Chapter 3162: Whitecloud City And The Lord of Lightning

Chapter 3162: Whitecloud City And The Lord of Lightning

Was Whitecloud City a true parallel universe to the Origin Universe? That certainly seemed to be the case, given the presence of Earth and its solar system. However, there was no version of Jiang Feng or any of the others in the Origin Universe.

Jiang Chen had previously mentioned that the people of Whitecloud City had found other versions of themselves in other parallel universes. For example, there had been two Kong Tianzhaos, though only one had ultimately survived.

It was a very intriguing idea.

As Lu Yin gazed at the distant Earth, he saw that Whitecloud City was quite different from what he had initially imagined.

He had imagined that Whitecloud City would be a colossal entity, much like the Heavens Sect, and sprawl across outer space. Instead, Earth was in the same location as in the Origin Universe, and Whitecloud City was on the planet.

With Jiang Qingyue leading the way, Lu Yin quickly arrived on the universe’s version of Earth.

Between the two universes, the Earth in Whitecloud City’s universe did not seem to have advanced much when it came to their knowledge of cultivation. In fact, even the planet’s technology was not particularly advanced, as the people here were still at the stage of exploring their solar system. Only a few of the closest nearby planets showed any trace of settlements or human activity.

"What is this?" Lu Yin asked, puzzled.

Jiang Qingyue explained, "Whitecloud City hasn't been around for very many years, and my father has never interfered in Earth's development. While there are other places in the universe where technology or cultivation methods are more advanced, almost none of that has been brought back to Earth. Cultivators have their own worries, while ordinary people have their own joys.

"Joining Whitecloud City allows a person to cultivate, but people who don't join will never catch even a glimpse of the vast world of cultivation.

"On Earth, the inside and outside of Whitecloud City are two vastly different worlds."

Lu Yin thought of God’s Domain. That civilization had been ruled by their Divine Maiden, and it had been harmonious, but their peace had brought about decline and complacency. The Earth in Whitecloud City’s universe seemed similar to God’s Domain, but Whitecloud City was constantly pursuing progress. The Lord of Lightning was not one to fall into complacency.

Externally, they wielded great power and influence, while internally, their people enjoyed peace and harmony. Was this what Jiang Feng believed to be best?

"It's said that the Lord of Lightning started off as an ordinary human before stepping onto the path of cultivation, and because of that, he’s lived two lives. His journey parallels that of normal people, and yet he possesses the will and determination of a powerful cultivator," Lu Yin said.

Jiang Qingyue smiled. "My father is basically just an ordinary person."

She then led Lu Yin to her Earth, and they entered Whitecloud City.

Whitecloud City covered a vast area, but Earth itself felt small to Lu Yin. He had seen far more impressive places, and he could envelop all of Whitecloud City within his perception. Still, this place was Whitecloud City, the home of the Lord of Lightning.

It was also completely surrounded by clouds, causing the city to live up to its name.

Following behind Jiang Qingyue, Lu Yin climbed up to the Lord of Lightning's residence. In this place, Lu Yin restrained his aura, choosing to show his respect for the Lord of Lightning by observing Whitecloud City with nothing more than his eyes. He was just like an ordinary person even though he had the ability to perceive all of Earth with but a thought.

"Ah, Brother Lu, you're finally here!" Jiang Chen called out as he approached from a distance.

They were in the northern part of Whitecloud City. It was a serene place filled with various flowers and plants. It looked like paradise. Even with just his eyes, Lu Yin could see far, and he had already spotted Jiang Chen, as well as a mantis.

When the Astral Beast Domain had invaded the Outerverse, a giant astral beast that looked like a praying mantis had chased after Lu Yin. Jiang Chen arrived at the last minute, and Lu Yin had tossed the mantis to Jiang Chen, who had taken it away.

At the time, Lu Yin had joked about giving Jiang Chen a gardener, but as it turned out, that was exactly the role the giant mantis was serving.

When Lu Yin saw the astral beast, he was noticed in turn. The creature’s demeanor immediately changed, and it grew cold and blazed with killing intent.

Amused, Lu Yin’s eyes narrowed, and a pressure enveloped the giant mantis, inducing indescribable terror. The mantis froze, as it could instinctively sense that Lu Yin had gained a level of power that could not be fathomed. The astral beast quickly prostrated in submission.

Jiang Chen watched the silent exchange and just shook his head. "Poor thing. It's only been a few decades, but its old target is already able to terrify it out of its mind. Brother Lu, stop scaring it. It's quite the skilled gardener."

Lu Yin chuckled. "I can tell. Your garden is beautiful."

He observed the garden, and he also noticed giant ants walking in the distance. Some of them were carrying people on their backs. In one corner, he saw a chicken coop.

He blinked and then stared at the various chickens. There was no doubt what the birds were, yet their tails came in a variety of colors. There were two-colored, three-colored, and even four-colored tails. The Lord of Lightning had quite the eclectic taste.

However, as Jiang Chen had continued to bring up Lu Yin’s name after subsequent visits to the Origin Universe, and especially after Jiang Qingyue and Dragonturtle had both mentioned Lu Yin, Jiang Feng's interest had finally been piqued.

He had also heard Lu Yin’s name be frequently mentioned by people from the Sixverse Association and the Merchant Exchange. This had made Jiang Feng realize that meeting Lu Yin was an inevitability. There was a sense that the young man was rather similar to the Lord of Lightning himself.

This sense had proven to be true.

Jiang Feng had been the first to invade the Scourge, but Lu Yin had done so on several occasions after that.

Jiang Feng possessed a mirebound artifact, as did Lu Yin.

Jiang Feng had risen to power when Earth had faced an apocalypse, and he had united the entire planet.

Lu Yin had done the same for the Origin Universe when the universe had faced a crisis, and he was currently trying to unify the Sixverse Association.

There were numerous similarities between the two men.

The more similar two people were to each other, the more likely they would be to become either enemies or friends.

"Senior Lord of Lightning, this junior is Lu Yin," Lu Yin introduced himself.

The older man smiled. "If you are calling yourself my junior, then you can call me Uncle Jiang. If you are here as the Heavens Sect's Dao Monarch, then I'd have to stand up to greet you."

Lu Yin smiled back. "I'm not here in any sort of official capacity. I’m just a friend of Jiang Chen and Qingyue."

"Listen to that, Dad! He’s so warm and friendly! Qingyue, Dragonturtle was right," Jiang Chen butted in.

Jiang Qingyue gritted her teeth in irritation.

Jiang Feng ignored them both.

Lu Yin felt rather uncomfortable. "Uncle Jiang, Qingyue and I are just friends."

Jiang Feng nodded. "You don't need to explain your relationship to me. Have a seat. Would you like tea or a real drink?"

Lu Yin sat down across from Jiang Feng. "There’s no need for any of that. I'm not thirsty."

"Alright, then just let me know if you get thirsty. I'll have your aunt prepare some fruit. The fruit in my Whitecloud City is unmatched," Jiang Feng stated casually.

Lu Yin did not hold back. "I’ll make sure to take some with me when I leave. What I saw looks delicious, and I’d like to see if I can grow them in my universe’s Earth."

"Help yourself."

The fact that he was on Earth gave Lu Yin an innate sense of familiarity with his surroundings, and Jiang Feng's straightforward attitude put Lu Yin even more at ease. After having interacted with countless people, Lu Yin could tell that Jiang Feng saw him as a nephew.

"Uncle Jiang, thank you for supporting me," Lu Yin stated.

Jiang Feng sighed. "The Five Spirits Alliance and I have a deep connection. I didn’t attack the Scourge just because I was supporting you, but also to further my own vendetta."

Lu Yin replied, "I wasn't referring to that. When the Great Sovereign was making things difficult for me, Qingyue stood up for me and spoke on your behalf."

Jiang Feng glanced over to stare at something in the distance. "The girl never mentioned that to me."

Lu Yin was taken aback, but then he showed a wry smile. "I see."

Jiang Feng chuckled. "If I had known, I would have personally helped, and that's the truth."

Lu Yin felt a warmth well up in his heart. "Thank you, Uncle Jiang."