Blocking the Road

The speed suddenly increased, and the car sped off in a direction beyond the horizon.

Seemingly sensing Li Qi's doubts, the fifth-rank official explained, "In the world, speed is suppressed by the Heavenly Way Limit. The closer one gets to the Heavenly Way Limit, the more power is consumed."

"Moreover, the rate of improvement is extremely high. One-tenth of the Heavenly Way Limit and two-tenths of the Heavenly Way Limit may seem like only a doubling of improvement, but the energy required will increase by dozens of times."

"The further you go, the greater the resistance will be. After reaching 90% of the Heavenly Way Limit, the energy required to advance by one step will increase by tens of millions of times. In the end, if the speed reaches the Heavenly Way Limit, then even a speck of dust will require 'infinite' energy, which means it is simply impossible to reach."

"The ethereal qi is easy to deal with, as it has no physical form and is easy to accelerate. However, if it is a physical body, the amount of energy required to accelerate it is too large, so we generally do not accelerate very fast in the world."

"Having arrived in the outer realm, the rules here are much weaker than the Heavenly Dao of the world, and the constraints on the Heavenly Way Limit are also weaker. Accelerating here for a while before returning will be much more convenient and faster."

"Moreover, speed is closely related to the cosmic light. When we accelerate to this extent, the cosmic light will also change accordingly, so the time we feel will be shorter. In a moment, we will accelerate to the speed we need."

The fifth-ranked official explained, and at the same time, the speed around them increased.

A dozen seconds later, the car accelerated to an unbelievable speed, and Li Qi was already enveloped in it when he saw the surrounding scenery come to life.

Then, the surrounding space seemed to be stretched out.

Li Qi looked around and found that the outside world seemed to have stood still.

Li Qi knew that time was relative, as he had heard of the theory of relativity long ago.

But this was the first time he had truly felt such a reality.

His time was "separated" from the outside world.

"This is... time dilation! I'm amazed, it's actually happening in reality?!" Li Qi looked up at the ball of light, dumbfounded!

He had already guessed what exactly this thing was.

In this world, there is no such concept as "real time." Time is just a physical quantity used to describe the motion of objects.

In relativity, if Li Qi were to move away from someone at the speed of light, then from his perspective, the entire world would appear to slow down.

To others, his time would slow down, becoming almost still.

Both sides will become almost still when looking at each other.

It's strange, isn't it? Everyone thinks they're normal, but when they see others' actions stop, it's actually true.

I think you've slowed down, and you think I've slowed down, so whose time has actually slowed down?

No, the point is wrong when you ask this question, because "time has no third party" and "whose time is it?" is meaningless in this context.

The 'relativity' in relativity means exactly this.

Because time does not exist, it is merely a physical quantity describing the motion of objects. Time is not the judge; the reality is that the two people perceive each other as slowing down, and they cannot interfere with each other.

In other words, this car is now "exiled" outside of external time, isolated from the outside world, where time flows independently and has nothing to do with anyone.

To put it in a somewhat fantastical way, he is currently in a state of "jumping out of the river of time".

Although time itself is not a long river, or rather, each person has their own personal river of time, which is neither interfered with by the outside world nor interferes with the outside world.

If you look at it from your own subjective perspective, then time will never change.

In other words, we are now in a state of time dilation, so the travel time will be greatly reduced for us.

What used to take a very long time, now only takes a little bit of time for me to get there.

Although time flows normally in the outside world, this is equivalent to directly jumping a portion of time.

"Miss Shen... is this how you all travel?" Li Qi sighed and turned to look at Shen Shuibi.

It's unbelievable that someone could actually do something as terrifying as "time dilation."

How much energy would this require on Earth? Would blowing up the sun be enough?

This is beyond human capability, isn't it?

Shen Shuibi glanced at Li Qi: "Traveling this way is faster... However, I don't have Law Treasure that can reach the Heavenly Way Limit and transcend the river of time."

Xia Li Qi understood.

I thought this was common, but it turns out it's for people who are very rich.

However, Shen Shuibi stopped talking and even distanced herself from Li Qi.

Li Qi was speechless. This situation seemed unprecedented, and he was somewhat puzzled.

But at this moment, there was another fifth-rank official present, so he couldn't show off.

However, he began to ponder many things.

Why... since Guangyang, Shen Shuibi has spoken to him much less?

Is there any reason?

The three remained silent, and the attendants outside naturally kept quiet as well.

Due to the time dilation, Li Qi felt that less than half a Chen had passed when he heard a bang.

The expansion around them suddenly contracted.

In the case of time dilation, the outside scene becomes invisible; an invisible barrier appears, preventing even light from penetrating it.

Now that this barrier has disappeared, we can finally see what's outside.

Then, what appeared before Li Qi was... a vast plain?

No, it can't be called a vast plain; it should be called... mountains.

Countless mountains and veins of earth are condensed into a ball of yarn.

It looks very small.

However, this is what was seen from above the sky.

The further down you look, the more you can see the enormous labyrinth formed by countless twisting and spiraling mountain ranges!

Each mountain range is at least tens of thousands of feet high, with towering peaks and countless rivers flowing through them.

The confluence of the great rivers forms lakes, nestled among the mountains, like sapphires set in a ball of green yarn.

The stars shine with crimson light, and the purple smoke and radiance are concentrated.

Mountains and valleys stretch endlessly, and lakes lie in the distance.

A vast, accumulated stream, containing form yet empty within.

When the three luminaries are clear, heaven and earth are bright and harmonious.

Towering peaks and lofty ridges reach the sky.

A river that runs across the land, suddenly rising and standing alone.

Giant peaks pierce the clouds, and tree trunks stick up to the sky.

Divided into mountains, flowing springs become deep pools.

The rock is exhausted, and the larks find refuge there.

Collapsing clouds and falling rain, gurgling and bubbling.

Abruptly descending from the cascading spring, riding the wind and galloping swiftly.

Surrounded by mountains, nourished by clouds and mist.

The wilderness stretches endlessly, and the grass and trees are abundant and beautiful.

The rocky peaks are undulating, and the streams meander.

Looking up from a high vantage point, the plains stretch out in a vast expanse.

Distant mountains converge, the wind whispers through the pines.

When the wind blows, it ripples like a surging tide; with the slightest movement, it seems as if a hundred rivers are flowing backward.

All rivers end here, and all mountains cease to exist here.

This is truly a place where 'the end of the road' is reached.

Located at the southwesternmost point of the world, one of the eight extremes, and the very edge of the world, once you cross Wushen Mountain, there is an endless outer realm behind you. With one step outside, there is an endless cliff.

This is the southwesternmost corner of the world, the edge of the great circular disc called the world.

Wushen Mountain is not a single high mountain, but rather a place where countless mountain ranges and water veins converge.

The fifth-rank official lowered the vehicle, placing it on the edge of a cliff overlooking the world.

"We've arrived at Wushen Mountain, Young Master Li Qi. Please get out of the carriage. Flying is prohibited within Wushen Mountain, so Young Master Li Qi walk back yourself. You should be able to feel the call, right?"

"Yes, senior, take care." Li Qi got out of the car and respectfully watched the other person leave.

This fifth-rank official was just tasked with picking me up, similar to picking up a child from kindergarten. He wasn't my servant, so it's normal for him to run away after finishing his task.

As for myself... I did indeed feel a calling.

It's not far, about a thousand miles. With my current eighth-grade speed, it should only take half a day to walk there. As long as I follow this call, I should be able to reach my teacher's grotto.

After the fifth-rank official who had escorted them to school left, the surrounding area was a vast, empty field, with only Li Qi and Shen Shuibi remaining.

"Miss Shen, we..." Li Qi started to say something.

However, Shen Shuibi also spoke up, "Li Qi..."

"You speak first," Li Qi immediately said, falling silent.

"Mm." Shen Shuibi nodded. "Li Qi, then I'll be leaving now. I've also sensed the presence of Her Your Highness and Yang Ning. Let's part ways here."

Li Qi swallowed the rest of his words.

Why?

Could it be that Shen Shuibi had been keeping quiet all along because of this?

Li Qi suddenly felt a surge of anger, but he didn't know how to vent it, so he could only suppress it.

There's no reason for it to flare up.

Does that mean people aren't allowed to see Lady Luofu? That's unreasonable.

Shen Shuibi had been accompanying him on his journey, so now that they had arrived, was it not even allowed for her to visit her family?

So Li Qi shook his head, smiled and said, "Well, then we'll part ways here, but let's leave a mark so it'll be easy to keep in touch later."

"Alright." Upon hearing this, a piece of jade appeared in Shen Shuibi's hand. A wisp of her True Qi from her microcosm attached itself to the jade, and she carved a crescent moon on it.

"This item contains a trace of my True Qi and records the location of the Your Highness's cave abode. You should be able to find it if you take it."

Li Qi took the jade stone, then took out a piece of rock himself and carved the location of his master's cave abode on it using the same technique. He handed it to Shen Shuibi and said, "Let's exchange addresses."

However, the rabbit didn't take it immediately; instead, its gaze wandered and it hesitated.

Li Qi's hand froze in mid-air, somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing this, the rabbit immediately realized what was happening, took the rock, and replied, "Okay! I'll be going now!"

Then, clutching the rocks in her arms, she ran away as fast as she could, as if she were escaping.

Even in their escape, they exuded an ethereal aura, appearing as if they were celestial beings descending from heaven, carried by the mountain breeze.

No, it was originally a celestial being descended from the heavens.

As Li Qi watched her figure disappear, he could no longer suppress his anger.

He stomped his foot on the ground, feeling frustrated but unable to utter a word. After letting out a long sigh, he suppressed his anger and began to continue on his way.

Wushen Mountain is very large.

It's ridiculously large. From the sky, it's estimated to cover an area the size of Baiyue dozen Baiyue countries combined.

And this is only the outside.

In fact, each mountain peak here has its own purpose, and its interior is a hidden world, generally leading to its own special little world.

For beings of the fifth rank and above, the world has become a unit of trade and currency, and they generally choose to live in a small world that they prefer.

Therefore, there are actually not many people outside. Occasionally, they are only outside to take care of their own disciples or servants.

The entire Wushen Mountain is not bustling. On the contrary, because it is so huge, with a mountain range easily covering hundreds of miles, it appears sparsely populated and is still quite pristine overall.

However, that's not entirely true. Occasionally, when Li Qi passed by some mountains, he would see some rather magical scenes.

Some sacred peaks are filled with arrays, and no one knows what their owners are thinking.

Some of the spiritual peaks are filled with spiritual beasts and herbs, and not in a free-range manner, but in a large-scale breeding farm, with even complete automated production line equipment. It is estimated that the owner of this mountain is in this business.

Some are completely bare, with nothing at all, not even a patch of green, just a desolate wasteland.

Others are filled with ordinary people, resembling a small city. The ordinary people are divided into several settlements and live there, creating a very strange atmosphere.

During his journey, Li Qi saw the most outrageous mountain, which was completely mechanized. The entire mountain had been transformed into some kind of mechanism, completely mechanized, full of gears, pulleys, levers, and bearings. It was probably the personal hobby of the mountain owner.

Every mountain is different; it all depends on the mountain owner's mood.

However, it can be considered a good thing. At least when Li Qi was traveling in this environment, his amazement and curiosity gradually overwhelmed his anger, making him less annoyed.

However, if there are people from Wushen Mountain on these mountains, they will all bow to Li Qi when they see Li Qi.

Wushen Mountain is composed of countless mountain ranges, but the number of great shamans remains the same.

What seems to have revealed Li Qi's identity is his unique Cultivation Method.

His Cultivation Method seemed to reveal his origins. The small world of his body created through this Cultivation Method had an aura similar to identity recognition for those from Wushen Mountain.

Li Qi was also surprised to find that he seemed to be able to sense the levels of their Cultivation Method.

These Cultivation Method are not superior or inferior; they are essentially the same, with no difference in power. The only difference is that they are graded, such as only being able to cultivate up to the fifth grade or the third grade.

It is estimated that one must cultivate to the highest level to obtain the remaining Cultivation Method.

However, Li Qi is different.

The book "Zhu" in Li Qi's hands was directly equivalent to the highest rank.

Although Li Qi couldn't understand the parts above the seventh rank at all, and couldn't read a single word, he could indeed cultivate to the first rank.

They were enjoying the strange scenery of Wushen Mountain and being surrounded by their fellow disciples.

However, Li Qi suddenly stopped.

He sensed it.

Ten miles ahead, someone blocked his way.

Moreover, the other party's identity verification is the same as his/her own.

Another young master?