Taixuan Elder’s research into the unmanned fighter jet had become an obsession.
Next, he devoted all his attention to it, even skipping meals.
Mainly because the internal formation array structure was truly special, completely different from what he had learned before, making him feel as if he was immersed in an ocean of knowledge. If he could thoroughly comprehend it, he would definitely benefit immensely.
Of course.
Research by one person alone would certainly be slow.
So Zhen Dejun and Shangguan Xinyao were also assisting.
Three cobblers equal one Zhuge Liang.
Finally, when Jun Changxiao was about to depart for the Ultimate Dao Cave Dwelling, Taixuan Elder successfully mastered the entire propulsion program.
“Buzz!”
In an instant, the interior of the fighter jet lit up.
“Young man.”
Taixuan Elder said rather proudly: “How’s that?”
Jun Changxiao walked in, saw all the complex instruments operating, and gave a thumbs up: “Master is indeed formidable, deciphering it in such a short time!”
“Unfortunately.”
Taixuan Elder shook his head: “I can only start it, not control it.”
He had now only mastered the means to activate the fighter jet, unable to control or use it in combat. As for research into the formations, that also required time to decipher.
“Not bad at all.”
Jun Changxiao stopped at the cockpit, his expression immediately becoming solemn.
After the fighter jet started up, what looked like a radar screen gradually assembled an image of a vast and boundless starry sky, with an obvious bright point constantly lit, seemingly indicating the fighter jet’s current location.
“Could this be the universe where the Upper Realm is located?”
“More precisely,” the System said, “it’s a star map.”
Jun Changxiao sat down and carefully observed the situation. Pointing at the bright spot, he said: “Is this position where the Upper Realm is located?”
“Buzz!”
Because he touched the light screen, the image instantly shrank, displaying a continental-like structure diagram.
“Holy crap!”
Jun Changxiao exclaimed in surprise: “It even has a zoom function!”
What he had just been guessing was now absolutely certain, because based on the enlarged image, the area where the bright spot was located indeed matched the environmental terrain characteristics of the Eternal Immortal Mountains.
“Swoosh!”
Jun Changxiao, as if playing with a tablet computer, placed two fingers on the light screen and gently pinched. The map immediately entered a distant view state. Shrinking to the extreme, the image showed patch after patch, marked with many names like Canghai System, Qingyuan System.
“I understand.”
The System said: “The universe where the Upper Realm is located is very large and divided into many star systems.”
Jun Changxiao could understand, and from the flashing of the fixed bright spot, he deduced: “Based on the current positioning, the Upper Realm belongs to the Canghai System?”
“Correct.” The System confirmed.
“Tsk tsk.”
Jun Changxiao marveled: “Although there are no distance markers, judging from the degree of reduction, each star system is separated by extremely vast distances.”
“Without advanced flight technology, you’d never be able to reach other star systems in a lifetime.” The System said.
“Buzz!”
“Buzz!”
Just then, light flickered in the upper left corner of the shrunk star map, and a voice came: “This is the Spirit Star Realm mother ship headquarters. Third Fleet, please respond immediately if you hear this. Respond immediately if you hear this.”
Taixuan Elder and Zhen Dejun were startled.
Jun Changxiao not only remained very calm but also frowned.
The area where the light was flickering must be the signal source. Looking at the shrunk map, they were separated by vast distances, yet the message could still be transmitted. The technology level was quite impressive!
“Swoosh!”
He clicked on the upper left corner, rapidly enlarging it.
Soon, a continental landform larger than the Upper Realm appeared, clearly marked with three characters: Spirit Star Realm!
Jun Changxiao said: “So this is the Spirit Star Realm.”
“It’s separated from the Upper Realm by a great distance.” The System said: “How did they find it?”
Jun Changxiao continued shrinking the star map, exploring other star systems. He discovered that many areas appeared dim, and asked puzzled: “Is this star map incomplete? Other star systems’ planes haven’t been loaded?”
“The host can try checking if there are other planes along the direct line from Spirit Star Realm to the Upper Realm.” The System suggested.
“Okay.”
Jun Changxiao shrank the map, then carefully searched. Some areas had data, some didn’t. This gradually made him realize a problem, which was…
“Correct.”
The System said: “The star map isn’t incomplete, but rather many star systems haven’t been explored and can’t provide detailed terrain data!”
Jun Changxiao fell into silence.
He recalled the voice transmitted earlier from the main warship, mentioning the name “shuttle ship.” Could it be that the other side hadn’t mastered all star systems and was in a state of exploring unknown starry space, which is why they accidentally appeared in the Upper Realm?
“Beep! Beep! Beep!”
Just then, strange sounds came from the map again.
Jun Changxiao looked down and discovered several streams of light appearing out of nowhere at the Spirit Star Realm’s location, crawling forward slowly like ants.
“Holy crap!”
“They’re not sending people to find us, are they?”
“They should be.”
“……”
What comforted Jun Changxiao was that from the shrunk map, the speed of those several streams of light was really too slow. To reach the Upper Realm would probably take a very long time.
The System said: “At the current speed, reaching the Upper Realm will take three years.”
“That fast?”
Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded.
Although he couldn’t determine exactly how far apart the two worlds were, they were separated by many star systems. Even at light speed, it shouldn’t be possible to arrive in three years!
The System said: “Although I don’t want to discourage the host, I still must say—in this kind of world where high martial arts and technology combine, never measure things by your previous life’s science, because it’s truly inadequate.”
Jun Changxiao couldn’t deny this point.
His former world had airplanes, rockets, and nuclear bombs. While they might have some power in some lower High Martial Worlds, in Xingyun Continent they were garbage.
The Spirit Star Realm was clearly at the same level as the Upper Realm, perhaps even higher. With martial arts and technology combined, never mind light speed—even faster-than-light, super-super-faster-than-light seemed completely normal.
This wasn’t the point.
The point was, they might come again in three years!
“Coming would be perfect.” The System said: “Perhaps the host can again use the opportunity to save the Upper Realm and gain huge benefits.”
“Bullshit!”
Jun Changxiao roared: “I don’t have soul bombs anymore!”
“Moreover, even if I had bombs, in three years, there wouldn’t be anyone who could carry them to throw them!”
Resolving nine warships relied on soul bombs.
But true success relied on Gu Zhaoxi’s self-sacrifice. If it happened again, if he found a rebirth body who would only be three years old, what could a tiny child do?
Gu Zhaoxi, currently in another world enjoying his parents’ crazy love, if he remembered his past life memories and heard Gou Sheng’s inner thoughts, would definitely spit out the Nine Spirit Holy Fruit in his mouth and roar: “Bro, are you treating me like a bomb delivery man?!”
“Beep!”
Just then, text appeared on the light screen, reading—
The Fourth Fleet has discovered a new world. Location and terrain are being loaded into the star map.
“Buzz!”
After a moment, a corner of the Canghai System flickered with light continuously.
Jun Changxiao habitually enlarged it. Soon a continental landform appeared, marked as Mountain Sea Realm. He stroked his chin and said: “As expected, the Spirit Star Realm has other fleets madly exploring the surrounding unknown star systems.”
……
Small mountain village.
Gu Gouwa lay in his mother’s arms, absorbing the Nine Spirit Holy Fruit juice that strengthened his dantian, thinking inwardly: “Mountain Sea Realm? The heavenly and earthly attributes here don’t seem inferior to the Upper Realm.”
“Son.”
Just then, Gu Tianxing leaned over, holding out a jade token and smiling: “Father has arranged a betrothal for you. When you grow up, take this jade token to Mountain Sea City, and you’ll be the son-in-law of the Mountain Sea Realm’s Realm Lord.”
“……”
Gu Zhaoxi’s little brows furrowed, and he burst into tears.
This father of mine is too good to me—he’s even arranged my future marriage, but… couldn’t he ask for my opinion first?!
Mother Gu frowned and said: “Marriage is a major life event. How can you be so casual about it?”
“Hey.”
Gu Tianxing grinned and said: “Wife, although the Mountain Sea Realm Lord’s daughter hasn’t even reached her first month yet, she has exceptional talent and boundless prospects. She and our Gouwa are a perfect match!”
“Is she pretty?”
“Her father is the Mountain Sea Realm’s most handsome man, and her mother is the Mountain Sea Realm’s most beautiful woman. Of course she’ll be pretty.”
Gah!
Gu Zhaoxi immediately stopped crying, his face showing a radiant smile.