Capítulo 1338: Chapter 16: Target: South Heavenly Gate (3)
The two had spent so days together and had beco quite familiar with each other. The Heavenly Venerate had a complete “rogue” ntality—he made no secret of his ambitions and thoughts. Though he couldn’t be described as “forthright,” he was at least “open.”
Xiao Jie was also well aware that they, the solo players and small guild mbers, were brought here as cannon fodder, to draw fire and scout dangerous paths.
However…
There were no fools in Embers City. Since everyone was willing to co, they each had their agendas. At critical monts, who would be using whom remained to be seen.
At this mont, Emperor Shitian looked down from the high platform at the ever-growing gathering of immortals with satisfaction.
One thousand one hundred and twenty-seven people… very good.
With so many “cannon fodder,” this ti, success was certain on the first try.
He turned back to whisper instructions to several vice alliance hierarchs behind him: “When we arrive at the South Heavenly Gate, tell our people to take it easy, don’t be too reckless. Our goal is the ‘Sealing God Pillar,’ so don’t wander around. Let those solo players do the pathfinding.”
“The Sealing God Pillar will surely have a powerful guardian; there will inevitably be a tough battle. Tell everyone to conserve their strength and strike at the critical mont.”
“Don’t worry, boss, the brothers understand,” nodded one of the vice alliance hierarchs.
Emperor Shitian nodded.
Seeing that the people were almost all gathered, he moved slightly and slowly flew into the sky from the high platform.
Buzz—
A gigantic golden silhouette suddenly appeared around him—towering a hundred feet high, clad in golden armor, with an imposing face. Although it was just a silhouette, the pressure it emitted instantly quieted the entire square.
Emperor Shitian gently coughed, his voice amplified by the Dharma Aspect, resonant like a great bell, echoing over the square:
“Fellow Daoists—”
All eyes focused on him.
“Today, we immortals gather here; for what purpose?”
He spread his arms, his voice impassioned: “Not for personal gain, not for the struggle for Magic Treasures! But to save this Great Thousand Worlds!”
“Look at the land beneath our feet, look at the sky above our heads! This world is dying! The Withered Spirit spreads, the Demon Lord rampages, all things wither! If we do not act, one day, even this last ‘Embers City’ will turn to ashes!”
“At that ti, where will we ‘immortals’ go? To eke out a living like stray dogs in the wastelands? Or to fall to the streets like those ‘Immortal Puppet Beggars,’ living off alms?”
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the faces below.
“No! We refuse to accept such a fate!”
“We are immortals! Cultivators who go against the heavens and compete with fate! We once dominated in the Small World, we once ascended to immortality, we possess a long lifespan and great strength, yet we left our hos to co to this apocalyptic wasteland—was it all just to wait for death in this doomsday?”
“Today, we shall march to the ‘Nine Heavens Divine Court’ to seize the ‘Sealing God Pillar,’ to command millions of Heavenly Soldiers and Divine Generals!”
“Today, we will take the first step to save the world!”
“So may say—this is too dangerous, it cannot succeed. But I want to tell you: it is precisely because it is dangerous that it is worth doing! It is precisely because it is difficult that it is worthy of our ‘immortal’ status!”
“If even we dare not attempt it, then who else can save this world?”
“Everyone—are you willing to accompany to stabilize the heavens and nd the sky?!”
The final six words exploded like thunder.
After a brief silence—
“Willing!!”
“Count in!”
“Let’s do it!”
Crying voices rose one after another, many immortals, stirred by these words, waved their Magic Treasures with renewed vigor in their eyes.
There were also many who were simply joining the spectacle, lending support, as the saying goes, gathering crowds lifts the fla higher; shouting a few tis costs nothing at monts like this.
Though Xiao Jie knew Emperor Shitian’s words were for show, he couldn’t deny—they sounded impressive. Even he felt sowhat moved.
Seeing the atmosphere was set, Emperor Shitian waved his hand, “Depart!”
At Emperor Shitian’s command, countless Immortal Ships rose into the air and spiraled into the sky—the twenty or thirty Flying Boats of the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance took the lead, followed by the fleets of other major guilds, and then the small Flying Boats of the solo players.
The scene was quite spectacular.
But a small number of immortals showed embarrassed and uneasy expressions—they had no Flying Boats, and relying solely on their flying ability, their Spiritual Energy would likely be exhausted before they even reached the South Heavenly Gate.
Emperor Shitian, however, had already anticipated this.
He hovered in mid-air, bringing his hands together slowly before his chest, chanting softly.
Creation Immortal Technique—Cosmic Sky Boat·Manifestation!
Golden dots of light appeared from the void, gathering like fireflies on a sumr night. These points of light swiftly outlined the frawork of a “battleship”—a sleek hull, massive thrusters, side turrets, a towering bridge…
The light solidified into a silver-gray tal deck, dark energy conduits, flickering rune arrays…
Soon, a majestic battleship, 150 ters long, with a sci-fi design and full of chanical beauty, appeared before everyone’s eyes.
Damn!
Xiao Jie was dumbstruck.
Isn’t this the “Imperial-class Star Destroyer” from “Star Wars”?! Though significantly smaller in size (the one in the movie is 1,600 ters long), with those sharp-angular designs, that array of side turrets, that gigantic laser cannon at the bow… it’s practically identical!
This Creation Immortal Technique can even manifest sothing like this? That’s impressive!
Looking at Emperor Shitian, Xiao Jie thought whoever said this Creation Immortal had no combat power? If this really can fire its guns, the main cannon’s power might not be inferior to ordinary Immortal Laws!
Especially in this Land of Withered Spirits, it’s unknown whether this thing might be less affected, perhaps even more powerful than normal Immortal Laws.
But does this thing really have the functionality of a Star Destroyer, or is it just for show?
Could it really have features like energy shields, laser guns, or hyperspace jumps of a space battleship?
“Everyone, please board the ship,” Emperor Shitian pointed to the “Star Destroyer,” saying mildly.
Those immortals without Flying Boats flew into the battleship one after the other.
Soon after, the engines of the “Imperial Star Destroyer” roared, ejecting azure plasma streams, emitting a low rumble as it slowly lifted off.
Heading towards the sky.
Damn, this thing sure seems quite convincing. Xiao Jie watched with extre curiosity, almost wanting to go in and take a look.
Yet reason kept him on the Heavenly Venerate’s Immortal Ship; high trees catch the wind, and once this thing enters a battlefield, it’ll definitely be the focal target, better to act solo with the Heavenly Venerate.
The Heavenly Venerate’s Tribulation Crossing Immortal Boat, although mini, had a small target, making it less likely to draw fire and more convenient for action.
With the addition of this final Imperial Star Destroyer, nurous Immortal Ships of various sizes followed in its wake. Suddenly, a peculiar “mixed fleet” ford in the sky:
At the forefront were over twenty classical Immortal Boats of the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance, in the middle was the sci-fi-styled “Imperial Star Destroyer,” followed by the various Immortal Ships of different guilds, and at the end were the disorderly flying Magic Treasures of solo players, including Immortal Ships, flying carpets, and gourds, among others.
Hundreds of flying units spread out across the sky, magnificently heading toward the “South Heavenly Gate” suspended at the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens.
The spectacle was sowhat bizarre. Standing on the deck of the Calamity Crossing Flying Boat, Xiao Jie watched this strange fleet, a feeling indescribable welling in his heart.
Absurd? Spectacular? Tragically magnificent? Or… hope?
He didn’t know.
But he knew that what lay ahead would be the greatest adventure since his ascension to immortality.
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