"For this journey, the obvious danger... isn’t actually that great," Xu Ping calmly analyzed.

Among our group of three, Ao Guang the Dragon King is a fifth-rank True Dragon. In the outer sea, he can leverage the power of the world’s rules, placing his strength at the absolute top tier among early-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators.

Even in the Central Domain, where he loses some geographical advantage, he is not comparable to ordinary early-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators.

Adding the unpredictable and mysterious Nine Nether Elder, alongside myself who possesses dual treasures, minor achievement in sword force, and Divine Sense equivalent to Divinity Transformation.

These three Divinity Transformation level powers united would only be threatened if faced by the legendary mid-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators.

However, mid-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators are like legends throughout the known world, and their very existence is uncertain, let alone having them as an enemy.

This possibility is negligible. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

With the highest level threats eliminated, Xu Ping’s mind began to become lively.

The Central Domain, hosting the centennial exchange gathering for Divinity Transformation cultivators from the eight major realms, undoubtedly brings together rare treasures and cultivation techniques beyond imagination.

While the chances of finding the extraordinary spiritual objects that aid in breaking through to Divinity Transformation are exceedingly rare, almost unattainable, there surely won’t be a shortage of other valuable items.

Whether it’s objects that further enhance sword dao insights, materials for crafting fourth-rank top-grade puppets, or inheritance for drawing higher-grade talismans might appear during this journey.

"However, the prices for such high-level treasures would be astronomical." Xu Ping was well aware of this.

In trades among Divinity Transformation cultivators, common Spirit Stones are unlikely to serve as standard currency; transactions will mostly be item exchanges or settled with exceptionally rare hard currency.

"Preparations must be comprehensive."

"Quasi-fifth-rank talismans, with great power and wide applicability, also have some use for Divinity Transformation cultivators."

"With three years still available, it’s imperative to create as many as possible!"

Thinking of this, Xu Ping wasted no time and immediately commenced a new round of closed cultivation.

Crafting more Lesser Void Annihilation Divine Thunder Talismans and researching other potential quasi-fifth-rank talismans, thereby accumulating enough ’ammunition’ and ’capital’ for the upcoming expedition to the Central Domain.

...

Three years passed quietly amidst focused talisman making and occasional adjustments.

This day.

At the core forbidden area of the True Dragon Main Palace located in the abyssal depths of the deep sea.

An enormous cross-realm teleportation array composed of countless rare space Crystal Stones, stellar cores, and Dragon Race secret symbols was radiating hazy, vast space fluctuations.

Three figures stood side by side at the array’s core.

They were Xu Ping, Nine Nether Elder, and Ao Guang the Dragon King, who revealed part of his dragon form, enhancing his majesty even more.

"Begin."

Ao Guang ordered with a deep voice.

A few strong fourth-rank top-grade True Dragons guarding the array nodded in unison and simultaneously activated their Dragon Essence, injecting it into dozens of key nodes surrounding the array.

"Buzz!"

In an instant, the entire array erupted in dazzling blue light, emitting a powerful spatial suction from the array’s center, completely engulfing Xu Ping and the others.

After the extreme brilliance, it suddenly contracted.

The array’s core was now empty, with only the yet unsettled space ripples indicating the cross-realm transmission that had just occurred.

...

Central Domain, Abyssal Sea.

In the depths of this sea area, a Dragon Palace constructed from colossal coral, dragon bones, and unknown metals stood quietly.

Deep within the Dragon Palace, on an altar inscribed with countless space and water element motifs, the Array Stone Platform was emitting a faint light.

Suddenly, the spirit patterns around the stone platform illuminated simultaneously, and the power of space fluctuated violently.

The deep blue portal trembled, and three slightly ethereal figures materialized suddenly on the altar.

They were Xu Ping, Nine Nether Elder, and Ao Guang the Dragon King, who had transcended realms via transmission.

The slight dizziness from cross-realm transmission was nearly instantly adapted to by the Divinity Transformation-level beings.

Xu Ping glanced around, encompassing the surroundings in his gaze.

It was a grand hall full of Dragon Race styles, solemn and majestic, with the atmosphere saturated with dense water spirit energy and a faint dragon presence.

"Father."

A middle-aged man wearing scholar’s robes, with a jade horn on his head and gentle aura, had been waiting below the altar and respectfully bowed upon seeing Ao Guang the Dragon King.

This was one of Ao Guang Dragon King’s talented offspring, in charge of the True Dragon Hall stronghold in the Abyssal Sea of the Central Domain.

"Hmm."

Ao Guang Dragon King nodded slightly, descending the altar first.

Xu Ping and Nine Nether Elder followed suit.

Xu Ping had heard Ao Guang Dragon King explain that the Central Domain, being a public area, allowed the Divinity Transformation powers of all major realms to establish bases here if capable, for settlement and business.

Not only the True Dragon Hall and Star Palace of the Wind Origin Realm but also the Heaven-Suppressing Sect in the Nanchuan Realm surely held a territory here.

"I wonder if the Divinity Transformation elder of the Heaven-Suppressing Sect will come to the Central Domain this time." Xu Ping’s eyes flashed with a hint of chilling, penetrating killing intent.

The Nanchuan Realm is his alternative location for his future breakthrough into Divinity Transformation, while the Heaven-Suppressing Sect occupying there has had longstanding animosity with him, becoming a stumbling block on his path.

Old grievances and new hate must be eradicated.

If he could uncover the Divinity Transformation elder’s background in the Central Domain, or even find an opportunity to counter him, it would naturally be favorable.

At this moment, Ao Guang Dragon King turned to Xu Ping and Nine Nether Elder, saying, "Friends, our destination for this journey is Central Cloud City, the core of the Central Domain.

The path from here to Central Cloud City is long; we need to use the teleportation array in the hall to quickly reach."