Chapter 547

Chapter 547: Four Sun Continent, Boundary Sea

Lack of Shadow was taken away by the Nine Star Celestial Maiden, entering the Heavenly Vault Holy Land.

Under complete mental control, thoughts of evolution or resistance did not exist, making escape impossible.

The enchanting ability of this Celestial Maiden was indeed extraordinary; the legendary nine-tailed fox could hardly compare to someone with such a commanding presence.

If Yun Ye was not mistaken, the Nine Star Celestial Maiden likely possessed the ability to charm the very heavens and earth. When standing against her, the world seemed to reject Lack of Shadow.

One could only say that this realm was filled with profound mysteries; even in a fallen era, strong opponents were not absent.

"Shall we continue to the territories of the other five major powers?"

Before departing, Tomorrow Dao asked.

"No need. The Nine Star Celestial Maiden has an S+ rating in the Rebirth Book, and she has achieved the level of being the strongest aside from me. There’s no need for further exploration."

Yun Ye paused, pondering his words, "The practitioners of the border continent are merely like dirt chickens and tile dogs, unable to withstand a single blow."

"So, was it an overestimation? Then our next destination should be the Four Sun Continent," Tomorrow Dao replied.

"The Four Sun Continent is the strongest among the two realms of heaven and earth, filled with various legends. There are many cave practitioners there, and it is also where the Stunning Scene of the four suns in the sky was born. This continent should surprise us greatly," Yun Ye nodded.

Their figures blurred and disappeared in the Star State.

Traveling between continents would take too long by foot; even with a spatial shrink, it would still feel lengthy, so they chose to traverse through space for speed.

However, during this time, Yun Ye was not merely rushing; he consciously observed the surroundings.

He discovered that this era seemed to lack ordinary people; all the visible Spirit Cities were filled with practitioners. A few Spirit Cities, which did not pursue Dao Artifact effects, had not a single ordinary practitioner. Spirit Cities were completely used as palaces and core formations.

It was quite realistic.

Under the influence of the World God’s arrival, calamities had reached apocalyptic levels. Even low to mid-tier practitioners without protective gear would be affected, making it almost impossible for mortals to find respite.

Moreover, as one approached the core of the Red Heaven realm, the spirit energy density increased, making it impossible for mortals to survive; the era of widespread cultivation was inevitable.

…

Months later, Yun Ye progressed slowly yet steadily, finally reaching the border of the continent.

The two realms were not easily crossed; a bottomless abyss separated them, subtly exuding an aura of death.

At the boundary, a stone tablet stood tall, blank and inscrutable. However, if one used Spirit Law for deduction, various information would emerge from the void, similar to the rankings of prodigies.

"Boundary Sea!"

This stone tablet was conceptual; it could be seen from anywhere, shrouded in mystery.

According to local lore, nobody knew who had left the stone tablet or when it had been established, nor did anyone understand why the boundary was named thus.

"This Boundary Sea seems to have extraordinary power, prohibiting flight, and once entered, one’s strength is constantly eroded," Yun Ye approached the edge, gazing into the abyss.

Not far from here stood a large human city belonging to two of the five major powers: the Heavy Origin Heavenly Sect and the Great Li Dynasty, with countless sects and familial forces stationed there.

Where there are people, there are conflicts; crossing the Boundary Sea was a common business, with flying ships frequently navigating it, showing no signs of being unable to hover.

"Did they use some special method to bypass its properties?" Tomorrow Dao asked.

"The ferry across the Boundary Sea seems to be made from a portion that has been eroded over thousands or even tens of thousands of years, a business only available to the top powers of this region. To travel to other continents, one must pay a toll," Yun Ye said.

"Can this really be a business? Are there that many practitioners needing to travel between the two continents?" Tomorrow Dao couldn’t help but ask.

"Of course! Practitioners do not truly live off the wind and dew; they require various resources. The resources produced on the two continents are completely different. Most resources from the Four Sun Continent are fire-attributed and are worthless here, but if brought to the border continent, they could be valued as top-grade fire materials with astonishing prices. Similarly, some resources from the border continent are rare on the Four Sun Continent and can earn a huge profit when sold," Yun Ye explained.

"It’s strange that such good fortune could reach ordinary practitioners," Tomorrow Dao remarked, puzzled.

If it was such a profitable deal, there was no reason to share it with weaker opponents. Even if high-tier practitioners looked down on it, what about their lower-tier members?

"The reason is quite simple: crossing the Boundary Sea is not without risk, and that risk is significant…" Yun Ye pointed to the distance.

At the gray end of the Boundary Sea, an ancient stone ship sailed by, and the major practitioners on board were faintly seen laughing and celebrating.

Bang!

A sudden storm arose from the Boundary Sea, engulfing the stone ship, which exploded. Many practitioners were filled with rage and horror, unleashing all of their magic to break free. As Mystic Realm cultivators, they had the ability to leap a thousand miles, so they shouldn’t have been troubled by a mere distance of dozens of kilometers.

But the Boundary Sea was indeed a strange area; these practitioners’ blood and magic quickly froze. No matter how hard they tried, they could not mobilize their powers, turning into shining stars that disappeared into the depths of the boundary.

"Now I see; because of the risks, they need cannon fodder. While the tax does indeed cut into profits, it’s still a hassle-free net gain," Tomorrow Dao almost understood the situation. She turned and asked, "You must have calculated how far across the Boundary Sea it is. Can we make the crossing?"

"It’s barely possible, but unnecessary. This membrane was created to prevent collisions between the two continents; forcibly breaking through…” Yun Ye thought about the image and knew it was absolutely impossible. It would attract attention from both continents, making it hard for him to remain undetected.

"Paying to cross the sea?" Tomorrow Dao hesitated before speaking again.

"Am I someone who follows rules?" Yun Ye chuckled. Rules are meant to restrain the ruled; he could set the rules, but expecting him to pay those powers sounded absurd. Crossing the Boundary Sea was not a simple entry into a city; it couldn’t be settled with just a few Spirit Stones but required vast resources as fare.

Yun Ye walked straight to a fleet preparing to depart.

One ship in the fleet was a fully wooden dragon ship, about one hundred and fifty meters long, looking brand new, obviously belonging to a major power with the means to maintain it.

The ferries swallowed by the Boundary Sea storm were mostly old, worn-down boats that shattered on impact due to their instability.

In contrast, this large dragon ship could endure several crossings and had a certain margin for error.

Of course, the fare would be higher as well.

When Yun Ye arrived at the base of the dragon ship, no one noticed him. He stood there for a moment until a rather mystical white deer arrived, pulling a divine carriage and stepping on two star discs from the sky. He then yawned slightly and followed behind.

The surrounding people recognized that the heir of the Divine Deer Clan had arrived.