At the words "Immortal Sacred Land," Mia visibly froze, a flicker of surprise crossing her golden eyes.
She apparently hadn't expected Shen Yi to ask about that place so suddenly.
As she saw it, Shen Yi should have been most concerned with Feng Qingyao's injuries, the source of the Black Fog, or improving his own strength. Why bring up a place that, though well known in the Boundary Zone, seemed to have little to do with his current situation?
But Mia did not refuse to answer.
After a moment's thought, Mia spoke, her voice returning to its airy, even tone.
"The Immortal Sacred Land is a fairly well-known organization of Authority Holders in the Boundary Zone."
She paused, seeming to choose her words so that Shen Yi, a newly ascended Authority Holder, could understand.
"But unlike Alvin's Mechanical Divine Domain, which centers on protection and trade, or groups formed for plunder, exploration, or sheer strength, most of the Authority Holders gathered in the Immortal Sacred Land have highly specialized, practical Authorities."
"Practical?" Shen Yi was intrigued.
"Yes." Mia nodded slightly.
"Those who can join the Immortal Sacred Land are either exceptionally capable fighters who specialize in a combat rule or destructive Authority, or Authority Holders of the strong rule type."
"Strong rule type?" Shen Yi pressed.
It was the first time he had heard the term.
Mia explained, "Their Authorities tend toward constructing, shaping, stabilizing, or transforming rules themselves, rather than being used directly for combat or destruction."
"For example, some Authority Holders excel at organizing chaotic Rule Fragments and building stable spatial structures. Some can harmonize different forms of energy to create livable environments. Others can even simulate or rewrite physical rules on a small scale. They may not be top-tier fighters head-on, but when it comes to reshaping