Chapter 285 Departure
Although this place, the War Clan, exists in another space above the Nine Continents, it is strange that it has a clear distinction between day and night, just like the Jiuzhou Continent, with a blazing sun and a bright crescent moon that are exactly the same.
As the morning sun shines down on the earth, the darkness that enveloped the world slowly dissipates. All living beings on the ground awaken from their slumber. On a distant mountain in the south, a pair of tightly closed eyes slowly opens, revealing two deep and unfathomable gazes.
"Have you made your choice?"
With a slight parting of his lips, a faint voice emerges, carrying an indescribable authority that evokes a sense of respect even from afar.
"I ask Senior Xing to send me away."
From the Void, a black figure steps out. Dressed simply yet exuding an air of nonchalance, his robust physique reveals something extraordinary. This figure emerging from the Void is none other than Sun Zhe from the Nine Continents Mainland, clearly having made his choice.
"The Vermilion Bird Clan is an Inverse Demon Beast that was born alongside the earth. Its power is not inferior to that of dragons and phoenixes. Being able to sign a Fated Contract with that fellow is your fortune." Xing also stands up slowly, looking at the calm Sun Zhe not far in front of him. A hint of approval appears on his face as he nods slightly and speaks.
"I only see it as my brother, unrelated to its gifts or background..."
Sun Zhe's expression remains unchanged, showing no signs of surprise. His desire to know Jingjing's origins stems merely from wanting to understand its past. Whether Jingjing belongs to the Inverse Clan or possesses any Divine Ability does not concern him much because he has never regarded Jingjing as a tool for battle.
"Sometimes unintentional actions lead to fortunate outcomes; perhaps it is your mindset that has brought you this blessing." Xing expresses no surprise or shock, speaking calmly.
"This type of Inverse Demon Beast is different from ordinary Exotic Beasts. They possess a purer and more noble lineage than those Exotic Beasts. Throughout history, very few have been able to take such an Inverse Demon Beast as their personal beast. This is not only due to their unmatched strength but also because they are inherently proud. They value their dignity above life itself and will never submit to humans, even in death."
"Alright, since you are willing to leave it here, I won't say much more. As long as I am in the War Clan for one day, this fellow will definitely not suffer any harm. When it becomes a Holy Beast, I will let it come find you." Looking at Sun Zhe, Xing assures him earnestly.
"Since that's the case, I would like to thank Senior Xing here," Sun Zhe said, his gaze flickering as he respectfully bowed to Xing.
"Let's go!"
As soon as the words fell, Xing waved his right hand and instantly teleported with Sun Zhe to the far eastern part of the continent, which was the place where Sun Zhe had entered. It was also the only exit from this space to the Nine Continents Mainland.
Xing's speed was astonishing; what seemed like thousands of miles was merely a moment for him. After just a short incense stick's time, Xing and Sun Zhe appeared at the easternmost edge of the continent. This was still due to carrying Sun Zhe; if he had teleported alone, he probably wouldn't have needed even half that time.
"Wait here for a moment!"
With a casual reminder, Xing stepped forward and instantly appeared before a cliff. His eyes flashed with brilliance as a black ghostly light surged into his palm. A terrifying aura erupted, and he swiftly moved forward, slamming his palm against the cliff's stone wall.
Boom...
The sound reverberated through the ground as the blue stone wall cracked open in an instant. Large stones several feet in size began to fall, debris flying everywhere, and a terrifying wave of energy surged outward. Deep within the stone wall, a cold and profound black opening appeared before Sun Zhe, exuding an air of mystery.
"This..."
Sun Zhe's gaze sharpened, and a hint of astonishment emerged on his face. This aura felt familiar to him; a flash of insight struck him as he realized that this aura was precisely that of the Nine Reincarnation Tower. This opening was clearly the entrance to the Nine Reincarnation Tower.
After a moment's thought, Sun Zhe quickly understood the reason behind it. Since the Nine Reincarnation Tower had sealed off the entrance to this War Clan territory, it followed that entering the Nine Continents Mainland from this War Clan territory would also require passing through the Nine Reincarnation Tower. Just like that, when he entered the Nine Continents World, he would likely appear at the peak of Mount Tai.
"Go in. Once you enter, just walk straight ahead and don't worry about anything else. You should find the exit in about half an incense stick's time!"
With his hands clasped behind his back, Xing stood quietly before the opening and spoke lightly to Sun Zhe. Without hesitation, Sun Zhe stepped forward and instantly vanished before the cliff. Not only did his figure disappear, but his entire presence faded from this space as well. Soon after, his figure reappeared in another space.
Looking around, all that met the eye was a sea of darkness; there was no path in sight, only an expanse of pitch-black void. However, Sun Zhe felt as if he were standing above an endless abyss, within which emanated a thick Death Qi, as if countless corpses were buried deep within. The air was filled with the wailing cries of countless vengeful spirits.
Although the cries of these spirits were piercing, Sun Zhe's resolve remained unyielding. They had no effect on him whatsoever. He didn't even blink, and after a moment, a light appeared before him—a large stone door, square in shape.
Stepping forward, when Sun Zhe opened his eyes again, he found himself in a world surrounded by white clouds. A cold gust of wind howled past him, and the blazing sun hung directly overhead. This was the summit of Mount Tai, where he had originally entered the Nine Reincarnation Tower.
"Kid, it seems you really have entered the War Clan's territory..."
A rough voice slowly echoed. Following the direction of the sound, Sun Zhe immediately spotted a massive Stone Giant leaning against the peak of Mount Tai—it was none other than the Taishan Mountain God.
"Sun Zhe pays respects to Senior Mountain God. I owe my entry into the War Clan's territory to your guidance; I must thank you for that."
Sun Zhe knew that this seemingly unimpressive boulder was actually a deity of Mount Tai, a powerful being who had already stepped into the Divine Realm. Especially within this sacred mountain's domain, he was nearly invincible.
"You’re too polite. Your entry is due to your own abilities. You... hmm, Warrior Clan Bloodline? No, you... you’ve actually cultivated the Supreme Battle Body..." The enormous Taishan Mountain God suddenly stood up, his two stone-like eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at Sun Zhe. After a moment of silence, he let out a slow sigh to ease his astonishment.
"You truly are surprising. Kid, cultivate well and don’t tarnish the reputation of this Supreme Battle Body... Here is a thirty-thousand-year-old Contract Spirit Origin Fruit. I just picked it not long ago; such a spirit fruit is no longer effective for me but merely satisfies my cravings. Take it as a gift from me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, without any visible movement from the Taishan Mountain God, a fist-sized white fruit flew toward Sun Zhe. Before it reached his hand, an astonishing fragrance spread through the air, quickly filling several miles around with its rich aroma.
Contract Spirit Origin Fruit!
What a treasure! With roots that take a hundred years to grow, leaves that take a thousand years to flourish, and fruits that take ten thousand years to ripen, this thirty-thousand-year-old Contract Spirit Origin Fruit could be considered an exceptional spirit medicine—only slightly inferior to those supreme elixirs that Jingjing once called out for. For Sun Zhe, who had just stepped into the Emperor Level, this would undoubtedly be a super elixir capable of elevating his cultivation by several tiers.
Indeed, it was the Taishan Mountain God—a wealthy figure who possessed a divine mountain; his generosity was truly extraordinary.
Sun Zhe did not hold back, directly taking out a large purple jade box from the Ethereal Ring and immediately placing the fist-sized Contract Spirit Origin Fruit inside.
At this moment, deep within the War Clan's territory, in the Black Jungle, an exceptionally burly figure was striding towards the Ancient Hall. This figure was none other than Xuanming, another Super Strong Being of the War Clan.
"Reporting to the Great Elder, Sun Zhe has already left," Xuanming said respectfully outside the Ancient Hall.
"I understand..."
The voice of Vicissitudes echoed, though no figure appeared. Instead, a sudden aura of Vicissitudes enveloped the area. If one looked closely, they would notice a pair of profoundly deep eyes quietly appearing within the Ancient Hall, but what those eyes contained remained unclear to everyone.
"Xuanming has a question that he does not understand and hopes the Great Elder can provide an answer." After a moment of hesitation, Xuanming's gaze flickered slightly, and he finally spoke up.
"I know what you want to ask. You need not inquire further. Every character has their role. Although Sun Zhe cannot slay another Super Strong Being like you can, he still plays an indispensable role in this resistance against the demon race. I have him represent our War Clan for a reason. In the grand scheme of things, there is a predetermined fate. Go notify everyone that in three days, we will gather all clan strength to complete the final step of the Ten Absolute Sealing Formation and bring utter despair to the Asura Clan!" The calm yet authoritative tone of Vicissitudes contained an undeniable command.
"Understood!" With that, Xuanming's figure instantly vanished from the spot.
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