Free Web NovelChapter 1892: Chapter 21: The True Immortal Realm (Part 2)
According to Ni Yang’s speculation, the Returning Ruins is a place that constantly changes its location. The reason he couldn’t find it before was precisely because this place actively avoids visitors. It might utilize some powerful prohibition or constantly shift its position, making it impossible to locate.
However, such methods are useless in front of Zhang Xiaoman, because he possesses the Lord of Light’s passive ability. So as long as he wants to find the Returning Ruins, its methods of hiding or evading are rendered ineffective.
Following this method, after nearly a year of searching, they were finally close to reaching that place.
"Swoosh!"
At this moment, as Zhang Xiaoman suddenly opened his eyes, a surge of powerful force erupted between heaven and earth, instantly draining the seawater below.
With a light tap of his finger, the Returning Sea Divine Ability was activated, incorporating the nineteenth sequence of the Divine Domain, "Transformation." Instantly, the previously parched ocean beneath Zhang Xiaoman surged anew. This time, the seawater was no longer a dizzying yellow but a crystal-clear azure, as beautiful as the purest sky.
"Kid, you’ve absorbed another sea region. At this rate, it’ll soon be possible for you to truly reach the realm of an Immortal Emperor."
Ni Yang stretched lazily as he spoke.
Throughout this journey, it frequently wandered off to unknown places and activities. Each time it returned after a period, Zhang Xiaoman would be surprised to find that its strength seemed to have recovered significantly.
"Indeed, I have already absorbed more than thirty-eight thousand of such sea regions now. After each absorption, I can feel my internal Spiritual Power improving slightly. If this continues, it won’t be long before I can officially enter the realm of an Immortal Emperor."
Zhang Xiaoman nodded excitedly. This time in the Immortal Realm had been quite rewarding for him. Although he hadn’t uncovered secrets about the Sky Fox race or found the location of the Returning Ruins yet, he had absorbed a significant amount of Spiritual Power, greatly enhancing his strength.
"Haha, you’re quite something, kid. I’ve been alive in the Immortal Realm for so long, and it’s my first time hearing about someone capable of draining an Endless Sea."
Ni Yang’s form shrank to nearly the size of its previous Divine Soul shape, gazing at the ocean below with a sense of emotion.
This Endless Sea is an almost boundless ocean, rumored to contain the Returning Ruins somewhere above it.
And the Spiritual Power contained within this sea is vast, but due to its peculiar attribute, Immortals rarely establish their abodes nearby.
Of course, Ni Yang’s words carry a hint of exaggeration. Though it said Zhang Xiaoman was about to drain the Endless Sea, in reality, it was just an offhand remark. Draining the Endless Sea would mean his power had surpassed even Ni Yang’s.
Zhang Xiaoman absorbed the Spiritual Energy from each sea region he encountered along the way. After absorption, he used the Divine Domain to purify it, eventually restoring them to their pre-catastrophe state.
This operation might be impossible for others. Creatures of Ni Yang’s level of power don’t need such methods to enhance their Spiritual Power.
Meanwhile, those under the Middle Extraordinary Level could only stand and watch because the Spiritual Power in the sea was too terrifying to absorb without the corresponding Divine Domain to alter its nature.
Such a Divine Domain requires a Middle Extraordinary Level to cast, hence the contradiction. The weaker individuals can’t refine it, while the stronger ones don’t need it, rendering this ocean a chicken rib that is largely ignored.
Fortunately, Zhang Xiaoman existed as a Fake Middle-level Extraordinary, and could cunningly utilize the corresponding Divine Domain to absorb the Spiritual Power of the sea for his own use.
"I feel that the number of Demon Clan is increasing here. We must find the Returning Ruins quickly, or else if these demons reach the Mortal World, the consequences will be unimaginable..."
Zhang Xiaoman no longer had time to continue searching for unabsorbed sea regions — he planned to promptly find the location of the Returning Ruins. If possible, he would close it to prevent more Demon Clan from coming.
"Recently, the number of demons that can offer points is rising, suggesting I’m getting closer to the Returning Ruins..."
He muttered to himself, then swiftly annihilated the demon army ahead with thunderous means.
"Eh? What’s that!?"
Several days later, moving at this efficient pace, Zhang Xiaoman suddenly noticed a change in the scene before him. A particular sea region seemed slower compared to the surroundings, with time and space anomalies attracting one’s immediate attention.
However, what excited Zhang Xiaoman the most was the sight at the center of this sea region — a massive vortex continually swallowing endless seawater, with a white glow at the swirl’s center, obscuring what lay beneath.
"Indeed, the Returning Ruins exist! That must be what I’m looking for!"
Without delay, Zhang Xiaoman sped toward the direction of the Big Vortex.
Ni Yang was not nearby, having wandered off again, and now that Ni Yang had fused with the Sect Leader Jade’s Divine Soul, Zhang Xiaoman could not communicate with him through Divine Thought at all times.
If Ni Yang were to see this area, it surely would be astonished.
Unbeknownst to Zhang Xiaoman, upon entering the zone of the Big Vortex, the previous anomalous area immediately blended back into the surroundings. Seen from outside, it appeared to be just an ordinary sea region with no vortex or similar phenomena.
"The Demon Clan here is stronger and more numerous than outside, suggesting the space behind this Returning Ruins might indeed lead to the Second Universe."
Recalling the rumor Ni Yang shared — that the Primordial Heavenly Emperor disappeared after entering here — Zhang Xiaoman felt intrigued. Could it be that he was also from the Second Universe?
As he pondered and flew forward, more demons appeared, fiercer than before, but posed no true threat. At his current strength, disposing of them with a casual strike was sufficient.
While Zhang Xiaoman prepared to explore the Big Vortex, an invisible barrier suddenly blocked his path. Touching it tentatively, he discovered its essence was a formidable thunderous force.
"What a powerful formation, it doesn’t feel naturally formed, but rather artificially placed. Could it be the doing of that Primordial Heavenly Emperor...?"
He instantly thought of the Primordial Heavenly Emperor. Who else could establish an impregnable formation in such a place?
Despite several attempts, Zhang Xiaoman found no success in breaking through. Just as he deliberated whether to contact Ni Yang, his gaze fell on the purple lightning coursing within the formation, feeling a sense of familiarity he couldn’t quite place.
"This purple lightning... and this familiar sensation... could it be... Purple Cloud Divine Thunder...?"
He started feeling uncertain.
Of anyone, Zhang Xiaoman should count as the individual most exposed to the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder in this world.
After all, his Purple Cloud Divine Sword could release a similar but weaker attribute of force. The only difference being it lacked the intensity of the true Purple Cloud Divine Thunder, more like a diminished version.
