The remains of the Dark Star warship dissolved into a fine, sparkling dust, settling over the Heavenly Horizon Farm like a blanket of cosmic snow. Deep beneath the black soil, the Ley Lines hummed in satisfaction. Siphoning energy from a sovereign-class warship had not only expanded the farm's territory—it had fundamentally altered its nature.
Li Xian stood at the center of the domain, watching the newly sprouted Realm Core sapling. Its leaves, thin as silk and clear as glass, pulsed with seven distinct colors.
— Master, — a small, melodic voice echoed through the air.
From the glowing petals of a nearby spiritual lotus, a miniature figure materialized. It was no larger than a palm, wrapped in robes made of woven starlight, with translucent wings fluttering behind it.
— I am Little Ling, the spirit born from the Realm Core's revival, — the fairy-like creature bowed respectfully, floating up to Li Xian’s shoulder. — By defeating the invaders and feeding their void qi to the land, you have awakened the 'Cosmic Nursery' phase of the farm.
— Cosmic Nursery? Speak clearly.
— Until now, Master, your farm could only grow earthly and spiritual herbs, — Little Ling explained, pointing her tiny glowing staff toward the horizon. — But now that it exists outside your consciousness and absorbs energy directly from the cosmos, it can nurture Primordial Entities, Astral Beasts, and even World Sprouts! Look over there!
Li Xian turned his gaze toward the eastern field. Where simple spiritual cabbages and ginseng once grew, massive pods of glowing crystal were now emerging from the ground. Inside one of the translucent pods, the faint silhouette of a winged beast beat rhythmically, drinking in the starlight.
Before Li Xian could explore further, a sudden ripple shattered the tranquility of the void.
A massive, golden magic circle, measuring thousands of miles across, materialized directly beneath the floating island. Intricate celestial seals locked onto the farm's borders, freezing its momentum in an instant.
From the center of the golden circle, a divine projection hundreds of feet tall manifested in the void. It was an old man with long white hair, wearing robes decorated with stars, constellations, and the emblem of the Supreme Alliance of the Seven Stars.
— Impressively bold, young man, — the towering projection spoke, its voice vibrating with the weight of ancient law. — You have disrupted the balance of the Desolate Astral Expanse and destroyed a warship belonging to a registered realm. Visit novelping . com for the full chapter.
Li Xian didn't flinch. He crossed his arms, stepping to the edge of his island as the starlight around him flared softly.
— Another uninvited guest? — Li Xian chuckled lightly. — Let me guess. You want me to hand over the island, pay a fine, or face eternal sealing?
The Divine Projection’s eyes narrowed, revealing a cold, calculating glare.
— The Supreme Alliance does not negotiate with rogue cultivators. You have three breaths to submit your soul seal to the Alliance... or your little paradise will be reduced to cosmic dust!