart sank, feeling a chill rush from his feet up to the top of his skull.

Creatures drenched in blood, Blue Star’s extinction.

Might those scenes become reality?

"No!"

"There has to be a way." Jiang Ye fixedly stared at this world, his expression growing ever more serious.

Suddenly.

"First-level civilization."

"Why hasn’t Blue Star ascended?" Jiang Ye was overwhelmed with intense questions: "Even the Cosmic Will has approved, and the civilization’s opportunities are sufficient."

"Why hasn’t Blue Star successfully ascended???"

"What factor affected it?" Jiang Ye’s eyes were filled with questions, he utterly desired the answer.

He understood.

Something definitely went wrong, some link, or some factor.

At this moment, Jiang Ye felt a layer of fog obscuring his vision.

With his current outlook and knowledge, he could not penetrate this fog to uncover the truth.

Not only Jiang Ye, but even Bai Gui didn’t understand.

Suddenly.

"I’ve got it."

"I have a solution now." Jiang Ye’s eyes suddenly erupted with a fierce gleam.