Huanyu Continent, one of the thirty-six supercontinents in the myriad worlds.
What is a supercontinent?
As the name suggests, a supercontinent must first and foremost be rich in resources and have a vast and boundless territory.
Secondly, the large number of forces under their command is also an important characteristic of a supercontinent.
Numerous sects, families, and alliances, large and small, exist within it, competing with each other to build the complex yet orderly power network of the supercontinent.
The most crucial point is that a continent must control at least ten continents within its territory to be considered a supercontinent.
This means that it possesses an extremely vast territory under its rule, enabling it to effectively manage and control numerous subordinate continents. Whether it is resource allocation or rule-making, the supercontinent has absolute dominance.
Its influence extends to many surrounding areas, inspiring awe and preventing other forces from easily provoking it.
At this moment, Qin Luo is located on the Youzhi Continent, which is one of the continents under the jurisdiction of the Huanyu Continent. Although it is an affiliated continent, its prosperity is far beyond that of the Lingyuan Continent.
On the continent of You, magnificent cities are scattered like stars in the sky, with towering buildings standing side by side, and streets bustling with traffic and pedestrians.
Merchants from all over gathered here, hawking a dazzling array of goods in the bustling market. There were spiritual artifacts unearthed from the ruins, as well as many rare spiritual herbs and medicines. The fragrance of herbs filled the air, attracting many cultivators to stop and explore.
The cultivation resource trading market here is even more massive, with various stalls stretching for hundreds of miles.
Besides the common cultivation techniques and secret manuals, extremely rare monster cubs often appear.
These treasures often spark fierce competition among cultivators as soon as they appear, with bidding wars erupting and the scene becoming extremely lively.
However, Qin Luo didn't focus on these things; instead, he frowned.
His appearance had completely changed. His skin was slightly rough and had a faint bronze color. He also had some stubble on his chin, giving him the look of an unkempt middle-aged man.
This cover-up was all due to the suggestion of the Supreme Remnant Soul, leaving him speechless.
"Senior, isn't this the faction you belonged to when you were alive? Why do I feel like this makes me feel a bit guilty?"
The Supreme Remnant Soul remained silent for a moment before speaking:
"Although the force I belonged to was once quite prestigious in this area, the situation has changed over time, and it is hard to predict what it will be like now."
"Your strength is too weak now, and my remnant soul can only make a move once. It's best to be careful. Who knows if those 'old friends' are still around after a thousand years?"
After she finished speaking, a token made of black mist slowly emerged from the black mist, and at the same time, her admonition and instructions echoed in Qin Luo's mind.
Qin Luo took the black mist token and examined it carefully, but only felt a mysterious and obscure power flowing within it, gaining nothing else. He carefully put the token away, silently listening to the instructions of the Supreme Remnant Soul, feeling increasingly strange.
However, he still followed instructions and began to carefully gather information in the city.
He first arrived at the busiest trading square in the city, where people came and went, and shouts and bargaining filled the air.
Qin Luo found a shop that was sparsely populated but looked old, and then stepped inside.
Above the shop's entrance hangs a faded signboard, the characters blurred by time, only the words "Gu Bao Zhai" barely discernible.
The slightly worn wooden door creaked when pushed gently.
Stepping into the shop, a sense of antiquity washes over you. The shelves around you are filled with all sorts of strange and unusual items: rusty old weapons, dusty antique jade boxes, and oddly shaped bottles and jars...
The shop was very quiet, with only an old man sitting behind the counter, dozing with his eyes half-closed, his white beard trembling slightly with his breathing.
Qin Luo coughed lightly, and the old man slowly opened his eyes. His gaze was initially somewhat cloudy, but after seeing Qin Luo clearly, a subtle glint of light flashed in his eyes.
"Sir, what brings you to my humble shop today? I don't have any particularly eye-catching treasures here, just some old items. I wonder if there's anything that interests you?"
The old man spoke slowly, his voice slightly hoarse, yet conveying a sense of composure born of experience.
Qin Luo smiled and said:
"I'm new here and just browsing around. I noticed your shop has been around for a while, so I figured you must have a lot of good stuff. That's why I came in to take a look. Maybe I can find something rare."
The old man nodded, stood up, and came out from behind the counter:
"Then please take your time looking around, sir. Although the items here may not look impressive, each one has a history. It just depends on whether you have the eye to recognize their value."
While casually glancing at the items on the shelves, Qin Luo subtly steered the conversation toward the history of Youcheng:
"Your shop has been open for so long, you must have witnessed countless changes in Youcheng. I'm quite curious about history, and I've heard it wasn't always like this. Could you tell me about it?"
The old man raised his head, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes:
"Youcheng, that has weathered so many storms. Long ago, this was just a desolate land. Later, after the discovery of the spiritual vein, it gradually became inhabited. The first settlers built some simple buildings, which slowly formed villages. As time went by, the villages continued to expand, and various forces rose up one after another, often fighting for resources."
Qin Luo listened attentively, and asked follow-up questions when appropriate:
"During this process, were there any particularly significant events or legendary figures?"
The old man pondered for a moment, then glanced at Qin Luo casually before speaking:
"Of course there is. I've heard that in the past, there was a mysterious and powerful figure here, whose whereabouts were elusive and hard to find. Although she did not live here for long, she left an indelible mark. It is said that when she left, she left a finger, giving this place a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere."
"Later generations, grateful for its kindness, gradually developed a subtle connection between the city's name and that shadowy figure after many changes. It seemed like a preordained destiny, or a way of remembering and respecting the past."
Unexpectedly, before Qin Luo could say anything, the voice of the Supreme Remnant Soul echoed in his mind:
"Hmph, what a fine 'remember'! Kid, what he said was nine parts false and one part true. There's no need to keep playing along. Just ask him who's in charge of this Youcheng now!"
Qin Luo was instantly stunned. He never expected that the Supreme Remnant Soul would suddenly speak at this moment. There was obvious anger in the voice, and even the originally neutral voice of the soul inadvertently revealed a trace of the unique charm of a woman due to the surge of emotions.
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