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Chapter 185 Seventeen Prefectures in Yuanbei

(Apologies at the beginning of the chapter. I wrote Wenren Jin and Wenren Bai in a mess in the previous chapter, and I didn't even realize it. It was such an stupid thing to do. I'm sorry, I was wrong, I bow in apology. I'll definitely wear my glasses next time I check. =0-0=)

The Yuansheng Sect's sect conference has concluded.

Xu Ning's victory over Wenren Bai truly shocked the disciples of the Yuansheng Sect.

This has led many Yuansheng Sect disciples to re-examine their sect and themselves, and their focus has gradually shifted to the outer states.

After the sect conference, all the important figures in Cloud Eagle City reassessed Xu Ning's value.

Not only is his martial arts talent superior to that of the first true disciple of the Yuansheng Sect, but he also possesses exceptional alchemy skills. As a result, Xu Ning was regarded by those important figures as being on the same level as themselves.

They all knew very well that if Xu Ning wanted, he could even establish his own powerful family in Feiyun Prefecture and become the overlord of Feiyun Prefecture.

However, just as these important figures were preparing to contact Xu Ning immediately after the sect conference, Xu Ning had already been called away separately by Feng Xiu and Wu Lanqiong.

Origin Sect.

The back mountain.

Bamboo house.

Xu Ning was brought here by Feng Xiu and Wu Lanqiong.

Xu Ning had already sensed that the two of them seemed to have something to tell him.

As soon as the bamboo house door closed, Feng Xiu waved his hand, and Xu Ning felt the entire bamboo house enveloped by an invisible force, isolating it from the outside world.

"True Domain Realm techniques..."

Xu Ning thought to himself.

After a True Intent Realm Martial Master advances to the True Domain Realm, their True Intent will construct a miniature domain centered on themselves.

Within this domain, True Domain Realm martial artists will receive a significant boost to their attribute power, while others will be suppressed by the domain.

"Xu Ning, your performance today has really shocked us old guys."

Feng Xiu first commented on Xu Ning: "I've been thinking, how wonderful it would be if you were a disciple of my Origin Sect."

Xu Ning smiled modestly, but before he could answer, Wu Lanqiong said from the side, "It's alright. Xu Ning is from Kangyun County and is a true Feiyun Prefecture native. If he can reach a higher realm, he will be the pride of Feiyun Prefecture."

"Sister Wu is absolutely right."

Feng Xiu burst into laughter.

Upon seeing this, Xu Ning said, "Today, I observed the disciples of the Yuansheng Sect. They are full of high spirits and have a tenacious will in martial arts. Among them are geniuses like Wenren Bai and Wenren Jin. The Yuansheng Sect truly deserves its reputation as the only top-tier power in Feiyun Prefecture."

"When the younger disciples of the Yuansheng Sect make further progress in the future, the strength of the Yuansheng Sect will be even greater."

Faced with Xu Ning's praise, Feng Xiu first chuckled, then his expression turned somewhat serious: "Yes, only when these young disciples grow up can we better deal with the crisis that follows."

"A crisis?"

Xu Ning keenly grasped the change in Feng Xiu's attitude.

"Could it be that Sect Master Fengxiu is worried about the enemies in Liewu Prefecture?" Xu Ning pondered. "Are the enemies in Liewu Prefecture so powerful that even the Yuansheng Sect feels a great sense of crisis?"

Although he was puzzled, Xu Ning did not ask. He could sense that Feng Xiu still had something to say.

"Xu Ning, have you ever heard of Wansheng Prefecture?"

Abruptly, Feng Xiu changed the subject.

"Wansheng Prefecture?"

Xu Ning's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately replied, "I know."

Previously, Lord Xu Hu had told Xu Ning that the original owner of the demon beast map, the Beast Tamer, came from Wansheng Prefecture, the largest state in the world.

Do you know where Wansheng Prefecture is?

Feng Xiu pressed for more information.

Xu Ning frowned deeply: "This... I don't know."

Xu Ning only knew that Wansheng Prefecture was extremely far away, but he didn't know exactly where it was.

"Wansheng Prefecture is located south of the Endless Abyss."

Feng Xiu said.

"An endless abyss?"

This was the first time Xu Ning had ever heard of this term.

"The endless abyss has separated Wansheng Prefecture from the seventeen prefectures of Yuanbei."

Feng Xiu continued, "North of the Endless Abyss, there are seventeen major states, including Flying Cloud State, Jifeng State, Blazing Mist State, and Smoke Water State. Although these states are also vast in area and have large populations, they are insignificant compared to Wansheng State."

"In Wansheng Prefecture, powerful individuals abound, sects are numerous, and the prosperity of martial arts far surpasses that of our seventeen prefectures of Yuanbei. You should have also noticed that it seems difficult to find any Dao Realm Grandmasters in our seventeen prefectures of Yuanbei. Do you know why?"

Feng Xiu's question also voiced a long-held doubt in Xu Ning's mind: "Why?"

There are two reasons.

Feng Xiu said, "Firstly, it is extremely difficult for the seventeen states of Yuanbei to produce a Dao Realm Grandmaster. With hundreds of millions of people and millions of martial artists, the number of native Grandmasters who have emerged over the past few hundred years, once they show their faces, is extremely small."

"Secondly, among the Dao Realm Grandmasters of the Seventeen Prefectures of Yuanbei, apart from some who were about to go to Wansheng Prefecture due to the simultaneous turmoil in the prefectures three hundred years ago and temporarily stayed here, otherwise they would have left the Seventeen Prefectures of Yuanbei in a very short time after their advancement, crossed the Endless Abyss, and headed to Wansheng Prefecture."

"These two reasons make it almost impossible to find a Dao Realm Grandmaster in the seventeen states of Yuanbei."

Feng Xiu sighed, "The reason for these two phenomena is that the gap between Wansheng Prefecture and the seventeen prefectures of Yuanbei is too great. Wansheng Prefecture is rich in resources and spiritual energy, which the seventeen prefectures of Yuanbei simply cannot compare with."

"The environment of the seventeen states of Yuanbei can only nurture a few Dao Realm Grandmasters at most. If they want to advance to the next level, they can only leave here and go to Wansheng State. Only there can they truly grow and mature like fish returning to the sea."

"So that's how it is..."

Xu Ning immediately understood.

Although both are large states, Wansheng State, isolated by the endless abyss, seems to be on a different level.

"Sect Master Feng, since Wansheng Prefecture is so powerful, why is it only Dao Realm Grandmasters who go there? Wouldn't Void Realm Martial Masters or Mortal Realm Martial Artists have a better environment there as well?"

Xu Ning asked, also somewhat tempted.

If what Feng Xiu said is true, and I go to Wansheng Prefecture, wouldn't it be easier to obtain energy? At that time, breaking through to the Dao Realm would be a piece of cake.

"How could I not want to?"

Feng Xiu smiled helplessly and said, "You probably haven't traveled around much yet, which is why you have such a question."

"Wansheng Prefecture is wonderful, but crossing the Endless Abyss is far too risky."

Feng Xiu explained, "Anyone who has approached the Endless Abyss will sense its terror. Unless one is a Dao Realm Grandmaster, the chance of survival is almost zero. Beneath the Endless Abyss lurk countless terrifying creatures, and above the sky, dark clouds stretch endlessly, with Dao Realm-level lightning strikes crashing down on the sea surface from time to time."

Even a Grandmaster of the Dao Realm wouldn't have a 100% chance of survival if they entered.

Feng Xiu's words made Xu Ning realize the danger of the Endless Abyss.

"A place where even a Grandmaster of the Dao Realm might perish...?"

Although he was wary, Xu Ning's martial arts instincts also stirred a sense of longing within him.

At the same time, Xu Ning realized that the crisis Feng Xiu had mentioned earlier seemed to be related to Wansheng Prefecture, not to Liewu Prefecture.

"Sect Leader Feng, the crisis you mentioned earlier, what were you referring to...?"

Xu Ning took the initiative to ask.

"The crisis comes from Wansheng Prefecture, which lies beyond the endless abyss."

Feng Xiu also gave an affirmative answer: "Compared to the few flames of war ignited in Liewu Prefecture, this is the real crisis, and it is a crisis for all seventeen prefectures of Yuanbei."

"Please enlighten me, Sect Master Feng."

Xu Ning's heart skipped a beat.

The danger that Feng Xiu described as a crisis for the entire seventeen states of Yuanbei must not be underestimated.

"Xu Ning, you should also know that my Origin Sect has a rich foundation and a long history."

Feng Xiu said, "In this long period of time, my Yuansheng Sect has also produced many Dao Realm Grandmasters. They all left their homeland and went to Wansheng Prefecture."

"The predecessors of the Yuansheng Sect took root in Wansheng Prefecture, and even built a new Yuansheng Sect there. We established a connection with the Yuansheng Sect there through some very special spatial means."

"Just three months ago, we received news from the seniors of the Yuansheng Sect in Wansheng Prefecture. They said that some people are about to set off from Wansheng Prefecture and will bring danger to the seventeen prefectures of Yuanbei."

"Although they did not explain the reasons in detail, they told us to stick together, unite the states, and fight the enemy together."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning's expression turned solemn.

The danger emanating from the higher-level Wansheng State worried him greatly.

Putting aside my own safety, I also have to consider the safety of my family and friends. Faced with that level of danger, I might not be able to protect them.

Feng Xiu continued, "However, Xu Ning, you also know that the seventeen states of Yuanbei are now independent, and there are even conflicts between them. To achieve a union, we must obtain the consensus of the top sects in each state, which is extremely difficult."

"What we, the Yuansheng Sect, can do now is to try to unite the three nearby states: Jifeng State, Liewu State, and Yanshui State."

"Regarding Liewu Prefecture, we have reached an agreement with Shuangyue Sect, one of its top sects. The current unchecked friction and conflict are merely a superficial crisis, intended to divert the attention of other sects in Liewu Prefecture. When the time is right, we will work together with Shuangyue Sect and its allies to jointly control Liewu Prefecture."

"In Yanshui Prefecture, we have also reached an agreement with the Ruyan Faction, and the alliance has basically taken shape in secret."

"Back in Jifeng Prefecture, we hadn't yet determined a target for our alliance until you appeared."

Feng Xiu looked at Xu Ning: "You are a core disciple of the Yue Lan Sect and you come from my Fei Yun Prefecture. You are the perfect person to serve as a link between the two prefectures."

"I hope that when you return to Yuelan Sect, you will bring back the wishes of our Yuansheng Sect. I will write a letter explaining the reasons and hope to deliver it to Sect Master Mi Xingye, and persuade him. Our Yuansheng Sect will send assistance to help Yuelan Sect control Jifeng Prefecture."

"this……"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning did not immediately agree.

This matter is of great importance and cannot be decided lightly.

"Xu Ning, if you still have concerns, you don't need to."

Feng Xiu said, "I will provide concrete evidence to convince Sect Master Mi Xingye that this is the truth, and not a conspiracy fabricated by us."

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I apologize again, I was wrong! T^T

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