Stronger from Earth

Chapter 251 250: Spirit Race

One interstellar battleship after another hovered over the Mother Star like satellites, each fixed in place to guard it, with multiple layers of defense circles, and advanced reconnaissance technology sweeping continuously.

Dozens of massive interstellar fortresses, each over a hundred kilometers in diameter, pointed their formidable star cannon muzzles outward, capable of easily tearing apart interstellar battleships; even cosmic battleships were reluctant to face them directly.

Wang Xuan's starship departed from the Mother Star and had to undergo a series of inspections; he knew technological weapons were just one aspect, for the defense of the Mother Star primarily depended on powerful cultivators.

If even the True Immortals and Half-Step Immortals couldn't intimidate invaders, how effective could the Federation's technological weapons be?

The real war machines were scattered along the edge of the Solar System; antimatter weapons and Black Hole weapons, if too close to the Mother Star, would more likely cause adverse effects.

The starship continuously accelerated, soon reaching sub-light speeds, traveling at a pace between one-tenth and one-third of the speed of light; it would take only a few hours to reach Mars.

Inside the starship, after Wang Xuan set the flight path, the AI took over the steering; Starship Zero's intelligence was excellent in both information and decision-making, with an extremely large database.

However, Wang Xuan had heard that the Federation possessed true intelligent life, which had developed its own will and even soul; this was something unimaginable.

This technology was mastered after contact with a technologically advanced civilization, remaining relatively stable without any issues.

Intelligent life experienced joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness like real beings; their wisdom soared to unimaginable heights, marking another leap in technology. However, if control could not be maintained, significant problems would arise.

Lin Xiyue sat calmly to the side, comprehending the Path of the Primordial Spirit; during her last visit to the Eight-armed Celestial King Realm, she absorbed much special energy, reaching the peak of Pure Yang Realm.

A year of settling down, and she was soon entering the Divine Infant Realm.

"Senior Sister, why do you not like to speak?" Wang Xuan asked.

Lin Xiyue, with a serene demeanor as cool as the moon, waited several breaths before replying softly, "If it's something worth saying, I say it. If it's meaningless, I won't. If it's a waste of time, I choose silence."

Wang Xuan also seldom interacted with Lin Xiyue, knowing that there must be a reason why his senior sister wasn't talkative; perhaps past habits shaped her character, likely hard to change.

"Senior Sister, I haven't delved into Artifact Refining Technique much, but I heard you know a bit; could you guide me?" Wang Xuan asked.

Her coldness was merely Lin Xiyue's personal temperament. Wang Xuan couldn't mirror that coldness, lest it be perceived as indifference.

"I don't know much, just studied Artifact Refining Technique for a few years. My usual practice is confined to craftwork," Lin Xiyue whispered.

In truth, she doesn't enjoy interacting with others. She feels uneasy while socializing, preferring solitude for peace.

Yet in unavoidable circumstances, she couldn't ignore her junior's inquiry.

"Senior Sister is too modest. Others are aware of your beauty and grace, reminiscent of Chang'e reincarnated, a true Female Immortal, but they don't know you can effortlessly craft Earth Grade magical treasures; you are indeed skillful." Wang Xuan chuckled.

"Senior Sister is just an ordinary person," Lin Xiyue said, "Beauty brings me only troubles; men love merely my face."

Loving just this facade was the source of her sorrow.

Wang Xuan responded emphatically, "Who says that? Even with your face covered, your suitors would still be endless. Outsiders know your outer beauty but not your inner beauty; otherwise, you wouldn't have agreed to travel to Mars on my request."

Senior Sister's figure is alluring, with more than just a pretty face.

Women claim men have glib tongues, yet they secretly enjoy compliments.

"Since you wish to learn, I'll teach you some basics." Lin Xiyue's voice was as melodious as jade.

They sat opposite each other, one speaking and one listening, with Wang Xuan paying close attention without blinking.

This day, Lin Xiyue spoke more than she had over the entire past year.

After a while, a voice leisurely remarked, "Disciple, your master knows much more than Fourth Sister when it comes to Artifact Refining Technique; why do you never ask me?"

Alas! Hearts are not what they used to be. Those brats can't compare to you; you appear harmless, naive, honest, but you're actually skilled at subtly captivating women's hearts."

He Fang resided within a speck of dust on Wang Xuan's arm; even a speck appeared as a vast world in his eyes.

Wang Xuan replied, "Master, you misjudge me; there's no such thing as subtle captivating. I'm concerned Senior Sister's nature will grow so cold, she'll become indifferent and lose all passion, turning into stone.

I've thought long and hard to come up with this plan, encouraging Senior Sister to speak more, to mingle with people a bit; shouldn't you compliment me?"

Alright, Master, don't converse with me anymore; even though it's a Divine Thought exchange, if alien experts detect it, we won't catch the big fish."

He Fang was speechless, unable to refute Wang Xuan's statement.

Numerous bases in the starry sky serve as the Federation's control in the Solar System, where some Human Immortal Realm soldiers are stationed, maintaining equipment on a regular basis, forbidden from contacting outsiders.

At this moment, a base near Mars quietly transmitted a message; the dozen Human Immortal soldiers inside displayed normal behavior, indistinguishable from other bases.

But now, their eyes gleamed differently.

"That starship should belong to him, right?"

"Indeed, he ranks two hundred and eighty on the Celestial Pride List, yet his potential is challenging to gauge, possibly hiding his talents.

This kind of pride will definitely enter the True Immortal Realm, achieving the Void Realm would be normal; with his Alchemy Dao gift, his evaluation is Eight Stars to Nine Stars."

Within their Sea of Consciousness, spirit bodies stood; they were not human souls but amorphous fluid, constantly morphing into the souls of various living beings.

"Three Stars indicate True Immortal First Realm potential, Nine Stars indicate Peak of the Void; possessing such potential, no wonder he entered the Celestial Pride List."

They hail from a spiritual civilization, born as spirit bodies without flesh but capable of possessing various creatures. Discussions abound at this moment.

"Recently, the Earth Federation Army has produced another pride, quickly climbing the Celestial Pride List, now at rank one hundred and fifty; presumably, the organization will act soon."

Their Divine Thought exchanges, as aliens hidden within the core Star Domain of Earth Civilization, are indeed dangerous activities.

Yet their spirit body race's talents render them proficient at concealing themselves, allowing them to successfully occupy this base.

"We've sent Wang Xuan's information; let's see how they act. Hopefully, success follows; the fewer prides Earth Civilization has, the higher our Spirit Race's chances in conquering this civilization."

Their exchanges quieted down, returning to their normal duties as Human Immortal soldiers, avoiding attracting attention.

Three hours later, the starship finally approached Mars, a planet less than seven thousand kilometers in diameter, its original barren lands transformed into a life planet through the collective efforts of True Immortals, complemented by technological means.

Mars' force field altered, its atmosphere diminishing the ambient space's various radiation energies, critically regulating planetary temperatures.

Water resources were relatively scarce on Mars; green plants distributed near the equator, temperatures noticeably lower than Earth, differing environments naturally leading to unique lifestyles compared to Earth.

Starship Zero, guided by civilian Star Port, gradually descended and docked; Wang Xuan and Lin Xiyue stepped out onto Martian soil.

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