Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 649 Zhang Mou wishes to borrow 100,000 disciples from the senior to accompany him into the East Sea.

The boundless sea.

East of the Qin Dynasty, south of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and bordering the Qi and Zhao Dynasties, lies the endless, boundless sea, also known as the Boundless Sea.

Seven major rivers, including the Yuncang River, converge and eventually flow into the boundless sea.

That is the easternmost point of the sky. Few living beings in the world have seen the Boundless Sea, but many know its story.

It is said that in the depths of the Boundless Sea, the seawater is dark gold, with swirling eddies stretching for thousands of miles, and the center of the eddies leading directly to the void beyond the Nine Continents.

It is said that the bottom of the Boundless Sea contains the ruins of an ancient battlefield between immortals and demons, and the scattered remnants of weapons still exude the pressure of the Great Dao after millions of years.

Legend has it that the immortal island of Penglai is suspended above a whirlpool, and its seventy-two sea-suppressing pillars are inscribed with the names of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

Legend has it that eighty percent of the Heavenly Dao's power in Yongtian Continent transformed into golden chains that coiled around the vortex, imprisoning the bodies of ancient sages and blocking the sea vents...

Everyone knows that the Boundless Sea is a treasure trove, but also the most dangerous place.

"The reason I invited the Nine Yang Sword Immortal here today is for this very matter."

Zhang Yuan nodded slightly, his expression calm.

If it weren't for the purpose of going to the Boundless Sea, he wouldn't have invited Wu Daoling, the number one on the Heavenly Ranking, to Donghan County.

Upon hearing Zhang Yuan's words, Wu Daoling pondered for a moment and said in a low voice, "Does Marquis Qingyang know that the Boundless Sea is known as the Nine Provinces Graveyard?"

Jiuzhou Cemetery.

Zhang Yuan narrowed his eyes and tapped the edge of the teacup with his fingertips, causing the dark golden tea in the cup to swirl in layers.

"In the beginning, when the Great Wilderness was first opened up, the Nine Provinces were one."

"After the great sages fought, the heavens and earth collapsed and the nine continents were divided. The boundless sea separated the continents. Only by crossing the boundless sea did it get this name."

These messages were all found by Zhang Yuan in the records of the Zhen Tian Si, and the information contained therein was far more profound than the stories of ordinary people.

The legends from ancient times, though difficult to verify, still resonate deeply even after millions of years, with their descriptions of the immense power of heaven and earth.

"The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors Refining Immortal Island was formed into an array, and each of the seventy-two Sea-Suppressing Pillars was soaked in the blood of ancient sages." Wu Daoling looked up at the window, his eyes revealing a hint of longing.

"I once traveled to the Boundless Sea, though I did not see the Great Sage, but..."

After a pause, Wu Daoling's voice revealed a hint of barely suppressed emotion.

"I have seen strange beasts in the boundless sea, with bodies as large as mountains and roars like thunder. With a mere glance, they can create waves thousands of feet high."

A mountain-like body, a thunderous roar.

Zhang Yuan stared at the teacup in front of him, his hand gently clenching.

He possesses the power of a hundred abysses and dares to fight alien beasts with his bare hands.

The stronger his physical body became, the more he understood the absolute combat power possessed by those truly powerful alien beasts.

In the ancient primordial era, strange beasts roamed freely, and those beasts capable of shattering mountains and rivers were known as Great Sages.

"Has Marquis Qingyang ever heard of the name Bashe?" Wu Daoling asked Zhang Yuan.

Bashe?

Zhang Yuan's Bashe Devouring Heaven Technique was an unexpected realization he gained from observing and comprehending the Dragon Elephant Suppressing Prison inheritance.

The form of that ancient behemoth was so imposing that even just contemplating it with one's soul felt an oppressive force akin to the collapse of heaven and earth.

"In the boundless sea, is there a Bashe?" Zhang Yuan's voice carried a hint of solemnity.

If there really is an ancient, primordial beast like the Bashe in the Boundless Sea, then Zhang Yuan should consider whether he needs to change his plans.

Even with the power of a hundred abysses, he could not possibly be a match for the Bashe.

"Lord Qingyang, you have read the records of the Zhen Tian Si, so you should know how terrifying these ancient ferocious creatures are."

"Om-"

Wu Daoling pointed his fingers and slashed through the void, revealing the image of a nine-headed black dragon within the sword energy.

"The head of this monstrous creature was severed by a powerful human back then, and it fell into the Boundless Sea and transformed into a new demonic beast."

“Three hundred years ago, I encountered its Thunder Head in the Boundless Sea. It was already a Thunder Dragon capable of controlling heavenly tribulations.”

The mythical beast Lei Qiu can control thunder.

The Bashe devours living beings, merging their bloodlines and transforming them into its own supernatural powers.

This supernatural power manifests as a head, and when the head is severed, it is reborn as a strange beast by borrowing the power of heaven and earth.

That's quite mysterious.

His hand rested on his waist, the Dragon Sparrow Blade trembling slightly in its sheath. If it were a real Bashe, Zhang Yuan would have avoided it at all costs.

But perhaps, being decapitated and reborn isn't so terrible?
Zhang Yuan stroked the patterns on the hilt of the sword and whispered, "Scales are like a microcosm; cutting them creates new enemies. This is similar to my approach of integrating the essence of various schools of thought."

His current path of cultivation truly bears some resemblance to the mythical serpent swallowing the heavens to become itself.

"Just similar dangers." Wu Daoling shook his head.

Having cultivated to the level of Wu Daoling, he naturally knew that the more complex and varied one's cultivation insights, the more dangerous it would be.

With a wave of his hand, Wu Daoling's sword energy changed again, revealing the silhouette of a tortoise carrying a giant island of mountains on its back.

"This is the Star Skeleton Black Tortoise. Every time it turns over, it causes a tidal upheaval that stretches for thousands of miles."

One hundred and thirty years ago, this beast traveled three thousand miles to the outer sea of ​​Eastern Wei. Although it was driven away by the combined forces of the Eastern Wei, it still caused the sinking of ten cities in Donghai County…

Looking at the giant tortoise in the light and shadow, Zhang Yuan frowned.

"Eighty percent of the Heavenly Dao's power in Yongtian Continent is suppressing the Boundless Sea and sealing off the vortex of heaven and earth. How could it allow such a strange beast to enter the inner sea?"

Although the Boundless Sea is dangerous, it is divided into inner and outer seas.

The inner sea stretches for 30,000 li. Although there are strange beasts there, they are sealed off by the Great Dao of Yongtian Continent, so the strange beasts dare not act recklessly.

As for the outer sea 30,000 miles away, even the immortals and demons of the Nine Provinces are wary of it.

Legend has it that the Boundless Sea connects to the outer realms, a world where even immortals and demons can be slaughtered.

Wu Daoling's tone was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "The Heavenly Dao Chains of Yongtian Continent need to be resealed every hundred years. Last time it was reinforced, I personally witnessed the chains break and backfire, turning all living beings in the thousands of miles of sea into blood mist."

Wu Daoling's sword energy swirled, attempting to conjure the shadow of Heavenly Chains.

Unfortunately, it was the manifestation of the power of the Great Dao. Although Wu Daoling's cultivation was profound, he still could not completely solidify the shape of the chains.

Looking at the illusory chains, Zhang Yuan suddenly said, "These Heavenly Dao chains are the keys that connect the Nine Provinces, aren't they?"

"You actually saw through this!" Wu Daoling's pupils contracted slightly.

"Within the vortex suppressed by the chains of Heaven, there are ancient sages who have imprisoned them."

"These ancient sages were both imprisoned and guardians of the passage between myriad realms."

Wu Daoling did not continue.

What Zhang Yuan knew was beyond his imagination.

Wu Daoling possessed such insight only because he had sufficient cultivation and experience.

Marquis Zhang Yuan of Qingyang is so young, yet he knows so much about the Boundless Sea.

Judging from this, Marquis Qingyang really wanted to go hunting in the Boundless Sea.

Zhang Yuan didn't say anything either.

In fact, his understanding of the Heavenly Chains and the Vortex of Myriad Realms came from the records in the Black Ice Platform.

According to the secret records, the Black Ice Platform accidentally obtained a scale of a shark king from the Boundless Sea, which could distort the power of space.

Using this item, the Black Ice Platform arranged for powerful individuals to explore the Boundless Sea, traverse whirlpools, and travel to other realms, obtaining a great deal of hidden information.

The number of strange beasts recorded in the secret manual far exceeded what Wu Daoling knew.

The enormous, mountain-like Kun can devour seawater to form whirlpools, possesses extremely strong regenerative abilities, and often triggers tsunamis.

If this race didn't lie dormant for years, with each hibernation lasting for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, the eastern coast would probably be deserted long ago.

The Nine-Headed Xuanjiao has nine heads, each possessing different attributes and powers. Its scales are as hard as celestial artifacts, and it is highly intelligent, capable of controlling other sea beasts.

The giant eclipsing tortoise's carapace covers thousands of miles, spewing corrosive black mist. It moves slowly but is invincible in defense, and its carapace is covered with ancient runes.

The Fire-type demon beast, the Burning Sea Phoenix, possesses flames capable of drying up thousands of miles of seawater. Its wingspan can cover the sky, and it dwells in the sea, undergoing a rebirth once every million years.

……

"Now that Marquis Qingyang has made his decision, what can I, Wu, do?"

A moment later, Wu Daoling's voice rang out.

He could not change Marquis Zhang Yuan's decision.

All he could do was try his best to fulfill whatever the Marquis of Qingyang needed him to do when he came looking for him.

"I, Zhang, wish to borrow your 100,000 disciples to accompany me to the East Sea."

Zhang Yuan looked up and spoke softly.

(End of this chapter)