Chapter 449 - 203: Pointing Sword at the Vast Waves
Within the current empire’s territory, there are three most challenging strongholds, the first being Longtan, a vital passage connecting the central and eastern parts of the empire’s domain. Now, with the departure of the Kairo family, it has reverted to the hands of the empire.
The second is Canglan Path, which Bai Shi mentioned as a key focus while chatting with Lu Hong.
"If you wish to continuously challenge the strong, Canglan Path is the best choice," Bai Shi sat on a boulder atop a mountain peak, holding a jar of fine wine, and looked at Lu Hong with a smile, "But I must warn you, Canglan Path is a graveyard of the strong from the Star Sea. Countless strong have died there, and once you get involved in its affairs, there’s basically no return."
"What kind of place is it?" Lu Hong was unfamiliar with Canglan Path.
"Do you know Duke Sotu?"
Seeing Lu Hong shake his head, Bai Shi said, "He once usurped the Great Emperor, but unfortunately, he was defeated by the Tower Master of the Heavenly Tower and then exiled to the Xiqing plane, forever barred from entering Divine Grace. Nonetheless, this man was also a great talent, who handed over the Xiqing plane to the control of the Thirteen Temples step by step, transforming the Xiqing plane into the main base of the Thirteen Temples. From this base, their influence spread outwards, affecting many realms, and these realms, when viewed on the map of the Star Sea, resembled a long path, hence it was named Canglan Path."
"The Thirteen Temples?"
Bai Shi touched upon another of Lu Hong’s knowledge gaps. Seeing Lu Hong’s puzzled face, he continued to explain, "The Thirteen Temples have a history even older than the empire. They are the products seeded by the gods during the Era of the Gods, and it’s unknown how many such organizations are still hidden in the dark. Only these thirteen temples have been disclosed. They are ranked by strength: Golden Temple, Silver Radiance Temple, Ten Thousand Mothers Temple, Gale Temple, Wild Temple, Leaving Fire Temple, Extreme Cold Temple, Sky Thunder Temple, Dark God Temple, Power God Temple, Silent Temple, Void Temple, and Spring Brightness Temple."
Lu Hong was aware of the Leaving Fire Temple and the Dark God Temple; to his surprise, they also ranked within Canglan Path, though not among the top tiers.
"The Night Extreme Star Lord, whom you know, was born in Canglan Path, but his leadership position there is nothing remarkable within the true Dark God Temple," Bai Shi gulped down the fine wine and casually tossed the jar down the gorge. "For more information about Canglan Path, you can go and ask the Night Extreme Star Lord. Though it’s my suggestion to you, I must tell you that you shouldn’t provoke these ancient temples easily. Any person there, even a gatekeeper, might be a powerhouse at the late stages of the Third Transition."
