Chapter 3, Grand Teleportation

As Qin Xiaotian delved deeply into the star chart with his consciousness, he couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. The pathways resembled a tangled mass of elongated threads, winding and twisting in such a way that it was nearly impossible to discern any order. Gritting his teeth, he forced himself to memorize the pathways in his mind.

Chi Ming laughed heartily, his mental fluctuations brimming with pride: "Kid, you should know that with the combined mental powers of the five of us, who would dare to be unconvinced?"

Bo Ju received the divine thought of the Qing Emperor, paused, and said: "Alright, I agree to enter"

Attention everyone! We are about to enter!

Chi Ming smiled broadly: "What does it matter what might happen? We've already breached the divine formation, so why fear danger?" In his view, regardless of whether they encountered immortals or deities, they could eliminate their opponents. He had never doubted the strength of the Qing Emperor and others; even he himself could not be resisted by an ordinary immortal.

The Starshine flew deep into the divine formation, resembling a nimble cloud-skirting lark, darting up and down, skillfully bypassing various space traps. Although its speed could not match Qin Xiaotian's Crystal Addiction Chain, it was much faster than their flight in space. The speed of Starshine was between flying and teleportation.

After an unknown amount of time, the Green Emperor's divine consciousness fluctuated: "It is too vast; even if we combine our efforts, we have only scanned one-thousandth, and that is only in the surrounding star regions. We have not yet discovered any particularly powerful experts." The other four also withdrew their divine consciousness. Master Boju said: "There are quite a few powerful beings that can reach the level of immortals."

Qin Xiaotian looked up in surprise and discovered that the pattern formed by the nebula was very peculiar, resembling a scorpion, a red scorpion, vividly lifelike, as if it were alive

Tian Gu cast a spell and led the crowd forward into the depths

Fortunately, they all possess semi-divine bodies; otherwise, this dark force could have potentially destroyed them. As a result, Master Boju lost a divine artifact, which he used to withstand the immense dark force behind everyone. It was damaged due to a moment of negligence and can no longer be used without undergoing re-forging

The Green Emperor furrowed his brows tightly and said with a fluctuation of his divine consciousness: "It is too calm."

The divine thought of the Heavenly Aunt emerged: "Fortune is on my side; I have finally made it in." Despite her formidable strength, she felt a cold sweat trickle down her back. She did not expect this hidden force to be so powerful, nor the distance of the transmission to be so great, completely beyond her expectations

Core Nebula ... ... What will we encounter? Uh, I suddenly feel very excited ... ...

At this moment, the few of them felt quite heavy-hearted; the more they understood the divine formation, the more cautious they became. The power of the divine formation is beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and none of them understood the core nebula of the divine formation, nor had any of them been there; that is where the secrets of the divine formation lie

Qin Xiaotian wondered, "Rule? Can such a vast galaxy also be ruled?"

Everyone fell silent

Chi Ming smirked, his thoughts fluctuating: "Not necessarily! The matters of this world are hard to predict. If a deity were to truly emerge, it would be quite the spectacle." This fellow never speaks positively.

First, the Azure Emperor charged forward with the lotus platform, followed by the Celestial Maiden taking over, and finally, the three of them—Azure Emperor, Celestial Maiden, and Boju—charged simultaneously. Fortunately, this cosmic wind was still in its initial stage, and before it could grow stronger, they left it behind.

The Azure Emperor nodded slightly and said, "No matter what is inside, hehe, even if it is a true deity, we still have the strength to contend."

The Green Emperor said, "Let us pause for a moment"

Suddenly, the Starry Radiance shook violently. The Azure Emperor's expression changed slightly as he said: "Cosmic Wind!"

Due to the resistance of the ancient divine soul, Qin Xiaotian can only extract materials from the Heavenly Evolution and cannot fully control it. Since he began to entertain the idea of abandoning the Heavenly Evolution, he has become less concerned about whether he can master it. Having cultivated to this point, survival is no longer his goal; he is more focused on how to navigate the path ahead. As for how to escape the current predicament, he has his master and senior uncles to worry about it, and he does not need to think too much about it himself

A powerful divine thought swept over, and the meaning contained within that divine thought was clear even to Qin Xiaotian.

In more than two years, given Qin Xiaotian's caliber, he should have been able to traverse nearly half of the galaxy. However, this time it was not a straight-line distance, but rather a convoluted space flight path. Thanks to the rapid extension of the crystal addiction chain, it took a full twenty-seven months. Due to the highly accurate design of the route, there were basically no dangers encountered along the way

Li Qiang couldn't help but laugh: "Hehe, indeed... I almost forgot that there are such species on Earth"

Li Qiang stared at the Great Scorpion Nebula above. After a while, he said, "I seem to have seen it at the central hub, alas, I can't recall clearly, it seems to be a kind of transformation..." His mental fluctuations were faint and appeared somewhat hesitant

The speed of Master Boju is increasing rapidly. With no obstacles in his way, he begins to travel by means of teleportation. Although it is merely a standard form of teleportation, his speed has increased by more than ten times.

Li Qiang's divine consciousness transmitted: "That is the central area of the divine formation"

Li Qiang added: "Perhaps there are some formidable individuals who deliberately conceal their strength. Aside from this group, based on the area we have scanned, we have only reached one-thousandth. By this estimation, there should still be quite a number of powerful entities. Fortunately, they are all dispersed; if they were to gather together, it would be quite troublesome."

Li Qiang said, "I have also noticed it, a marvelous formation, seemingly naturally occurring... However, I am still unable to fully comprehend it"

The Azure Emperor remarked: "The analysis is quite good, however, even if they gather together, we are not afraid, haha, we also have six, and moreover, we are united." With the strength of these few individuals, they are sufficient to dominate this star system, unless a true deity emerges, which currently seems highly improbable.

Five immensely powerful divine thoughts united together, sweeping across the front star system like a vast and overwhelming force

Countless petals flew out, shimmering with a rainbow of colors under the brilliance of the stars, appearing extraordinarily beautiful. The petals scattered in all directions, gradually enlarging into colorful petals the size of basins. Once they touched the dark force of the planet's rotation, they immediately transformed into specks of colored light and vanished without a trace. This is the method of exploration employed by the celestial maiden.

Qin Xiaotian remained silent and motionless, and it was only after a few days that he regained his composure. The crystal addiction chain quickly extended along the predetermined route, and he said, "Everyone pay attention, I am about to leave." With one step, he swept past a star system, heading downward to the left. Immediately after, he took another step, this time upward.

Li Qiang shook his head and said, "It's nothing remarkable? Hmph, think again... The journey has been fraught with danger, akin to a dull knife cutting and tormenting a person"

Tian Gu and Bo Ju agreed with the analysis of the Qing Di. Tian Gu said: "Who knows who is ruling this expanse of stars?"

The Azure Emperor took out a Star Radiance and, with a self-deprecating thought, remarked: "Hehe, it has been many years since I last used a Star Radiance; this divine formation is indeed impressive." After everyone entered the Star Radiance, he commanded it to perform a short-distance shift.

Qin Xiaotian turned back to look, and the usually colorless and shapeless cosmic wind had taken form, resembling the aurora borealis on Earth, suspended in the void, emanating a bluish-purple radiance

Qin Xiaotian sighed, "Oh my, how long do we have to run? Just how vast is this Illusory Star Divine Array? It feels much larger than the Original Realm and the Heavenly Evolution."

The Celestial Maiden was about to pass the fixed star chart of Qin Xiaotian, quickly marking the routes, and said: "Xiaotian, with your traveling speed, it will take approximately just over two years for us to reach the core area of the divine formation. Entering through this path should not pose much of a problem. Hmm, take a look." She handed the fixed star chart to the Azure Emperor.

Qin Xiaotian had long been accustomed to this mode of travel. If he could teleport in a straight line, the time taken for this distance would not exceed a dozen days. However, for Qingdi and the others following him, it was quite uncomfortable, as they were constantly jolted up and down, left and right, combined with the astonishing speed, which made the experience quite unpleasant

The Azure Emperor sighed inwardly, realizing that none among them could quickly teleport within the divine formation. The surrounding environment was exceedingly complex, filled with countless traps, and no one could move like Qin Xiaotian. He helplessly said, "Let me lead everyone for now, as we cannot move quickly."

Chi Ming could not help but say: "Kid, there are many unclaimed star systems, and there are also quite a few claimed star systems. The core star system of the divine formation... hmph, it is very likely to be claimed, as we are outsiders."

The heavenly aunt nodded in silence

With the revisions made by Qing Di Boju and Li Qiang, the circuits in the star positioning device have become more refined, and several backup circuits have also been added. Li Qiang further explained this to Qin Xiaotian. The insights of these individuals are extraordinary, far surpassing those of Qin Xiaotian, and the difficult problems can be easily resolved in their hands

Qin Xiaotian nodded and said, "Alright... However, I do not know which way to go." He felt a lingering fear. The power of the rapidly boiling flow instilled in him a sense of dread towards the divine formation, and his original confidence was shaken, making him no longer dare to act so recklessly.

With the strength of Tian Gu, such a level of formation was not a challenge for her. Under her leadership, the group flew up and down like bats in the night sky, weaving and winding, skillfully navigating through the gaps in the formation, gradually approaching the crossing point beneath the star.

Li Qiang nodded and said: "It is indeed vast. I have seen the operation of the entire divine formation at the central hub of the Illusory Star Divine Array. At the current speed, it is impossible to exit the divine formation... I can only hope to find a relatively safe place soon"

Chi Ming lazily said: "Even if we could break through the divine formation now, it wouldn't matter. Hehe, otherwise we wouldn't have rushed into the divine formation; the dangers outside seem to be even greater than those inside." No one responded, but everyone knew he was speaking the truth; the Great Divine Calamity was indeed beyond the capability of those of them who had only reached the demigod realm to withstand.

The Green Emperor glared at him and said, "Alright, since everyone agrees, then... hmm, Xiao Tian, how is your recovery?"

The Green Emperor nodded and said: "Li Qiang, Chi Ming, join us together, there is no need for Xiao Tian. The five of us will combine our divine consciousness to scan this starry universe. Hehe, I look forward to finding some decent experts here"

Qin Xiaotian exclaimed, "So big?"

Everyone knows that one cannot linger in the cosmic wind for long, but escaping the cosmic wind is not so simple. Moreover, the cosmic wind within the divine formation is not naturally generated; its power is a hundred times greater than that of naturally occurring winds. The cosmic wind driven by the divine formation will grow stronger with the passage of time, almost rivaling the swift boiling flow, posing an extraordinary threat.

Li Qiang said: "Chiming, you take good care of Xiao Tian, I need to put away the lotus platform." His lotus platform is a defensive artifact and cannot be used for escape

Qin Xiaotian still felt somewhat confused. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Ancestral Master, Ancestral Mistress, why must we enter the central area of the divine formation? Wouldn't it be better to find a planet in the buffer zone to hide?"

The starlight emitted a blinding brilliance, and after a violent tremor, it shattered into tiny fragments. Beneath Li Qiang's feet, a lotus platform emerged, protecting everyone in the instant the starlight broke apart

The dark energy emitted by the forty-nine planets surged forth suddenly, and Tian Gu and the others were like bullets from a gun barrel, propelled outward by a tremendous pressure

To directly scan vast star systems with one's divine consciousness would undoubtedly provoke great anger if powerful beings are present. This is akin to issuing a challenge, and no powerful being would tolerate such an affront

The Celestial Matron said: "In approximately two days, we will be able to enter the core nebula. The star system ahead is the entry point. Everyone, prepare yourselves; we do not know what dangers we may encounter."

Qin Xiaotian understood nothing, yet felt a sense of peace in his heart. With his master and others around, he did not have to worry about anything

Qin Xiaotian thought it over and realized that there was no need to consider the formation of the divine array. Remaining in the buffer zone was not the style of the Azure Emperor and others; the only way forward was to delve into the core nebula.

Using the Star Radiance is akin to racing through a labyrinth on a high-speed motorcycle; a moment's inattention could lead to crashing into the walls of the maze. Therefore, the Azure Emperor navigates with caution, striving to avoid the powerful tidal forces of the stars in space

The starry sky at this moment is extraordinarily beautiful, with the great tidal forces of the stars surging in the void like sheets of lenses, rendering the sky in a kaleidoscope of colors. Each section of the starry sky is in a state of flux, and the colors of the starlight change unpredictably with the movement of the stellar brilliance

This is an immensely vast galaxy, seemingly larger than the Milky Way. From a distance, it resembles a roaring tiger's head, with dense nebulae emitting silvery points of light

The Heavenly Aunt shook her head and said: "We have already attracted the attention of quite a few powerful beings. Well, I have calculated that there are approximately two that pose a threat to us, six that are not a significant threat but possess considerable strength, and the rest are not worth worrying about."

Qin Xiaotian suddenly realized: "No wonder... no wonder..."

Qin Xiaotian pondered for a moment and understood his master's concerns. He said, "Alright, let's go in first and discuss it later"

Qin Xiaotian sat in the Starshine, fully absorbing matter from the Heavenly Performance to repair the crystal points within his body. This process was quite tedious, and it was not necessary to be completely focused; his gaze remained fixed on the starry sky outside.

The Master Boju led the group forward with determination. With the absence of the great stellar tidal forces, the threats of the rapid boiling currents and cosmic winds were no more. The vastness of space lay in complete silence, illuminated only by the twinkling of brilliant stars. Suddenly, Tian Gu pointed upwards, her divine thoughts resonating: "Over there!"

Tian Gu said, "Xiao Tian, it’s alright. This is something that often happens during the cultivation process. Hehe, you don’t need to feel guilty or worry. This... is a challenge, and also an opportunity." She appeared relaxed, with an expression of indifference, as colorful petals swirled around her.

The cosmic wind is even more troublesome than the great stellar force, for it is formless and colorless, without shadow or trace, and in just a few seconds, it can destroy the brilliance of the stars

Chi Ming coldly laughed and said: "Good disciple, do not expect anything; there will be nothing good." The crowd was instantly rendered speechless

The Celestial Aunt occasionally emitted divine thoughts, guiding the direction of Xingyao's flight. The understanding between the Green Emperor and her had always been excellent. They entered the depths of the divine formation without any significant danger along the way. Gradually, the tidal forces of the great star power became less frequent. Master Boju looked back and said, "At last, we have shaken off the entanglement of the great star power; that thing is truly troublesome"

Tian Gu said: "There is no need to fully understand; it is sufficient to know how to enter."

The Green Emperor's expression was indifferent, and his divine consciousness fluctuated: "Shall we test the ruler here?"

Chiming's expression was somewhat grave: "It is difficult for us to leave this galaxy. Strange... I did not see the core star map at the central hub. Could it be that we have already strayed far from the divine formation?"

The Azure Emperor glanced around and said with a smile, "This formation is quite interesting; it actually creates a massive force field. Hehe, no wonder the great stellar force cannot approach this place"

Li Qiang raised his hand and said, "I also agree"

Every three months, Qin Xiaotian must pause to extract materials from the Celestial Evolution to replenish his consumption. On this day, Qin Xiaotian once again halted in the void, silently extracting materials from the Celestial Evolution

Five golden lotus flowers were arranged in a star shape, with the petals emitting countless golden rays of light. The cosmic wind struck the lotus platform, raising myriad rays of rosy light. Li Qiang exclaimed, "What a powerful cosmic wind!" He cast several hand seals in succession to stabilize the lotus platform and said, "Charge forward! We cannot stop here!"

Qin Xiaotian understood in his heart that letting go of Tianyan was not so easy, and he couldn't help but feel a bit anxious. Li Qiang said, "Don't rush, Xiaotian, now is not the right time"

The Master Boju is still engaged in short-distance transfers, which refers to small transfers between star systems, with each transfer capable of crossing a single star system. In the great nebula, such transfer speeds are quite slow

Tian Gu said: "In fact, it is not easy to enter; one must navigate through numerous traps, and it is essential to be guided by Xiao Tian, as his methods of travel are very suitable. At the center of the divine formation, there is a large sealing array, one of the most complex formations I have ever seen. Our speed of passage must not only be swift but also must not trigger the formation."

It is transmission

Qin Xiaotian asked, "Master, can the divine formation trap us?"

Li Qiang shook his head in silence, his expression equally grave. The Green Emperor's divine consciousness fluctuated: "This should be the core of the divine array, but... it seems to be located outside the Illusory Star Divine Array. Interesting, they actually placed the core of the divine array in an extraterrestrial realm. If we want to return, it is likely to be quite difficult"

Li Qiang said: "There will be no true gods; at most, they will be similar to us."

Li Qiang exclaimed, "How beautiful! When I was at the central hub of the Illusory Star Divine Array, I didn't think the divine array was that beautiful... Hehe, I didn't expect that after the divine array was activated, it would be so resplendent and magnificent. It truly opened my eyes."

Aunt Tian was nervously calculating

Li Qiang smiled and said, "Do not doubt, we are already trapped"

Chi Ming spread his hands and said: "It seems there is no need for me to say anything, right? Sigh, you all decide, you all decide! We, the master and disciple, will just follow your lead"

The individuals who possess the greatest understanding of the divine formations are mostly gathered here. Aside from Qin Xiaotian, the others have all visited the central hub. Of course, there is also one person who is very knowledgeable about the divine formations, and that is the naive immortal who has been persistently clamoring to go to the divine formations

Tian Gu focused her attention and observed for a moment, then said: "I will lead everyone in." Her thoughts were somewhat emotional: "I do not know what we will encounter. Having had an experience of going to the central hub before, I know that the divine formation is not so easy to enter. Perhaps this time will present a good opportunity."

Qin Xiaotian finally witnessed what true dominance meant; the combined divine consciousness of five individuals actually distorted the void.

Tian Gu finally completed her calculations and said hesitantly: "The place we are currently in... should be the buffer zone. Once we enter the core nebula area of the divine formation, it will be difficult to come back out. Let's discuss what our next step should be." Her mental presence was exceptionally grave, giving Qin Xiaotian a feeling of suffocation.

Qin Xiaotian sighed, "It really looks like a giant scorpion"

The Azure Emperor said, "That is the core position of the divine formation; I do not know what kind of thing is hidden there..." His divine consciousness trembled slightly. The fact that such a super expert as he felt unsettled is indicative of the peril that lies therein

Indeed, it is not the right time. They are currently in a buffer zone, with a flood of external forces and an unknown situation within. They stand as if at the entrance of a great gate, where countless rioters roam the street outside, while the inside may be safe or unsafe. If they quietly remain at the entrance, they may not attract any attention; however, if they make any noise at the entrance, it could not only draw the attention of the rioters outside but also potentially expose them to unknown dangers within, thus facing a dual threat.

Caution! It is a large teleportation!

Chi Ming suddenly remarked, "This divine formation doesn't seem that impressive; its power feels less formidable than the calamities we encountered outside. How strange... it's different from what I imagined." He curled his lips, and his divine consciousness flickered and vanished.

Qin Xiaotian gradually recovered. He was able to extract substances from the Evolution, which allowed his body to heal at an astonishing rate, but the drawbacks were also evident. The Evolution had already merged with him, and he could vaguely sense the conditions within the Evolution.

The Azure Emperor said, "Xiao Tian, you come and lead... Hehe, if it weren't for Xiao Tian this time, we wouldn't even know if we could break free from the entanglement of the divine formation." A hint of shame emanated from his divine consciousness. Among the group, Qin Xiao Tian had the lowest rank and ability, but the role he played was irreplaceable by anyone else.

Li Qiang nodded and said, "There is no problem with that." Given his abilities, breaking the formation might be impossible, but choosing a route to enter should not be a significant issue. After all, this formation is different from the celestial formations; it uses outer space as a medium, with planets as the elements of the formation, and stars as the energy source for the grand array. The gaps in this formation are not ordinary; as long as one does not disturb them, there will be no danger. After all, this formation is different from the celestial formations; it uses outer space as a medium, with planets as the elements of the formation, and stars as the energy source for the grand array. The gaps in this formation are not ordinary; as long as one does not disturb them, there will be no danger.

The Celestial Aunt said: "Considering the composition of the divine formation, if one does not enter the core nebula of the divine array, it is essentially a dead end..." She raised her hand to stop Qin Xiaotian's question and continued: "Although the risks of entering the core are significant, the core nebula offers a glimmer of hope. This requires us to explore and seek it out; remaining in the buffer zone holds no promise whatsoever."

This star system is quite special, with a total of forty-nine planets orbiting the star, forming a peculiar formation. Qin Xiaotian stopped in the space outside this star system, and his consciousness emitted a wave of fluctuation: "I've arrived, how do I get in?" The more he understood the divine formation, the more cautious he became; he could not discern its intricacies and did not dare to recklessly venture inside.

Qin Xiaotian felt his body suddenly become heavy, as if everyone were falling like shooting stars. The intense light emitted by that star illuminated several people, making them shimmer with a golden glow

Qin Xiaotian questioned, "Will they not be enraged with shame after being scrutinized?"

Forty-nine planets, as if refined, formed invisible forces that orbited around the massive star. The celestial maiden was very cautious, for she knew that once this force was touched, everyone could very likely be flung away.

The esteemed Master Boju usually speaks very little, but at this moment could not help but exclaim: "I knew I could not escape; one day I would inevitably find myself here. Fortunately, we were prepared and had visited the main hub; otherwise, it would have been even more embarrassing."

The divine consciousness of Chi Ming emitted a series of chuckles.

Qin Xiaotian, filled with worries, hesitantly said: "Should I give up on Tianyan before going in?"

Bo Ju said: "Let's all come together."