578: Chapter 578 The Choice of a Great Sage

"Long time no see, Great Sage. Please, just call me Xiao Weiqing."

"I thought you wouldn't come out."

The Great Sage said: "I didn't expect you to reach the Star Lord Realm so quickly, and successfully join the Yunxu Holy Land at that."

"You knew?"

"The old virtual account is still there, haha~~ Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to get in." The Great Sage smiled, a hint of self-deprecation in his tone.

It had been who knows how many years since the civilization perished, yet the virtual account remained.

I don't know whether to feel fortunate or sorrowful.

"So, why have you come to find me?"

The Great Sage's tone remained calm and indifferent.

However, times had changed. Xiao Weiqing easily saw through the Great Sage's facade; his inner state was not as calm as he portrayed.

And the reality was just as Xiao Weiqing had judged.

At this moment.

The Great Sage did not look directly at Xiao Weiqing; he merely focused his attention, waiting for Xiao Weiqing's next words, though he had roughly guessed the purpose of Xiao Weiqing's visit.

Yet, since Xiao Weiqing had not stated it explicitly, he dared not ask.

After all, the current Xiao Weiqing was not the same as before.

He was a member of the Yunxu Holy Land, and in the Sixth Heaven at that; his status was incredibly precious.

Even if their Kuhn Civilization hadn't perished, their civilization's leader would not hold a status as high as Xiao Weiqing's.

"Great Sage, I have come to fulfill our agreement."

Hearing this, the Great Sage's face lit up with joy, and he smiled once more.

"You must not lie to me."

"Haha~~ Great Sage, you provided timely help back then, and I have kept it in my heart. Now that the entire Incubation Ground belongs to me, I will not go back on my promise to provide a habitable planet for the Kuhn Civilization."

"Whew~~"

The Great Sage took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, trying his best not to lose his composure. How many years had it been? He had waited so many years that he himself could no longer remember.

Every time he awoke from his slumber, it was only to disappointment.

Time and time again, he had long since despaired, yet he hadn't expected to finally wait until this day.

It was a good thing he hadn't given up.

"However, let's get the unpleasantries out of the way first. Giving the Kuhn Civilization a habitable planet is no problem, but your Kuhn Civilization must abide by the rules of the Blue Star Civilization. Otherwise, I would rather buy a planet for you elsewhere."

"Of course. From now on, our Kuhn Civilization will follow the lead of the Blue Star Civilization. We can sign a contract," the Great Sage said hurriedly.

The Kuhn Civilization could not go elsewhere to revive. Once outside the Incubation Ground, they would be meat in the eyes of space pirates.

Only one fate awaited them: to be plundered, sold, enslaved, and eventually perish from the Universe.

"Good."

"You have two choices," said Xiao Weiqing.

"Please speak."

"Within the Incubation Ground, including Blue Star, there are 8 habitable planets in total. Aside from my Blue Star Civilization, the Spirit Beast Civilization, and the Heng Hui Civilization, the other three civilizations have all been wiped out by the Yao Race."

"There are also two habitable planets where no civilization has yet been born."

As he spoke, Xiao Weiqing waved his hand, simulating the 5 planets: three where civilizations had appeared but were now extinct, and two where no civilization had yet appeared, with only wild beasts on the planets, remaining in the primitive era.

The Great Sage fell silent. It was clear that their Kuhn Civilization could only choose one from these five planets.

However, planets with established civilizations and those without were certainly different. Since they were all within the Incubation Ground, those two planets without civilizations were likely not a good choice.

"Xiao Weiqing, I have an idea—no, it's a request," the Great Sage said softly.

"Let's hear it."

"Could the Kuhn Civilization develop on Blue Star for a period of time? Once the Kuhn people have multiplied to a certain stage, we would then move away from Blue Star. Would that be feasible?"

"You want us to be your bodyguards?"

Xiao Weiqing said playfully.

"We will pay a price."

"What price?"

"This relic contains the last of the Kuhn Civilization's Legacy, technology, knowledge, and resources prepared for the revival of our civilization. We will only keep twenty percent; the rest will belong to the Blue Star Civilization."

"Are you willing?"

The Great Sage nodded affirmatively. "For the civilization to be revived, it is already a gift. Nothing else matters."

Xiao Weiqing thought about it and refused, saying: "No need. As for the Legacy and cultivation resources, I don't want yours. Just sharing the technology and knowledge with our Blue Star Civilization will suffice."

It wasn't that Xiao Weiqing was noble.

It was simply because, at its Peak, the Kuhn Civilization was only a Level 2 civilization. Although there were many in the Star Lord Realm, they had never produced anyone in the Dominator Realm. Everything in this relic combined was only worth a few tens of thousands of credits.

He didn't want to be gossiped about later for the sake of a few tens of thousands of credits.

Xiao Weiqing remembered that Yuanbao had once said that in the assessment of Holy Land members, character was also a very important indicator, especially for those wanting to enter the Seventh Heaven.

"That is acceptable."

"The Kuhn Civilization will certainly cooperate and communicate deeply with the Blue Star Civilization."

"Hmm, then it is settled. I will designate an area on Blue Star, and someone will come to communicate the specific details with you tomorrow."

"Good."

Xiao Weiqing nodded. "Then that's it. I'm leaving."

After saying this.

Xiao Weiqing soared into the sky and disappeared into the horizon.

At this time.

Grace finally dared to speak: "Great Sage, I really didn't expect your intuition this time to have a good result. Xiao Weiqing really came, and he is willing to fulfill the agreement."

The Great Sage: "..."

Azure Dragon Island.

Not long after Xiao Weiqing returned, Zhang Dawei and Zali Wise arrived one after the other.

Zhang Dawei had been called by Xiao Weiqing, while Zali Wise had come on his own, only one step behind Zhang Dawei.

"Lord Xiao Weiqing, you have returned."

"Hmm, I came back to handle some matters. Since you are both here, I will tell you about it."

"Please speak," Zali Wise said respectfully.

Xiao Weiqing briefly introduced the Kuhn Civilization and informed them of the deal with the Kuhn Civilization.

"Da Wei, handle this. Pick a place on Blue Star. Mind you, that place must be within our line of sight. One must always be on guard."

"Understood, Brother Qing."

"Wise, you help keep an eye on it too."

Zali Wise assured him: "Rest assured, if the Kuhn Civilization shows any ill intent, they definitely won't have a good ending."

Xiao Weiqing nodded. "The Kuhn Civilization helped the Blue Star Civilization in the past, and the Great Sage of the Kuhn Civilization is a smart man. He won't do anything foolish. You just need to keep an eye on them."

The two nodded.

"That's it, nothing else. Starting tomorrow, I will rarely return to Blue Star. I have officially entered the Sixth Heaven; from now on, everything will be focused on cultivation. I leave Blue Star to you both."

"Oh right, I bought a Source Tree. Wise, handle it later and place it on Azure Dragon Island."

"A Source Tree?" Zali Wise's eyes lit up. This was a rare item. "My Lord, may I ask how many years old it is?"

"800 years."

"That is enough; it can cover the entire island."

"Hmm, I am returning to the Holy Land. If there are matters you cannot handle in the future, send me an email. Handle the rest yourselves." Xiao Weiqing turned to leave.

Zhang Dawei called out to him: "Brother Qing, there is one thing right now that requires you to step in."

"What is it?"