My Mythical Path to Immortality in Another World

Chapter 239 Taking Action

That being said, given the profound level of cultivation Zhao Xuan has reached, he already possesses the formidable resources to contend with destiny.

A mere, insignificant civilization is hardly likely to attract much attention or concern from the entire Xuanhuang Realm, let alone have a strict destiny set specifically for it.

Therefore, even if Zhao Xuan intends to interfere with the fate of the Xuan Bird Civilization, as long as he does not attempt to elevate the Xuan Bird Civilization to an excessively advanced level, it will usually not cause any serious consequences or troubles.

In the vast and boundless depths of the universe, a spaceship from the Xuan Niao civilization drifted silently like a lonely star.

The spaceship emitted a faint glow, appearing so small yet incredibly resilient against the backdrop of the pitch-black starry sky.

It broke through the deathly silence with a slow but firm pace, as if carrying the hopes and missions of the entire civilization, and forging ahead to explore the unknown.

Stepping inside the spaceship, you can see complex and sophisticated instruments flashing with colorful lights, accompanied by a subtle humming sound.

These instruments, like loyal guardians, silently stood firm at their posts, providing a solid guarantee for the normal operation of the spaceship. However, the members of the Xuan Niao civilization did not show any signs of ease at this moment; instead, their faces were solemn.

After a long interstellar journey, they gradually realized that the biggest obstacle limiting the further development and growth of their civilization was not a lack of technology or resources, but a deep-seated, indescribable sense of loneliness etched into their souls.

In this vast universe, they never encountered even one other civilization with whom they could exchange ideas and make progress together.

This isolated and helpless situation filled every Xuan Niao person with confusion about the unknown world and worry and deep thought about the future direction of their civilization.

In this void, a mysterious figure named Zhao Xuan was quietly observing the every move of the Xuan Bird civilization.

Incredibly, he had been adrift on this spaceship for a full thousand years!

Although from the perspective of the cosmic timescale, this mere thousand years is but a fleeting moment, for the Xuan Niao civilization within it, every minute and every second is so long and unbearable, filled with countless fears of the unknown and a desperate search for the future and destiny of the civilization.

He stood there quietly, his gaze fixed on the distant, dazzling Milky Way through the porthole. Zhao Xuan's heart was heavy, as if a thousand-pound weight was pressing down on him. He had witnessed firsthand the efforts and painful struggles endured by the members of the Xuan Bird civilization.

Throughout these long years, the people of the Xuan Niao civilization have been searching for a way to survive.

For the first thousand years, thanks to the presence of spiritual energy, the wisdom of humankind in this civilization was enhanced, and they were joyfully immersed in the happiness of continuous progress.

With this newfound wisdom, they diligently studied cultivation methods and explored the mysteries of science to while away the time. However, this period of prosperity was short-lived. After only a thousand years, the Xuan Niao civilization reached the end of its development, with no further room for advancement.

From that time on, endless loneliness began to erode everyone's heart like a plague.

Entering the second millennium, despite their inner torment, they still tried to resist this terrible force of loneliness with hope, responsibility, and philosophical reflection. Unfortunately, as time went on, these methods gradually lost their effectiveness.

Finally, as the third millennium approached, the people of the Xuan Niao civilization could no longer bear the immense pressure and plunged into the abyss of despair.

The moral and ethical bottom lines that were once upheld were thrown to the wind, and everyone began to indulge their desires recklessly. Social order collapsed instantly, and the flame of civilization teetered on the brink of extinction.

The original social system, where everyone was equal and lived in harmony, has quietly changed at some point, gradually reverting to the ancient feudal system.

Those with great power, relying on their own advantages, brazenly proclaim themselves kings and wantonly oppress other relatively weak people, just to gain that little bit of insignificant satisfaction.

However, faced with such injustice and oppression, the weaker groups appear particularly passive. They have long lost the belief and courage to resist, and have even chosen to lie down completely, as if they have become numb to this cruel reality.

And so time passed swiftly. In just a short thousand years, the pitiful satisfaction gained from oppressing others could no longer fill the increasingly empty hearts of the powerful.

Fortunately, not everyone succumbed to this chaos and absurdity.

All crew members successfully unlocked their genetic potential and were implanted with an inviolable prohibition—they were strictly forbidden from killing each other.

It was precisely because of this ban that the situation had not completely spiraled out of control. Furthermore, there were one or two individuals with decisive power who still maintained a degree of rare rationality.

They knew that if the number of people decreased too much, they would become increasingly lonely and isolated. Therefore, these people who still had some sense did their best to control the situation and prevent their companions, who were tormented by loneliness to the point of madness, from going down the path of self-destruction.

Even so, the Xuan Niao civilization ultimately could not escape its fate of decline. From the fourth millennium onward, the people of the Xuan Niao civilization fell into a deep slumber, relying solely on members who took turns awakening to control their spaceships and continue their journey…

Time slipped by quietly, and in the blink of an eye, another five thousand years had passed.

Under the erosion of the long years, even those who were initially able to maintain their rationality are now on the verge of collapse, and the thought of self-destruction involuntarily arises in their minds.

Zhao Xuan knew that in this endless journey of lonely wandering, only by finding a way to break free from the shackles of loneliness could civilization be allowed to continue.

As a result, many practitioners embarked on a journey to find a solution.

Ultimately, they discovered a method called "enlightenment"—by comprehending the great laws of the universe, extracting the necessary information, and gaining a sense of satisfaction from the depths of their hearts, thereby dispelling the loneliness that lingered in their minds.

However, this path was not feasible for the Xuan Niao civilization. After all, compared to other advanced civilizations, the Xuan Niao civilization's level of development was far too low. Their only means of development was the exploration of the laws governing the workings of matter.

Although this method can also obtain a certain amount of information, the amount of information is extremely limited, and judging its authenticity often requires a lot of effort to analyze massive amounts of data and repeatedly conduct practical verification.

As a result, the efficiency of information acquisition naturally became extremely low, far from enough to fill their extremely empty and lonely hearts. In addition, being trapped in the cramped spaceship and lacking the complete conditions and resources required to carry out new technological research, undoubtedly further slowed down the entire research process.

As for relying on the arrival of a newborn to inject new hope into this civilization? That's an even more unrealistic and extravagant hope. In today's harsh environment, even basic survival needs are difficult to guarantee, let alone the various superior conditions necessary for nurturing new life.

In this vast and boundless universe, there exist all sorts of wondrous and unique life forms.

However, the situation they are facing now is quite troublesome—their genes are just too chaotic!

This level of chaos makes it virtually impossible for newborns to naturally conceive. While advanced genetic technology might enable cloning, or other high-tech methods could be used to create new life, the problem is, how easy would it be to accomplish such an operation while inside this spaceship?

The amount of nutrition and energy required to create a newborn is astronomical, and the spaceship's existing resources are far from sufficient to support such a huge demand.

Just then, Zhao Xuan, who had kept his eyes tightly closed, slowly opened them. In an instant, a sharp glint flashed in the depths of his eyes. Clearly, after careful consideration, he had made up his mind to break through the current predicament and shatter the stalemate of the Xuan Bird civilization.

Zhao Xuan took a deep breath, and then his hands began to rapidly form a series of complex and mysterious hand seals.

As he moved, runes shimmering with strange light gradually emerged in the air as if they were alive, arranging themselves according to a specific pattern.

Immediately afterwards, these runes seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, flying rapidly toward the spaceship and disappearing into it in the blink of an eye.

The next moment, an astonishing scene unfolded!

The space around the spaceship, which had been as calm as still water, suddenly began to ripple, like the surface of a lake where pebbles had been thrown in. As the ripples spread, tiny, exquisite spaceships emitting a soft glow appeared out of thin air without warning.

A closer look reveals that these spaceships vary greatly in shape and style, clearly originating from numerous different small civilizations. It turns out they, too, are adrift in the vast universe, desperately searching for their partners.

When the people of the Xuan Niao civilization witnessed this sudden change, they were initially taken aback, their faces filled with disbelief. But soon, their surprise was replaced by joy, and excitement and anticipation shone in everyone's eyes.

And so, everyone eagerly stepped out of the spaceship, enthusiastically welcoming the visitors from other civilizations. In an instant, various languages ​​mingled together, laughter rose and fell, echoing for a long time in this vast universe…

However, just as everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, a mysterious and sinister dark force quietly approached like a ghost.

This force seemed to be enraged by the harmonious, beautiful, and vibrant scene before it, burning with a fierce jealousy, and it attempted to destroy it all with its own evil power.

Just then, Zhao Xuan, who had been vigilantly observing his surroundings, suddenly became alert and keenly sensed that danger was closing in. He abruptly stood up, and a powerful aura that sent chills down his spine instantly emanated from his body.

His eyes, which were once as deep as the sea, were now icy cold, like two beams of cold light shooting straight toward the direction from which the dark forces were attacking.

Immediately afterward, he uttered in a low voice, "Now that I have decided to take action, I will absolutely not tolerate anyone coming to wreak havoc!" Before his words had even finished, his figure had already vanished like lightning, rushing towards the dark power at an astonishing speed.

This is the power of destiny. By examining the timeline, Zhao Xuan discovered that the spaceships of those technological civilizations that had endured billions of years of vicissitudes in the past and ultimately perished in this realm were summoned to the present by him through some special means.

However, these spaceships are not just a bunch of cold, lifeless metal objects; they carry the hopes and dreams of their respective civilizations.

When these civilizations were tragically destroyed, countless resentments and pains accumulated over the long years, eventually forming a heavy negative atmosphere.

These negative energies, like lonely and helpless ghosts, have been drifting aimlessly and directionlessly in this vast, boundless, and profound starry sky for a long time.

It should be understood that compared to the vast and boundless universe and the immense power contained in the river of time, these negative influences are far too insignificant and negligible.

They are like a drop in the ocean, almost negligible.

However, unexpectedly, when these seemingly insignificant negative energies gradually converge and merge, if stimulated and guided by certain external factors, the terrifying destructive power they can unleash is still powerful enough to plunge some lower-level civilizations into an instant catastrophe.

However, it is worth noting that the very source of these negative influences is precisely the best vessel for them.

As long as the creators of these negative energies appear in the world, due to the existence of cause and effect, those originally scattered and wandering negative energies will naturally and quickly gather at their current location, attempting to use this power to transform into vicious demons, thereby disrupting the peace and tranquility of the world.

Unfortunately, let alone the negative aura born from a group of low-level civilizations, even the negative aura generated by thousands of high-level civilizations was still too fragile to withstand Zhao Xuan.

His unfathomable strength was like an indestructible barrier, easily shattering and dispelling any negative energy that tried to approach.