novelbin Chapter 268 Departure, Cosmic Sea
Chapter 268 Departure, Cosmic Sea
The Lord of Chaos City smiled and asked, "Now that you've emerged from seclusion, what are your plans for the future?"
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment: "I plan to go to the Cosmic Sea. My secret techniques still need to be honed in battle, but it's hard to find an opponent in the Cosmic Secret Realm who can make me unleash my full power."
"The universe masters of other forces are either too weak or they won't easily fight me. Only in places like the Cosmic Sea, where powerful beings gather, can I act freely."
"The Cosmic Sea..." The Lord of Chaos City and the Lord of Dragon Journey exchanged a glance, both seeing the understanding in each other's eyes.
"With your current strength, it's indeed time for you to venture into the Cosmic Sea." The Chaos City Lord nodded. "During the closure of the Primal Star, there are very few opportunities of high value, so many Universe Lords who are confident in their strength choose to go to the Cosmic Sea."
"You have the ability to create clones, and you are protected by a top-tier palace-type treasure. As long as you don't go to those overly dangerous places, your safety in the cosmic sea should still be guaranteed."
The Lord of Dragons also said, "Now that you have created your own ultimate secret technique for becoming a Lord of the Universe, combined with a gene level of nearly ten thousand times and a collection of supreme treasures, there are probably few among the third-tier Lords of the Universe who can rival you."
"However..." he changed the subject, "The environment of the Cosmic Sea is harsh and fraught with danger. Even the strongest beings in the universe are at risk of perishing. Since this is your first time venturing into it, it would be best to find an experienced companion to go with you."
Lin Yuan nodded: "That's exactly what I was thinking."
"That's good." The Lord of Chaos City pondered for a moment, "Youhou withdrew from the Cosmic Sea to recuperate some time ago because of a significant loss of divine power. He has been there for nearly ten thousand epochs now and should have recovered almost completely."
He turned to look at the Lord of Dragon Journey: "Dragon Journey, go and ask Lord You if he has any plans to go to the Cosmic Sea again in the near future. If he is willing, he can take Tianyun with him. The two of them can look after each other."
"I'll go ask him right now." With that, the Dragon Lord vanished on the spot.
A moment later...
As he stepped back into the hall, he smiled and said, "Lord You said he was bored and, upon hearing that Tianyun was going to the Universe Sea, he was very willing to go with him."
He also said that he'd been wandering alone all these years, with no one to talk to, and he was almost going crazy from all the boredom.
Lin Yuan chuckled.
Lord Youhou was quite forthright and easy to get along with.
"Then it's settled." The Chaos City Lord made the decision. "Make preparations and depart on a chosen day."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Lin Yuan and said, "You're actually a bit late. If it had been a few thousand epochs earlier, you could have caught up with Bingfeng and Peng Gong's main battle avatars and set off together. It would have been safer to follow them."
"But this is for the best. You and Youhou are both extremely powerful, among the best of the third-tier universe masters. Working together won't hold each other back, and the gains might even be greater."
"I see."
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Three days later, outside Chaos City.
Lin Yuan stood side by side with the Lord of Youhou.
The other person was tall and thin, wearing a set of dark blue scale armor, and carrying his signature weapon, the Youhou Thorn.
"Tianyun, you've finally arrived!" He patted Lin Yuan on the shoulder with a smile. "I've always been a loner in the Cosmic Sea, but now I finally have a companion."
"This is my first time venturing into the Cosmic Sea, and I hope Lord You will give me your guidance." Lin Yuan smiled, but did not accept the other party's offer to accompany him.
Having read the original novel of Swallowed Star, he knew very well the personality of Lord Youhou. As a disciple of the Lord of Darkness, he was an excellent assassin who was usually alone. It was only when he had a companion by his side that he would feel uncomfortable.
"I wouldn't presume to offer guidance; we're just looking out for each other." Lord Youhou waved his hand. "However, there's something I must remind you of first: although the Cosmic Sea offers far more opportunities than the Primal Universe, the environment is also far more dangerous."
"Your ability to create clones is good, but if the clones perish, all your treasures will be lost. You'll have nowhere to cry then. So it's best to send your strongest main combat clone out to explore."
Lin Yuan nodded: "That's what I think too. This time, we'll send a avatar from the Yan God Clan."
"Then let's go." Lord Youhou waved his hand. "We'll go to the Toya Black Hole first, which is one of the main passages from the primordial universe to the cosmic sea."
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In the primordial universe, in an extremely remote star region.
There are no stars, no planets, only endless darkness and deathly silence here.
In the deepest part of the darkness, an enormous black hole floats silently.
The space around the black hole is distorted to the extreme, light is completely swallowed up here, and even divine sense is greatly interfered with.
"This is the Toya Black Hole," Lord Youhou pointed ahead. "The most terrifying black hole in the primordial universe, and also one of the main passages to the cosmic sea."
Lin Yuan stared intently into the distance.
Even from a distance of several light-years, he could feel the terrifying devouring power it emitted; even a cosmic sage would probably be instantly torn apart if he fell into it.
"There are generally two ways to enter the cosmic sea from the primordial universe," Lord Youhou continued. "The first is to enter the spatial interlayer, then teleport to the end of the spatial interlayer and emerge through the cosmic membrane."
"Although the membrane of the primordial universe is extremely strong, it can be broken by anyone with the power of a universe master."
"The second method is through the Toya black hole. The terrifying tearing and twisting forces within the black hole are constantly destroying the surrounding cosmic membrane. As long as you enter the depths of the black hole, you can follow the force directly to the outer cosmic ocean."
"Moreover..." he paused, "entering the Cosmic Sea through the Toya Black Hole has another advantage: the corresponding area in the Cosmic Sea has a total of thirty-nine natural wormholes, which can quickly reach various parts of the Cosmic Sea."
"The Toya black hole is a common passage from the primordial universe to the cosmic ocean, so there are spies from various races in the vicinity all year round."
Lord Youhou lowered his voice, "They specifically target new faces. If they see a Universe Lord of average strength, they might follow them and try to harm them. But with our strength, we naturally have nothing to fear."
Lin Yuan nodded again, and the two flew into the depths of the black hole.
A moment later, Lord Youhou pointed ahead: "Do you see that? That's the real body of the Toya Black Hole."
Lin Yuan looked up and saw a spherical celestial body, about three meters in diameter and entirely black, appear before him.
The surface of this spherical celestial body is covered with incredibly complex dark golden patterns. These countless patterns combine to form an extremely strange pattern.
Near the main body of the Toya black hole is a cosmic membrane wall, where endless devouring forces constantly tear it apart, forming an irregular hole with a diameter of tens of thousands of kilometers.
Whoosh!Whoosh!
The two passed through the cave entrance, and suddenly the view opened up before them.
Endless chaotic energy flowed through the void like mist, radiating overwhelming pressure.
Although these air currents were not specifically targeted at anyone, the mere natural aura they emitted was enough to completely annihilate a king who had achieved immortality.
"This is the Cosmic Sea." Lord Youhou took a deep breath. "Although the environment here is harsh, the frequency of treasures appearing here, which is even more exaggerated than on the original star, still attracts countless powerful people to gather here."
At this moment, Lin Yuan was no longer in the mood to listen to the other party's explanation. He turned his head and looked at the scene behind him in shock.
There, the membrane of the primordial universe was like a vast, endless sky, covering half of the entire cosmic ocean.
On the membrane wall, countless chaotic air currents churn and surge, and occasionally huge bubbles emerge from the membrane wall, then explode in the cosmic sea, turning into a new chaotic air current.
The primordial universe was such a colossal entity, constantly breathing and endlessly regenerating.
"Don't bother looking now, there will be plenty of time to look later," Lord Youhou laughed. "The Cosmic Sea is vast and boundless, countless times larger than the primordial universe."
Although the Lord of the Universe can teleport millions of light-years at a time, the environment here is harsh and the space is more stable than the original universe, so a high-intensity teleport can only travel a maximum of tens of thousands of light-years.
Furthermore, prolonged teleportation consumes a great deal of energy, making it easy to be caught off guard and unable to react in dangerous areas.
"Therefore, long-distance travel in the Cosmic Sea relies on natural wormholes." He pointed into the distance, "There are thirty-nine natural wormholes over there, which are important passages to various parts of the Cosmic Sea."
"The strongest members of our human race have mostly been active near the spaceship for the last few million epochs. The most convenient way to get there is to travel along the eighteenth natural wormhole."
Lin Yuan looked in the direction he was pointing and indeed saw dozens of twisted vortexes floating in the void in the distance.
Each vortex varies in size and emits different spatial fluctuations; some are as stable as a mirror, while others are as violent as thunder.
The two flew into the No. 18 natural wormhole.
The space shifted, and the scene before my eyes changed abruptly.
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The cosmic sea, somewhere in the void.
Lin Yuan and the Lord of Youhou flew out of the wormhole, surrounded by endless chaotic air currents.
"From here on, we'll have to rely on teleportation to get around," said Lord Youhou. "We're heading to the Cosmic Ship, one of the most notorious and dangerous places in the Cosmic Sea."
It is said to be the remains left behind by a super being who surpassed the level of the strongest beings in the universe, containing endless secrets and treasures.
He raised his hand and waved, and a huge star map was transmitted to Lin Yuan through the virtual universe.
The map is covered with a dense array of coordinates and routes, most of which are locations of natural wormholes, while others mark dangerous areas and even the lairs of some known powerful beings.
"What I just sent you was a map of the universe accumulated by the human race over countless years." Lord Youhou's expression became solemn. "Apart from the high-ranking members of my human race, even our allies in the Hong Alliance can only receive two or three tenths at most."
"Remember, unless you have permission from the Giant Axe Council, this map must never be revealed to any other powerful figures. It contains intelligence that countless predecessors risked their lives for."
Lin Yuan nodded solemnly, "Understood."
He carefully examined the star map, memorizing every route and every coordinate, which was crucial for his survival in the cosmic sea.
"Let's go." Seeing that he had finished memorizing, Lord Youhou waved his hand again, "We still have a long way to go."
The two began to teleport, each time traversing distances of tens of thousands of light-years.
The environment in the cosmic ocean is harsher than that in the original universe. When teleporting, one must be constantly vigilant about the surrounding environment to avoid plunging into some kind of dead end.
"Look over there." About three days later, Lord Youhou suddenly pointed into the distance.
Lin Yuan looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a huge celestial body floating silently.
That was a small universe with a diameter of about 300 million light-years, representing the strongest being in the universe.
But it has become incredibly dilapidated, with countless irregular holes and cracks covering the cosmic membrane, and the chaotic airflow inside can be vaguely seen dissipating outwards.
"Those are miniature universes left behind by the strongest beings in the fallen universes," said Lord Youhou. "In the cosmic sea, these miniature universes are the most common reference points. Although they drift slowly, they can be used for location as long as their patterns are understood."
"In every cycle of reincarnation, the primordial universe gives birth to billions of races and countless lives."
After the strongest beings in the universe break through, their miniature universes will detach from the original universe and drift in the cosmic sea.
Even the strongest beings in the universe will eventually perish, and these dilapidated miniature universes are the only traces of their existence.
Lin Yuan remained silent, gazing at the dilapidated miniature universe, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him.
The strongest beings in the universe are those who stand at the pinnacle of the primordial universe, the goal pursued by countless cultivators throughout their lives, yet even they cannot escape the fate of reincarnation.
Even if we go further and open up the Holy Land universe, there is still the crisis of the World Beast waiting. I really don't know when this path of cultivation will end. Lord Hunyuan?
"But there's no need to be too sentimental." Lord Youhou patted his shoulder. "Although the Primordial Ancestor was suppressed due to the failure of the possession, we still have the Giant Axe Founder, and our human race has become stronger and stronger in recent years. Sooner or later, we will be able to open up a sacred universe that will exist forever."
Lin Yuan nodded: "It definitely will."
"Let's go." Seeing that he had finished memorizing, Lord Youhou waved his hand again, "We still have a long way to go."
The two began to teleport, each time traversing distances of tens of thousands of light-years.
The environment in the cosmic ocean is harsher than that in the original universe. When teleporting, one must be constantly vigilant about the surrounding environment to avoid plunging into some kind of dead end.
"Look over there." About three days later, Lord Youhou suddenly pointed into the distance.
Lin Yuan looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a huge celestial body floating silently.
That was a small universe with a diameter of about 300 million light-years, representing the strongest being in the universe.
But it has become incredibly dilapidated, with countless irregular holes and cracks covering the cosmic membrane, and the chaotic airflow inside can be vaguely seen dissipating outwards.
"Those are miniature universes left behind by the strongest beings in the fallen universes," said Lord Youhou. "In the cosmic sea, these miniature universes are the most common reference points. Although they drift slowly, they can be used for location as long as their patterns are understood."
"In every cycle of reincarnation, the primordial universe gives birth to billions of races and countless lives."
After the strongest beings in the universe break through, their miniature universes will detach from the original universe and drift in the cosmic sea.
Even the strongest beings in the universe will eventually perish, and these dilapidated miniature universes are the only traces of their existence.
Lin Yuan remained silent, gazing at the dilapidated miniature universe, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him.
The strongest beings in the universe are those who stand at the pinnacle of the primordial universe, the goal pursued by countless cultivators throughout their lives, yet even they cannot escape the fate of reincarnation.
Even if we go further and open up the Holy Land universe, there is still the crisis of the World Beast waiting. I really don't know when this path of cultivation will end. Lord Hunyuan?
"But there's no need to be too sentimental." Lord Youhou patted his shoulder. "Although the Primordial Ancestor was suppressed due to the failure of the possession, we still have the Giant Axe Founder, and our human race has become stronger and stronger in recent years. Sooner or later, we will be able to open up a sacred universe that will exist forever."
Lin Yuan nodded: "It definitely will."
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"Let's go." Seeing that he had finished memorizing, Lord Youhou waved his hand again, "We still have a long way to go."
The two began to teleport, each time traversing distances of tens of thousands of light-years.
The environment in the cosmic ocean is harsher than that in the original universe. When teleporting, one must be constantly vigilant about the surrounding environment to avoid plunging into some kind of dead end.
"Look over there." About three days later, Lord Youhou suddenly pointed into the distance.
Lin Yuan looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a huge celestial body floating silently.
That was a small universe with a diameter of about 300 million light-years, representing the strongest being in the universe.
But it has become incredibly dilapidated, with countless irregular holes and cracks covering the cosmic membrane, and the chaotic airflow inside can be vaguely seen dissipating outwards.
"Those are miniature universes left behind by the strongest beings in the fallen universes," said Lord Youhou. "In the cosmic sea, these miniature universes are the most common reference points. Although they drift slowly, they can be used for location as long as their patterns are understood."
"In every cycle of reincarnation, the primordial universe gives birth to billions of races and countless lives."
After the strongest beings in the universe break through, their miniature universes will detach from the original universe and drift in the cosmic sea.
Even the strongest beings in the universe will eventually perish, and these dilapidated miniature universes are the only traces of their existence.
Lin Yuan remained silent, gazing at the dilapidated miniature universe, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him.
The strongest beings in the universe are those who stand at the pinnacle of the primordial universe, the goal pursued by countless cultivators throughout their lives, yet even they cannot escape the fate of reincarnation.
Even if we go further and open up the Holy Land universe, there is still the crisis of the World Beast waiting. I really don't know when this path of cultivation will end. Lord Hunyuan?
"But there's no need to be too sentimental." Lord Youhou patted his shoulder. "Although the Primordial Ancestor was suppressed due to the failure of the possession, we still have the Giant Axe Founder, and our human race has become stronger and stronger in recent years. Sooner or later, we will be able to open up a sacred universe that will exist forever."
Lin Yuan nodded: "It definitely will."
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"Let's go." Seeing that he had finished memorizing, Lord Youhou waved his hand again, "We still have a long way to go."
The two began to teleport, each time traversing distances of tens of thousands of light-years.
The environment in the cosmic ocean is harsher than that in the original universe. When teleporting, one must be constantly vigilant about the surrounding environment to avoid plunging into some kind of dead end.
"Look over there." About three days later, Lord Youhou suddenly pointed into the distance.
Lin Yuan looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a huge celestial body floating silently.
That was a small universe with a diameter of about 300 million light-years, representing the strongest being in the universe.
But it has become incredibly dilapidated, with countless irregular holes and cracks covering the cosmic membrane, and the chaotic airflow inside can be vaguely seen dissipating outwards.
"Those are miniature universes left behind by the strongest beings in the fallen universes," said Lord Youhou. "In the cosmic sea, these miniature universes are the most common reference points. Although they drift slowly, they can be used for location as long as their patterns are understood."
"In every cycle of reincarnation, the primordial universe gives birth to billions of races and countless lives."
After the strongest beings in the universe break through, their miniature universes will detach from the original universe and drift in the cosmic sea.
Even the strongest beings in the universe will eventually perish, and these dilapidated miniature universes are the only traces of their existence.
Lin Yuan remained silent, gazing at the dilapidated miniature universe, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him.
The strongest beings in the universe are those who stand at the pinnacle of the primordial universe, the goal pursued by countless cultivators throughout their lives, yet even they cannot escape the fate of reincarnation.
Even if we go further and open up the Holy Land universe, there is still the crisis of the World Beast waiting. I really don't know when this path of cultivation will end. Lord Hunyuan?
"But there's no need to be too sentimental." Lord Youhou patted his shoulder. "Although the Primordial Ancestor was suppressed due to the failure of the possession, we still have the Giant Axe Founder, and our human race has become stronger and stronger in recent years. Sooner or later, we will be able to open up a sacred universe that will exist forever."
Lin Yuan nodded: "It definitely will."