The vast starry sky, boundless and limitless. To accurately pinpoint their location, cultivators have been dividing this endless cosmos into star systems since ancient times.

Stellar space as a whole consists of star systems, much like Bingzhou is part of the Nine Provinces.

The criteria for dividing star systems are unclear to Lu Ye, but he knows the star system where the Nine Provinces are located is called the Jade Conch Galaxy.

This information he learned while browsing those jade slips in Xiyuan Pavilion of the Dwarf Race long ago, and further confirmed during his investigation of Sun Ying's psyche.

The naming of a star system generally derives from the most powerful domain within that system, named after the strongest domain.

Within the Jade Conch Galaxy that houses the Nine Provinces, there is a Jade Conch World, the most powerful domain of this star system, far superior to the Qingli Dao World.

If ever the Nine Provinces could surpass and dominate the Jade Conch World, becoming the leader of the star system, they would have the right to rename the star system after themselves.

Similarly, regarding the Grotto Void Galaxy mentioned by the pale-faced man, there is likely a domain such as Grotto Void World.

Of course, not all star systems are named according to this standard; there are always exceptions.

A case in point is the All Phenomena Galaxy!

The Grotto Void Galaxy mentioned by the pale-faced man left no impression on Lu Ye; although the records in Xiyuan Pavilion are vast and diverse, there are always omissions. He is certain he never saw records of the Grotto Void Galaxy there.

But he has seen records about the All Phenomena Galaxy!

Because this star system is very famous, a gathering place for cultivators from various places, one could say this place is the central hub of a hundred to a thousand star systems nearby!

The biggest reason for its prominence is the Insect Paths!

The Insect Paths are everywhere in stellar space. Other star systems might have them, but definitely not in such large numbers. But the All Phenomena Galaxy is different, with hundreds to thousands of Insect Paths, most of which are safe for travel, connecting this star system to various others.

This creates a situation where cultivators from other star systems can easily travel back and forth to All Phenomena.

No one knows why this place is so special, but since ancient times, the star system has been this way—just a marvel of nature.

When Lu Ye read about the All Phenomena Galaxy in Xiyuan Pavilion records, he imagined that if he ever had the chance one day, he must come here to experience it himself.

He never expected the opportunity to come so abruptly, catching him unprepared, suddenly arriving here.

Ironically, he previously thought he was still in the Jade Conch Galaxy, pondering how to find his way back to Unparalleled or Nine Provinces...

Having already ventured into another star system, how could he possibly find his way home?

The pale-faced man came from the Grotto Void Galaxy, and his two companions hailed from other star systems, with different origins. However, they journeyed together due to similar personalities, lurking nearby, committing robbery.

Preoccupied with aligning the surrounding star phenomena and his memories, Lu Ye neglected his guard, which led to them ambushing him.

The three teamed up, choosing their targets with careful consideration—avoiding large groups and those too powerful. Someone like Lu Ye, alone and with moderate cultivation, was undoubtedly their best choice.

Before this, they succeeded several times already. Little did they know, their robbery attempt would end in disaster, turning their luck sour.

"Fellow Daoist, anything else you want to ask?" The pale-faced man noticed Lu Ye's uncertain expression, feeling uneasy.

Lu Ye glanced up at him, "Any friends nearby?"

The pale-faced man feigned calmness, "None!"

"Then why are you stalling?" Lu Ye asked as the Boulder Mountain Saber slashed out. The pale-faced man roared, frantically channeling spirit force to activate his protective spirit treasure, but ultimately was a step too late. Lu Ye's sudden attack caught him off guard.

Indeed, he was stalling for time, already sent messages. Their team was not just three, but comprised three groups, with the other two teams nearby. He didn't need to stall long, just for one incense stick's time, for his companions to arrive upon receiving the news.

Unexpectedly, Lu Ye saw through his facade.

In truth, Lu Ye didn't pinpoint any telltale signs, just found the man's behavior unusual. At the brink of death, cooperating so readily was odd; a normal person would fight desperately or beg for mercy, this guy answered every question without pleading, clearly abnormal.

Being in the Constellation Realm, he was unlike those inexperienced Cloud River-True Lake cultivators.

Moreover, since they'd attacked him, he naturally showed no mercy.

Blood spurted, the pale-faced man followed his companions into demise.

Lu Ye collected his storage ring, gazing at his Boulder Mountain Saber; the blade was cracked all over. He furrowed his brows slightly.

It's really a case of misfortune never coming alone, bad luck always finds the unfortunate. Accidentally entering this All Phenomena Star System was one thing, but even the Boulder Mountain Saber was becoming overburdened.

It was due to the power of that red talisman. Activating the power of the red talisman put too much pressure on the Boulder Mountain Saber. At the time, he felt there was something wrong with his saber, but he had no time to investigate. Just now, he had killed two more people with it, and the problem had worsened.

His figure flickered and disappeared from the original spot, and when he reappeared, he had arrived at the place where the combat cultivator had fallen.

After killing an enemy, one must collect the spoils of war, a task he would not forget. Therefore, he had intentionally left one of his weapon controls here for easy return and collection.

Similarly, there was also a weapon control beside the fallen magic cultivator.

No sooner had Lu Ye tidied up and left the place than two groups of people arrived at the location where the white-robed man had died, coming from different directions. However, they were ultimately a step too late, and even now, they didn't know where to start investigating.

Moreover, this group consisted of people from different star systems and even different races. Gathered here due to profit, there wasn't much camaraderie between them, so who would insist on avenging the dead?

In the stellar space, Lu Ye traveled alone, holding three star maps in his hand.

The star maps were of the All Phenomena Star System. Each of the three people he had killed had one. Upon comparison, it was evident these three star maps were generally the same, with only minor differences in certain details.

This was normal, as star maps were unlike maps within domains; the positions of various celestial bodies in stellar space often changed, or Great Cultivators in conflict might destroy celestial bodies, or new ones might emerge. Thus, depending on when one obtained the star map, the small details could vary.

But each was usable. With these star maps, Lu Ye could go anywhere in the All Phenomena Star System without worrying about getting lost.

After careful investigation, he determined that his current position was roughly on the outskirts of the All Phenomena Star System. He did not hastily travel elsewhere but retraced his path, comparing the star maps attentively and noting his location.

A few more days passed, and Lu Ye finally returned to where the Insect Path was located.

The reason for returning here was to record the exact location of the Insect Path. Currently, this Insect Path was his only hope of returning to the Jade Conch Galaxy.

But the Insect Path wasn't stable yet, making passage impossible.

From a distance, Lu Ye saw a figure standing in front of the Insect Path, seemingly lost in thought.

Lu Ye's mood lifted, and his previous gloom suddenly dissipated a lot.

If there was anything that could cheer one up during a mishap, it was encountering another unfortunate person, as though the burden on his mind was shared.

The person also noticed Lu Ye approaching. He turned to look, and their eyes met, each seeing the helplessness in the other's eyes.

"Fellow Taibai!" Tang Jun nodded slightly.

Lu Ye flew forward, feeling less wary of this old man. They were both at the mercy of the same fate, so why make things difficult for one another?

"Old Tang, since you're here, have you realized the seriousness of the situation?" Lu Ye asked.

"It seems you've noticed too." Tang Jun sighed, "I never thought in my lifetime I'd have the chance to come to such a star system. I've long heard of the All Phenomena Star System's fame but hadn't had the opportunity to see it. Now, at an old age, I've made a long trip!"

He knew this was the All Phenomena Star System, not because he shared the same experience as Lu Ye, but because he was in the Moon Jade Realm. On normal occasions, no one dared provoke him. A few casual inquiries with other star system cultivators clarified his situation.

Lu Ye decisively said, "Blame me, blame me."

Tang Jun shook his head, "It's time and fate, no one's fault!"

Lu Ye asked, "Old Tang, did you come here hoping to return via the Insect Path?"

"I wish to return, indeed," Tang Jun said, "At my age, I just want to return to my roots and no longer desire to wander. But the Insect Path is unstable now, and rushing in would be imprudent. Our previous passage through the Insect Path was luck; trying it again might not lead to the other end of the path. Who knows where we might end up? If we end up somewhere desolate, it would just make things worse."

Lu Ye nodded, "That's what I think too."

Previously, using the Void Beast Core's power to break through the spatial barrier to arrive here was just a coincidence, one that couldn't be controlled. As Tang Jun said, winding up in a desolate place would be disastrous.

Better to stay here; at least the Insect Path to the Jade Conch Galaxy is here. With luck, perhaps in a few or a dozen years, the Insect Path will stabilize. Then they could return safely to the Jade Conch.

Comparatively, Tang Jun no doubt felt a more urgent desire to return to Jade Conch.

Being older, he lacked the youthful drive and resilience of Lu Ye and only wished to spend his remaining years peacefully. In such a foreign setting, his adaptability was not as strong as Lu Ye's.

"It's not necessarily necessary to wait for the Insect Path to stabilize," Tang Jun said again.

Lu Ye asked, "What do you propose?"

Tang Jun said, "The All Phenomena Star System contains numerous Insect Paths connecting various places. Among them, there must be star systems relatively close to our Jade Conch. Perhaps the cultivators there have heard of Jade Conch. We just need to gather this information, find the Insect Path leading to that star system, and we can use it to return to Jade Conch."