Zhongzhou Continent

Although Xiang Fei was quite lively and a bit of a chatterbox,

and Zhong Qing didn't really need him to lead,

he was, after all, new to Middle State and still had some questions he wanted to ask Brother Xiang.

So, when the other party offered to take him to Dragon Gate, Zhong Qing hesitated slightly, then nodded in agreement.

He immediately cupped his hands and thanked him, saying, “In that case, I'll trouble Brother Xiang.”

Xiang Fei waved his hand dismissively.

“Hey, it's just a small matter. With me, there's no need to be so formal.”

“Let's rest here for the night, recuperate, and tomorrow, we'll continue our journey and ascend Dragon Gate together.”

That night!

Stars twinkled.

Xiang Fei was closing his eyes and meditating.

It was clear that the battle during the day had consumed a lot of his energy; he was seizing the time to recover and bring himself to peak condition.

Zhong Qing looked at the stars filling the sky.

Listening to the sound of rolling waves, he took a sip of wine.

He felt a newfound anticipation for the future.

Xiao Ga looked around for a bit, then at the sky, then at Zhong Qing.

Finally, with a pair of adorable big eyes, it looked at Zhong Qing and said, “Master, I miss Big Brother. Can I see Big Brother?”

Zhong Qing glanced at it, then casually picked it up and threw it directly into the Kirin Imprint Space, fulfilling its little wish.

Although the Kirin on his body appeared as a totem, it contained spatial power within.

Not to mention throwing this little guy in was no problem; even throwing in two large mountains could fit.

Zhong Qing could faintly hear their conversation.

Qilin Xiao Hei: “What are you doing in here?”

Xiao Ga: “Big Brother, I missed you, so I specially asked Master to let me in to see you.”

Qilin Xiao Hei: “Since it's Master's wish, then you stay put, don't move recklessly, don't run around, understand?”

Xiao Ga: “Understood, Big Brother!”

Its voice was light and cheerful, with a hint of soft sweetness.

Zhong Qing smiled knowingly, continuing to gaze at the starry sky, his eyes deep, lost in thought.

The night passed in silence!

The next morning.

As Xiang Fei awoke, after a brief greeting, the two set off directly.

Their destination was none other than the mainland.

The two moved swiftly, transforming into streaks of light in the sky, and in a few breaths, they had already flown a considerable distance.

Even though the mainland became increasingly clear.

Yet, the two traveled for three days and still hadn't arrived.

It wasn't until the evening of the fourth day that they finally neared the coastline.

At this moment, Xiang Fei had completely shed his usual playful demeanor, replaced by a serious expression.

To ease the tension,

he pointed at the coastline and said to Zhong Qing, “A single coastline completely separates the mainland from the sea.”

“Legend has it that the entire Middle State continent is a supreme treasure refined by an ancient mighty expert.”

“I wonder if it's true or false?”

“Oh!”

Zhong Qing was surprised.

These days, under Xiang Fei's explanation, he had already gained a concrete understanding of Middle State.

Middle State was vast and boundless.

Even a peripheral place like Phoenix Feather Sect controlled an area spanning hundreds of thousands of miles.

And the entire Phoenix Feather Sect didn't even rank within the Middle State.

Generally speaking, the stronger the sect, the larger the territory it controlled.

This showed that the vastness of Middle State was beyond imagination.

But now, Xiang Fei was saying that the entire Middle State continent was formed from a supreme treasure.

This was simply too astonishing.

Xiang Fei saw the emotion on Zhong Qing's face.

He chuckled softly, “How about it? Doesn't it feel amazing, quite unbelievable?”

“There are many more incredible things in this world than this.”

“It's just that our cultivation is low, and our knowledge is shallow, so we mistakenly consider many incredible legends as fabrications.”

“This is also one of the important reasons why I am determined to ascend Dragon Gate.”

“Though the sea is vast, limited resources are like an invisible cage, trapping us in a confined space.”

“Unless you personally step out, you will never imagine how high the sky is, how wide the earth is, and how wonderful the world is.”

When he said this,

his eyes turned into a resolute glimmer.

“So, I must ascend Dragon Gate. Not to achieve great heights in the future.”

“But at least, I can see these mountains and rivers, broaden my horizons, and live a truly fulfilling life.”

At this moment, Xiang Fei's eyes were shining.

That was the anticipation and hope for the future.

It was also the direction and goal he pursued.

“You will definitely succeed!”

Zhong Qing saw persistence and belief in his eyes.

He encouraged him.

Of course, it wasn't just encouragement.

Just based on their acquaintance and friendship, if any unexpected situation truly arose, he certainly wouldn't stand by and watch.

Watch the other party take risks.

“I'll take your auspicious words!”

“I also believe that we will definitely succeed.”

Xiang Fei clenched his fist, as if cheering himself on.

By this time, the sky had completely darkened.

Tonight's stars seemed even brighter than usual.

Night was also the best time to land.

Although for cultivators, seeing in the dark was a trivial matter.

But the night always provided some convenience for ascending Dragon Gate.

The two successfully broke through the coastline.

And arrived on land.

This single glance caused both their hearts to tremble.

Ahead, mountains were high and long.

One mountain range after another stood before them.

Those mountain ranges rose and fell, intertwined with each other.

Emitting a hazy, auspicious glow.

The gushing spiritual energy transformed into small storms, rushing towards them.

Taking a breath of it made one's mind tremble and pores open, as if having drunk decades-old aged wine.

Everyone said that Middle State was rich in spiritual energy.

It was a place of outstanding natural beauty.

But how rich it was, Zhong Qing truly experienced it today.

People living in such a place, even ordinary people who didn't practice cultivation, could probably easily live for hundreds of years.

Legend has it that in ancient times, even those who didn't practice cultivation could live for eight hundred years.

Previously, Zhong Qing had been skeptical about this matter.

Believing it to be an exaggeration.

But now, seeing such dense spiritual energy, he felt that it seemed, not impossible.

When something undergoes a qualitative change from a quantitative one, it often produces many incredible things.

One could see that throughout the mountains, spiritual essence converged, and occasionally, a few divine lights burst forth, even a random weed by the roadside contained considerable spiritual essence.

It could truly be called a spiritual item.

And spiritual items like these were everywhere across the mountains.

Even with Zhong Qing's temperament, he couldn't help but be stimulated by this scene.

It was truly a mountain of creation, with spiritual items everywhere.

Such a place, if placed in the Eastern Regions, would probably have its mountains moved and its soil dug out completely overnight.

Of course, these mountain ranges all had owners.

They were the territories where numerous sects, both large and small, were stationed.

Whether in the sky or on the ground, there were patrol teams patrolling.

The vigilance was so strict that there was a guard every ten steps and a sentry every five steps.

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