Splitting the Heavens

Chapter 1335: Source of Northern Sea Mystic Sect’s Inheritance

Kou Chongxue felt that Shang Xia had become a little complacent ever since becoming a fifth tier True Immortal, but he had to admit that Shang Xia’s methods were really extraordinary. He was also terrifyingly strong. No one was better suited to infiltrate a world either.

After realizing that Shang Xia was adamant about infiltrating the Spirit Abundance World, Kou Chongxue changed his approach. He knew that there was no stopping him, and rather than pointing him in the direction of the Azure Island, he changed the target to the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake which was much safer.

Before the operation, they felt that they had to clear something up.

On the 10th month of the 23rd year of the Spirit Luxuriant Calendar, Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia entered the Northern Sea Continent.

Looking at the endless continent, they felt as though their mind opened up as their souls became a little more free.

“The Northern Sea Continent is 17,000 miles wide and it has abundant resources. It’s the uncontested number 1 continent in our world. The sea in the very core of the continent is 3,000 miles across and it contains the essence of the Northern Sea Continent.” Kou Chongxue had heard about the Northern Sea Continent countless times and he even observed it from above the heavenly screen. However, it was his first time stepping into it and seeing it for himself.

Shang Xia, who was also there for the first time, agreed. “It’s said that the Northern Sea Mystic Sect once reared a giant tortoise and this sea is where the tortoise grew up… There are even some who say that the Northern Sea Mystic Sect is established on the shell of the tortoise…”

“If that’s true, wouldn’t that mean that my Northern Sea Mystic Sect will be at risk of sinking into the Northern Sea if anything happens?” Zhang Xuansheng’s voice arrived and the third tier Elysium True Immortal appeared before the 2 of them.

Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia weren’t surprised by his sudden arrival. They seemed to have detected his movement the second he emerged from his Elysium and it was their intention to draw him over anyway.

Shooting him a glance, Shang Xia raised an eyebrow and gasped, “Your essence qi is overflowing and you can’t fully contain your aura… True Immortal Zhang, are you planning to break through to the level of Dao Harmony? I thought you would wait for some time… At least until True Immortal Yang of the Eternal Palace becomes a high-level True Immortal…”

From Shang Xia’s tone, it was clear he had long since discovered Zhang Xuansheng’s extent of cultivation and he wasn’t surprised that he was suppressing his cultivation. Instead, he was surprised now that he learned Zhang Xuansheng was going to attempt the breakthrough.

Zhang Xuansheng chuckled softly in response, “With the situation at hand, I can’t suppress my cultivation any longer…”

He seemed to be talking about the matter of the Spirit Luxuriant World, but both Shang Xia and Kou Chongxue could tell that was not what he was referring to.

“Oh?” Kou Chongxue turned serious suddenly. “True Immortal Zhang, could it be that you had your reasons for suppressing your cultivation?”

“Hehe…” Zhang Xuansheng paused slightly before he sighed, “Aren’t you guys here because of that exact reason?”

“That depends on whether you are willing to be honest with us.” Shang Xia smiled but there was a profound light shining in his eyes when he addressed Zhang Xuansheng.

Looking at Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia, Zhang Xuansheng seemed to have reached a conclusion as he gestured behind him. “Please. Let’s head over there for a chat.”

With his gesture, a stone island appeared as the sea rippled. As the water receded, a clean stone platform was revealed and there were tables, chairs, and everything they would need to converse in comfort.

“Looks like True Immortal Zhang was long prepared for this…” Shang Xia laughed.

Zhang Xuansheng led the way and indicated for them to sit as he laughed, “My Northern Sea Mystic Sect has been here for hundreds of years… It’s just a stone island that is raised above the surface of the sea… It’s nothing special.”

A ripple approached the stone island from the side. When it approached, they noticed it was actually made up of many spiritual tortoises whose shells were as clear as the water below, bringing over several items. There were all sorts of things on their shells, like small furnaces, teapots, jars of clear water, spiritual tea…

“True Immortal Zhang is truly a refined and elegant man… We are honored for the treatment…”

Zhang Xuansheng laughed and reached over to retrieve the treasures on the shells. After pouring both Shang Xia and Kou Chongxue a cup of fragrant tea, he spoke again, “What do you wish to talk about?”

Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia exchanged a glance before Kou Chongxue took the lead and started asking, “Let’s talk about the Elysium Grand Formation… No… We can start from the Manyu Continent if you like. True Immortal Zhang, feel free to start wherever you’re comfortable.”

Nodding slightly, Zhang Xuansheng maintained a natural expression as he muttered, “Indeed… Looks like these 2 were the greatest slip-ups I had… Also, it seems like the rumor about True Immortal Little Shang once infiltrating the Spirit Abundance World is true.”

“I’ve been to the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake and the other continents in the north. There, I even experienced the Frost Wave and learned about some matters regarding the Azure Island. I also became suspicious of another world being hidden in the sea of stars above the heavenly screen north of the Spirit Abundance World.” Shang Xia said casually.

A look of admiration flashed across Zhang Xuansheng’s eyes and he sighed, “True Immortal Little Shang’s experiences are truly admirable. Alas… I’m trapped in my Elysium and there’s not much I can experience.”

Realizing that what he said sounded like he was trying to avoid the topic, he quickly continued, “The martial inheritance of the Northern Sea Mystic Sect, and the Northern Sea Elysium itself indeed belongs to the Spirit Abundance World. To be exact, it belonged to the Xuanming Continent which was 1 of the 4 continents in the northern region of the Spirit Abundance World.”

“Wait, wait, wait. Slow down.” Shang Xia interrupted him suddenly. “From what I know, there should be 3 continents in the northern region of the Spirit Abundance World. They have 23 continents right now, and they haven’t reached the state of perfection of a Spirit World that should have 24 continents ready to ascend… Huh? 23 continents?”

“True Immortal Shang, do you think it’s weird that even though the Spirit Abundance World is known as a peak-tier Spirit World, they don't have their 24th continent? Don’t you think with their foundations they should be more than capable of developing another continent?” Zhang Xuansheng laughed.

In a low voice, Kou Chongxue continued, “I heard that the Spirit Abundance World once tried to explore outside the Star Curtain back then and suffered a heavy blow from a suspected Martial Emptiness Realm Sagee. It was why they lost a continent in the north and lost a lot of land that became the Manyu Continent as we knew it…”

Zhang Xuansheng looked at Kou Chongxue with a strange gaze and muttered, “Patriarch Kou, you actually know about this? Looks like I have to reevaluate you… However, there’s something you said that wasn’t accurate. The Martial Emptiness Realm Sage’s sword strike didn’t just sunder the Xuanming Continent from the Spirit Abundance World. It also separated the Xuanming Elysium of the Spirit Abundance World, which was once the strongest sect of the Spirit Abundance World. Or rather… You guys should know the Xuanming Elysium as the Northern Sea Elysium now.”

Shang Xia and Kou Chongxue fell deep into thought. The martial inheritance of the Northern Sea Mystic Sect actually came from the Spirit Abundance World, and that would explain why their inheritance and foundations were so fucking strong! It was no wonder they were able to bring out a grand formation that could contend against Seventh Order energy. The grand formation was also so similar to that of the Spirit Abundance World!

Also… Speaking of the Manyu Continent that was devoured by the Azure Origin World and Azure Spiritual World of the past, it was said to be the remnant of the Xuanming Continent that couldn’t be saved.

Shang Xia asked suddenly, “Since the Xuanming Sect and the Xuanming Elysium were cut away from the Spirit Abundance World at the same time. Why did the inheritance be in the Spirit Luxuriant World instead of the Manyu Continent?”

Forcing a chuckle, Zhang Xuansheng explained, “How can a Barbaric World support an Elysium and the inheritance of a powerful sect?”