Li Ming didn't know much about the islands in the sea; he only knew that these forces existed.
Ling Yongyi was not annoyed and answered them one by one:
"Wanling Island is not actually a single island, but a collective name for countless islands. The entire area within this vast sea spanning tens of thousands of miles is the Wanling Island Domain, and there are nine more island domains in the East Sea..."
The number of habitable islands within the Wanling Islands alone is nearly ten thousand, and the population of the ten major island groups is comparable to that of a large dynasty.
This is only a part of the East China Sea; on the islands deeper in the sea, terrifying beings often dwell.
Even with the participation of many powerful human beings, they only managed to explore a portion of the area.
Furthermore, many dragons reside in various dragon palaces in the East Sea, and there is interaction between the two races, though... there are exchanges of interests, and also conflicts of interest...
"Oversea islands..."
Li Ming nodded, digesting the information he had received.
The customs and culture overseas are naturally different from those on the mainland, and martial arts are equally flourishing. They possess countless unique resources, and many forces go overseas to occupy islands and establish sects.
Pirates roamed the seas, and talk of the Age of Exploration had even emerged.
The Wanling Islands are the closest to the Eastern Regions, and their trade partners are the coastal countries. The other eight islands also have a wide range of businesses and are actively exploring deeper parts of the sea.
The prosperity of many of these large islands has surpassed that of the major cities of many dynasties, and even the major cities of those divine dynasties.
On this powerful island, there are many powerful figures who are at the level of martial gods.
"Fellow Daoist Li is exceptionally talented. This remote place like Da Xuan is probably not suitable for you. You might as well go to Wanling Island to seek greater opportunities."
Ling Yong smiled and said.
The Wanling Islands naturally have their own ruler, the Wanling Pavilion.
It is said that all spirits are welcome and that education is for all without discrimination.
However, it is more accurate to describe it as a collection of interests rather than a sect, essentially an alliance of major powers.
"Although I am just a descendant of a minor island lord in the Myriad Spirits Islands."
"But I also know that the phoenix should perch on the parasol tree, and the dragon should not live with the snake."
Ling Yongyi said respectfully.
Because the area where they were located was close to Da Xuan, they had frequent interactions.
This trip was solely to befriend Li Ming.
They wanted to test whether Li Ming had any intention of developing his career overseas.
If the family had such a powerful figure in charge, even just building a good relationship would allow them to benefit from Li Ming's future success.
"Hmm... Fellow Daoist Ling, you can leave your contact information so we can keep in touch in the future."
Li Ming did not refuse the other party's attempts to win him over.
He was also somewhat tempted to go overseas. If he could handle some matters in Da Xuan properly, it seemed like it wouldn't be a bad idea to develop his career overseas.
In Da Xuan, resources are limited, and many things have already been divided up.
Seeing this, Ling Yong breathed a sigh of relief and handed Li Ming a round mirror.
Through this mirror, even those separated by tens of thousands of miles can communicate.
It's essentially a video chat.
If properly cared for, a mirror can last for decades.
After bidding farewell to Ling Yongyi, Jiang Chen also came up:
"Brother Li, what are your plans for the future?"
"The Heavenly Pride Tournament will be held in Xuandu in a few months. Are you still interested in participating?"
"The Gathering of Prodigies?"
Even Li Ming found the word somewhat unfamiliar.
Back when I was at the Grandmaster level, I still had some desire to see the geniuses of the Great Xuan.
But times have changed. His strength has undergone a tremendous transformation, and there is no one of his age or level in the entire Great Xuan Dynasty who can compare with him.
Participating in this kind of conference seems a bit boring.
"It seems a bit pointless for me to participate again, given my current abilities."
Li Ming said calmly.
"Haha, that's true. If Brother Li participates, the outcome of this conference will be a foregone conclusion."
Jiang Chen smiled.
"However, if you don't go, this conference will be meaningless."
Ultimately, in the past, prodigies needed to participate in the Prodigy Tournament to prove their strength and talent.
Now, however, the situation is quite the opposite. If Li Ming doesn't participate, this conference will have no real value.
In fact, he had also received the news.
Although Jiang Yuanba had the idea of ​​returning to Da Xuan, he was reluctant to give up the network of connections he had built up in other places and wanted to return after a while.
Wan Qiankun is diligently cultivating at the Wanfa Tianzong sect and has no intention of returning anytime soon.
If Li Mingruo also doesn't participate, the imperial court is already planning to postpone the event.
"Then, Brother Li, what are your plans for the future? Do you have any intention of going to Xuandu with me?"
Jiang Chen said.
"I'm sure Father would also like to see such a prodigy as you."
"No need. I'm about to break through to the Dharma Aspect Realm and want to find a treasure land to complete the breakthrough."
Li Ming politely declined Jiang Chen's invitation, saying that for him, cultivating was the best option first.
He has now accumulated nearly ten million life energy, which is enough to push a red-level character to the purple-level character.
He had not forgotten the existence of the Blood God Cult, although he had already arranged for all his acquaintances to be sent to Cangzhou City to prevent their lives from being threatened.
But it remained a hidden danger, and he wanted to reach the first rank as soon as possible so that he could personally resolve this trouble.
"Is he about to break through... In that case, there's a place that might be just right for Brother Li to go."
Seeing that Li Ming refused, Jiang Chen didn't say anything more, but instead offered Li Ming some advice.
The path of martial arts, every major realm, is not to be taken lightly.
It requires the right timing, location, and people, and thorough preparation.
So-called breakthroughs in the heat of battle are extremely rare, and are merely a last resort.
If the breakthrough fails, the cost will be too high.
For someone with Li Ming's background, achieving a crucial breakthrough like the unification of Dharma and form would be best done with external assistance.
...
Five days later.
Thunder Tribulation Mountain is a strange place located in the Great Xuanhai Prefecture. Dark clouds are always dense in the void, and lightning strikes. Within a radius of ten thousand miles, there is almost no vegetation.
It also contains a variety of lightning-attribute ores, which are highly valuable.
Therefore, even though the place is extremely dangerous, there are still many miners willing to enter and try to dig.
Li Ming came here not to mine.
Instead, he wanted to cultivate using the power of heavenly lightning.
This was also a good place that Jiang Chen recommended to him.
"Thunder Tribulation Mountain..."
As Li Ming walked slowly through the mountains, he keenly sensed the electric currents that permeated the surroundings. By focusing his mind, he could even detect wisps of lightning flashing.
The true energy within the body also became extremely active, and this electrical stimulation seemed to further unleash the martial artist's potential.
The environment in Leijie Mountain was extremely harsh, with darkness everywhere and a strong smell of gunpowder and sulfur in the air.
Click!
Suddenly, Li Ming stopped moving, and a bolt of lightning struck the spot where he had been standing.
It struck him squarely.
Although he sensed it, he didn't move, enjoying the tingling sensation of being struck by lightning.
Thunder is the power of destruction and rebirth.
If one can withstand its destructive power, the benefits will be immeasurable.
"Not bad, but it doesn't seem powerful enough."
Li Ming examined himself and found that he was not only unharmed, but had also gained some benefits.
This Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering technique not only allows him to quickly refine the Earthly Essence Liquid, but also makes his physique more refined.
As Li Ming ventured deeper, the power of the heavenly thunder gradually grew stronger.
"This level seems just right."
Sensing that there was no sign of life around him, he found a hillside with a wide view and intentionally drew upon heavenly lightning to train himself.
"Presumably, it won't be long before he achieves perfect enlightenment."
Rumble!
Under the invisible pull of the energy, the violent thunder attracted the attention of many miners in the surrounding area.
"Could it be that there is a strange beast roaming inside?"
"It's also possible that a rare treasure has been discovered."
While it's normal for lightning to strike within Thunder Tribulation Mountain, its frequency is rather strange.
In the past, such occurrences were usually accompanied by the activity of powerful thunder beasts or the emergence of some rare and wondrous creature.
They were so frightened that they dared not go any further.
However, a group of people were somewhat interested.
Thunder Tribulation Mountain is an unclaimed land, meaning that the treasures can only be obtained by those who are destined to find them.
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