Chapter 425 - 179: Descent into the Dragon’s Tale
Heng Xin’s death meant the situation in Domoko was set in stone. Lu Hong had agreed with Bai Shi that, after a month and once Bai Shi had dealt with the internal issues of Domoko, he would lead his troops to support the Continent of God’s Grace.
"However, once we get to the Continent of God’s Grace, don’t expect me to have the same level of formidable combat power as I do now," Bai Shi sighed. "The plane level of the Continent of God’s Grace is too high. Even I would be suppressed by two whole levels upon entering, and even my secret techniques would be significantly weakened. I wouldn’t be much stronger than those who are in the late Third Transition."
Lu Hong was aware of the plane suppression, but hearing it from a Third-Transition Peak expert with secret techniques felt different. "Is plane suppression really that severe?"
"What else?" Bai Shi replied indifferently, "This plane suppression is the greatest imbalance in the Star Sea. Those born in a lower-level plane, no matter how hard they fight and train throughout their lives, can only look up to the higher-level planes. This identity, engraved in their bones, cannot be changed. Thus, the forces from lower-level planes can never become truly powerful and are destined to be conquered by higher-level planes. The Emperor Clan of Tian’an dreams of independence, but after all, Domoko is only a mid-level plane within the Star Sea. Even if the Sacred Empire falls, another higher-level plane will conquer it again. That’s the Law of planes within the Star Sea—it’s as if people are born into different classes."
Tired of the topic, Bai Shi waved his hand at Lu Hong, "You should have other missions, right? I won’t keep you any longer. Once the Naga Sea Tribe is defeated, I will surely have a proper drink with you."
"Definitely," Lu Hong replied with a faint smile and turned to leave.
Returning to Xie’an, Lu Hong asked, "Domoko is basically dealt with. Where are we heading next?"
"Good," Xie’an nodded. He had always found Bai Shi to be trustworthy and wasn’t worried about him reneging on the deal. After all, the man had even handed over divine artifacts with full sincerity!
After agreeing with Lu Hong, Xie’an turned to his Deputy General and asked him to open the Star Sea map. He first marked a check over the Domoko plane and then pointed to a large plane far to the west of Domoko.
"Here," Xie’an indicated the plane, "Dragon Pool, a Third Transition beginner-level plane. Its combined strength is several times stronger than Domoko’s. However, the Empire is wary of them and has supported two families within Dragon Pool to match the strength of the leading family there, resulting in a tripartite balance of power. According to the information provided by the Military Department, the third family in Dragon Pool, although they outwardly agree with the independence of Dragon Pool, are secretly sending intelligence back to the Empire. We need to reach the Uko plane near Dragon Pool, where the Passa Family will open a portal for us to Dragon Pool."