"In the boundless celestial realm, stars shimmer brightly.
A majestic ark resembling a giant in the starry sea leisurely navigates among them.
Upon closer inspection, within the ark dwell numerous humanoid beings. Compared to mortals, they possess an additional divine eye on their foreheads, sparkling brightly.
Each being carries out their duties, wielding mysterious artifacts.
They guide the ark through the vast galaxies.
As if exploring unknown realms.
At the center of the ark, a celestial map formation unfolds slowly, reflecting myriad phenomena from the outside world, vividly.
Suddenly, a red light flashes on the star map above. A female being's eyes sparkle with joy as she softly speaks.
"We've found a planet teeming with vitality!"
Upon hearing this, the beings gather, their gazes fixed on the edge of the star map where the red light indicates the location of a certain planet.
Immediately, one being calmly inquires, "What is the grade of beings on this planet? Who among them ranks highest?"
The female being responds swiftly, her fingertips dancing lightly across the star map, and detailed data appears in an instant.
She explains, "According to our scans, the most powerful beings on this planet are approximately of the fifth grade, with no higher ranks detected."
Upon hearing this, joy spreads across the beings' faces.
"A fifth-grade being, if captured with artifacts, could potentially be harnessed to control seventh-grade beings in due time. Achieving this would be a great feat for us!" one being eagerly remarks.
"How long will it take us to reach this planet?" another being asks.
"This planet is only a hundred light-years away from us. With the speed of our ark, three days will suffice," the female being replies.
"Set course immediately, full speed ahead..."
In the realm of Qingyang, within the Emperor's Capital, there lies a place called the 'Skywatch Bureau.'
Numerous officials are busy with documents, while a massive screen displays the endless sky before them.
Since the calamity, the craftsmanship of the human race in Qingyang has gradually declined.
With the resurgence of cultivation, craftsmanship has further stagnated.
However, since Emperor Qingyang personally intervened and the portals to other realms opened, Qingyang Immortal Realm established the Skywatch Bureau specifically to research technological craftsmanship, aiming to explore beyond the Nine Heavens.
To guard against possible extraterrestrial beings and avoid being caught off guard.
At this moment, a sharp alarm suddenly rings out inside the Skywatch Bureau.
All officials halt their tasks, focusing intently on the screen.
In the boundless starry sky, a majestic ark resembling a giant in the starry sea suddenly appears.
Its enormous size exudes immense pressure, even through the screen, leaving people deeply awestruck.
"Unknown ark sighted in the heavens! Report to the Immortal Realm!"
"Hurry, report immediately!"
Panic ensues within the Skywatch Bureau.
At the same time, deep within the Heavenly Court, the Lord of Qingyang, Lü Qingyang, is refining a sixth-grade artifact.
Sensing an anomaly, he flickers and stands atop an immortal tree, where myriad spiritual powers converge within his eyes, capturing the scene beyond the Qingyang Realm.
Seeing the ark resembling a giant in the starry sea, Lü Qingyang's heart trembles slightly: "Could it be beings from beyond the heavens?"
Due to the vast distance, Lü Qingyang cannot peer into the interior of the ark.
However, judging from its appearance alone, he knows its tremendous scale, thousands of zhang in length, majestic in demeanor, delivering a strong visual impact.
Lü Qingyang had once speculated that within the vast starry sea, there might exist beings with exceedingly advanced technology.
But after becoming the Emperor of the Immortal Realm and confronting the Unworldly Tribulation, he believed this was a realm primarily focused on cultivation.
Even if there were technologically advanced beings, they would be no different from the Qingyang Realm before the calamity.
Yet now, his understanding is once again overturned.
The technological prowess displayed by the ark before him far surpasses the current craftsmen of Qingyang.
The obscure pressure contained within it makes Lü Qingyang vigilant.
At this moment, Elder Yang Yan and other elders from the Immortal Realm send a message about the anomaly in the starry sea.
After pondering for a moment, Lü Qingyang instructs them to observe quietly and respond accordingly once they discern the intentions of the visitors.
"This planet is our target!"
Within the ark, a middle-aged three-eyed being gazes down at the planet through the ark, a hint of disdain flashing in their eyes.
"The civilization here is evidently not advanced. Unless there are fifth-grade beings, at best they can be considered a third or fourth-grade civilization. However, even so, third or fourth-grade civilizations pose no threat to us. The starry sea is vast, and finding a planet with sentient beings is not easy. Let's eliminate these nuisances first before proceeding with our plans."
With these words, the ark radiates a dazzling light, instantly traversing the void and crashing into the surveillance artifacts and treasures around the planet.
Both are reduced to dust, dissipating into the starry sea.
This scene causes the officials within the Skywatch Bureau to pale, any lingering hopes instantly shattered.
"Elder Yang, how should we respond?"
One official asks Yang Yan beside him with a grave expression.
Yang Yan's face darkens as he coldly declares, "Order everyone to be on high alert. Today's Qingyang Realm is no longer what it used to be. If they dare to invade, we will show them the power of the Immortal Path!"
Facing the approaching ark, Yang Yan feels no fear.
He knows well that the means of artifact craftsmen are not the only reliance of the Qingyang Realm; there is someone within the realm who remains calm even if the sky collapses.