As Bai Yue continued his descent, the surrounding pressure and cold intensified sharply.
At a depth of one hundred thousand kilometers, the seawater of the Storm Sea underwent a qualitative change. The bone-piercing chill no longer merely assaulted the flesh—it gnawed directly at the soul, carrying a freezing intent capable of eroding will and consciousness alike.
Bai Yue immediately activated a defensive secret technique, stabilizing his inner world and isolating the external cold. Only then did he cautiously draw a portion of the seawater into his Original Universe before resuming his descent.
Soon, he reached the seabed at a depth of ten million kilometers.
Here, darkness reigned absolute.
The cold had reached an appalling level. When Bai Yue extended his World Power to displace the surrounding seawater, the will attached to it was instantly corroded, as if gnawed away by invisible ice blades.
Frowning slightly, he increased the output of his World Power and layered it with amplification secret techniques. Only then did he manage to collect a small quantity of the frigid seawater at this depth.
As the cold water merged into his Original Universe, Bai Yue clearly sensed a subtle enhancement in his comprehension of the Water Origin Law. A trace of satisfaction surfaced—this journey was not without gains.
The seabed of the Storm Sea was vast, silent, and eerily empty.
According to records on the Virtual Universe Network, this extreme environment did nurture unique lifeforms, but not in the abundance one might expect. During his descent, Bai Yue had not encountered a single creature.
He slowed his ascent slightly, deciding to search more carefully.
At this depth, ordinary vision was meaningless. Even the high-grade detector he had purchased suffered severe interference. Bai Yue could only rely on his Domain Secret Technique as a detection method.
With a thought, he expanded his domain.
World Power surged outward, resisting the crushing pressure from all directions. The domain rapidly spread to a radius of one hundred thousand kilometers. He deliberately restrained its suppressive power—otherwise, even an Undying Spiritual God caught within it would feel immense pressure.
As the domain stabilized, Bai Yue's perception expanded dramatically.
Almost immediately, he discovered movement.
Roughly thirty thousand kilometers to his left, a cluster of translucent lifeforms drifted quietly through the icy darkness. They had noticed him as well, lingering at the edge of his domain, wary yet curious.
Ice Soul Fish.
The moment recognition dawned, Bai Yue recalled the relevant information.
These creatures were clearly documented on the Virtual Universe Network. Their flesh was exceptionally delicious, and when consumed raw, it could calm the mind and slightly enhance clarity in law comprehension. Among cultivators, they were regarded as rare delicacies—and valuable treasures.
Without hesitation, Bai Yue intensified the suppressive force of his domain.
The Ice Soul Fish froze in place instantly.
His figure blurred as he crossed the thirty-thousand-kilometer distance in an instant. With a single thought, he collected the entire school—along with the surrounding seawater—into his Original Universe.
By now, his Original Universe had expanded to an enormous scale. The self-reserved plane he used for personal storage and experimentation had likewise grown significantly. Even so, as the number of collected items increased, the originally allocated space was beginning to feel cramped.
Over the years, as his Original Universe continued to expand and diversify, it had gradually grown more prosperous. Correspondingly, his comprehension of the Origin Laws advanced steadily. Bai Yue could clearly sense that the Earth Origin Law, the first law he had ever comprehended, was approaching a state of near perfection.
His attention shifted inward.
Within the self-reserved plane of his Original Universe, he placed the Ice Soul Fish into the deeper oceanic region. To ensure their survival, he recreated a suitable environment.
During his dive, Bai Yue had already collected vast quantities of Storm Sea water. After entering his Original Universe, it was rapidly analyzed. Under his direct control, bi bo water and ice soul water were continuously reproduced, forming a cold oceanic region sufficient for the Ice Soul Fish to thrive.
In his previous life, Bai Yue had always possessed a mild collecting habit—coins, cards, serial-numbered banknotes.
In this life, that inclination had only intensified.
Anything not yet present in his Original Universe was something he felt compelled to obtain. This tendency had manifested fully during his time in the Blood River Star System and now on Jiulong Island.
After thoroughly surveying the seabed and collecting everything of interest, Bai Yue ascended and returned to the small pavilion he had established. He resumed cultivation, calmly waiting for the agreed departure date.
On this day, a message arrived from Mang Long, detailing the assembly location.
Bai Yue set out immediately.
At the eastern edge of the mountain peak near the gathering point, a D9-class spaceship hovered in midair. Its hatch was already open.
Bai Yue flew inside and followed the internal guidance into a lounge cabin. Four figures were present—Mang Long among them.
"Brother Walker is here. Then we depart," Mang Long said decisively, wasting no time.
The hatch sealed, and the spaceship accelerated, streaking off in a fixed direction.
Mang Long turned to the others. "This is Brother Walker, whom I mentioned before. He's also interested in Lian Xing Clan relics and will be joining us."
The other three Undying Spiritual Gods nodded politely, their gazes assessing Bai Yue with quiet scrutiny.
Two of them had green skin and wolf-like heads atop humanoid bodies, clad in close-fitting armor. The third was a gray-robed elder, his face pale beneath a deep hood.
"These two are the Yin Mo and Yan Lang brothers," Mang Long introduced. "And this elder is Weibulu—a very powerful Illusionist."
After brief introductions, the five sat around a table as Mang Long began explaining the ruins.
"To avoid disputes later, let's settle the distribution rules now," Mang Long said calmly. "Under the supervision of the Virtual Universe System: since I provided the clue, I will select one item first. The remaining spoils will be distributed based on each person's contribution."
He looked around.
After exchanging glances, everyone agreed. No objections were raised—Mang Long's contribution was undeniable.
Seeing this, Mang Long retrieved a jade sword from his spatial ring.
"The reason I discovered these ruins," he said, "is entirely because of this sword."
"At first, I thought it was just an ordinary secret treasure. But recently, I noticed its tip constantly pointing in a fixed direction. After recognizing it as my master, I learned it originated from a place called Yi Jian Manor. Through it, I can sense the manor's location."
"Have you been there alone?" Yan Lang asked.
"Of course," Mang Long replied without hesitation. "A massive tsunami struck the area recently. Several islands were destroyed, exposing the ruins. At the time, their defensive mechanisms were still intact. I couldn't breach them alone, so I withdrew and sought companions."
The explanation satisfied everyone.
Yet even as they sped toward their destination, others had already arrived ahead of them.
In the Storm Sea, a small reef island—often submerged beneath the waves—sat quietly beneath the dark sky.
Above it hovered an Automaton Race spaceship.
"My lord," a silver-white automaton reported respectfully, holding a jade sword similar to Mang Long's, "the resonance from this sword originates beneath this island."
"Then we investigate," came the cold response.
Led by an Automaton Race Undying seated upon a mechanical throne, four figures stepped out of the ship.
The ruins… had drawn more than one group.
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