Chapter 278 - The World Beyond the Star Sea

Chapter 278: Chapter 34: The World Beyond the Star SeaThe political discussions lasted a day, not only outlining the plans for dealing with the Elf Race but also concerning the battle against the Burning Snakes. Three kings had died, and according to the pre-war pact, other states were forbidden from military suppression against them. Young heirs from these three nations, particularly from the Black Nation, had evoked sympathy. There was a plan to form an alliance with four countries to aid the development of these three nations, which could potentially enter a phase of rapid development. However, whether the crown princes could truly control their national power depended on their own fate.

When a rebellion occurred domestically, the kings of the four countries would not intervene. On the contrary, if the rebels successfully seized power, that nation would become a pie everyone wanted a slice of.

This time, crown princes from Pingyao, Hengdao, and Pei Nation came to attend the council against the Elf Race, which was essentially to gauge the attitude and the maximum support from the other four countries.

After the council, King Cang hosted a grand banquet, which was an opportunity for the nations to bring their beautiful women and a chance for them to allure Lu Hong.

As soon as Lu Hong entered the banquet, he was surrounded by a bevy of beauties, "Ladies, I have matters to discuss with the King of Black Nation, please let me through."

"Baron, you’ve been discussing all day, it’s time to rest," cooed an enchantress from Black Nation, her purple eyes extraordinarily seductive.

"Ah, it really is about something important," Lu Hong hurriedly tossed out the words and squeezed through the crowd to escape to the kings.

King Liang Chen chuckled, "So, Baron, have you taken a fancy to anyone?"

"Let’s not talk about that. I have some private matters to discuss with the King of the Black Nation."

"Oh?" The interest of the King of the Black Nation was piqued, seeing this as a perfect opportunity to build a relationship with Lu Hong, "What is it? Just say it."

"I wanted to... " Lu Hong looked around, unsure if it was appropriate to bring it up at the banquet, "ask about the origins of your reign."

"The Unbounded Emperor?" The King of the Black Nation scanned the area: "This might not be the best place to talk. How about you come back to Black Nation with me tomorrow, and I’ll explain everything."

"There’s no need for such trouble. You can use the viewing terrace; rest assured, King Ji, no one will disturb you there," King Cang quickly proposed a solution, not wanting Lu Hong to visit other nations.

The King of the Black Nation glanced at King Cang, who seemed as stingy as a miser, "Alright, let’s go then."

Stepping onto the viewing terrace again, the beautiful scenes of Cangdu City were all within sight.

King Cang Qingtian laid back lazily on a rattan chair, "Cang Qingtian really knows how to enjoy life. I’ll have one like this built when I get back."

"Your Majesty," Lu Hong cut straight to the point, "I heard that Black Nation is a mixed-blood nation."

"That’s correct. The residents of Black Nation are mixed-blood of the Bat Race and the Human Race," the King of the Black Nation took a sip of fine wine and continued, "Since you want to know, let me educate you a bit. A long, long time ago, the Unbounded Emperor, a Heavenly God of the Bat Race, came to Anbura by chance and fell for a woman from my Ji family, giving birth to three children. This is the origin of Black Nation."

"The first generation of mixed-blood was powerful. With the support of the Bloodline Power, they could reach the Third Transition Peak before the age of fifty. Therefore, the Bloodline Power was held in high esteem by the Ji family, and after a millennium of evolution, Black Nation officially replaced the Spirit Nation and stepped onto the historical stage of Anbura."

"Unfortunately, the Bloodline Power became weaker generation by generation, and the transmission power left by the Unbounded Emperor also weakened. In order to maintain the connection with the Unbounded Emperor, it is only activated when a new sovereign of Black Nation ascends the throne to be presented before the Unbounded Emperor for his blessing and to replenish some energy for his transmission power."

"So..." Lu Hong asked, "The Unbounded Emperor isn’t a Heavenly God from the Star Sea, is he?"

"Exactly," nodded the King of Black Nation, "Many people think that the Star Sea is all there is to this world, but in reality, beyond the Star Sea lies a vast universe populated by powerful beings, with each star domain presided over by its own Heavenly God, far stronger than any empire within our Star Sea."

"Did the Unbounded Emperor ever think of conquering the Star Sea when he came to Anbura?"

The King of Black Nation shrugged, "Who knows? The Unbounded Emperor only expressed his disdain and fear for this land, which might be why the Heavenly Gods from beyond the Star Sea dare not invade the Star Sea."

"Disdain and fear?" Lu Hong was taken aback, unable to comprehend.

"Don’t think too much," the King of the Dark Realm patted Lu Hong’s shoulder. "Some things, perhaps, can only be understood once you ascend to the God Realm."

Lu Hong nodded and continued to inquire, "Does King Ji know how many powerful forces exist beyond the Star Sea?"

"Let me think..." After a moment of contemplation, the King of the Dark Realm said, "The Evernight Star Domain ruled by the Unbounded Emperor and the Scarlet Queen, that is one, and also the most powerful domain I know of because it is guarded by two Heavenly Gods."

"In addition, there is the Lofakor Pollution Star Domain, the lair of the Disaster Church. I also recall two other domains, one is the Masery Domain, which seems to be ruled by Immortals, and the last one is the Terror Domain. I’ve learned a bit about it from the Unbounded Emperor. This domain is very powerful, inhabited by ferocious beasts who have an extreme obsession with conquest and slaughter, always on their way to attack other star domains."

"Have you heard of the Magic Race?" Lu Hong thought of the Holy Ancestor. "Is there a star domain ruled by the Magic Race?"

"The Magic Race?" The King of the Dark Realm was taken aback. "I haven’t heard of them. Aren’t they a small tribe in the wilderness? They should have been destroyed when the wilderness was ruined."

"No, the Magic Race is very powerful. The one who defeated the Burning Serpent was a Holy Ancestor of the Magic Ancestors, and the Magic Race has three Holy Ancestors."

"That strong?!" The King of the Dark Realm was shocked. A tribe ruled by three Heavenly Gods, such power is unimaginable!

After a strenuous effort to remember, the King of the Dark Realm still had no impression, "Perhaps the star domain where the Magic Race resides is even further than the Evernight Star Domain."

Saying this, the King of the Dark Realm activated his Magic Power to sketch out a 3D effect, pointing to the center, "Let’s consider the Eagle Alliance as the center and look around. The region between our Star Sea and the realms beyond is separated by an extremely vast Death Zone, which even Heavenly Gods cannot cross. What secrets it conceals, no one knows."

If even Heavenly Gods cannot cross that area, then how did the Holy Ancestor of the Magic Race come to the Divine Grace? If the ancestor star of the Magic Race is not within the Star Sea, then why would the Holy Ancestor let the Burning Serpent return to the ancestral star alone? The Magic Race is powerful, and if they are not within the known realms of the Star Sea, then they must be in the Death Zone!

After some thought, Lu Hong concluded that it was very likely that the Magic Race lived within the Death Zone between the Star Sea and the star domains beyond, perhaps bearing some mysterious mission, such as preventing invasions into the Star Sea from foreign races or stopping the Star Sea forces from venturing outside.

"Do you have anything else to ask?"

"I would like to know if within the Star Sea, there is a superpower that can command hundreds of peak reclusive experts?"

The King of the Dark Realm looked at Lu Hong and smiled, "Are you asking about the recent event involving the Blood of the Gods?"

"You are aware of it as well?"

"Of course, who wouldn’t know such a significant matter in the Star Sea?" The King of the Dark Realm walked to the balcony, his hands resting on the jade wood carvings, feeling the breeze on his face, and slowly said, "Now, seven of the empire’s top Tower Masters are severely injured and hiding, except for the last Tower Master of the Sky Tower, who mysteriously disappeared. A few days ago, the empire even issued a decree for us to assist in the search and investigation."

"What discoveries has King Ji made?"

The King of the Dark Realm shook his head, "This matter must involve someone orchestrating a grand scheme against the empire; it’s not something small households like us can get involved in. It’s fortunate enough that we aren’t used as pawns in their games."

Turning around, the King of the Dark Realm continued, "I believe that within the next hundred years, the empire will undergo major changes—it might rise and unify the Star Sea, or it could decline and head towards destruction. Baron, with your exceptional strength, have you thought about how you will manage yourself in the looming calamity?"

"I don’t know, it all depends on my heart." Lu Hong spoke evenly, stating that the empire didn’t matter much to him; his only concern was for his close friends and relatives.

King Ji advised, "As a Baron who possesses the Yitian realm, though you have never managed it, you should cultivate your own forces. Regardless of the changes in the outside world, strength is the key. A lone strong person will eventually be defeated, and even a hidden strong person, unless they break through to the God Realm, will still need a backing to survive." As soon as King Ji finished speaking, an anomaly suddenly happened in the distance. A thousand-foot-tall ancient wood giant grabbed a nearby lonely peak and threw it toward Cangdu City.

"The Elves are bold to launch an attack?" King Ji sneered. Dark purple Magic Power surged, transforming into a Barbaric Bull mutant beast that charged into the sky and rammed into the lonely peak, shattering stones raining down like rain, the blue light of the great Cangdu City formation glowing slightly as it easily blocked the attack.

"Baron, let’s chat another time. Since the Elves have come to provoke, I should cordially receive them properly." With that, King Ji Hongtian flew into the sky, disappearing into the night.

Lu Hong looked towards the direction of the ancient wood giant. As magical energy continued to flash, it seemed that the Cangdu City guards had already begun their clash with the Elves.