Time gradually passed.
Chen Shu and Ning Bufan took turns using their teleportation skills to travel, their speed reaching an unbelievable level.
Soon, they had traversed the vast beast army and entered the territory of the Western Continent.
"Elder Li, may I ask if you have five or six contracted spirits?"
Chen Shu asked with curiosity.
Kings possessed five contracted spirits, while Legends had six. Pseudo-Legends fell somewhere in between, which was quite intriguing.
Ning Bufan also turned his head, his expression showing an equal thirst for knowledge.
Seeing their expressions, Elder Li chuckled and replied, "Five."
"Is that so..."
Both of them nodded, their curiosity satisfied.
"If one could possess six contracted spirits, they would truly be a Legend."
Elder Li's eyes held a hint of longing, as this had become his obsession.
Chen Shu offered words of comfort, "You will break through to Legend sooner or later, Elder. It might just take a little more time, perhaps only a bit longer than me."
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Elder Li glanced at him, thinking how adept he was at offering comfort.
As the three chatted, the outline of a continent began to appear before them.
"We've arrived!"
Chen Shu's expression brightened, his gaze fixed on the distance.
Ning Bufan nodded and said, "Indeed, it is the continent of the Immortal Kingdom."
In no time, the three of them set foot on this conquered land.
What greeted their eyes was a scene of devastation, with broken ruins everywhere, from which one or two fierce beasts occasionally emerged.
"The richest continent on Blue Star, gone just like that..."
A hint of melancholy appeared on Ning Bufan's face as he murmured, "I used to interact with people from the Immortal Kingdom frequently."
Chen Shu showed no particular reaction, as he had never visited this continent before.
Elder Li, standing beside them, was also calm, showing no signs of emotion.
"Principal, do you know the location of the [Deep Sea Ancient Royal Palace]?"
"Of course!"
Ning Bufan nodded. "It's the fourth异空间 on Blue Star, I've been there once or twice."
With that said, Silver Fox teleported, bringing the three of them to the central part of the continent.
"Hmm?"
Ning Bufan blinked in surprise, gazing at the vast expanse of the sea before him, and asked bewilderedly, "Is there an inland sea here now?"
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Chen Shu raised an eyebrow and said, "Old Ning, are you asking me? Haven't you been here before?"
Ning Bufan explained, "No, I have been here, but it used to be a plain."
"The inland sea appeared recently..."
Elder Li touched the rough ground, stating with certainty, "The fierce beasts created it forcefully with brute strength."
"..."
Chen Shu's expression shifted, and he continued, "Does that mean the seawater has backflowed from the 异空间?"
"Precisely."
Elder Li nodded. "Let's go, the spatial passage is right below!"
The three of them teleported again, successfully locating the massive passage beneath them, covered in white mist and emitting terrifying auras intermittently.
"This is indeed the place."
Ning Bufan's memory was jogged. "The Deep Sea Ancient Royal Palace is inside!"
Just as the three were preparing to enter, a terrifying fish hundreds of meters long suddenly appeared in the distance, exuding a King-level aura.
However, it paid them no mind and swam straight past.
"King-level Lord..."
The three remained calm, showing no surprise. They had killed many such creatures before.
"Let's go."
Elder Li led the way, stepping into the spatial passage first, with Chen Shu and the other following closely behind.
As their vision shifted, the three found themselves directly in the deep sea.
"Hmm? Such immense pressure..."
Chen Shu's expression changed as he sensed the tremendous pressure from all around.
However, their physical conditions were astonishing, already at the pinnacle of human capabilities, so there was no immediate danger to their lives.
The surroundings were pitch black, as if they had entered an unfathomably deep abyss where even light struggled to penetrate.
"Is this the [Deep Sea Ancient Royal Palace]?"
Chen Shu muttered to himself. He had now entered [Dragon Abyss], [Demon's Lair], and [Altar of Death], making this his fourth disaster-level 异空间.
Apart from Dragon Abyss, the other two 异空间 had already been "corrupted" by him.
"Yes, be careful. I've already sensed the aura of an Emperor."
Elder Li's expression turned solemn. The Iron Eater beside him once again cast its skill, perfectly concealing their figures.
"How was a stronghold established in this place?"
Chen Shu looked at the dark seawater, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"There are no strongholds. The Immortal Kingdom maintained defenses for this 异空间 on Blue Star."
Ning Bufan offered an explanation.
Following that, the three cautiously left their original spot and headed deeper into the seawater.
Along the way, they encountered dozens of fierce beasts, the weakest of which were Gold-level, indicating the danger of this 异空间.
"What are your plans?"
Elder Li couldn't help but ask as the two seemed to be wandering aimlessly.
"To the Ancient Royal Palace!"
Chen Shu stated, "If high-level beast legions are stationed here, they are most likely near the Ancient Royal Palace where a Beast Emperor resides."
Ning Bufan nodded in agreement, clearly endorsing the plan.
Elder Li gave them a deep look, surprised by their audacity in actively seeking out a Beast Emperor.
However, he did not object, as their analysis was indeed sound.
Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.
The three traversed the extremely dangerous seabed, and after passing over a thousand King-level fierce beasts, they finally reached their destination!
In the depths of the sea before them stood a magnificent palace complex exuding an extraordinary aura!
The architectural style of the palaces was ancient, as if they had endured countless ages, with a subtle, awe-inspiring majesty that was almost unbearable to behold directly.
"Is this the Ancient Royal Palace?"
Chen Shu's expression stirred, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
The palace complex before them was actually floating in the seawater, with no discernible foundation, yet it remained perfectly still, as if anchored in place.
"I can already sense the aura of a Beast Emperor..."
Elder Li's gaze shifted, his expression gradually growing more serious.
"Be careful..."
Chen Shu nodded, leading the two to cautiously circle the periphery of the palaces.
They did not approach the palace complex, fearing detection by the Beast Emperor and the premature failure of their plan.
Soon, the three found their target!
Outside a side hall, a large number of giant blue eels were gathered. Their bodies crackled with electricity, emanating terrifying King-level auras.
"Thunder Spirit Eels..."
Ning Bufan's expression changed. "So many of them. It seems they are high-level legions preparing for battle..."
Chen Shu also showed surprise, murmuring to himself:
"These are real eels..."