章節 168: Chapter 21 Promoted to the Transcendent Third Order
In the blink of an eye, several days flew by in quiet cultivation.
Boom!
Xia Chuan's body trembled violently as a torrential surge of transcendent energy poured into the depths of his transcendent seed. The once-stable core swelled, its energy expanding like a blooming lotus.
Suddenly, a third Dao Mark emerged on the seed, shimmering with an unfathomable aura of ancient might. This breakthrough unleashed a transformation, further enhancing Xia Chuan's transcendent organs and traits.
He had stepped into the realm of the Transcendent Third Order.
Opening his eyes, Xia Chuan's gaze gleamed like lightning in the dark. "So this is the strength of the Transcendent Third Order…" he murmured, his voice tinged with awe and excitement. He could feel it—raw power coursing through his veins, his body now far stronger, faster, and more terrifyingly resilient than ever before.
The evolution of his transcendent organs had pushed his might to extraordinary new heights. His every movement radiated divine energy, as though he were a being no longer bound by mortal constraints. With a casual punch, he could shatter a small mountain; with a single step, the ground beneath him might fracture. Even modern weapons would seem laughable before his overwhelming strength.
But it wasn't just the physical enhancements that caught his attention—it was his lifespan.
"A thousand years..." Xia Chuan whispered. He could feel it deep within his soul; his life had extended by another five centuries. "I've become... an ancient monster in the making."
Yet despite this vast longevity, he remained a young man at heart, his spirit untouched by the weariness of time. His lips curled into a satisfied smile as he muttered, "These transcendent ingredients are truly miraculous. They've accelerated my cultivation by decades in mere days."
Thanks to the influx of transcendent resources, Xia Chuan had leaped from the Second Order to the Third Order in an unprecedented span of time. Such a feat would leave ordinary transcendent martial artists dumbstruck, their hearts wavering between envy and disbelief.
At that moment, the voice of the Book of Wisdom echoed in his mind.
"Master, the number of believers in the miniature world has reached four hundred billion."
"What? Four hundred billion?" Xia Chuan exclaimed, his composure briefly shattered. It had been just ten days since his last visit to the miniature world—equivalent to ten years in their time. Back then, the Tang Kingdom's population had been two hundred billion. For it to have doubled in such a short span was beyond extraordinary.
The Book of Wisdom explained calmly, "Master, this growth is the result of Tang's dominance. Once the Tang Kingdom became the supreme power, they began integrating scattered populations hidden deep within the mountains and valleys. These tribes, who had once avoided the wars of the past, had no choice but to join the Tang Kingdom as it expanded its borders.
"With peace restored and war a distant memory, these scattered people flocked to the cities, swelling the population to unimaginable levels. Tang Kingdom is no longer just a nation—it is now an unprecedented superstate."
Xia Chuan nodded thoughtfully, but the Book of Wisdom was not finished.
"And Master," it continued, its tone laced with intrigue, "as Tang Kingdom explored its surroundings, it made a startling discovery. The region where Tang is located is not part of a vast mainland as previously believed—it is merely a small island amidst a far greater world."
Xia Chuan's eyes narrowed, his expression sharp. "A small island?"
"Yes, Master. The true expanse of this world remains unknown. The horizon stretches far beyond what even the Tang Kingdom can comprehend."
"What do you mean by that? The Tang Kingdom's territory is merely a small island?" Xia Chuan's eyes narrowed in disbelief as his mind raced.
The Book of Wisdom responded calmly, its tone steady. "Based on Tang's measurements, using the scale of Xuanhuang Star, the area where Tang Kingdom resides is equivalent to a small island, roughly the size of Hainan Island. While Hainan spans around 35,000 square kilometers—small by your standards—for the miniature humans, it is an unfathomably vast expanse. For most of them, even a lifetime wouldn't be enough to explore its full breadth."
"Hainan Island..." Xia Chuan muttered, his gaze sharp as he processed the information. Hainan, the southernmost island of Xuanhuang Star, wasn't particularly large on a cosmic scale, yet for these miniature beings, it might as well be a continent.
"For generations," the Book continued, "even the rulers of Tang and other nations had no clear understanding of their land's boundaries. Their concepts of north and south were vague at best. However, after unifying all the kingdoms in their region, Tang began to systematically explore the lands beyond their borders.
"It took them a decade of effort, but they finally realized that their vast kingdom is, in truth, merely an island amidst an endless sea."
Xia Chuan clenched his fists, a flicker of excitement gleaming in his eyes. "I always suspected the miniature world was far larger than it seemed, but to think that the Tang Kingdom—a land I thought boundless—turns out to be just an ordinary island..." His voice trailed off, but his heart surged with anticipation.
"Yes," the Book of Wisdom agreed. "And this is merely the beginning. By my calculations, the surrounding seas are dotted with countless similar landmasses, scattered like stars across the heavens. Each one could hold its own secrets, civilizations, and histories."
"You're saying that beyond this island, there could be other nations? Other powers that have ruled their territories for centuries, perhaps even millennia?" Xia Chuan asked, his voice tinged with curiosity and challenge.
"Such a possibility cannot be ruled out," the Book replied solemnly.
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