Chapter 557 - 368: Guard Team

Chapter 557: Chapter 368: Guard Team

Wang Yi continued to study the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

The Empty Sea was sealed within its second page.

An inscription in the Ancient Divine Language explained that the Empty Sea was formed from a convergence of Void Spirit Divine Water. This Void Spirit Divine Water was a peculiar substance capable of flowing through the cracks in spacetime, and it possessed extraordinary energy.

However, the text did not describe any specific uses for this Void Spirit Divine Water.

Next, Wang Yi turned to the third page of the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Sealed within was Flame Mountain!

The Ancient Divine Language described Flame Mountain as spanning eight hundred li, perpetually burning with an unworldly fire. This fire could not be doused by water nor smothered by earth. It violated the laws of the universe and could almost be called an eternal flame.

Wang Yi thought, ’If the unworldly fire of Flame Mountain is really that powerful, it could be used to build a perpetual motion machine. And if I were to use Refinement on Flame Mountain to forge it into armor, I imagine it would be incredibly strong.’

As he continued, Wang Yi discovered the Nether Sea, Inverted Mountain, the Yellow Springs Sea, Ten Thousand Demons Mountain, the Memory Sea, Wuxiang Mountain, the Wind and Cloud Sea, and Gourd Mountain within the Classic of Mountains and Seas...

The Classic of Mountains and Seas contained eighty-one mountains and eighty-one seas. Each mountain was extraordinary, and each sea was peculiar. The book’s pages were heavy, and the Ancient Divine Language on each one contained a vast amount of information. By the time Wang Yi finished flipping through the entire book, he felt dizzy and overwhelmed.

’Eighty-one mountains and eighty-one seas... that’s undoubtedly 162 cosmic wonders. My choice of this Secret Treasure was absolutely brilliant...’

Wang Yi could feel that the value of the Classic of Mountains and Seas was immeasurable. If he could harness the mountains and seas within, his power would surely increase tremendously.

’This Classic of Mountains and Seas will take a huge amount of time to study. Which mountains can I use Refinement on? Will they be powerful after Refinement? What will happen if I place them in my territory? And what about the sealed seas? Is it better to keep them stored in the book and carry them with me, or to place them in my territory? I’ll need to compare all these options carefully. I’m afraid I’ll need to gather the talented individuals from my territory to help me...’

Wang Yi pondered silently, and several ideas began to form in his mind.

A moment later, he put away the Classic of Mountains and Seas and rested for a few more hours. Just as he was about to use a Teleportation Jade Talisman to leave Hundred Battle Mountain, the entrance at the summit flashed with light. Finally, some Players had appeared.

There were two of them: Emperor Tathagata, Lord of the Life Royal Court, and Mingyu Divine Lord, Li Mingyu!

"You’re finally here!"

Wang Yi walked over to greet them.

Emperor Tathagata laughed heartily when he saw Wang Yi. "I can’t believe I was the one who slowed you down, little brother. You truly are a son of destiny!"

The Mingyu Divine Lord also spoke up. "You reached the summit before we did. Did you happen to encounter that ’Mysterious Doctor,’ Xue An Kang?"

"I did. I’ve already defeated him. He’s nothing more than a remnant soul now!"

Wang Yi nodded, then briefly recounted what had happened after he encountered Xue An Kang.

The Mingyu Divine Lord was inwardly shocked. "That scoundrel Xue An Kang enjoys turning Players into living specimens. His character is despicable, but his personal combat prowess is truly not to be underestimated. Countless enemies have been helpless against him. Even though I brought a powerful treasure with me on this trip, I couldn’t guarantee I could take him down. I was planning to team up with you to deal with him. I never expected you to handle him all by yourself!"

Emperor Tathagata quickly added, "I know of that Xue An Kang as well. It’s been over a century since he advanced to level 600, so he must be at least a thousand years old by now. To think he would fall at your hands... Little brother, could it be that you’ve also reached level 600?"

Wang Yi didn’t answer. His expression was placid as he said, "It was just a stroke of luck. Let’s not discuss him anymore. I’m planning to return to the Royal Court. What are your plans?"

The Mingyu Divine Lord thought for a moment and said, "Since Xue An Kang is dead, I have no further business in the Fourth Dimension. In seven days, I’ll return to my Divine Country from the Mountain and Sea World."

Wang Yi cupped his hands in a salute toward him. "I have a son named Wang Shijiu. His talent for Cultivation is exceptional. I implore you, Divine Lord, to take him as your disciple and guide his training!"

"My Divine Country is currently in turmoil. Are you sure you want your son to become my disciple?"

"I’m certain!"

"Very well, then. I will certainly treat him well. If he truly is as talented as you say, then given our relationship, it wouldn’t be out of the question for him to take over the Mingyu Divine Country in the future!"

The Mingyu Divine Lord nodded.

"What’s the relationship between you two?" Emperor Tathagata’s gaze swept between Wang Yi and the Mingyu Divine Lord. "I’ve heard the Mingyu Divine Lord has no children and takes no disciples. I never thought he’d make an exception."

The Mingyu Divine Lord shot Emperor Tathagata a look but said nothing. He turned and flew toward the castle shop, likely intending to check out the items for sale.

Wang Yi then turned back to Emperor Tathagata. "And what are your plans now, brother?"

Emperor Tathagata replied, "I had originally planned to guide you on Hundred Battle Mountain, so this is rather embarrassing. My next stop is, of course, the Sealing Sacred Domain. It’s time my Life Royal Court advanced into a Divine Country. Little brother, don’t forget what I told you. Come join me in the Sealing Sacred Domain as soon as you can!"

Wang Yi said, "I’ll head there as soon as I’ve taken care of a few things!"

Emperor Tathagata fell silent for a moment before adding, "Little brother, I won’t hide this from you. I’m very familiar with the Green Emperor Divine Lord. The reason I’m in such a hurry to advance my Divine Country is that he has entrusted me with a task: to go to the Fifth Dimension and help him out of a difficult situation..."

"Of course, the faction war is also real. The Green Emperor Divine Country is an Eco Divine Country, and it’s currently being besieged by three other Divine Country factions, so its situation is dire. Also, about that Ecological Magic Pearl... I don’t have any more, but the Green Emperor Divine Lord does. I wasn’t entirely forthcoming before, so please forgive me!"

"It’s nothing," Wang Yi said, waving his hand. "Those of the same faction should help one another. However, my Royal Court’s foundation is still too shallow, so advancing to a Divine Country may take me a little longer."

Emperor Tathagata cupped his hands in a salute and said no more. He didn’t head toward the castle shop. Instead, he took out a Teleportation Jade Talisman and activated it. His body transformed into a streak of light and shot away, leaving Hundred Battle Mountain behind!