Chapter 1676 - 1659: Three Thousand Great Realms
The voice was like a thunderclap, causing Xiao Ye and his companions to shiver with fright, their eyes widening uncontrollably.
It was a human voice!
Have they just left the True Spirit Continent and encountered a Martial Artist already?
Moreover...
What do the terms Spirit Rank and Mortal Rank mean?
With hearts full of immense shock, the six Great Emperors steadied their minds and looked ahead.
They had evidently left the True Spirit Continent via the Ancient Road and were now in a vast cosmic expanse.
Colorful lights swirled around them, with each Ancient Star radiating Star Light, and each Star River shimmering dazzlingly.
If the Outer Domain Battlefield was enveloped in starlight, then they had truly entered the heart of the cosmos now, incomparable to anything else.
Ahead of them, a massive, ancient, and simple longsword spanned the sky, astonishingly three zhangs long, emanating a formidable aura as if it could sever the cosmos.
On this ancient longsword stood ten people.
Among them were elderly men with white hair, seemingly decrepit old women, a youth with a demeanor like jade, and a lady.
They appeared like ten Divine beings, their gazes intensely fixed on Xiao Ye and his companions.
When their gaze fell on Xiao Ye, there was an expression of disdain.
"Ten Great Emperors!"
Xiao Ye sensed the aura emanating from the ten individuals, and was instantly shocked.
The clothing on these ten differed greatly from the Martial Artists of the True Spirit Continent, clearly indicating they were not from there.
Indeed, beyond the True Spirit lay a vast world; upon stepping out, they encountered ten Great Emperors!
"Haha, Liu Yan, looking at these six, it seems it’s their first time stepping out of their plane; their strength must be weak, and they even have a Mortal Rank ant. Bringing them along might burden us."
Among the ten, the youngest appearing youth stood over two meters tall, his red hair drifting in the air, looking average but brimming with arrogance. He stood on the ancient longsword, sneeringly remarked as he glanced at Xiao Ye’s group.
The Martial Artists beside him, though silent, cast derisive smiles.
"Even without stepping into the Spirit Rank, being with a group of Spirit Rank friends suggests this child is extraordinary."
"Moreover, we come from low-level planes, seeking higher Martial Arts. The path is dangerous, and cooperation is essential. Bringing him along isn’t an issue."
At the forefront stood a green-faced middle-aged man, his aura steady, his physical body immortal, each word he spoke resonating through the cosmos like a bell.
This middle-aged man, Liu Yan, was evidently the leader among the ten. His words made the youth purse his lips and fall silent.
"Dear friends, given your realm, it’s quite difficult to travel through the Three Thousand Great Realms to reach the nearest Star Domain; it might take centuries."
"Why not journey with us?"
Liu Yan smiled at Xiao Ye and his party.
"Three Thousand Great Realms?"
Instantly, Xiao Ye and his companions exchanged glances, seeing the shock in each other’s eyes.
The information revealed by this group was overwhelmingly shocking, overturning their perceptions.
Moreover...
They all noticed that the ancient sword beneath this group’s feet was indeed astonishing, far beyond the scope of an Emperor’s Artifact.
Finally, the Human Race Four Emperors turned their gaze to Xiao Ye.
Among them, although Xiao Ye hadn’t claimed the title of Emperor yet, his strength surpassed theirs. Along with Little White, he was undeniably the strongest.
Departing from the True Spirit substantiated the principle of strength. They implicitly regarded Xiao Ye as the leader, waiting for him to decide.
"Alright, given the circumstances, then let’s trouble you," Xiao Ye pondered for a moment and led everyone over.
Even the Unrivaled Emperor had little understanding of the world beyond the True Spirit Continent, and this group certainly knew much more.
With guides, why hesitate?
This ancient longsword was quite wide, easily accommodating Xiao Ye’s group.
"Stand firm, everyone, we’re departing!"
Liu Yan shot Xiao Ye a deep glance, then formed hand seals. Instantly, the longsword beneath everyone’s feet vibrated and shot forward at breathtaking speed, traversing thousands of miles in an instant, far exceeding the speed of a Great Emperor.
Moreover, the Gang Wind formed from the high speed sliced through like blades, prompting Xiao Ye’s group to quickly establish defenses.
"Heh, Mortal Rank ant, be cautious. If danger arises, no one will protect you."
The young man sneered.
Xiao Ye remained calm, ignoring the youth, warding off Little White’s angry glare, and then sensed his surroundings.
"The qi from the Outer Domain Battlefield indeed comes from the world outside the True Spirit; here’s its mysterious ’qi’ is far more abundant."
"Stepping outside the True Spirit, where Tao and Law reach the proper realm, one can claim Emperor status without being limited by the calling for it," Xiao Ye marveled as he sensed the surroundings.
"Our strength has loosened, no longer suppressed!" The Human Race Four Emperors also discovered, in utter excitement.
"Liu Yan, what do Spirit Rank and Mortal Rank mean?" The Undefeated Emperor inquired in the next moment.
Xiao Ye attentively listened.
However, Liu Yan did not immediately answer but counter-questioned the Martial Arts of the True Spirit Continent.
"Great Emperor?"
"Each low-level plane has different terms for its highest realm, such as ’Venerable’ in our Wind Thunder Plane."
Understanding True Spirit Continent’s Martial Arts, Liu Yan smiled slightly.
"When you step out of a low-level plane, facing the boundless Three Thousand Great Realms, you’ll realize your ignorance."
"I’m slightly better than you; I’ve stepped out of my plane ten times seeking a personal breakthrough, so I’m somewhat more knowledgeable."
"On your True Spirit Plane, once you break through to Great Emperor, you’re Wudi. But in the Three Thousand Great Realms, it’s just the beginning of the Spirit Rank, representing Martial Arts with Spiritual essence, freeing from Mortal Body, qualifying for cosmic exploration, yet only capable of self-preservation."
"Above Spirit Rank lies Holy Rank; Holy Rank reigns supreme, it can dominate an entire Great Realm..."
Liu Yan eloquently elaborated, pausing as he continued, "Legend has it, above Holy Rank, there exists an ethereal God!"
"These four major ranks form the main theme of the Three Thousand Great Realms, traversing countless Eras."
"We painstakingly cultivate for decades or even centuries, reaching our continent’s pinnacle, only to shed the Mortal Body—isn’t it truly astonishing?"
Liu Yan spoke with a smile.
"Hiss!"
Upon hearing Liu Yan’s words, the Unrivaled Emperor and others gasped, speechless for a long time.
Even though they knew, stepping out of the True Spirit Continent, there were higher levels beyond Great Emperor,
yet they hadn’t expected Great Emperor to merely be a starting point in the Three Thousand Great Realms?
"Curious what level the Time Dominator occupies within the Three Thousand Great Realms..." Xiao Ye’s eyes burned fiercely.
Liu Yan’s words unveiled a new world, stirring Xiao Ye’s excitement.