Chapter 180
Chapter 180
Traveling through the mottled spatial tunnel, no one dared move recklessly.
During the journey, Zhou Ming felt an invisible force tearing violently at his mind. Without the Mental Resistance granted by the Yasakani no Magatama, it would undoubtedly have wounded his soul.
Roughly three minutes later, they saw white light at the end of the bizarre, kaleidoscopic tunnel.
Before they could react, their bodies shot into the white region in an instant.
Powerful light rushed at them, so bright that they could not open their eyes.
Once he gradually adjusted, Zhou Ming slowly raised his gaze. A deserted plain stretched before him. Black mist faintly seeped from the ground, while every flower and blade of grass had withered.
Looking into the distance, Zhou Ming saw a sky as pure as snow, seemingly covered by endless white clouds. It formed a stark contrast with the land below.
Ding!
[System Notification: You have entered [Light Domain] – [Verdant Lands]!]
[Light Domain] (Otherworld Map)
Description: A unique world overflowing with light-element energy. Whether it is a masterpiece of nature or the creation of a peerless powerhouse is unknown.
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“I never expected other domains to have rules too…”
Zhou Ming was surprised.
He had assumed that crossing domains would be like traveling from the Destiny Continent to Earth, leaving the Destiny Continent behind and entering an entirely new world.
“A place governed by rules is the norm.”
A familiar voice came from nearby. “The Light Domain, Fire Domain, Dark Domain, and Water Domain are all the same!”
“!!”
Zhou Ming spun around and saw that Ning Wushen had also arrived in the Light Domain as a projection.
[Boundless Shadow · Ning Wushen] (???)
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Description: The strongest person from the Destiny Continent. He excels at wielding space and time, and his true strength cannot be determined.
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“Wow, you Inspect my panel the moment I arrive?” Ning Wushen immediately noticed Zhou Ming’s action and teased, “You’ve got no manners, brat!”
Zhou Ming asked curiously, “Brother Ning, why didn’t your main body come?”
If Ning Wushen’s true body entered an area governed by rules, Zhou Ming would definitely use Sovereign’s Descent and try to copy the man’s SSS-Rank talent.
“I don’t particularly like going anywhere governed by rules,” Ning Wushen explained.
Why did he remain on Earth?
Because Earth lay outside the rules. It was an exceptionally rare land of freedom!
“I never expected to meet you here!”
At that moment, the Hope Faction’s god-tier powerhouses greeted him one after another.
What a surprise!
After crossing domains, they had actually encountered Ning Wushen, the legendary figure of the Destiny Continent.
“No need to be so formal. We’re all friends!” Ning Wushen surveyed their surroundings and analyzed the situation seriously. “There is clearly something wrong with the present Light Domain. Most likely, the Dark Domain has invaded.”
“I knew it!”
Qianying frowned. “I knew my homeland wouldn’t contact me unless it was in trouble.”
“There’s no need to worry too much. The sky is still white, which means the Light Domain has not fallen and its core has not been taken,” Ning Wushen continued. Then he looked meaningfully at Zhou Ming. “You need to make the most of this visit!”
“Hm?”
Zhou Ming raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”
“The Trial of the Seven Sins. The Sin of Greed!” Ning Wushen said concisely.
Zhou Ming: “…”
So he meant the Sin of Greed!
How embarrassing!
I thought he wanted me to make a good impression on Qianying’s parents while helping the Light Domain!
“Thank you for telling me!”
Putting away his private thoughts, Zhou Ming’s expression turned solemn. He did not dare lower his guard.
Failure in the Trial of the Seven Sins meant death in the truest sense, completely different from losing levels after dying during an ordinary quest. Zhou Ming had no clues about obtaining a second Sacred-grade piece of equipment or an SSSS-Rank item, so Ning Wushen’s warning had come at exactly the right time.
“There’s no need to thank me. You would have encountered it anyway. I was only afraid you might miss it.” Ning Wushen shook his head. “Go on. Leave this place to me!”
The cross-domain teleportation array could only make one trip in each direction.
Therefore, the array itself remained in the Light Domain beneath everyone’s feet. Ning Wushen meant to guard it and prevent anyone from destroying it.
“Thank you!”
Zhou Ming expressed his gratitude.
Ning Wushen was unquestionably the guiding light of his life!
Meeting and forming a connection with Ning Wushen during the Talent Trial had truly been a stroke of extraordinary fortune.
“Follow me!”
Qianying could no longer wait to learn the Light Domain’s exact situation. “I’ll take you to my people!”
Everyone agreed and left with her.
Ning Wushen’s projection watched Zhou Ming and the others depart, then closed its eyes and rested without concern.
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As they hurried toward the gathering place of the Light Domain’s people, Zhou Ming’s expression shifted in surprise.
Before him stood a majestic city rooted upon the earth. Its walls emitted a faint white glow and resembled meticulously arranged scales, giving the city the immovable presence of a mountain.
[City of Light] (Super Main City)
Description: The greatest city in the Light Domain. Its core contains inexhaustible light-element energy and supplies the city with power, granting it autonomous defensive capabilities. Even god-tier powerhouses would struggle to breach it.
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“I can feel an incredibly powerful threat from it!” Ye Zhibei marveled. “This city is like a weapon. It can gather the strength of everyone within to resist an enemy. If I came here alone to provoke it, I could only flee in defeat!”
“My father spent centuries building the City of Light. At maximum output, its energy blasts can easily surpass the god tier!” Qianying casually explained, a trace of nostalgia on her fair, lovely face.
The closer she came to home, the more apprehensive she felt!
After so many years away, she felt a rare sense of nervousness.
At that moment, numerous patrol soldiers in exquisite armor stood atop the City of Light’s walls. Seeing six people approach from outside, they immediately challenged them. “Who goes there?”
“It’s me, Qianxuan’s daughter, Qianying!” Qianying announced her identity.
“Nonsense! Since when did Lord Qianxuan have a daughter?”
“Silver hair and pointed ears… She truly resembles the lord. At the very least, we can be sure she isn’t some Dark Domain scum!”
“She could be disguised!”
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After weighing the situation, the soldiers on the wall immediately went to report to their superiors.
“There’s no need!”
At that moment, a deep and authoritative voice rang out.
White light flashed, and a man in silver armor appeared atop the wall. “You think I can’t recognize my own daughter? Open the gates at once!”
[Lord of the City of Light · Qianxuan] (God-Tier Boss)
“Yes!”
The soldiers immediately obeyed.
Clatter…
Before long, the heavy gates slowly rose. The City of Light opened to Zhou Ming and the others, leaving their path unobstructed.
As the group approached, Qianxuan led a contingent of soldiers out through the gates to welcome them.
“Dad!”
Countless emotions stirred within Qianying.
“Qianying, you’re finally back!”
Qianxuan said with relief, “As long as you’re safe. Your mother and I were worried sick!”
“I received the Light Domain’s signal and rushed back. Has the Light Domain encountered some major crisis?” Qianying asked.
“Well…”
At the mention of serious matters, Qianxuan appeared reluctant to speak. He glanced at the people behind Qianying and hurriedly changed the subject. “Qianying, these people are…”
“Friends I met in other worlds!”
Qianying understood and did not press him. Instead, she introduced everyone.
Renee, Ye Zhibei, Cangxuan, Yun Wuyou!
After completing all the introductions, Qianying’s gaze shifted to Zhou Ming. “His name is Zhouyou Shijie. I only managed to return because of him!”
“Hello, Uncle. I’m Qianying’s good friend, Zhouyou Shijie!”
Zhou Ming enthusiastically extended a hand toward Qianxuan.
“Hm?”
Qianxuan studied the man before him, his gaze sharpening.
This brat…
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