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Chapter 212: The Eight Directions of the World
Sun Zhe had a premonition that finding the once immensely powerful War Clan in the Nine Continents Mainland would not be an easy task, and there might even be life-threatening dangers along the way. However, Sun Zhe still agreed to Barbarian's request. Sometimes, people do certain things without needing a reason; a moment's feeling can lead to a decision they will never regret for a lifetime.
Barbarian's plea gave Sun Zhe this feeling.
Sun Zhe did not ask Barbarian to do anything; he only requested a set of cultivation methods for the War Clan Totem. Although the cultivation methods for the War Clan Totem were traditionally not shared with outsiders, Sun Zhe was almost considered half a member of the War Clan. Moreover, he had gained the favor of Chiyou, a powerful figure from Ancient Times and the War Clan. Naturally, Barbarian did not refuse and imparted to Sun Zhe a decent set of cultivation techniques for the War Clan Totem.
After bidding farewell to Barbarian, Sun Zhe returned to his room in the Source Tavern. This series of opportunities gave him a strange feeling, especially regarding his encounter with Barbarian, as if everything in his life was being arranged by some unseen force.
He had just comprehended the Thunder Law when Elder Hai took him as a disciple and designated his cultivation direction. He had just regretted not having the cultivation methods for the War Clan Totem when Barbarian appeared before him and, after a conversation, taught him the cultivation techniques for the War Clan Totem.
This feeling made Sun Zhe feel very odd, as if a great hand was manipulating everything from above, while he was merely a chess piece on a board, helplessly accepting everything.
"Maybe I'm overthinking it..." After pondering for a while without any clarity, Sun Zhe could only think this way.
"It could also be that things have been going smoothly lately, and I'm about to return to the Nine Continents Mainland, so I'm feeling a bit excited and naturally start to overthink... Yes, that must be it..."
After sorting through his somewhat chaotic thoughts, Sun Zhe slowly sat cross-legged. With his left hand gently brushing over the Ethereal Ring, a black ancient book appeared in his hand—it was none other than the Three Thousand Thunder Techniques.
With only about twenty days left before heading to the Nine Continents Mainland, it was impossible for him to break through to the Realm of the Thunder Lord in such a short time. Therefore, Sun Zhe planned to thoroughly cultivate the Thunder Path Technique within the Three Thousand Thunder Techniques to prepare adequately for his upcoming actions.
"Knock knock knock... Brother Sun, Yan Zhi Fa has something to discuss with you."
Before long, Sun Zhe's door was knocked on, and Shen Yan's gentle voice rang out from outside. Behind her stood Yan Ruoyun, the Sixth Enforcer of the Left Hall from Thunder Temple.
Hearing Shen Yan's words, Sun Zhe's heart stirred. With a wave of his right hand sleeve, the Three Thousand Thunder Techniques instantly vanished before him as he stood up from his bed. He understood that it was probably time for Yan Ruoyun to have him fulfill his promise.
"Please come in!"
Sun Zhe called softly towards the door.
Moments later, a tall and stunning woman appeared in Sun Zhe's room. Shen Yan understood that the two had matters to discuss and consciously took Jingjing and left Sun Zhe's room, leaving the space for Sun Zhe and Yan Ruoyun.
"Please take a seat."
Now, Sun Zhe was already a named disciple of Elder Hai, and his current status allowed him to stand on equal footing with Yan Ruoyun. The current Yan Ruoyun was no longer the proud goddess she once was in his eyes, but nonetheless, Sun Zhe still felt a sense of gratitude towards her for taking care of him during his time in Linwu City.
"You should understand my purpose here..."
Quietly observing the young man before her, who seemed to have undergone a transformation, Yan Ruoyun's gaze flickered slightly. She had seen many talented young individuals, and how could the prestigious Thunder Temple lack exceptional talents? Yet someone as unique as Sun Zhe was still a first for her.
Clearly a Loose Cultivator, yet possessing hidden methods that many disciples of various Sects could not match. He was merely an early-stage Cultivator of the Thunder Lord, yet had strength comparable to that of a Thunder Lord Pinnacle. Although his qualifications did not stand out, his remarkable comprehension of the Thunder Law was astonishing. Many talents from the Thunder Temple could not catch the eye of Elder Hai, yet he quietly became a named disciple of Elder Hai.
One surprise after another had forced Yan Ruoyun to take Sun Zhe seriously. She had previously discussed him with her uncle, Xiang Yuanqiu, who rarely praised others but held Sun Zhe in high regard.
"If given enough room to develop, this child will soar like a dragon among men."
Because of this, Yan Ruoyun felt even more confident about her agreement with Sun Zhe.
"Heh heh, without trust, one cannot stand. Since Sun Zhe has already promised Yan Zhi Fa, he should do his utmost to fulfill his commitment," Sun Zhe said calmly, slowly speaking.
"In that case, I will speak directly with you; I only hope you do not disappoint me."
After calmly glancing at Sun Zhe, a faint glimmer of determination flashed in Yan Ruoyun's eyes. Then her expression turned serious as she asked earnestly,
"Do you know why the temple sent you five hundred people into the Thunder Continent, specifically choosing strong individuals from your younger generation?" With her gaze fixed on him, Yan Ruoyun asked softly.
"I don't know," Sun Zhe answered frankly. Although he had thought about this matter before, he was just a Loose Cultivator at the time, without any sources of information. How could he know the intentions of the Thunder Temple? With limited information, Sun Zhe could only make some rough guesses.
"Since you don't know, I'll let you listen."
Yan Ruoyun's voice slowly echoed in the room, but the content she delivered made Sun Zhe's eyes widen involuntarily.
"Although the Thunder Continent is called a continent, it is actually an independent space, and this space happens to have been separated from the Nine Continents Mainland. In fact, the Thunder Continent is a part of the Nine Continents Mainland!"
"How is that possible!" Sun Zhe's expression changed, and he immediately stood up, staring intently at Yan Ruoyun with a face full of shock.
The Thunder Continent was actually a part of the Nine Continents Mainland!
Did that mean he had always been within the boundaries of the Nine Continents Mainland? His soul had wandered in this space for so many years and traveled such a long distance—how could this be? This was simply impossible; at least, Sun Zhe himself was the first to not believe it.
"How is that impossible!" A cold smile appeared on Yan Ruoyun's lips as she spoke without reservation.
"Not only is the Thunder Continent a part of the Nine Continents Mainland, but the other seven continents are also parts of the Thunder Continent: Thunder, Winged Wind, Thick Earth, Green Forest, Water Cloud, Flame, Light, and Darkness. In total, there are eight continents known as the Eight Directions World. All of these were separated from the Nine Continents Mainland back in the day; the Eight Directions World belongs to the Nine Continents Mainland!"
Yan Ruoyun's words echoed in Sun Zhe's mind like giant hammers striking against his heart. Sun Zhe's heart trembled as disbelief filled his eyes, and he slumped down weakly.
"The Eight Directions World... how is that possible... this is simply impossible..."
Although he thought this way in his heart, Sun Zhe was gradually unable to resist accepting Yan Ruoyun's explanation.
He understood that it was precisely because the Thunder Continent was inherited from the Nine Continents Mainland that the old man appeared in this world. It was because the Thunder Continent had separated from the Nine Continents Mainland that people from the Warrior Tribe were divided between two places. It was also because both the Thunder Continent and the Nine Continents Mainland originated from the same source that various customs and cultural expressions on the Thunder Continent were remarkably similar to those of the Nine Continents Mainland.
Sun Zhe had once been puzzled about why there were Annual Festivals on the Thunder Continent, why there were ancient rituals unique to the Nine Continents Mainland present here as well, and why there were poems and songs found here that were only supposed to exist in the Nine Continents Mainland. As long as it was established that the Thunder Continent originated from the Nine Continents Mainland, all of this could be perfectly explained.
"What's wrong? Do you believe what I said?"
Looking at the somewhat dazed Sun Zhe, Yan Ruoyun slowly spoke, a hint of sighing in her expression. In fact, when she first heard this news, she had a similar look on her face; however, she did not realize that her shock and Sun Zhe's shock were completely different emotions.
She was a native of Thunder Continent, while Sun Zhe came from Nine Continents Mainland. Naturally, their feelings could not be the same.
"What about the other seven continents?"
After a moment, Sun Zhe slowly raised his head and looked at Yan Ruoyun, asking in a calm tone. He understood that since Thunder Continent had separated from Nine Continents Mainland back then, this journey to Nine Continents Mainland would likely not be simple. However, he did not expect that besides Thunder Continent, there were actually seven other continents.
"The Eight Directions World represents eight continents. As for why the Eight Directions World separated from Nine Continents Mainland back then, I am not very clear either. That was something from Ancient Times and is related to a Cataclysm. However, the other seven continents are like Thunder Continent; they are all independent spaces. It's just that due to the arrival of Earth Power, the laws each continent focuses on are different, just like how we in Thunder Continent focus on Thunder Power."
"A Cataclysm..."
Sun Zhe's pupils suddenly constricted as he recalled what the Barbarian had told him. The decline of the War Clan was indeed related to a Cataclysm, and the separation of the Eight Directions World was also related to a Cataclysm. He wondered if these two Cataclysms were connected or if they referred to the same Cataclysm. Sun Zhe found it hard to imagine what had happened during Ancient Times.
"So what exactly do you want me to do?"
Taking a deep breath and staring intently at Yan Ruoyun across from him, a serious look flashed in Sun Zhe's eyes. Before hearing Yan Ruoyun's words, he had not felt such pressure; but at this moment, he understood that things were likely not as simple as he thought.
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