Comprehending the Chaos Stele

However, everyone knows that Xu Qing is not the kind of person who acts recklessly. Could it be that Xu Qing is hiding his true abilities?

"Luo Feng, is he hiding his strength?" Everyone looked at Luo Feng, who surely knew Xu Qing, his brother-in-law, better.

Immediately, even Bolan perked up his ears.

"No, he just does whatever comes to mind," Luo Feng naturally wouldn't tell the truth.

"No, no, no, it's actually very simple. I just have a connection with the Universe Chaos Stele, that's all," Xu Qing shook his head.

Everyone rolled their eyes at him; who was he trying to fool?

"Sigh, why does no one believe the truth? Do you all prefer to hear lies? But I'm an honest baby," Xu Qing sighed.

"Baby my foot!" Everyone was too lazy to ask any more questions; this guy was just spouting nonsense.

While waiting, Xu Qing and his companions witnessed a spectacle: two Immortal Level engaged in a fierce battle in Chaos City, only to be subdued by the Chaos City lord with a single slap and ultimately sent to the Planet Prison by the enforcement team.

"Awesome! Absolutely amazing! Such a being absolutely stands at the pinnacle of the Human Race," Babata exclaimed in awe.

Akaro said that following Xu Qing had been incredibly enlightening. It was just an intelligent Optical Computer, yet it had already seen so many novel and mysterious things. It was so lucky.

If it hadn't sided with Xu Qing, its future would have been completely different; it might have already been destroyed.

It was glad it had made the right choice.

A day passed, and the special envoy arrived. "The secret chambers of the <Universe Chaos Stele> and <Nine Universes Chaos Stele> are about to open. Follow me."

Xu Qing and his dozen or so companions immediately stood up and followed the special envoy to a corridor.

The corridor was wide and high, with large bronze doors on both sides, each inscribed with words.

In front of each of these doors, there stands an old man with white hair, exactly the same; one look is enough to tell that they are Clone.

According to the envoy, the old man's Candery, and he has been guarding the fifty-two Chaos Stele here for over a million epochs.

"Greetings, Lord Candery," the envoy said, bowing respectfully as he led Xu Qing and the others.

"Yes, the person inside will be out soon," Candery said kindly.

A few minutes later, a large door opened, and more than a dozen figures walked out.

"Go in. The door will open in seven days, and you should come out immediately," Candery reminded them.

Afterwards, Luo Feng and his dozen or so companions went inside.

That's the secret chamber for comprehending the <Nine Universes Chaos Stele>; the <Universe Chaos Stele> will have to wait a while longer.

"You two little guys are here to study the <Universe Chaos Stele>?" Candery's Clone sized up Xu Qing and Bolan.

Among these fifty-two Universe Chaos Stele Chaos Stele, the one that has been studied and comprehended is the least popular because it is the most difficult to comprehend.

The principles of time and space are all obscure and profound, and when put together, they become dozens or even hundreds of times more complex.

"Yes, Lord Candery," Bolan nodded respectfully.

Xu Qing was less reserved. "Lord Candery, may I ask you a question?"

"Oh, you said," Candery looked at Xu Qing with interest. This little guy was clearly different in terms of courage.

"Lord Candery, your Clone technique is so cool! I want to learn it too. Can you teach me?" Xu Qing blinked.

Upon hearing this, Bolan, who was standing nearby, was stunned. "What are you doing? Is this something you can just teach anyone?"

Candery hadn't expected Xu Qing to say something like that, and laughed, "That won't do. My Clone technique isn't something a little guy like you can learn."

"Then how can I learn it?" Xu Qing persisted.

"Unless you can pass through the Tenth Layer the Heavenly Bridge within these thirty years and become my disciple, then I can teach you," Candery said with a smile.

Xu Qing asked curiously, "What is Heavenly Bridge?"

"You'll understand once you finish this comprehension, come out of the secret chamber, and apply to enter the Heavenly Bridge in the Virtual Universe," Candery smiled slightly.

"Sigh, it seems like there's no hope then," Xu Qing sighed.

Candery asked in surprise, "You've given up so quickly?"

"That Heavenly Bridge is definitely not simple. Lord Candery said that you have to pass the Tenth Layer. It must be similar to the Trial Tower, and the difficulty of the Tenth Layer must be quite high. I definitely can't do it," Xu Qing analyzed.

"Haha, you little rascal, you're quick-witted. Don't give up too soon, there might still be hope," Candery laughed.

"Yes, yes, there will be bread, everything will be alright, Lord Candery. Do I look like a three-year-old child? Don't you feel guilty for coaxing me like this?" Xu Qing glanced at him sideways.

Bolan was astonished; he actually dared to communicate so casually with such a powerful being.

"Hahaha, alright, the secret room is open, you can go in now," Candery laughed.

At this moment, the gate opened, and only a few people came out this time; clearly, even fewer people were there to study the <Universe Chaos Stele>.

Xu Qing and Bolan went inside.

The door closed, and Candery, "It's been a long time since I've met such an interesting little guy."

Inside the sealed room, Chaos current of energy swirled.

A huge stone tablet stands in the center of the secret chamber, measuring over a hundred meters in length, width, and height. Only by getting close can one see what is on it.

There are ten pictures on the stone tablet.

The first image illustrates the foundation of space, the Second Diagram illustrates the foundation of time, and from the third image onwards, the concepts progress from the basics to more advanced and complex levels.

These ten pictures, from beginning to end, become increasingly difficult to understand with each one.

Moreover, in the third picture, space and time appear together, which greatly increases the difficulty. If someone is not quick to understand, it can easily become like reading gibberish.

Xu Qing and Bolan both sat down cross-legged in front of the Chaos Stele and began to comprehend it.

The first picture wasn't too difficult for Xu Qing to understand, because he had already grasped the Origin Law of Space very deeply, approaching the level of mastery.

Moreover, this painting allowed Xu Qing to gain a deeper understanding of space, touching upon its essence.

Even if one comprehends the Origin Law of Space and touches upon its essence, it is completely different from not touching upon its essence.

After understanding the essence, Xu Qing's level of Origin Law of Space did not improve substantially, but it showed amazing effects when used.

Three days later, Xu Qing finished studying the first picture.

"Akaro, how much time has passed?" Xu Qing asked.

"Elder Brother, it's already the sixth hour of the fourth day," Akaro replied.

Xu Qing nodded. He still had two and a half days to comprehend the Second Diagram, the Origin Law of Time, which was what he needed most at the moment.

Time flies, and seven days have passed.

Rumble!

The moment the door opened, a voice echoed in Xu Qing's mind, over and over again, "Come out, all of you!"

Xu Qing immediately opened her eyes, "Wow, did you have to do that? So loudly!"

He rushed out quickly, as did Bolan, who looked like he had a headache from the sound.

"Hehe, how's your comprehension coming along, you two little ones?" Candery said with a chuckle.

"Um, Lord Candery, may I offer some advice?" Xu Qing looked at him earnestly.

Candery nodded. "Okay."

"Could you please not shout so loud next time? You're going to shake my brain to pieces. If you keep doing this, I'm never coming again, really," Xu Qing said very seriously.

Bolan nodded when he heard the first part of the sentence, but he was stunned when he heard the second part. "Are you serious?"

"Haha, little guy has a lot to do. Okay, I'll try to keep my voice down the next time you come." Candli liked Xu Qing a little bit. He was very courageous and unrestrained. He always gave people a naive feeling when he spoke, which made him not annoying at all.

Bolan was dumbfounded. This was how he got close to such an important person?! He wanted to do the same.

"Goodbye, Lord Candery. I will come to see you often," Xu Qing called out as he waved, Xiao Shi standing at the end of the corridor.

Some people in the corridor looked surprised. Who is this? Is he on good terms with Lord Candery?

Candery laughed. "This little fellow comes to see me quite often..."

He paused, then suddenly remembered something. "I still don't know his name. Oh well, I'll ask him next time."

Upon arriving in Chaos City, Xu Qing immediately contacted Luo Feng, "Brother-in-law, where did you choose to stay?"

"It's near the city lord's mansion," Luo Feng told him.

Then, Xu Qing also arrived there and chose a place to stay nearby.

"Xiao Qing, how's your comprehension going?" Luo Feng asked with a smile.

"It's alright, it's somewhat interesting, but the time was a bit short," Xu Qing replied.

"Yes, the time was too short. This Chaos Stele is truly a treasure; no wonder it's called the Human Race's Supreme Treasure," Luo Feng agreed wholeheartedly. He even wished he could sleep with the Nine Universes Chaos Stele in his arms.

He paused, then said, "Xiao Qing, have you heard of the Heavenly Bridge?"

"I heard about it. What Lord Candery mentioned must be something like Trial Tower in the Virtual Universe. Brother-in-law, let's go take a look," Xu Qing nodded.

"Okay, let's go," Luo Feng nodded.

In the Virtual Universe, Xu Qing and Luo Feng were transported to a different dimension through their respective virtual assistants, Akaro and Babata.

Here lies an endless ocean with a beautiful island in the middle. Along the island's edge are fifty-two harbors, all extending from a covered bridge—a truly magnificent sight.

A misty fog clung to the covered bridge, obscuring what lay within.

Xu Qing and Luo Feng appeared in the central square of the island, where other geniuses were also present.

At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed in black stepped out. He had four ears but no nose, and smiled slightly. "Hello, I am Guardian Bafen of the Tongtian Bridge Plane. You may call me the Guardian."

"Greetings, Guardian," Xu Qing and Luo Feng greeted each other.

Next, Bafen gave the two a tour of the place.

The Tongtian Bridge Plane exists specifically for the fifty-two Chaos Stele. Over billions of years, because of the Chaos Stele, the powerful humans in Chaos City have split into different factions.

The fifty-two schools of thought correspond to the fifty-two Chaos Stele.

For example, the Universe Chaos Stele is Universe Lineage, and the Nine Universes Chaos Stele is part of the Nine Universe Lineage.

Understanding different Chaos Stele signifies which lineage you belong to.

The purpose of the Heavenly Bridge is to give people more opportunities to comprehend the Chaos Stele. Each time a level is cleared, one gets a chance to comprehend the Chaos Stele, and the time limit is seven days.

There are fifty-two Heavenly Bridge, corresponding to fifty-two Chaos Stele.

The tallest Heavenly Bridge has 32 floors, some have 30 floors, and others have 27, 24, or 21 floors.

These differences all stem from the Chaos Stele.

For example, the Universe Chaos Stele corresponds to the 30th floor of the Heavenly Bridge, while the Nine Universes Chaos Stele corresponds to the 27th floor.

The higher the level you pass, the deeper your understanding of the Chaos Stele becomes.

Immortal beings are generally around the tenth level; reaching the eighteenth level is considered an almost invincible level among Immortal.

The twenty-first level is the level of the ruler of the Universe Country.

If you can reach the Eighteenth Layer, you can obtain the qualification of a permanent resident of Chaos City and live Chaos City forever.

Now, Xu Qing and his group need to pass through the third level before they are qualified to listen to lectures from the experts of their respective schools.

"Guardian, for example, if I am studying the Universe Chaos Stele, can I choose to challenge the Heavenly Bridge to Heaven of the Nine Universes Chaos Stele from the very beginning?" Xu Qing asked.

Bafen glanced at him and shook his head. "No, if you're going to try to comprehend the Chaos Stele, go to the corresponding Heavenly Bridge."

"The Heavenly Bridge was originally designed to test your understanding of the Chaos Stele; it's highly targeted, so it can't be changed casually."

"Could you make an exception? I haven't even started yet, Guardian, after all?" Xu Qing rubbed his hands together.

Bafen laughed. This little guy really doesn't understand anything. "No, give up on that idea. Go and try to cross the Heavenly Bridge corresponding to the Universe Chaos Stele."

"Sigh, well then," Xu Qing sighed.

"Little guy, you dare to choose the Universe Chaos Stele, that takes guts. Very few people have ever chosen this Chaos Stele. Among this batch of geniuses, only you and one other person have already been admitted," Bafen said with a smile.

"Little Bolan went in, and I bet he can definitely get past the first level now," Xu Qing said with absolute certainty.

Bafen nodded. "And you?"

He's a genius who dared to choose the Universe Chaos Stele alongside Bolan, so his performance shouldn't be bad.

"I... I'm sorry, I can't even get past the first level," Xu Qing said with great enthusiasm.

Bafen's lips twitched. "Then why were you speaking so loudly? Anyone who didn't know better would think you could keep up with Bolan. He was almost startled."

Luo Feng couldn't help but chuckle; Xu Qing's acting skills were getting better and better, completely natural.

"Luo Feng, the last person has come out. It's your turn. Go," Bafen pointed.

Luo Feng nodded. "Xiao Qing, I'm going now."

"Go on, go on, good luck! You must get past the first level, or I'll feel really embarrassed," Xu Qing said.

Luo Feng stumbled, but still headed straight for the Heavenly Bridge.

"Little guy, why do you say that? What's your relationship?" Bafen asked curiously.

"This is my brother-in-law," Xu Qing said.

Bafen was surprised; it was rare to see a brother-in-law and sister-in-law among such a group of geniuses.

After a while, Bolan, dressed in white, came out.

"Oh, not bad, you made it through two levels on your first try," Bafen exclaimed. He could tell immediately which level these people had cleared.

"The Guardian," Bolan bowed to Bafen.

"Not bad, as expected of the first place in this Genius Battle. Keep up the good work and try to go as high as possible," Bafen said with a smile.

Bolan nodded, then looked at Xu Qing, "You've come. Don't disappoint me."

"Hmph, the thing I like to do most in my life is to say no to others. I'm going to disappoint you and make you furious," Xu Qing snorted and strode towards the Heavenly Bridge.

Bolan was speechless, while Bafen burst into laughter. Where did this clown come from? He'd never seen anything like it before.