Chapter 513: Chapter 488 Dragon Alliance Member
This map, is three-dimensional.
The land on which they stood, there was a vast continent, surrounded by oceans. Above these oceans, there were smaller continents, but compared to that huge landmass, these were merely islands.
Encircling this continent, there was a barrier that enveloped the land and the seas, forming an independent world.
Outside this world, there was a heaven filled with stars.
This was a cosmic space, boundless and endless.
"The continent we stand on, including these seas and islands, is known as the Origin World, shielded within the world barrier. Beyond the Origin World, lies the infinite starry sky. Within this endless expanse, there are numerous independent spaces and small worlds attached to it, collectively known as the Origin Great World or the Myriad Realms."
"Of course, the creatures of the infinite starry sky like to call it the real world."
"But just as there is light, there is darkness; where there is life, there is death. Everything rises and falls, there is a cycle, and the world of cultivation is no different. After a long period of time, the infinite starry sky will undergo an apocalypse, an end of an era."
"When the apocalypse descends, the Doctrine vanishes, rules disappear, the cultivation world will recede like the tide, and that place will become the Land of the Last Dharma, a land where cultivation is no longer possible."
"In the Land of the Last Dharma, cultivators will rapidly decline in their cultivation levels until they become mere mortals or beasts."
"However, the Origin World is the source of all things, the birthplace of beings, the origin of cultivation, and the source of the Doctrine. It is said that the infinite starry sky evolved from the Origin World. Therefore, no matter how the endless starry sky transforms, the Origin World always maintains the
everlasting Doctrine, always a sacred place for cultivation."
The Ten Thousand Gods explained in great detail.
Lu Yan and the others came to a sudden realization.
"So, cultivators from the infinite starry sky are striving to invade the Origin World to compete for a place where cultivation is possible."
Lu Yan said.
"That’s right."
The Ten Thousand Gods nodded and said, "Of course, the ebbing of cultivation will not happen overnight; there is a process. It will start from a certain region and gradually spread across the entire starry sky. In fact, the retreat of cultivation began hundreds of thousands of years ago, throwing the infinite starry sky into chaos and continuous conflict. For the past several hundreds of thousands of years, the ceaseless battles have been for the sake of contending over lands conducive to cultivation."
"And about a hundred thousand years ago, the various powers of the infinite starry sky came together, preparing to invade the Origin World. Only by securing a foothold in the Origin World can they be forever safe from the descent of the end of an era."
"This is something that occurs with each descent of the end of an era, each time bringing vicious slaughter between the infinite starry sky and the Origin World, mountains of corpses and seas of blood, with ninety percent of cultivators falling in this calamity. When the end of an era comes, this world cannot accommodate so many cultivators."
"Some forces will turn to ashes in this catastrophe, while others will shine even brighter. Many of today’s powerful forces in the Origin World also originally came from the infinite starry sky."
"Back then, my Dragon Alliance was also part of the infinite starry sky. All of it, was for survival."
Lu Yan suddenly thought of Earth.
Could Earth be part of the regions of the last dharma?
On Earth, there are also many myths and legends, such as tales of ancient Qi practitioners and legends of immortals and Buddhas.
Perhaps, in Earth’s past, there was a magnificent era of cultivation, but as the Doctrine receded, it became a land of the last dharma, unable to cultivate anymore.
All cultivators have departed.
Therefore, Earth could only develop technology, never to see cultivators again.
The more Lu Yan thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.
"As of now, the area in the infinite starry sky suitable for cultivation has become very small. A great decisive battle, in the not too distant future, will inevitably erupt."
The Ten Thousand Gods said.
"Senior, if a great war breaks out, what will happen to the beings in the Wild Ocean?"
Lu Yan asked.
"They will cease to exist."
The Ten Thousand Gods spoke gravely.
Lu Yan’s complexion worsened, and after hesitating, he said, "Senior, is it possible to move Da Wu to the Origin Continent?"
"If I make a move, it can be done, but I cannot do it for you. This is your matter, and you must rely on yourself. If you depend on others for everything, you will only be a flower in the greenhouse, unable to grow into a true powerhouse."
"Only by learning to take responsibility, facing or experiencing certain things on your own, can you truly become a strong individual. Your loved ones, your friends, you must protect them yourself."
The Ten Thousand Gods said.
Seeing the doubtful look on Lu Yan’s face, the Ten Thousand Gods smiled and said, "Don’t worry, the great decisive war won’t break out just yet. Currently, both sides are still probing. Based on our estimates, the infinite starry sky still has some leeway. Within three thousand years, a great decisive war will not erupt."
"During these three thousand years, I will be stationed in the Wild Ocean, protecting Da Wu for you. Moreover..."
At this point, the Ten Thousand Gods waved his hand, and a talisman flew out, transforming into an invisible barrier that shrouded all of Da Wu within it.
"This talisman was crafted by its master, that turtle. It is difficult to break through for anyone under the second step of the Creator Realm."
The Ten Thousand Gods pointed at Mr. World and said.
Mr. World opened his mouth, wanting to protest that it was a world turtle, indeed, but upon thinking of the other’s cultivation level, he wisely shut his mouth.
"Senior, I have another audacious request. My parents are mortals with limited lifespans, is there a way to extend their lives?"
Lu Yan said.
Going to the Dragon Alliance, he did not know when he would be able to return. With his current cultivation level, it’s possible that a single period of seclusion could pass hundreds of years.
And by the time he returned next, his parents might no longer be alive.
"To extend the lives of mortals is simple..."
With a flick of his fingers, the Ten Thousand Gods sent two streaks of light flying out, entering the Da Wu Royal Palace, and into the bodies of Lu Qingshan and Wang Cui, seamlessly and unnoticed by either of them.
"They now possess at least ten thousand years of life. How about that?"
The Ten Thousand Gods said.
"Thank you, senior. By the way, senior, that large shadow at the edge of the map, what place is that?"
The map had not yet dissipated, and Lu Yan’s gaze fell on a dark and chaotic area.
This region, adjacent to the infinite starry sky, was extremely vast, not much smaller than the endless starry sky itself.
"That is the Chaos Void, a place of exile and our place of origin. Many of the old brothers of the Dragon Alliance come from there. Later, the Alliance Hierarch led us out of the Chaos Void and we established ourselves in the infinite starry sky."
The Ten Thousand Gods said.
Lu Yan was inwardly astonished.
This Dragon Alliance is truly legendary.
Although their knowledge of the Dragon Alliance was limited, the glimpse they caught was enough to sense the extraordinariness of the Dragon Alliance.
After Lu Yan asked a few more questions, they entered Da Wu to meet their families and friends, and it was also a time for farewells.
A few days later, Lu Yan, Shen Yinuo, and Mr. World followed the Ten Thousand Gods and left Da Wu, heading for the Desolate Land.
Lin Yan, on the other hand, remained in Da Wu, which was his own choice.
To the south of the Desolate Land, a large number of warships were docked, with dragon banners flying proudly.
These were the warships of the Dragon Alliance.
On the largest warship, Lu Yan and others met Tang Feng once again.
Besides Tang Feng, there were also high-ranking members of the Dragon Alliance, curiously sizing up Lu Yan and his companions.
These people did not radiate any aura, but their gaze alone put immense pressure on them, as if they were being watched by terrifying ancient beasts, sending shivers down their spines.
Lu Yan knew that the cultivation levels of these people were profound and inscrutable, certainly not as simple as the Tao Realm.
They were likely... of the Creator Realm.
"We pay our respects to all the seniors," they said.
Lu Yan and the other two bowed in greeting.
Tang Feng nodded and said, "This is Lu Yan. From now on, he will be a member of our Dragon Alliance. I appoint him as the tenth disciple of the Dragon Alliance. Do any of you have objections?"
The high-ranking members of the Dragon Alliance were astonished.
A disciple?
That was the highest rank among the disciples of the Dragon Alliance, enjoying the highest treatments. Each one was extraordinarily gifted and renowned throughout the Origin World.
Over the years, the Dragon Alliance has only ever had nine disciples.
And now, Lu Yan, who had just joined the Dragon Alliance, was being appointed as a disciple, an unprecedented move.
Moreover, Lu Yan’s cultivation level was too low, merely at the Immortal Second Layer.
It should be understood that of the other nine disciples, eight were already at the Tao Realm.
And the least powerful among them was also at the peak of the Immortal Realm.
"Sword Ancestor, he..."
An elder started to speak up.
Hmm?
Tang Feng’s sharp, sword-like gaze turned towards the elder.
The elder immediately fell silent.
"Good, since there are no objections, let’s decide it then. Lu Yan, this is the Disciple Command. Take it," Tang Feng declared.
Tang Feng was obviously prepared. With a wave of his hand, a token flew towards Lu Yan.
The token was purple-gold with two dragons spiraling on either side, and the characters ’Lu Yan’ were inscribed in the middle, with the word ’Disciple’ engraved on the back.
Lu Yan caught it and once again expressed his thanks, a bit overwhelmed by the honor.
Being a disciple was clearly extraordinary, probably similar to the heirs of some sects.
But he would not refuse.
He needed to utilize the resources of the Dragon Alliance to improve himself rapidly.
"Dongfang Longque, you will personally escort Lu Yan and the others back to the Dragon Alliance. If anyone has objections, tell them it’s my decision," Tang Feng instructed.
"Your subordinate obeys," a youth stepped forward.
The young man was tall and handsome, clad in a purple-golden armor with a pair of iron wings on the back of his armor, looking majestic.
"Let’s set off immediately," Tang Feng said.
"This way, please," Dongfang Yunque invited them.
A battle sword appeared under Dongfang Yunque’s feet as he stood upon it.
Lu Yan, Shen Yinuo, and Mr. World leaped onto the battle sword.
Swish!
The sword pierced through the air and vanished in the blink of an eye.
"Sword Ancestor, with Lu Yan only at Immortal Second Layer and now made a disciple, many youngsters might be discontent," Ten Thousand Gods said.
"If they are not satisfied, then they shall be beaten until they are. If they cannot handle such a minor issue, what prospects can they hope for in the future? I appointed him as a disciple to put pressure on him," Tang Feng explained.
"Always so thorough in your considerations, Sword Ancestor," Ten Thousand Gods said with a smile.
Dongfang Yunque’s cultivation was mysterious and extremely powerful. Commanding the battle armor, he moved at a breathtaking speed. The limitless Wild Ocean passed swiftly beneath their feet.
In just half a day, they had flown an immeasurable distance when a gray wall appeared before them, rising between heaven and earth, separating the Wild Ocean.
As they drew closer, they realized it was not an actual wall but a gray mist that filled the sky with a terrifying presence.
