Chapter 448 - 236: An Ability Beyond Tier 9
"An opportunity..."
A flicker of movement in Wang Xiao’s eyes.
For Gu Tiandu to call it an opportunity, it had to involve at least the presence of Marvels.
Yuan Fanlang and the other Tier Nine Lifeforms couldn’t help but look at Gu Tiandu with curiosity.
The cosmos they inhabited was immeasurably vast.
Even now, they had only explored a tiny fraction of it.
The cosmos still concealed extremely precious resources.
Therefore, the most common activity for Tier Nine Lifeforms like them was to use Gu Tiandu’s Chaos Sect to travel to various parts of the cosmos and explore for resources.
However, this Chaos Sect wasn’t omnipotent.
One had to first reach a location and then use the Chaos Sect to set a marker.
Only then could they use the Chaos Sect to travel directly to the marked position.
Gu Tiandu didn’t keep them in suspense and said directly:
"About ten thousand light-years from our Solar System, I sensed the fluctuations of Cosmic Relics."
"However, these Cosmic Relics are hidden extremely deep. I’m afraid it would be very difficult for me to reach them on my own, so I was originally planning to come back and find help."
"Unexpectedly, Wang Xiao, you actually have the ability to break through the Space Layers in the cosmos. You can accompany me on this trip."
"If we can find these Cosmic Relics, we’ll be the first to plunder the resources inside."
"Cosmic Relics appearing for the first time are highly likely to contain Marvels. At the very least, there will be Curiosities!"
Hearing this, Wang Xiao’s eyes lit up slightly.
He was, of course, aware of the existence of Cosmic Relics.
Previously, when he underwent the trials for the God Creation Plan, they had taken place within Cosmic Relics.
Besides that, the Great Dao Relics on the Chaos Nether King’s Pluto were also a type of Cosmic Relics.
It could be said that Cosmic Relics were the most precious resources in this part of the cosmos.
The reason Gu Tiandu and the other Tier Nine Lifeforms could cultivate so quickly was almost entirely thanks to the aid of resources from within Cosmic Relics!
The resources within Cosmic Relics were extremely abundant.
There was even a high probability of finding Marvels!
However, most Cosmic Relics were hidden extremely deep.
One had to break through the Space Layers in the cosmos, one after another, to find them.
Some were even hidden within a hundred million Space Layers, and even a Tier Nine Lifeform could only vaguely sense them.
To enter these Cosmic Relics, one needed to break through the Space Layers one by one.
Alternatively, one could wait for the Cosmic Relics to surface on their own.
The latter option, however, could require an immensely long wait.
Therefore, generally speaking, when Tier Nine Lifeforms found deeply hidden Cosmic Relics, they would choose to join forces to break through the Space Layers!
"So it’s Cosmic Relics. It seems Wang Xiao is also blessed by Destiny. If you can refine the entire relic, it will be of great benefit to your future Cultivation."
"That’s right. For a Tier Eight Lifeform to break through to Tier Nine, they need to resonate with the cosmos. Cosmic Relics, compared to ordinary planets, are more intimately connected with the cosmos. Once refined, they can help you resonate with the cosmos much faster."
"If you can find one or two useful Marvels inside, that would be an even bigger score."
Upon hearing that Gu Tiandu had found Cosmic Relics, the eyes of the other Tier Nine Lifeforms also lit up.
Gu Tiandu spoke up:
"But we have to hurry. When I was leaving, I sensed the aura of the Nine-headed Serpent. That creature might have sensed the aura of the Cosmic Relics too. It might be looking for help as we speak."
He paused for a moment.
Then he looked at Wang Xiao and said:
"Wang Xiao, before we go, you need to leave a drop of your blood behind. If any accidents happen, we can resurrect you directly!"
A flicker in Wang Xiao’s eyes:
"Blood Rebirth... it seems it can only be used for simple tasks at most. If the true body dies, wouldn’t the incarnation created from Blood Rebirth also disappear?"
He already knew that the key factor determining one’s self was the Self-Enlightenment Light, also known as the True Spirit.
The Self-Enlightenment Light was unique and existed only in the true body.
Once the true body perished, the incarnation from Blood Rebirth would also gradually fade away.
Gu Tiandu explained:
"That’s true. However, we possess a Marvel called the Life Magnetic Tree. As long as you leave a drop of your blood in the Life Magnetic Tree, if your true body perishes, the tree can call back your True Spirit and resurrect you."
"The Mutant Beasts have similar treasures, but they generally only become useful for those at Tier Eight Life or above."
"That’s why, whether human or Mutant Beast, once they cultivate to a Tier Eight Lifeform, they become almost impossible to kill."
"Unless one can master a special method to affect the opponent’s True Spirit, causing it to be annihilated even upon rebirth. Only then can the opponent be killed completely."
"Currently, neither we nor the Mutant Beasts have mastered such an ability."
"It would likely require cultivating to a Tier Ten Lifeform or an even higher Realm, or perhaps mastering a treasure a tier higher than Marvels, to be able to completely eliminate an opponent!"
Wang Xiao nodded slightly.
"I see."
No wonder Gu Tiandu and the other Tier Nine Lifeforms were so desperate for someone to succeed in Refining a Living Star and breaking through to Tier Seven Life.
Because only by doing so could they surpass Tier Nine and become capable of completely killing Mutant Beasts of Tier Eight and above.
Otherwise, this confrontation between humans and Mutant Beasts would be endless.
Without another word,
Wang Xiao squeezed out a drop of blood and handed it over for safekeeping to Qin Min, the ancestor of Qin Mengyun and the creator of the Wind Evolution Path.
With his current strength, although it was difficult for him to die, it was always better to be safe than sorry.
With this backup plan, he could now explore the Cosmic Relics with Gu Tiandu without any pressure.
"Let’s go. I’ve already set a marker at that location. We can arrive in an instant, and we’ll definitely get there ahead of that pack of Mutant Beasts."
Gu Tiandu waved his hand, and an ethereal gate of the Chaos Sect appeared.
Then, he led Wang Xiao and Yuan Fanlang into it.
The remaining Tier Nine Lifeforms had to guard the Solar System, so naturally, they couldn’t come along.
A few other Tier Nine Lifeforms were in the Milky Way Galaxy or even farther away and couldn’t make it back in time.
VMM!
In a flow of light and shadow,
Wang Xiao felt the world shift around him. When he reappeared, he was already deep within an unfamiliar stretch of the cosmos.
Here, strange bands of light formed from the halos of Stars floated in rings, a bizarre and magnificent sight.
Shattered meteorites were scattered about.
Some of these meteorites shone as brilliantly as gold, as if they were made entirely of it.
Other meteorites emitted waves of cold light that seemed to want to freeze the very cosmos.
For several light-years, even tens of light-years, around these meteorites, countless Death Stars were scattered.
Some Death Stars were composed entirely of cosmic dust and gas, flowing with brilliant colors.
Others were made of water, the entire planet a vast, boundless ocean.
From light-years away, one could still hear the rumbling sounds coming from within.
There was another planet covered in Thunderbolt, with countless serpents of lightning slithering across it, emitting a world-destroying might.
Sensing everything around him, Wang Xiao couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe.
Just within the Milky Way Galaxy, there were so many strange planets and sights.
Who knew how much more dazzling the entire cosmos could be!
Gu Tiandu glanced at Wang Xiao and smiled.
"Exploring the cosmos is one of the few pleasures we Tier Nine Lifeforms have. Beneath the starry sky, all sorts of existences can be found. After we’re done exploring these Cosmic Relics, I can take you to see a few Life Planets."
"However, most of these Life Planets are outside the Milky Way Galaxy."
"Within the Milky Way Galaxy, Earth is the only Life Planet!"
"Of course, we could actually transform Death Stars into Living Stars, but that would take an extremely long time."
Yuan Fanlang added:
"You must be careful when exploring the cosmos. The native inhabitants of some planets are no weaker than us, and they aren’t friendly."
"It would be a lot of trouble if they were to discover the existence of Earth!"
Until now, they had always traveled to various parts of the cosmos by entering Cosmic Relics.
Therefore, they had never exposed Earth’s location!
Wang Xiao nodded slightly, his gaze drifting toward a region of Space several light-years away.
He could feel an extremely faint and unusual fluctuation coming from there.
Gu Tiandu said:
"It seems you’ve sensed it too. Let’s head over."
"These Cosmic Relics are hidden within very deep Space Layers. It’ll take some effort to reach them."
"And be careful after we enter. It’s possible that some Cosmic Relics have native inhabitants."
A flicker in Wang Xiao’s eyes:
"That can happen?"
Gu Tiandu said:
"All I can say is, the Cosmos is vast and full of wonders. However, most Cosmic Relics are dead silent, and it’s rare for them to have native inhabitants."
"In all the Cosmic Relics we’ve explored so far, we’ve only encountered one with natives, and they generally aren’t very strong, so there’s no need to worry too much."
Without further explanation,
he moved, flying toward the location of the Cosmic Relics.
Wang Xiao and Yuan Fanlang followed close behind.
Before long, the three of them arrived outside the Space Layer where the Cosmic Relics were located.
Wang Xiao could feel that the special fluctuation he had sensed earlier was growing stronger and stronger.
"It seems those Mutant Beasts haven’t arrived yet. Let’s do it. The three of us will take turns tearing through Space. Don’t stop for any reason, or these Space Layers will heal very quickly!"
Gu Tiandu reminded them.
Right now, he could tear through ten thousand Space Layers at most in one go.
Then, he would need to recover before he could continue tearing through them.
During his recovery period, the Space Layers would quickly heal.
Therefore, someone needed to continue tearing through the Space Layers while he recovered.
"After I’m done, Wang Xiao, you’re next, then Yuan Fanlang."
Gu Tiandu said, then raised his hand and waved it forward.
RUMBLE!
The surrounding cosmos began to resonate wildly.
Then, visible to the naked eye, layers of Space were peeled away like the layers of an onion.
Gu Tiandu’s figure transformed into a streak of light and plunged deep into the Space Layers.
Wang Xiao and Yuan Fanlang followed close behind.
When Gu Tiandu stopped,
Wang Xiao threw a punch, breaking open the Space Layers once more!
However, he was surprised to find that he didn’t seem to need to recover.
He could continue to blast through the Space Layers.
’Could this be the special advantage of breaking through to a Tier Eight Lifeform with a one-hundred-light-year Extreme Grotto Heaven? My energy endurance is far greater than even a Tier Nine Lifeform’s!’
Wang Xiao’s eyes flickered.
He didn’t continue, however, instead letting Yuan Fanlang take over.
And so, the three of them cycled through, flying deeper into the Space Layers.
Before long,
they had shattered tens of millions of layers of Space!
"We’re almost there!"
Gu Tiandu’s eyes lit up.
He could already see, through the remaining Space Layers, a vortex-like portal emitting spatial fluctuations.
It was the entrance to the Cosmic Relics!
He estimated they only needed to tear through another million or so Space Layers to truly reach the entrance.
Just as he was about to make a move,
VMM!
the surrounding Space Layers suddenly surged violently.
The next moment,
massive tentacles erupted from within the Space Layers, shooting toward Wang Xiao and the others with incredible speed!