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Chapter 735: The Nine Tribes and the Three Realms
Chapter 735: The Nine Tribes and the Three Realms
"What?!"
Before Lyon could ask any questions after the Aquarius Director's revelation, the female cleaner beside him exclaimed in surprise, "How is that possible? I thought the Marrow Realm was sealed off and inaccessible?"
"It's sealed, but not completely blocked off," the Aquarius Director in the small mirror said helplessly.
"Besides, even though the Marrow Realm has been separated from the main plane, it was once a part of it. How could it be so easily sealed off?"
Sighing, the Aquarius Director continued, "I always knew that the path from the Core to the Marrow Realm would be reopened one day, but I never imagined it would happen so soon. It's only been a few years, and they can't keep it sealed anymore."
"But... if that's the case..."
Seeing the helpless expression on the Aquarius Director's face in the mirror, the female cleaner pursed her lips, her expression complex. "If the Marrow Realm can't be sealed, then why did they..."
"Sorry to interrupt."
After noticing the shocked expressions of the two in and out of the mirror, Lyon, who was confused, couldn't help but ask, "What is the Marrow Realm? What's its connection to the Core? Can you explain it to me briefly?"
"Let me explain..."
Among the three Bureau Directors listening intently, the middle-aged woman of average height raised her hand and began to explain with a complicated expression, "When the Core was sealed, our Tmall Bureau also sent two people who had some knowledge of the situation... Sir Lyon, the Marrow Realm is also one of the affiliated planes of the mortal world.
However, unlike the Death Realm and the Dream Realm, which automatically transport those who meet the conditions, the Marrow Realm is sealed off by the Earth Tribes that inhabit it, and can only be accessed through the Core, which connects to the Marrow Realm.
Additionally, the Marrow Realm exists differently from the Death and Dream Realms. It was once a part of the Core, so it isn't entirely separated from the mortal world. Instead, it's like a train carriage 'attached' to the Core by the Earth Tribes."
"..."
So, the Marrow Realm used to be a part of the Core, but it was later separated by the Earth Tribes, who also restricted human access? And who are these Earth Tribes? It seems like the more you explain, the more I need to understand.
"The Earth Tribes are one of the indigenous peoples of this world."
Seeming to sense Lyon's confusion, the Aquarius Director in the mirror blinked and continued, "You should already know that we humans weren't the first to arrive in this world. Before us, several native races inhabited this world, and the Earth Tribes are the three largest terrestrial races among them. Apart from the Earth Tribes, there are also the Sea Tribes and the Sky Tribes.
Later, to fight for living space, several wars broke out, and we humans emerged as the ultimate victors, claiming the best conditions on the surface. The native races of this world chose to retreat.
The Earth Tribes retreated into the Core, the Sea Tribes sank into the Sea Eye, and the strongest Sky Tribes flew into the sky, claiming the Cloud Country, the closest to the sun.
As the three most powerful native races, according to the agreement with the Purification Bureau, these nine native races were allowed to carve out their own small planes from the mortal world.
The Earth Tribes created the Marrow Realm first and reconnected it to the Core. The Sea Tribes followed suit, taking a portion of the Sea Eye to create the Tide Realm. The Sky Tribes took a different approach; instead of splitting the Cloud Country, they built the Mirror Sky Palace above it but also closed it off to outsiders."
"..."
Wow, it sounds like our human ancestors weren't so nice after all, forcing the natives out of their homes...
Lyon couldn't help but mutter to himself, now understanding the situation. He couldn't contain his curiosity and asked, "What happened next?"
"Do they not plan to counterattack?" Lyon asked.
The Water Bottle Bureau Director in the mirror narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing Lyon's question, then calmly explained, "After being forced to permanently leave the surface, the Sky Tribes had the best living conditions. They were the first to seek reconciliation with humans, though they rarely descended from Cloud Country. However, they maintained occasional exchanges with the Refraction Kingdom and the Thunderstorm Nation.
The Sea Tribes had a slightly harder time, but since humans couldn't survive in the ocean, the deeper parts of the sea and the distant offshore regions were gradually ceded to them, leading to a relatively harmonious coexistence.
The remaining Earth Tribes had the worst living conditions in the Marrow Realm, which was incredibly monotonous and stifling. Coupled with their longing for the surface and sunlight, they often engaged in more aggressive actions, leading to a tense relationship with the Purification Bureau.
As he spoke, the Water Bottle Bureau Director in the mirror couldn't help but glance at the female cleaner beside him. He then continued in a slightly vague tone, "About ten years ago, the Earth Tribes selected over two hundred volcanoes across the entire surface and planned to detonate them all at once, aiming to completely open a path to the core.
This plan infuriated the Purification Bureau. The acting Water Bottle Director issued an order to suppress the volcanoes and gather two directors and four Yellow River Bureau directors to seal off the entrance to the Marrow Realm.
Lyon's eyebrows lifted slightly upon hearing this.
So... You were one of them back then, but you went to seal the Marrow Realm. Without a Yellow River Bureau director at the Water Bottle Bureau, the female cleaner's mother had to suppress the volcanoes within the kingdom. Was she lost during that mission?
After observing the female cleaner's dejected expression and guessing the situation, Lyon chose not to inquire further. Instead, he proactively changed the topic, "Director Barto, does this mean the Carnage King Society isn't planning to directly attack the Northern Kingdom? Instead, they intend to use the underground magma channel beneath Hot River City to reach the core and unseal the Marrow Realm, releasing all the Earth Tribes?"
"More or less," the Water Bottle Bureau Director in the mirror nodded, his expression grave. "Aside from that, I can't think of any other reason for them to head to the core."
"So, is there anything I can do?" Lyon asked, looking at the old man in the mirror, his blue hair wet and sticking to his forehead, his entire body drenched in steam, and his expression weary.
"No need," the Water Bottle Bureau Director in the mirror smiled upon hearing Lyon's words. Then, in a gentle voice, he asked, "When you arrived, the directors must have promised you that they could activate the Sundial Disk at any time, providing you with one second of sunlight, right?"
"Yes," Lyon confirmed.
"But this time, the issue lies underground, and the sunlight captured by the Sundial Disk can't reach directly. Your strongest ace is essentially halved, making it more challenging to deal with the Carnage King Society," the Water Bottle Bureau Director pointed out.
"Also, the Carnage King Society has already entered the magma channel and is heading towards the core. Even if you went down now, you wouldn't make it in time. It's better for you to stay on the surface and guard the Water Bottle Bureau. With you monitoring the situation above, I won't have to worry about the Carnage King Society trying to divert my attention and launch a surprise attack on Hot River City. I can continue the pursuit without hesitation..."
(End of Chapter)
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