All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 92: World Map and Cultivation Realms

Although Black Whale Island was rarely visited, as a coastal island, there were still some fishermen who would come. After waiting for a short while, a boat directly headed towards Black Whale Island.

“Young Master, please board the boat,” the fisherman said politely.

“Hm?” Zhanyue didn’t expect the boat to actively seek him out. He looked at the fisherman with a puzzled expression.

The fisherman explained, “A young lady asked me to come to Black Whale Island to pick you up. She already paid.”

Zhanyue nodded, secretly thinking that Baizhi was still meticulous. She probably remembered he had no boat to return, so she hired this fisherman’s boat at the shore to pick him up.

Boarding the fishing boat, Zhanyue soon returned to Pearl City.

Without a moment’s delay, he quickly purchased a world map from a store. To go to the Alchemy Capital of the Thousand Charms Empire, a map was indispensable.

Unfolding the map, the situation of the world was laid out before his eyes.

The Eastern Kingdom was located at the easternmost part of the map, bordering the East Sea to the east and the Rosy Sea to the south. At this moment, Zhanyue was in Pearl City at the southernmost point of the Eastern Kingdom. To the west of the Eastern Kingdom was the Rising Sun Kingdom. Taking the sea route, one could quickly reach Rising Sun. South of the Rising Sun Kingdom was the Scorched Earth Kingdom. The Eastern World was divided between the three great empires of the Eastern Kingdom, Rising Sun Kingdom, and Scorched Earth Kingdom. Below them, various small kingdoms stood, but on the map, they were only the size of peanuts.

By crossing the Sunset Rosy Valley or traversing the Source Sea, one could reach the Jade Rosy Kingdom on the Western World from the Eastern World. North of the Jade Rosy Kingdom was the Thousand Charms Empire. The two were separated by the terrifying Broken Soul Mountain Range. To go from the Jade Rosy Kingdom to the Thousand Charms Empire, one needed to pass through the periphery of the Broken Soul Mountain Range. Although the Broken Soul Mountain Range was dangerous, the peripheral areas weren’t that frightening.

“First take the sea route to go from the border to the Rising Sun Kingdom’s East Dream City. Then use the Rising Sun Kingdom’s internal transmission array to teleport from East Dream City in the east to Hundred Birds City in the west. Follow the merchant caravans to cross the Sunset Rosy Valley and enter the Jade Rosy Kingdom. Then go along the periphery of the Broken Soul Mountain Range northward to enter the Thousand Charms Empire.” Looking at the map, Zhanyue had a plan. However, he didn’t know Baizhi and the others’ route back home. Going to the Alchemy Capital of the Thousand Charms Empire this time was truly a long and arduous journey.

Without staying in Pearl City, Zhanyue quickly bought a boat ticket to East Dream City of the Rising Sun Kingdom.

This passenger ship was very large, with three decks, able to hold a thousand passengers. Inside the cabin, Zhanyue sat cross-legged. The two little fellows were let out and were playing in the room. In order not to attract attention and be too noticed, the two little fellows could only be pitied and kept in the storage ring for long periods. Only when no one was around would Zhanyue let them out to get some air. Fortunately, the two little fellows were very understanding and had no complaints.

After playing for a while, they each hugged a Demon cores and also entered cultivation. The strength of fourth-level demon beasts was very ordinary. At least fifth-level demon beasts, equivalent to the Star Profound Realm, were needed to be of use. They were also very clear about this point and wanted to grow up quickly to be able to help Zhanyue.

Zhanyue’s divine sense moved while cultivating. He felt some movement in his personal space. With a thought, a letter appeared in his hand.

“This thing is really convenient. No matter where that girl is, she can contact me in a timely manner.” Zhanyue smiled slightly and opened the letter. The letter didn’t say anything else, only telling Zhanyue that she had already teleported to Hundred Birds City a step ahead. She was also preparing to cross the Sunset Rosy Valley to reach the Jade Rosy Kingdom. The Bai Family had businesses in the Jade Rosy Kingdom, and people there would receive her and escort her back to the Thousand Charms Empire.

The letter also reminded Zhanyue to pay attention to the Broken Soul Mountain Range. According to information from the Bai Family, some powerhouses under Night Lord had appeared there at some unknown time, and their purpose was unclear.

“Night Lord’s people? The Ninety-Nine Demons under him aren’t extinct yet?” Zhanyue furrowed his brows. Night Lord had grievances with the Eastern Kingdom and Rising Sun Kingdom, so he had always been active within these two countries. What were his people doing in the Broken Soul Mountain Range of the Jade Rosy Kingdom? The Ninety-Nine Demons were ninety-nine Profound practitioners, their strength not to be underestimated. Hopefully he wouldn’t encounter them.

Opening the cabin door, Zhanyue stood by the window, looking at the setting sun in the distance. The sea was also not a peaceful place and would similarly be attacked by Nightmares. So the entire passenger ship was covered in Enlightenment Stones, forming a powerful formation effect. Even high-level Nightmares would avoid this formation.

“Did you hear? A big incident happened at the Imperial Capital Academy.” By the side of the ship, two men stood together chatting. They didn’t avoid others, so Zhanyue could also hear clearly.

“What big incident?” The other man asked curiously.

“Gu Weicheng, the President of the Imperial First United Academy and a super powerhouse in the Spirit God Realm, died!” That person said.

“What? President Gu was a Spirit God Realm powerhouse, and his strength was outstanding. How could he die?” The other man’s eyes were filled with shock.

“You’re asking me, how would I know. Anyway, he’s really dead.” That person sighed.

“Ay, I heard President Gu was a very good person. Although I didn’t attend the Imperial First United Academy, I also yearned for it. I didn’t expect his cause of death to be unknown. What about now? How is the academy?”

“I heard His Majesty has personally invited Wind Lord Mumu Xingyun to take over as the President of the Imperial First United Academy.” That person said.

“Wind Lord Mumu Xingyun? I’ve heard of him. It’s said that before his granddaughter was born, he had always served as the Vice President of the Imperial First United Academy, teaching countless students. Among the hundred cities within the Eastern Kingdom, over a dozen City Lords were once his students. He could be said to have disciples all over. Him taking over as the new President would be able to convince the masses. But his granddaughter is the Holy Light Maiden of the Rising Sun Kingdom. Since birth, she has shown extraordinary talent. In order to protect the Holy Maiden, his own granddaughter, Wind Lord resigned from the First United Academy. If he leaves, what will happen to the Holy Maiden?” The other man asked in puzzlement. He knew quite a bit.

“That’s not something I would know. How could we inquire about the decisions of those at their level? However, I heard Wind Lord’s realm has broken through again, so His Majesty personally invited him to take charge of the situation. President Gu’s mysterious death has caused no small disturbance. An ordinary person really can’t handle it.”

“Wind Lord is a ninth-level Entering Godhood Realm powerhouse and also a Spirit Contractor. If he breaks through again, wouldn’t he enter the Comprehending Matter Realm?” The other man said in surprise.

“The three realms of the Spirit God Realm are Entering Godhood, Comprehending Nature, and Exiting Godhood. Each advancement to a higher major realm brings a soaring increase in strength. Ay, forget the Comprehending Nature Realm. If I could enter the God Realm, I would be thanking the heavens.”

“With Brother Long’s aptitude, you may have a chance to advance to the Spirit God Realm. When the time comes, I hope Brother Long won’t forget me when ‘enjoying riches and honor’.”

“I’ll take your auspicious words. If I enter the God Realm, I definitely won’t forget you.”

The two chatted happily. Zhanyue, who was at the side, furrowed his brows. Back then, Wind Lord was able to preserve his life in the face of an encirclement by three super Spirit God Realm powerhouses, showing his strength was extraordinary. Perhaps that life-or-death battle gave him some insights. Now his realm was a step further, naturally his strength went without saying. Just, if he really agreed to go to the academy to take over as President, what about that Holy Maiden? Could he rest assured leaving her to other Spirit God Realm guards? After all, the Holy Maiden was his own granddaughter.

“Sister, can you tell me about the realms above the Spirit God Realm now,” Zhanyue asked curiously.

“The Spirit God Realm is divided into Entering Godhood, Comprehending Nature, and Exiting Godhood. Generally, Spirit Gods are limited to the Entering Godhood Realm their whole lives. Those who can advance to the Comprehending Nature Realm are all outstanding talents. Above the Spirit God Realm is the True Realm, which is the major realm Thunder Lord and Sword Lord are currently in. The True Realm is similarly divided into three realms, Transforming Nature Realm, Accumulating Dao Realm, and True Self Realm. Above the True Realm is the Paramount Realm. The Paramount Realm should also have three levels of realms, but I only know of the first level of the Paramount Realm – the Wonderful Law Realm.”

Only now did Zhanyue have a complete understanding of the cultivation realms in this world. Cultivation had five major realms: Mortal Realm, Profound Realm, Spirit Realm (Spirit God Realm), True Realm, and Paramount Realm. Each major realm also had three minor realms. The Mortal Realm was divided into Spirit Contract Realm, Spirit Communication Realm, and Soul Control Realm; the Profound Realm was divided into Star Profound, Moon Profound, and Sun Profound; the Spirit God Realm was divided into Entering Godhood, Comprehending Nature, and Exiting Godhood; the True Realm was divided into Transforming Nature, Accumulating Dao, and True Self; and above the True Realm there was also a Paramount Realm. The first level of the Paramount Realm was the Wonderful Law Realm where the illumination Goddess was. In the past few thousand years, only the illumination Goddess had reached this realm. Below her, the Four Cardinal Lords, the four strongest people in the Human Race besides her, were all only in the True Self Realm, stuck at the last step unable to break through.

And now, the Human Race’s strongest, Thunder Lord and Sword Lord, hadn’t even reached the height of the Four Cardinal Lords. Zhanyue’s current realm was also merely Mortal Realm – Soul Control Realm – Fifth Level. The road ahead could be said to be long and arduous.