Immortal Starry Sky
Chapter 530 509: The Pinnacle Geniuses
Sixty years passed with the flow of time.
In the chaos beyond the heavens, a tower-shaped spacecraft, several kilometers long, shuttled through the void.
The fierce Nine Heavens Gang Wind tore like blade edges, yet the pointed cone of the spacecraft moved forward, its surface presenting an arc-shaped barrier, deflecting all the Nine Heavens Gang Wind.
"That is the Kedan Chaos Cosmos."
Wang Xu, clad in a black robe, stood within the barrier, his eyes shining with light as he gazed towards the vast, egg-like existence in the distance.
Kedan Chaos Cosmos.
Unlike the spherical stars, the Chaos Cosmos was flat above and below, protruding in the middle. From a distance, it resembled a cracked egg, with the egg white and yolk mixed together, forming the greatest masterpiece—the Chaos Cosmos.
On the edge of the Chaos Cosmos, there were dim light spots, each one resembling the prototype of a world within a door.
"Those are the cosmos surrounding the chaos, projections of worlds within doors."
With every birth of a Saint Venerable Realm being in the chaos, a "cosmos" would emerge. Whether this cosmos still exists or has long shattered, its projection would eternally remain at the edge of chaos, becoming one of the numerous dim light spots.
This is known as "the proof of living existence" by the world, and it's also why so many pursue becoming a Saint Venerable Realm.
Only a strong being who reaches the Saint Venerable Realm is qualified to leave such an eternal, indestructible projection, proving their existence once.
"Wang Xu, come, come! This time, I won't be defeated by you!" A rough voice came from behind Wang Xu, causing him to smile and turn around.
"Jiao Chui, you are not my match. Give up."
"Wang Xu, don't be complacent. I've already practiced the 'Thousand Dragon Thunder Strike' to the Third Realm. Its power can rival a Duality Saint Venerable Realm expert, so I absolutely won't lose to you this time!" The burly figure, covered in dense runes, was from the Brahma Heaven race. His straightforward words made Wang Xu laugh.
As one of the most outstanding disciples of the Brahma Heaven race and a future leader, Jiao Chui had no awareness of this, being exceedingly honest, making him the most approachable among the twelve talented disciples Wang Xu had seen.
Do not be fooled by Jiao Chui's honesty; his realm had already reached the Peak of a Billion Era Celestial God, just one step from the Saint Venerable Realm. His true strength was equivalent to a Primordial Saint Venerable Realm.
Now that his Chaos Secret Scripture 'Thousand Dragon Thunder Strike' had made further progress, reaching the Third Realm, his strength had significantly increased, enough to rival a Duality Saint Venerable Realm!
A Billion Era Celestial God, yet possessing strength comparable to a Duality Saint Venerable Realm, may seem incomprehensible to the world, but in the Divine Palace Race, it's entirely normal.
"Jiao Chui, brother Wang isn't complacent, you're indeed not his match, even if your 'Thousand Dragon Thunder Strike' has reached the Third Realm." A man in an azure robe, holding a Cyan Jade Short Flute, smiled as he approached.
"Qing Xian, do you dare underestimate the 'Thousand Dragon Thunder Strike'? Let's have a duel!" Jiao Chui was instantly dissatisfied.
Wang Xu and Qing Xian exchanged glances and couldn't help but shake their heads with a smile.
Qing Xian, from Taiyang Divine Palace, was an exceptionally gifted disciple of Taiyang Divine Palace. It's said that he was personally taught by the Palace Master of Taiyang. When his flute sounded, it could lightly confuse minds or heavily trap one eternally in his 'Taiyang Green Melody'.
He was also the most unpredictable in strength among the twelve talented disciples known to Wang Xu.
Despite Qing Xian's unpredictable strength, his temperament was quite similar to Jiao Chui's, both being of a cheerful and sunny disposition and had a good relationship with Wang Xu.
"Noisy." Suddenly, flames leapt, and the surrounding void seemed to tremble. A woman with a breathtaking yet cold demeanor clad in a yellow dress, wrapped in Nine Lives Nine Deaths Fire, spoke.
Hearing her speak, Jiao Chui shivered and promptly quieted down.
Qing Xian and Wang Xu also showed awkward expressions. Wang Xu waved his hand, setting up a Sound Insulation Array.
Nine Phoenix Blood Jade.
From the Nine Phoenix Race, among the top of Emperor Jiu Feng's direct disciples, her strength was considered the greatest among the thirteen talented disciples.
Her icy gaze and frost-covered expression kept others at a distance of a thousand li.
Yet, her strength was unquestionable.
Even Wang Xu had to admit, aside from YunZhan of the Golden Crow Race, no one else could match her.
"Your voice is too loud." Just as the Sound Insulation Array was set up, a voice came from the other side.
The scorching flame almost set the void ablaze. Over there was a young talent from the Golden Crow Race, clad in a Golden Battle Robe—YunZhan.
"Do you want to duel?"
Nine Phoenix Blood Jade's cold eyes swept over, and she stood up, battle intent surging, the Nine Lives Nine Deaths Fire roaring with a faint phoenix cry aimed at YunZhan.
"Battle if you must!"
YunZhan didn't back down, also standing up and facing Nine Phoenix Blood Jade in confrontation.
The tension between them was thick, and their battle intent grew more intense.
"Blood Jade, YunZhan, stop quarreling." Bai Xu, who had been quietly cultivating on the side, finally spoke.
Both glanced at him, snorted coldly, and turned away from each other.
Bai Xu sighed.
This expedition appointed Bai Xu as the leader due to him being the eldest among the thirteen talented disciples.
There naturally existed a conflict between the Nine Phoenix Blood Jade and YunZhan's races, leading to endless wars. Now they clashed with each other incessantly. If they hadn't been advised before setting out, Bai Xu's mere title as leader wouldn't be enough to suppress these two fiery individuals.
"Lei Yong, how long until the Nine Heavens Gang Wall of Kedan?" Bai Xu turned and asked.
At the front of the tower-shaped craft, a man in a silver robe controlled the core, steering this craft forward.
The man in the silver robe is Lei Yong, a talented disciple from the Ying Cang Divine Palace.
"According to the current progress, we should reach the Nine Heavens Gang Wall of Kedan within a year," Lei Yong replied.
Only one year left.
The closer we get to Kedan, the closer we are to danger.
Although this tower-shaped aircraft is the supreme treasure of the Eternal Emperor, capable of perfectly concealing its traces so that even Great Emperor Realm experts cannot detect its presence, the thought of entering a perilous and unfamiliar territory keeps a heavy stone hanging in everyone's hearts.
...
A year swiftly passed by.
The tower-shaped aircraft came to a halt in the void.
Moments later, the always silent Eternal Emperor emerged from it, followed by thirteen peak talents from the Fengye Chaos Cosmos.
They were all protected by the Eternal Emperor within a barrier, shielding them from the Nine Heavens Gang Wind.
Wang Xu looked up at the colossal, murky mass before him, its boundaries beyond sight.
This is the Kedan Chaos Cosmos.
The Eternal Emperor waved his hand, and a streak of silver light shot out, merging into the void and swiftly forming a void passage.
"Little ones, I've already told you everything necessary. Once inside, you will no longer be disciples of the Divine Palace Race nor under the protection of your elders. You must rely entirely on yourselves... Take care," said the Eternal Emperor. "Go on in."
"Go!"
Bai Xu, as the leader, took the lead and stepped into the void passage.
The remaining people quickly followed suit, not daring to delay.
Soon, the thirteen peak talents vanished completely, and the void passage returned to nothingness.
"Kedan..." The Eternal Emperor took a deep look, then turned and walked away, his figure gradually fading into the void as if he had never appeared.
...
The surrounding scenes changed, and Wang Xu's vision suddenly brightened. No longer was it darkness mingled with murky light; instead, a stunning landscape with majestic mountains and rivers spread out before him.
Yet, despite the breathtaking scenery, there was no sense of relaxation.
"Everyone, take out your Annihilation Orders," Bai Xu instructed.
Thirteen Annihilation Orders were gathered, projecting a map in the void.
"This place is at a distance from the Annihilation Divine Dynasty. We will head there on foot. Remember not to stray beyond a hundred-mile radius from each other, understood?" Bai Xu said sternly.
Subsequently, Bai Xu led the group, flying towards the direction of the Annihilation Divine Dynasty.
Along the way, Wang Xu looked around.
"So this is what his cosmos looks like. I thought it would be different from Fengye!" Long Chui said, curling his lips.
"Indeed, when I first learned of the existence of other cosmos, I had a particularly strong desire to leave Fengye to explore them. But these sceneries are no different from Fengye," Qing Xian laughed.
"Long Chui, Brother Qing Xian, it's true that Kedan and Fengye share similar landscapes. However, their forgotten ancient ruins and Divine Palace Races differ significantly, and their civilizations are far removed from Fengye..." Wang Xu smiled, "At least Fengye wouldn't initiate a Chaos War on its own."
Upon hearing this, the others glanced at Wang Xu and continued to remain silent.
Wang Xu, Qing Xian, and Long Chui were the best of friends, chatting with each other along the way, feeling no tedium at all.
They passed by many Kedan cultivators.
Ranging from the weak and mundane to the mighty Saint Venerables, none noticed that these thirteen Celestial God Realm beings were not natives of the Kedan Chaos Cosmos but from Fengye.
They traversed several super teleportation arrays and soared over dozens of Divine Continents before finally arriving at their destination—the Annihilation Divine Dynasty.
"This is the holy land of the Annihilation Divine Dynasty. Seniors, please make a detour," said several disciples in the Initial Celestial God Realm, stepping forward to stop Wang Xu and the others.
"Dare to block my way?"
"Do you want to die?"
Nine Phoenix Blood Jade and Golden Crow Yunzhan immediately flared up with their fiery tempers.
They had flown for such a long time. Although they hadn't encountered particularly terrible dangers, they had been ambushed by several vile beings in the Saint Venerable Realm.
Those Saint Venerable Realm individuals, noticing the extraordinary auras of Wang Xu and others, presumed them to be disciples from powerful sects out for experience and intended to rob them, thinking they could kill them and leave no traces.
Unfortunately, assuming they had stumbled upon easy prey, they were completely taken aback when Nine Phoenix Blood Jade and Golden Crow Yunzhan retaliated fiercely. If not for Bai Xu's timely intervention, the commotion they caused might have drawn even stronger foes.
"This is the Annihilation Order. We have all come under our master's command to pay respects to the Ancestor of Annihilation," Bai Xu intervened, displaying the Annihilation Order.
Whumm~~
As soon as the Annihilation Order appeared, the spatial area Wang Xu and the others were in immediately distorted.
Wang Xu was alarmed, about to resist, when he suddenly realized they were already inside a grand hall.
"Kids, lay down your weapons." An old voice echoed, and then the presence of the Ancestor swept out. A gaunt, elderly figure approached slowly, a joyful expression on his wrinkled face. (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to vote for it on Qidian.com, whether with recommendations or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)