Dongbo Xueying had many perplexities about the Severed Tooth Mountain Range—such as the floating islands and numerous treacherous environments. For instance, a certain mist possessed such corrosive power that it could instantly annihilate even invincible beings, posing a threat greater than that of an Emperor-level powerhouse! There were many similar environmental hazards. In contrast, the ‘Emperors’ of the Deathblight Clan on the islands could still be fought by invincible beings, with some even having a chance to survive.
Yet the environment itself was so perilous—it seemed almost inconceivable.
After all, the Heart Realm Continent was created by Meta, and its overall environment was relatively safe. Legends said the Severed Tooth Mountain Range was also crafted by Meta. Even if it was meant as a trial, why create so many deadly environments with such overwhelming power? Crafting such hazardous conditions must have come at a great cost. In reality, these environments did not serve as trials but instead relied more on ‘luck’ and accumulated experience—such as sending countless avatars to ‘die’ and learn from each failure.
They provided no actual test of strength. Why expend such effort to create them?
Some legends claimed that many of the dangers in the Severed Tooth Mountain Range were ‘transplanted’ by Meta from other realms. In any case, there were various theories, but upon closer examination, contradictions remained.
“So that’s it.”
“It was simply formed from two corpses.” Dongbo Xueying finally understood. “Indeed, these two terrifying High-Dimensional beings were unimaginably vast. A single corpse was nearly equivalent to one-tenth of an ordinary Source World. With two such colossal remains, it’s only natural they formed the immense Severed Tooth Mountain Range.” Dongbo Xueying nodded.
Each corpse was one-tenth the size of a typical Source World.
In terms of length, it was even more exaggerated. For example, the great serpent’s body stretched longer than an entire Source World. Its remains coiled and twisted, yet still spanned the entire Severed Tooth Mountain Range.
“However, Meta must have employed numerous methods to shape these two corpses,” Dongbo Xueying mused.
Take the Fang Passageway, for instance.
Or the rule established between the Severed Tooth Mountain Range and the Heart Realm Continent, preventing those of a certain power level from entering the latter.
Even the activation of the two supreme treasures—the Thousand-Eyed Water Pearl and the Fang Marrow Pearl—only within the Fang Passageway was likely a rule set by Meta. On the foundation of these two corpses, shaping worlds and establishing rules must have been effortless for him.
“Incredible. Truly incredible methods.” Dongbo Xueying spoke aloud, finally grasping the means by which beings like Meta crafted vast worlds.
“Meta is, of course, extraordinary. Even in the legends we’ve heard, he stands as one of the most supreme High-Dimensional beings,” Haogu Sovereign sighed. “Even if we are fortunate enough to achieve Ultimate Awakening and ascend to our ancestral lineage, though our lineage is mighty, we who awaken are merely newborns. To reach the level of these two corpses would require overcoming countless trials. And even if we attained such strength, we would still fall short of Meta.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
Meta, for the sake of younger generations, had simply tossed down two terrifying corpses to form the Severed Tooth Mountain Range.
The number of High-Dimensional beings slain by Meta was likely far greater than just these two.
—
As Dongbo Xueying and Haogu Sovereign conversed, they momentarily ignored the nearby Northriver Divine Emperor.
“Haogu, are you truly leaving me no path?” Northriver Divine Emperor spoke.
Dongbo Xueying glanced at him, puzzled. This luminous space was already a dead end. Though it contained a few rare artifacts, there was nowhere to flee. Yet Northriver Divine Emperor still seemed to have some hidden card?
“Northriver, your methods are too ruthless. You stop at nothing to achieve your goals,” Haogu Sovereign said. “Even the five Sovereigns are merely rivals in your eyes. I admit your strength is not far from ours, and you’ve gathered the Thirty-Six Divine Generals. The Sovereigns have been reluctant to wage war over you. But offending Emperor Snowfall was a grave mistake. His influence in battle is immense—more valuable than an entire legion of Divine Generals. Today, even two Sovereigns working together would struggle to eliminate you. But with Emperor Snowfall here, it becomes far easier.”
Northriver Divine Emperor’s expression turned icy.
Yes.
Even against two Sovereigns, he had confidence in escaping.
But Dongbo Xueying could drastically weaken him, reducing him to the level of a Divine General. A Divine General facing a Sovereign? That would be suicide.
“I had hoped to cultivate here in peace, seizing the opportunity to ascend to the Sovereign level,” Northriver Divine Emperor said darkly. “Yet I never expected you two to arrive—and with two supreme treasures, no less. Since when were such treasures so easily obtained?”
“Northriver, I originally only wished to study the Thousand-Eyed Water Pearl without consuming its power. I would have returned it to you afterward—I even swore an oath. Do you think I would forsake my cultivation path just to betray you?” Dongbo Xueying countered. “You left others no path, and now you have none yourself.”
“I believed you wouldn’t break your oath. But once word of the Thousand-Eyed Water Pearl spread, who knows what schemes the Sovereigns might devise over time?” Northriver Divine Emperor retorted.
“Could we not resist the Sovereigns together?” Dongbo Xueying asked.
“Given enough time, variables are inevitable. It was better for me to secure it early and enter the Fang Passageway directly,” Northriver Divine Emperor sneered.
Haogu Sovereign interjected, “Had you not turned against Snowfall, not only would you have secured this treasure, but you might have had a chance at a second in the future.”
“I, Northriver, am content with obtaining even one supreme treasure at the Divine Emperor level. I never dared hope for a second,” Northriver Divine Emperor said indifferently. “And given Emperor Snowfall’s temperament, he likely disapproved of me from the start. Had I not sought to conquer countless worlds, had it not been for those insignificant lives, he might never have aided me.”
“Have you made your decision?” Haogu Sovereign suddenly asked.
Dongbo Xueying was puzzled.
Decision?
About what?
“You leave me no choice, do you?” Northriver Divine Emperor scoffed. “Hmph. You five Sovereigns cower in fear, unwilling to gamble, content to remain hidden within the Severed Tooth Mountain Range. Fine. Let me be the one to take the risk. Perhaps I will achieve Ultimate Awakening before any of you.”
He then turned to Dongbo Xueying, grinning. “Emperor Snowfall, the greatest soul-path cultivator in the history of the Heart Realm Continent and the Severed Tooth Mountain Range, you’ve aided me greatly—yet also left me no retreat. Haha, but this is my way. No retreat, no hesitation. The next time we meet, I may have already become a High-Dimensional being!”
With that, Northriver Divine Emperor hurled himself toward a nearby black boulder.
*Gulp—*
The surface of the boulder rippled like water as he vanished into it.
“What?” Dongbo Xueying was stunned.
Instead of fleeing elsewhere, Northriver Divine Emperor had escaped into what seemed like a dead-end luminous space.
Now it made sense.
Haogu Sovereign had ceased his assault because Northriver Divine Emperor had an escape route all along—this black boulder.
“What is this boulder?” Dongbo Xueying asked urgently.
“Investigate it yourself, and you will know,” Haogu Sovereign replied. “This is a path left behind by Meta—for us, and for cultivators from your continent. This is the largest luminous space within the ‘Sea of Consciousness,’ where one can glimpse the true nature of the Severed Tooth Mountain Range. And here… lies a passage. A way to leave the Severed Tooth Mountain Range, to depart the Heart Realm Continent, and enter a unique domain within the High-Dimensional space.”
As Haogu Sovereign spoke with a mix of admiration and longing, Dongbo Xueying approached the black boulder and extended a wisp of consciousness into it.
**”Boom—”**
*”If you can advance no further, then seek other civilizations. Hone yourself in different worlds, clash with warriors of foreign realms, and grasp the eternal essence of the Dao. Break free from the cage, transcend the constraints of countless civilizations, and ascend as a mighty High-Dimensional being.”*
A thunderous voice resonated in his mind.
Dongbo Xueying instantly understood.
This was the voice of Meta.
And this was the final path for the strongest of the Heart Realm Continent and the Severed Tooth Mountain Range—those who could progress no further within the Fang Passageway.
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