Though on the way to the City of Shadows, Brick had talked about it briefly. But it seemed that he didn't know all of these more detailed details....
- It turned out that there were a total of seven hegemons controlling the entire world... Shadow Sect, Spiritual Fire Sect, Sword Sect, Savage Wasteland, Wild Beast Steppe, Holy Empire, and Temple of Sansara... - Rereading, Kai said aloud.
Thinking about it, the full extent of the Heavenly Continent did not fit in Kai's mind. Their Shadow Sect alone held control over four Empires! And on top of that, there were also Family Clans, such as the Blossom Garden Clan where Taemi was from.
- Amazing... Just amazing...' Kai repeated in admiration, 'It seems like I've encountered the Wild Beast Steppe before.... The Border Beast City protects the border.
Previously, Kai had thought that the entire territory of the Endless Wasteland was mostly made up of mindless animals, but now it seemed different....
In fact, the locals were just used to this name. But in the scale of the Heavenly Continent, there is no Boundless Wasteland. Everyone calls it the Wild Beast Steppe.
Thinking about it, Kai decided to finish reading what was written in the book. He was even a little saddened by the fact that there were almost no pages left.....
Turning the page, he continued:
'So, the seven hegemons, the seven rulers of the Heavenly Continent.
Spiritual Fire Sect - It has about half a hundred small Sects under its control. Its main speciality is alchemy. Their territory is very fertile for cultivating various spiritual herbs and other ingredients. And their alchemy has been developed for hundreds, if not thousands of years! The capital is the Sun Hall, which has a very large and deep volcano, so the entire region is saturated with fire energy.
The Sword Sect is a Noble Sect that controls an entire region. It is mostly populated by city-states. They all pay tribute to the Sword Sect. It has ninety per cent master swordsmen, almost all of whom walk around with their weapons behind their backs or on their belts. The former method is chosen by heavy sword users and the latter by light sword users. Sword Mountain Peak is considered the capital.
Shadow Sect - Originated as an assassin sect that slowly changed its principles over hundreds of years. It now has 4 large empires and several Clans under its control. Although it is fairly quiet now, it still continues to carry out some orders to eliminate people. The capital is considered to be the City of Shadow.' - Kai read.
- Wow... I didn't realise that the Shadow Sect was still doing this kind of trade... - Kai said in thought.
It seems that although the Shadow Sect has changed its development vector a lot over the past hundreds of years... But some traditions still remain. In fact, techniques like the Shadow Mark Dance were perfect for it. So there was nothing strange about it.
- It seems that by going out for adventures, the disciples of the Shadow Sect weren't just walking around the world... Hehehe. - Kai laughed evilly.
'When I sort out all the issues and have more time, I might as well give it a try...' - Kai thought and continued reading.
Smiling, he quietly turned the page.
'Savage Wasteland - A very vast area that is inhabited by different tribes. It is said that almost every one of them has their own religion and mythology. But this does not prevent them from uniting in different tribal unions. This is a very wild and cruel territory. The savages are human, but their skin is noticeably darker, and also, they have more powerful endurance. They have no unified control or capital city, yet they are all united by the Beast Possession Sect.
Wild Beast Steppe - A region of many different wild animals. They have their own hierarchy present. Higher order beasts gain consciousness and even gain the ability to take on an anthropomorphic appearance. They also do not have their own capital city, only different Clans. They are ruled by an Imperial Beast who is in the Beast Possession Sect. He is said to be a very ancient being who has lived for a great number of years.
The Beast Possession Sect is a sect where Savages and Beasts develop simultaneously. When they develop together and share battles, they choose a partner in the process. The moment both parties decide, they sign a mutual blood contract that binds them forever. They are said to be very formidable opponents when working in tandem. But if you kill the Beast, the Savage dies, and vice versa. Their blood contract makes them forever bound and loyal to each other. So much so that they begin to share death between them!' - It said on the page of the book.
- Unbelievable! This is the first time I've heard of such a thing... Beasts and humans evolving together... The Beast Possession Sect seems to be quite peculiar... And very interesting! - Kai said admiringly, drinking a glass of wine.
Kai was always pleased when he discovered new ways of martial arts. Although he realised that many of them were not suitable for him. But still... It showed how diverse their world was! Such a thing greatly encouraged Kai.
'Holy Empire - The entire territory is unquestioningly subordinate to the Empire. There are no independent forces such as Clans or other Sects. The Holy Empire has very dense energy and arcane techniques. Everything belongs to and is subordinate to the Imperial Family. It is said that only the combined power of the entire Mysterious Sea Region can resist it. The main city is so named, the Holy Capital!
Temple of Sansara - The most mysterious and hard to reach power on the Celestial Continent. Those who have been there say that their device is similar to a monk's. Basically everyone in it is engaged in constant cultivation and doesn't have much contact with guests. As long as you don't disturb the local way of life, you won't have any difficulties. The main problem is getting there. The main place is considered to be one of the giant Temples called the Spiritual Source. Rumour has it that the Spiritual Source is not a name, but a sacred place inside the temple. But there is naturally no confirmation.
Each of the territories has its own unique properties and resources. Likewise, each of them has many secrets and opportunities of their own. The Celestial Continent is vast and very mysterious!
If in your travels you come across some amazing lands... Don't forget to share the information with explorers like me! The more we learn about our world, the easier life will be for the next generations!' - Said the author in his last paragraphs.
Closing the book, Kai put it on the table, took a glass and went to the balcony...
- Eh... What a beauty! I can't get my head round how much more there is to see... So far, I've only seen the Border Beast City and the Shadow City. I've only been to a few places in the Shadow Sect, let alone the rest of the world... - Kai said with a self-deprecating smile.
At that moment, he caught a feeling of strange but pleasant sadness. He felt a slight dissonance. Kai was greatly delighted with all the new knowledge he had gained over the past month. But at the same time, he began to realise more clearly how insignificant and weak he was...
- There's still a lot of work ahead... - Kai exhaled a little heavily.
'The Essence Sphere... What do its laws mean? Does anyone know of the existence of the previous civilisation? Why was the old world destroyed? Where did Kessia and my cultivation technique come from? What is the essence of the concept of flesh and momentum development? Mhm...' - A string of questions instantly rushed through Kai's mind.
For some of them, Kai had his own guesses, but others remained a complete mystery....
- Okay... What's the big deal? I only have one option, to move forward. What's the point of thinking about things I can't influence? When I'm strong enough to influence something... Then I'll think about it! Heh-heh. - Kai laughed.
It was the best solution at the moment. Sometimes meaningless thinking only does harm. Kai was gradually deducing his own position in life, which roughly read:
'Do your best and develop those things that are within your control. What is not in your power will still affect you, regardless of your desires. So why waste energy on the latter? Better to spend it on the first!
The moment you can change something yourself, the second will automatically move to the status of the first. It's elementary simple!'
Kai stood in thought and looked at the incredible lights of the night city, and the black water glistening from the moon. It was actually the first time he had ever seen such a beautiful combination of nature and the fruit of human endeavour. It made him remember the Laws of the Essence Sphere once again.
- It seems that even in such a complex combination like the one before my eyes... Even in it, the fundamental laws of the Essence Sphere can be felt... - Kai said quietly.
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Hello to all readers! It is possible that chapters will be released at different times of the day.
This is due to the fact that I have constant problems with light and internet. In general, I don't have these benefits of civilisation for most of the day. God only knows when it will end.
Therefore, the chapters will be published whenever possible. The rhythm is the same, 1 day - 1 chapter. Except the timing may be different.
If I failed to upload a chapter, the next day will be 2. That is, if there is a window, I will close it the next day.
Enjoy reading and have a great day!