Chapter 643

Chapter 643: First Encounter with the Multiverse, Verdant World

"That’s not it. I just simply prefer True Spirits," Xie Jinglun replied lightly. Though his face showed no emotion, he actually disliked Nan Xi’s suggestion very much.

His personality gave off an air of pushing others away, making him very distrustful of people. Perhaps he could chat a bit as an ordinary friend, but he would never open his heart. Because of this, he chose to study True Spirits as an elective quite naturally.

The possibility of True Spirits betraying him was much lower than that of humans, making them more trustworthy during the exploration of the multiverse.

If not for the vast resources needed to cultivate True Spirits—equivalent to raising another self—it would be much more practical to team up with classmates, and the Spirit control class wouldn’t be so dismal.

"Yes, teacher! If we really didn’t like it, we would simply not come. How could we possibly waste our time slacking off? I wonder what the teacher is going to show us in today’s practical class?" Yun Ye chimed in, hoping to steer Nan Xi away from getting off-topic with Xie Jinglun.

"Haha, if they’re not coming for the practical class, it’s their loss. In Three Palaces City, can there really be a special place to raise True Spirits? If you want to witness True Spirits, you have to go to other worlds. Consider this an early chance to see sights beyond the Red Heaven realm," Nan Xi said with a touch of schadenfreude.

"Beyond the Red Heaven realm? Is it really so easy for the Spirit control class to unlock the cosmic gate?" Xie Jinglun suddenly lifted his head.

"It should be said that Zixue Academy can easily open the cosmic gate. The base of the only marker project in the multiverse wouldn’t exist without the authority to open the cosmic gate. However, it’s not as exaggerated as you think; the normal opening procedure differs from what we’ll do next, but it’s not a big deal," Nan Xi explained as she led the three towards a special building at Zixue Academy.

‘Multiverse Gate Tower’.

This was a seemingly illusory tower at the edge of the sky. Though called a ‘tower,’ it was made up of three cylindrical parts forming a triangle, interconnected, giving the impression of a single ‘tower’ while most of its area was open space.

The four of them walked along the ground path between the three major columns to reach the center of the Gate Tower. Upon entering, the ethereal feeling instantly disappeared, and instead, the outside world became blurred, no longer visible.

"The Gate Tower is the anchor point of Zixue Academy connecting to the Heavenly Dry Universe. Normally, entering the multiverse requires first traveling through the Heavenly Dry Universe, then jumping to the destination. However, this time, we’ll directly jump to the target world without going through the Heavenly Dry Universe; it can’t be considered exploration, only as going there," Nan Xi said.

"In other words, we’re entering a world that’s already under control? I’ve heard that most True Spirits have to leave the human realm due to their inability to adapt and reside in other worlds, and this complete control world is the most suitable? Are there any legendary Dragon and Phoenix True Spirits there?" Tiankai spoke for the first time, her expression full of excitement.

"Dragon and Phoenix True Spirits have high ranks and extraordinary habitat requirements. You are still students, so it’s highly unlikely you could enter a high-level world. You probably won’t see them. Alright, the transmission is about to begin!" Nan Xi replied.

A lot of particles appeared around the four, and they realized that their bodies were disassembling, undergoing rewriting and integration.

"The rules of each world differ. To enter other worlds, you first need the Power of Opening Heaven and Earth for marking; otherwise, you would be instantly assimilated. This is also one reason why the Academy has fewer people. The Master of Heaven’s Cavern can protect only a limited number, so we can’t employ a tactics of overwhelming numbers."

"I have to say, it’s a pity. From a utilitarian perspective, our human racial talent in the Red Heaven realm ranks at the top among countless worlds. Even if someone is just an ordinary being, they can easily reach their peak in other worlds from a Red Heaven perspective."

The group had no energy left to listen to Nan Xi talk. During the transmission, their souls and bodies felt constant pulling, and everything around them sank into haze. Their consciousness cut off after a few seconds, leaving only Yun Ye somewhat adaptable to the change.

As the owner of an unparalleled physique, Yun Ye’s senses were already world-class, and his body and soul harbored the ability to Open Heaven and Earth.

This ability, similar to that of the Master of Heaven’s Cavern, allowed for passage through the multiverse. As a result, even though his body and soul were being reorganized, Yun Ye was able to maintain a clear consciousness. During the process of traversing through the void, he could perceive various rules and catch a glimpse of a corner of the new world.

Once everything stabilized, what lay before them was a "visualized" medieval city, which could be seen from above.

Yes.

During the transmission, they had fallen from the sky to the ground. Though it was a brief moment, it was enough for someone at Yun Ye’s level to take in everything around them.

The entire world was briefly observed by Yun Ye, and several powerful entities sensed his gaze, turning their attention toward the center of the Verdant City.

"What kind of figure must have arrived for such a gaze to be felt…"

A red dragon coiled in the Flame Pool of the Fallen Deity Volcano raised its head, as fire clouds spread out, inspiring countless intelligent beings to worship.

After kneeling down, many intelligent beings shouted, "Fire God, calm your anger!"

"Is it time for Zixue Academy’s practical class? This teacher must be exceptional,"

A woman clad in extravagant yet revealing clothing sat atop the World Tree, her beauty divine, adorned with a crown woven from mysterious leaves and flowers. Clearly, she held an extraordinary status.

She was known as the Spirit Goddess, hailing from a race akin to the elves in stories, but with significant differences—perhaps they should be called fairies. She was the queen of this race, having become a deity in the mortal realm, wielding boundless authority, hence her title as Spirit Goddess.

…

Upon descending to the earth, they found an identical Gate Tower. But as the surging power cooled down, the scenery outside the tower gradually became clearer.

Yun Ye took a step forward and was surprised to find that everyone’s bodies were still being restructured.

Particles emitting white light gradually formed the bodies, and as the world outside the Gate Tower became completely visible, everyone regained consciousness.

"Have we… arrived?"

Xie Jinglun blinked in confusion, nearly collapsing until Yun Ye caught him and said, "Xie Jinglun, be careful."

"I’m sorry. It must be the transmission; I don’t know why, but my body and consciousness didn’t match up immediately," Xie Jinglun stood up, quickly adjusting.

Adapting to a world transition was no simple task, but for these Super Geniuses, even if their bodies struggled to adjust, they could still calculate the discrepancies and manipulate their bodies. With a delay of a few seconds, they could issue commands just a moment ahead—this was merely their basic operation, not affecting their actions or battles.

"Indeed, we have arrived. This world is called Verdant World, a medium-level world fully controlled by the Red Heaven realm. Once, gods ruled this world, but upon our arrival, that era ended, and the entire world has been designated as a habitat for True Spirits. Besides this Verdant City beneath us, there are no humans in any other part of the world," Nan Xi explained, gazing at the distant sky with a faint smile, seeming to reminisce about something.

The others looked as well.

They stood in an expansive area, perched high atop a hill in a castle. This castle’s Gate Tower had no fortifications or obstructive buildings, offering an unobstructed view of the entire city as well as the endless grasslands beyond.

Fat white cloud-elemental creatures floated in the sky, while long-necked Massive Beasts roamed the ground, shaking the earth.

The city was filled with armored, strange races, while the human race was only a small minority. Most beings appeared in bizarre shapes, resembling creatures like dog-headed or bull-headed beings.

"This scenery… is undeniably an otherworldly sight!" exclaimed Yun Ye.

"Nan Xi, how long are we going to stay for this practical class?"

A staff member in a white uniform approached Nan Xi, clearly an acquaintance. He looked at Yun Ye and the others, his eyes flashing with amazement.

He could see that these three were exceptional, far surpassing the previous few generations.

"We’ll be here for three days. We’ll come every afternoon; the Spirit control class can’t take up too much time. We’ll talk about further steps when the time comes," Nan Xi smiled, giving Yun Ye a pat on the shoulder, "You’ve noticed, right? These three are influential figures. I wonder what got into them to attend the Spirit control class. This time, we have to bring out our best material; otherwise, we won’t be able to impress them."

"Haha, since Teacher Nan Xi said so, we’ll have no problem here—verification completed. Alright, students, follow me."

The man led the way, guiding everyone into the only distinctive building in the medieval city, a research institute filled with the style of the Red Heaven. "My name is Zuo Ming. I’m somewhat of a Level Six researcher. My job is to study the evolutionary paths of True Spirits, which is why I’ve stayed in the Verdant World. If you have any questions, feel free to ask; no one knows more about Spirit control than I do."

"Level Six researcher! You’ve reached Level Six in Spirit control research? How did you achieve that, Zuo Ming?" Xie Jinglun asked in astonishment.

"Level Six researcher? You should be called Professor Zuo; how silly!" Tiankai interjected from the side.

In the New Heaven Celestial Empire, neither cultivation ranks nor research ranks exceed Level Seven.

Level Six is just one step away from the highest level. Not only would it not be unreasonable to call him a professor, but it might also be appropriate to call him an academician. Once he advances to a Level Seven researcher, he would be regarded as a peerless national talent—a title that reflects great honor.

In the New Heaven Celestial Empire, a peerless national talent is not just a formal title; it is an actual honor bestowed upon Level Seven researchers. Generally, Level Six researchers are already at the pinnacle.

"Haha, no need to mind those details. Spirit control is recognized as one of the Six Techniques, and making groundbreaking achievements will still earn you honors, especially since the prejudice against Spirit control exists only among ordinary people. The Divine Empress vigorously supports the development of Spirit control," Zuo Ming replied with a smile.