Wu Tian's thoughts churned like a storm as he sat in his secluded chamber, staring into the depths of his Knowledge Sea. The book that had guided him through his journey thus far had finally revealed something—a secret buried beneath layers of time and deception.
The world was not meant to be this way.
The veil that separated this planet from the Boundless Starsea was not some natural cosmic barrier, but an artificial construct, a prison of protection forged by the last Planet Master—the very same cultivator who had left behind the book in Wu Tian's mind.
As Wu Tian focused on the book, another fragment of memory surfaced.
"In the vastness of the Boundless Starsea, there is no justice—only power. Our world was weak, our people nothing more than fodder for stronger beings. We had no choice but to seal ourselves away."
"If you are reading this, then you have awakened the seal's hidden truths. That means the world is changing."
"And soon, we will no longer be hidden."
Wu Tian's breath steadied as he absorbed the implications.
The seal was breaking.
The Final Moments of the Planet Master
For the first time, Wu Tian saw glimpses of the past. A lone figure, standing atop a vast mountain under a blood-red sky. Before him, the heavens themselves seemed to tremble. A colossal gate of golden runes hovered above the world, barely holding back an unseen force.
The man—the last Planet Master—raised his hands, chanting an ancient incantation. The gate pulsed, its golden light sealing the space around the world, hiding it from prying eyes.
The figure turned, his weary eyes filled with sorrow as he whispered:
"I have bought us time... but only for so long."
Then, he was gone.
And the world fell into silence.
The Looming Collapse
Wu Tian exhaled slowly as the vision faded. The truth was clear now. The seal was never meant to last forever. It had kept the world hidden, kept its people safe from invaders—
But now, it was coming undone.
What did this mean?
It meant that soon, the Mortal Realm would no longer be isolated.
Soon, the rest of the Boundless Starsea would become aware of its existence once more.
A chill ran through Wu Tian's spine. If history was correct, then the moment this world was discovered, it would once again become prey.
He clenched his fists. He wouldn't allow that to happen.
The Need for Power
There was no more time to waste. Wu Tian's strength was growing, but it was not enough.
If he wanted to survive, if he wanted to uncover the full truth of this world's past, then he needed to find the remnants of the Planet Master's legacy.
And he knew exactly where to start.
The Ancient Ruins of the Fallen Sovereign.
The archive texts had spoken of it—a forgotten place where ancient grandmasters had once gathered, a site rumored to hold traces of the ones who had "ascended."
If the previous Planet Master had left behind any more answers, they would be there.
And Wu Tian was going to find them.
The Journey Begins
Leaving his chamber, Wu Tian made his way to the sect's outer grounds. The Ethereal Moon Sect was vast, but even within its walls, whispers of old legends traveled among disciples. The ruins he sought were located beyond the sect's territory, hidden within the dangerous lands of the Shadowfallen Wastes.
Stepping outside, he gazed toward the distant horizon, determination burning in his eyes.
His path was set.
With a final glance back at the sect, Wu Tian vanished into the night, heading toward the unknown.