Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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"Your Highness, see you again in the Primal Realm!" Cohen said with a smile. He was already very satisfied to be able to enter the Primal Realm, and he no longer dared to hope for the Initial Universe.

Afterwards, everyone parted ways.

Following the guide from the Azure Horn through a dreamlike corridor, Lu Yunhe was led into an oval-shaped hall. The entire hall was transparent, with the surroundings and ceiling completely transparent. Looking up, one could see the infinite starry sky, and in the distance, one could see the beautiful scenery of the headquarters. Moreover, one could see spaceships at any time, and even immortal beings flying by like shooting stars.

"teacher!"

"Master Lu!"

Because Lu Yunhe was delayed for a few days, Luo Feng and Hong arrived a little earlier than him.

Looking at the two people walking towards him, Lu Yunhe noticed that Luo Feng had clearly made a lot of progress compared to three years ago, when he had clones and was cultivating with "Time and Space Notes".

As for Hong, he mainly spent the last three years honing his fundamentals, and incidentally, through his understanding of the fundamental law of light, he tried to touch the fundamental law of time, barely managing to cross the threshold.

Unfortunately, the geniuses in the post-apocalyptic secret realm are helpless; their talents are inferior to the top ten, resulting in pitifully low starting capital.

A mere hundred points may seem like a lot when converted into mixed units, but someone who can reach the top 1000 in the Genius Battle has considerable value.

Take Hong Lai as an example. The Immortal Martial Arts Secret Techniques that Lu Yunhe and Babata taught him, when converted into Hunyuan units, are not a small number. Other geniuses would naturally not lack ordinary Immortal Secret Techniques either.

Therefore, for the geniuses who join the Virtual Universe Company, the primary goal is naturally those secret techniques that lead directly to the Great Dao of the Universe. Even the lowest level would be enough for them to benefit from for a long time, but unfortunately, they can't afford them.

For the geniuses of the post-apocalyptic secret realm, using their meager 100 points to buy secret techniques is an absolute waste, as the secret techniques they already possess are enough for them to cultivate for a long time.

After a brief conversation, all one thousand participants in the Genius Battle had arrived.

"Everyone, please follow me."

When the 1000 people had gathered, a tall, thin man with red eyes, shrouded in an elegant white robe, spoke in a hoarse voice. The aura that emanated from him made the 1000 young people feel terrified, as if they had encountered an incredibly terrifying venomous snake. After leaving the hall, the tall, thin man with red eyes released a powerful and irresistible force that enveloped the 1000 young people present.

Whoosh!

It turned into a stream of light in an instant, and after flying for a few minutes, it arrived in front of a strange spaceship parked on the lawn, and then put down all 1000 young people.

The tall, thin man with red eyes looked at the crowd and said coldly, "Everyone, please get on the spaceship!"

Before them stood a fleet of spaceships resembling enormous fish. These gigantic, deep blue fish, their tail fins still swaying slightly, stretched for nearly a thousand meters. However, each of these 'giant fish' spaceships had an open hatch on its belly, through which the corridors inside could be seen.

"Kun!"

Looking at the big fish, Lu Yunhe was somewhat tempted. Although he had many abilities to travel through the dark universe, flying on his own and riding in a spaceship were still different experiences.

"I'll catch one and keep it as a pet someday!"

Lu Yunhe made his own assessment, and then followed the tall, thin man with red eyes into the spaceship.

In the hall.

The invisible pressure made the 1000 geniuses dare not speak out. Even the dozen other immortal beings in the spaceship, including the tall, thin man with red eyes, bowed slightly.

The man in the blue battle robe with purple scales standing at the front, who was also the Nine Swords Venerable who was presiding over this year's Genius Battle, paused his gaze on Lu Yunhe, Bo Lan, and Luo Feng for a moment before saying, "Let's go to the Initial Universe."

Boom~~

This big fish-like spaceship swung its tail fin and disappeared in an instant.

Even without deliberately radiating pressure, the sheer difference in life levels within the hall was enough to make one afraid to look directly at it.

The only exception is probably Lu Yunhe, after all, special life forms are truly special. Even the Nine Swords Venerable before him is probably not as genetically advanced as the Golden Dragon Avatar and the Jaden Avatar.

"Stop!" A thunderous shout boomed from outside, echoing throughout the spaceship. If not controlled, a single glance from outside would likely terrify everyone.

Even Lu Yunhe is no exception; special life forms must also follow the difference in strength.

"It is I who will open the cosmic passage!" the purple-scaled man said indifferently.

The sound penetrates the spacecraft and reaches the outside world.

"boom!"

A low voice sounded from outside, and then the spacecraft continued to move forward.

"Ok!"

Suddenly, many of the geniuses felt a sudden discomfort, their heads throbbed with pain, and some were even unable to stand steadily.

“We are now in the passage between the initial universe and the original universe.” The purple-scaled man looked at a group of pale-faced young people, some of whom had collapsed to the ground. “The time flow rates of the initial universe and the original universe are different, which has caused the time flow rate to be disordered in the passage, making you feel uncomfortable.”

Lu Yunhe's body felt slightly uncomfortable due to the effects of the time flow, but his consciousness remained completely unaffected.

Thanks to his understanding of the essence of the laws of time and the time-space talent of the Golden Dragon clone, this level of change in the flow of time had no effect on him at all, and even made his mind more active.

The effect of this time difference disappeared after about five or six minutes.

The initial universe has arrived.

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Chapter 110 The Gaze of the Chaos City Lord

"The Initial Universe!"

Feeling the passage of time, Lu Yunhe was filled with anticipation, knowing he would be staying here for the next thirty-odd years.

“The top is open,” the purple-scaled man said.

With a hiss, the metal roof above the hall automatically split open, revealing a transparent glass-like outer layer. Instantly, the hall became transparent, and everyone could look up and see the outside world through the transparent layer.

Lu Yunhe tilted his head slightly and immediately saw that the outside was dim, with occasional chaotic air currents drifting around.

In the distance, one could vaguely see the heavens and earth cracking open from time to time, and even see a large number of strange patterns flowing at the edge of the cracked space. Threads of silk were connected, and the patterns on the threads were floating, just like a loom, weaving the heavens and earth to be bigger and bigger.

"The essence of the law is manifested outwardly?"

Lu Yunhe sensed strange, mysterious patterns flowing along crystalline threads at the crack in space in the distance.

But more than a dozen immortal beings looked up and stared, sometimes closing their eyes to think, sometimes watching carefully.

The spaceship continued to fly.

I often see cracks in outer space, and strange, thread-like patterns...

"Stars and planets have lifespans, and so does the universe, only its lifespan is incredibly long."

The purple-scaled man smiled and said, "This initial universe is a new universe in the 'beginning of the universe' period. In the initial period, the universe is constantly being perfected and formed, and the rules of the universe's origin will be manifested."

"Those space cracks in the universe are constantly repaired because of the original operating rules of the universe, which contain various original laws."

“The original universe we live in is an incomparably vast, enormous, and perfect universe,” the purple-scaled man said. “Because it is perfect, it is impossible for the laws of operation to be outwardly manifested, making it very difficult to comprehend. In the initial universe, however, everything can be directly observed with the naked eye, and you can also see how various laws are perfectly combined with each other, how the universe was formed, and how the rules operate. Everything can be directly seen, so it is much easier to comprehend.”

"The slots for comprehending the initial universe are extremely precious." The purple-scaled man said, glancing at the dozen or so immortals.

The dozen or so immortal beings all looked up, clearly cherishing every moment.

"Close it," the purple-scaled man said.

The top is closed directly.

“We’ll be arriving at Chaos City soon,” the purple-scaled man said. “Chaos City is where those who enter the initial universe to seek enlightenment live and cultivate. I’m the one who brought you here, and I hope to see you all still alive in 30 years.”

"Remember, upon entering Chaos City, first listen to the Chaos City's reception envoy. Understand the rules clearly. Hmm, we've arrived." After the purple-scaled man finished speaking, the spaceship's speed began to decrease.

This giant fish shuttles through the vast space of the universe.

The giant fish closed its top for only a few moments before flying over an ancient city. A hatch in its belly opened, and 1000 geniuses flew out. The hatch then closed, and the 'fish' flicked its tail fin, disappearing into the distance once more.

A black streak of light flew in from afar.

"Gentlemen, I am the welcoming envoy from Chaos City." A deep voice rang out, and a black-robed man with blue scales covering his head flew over, then stopped, smiling slightly.

"This city is called Chaos City, and it has existed for longer than most of the universe nations you live in! It is currently jointly managed by Virtual Universe Company, Giant Axe Arena, Universe First Bank, Universe Galaxy Bank, and Universe Mercenary Alliance."

"Follow me, all of you." The welcoming messenger smiled and flew down.

“There are many super beings in Chaos City,” the reception envoy said, turning around. “Do not disturb them as they comprehend the fundamental laws. If you do, we will have no choice but to send you out of the initial universe, ending your opportunity to comprehend them.”

"What if they disturbed us?" A thought popped into Lu Yunhe's mind, but he didn't say it aloud.

“There are many small buildings in Chaos City. The doors are light white, which means that the place is unoccupied.” The receptionist pointed to the door. “As long as you place your hand on the door for a moment, the sensor system inside the door will automatically activate, turning the door dark gray. You will then automatically become the owner of this residence, and your information will be automatically recorded. Each person can only choose one place to live.”

The guide first led everyone to their lodgings, and then they began their journey to the city lord's mansion.

Along the way, they also talked about the three treasures of Chaos City: the operation of the primordial laws of the universe that are almost visible to the naked eye, the 52 Chaos Steles that lead directly to the Great Dao of the Universe, and the Chaos True Spirits that can enhance one's soul and affinity with the laws after being killed.

Upon hearing the term "Chaotic True Spirit," Lu Yunhe's heart stirred. In the universe, treasures that could increase affinity with laws were extremely precious, but here they could be hunted at will.

Although the upper limit for absorbing "Chaotic True Spirit" is not high due to the limitations of human genetic level, Lu Yunhe is different. The capacity to accommodate two high-level special life forms is definitely far greater than that of humans.

The most crucial aspect is the transformation of the Chaos True Spirit, which is a kind of evolution at the soul level. The increased affinity for laws can be superimposed on the genetic level, which is fantastic.

"The time ratio between the initial universe and the original universe is 1:3.28," the black-robed messenger said with a smile. "Your time for this comprehension is a little over 30 years."

Just as Lu Yunhe was pondering, the guide in front finally brought him to Chaos City.

"The city lord's mansion is just ahead," the black-robed envoy pointed ahead.

Everyone looked up.

It was a majestic and imposing building, over three hundred meters high. From afar, one could see the three most dazzling characters of the City Lord's Mansion—'City Lord's Mansion'. Looking at those characters, one couldn't help but be drawn in, as if the characters themselves formed a space, a universe, and one's spirit was being constantly absorbed, as if drawn into the universe within those characters.

"Just look at the three big characters 'City Lord's Mansion' once, don't look at them too often," the black-robed envoy laughed. "It will make you mentally disoriented. Even immortal beings generally wouldn't dare to stare at it for too long."

"Come on, next I will take you to the most precious treasure in the entire Chaos City - the 52 Chaos Steles, which is also the main purpose of your being sent here - to choose a peak path that suits you."

"The Path to the Pinnacle!"

Hearing the guide's high praise, Lu Yunhe was indifferent. No matter how strong the Chaos Stele was, it was only useful for those at the Immortal level and below. He didn't have much of an opinion on it; he just wanted something decent.

"52 Chaos Steles," the black-robed envoy said. "Every cultivator who enters the Initial Universe has one opportunity to study them, and each person has seven days to study them!"

"With your strength, looking at the Chaos Stele for too long is neither good nor useful. It will be most effective if you look at it again when you have accumulated enough strength."

The black-robed envoy gave a slight reminder, then walked towards the main gate of the city lord's mansion, "Come in, all of you, prepare to choose to observe the Chaos Stele."

*****

The City Lord's Mansion of Chaos City is divided into an inner mansion and an outer mansion. The gates of the outer mansion are always open, with people frequently coming and going. In contrast, the inner mansion is naturally heavily guarded.

Within the inner palace, there is a secluded courtyard, where the true ruler of the Virtual Universe Company, the great scoundrel... no, the Lord of Chaos City, resides.

When Lu Yunhe and his group arrived in Chaos City, a bald man wearing a fiery red battle robe crossed time and space and stepped into the quiet courtyard.

Upon entering the courtyard, it was as if time and space had reversed, revealing a vast and endless continent. Countless corpses lay scattered across the land, some as large as planets, others smaller than humans, but all exuding a powerful aura.