Peerless Martial God 2 Chapter 2 - The World Outside the Continent of the Nine Clouds

“Xue Baguio? What brings you here?” Lin Feng exclaimed, taken aback. Could Xue Baguio be the key to escaping their current predicament? It seemed unlikely, given her apparent lack of awareness. Xue Baguio, once the revered holy woman of her Clan, had inexplicably lost her memories, succumbing to amnesia. The leader of Fortune Shrine had previously hinted to Lin Feng that she was the reincarnation of an extraordinarily powerful cultivator, though her true identity remained shrouded in mystery. Witnessing her surprise, Lin Feng felt a surge of anticipation, suspecting he was on the verge of unraveling a long-held enigma.

“Xue Baguio, you…?” Feng Mo echoed, equally astonished. He observed Xue Baguio, her slender form draped in a blue gown, exuding an aura of frigid Qi far more potent than before. She carried an air of nobility and purity.

“I am not Xue Baguio; I am Baguio, a supreme cultivator,” Xue Baguio corrected Feng Mo, a gentle shake of her head accompanying her words.

Lin Feng’s brow furrowed. Baguio, the supreme cultivator? Was this name unknown in the Continent of the Nine Clouds, or...?

“You are the reincarnation of Baguio, the supreme cultivator?” Mister Time inquired, his expression one of deep contemplation.

Xue Baguio offered a solemn nod. Her gaze swept over Lin Feng and Mister Time. “I understand your desire for answers. I can provide them.”

“You know what we’re trying to understand?” Lin Feng’s surprise was palpable. Despite Xue Baguio’s drastically altered Qi, her physical appearance remained unchanged. She was the same, yet profoundly different.

“I do. The Sky Palace… what is the meaning of tonight’s events? I know what it signifies,” Xue Baguio replied, a thoughtful smile gracing her lips as she met Lin Feng’s gaze. Her beauty seemed amplified in that moment, causing Lin Feng to blush slightly and avert his eyes.

“What does it mean?” Mister Time and Feng Mo asked in unison, their eagerness to know palpable.

“It’s a concept conceived by the most formidable cultivators of the Continent of the Gods. A vast chasm separates the Continent of the Gods from the Continent of the Nine Clouds. To be precise, cultivators from the Continent of the Nine Clouds are considered the lesser ones,” Xue Baguio explained.

Lin Feng and the others fell silent, their suspicions confirmed. The Continent of the Nine Clouds was not the sole world in existence; other continents existed, inhabited by even mightier beings. One such continent, according to Xue Baguio, was known as the Continent of the Gods.

This Continent of the Gods seemed immensely larger, presenting a new frontier for them to explore!

“Xue Baguio, how did you arrive in the Continent of the Nine Clouds? And what is the Continent of the Gods like?” Lin Feng inquired. Xue Baguio’s smile widened.

“I arrived in the Continent of the Nine Clouds many years ago, pursued by those who sought my demise. I fought with all my might, ultimately vanquishing my pursuers. However, I sustained severe injuries, leading me to embrace reincarnation. After enduring three hundred lifetimes, I have finally returned,” Xue Baguio recounted.

Feng Mo felt a cold sweat prickle his skin. Three hundred lifetimes?

He, the Three Lives Great Emperor, had dedicated himself to arduous cultivation, yet he had never endured such trials in his path!

“Lin Feng, the Continent of the Gods boasts numerous powerful cultivators, though weaker ones exist as well. However, even the weakest among them are cultivators at the peak of the Zun Qi layer. As for the highest cultivation level, fifty thousand years ago, when I first arrived here, the pinnacle was what we termed a High-level Holy Emperor,” she elaborated, her eyes fixed on Lin Feng.

Lin Feng trembled slightly, a smile playing on his lips.

“You have likely never encountered a High-level Holy Emperor. To illustrate their might, consider this: a mere flick of a High-level Holy Emperor’s finger could obliterate all the so-called gods of the Continent of the Nine Clouds with effortless ease,” she informed them.

The three cultivators exchanged glances, a shiver coursing through them.

High-level Holy Emperors – how inconceivable was their strength?

“High-level Holy Emperors represent the apex of cultivation. In the Continent of the Nine Clouds, you are regarded as divine cultivators. Yet, on the Continent of the Gods, you would be considered mere supreme cultivators, or Holy Kings. You have yet to attain godhood. The disparity between a Holy King and a Holy Emperor is monumental.

“It is beyond your comprehension. Even attaining the level of Holy Emperor would only make you a Half-Holy Emperor, followed by a Low-level Holy Emperor, and then a High-level Holy Emperor. Therefore, in your current state, you are exceedingly insignificant,” Xue Baguio elucidated.

Lin Feng’s heart swelled with joy. He hadn’t experienced such exhilaration coupled with a profound sense of powerlessness in a long time. A renewed purpose ignited within him – the relentless pursuit of greater strength!

In the past, his adversaries were too formidable, compelling him to exert all his strength in pursuit of greater power. His sole aim was to surpass his enemies. He had attained the pinnacle of the god Level, only to find his progress halted. However, Xue Baguio was now revealing that the god Level was not the ultimate stage and was presenting them with novel cultivation perspectives.

Were Supreme Holy Kings the true peak, rendering the god or Ruler levels as mere ordinary stages within the Continent of the Gods? What about the intermediate realms like Half-Holy Emperors, Low-level Holy Emperors, and High-level Holy Emperors? How much time would be required to cultivate through such advanced tiers?

“Xue Baguio, what is your current cultivation level?” Lin Feng inquired with a smile.

“Half-Holy Emperor,” Xue Baguio replied with a serene smile.

Feng Mo, Mister Time, and Lin Feng were all taken aback. They were eager to witness the might of a Holy Emperor.

Sensing their anticipation, Xue Baguio offered a gentle smile.

Abruptly, her expression shifted, becoming icy and distant. She extended her hand, and though Lin Feng evaded, a terrifying wave of Qi washed over him.

Lin Feng felt a grip seize his neck, constricting his breath. Such a sensation was a distant memory.

He unleashed his Forbidden strength to break free. Xue Baguio yelped, a sharp pain radiating from her hand as she withdrew it. Lin Feng leaped back a hundred meters, gasping for air.

Did Half-Holy Emperors possess such terrifying power? What about High-Level Holy Emperors then?! He would have perished against one!

Xue Baguio expressed surprise that Lin Feng had extricated himself from her grasp but quickly dismissed the thought. She mused that had she been a Low-Level Holy Emperor, Lin Feng would have been unable to escape.

Thereafter, Xue Baguio allowed Feng Mo, Mister Time, and the Godly Weapon Master to experience the power of a Holy Emperor. The trio realized that as cultivators hailing from the Continent of the Nine Clouds, they were akin to frogs in a well, utterly ignorant of the wider cultivation landscape. Stronger cultivators indeed existed!

Given the awe-inspiring might of Half-Holy Emperors, their excitement was palpable; achieving the Half-Holy Emperor realm now became their new aspiration.

Lin Feng resolved to share this monumental news with his loved ones and then seek a path to the Continent of the Gods.

Naturally, they could not disrupt the natural order of the Continent of the Nine Clouds. They would leave clones behind to ensure the continent remained undisturbed by turmoil.

It was Lin Feng's intention to bring the disciples of Tiantai, along with his family and closest confidants, to his personal pocket dimension. While they resided there, Lin Feng, Mister Time, and Feng Mo would embark on their journey to the Continent of the Gods.

Could cultivation truly have an end? Cultivation was an eternal pursuit!

“Be at the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit tomorrow morning,” Xue Baguio instructed patiently, observing their exhilaration. With that, she vanished.

The Mountain of Flowers and Fruit? Lin Feng's brow furrowed at the mention of the location. He recognized it as a place in Ba Huang Province, the origin of the Great Ape Emperor, who was currently traversing the world.

Lin Feng had never forgotten his companions from Ba Huang. Yuan Fei, in particular, was a true friend. Yuan Fei wished for Lin Feng's strength to grow, and the sentiment was mutual.

What hidden secrets did the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit conceal? Could it be a gateway to other continents?

Lin Feng was determined to uncover the truth the following day. He returned to his personal world and informed his friends and family of the impending events.

Feng Mo and Mister Time were also making preparations for the journey ahead.