The promotion within the Constellation Realm is a subtle, imperceptible enhancement, akin to the gradual accumulation of sand into a tower through prolonged cultivation by the cultivator. Thus, ascending a minor sub-realm doesn't bring about any earth-shaking transformation. Take Lu Ye at this moment, for instance; he can feel that his strength is significantly more formidable compared to the early stage, but there's no sense of transcendence or baptism that came with crossing a major realm before.

Ultimately, this is merely an advancement within the same realm.

If there's any difference, it's perhaps that Lu Ye no longer needs to worry about flesh wounds. Previously, he had a robust physique and abundant blood Qi, allowing him to recover faster than others from flesh injuries. But now, any flesh wound can heal with a mere thought, as he's refined the Essence of Blood and Flesh to the utmost. Naturally, such healing also consumes his strength.

Having escaped confinement and promoted to the Constellation Mid-Stage, Lu Ye was in high spirits. Without lingering on this desolate planet, he once again charged into the stellar space.

He needs to hurry back to Unparalleled for a look. Although he believes that after the battle, the Constellations of the Nine Provinces would likely choose to withdraw from the Unparalleled Continent rather than irrationally tracking him and Tang Jun, it's something that needs confirmation.

Moreover, he seemed to have reached an understanding with Tang Jun; henceforth, the Constellations of Qingli Dao World will no longer invade the Unparalleled Continent. The True Lake and Divine Sea cultivators who had previously retreated from the Nine Provinces can return to Unparalleled for training.

For them, it's the only current method for rapidly gaining battle merit.

Finding the way back posed a challenge for Lu Ye. If he had the star map of this stellar space in hand, he could naturally follow it, but lacking such a map, he could only rely on past memories.

Fortunately, Lu Ye has always had a decent sense of direction.

After about half a day, he returned to the spot where the Insect Path was previously located, where he had parted ways with Tang Jun.

Recalling the scene when the Insect Path appeared, Lu Ye quickly determined a direction. If not mistaken, following this direction should lead him to the Unparalleled Continent, and finding it would simplify his return to the Nine Provinces.

As he proceeded, Lu Ye gradually furrowed his brow.

He felt that he might have erred in his direction.

During Tang Jun's pursuit earlier, although he had no time or mind to observe the surrounding star imagery, he retained some impression.

Yet, after flying for several days, the star imagery surrounding him bore no familiarity, as though he had ventured into an exceedingly unfamiliar stellar space.

Lu Ye immediately realized he was in a bit of trouble.

Being lost in stellar space, finding his way back is no simple task.

While striving to discern the surrounding star imagery, comparing it with memories, a sudden killing intent blossomed. In the next moment, a meteorite passing by exploded violently, and a lithe figure shot out from within, a glinting cold light aimed directly at his face.

Lu Ye hadn't anticipated encountering an ambush in such a place, subconsciously suspecting Tang Jun of treachery. However, he quickly realized the attacker possessed only Constellation Mid-Stage cultivation.

Caught unawares, his body instinctively wanted to retreat, but before he could act, a fierce aura surged forth from behind—evidently a magic and spell of notable power from the feedback of his senses.

An attack from both front and rear!

Moreover, there was a third person who activated the power of a spirit treasure from the side—a vast net spreading wide, encompassing the sky.

This was clearly a premeditated assault; otherwise, such flawless coordination among the three would be impossible.

The first attacker, a combat cultivator, seized the moment to draw his attention. Meanwhile, the magic cultivator cast spells from behind, placing Lu Ye in a dilemma, and the third person deployed the net spirit treasure. Any hesitation or delay could result in Lu Ye being ensnared, leaving his fate out of his own hands!

The seamless cooperation among the three suggested this wasn't their first time executing such maneuvers.

Faced with this situation, Lu Ye had only one choice.

Almost at the instant he sensed the spell attack behind him, the Boulder Mountain Saber was unsheathed. His form swept forward, charging directly at the oncoming combat cultivator.

That combat cultivator wielded a lance that shimmered cold, and seeing Lu Ye approaching, couldn't help but internally praise his quick reaction. They had ensnared numerous individuals with such tactics, most of whom fell helplessly into disarray, captured by the trio's collaboration. Encountering someone reacting so decisively was rare indeed.

However, choosing him as the breakthrough point was a mistake, for among the three, he was the strongest, just a step away from reaching the Constellation Late Stage. The other two, the magic cultivator was Constellation Mid-Stage, and the third person was merely an Early Stage.

The lance quivered, transforming into a panel of lethal cold light, paving a path ahead.

The next moment, the combat cultivator's face changed drastically. As the cold light dissipated, a shadow brazenly broke through his defense, attacking swiftly, followed by a flurry of saber lights like falling snowflakes.

The combat cultivator barely managed to fend off the initial few slashes before his stance utterly collapsed, unable to withstand the speed and force of the opponent's saber.

In sheer panic, he wondered how there could be such disparity when both were Constellation Mid-Stage?

Two breaths later, Lu Ye brushed past this combat cultivator, as the spell struck, erupting in a vast brightness, engulfing the battlefield.

Immediately following, the net spirit treasure descended, ensnaring an expanse of void.

Amidst the gradually settling chaotic spirit force fluctuations, as the brilliance subsided, the magic cultivator glanced around involuntarily twitching his eyelids. Within the net spirit treasure, only his companion's figure remained—the combat cultivator, the one they had ambushed, was nowhere to be seen.

What shocked him even more was that his combat cultivator companion was already decapitated!

Kicked against a hard board, the magic cultivator was someone who acted decisively. Realizing that he had provoked someone he shouldn't have, he immediately turned to escape.

However, at that moment, a seemingly ordinary weapon control suddenly swept past him without much power. As he turned to look, a cold and indifferent young face suddenly caught his eye.

Who else could it be but the combat cultivator they ambushed?

This person's appearance was extremely spectral, the magic cultivator couldn't even understand how he manifested.

Frightened, he quickly attempted to activate his spirit force to perform a technique, but how could Lu Ye give him that chance? The saber rose and fell, cleaving downwards.

A magic cultivator caught so close by a combat cultivator could never end well, especially since Lu Ye had just advanced to the Constellation Mid-Stage, substantially stronger than before.

One strike shattered his protective spirit force, and another severed his head. Only then did Lu Ye look up toward the direction of the last remaining person.

This guy was clever. Seeing his two companions die one after another, he didn't even bother with his own spirit treasure and desperately activated his spirit force to flee afar. By the time Lu Ye's gaze landed on him, he had already escaped a few hundred miles and was getting faster.

Lu Ye was enveloped by a blood glow, activating the Blood Escape Technique, transforming into a blood streak to pursue.

Thinking back just over a month ago, he was the one being relentlessly chased by Tang Jun. Now, a month later, he was the one chasing others.

But this person's luck clearly wasn't good. Not long after fleeing, he crashed headfirst into a meteorite. As the meteorite shattered, he was left dazed and blood-covered, unable to escape anymore.

This is the danger of flying faster than one's limit in stellar space.

Lu Ye arrived without making any threatening gestures, only watching him silently.

This person knew there was no way to escape and stopped making useless efforts, showing only a bitter expression.

Up close, the man's face looked wicked, not like a good person at all. His complexion was extremely pale, not from the impact with the meteorite, but inherently so, giving off an appearance of excessive indulgence.

After a moment, Lu Ye slowly spoke, "I ask, you answer, understand?"

"Understood!" The pale-faced man nodded continuously. His two mid-stage companions were like little chicks before this person, having almost no ability to resist before being killed. He understood well what manner of person he had provoked, secretly guessing that this man was likely from a top domain—which would explain his formidable strength!

Faced with such a presence, the pale-faced man felt a natural fear. Coupled with the current disadvantageous situation, he wouldn't dare resist.

"Are you from the Qingli Dao World?" Lu Ye asked.

The only ones who would ambush him could possibly be people from the Qingli Dao World. Had Tang Jun not communicated the previous agreement correctly, or did the other side never intend to reconcile with the Nine Provinces? Lu Ye had to clarify this.

However, what surprised Lu Ye was that the other party shook his head: "No!"

Not from the Qingli Dao World?

Lu Ye frowned: "Which domain are you from?"

"Ancient Icy World!"

Never heard of it, but it's normal to have many domains under the same star system. Before interacting with the Qingli Dao World, Nine Provinces didn't even know of its existence. The star system the Nine Provinces were in surely had more than just the Qingli Dao World.

"Where is the Ancient Icy World?" Lu Ye asked again.

"The Ancient Icy World... is in the Grotto Void Galaxy."

Lu Ye was stunned for a moment, suddenly a foreboding feeling arose in his heart, could it be...?

"Is this the Grotto Void Galaxy?" Otherwise, how could he encounter people from the Ancient Icy World?

Clearly the direction in his memory wasn't wrong, but why were the constellations along the way so unfamiliar! This wasn't a matter of him losing direction, but of arriving in an unfamiliar star system!

Insect Path!

He had used the core of the Void Beast to escape, thinking he had returned to the place where he had been trapped before. Now it seems he had reached the other end of the Insect Path!

Despite Lu Ye's firm disposition, his body couldn't help but sway slightly; this trouble... was too massive!

"This isn't the Grotto Void Galaxy..." the pale-faced man looked at Lu Ye with a strange expression, unable to understand why Lu Ye, being here, wasn't clear about where he was.

"Then where is this?" Lu Ye asked, harboring a sliver of hope and anxiety.

"This is the All Phenomena Galaxy."

Hope was completely extinguished!