True Solution of the Sword Dao
Chapter 281 - 268 Coming Soon 2_2

Chapter 281: Chapter 268 Coming Soon 2_2

""So it was the Flying Swallow that led to the current state of Hua Nation being suppressed and controlled by others, right?" Lin Fei had roughly guessed the truth.

"Exactly," Lu Xiuya sighed, "Ever since the fall of the Flying Swallow Clan, other nations have never tolerated a repeat of such a scenario. Whether overtly or covertly, they suppress our Hua Nation at every opportunity, denying us any chance to develop. Organizations like our Shueisha Tian Ce Mansion appear to have the Tower of the Dark Night as their only overt adversary, but behind the Tower, there are many national organizations collaborating.

"It seems like the current government is learning from the past Qing Dynasty," Lin Fei commented lightly.

"Although those at C-grade can still withstand most heat weapons, they simply have no ability to resist large strategic weapons. Despite being quite strong, they still hold a sense of awe toward national organizations and can be managed and restrained through cooperation. But it’s different for B-grade individuals. If a B-grade fighter is in good condition, they are completely unaffected by any heat weapon, including nuclear bombs. They can easily disregard national organizations and do as they please, which is precisely what those in power cannot tolerate," explained Lu Xiuya. "In the end, they cannot tolerate seeing someone in a higher position than themselves, or rather a higher position that they can see."

"This is jealousy and human nature," Lin Fei smiled. "What about the Inner World? That place seems very mysterious, and I’ve only heard about it."

"The Inner World and Outer World together have four entrances, controlled by the Supernatural Faction, the Holy See, the Temple of the Gods, and the most powerful force of the magic side, the Tower of Wisdom. The entrances are natural pathways called Elisa’s Gate, very stable. Anyone with at least F-grade physical strength can enter, but they must register, verify their identity, and pay a certain fee. In other words, only one’s own faction or allied forces can use their own Elisa’s Gate; other forces cannot. There is also another way to enter and exit the Inner World, that is through random Teleportation Stones, but these are so rare that only a few B-grade fighters have them. They allow for random teleportation into the Inner World, though I’ve never used one, so I’m not very clear about the specifics."

"So what’s the situation like in the entire Inner World?"

"It’s huge," Lu Xiuya said with gravity. "Extremely vast, equivalent to a larger version of our Earth. Similarly, we have divided the known explored world inside into five continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, America, and the South. But actually, there are still unknown areas far larger than what we have explored, filled with numerous dangers and crises."

Lin Fei was taken aback.

"Do you not know exactly how large it is?"

"Yes," Lu Xiuya nodded. "In the territories we have explored and developed, the discovered powers are based around cities, but even residents who have lived there for generations are unable to ascertain the size of their world. Some scholars have tried releasing unmanned aerial vehicles in one direction for reconnaissance, but they lose signal and disappear in less than a day. Since the discovery of the Inner World, countless small probes have been launched, but without exception, there has been no response. The Inner World is filled with strong electromagnetic radiation and ray streams. If a person with low physical quality enters, they might develop skin cancer in less than a day. This is also why F-grade physical enhancement is the minimum standard for entering the Inner World."

"Then what was that crucial point about B-grade fighters you mentioned earlier?" Lin Fei asked. These were things he had always wanted to know, but had no opportunity to learn. There was no one in the Inner World offering common knowledge education.

"Resources!" Lu Xiuya sighed. "It’s also the root reason why we enter the Inner World."

"What resources?"

"Energy Stones. A type of energy mineral that allows B-grade fighters to advance. Whether it’s on the magic side, religious side, or supernatural side, Energy Stones play an extremely important role, enhancing strength, setting up magic formations, experimental consumption, sacrificial ceremonies, baptisms, and so on. Almost all activities involve Energy Stones in some way. Since their discovery, our relationship with the Inner World has shifted from friendly to hostile. This is a war over resources. With my current condition, it would take at least half a year for my energy to be completely restored. But with enough Energy Stones, I could recover my peak combat power in just a few days. For B-grade fighters and above, this is undoubtedly a second life."

"For B-grade fighters, the Inner World is the best battlefield and a more perfect world to live in compared to the Outer World, in terms of both size and range. There, they are not bound by restrictions from the Temple of the Gods. That place is the true haven where they can do as they please. Moreover, it is full of countless challenges and opportunities. Thus, nearly all B-grade or stronger fighters in the Outer World enter the Inner World, and many forget to return. Some fighters who no longer have any family ties or descendants simply choose to live there, unconcerned. Only a very few still stay in the Outer World. But even they enter the Inner World periodically. For them, the Outer World is more like a cramped haven. The Five Stars are no exception."

"Are there B-grade fighters who remain outside of this?" Lin Fei thought of Sis, who was previously ignorant about the Inner World.

"There are, but very few. They are either not part of a large power or they are grassroots loners without an ancient heritage. They are excluded for various reasons."

Lin Fei suddenly understood that Sis was likely ostracized because of his mental instability. No one wanted to deal with him. And since he was always hiding his true strength, living in the C-grade circle, it was even less likely for him to have access to this elite circle.

Through Lu Xiuya’s introduction, Lin Fei slowly gained a clear understanding of the Inner World."

A vast world beyond measure, far exceeding Earth in size, composed of various powers with cities as their units, and the Outer World only touches a tiny part of it, not even knowing the full extent of the Inner World. This reminded him of a word: Plane.

Because of resources, the strong from the Outer World entered the Inner World en masse, competing for resources. Life there was certainly not as peaceful as in the Outer World.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to make sense of this unprecedented worldview.

"Then, the final question."

Lu Xiuya looked at him.

"In this world, are there truly gods?"

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Boom!!!!

Infinite lava erupted into the sky, with black smoke and dust forming a huge cyclone in the air, slowly spinning.

The massive volcano shook violently, the earth roared, and countless fissures opened up.

Inside the crater

A naked girl was quietly soaking in the lava.

The bubbling lava, like a hot spring, was gently scooped up by her and poured over her body.

"Empress." A human face suddenly appeared on the rock wall in front of the girl. "Stop favoring Hua Nation, our will has too much influence on the Outer World. If you continue to act alone, I will personally execute you."

The girl opened her eyes, glanced at the rock wall, and said nothing.

"Your will is wavering. I can feel you growing weaker by the day." The face on the rock wall spoke calmly, "To waver is to perish."

"I have been through endless darkness; I will not perish." The girl said indifferently. She gently extended her hand and pointed.

Whoosh!!

The incandescent lava suddenly engulfed the face. Everything returned to tranquility.

Crack... A fine crack suddenly appeared on her white jade-like arm. The girl calmly looked up, and the sky was dark. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation.)