Chapter 1041: Chapter 443: Drawing a Quasi-Fifth Rank Talisman; Central Domain News_3

"As for cultivators below Divinity Transformation, traversing through the grand formation is even less of a challenge."

Xu Ping nodded thoughtfully. In this way, the Central Domain almost becomes an important platform for exchange and trade between surrounding realms.

He immediately thought of a crucial question and asked, "Senior, such a strange and important Central Domain with such a high strategic position, which power dominates it?"

Such a "fat piece of meat" couldn’t possibly have no owner, or it may have long been monopolized by a powerful realm.

Upon hearing this, Nine Nether Elder revealed a subtle, meaningful smile:

"Precisely because the Central Domain is so unique—its geographic location makes it a crossroads of eight directions, and the realm barriers are so thin—that no single realm or power can truly and completely dominate it."

He paused, emphasizing his words: "Or rather, as long as a power has a Divinity Transformation cultivator stationed, in theory, they have the qualification to stake a claim in the Central Domain, to secure a place and gain resources and influence.

Therefore, the situation within the Central Domain is extremely complex, a mix of dragons and snakes, with powers intertwining intricately.

"I see."

Xu Ping nodded in realization.

This explanation was logical and reasonable.

The Central Domain is akin to a "free trade zone" and "arena" open to all Divinity Transformation powers.

Even beings as formidable as the Star Palace Saints or realms with mid-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators would have a hard time bearing the combined pushback of all other Divinity Transformation powers from different realms.

"Of course, the Central Domain is not entirely without order."

Nine Nether Elder added, "After all, a native Divinity Transformation power does exist there, known as..."

At this point, he paused slightly, casting a half-smiling gaze toward Ao Guang, the Dragon King, "The Immortal City of Ten Thousand Treasures, or the Celestial Spirit Pavilion?"

"It’s been so long, I’ve forgotten a bit."

"Dragon King Ao Guang, it would be more appropriate for you to supplement more details about the native power and more in the Central Domain."

He skillfully redirected the conversation, showcasing his insight while avoiding revealing too much about his own background.

Ao Guang, the Dragon King, inwardly thought to himself "old fox," becoming even more certain of Nine Nether Elder’s experience in the Central Domain.

He remained expressionless but smiled as he picked up the conversation: "What Fellow Daoist Jiuyou says truly captures the peculiarity of the Central Domain."

"That native power is known as the Celestial Spirit Pavilion, although in name it administers the Central Domain, maintaining basic order."

"But it plays more of a neutral mediation and service role, and does not excessively interfere with the actions of various realm powers in the Central Domain."

"As long as the few ironclad rules they set, such as prohibiting large-scale deadly battles in the core city areas, aren’t violated, all parties maintain relative harmony."

"As for the Immortal City of Ten Thousand Treasures that Fellow Daoist Jiuyou mentioned, it was the previous Divinity Transformation power in the Central Domain, but it was restless, and thus was extinguished by the combined forces of several realms."

Though Ao Guang, the Dragon King, spoke in an understated manner, Xu Ping was inwardly taken aback.

This was a Divinity Transformation power, extinguished just like that.

It seems all the major realm powers have long reached a consensus in the Central Domain.

After introducing the native Divinity Transformation power within the Central Domain, Ao Guang, the Dragon King, glanced over at Xu Ping and Nine Nether Elder, and his tone became solemn:

"As far as I know, there are only a few years left until the next century weakening period of the Central Domain’s realm power."

"At that time, Divinity Transformation cultivators from each realm, if they are willing, will mostly head to the Central Domain.

"Whether to trade their realm’s specialties and scarce resources or to exchange insights on cultivation..."

Ao Guang, the Dragon King, deliberately paused, observing the reactions of the two, before slowly stating: "It is foreseeable that it will be a grand gathering of Divinity Transformation cultivators."

"There, we might be able to obtain rare treasures, pills, talismans that cannot simply be found within the Wind Origin Realm. Any gains would undoubtedly be a great help in dealing with the threat of the Star Palace Saints and the ancient demons."

"Or even...heaven-defying spiritual objects that could assist in breaking through to the Divinity Transformation Realm."

"Heaven-defying spiritual objects that assist in breaking through to Divinity Transformation?!"

Even with Xu Ping’s determined mindset, hearing these words sent a shiver through his heart.

He was all too aware of the difficulty of breaking through to Divinity Transformation.

It wasn’t just the accumulation of mana; it was also a qualitative change, far more challenging than breaking through to the Golden Core or the Nascent Soul.

Even if the Star Palace Saints ascend or fall in the future, leaving a "vacancy" for a Divinity Transformation position in this realm, gazing across the illusory Divinity Transformation chasm, countless brilliant Nascent Soul Perfect cultivators can only sigh in despair.

Xu Ping mused that, even though his foundation far surpassed his peers and he had the Nascent Yin of Duan Shuang as a secret dual cultivation treasure as his backup, his confidence in achieving Divinity Transformation was only about fifty percent at most.

To other Nascent Soul Perfect cultivators, fifty percent might be an unimaginable height.

But for Xu Ping, it was tantamount to failure.

If he could obtain a heaven-defying spiritual object that significantly boosts the success rate of achieving Divinity Transformation...

The temptation was indeed overwhelming!

Beside him, Nine Nether Elder also timely spoke up: "What the Dragon King says is true. The Central Domain, being a hub of convergence, has indeed historically produced spiritual objects capable of unlocking the mysteries of Divinity Transformation."

Xu Ping suppressed the agitation in his heart, quickly weighing the pros and cons.

The risks were obvious; the Central Domain was a mixture of dragons and snakes, a gathering of Divinity Transformation cultivators and pervaded with crisis, not to mention the great probability of encountering the Star Palace Saints.

But the opportunities were equally immense, not only could one seek out Divinity Transformation spiritual objects, but perhaps also find clues to the "Nine Heavens Gale Essence."

After pondering for a moment, Xu Ping had already made up his mind and looked up at Ao Guang, the Dragon King, speaking sternly: "I am willing to explore such a grand gathering."

Nine Nether Elder also nodded slightly, expressing his agreement, as he already had plans of traveling to the Central Domain to seek certain ghostly supreme treasures.

Seeing both of them agree, Ao Guang, the Dragon King, showed a satisfied smile.

The reason he invited the two, apart from valuing their strength, was to guard against the Star Palace Saints.

He spoke candidly: "To be honest, every time the Central Domain opens, the Star Palace Saints never miss it.

"This time, after the great battle across the sea, their consumption was considerable, and they are in dire need of resource replenishment. They certainly won’t let the opportunity pass by, and if we cross paths in the Central Domain, we will need to work together and support each other."

Xu Ping and Nine Nether Elder naturally understood this logic. In resisting the Star Palace, their positions were entirely aligned.

Following this, the three discussed the specific timing of heading to the Central Domain and certain taboo details to be wary of.

About an hour later.

With everything settled, Xu Ping and Nine Nether Elder stood up to bid farewell, each transforming into an Escape Light and departing from the deep-sea Dragon Palace.

...

Three months later.

An inconspicuous Escape Light quietly traversed the misty Restriction surrounding Blood Bone Island, and Xu Ping’s figure silently returned to the underground cave abode.

Sitting cross-legged on the stone bed, Xu Ping did not immediately begin cultivation but instead carefully contemplated the upcoming journey to the Central Domain.