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Half a year later.
A vast and expansive stone platform came into view.
The entire platform was forged from snow-white rock.
What was especially astonishing was that this platform stood nearly a hundred meters tall, supported by over a dozen massive stone pillars beneath it.
These stone pillars held up the platform like columns propping up the heavens. From afar, the sight was majestic and awe-inspiring.
Above the platform, a silver-white light circle spanning dozens of meters floated in the air. Like a great vortex, it slowly rotated, and from within it surged an astonishing spatial force that constantly spilled outward.
The space in this area was extremely distorted, faintly lined with creeping black cracks.
From within this twisted space, bursts of silver light would shoot out. Each time, human figures would be spat out from the spatial vortex, descending onto the stone platform below.
Suddenly—
Puh! Puh! Puh!
From the warped spatial vortex, several silver beams flickered, and in the next instant, five figures shot out from within.
They tread upon the air, descending slowly to the platform below. These figures emerging from the distorted space were none other than Wei Yang's group, who had traveled all the way from the Northern Region.
After landing, they all couldn't help but let out a soft sigh of relief.
Wei Yang's gaze swept across the surroundings, and when it fell upon the towering platform, a trace of surprise flickered in his eyes.
"So this is the Central Region? As expected of the very heart of the Dou Qi Continent. Even a spatial wormhole's transfer point is built with such grandeur."
"At last, we've reached the Central Region." Qing Lin pouted slightly, letting out a sigh.
Wei Yang stretched his body a little. After half a year of constant travel, it was indeed somewhat dull and tiring.
Fortunately, they had finally arrived in the Central Region.
Central Plains, located at the very center of the Dou Qi Continent, was vast and boundless. And the Central Region was the very core of Central Plains itself.
After leaving Tian Hai City, their next stop at the spatial wormhole had only been the very first gateway leading into the Central Region.
Normally, a spatial wormhole connected only two fixed locations, functioning as a stable point-to-point transfer.
From one end to the other—its direction and destination could not be altered midway.
A wormhole passage typically linked only two specific cities. If one wanted to use another wormhole, they had to travel to a different city.
Over these six months, Wei Yang and Qing Lin had both advanced smoothly into Four-Star Dou Zong.
Even Du Jiao had reached the very peak of Nine-Star Dou Zong, seemingly just one step away from becoming a Dou Zun.
Counting from their departure in Black-Corner Region until now, more than ten months had already passed.
Though they had been delayed for several months because of the Nine Serene Wind Flame, the sheer distance from the Black-Corner Region to Central Plains was evident.
"This must be the longest journey we've taken so far. In the future, once one of us steps into the Dou Zun realm, traveling will become much easier." Wei Yang said with a small smile.
After all, Dou Zun experts could directly tear open space, creating temporary spatial wormholes at will. There would be no need to constantly seek out city transfer points, making travel far more efficient.
As for Ah Da—though he could now unleash combat power on par with a Dou Zun at his peak several times, creating a wormhole for travel was still extremely strenuous. The continuous energy drain was something his soul body simply couldn't endure—this was a fundamental weakness of his existence.
"Sister Xian'er, keep it up—you're the closest to becoming a Dou Zun." Qing Lin said with a bright smile, glancing at Xian'er.
Xian'er smiled softly and nodded. "Mm."
"We'll rest here today, and set off again tomorrow." Wei Yang waved with a grin.
"Yay!" Qing Lin cheered happily.
"Let's go."
The group laughed as they strolled down from the stone platform, heading toward the city.
Along the way, they noticed quite a few figures in alchemist robes, which naturally drew Wei Yang and the others' curious gazes.
"This is already within the territory of the Pill Region. So while alchemists may be rare in other places, here, they're nothing unusual at all." Ah Da explained with a faint smile.
Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly.
According to the map, not only had they already reached the Central Region, but they had also stepped into the domain of the Pill Region.
The so-called Pill Region was the territory under the jurisdiction of the Pill Tower.
However, the Pill Tower itself was more of a loosely bound alliance rather than a rigid organization.
Within the Pill Region, countless clans and powers of varying sizes were scattered throughout the land.
These factions and clans were either indirectly dependent on, or directly subordinate to, the Pill Tower's authority.
Of course, such allegiance was more nominal than real.
In truth, the many clans and powers within the Pill Region each had their own territories and divisions of interest, with small mountains of influence rising everywhere. The Pill Tower stood aloof, transcendent in status, and usually had no reason to meddle in or interfere with such minor disputes below.
Walking leisurely down the bustling, noisy streets—
Wei Yang and his companions finally relaxed a little, enjoying the prosperity of the Central Region.
This city was even grander than Tian Hai City, and because of the Pill Tower and the presence of alchemists, most of the goods here were related in one way or another to alchemy.
As they wandered through the city, they browsed here and there.
Whenever they came across rare medicinal ingredients or uncommon seeds, they would often make a purchase.
Wei Yang even bought fine jewelry for the two women.
For Xian'er, he chose a necklace inlaid with four Rank 4 ice-attribute magic cores, which carried the effects of calming the mind, focusing the spirit, and suppressing one's aura.
For Qing Lin, he bought a necklace set with four Rank 4 wood-attribute magic cores, brimming with vitality, with restorative and tranquilizing effects.
Their group of five walking down the street naturally attracted a great deal of attention.
Ah Da and Du Jiao were both cloaked in wide black robes, looking very much like bodyguards following behind.
At the front was Wei Yang, dressed in a black brocade robe embroidered with golden patterns, his hair tied with a jade band while the rest cascaded down to his waist. His features were striking, his figure tall and straight—he looked every bit the graceful young noble.
With Xian'er, after putting on the pure white necklace, a faint veil of mist seemed to curl lightly around her figure. Her waterfall-like snow-white hair and simple white dress accentuated her fresh, ethereal temperament, like an orchid blooming in a secluded valley.
She looked like an immortal maiden, descended from the Ninth Heaven, untouched by the dust of the mortal world.
As for Qing Lin—once she wore the jade-green necklace, a faint aura of life radiated from her. Clad in a light-green dress, with strands of pale green light flowing around her, her delicate face carried a pure charm tinged with subtle allure, like a beautiful forest spirit.
Combined with their lithe, delicate figures and perfect slender waists, the two women were truly peerless beauties in their own unique ways.
Such a striking combination of handsome man and stunning women walking together was bound to draw eyes wherever they went. Naturally, their presence drew countless looks of envy and admiration.
Still, no one dared to approach recklessly.
The oppressive aura radiating from the shadowy Ah Da and the towering, iron-like Du Jiao at their backs was enough to crush any stray thoughts or covetous intent.
With a beauty in each hand, Wei Yang strolled leisurely down the street amidst the many jealous and envious gazes, his mood utterly at ease.
During their journey, they had always traveled low-key, concealing their auras and rarely showing their true appearances, simply to avoid unnecessary trouble.
But now, having arrived in the Pill Region after such a long trek, Wei Yang felt there was no need to restrain himself.
After all, with their strength, why bother hiding all the time?
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