Chapter 2234 - 2232: Slaying a Pair of Foes

Fortunately, Banlan's drifting direction is fixed, so if one day I really want to return, I should be able to see the recorded star signs by following the opposite direction of Banlan's path.

Calculating the time, it's been nearly three years since leaving stellar space. From being a mere 15th Dao cultivator, he has grown to his current state. At this pace, it won't take many years to advance to Dao Fusion.

This is also one of the reasons he is reluctant to leave Banlan. Wandering in the Star Abyss, trying to advance through hunting enemies for Dao Bone is not very efficient. In contrast, he finds more growth opportunities within Banlan.

Moreover, he still wants to visit the human race's home planet.

The battle alliance and the Yan family's Dao Runes Pavilion both offer opportunities for observation, and Dao Runes are one of the key points for advancing to Dao Fusion.

However, since he was abducted, he still doesn't know whether the terms agreed upon back then can be fulfilled.

In the current situation, trying to regain the trust of the battle alliance is not easy.

In the vast Star Abyss, Banlan drifts, consuming everything in its path, whether it's dead or alive, even stars. The Talent Tree Avatar was swallowed in such a way, and Lu Ye followed it into Banlan and got trapped inside.

Though the time of freedom is certainly enjoyable, it ultimately cannot last forever.

Lu Ye sighed, his body moved, about to return to Banlan.

But just as he was preparing to set out, a feeling washed over him, and he turned to look in a direction where two streams of light were rapidly approaching.

The approaching ones evidently discovered Banlan and were drawn closer to take a look. This happens quite often. Most cultivators who get caught in Banlan are driven by curiosity, thinking it's some kind of treasure.

Banlan is indeed a treasure, but it's not one that just anyone can covet.

Quickly arriving close, Lu Ye casually glanced over but couldn't immediately identify which race these two belong to. One was humanoid, but with a bare upper body, dark skin, covered with dense cracks, yet these weren't scars, which looked extremely strange.

The other was entirely spherical, like a pink ball, looking very pleasing. Facing Lu Ye, its vague facial features were covered with a sorrowful expression, as if troubled by something.

The two of them also saw Lu Ye. Instantly, a hint of joy appeared on the sorrowful face of the pink ball: "Human race, let's take him back for Bone Growing!"

As soon as he spoke, the pink body split open, suddenly ejecting a sticky tentacle like a long whip toward Lu Ye.

Unlike its pink exterior, this tentacle was black, covered with suckers. Being caught by it would be hard to escape, even for someone more powerful.

This guy actually attacked directly.

Lu Ye felt helpless; he wasn't looking for trouble with anyone and was about to return to Banlan.

From what the other said, Lu Ye immediately understood that his identity as a human tempted them.

Back when he left the Star Abyss Gate, Uncle Duan beside Yin Luo had reminded Lu Ye that humans' situation in the Star Abyss wasn't good, although he didn't elaborate.

Lu Ye had just started to explore the Star Abyss when he got trapped in Banlan, so he hadn't really experienced any special targeting or hardship until this moment.

What is it with humans? Lu Ye couldn't help but feel irritated.

The tentacle lashed out like lightning, and as a blade gleamed, the tentacle split in half, blood spraying out. Lu Ye counterattacked in the opposite direction.

The pink ball screamed in pain.

"How dare you!" an angry shout came from the pink ball's companion, as the cracks on its body suddenly opened, revealing crimson eyes.

The red light surged directly toward Lu Ye.

Thousand Eyes Race! Lu Ye instantly recognized the creature's race; he had seen the Thousand Eyes Race individuals before in Yin Luo's Qing Palace, although he didn't recognize them immediately.

The Thousand Eyes Race is somewhat similar to the Insect Matriarch in that they specialize in Psyche Force.

That red light was a Divine Soul Shock, already condensed into substance.

Lu Ye's charging body seemed to plunge into mud, suddenly stalling.

Seeing this, the Thousand Eyes Race cultivator sneered, ready to exert more force. However, the previously halted figure suddenly became agile.

The Thousand Eyes Race clearly felt his Divine Soul attack was blocked by a solid defense.

His eyes all showed horror, clearly realizing that Lu Ye was not to be trifled with.

The long blade spun like a moon, and Lu Ye's figure passed through the pink ball.

A mist of blood exploded, and the pink ball was split in two!

Above, there was a sudden disturbance. A white light descended from the sky, enveloping Lu Ye.

"Star Abyss Blessing!" The Thousand Eyes Race cultivator was still astounded by Lu Ye's strength when he suddenly saw this phenomenon and exclaimed.

This human... how lucky! The Star Abyss Blessing is a coveted boon that many Star Abyss cultivators yearn for but cannot attain.

There was no time to lament; the Thousand Eyes Race cultivator turned and fled.

His companion was already killed, and his own strength wasn't much different from his companion's, so how could he dare to stay?

However, he hadn't run far when a killing aura enveloped him. The numerous eyes on his back were filled with terror. No matter how he aroused the Psyche Force, he couldn't stop Lu Ye at all.

With an angry roar, he turned abruptly, his eyes fixed on Lu Ye, blood sliding down from the corner of his eye. At the same time, the many strange eyes on his body tightly closed, and the powerful Psyche Force warped the space he was in.

This was clearly a desperate struggle.

However, the difference in strength filled him with despair. The pursuing Lu Ye was utterly unfazed, the 4th Order Dao Fusion soul assault utterly failing to hinder him.

"Fellow Daoist, wait!" the Thousand Eyes Race called out.

But in response, a Boulder Mountain Saber mercilessly slashed down!

The vision turned to darkness, and consciousness sank...

Another white light descended from the sky, landing on Lu Ye and disappearing.

If the Thousand Eyes Race were still alive, they would probably be astonished by Lu Ye's god-like prowess.

Killing two enemies and receiving two blessings is something that luck alone cannot explain.

Lu Ye, however, stood on the spot, frowning.

He had received the Star Abyss Blessing before, not just once, but the greatest benefit he got from it was a one-shot success; the rest mostly just slightly strengthened his physical body.

The two Star Abyss Blessings he obtained now are the same, both enhancing his physical strength.

This made him somewhat dissatisfied.

Because with the descent of the Star Abyss Blessing, some indescribable things, undoubtedly harmful to him, also appeared.

Because the reaction from the Talent Tree became a bit more intense.

The Talent Tree was originally continually incinerating the constraints of oaths, and now it also has to incinerate the anomalies brought by the Star Abyss Blessing...

Compared to the benefits obtained, Lu Ye would rather not have these two Star Abyss Blessings.

Why couldn't it be the sort of benefit that ensures a one-shot success? If it were such a benefit, naturally, the more, the better, and he could grow faster.

But then again, it seems that entering the path and killing those in Dao Fusion easily leads to receiving the Star Abyss Blessing.

It was like this before, and it is the same now. Not only for him, but previously at the Fengtai Stronghold, a 7th Dao cultivator also happened to kill an Insect Race Dao Fusion and similarly received the Star Abyss Blessing.

With his current strength, killing an ordinary Dao Fusion isn't difficult. For example, the two just now were only at the Integration Realm Third-Fourth Stage, easily dispatched by him.

This means that if he has the opportunity, obtaining the Star Abyss Blessing should be easy.

As long as he kills enough, eventually, he will get the benefits he desires!

Lu Ye felt a vague sense of anticipation in his heart.

After gathering his spoils of war, he did not linger and turned to rush towards Banlan.

No matter what happens later, he must return now.

But before that, Lu Ye activated his Thousand Faces Spirit Runes to alter his appearance, a skill he was well-acquainted with.

Returning to the stellar space of Banlan, Lu Ye immediately took out his star map to check, raising his eyebrows upon confirming his location.

He knew before returning that he couldn't choose his place of emergence.

If he appeared in the territory of the Insect and Blood Races, Dark Butterfly would undoubtedly retrieve him immediately.

Lu Ye didn't want to return. Even though he and Dark Butterfly were now inseparably bound, if given the freedom, who would want to constantly face that bloated mass?

He hoped more to appear in the human race's territory!

Fortunately, his position wasn't in the lands of the Insect and Blood Races but rather within a battlefield area.

A nearby battle planet belonged to the human race.

Using the star map to confirm directions, Lu Ye turned and headed towards the location of that battle planet.

While he was returning to Banlan, Dark Butterfly sensed it.

She couldn't understand how Lu Ye's movements seemed so unpredictable. Clearly, he was far from her just a moment ago, and the next, though still far, at least that elusive feeling was no longer present.

"What is this bastard doing?" Dark Butterfly was puzzled, feeling a bit out of control despite him only visiting a relic.

She deeply regretted not dispatching a Dao Fusion to accompany Lu Ye.

But even if she had done so, it wouldn't have stopped Lu Ye in the slightest because Dao Fusion cannot enter that relic!

After a slight sensation to confirm Lu Ye's position, her Mental Consciousness surged, sending out a message through scattered stone bugs.

No matter what, they must bring Lu Ye back promptly.

He was not only Dark Butterfly's hope but also tied to her survival, so how could he not be prioritized?

At Shaochong Battle Planet, Lu Ye leisurely made his way there.

Having the initial experience of entering Banlan, Lu Ye knew clearly that what he should do now is secure a new identity here and obtain his own Alliance Guard Token.

Only then could he be considered a member of the human race's battle alliance.

Throughout history, countless cultivators inadvertently found themselves in Banlan. Upon first arrival, no one has an Alliance Guard Token, and he had changed his appearance, so Lu Ye wasn't worried about his identity being exposed.

Every battle planet has a place for registration, located in the Hall of Battle Merits.