Two years remained until Planet Blue was invaded, and now Li Qingyun and the others had reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, the culmination of a year's effort.
Beyond that, over five hundred people on the entire Planet Blue had reached the Void Returning stage. This was mainly due to the sheer number of cultivators; with widespread cultivation, there were bound to be some who excelled and gradually widened the gap through various trials, just as Li Qingyun and his group had.
However, after repeated use, these few secret realms had lost their value as proving grounds and had long since ceased to be places for cultivation, becoming mere tourist attractions.
Fortunately, after Chu Yang upgraded these secret realms, they could finally be utilized again.
Otherwise, relying solely on "Doomsday Reenactment" for trials would leave low-level cultivators with no opportunities for advancement.
Now, with the resurgence of the "Spirit Beast Realm," those low-level cultivators in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages finally had a stage to seize their own opportunities once more.
Chu Yang was not lacking in rewards for them.
After the medicine garden was upgraded, the herbs within grew at an astonishing speed.
Chu Yang had also planted many herbs, and their growth rate was terrifying. Although the medicine garden did not possess the Law of Time, the growth speed of the herbs was hundreds of times faster than before.
It was also easier for immortal herbs to emerge.
The resources that Wang Teng and the others brought back from various worlds, including divine medicines, were all planted by Chu Yang, whether dead or alive. With the medicine garden's upgrade, the growth of the plants had become exceptionally vigorous.
Boss Xue could once again lavishly use these medicinal ingredients for alchemy.
"Next, you will be heading to the next world. The mission remains the same: utterly defeat the Sky-Slaying race in that world and bring victory to the humans there!"
"Understood!"
Everyone was now filled with high spirits. After all, they had accomplished this once before, and their strength was even greater now. They had the confidence they needed.
"Next, we are heading to cultivation world number 399. The situation in that world is not as optimistic; it is currently in a white-hot state, with a considerable power disparity. Based on my estimations, if it continues for another decade, the situation might not be much better than when Wang Teng and the others went to world number 13."
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances, their expressions becoming grave.
This situation was not easy to handle. The reason why Luo Xiaowei's trial world went so smoothly was that the cultivators in that world were already numerous and strong. As long as internal issues like morale and fighting spirit were resolved, there was generally no need to worry.
However, when the power gap was this immense, even if everyone fought fearlessly and poured in their utmost effort, victory would likely be a pyrrhic one, with casualties on both sides.
Under normal circumstances, when the disparity in low-level combatants is so significant, the high-end combatants would not be on equal footing either.
This meant that their Immortal Emperors and Immortal Kings might have to fight against two opponents each.
In such a scenario, the high-end combatants could collapse at any moment.
Chu Yang continued, "Although my requirement is for you to bring victory to the humans of that world, just do your best. Your lives do not belong only to yourselves, but also to all the humans of Planet Blue. If you perish, do you expect me to cultivate a few more replacements for you?"
"Li Qingyun!"
Hearing Chu Yang call his name, Li Qingyun straightened his posture.
"You have a wife and children. Don't engage in suicidal attacks like that. You know, if that Lu'er Mo were more rational, you wouldn't have survived, do you understand?"
"I... I understand..."
Li Qingyun scratched his head. While he said that, at that moment, it truly was the best course of action.
Moreover, judging by the outcome, it was the most correct decision.
Coupled with their current strength, which was greater than before, facing a Sky-Slaying race member at the peak of the eighth realm might not warrant such fear.
"Alright, I've said all that needs to be said. Your current identities are extraordinary; you are essentially saviors of humanity across various dimensions. The more victories you bring, the more luck Planet Blue will receive, and the greater our chances of winning when our battles arrive."
Chu Yang took out the "Book of Planar Anchors," intending to send them off, when a figure rushed over in a flurry.
"Hey, wait, wait, wait! Take me, take me!"
Xue Qianwei arrived, panting, and seeing everyone's surprised gazes, she placed her hands on her hips and said, "What are you looking at? If you can go, why can't I?"
Chu Yang was also utterly confused. Had Boss Xue lost her mind?
"Do you have a fever?"
"You're the one with a fever! Can't I also want to save the world?"
It was remembered that Xue Qianwei had been terrified by the Sky-Slaying race, and even looked at Li Qingyun and the others with apprehension when they feared the "Spirit Beast Realm" trials. She couldn't stand the sight of bloody combat.
It was precisely because she dared not face the battlefield directly that she chose the path of alchemy.
The reason she had worked so tirelessly was to compensate for her regret as a cultivator in the field of alchemy.
Now, Li Qingyun and the others were heading to the battlefield, where constant fighting and sacrifice were the main themes of that world.
Seeing Xue Qianwei's stubborn gaze, Chu Yang inquired, "This isn't playing house, nor is it a joke."
Xue Qianwei immediately jumped up, "How dare you look down on me! I'm your boss, who are you looking down on?"
Li Qingyun also advised, "Boss Xue, the battlefield is truly terrifying. If you haven't been to one... you'll be very unaccustomed to it."
The others chimed in, "That's right, that's right. Those Sky-Slaying race members are very frightening. Only we will feel sorry for Boss Xue!"
After a moment of silence, Xue Qianwei said, "I genuinely want to see it. I watch people participating in 'Doomsday Reenactment' trials every day. Although they are fake, I have become accustomed to those bloody scenes. I have already trained many alchemy apprentices, including fifth-grade alchemists. I believe that even alchemists should experience some things. I am truly not afraid anymore."
Chu Yang stroked his chin. "It's not impossible. You should indeed see what a truly brutal cultivation world is like. However, the mark I've placed on you is different from that of others. If you are ever in mortal danger, you will be automatically teleported back."
Xue Qianwei glared at Chu Yang, "Don't give me special treatment..."
"Special treatment for special people. You have no combat power, so listen obediently to my arrangements, or you can stay on Planet Blue."
Seeing Chu Yang's resolute expression, Xue Qianwei dared not say anything further.
"Have you brought enough medicinal ingredients?"
"I've taken half of all the herbs in the medicine garden."
Chu Yang: "..."