World Conflict

With a thought, Gu Yuanqing threw out the prepared Puppet Jade Token, which transformed into Incense Avatar. He then activated the Heavenly Fishing Method, and this Avatar was already Three Thousand Li away.

He closed his eyes and used this Avatar to look at the stele, finding that what he saw was no different from what he saw in North Spring Mountain.

He used the Heavenly Angling Technique to summon it back to North Spring Mountain, and then sent it Three Thousand Li away in another direction.

Upon closer inspection, the result remained the same.

The Avatar dispersed, transforming into Puppet Jade Token which was then stored in his Storage Bag. Gu Yuanqing then focused his attention on his eyes and used the Void Piercing Heavenly Eye.

From afar, this towering monument appears to stand upright on the earth.

Just like North Spring Mountain in the Demon Realm, it forcibly squeezed out a piece of Void in this Floating World.

He dispersed his True Essence, closed his Heavenly Eye, and nodded, saying, "Indeed, as you said, senior, no matter where one is located, the stele seen here is exactly the same as the one seen in North Spring Mountain."

Zhang Xuanlin stared at the stele and said, "So, this stele is the legendary stele."

Gu Yuanqing asked, "What is the use of the Heaven-Connecting Stele? Is it good or bad that it has fallen into this realm?"

Zhang Xuanlin said, "If the legend is true, then it's a mixed bag. The good thing is that within a hundred years, there will be no external threats to this realm. Even Celestial Person will not be able to break through the defenses of the Heaven-Connecting Stele to enter this realm. The bad thing is that after a hundred years, this floating realm will begin World Conflict. If I'm not mistaken, three days from now, everyone born and raised in this realm will receive the message."

"World Conflict?" Gu Yuanqing narrowed his eyes slightly. A century without external threats was a great thing for him; a century was enough time to do many things.

"Indeed, the battle between the two realms, the victor becoming the Exquisite World and the loser becoming the Floating World, has been nothing but a legend for countless years, but I never imagined I would witness it in person today."

At this point, Zhang Xuanlin turned his head and said, "To elaborate, the outbreak of the World Conflict may be related to you."

Gu Yuanqing was taken aback. "What does this have to do with me?"

Zhang Xuanlin said, "The term 'Three Thousand Floating Realms ' is a figurative expression, referring to the sheer number of Floating World. Floating, also known as mayflies, are born in the morning and die in the evening. Under the Demon Refining Array, time flies by, and the Floating World gradually become barren, eventually falling into the Demon Realm. But you nourished this Floating World with Demonic Qi, perhaps causing it to undergo Transformation, thus giving it the right to participate in the World Conflict."

Is that so? Gu Yuanqing looked out of the mountain. Over the past few days, the Outer Realm space has become more and more stable. With his Divine Platform Realm cultivation, he no longer needs to isolate himself with Spatial Dao Charm. As long as he does not unleash his strength, he will not crush the space.

"Senior, what is the Exquisite World? What is the origin of the Heaven-Connecting Stele? And why is there a World Conflict?" Gu Yuanqing felt a lot of questions in his mind.

Zhang Xuanlin paused for a moment before slowly saying, "You should know about the Trial Path, right?"

"Are cultivators from Beyond the Boundary coming here to undergo trials within the Floating World?"

"Indeed! However, the Floating World is currently so barren that Sect disciples are unwilling to linger there. Yet, the Trial Path remains a crucial Dao Path Sect disciples, as the Floating World is merely the first stop on their journey. Beyond the Floating World lies the Heavenly Ladder, leading to the Exquisite World and ultimately the Ancient Realm Platform."

At this point, he turned to look at Gu Yuanqing: "The Heavenly Ladder offers a different view at every step, and you can obtain an item with each level you pass, including Restoration Pill, Law Treasure, and all kinds of rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures."

As long as one can pass the tenth realm, even if one fails, one can still enter the Exquisite World. The Exquisite World is uniquely blessed with abundant resources. Although rare and heavenly materials and earthly treasures are not everywhere, they are incomparable to ordinary Secret Realm.

Gu Yuanqing suddenly asked, "What's the difference between this Heavenly Ladder and the Heaven Ascending Path?"

"They are somewhat similar, only the destinations are different. The Heaven Ascending Path leads to the Reception Platform, which leads to the Cultivation World, while the Heavenly Ladder leads to the Exquisite World."

Gu Yuanqing nodded. Actually, he wanted to ask Li Miaoxuan, but he was worried that he might cause her trouble.

At this time, they seemed to be getting along harmoniously with Zhang Xuanlin, but the two still had many unpleasant things to do with each other.

"As for the Heaven-Connecting Stele, it is said that once this object appears, it is as if a path to heaven has been found."

"I would like to hear the details," Gu Yuanqing humbly inquired.

Zhang Xuanlin's expression was complicated as he said, "Ancient Records say that Heaven-Connecting Stele appears, all native inhabitants of this Boundary Domain can enter the Heavenly Ladder. On the Trial Path, if one fails to cross even one step, they will fall from the Heavenly Ladder. Those who fail to cross ten steps will be expelled from the realm, while those who cross ten steps will fall into the Exquisite World. However, under the protection of the Heaven-Connecting Stele, the Heavenly Ladder can be climbed at any time."

"What you mean is, senior, is that even if I fall off the Heavenly Ladder, I can still climb it again, and with each step I can still obtain a Exotic Object item."

Zhang Xuanlin nodded slightly. "We'll know the truth in three days, but that's what the Ancient Records records say."

Gu Yuanqing's expression turned somewhat strange. If that were truly the case, how come this Heavenly Ladder seemed like a game dungeon from his previous life, capable of being repeatedly cleared?

Zhang Xuanlin noticed Gu Yuanqing's expression and said calmly, "Don't be too happy yet. The Heaven-Connecting Stele appeared in the Floating World and gave you a hundred years to prepare is because the realm you are competing with is actually the Exquisite World."

"The Exquisite World?" Gu Yuanqing's expression turned serious. He had thought it was a battle between two Floating World, but he hadn't expected it to be a battle between the Floating World and the Exquisite World. In an instant, many things came to mind.

"The so-called World Conflict is the battle between the Floating World and the lowest-ranked Exquisite World. The Exquisite World is blessed with abundant Spiritual Qi, and even though it ranks last, it is far superior to the Floating World. Otherwise, it wouldn't have taken a hundred years and the Heaven-Connecting Stele would not have descended. Without the Heavenly Heaven-Connecting Stele, the Floating World would have had no chance of winning." As he said this, a hint of schadenfreude appeared in Zhang Xuanlin's eyes as he looked at Gu Yuanqing.

"May I ask how this World Conflict is fought?"

"I don't know about Old Man. I couldn't find any relevant records in the Ancient Records. I guess it might be at the Ancient Realm Platform."

Gu Yuanqing said, "Senior, please feel free to stay here for a hundred years; I have no objection."

Zhang Xuanlin laughed and said, "If it weren't for the appearance of the Heavenly Demon Sword, Old Man would have really wanted to stay here for a hundred years and witness the battle between the two realms with my own eyes."

Gu Yuanqing had learned a great deal from Zhang Xuanlin, and now that this had suddenly happened, she was even more reluctant for him to leave. She smiled and said, "Senior, is there no way to send information back from this realm?"

"In the past, if you had released the suppression of my Divine Soul, I would have had a way to send back information. But now that the Heaven and Earth Stele has fallen and the domain is in effect, there is no way to do so."

Zhang Xuanlin sighed, then turned and said, "Your mountain formation connects to the Demon Realm and can manifest between the two realms. But you can sense whether you can still go to the Demon Realm. Of course, it's best not to actually try. If you do go out, you might not be able to come back."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuanqing also became curious and connected with North Spring Mountain with his mind. In the blink of an eye, he found that the mountain could still be seen in the Demon Realm and seemed to have changed no more than before.

Zhang Xuanlin smiled and said, "Does it feel Taiyi from before?"

Gu Yuanqing nodded calmly.

Sorry I'm a little late~