Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1040 - 443: Drawing Quasi-Fifth Grade Talismans; Central Domain News 2

He carefully placed the newly crafted fifth-grade talisman into his dantian, where his Nascent Soul embraced it, and commenced nurturing it consistently with the secret technique of the "Talisman Nurturing Art."

Immediately, Xu Ping started drawing another quasi-fifth-grade talisman.

Two years passed quickly.

Three more quasi-fifth-grade talismans were successfully crafted.

Just as Xu Ping was about to take a brief respite, contemplating whether to persist with talisman making or to initiate research into crafting the fourth-rank top-grade puppet,

Ao Guang the Dragon King dispatched a message via a sound transmission talisman: "Young Friend Xu, please proceed to the True Dragon Outer Hall for a discussion."

"Is there something to discuss?"

While holding the sound transmission talisman, Xu Ping couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.

With Ao Guang the Dragon King personally sending a message, it was evidently a matter of significance.

"Could it be... that the Star Palace Twin Saints are making some major new moves?"

Considering this possibility, Xu Ping dared not exhibit the slightest negligence.

He promptly emerged from seclusion, located Duan Shuang, provided brief instructions regarding the island's affairs and his own whereabouts, and then transformed into an inconspicuous Escape Light, departing Blood Bone Island without a sound.

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Three months later.

The seabed, subjected to immense pressure, churned.

Following the sea chart coordinates provided by Ao Guang the Dragon King, Xu Ping arrived at the True Dragon Outer Hall.

A Shell Maiden, who had been waiting, greeted Xu Ping with respect before guiding him into an exceptionally grand and opulent main hall.

At that moment, within the main hall, besides Ao Guang the Dragon King—who occupied the throne, adorned with a dragon horn upon his head and possessing an imposing visage—the Nine Nether Elder was also in attendance.

"Fellow Daoist Xu has arrived; please be seated."

Upon seeing Xu Ping, Ao Guang the Dragon King offered a slight nod, extending a gesture of invitation.

Xu Ping reciprocated the salutation and then took a seat on a white jade chair positioned below the Nine Nether Elder.

His gaze swept over the two figures, as he contemplated the purpose of this meeting.

Ao Guang the Dragon King obviously had no intention of engaging in pleasantries. As soon as Xu Ping was seated, he moved straight to the crux of the matter, his gaze encompassing both Xu Ping and the Nine Nether Elder as he spoke in a deep voice:

"The reason for inviting both of you here this time is my hope that you two can accompany me on a journey to the Central Domain."

"To the Central Domain?"

Upon hearing this, the reactions from the Nine Nether Elder and Xu Ping diverged.

The murky eyes of the Nine Nether Elder shifted slightly, his withered face betraying little emotion, only emitting a thoughtful "Hmm."

He did not appear surprised by the proposal and even displayed a hint of interest.

However, Xu Ping's brow furrowed slightly.

The Central Domain?

This name, he vaguely recalled, was recognized as one of the eight major domains within the mortal world.

Yet, his knowledge of its specifics was quite limited, only dimly remembering hearing that this particular domain held a special status compared to others.

He had initially surmised that this discussion would pertain to the Star Palace war, but he hadn't anticipated the topic would pivot directly to inter-domain travel.

Ao Guang the Dragon King observed their expressions, already grasping their inner thoughts.

The Nine Nether Elder, as anticipated, was not unfamiliar with the Central Domain, and might have even visited it previously.

And Xu Ping, despite being a newly ascendant top-tier power with immense might, clearly lacked the profound insight and established background of these ancient beings who had lived for countless years.

In theory, any venerable Divinity Transformation power should not be so unfamiliar with the Central Domain.

Could it be that this young fellow is truly a Loose Cultivator?

Ao Guang the Dragon King maintained his composure and, turning his attention to the Nine Nether Elder, stated: "Fellow Daoist Nine Nether, if you are well-acquainted with the Central Domain, perhaps you could offer some enlightenment to Young Friend Xu, thereby saving Ao the need for excessive explanation."

Responding to Ao Guang the Dragon King's inquiry, the Nine Nether Elder let out a few raspy chuckles, not declining the request:

"Since the Dragon King extends an invitation, this old man shall happily oblige."

He then turned to Xu Ping, "Young Xu, you should be aware that while the mortal world is divided into eight major domains, the space separating each domain is not a simple, unobstructed path; rather, it is permeated by an immensely powerful domain force."

Xu Ping nodded, acknowledging this piece of information: "I possess some understanding of that."

"This domain force acts as an invisible barrier, presenting escalating difficulty the higher one's cultivation level climbs."

"For a Divinity Transformation cultivator to forcibly traverse it is nearly impossible, unless a stable spatial passage temporarily emerges due to spatial tides or other natural occurrences."

"And for cultivators below the Divinity Transformation realm, the barriers are considerably less daunting. With the assistance of wondrous artifacts like the 'Realm Stone,' passage becomes achievable."

This very reason explained the Star Palace Saints' compelled returns to the Wind Origin Realm after periodic spatial tides in bygone eras.

Within his mind, Xu Ping silently ruminated on these declarations, choosing not to vocalize his thoughts.

"Precisely," the Nine Nether Elder confirmed.

The elder nodded with clear approval, adding, "Furthermore, Divinity Transformation cultivators originating from outside this specific domain will encounter significant suppression and rejection by the local world's laws upon entering, rendering them incapable of fully unleashing their true strength."

A subtle gleam entered the Nine Nether Elder's eyes as he continued, "However, the Central Domain presents a notable exception to this rule."

"The territorial forces between it and the other seven major domains demonstrate alarmingly low strength."

"A cultivator at the Divinity Transformation stage, if willing to expend a colossal amount of Primordial Qi, could manage to forcefully traverse between domains on their own accord."

"While the expenditure is immense, once within the Central Domain's confines, the suppression and rejection imposed by the world's laws are substantially weaker compared to other domains."

"Is that truly the case?" Xu Ping inquired.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping displayed a measure of surprise.

This revelation implied that the Central Domain essentially functioned as an open 'public transit zone' for Divinity Transformation cultivators across various domains, hinting at its profound strategic importance and inherent complexities.

"There's still more to this."

The Nine Nether Elder proceeded, unveiling even more astonishing intelligence to Xu Ping. "The Central Domain's peculiarities extend far beyond this; a grand cyclical weakening of the surrounding territorial forces occurs every century."

"During this specific interval, should one be able to utilize a pre-established fifth-grade cross-domain teleportation array, the cost for a Divinity Transformation cultivator to travel to and from this domain would be drastically diminished, almost equating to 'free passage.'"