Chapter 1215: Lu Chong and Luo Feng

The colossal black warship was steadily rising, causing the entire black swamp to tremble.

Compared to the massive vessel, Luo Feng and the others appeared incredibly insignificant, both in terms of size and aura. Every Master of the Universe present would have perished instantly had they fallen into the black swamp, even with their treasures, since no one could shake the swamp with even their strongest attacks. Yet, this black warship easily caused tremors across a vast area of the swamp.

“How do we seize the treasure?”

“I’ve never heard of it,” Luo Feng thought to himself. Though legends of the Mausoleum Boat were numerous, the human race had never obtained one. Among the nearly a hundred factions across the Cosmic Sea, only the two great Holy Lands had ever acquired a Mausoleum Boat. Naturally, he had no idea how to seize it.

Could it be through Life Imprint imprinting?

Probably not. If that were possible, Lichongzhu and Ying’ai of the Divine Eye Clan, along with Wuliangzhu, wouldn’t have remained so calm.

“Lichongzhu,” Luo Feng suddenly sent a telepathic message, this time only to Lichongzhu, without informing Wuliangzhu or Ying’ai.

“Galactic Lord,” Lichongzhu responded.

“I’m inexperienced and know little about the Mausoleum Boat. Although I’ve heard the legends, I know almost nothing about it. Would you mind telling me more?” Luo Feng asked. Among those present, Lichongzhu, from the Purple Moon Holy Land, likely knew the most.

“Hahaha… Why should I tell you?” Lichongzhu countered.

Luo Feng simply smiled and replied, “If you can’t tell me, that’s fine. I’ll just watch how you, Ying’ai, and Wuliangzhu act. I’ll follow your lead!”

“You really want to know?” Lichongzhu suddenly asked.

“Of course,” Luo Feng replied.

“There’s no problem telling you, but I have a condition,” Lichongzhu said. “My Purple Moon Holy Land should have no other strong presences in this Flame-Ice Region. Once the Mausoleum Boat fully emerges, it won’t be long before others come. It’ll be too late to summon reinforcements then… Since I’m the strongest, I’ll likely become the target of all. So, for now, will you obey me?”

“Agreed,” Luo Feng replied without hesitation. “But while I’ll outwardly follow your lead, don’t expect me to hold back when it comes to treasures.”

“Of course, treasures are claimed by strength,” Lichongzhu responded.

“Good,” Luo Feng said.

He understood why Lichongzhu was wary of other factions.

Although Lichongzhu possessed a Supreme Treasure, it was a Supreme Armor, which offered strong defense but little advantage in direct combat. Moreover, even in battles between powerful beings, such as a fifth-stage Master of the Universe against a fourth-stage one, the latter might be at a disadvantage, but it was nearly impossible to kill them outright unless there was an absolute counter.

For instance, Jingyanzhu’s soul attacks could instantly leave an opponent dazed and helpless, making it an effective counter.

Some fifth-stage top-tier beings could even survive fights against the strongest beings in the cosmos. Let alone opponents merely at the sixth-stage level. Lichongzhu’s strength was likely limited to what the strongest beings could exert within the Primordial Universe—though he had a clear advantage, killing anyone present, even Luo Feng, would be extremely difficult.

“Now that you’ve agreed,” Lichongzhu said directly, “I’ll tell you about the Mausoleum Boat.”

The following text is translated into English:

“The Mausoleum Boat was a tool used by ancient beings from an era before endless epochs. That ancient civilization was incredibly powerful… For example, the Black Vein Stone Pillars and the entire Cosmic Boat they created are things no being in our current Cosmic Sea could ever hope to move.”

Luo Feng nodded in agreement.

That civilization was indeed formidable. In fact, judging from many clues, even many treasures, and even Supreme Treasures, were relics from that civilization. The identical script found in Supreme Treasures and that civilization’s writings was enough evidence to confirm this.

“Many special items inside the Cosmic Boat—Black Veined Stone Pillars, Blood Sea Discs, Mausoleum Boats, etc.—cannot be claimed through Life Imprint imprinting.”

“I can’t say for sure about the Black Pattern Stone Pillars or the Blood Sea Discs, but the Mausoleum Boat is more like a tool than a treasure.”

“For example, if you hide inside the Mausoleum Boat while an external force attacks… although part of the attack will be absorbed by the Mausoleum Boat, a significant amount of impact will still penetrate inside. In other words, the Mausoleum Boat doesn’t offer near-perfect protection like a Palace Treasure would. However, it does naturally resist soul attacks due to its unique material, which even Void Power cannot penetrate.”

“Its defense is merely due to its special material.”

“To claim it, you must enter the Mausoleum Boat and locate its control core,” Lichongzhu explained.

“Control core?” Luo Feng asked.

“There are several Mausoleum Boats within the Cosmic Boat, but only one emerges after a long time. Moreover, each Mausoleum Boat has a different control core,” Lichongzhu said. “So don’t expect me to tell you about it, because I don’t know either.”

Luo Feng understood that Lichongzhu likely knew something about the control core, but such a secret, directly related to seizing the treasure, wouldn’t be easily shared.

“To enter the Mausoleum Boat, there’s no other way but to wait for its hatch to open on its own,” Lichongzhu continued. “If it doesn’t open voluntarily, no one can force it open.”

“How long will that take?” Luo Feng asked.

“Not long. Once it fully emerges, it usually opens automatically. Of course, sometimes it might delay unexpectedly…” Lichongzhu sighed. “According to records from my Holy Land, there was once a Mausoleum Boat that fully emerged but remained closed for over 300 epochs. Eventually, the greatest treasure-forger of that era used a secret method to activate it, causing it to open.”

“A treasure-forger?” Luo Feng’s mind stirred.

“Those capable of forging treasures deeply understand that ancient civilization,” Lichongzhu explained. “Other beings may not understand the treasures left behind by that civilization, but these treasure-forgers, through careful study, can uncover their secrets. One more thing about the Mausoleum Boat—you might have heard that a single Mausoleum Boat can carry 36 powerful beings into the Mausoleum!”

“36?” Luo Feng only knew that the Mausoleum Boat could carry powerful beings into the Mausoleum.

“But only once. Once the Mausoleum Boat enters the Mausoleum with its passengers, it will leave and no longer be under anyone’s control,” Lichongzhu explained. “Therefore, even if you obtain the Mausoleum Boat, you must carefully consider whether to enter the Mausoleum… Once you enter, the Mausoleum Boat will be gone.”

…

The Mausoleum Boat slowly emerged from the black swamp, moving slowly, its tremors continuing. Soon, it attracted another Palace-type Supreme Treasure, belonging to the Primordial God Cult from the First Cycle Era.

One cycle after another…

In every cycle, the Primordial God Cult existed. During the Primordial Universe, the Primordial God Cult was typically formidable. However, once the Primordial Universe perished and a new cycle commenced, the powerful members of the Primordial God Cult, compelled to dwell in minor universes devoid of the Cosmic Source’s protection, grew progressively weaker and more fragmented.

“Haha, Ying’ai of the Divine Eye Clan and Wuliangzhu? Lichongzhu of the Purple Moon Holy Land? Liujizhu of the First Primordial God Cult? Galactic Lord Luo Feng?” A wild voice rang out.

“Is this… the Mausoleum Boat?”

Boom!

A pale beam of light had just arrived, instantly streaking like a meteor straight toward the Mausoleum Boat.

Luo Feng, Lichongzhu, Ying’ai, and the others merely sneered as they watched. The pale beam landed on the Mausoleum Boat, searching for a spot untouched by the black swamp, desperately trying to imprint its Life Imprint, but clearly failing.

“The Hae Tribe is so foolish!” A cold, mocking voice echoed through the domain, filling the space. “We’re all watching from afar, none of us attempting to claim it. Haven’t you figured it out yet… that it can’t be claimed? And yet you still rush in like a fool trying to claim it. Ridiculous.”

“The Divine Eye Clan is just stupid! You didn’t say anything about others, but why are you whining?” The sharp voice naturally carried a hint of madness. “Of course, I know the Mausoleum Boat can’t be claimed, but still, it’s worth another attempt. Who knows if different Mausoleum Boats might be different!”

He had a point.

The Divine Eye Clan had arrived first and had indeed studied the emerging Mausoleum Boat carefully, even attempting to claim it. After all, the Divine Eye Clan was only from the First Cycle Era and knew far less about the Mausoleum Boat than the two Holy Lands of the Cosmic Sea.

“Stupid Hae Tribe, don’t try to justify yourself,” the cold voice continued.

“Arrogant Divine Eye Clan,” the sharp voice also sneered.

The other factions present remained silent. Both the Hae Tribe and the Divine Eye Clan were top races from the First Cycle Era. Although the Hae Tribe was slightly weaker than the Divine Eye Clan, they were natural archenemies. Their talents were mutually counteracting. Over the past three cycles, their battles had never ceased. The Hae Tribe’s strength was evident, as they had maintained such power even under the Divine Eye Clan’s suppression.

Time passed…

Another half month passed, with no new factions arriving.

Now, the five factions present were the Divine Eye Clan, the Hae Tribe, the First Primordial God Cult, the Purple Moon Holy Land, and Humanity. Luo Feng only knew he was alone. As for the others? Everyone was inside their Palace Treasures, and no one knew how many powerhouses were inside each Palace Treasure. Perhaps the seemingly solitary Hae Tribe had several. Perhaps the seemingly only two powerhouses from the Divine Eye Clan were more than two.

Everything was uncertain before the battle.

“Boom~~~”

Finally, the Mausoleum Boat fully floated, its hull breaking free from the black swamp, hovering faintly in the air, and the entire ship began to vibrate.

“The hatch is about to open!”

“Galactic, move!” Lichongzhu immediately sent a telepathic message to Luo Feng.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Luo Feng’s crimson tower followed Lichongzhu’s pyramid, immediately speeding toward the distant, towering Mausoleum Boat.

“Hurry.”

“Keep an eye on Lichongzhu—he knows the most.”

“Follow!”

Seeing Lichongzhu and Luo Feng rush forward, the other factions immediately burned their divine power, each pushing their Palace Treasures to the limit, their speeds rapidly increasing to a hundred times the speed of light, streaking like meteors toward the Mausoleum Boat.