Re: Evolution Online

Chapter 1348 First time in Purple World?

As Liam activated the teleportation token, he felt the familiar tug of spatial displacement, a sensation that was always followed by mind-bending distortion. Just as he felt like his soul was about to be ripped apart, the world around him blurred into a vortex of colors before snapping back into focus, revealing the vastly different landscape of the Purple world.

Liam stared at the purple sky that spread endlessly above, dotted with swirling patterns of darker violet and occasional streaks of pink, a stunning phenomenon native to this unique world. He was standing in front of a giant window that overlooked a vast and bustling city below. As Liam’s gaze shifted from the skies above to the land below, his brow once again arched in shock and awe.

The city sprawled in front of him was unlike anything he had ever seen. Even though he seemed to be standing atop a lofty towering building and his post-mana enhanced vision capable of observing details a ridiculous distance away, the city’s end still escaped his sight. If a single city was this big, then what was the size of this world? Liam stared in a daze at the endless urban expanse stretching beyond the horizon. The buildings varied in style from towering spires that seemed to pierce the sky to massive domed structures that glowed with an ethereal light, hinting at the powerful enchantments embedded within their walls.

Below, the streets teemed with life. Creatures of various races and attire moved through the city with purpose and leisure alike; some hovered above the ground on discs of light, others dashed through the air with wings of flame or shadow.

“Ahem. You can step away from the teleporter and then enjoy the sight in leisure.” A voice spoke, breaking Liam’s thoughts.

Liam turned to see a fairy who was busily tapping away on the system screen. He gave the fairy a nod and proceeded to walk away. All around him flashes of light were constantly blinking on and off with the entire teleportation room buzzing like a hive of activity. It was no wonder he was being shooed away to make room for the others.

Not just that but the entities who arrived were also not that simple. Liam couldn’t even sense what power level most were in. Just a few seconds were enough to see how completely different this place was when compared to Nymphomania.

“First time in Purple World, isn’t it? Are you here for testing at the academy?” As Liam walked out, one of the fairies fluttered over to him and enquired. It was a little surprising to see a system shop fairy work for academy recruitment. Similar events were occurring all around him as many seem to have arrived in the world with the same idea. Nevertheless, all of this made Liam’s life easier as he did not have to go anywhere else to gather information.

“Yes, I am here for the academy. Could you direct me there and briefly introduce me to what the procedures are?”

The fairy nodded enthusiastically, its wings flickering rapidly. “Certainly! You’ll want to head towards the central district. The Eternal Sword Palace is hard to miss. It’s a grand structure with silver and gold blades crossing over the entrance. It’s quite a sight!” The fairy’s eyes sparkled with pride as it spoke of the landmark.

“Thank you,” Liam replied.

“As for the procedures, it’s very simple and straightforward. You just have to submit this token and participate in the entrance exam.” Before the fairy zipped away to assist another newcomer, it added, “Just follow the main avenue and keep an eye out for the Blade Arch. It’s a favorite meeting point for new aspirants. Safe travels!”

“Simple and straightforward, huh?” Liam chuckled lightly. Even after all these years, if he believed these words, then he might as well be brain-dead. Sure, the information packet said the same thing but there was no way things were one hundred percent as described in the paper! He calmly started walking to the elevator of the system shop which only had the option exit available for him. Apparently, to use this particular system shop he first needed to register with the Eternal Sword Palace. He need not necessarily even pass the entrance test, just a registration worked. Deciding to check out the wares at the system shop a little later, he walked out of the system shop onto the streets calmly.

He was immediately swept away by a tide of miscellaneous beings with all sorts of size, shapes, and color. Though he had expected this place to be extremely popular only now he saw that he had totally underestimated the scale of it.

Killing intent and raw battle thirst were palpable in the street with so many seasoned warriors roaming about the streets, every single one of them undoubtedly walking a path of slaughter and carnage.

Liam’s journey through the crowd was uneventful until a particularly burly figure bumped into him, the force of the encounter nearly knocking him off his feet. The figure, a towering beastkin with horns curling from his forehead and eyes that gleamed with a fierce, competitive spark, grunted an apology without slowing his pace.

“Watch where you’re going!” someone shouted after the beastkin, who ignored the comment and continued on his way.

Liam too ignored the encounter and walked toward the main Sword Palace Entrance without bothering to visit the Blade Arc or whatever. He briefly glanced at the spot as he walked by and saw that many had gathered there, busily networking and talking to each other but Liam decided not to involve himself in such things. His main goal was right in front of him.

Liam entered the impressive imposing structure and surprisingly it was all empty except for a couple of guards and a scaled beastkin meditating near a pillar. This was a stark contrast to the crowd milling about on the outside.

The next second Liam understood why when the token in his possession vibrated before a teleportation circle appeared around him and he found himself whisked away to another location.

When Liam opened his eyes, he coincidentally found himself in front of the same burly beastkin he had bumped into earlier.