Longevity Martial Arts: Starting from Inner Core Skill

Shi Xing and Hu Shan had been on Source Star for several years. Guided by people sent by Huangtian, they had thoroughly understood this world.

The basic situation, their strength, and most importantly, the Virtual World.

In the World of Ten Thousand Clans, as with all worlds, cultivation was difficult. They had their own unique systems, but likewise, taking a step further in any realm came at a great cost.

Shi Xing could no longer remember how many sacrifices his system had made to advance beyond the Sixth Realm; he only knew that few of his fellow cultivators remained.

Whether it was the World of Ten Thousand Clans or the neighboring realms they had briefly interacted with, the approach to cultivation was the same—to climb higher, massive sacrifices were the norm.

But he had not expected there to be such an anomaly.

The Virtual World could significantly reduce risks. If their world had such a thing, perhaps many fewer would die.

Besides cultivation, there were a series of other benefits.

"Honestly, I'm starting to feel at home here..." Hu Shan lamented with some emotion, if it wasn't for the immense crisis facing his own world, he really did not want to return.

Shi Xing glanced at him and did not argue.

He harbored the same thoughts.

Apart from that mysterious gentleman, the overall cultivation level of Datong was not as high as theirs, but in other aspects, everything far exceeded theirs; it was a mystery how they had developed in such a way.

And with what Datong possessed, surpassing them in cultivation was only a matter of time.

"Don't think too much about it. If all goes well, we will align with Datong. I don't see them as a world that would engage in devouring others. There might still be opportunities in the future. What we need to worry about now is why the Mother World hasn't contacted us yet?"

This was Shi Xing's greatest concern.

Logically, their clan should have contacted them.

"Could there have been some accident?" Hearing this, Hu Shan grew worried too.

"Perhaps the time just hasn't come... To contact us, they must rely on the Chosen One who can open the cross-dimensional portal; perhaps the energy hasn't fully accumulated yet."

"We can only think that way!"

They couldn't do anything on Source Star, only worry helplessly.

Yet as they worried, a sudden feeling stirred in their hearts.

Both looked up instantaneously, realizing something—the World of Ten Thousand Clans had contacted them!

Soon, a fluctuation occurred, and a location appeared in their minds.

"If nothing unexpected happens, this location should be where the cross-dimensional portal is. The Mother World should contact us there. Hu Shan, go inform the people of Datong to come with us; I'll head there first."

"Okay!" Hu Shan did not hesitate.

They acted separately to ensure there were no mishaps.

New Calendar Year 62, March, Source Star made contact with a second world.

Due to his special status, Hu Shan easily met Huangtian and explained the situation.

"I will bring people and join you immediately." Huangtian did not hesitate; this was a matter of utmost importance.

Thousand Island State, Lingxi Island.

As one of the largest islands in Thousand Island State, Lingxi Island was bustling, home to one of the three major cities of Thousand Island State, Lingxi City.

This was a major gathering place for the Lingxi Clan of the Spirit Clan.

Of course, due to its rich resources and favorable port conditions, in addition to the Lingxi Clan, many other Spirit Clans and members of the Human Race lived here, the most prominent being merchants from various places, making it a hub of prosperity.

The Lingxi Clan placed great importance here, with a Fourth Realm powerhouse stationed.

But today, the complexion of this Fourth Realm powerhouse was very solemn.

In the sky above Lingxi City, a huge portal entwined with chains appeared.

Unlike ordinary people and low-level cultivators who were panicky yet curious, as a Fourth Realm, he knew exactly what the sudden portal in the sky was.

"Cross-dimensional portal... Why would it appear here!"

He was well aware of what the cross-dimensional portal signified; a decade of darkness had been due to the presence of such portals.

This was an enormous crisis.

"City Lord, many citizens are asking about the portal in the sky... They have gathered."

"Immediately notify the capital, tell them a cross-dimensional portal has appeared here, and also prepare for the city's citizens to evacuate through the Teleportation Array."

As a Fourth Realm City Lord, his status was not only high within the Spirit Clan but also within the higher echelons of Datong.

He was very familiar with some of Datong's policies.

The person who came to report didn't hesitate and quickly went to handle it.

Thanks to the presence of the Wanxiang Instrument, the message was quickly passed on, and the City Lord initially thought the capital would take time to respond, but just after the message was relayed, he received a reply.

[Stay calm and protect the citizens.]

Just eight words calmed him down.

The capital's swift response and this kind of statement showed that they had anticipated it.

Sure enough, not long after the notification, Huangtian came with his people.

"President!"

The City Lord was very respectful; Datong was a nation shared by the Human Race and the Spirit Clan, and although the Human Race was overwhelmingly dominant, there was no mistreatment of the Spirit Clan, so his respect for the President was heartfelt.

Moreover, the President's strength far surpassed his.

"You've had it tough; we'll take over from here... After this, you will be transferred to a different location to serve; others will come to station here."

The presence of the cross-dimensional portal wasn't something a Fourth Realm could handle.

"Understood!"

The Lingxi City Lord did not object.

After Huangtian finished instructing, he led a group of people to the location where Shi Xing was.

The cross-dimensional portal, after all, had been opened by Shi Xing in collaboration with the people of the World of Ten Thousand Clans.

Their mission was not only to communicate the messages but also to handle the operations of the portal.