Chapter 161: Traverse the World (3)

Chapter 161: Traverse the World (3)

Among the three overseas continents, the Qiong and Feng Continents were expansive islands that stretched for thousands of li, and lay just a thousand li away from the Middle Land. Only the Xin Continent was located an unfathomable distance away.

Over eight centuries ago, a Heavenly Ranker, driven by curiosity, set out to explore the ends of the world and stumbled upon this continent.

Even now, the true size of the Xin Continent remained shrouded in mystery, with explorers from the Middle Land barely scratching the surface of its staggering expanse. The separation between the two landmasses was daunting, making conquest of the Xin Continent an impossible dream for any power. The presence of fearsome demonic beasts further hindered the migration of the common folk.

Something's not right. Logically, to determine its size, one would only need to circle the Xin Continent. There's no need to venture deep into the continent.

However, the book he held in his hands, a collection of accounts from the Cloudstride Sect's three surviving Grandmasters who had dared venture into the Xin Continent, failed to provide an answer to his question.

Only Grandmasters possess the ability to travel to the Xin Continent?

Though it was a well-known location for immortal relic hunting, it was more accurate to call the Xin Continent a mysterious, uncharted island.

Demonic beasts actually exist in this world? Wu Yuan shook his head slightly, but soon understood why this was the case. After all, in the Middle Land, the human genome was incredibly advanced, let alone the genomes of its wild animals.

He recalled the encounter he had with a powerful tiger during his travels in the Southcloud Province. It could be considered a savage beast, with strength surpassing any animal he had encountered in his past life, capable of rivaling a second-rate Adept. Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

After the Martial King divided the land into thirteen continents, the Central Plains became a haven for humans for thousands of years. Scarcely any demonic or savage beasts are still present there, with most retreating to the rivers and mountains.

But none of them dared stir chaos, for those who did were dead meat. As a result, many common folk and even martial artists rarely encountered wild beasts throughout their lives.

However, once one ventured beyond the seven continents of the Central Plains, visiting places such as the Min Continent, the Nan Continent, the Huang Continent, or the overseas Qiong and Feng Continents where populations were sparser, the presence of demonic beasts grew more prevalent.

Among these continents, the Huang Continent was home to the largest number of demonic beasts. It was a vast landmass, rivaling the Holy Continent in size. While sparsely populated by humans, it teemed with wildlife.

Animals who possess the strength of third-rate Adepts are considered savage beasts. And those who possess the strength of Savant experts, though classified as demons, are mere lesser demons who pose little threat. Wu Yuan smiled faintly.

Beyond the lesser demons, however, existed the greater demons. Each of these beings was on par with a Grandmaster and many of them had caused significant upheaval throughout the history of the Middle Land.

Wu Yuan delved into book after book, gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the Middle Land. It also sparked many theories.

All historical records trace back to the time of the Martial King, over 3000 years ago. Wu Yuan began to comprehend why the Martial King held such a revered position. He was akin to the Yanhuang [1], Suiren [2], Nuwa [3], Fuxi [4], and other legendary figures from his past life. He was the forefather of humanity, the catalyst for the birth of civilization. Before the Martial King, the world of the Middle Land was engulfed in chaos.

As for the emergence of the immortal relics in the Middle Land, it can be inferred that there once existed an immensely powerful civilization that spanned the entire world, most likely a qi refining civilization. Wu Yuan speculated.

A Heavenly Ranker was, in essence, a qi refiner. However, Heavenly Rankers were exceedingly scarce, and there simply werent enough of them to establish immortal sects or forge a systematic civilization. To put it more accurately, the Middle Land had evolved into a flourishing martial arts cultivation civilization.

From historical texts, there seems to have been a notable rise in the overall standard of martial arts over the course of the past several thousand years. The emergence of Savant experts and Grandmasters has become increasingly common.

"Mm," replied Wu Yuan. "In these past few days, I have reached a basic proficiency over the Sunfury Saber, and absorbed the knowledge contained within the books gifted by Hierarch. I feel prepared to begin my journey. Hence, I've come to bid farewell."

The Rain Hierarch smiled approvingly. Not bad, I see you dont lack patience. Go forth and explore the world, but remember, it's not just about fighting and killing. Prioritize your safety. I anticipate seeing your name grace the Heavenly Rankings."

Cultivation was not only achieved in the hardships of life and death trials, but also in the pursuit of personal growth and self-preservation.

"Disciple understands," Wu Yuan affirmed. With a graceful motion, he removed his wrist guard and placed it on a nearby desk. "Hierarch, I am forever indebted to our sect and have no means to repay everything youve done for me. As a token of my gratitude, I have prepared some items for you. I humbly request that you accept them."

Before The Rain Hierarch could respond, Wu Yuan took a step back, bowing respectfully. "Farewell, Hierarch." With that, he exited the hall, walking down the steps.

"This youngster, he even left us a farewell gift?" A subtle grin crept onto The Rain Hierarchs face.

With a brisk stride, she approached the desk and picked up the wrist guard.

A storage artifact? Surprise flashed in her eyes as she perceived the item. Its capacity isnt too large. Could he have acquired this after killing Wang Huang?

Carefully, she began to examine the contents within the space. Inside, she found around eight third-grade divine weapons, all acquired through the demise of experts like Wang Huang and Qi Zai at Wu Yuans hands.

They were worthless to Wu Yuan, hence he bequeathed them to the sect. Why didnt he bequeath them to the Wu Clan? There wasnt a single first-rate Adept in the Wu Clan at present. Possessing these treasures was more a curse than a blessing!

The original edition of Majestic Earth and Oceans, Secret Art: Thousand Mountains, Secret Art: Ghostwalk, Secret Art: Bloodstack'. The Rain Hierarch flipped through the stack of manuals, not too surprised by the first few.

However, when she reached the final three, a glimmer of confusion flitted across The Rain Hierarch's eyes.

1. "Yanhuang" are the two legendary leaders of ancient China. Yan is Yan Di, Huang is Huang Di. The Yanhuang people are considered to be the ancestors of Chinese civilization, and the Han people (called the Huaxia people before the Han Dynasty) are called the descendants of the Yanhuang people.

2. Suiren appears in Chinese mythology and some works that draw upon it. He is credited as a cultural hero who introduced humans to the production of fire and its use for cooking.

3. Nuwa is the mother goddess of all mankind, credited with the creation of humanity and repairing the broken Pillar of Heaven.

4. mythical creator of humanity

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For your reference:

Thirteen continents of the Middle Land: Holy (previously Zhong), Dong, Wu, Jiang, Chu, Yuan, Yan, Min, Nan, Bei, Mo, Xi, Huang

Overseas continents: Qiong, Feng, Xin