Way of the Knights

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Raven's unconscious remark was heard by others, causing some to get distracted and look at where he was looking. 

The Almighty Olympus War Ship was travelling in space at a relatively slow pace, allowing everyone to see what's going on clearly. A few miles away from the ship, everyone saw a group of silhouettes which looked like humans. The difference is that, while they experienced the comfort of riding the ship, the humans outside weren't riding one. 

Everyone could plainly see how they were travelling in a group without needing a ship. They seem to be perfectly fine just like this. 

"Yes, they are indeed Humans." Henry replied, "But unlike us, these people aren't recognized by the Divine Realm's Heavenly Laws. They can neither return to the Divine Realm nor live on other Lower Realms. This boundless space is their only home. We call them Outsiders."

Almost all of the disciples were intrigued. To them, this was a new discovery. None of them, except for Raven, have heard about Outsiders before. They thought that Divine Realm is the true home for humans, but they weren't aware that the massive land would become inhabitable for some. Of course they have many questions in mind but Henry doesn't seem to have any desire to explain, therefore they could only sigh. 

As for Raven, the Outsiders weren't really a surprising topic for him. He had vague recollection about them, although he can't be certain about everything. 

The Outsiders were the outcome when someone did something that is considered as Taboo for the Heavenly Laws. Raven wasn't certain how the Heavenly Laws of the Divine Realm responds to certain violations but banishing one from living in the Divine Realm and other planes is just one of them. 

It had to be known that, had Geezer didn't protect Raven, he might've already been an Outsider by now as well. It was all thanks to a certain protective measure that Geezer planted within Raven that allowed him to be pardoned by the Heavenly Laws, allowing him to continue existing within the Divine Realm. This protective measure could even allow him to directly observe the inner workings of the Heavenly Laws themselves without incurring its wrath. 

However, even though this people are branded as Outsiders, in the end they're still humans. Although they weren't allowed to live in the mainland anymore, they could still manage to survive and continue their pursuit. Additionally, their descendants aren't necessarily going to suffer the same fate of being an Outsider like them. 

If they wanted to, they could choose to part with their children, sending them somewhere within the Divine Realm or Lower Realms for them live a normal life. This process needs to be done before the child experiences their third birthday, beyond that and the Heavenly Laws will no longer consider the child as its own and will also be branded as an Outsider. 

This is a choice for the parents to make, and a fairly difficult one at that. 

Raven also heard that there is a way to revoke the Outsider status of these people. Since it was the Heavenly Law's decision to label these people as Outsiders, therefore it would make sense for it to have the ability to take it back. It is unknown what requirements the Outsiders has to fulfil in order to have the Heavenly Laws retract their statuses as Outsiders, but if there is an individual who could have the Heavenly Laws at their beck and call, then that person could similarly revoke the label. 

Unfortunately, such individual aren't present within the current ranks of Humanity. 

"If you want to know more about Outsiders, then feel free to read some records on the Sect's Library. You'll find plenty of information there and it isn't just limited to the Outsiders themselves. But if I'm being honest, you don't need to concern yourselves with their well being. You won't have that many interactions with them anyway." Henry stated to the disciples, causing some to nod their heads in agreement. 

"Alright, I reckon that most of you already memorized the interior of the ship. With our current speed, we'll reach the sect within a month. Feel free to use your time however you like so long as you don't violate the rules. All of you will be notified when we arrive." 

After saying his piece, Henry disappeared from their view. Leaving an awkward atmosphere to descend on the remaining disciples. 

Raven didn't even bother saying anything to anyone. Instead, he turned around and followed the mental route he had in order to reach the private rooms. 

As he walked towards the private rooms, Raven was in a deep thought...

'One month huh? That's fairly quick considering my assumption that the Azure Sun Great World is fairly far away from the Ancient Elysium Sect. This means that the route we're taking must be an Exclusive Spatial Route then. My guess should be close, after all the reputation and strength of this reclusive sect is fairly propagated amongst the masses.'

Exclusive Spatial Routes are somewhat of a privilege for powerful and famous sects. Raven reckoned that the Almighty Olympus War Ship is following a specialized route bestowed exclusively to their sect in order to go to places. Even though the Outer Space is seemingly boundless, there are still chances of ships crossing paths, creating some form of friction or conflict. Exclusive Spatial Routes exists in order to provide safety for specific forces to move unhindered. 

The Leaders of Humanity - or to be more accurate, the Divine Council of Humanity, were the ones who decides, forms and bestowed these routes to their subordinates. Raven's not aware on what are the requirements to receive one and doesn't care. 

'Judging by the direction we are going, it seems that we are heading towards the edge of the Radiant Belt, the sect won't be located at the White Belt now would it? It would even be more impossible for it to be in the Origin Core Plane.' 

Radiant Belt, White Belt and Origin Core Plane. This is how the Divine Realm is divided. 

The Radiant Belt is the outermost layer of the Divine Realm. In general, the Divine Realm followed the shape of a planet with two orbits surrounding it. The outermost 'Orbit' or 'Belt', would be the first line of defense should humanity's Divine Realm were to be invaded. There are numerous habitable areas throughout the Radiant Belt and this includes the Blue Marble Planet and the Azure Sun Great World. 

Between the Radiant Belt and the White Belt, exists a gap which is filled with something called the White Veil of Distortion. According to what Raven knew, the veil existed since time immemorial and acts as a natural chasm dividing the two belts. The veil isn't really 'dangerous', it only causes reckless fools from reaching the White Belt, trapping them within for long periods of time. It is somewhat of a naturally formed line of defense per se. But with time, Humanity was able to form routes which allowed them to reach the White Belt without being trapped. 

The White Belt is what the inner orbit is called. Compared to the Radiant Belt, the White Belt might be 'smaller' but it definitely contains more people, and these people are more powerful too. The resources within the White Belt are also more abundant but in turn, this causes the competition to be fiercer. The White Belt contains many secret realms and even Lost Dimensions and Broken Worlds. 

Due to the existence of the White Belt of Distortion, this Outer Space of the White Belt were mostly filled with white trails of smoke, which is why it was ultimately named as the White Belt. 

And finally, the Origin Core Plane. The sole island resting at the very center of the Divine Realm itself. This land is the true core - the true longevity of the Divine Realm itself. Rumors said that if this land was destroyed, then the Divine Realm will cease to exist but this island hadn't been destroyed before so no one knew if this rumor was true. Well, it's either no one dares to or nobody had lived to tell the tale. 

This place is only accessible to few people. Its not because of privilege, nor the influence of the Divine Council. The Origin Core Plane summons the people it chooses and kicks them out with no regards to that person's volition. Raven would know, he had been there during his previous life. 

If anyone asks him what its like in there, he wouldn't be able to answer in any way, shape or form. The moment he did so, he'll die and vanish. One thing's for certain though, and that is it definitely exists. 

As Raven was locked in his deep thought, he didn't notice that someone was closely following him. In fact, this person who's following him had been eyeing him for quite sometime, even before they all boarded the war ship. 

It is unknown what this person's intentions were for following Raven, however it appears to be extremely wary about him. 

Raven eventually claimed a room for himself without even noticing the presence of a stalker.. And by the time he entered the room, the stalker also disappeared without a trace.