"Who are you?" Zuo Sen appeared on the deck of the spaceship and then saw Li Xuan's figure.
Li Xuan cupped his fists and said, "I am Li Xuan, from the Vast Continent. I have been traveling in this starry sky for over half a year. Seeing your spaceship today, I followed you. If I have caused any offense, please forgive me."
Zuo Sen felt a slight relief. However, he was a bit surprised by Li Xuan's claim of traveling in the starry sky for over half a year. After all, beings who could walk in the starry sky possessed extremely robust physical bodies. Zuo Sen glanced at Li Xuan, a hint of confusion evident in his eyes.
Li Xuan still looked too young.
"Where are you going?" Zuo Sen asked after a moment's thought.
Li Xuan gave a wry smile. "If I had a destination, I wouldn't be wandering blindly in this starry sky. If it's convenient for you, could you give me a ride? Any continent world would do."
Zuo Sen pondered for a moment, then waved his hand, dispelling the spaceship's protective shield, and said, "Please come aboard."
"Thank you." Li Xuan was overjoyed. He cupped his fists at Zuo Sen again and then leaped onto the deck of the spaceship.
After some tentative small talk, Li Xuan learned Zuo Sen's identity and origin. Of course, Li Xuan's origins were also clear to Zuo Sen.
Zuo Sen hailed from a place called the Heaven's Pride Continent. From Li Xuan's Vast Continent, even with Li Xuan's current teleportation speed, it would take a full year to reach. According to Zuo Sen's account, the overall strength of the Heaven's Pride Continent was clearly superior to the Vast Continent.
Furthermore, Li Xuan discovered that Zuo Sen was the sole occupant of this spaceship. Although Zuo Sen possessed the strength of a Saint, owning such a massive spaceship made Li Xuan somewhat surprised. When Li Xuan heard that all Saints on the Heaven's Pride Continent possessed such a spaceship, Li Xuan felt a sense of numbness.
Although they were all continents within three-dimensional space, it was clear that these continents also had differences in hierarchy.
"Esteemed Li Xuan, my destination is somewhat remote. It will take a day's journey to reach Nebula Continent. Would you like to disembark there?" Zuo Sen asked.
Li Xuan immediately nodded. "Thank you for your trouble."
Zuo Sen thought for a moment and then explained the power distribution of Nebula Continent to Li Xuan. Clearly, this was not Zuo Sen's first time piloting a spaceship through the starry sky.
Nebula Continent, as far as Zuo Sen knew, was close to the central region of this known space. Nebula Continent was vast and populous, with countless races.
On Nebula Continent, the five strongest indigenous forces were the Spirit Refining Sect, the Body Cultivation Sect, the Profound Thunder Sect, the Flowing Light Palace, and the Nebula Palace. However, the Nebula Palace rarely appeared in public, and the three sects and one palace were generally considered supreme.
In addition, there were many formidable powers on Nebula Continent that could not be underestimated. According to Zuo Sen, there were no fewer than a hundred first-rate forces known. Moreover, the leaders of these forces had at least achieved the Qiankun Realm.
Li Xuan's expression grew somewhat solemn. Such strength was several times beyond that of the Vast Continent. However, at the same time, Li Xuan felt a sense of anticipation. The stronger the power, the more beneficial it would be for him.
A day passed, and Li Xuan could already see a vast, boundless continent in the distance. Seeing this continent, Li Xuan understood why Nebula Continent was so prosperous; its size was fully ten times that of the Vast Continent.
Soon, in less than half an hour, the spaceship entered the skies above Nebula Continent. Li Xuan then realized that Nebula Continent had no spatial barrier.
"Nebula Continent also has another name; we call it the Capital of Trade. Many continental powers conduct transactions here. Moreover, Nebula Continent is rich in resources, with many spirit mines, cultivation techniques, divine abilities, and spirit beasts far surpassing those of other continents. Therefore, Nebula Continent has never set up a spatial barrier. This is because every transaction brings considerable wealth to Nebula Continent," Zuo Sen said with a smile, perhaps sensing Li Xuan's unspoken question.
Li Xuan nodded in realization. Of course, another reason was that Nebula Continent's overall strength was immense. Perhaps not many fools would dare to invade Nebula Continent.
"Esteemed Li Xuan, we will stop here," the spaceship landed above a tall mountain, and Zuo Sen said to Li Xuan.
"Esteemed Zuo Sen, thank you." Li Xuan nodded and cupped his fists in a salute to Zuo Sen.
"It was just on the way, no trouble at all. I have matters to attend to, so I won't accompany you further," Zuo Sen replied with a smile and a nod.
Li Xuan moved his body and immediately left the spaceship. Soon, Zuo Sen piloted the spaceship, ascending rapidly and disappearing from Li Xuan's sight.
Li Xuan retracted his gaze and then extended his divine sense, probing into the distance. However, after a moment, Li Xuan withdrew his divine sense. There were no cities within hundreds of miles. Helplessly, Li Xuan had to fly towards the interior.
Unbeknownst to Li Xuan, as soon as he left the tall mountain, a figure appeared at the spot where Li Xuan had been standing.
"Peak Martial God realm strength, no need to worry," the newcomer murmured to himself, then vanished into the void.
A day passed, and Li Xuan, after traveling continuously, finally saw a city appear. Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and then quickened his pace towards the city.
"Yueyang City"
Looking at the name on the city wall, Li Xuan's gaze also fell upon the area below the city gate. It was then that Li Xuan noticed that everyone was entering on foot. Moreover, among the group that had just entered Yueyang City, Li Xuan had sensed no less than three powerful presences.
Is flight prohibited here? Li Xuan mused, but then proceeded towards the city gate. When in Rome, do as the Romans do; Li Xuan did not want to cause trouble right from the start.
Soon, after paying one hundred mid-grade spirit stones, Li Xuan entered Yueyang City. Although the two spirit masters guarding the gate only possessed the strength of the Martial King realm, Li Xuan saw that the three old men from before had also respectfully paid the fee before entering the city.
Li Xuan entered a wine shop.
"Young man, a pot of good wine, please." Li Xuan smiled at the waiter, who possessed the strength of the Martial King realm.
"Please wait, honored guest." The waiter nodded with a professional smile and then headed towards the inner kitchen.
Li Xuan withdrew his gaze and looked around, then waited quietly.
As Li Xuan was new to this place, his primary objective was to gather information. And wine shops and tea houses were undoubtedly the quickest way to do so.
Soon, the waiter brought the wine.