novelzi Chapter 317 Traveling to the Eastern Continent.
Chapter 317 Traveling to the Eastern Continent.
The Northern Continent, often called the Northern Ravages, was famous for its brutal winters and fierce beasts.
In this continent, beasts outnumbered humans by one to a hundred thousand. The Northern Ravages was the second largest continent but had the second smallest population.
From this harsh land, Yang Wei and Mu Lingxi started their journey to the Eastern Continent, also known as the Land of Supremes. This realm was full of unparalleled cultivators and ancient mysteries.
They traveled on majestic creatures called Spirit Dragons.
These dragons weren't just any common mounts one could buy from any spirit beast market.
To get one, a beast-tamer had to either find a spirit dragon egg by chance or buy one from an upper-class market, then spirit-refine the egg for ten cycles using the spiritual energy of other lower spirit beasts.
Most sects viewed spirit dragons as the nearest equivalent to a Beast King. Hatching a beast king egg required fifteen cycles of spirit refinement, making it the most spirit-refined object in the Lower Regions, second only to a Soul Heart formed when breaking into the Nascent Soul stage!
Despite this, spirit dragons were respected for their unique abilities. Because of their special status, only peak chiefs and grandmasters were allowed to use them for travel.
"Hm, these spirit dragons are quite fast.." said Yang Wei.
Mu Lingxi nodded. "Of course they are. Instead of running all the way to the Eastern Continent, it's smarter to conserve our energy by riding spirit dragons──they're one of the few creatures that possess heaven-reaching speed."
"Heaven-reaching speed?" Yang Wei raised an eyebrow.
This was the first time he had heard of such a term.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Mu Lingxi realized she hadn't taught Yang Wei much during his time in the sect, either due to various problems or her busy schedule.
A smile appeared on her face.
This was her chance to start making up for it. She didn't plan to get any closer to Yang Wei than she already was. She believed that to be a better elder sister, she needed to respect Mu Lin's relationship with Yang Wei.
It would be difficult, but not impossible──she simply needed discipline.
Suddenly, Mu Lingxi clapped her hands loudly.
"Allow me to enlighten you, my young student!"
A wide, smug grin appeared on her face.
Yang Wei rolled his eyes and looked to the side.
Mu Lingxi held up a finger and began to explain.
"After the Great Convergence, when spiritual energy came to the Lower Regions, there was a wise scholar named Zhen Ren. He was called the True Human because he was free from all worldly desires, and also known as the First Thinker.
"One fateful day, he was resting in the high peaks of the Cloud-Marked Mountains, writing his Daozang. He studied the heavens and stared at the countless stars that adorned the night sky. That was when he had his first true comprehension.
"To understand the heavens, one must first comprehend the language of light.
"He believed that light, with its swift and unerring path, was the closest one could get to the essence of speed. Through relentless study and profound enlightenment, he concluded that light was the fastest phenomenon in existence, traversing the vast expanses of the universe with an ease that no mortal foot could match. It was then he proclaimed...
"The speed of light is the measure of the heavens. To surpass it is to touch the very essence of the Dao, achieving what I shall call 'Heaven-Reaching Speed'.
After her thorough explanation, Mu Lingxi folded her arms and wore a proud smile, perhaps waiting for Yang Wei to praise her. To her surprise, Yang Wei just looked ahead at the sea of clouds and adjusted himself on his spirit dragon.
"Interesting..." he said.
But his tone and expression suggested otherwise.
Each powerful flap of their massive wings defied natural order, creating ripples in the fabric of space they traversed!
...
Soon, they neared the Eastern Continent.
They came across the Skyreach Mountains.
These were massive peaks that reached into the heavens.
The tops were always hidden in clouds.
The spirit dragons soared effortlessly, their claws brushing against the clouds and leaving a trail of mist behind them.
The sun painted the snow-covered summits with a golden glow, making the scene look almost magical.
Moving down from the mountains, they flew over the Blue God Sea.
Its waters were crystal clear, revealing colorful coral reefs and schools of spirit fish swimming below.
The dragons descended closer to the water, their reflections shimmering on the surface. The salty breeze carried the fresh smell of the ocean. It was a peaceful moment, a short break before they continued their journey to the final destination.
"Wei! Wei! Look ahead, I can see it!"
"Oho~? It seems like we've arrived."
The Land of Supremes appeared ahead, glowing with a golden light.
Its cities were stunning, full of towering pagodas and majestic temples devoted to the Dao. Fields of spiritual herbs stretched far and wide, cared for by diligent cultivators. The air buzzed with the energy of countless practitioners striving for enlightenment──a greater breakthrough!
Yang Wei and Mu Lingxi finally landed.
Their spirit dragons touched down gracefully at the edge of an expansive forest that seemed impossibly vast and grand.
... 『Great Wulong Forest』
"Finally!" Mu Lingxi exclaimed with excitement.
As they dismounted, the dragons bowed respectfully before taking off into the sky once more.
Their departure was marked by a booming roar that echoed across the Eastern Continent.
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In another part of the vast Great Wulong Forest...
Three people were making their way through what seemed like an endless stretch of trees.
In the right was a young man with short blonde hair and green eyes.
At the far back left was a young woman with long red hair tied in a high ponytail, trying to catch up.
Leading the group was a young woman holding an ornate, precious sword.
She had long black hair tied back, light blue eyes, and a serious expression. She wore a blue and white outfit with a noticeable blue crystal on the front of her dress. Her outfit included a short skirt that showed her fair, smooth legs, which were very attractive.
The way she walked made it clear she was in charge.
She was Huang Xiuwen, a Sword Saint!