Cultivation Online novel Chapter 1654

Chapter 1654 Divine Dragon Council(2)

"I don't really have a reason to join the Divine Dragon Sanctuary." Yingzi shook her head.

Most people join the Divine Dragon Sanctuary for one of two reasons. Some sought access to the powerful training grounds available within the territory, hoping to grow stronger. Others join to use the Divine Dragon Sanctuary's prestigious name as a shield, gaining protection and influence under its banner. "I do not care about their training grounds, and I don't need their protection, so I don't really benefit from joining them. However, if you were to remain in the Primal Expanse forever, I wouldn't mind joining them with you."

Yuan smiled at her words and said, "Unfortunately, I must return to my home soon."

"I know. That's why I won't join them. Also, I am what most consider free-spirited. I don't wish to be constrained by their rules. It won't matter to you who will be leaving soon, but it's a big deal for those living in the Primal Expanse."

"I see…"

After a moment of silence, Yuan spoke again, "This just crossed my mind, but do Shadow Dwellers also have their own territory?"

She nodded, "We do. It's a small and remote territory somewhere in the Hollowed Expanse, where sunlight doesn't exist."

Yuan's eyes widened at this information, and he said, "I know of the Hollowed Expanse! But I never got the chance to see it for myself for the same reasons I didn't visit the Divine Dragon Sanctuary."

The Primal Expanse was composed of many smaller regions, each with its own distinct environment, power structures, and unique inhabitants. These regions varied greatly, from fiery domains to shadowy realms,

One such region was the Hollowed Expanse, a world shrouded in eternal darkness, where no sunlight ever touched the land. The creatures and powers that thrived there were adapted to the shadows, such as the Shadow Dwellers.

Since Shadow Dwellers are born from shadows, most of them originated from the Hollowed Expanse. In this realm of eternal darkness, the lack of sunlight and the pervasive gloom created the perfect conditions for these beings to come into existence. "What kind of place is the Hallowed Expanse?" Yuan asked a moment later.

Yingzi recalled her memories of the Hollowed Expanse and said, "It's a gloomy place, with hardly any living trees and plants. The land is mostly sand and dirt, and not many Primals venture there. If we want food, we have to leave the region." Based on Yingzi's description, Yuan imagined the Hollowed Expanse as a vast desert, barren and desolate, where it was always nighttime.

"That's why I left the Hallowed Expanse in the first place, even if it means weakening myself," Yingzi continued.

Since shadow and darkness were the sources of Shadow Dwellers' power, they preferred to stay in the darkest places, where their abilities were at their peak. For Yingzi, leaving the Hollowed Expanse, the darkest place in the Primal Expanse, significantly weakened her. The line moved quickly as they chatted, and before Yuan realized it, they had reached the front, now standing directly in front of the towering pagoda. Whenever someone exited the pagoda, it was immediately clear whether they had succeeded or not. Those who had a badge pinned to their chest wore expressions of pride or relief, while those without a badge left empty-handed, often looking disappointed or frustrated. Eventually, it was Yuan's turn.

Noticing the woman standing by the entrance beckoning toward him, Yuan stepped forward and approached the pagoda.

"You can wait for me out here," Yuan said to Yingzi as he left.