The Nine Nether Continent is an Otherworld Continent that far surpasses Earth in both area and population.

The majority of the Nine Nether Continent is covered by rugged mountains, vast Demon Forests, and oceans as vast as the skies.

Humans occupy the remaining land, establishing human societies that reflect the civilization of this World.

Most people of the Nine Nether Continent are governed by the Three Great Empires, which are:

The Jialan Empire;

The Purple Moon Empire;

The Ao Sheng Empire.

Under the rule of these Three Great Empires, there are countless kingdoms and duchies like stars in the sky.

These countries are in hierarchical relationships with each other, controlling the lives and deaths of the vast majority of people on the Nine Nether Continent.

However, apart from the Three Great Empires, there are also several powerful forces present at the same time.

Such as: the Mage Guild, the Swordsman Guild, the Alchemist Guild, and others.

Although they do not control large lands and populations of hundreds of millions like the Empires.

Yet they have the formidable strength to rival the forces of the Empires, even making the Empires wary of them.

Each of these forces here is an extraordinary existence that no single Empire can easily provoke.

However, the existence of these forces seems to function like an unspoken agreement, a tacit understanding long established.

As long as the Empires do not bring about their own downfall, the major forces will not actively interfere in the Empire's internal affairs.

Apart from the aforementioned, there also exists an enormous entity on the Nine Nether Continent, which even the united forces and Empires dare not challenge.

Its followers are scattered in every corner of the Nine Nether Continent, their numbers occupying at least 90% of the Nine Nether Continent's total population.

It is the strongest force on the Nine Nether Continent: the Light Church.

On the deck of an airship soaring through the heavens.

Ling Yuwei veiled herself lightly against the wind, brushing back a lock of hair, and said calmly:

"Three hundred years ago, the Jialan Empire was not known as Jialan but as the Red Flame."

"However, the Red Flame Divine King, who controlled the Red Flame Empire back then, vanished overnight, his life or death unknown, because of his intent to overthrow the Church's millennia-long rule."

"The day after the Red Flame Divine King disappeared, the Jialan King ascended to the throne and officially renamed the Red Flame Empire to the current Jialan Empire."

Standing beside Ling Yuwei, Lin Yi was greatly shaken by these words:

"Was the Red Flame Divine King killed by people from the Church?"

Ling Yuwei shook her head and said:

"To this day, no one knows how the Red Flame Divine King, with his power at the peak of Tier Nine, disappeared."

"However, most people unanimously believe that the only one in this World likely possessing such power would be the mysterious Pope Frederick of the Light Church."

"It was also from that time that the Light Church became an untouchable existence."

"If one could become the Saint Heir of the Light Church, the interests represented by this are far more than just being a Saint Heir."

After saying that, Ling Yuwei looked at Lin Yi in confusion:

"Don't you know all of this?"

Standing on this airship heading to the Jialan Empire, facing Ling Yuwei's confusion, Lin Yi recited his long-prepared explanation:

"This is my first time leaving my family, so I'm just understanding what you've said now."

"When I was with my family, they never mentioned anything about the outside."

Ling Yuwei looked at Lin Yi with a look that confirmed her suspicions, and did not pursue the issue any further.

Then Ling Yuwei continued:

"This is the first time the Church is publicly holding an election for the Church's Divine Son."

"When you reach the Jialan Imperial Capital, is there anyone there to meet you?"

Lin Yi hesitated for a moment and said:

"Apart from my aunt, everything else will have to rely on myself."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuwei found it amusing in her heart:

'With a powerful Divine Venerable secretly protecting you, what more is necessary?'

Ling Yuwei's lips beneath the purple veil, unknowingly revealed a smile and said:

"If Young Master Lin doesn't mind, I could arrange a place for you to stay. Could I have this honor?"

"Hmm?"

Lin Yi turned to look at this stunning woman, whose beauty could not be hidden even behind a veil.

He knew very well why she was so warm toward him.

If he were just an ordinary Tier 4 Grandmaster Swordsman, he would have long perished in Celestial Feather City.

Lin Yi wouldn't be so arrogant to think she's attracted to his charm or that she fell in love at first sight.

With his current (game) image, Lin Yi didn't think he had any charm to speak of.

But given her hospitality, Lin Yi couldn't refuse, could he?

Especially now, in such an unfamiliar place.

Having a good guide would undoubtedly reduce many unnecessary hassles.

Therefore, faced with Ling Yuwei's 'sincere' invitation, Lin Yi was not pretentious and directly said:

"Then many thanks to Pavilion Master Ling."

"Pavilion Master Ling?"

But at this time, Ling Yuwei seemed dissatisfied with Lin Yi's address, looking at him with a gaze full of 'resentment':

"Even now, Young Master Lin still feels so unfamiliar with me?"

Lin Yi couldn't help but smile wryly:

"Isn't it a habit?"

"Why not call you Miss Ling in the future."

Only then did a smile bloom on Ling Yuwei's face:

"That's better."

"At least it's far more pleasing to the ear than the previous one."

Clearly, Ling Yuwei didn't like to delve into this issue, then spoke:

"Then Young Master Lin, please make yourself at home; I will arrange everything."

Until Ling Yuwei left.

At this moment, only Lin Yi remained on the deck, greeted by the wind, overlooking the breathtaking mountains and rivers of this Otherworld Continent.

Listening to the sound of wind mixed with the turning gears of the airship, Lin Yi never imagined he would come to this entirely unfamiliar land in such a way.

Only then did Lin Yi think of many things.

He had thought he could rely on being a Reincarnator to thrive in the game.

But who would have thought his life trajectory was also, with his reincarnation, leading him down an unknown path?

As he learned more, as he encountered more, the future path in Lin Yi's mind became increasingly enigmatic.

Just like this ship sailing above the sea of clouds.

Lin Yi didn't know what awaited him beyond the looming cloud layers ahead.

As they neared the Jialan Imperial Capital, for some reason, Lin Yi's heart grew more unsettled.

This feeling was as if... as if something was eagerly waiting for him in the unfamiliar Imperial Capital.

Lin Yi frowned on the deck, gazing into the vast sea of clouds, feeling a tinge of unease:

'Is it an illusion?'