Chapter 1369: Chapter 1370: Great Teleportation of the Mainland
The Second Elder’s words were shocking; the moment he spoke, he declared that he would transport an entire continent. Currently, within the Central Origin Realm, there was no cultivator who dared make such a claim.
What kind of colossal scale is a continent? How could it possibly be moved by human effort?
“Judging from what the Second Elder said, does he truly have the confidence to move the Northern Continent? That’s an entire continent! Even with Saint Realm cultivation, it would be nearly impossible to budge it, wouldn’t it?”
Li Xiaobai narrowed his eyes slightly and asked calmly.
He could also manage to move a continent, but it would require enough Godzillas to pull it off. The key issue, however, was that moving a continent required tremendous power, which would inevitably cause it to collapse. To move a continent without causing damage required exceptionally precise control over that power. In other words, one needed to move the Northern Continent with deft ease. Could Second Elder Zhang Liancheng really possess such terrifying power?
“Naturally. As long as I put in the effort, not just the Northern Continent but even moving the Southern Continent and the Western Continent together wouldn’t pose a problem for me!”
“However, what I don’t know is how Young Master Li plans to deal with the intrusions of the Immortal Gods Realm. We have all seen the power of the Immortal Gods—it is not something cultivators of the Central Origin Realm can contend with. Do you have any viable strategies?”
Calm and composed, Zhang Liancheng’s meaning was clear. He wanted to see if Li Xiaobai’s plans held any promise. If they didn’t, he would leave immediately and resort to what he considered the safest option: sealing the sect forever within an icy mountain, never to see the light of day again.
“What strategies are there but to rely on an invincible heart? Elder, you too are a bold soul—do you truly wish for the Central Origin Realm to vanish, to be obliterated among the tides of people?”
Li Xiaobai fixed his gaze on the elder before him and said, “To be honest, I have already received definite news: someone in the Immortal Gods Realm intends to tear up the old agreement made with Xueshenzi. The outcome has already been decided—it cannot be changed. Since this is the case, why not fight to the death? If in the chaos, we can send one or two people up there, it would make the sacrifice worthwhile.”
The secret dealings between Xueshenzi and the Immortal Gods Realm were still being suppressed under Chen Yuan and had yet to be exposed. The tides of public opinion could only be released incrementally; releasing it all at once would likely overwhelm the world.
“The foundation of the clan lies in this realm. If we risk everything, it may be destroyed by our own hands. Should that happen, we would be eternal sinners.”
“By sealing it with a Secret Technique and preserving it for future generations, there might still be a chance a thousand years later when it resurfaces.”
Second Elder Zhang Liancheng spoke.
“Does the Second Elder truly believe that sealing our cultivators would allow us to escape this catastrophe? This is a matter of life and death for the entire Central Origin Realm. Even if you hide at the ends of the earth, the Immortal Gods will dig you out to eliminate all future threats. We have no choice.”
Li Xiaobai spoke with a detached expression, extinguishing the last sliver of false hope in the old man’s heart.
“Indeed, you’re among the senior experts of your time, ranking even above me. How can you not see through this petty issue? You and I are no more than livestock in a pen. The only reason they haven’t killed us is that they have no need to. The moment we become necessary, we’ll be slaughtered immediately. Retreating to the mountains won’t resolve anything. To the Immortal Gods, a pen is still a pen. No matter where livestock hide, they’ll be found!”
Xiao Lao Di interjected from the side, slightly furrowing his brow. He found the old man’s thoughts a bit naive.
“We’re dead either way. If we want even the slightest chance of survival, the only option is to confront them directly. Perhaps we can carve out a sliver of hope. Sitting idly and taking the hits guarantees death.”
Li Xiaobai nodded in agreement.
“If that’s the case, then the ancestral foundation will not survive. Will Ice Dragon Island perish under my hands after all?”
Second Elder Zhang Liancheng murmured to himself. He hadn’t expected that even Li Xiaobai—hailed as the pillar of hope by the world—was helpless against the Immortal Gods Realm. But then again, this was to be expected. No matter how strong Central Origin Realm cultivators were, they were confined to the limits of the Saint Realm. How could they stand against such a higher level of power?
“Forget the ancestral foundation; you’re not even going to keep the ancestral tablets safe. Better face reality—war is coming. Get ready. Train your best soldiers and cultivators!”
Li Xiaobai glanced at him and said bluntly.
“Hiss!”
“So be it. It seems old age has made me overthink things!”
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That evening.
A massive earthquake shook the Central Origin Realm. Countless cultivators swarmed toward the Sword Sect of the Eastern Continent. The sect’s threshold had already been worn down under the constant traffic. Unable to accommodate the massive influx of cultivators, many more set up camps across the core regions of the Eastern Continent, awaiting the protection of the Sword Sect.
But those who came were not just people. Every cultivator across the Central Origin Realm witnessed the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Continents simultaneously emit dazzling celestial light. Whether it was an illusion or not, they all felt as if the scenery above their heads was shifting bit by bit, as though the continents beneath their feet were slowly moving forward. But how could this be? How could entire continents move?
On the mountaintop, Li Xiaobai’s group stared at the celestial light over the sea’s horizon. They all knew this was the handiwork of the Second Elder of Ice Dragon Island. At this very moment, in the heart of the ocean, an aged figure flickered incessantly. The surging waves responded to his movements, and the entire sea was stirred by his immense presence.
“This is the Great Teleportation Divine Skill. I never expected his mastery of the Power of Space to reach such heights! Even we cannot achieve such a realm.”
Yitilou and Yan Zuzi’s gazes were filled with awe, their voices echoing with admiration.
The Second Elder’s Great Teleportation was a technique where his own position would instantly switch with a marked object, without limitation, allowing for repeated exchanges. At this moment, he applied this Divine Skill to the four continents, using them as markers to continuously swap places with himself. This gradually shifted the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Continents closer together, ultimately merging them into a single landmass.
This would be a feat worthy of being recorded in the annals of history. If completed, the divisions of north, south, east, and west would vanish, leaving behind one unified continent—an enormous cultivation empire centered around the Sword Sect!
However, none of this would matter unless they could survive the Immortal Gods Realm’s invasion. Zhang Liancheng’s current actions were meant to better rally and command the cultivators while solving the Sword Sect’s issues of insufficient space and manpower.
“It would be difficult to find another Saint Realm expert with such flawless mastery over the Power of Space. Even Xueshenzi pales in comparison to his profound understanding in this field!”
Xiao Lao Di also expressed his admiration. Someone with such means was inherently positioned at an advantage, making defeat nearly impossible.
“This is good. I just wonder if he can swap places with an Immortal God. If he could bring one over, we might make a major profit!”
Li Xiaobai smacked his lips as he felt the speed of the Eastern Continent’s movement increase. Above the firmament, the stars seemed to shift, and an enormous fissure quietly appeared overhead. From the crack, a faint crimson light began to shine down.
This change was disquieting, heralding the start of the Immortal Gods Realm’s next assault. This time, they would not rely on Xueshenzi’s power to oppose them—it would be the Immortal Gods themselves making their move!