Chapter 245: Chapter 244: Decline of the Gods, The Exiled
The Battle of the Immortal City was a clash between two worlds.
And it was clear that the Far South Continent’s side had been utterly defeated in this clash!
The Divine Tree snapped, the Reverse World shattered, and the Blind Saintess fell!
Su Ye remembered that after this, even the speed at which the Mist Sea dissipated had increased...
’So... the disastrous defeat in the Battle of the Immortal City had a severe negative impact on the Divine Land World?’ Su Ye’s eyes glinted as he speculated.
It was very likely!
A glint flashed in Su Ye’s eyes.
He already knew the origin of the ’Reverse World’.
This shadow plane was formed precisely because the rules of the Divine Land World were being overwritten by the rules of the Immortal Dao World!
And the entire Reverse World had been reduced to dust amidst endless bolts of lightning and the vast might of the heavens...
’Such a loss would obviously have a significant negative impact on the Divine Land World, which was already weak and at a disadvantage...’
’The world declines, and in turn... it affects the gods?!’
’The gods of the Northern Territory... the weak ones fall into slumber or even perish. The strong ones have exhausted their resources and have no choice but to instigate wars and perform massive blood sacrifices to replenish their losses...’
Su Ye pondered, countless thoughts swirling in his mind as he seemed to have an epiphany.
He felt that his speculation was very likely close to the truth!
’With the gods in conflict, the mortal world is bound to fall into chaos...’
’However, the natives killing each other is a good thing for me... The resistance I’ll face when developing the Far South Continent in the future will be much smaller...’
Su Ye sighed with emotion, then his thoughts began to turn.
He was contemplating what he could gain from the current situation on the Far South Continent...
’First, by pioneering the Far South Continent, I can have the Immortal Dao’s rules replace the Divine Land’s rules. This will grant me insights into laws and rapidly increase the nurturing progress of my God Seed.’
Thanks to the benefits gained from landing on the Far South Continent, Su Ye’s God Seed nurturing progress was already approaching the Mid-stage Crystal realm!
The nurturing progress was outpacing his cultivation progress!
Without a doubt, his cultivation would be much smoother... For example, he could focus on refining his Magical Power to increase his advancement speed!
’Second, explore the Far South Continent to gain experience points and raise my class level.’
Su Ye had already discovered that his explorations on the Far South Continent could earn him a certain amount of experience points.
[Explored a new land. [Pastor of the Sea] EXP +15]
It wasn’t much, just a dozen or so points here and there. Compared to the ten thousand experience points awarded for the initial discovery, it seemed rather paltry.
But considering Su Ye was still in a wilderness area, this amount of experience was undoubtedly acceptable.
’I should be able to get more experience points by going to a major city-state or a core region...’
’Third, there’s the matter of the ’gods’...’
Su Ye’s eyes narrowed, a dark light flickering within them.
A being that could widely bestow Divine Techniques and grant mortals the ability to cast spells obviously possessed a high Personhood.
At the very least, it should be at the Nascent Soul level... But how could it be so weak?
Su Ye was very interested in this... or rather, he coveted it!
’All things considered, a trip to Aino City is necessary...’ Su Ye thought.
After all, Aino City’s [Goddess of Fertility] was suspected to be in slumber, or perhaps had already fallen.
In that case, the risk would be relatively manageable.
...
At that moment, Muer let out a soft groan from the ground below.
He slowly opened his eyes, his expression stunned. "I’m not dead?"
Then, as he assessed his physical condition, Muer’s heart flooded with pleasant surprise.
His injuries were completely healed!
Even the old wounds he had sustained during the recent war were as good as new!
This fact left Muer overjoyed!
A Warrior’s foundation lies in their physical body. If their body is damaged, it is difficult to advance in rank, even with the help of potions.
"Goddess of Fertility above, is this a miracle?!"
Immediately, he realized something and looked up.
Su Ye stood upon the wind, treading on air.
Muer’s pupils shrank, and he was filled with utter astonishment.
Flying through the air!
That was a symbol of the second rank!
There were even some with special bloodlines.
Due to the nature of their lineage, they still couldn’t fly even after reaching the second tier!
And those who could fly were, without a doubt, noble existences.
Beyond that, there was Su Ye’s powerful, noble, and unquestionable aura.
It made Muer subconsciously recall the Prince he had once caught a fleeting glimpse of while serving in the Aino army.
Even...
This pale-skinned nobleman’s aura was even more majestic and profound than that of Prince Ainuo!
’Could he be... a prince from another city-state?’
At this thought, Muer’s heart tightened.
He scrambled to his feet, pulled his daughter along, and prostrated himself in awe.
"Muer, a wandering Warrior, offers his utmost respect to the noble one!"
"Rise."
Su Ye nodded slightly.
He adjusted his tone and spoke in the language of the Divine Land.
Before heading to the Far South Continent, he had made a point of learning the Divine Land language... It belonged to the same language family as the native tongue of the archipelago, and many words and grammatical structures were mutually intelligible.
Su Ye had a basic understanding of the native tongue, and with the powerful mind and memory of a Crystal realm cultivator, he had completely mastered this language in just a few hours.
He could converse with the natives of the Divine Land without seeming out of place at all.
"I plan to go to Aino City. Are you willing to become my attendant?" Su Ye asked casually.
"I am willing to serve you!"
Without a shred of hesitation, Muer bowed his head respectfully.
This great being’s origins were unknown, but his power and nobility needed no explanation!
This was likely the only chance of his lifetime, and he had to seize it.
"Very good,"
Su Ye said.
Then, he glanced into the distance.
Marina and the cursed crewmen arrived.
Muer grew a little nervous. He looked at the cursed crewmen, feeling a chill in his heart from their cold, Evil Qi.
’Official Warriors... and ranked official Warriors at that...’
Although he too was considered an ’official’ Warrior, Muer knew full well that an insurmountable gulf existed between those who were ranked and those who were not.
In the three major cities, someone like him who hadn’t advanced in rank wouldn’t be called an official Warrior at all.
It was only because Aino City was militarily weak, and he had shown the potential to advance, that he had been granted the title of official Warrior.
What’s more, according to his senses, these cursed crewmen were strong even among ranked Warriors, perhaps second only to a Warrior-Captain!
Such outstanding figures could probably slaughter dozens, even hundreds, of people like him with ease!
’Such elite Warriors...’ he marveled.
And then, Muer looked toward Marina.
"Huh?"
A look of shock and uncertainty appeared in his eyes.
This lady emanated faint fluctuations of Spiritual Power, and her exquisite robes indicated a noble status.
Most importantly, he had a vague impression of this lady’s face...
"You know her?" Su Ye asked playfully.
"I do..."
"I know her." Muer swallowed hard.
"Marina."
"The exiled Marina."
