Chapter 545: Outside of the Unreachable Continent
In an unknown place, there is a huge city similar to those found throughout the Barisan continent. However, this city stands out in several ways compared to the typical cities across Barisan. One of the most obvious differences is the average cultivation level of the people walking through the streets.
Many of them are at the Marquess or even Duke stage— something truly amazing, yet they seem like no big deal here. Even some cultivators at the Emperor stage can be seen passing by, some wearing armor marked with symbols never before seen on the Barisan continent.
Another striking difference is that in certain areas of the city, there is an aura present that is far stronger than that of an Emperor stage cultivator.
One such area is a huge and expansive palace located in the center of the city. The palace is separated by massive artificial waterways that seem to follow the outer edge of the palace grounds. Although these waterways are clearly meant to separate the palace from the rest of the city, and also serve a defensive purpose—they make the palace and its surroundings appear even more beautiful.
From within this palace, there are beings whose aura would shock anyone from the Barisan continent. Even Emperor stage cultivators might tremble just by sensing the presence of certain beings in this place.
Especially in one of the grand halls, where the strongest aura can be found. A man sits on his throne, reading a scroll in his hand. He is a handsome middle-aged man with blonde hair, dressed in regal robes and noble attire that clearly mark him as the highest authority in this place. Though he is not deliberately releasing his aura, it can still be sensed by everyone around him.
The man silently read the contents of the scroll before looking at another man in noble attire standing not far from him. This second man was also middle-aged, with brown hair and a sword at his waist.
"Are we sure about the source of this report?" asked the man on the throne.
"Yes, Your Majesty. It’s confirmed. The large movement of devils along the western coast is unusual. Some of them appear to be preparing for something. It looks more like they intend to go somewhere, but unfortunately, we do not yet know their exact destination," replied the brown-haired man.
"But the only clue we have is that they seem to be preparing for a journey to somewhere in the Forbidden Sea," he added.
The blonde-haired man narrowed his eyes.