The magical proficiency in the Azure Sky Kingdom is indeed much higher than that of the Human United Kingdom. Represented by the Silver Feather Wing Tribe here, they have even developed spatial magic close to the level of the Illusory World, though it falls short in advanced applications.
To save time for the delegation to reach the Sky City, they need to utilize a technology called the “Teleportation Gate.”
According to information obtained from Sigrid, this thing is more like a voluminous magical device or construction than magic itself.
Compared to Violet’s “Invisible Spatial Teleportation Gate,” the “Teleportation Gate” is inferior in both tier and effect.
Firstly, although the transfer distance of this thing is far, there is still a limit—around three thousand kilometers.
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Moreover, the “Teleportation Gate” is large in size and can only be fixed on even larger floating islands. It cannot move, and the cost for its construction and maintenance is astronomical.
Also, the teleportation process is not one hundred percent safe. Although the risk is minimal, like a traffic accident, no one can guarantee absolute safety.
The reason for sending Leviathan’s offspring to transport the delegation seems to be the Azure Sky Kingdom’s measure to ensure safety as much as possible and minimize potential accidents.
Speaking of this, Violet suddenly remembered the encounter on Sprice Island with the group of beastmen led by Kunnir. If they were indeed a diplomatic delegation sent by the Beastman Kingdom, how did they move?
They couldn’t possibly bring another Leviathan’s offspring.
At least they did not travel together on this journey, the priestess was certain of that.
However, the Beastman Kingdom is located to the west of the world, and diplomatic talents are extremely scarce. It is unlikely to dispatch a team of several hundred people like the Human United Kingdom for a grand visit.
In addition to the Human United Kingdom and the Beastman Kingdom, many other countries have recently sent delegations to visit the Azure Sky Kingdom.
The disturbance from the Abyss is one reason, but another more important reason, also the officially stated reason—congratulations for the upcoming 300th birthday of the current Feathered Emperor.
Similar to when Lilya ascended to the throne, nations from around the world came to congratulate.
After the battle on Omo Island, Sigrid became inexplicably busy, difficult to find, and she no longer came to Violet’s side to play cards happily.
While the priestess reluctantly took over her “duties,” she couldn’t help but feel curious at the same time.
What is this guy busy with?
Although there was quite an event on Omo Island, even one of the major disasters caused by Abyssal invasions in the Azure Sky Kingdom in recent years, there were designated individuals to handle it. After reporting the situation, Sigrid should have withdrawn from the incident.
Violet keenly sensed that, in addition to Sigrid’s already heavy responsibilities as the captain of the guard, her busyness might also be related to the inexplicable sense of alertness from before and the sudden change in attitude after the Battle of Omo Island.
No need to rush.
When she’s ready, she will reveal her hand. The priestess has an abundance of resources and time.
After a few days of mundane travel, the Leviathan’s offspring carrying the delegation arrived at the first destination—a super-sized floating island called the Estini Island, which housed the 【Gate of Transcendence】.
A super-sized floating island is similar to a first-tier city in the Human United Kingdom, serving as a hub for national economy and culture. Apart from requiring a sufficiently large area, it also has high requirements for population, the distribution of powerful individuals, and the level of economic development.
Places like Spruce Island, where Violet and others first arrived, are also super-sized floating islands, gathering people from all over the world. That’s why special events like the Fragrant Auction are frequently held in the city.
The Estini Island is connected by the “Gate of Teleportation” to several large and super-sized floating islands domestically, serving as a crucial transportation hub. It is also the most important passageway after entering the northern part of the entire Azure Sky Kingdom.
If this city is missed, there won’t be any new floating islands for a long stretch, or it could be dangerous islands teeming with violent magical beasts, making it very inconvenient.
Moreover, the name Estini was changed a hundred years ago to honor the seventh-generation Feathered Emperor, Estini Kulk. The reason is related to a major event that occurred here when Estini had not yet ascended to the throne during her travels.
This floating island, closely associated with the Feathered Emperor Estini, naturally follows her introduced “Multiracial Coexistence Policy” and has developed greatly from it, leading to its prosperous state today.
Although Violet is eager to see what kind of scenery this floating island named after the Feathered Emperor looks like, it seems that there is no scheduled stop here in the delegation’s itinerary, so Violet has to give up.
It’s not something that must be done, and there’s no need to delay the time of thousands or tens of thousands of people for such a trivial matter.
After the Leviathan’s offspring flew over the Estini Island, the massive gate standing in the center of the island immediately appeared in the eyes of Violet and others inside the cabin through the magic image.
Rather than calling it a “gate,” Violet would prefer to describe it as a “space enclosed between two tall stone pillars.”
Certainly, this 【Gate of Transcendence】 is indeed without a ceiling. It is formed by towering, adjacent stone pillars spaced nearly a kilometer apart on both sides, with a vast central space flickering with a faint silver twisted light.
This is indeed a very novel design.
It seems that due to receiving information about the imminent passage of Leviathan’s offspring, a large number of flying winged soldiers have stationed near the 【Gate of Transcendence】, blocking outsiders and temporarily interrupting civilian passage.
It is said that when designing the 【Gate of Transcendence】, it was originally intended as a means of urgently moving large armies during wartime, even taking into consideration creatures of the size of Leviathan, hence its unusually large size.
Moreover, it’s not like anyone can just enter and directly reach the other side. Its transcendence requires a specially customized coordinate device from the Azure Sky Kingdom. Otherwise, there is a high probability of getting lost in the cracks and turbulence of space.
In addition, if the traveler’s own strength or physical qualities are lacking, it’s advisable to wear protective equipment or directly seek refuge inside a large magical beast like Leviathan.
It is said that there is a special magical beast bred by the Azure Sky Kingdom specifically bound to the 【Gate of Transcendence】. It can carry around thirty people safely through one transcendent journey and frequently travels between various locations. One can simply board by verifying their identity and paying a fee.
The system of transporting magical beasts through the 【Gate of Transcendence】 has developed quite maturely, becoming a significant source of income for the Azure Sky Kingdom.
To be honest, upon first hearing about it, it really gave Violet a feeling similar to the routine of building roads and bridges on Earth and collecting tolls...
Due to the early evacuation, Leviathan encountered no obstacles along the way and quickly followed the path provided by the Estini Island, entering the interior of the gate emitting a slight spatial fluctuation.