By the time Lin Heng and the others arrived at the Southern Continent Archipelago, roughly half a month had already passed since Bai Yi and the advance group had set out.
As someone who had walked out of the Southern Continent itself, Leng Qingqiu had more say here.
"According to the historical records here, ten thousand years ago, this place was once an ancient stretch of water. It had the largest inland lake on the entire continent."
"Perhaps it was precisely because the two continents broke apart that the land plates loosened. Groundwater then overflowed, and after constant scouring and squeezing, free-floating islands gradually appeared in many places."
"Some islands are quite large, while others might only be a few dozen li wide!"
"The island where our Leng Family is located is still very big, and we're even the island lords!"
Lin Heng wore an expression of half-understanding, merely nodding again and again.
"Living off an island when you have an island, comparable to a hidden realm from the world. That kind of life should be pretty good, right?"
"There... Immortal islands are very, very good dao grounds, and plenty of people have their eyes on them. If you can't hold on to it, someone else will come hold on to it for you! So, when great clans occupy islands, they'll all think of ways to grow stronger and expand, drawing in outside aid!"
"For example, letting alchemists from the Alchemy Alliance settle in, roping in all sorts of forces from the continent to get involved, forming an exchange of interests. When everyone has Spirit Stones to earn and resources to share, things can stabilize."
"Then what if someone comes knocking at your door to fight?" Lin Heng did not think doing business could bring peace.
"Then fight, obviously!"
"Brat,