This was the first time Li Xingkong had ever seen so many immortals gathered together.
The immortals who accepted the mission simply stood in the void, yet the powerful aura they emitted was enough to make the surrounding low-level cultivators retreat in fear.
The lingering conceptual resonance has transformed the surrounding environment into a peculiar landscape.
Like the morning mist, in a hazy, dreamlike state, one can only vaguely make out figures; trying to discern them closely, one can see nothing at all.
After waiting at the meeting point for a while, the appointed time arrived, and a treasure ship appeared before everyone.
There was no one on the ship; it seemed to be completely automated.
"This is Bottomless Boat, a treasure ship for crossing rivers; legend has it that it can ferry people directly to the Other Shore."
Liu Shinian clearly recognized the ship.
" Bottomless Boat? What a strange name."
This was the first time Li Xingkong had heard of it.
"This boat doesn't carry the physical body, only the soul. Ordinary cultivators who board it are like those on a bottomless boat; if they try to travel with it, their bodies and souls will separate, and the soul will be carried away with them."
"However, for cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage and above, this ship is a top-tier Traversal treasure."
"Even immortals are slightly slower than him. Let's go, stop standing there, get on the boat."
Liu Shinian patted Li Xingkong on the shoulder, then stepped forward, his body transforming into a streak of light as he entered the ship.
Li Xingkong followed closely behind and stepped into the ship, while the immortals around him also used their various methods to enter the ship.
Once everyone was in place, the treasure ship slowly started moving. The ship and everyone on board seemed to be digitized, instantly transforming into some kind of conceptual state and disappearing in a flash.
Inside the cabin, Liu Shinian had already found a window seat and sat down. Li Xingkong looked around and then sat down next to her.
The Primordial World world outside the window transformed into ribbons of light flowing backwards. Ordinary people would only see dazzling streaks of color, but this did not deter the immortals.
For them, the view outside the window was still crystal clear.
After leaving the Jade Void Base, the treasure ship had already traversed an unknown distance in a short time.
At first, things were relatively calm outside, but once we left the area of the base's Fallout zone, the scene outside the window became chaotic.
The entire Primordial World land was like a toy that had been deliberately torn apart, with traces of battles everywhere.
When cultivators at the Nascent Soul or above take action, they often cause cataclysmic destruction, with Fallout across several light-years. The resulting commotion is naturally far beyond what ordinary people can imagine.
Li Xingkong even saw a sword mark that stretched from the sky to the earth. The treasure ship flew for a full two breaths before it moved out of the range of this sword mark.
I dare not imagine how the battle outside has progressed.
As the treasure ship sailed further, it became possible to see armies of cultivators engaged in battle, with overwhelming spells and flashing swords intertwined in a seemingly endless struggle.
Li Xingkong felt as if he had returned to the Genesis Nebula of yesteryear, except that the commotion was entirely caused by the spells of the cultivators.
As Li Xingkong moved forward, his body jolted violently; he realized he couldn't stand.
Looking at Liu Shinian next to him, she had already sat down and was staring at Li Xingkong.
Seeing his expression, Liu Shinian chuckled.
Hahahaha.
"You knew this would happen all along? Why didn't you warn me?"
Li Xingkong looked around the ship and, sure enough, many immortals were either sitting or lying down, but not a single one was standing.
"Isn't this just a little welcome gift for you to experience this Era of Chaos?"
"The place we've arrived at is called the No-Standing Pool. It's because two immortals fought here, and the concept of standing was removed from this place. It hasn't been restored for many years. So, whether you're an immortal or an ordinary cultivator, once you come here, you can't stand up."
Liu Shinian raised his hand and presented a cup of wine to Li Xingkong.
"Battles between immortals cause immense damage to the world, which is why it has become a custom that all wars can only occur during Era of Chaos; immortals in other eras are forbidden from engaging in warfare."
After flying for half a day, it seemed as if a string in Li Xingkong's mind was plucked, and the state of conceptual loss he had just experienced disappeared.
"That's terrifying."
This was the first time Li Xingkong had faced such a threat directly.
"There's more to come, sit tight."
Liu Shinian chuckled and pointed to the Bottomless Boat.
"This ship is blessed by many immortals, and its protection is far greater than ours, which is why it has been able to carry us forward. Otherwise, just getting to Flying Cloud Pass would have been a huge problem."
"That's true. If it were just me, it would take a lot of effort to get here."
As they were talking, Li Xingkong felt the space around him suddenly sink, as if he had crashed into a concrete pillar.
"From here on, you enter the spatial dead zone. Unless you have a spatial awareness, all spatial jumps, storage, and related operations will be prohibited."
"No wonder..."
Li Xingkong was also curious as to why the immortals on the ship were carrying strange containers; it turned out that it was because the space was deathly still.
Li Xingkong secretly incorporated the concept of Traversal and gave it a try.
Fortunately, thanks to this concept, his own abilities were not affected.
The treasure ship traversed one conceptual gap after another, broadening Li Xingkong's horizons.
"Lightless zone, no-fly zone, stone heart syndrome..."
Different areas were presented to Li Xingkong, and he was even allowed to experience them firsthand.
Sometimes what is lost is one of the five senses, and sometimes it is a physical attribute.
There were even sections with illogical plots, and Li Xingkong himself couldn't control himself and started talking nonsense.
The complex remnants of battle on these various battlefields left a deep impression on Li Xingkong.
Terrifying, truly terrifying.
After seven days and seven nights, the treasure ship finally came into view of a Li Xingkong.
It was a colossal barrier that stretched from the heavens to the earth. Li Xingkong could even see that the barrier reached the highest heavens and descended to the earth's core. The sprawling city walls were filled with the aura of rules and concepts.
"This is Flying Cloud Pass. It is famous for its difficulty."
Liu Shinian clapped his hands, finally arriving at his destination.
"How spectacular!!!"
Li Xingkong was no stranger to wonders; he had seen plenty.
But this was the first time Li Xingkong had ever seen a man-made city as magnificent as Flying Cloud Pass.
"Target reached, please remember to leave a positive review."
After docking at the Flying Cloud Pass ferry, the treasure ship suddenly spoke, advertising itself, and then disappeared.
The people on the boat were moved to the ferry landing, but no one panicked. Everyone stayed in one place, waiting for someone to arrive.
"Wait a minute, follow me."
Liu Shinian tugged at Li Xingkong's sleeve and secretly transmitted his voice to him.
"Of course! Aren't we teammates?"
Li Xingkong took it for granted.