Chaos Flying Boat, a First Look at the Universe Ocean

The endless chaotic currents formed the ultimate expanse beyond the Primal Universe. Here, there was no cycle of sun, moon, and stars, nor any fixed order to the laws of heaven and earth. Only chaotic mist, so dense it was almost tangible, surged and roiled, sometimes becoming chaotic storms that swept in all directions, sometimes condensing into divine chaos crystals that settled in the void. Every wisp of current contained the primordial power to split heaven and earth apart, as well as deadly dangers capable of wiping out the strongest experts.

The dark-gold flying boat formed from the Void God Hall was speeding through the chaotic currents at an inconceivable speed. It had long since exceeded the speed of light by hundreds of millions of times and had even broken free of the constraints of space and time. Wherever it passed, the raging chaotic currents parted to form an invisible passage. Spatial barriers tore as easily as thin paper before the boat, then rapidly healed behind it, leaving only ripples in space that vanished in an instant.

Inside the flying boat was a separate world of its own, utterly unlike the violent chaos outside. Spiritual energy filled the air, and the power of laws flowed peacefully. The hall was adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, and countless unfathomable divine void patterns were engraved throughout it. Each pattern shimmered faintly, maintaining the stability and tranquility of this little world. Even as chaotic storms raged outside, the hall remained quiet and serene, without the slightest jolt or disturbance.

Qin Yuan, dressed in a plain robe, sat upright on a jade throne at the head of the main hall. His posture was straight as an ancient pine, and his aura was restrained, making him seem no different from an ordinary cultivator. Yet the slightest trace of peak True God pressure that he released inadvertently made even the laws of this little world bow before him. His gaze was gentle as he raised a hand and tapped lightly. Ripples spread through the void before him, and a vast star map encompassing endless territories slowly appeared, filling the void throughout the main hall.

This was no ordinary map of the stars, but a complete panoramic map of the Universe Ocean. Light and shadow alternated across it, and its regions were clearly divided. Every point of light represented a chaotic territory, while every dark region concealed deadly danger. Intricate lines intertwined, revealing the entire structure of the Universe Ocean.

Luo Feng sat upright on a meditation cushion below Qin Yuan, his eyes full of focus and curiosity. Though he was now a Universe Venerable-level expert, a powerful figure in the Primal Universe, he still felt a sense of the unknown and awe before an ultimate expanse like the Universe Ocean, which lay beyond the Primal Universe. He stared fixedly at the star map in the void, unwilling to miss a single word his teacher was about to say. He knew full well that every piece of information about the Universe Ocean concerned his future path of cultivation and his very survival.

"Luo Feng, you have cultivated under me for many years and have long since traveled through the Primal Universe's major secret realms. You have witnessed the strangeness and unpredictability of Cosmic Secret Realms and experienced the perils of wars between races. But you must remember: the Primal Universe is only an isolated island in the Universe Ocean. The true vastness and danger lie in this boundless Universe Ocean." Qin Yuan's voice was even, yet it carried a power that struck straight at the heart. He extended a finger and tapped the pale blue region at the map's outermost edge, then slowly began to explain.

"The Universe Ocean is vast and boundless, without beginning or end. Based on the danger of its territories, the density of the chaotic currents, and the stability of space, it can be divided into three distinct layers. The environment, the experts who inhabit them, and the opportunities and dangers they contain are as different as heaven and earth. Even the same expert would find himself in entirely different circumstances in regions of different layers."

"First is the outermost layer, called the Ordinary Danger Zone Area." Qin Yuan's fingertip came to rest on the pale blue region, and a soft light lit up on the star map, clearly revealing its details. "Look. The chaotic currents here are the palest, a light gray. They flow relatively calmly, and their corrosive effect on divine bodies is extremely weak. The spatial structure is also the most stable, with large-scale spatial collapses and disruptions of the laws occurring very rarely. It is the safest region in the entire Universe Ocean."

"That is precisely why this is the busiest place in the Universe Ocean. Almost all the Universe Venerables, Immortal Gods, and even Universe Overlords who explore the Universe Ocean concentrate their activities in this layer. Some search for Chaos Crystal Stones and divine herbs from beyond the realms, while others explore small chaotic secret realms, seeking opportunities to break through to a higher realm. After all, for cultivators below the Universe Master level, stepping into the deeper reaches of the Universe Ocean means they cannot withstand the erosion of the chaotic currents at all. In an instant, their divine bodies will shatter and their souls will scatter."

Qin Yuan paused briefly, then continued when he saw Luo Feng's thoughtful expression. "Even an Ordinary Danger Zone is far from absolutely safe. There are still small, turbulent chaotic currents, scattered Space Fragments, and some alien chaotic beasts that make their lairs here. These beasts are not bound by the laws of the Primal Universe. They are ferociously powerful, bloodthirsty by nature, and have a powerful desire to devour cultivators' divine bodies. Even a top Universe Venerable could fall here with the slightest carelessness. Compared with the inner regions, however, this little danger is hardly worth mentioning."

Luo Feng nodded repeatedly as he listened, his understanding of the Universe Ocean breaking free of its former limits. He had always thought the Primal Universe was the whole of the cosmos, only to discover that he had been like a frog gazing at the sky from the bottom of a well. Beyond the Primal Universe lay a Universe Ocean so vast and expansive, with such clearly defined layers. He was shaken, and a fierce desire to explore sprang up in him, along with a greater measure of caution.

He bowed and asked, "Teacher, what is the middle layer of the Universe Ocean like? How much more dangerous is it than this Ordinary Danger Zone?"

Luo Feng's eyes were full of eagerness to learn. He knew that with his current strength, if he wanted to seek greater opportunities in the Universe Ocean, he would have to venture into deeper regions. Only by learning the details of each layer beforehand could he avoid danger and seize opportunities in the future.

Qin Yuan looked at his disciple's eager expression, and a trace of gratification flashed in his eyes. Luo Feng had always been steady of temperament, both yearning for power and knowing how to mend the roof before the rain. That was also an important reason Qin Yuan was willing to devote himself to nurturing him. Rather than answer directly, he slowly moved his fingertip upward to the dark purple region in the middle of the star map, and his expression grew grave.