Swallowing the Starry Sky for Billions of Years

Chapter 784 Piaofeng Alliance
“Stay and take a look.” Dan Chan’s clone was very kind. “I think we share the same ideals. It’s just that you are not good at guiding or managing. When I look at these lonely and helpless tribes, I think of my people—those special beings. Fortunately, they are born strong. Unfortunately, this strength is not enough for them to belong to themselves.”

"I welcome us to create a peaceful territory together. It may not be large or strong, but it will be a place for life to settle in this universe. I have heard your story. If you insist, I will leave."

Dan Chan's clone pointed to a certain place in the ancient forest, where there were statues he had casually carved while comprehending the Dao. Each one contained some understanding of the Dao, ranging from ordinary ultimate techniques to ultimate techniques. Among them, more than a dozen statues were created from stories he heard from those tribes, and they were quite similar to the image of a three-eyed, golden-pupiled, legless crocodile beast.

“I will learn the true meaning of time from other people’s stories. They have not forgotten, it’s just that you have been gone for too long, and many lives do not have the lifespan to remember.”

The Piaoling Walker's expression changed after just one glance.

"No wonder others call you a sage. I'll go and see if you've treated them well." Piaoling Walker actually fled the ancient forest as if escaping, but didn't stray far from this territory. "By the way, my name is Piaoling Walker."

"Originally I had no name, but they are willing to respectfully call me Sage Xuanfeng." Danchan's clone's voice followed.

'There are still such pure lives, with powerful willpower and secret techniques, yet their emotions are like those of ordinary people; they even feel shame. It's fortunate they didn't fight me to the bitter end, otherwise, in my current state, it would be difficult to take action.'

Danchan's clone was glad that although he had selfish motives, his overall intentions were good.

The Fire Beast Master breathed a sigh of relief, then became arrogant, as if he were the one who had made the Piaoling Walker retreat: "Boss, who exactly is this guy? If he stays, it will have a huge impact on us."

"It is large, but it's a good thing. Two overlord beings won't be mute in this universe." Dan Chan's clone was actually looking forward to Piao Qing Xing Zhe staying.

……

'So many have disappeared.' Piaoqing Walker didn't have such a strong feeling before, but now that he looks at it again, it's true that many tribes have disappeared because of his negligence.

He didn't just migrate 136 races; he migrated at least a thousand. Although these weak races were mostly resources for the evolution of other races in the course of the universe's evolution, his intervention still caused them to disappear. Thinking back on it only intensified the sense of guilt in his heart.

Piaoling Xingzhe also found a life form he was familiar with. That life form, which was once just a weak and ordinary immortal being, had now become a king. When Piaoling Xingzhe found him, he was sitting cross-legged in front of a kind of elephant-like beast that was only half a face left, deep in thought.

"What a marvelous statue! It seems to have been carved specifically for you. One side is incomplete, which perfectly corresponds to the 'time matter' and 'relative flow' in the profound mysteries of the laws of time and the force of time gravity. It fits you perfectly now." Even the wandering monk Piaoqing had to admire the wisdom of the sage Xuanfeng.

“My lord.” Ahmed immediately knelt down. He was very grateful to Sage Xuanfeng, but he was also grateful to Piaoling Walker. If it weren’t for the latter, he would not have had the opportunity to receive guidance from Sage Xuanfeng.

"Take me for a walk. This starry sky feels a little unfamiliar to me."

Ahmed readily agreed, his heart filled with complex emotions and trepidation. He was afraid that this great man might be angry and destroy the vibrant life created by the Sage of Xuanfeng.

Ahmed's inhabited planet is at the heart of this star system, bustling with life. On this precious planet, a third of the land is covered by statues of vine-covered plants, exuding an indescribable tranquility and a sense of nature.

"This is a unique phenomenon that must exist in the current Grand Alliance. Those with the most potential and the most special lives are qualified to lead an alliance. I am now a member of the Azure Alliance. Each alliance has its own area of ​​expertise. The Azure Alliance excels in mental and material attacks, while the neighboring Hannah Alliance excels in purer material attacks... The leaders of these alliances are qualified to beg the Great Sage for their statues. These statues contain their own mysteries—"

"Most of the Alliance Overlords are special life forms. Special life forms are stronger, and their existence is very close to the fundamental laws of the universe. As statues, they are very suitable for others to comprehend. Of course, I am also qualified to compete for the Alliance Overlord position, but I don't want to do that. I like my peaceful life now."

As the wanderer listened to Ahmed's account, he also witnessed the order that now existed in this starry sky.

The Grand Alliance comprises numerous alliances created by unique life forms or powerful immortals. Each alliance ruler receives a pilgrimage quota based on their territories. These quotas are divided into three levels: Immortal, Realm Lord, and Universe-level. They offer direct access to the Sage of Xuanfeng, making them extremely valuable opportunities that fuel fierce competition. Yet, the Grand Alliance remains remarkably stable. There are alliances that are inherently at odds, as well as very close ones, and even transcendent alliances, all collectively forming a complex and interconnected system.

'He's definitely doing a better job than me. Each alliance has its own unique characteristics and is thriving. This place is practically a miniature universe.' Piaoqing Walker was mesmerized.

“My lord, Ahmed, we are very grateful for your efforts. So, could you please speak with the Great Sage? We feel that the current situation is quite good.” Ahmed was under great pressure, but he still managed to say these words.

“I’ve seen him, Ahmed.” The Wanderer laughed and flew alone towards the territories of the other alliances.

……

Dan Chan's clone and the Fire Beast Master didn't have to wait long before Piao Ling Walker returned. In just a few months, Piao Ling Walker had experienced the entire Grand Alliance.

"I feel like I'm no longer needed here." These were the first words of the wandering traveler upon his return, revealing a hint of confusion.

“Wrong, you’re wrong.” Dan Chan’s clone retorted without hesitation. “Take another look. Apart from the Fire Beast Lord and the special life forms I brought, these life forms have terrifyingly low potential. Raising them to become kings is already the limit. We need more races. Although I don’t know your background, Piao Ling Walker, you were able to bring back so many races with ease… I can count on you.”

The wanderer said bitterly, having misunderstood: "I did bring back some tribes, which I was going to give to you now, but I will never stay in one place. I am a wanderer, and I have my own way of witnessing the universe."

“You’re wrong again,” Dan Chan’s clone continued to retort. “You just need to bring back some resources and tribes from your travels to increase your resources, and leave the rest to me.”

Dan Chan's clone pointed at the ancient forest, and the ancient forest suddenly split open, revealing a statue: on the left was the Piaoling Walker soaring upwards like a dragon, and on the right was Dan Chan's clone, as still as a mountain.

"This is our alliance. Others have the Northern Frontier Alliance, the Thorn Ring Alliance, the Demon Clan Alliance... We can also form an alliance. It's not for personal ambition. What ambition could we possibly have in this corner of the universe? We're just trying to survive and for freedom. The situation in the universe requires us to unite. Therefore, I need your help, Piaoling Walker. Go out and acquire resources—weak races, ordinary races, anything—bring them back to strengthen the alliance. They need our strength now, and we will need their strength in the future."

Dan Chan's clone spoke sincerely: "How about we give our alliance a name?"

The wanderer seemed somewhat uneasy.

This is a part of his personality. Most beings, even those who reach the level of overlords, don't have a soft heart, or at least they don't open it to outsiders. But Piaoling Walker is just that sentimental, an anomaly in the universe. Perhaps many years ago, he could befriend those carefree, pure-hearted natural beast gods. They were equally powerful and unrestrained, but in the current universe, such beings are too rare.

“Let’s call it the Piaofeng Alliance. You and I are the pillars of this alliance.” Piaofeng Walker seemed to have made up his mind.

"Alright, Piaofeng Alliance." Dan Chan's clone was also satisfied with the name and instructed the Fire Beast Master, "Afterwards, I will replicate this statue. Wherever the territory of the Piaofeng Alliance is located, this statue must exist. The Piaofeng Alliance is ours!"

However, neither Piaoling Xingzhe nor Danchan's clone fully trust each other; they need to spend more time together to be certain.

It must be said that time is a power that can change everything, which is why Dan Chan's clone and main body are so engrossed in the fundamental laws of time. Just comprehending them brings them a sense of satisfaction.

At the same time, Gunn was mostly using him, and that's for sure.

He collected knowledge and secret techniques from ordinary and weak groups, partly to fulfill his promise to the headless energy entity, and partly to gather basic materials for his own research on life genes.

Caring for special life forms is like accumulating high-grade materials; this two-pronged approach paves the way for one's own cultivation. Although it's a win-win situation, one ultimately benefits the most. Even Dan Chan's clone judged himself in this way:
How could you be so evil, my true self?