Chapter 326: Thunder Twilight Zone (1/2)
The ship set sail and left Treasure Island behind. Every member of the delegation was on board. The only person who was missing was Jiang Yingyue, who had decided to stay with Tao Wu.
The mood on board the ship was uplifting. Everyone was energized and happy to once more be on their way towards the Demon Phoenix Continent.
As they left, one would have to be careful as pirates would be waiting for outsiders outside of Treasure City's harbor.
However, no one blocked their way, everyone was immensely polite and friendly, and Xue Wei knew that the reason for this was Tao Wu.
Although through his rank as a two-colored rainbow alchemist, he was revered, it was a double-edged sword.
This was a lawless place. It was likely that Xue Wei would have been captured and forced to create pills for one of the factions. Yet, the truth was that no one dared to do this as they knew he had a relationship with Tao Wu.
Upsetting Tao Wu was a suicidal decision.
As the ship left Treasure Island further and further behind, everyone got into the usual mood that had been onboard the blood ship.
Most of the experts sat down to cultivate, while the sailors controlled the ship.
Even Luoluo, who gained barely anything from cultivating, sat down next to Xue Wei and closed her eyes to feel the soul power in the surroundings.
The ship was enhanced with formations and inscriptions. The speed with which it moved was in no way inferior to the blood ship. There was even an essence gathering formation on board the vessel, making it so that they could advance their cultivation much faster.
The ship cleaved the sea, moving at a rapid pace towards the Demon Phoenix Continent.
The trip was very effortless, no pirates blocked their way, and the ship did not dock at any harbor.
The further along the travel they came, the more restless the sailors became and a tense atmosphere shrouded the entire ship.
”What's happening?” Xue Wei asked the ambassador as he woke up from his cultivation after a few weeks of training.
”Don't worry,” the ambassador said while his eyes roamed the horizon as if he was looking for something specific.
”We are close to a forbidden area,” he sighed after looking around with slight worry in his eyes.
”Although the Berserker Island was quite dangerous, it is nothing when compared to the dangers that exist within the Thunder Twilight Zone.”
”The Thunder Twilight Zone is named after how it looks like on the outside. Thunder and lightning are striking constant, and the light that breaks into the Thunder Twilight Zone makes it seem like a place where it is always twilight.
”The Thunder Twilight Zone is very dangerous. Only one out of ten who walks in will be capable of walking out. If you are beneath the Heavenly Knight rank, it is merely suicidal to enter. Saints can come and leave a bit more easily, but even they need to be careful.
”The Thunder Twilight Zone is stationary, but because of the constant storms and bad weather, hurricanes and other phenomenons will occur on route to the Demon Phoenix Continent.”
Xue Wei was slightly startled when he heard about the forbidden zone. There had been forbidden zones back in Chang'an, but that was due to the war between Primordial Beasts and humans. Humans would not enter the lair of the strongest Primordial Beasts, just as these beasts would not enter the crowded cities.
Forbidden zones that were dangerous because of natural phenomenons, he had never before encountered these things.
Xue Wei was deep in thought that day, thinking about how marvelous the world was, and how dangerous every step could become.
As he thought he suddenly realized that multiple ships had arrived in the sea surrounding him and his nerves grew taut. Were there still pirates who were eager to try their strength, even when he had publicly displayed his friendship with Tao Wu?
Standing up, he looked at the armada that was gathering in the sea surrounding them, his eyes flashed coldly, and he clenched his fist as he got ready to gather his friends.
”Don't worry.” Noticing the killing intent that was leaking out of Xue Wei, the ambassador appeared by his side. He laid his hand on the latter's shoulder and tried to calm him down. However, his voice was trembling slightly.
”These experts have all arrived because of the Thunder Twilight Zone. Although it is a death trap, many head inside anyway, the Thunder Flame can be found within, alongside many rare and extremely precious herbs and ores.
”Under the baptizing of thunder and lightning, many of the beasts that live within are also much more ferocious and horrifying. Although no one can tame them, they can sell their skin, cores, and other items for immense amounts of wealth.
”Beasts, herbs, and ores are not the only treasures within. There are many human-made treasures too. Legend says that the Thunder Twilight Zone was originally a battlefield between King and Emperor level experts. There are many treasures which can be found in the ruins. The deeper one dares to venture the more rewards one can gain.”
Xue Wei sucked in a breath of cold air when he heard his, but then he frowned.
”King and Emperor level experts?” he requested, and the ambassador looked at him curiously. ”You do not know about King and Emperor level experts?” He asked, and Xue Wei shook his head.
”It is the legendary realms for cultivators,” the ambassador began explaining. ”The first step into cultivation is the Warrior, Knight, and Saint Ranks. To reach further than the Saint rank is near impossible, but some have managed to succeed throughout the years.