Deep within the inner domain of the Cosmic Ark, an endless expanse of black mire stretched out like a vast swamp. High above it stretched an infinite sea of magma. Splashing sound after sound, massive waves of magma fell from the heights, rapidly solidifying and freezing midair as they descended. They transformed into black rocks, which then gradually softened, flowing slowly like black mercury, forming this black swamp.
Above, the sea of magma.
Below, the black swamp.
This was the dreaded “Flame-Ice Region.” Located deep within the inner domain, there were countless similarly hazardous areas—hundreds of thousands of them. As a result, their names were often assigned casually. However, one must never underestimate these perilous zones just because their names appeared straightforward.
“Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle—”
Suddenly, in one area of the black swamp, bubbles began to rise.
Soon, more and more bubbles appeared, even splashing black mire into the air.
“Waves upon waves of ripples surged outward from that section of the black swamp, spreading outward in all directions.
The commotion grew increasingly intense!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
The area of the black swamp began to tremble violently, a tremendous disturbance that left people in shock.
…
About ten-odd light-years away from that area, a small yet elegant spired palace floated in the void. Within this elegant and imposing palace stood three powerful beings. Behind each of them hovered a phantom of a single eye—clearly, they were elites of the One-Eye Clan!
“Although the Flame-Ice Region is harsh and extremely dangerous, its dangers are somewhat predictable. It’s actually a rare good place deep within the inner domain of the Cosmic Ark,” said a tall, golden-armored male of the One-Eye Clan with a smile. “Though treasures rarely appear here, when they do, they are usually on the level of top-tier domain palaces. Shadow-E, you and your wife have been stationed here long-term. I really envy you.”
“It’s a good place, but precisely because it’s good, many factions are watching it closely,” scoffed a short-statured male of the One-Eye Clan. “The two Sacred Universe realms can afford to be indifferent, but among the other factions of the First Cycle Era, several have stationed experts here. Jin Fang, if you really envy us, why don’t we switch?”
“Jin Fang, how about we switch the areas we are guarding?” chimed in a female of the One-Eye Clan wearing a loose black robe, her voice pleasant.
Lord Ying’ai and Lord Wu Liang were two extremely powerful members of the One-Eye Clan. Being husband and wife, they usually operated together. One specialized in close combat, while the other was skilled in soul attacks. Together, they roamed the vast Cosmic Sea, rarely meeting worthy opponents. Their names were widely known.
They had long been stationed in the Flame-Ice Region.
“No, no, no,” the tall, golden-armored man shook his head repeatedly. “Throughout the inner domain of the Cosmic Ark, there aren’t many good places our One-Eye Clan knows of. My brother and I worked hard to earn the right to guard our area. Although treasures don’t necessarily appear there as frequently as in your area, it’s much safer!”
“Cowards,” Lord Ying’ai scoffed.
“Truly—” the woman was about to speak when she suddenly frowned.
Lord Ying’ai’s eyes lit up as he focused his senses.
“That direction!”
“There it is!”
At the same time, Lord Ying’ai and Lord Wu Liang turned their heads toward a certain direction. They exchanged glances, both understanding immediately—there was movement, significant movement!
“Jin Fang, are you coming?” Lord Ying’ai asked.
“Congratulations, it seems we’re about to reap the rewards,” the golden-armored man said hurriedly. “Of course I’m coming. You must have sensed that it’s not only our One-Eye Clan stationed here. You two might not be able to handle it alone. I should come help.”
“If you can help, we’ll give you a share. If not, no reward,” Lord Wu Liang said bluntly. “We need to clarify that first.”
“Of course,” the golden-armored man nodded.
“Then let’s go!”
“Let’s go!”
Whoosh!
The spired palace immediately transformed into a streak of emerald light, speeding through the void between the endless sea of magma above and the icy, perilous black swamp below.
…
In another part of the void within the Flame-Ice Region, a pyramid-shaped structure was flying.
Inside the tower.
A bald man leisurely sipped wine from a goblet, his gaze peering outside through the palace treasure, watching the harsh environment with self-satisfaction.
“Hmm?” The bald man furrowed his brow. “Something unusual is happening. Could it be a treasure is emerging?”
“Am I really this lucky?”
“Just on my way back, and I stumble upon such a fortunate event.”
“Let me go check it out.”
Whoosh!
The pyramid swiftly flew toward the sensed direction.
…
A tiny point of crimson light was speeding through the Flame-Ice Region at a hundred times the speed of light.
Within the core space.
Luo Feng sat there, gazing at the outside, a steaming cup of light bluish tea in his hand. Faintly, secret runes flickered in his eyes.
A faint ripple spread instantly.
“Hmm?” Luo Feng’s eyes instantly cleared.
“Something unusual,” Luo Feng murmured. In dangerous places like the Flame-Ice Region, space-time was extremely condensed and stable. It was very difficult to cause tremors or transmit disturbances through such solidified space-time.
“Could it be a Cosmic Sovereign using brute force to break the laws? Is a treasure emerging? Or is it a great calamity descending upon the Flame-Ice Region?” Luo Feng mused softly. “But the higher probability is that a treasure is emerging.”
“I’ve been inside the Cosmic Ark for nearly a thousand years. Other than obtaining the Mad God’s Annihilation Armor after killing Lord Wu Hun, the only real treasure I’ve discovered was the top-tier domain treasure ‘Snowfire Realm.’ I haven’t even seen a treasure as valuable as a peak palace-type treasure. It’s about time I discovered something better,” Luo Feng thought to himself.
Treasures emerging in the inner domain were bound to be exceptional.
The best he had encountered so far was merely a top-tier domain treasure. In the inner domain, such treasures were insignificant. In harsh environments like the Flame-Ice Region, even top-tier domain treasures (palace-type treasures) couldn’t survive intact; they would be destroyed directly by the natural environment.
“Let me go check it out.”
Whoosh!
Luo Feng, following the sensed direction, quickly piloted the Star Tower toward the disturbance.
…
The Flame-Ice Region was vast and expansive. Only near its outermost edges could teleportation be used. Luo Feng had already flown quite deep inside and could only continue flying.
After flying for about a month.
“Hmm?”
Luo Feng furrowed his brow. The domain treasure ‘Snowfire Realm,’ which he constantly maintained, had just brushed against another domain from outside—this one was extremely cold.
“Is that the Milky Way Lord Luo Feng?” a divine voice transmitted through the domain, reaching Snowfire Realm.
“It is. And you are…” Luo Feng responded, though he couldn’t recognize the voice.
“It’s me, Luchong!” the divine voice continued.
“Luchong Sovereign, meeting you here is truly my fortune,” Luo Feng replied immediately, though inwardly he was startled—he hadn’t recognized the domain earlier, but now he knew. Luchong Sovereign was a powerful figure from the Purple Moon Sacred Universe, and a super elite!
Luchong Sovereign was an extremely ancient being, one of the top-tier existences within the Purple Moon Sacred Universe.
If Cosmic Sovereigns were classified into six tiers, he would be a sixth-tier Cosmic Sovereign!
Because—
He possessed a supreme treasure, the ‘Luchong Divine Armor,’ a supreme treasure!
Luo Feng was secretly astonished. Luchong Sovereign was known for acting alone and loving adventures. Most adventurers in the Cosmic Sea who loved taking risks usually died quickly. Yet Luchong Sovereign had two advantages: first, the intelligence support from the Purple Moon Sacred Universe, and second, his immense personal strength. Moreover, his treasure was a protective type. Thus, despite venturing into many perilous places, he had survived until now.
“You also sensed the disturbance?” Luchong Sovereign asked.
“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded. “I’m heading there now.”
“Same here. Since we’re going to the same place, shall we travel together?” Luchong Sovereign suggested.
“Alright.”
Luo Feng agreed readily.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A crimson streak and a golden streak sped forward together.
After another three days of flying.
“Hmm?” Luo Feng peered through the Star Tower toward the distant, awe-inspiring scene within the endless black swamp—
A massive ship was slowly emerging from the black swamp. The ship was entirely dark and exuded a large amount of black fluid that dripped slowly down its surface, falling into the black swamp below. The entire vessel was constantly rising outward, causing the area of the black swamp to churn violently. Massive waves of black fluid surged outward, creating a tremor.
Above, besides the crimson tower and the pyramid, there was now a spired palace.
“Are you Shadow-Wu?” A mighty voice directly transmitted through the domains.
Shadow-Wu?
Luo Feng looked toward the spired palace floating in the distant sky and quickly confirmed it must be Lords Ying’ai and Wu Liang.
“Yes, it’s me and Ying’ai. Unexpectedly, Luchong Sovereign is also here. Could it be Luchong Sovereign is in the Flame-Ice Region?” a clear voice responded.
“As for the one nearby, judging by the domain, that should be the Milky Way Lord,” another voice added.
“That’s me,” Luo Feng’s voice transmitted outward.
“It’s rare to see the Milky Way Lord traveling with Luchong Sovereign,” Lord Wu Liang remarked.
“We just happened to meet, and our destination is the same, so naturally we came together,” Luo Feng replied.
“You’re not happy to see us? Tsk tsk… But I’m delighted. Just on my way back, I stumbled upon the emergence of the Mausoleum Ark. Haha… What a great fortune!” Luchong Sovereign’s voice rang out.
“Hmph.” A cold snort came from the other side.
Luo Feng, however, paid no attention. His gaze was fixed on the ancient, tattered ship slowly rising from the endless swamp. By visual estimation, the entire ship must be over ten billion kilometers long. Initially, based on his knowledge, he couldn’t recognize what it was just from its appearance.
But he had assumed that something capable of emerging from the black swamp must at least be a peak palace-type treasure.
“It’s actually the Mausoleum Ark!” Luo Feng was astonished inwardly.
Among the human race, there were many legends about the Mausoleum Ark, but detailed information was scarce.
The Mausoleum was a legendary place within the inner domain of the Cosmic Ark.
According to certain ancient texts, the Mausoleum was believed to be the final resting place of ancient powerhouses who had fallen before the infinite epochs of the Cosmic Ark. Although some formidable individuals had ventured inside in the past, none had ever encountered a corpse. The site also housed relics and ruins left behind by these ancient beings, making it a coveted destination for all powerhouses. Yet, would the Mausoleum permit later generations to trespass at will? Not even Cosmic Sovereigns could forcibly breach its sanctity.
But the Mausoleum Ark could grant access.
“This is the legendary Mausoleum Ark?” Luo Feng gazed intently at the ancient vessel slowly emerging.
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