Chapter 1302: Boundary River Sea

When the heaven and earth phenomenon of "Ghost Mist Backflow, Ten Thousand Waters Return to the River" appeared, the entire Boundary River Domain was thoroughly stirred up, and the suppression that had accumulated over the previous period now erupted completely.

In those countless outpost cities, streams of light blotted out the sky as they shot forth, then raced at top speed toward the southwestern region deep within the Boundary River Domain.

At this moment, the thin ghost mist that had originally permeated the world had, due to the backflow, already formed massive black smoke pillars that continuously surged toward the Boundary River, and as long as one avoided these pillars, the path was wide open.

The Boundary River Domain at this moment was, on the contrary, the safest time.

However, it was limited only to this brief period when the Boundary River Treasure Domain opened, because the present peace was merely the prelude to the true storm that was about to arrive.

The Boundary River at this moment was merely taking a deep breath, brewing itself for the extremely terrifying "Black Rain Ghost Calamity" that would come later.

The various factions were also seizing this gap to rush toward the Boundary River Treasure Domain for a grand harvest, after all, the resources within were coveted even by the major Heavenly King-level factions.

And the most top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures would only possibly appear within the Boundary River Treasure Domain.

Within Sky Dragon City, the scene was similarly extraordinarily lively, as countless streaks of light pierced the sky and sped away toward the direction of the Boundary River Treasure Domain.

And the forces of the Li Li Tianwang lineage stationed in Sky Dragon City also gathered in the shortest time possible.

This contingent was extremely lavish, led by two Eighth Rank Marquis Realm powerhouses, Li Li Jiluo and Li Li Qingpeng, followed by the backbone of each branch, such as Li Li Jinpan, Niu Niu Biaobiao, Li Li Rouyun, Li Li Zhiqiu, and other Marquis Realm powerhouses of the Sixth and Seventh Ranks.

Behind them were the Guard Reverends like Li Zhihuo and Li Fuluo.

And Da Tian Xiang Jing cultivators like Li Luo were at the very bottom of this troop formation; generally speaking, they could only follow the big shots and sip some soup, but for Da Tian Xiang Jing cultivators, even this bit of soup was probably enough.

In the past, there was no shortage of Da Tian Xiang Jing members of the Five Guards who tempered themselves within the Boundary River Treasure Domain, obtained opportunities, and in one stroke stepped into the Marquis Realm.

"Set off."

Li Li Jiluo and Li Li Qingpeng exchanged a glance, and then their voices rang in the ears of everyone in this large contingent.

In the next instant, the two took the lead and shot up into the sky, followed by a large contingent of light figures; the overwhelming momentum drew sidelong glances from countless powerhouses, who then uttered envious exclamations—worthy of a Heavenly King lineage, its foundation was truly domineering.

At the top floor of the Sky Dragon Pavilion, Li Li Jingzhe stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze deep and calm as he watched the large contingent depart; his gaze paused briefly on Li Luo's unremarkable figure within the contingent.

He knew Li Luo was now at the peak of Da Tian Xiang Jing, and he also knew Li Luo was aiming for the extreme realm of the Ten Thousand Zhang Celestial Phase Diagram, because Li Luo's ultimate ambition was to forge a Ten-Pillar Golden Platform and achieve an unrivaled prodigy status on par with Jiang Jiang Qinge.

Li Li Jingzhe rather admired this courage and boldness.

"Li Luo, your potential and talent are no worse than Jiang Qinge's. In the past, you were always accustomed to keeping a low profile, hiding your brilliance behind her. But once you break through to the Marquis Realm, this brilliance will likely be difficult for even Jiang Qinge to conceal any longer."

"The Marquis Realm is the stage where you truly shine before the world."

"Unleash your brilliance to the fullest. When that time comes, the entire Outer Shenzhou will turn its eyes to you, and those demons and monsters coveting you—leave them to your grandfather to slay for you."

"Back then I failed to protect Taixuan. Now, I must at least protect you."

"No matter who it is, none of them can touch even a hair on you before me."

Under the afterglow of the sky, the old man's usually cold and stern face softened.

The large contingent of the Li Li Tianwang lineage traveled at top speed, stopping nowhere along the way, and finally, after nearly a day's time, gradually arrived at the depths of the southwestern region of the Boundary River Domain.

Upon reaching this region, Li Luo could see that the land here was all rendered in a reddish-black hue, the terrain incomparably complex—sometimes massive mountains blocked the path as if about to tear through the heavens, sometimes abyssal ravines crisscrossed like a labyrinth, and there were even mountain-like giant trees standing silently for who knew how many years.

In the past, this place had been covered in ghost mist, with many strange alien creatures lurking within, so ordinary explorers did not dare to venture deep here; but now, with the ghost mist backflowing, everything had become extremely quiet.

The traces of the alien creatures had vanished completely.

Nevertheless, the lingering cold, sinister aura still made one feel extremely uncomfortable.

Finally, under the lead of Li Li Qingpeng and Li Li Jiluo, the large contingent landed on a flattened mountain peak.

"The Boundary River Treasure Domain has arrived."

Hearing Li Li Qingpeng's words, Li Luo hurriedly raised his head to look ahead, and his pupils immediately contracted slightly. He saw that on the boundless land ahead, there seemed to be a bottomless black basin, resembling the dark, gaping maw of a world-destroying divine beast, capable of swallowing even the heavens and earth.

However, at this moment, within that basin, countless dragon-like black tornado water pillars continuously rose into the sky, connecting to the extremely distant Boundary River, pouring these black waters back in reverse.

"The Boundary River Treasure Domain is the deepest region of the Boundary River Domain, so the most majestic waters of the Boundary River gather here. In ordinary times, this place is an endless ocean, and even upper-grade Marquis Realm powerhouses do not dare to enter its depths."

"Only when 'Ghost Mist Backflow, Ten Thousand Waters Return to the River' occurs do these Boundary River waters get sucked back into the Boundary River, turning the ocean into an abyss, giving us the opportunity to enter." Li Li Jinpan looked at Li Luo's astonished expression, knew it was his first time here, and explained to him.

"So the Boundary River Treasure Domain itself is a 'Boundary River Sea'!" Li Luo gazed at the terrifying pitch-black basin and could not help sighing in admiration.

Beside him, Jiang Jiang Qinge's pretty face was extremely solemn as she stared at the pitch-black region. Relying on her keen perception of malevolent energy, she could sense that within this seemingly endless region existed many malevolent fluctuations that even made her feel a chill down her spine.

"There are so many terrifying alien creatures in here," Jiang Jiang Qinge reminded softly.

Li Li Jinpan's expression also turned somewhat grave as he said, "The Boundary River Treasure Domain is the most dangerous region of the Boundary River Domain. At ordinary times, countless alien creatures lie dormant within, eroding and devouring each other, forming large and small, overlapping Ghost Domains, and gradually nurturing many terrifying and bizarre alien creatures."

"To put it bluntly, more than half of the alien creatures in the entire Boundary River Domain are within this place."

Li Li Jinpan extended his finger and pointed toward the distant void, saying, "Look there."

Li Luo's gaze followed, his eyes narrowing slightly, and then he was surprised to see a golden talisman paper floating in the void, emitting a faint glow.

That golden talisman paper clearly looked very ordinary, yet for some reason it gave Li Luo a feeling as if even this very world was being suppressed by it.

A nameless sense of awe seemed to emanate from the depths of Li Luo's soul.

"That is... a Heavenly King's Talisman?!" Li Luo inhaled sharply and asked.

This indescribable pressure, he had not even felt from Li Li Jingzhe, and Li Li Jingzhe was currently a Void Triple Crown King. Who could be so much stronger than Li Li Jingzhe, besides a Heavenly King standing at the pinnacle of the world?

"Heh, you've got some sharp eyes." Li Li Jinpan smiled and nodded, saying, "This golden talisman contains a trace of the Heavenly King power from the four Heavenly Kings of the four Heavenly King lineages of the Outer Shenzhou, forming a suppression talisman that seals this 'Boundary River Sea,' preventing it from expanding while also trapping the alien creatures within so they cannot come out."

Li Luo clicked his tongue in wonder. No wonder such a small golden talisman paper could seal this entire Boundary River Sea—it turned out to be a convergence of a trace of power from four Heavenly Kings. Then among them, there should also be a contribution from their ancestor, Li Li Tianwang, right?

"Because the Boundary River Treasure Domain happens to be the location where the Boundary River pierces through space, massive amounts of Boundary River water pour into this place, bringing along countless alien creatures. These creatures erode and devour each other within, eventually forming increasingly powerful existences. The malevolent energy formed by these alien creatures will cause some erosion to the 'Four Heavenly Kings Suppression Talisman,' so every time the Boundary River Treasure Domain opens, it is also a purge." Li Li Jinpan said.

"Only by continuously exterminating some of the powerful alien creatures within can the birth of King-level alien creatures be prevented, avoiding them becoming a major hidden danger in the subsequent 'Black Rain Ghost Calamity.'"

Li Luo suddenly understood. So the opening of the Boundary River Treasure Domain was not only a treasure hunt, but also a great purge targeting the alien creatures.

No wonder the four Heavenly King lineages of this Boundary River Treasure Domain, which originally could have divided and monopolized it, now actively opened it up, allowing powerhouses from all sides to enter freely—it turned out they also wanted to borrow the strength of others to purge the scourges within the Boundary River Treasure Domain.

"The Boundary River waters within the Boundary River Treasure Domain have not yet fully backflowed, so we'll have to wait some time," Li Li Jinpan said.

Li Luo nodded, just about to speak, when his expression suddenly shifted. He turned his head to look at the distant horizon, where he saw tremendous, astonishing energy fluctuations, followed by countless streaks of light whistling in.

Among them, several contingents on a scale no smaller than their Li Li Tianwang lineage's light figures descended directly onto other mountain peaks not far away.

Li Luo's heart stirred slightly, knowing that the forces of the other three Heavenly King lineages had arrived.