Chapter 2648 Continents Of The Jui World
Chapter 2648 Continents Of The Jui World
Lin Mu had been eager to practice the Litany of Verdant Forests and had heard that the Jui World was abundant with such forests.
Initially, he considered heading straight to the forests during their journey to the next city, but he was unfamiliar with their characteristics.
"This should be better than going in blind," Lin Mu thought.
SHUA
He activated the jade slip, revealing a comprehensive list of forests ranging in size from a mere hundred kilometers to sprawling expanses of hundreds of thousands of kilometers. The persistent threat of beast waves had prompted meticulous documentation and study of these forests, resulting in a wealth of information.
The jade slip provided in-depth details about the kinds of immortal beasts inhabiting the forests, their topography, the flora that could be found, and any valuable resources present.
There were over a thousand forests listed, but Lin Mu focused on those located in the Shanxi Continent, as their next city was situated there.
"No point transcribing information about forests on other continents—it won't be much use to me," Lin Mu reasoned.
The Jui Empire encompassed three continents, all massive in size, covering nearly half the world's surface area. The remaining landmass consisted of three oceans situated between the continents.
Uniquely, the continents stretched from the northern to the southern poles, with only a frozen ocean connecting them. While this frozen ocean might seem like a natural bridge, it was far from a viable crossing. The journey was both perilous and impractical—more so due to the extreme climate than the beasts.
The two poles were essentially barren wastelands, devoid of significant resources and laden with death. The rare materials hidden there were deeply buried under ice or snow, making them almost impossible to harvest.
As a result, intercontinental travel was primarily conducted via ocean routes for goods and teleportation arrays for those seeking speed.
Compared to the Rust Sky World, the oceanic gap between the Jui World's continents was smaller, and aquatic beasts were less threatening. Most of the powerful aquatic beasts resided near the poles, ensuring relatively safe passages for merchants and travelers.
The two other continents, apart from Shanxi, were known as the Grand River Continent and the Fuwa Continent.
The Grand River Continent, named for the colossal river flowing through its center, lay to the east of Shanxi. Its reputation as one of the most dangerous regions in the Jui World stemmed from its almost unbroken forest cover.
Beast waves were far more severe there, and humans had struggled to establish a foothold. Consequently, no empires existed in the Grand River Continent. Instead, the region was divided into small kingdoms and scattered immortal sects.
Interestingly, the lack of human dominance had allowed other races to thrive there. The continent was home to Orcs, Beastkin, Giants, and a few other minor races.
"Oh? There are even demons living there," Lin Mu murmured, intrigued.
Scattered across the continent, demon tribes lived in isolation, rarely interacting with other powers. The Grand River Continent was the only place in the Jui World where demons still resided. It was said that they once inhabited the other continents but had migrated here for the relative safety it offered.
The Fuwa Continent, in contrast, was dominated by two rival empires—the Fu Empire and the Wa Empire.
Both empires occupied half the continent and had been in conflict since the earliest recorded history of the Jui World. Each claimed to predate the other, with the Fu Empire asserting that the Wa Empire was a splinter of their own, and the Wa Empire making the same claim about Fu.
Their shared border was an active war zone, with battles raging at every moment.
Yet, despite their rivalry, both empires maintained a neutral alliance with the Shanxi Empire, engaging in regular trade.
Immortal sects existed in the Fuwa Continent as well, but they operated as subsidiaries of either empire, flying their respective flags.
Of particular note was the Temple of the Four Guardian Beasts, the largest of its kind in the Jui World. Located precisely on the border between the two empires, it was a unique neutral zone, attracting visitors from both sides daily.
The forest surrounding the temple was regarded as sacred. A White Tiger of immense power was said to have been born there in ancient times, and its bloodline continued to influence the region.
As Lin Mu read through the jade slip, he came across the names of the tiger species residing in the forest.
"Moon Eye Tigers, Scarlet Streak Tigers, Iron Sheen Claw Tigers, Steel Furred Immortal Tigers…"
He found the variety remarkable.
"Most of these are rare tiger species, yet all of them coexist in a single forest. The bloodline of the White Tiger must be responsible for this anomaly," Lin Mu concluded.
Tigers were apex predators by nature, and their territorial instincts made it unusual for multiple tiger species to inhabit the same area. While it wasn't unheard of to find two or three species coexisting, ten was unprecedented.
Perhaps Little Shrubby might have had some fun there with his 'kin'.' Lin Mu thought.
While there were no Scorch Claw Tigers there, meeting other Tigers might still be good for him, even if it was just one of the bloodlines he had.
Lin Mu's goal was to find a forest that would provide the ideal environment for practicing the Litany of Verdant Forests. He needed a place where he could immerse himself in nature, free from distractions and dangers. The jade slip provided detailed descriptions of each forest, including the types of immortal beasts, the terrain, and the resources available. This information would be invaluable in helping him make an informed decision.
As he continued to read, Lin Mu came across a forest known as the Emerald Canopy Forest. It was located in the southern region of the Shanxi Continent close to Ram Orchard City and was renowned for its lush vegetation and vibrant ecosystem.
The forest was home to a variety of immortal beasts, including the elusive Jade Winged Sparrow and the majestic Verdant Horned Stag. The terrain was relatively flat, making it easier to navigate, and the forest was rich in medicinal plants and rare herbs.