Chapter 538 - 223: Tempering Longevity (Part 2)

"So that’s how it is."

Qin Jin nodded lightly.

Although he has just begun learning about arrays, he probably has unwittingly encountered numerous arrays while studying at Martial Abyss, the Federation’s top academy.

"Let’s travel at full speed."

"Candle Kite, you will be responsible for planning the specific course progress."

"Leave it to me."

Candle Kite responded, patting her chest.

When the study session ended, Candle Kite flashed to the cockpit.

After eating, Qin Jin went to the rest room.

"To learn about arrays, the Federation is not the only channel."

His mind was clear, and as he took out his badge to enter the personal base, his thoughts raced: "In the Ancient Lands of the Great Wilderness, there should also be places that contain arrays, which can be explored and understood. Besides, if necessary, I might visit Master Su to seek his guidance."

"However, this requires me to have a certain amount of accumulation before acting."

"Such individuals speak with deep intent, and if one lacks accumulation, it’s impossible to understand and will only waste the opportunity."

Inside the personal base, all the noise from the outside was isolated.

Qin Jin let out a long breath, suppressing the distractions in his heart, and called out the profession panel.

The next instant, his figure disappeared, heading to the Great Wilderness where he hadn’t been for a while.

...

Outside Thunder Star.

Since the day of the anomaly, the observation fleet was no longer concealed but proactively showed itself, collaborating with the ground team to re-establish communication and record every moment.

As of today, the data related to this issue is countless, constantly updating and synchronized.

Within the observation hall aboard the flagship.

Tang Qian sat at his seat, faced by screens filled with rapidly flashing information. The data was complex, centered around him, surrounded by halos of data, indicating he was conducting rigorous calculations.

At this moment, he stopped, slightly opened his mouth, seemingly communicating with others, and shortly, several uniforms arrived.

Tang Qian rose from his seat, slightly moved his mind, and the screens appeared before the few, he spoke solemnly, "Have you found the root and direction of these data changes?"

"Still cannot confirm."

After serious review, someone responded, "This transformation on Thunder Star is particularly special. These data changes indicate the internal space of Thunder Star is not stable. According to our preliminary judgment, Thunder Star seems to be undergoing an [expansion]."

"From previous examples of other Gaia planets, expansion during promotion is normal, but Thunder Star has taken very little time, which is odd."

"Fear it’s not a simple expansion."

Tang Qian’s eyes slightly condensed, "Contact headquarters, retrieve Buzhou Star’s sealed data, we need references."

"Buzhou Star?"

"Manager Tang, do you mean?"

"Rather than an expansion, say it’s a transformation. The entire Thunder Star is transitioning in some direction, and expansion is just a side effect."

"Among the Gaia planets of the Federation, only Buzhou Star holds reference significance."

"Go act."

"Yes!"

Several figures left quickly, while Tang Qian looked toward the real-time planet monitoring screens.

During the anomaly, Thunder Star was shrouded in dark clouds, appearing dim.

Now, the clouds have long dispersed, but from a bird’s-eye view over Thunder Star’s Star Sea, it looks increasingly peculiar, its surface stained with colorful hues like ink splashes, appearing extremely strange.

"Buzhou Star, Thunder Star."

Tang Qian looked at it all, muttering to himself, "Could this be the Federation’s second special Gaia planet?"

No one answered his internal query.

Buzhou Star, capital planet of the Wanxiang Star System, the true administrative core of the Federation.

The first, and most special Gaia planet controlled by the Federation, because during its endless promotion, it has evolved beyond looking like a [planet].

The celestial-landform shape of Buzhou Star looks more like a supergiant continental spectacle in the Star Sea.

...

Great Wilderness, Sacrificial Fire Tribe.

When Qin Jin arrived, he could distinctly sense the Sacrificial Spirit Hall space had expanded somewhat, with an increasingly rich spiritual power within.

Change is the main melody of every anomaly site.

The Sacrificial Spirit Hall, located at the tribe’s center, was relatively tranquil, while the whole Sacrificial Fire Tribe was bustling, portraying a busy scene.

It was clear no big events had occurred recently.

The reputation of the individual and the shadow of the tree, after Qin Jin had really acted and obliterated a Sacrificial Spirit, showing his battle capability and [foundation], no tribe dared offend "Dragon Beard" during this time.

Spiritual projection reached out to the outside, and Qin Jin saw that the tribe had domesticated an increased number of fierce beasts, notably including [Aerial Units], indicating the bird taming technique from the Iron Teeth Tribe had demonstrated its effect.

A scene of thriving prosperity.

After confirming nothing wrong, Qin Jin collected his Heart Spirit.

"From the border to the Core Star Domain also requires some time."

"Exactly, this period is suitable for focused cultivation, having already undergone the baptism of law, I’m just a step away."

"So, before arriving at the destination of the Wanxiang Star Realm, complete the eighth transformation!"

As thoughts flowed, Qin Jin summoned the Abyssal Dragon, stepping into the air and arriving atop the Abyssal Dragon.

During his practice, letting the Extraordinary Mecha endure spiritual power baptism had become routine.

Sitting cross-legged, eyes slightly closed, above Qin Jin, the Ten Thousand Ancient Grotto Heaven appeared!

Inside, black and white hues swirled, their speed constantly increasing, and in an instant, around the Tree of Eternal Life, a black and white storm surged, sweeping through the grotto heaven, refining it.