The Road to the Universe Ocean, Resolved to Press On

"Where?"

A flash of eagerness crossed Luo Feng's eyes, and he hurriedly asked. He was desperate to find a way to resolve the problem with his soul foundation, master the Nine Tribulations Secret Manual as soon as possible, increase his strength, and follow in his teacher's footsteps.

Seeing his disciple's eagerness, Qin Yuan's gaze grew profound. His eyes seemed to pierce through the walls of the training ground and look beyond Earth, toward the vast, boundless starry sky. Slowly, he spoke three words:

"The Universe Ocean."

The Universe Ocean?

Luo Feng's heart stirred. He had learned a little about the place from the cultivation notes Qin Yuan had left behind. He knew it was an unknown domain beyond the Primal Universe, mysterious and vast, but also filled with endless danger.

Qin Yuan looked at Luo Feng and continued explaining the mysteries of the Universe Ocean in a solemn voice. "The Primal Universe is just one vast universe of life, with its own boundaries and rules. The Universe Ocean is the boundless Chaos Space beyond the Primal Universe."

"There, without the protection of the Primal Universe's origin laws, violent and highly corrosive chaotic currents permeate everything. The environment is extremely harsh and perilous. Even a True God expert could perish there with a single moment of carelessness. Ordinary Universe Masters and True Gods simply don't dare venture into the depths of the Universe Ocean lightly."

Qin Yuan paused, then changed tack, a glimmer flashing in his eyes. "But at the same time, danger and opportunity go hand in hand. Countless supreme opportunities lie hidden within the Universe Ocean."

"There are supreme ruins left behind by ancient God Kings and top True Gods after their deaths; Cosmic Secret Realms formed from the Miniature Universes that True God experts condensed during their lives; and, across countless eras, top-tier Supreme Treasures, supreme secret techniques, and heavenly materials and earthly treasures for tempering the soul, left behind by experts from all the heavens..."

"The Universe Ocean is where experts are truly tempered and legends are made. For you in particular, there are countless perilous places and Supreme Treasures in the Universe Ocean specifically for tempering and nourishing the soul. It's the best place for you to strengthen your soul foundation and make up for your shortcomings."

Luo Feng's heart surged as he listened, a blazing light flickering in his eyes.

He had once thought that cultivating diligently on Earth was all there was to cultivation. He had never imagined that such a wondrous place, filled with opportunities and dangers, existed in the universe. That was the stage where he could truly grow and transform at speed.

Moreover, he could clearly sense the absolute certainty in his teacher's voice as he spoke. The Universe Ocean would surely solve his problem.

"Besides, when I left the Space-Time Secret Realm this time, I had already planned to go to the Universe Ocean to take care of some unfinished business and seek opportunities to break through to Void True God." Qin Yuan looked at Luo Feng, a faint smile appearing on his lips. "The problem with your soul foundation can't be completely resolved on Earth or in the Primal Universe. Only by coming with me to the Universe Ocean can you truly grow."

"Teacher, you're willing to take me to the Universe Ocean?" Luo Feng asked instinctively, his heart full of pleasant surprise and a trace of disbelief in his voice.

The Universe Ocean was so dangerous that even a Peak True God expert like his teacher had to tread carefully. He was only a minor Star Level Martial Artist, yet his teacher was willing to take him along.

Seeing his delight, Qin Yuan couldn't help smiling. His voice was gentle but firm. "You're my only disciple. If I, Qin Yuan, don't take you, who else would I take?"

Those simple words filled Luo Feng's heart with warmth and gratitude, and his eyes reddened slightly once more. He clenched his fists tightly and silently vowed to cultivate with everything he had on this journey to the Universe Ocean, never letting his teacher's expectations go to waste.

"However, before we go to the Universe Ocean, I want to test just how capable you are in actual combat after these three years of hard cultivation." Qin Yuan's smile faded, and his voice grew serious.

In three years, Luo Feng's cultivation level and Law Comprehension had both improved enormously. But the ultimate purpose of cultivation was actual combat, growing stronger through trials of life and death. Having strength without the ability to use it in battle was nothing more than discussing warfare on paper.

With that thought, Qin Yuan slowly stepped back several paces and stood in the center of the training ground. His aura was tranquil, and he released not the slightest bit of power, seeming no different from an ordinary mortal.

He looked at Luo Feng and beckoned lightly, his tone calm but brooking no doubt. "Come. Use all your strength, bring out your strongest secret technique and your strongest attack, and come at me with everything you have."

"Don't hold back. No matter how powerful the attack, I can take it."

Luo Feng's heart tightened. He knew his teacher wanted to test the results of his combat training. His teacher was personally offering him guidance-an opportunity that came only once in a thousand years.

He didn't dare be careless in the slightest. He immediately took a deep breath and quickly adjusted his condition. Every muscle in his body tensed, his Peak Star Level power circulated at full force, and his Spiritual Force surged like a tide. The auras of the Law of Metal and the Law of Wood slowly emanated from his body.

"Teacher, forgive your disciple's offense!"

Luo Feng bowed slightly and respectfully to Qin Yuan, performing a formal disciple's salute. The moment he straightened, his entire bearing changed abruptly. The respect in his eyes gave way to a fierce fighting spirit, like a slumbering beast suddenly opening its eyes.

The next second, brilliant light flared in his eyes, and all the power in his body erupted without restraint. The ground beneath his feet exploded, sending countless fragments of stone flying, only for the violent blast wave to grind them into powder.

Luo Feng shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bow. He moved so fast that he tore through the barrier of air in an instant, bursting a visible ring of white sonic boom cloud across the training ground. Wave upon wave of scorching air swept outward in every direction, but his body had already crossed the sound barrier, leaving a faint afterimage behind as he closed to within three steps of Qin Yuan.

As he charged, Luo Feng gathered two entirely different powers of law in his hands. His right fist clenched, and golden light blazed around its striking edge. It was the ultimate sharpness of the Law of Metal. The golden radiance was so dense it was almost tangible, as though the essence of ten million sharp swords had been melted and forged into one. It gave off a keen aura that could tear through everything, and fine spatial ripples faintly lingered along the path his fist traced through the air.

Soft cyan light surged over his left hand. The life force of the Law of Wood gathered continuously, forming the illusory image of a tenacious vine around his arm. It twisted and coiled, its life unending.

The two laws of metal and wood, one hard and one soft, one killing and one giving life, clashed and collided within Luo Feng as they gradually adjusted to each other. Finally, under his full exertion, they fused together with difficulty. This was the first fusion secret technique he had created himself, using sheer indomitable tenacity after three years of failing, starting over, failing again, and starting over again. It was also the strongest attack he now kept up his sleeve.