Chapter 454: Power Distribution in the Southern Continent
One by one, space ships darted across the dark sky like shooting stars, then swarmed into the massive silver circle as if they were fish diving into the ocean.
The silver space ship carrying Mo Yu and his companion also followed the flow, enduring the intense spatial waves as it shot into the circle and vanished.
As they entered the silver circle, the intense spatial waves caused the entire space ship to tremble violently. However, the shaking lasted less than ten seconds before it gradually subsided.
The silver light filling Mo Yu's vision began to dim. After a brief moment, the light exploded, blindingly bright, causing Mo Yu to squint his eyes.
As he closed his eyes, a soft breeze brushed against his face. The next moment, an extremely loud and jarring noise, like the screeching of metal, rushed into his ears from all directions.
Mo Yu slowly opened his eyes, and what appeared before him was a massive plaza, constructed entirely of deep blue rock.
This plaza was so vast that it stretched far beyond his line of sight. The only thing visible in the distance was a faint blue horizon.
Judging by its size, it spanned at least a thousand meters. Mo Yu and his companion standing there were like tiny ants, completely inconspicuous.
At this moment, the enormous plaza was packed with a sea of people, and the deafening noise from the crowd gathered into a roar that surged up to the sky.
"So, this is the Southern Continent?"
Looking at the enormous plaza that seemed to stretch endlessly, Mo Yu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
According to what Mo Yu knew, the Southern Continent, despite its name, was not actually a continent in the true sense. Instead, it was a vast ocean.
The ocean was immense, even larger than the land area of the Dou Qi Continent. Scattered across this expansive sea were numerous islands, both large and small.
Some of these islands were massive, as big as several Jia Ma Empires combined, and on these larger islands were various forces and races.
The place where Mo Yu had just arrived was an island in the Southern Sea known as Kongming Island.
Behind Mo Yu, the space continued to ripple with intense distortion as one space ship after another emerged from the wormhole, quickly becoming small dots in the distance.
It was clear that this was one of the exit points for the space wormhole on Kongming Island.
"Master, where to next?"
In this new environment, Qingzhi cautiously scanned their surroundings before turning to Mo Yu and asking.
Hearing this, Mo Yu paused, rubbed his chin, and said, "First, let's find an inn to stay in and gather information about Wan Snake Island."
Mo Yu didn't know much about the Southern Continent. Even in Central Plains, records of this place were rare, and all he knew was that it was a vast ocean.
Before departing, Mo Yu had searched through the Liu family's ancient texts, which contained only one piece of advice:
Do not recklessly venture onto any unknown islands in the vast, endless ocean, for a seemingly insignificant island might harbor an ancient, hidden monster.
Mo Yu chose to believe this cautionary advice. Since his target was Wan Snake Island, he decided to proceed carefully and gather information first.
With this in mind, Mo Yu turned to Qingzhi and said, "From now on, keep a low profile. In front of others, just call me 'Young Master.'"
A Dou Zun expert was considered an elite even among the top forces on the continent. Not even the ancient Dou Emperor clans would expect a Dou Zun to pledge loyalty to someone. This was simply too shocking. Mo Yu didn't want to draw unnecessary attention to himself.
Compared to that, calling him "Young Master" was more appropriate. In many major forces in Central Plains, it was common to refer to the heirs as "Young Master."
"Understood, Young Master," Qingzhi nodded.
After giving his instructions, Mo Yu surveyed his surroundings. After asking a passerby for directions, they headed toward the center of the city.
Kongming Island was quite large, and even within the Southern Sea, it was considered a major island. It was like a miniature continent, dotted with numerous cities.
The city where Mo Yu currently found himself was the largest on the island: Kongming City.
As they walked through the city, the number of people around them increased, and unlike the area near the space portal, which was filled with travelers, most of the people here seemed to be locals.
Most of the men on the streets were bare-chested and wore very little, but their skin was as fair as that of women, and many of them were quite handsome.
The women, too, had fair and smooth skin, and their figures and looks were exceptional.
The women here didn't seem to be as reserved as those from the inner continent. They wore revealing outfits that looked like swimsuits, covering only their chests and a small portion below. Their slender waists were boldly exposed, and their long, shapely legs were barely covered by short skirts or shorts. As they walked, their snake-like waists swayed, exuding a captivating charm.
Mo Yu's eyes were treated to quite the feast as he walked, and he couldn't help but smack his lips in appreciation. Truly, the people here were well-nurtured by their environment.
But Mo Yu didn't focus solely on the locals' appearances. As he walked down the street, he sensed the presence of more than a dozen Dou Wang experts.
There were even several Dou Huang experts among them.
In Central Plains, this might not have been surprising, but in the Southern Continent, this concentration of powerful figures was alarming.
Just imagine walking through the streets of a city in the Northwestern Continent and encountering such a large number of strong individuals—it would be unheard of.
A Dou Wang expert could rank among the top ten in the Jia Ma Empire, yet here on this one street, there were more strong individuals than in the entire Jia Ma Empire.
This realization made the Southern Continent's power undeniable...
"No wonder Elder Yao once warned me to be cautious in the Southern Continent. Now I see why..."
Sensing the abundance of experts in Kongming City, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel tense.
Though Dou Wang and Dou Huang experts posed no threat to him, this situation showed that the depths of this vast ocean were truly unfathomable.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu sighed. After getting his bearings, he was about to find a place to rest when suddenly, a strong spatial fluctuation appeared in the distant sky behind him.
A moment later, a snow-white carriage pulled by several brilliant silver flying fish appeared in the sky above them.
The sudden appearance of the snow-white carriage immediately drew countless gazes, followed by exclamations of surprise.
"Is that a Void Skyfish Beast? Who is this, to have such a grand display?"
"Void Skyfish Beast?"
Hearing the exclamations below, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and looked up at the white carriage in surprise.
He had heard of this magical beast before. Although it was only of the sixth rank, it was incredibly rare. It had the ability to fly through void spaces, and it was not only faster than space ships but also more comfortable.
Many people wanted to own a Void Skyfish Beast, but due to their rarity and the fact that they only existed in the Southern Continent, they were always highly sought after at auctions but rarely available.
Yet today, this mysterious white carriage was being pulled by several Void Skyfish Beasts, a truly extravagant display.
As Mo Yu pondered, a nearby passerby seemed to recognize something and let out a soft exclamation.
Seeing this, Mo Yu approached politely and asked, "Brother, may I ask who is riding in that Void Skyfish Beast carriage?"
The passerby was momentarily surprised. After sizing up Mo Yu and his companion, he smiled lightly, "Judging by your attire, you must be newcomers."
"That's right. I'm from Central Plains on some business, so I'm not familiar with the local situation," Mo Yu replied. He then nodded to Qingzhi, who immediately took out a pouch of gold coins and handed it to the man.
Weighing the gold coins in his hand, the man smiled in satisfaction. He didn't doubt Mo Yu's words, as many traders traveled between Central Plains and the Southern Continent, and Kongming City was a major intersection for them.
Accepting the coins, the man pointed to the carriage and said, "Do you see that wave-shaped family crest on the carriage? That's the emblem of the Shui family. If I'm not mistaken, the person riding in that carriage is Shui Muqing, the eldest daughter of the Shui family."
Hearing this, Mo Yu looked closely and indeed saw a deep blue wave-like crest on the carriage.
"The Shui family," Mo Yu muttered to himself, then asked, "Is the Shui family very powerful?"
The man glanced at Mo Yu in surprise before laughing lightly, "The Shui family is one of the five great human families in the Southern Sea. What do you think?"
"Five great human families?" Mo Yu's curiosity deepened.
The man nodded slowly and explained, "The five great human families in the Southern Sea are the Xuan, Yuan, Luo, Huang, and Shui families. Among them, the Xuan family is the most low-key, but their strength is undeniable.
"The Yuan family is highly influential, and the Luo family is considered one of the top clans in the Southern Sea, with considerable sway. The Huang family is slightly weaker, but still far superior to the Shui family.
"To sum it up, the Shui family is currently the weakest of the five great families. The other four families, even the Huang family, have a Dou Zun expert.
"The Shui family hasn't produced a Dou Zun expert in decades. If things continue this way, they may lose their place among the five great families."
"Oh? So if a family doesn't have a Dou Zun expert, they'll lose their spot among the five great families? Do all five families have Dou Zun experts?" Mo Yu asked, somewhat surprised.
If that were true, then the power of the Southern Sea was truly remarkable. After all, even in Central Plains, Dou Zun experts were considered rulers in their own right. The Southern Continent, often viewed as a remote area, seemed much more powerful than expected.
Seeing Mo Yu's shocked expression, the man chuckled. "You Central Plains folk often think that other regions are all backwaters, don't you?"
Before Mo Yu could respond, the man continued, "Perhaps that's true for the Northern Continent or the Western Continent, but the Southern Continent is different.
"While it may be called a continent, the Southern Continent is actually a vast ocean. This sea is not only immense but also incredibly rich in resources.
"As a result, many powerful forces and experts have risen here. If we in the Southern Continent were interested in Central Plains, your forces might have to reshuffle their rankings."
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded thoughtfully.
The Southern Sea was indeed larger than the combined landmasses of the other continents and even Central Plains.
Such a vast sea, brimming with resources, was bound to produce powerful forces and experts. Mo Yu suspected that if you excluded the eight ancient Dou Emperor clans and the three super magical beast clans, the overall strength of the Southern Continent might not be much weaker than Central Plains.
"You mentioned that the Shui family is one of the five great human families. Does that mean there are other non-human forces in the Southern Sea?" Mo Yu asked, rubbing his chin.
"You're sharp," the man smiled and continued, "Indeed. Unlike other regions, humans don't dominate the Southern Sea. The islands only take up a small part of the sea's vastness. The rest is the open ocean.
"And in those wide oceans live both the Sea Tribe and oceanic magical beasts."
"The Sea Tribe and oceanic magical beasts? Are they as powerful as the humans?" Mo Yu asked.
"Yes. You're probably familiar with oceanic magical beasts—they're like the magical beasts that live on land. But there are three beast clans you must never provoke: the Furious Shark Clan, the Two-Headed Jiao Dragon Clan, and the Blood Tyrant Crocodile Clan.
"Each of these clans is as strong as the Xuan family, the most powerful of the five great human families. If you anger them, you won't be able to take a single step in this vast ocean," the man said, shuddering at the thought.
"As for the Sea Tribe, their origins are unclear. Some say they're an ancient race, while others believe they're the descendants of humans and oceanic magical beasts.
"Whatever the case, the Sea Tribe's strength cannot be underestimated. The Sea Tribe is divided into eight branches. Although no single branch is as strong as the three great oceanic beast clans, they're still on par with the five human families and should not be taken lightly."
After finishing his explanation, the man cupped his hands toward Mo Yu and then turned to leave.
Watching the man's departing figure, Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly. He hadn't expected the Southern Continent to be this formidable.
Even with a Dou Zun like Qingzhi by his side, he didn't dare claim to be invincible here.
After all, Qingzhi was only a one-star Dou Zun.
As they talked, the snow-white carriage in the sky, pulled by the Void Skyfish Beasts, gradually disappeared over the horizon with the sound of soft, tinkling chimes.
Seeing this, Mo Yu shook his head and said,
"Let's go. We need to find a place to rest."
(End of Chapter)
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