The Hãnlán Continent stretched out, an endless ocean that seemed to know no boundary, no horizon. On this vast expanse, the sea claimed nine-tenths of the territory, leaving only a single tenth for land—scattered islands of varying sizes.

The Hãnlán Continent was like the Eastern Sea magnified several dozen times, with numerous islands dotted across the boundless waters. However, some islands here were immense, larger even than the entire territory of the Shuǐyún Kingdom.

Ji Chángkōng and his party traveled across the sea under the clear blue sky and white clouds for over an hour, passing many islands along the way. Some islands were quiet sanctuaries for birds, beasts, and insects, while a very small minority were inhabited by humans who also fished in the surrounding waters.

Yet, upon those islands where humans lived, the group could sense no powerful souls; not a single one had even cultivated to the Divine Soul realm. In other words, on these islands of different sizes, there were no Tiānshì present.

This deeply puzzled the five of them, leading them to doubt whether they had truly arrived at the Hãnlán Continent. Those who had cultivated on the Sun and Moon stars had learned of the Hãnlán Continent through various channels, knowing it was teeming with powerful Tiānshì, as numerous as ox hair.

Logically, after traveling for this long, they should have encountered Tiānshì. But in reality, after flying for an hour and passing hundreds of small islands, they had found absolutely no trace of them.

This left Ji Chángkōng and the others filled with doubt, unclear about the situation on Hãnlán Continent. “It seems we need to find someone to ask.

Continuing this aimless search won’t do,” Ji Chángkōng finally stopped, looking down at a group of fishermen plying their trade in the azure sea beneath them, he said slowly. Gǔ Bāng, Lì Hèntiān, and the others knew this path was fruitless and nodded in agreement.

“Dick, you stay here. I’ll go down and check,” Ji Chángkōng smiled faintly.

“These fishermen are just common folk, they haven't seen much of the world. I worry about your appearance…” “I understand,” Dick cut him off, even letting out a soft snort.

With a slight smile, Ji Chángkōng didn't press the matter. Understanding that Dick wasn't truly angered, he took a deep breath and circled down before descending near a relatively remote spot.

Dick, meanwhile, took out the Soul Plate, turning it over in his hands for a moment before shaking his head with disappointment. “No strong souls within a thousand li.

That means, at least within a thousand li, there are no Tiānshì.” “Did we come to the wrong place?” The Source Poison, who remained suspended with Dick and Lì Hèntiān, not descending with Ji Chángkōng, asked with uncertainty. “Impossible!” Dick shook his head.

“Impossible,” Gǔ Bāng agreed. Since the Source Poison shared about seventy percent of Ji Chángkōng’s features and had an extremely close relationship with him, Gǔ Bāng always treated the Source Poison with great gentleness.

“If I hadn't seen that ‘Star Chart,’ I might have thought we were in the wrong place. But all the markings on that Star Chart confirm we are on the Hãnlán Continent; there is no mistake.

Little one, rest assured, those Tiānshì of Hãnlán Continent are surely elsewhere. We simply haven't found them yet,” Gǔ Bāng explained.

“Yes, they must be in another part of this continent. The number of Tiānshì on Hãnlán Continent is far greater than on our Five Elements Continent.

We will certainly find them,” Lì Hèntiān frowned. “Although Hãnlán Continent is larger than the Five Elements Continent, at our speed, we can traverse the entire landmass in a few days.

I refuse to believe we won't find them.” With Gǔ Bāng and Lì Hèntiān’s reassurance, the Source Poison had nothing more to say, drooping his head listlessly. “I hope so.” Ji Chángkōng circled around the fishing boat below and flew back to the side of Gǔ Bāng, Lì Hèntiān, and the others.

“To the East. They are all in the East!” Upon arrival, Ji Chángkōng immediately pointed in a direction and stated with certainty.

“Definitely to the East?” Dick inquired. “Of course.

Those fishermen just said that the immortals on their continent all reside on the Immortal Isles to the East. They said the immortals on the Eastern Sea’s isles rarely come out, perhaps once every many years, to take some boys and girls back to the Immortal Isles,” Ji Chángkōng explained with a smile.

At this revelation, everyone immediately understood the situation. These Tiānshì of Hãnlán Continent evidently did not live amongst ordinary people.

It made sense; with islands everywhere on this continent, a single Tiānshì faction could easily occupy an island exclusively for themselves, negating the need to live with mortals. The reason they only ventured out every few years to collect youths was clearly due to a shortage of manpower, prompting them to recruit disciples from the mortal realm.

Having grasped this simple logic, the group reconfirmed their objective and headed towards the easternmost edge of the continent. As they traveled eastwards, the five became increasingly certain they were on the right track.

Approaching the East, they felt the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi growing denser, as if in the farthest east of Hãnlán Continent lay a miraculous place that constantly released vast amounts of this energy. The closer they got to that area, the richer the Qi became.

“No wonder the Tiānshì of Hãnlán Continent gather in the East. The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi there is more than ten times denser than in other places.

Anyone cultivating the path of the Tiānshì would naturally gravitate eastward,” Ji Chángkōng chuckled. The Hãnlán Continent, the Farthest East Land.

White mist, like silver sand, swirled over the sea. From a distance, the dense fog seemed to conceal everything.

From afar, one could not see the world behind the white mist, and even releasing one's divine soul into that thick vapor met layered resistance, making rapid progress difficult. Ji Chángkōng and his company stood before this white mist.

However, when they released the power of their souls into the vapor, it was as if they became lost; they could not quickly discern the world beyond the white mist. This layered white mist was a natural barrier, intended to prevent ordinary people from rashly entering.

Furthermore, on a desolate island just before the mist, a massive plaque stood inscribed with large characters: Jídōng Immortal Isle. Mortals Forbid Entry.

“Jídōng Immortal Isle. Mortals Forbid Entry.” Lì Hèntiān frowned and let out a low snort.

“These Tiānshì of Hãnlán Continent truly see themselves as gods, setting up such a barrier to block mortals.” Gǔ Bāng smiled broadly and said, “Doing this has its benefits. By separating themselves from mortals into two worlds, at least mortals won't suffer collateral damage when they fight.

Another point is that their infrequent visits to the mortal world are a blessing for the common people.” “Indeed, non-interference benefits both sides,” Ji Chángkōng mused thoughtfully. Recalling the calamities caused by clashes between powerful Tiānshì on the Five Elements Continent, he suddenly felt that Hãnlán Continent’s approach might not be wrong.

To ordinary mortals, those who cultivated the Tiānshì path appeared as deities. As the saying goes, “When immortals fight, mortals suffer.” If Tiānshì fought in the mortal realm, any nearby towns would surely face disaster.

On the Five Elements Continent, incidents where populations were ravaged due to battles between powerful Tiānshì were rampant. Hãnlán Continent’s recognition of this reality and their measure to separate the two worlds possessed definite merit.

“Good location. Behind this white mist, there are many powerful souls.

Clearly, this Immortal Isle beyond the mist is the gathering place for Hãnlán Continent,” Dick announced, holding up the Soul Plate after turning it a few times. On the Soul Plate, numerous dense dots of varying sizes were visible, each corresponding to a powerful soul.

This white mist, capable of obstructing spiritual probing, apparently could not block treasures like the Soul Plate, originating from the Dead Star Domain. Through this artifact, the distribution of Tiānshì behind the mist was clearly visible.

“Countless islands, thousands upon thousands of Tiānshì masters. Hãnlán Continent is truly extraordinary!” After just one glance at the Soul Plate in Dick’s hand, Ji Chángkōng exclaimed.

“True. The number of Tiānshì masters here is indeed greater than on our Five Elements Continent,” Gǔ Bāng nodded.

Suddenly, Gǔ Bāng’s expression turned strange, and he abruptly closed his eyes. Seeing Gǔ Bāng’s peculiar reaction, Ji Chángkōng and Lì Hèntiān looked puzzled, wondering what caused such an expression.

“Grandfather, did something happen?” Ji Chángkōng knew Gǔ Bāng’s attainment in the spiritual realm surpassed theirs; after all, Gǔ Bāng’s realm stood at the peak of the Nine Palaces Heaven. Even after his battle with the Asura King, though his cultivation was shattered, his realm had advanced.

After being nourished by the Nine Radiance Life Tree, while his cultivation hadn't fully recovered, his realm had actually improved. “Strange, truly strange,” Gǔ Bāng muttered, wearing a look of profound bewilderment.

“What is it, Grandfather? Did you discover something?” Ji Chángkōng asked again, and Lì Hèntiān also looked at Gǔ Bāng curiously.

Only Dick continued fiddling with the Soul Plate. He extended a sharp finger and lightly tapped it; the plate suddenly contracted and expanded, revealing a bright spot.

“There are a few formidable ones on the other side, likely already inside the mist world,” Dick pointed towards the left side of the group and stated firmly. “About three thousand li away.

There are four of them; their soul power is comparable to yours.” “Four Nine Palaces Tiānshì?” Ji Chángkōng nodded, smiling faintly. “Our Five Elements Continent has more than four Nine Palaces Tiānshì.

It’s normal for this Hãnlán Continent to have more; it’s nothing to be surprised about.” “If they truly were Hãnlán Continent’s Nine Palaces Tiānshì, it wouldn’t be strange,” Gǔ Bāng opened his eyes. “But they are not.

They should belong to the Nine Palaces Tiānshì of the Líbié Tiān Zōng from the Ancient Desolation Continent! I once fought one of them over a Star Essence on a living star!” “Líbié Tiān Zōng?” Ji Chángkōng finally showed some shock.

“How did they get here?” Lì Hèntiān inquired. “They probably used the Spatial Turbulence Zone to enter Hãnlán Continent directly, the same way the Lord of the Demon Grotto entered our continent,” Gǔ Bāng pondered, then added, “What puzzles me is why the people of Líbié Tiān Zōng would come to Hãnlán Continent.” “Grandfather, that Nine Palaces Tiānshì from the Ancient Desolation Continent you mentioned—you fought them before?

Were you… enemies?” Ji Chángkōng asked. “Sort of,” Gǔ Bāng considered.

“I discovered that living star first. But the Fēngshān Yǐn Tiān Zōng, relying on their numbers, forced me to leave.

After I retreated from the battle site, one of their members’ souls, having expended over half their spiritual energy, had no choice but to withdraw.” He paused, then snorted, “To speak of it, it was the people of Líbié Tiān Zōng who were too aggressive, forcefully occupying a living star that rightfully belonged to me.” “Is that so,” Ji Chángkōng drew out his words, his expression gradually darkening, a calculation forming in his mind. “On our other side… there’s another group approaching!” Dick suddenly shouted, shaking the Soul Plate in his hand with a grave expression.

Upon hearing this, Gǔ Bāng’s face shifted slightly, and he stopped speaking with Ji Chángkōng, closing his eyes again to try and sense the area. “It’s people from Jīn Wǎng Mountain of the Zhū Yún Continent—three Nine Palaces Tiānshì!” Gǔ Bāng exclaimed, his face full of deep confusion.

“What is going on? Why are supreme masters from other continents suddenly entering Hãnlán Continent?” “And all of them are from one of the eight great powers of the Sun Star Domain,” Lì Hèntiān also looked perplexed.

“Let’s go in and see. It seems something significant is happening on Hãnlán Continent,” Ji Chángkōng immediately proposed, and without another word, he charged towards the center of the white mist.

Gǔ Bāng and the others followed closely behind Ji Chángkōng, plunging into the heart of the white mist. Inside the mist, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi was overwhelmingly dense.

The mist also contained a gentle, yet persistent propulsive force, like a strong wind capable of pushing any vessel that entered back out of the vapor. This appeared to be a layer of defense meant to deter mortals; this force was clearly useless against powerful Tiānshì like Ji Chángkōng and Gǔ Bāng.

After traveling for fifteen minutes, suddenly, all the white mist dissipated. Under a clear sky, azure waves rippled, and dense Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi saturated every corner.

Innumerable islands were scattered throughout the sea, appearing from above like constellations strewn across a star field—irregularly spaced. From these islands emanated the fluctuating life-force fluctuations of Tiānshì masters.

Beneath the clear sky, some Tiānshì were seen breaking the void and flying, while in other areas, disputes had erupted between Tiānshì, who were currently battling above the vast, boundless ocean. This was the world of Tiānshì.

At a glance, not a single mortal could be seen; even children barely ten years old had already cultivated the Tiānshì path for a considerable time, most possessing cultivation at the Two Forms Heaven or Three Talents Heaven realm. “Esteemed guests, have you come to attend the banquet hosted by Miss Merchant?” Before Ji Chángkōng and the others could even release their auras, a group of people flew towards them with smiles.

The leader, a man with a flowing long beard and cultivation at the Eight Trigrams Heaven realm, exuded an unrestrained elegance. Feeling somewhat strange, Ji Chángkōng maintained his composure outwardly and nodded with a smile.

“May I ask which continent you hail from?” the man asked, his demeanor becoming even warmer upon hearing Ji Chángkōng’s acknowledgement. “The Five Elements Continent,” Ji Chángkōng replied truthfully after a moment of hesitation.

The man paused, glanced back at the person behind him, and asked, “Xiǎo Hǎi, is there an invitation for colleagues from the Five Elements Continent in the registry?” The young Tiānshì, who was at the Seven Stars Heaven realm, quickly flipped through the scroll in his hands. After a moment, he looked slightly embarrassed.

“It seems… no.” Hearing this, the Eight Trigrams Heaven master displayed a look of confusion. “Sirs, it appears the Merchant family did not invite anyone from the Five Elements Continent?

Are you… uninvited guests?” “You could say that,” Ji Chángkōng replied without the slightest embarrassment, his expression natural. “I fought alongside Miss Shāng Bīngjié in the Heart of the Sun.

Miss Shāng once told me that if I had the ability, I could come to Hãnlán Continent to find her. Heh, she probably figured we wouldn't have the means to travel from the Five Elements Continent to Hãnlán Continent, so she didn't…” After Ji Chángkōng’s explanation, the Eight Trigrams Tiānshì seemed to accept it, murmuring, “The method of traveling between the life stars of a Star Domain via the Spatial Turbulence Zone is a recent development, known only to the most powerful factions in the Sun Star Domain.

Logically, your Five Elements Continent shouldn’t have been able to arrive…” “You can inform Miss Shāng. Just say… just say that Ji Chángkōng from the Five Elements Continent has come to find her.” Ji Chángkōng paused before saying this.

“I apologize, but I don’t have the clearance to see Miss Shāng,” the man shook his head apologetically. Ji Chángkōng frowned, a hint of impatience creeping in.

Just as he was about to get angry, he sensed an extremely familiar aura within his soul. That aura was moving towards the central island in the East, only about eight hundred li away.

“Měnggāng! This is Ji Chángkōng, eight hundred li behind you!” Ji Chángkōng was overjoyed.

He transmitted a soul message to the distant figure. “I entered Hãnlán Continent unintentionally, and now I wish to discuss matters with Miss Shāng.

Can you arrange it?” “Chángkōng!!” A wave of extreme joy resonated back through the soul message, and then a powerful figure was seen speeding wildly from ahead amidst the sound of wind and thunder. Měnggāng’s true form finally revealed itself!

Before Ji Chángkōng could get a clear look at Měnggāng’s real appearance, the burly man rushed forward, grabbing Ji Chángkōng in a fierce embrace, laughing boisterously. “Good brother!

Good brother! How did you get here?”