The so-called World Wall actually has nothing to do with walls.
It was only because of this name that Li Xingkong had a slight misunderstanding.
In fact, the World Wall had been in front of him for a long time, but he hadn't noticed it.
Upon arriving at the best spot on their travel route for observing the World Wall, Li Xingkong and Guapilong suddenly realized what this so-called World Wall was.
It is a buffer zone that is about one light-year wide and extends to the heavens and the earth.
Because the underlying physical rules of the Kingdom of Fixed Light and the region where the Axiom Arc is located are different, the two different rules conflict and interact here, thus creating a buffer zone with extremely chaotic rules.
Due to the conflict of rules, most living beings and machines cannot pass through this wall. They might disintegrate, their bodies disintegrate, their souls become disordered, and their memories be lost the moment they rush in. No one can say for sure what will happen.
In addition, its despairing width, spanning a full light-year, makes it a natural border separating two countries.
Hence the name World Wall.
Although it sounds terrifying—the changes to the rules cause most known technologies to become ineffective within the wall's range—this doesn't mean the World Wall is deserted. On the contrary, the area around the World Wall is quite lively.
On the one hand, this change in rules has made it difficult for many people to venture into the area inside the wall, which gives many outlaws an opportunity to run into the World Wall when they are desperate, and perhaps they will find a glimmer of hope.
On the other hand, the World Wall is not insurmountable.
Hidden within countless zones of disordered rules are some pathways that allow species with special talents to pass through, thus enabling a trade that has existed since ancient times—smuggling.
The smuggling routes are firmly controlled by each merchant; this is their biggest secret.
Of course, this only applies to some third-rate small merchants. Large merchant guilds like the Sihali Kingdom and the Deep River Dragon Clan naturally have dedicated trading channels. After all, how could a merchant guild that is spread throughout the entire known universe be blocked by such a wall?
After learning the true nature of the World Wall, Li Xingkong went to see this breathtaking view again, and indeed, there were many different things.
The World Wall is not empty; many planets and meteorites that have moved in have plunged directly into the wall due to natural forces.
Then, under the Distortion of the rules, it was decomposed and shattered into countless tiny fragments, which quietly floated inside the wall, like gems, telling something to the people on both sides of the wall.
Although the wall is invisible, the combination of these fragments gives it a semblance of form.
Li Xingkong was observing, and Guapilong remained silent as well.
The chosen World Wall point is significant; it's a giant planet embedded in the wall.
One half of the planet had penetrated deep into the wall, disintegrating into a band of arc-shaped fragments that radiated inwards, while the other half remained deeply embedded in the wall, like a brass bolt on a door, attracting considerable attention.
Rotation? It lost its ability to rotate long ago. Perhaps it stopped naturally, or perhaps someone stopped it. In any case, it's like a nail, driven into the World Wall.
"This is Half City, the largest gateway between the Kingdom of Fixed Light and the Axiom Arc, and also the main entrance and exit for trade."
Stunned by the breathtaking scene for a long time, Guapilong recovered from his astonishment, wiped the drool that had dripped from his wide-open mouth, and then began to explain to Li Xingkong.
He had indeed seen this place before, but only in textbooks, in the knowledge he gained during his school years.
No matter how many times you see a virtual object, it can never compare to the awe-inspiring experience of seeing it in person.
The half-planet where Half City is located is an exoplanet, without the influence of a star, but it did not fall into darkness as one might imagine.
Behind it, the World Wall provided enough light, as if the planet were bathed in holy light, the soft glow illuminating the entire planet's surface.
"This is one of our transit points. To reach the border of the Axiom Arc, we need to make repairs in Half City. Also, our spaceship needs some modifications."
Guapilong opened his personal computer and glanced at the precautions.
The rules on the two sides are different. If the Heavenly Palace Above the Clouds goes to the other side without modification, it will just be a toy.
"I must say, this World Wall... is truly magnificent."
Li Xingkong reluctantly withdrew his gaze from the sky. This World Wall had directly and forcefully divided a complete universe in two, which was truly a miracle.
If I were to do it myself...
Li Xingkong, then shook his head and laughed.
That's still too far removed from who I am now.
It's already impressive that he can influence an area the size of a galaxy; to achieve that level of influence is simply a pipe dream.
Li Xingkong even felt that even if he achieved the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul and Shattering the Void, he probably wouldn't be able to achieve such a large-scale destructive capability at that time.
"Right, right? If you don't come to the World Wall, your life is wasted."
The Guapilong looked at Li Xingkong and, having received Li Xingkong's affirmation, was overjoyed.
People like Li Xingkong, who can see the strange features of the World Wall with the naked eye, are a minority. Most people can't see anything without the aid of props. Only by climbing up to the Half City and with the help of professional sightseeing telescopes and equipment inside can one appreciate its magnificence.
Of course, Half City is a wonder in itself.
After the spaceship approached Half City, Guapilong jumped into the control room and began operating it. It needed to use its identity and the Deep River Dragon Clan's connections to grant the Heavenly Palace Above the Clouds the qualification to travel between the two places.
Once within the capture range of Half City, a distinct gravitational pull connected with the spaceship, guiding it to a small landing pad.
"Alright, the spaceships will be fully modified within a week, and we can have a few days of fun."
After handing over the repair rights of the spaceship to the people at the modification site, Guapilong and Li Xingkong set foot on the planet.
"Are you here for sightseeing? Our Fire Fire Fire Viewing Platform is the best in the entire Half City, the view is absolutely stunning..."
"We're cheaper here! We're cheaper!"
"We offer guided sightseeing services, would you like that?"
As soon as I stepped out of the renovation site, a crowd of people surrounded me, giving off a feeling similar to touts soliciting customers at a train station entrance.
Before Li Xingkong could say anything more, Guapilong jumped out first.
"These are our guests from the Deep River Dragon Clan. Let's see who dares to cause trouble."
Its small size belies a loud voice that seems out of place, creating a striking contrast.
"Tch, these guys beat us to it again. What's going on?"
"How come that mentally challenged dragon always has such good luck? Do you think if I lowered my IQ a bit, I could have the same luck?"
"You can try it, that way I'll have one less competitor..."
"Come on, buddy, this way, let's go this way."
Pushing aside the crowd, Guapilong led Li Xingkong out of the throng.
"Should we go sightseeing first and then have a meal? Or should we have a meal first and then have another one?"
As soon as the Guapilong landed, it seemed as if some kind of switch had been flipped.