Free Web NovelChapter 940: Chapter 188 Eternal Not Alone
The Floating Map Pure Land actually does indeed have something to do with Zhongxuan Futu, and specifically it is something left behind by Zhongxuan Futu!
Looking at it this way, the reputation of Zhongxuan Futu in the Lost World is unimaginable.
No wonder, even on the End of the World Platform, when Wei Xun saw Zhongxuan Sheng, he couldn’t help but ask, "Are you the son of Fu Tu?"
But why is it so rarely mentioned in Qi Country?
Jiang Wang became curious and started to inquire.
It was only through the stories told by Chen Gen and Yan Jia that he understood this widely circulated story within the Lost World.
It turns out that many years ago, Zhongxuan Futu went to sea alone, entering the Lost World to battle the Sea Clan, slaying two True Kings in succession, and was himself exhausted and near death. Before his death, he dissipated his Dao Body, renouncing reincarnation, renouncing the possibility of converting to cultivation of the Divine Way. He used his entire lifetime’s Dao pursuit and all of his life force and power to reconstruct the rules of this place, forming a new domain for the Human Race.
Before his death, he made a grand vow, "The death of Fu Tu is not for the surname Zhong Xuan alone, not for Daqi alone, but for the entire Human Race under the heavens. May Buddha’s compassion be upon all beings, wishing them all to be delivered. This place shall belong to the Human Race collectively. Never to be held privately."
People respected the posthumous wishes of a warrior who fought to the death, making sure this domain would never be owned by any one faction, but fairly offered to all members of the Human Race who come here, as a place for them to secure a living.
Therefore, this domain is called "Floating Map Pure Land".
That’s why not only JueMing Island, Diao Hai Building, and Yang Valley have strongholds here, some other smaller sects have also set up habitats.
Zhongxuan Mingtu was originally from the People of Qi and a strong man born of the famous Zhong Xuan Family. However, the Pure Land he left behind was not given to Qi Country. Despite the righteousness of the Human Race, it unavoidably makes one wonder if he still bore grudges against Qi Country before his death. To be harsh, it’s almost a stain on Qi Country’s history.
Therefore, Qi Country itself is vague about this history. The maps in JueMing Island also mark it very ambiguously.
The Zhong Xuan Family itself is even less willing to mention it, so as not to lose the trust that the Qi Jun had so arduously rebuilt. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
But in the Near Sea Archipelago, anyone who has been to the Floating Map Pure Land respects Zhongxuan Futu.
However, Jiang Wang still remembers that the first time Zhongxuan Sheng mentioned his father to him, he said, "Do not indulge in reckless courage!"
Now looking again at this domain with its clearly demarcated heavens and earth, and the natural landscape, he couldn’t help but feel deeply moved.
How precious this ordinary scenery is in the Lost World can probably only be understood by those who have actually fought in the Lost World.
Since the Floating Map Pure Land is wholly owned by the Human Race, and the rules of this place are also completely those of the present world, the Floating Map Pure Land can essentially be regarded as a large Floating Island. The monks of the Human Race living here, if they want to participate in the battles of the Lost World, often have to travel beyond the region to do so.
Every time the Lost World shifts its position, the first thing the human forces on the Floating Map Pure Land do is to locate the Boundary River to understand the newly adjacent regions, and then choose their targets for campaigns.
It doesn’t necessarily mean that they will start a war, and most of the time, cultivators are sent to the wilderness of neighboring regions for training.
Chen Gen and Yan Jia were responsible for finding Boundary Rivers in several directions.
This is also why they happened to encounter Jiang Wang during the pause in the great battle.
"I would like to request the two brothers to show me the way," Jiang Wang said with a bow of hands, "Where is the stronghold of JueMing Island?"
Since there are forces from JueMing Island in the Floating Map Pure Land, as a Fourth Grade Green Badge from Qi Country, he naturally prioritizes aligning with JueMing Island.
"Eastward it is," Yan Jia said with a smile, "Brother, you needn’t worry, I have already sent a message back. It is very difficult to transmit messages across regions in the Lost World, so for the time being, the situation in Ding Wei region is not yet known, but there should be no major issues... if Colonel Ding should encounter any troubles, Yang Valley would surely respond. Once we have ascertained what’s around in the neighboring regions, we will deal with them one by one."
Jiang Wang’s concern for Ding Wei Floating Island, combined with his achievements in slaying so many of the Sea Clan, evidently made them think highly of him.
"Alright," Jiang Wang said after some thought, "I can’t manage alone, could the two brothers help me deal with these Sea Clan corpses?"
Asking for their help was in fact a way to thank Yan Jia for the healing he received earlier, using any spoils that might be found on the Sea Clan bodies.
Yan Jia’s healing Dao Technique was extremely mystical. After a brief treatment, most of Jiang Wang’s external injuries had healed, except for some more severe ones that still needed time to recuperate. But at least they did not hinder his ability to fight anymore.
Chen Gen and Yan Jia looked at each other and both laughed.
Chen Gen said, "No need to bother, Brother Jiang. You should clean up the bloody mess you created yourself. We still have a mission to attend to, so we must take our leave first!"
Yan Jia blinked, "After cleaning up, remember to throw the remains into the Boundary River. Simple and convenient!"
With that, the two truly flew away. They had no desire to covet Jiang Wang’s spoils of battle.
One had to say, from Ding Jingshan to Chen Gen and Yan Jia, the conduct of the monks of Yang Valley had made a very good impression on Jiang Wang.
He didn’t waste any time either, skillfully bending over and diligently began cleaning up.
These two being able to venture out alone in search of the Boundary River and explore the surrounding area must mean their strength was extraordinary, and their status in the Yang Valley wouldn’t be low. Both of them said there were no major issues with Ding’s Floating Island, which naturally meant there was nothing to worry about.
He had already completed his atonement and could soon leave the Near Sea via the stronghold on Jueming Island. However, the flip side was that a heavy debt was also looming over him...
Yan Fu’s box of a hundred talisman scrolls had been used up completely. Li Fengyao’s Ice Sinking Ring was undamaged and could be returned in its original condition. Li Longchuan’s Clam King Pearl was nowhere to be found, as for Zhongxuan Sheng’s... it was best to forget about Zhongxuan Sheng’s.
Then there was Ding Jingshan, to whom he owed ten taels of Lost Crystals...
The more Jiang Wang did the accounting, the more he bent over.
The youth was naturally proud, but debt humbled him.
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Between the Near Sea and the Cang Sea, there is the Lost World.
And to journey from the Near Sea to the Lost World, one must also cross through a stretch of wildly stormy sea territory. The so-called Death Sea Region, as referred to by the sea denizens, is actually this place. Each of the three major powers of the Near Sea has their own military ships to enter the Lost World. freēwēbηovel.c૦m
Right now, atop a towering wave that shot high into the sky like an ice sculpture, there stood a man with a calm demeanor. His eyes were as tranquil as the ocean, and the raging waves beneath his feet appeared serene as well.
He was the master of the Diao Hai Building, the newly appointed Lord of the Zhen Hai Alliance, the man who now truly controlled the Near Sea Archipelago—Wei Xun.
He looked towards the direction of the Lost World, his gaze distant.
"What do you see?" A droplet of water splashed, and as it dispersed, a voice exploded from within.
"Not yet," said Wei Xun.
A gust of wind rolled past, bringing with it a voice, "Haven’t gotten a bite yet?"
Wei Xun smiled, "It seems it won’t be that easy."
"They are not all fools," a voice thundered as if echoing from the heavens, abruptly shifting tone, "However, we can’t just wait here for nothing after all this time."
"Of course," Wei Xun replied softly, "If the fish don’t take the bait, the Diao Hai Building will cover all losses incurred."
"Ahem." A somewhat weary yet forceful voice, like fists colliding, pounded through the air, "The esteemed ones are speaking, and I, Wang Ao, should not interrupt. But I’m busy training my disciple, so let’s resolve this issue promptly."
Wei Xun chuckled lightly, "I will think of a way."
