Chapter 399: The Divine Realm, But Not Quite

Chapter 399: The Divine Realm, But Not Quite

"Not necessarily," Gu You's voice echoed in Li Yuan's mind. "Star City is renowned in the Divine Realm, but in many small worlds and mundane domains, there may also be similar place names... It could just be a coincidence."

"After all, the Star Perception Continent is filled with numerous powerful beings. According to the intelligence we've gathered, there are quite a few True Deities."

"If it is indeed a region within the Divine Realm, it should have some level of fame. In the database I gave you, it's unlikely that there would be no mention of it at all." Gu You communicated telepathically, "Moreover, this world seems to have a very low level of technology, not even virtual networks."

Li Yuan nodded slightly, also feeling that Gu You's words made sense.

It was just then that Li Yuan had heard the term 'Star City' from that human warrior, which had startled him.

The Divine Realm was vast, and some of the top major powers had immense reputations, with constant battles among the various Divine Courts.

Among the numerous Divine Courts, there was one particularly unique power known as the 'Starlight Divine Court'.

Its strength was so formidable that it was considered one of the top three in the Divine Realm, and in terms of antiquity, it was undoubtedly the absolute first.

This power rarely engaged in territorial disputes, yet its influence permeated every corner of the Divine Realm. This was the 'Star City'.

In the Divine Realm, a vast and expansive region was often collectively referred to as a 'Star Domain'. The Starlight Divine Court had established a Star City in almost every Star Domain within the Divine Realm.

Each Star City was a legacy of millions of years, filled with countless powerful beings, often maintaining an extremely low profile, to the point where even Heavenly Deities couldn't shake them.

Powerful, ancient, and non-confrontational.

This was the impression the Starlight Divine Court left on the people.

"Regardless of the differences between the Star City on the Star Perception Continent and the one in the Divine Realm, at least you now have a basic understanding of this world." Gu You communicated telepathically, "So, you'll need to be even more discreet to avoid attracting the attention of some super-powerful beings... Otherwise, we'll be at a disadvantage."

"There's even a risk of perishing." Gu You added, "In any case, when dealing with such a formidable world, you must be extremely cautious."

"Mhm." Li Yuan nodded.

According to the information he had just gathered, this world was called the 'Star Perception Continent', vast and boundless. At least for now, Li Yuan didn't know the full extent of the continent or whether the land he was standing on was a super-large planet or something else.

In the Divine Realm, there were super-powerful beings who could create vast worlds in the starry sky.

On the Star Perception Continent, countless lives thrived, with the human race as the dominant species, followed by ferocious beasts.

In this world, like the Seven Stars Civilization, power was categorized into 'First Rank, Second Rank, Third Rank (Flying Heaven), Fourth Rank (Demi-God), Fifth Rank (Void Deity), and Sixth Rank (True Deity)'.

True Deities were the pinnacle of power on the Star Perception Continent.

True Deities battled and killed each other, occupying vast territories, and were known as 'Divine Kingdoms'. The largest Divine Kingdoms had diameters reaching tens of millions of kilometers, while the smallest still had diameters of several million kilometers... Even the smallest Divine Kingdom had a more extensive effective territory than the Immortal Ruin Civilization, and their populations were immense.

The entire Star Perception Continent was known as the 'Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms'.

Of course, this was a hypothetical number. Over the long years, some Divine Kingdoms might fall, while others rose to power. On the Star Perception Continent, with its underdeveloped technology and limited communication methods, many pieces of information were unknown even to those few Flying Heaven Rank beings.

"Apart from the Divine Kingdoms established by True Deities, there seem to be some ancient families and powerful sects..." Li Yuan communicated telepathically, "According to the information, the entire continent has a history of over a hundred million years."

This continent was ancient, causing hearts to tremble.

Its power commanded Li Yuan's respect.

"On this Star Perception Continent, let alone my Flying Heaven Rank, even if I were a Demi-God, I'd still need to keep a low profile." Li Yuan thought to himself, "What good would it do to have the strength of a Void Deity? On this continent, there are thousands upon thousands of True Deities... Over the long years, there might even be the birth of a Heavenly Deity."

Heavenly Deities!

Even in the Divine Realm, they were considered peak powerhouses. The rulers of each Star Domain and the lords of each Star City were all Heavenly Deities.

"The Three Thousand Kingdoms of the Star Perception Continent."

"The Abyss Kingdom, where I currently reside, is one of the most powerful Divine Kingdoms, with a territory diameter of nearly twenty million kilometers." Li Yuan narrowed his eyes, "Internally, it is divided into four hundred and eighty states."

"Each state governs a territory with a diameter of several hundred thousand kilometers, and each state capital is guarded by a Void Deity. There are hundreds, or even thousands, of deities in a single Abyss Kingdom."

A single Abyss Kingdom had more powerful beings than the entire mundane domain where Li Yuan resided.

What about the entire Star Perception Continent?

"The unknown force that transported me to this continent, let's temporarily call it the 'Eternal Hall'." Li Yuan recalled the final prompt of the task.

Only by obtaining the Return Token could he be qualified to go to the Eternal Hall.

"Such a formidable power could easily kill me. There's no need to deceive me. Since they've given me a task, theoretically, I should have a chance to complete it."

"In other words... There should be opportunities on the Star Perception Continent to help me become a 'Third Rank Nine Star Meridian'." Li Yuan pondered, "The so-called 'Star Perception Divine Pill'?"

Among the intelligence provided by those few Flying Heaven Rank beings, all of them mentioned a treasure called the Star Perception Divine Pill.

This was a miraculous pill on the Star Perception Continent that, when consumed, could awaken more life stars or even star meridians.

Thus, it was named the Star Perception Divine Pill.

The entire continent was named 'Star Perception' because of this pill, but it was also extremely precious. Ordinary Source Warriors and Flying Heaven Rank beings had no way of obtaining it, and even seeing this pill was difficult.

"At the same time, awakening the Third Rank Nine Star Meridian is the goal of the Golden Robe Task."

"And according to the task, obtaining the so-called Ancestral World Seal seems to be even more challenging." Li Yuan gradually sorted out his thoughts, "Even if I become a Demi-God, relying on strength alone to seize the continent's treasures is impossible."

Relying solely on strength was not an option.

"Then there's only one path."

"Integrate!"

"Disguise myself as a native, strive to blend into the Star Perception Continent, and join one of the major powers on the continent. Only by relying on the foundation of these major powers can I hope to come into contact with some deeper secrets."

"Li Yuan thought to himself.

I am an outsider.

My background cannot withstand scrutiny, so I must be cautious and not easily reveal the secret of the third-tier eight-star meridian.

Even on the Star Perception Continent, third-tier seven-star meridians are extremely rare. At least those ten or so Flying Heaven Realm cultivators have never seen one, they have only heard that one was born in a distant continent.

For most Flying Heaven Realm cultivators, the third-tier eight-star meridian seems to be just a legend.

"If I want to obtain the Awakening Star Divine Pill, this time in the Abyss Demon Blood Cavern, it is just an opportunity on the surface." Li Yuan thought.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan couldn't help but look towards the deepest part of this dark and gloomy canyon, with mountains towering on both sides, like a giant beast ready to devour people.

Abyss Demon Blood Cavern.

This place is a mysterious land in the Abyss Kingdom, and also a trial ground. Apart from some top geniuses and divine family disciples of the Abyss Kingdom, other citizens of the Abyss Kingdom who have reached the Flying Heaven Rank can also apply to participate in the trial.

Additionally, every year, if the number of trial participants does not reach the required amount, a large number of Flying Heaven Rank cultivators will be forcibly conscripted to participate in the trial... In short, each year's Abyss Demon Blood Cavern trial will have more than 100,000 Flying Heaven Rank cultivators entering.

If one wants to leave alive.

First, they must survive for twenty days, and second, they must kill at least three ferocious beasts, using the beasts' heads as proof.

If, on the day the exit is opened, one does not obtain three ferocious beast heads, death is certain... If the number of beast heads obtained can reach the top 1000, one will be qualified to become a member of the 'Abyss Black Guard' of the Divine Kingdom.

The Abyss Black Guard is a highly renowned army of the Abyss Kingdom, with numerous internal resources. Treasures like the Awakening Star Divine Pill can be hoped to be obtained.

Once able to join the Abyss Black Guard, the chances of a Flying Heaven Rank cultivator advancing to the Demi-God Realm will increase significantly.

"With my strength, wanting to obtain a spot in the top 1000 is easy, and even becoming the first shouldn't be difficult." Li Yuan thought.

But Li Yuan didn't have this idea.

This was also the reason why he left so many ferocious beast heads for other human warriors.

Identity!

"My identity is untraceable, if I perform too dazzlingly, and am noticed by the higher-ups of the Abyss Kingdom, they will definitely investigate me, and I might even be captured or killed on the spot." Li Yuan pondered: "Even if I want to join the Abyss Kingdom, there's no need to use this method to enter the Abyss Black Guard."

"Too risky."

Subconsciously, Li Yuan had a feeling that the Eternal Hall might have directly teleported him into the 'Abyss Demon Blood Cavern' as a kind of test.

The first task requires surviving for ten years!

For an outsider, in the pursuit of strength, to strive to survive for ten years on the Star Perception Continent, where strong cultivators are as common as clouds, is already a test.

"This Abyss Demon Blood Cavern seems to be shrouded in heavy restrictions, even Gu You couldn't perceive through them." Li Yuan looked up at the sky, the seemingly dim void was hiding a great crisis.

"No need to take risks."

"Survive!"

"Survive for twenty days, first leave the Abyss Demon Blood Cavern, then enter a county city, collect more information, and then make a decision." Li Yuan made his decision, prioritizing survival.

A county city is one level lower than a state city, and generally does not have a divine being guarding it. With Li Yuan's strength, he would be much safer in a county city.

"But."

"I don't know how Liu Bing is doing either." Li Yuan sighed, he was also quite worried about her.

"Let's move to another place."

"Those human warriors from before, although they didn't see me kill those ferocious beasts, they must have guessed something in their hearts..." Li Yuan had some thoughts: "There's no need to meet them again."

Of course, Li Yuan wasn't too worried, Flying Heaven Rank cultivators who could quickly kill dozens of ferocious beasts were not uncommon on the Star Perception Continent.

With Li Yuan's character, he wouldn't kill them for this.

This was related to his principles of conduct, he would do what he felt was right.

"Anyway, it's just twenty days."

"It'll be over soon."

...

In a place far away from Li Yuan, in a mysterious land covered in countless ice, the cold was piercing. Within the thick ice layer, there were numerous narrow passages.

Occasionally, a cold wind would blow by.

This wind alone was enough to freeze even a top-tier Source Warrior into ice.

A five-meter-long green flying snake, with its wings wrapping around its crystal-clear body, was in a small cave, vigilantly sensing its surroundings.

"Senior Qiu, I still can't sense my brother's presence, will he be in danger?" Liu Bing's voice was filled with worry.

"Don't worry."

"This Immortal Burial Ancient Domain wants to screen and test you, they definitely won't let you easily team up." Qiu Bingzun said solemnly: "Silently separating you without a trace, even the Heavenly Serpent Palace didn't sense a thing... This is definitely a method beyond the power of a Heaven Deity."

Beyond a Heaven Deity? Liu Bing was secretly shocked.

"Liu Bing, tell me more about the task you received." Qiu Bingzun suddenly said.

"As an Innate Seven Star Meridian trialist, you have become a provisional Silver Robe member, and triggered the requirements for the Golden Robe task." Liu Bing transmitted: "First task: Join the 'Celestial Serpent City' of the Star City, and you can become a Silver Robe member."

"Second task: Awaken the Flying Heaven Eight Star Meridian, and after becoming a Demi-God, you can become a Golden Robe member."

"Remember, do not leak the trial task information to other life forms, at least complete one task, and then you can obtain the 'Return Token' and be qualified to go to the Eternal Hall." Liu Bing said: "Senior Qiu, this is all the information."

"Haha."

"It should be correct."

"Celestial Serpent City! The 'Celestial Serpent City' of the Star City." Qiu Bingzun's voice carried a hint of excitement: "I never thought that the legend of our clan would turn out to be true, there really is such a Star City, I always thought it was fake... I never expected it to be real, how many tens of thousands of years have passed, it's too ancient."

"Liu Bing, I think I know where this is." Qiu Bingzun said.

"Senior Qiu, where is it?" Liu Bing asked in confusion.

"This is the Divine Realm, but it is also not the Divine Realm." Qiu Bingzun said in a low voice.

(End of Chapter)

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