Chapter 426: Chapter 346: Chaos Creatures, Chaos Dharma Aspect, Stone of Chaos
An Origin World was like a ’Continent’.
Now, Xu Qing had left the protection of his world and entered the Sea of Chaos directly. It was like leaping off an island and into the vast ocean.
Generally speaking, to survive in the ocean and dive deep beneath the waves, an ordinary person would need to prepare a wetsuit, an oxygen tank, and various other kinds of diving and protective Equipment.
By the same token, only those who had stepped into the ’Sixth Realm: Dao Realm’ and mastered ’Dao Rhyme’ were qualified to leave their world and enter the Sea of Chaos. The moment they entered, their Dao Rhyme and Power would transform into a ’Chaos Dharma Aspect’. This ’Chaos Dharma Aspect’ could protect them from the corrosion of the Sea of Chaos.
Moreover, a ’Chaos Dharma Aspect’ was incredibly majestic. Even the weakest one could manifest to a size comparable to a Little World upon entering the Sea of Chaos.
It could be said that the higher one’s Realm and the stronger one’s power, the larger the ’Chaos Dharma Aspect’ they could manifest in the Sea of Chaos. The Dharma Aspects manifested by beings like Chen Wangu were vast enough to rival a ’Grand Thousand Worlds’.
With their power and Realm, they could destroy world after world in the Sea of Chaos with a mere flick of a wrist. If they reached a certain unbelievable state, even the currents and bubbles created by each step they took while walking through the Sea of Chaos would evolve into new, ordinary Little Worlds.
ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!!!
Just then, Xu Qing heard roars and snarls. The Beastman Mini World had leveled up from Level 20 to Level 21, and its World Rank had ascended, becoming a ’Grand Thousand Worlds’. This naturally caused quite a stir. The vibrating Chaos Qi had attracted a number of ’Chaos Creatures’.
All around him, Xu Qing noticed immense Chaos Creatures appearing one after another. These creatures were born from the Sea of Chaos. The weakest possessed power at the Dao Platform Realm, while the strongest could fight on par with the likes of Chen Wangu.
These gigantic Chaos Creatures fed on worlds. Little Worlds, Great Worlds, Small Thousand Worlds, and Grand Thousand Worlds were all their prey.
Only Origin Worlds were something the Chaos Creatures instinctively dared not provoke. This was because Origin Worlds contained existences far too powerful, terrifying the creatures and keeping them at bay.
"Chaos Creatures."
Soon, Xu Qing saw the first Chaos Creature. What came into view was a giant, entirely pitch-black turtle-like being. Its body was majestic, rivaling a Little World in size.
Furthermore, this black, giant turtle had an enormous head resembling a shark’s. When it opened its massive, bloody maw, it could swallow a Little World in just a few bites.
"Hooo..."
This was indeed the first time Xu Qing had seen a ’Chaos Creature’ with his own eyes. Everything he knew about them came from the records on Shu Mountain.
"A Shark-Turtle."
Xu Qing’s tone was contemplative. ’This is one of the most common types of Chaos Creatures. Generally, a Shark-Turtle’s power is average, roughly equivalent to the Dao Platform Realm.’
’However, Chaos Creatures can also evolve. The more worlds a Chaos Creature devours, the more it can evolve, level by level.’
"Kill!"
CLANG!
A sword rang out.
Without hesitation, Xu Qing acted. With a single thought, eight Level 120 items and tools appeared around him: a Level 120 Dao Bell, Level 120 Buddha Beads, a Level 120 Duster, a Level 120 Ruler, a Level 120 Wooden Man Stake, a Level 120 Demon Order, a Level 120 Demon Pearl, and a Level 120 Deceit Mirror.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!
The Mighty Power of the eight Level 120 items and tools manifested, forming a ring that circled Xu Qing and unleashed a tremendous force.
The Sixteen Real Dao Domains empowered Xu Qing’s body.
With this, Xu Qing’s power and combat strength surged comprehensively.
The boost was immense.
"Die!"
Xu Qing wielded the Level 1 Chaos Holy Sword. He had only just obtained it and had only managed to catalog it; he hadn’t yet had time to acquire Experience Points to level it up.
However, it was more than enough.
CLANG!
Terrifying Sword Qi erupted as Xu Qing slashed down. An immeasurably vast Sword Aura descended directly onto the ’Chaos Creature: Shark-Turtle’, unleashing a terrifying blast of Energy.
BOOM!
Another explosion rang out.
The ’Chaos Creature: Shark-Turtle’ only had time to let out a single, wretched cry before it was cut down by Xu Qing’s blade. Its entire corpse was rapidly assimilated by the Chaos Qi. In the blink of an eye, its gargantuan body had vanished completely.
It could be said that nothing was left behind.
"Hooo..."
Xu Qing took a deep breath, shook his head, and murmured, "So this is a Chaos Creature. Even when you kill it, its corpse is instantly assimilated by the Chaos Qi, turning into countless wisps of Chaos Qi and becoming part of the Sea of Chaos."
"Only a very small fraction can condense into a ’Stone of Chaos’."
"That’s why hunting Chaos Creatures is such a thankless task. Besides, they don’t usually hunt everywhere; they just act on instinct. And hunting them is no easy feat either."
ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!!!
The next moment, Xu Qing’s expression shifted. More Chaos Creatures were appearing, one after another. They were all Shark-Turtles of various sizes. The largest was comparable to a Small Thousand Worlds.
A ’Chaos Creature: Shark-Turtle’ comparable in size to a Small Thousand Worlds possessed combat power on par with the Daoist Venerable Realm.
’Looks like I’ll have to handle this myself.’
Xu Qing glanced back at the Level 21 Beastman Mini World. The three ancestors of the Celestial Dragon People, the two ancestors of the Sub-humans, and the one ancestor of the Jiuren were powerful, but they had not yet achieved true Transcendence. Thus, they couldn’t enter the Sea of Chaos and were naturally unable to help him.
Furthermore, Xu Qing couldn’t possibly go to Shu Mountain for help now. There wasn’t enough time. By the time he returned with reinforcements, the Level 21 Beastman Mini World would have already been devoured by these Chaos Creatures.
"Then let’s fight!"
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!
Xu Qing took a deep breath, his gaze turning icy as his Battle Intent surged. "Perfect. I just broke through to the Sixth Realm not long ago. I could use a major battle to solidify my power."
"Sword’s Mystery! Eightfold Sword!"
CLANG!!!
RUMBLE!!!
With a furious roar, Xu Qing unleashed his full power. Chaos Sword Qi filled the area, and Sword Dao Rhyme flowed around him as he charged, alone, toward the swarm of Chaos Creatures.
All told, there were nineteen Shark-Turtles.
Xu Qing was just one man.
He faced nineteen alone.
CRACK! CRACK!
SPLAT! SPLAT!
The battle erupted.
Xu Qing used his full strength, even drawing upon the Heavenly Dao Power of the Level 21 Beastman Mini World—now a Grand Thousand Worlds—to aid him. Every attack and every burst of power was even further enhanced by the Power of Origin from the Grand Thousand Worlds stored within his body.
The fighting grew more intense. The more Xu Qing fought, the fiercer he became, and the more exhilarating the battle felt. It was a thoroughly satisfying fight where he could completely unleash his formidable power.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!
One Chaos Creature after another fell to his sword.
"Sword Dao Mysteries!"
WENG! WENG!
Finally, in the heat of battle, Xu Qing comprehended another Mystical Technique. "Grand Thousand Worlds!!!"
CLANG!!!
He slashed down with his sword.
This strike from Xu Qing fused all of his Power, incorporating every kind of Mighty Power he possessed into a single blow. As the sword fell, it was as if one could see a Grand Thousand Worlds being cleaved in two by his blade.
RUMBLE!!!
With this one strike, Xu Qing annihilated the strongest Chaos Creature. The beast, as large as a Small Thousand Worlds, was cleaved apart by his sword, split in two by the single blow.
WENG!
The Chaos Qi swirled, and the corpse was rapidly assimilated. However, a translucent, crystalline stone appeared. It was only the size of a baby’s fist and shone with a platinum-like luster.
The Stone of Chaos.
SWOOSH!
With a beckoning gesture from his right hand, the Stone of Chaos flew into his palm. Xu Qing was currently in his Chaos Dharma Aspect state, which was as large as a Little World.
Therefore, the baby-fist-sized Stone of Chaos was almost invisible in his hand, smaller even than a grain of sand.