Chapter 665: Spacetime Island (2)

Chapter 665: Spacetime Island (2)

Four hours later, that impassive voice resonated once more throughout the space: "We have arrived at the outskirts of the Spacetime Dao Realm. The hatches will open shortly.

I hope you will achieve greatness in the Spacetime Dao Realm.

Now, go forth!"

With a thunderous rumble, the space seemed to split open as the battleship's hatches opened. Immediately after, an invisible force enveloped Wu Yuan, Zhuo Haiyue, Hua Zhu, and all the others.

Whoosh! Tens of thousands of immortal cultivators vanished from their original positions, reappearing in a bright new world.

They found themselves on an immense plaza, easily spanning hundreds of thousands of li—a sight that astounded even their keen eyes.

The black battleship that had brought them here was already nothing more than a tiny speck in the distance.

On one side of the plaza lay the endless void. On the other stood an enormous light screen, subtly divided into three sections.

"Quiet down, young newcomers," a gentle voice echoed across heaven and earth. This voice seemed to possess an intangible charm, causing Wu Yuan and the others to fall silent instinctively.

Everyone couldn't help but look up at the woman who had appeared in the void without prior warning.

She wore purple battle armor and was breathtakingly beautiful, but these were mere superficial details. Her aura was majestic and overwhelming, exuding a sense of sanctity.

In that moment, standing before her, everyone—including Wu Yuan—felt a deep sense of unworthiness.

A Sovereign? Wu Yuan thought in surprise. The aura this woman radiated seemed similar to that of Immortal Sovereign Bei You.

"You may address me as Sovereign Lan Yan. I am also the current overseer of the Spacetime Island. This is one of my incarnations," the purple-armored woman gazed down at the crowd, her eyes warm and gentle.

Her presence was a comforting warmth, allowing everyone to feel genuinely at ease.

The crowd held their breath. A Sovereign? Faced with such a super powerhouse, no one dared harbor even a hint of defiance.

"Do you see the spacetime light screen in the distance?" Sovereign Lan Yan asked. "Pass through this light screen, and you will reach the Spacetime Island.

The Spacetime Island will be your primary residence for the next several thousand or even tens of thousands of years.

The Dao Master is benevolent, propagating the Dao throughout the realms, but resources are ultimately limited. Your future achievements are hard to predict, but in the initial stages, the resources you'll receive from the Dao Realm will depend on the tier of your spacetime imprints," Sovereign Lan Yan explained. "The higher the tier of your spacetime imprint, the more abundant the resources you'll receive."

"Tier of spacetime imprints?"

"Are there differences between spacetime imprints?"

"I'm not sure, the Astral Monarch didn't tell us about this." The geniuses from various macrocosms of the divine court whispered among themselves.

Evidently, while most had received some information, it wasn't particularly comprehensive.

Only Wu Yuan felt quite clear on the matter, as the resources he'd received came directly from Immortal Sovereign Bei You and were extremely thorough.

"Spacetime imprints are classified, from weakest to strongest: Ordinary Imprints, Elite Imprints, Sovereign Imprints, Dao Master Imprints, and Legacy Imprints," Sovereign Lan Yan explained.

"In the early stages of cultivation, the higher your imprint tier, the better your starting point will be. Of course, as you cultivate on the Spacetime Island, there are ways to gradually improve your imprint tier.

Historically, there have been individuals who started with Ordinary Imprints and cultivated all the way to Legacy Imprints, ultimately receiving the final inheritance.

"Your imprint tier is determined at the moment of fusion," Sovereign Lan Yan continued. "Prepare yourselves, I will now begin examining your imprint tiers. Remember, without an imprint, you cannot enter the Spacetime Island."

As Sovereign Lan Yan spoke, she waved her hand. Suddenly over a hundred figures closest to her were lifted into the air.

Immediately, an invisible ripple enveloped them.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The bodies of the hundred plus individuals glowed with a white light.

"All Ordinary Imprints. Later, you'll enter through the first light screen," Sovereign Lan Yan said, seemingly unsurprised, her voice still gentle.

The group of cultivators immediately flew to one side.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Another hundred people were lifted and enveloped by the invisible ripple. Among this hundred, the vast majority emitted white light, but one person radiated blue light.

"Oh? An Elite Imprint? Very good, enter through the second light screen," Sovereign Lan Yan said with a faint smile.

Immediately, the figure emitting blue light separated from the others emitting white light, standing alone to one side. This sight aroused envy in many.

Batch after batch went through the process, in the blink of an eye, nearly ten thousand people were examined. The vast majority had Ordinary Imprints, with only a few dozen possessing Elite Imprints.

Time passed, and group after group underwent the examination.

In the end, over a hundred of the thirty thousand cultivators possessed Elite Imprints. One person had a Sovereign Imprint, and one person had a Dao Master Imprint. The rest all bore Ordinary Imprints.

"Very good. You are all Spacetime Imprint bearers. Proceed through the light screens to enter the Spacetime Island. Once you arrive, you'll understand what to do for your cultivation journey ahead.

Work hard, and don't squander the gifts bestowed by the Dao Master," Sovereign Lan Yan' voice echoed across the plaza. "I hope that after the passage of long years, I'll see your faces among the many Sovereigns of the Taiyuan Divine Court.

Now go."

Waves of an invisible force swept up the tens of thousands of ordinary and elite imprint bearers, swiftly ushering them through the light screens one by one, who vanished as they were transported away.

Only Wu Yuan and Zhuo Haiyue remained behind.

"You two may go as well," Sovereign Lan Yan said.

"Understood.”

Whoosh! Whoosh! Wu Yuan and Zhuo Haiyue exchanged a glance before simultaneously darting into the light screen.

A Dao Master Imprint? Sovereign Lan Yan mused to herself. I wonder which of my fellow martial brothers or sisters it’s from.

The Spacetime Dao Master did not accept direct disciples, but over the long years, countless powerful cultivators regarded him as their teacher.

Those of his lineage who achieved great accomplishments could receive three Dao Master Imprints directly from him, which they could then bestow upon their own disciples.

Thus, though the Spacetime Dao Master seemed uninvolved in power struggles or establishing factions, his followers were scattered throughout various factions, forming an influential force not to be underestimated in the vast river of space and time. This was also a key reason why various factions were reluctant to provoke him.

Of course, the Spacetime Dao Master never intervened on behalf of the powerhouses under him, remaining impartial and carefree as he wandered the river of space and time.

...

Hum~ There was a ripple of spatial distortion as Wu Yuan passed through the light screen, and an imposing hall appeared before his eyes.

Where am I? Wu Yuan's gaze swept the area.

Other than a single jade platform, the hall was otherwise empty.

Whoosh~ Countless motes of light coalesced, materializing into a seductive woman with enchanting looks. She bowed respectfully to Wu Yuan, "Greetings, Master. I am the Spacetime Spirit assigned to serve you during your time on Spacetime Island. Master may give me a name."

Wu Yuan eyed her attire, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly. "Is this your only appearance?"

"No, I can change it at will." As she spoke, the alluring woman rapidly shifted forms – teenage girl, teenage boy, young woman, young man, elderly lady – all while explaining, "I simply sensed that Master would prefer my initial form the most."

"No, let's go with the third one," Wu Yuan suddenly said.

Whoosh~ The so-called Spacetime Spirit transformed into a young woman wearing a complete housekeeper's uniform.

"From today on, your name will be Star Moon," Wu Yuan said offhandedly.

Wu Yuan chose this name on a whim, thinking of the battle puppet he had named ‘Shadow Moon'.

"Understood," Star Moon nodded.

"Tell me about the Spacetime Island," Wu Yuan said.

"Spacetime Island is a safe dwelling place for all imprint bearers, with a diameter of over a hundred million li. The entire island is divided into four main regions based on the tier of one's imprint," Star Moon quickly explained.

"Master is an innate Dao Master Imprint bearer. Currently, there are just over twenty individuals with imprints of the same tier as Master's. However, all of them gradually rose to that tier over time.

According to my calculations, for an innate Dao Master Imprint bearer like yourself, Master, the probability of ultimately upgrading to a Legacy Imprint is three in a thousand!" Star Moon declared, brimming with excitement.

Wu Yuan was taken aback.

Three in a thousand? Was that supposed to be a high probability?

Only twenty-some people at the same tier as me? Wu Yuan muttered inwardly before asking aloud, "How many imprint bearers are there on the Spacetime Island in total?"

"As of now, there should be about eight million living imprint bearers," Star Moon replied.

Eight million. Just over twenty people - the disparity in those numbers was staggering.

Grandmaster, you've truly given me a great treasure. Wu Yuan marveled inwardly. He then asked, "What must I do to upgrade my imprint to the highest tier Legacy Imprint?"