Chapter 733: The Boundary Stabilizing Isle
Within a massive teleportation array, two figures emerged slowly.
Xiao Ze glanced at the vibrant scene around him, where countless spiritual shadows darted and flickered, painting the area with a lively and bustling atmosphere.
To his side, Qing Yanjing explained, "This is the Li Guang Continent, specifically the Holy City of Li Guang. It's the closest major landmass to the Chaotic Continent."
Xiao Ze nodded, his gaze sweeping over the numerous formidable presences surrounding them. Earth Sovereigns who could command entire regions within the Great Thousand World were not uncommon here, drawn by the allure of the Chaotic Continent.
After their unexpected meeting and brief battle alongside each other, Xiao Ze and Qing Yanjing had discovered they shared the same destination. Thus, they decided to travel together.
Xiao Ze wasn't sure what Qing Yanjing's motives were, but he had no reason to object to the arrangement. While he had gathered information about the Chaotic Continent from Mandala, Qing Yanjing's background as a member of the Buddha Clan made her a more reliable source of intelligence.
The Chaotic Continent was rife with dangers, and additional information could significantly improve their chances of survival.
Leaving the teleportation array alongside the crowd, the pair were soon greeted by the sight of Li Guang Holy City's prosperity.
Due to its strategic location as the nearest point to the Chaotic Continent, countless spiritual shadows streaked across the sky above the city. The sheer density of spiritual energy painted the heavens with dazzling hues.
"Shall we rest here briefly?" Xiao Ze asked, turning to Qing Yanjing.
"There's no need," Qing Yanjing replied quickly. "This is merely a transit hub. To truly gain access to the Chaotic Continent, we must head to the Boundary Stabilizing Isle on the outskirts."
"Boundary Stabilizing Isle?" Xiao Ze asked, his tone tinged with curiosity. He couldn't help but feel grateful for Qing Yanjing's presence traveling with her spared him from potential missteps in this unfamiliar journey.
Qing Yanjing offered a faint smile, unfazed by his confusion.
"Information about the Chaotic Continent is widespread in the Great Thousand World, but it tends to emphasize the legacy left by the Chaos God Emperor's powerful sect. Details about the continent's unique conditions, however, are less well known."
"The energy storms on the Chaotic Continent, capable of distorting space, aren't confined to the continent itself."
"To prevent these storms from spilling over into nearby landmasses, the Heavenly Sovereigns of various great powers joined forces to establish the Boundary Stabilizing Isles around the Chaotic Continent."
"These isles serve two purposes: containing the energy storms and providing a safe entry point when the storms weaken."
"I see. Let's head there without delay," Xiao Ze said decisively.
The two made their way toward the Boundary Stabilizing Isle, discussing the Chaotic Continent along the way. Both being Earth Sovereigns, their travel speed was immense. Before long, they left the Li Guang Continent behind and headed toward their destination.
They weren't alone. Numerous powerful spiritual presences also rushed in the same direction, their energy signaling the arrival of many Earth Sovereigns. Most were Lower Earth Sovereigns, but some were Upper Earth Sovereigns and even the overwhelming aura of a Perfected Earth Sovereign occasionally flashed by.
Sensing the presence of a Perfected Earth Sovereign, Xiao Ze's expression grew slightly serious.
"With my current strength, facing a Perfected Earth Sovereign would require every ounce of my power, and even then, it would be an uphill battle."
Yet he wasn't surprised by their presence. Based on the information he had gathered from both Mandala and Qing Yanjing, the Chaos Divine Hall that once ruled the Chaotic Continent was a preeminent power, even among the strongest factions of its time.
Its leader, the Chaos God Emperor, stood alongside the Ancient Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Palace as one of the Nine Emperors of Antiquity, the peak existences of the ancient era.
Unlike the Ancient Heavenly Emperor, who had established his sect relatively late and had no time to cultivate a Heavenly Sovereign before the invasion of the Extraterrestrial Demons, the Chaos God Emperor had formed his sect earlier. Among his subordinates, the Seven Star Lords alone were all Heavenly Sovereigns.
In the Great Calamity, the Chaos Divine Hall's Heavenly Sovereigns including the Chaos God Emperor had fallen.
During that era, the Great Thousand World had yet to unite under the Undying Lord, leaving its peak powers vulnerable to the Extraterrestrial Demons' divide and conquer strategy. Many ancient powerhouses perished as a result.
The Heavenly Palace of the Heavenly Emperor, the Primordial Plain of the Divine Beast Continent, and the Chaos Divine Hall all met similar fates.
These losses were so severe that, even when the Undying Lord later united the Great Thousand World, they failed to fully repel the Extraterrestrial Demons. To this day, half of the Great Thousand World remains under the demons' control.
The Chaotic Continent alone saw the fall of eight Heavenly Sovereigns from the Chaos Divine Hall. Their legacies were enough to lure even Perfected Earth Sovereigns to risk their lives.
After traveling for a great distance, a massive landmass appeared on the horizon, stretching endlessly across their field of vision.
Xiao Ze's spiritual perception didn't sense chaos emanating from the land. Instead, he felt a peculiar stabilizing force anchoring the surrounding space.
"Is that the Boundary Stabilizing Isle?" Xiao Ze asked, astonished by its sheer size.
Despite its name, the "isle" was enormous, with contours spanning millions of miles. Countless spiritual shadows descended upon it, vanishing into its vast expanse.
As they drew closer, the island's features became more distinct. Giant black chains extended from the isle into the void, stretching toward distant, unseen locations.
Qing Yanjing smiled upon seeing the isle.
"We're lucky. This particular isle is under the control of the Great Thousand Palace. That means we won't have to worry about being coerced by one of the other superpowers."
"Fortunate indeed," Xiao Ze agreed, and the pair descended toward the Boundary Stabilizing Isle.
Although the isle appeared stationary, it actually revolved around the Chaotic Continent. Each of the various superpowers managed their own designated isle. Landing on the wrong isle could mean dealing with a group of Earth Sovereigns loyal to a specific faction, which often resulted in coercion or conflict.
The Great Thousand Palace's isle, however, was a neutral zone.
Reaching the island's center, they were greeted by the sight of a sprawling city. Above it, spiritual light flickered, catching Xiao Ze's attention.
"That's a high grade spiritual array," Xiao Ze remarked, his gaze narrowing.
"It seems to be the work of a Grandmaster."
Qing Yanjing's eyes gleamed with admiration and longing as she observed the array.
"Reaching the level of a Grandmaster... I wonder how long it will take me to achieve that."
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