Chapter 180: Beasthaven Sect
Di Qian’s feet felt alive again as he stepped on the sandy shores of his homeland. Behind him, the red seawater rippled vigorously, spanning as far as his eyes could track.
Today was one of the calmer days in the poison sea, something Di Qian was thankful for. He and his soulbeast little Hei were at their very limits after traveling through its mucky waters for so long.
With a splashing sound, the large black fish jumped out from a weak wave and landed on the basket on his back. Its relief after finally getting to dip lazily in normal water was apparent from its movement inside, making Di Qian smile.
"Get some rest, girl. You’ve done well."
Through the black and white sands that spanned several miles, Di Qian’s speed got faster and faster. The familiar landmarks he noticed on the distant horizon took out all the tension from his body.
Soon, he reached the first sign of human civilization at the shore of the poison sea– a massive iron-wrought slope that led to the majestic gates of the Beasthaven Sect.
Behind the gates glittered enormous towers made with rocks from the seabed, gargantuan sculptures sculpted from black sand, construction projects that went as high as hundreds of feet above and thousands of feet below; a sight impactful enough to stun even the members of the sect from time to time.
Dozens of miles across the sands, the Beasthaven Sect’s territory was a visage that even the most colorful imaginations couldn’t capture.
Six gatekeepers, dressed in golden uniforms, stood side by side with their soulbeasts behind them, watching Di Qian intently. As he got nearer, all six of them performed the standard salute.