High-Level Martial Era - Chapter 750

Chapter 750: Chapter 398: It’s the Divine Realm! But It’s Also Not the Divine Realm
 

“It’s not necessarily the case,” Gu You’s voice echoed in Li Yuan’s mind: “Starry Sky Ancient City is renowned in the Divine Realm, but in many minor worlds and many Mortal Domains, there are similar terms… It might just be a coincidence.”

“After all, there are many strong beings on the Jue Xing Continent. According to the intelligence we’ve collected, the number of True Gods is not small.”

“If it really is a region in the Divine Realm, it should be quite famous. In the databases of me and Qiu Bingzun, it couldn’t be entirely unmentioned,” Gu You’s voice transmission continued: “Moreover, the technological content of this world seems very low, it doesn’t even have a virtual network.”

Li Yuan nodded slightly, feeling that Gu You made some valid points.

One should know, when Li Yuan heard the term ‘Starry Sky Ancient City’ from that human warrior’s mouth just now, it gave him quite a shock.

The Divine Realm is vast, but some of the top forces are universally recognized. Divine Courts battle tirelessly, and among the many Divine Courts, one Divine Court Force is the most special, known as ‘Starry Sky Divine Court’.

This force, with its great power, is vaguely among the top three of the Divine Realm, and in terms of ancient heritage, it is indisputably the oldest.

But it hardly competes for territory. Its reach, however, extends everywhere in the Divine Realm, namely the ‘Starry Sky Ancient Cities.’

Within the Divine Realm, a vast and expansive region is often referred to as ‘Star Domain’, and the Starry Sky Divine Court has established a Starry Sky Ancient City in almost every Star Domain of the Divine Realm. Each Starry Sky Ancient City has a legacy that endures for billions of years, housing numerous strong beings, often immensely low-profile, to the extent that even Heavenly Divines cannot shake them.

Powerful, ancient, uncompetitive.

This is the impression that Starry Sky Divine Court gives to the world.

“No matter the differences between the Starry Sky Ancient City on the Jue Xing Continent and those in the Divine Realm, at the very least, you now have a certain understanding of this world,” Gu You’s voice transmission stated: “Therefore, we must be even more low-profile to avoid touching upon some super-powerful beings… otherwise we’d find ourselves in a passive situation.”

“There’s even the risk of perishing,” Gu You’s voice transmission cautioned: “All in all, in such a powerful and mysterious world, we must be extremely careful.”

“Mhm,” Li Yuan nodded.

Based on the recently gathered information, this world is called ‘Jue Xing Continent’, vast and expansive. At least for now, Li Yuan does not know the full extent of the continent, and it is also unclear whether the land beneath is a super-sized star or some other form.

In the Divine Realm, there are super-powerful beings who can create vast and expansive worlds in the starry sky.

Jue Xing Continent is populated by countless lives, with the Human Race as the mainstream, and the rest consisting mainly of Ferocious Beasts.

This world, just like in the Seven Star Civilization, has a hierarchy of strength defined as ‘First Rank, Second Rank, Third Rank (Flying Heaven), Fourth Rank (Demigod), Fifth Rank (Pseudo-God), Sixth Rank (True God)’.

The True Gods represent the pinnacle of martial strength on the Jue Xing Continent.

True Gods engage in power struggles and slaughter among themselves, occupying vast territories, proclaimed as ‘Divine Kingdoms’. The larger Divine Kingdoms can have territories stretching over tens of millions of kilometers, and even the smaller ones have territories several million kilometers in size… Even the smallest Divine Kingdom has a territory far exceeding that of the Immortal Ruins Civilization, with endless populations.

The entire Jue Xing Continent is known as ‘three thousand Divine Kingdoms’.

Of course, this is an inexact number; over the long years, occasionally some Divine Kingdoms perish, and occasionally new ones rise. On the Jue Xing Continent, where technology is not advanced and communication means are ordinary, many pieces of information are beyond the knowledge of even those at the Flying Heaven Level.

“In addition to Divine Kingdoms, there seem to be some ancient families, powerful sects… the Jue Xing Continent is truly full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons,” Li Yuan thought to himself: “According to the data, the entire continent has a history of hundreds of millions of years.”

Its antiquity sends shivers down one’s spine.

Its strength puts Li Yuan on alert.

“On this Jue Xing Continent, not to mention I’m only at the Flying Heaven Level, even if I become a Demigod, I must keep a low profile,” Li Yuan pondered: “Even with the strength of a Pseudo-God, what does it matter? Across the entire continent, just the True Gods have spans of tens of millions of years… in such lengthy eons, there might even be the birth of Heavenly Divines.”

Heavenly Divines!

Even in the Divine Realm, they are peak powerhouses, like the rulers of each Star Domain, the city lords of each Starry Sky Ancient City, they are all Heavenly Divines.

“The Jue Xing Continent’s three thousand kingdoms.”

“The Abyss Country I am in now is one of the extremely powerful Divine Kingdoms, with a territory nearly twenty million kilometers in diameter,” Li Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly: “Inside, it’s divided into four hundred and eighty states…”

“Each state governs tens of thousands of kilometers of territory, and each State City is guarded by Pseudo-Gods. Just within Abyss Country, there are hundreds to even thousands of Divines.”

One Abyss Country alone has a number of strong beings comparable to an entire Mortal Domain.

What about the entire Jue Xing Continent?

“An unknown force has shifted me to this continent; let’s temporarily refer to it as ‘Eternal Hall’,” Li Yuan thought of the final hint from the mission.

One needs to obtain the Return Command in order to be eligible to go to Eternal Hall.

“Such a frightening power could kill me or toy with me with ease. Since the task has been given, that theoretically means I should have a chance to complete the mission.”

“That means… on the Jue Xing Continent, there should be an opportunity for me to become a ‘Third Rank Nine Star Pulse’,” Li Yuan surmised: “Is it the so-called ‘Jue Xing Divine Pill’?”

Among the information provided by those dozen or so Flying Heaven Realm, they all mentioned a treasure—the Jue Xing Divine Pill.

This mystical Elixir of the Jue Xing Continent, once obtained and consumed, can awaken more Life Stars and even Star Meridians.

Hence it is named Jue Xing Divine Pill.

Indeed, the entire continent was named ‘Jue Xing’ because of this medicine, yet such a pill is extremely precious, and ordinary Prime Warriors and Martial Artists of the Flying Heaven Level cannot obtain it—it’s difficult to even catch a glimpse.

“At the same time, the Third Rank Nine Star Pulse is the golden mission for the Golden Garment Members.”

“Then, to obtain the so-called Ancestral Realm Order, the difficulty must be even higher,” Li Yuan gradually clarified his thoughts: “Even if I become a Demigod, trying to forcefully take the treasures and rare items of the continent through sheer strength won’t work.”

Pure reliance on strength is not feasible.

“Then there’s only one way.”

“Integration!”

“Disguise as a local, aim to merge with the Jue Xing Continent, join one of the major forces on the continent. Only by leveraging the foundation of these major forces can I hope to touch upon some deep-seated secrets,” Li Yuan thought to himself.

I am an outsider.

My origins cannot withstand scrutiny; therefore, I must be cautious and not casually reveal the secret of the Third Rank Eight Star Veins.

Even on the Jue Xing Continent, Third Rank Seven Star Veins are already exceedingly rare, at least those dozen or so Flying Heaven Level beings have never seen one, having only heard of their existence in distant continents.

The Third Rank Eight Star Veins, to most at the Flying Heaven Level, also seem to be but a legend.

“If you want to obtain the Jue Xing Divine Pill, this Abyss Demon Blood Den is just an opportunity on the surface.” Li Yuan thought to himself.

Thinking of this.

Li Yuan couldn’t help but look toward the deepest part of the dark gorge, where the mountain ranges on both sides soared high like giant beasts devouring people.

Abyss Demon Blood Den.

This place is a mysterious land of the Abyss Country and also a trial mission. In addition to the participation of the top talents of the Abyss Country and the disciples of divine families, other citizens of the Abyss Country who have reached the Flying Heaven Level can also apply to join the battle.

Moreover, every year, if the number of trialists does not meet the quota, a large number of Flying Heaven Warriors from within the Divine Kingdom will be forced to join the trial… In short, the yearly trial of the Abyss Demon Blood Den brings in tens of thousands of Flying Heaven Warriors.

To leave alive.

One must either survive for twenty days, or at least kill three ferocious beasts and take their heads as proof. If you do not have the heads of three ferocious beasts by the day the exit opens, alas… If you can obtain the heads of a number sufficient to rank within the first thousand, then you are qualified to become a member of the ‘Black Abyss Guard’ of the Divine Kingdom.

The Black Abyss Guard is an extremely well-known army in the Abyss Country, with abundant internal resources. Even treasures like the Jue Xing Divine Pill can be hoped for.

Once you can join, the hope of a Flying Heaven Warrior to become Semi-Divine will greatly increase.

“With my strength, securing a spot within the first thousand would be a piece of cake, even taking the first place should not be difficult.” Li Yuan thought to himself.

But Li Yuan did not entertain such a thought.

This is also the reason he left so many ferocious beast heads for other human fighters.

Identity!

“My identity must not be probed. If I exhibit too conspicuous performance, being scrutinized by the Abyss Country could lead to immediate arrest or even execution.” Li Yuan pondered, “Even if I wanted to join the Abyss Country, there’s no need to enter the Black Abyss Guard in this way.”

“Too dangerous.”

Somehow, Li Yuan felt that being directly transferred into the ‘Abyss Demon Blood Den’ by the Eternal Hall might also be a test.

The first task: survive for ten years!

For an outsider, striving to survive for ten years on the Jue Xing Continent amidst the pursuit of strength was already a trial in itself.

“This Abyss Demon Blood Den seems to be enveloped in heavy restrictions, even Sister Gu You can hardly break them.” Li Yuan raised his head to look at the sky, where the seemingly dim void hid great dangers.

“No need to take risks.”

“Just hang on!”

“Survive for twenty years, leave the Abyss Demon Blood Den first, then enter a County City, and gather more information before making decisions.” Li Yuan made his decision, prioritizing his survival.

A County City is somewhat lower in status compared to a State City and generally does not have divine beings as guardians. With Li Yuan’s strength, it would be much safer there.

“Just that.”

“I don’t know how Little Ice is faring.” Li Yuan sighed inwardly, his concern for Liu Bing evident.

“Continue to change locations.”

“Although those human fighters did not see me kill those ferocious beasts, they’re probably guessing in their hearts.” Some thoughts flashed through Li Yuan’s mind: “No need to run into them again.”

Of course, Li Yuan wasn’t too worried either, as it wasn’t rare to see Flying Heaven Warriors capable of swiftly killing dozens of ferocious beasts on the Jue Xing Continent.

In keeping with his character, Li Yuan would not silence them.

This was related to his principles of conduct. He would do what he thought should be done and refrain from actions he deemed improper, even if they carried a slight risk.

“After all, it’s just twenty days.”

“It will pass in a blink of an eye.”

…

In a mysterious place far away from Li Yuan, this land was filled with countless icy formations, bone-piercing cold, with narrow passages within the thick layers of ice.

Chilly winds would occasionally sweep through.

Just this gust was enough to freeze a Top Level Origin Martial Artist into ice shards.

A green Flying Serpent, about five meters long, agile in form, wings encasing its crystalline body, quietly sensed its surroundings.

“Senior Qiu, I still can’t sense Big Brother’s presence. I hope nothing dangerous has happened to him.” Liu Bing’s voice was full of worry.

“Don’t worry.”

“This Burial Immortal Ancient Domain, which intends to filter and test, will certainly not allow you to join forces easily.” Qiu Bingzun said solemnly: “Without a trace, it separated you, and even the Heavenly Snake Hall has not the slightest clue… This is definitely a method surpassing that of a Heavenly Divine.”

Surpassing a Heavenly Divine? Liu Bing was inwardly shocked.

“Little Ice, tell me again about the task you received.” Qiu Bingzun suddenly said.

“Trialist, as an innate Seven Star Veins, you have become a prospective Silver Garment Member and triggered the Purple Garment task requirement.” Liu Bing communicated: “First task: Join the ‘Heavenly Snake City’ of the Starry Sky Ancient City to become a Silver Garment Member.”

“Second task: Awaken the Flying Heaven Eight Star Veins, become Semi-Divine, then you can become a Golden Garment Member.”

“Remember, you must not reveal any information about the trial mission. You must complete at least one task to receive the ‘Return Command’ and be eligible to go to the Eternal Hall.” Liu Bing said, “Senior Qiu, that’s all the information there is.”

“Haha.”

“Then there’s no mistake.”

“Heavenly Snake City! The ‘Heavenly Snake City’ of the Starry Sky Ancient City.” Qiu Bingzun’s voice held a trace of excitement: “Unexpectedly, the legend within our clan is true, that there exists such a Starry Sky Ancient City. I always thought it was fictitious… But it’s real.”

“Little Ice, I think, I probably know where this is.” Qiu Bingzun said.

“Where is this?” Liu Bing was puzzled.

“This is the Divine Realm, yet it is not the Divine Realm.” Qiu Bingzun said in a low voice.