Chapter 2211 - 2207: Spiritual Energy Crisis

The fourth celestial tribulation was nearing its end in an almost grandiose manner.

The land of the Pan Gu secret realm had already been fragmented, and Sang Yuan was helping humankind rebuild their homes, but her heart was heavy with worry because it seemed that the fourth celestial tribulation was not the end.

"Divine Envoy, I wonder when the Divine Master will return. Given the current situation, the Pan Gu secret realm is no longer suitable for human habitation. We should leave as soon as possible," the female cultivator reported to Sang Yuan.

Sang Yuan coldly replied, "Does it make any difference where humans survive? Or are you trying to say that this place is no longer suitable for cultivators like you to live in?"

The female cultivator appeared deeply ashamed, but it wasn’t just her own thought; other cultivators thought the same way. After all, in the Pan Gu secret realm, all cultivation was based on the foundation of its abundant spiritual energy. Without that factor, the Pan Gu secret realm was no different from the outside world.

Now, with the sudden depletion of spiritual energy in the Pan Gu secret realm, its reserves were even lower than that of the external universe, making these cultivators unwilling to stay in the Pan Gu secret realm.

"Even if you want to leave, you have to wait until the tribulation is over," Sang Yuan said. "Do you think you can survive by leaving here now? Have you considered your current status? Whether you can survive outside of the Pan Gu secret realm is still a question. Without the master’s return, no one will dissolve the immediate tribulation for you."

The female cultivator lowered her head, not daring to raise further suggestions, fearing Sang Yuan might take action against her.

Since Ye Fan’s disappearance, Sang Yuan seemed to have become much more irritable, and these female cultivators under her had no idea what had happened.

At this moment, Hai Wuzi arrived at the Hundred Immortals Building with people from the seven major sects, where they had previously agreed to discuss matters.

"Master Sang Yuan, as per Lady Lan Jing’s instructions, we have relocated the people of the Continent of Pearls here, but Alliance Hierarch Ye has not yet appeared. The sudden population surge in Sky City has introduced many destabilizing factors, and we are uncertain if the ground will plunge into chaos again!" Hai Wuzi said.

Sang Yuan said, "So what? If you think there’s a problem, go talk to Lan Jing. I have no obligation to help you with anything."

"Oh, Master Sang Yuan, can you allocate more manpower? My thought is to set up a few more locations around Sky City suitable for human habitation. This way, humans will have more ways to sustain their lives... When so many humans live together, there’s a high chance of outbreaks of diseases like plagues, and we lack water and food right now..." Hai Wuzi said.

Sang Yuan shook her head, saying, "I’ve told you I don’t know the situation, and there’s no need for you to tell me anything further. I won’t bother too much with this matter, and as for when the master will return, that’s not my concern. If you have any objection, take it up with the master when he returns!"

With that said, Sang Yuan seemed very angry and left with a flick of her sleeve.

This left Hai Wuzi embarrassed, as she originally came to consult Sang Yuan, but now even lost the qualification to make suggestions.

"Sect Master Hai, what should we do now?" the people from the seven major sects asked anxiously.

"We can only take it step by step! Without Alliance Hierarch Ye’s return, what can we do? The Pan Gu secret realm is likely to become a thing of the past; its spiritual energy is already very scarce, and in the future, we may not be able to cultivate here anymore..." Hai Wuzi said with great helplessness.

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On Earth, the array constructed by Li Zhaojun and the other women finally came to a temporary halt.

Several women were already somewhat exhausted, unable to hold out any longer, as not everyone could exhibit the steadfast determination of Li Zhaojun.

"Yun Zhao, can we rest for a while?" Wu Ding first proposed his idea. "Right now, our cultivation is extremely depleted, and if we don’t replenish it, with another round of celestial tribulation, we might find it hard to protect Earth... You should know, our strength is limited, and helping the Alliance Hierarch Ye is not an easy thing."

Li Zhaojun looked at the environment outside and said, "I can’t even determine if the fourth celestial tribulation is over yet!"

Zhao Lina said, "Whether it’s over or not, at least we are safe now, and the Earth hasn’t been attacked by any forces... Didn’t that woman who came before say, this round of celestial tribulation was caused by Ye Fan himself, and Ye Fan would never destroy Earth, so we can rest easy."

"How can we rest easy?" Qin Mengyao said, "It’s still celestial tribulation after all. These matters were far from us before, even beyond our imagination, but now we know we have the ability to protect Earth... Didn’t someone say that the greater the power, the greater the responsibility? We have this ability, so why should we avoid it or retreat?"

Zhao Lina glared at Qin Mengyao, as if thinking she was being too verbose.

Li Zhaojun sighed, "I can’t figure out what the situation in the Pan Gu secret realm is like now. From the information we previously received, the Pan Gu secret realm is likely shattered, and the sudden increase of spiritual energy on Earth, I suspect, is because the spiritual energy source in the Pan Gu secret realm has collapsed!"

"That has nothing to do with us!" Zhao Lina said. "Our main purpose isn’t for cultivation or to become immortals; that’s all too far away for us."

"It might seem far, but it’s actually close. After all, you’ve followed Ye Fan into the cultivation world; you’re already a part of it. Can you really say you have nothing to do with cultivation?" Li Zhaojun said. "In our current state, we must rely on the replenishment of spiritual energy to regain power. This is a good thing for us, but for cultivators in the Pan Gu secret realm... things might be disastrous for them..."

Zhao Lina said, "It’s pointless to dwell on that stuff. I just want to know if we can rest now?"

Li Zhaojun looked around at the people present and finally shook her head, "If you all want to rest, I won’t stop you; that’s your right. But I must remind you, before the next round of celestial tribulation arrives, sort yourselves out first. Only then can we help Ye Fan and realize our value!"

"Hmph!" Zhao Lina didn’t want to hear Li Zhaojun’s words anymore. She went straight into the suite’s inner room.

It seemed she was already tired of this energy and cultivation-draining manner and wanted to take a proper rest.