Chapter 6, Superstars

The Green Emperor and others expressed their agreement. The Heavenly Maiden smiled and said, "Great, let's go in and take a look! Let them lead the way, this place is too vast, and we are quite fortunate to have encountered our kind."

At this moment, the undulating mountains can be clearly seen, and the rivers flow like ribbons falling to the earth. From a distance, it can be estimated that one of the mountains here is almost equivalent to the volume of a planet

The demeanor of the celestial maiden is very relaxed, with her bare, delicate white feet and dressed in a flowing white gown. Colorful petals float around her, and her hands are slightly raised, with the tips of her orchid-like fingers shimmering with a few points of starlight

It was a divine beast over twenty meters tall, covered in long purple fur, with broad shoulders and forelimbs touching the ground. Its enormous head was held high as it roared fiercely, resembling a gorilla from Earth. After its roar, it fixed its gaze on the crowd, its two round eyes gleaming with a crimson light

Li Qiang's divine thought fluctuated: "How is this possible?"

Li Qiang gazed at the distant silver disc, seemingly lost in thought, "I wonder if there are truly gods up there"

A thunderous roar suddenly erupted, shaking the heavens and the earth

The crowd appeared in the Grand Canyon, and those eight individuals were completely in a daze. What a joke! The journey of three hundred miles is incredibly far; even riding a mountain beast, one would have to run tirelessly without rest to make it. Yet, these people somehow arrived in an instant. Their abilities are truly remarkable.

Qin Xiaotian also received memories and quickly flipped through them in his mind. Suddenly, he made a discovery and said: "They have a city! Indeed, the Beast Taming City, also known as Rijiegel City. Hehe, perhaps we can find information about this continent in the city, or the distribution of powerful individuals..."

A crystal-like chain quietly flew out, swiftly wrapping around the eight people and eight beasts. Qin Xiaotian then revealed his form and said with a smile: "Aunt Master, it's done." Chi Ming also revealed his form.

Li Qiang did not decline either, smiling and saying: "Alright." Dealing with people is his greatest strength

Li Qiang shook his head and said, "Not necessarily"

Qin Xiaotian was still immersed in astonishment and couldn't help but say: "If this is the divine realm... how vast must it be? Look at the stars beside it, they are like grains of sand, incredible!" By his estimation, this peculiar silver disk was at least half the size of the Milky Way, an astonishing magnitude.

The crowd immediately became displeased. Li Qiang said, "It's too slow; I will take everyone over." In the blink of an eye, more than ten people along with eight mountain patrol beasts vanished from the road, causing an uproar among the onlookers.

Chi Ming said, "It's troublesome." After speaking, he reached out and grabbed one person, pulling him in front of him. His palm grasped the person's head, and the person let out a scream before fainting. Chi Ming smacked his lips and said, "There's nothing much to ask..."

Occasionally, enormous birds can be seen in the sky, but their capabilities are limited, and their speed cannot be compared to theirs

Qin Xiaotian's crystal-like chain slightly extended, lifting out the one among the eight with the highest cultivation, and said: "Master Uncle, you may ask now"

Qin Xiaotian curiously asked, "What legend?"

A divine thought emerged, it was the call of the Heavenly Maiden. Chi Ming flew to the left without hesitation, disappearing in an instant. His speed was extremely fast; even with Qin Xiaotian in tow, it took only three minutes to reach the location of the Heavenly Maiden. However, he did not reveal himself directly, but instead concealed his presence and quietly approached.

Qingdi Dao: "Ask them, what is the concept of this continent?"

Li Qiang shook his head again and said: "He is also unclear. Since his birth, he has lived in this forest and has never been outside. According to him, only super strong individuals can traverse this continent freely. People like them have never dared to leave their clan to venture out... Let me inquire further."

A gigantic silver disc hung in the interstellar space, and the position of Qingdi and the others was quite distant from the silver disc, yet it appeared very large. Countless star clusters surrounded the edge of the disc, resembling those flung off from the disc, forming a windmill-like circular shape. From their perspective, it was just the half-side view. Everyone knew that it was not a sphere, but rather a flattened oval shape like a silver disc or a flying saucer.

Boom! Boom! Boom... The ground trembled with every step taken by that gorilla as it charged towards the Azure Emperor and the others

Chi Ming transformed this memory into divine thought and transmitted it to everyone. Before long, everyone understood the local dialect

Qin Xiaotian discovered that among the eight individuals, one was lying on the back of the divine beast, covered in numerous irregular wounds, seemingly unconscious. The other seven were shouting something in a flurry, each displaying an excited demeanor, yet appearing hesitant to take action.

These individuals are not particularly formidable, roughly equivalent to the Nascent Soul stage of cultivators, with one possessing the cultivation level of the Out-of-Body stage. However, this is merely Chiming's conjecture; perhaps this world has its own methods and nomenclature for categorizing strength.

Qin Xiaotian understood that the Master had directly extracted the other person's memories and had not taken his life, but that person would at least be confused for several years

The expression on the face of the Azure Emperor changed slightly as he said, "The Divine Realm? Could it be the Divine Realm?"

After everyone landed, they were too preoccupied to speak, each one sitting cross-legged to regain their strength. Only Qin Xiaotian was idle, looking around at the surrounding environment.

Chi Ming's lips curled into a faint wicked smile

The Green Emperor and the Heavenly Maiden both agreed, as the three of them had cultivated for countless years. For the past ten thousand years, they had been unable to make further progress. Upon discovering that this place could enhance their cultivation, it was impossible for them not to be tempted. Based on their experience, there must be a suitable location for cultivation here

Chi Ming chuckled and said, "The so-called legends are all nonsense, haha!"

Divine Realm

Be careful, they are escaping

According to the calculations of the Azure Emperor, they are situated outside the atmosphere of the silver disk. At a glance, the boundless silver disk has completely obscured the starry sky, while behind them lies a dazzling array of starlight

The celestial maiden hovered above a primeval forest, not far from a barrier that emitted a faint glow. It was evident that the celestial maiden had triggered the barrier, alarming those within.

Qingdi said: "Let’s go! This may be our final destination."

The esteemed Master Boju remarked: "Indeed, we have yet to fully understand the situation here, and we must proceed with caution"

The one at the forefront among the eight respectfully said, "Gentlemen, please." He did not know how to address them and could only greet everyone with an attitude befitting that of a superior.

The Green Emperor decisively stated, after a moment of consideration, he added: "If we do not take action, that is one thing, but if we must act, not a single one can be left behind. I do not know what kind of experts are present here, and I certainly do not wish to attract a large group of divine-level experts to besiege us." He is an old fox, handling matters and considering issues with meticulous precision.

The esteemed Master Boju remarked: "A good place!"

The city of Gela is different from traditional cities; it lacks walls, houses, and planned streets. It is a long and wide canyon, filled with various restrictive steel cages, and various tents made of animal hides are haphazardly set up. However, these animal hides have been processed and provide a certain level of protection

Chi Ming estimates that this divine beast is probably not as good as an ordinary celestial beast, but it has immense potential. If trained properly, its abilities can be significantly enhanced

He rubbed his eyes vigorously and shook his head forcefully, unable to believe that this was a natural phenomenon

The celestial maiden nodded and said, "According to legend, ordinary planets cannot bear the presence of a deity; a true god must cultivate further in the divine realm. This is also the reason why we have cultivated for countless years yet cannot advance any further. However... where the divine realm exists, no one knows; it is merely a legend that has been passed down."

The esteemed master Boju stated: "Regardless of whether there are others present, we must first find a suitable place for cultivation, so as not to waste this opportunity"

This speculation is astonishing, even a master like the Azure Emperor cannot help but be moved. After a while, he sighed and said: "If it truly is the Divine Realm... entering the Illusory Star Divine Array this time, whatever the cost, it would be worth it."

Li Qiang further stated: "You only need to answer in your heart, no need to say it out loud, your language... I do not understand"

Li Qiang let out a slight sigh; Chiming's actions were somewhat overbearing. However, he did not intervene. Having reached his current level of cultivation, he no longer harbored the various concerns of the past. Naturally, he would not resort to indiscriminate violence, and he preferred to resolve matters peacefully whenever possible.

Qin Xiaotian's divine sense fluctuated: "Is this a planet? Such a large planet? And it's flat?"

What first comes into view are the layers of stacked rocks, with few plants, occasionally a few trees, and green weeds thriving in the crevices of the rocks, creating a desolate appearance. The mountain wind blows in gusts, accompanied by the sounds of insects and birds, with no formidable monsters or humans in the vicinity

This sentence is expressed in various languages, and finally, it is conveyed once more through mental projection

Qin Xiaotian curiously asked: "Are the Aciying people human?"

The Qing Emperor and others had expressionless faces, each hovering a foot above the ground, their cold gazes sweeping over everything around them. Only Li Qiang and Qin Xiaotian wore smiles; Li Qiang was accustomed to this demeanor, while Qin Xiaotian was somewhat excited, as his experiences were limited and he harbored a sense of curiosity. As they proceeded deeper into the canyon, many people gathered to watch. Qin Xiaotian's mind was racing; he was not interested in the people around him but rather in the monsters caged within. There were all kinds of monsters, but most were quite ordinary, with some even being less formidable than the mountain patrolling beasts. After all, his experiences were limited, and he harbored a sense of curiosity. As they proceeded deeper into the canyon, many people gathered to watch. Qin Xiaotian's mind was racing; he was not interested in the people around him but rather in the monsters caged within. There were all kinds of monsters, but most were quite ordinary, with some even being less formidable than the mountain patrolling beasts.

The eight individuals were taken aback, urging the divine beast to retreat into the barrier. To their surprise, their bodies stiffened; not only could they not move, but even the divine beast beneath them was unable to stir, causing them to cry out in fright.

The Azure Emperor smiled and said, "My cultivation has not progressed for approximately ten thousand years, haha, I did not expect to experience a slight increase upon arriving here. Could this be the benefit of the divine realm?" With his current level of cultivation, any hope for even a slight increase is worth striving for with all his might

The Green Emperor, the Heavenly Maiden, the Great Gatherer, and the Red Radiance also stood up, all displaying expressions of disbelief

Li Qiang smiled and said, "Alright, you lead the way"

Qin Xiaotian asked, "Master, are there any mortals living here?"

Qin Xiaotian exclaimed in surprise: "What the heck! A gorilla? Such a big guy?"

Chi Ming lazily said, "Why not go take a look and find out?" His words gave everyone a feeling of their hearts racing

Qin Xiaotian was peering from a distance at these eight individuals, or rather, eight humanoid beings, dressed in splendid garments of unknown material that shimmered with various hues. Their appearances were not particularly remarkable; they had no horns on their heads, nor tails behind them. Their hair was long and uniformly white. Each of the eight was mounted on a divine beast. They were referred to as divine beasts because the energy fluctuations within them were immense; they might not be particularly powerful, but they were undoubtedly god-level monsters. Their forms resembled that of a rhinoceros on Earth, but they were significantly larger, with two-meter-long sharp horns on their heads, and mist swirling around their limbs, allowing them to float in mid-air.

Xiao Tian followed Chi Ming, while the others dispersed, flying in parallel inward at a distance of 50,000 kilometers. They used their spiritual senses to check for suitable locations. If they encountered a strong opponent, they should not rush to act but first summon everyone to gather together to avoid any unforeseen circumstances

Chi Ming pouted and said, "I believe this place is not suitable for human habitation; unless one possesses the strength of a cultivator, otherwise... it is a dead end."

The Green Emperor said, "Everyone be careful." With his cultivation, having reached this legendary divine realm, he felt a hint of unease, and added, "If we want to land smoothly on the ground, it seems we will have to go through quite a bit of trouble."

After a moment, Li Qiang began to translate the man's response: "This place is called the Rijie Gela Forest Area, um, it is owned by a cultivation sect, they are the Rijie Gela people, uh, it seems like..." He struggled to find the appropriate phrasing to express: "Um, the meaning of Rijie Gela... is beast tamers, or beast trainers. This forest, to be precise, is the Beast Taming Forest, and they are the patrol team among the beast tamers."

Upon hearing the command from the Heavenly Aunt, Chiming nodded slightly. The eight individuals rode on divine beasts, approaching the edge of the restriction. Once the Heavenly Aunt made her move, they would swiftly retreat, making it difficult to capture them again

The Qing Emperor and others possessed profound cultivation and extensive knowledge, and soon they landed safely on a mountain peak without any danger. Qin Xiaotian discovered that what appeared to be a single mountain peak from the sky was actually surrounded by a vast expanse of mountains upon descent. The area of just the peak alone spanned hundreds of thousands of square kilometers, an astonishing size.

The destination is at the end of the canyon, which is approximately 800 kilometers long, with a river running through the middle. At the end of the canyon is a waterfall that is a kilometer wide, and the thunderous sound of the water can be heard from a great distance

The closest location to them was at the edge of the silver disk. They did not fly towards the center of the silver disk, but instead chose to descend directly. Due to the barrier of air, they could not use the method of interstellar teleportation, which is why it took them several months to arrive

"What the hell is this?" Chiming couldn't help but curse.

After a brief discussion among the crowd, they immediately took action. Chi Ming led Qin Xiaotian along one path, while Qing Di and the others took separate routes, creating a distance of approximately 50,000 kilometers. This distance could be closed in just a few minutes if they were to converge.

A group of children rode on a monster resembling a leopard, running swiftly, shouting loudly, chasing each other, and their laughter echoed all around

Once again, after a long journey of over ten years, as the silver disk grew larger, the expressions of the crowd became increasingly grave. At this moment, one could clearly see the scenes on the silver disk, which featured vast rivers and deep ravines, as well as terrifying high mountains and canyons. The entire silver disk obscured more than half of the starry sky

From the edge of the forbidden zone to the city of Jiejie Gela, it is approximately 30,000 kilometers. Even when riding a mountain beast, it would take about three solid hours, which translates to roughly 30 days in Earth time

The thickness of the silver disk's atmosphere is unimaginable, and the distance is extremely far. There are also many fragments of celestial bodies drifting in the atmosphere

After half an hour, Li Qiang was the first to stand up, exhaling a long breath of white vapor, and said, "Oh, it seems that my cultivation has improved a bit!"

Li Qiang, however, asked in confusion: "Why didn't I discover this place back at the central hub of the Illusory Star Divine Array?"

Tian Gu said: "The air here seems to be even more miraculous than the spiritual energy, which is why we are able to make progress."

The leader glanced at Chiming with fear and said submissively, "Soon... there will be a moment."

May I ask, who are you?

The Green Emperor smiled and said, "This is because we are not yet accustomed to this place. Given some time, we will quickly adapt. The restrictions here are greater than those in the Immortal Realm; however, the benefits are also self-evident." He felt very happy, knowing that he had found the right place

Chi Ming smiled and said: "Not a single one can be missed." He preferred to be lazy whenever possible, and having his disciples do the work for him was the best arrangement.

Qin Xiaotian quietly transmitted to his master: "I am here"

Confronting Tian Gu are eight individuals, along with eight divine beasts

Eight individuals seemed to realize the situation was dire, yet they were unable to escape, all bound by Qin Xiaotian's Crystal Addiction Chain

Qin Xiaotian sighed, "The young man does not know the taste of sorrow..." He spoke this in Chinese, and apart from the locals, even Qingdi and the others could understand it, revealing a hint of a smile on their faces. After walking for about an hour, Chiming impatiently asked, "How much further?"

This restriction was only recently established to guard against the attacks of the Aciyinki tribe. The term Aciyinki means "to hunt"; it refers to a bandit race or a hunting race, and their strength remains unclear

In a moment, everyone arrived and looked in surprise at those few individuals. Li Qiang exclaimed, "There are really people here, haha, that's great, we can understand the situation."

Before me are countless people and beasts, as well as various forbidden steel cages, within which are imprisoned all manner of strange and unusual divine beasts or monsters

Chi Ming shouted, "Hey, you few, lead the way to Rijie Gela City"

Tian Gu was fully capable of controlling these individuals, yet she looked down upon taking action, as her opponents were too weak; to strike would be beneath her dignity. After merely testing their strength, she summoned everyone with her divine consciousness

Qin Xiaotian followed Chiming, feeling a myriad of emotions. When he saw a river in the starry sky, he truly realized that its width reached over ten million kilometers, which was even more vast than the ocean. Even at their speed, it would take them about thirty hours to fly across it.

The Qing Emperor and a group of people suddenly appeared, immediately alarming the guards. A large number of monsters flew out from the caves in the rock walls, and over a thousand guards quickly surrounded them, each one appearing as if facing a formidable enemy

The person's face turned pale, and Li Qiang did not understand a single word of the language spoken in front of him. However, he grasped the meaning conveyed by the spiritual thought; this sentence was merely a question and did not pose any threat. The reason for his pale complexion was the fluctuation of the spiritual thought. In this continent, those who can exhibit such fluctuations in spiritual thought are undoubtedly super strong individuals, far beyond their reach

What is referred to as one moment is approximately equivalent to one day on Earth

Li Qiang's mental fluctuations conveyed: "How many people do you have? Hmm... not clear? What does that mean?" As he inquired with his mind, he also translated the information he had gathered, which made his speech somewhat peculiar

Suddenly, Chiming came to a halt. Qin Xiaotian, who had the Crystal Addiction Chain attached to his master, also stopped and asked in surprise, "What happened? Uh... it's the Divine Master Aunt!"

Tian Gu said: "Alright. Let us discuss the next steps and arrangements."

Those few individuals have been driven to madness. From the very beginning, when they encountered the Heavenly Aunt, they hit a brick wall. Subsequently, each person who appeared was more formidable than the last, each more bizarre than the previous one. Faced with such super experts, they had no choice but to obediently nod in agreement.

The Heavenly Aunt observed quietly for a moment, her thoughts beginning to stir: "Is there a distant legend... Could it be referring to this place?"

After a while, Li Qiang finally understood and said: "The population is estimated to be around 1,000,000, along with a large number of vassal tribes and countless divine beasts. Hehe, their understanding of divine beasts is different from ours; they are not powerful enough, and the strongest ones are probably comparable to ordinary immortals... This is my speculation."

Li Qiang shook his head: "No, it seems to be another kind of intelligent life form, different from the Rijie Gela people"

Qin Xiaotian was dumbfounded, he was already in a daze. The Qing Emperor and others were better off, merely displaying expressions of surprise, while the Master Boju's eyes emitted a golden light that was a foot long.

Based on the directions in his memory, Li Qiang arrived outside the city of Rijiegelia in just one minute

That person was completely stunned; what kind of means is this? It is simply terrifying

Li Qiang waved his robe sleeves, encircling everyone with a beam of golden light, and shouted, "Go!" Instantly, a fierce wind arose, and he took everyone away in an instant.

The guide was terrified; he was aware of the terror of the Qing Emperor and his associates. Fearing that they might lose their temper, he hurriedly approached and shouted loudly to stop them

Li Qiang said: "There must be intelligent beings here. First, we should find them and understand the situation before making a decision"

Chi Ming chuckled and said: "This guy is quite clever, hehe, an interesting beast-taming tribe. Strange, why are the people here so weak? It shouldn't be like this..."

Chi Ming said: "The range that divine consciousness can probe is less than 100,000 kilometers, as if there is some kind of limiting existence."

The Azure Emperor said: "The Illusory Star Divine Array... Hehe, it is likely just a guiding divine array. There should be similar divine arrays in other places. Currently, this star domain has never appeared within the Illusory Star Divine Array."

Qin Xiaotian released the crystal chain, and the leader quickly jumped down from the mountain patrol beast, respectfully saying: "Please take a seat"

The Green Emperor and others looked on indifferently, as if they were mere bystanders watching a spectacle

No one sat down, and Li Qiang said, "As long as we open the restriction, I will take you over." Eight people opened a breach in the restriction, inviting everyone inside

The Azure Emperor smiled and said, "This world is very important to us, but to them... they should merely be insignificant figures at the bottom, not worth making a fuss over"