Chapter 303: Entering the World Rift

Li Guan Venerable continued, "The formation of the World Gap is very complex. It is twisted and folded, and its scope is equally vast. Based on our observations and estimations, it is likely about seventy percent the size of the human world."

"Seventy percent the size?" Meng Chuan and the others were all astonished.

"Its formation, naturally, doesn't happen overnight. According to the human race's recorded experience, the World Gap takes anywhere from several decades to several centuries to form," Li Guan Venerable added. "During its formation, the power of the River of Spacetime gradually shapes the world, and some 'wondrous items' are also born. Many of these items only appear when a world is created."

"Wondrous items only found when a world is created?" An Hai King and Zhen Wu King were both moved, while Meng Chuan and the other three listened intently.

Qin Wu Venerable, standing nearby, also smiled, "The World Gap is a twisted, special region that is currently forming. The strongest beings it can sustain are King Godfiends; Creation-level Venerables cannot enter. The scene of a world's birth is awe-inspiring and greatly beneficial for cultivation, which is why the demon race also sends Five-Heaven demon kings in."

The phantom of Luo Tang Venerable said, "Zhen Wu King, An Hai King, you might encounter the demon race inside. You'll need to fend off their Five-Heaven demon kings. At the same time, you must protect the three Marquis Godfiends. Can you do this?"

"The demon race's cultivation system is somewhat weaker than ours," Zhen Wu King said with a slight smile. "If the enemies are merely Five-Heaven demon kings, within a fifty-mile radius, I am fully confident I can protect two Marquis Godfiends."

"I can protect one," An Hai King stated.

The phantom of Luo Tang Venerable said, "An Hai King, you will protect Xue Feng. Zhen Wu King... you will protect the other two Marquis Godfiends."

Neither An Hai King nor Zhen Wu King refused.

Only then did Meng Chuan and the other two realize that the two King Godfiends were responsible for protecting them.

"The opportunity to witness the birth of a world is extremely rare," Qin Wu Venerable said. "All of you must seize this chance to cultivate diligently. If you encounter any wondrous items born alongside the world, you must also secure them and bring them back."

"Yes," everyone present responded.

"The three of you Marquis Godfiends must not be careless," Luo Tang Venerable instructed. "If there are Five-Heaven demon kings in the World Gap, they are likely not newly advanced Five-Heaven demon kings, but rather powerful Five-Heaven demon kings who have cultivated for a very long time. The three of you Marquis Godfiends will cultivate there for one year. After a year, Zhen Wu King and An Hai King will bring you back."

Meng Chuan and the other two understood.

"One year... then what about our missions?" Meng Chuan asked, wondering if their underground exploration work would simply halt.

"All your missions will be suspended," Qin Wu Venerable said with a slight smile. "Other Godfiends will temporarily take over for you. Currently, the number of Godfiends is quite limited, which is why only five of you are being sent in. Otherwise, many more Godfiends would go."

Qin Wu Venerable looked at Meng Chuan, feeling a pang of sympathy for his disciple.

While his blade techniques weren't quite on par with a peerless genius, he was truly diligent, never complaining during his long-term underground explorations. Moreover, due to secrecy, his contributions were unknown to the outside world.

That's why Qin Wu Venerable strongly advocated for Meng Chuan to go to the World Gap. After all, one couldn't always make someone work without providing any benefits.

"For the next year, you will all be in the World Gap. Prepare anything you need quickly. In two hours, we will send you off," Li Guan Venerable said, waving his hand. Five scrolls appeared before him. "These are intelligence files about the World Gap. You can read them to get acquainted."

Zhen Wu King, An Hai King, Meng Chuan, Xue Feng, and Yan Chitong all took the scrolls and began to peruse them.

Meng Chuan also wrote letters to his father, wife, and children, respectively. After all, he would be gone for a year, and his family would naturally worry.

Two hours later.

On an unnamed peak within Yuanchu Mountain, the three Venerables and the five of them were present.

"Although the World Gap is connected to the human world, both are separated by world membranes," Li Guan Venerable explained. "To enter the World Gap, one must first break through the human world's membrane, then break through the World Gap's membrane, blasting open a temporary passage. This requires the power of a Creation-level Venerable."

"Of course, Zhen Wu King should be able to do it on his own too."

Li Guan Venerable said with a smile, then swung his fist, striking the void.

Boom—

A gray, hazy force slammed forward, and the void ahead began to collapse and vanish, revealing a rippling membrane with flowing light and strange colors.

"This is the World Gap's membrane," Li Guan Venerable said with a smile. "It formed by adhering to both our human world and the demon world, and only certain areas have taken shape so far. Breaking through its membrane is much easier."

With a sweep of his hand.

The membrane, shimmering with flowing light and strange colors, continuously shattered with a rustling sound, revealing a five to six-zhang wide opening. Through the opening, the scene of the world beyond could be seen.

"Go in now. The human world's membrane will quickly repair itself," Li Guan Venerable said. Qin Wu Venerable and Luo Tang Venerable also watched from the side.

"Let's go."

An Hai King moved first.

Zhen Wu King, however, released his domain, and an invisible wave enveloped Meng Chuan, Xue Feng, and Yan Chitong. They swiftly flew into the opening and entered the World Gap.

Demon World.

"Have you made up your minds? You will easily encounter human King Godfiends within the World Gap, and the power of the Demon World cannot assist you. You must handle it yourselves," a white-haired lion demon elder said, standing in a valley and smiling at the three Five-Heaven demon kings beside him.

"Demon Saint, we have decided. Let us enter."

"If we encounter King Godfiends, we'll simply devour them."

"As for human King Godfiends, I'd like to see if they can withstand my divine abilities."

The Flood Dragon Grand Demon King, Fire Phoenix Grand Demon King, and Ox Demon King were all very confident. They were all Five-Heaven Grand Demon Kings who had cultivated for many years. With the three friends working together... they even dared to contend with a Demon Saint.

"Alright, I'll send you in. At least ten Grand Demon Kings should have entered the World Gap by now," the white-haired lion demon elder said, reaching out. His fingers transformed into sharp claws, tearing open the demon world's membrane. Then, with another grab, he ripped open the World Gap's membrane, creating a large hole through which the scene inside the World Gap could be seen.

"Thank you, Demon Saint."

The three Grand Demon Kings were overjoyed and immediately flew one after another into the World Gap.

Meng Chuan and the other four watched the world before them. The five to six-zhang wide opening behind them was slowly healing.

"This is the World Gap?"

Meng Chuan felt his body was somewhat weightless, as invisible forces swept freely through the space. There was no air, and a mortal in such an environment would likely have their body destroyed and perish within a few breaths due to the invisible forces. Meng Chuan observed carefully: the sky was dark red and twisted, while the ground held scattered points of light.

"Hmm?" Meng Chuan waved his hand, and many points of light flew towards him, stopping before his eyes.

They were pieces of gold, silver, various gems, ores, and so on.

"When a world is born, minerals are everywhere," Yan Chitong exclaimed. "The description in the scrolls was indeed true."

"These common items aren't very useful. Let's go find an area that is actively forming," Zhen Wu King said with a slight smile. Gold, silver, gems, and such were of little use to Godfiends; they only became currency for mortals due to their inherent qualities. Godfiends cared more about sect merits, inheritances, and rare treasures of heaven and earth.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

The five of them quickly flew through the World Gap.