The Continent's Sacred Domain and Divine Plane (Part 2)

Lin Tian's heart surged with excitement, every nerve in his body taut as he fixed his gaze on Porter, brimming with anticipation for the monumental secret belonging solely to the three middle-tier god families to spill from his lips.

Porter cautiously scanned his surroundings, confirming no one else was near, then lowered his voice and spoke slowly: "Lin Tian, for Saint Domain experts, those seven divine planes and the four supreme planes are nothing short of hell. According to the teachings passed down from our ancestor, those at the Saint Domain level hold no status whatsoever in those seven divine planes and four supreme planes—they're even less valued than the chickens and ducks in a poultry farm. Even if one cultivates to a lower-tier god, they remain at the bottom; only by reaching the middle-tier god realm can one gain a shred of standing. Moreover, teleportation from a material plane to the seven divine planes and four supreme planes is free of charge. However, returning from those seven divine planes and four supreme planes to a material plane carries an exorbitant fee, affordable only by the top-tier experts among upper-tier gods. For this reason, our ancestor strictly forbade members of the Leo Family from casually venturing to the seven divine planes and four supreme planes. I suspect the other two families received similar directives."

Lin Tian outwardly maintained his composure, his expression unchanged, but inwardly he couldn't help but scoff: "I was all hyped up thinking it was some earth-shattering secret tied to the family's survival. And this is it? This is it!"

Lin Tian quickly sorted through the information in his mind. For someone who had "read the original story" and knew many hidden truths, this content was hardly a secret. But he understood well that for the natives of a material plane, this was absolutely a colossal secret tied to life and death. Still, a deep confusion stirred within Lin Tian. How could Leo I and the other two middle-tier gods be so thoroughly aware of these circumstances? Recalling the profound knowledge that shouldn't have been accessible at the Saint Domain stage, and the matter of fused profundities kept under a degree of secrecy, Lin Tian couldn't suppress his curiosity and directly asked: "Grandfather, how exactly did the ancestor and the other two middle-tier god seniors come to know these things? Could it be that the three of them returned to the Maya Continent from one of the seven divine planes or four supreme planes?"

Porter furrowed his brow slightly, revealing a hint of helplessness, and said slowly: "I'm not entirely clear on the specifics, as these matters involve levels too profound. Perhaps after you become a lower-tier god, you'll be able to learn more detailed information."

Lin Tian felt a bit frustrated, but then thought of Laun's situation and cautiously asked: "Grandfather, can I privately tell Teacher Laun about these matters?"

Porter sighed with a resigned look and said: "Directly telling him the detailed circumstances of the seven divine planes and four supreme planes is definitely out of the question! But think about it—the expression I wore when speaking these words beside Laun, and how urgently I pulled you away—Laun is sharp enough to understand that the Saint Domain shouldn't easily venture to the seven divine planes and four supreme planes."

Lin Tian thought it over and found his grandfather's reasoning sound. Given the earlier conversation and his grandfather's anxious demeanor, Teacher Laun would surely become wary. Even if he didn't catch on immediately, since both Laun and his grandfather had become Saint Domain experts not long ago and were far from hitting a bottleneck in their cultivation, they would certainly stay put on the Maya Continent to train peacefully for some time.

Hearing Porter's words, Lin Tian still harbored doubts but felt somewhat reassured. He then asked Porter curiously: "Grandfather, what exactly is the strength of that plane overseer? Why did the ancestor and the other two middle-tier gods have to reach an agreement with him?"

Porter frowned slightly, lost in recollection, and said slowly: "According to the family's ancient records, the plane overseer possesses the strength of a middle-tier god. But in reality, his true power can't compare to the ancestor and the other two. The family records mention that there was once an extremely vast island in the South Sea, much larger than any island seen today. That island was incredibly rich in magical herbs, many of which are now recorded as extinct. Back then, George I somehow clashed with the plane overseer in a great battle on that island, ultimately reducing the entire island to rubble, and the plane overseer fled in defeat."

Lin Tian, full of confusion, pressed on: "If that's the case, then why did the ancestor and the other two still end up reaching an agreement with the plane overseer? There must be some hidden reason behind it."

Porter let out a deep sigh, his face showing helplessness, and said: "I'm merely a Saint Domain expert—do you think I'd know the deeper reasons? All I know is that George Senior chased the overseer all the way to the island deep in the South Sea where the teleportation array is located. As for what happened on that island, I'm not clear. Later, the ancestor and Senior Walter also went to that island, and after that, this agreement came about."

Lin Tian fell into thought after hearing this, speculating inwardly: "Judging by this, could it be that the plane overseer revealed his mission and the backing of the main god's army, using that to 'persuade' Leo I and the other two, thus saving his own life? And to complete his task, he forced them into the agreement?"

Just as Lin Tian was about to ask another question, Porter cut him off: "Alright, alright, ask the rest when you see my father tomorrow! As a lower-tier god, he knows far more than I do. With your talent, which far surpasses mine, he should tell you some secrets I'm not privy to."

So Lin Tian followed Porter back to his residence to rest. Lying in bed, his thoughts churned as he carefully considered the questions he wanted to ask Harry the next day. Before he knew it, he drifted into a meditative state, spending the night in tranquil meditation.

At dawn, sunlight streamed through the window onto Lin Tian's face. Though becoming a Saint Domain expert meant he could survive without food, most Saint Domain experts, when not in seclusion, still followed the habit of three regular meals. Thus, meals were provided daily at the mountainside for the Saint Domain experts. After breakfast with Porter, Lin Tian followed him to Harry's residence.

On the way, Porter explained to Lin Tian: "Generally, if a Saint Domain expert of the Leo Family becomes a lower-tier god, they become an elder of the Leo Family, responsible for managing many family affairs. As Harry's direct descendant, all your rights and benefits on Fire God Mountain are handled by Harry, and he'll also answer some of your questions. Now you understand why Harry had me bring you to see him last night, right? He was probably worried you'd ask things that weren't convenient for Laun to know."

Lin Tian suddenly understood, grasping the reasoning behind it.

Before long, the two arrived at Harry's residence. After meeting Harry, Lin Tian exchanged a few pleasantries with him. Then Harry took Lin Tian to choose his own dwelling. Once Lin Tian had selected his residence, he eagerly asked about the agreement mentioned the day before.

Upon hearing this, Harry's expression turned somewhat grave, and he said slowly: "Actually, I'm not very clear on the specifics either. I only know that the plane overseer seems to have other forces backing him, so the ancestor and the other two had no choice but to reluctantly agree to the pact. And I can tell you plainly—the ancestor and the other two have never set foot in the seven divine planes or the four supreme planes."

Lin Tian grew even more puzzled after hearing this and pressed further: "Then were the profundities and fused profundities knowledge summarized by the ancestor?"

Harry shook his head and said: "No, it wasn't the ancestor's summary. The specifics can only be known once you reach the lower-tier god realm."

Lin Tian felt a wave of frustration but didn't give up, instead shifting his question: "Great-grandfather, how does one become a god? And what situations arise during the process of becoming a god?" Lin Tian had his own little scheme, trying to steer the conversation toward the difference between external and internal godhood.