CHAPTER 290: CHAPTER 271: LEGEND OF THE FLOATING CITY

On the streets of Ancient God Town, Lin Yi stood side by side with Satan J and ten others.

The equipment on the ten varied in features, and their skin tones were diverse.

What’s most noticeable was the expression on each of their faces, revealing their own intentions and hidden motives.

Among the ten, only a single woman consistently wore a smile, but you couldn’t fathom her true thoughts beneath it.

At that moment, an elderly woman with a hunched back stood opposite them.

This elderly woman was the Guardian of the Endless Tower, Ibayel Diuli.

The old woman faced the group, quietly narrating:

"Our Rafam Continent is divided into two parts, the East and West Continents, separated by the boundless Cangming Sea."

"Around these two continents, numerous islands are scattered, inhabited by various races."

"Long ago, due to the barriers of the Cangming Sea, exchanges between the East and West Continents and these islands were minimal."

The old woman seemed caught between reminiscence and lament, her hazy eyes gazing at the endless sky as she sighed deeply:

"Although exchanges were few in those times, the Hundred Races coexisted peacefully and harmoniously."

"However, during the time when talents emerged and the Hundred Races thrived, tremendous changes occurred quietly."

"Someone proposed establishing a Teleportation Array to connect the East and West Continents and the islands, facilitating communication and development among the races."

"Yet when the plan was attempted, it was discovered..."

"The distance between the two continents far exceeded the limits of the longest Teleportation Array of the time, and the plan was abandoned."

"Later, the Dragon Race’s Leader, Osman Watts, suggested setting up a transit station between the two continents to achieve connectivity."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi’s pupils dilated instantly.

His mind immediately conjured the image of a future monument, the immense and magnificent Holy City built upon the vast sea!

Meanwhile, the old woman’s voice continued:

"And so, there emerged that miracle, hovering above the Cangming Sea for tens of thousands of years without falling: the Floating City!"

At this moment, Lin Yi was shaken: it was indeed the Floating City she was referring to.

It was only then that Lin Yi understood the origin of the Floating City.

As the old woman finished speaking, everyone visibly felt her let out a sigh of relief before she said:

"Aren’t you curious why I’m telling you all this?"

Saying this, the old woman couldn’t help but smile.

Although the old woman was smiling, Lin Yi and the others’ faces remained grave without any other expression.

Even the woman who had been smiling earlier now wore a serious expression.

Because they didn’t think this powerful and mysterious elder had gathered them to tell irrelevant jokes.

After her light laugh, the old woman’s face gradually turned solemn again as she spoke slowly:

"Originally, due to the sudden emergence of this city, the Hundred Races flourished, and everyone thought this harmony would persist."

"But a great upheaval shattered this beauty mercilessly."

With a heavy face, the old woman looked at everyone:

"As Chosen Ones, perhaps you’ve realized what that upheaval was?"

Then she answered her own question:

"That’s right, this upheaval came from the massive invasion by the Abyss Demon Race."

The old woman lamented:

"Perhaps because there was peace for too long, so long that the Hundred Races forgot the cruelty of war."

"It lasted so long that people had forgotten intense training; even a small Divine Tribulation scared many away, weakening the Hundred Races significantly."

"This led to the initial massive defeats of the Hundred Races under the Demon Race’s powerful offensive, with heavy losses."

Heavily, the old woman sighed:

"I think you know the subsequent events to some extent, so I won’t elaborate."

She then looked at everyone once more, her expression solemn:

"Today, I have gathered you here for the Floating City."

"During the arduous war against the demons, the Hundred Races had no time to spare, allowing the Floating City to fall into the Demon Race’s hands quickly."

"With the end of the anti-demon war, the Floating City disappeared from people’s sight."

"Later, saints tried to explore but found the Floating City was shrouded in an enigmatic barrier, preventing entry and knowledge of its condition."

"As Chosen Ones, you can bypass the barrier’s rules to enter."

"Your mission this time is to investigate the condition of the Teleportation Array within the Floating City and find ways to repair it, restoring the Teleportation passage between the Floating City and the continent."

"All you need to do is repair the Teleportation Array, and the Hundred Races Alliance army will proceed to the Floating City for cleanup and takeover. Also, this mission...,"

The old woman gave the group a meaningful glance:

"Is also an important test for you all. Seize the opportunity."

"If you pass this test, you will be immensely benefited."

At that moment, a young black man suddenly said:

"What if we all fail the mission?"

The old woman looked at him, chuckling softly:

"If you fail this time, there’s another chance, and another after the next."

"I believe that even the densest Chosen Ones should have their limits, right?"

As she said this, her eyes swiftly glanced between Satan J and Lin Yi.

Yet, that single glance made Lin Yi feel as if he were seen through entirely.

It felt as if he was like a newborn to the old woman, without any secrets.

However, fortunately, that feeling lasted only an instant, even before Lin Yi could frown, it was over.

The old woman continued:

"Because we know nothing about the situation inside, I can’t provide you any help or advice, and everything will depend on you."

Then, looking at them, old Xu smiled, a deep, meaningful smile:

"The place where you enter will be random, if conditions allow."

"I hope you find a way to gather together and then work together to complete this mission rather than..."

"Killing each other!"

Saying that, the old woman waved her hand, and a mysterious six-pointed star appeared beneath everyone’s feet, emanating a dazzling light:

"Upon entering, I’ll mark the Teleportation Array locations of the East and West Continents, and the rest is up to you."

As the light underfoot grew even brighter, the old woman’s voice suddenly appeared in Lin Yi’s mind:

"If you cannot repair the Teleportation Array of the Eastern Continent, then you must not allow the Western Continent’s Teleportation Array to be repaired, remember!"

"What?"

Before Lin Yi could react, he found himself in a strange place...