C588 Sealed World 5th Chapter in a Row

No one really knew how vast Woo Zhengyang's previous world was. At least, no one he encountered could accurately describe its boundaries. In contrast, this current world has clear limits, and Lee Yuanye even witnessed these boundaries firsthand.

These boundaries are marked by a barrier filled with mysterious power, isolating this realm and sealing away the spirit of all things within it. In the previous world, there were many theories about the great calamity of heaven and earth, but most believed it was an unavoidable natural disaster.

However, in this smaller world, the prevailing belief about the great calamity is quite the opposite. Those privy to certain secrets are convinced that the calamity from ten thousand years ago was definitely man-made, as was the Heaven Shrouding Great Array.

Woo Zhengyang couldn't determine which theory was true. He couldn't even tell if the calamities in the two worlds were the same event. Although the timing seemed to align, the aftermath was vastly different. One world was vast and dominated by energy cultivation, while the other was confined, only allowing for Body Tempering Techniques, sealed off and isolated.

What Lee Yuanye said next gave Woo Zhengyang a clue. Profound Mountain! This name was known to everyone in his previous world.

Legend has it that the Profound Mountain is the ancestral land of humanity. However, after a great catastrophe, its location was lost to time. Yet, in conversations with Lee Yuanye, Woo Zhengyang heard the name once more. Just like in previous worlds, those who understood the secrets of this realm revered the Profound Mountain as a sacred place for humanity.

Unlike in other worlds where the Profound Mountain seemed elusive, in this realm, Woo Zhengyang had unknowingly come close to it twice. The mountain appeared within the Myriad Desolate Mountain when Woo Zhengyang was mysteriously transported into this world. That was his first unconscious approach to the Profound Mountain. The second time was more recent, when Woo Zhengyang was searching for a way back and re-entered the Myriad Desolate Mountain. It was there that he sensed the energy within him beginning to flow.

According to Lee Yuanye, the reason this world is sealed is tied to the Profound Mountain. Rumor has it that the mountain holds the essence and spirit of countless ancient ancestors. As long as this world endures, the Profound Mountain will remain. During the great catastrophe, the people of this world survived thanks to the mountain's protection. However, not long after, a barrier known as the Heaven Shrouding Great Array appeared, enveloping the world. Since then, a cleansing rain has perpetually fallen, preventing any practice of energy cultivation techniques.

So, those who know these secrets are convinced that the great catastrophe from ten thousand years ago was deliberately caused by someone. As for who that might be, it's still a mystery.

Lee Yuanye's words left Woo Zhengyang in shock, and as he pieced everything together, a bold idea formed in his mind. The world of the past and the world of today were originally one and the same! It's just that today's world is a realm sealed off after that ancient catastrophe.

By chance, Woo Zhengyang repaired the ancient teleportation array of the Profound Heaven Sect, which transported him from the outside world to this sealed realm.

The more Woo Zhengyang pondered, the more he was convinced that his theory was likely correct. He even had a bolder suspicion: could the catastrophe from ten thousand years ago have been intended to seal this small world, or perhaps to seal Profound Mountain itself? And who would want to seal the Human Ancestral Land of Profound Mountain?

"Is there a way to return to the previous world?" After confirming his theory, Woo Zhengyang asked the question that had been on his mind for so long. Even though he knew it couldn't be that simple, he couldn't help but ask—it was too important for him.

Lee Yuanye shook his head with a wry smile, "Over the years, many have tried to break through the Heaven Shrouding Great Array to see the outside world, but no one has ever succeeded."

As expected, things didn't get any simpler; in fact, they became even more complicated. After Lee Yuanye finished speaking, he sat there with a serious expression, sipping his tea.

Initially, Woo Zhengyang was a bit anxious, but seeing Lee Yuanye's demeanor, he calmed down. This guy wouldn't just talk about the seals of this world and the great calamity without reason, especially since he wanted to offset the cost of two hundred rare treasures before coming here. If anything, he must know something crucial.

Lee Yuanye, putting on an act, was waiting for Woo Zhengyang to press him for more information. Unexpectedly, Woo Zhengyang casually poured him some more water and said, "In that case, let's discuss the matter of those two hundred rare treasures."

At this, Lee Yuanye couldn't hold back and retorted, "You're really no fun!"

Putting down his tea, Lee Yuanye continued, "Over the years, many have tried to break through the Heaven Shrouding Great Array to see the outside world, but no one has succeeded. Yet, people never stopped trying, and neither have I. Now, I have an idea that might just work."

At this point, Lee Yuanye fixed his gaze on Woo Zhengyang, saying nothing more.

Woo Zhengyang didn't hesitate and directly asked, "So, you want to use this idea to offset the cost of those two hundred rare treasures?"

"Yes, on one hand, I really can't find any more wood-element treasures in such a short time. I've already scoured the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion and all the Martial Mansions under it clean, and I still haven't gathered enough to pay the ransom. I had to go through a lot of trouble to get even this much."

"On the other hand, even though you say you're just a country boy, I have a feeling there's something unique about you. My instincts are usually spot-on. If we team up, we might actually have a chance to escape this sealed world. What do you think? Are you interested?"

Woo Zhengyang didn't confirm or deny Lee Yuanye's suspicions about him, but he couldn't deny that the offer was exactly what he desperately wanted.

However, his cautious nature made Woo Zhengyang ask again, "Do you really want to see the outside world?"

"Who wouldn't want to see the outside world, Mr. Zhengyang? You probably don't even know the limits of your martial path yet!"

"The limits of the martial path?"

"Yes, the martial path has no ultimate limit, but in this sealed world, that's not the case. If you can't leave here, you'll only ever reach the level of a Martial King at best!"