Chapter 901: Entering the Sub-Realm (2/2)

On top of that, the bundle was shaped like a ring while the tip of the vine exited from its bottom and touched the ground, acting as a bridge. Time passed in such a fashion as hours turned into days. Two days later, the entire plains were completely jam-packed with cultivators.

At this moment, the two Predominated Vines that had moved their bases to form the entrance wriggled and closed the entrance, joining their bases, cutting off all the cultivators in the plains from the rest of the world.

For a moment, those inside were pensive, fearing the Predominated Vines would just lash them and devour them whole. Though soon after, their worries were unfounded as the mountainous demon beast moved a little.

It shot its eyes open, causing fierce gales as a result. It then transmitted the message into the minds of everyone using its Divine Sense.

”There isn't anything much you have to think or worry about. The Sub-Realm before you is incredibly vast and has rich resources. It also has suitable dangers accompanying it, so you have been warned. All of you would be randomly transported to various places in the Sub-Realm.”

”Don't worry too much as your starting locations would all be safe.” Its voice then turned a tad serious as it continued, ”But, upon entry, you will have to stay a decade in the Sub Realm. After that, you'll have to fight for exit tickets. Only with them can you exit the Sub-Realm. If you don't obtain them, you'll be permanently bound to it for all your life.”

The Predominated Vines near the path opened, creating the entrance once again as the mountainous demon beast said, ”If anyone wishes to leave, I'll give you an hour to do so.”

Not a single cultivator budged an inch. Rather, they all seemed excited at the prospect of getting to stay in the Sub-Realm. After all, the three continents were on the brink of war, so all of them wished to avoid it if possible.

The populace in the plains was comprised of cultivators from all three continents. They had either bought, sneaked, or even smuggled their way through the continent paths and arrived at the area. So, they were resolved to evade the continental war no matter the means.

Most of the cultivators had even appeared with their entire families, deciding to settle within the Sub-Realm. After all, despite the risks, it was an entirely new world. So, there was a chance they could obtain riches and forge their way to the top of that world.

Such was the thought echoing in the minds of everyone. So, none stepped forth to leave the place. After an hour passed, the mountainous demon beast smiled for the first time. ”I commend your bravery. Now, let me tell you the rules that would function in the Sub-Realm. More than rules, it's the laws the Sub-Realm operates on.”

There was a gentle grunt from the mountainous demon beast as the Godly Energy in the air swirled, even absorbing some of the tribulation laws from the soil to condense into hundreds of thousands of tablets.

A tablet hovered before each cultivator as the mountainous demon beast said, ”Add a drop of your blood to forge a bond with it.”

Even though a lot were apprehensive of doing so, the situation didn't allow them to hesitate too much. Thanks to peer pressure, all the cultivators dripped a drop of their blood on the tablets, causing them to shine and seep into the bodies of the respective cultivator.

Krune sensed its position, thanks to his body being comprised of laws. The tablet had turned into a certain dot and was lodged in his glabella. If he so wished, he could summon it out and inspect it whenever necessary.

”There are a variety of functions in the tablet. I'll let you explore them in the Sub-Realm. It wouldn't be fun if I said everything.” Followed by a chuckle, the mountainous demon beast continued, ”If you perform certain actions, you'll be rewarded Godly Points. And, you can use those Godly Points to buy a variety of things and treasures. Moreover, they're a must if you wish to travel from one region to another.”

”Did I mention how there are hundreds of regions in the Sub-Realm? Each region has a different environment and a native muddled race. These native races don't have any sentience or intelligence, but the prime advantage they have is their sheer numbers.”

The mountainous demon beast then looked below as a ray of light shot from its forehead and landed on the bundle created by the Predominated Vine in the center of the plains. The bundle lit up as Godly Energy swirled in the ring formed in its center.

Soon, faint ripples formed on it as a variety of images constantly floated past it. The mountainous demon beast spoke again, ”That's all I'll be saying. You'll have to figure out the rest. Don't forget that luck is also a form of strength. Now, get going.”

The cultivators at the center gulped once before they began to scale up the Predominated Vine's body that acted as a staircase. They were afraid it would gobble them up, but upon seeing how it didn't react, they slowly scaled it up until appearing before the portal to the Sub-Realm.

The first cultivator gently placed his hand on the rippling surface of the portal when his body disappeared like a flash of light. The ones standing right behind him noticed how his figure appeared in the center of the image that had flashed, realizing that it was functional.

The images on the portal screen constantly changed with every touch as they transported people to different locations. A couple of days later, Krune and Cultivator arrived before it.

”Here's to an interesting journey,” Cultivator said with a smile as his figure disappeared.

”Here's to hoping,” Krune said as he shook his head, his figure vanishing soon after.