Chapter 135 - 99 The Unknown World

''Jiangdong Base City.'' It has a secondary base city under its jurisdiction. A subordinate Second Tier stronghold. ''Boom!'' A mighty surge of Ki erupted, and an overwhelming force engulfed the entire Second Tier city. A massive storm of spiritual energy swept outward, distorting the air and shaking the very ground. Two figures clashed repeatedly, their strikes shaking the heavens. Powerful auras collided, sending shockwaves rippling through space. One was a warrior clad in a white haori, his stance firm despite the overwhelming pressure. The other was a pale-skinned figure with an expressionless face. A mask, perfectly symmetrical masks the right side of his head. His long, flowing robes rustled as a pair of enormous black wings extended from his back, casting an ominous shadow. In his right hand, a sword of pure energy hummed with deadly intent. "This world holds no meaning, nor do those who live within it. Meaningless beings seeking purpose in a meaningless existence... even knowing this truth is, in itself, meaningless." "Your power is no exception." His voice was eerily calm, yet the sheer force of his ki sent gales howling around him. Across from him, the haori-clad warrior gritted his teeth, barely managing to endure the crushing force. ''Boom!'' ''Rumble!'' The battlefield trembled under their might. Countless onlookers below watched in fear, their hearts pounding as the sky itself seemed to crack. --- ''Jiangnan Prefecture.'' ''Xiangnan Base City.'' "ROAR!" A deafening bellow shattered the air. A moment later, a monstrous beast— resembling a prehistoric dragon— tore through the void, its enormous form blotting out the sun. --- ''Lidu Base City.'' "Only the strong have the right to chase their dreams." "And you... cannot protect yours." A man draped in a tattered cloak emerged from a raging sandstorm, his every step erasing the land beneath his feet. The swirling sands surged around him like a living entity, consuming everything in their path. Chaos reigned. Though the Great Xia Federation had dispatched powerful warriors to contain the upheaval, the scale of destruction was beyond control. --- ''Jiangzhong Prefecture.'' Colossal waves of energy rippled through the heavens. Yet, despite their best efforts, the sages and martial masters of the Great Xia Federation failed to determine the nature of the realm descending upon them. Because what they sensed was merely the surface— A glimpse of something far greater, something unfathomable. The uncertainty was terrifying. The Federation's forces gathered, preparing for the unknown. "Hahahaha! This king has finally returned!" "Damn you, Mutaito!" A spectral projection flickered, revealing a figure wreathed in emerald light. With his arrival, an earth-shattering pressure filled the air. ''BOOM!'' A blinding explosion erupted, erasing everything in its wake. --- ''The Void.'' Several figures stood suspended in midair, their expressions grave. "Have you measured his energy level?" One of them turned toward a burly warrior. "Fourth Realm... nearing the mid-Fourth Realm." The warrior's voice was low, steady. "Mid-Fourth Realm..." The first figure exhaled slowly. He was at the peak of the Fourth Realm—strong enough to handle this threat. "I'll take him on. The rest of you, handle the creatures." "Understood!" The warriors nodded, their forms vanishing in streaks of light. Taking a step forward, the leading figure entered the chaotic dimension. The battle erupted instantly. With his peak Fourth Realm strength, the fight was not difficult. The enemy fell swiftly, and a streak of light surged into his mind. A flood of images followed. "Son Goku!?" His expression shifted. The dimensional rift had stabilized, and word of this reached the Great Xia Federation's core. --- ''Great Xia Federation Headquarters.'' "WHOOSH!" Figures blurred through the grand hall, urgency thick in the air. "Has it been confirmed?" An elderly man, his aura vast like the ocean, locked eyes with a middle-aged officer. "Minister, it's confirmed. The realm in question originates from a legendary mythological plane. And this wasn't an invasion... but a descent. It seems someone inadvertently formed a link to that world last time." The middle-aged officer's voice was solemn. "An accidental connection?" The minister narrowed his eyes, as if realizing something. "Can we determine the level of that world now?" "Currently, we cannot determine it. The previous level assessment was incorrect. It's not merely a Fifth Tier realm of jest and mirth. Its level is likely beyond the fifth tier, currently being conservatively assessed as a Sixth Tier realm, though we cannot rule out the possibility of it reaching the Seventh Tier." The middle-aged man spoke in a low tone, swiftly reporting to the elder before him. "Seventh Tier?" The old man's pupils contracted sharply, his gaze locking onto the middle-aged man. "Yes, we cannot dismiss the possibility. Based on the detection methods of the main world, its sheer scale far surpasses that of an ordinary Sixth Tier realm." "Of course, it's also possible that this world is uniquely vast, having been a large-scale domain from the very beginning." The middle-aged man took a deep breath, nodded, and continued. "I understand. Keep a close watch on this world. Also, how many entry opportunities have we secured for this realm so far?" The old man nodded, then paused as a thought crossed his mind. "Two!" "Since we cannot yet determine who first made contact, we are unable to secure additional entry opportunities for now." The middle-aged man replied with due reverence. "Two?" "Arrange for immediate deployment. We must acquire more information about this world as quickly as possible. If it is indeed a seventh-tier realm, it could prove invaluable in countering the Dimension Invasions." The old man furrowed his brows but did not press further. For a newly discovered realm, securing two entry points was already a fortunate development, especially since the first arrival remained unknown. After all, the best method for acquiring more entry rights was through the initial arrival. "Understood!" The middle-aged man acknowledged the command with utmost respect. He wasted no time and began preparations immediately. --- A few hours later. Two carefully selected world-traveling warriors initiated their descent. "Dimensional traveler detected!" "Spiritual binding in progress!" "Binding successful!" "World positioning in progress!" "Positioning complete!" "World matching in progress!" World Name: Unknown World Level: Unknown Proceed with matching? "Fixed identity selection commencing." "Please choose your identity." "Note: Available choices are humanoid, human, or beast." The two figures silently stepped into the realm of Dragon Ball. --- Meanwhile, in Shaoxin Base City, Jiang Chen remained unaware of these unfolding events. During this period, he had been refining his power while also aiding Shaoxin Base City in managing the frequent Dimension Descents. Thanks to his presence, although Shaoxin Base City had faced two more Dimension Descents after the initial one, they had been swiftly resolved. And under these circumstances— Jiang Chen unexpectedly received a group of visitors. ''Knock, knock!'' A soft rapping sounded at the door. "Coming!" His mother, Yang Lihua, called out. Moments later, the door swung open. However, upon seeing the figures standing outside, Yang Lihua found herself momentarily stunned. "Who might you be looking for?" She asked, her expression shifting subtly with caution. Standing at the entrance were five men clad in black, their presence carrying an unmistakable air of authority. "Greetings, Madam. Are you Jiang Chen's mother? I am Tang Junkai from the Great Xia Higher Martial Academy's admissions office. Here is my identification." "Is Jiang Chen at home?" Tang Junkai spoke with a polite smile as he handed over a card. Inside, his excitement barely remained concealed. (This chapter ends) You can read ahead up to 60 chapters on my Patreon and I've also activated a (date-to-date) subscription model on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/darkshadow6395