At the deepest part of the Illusion Sea, on the edge of the 21st island, sat an old man clad in golden robes, his body covered in black scales. Cross-legged in meditation, he was the guardian of the entire Illusion Sea.
“Hmm?” The old man, his face covered in black scales, opened his aged eyes and gazed into the distance with a low exclamation. “A ninth-stage Cosmic-Level brat actually passed the seventh island of the Illusion Sea so easily? Many Monarchs have difficulty passing that island, yet he made it through so effortlessly.”
“Let me check his details. Hmm, Luo Feng, a disciple of Zhenyan?”
“Zhenyan is good at teaching disciples, but he cannot teach others about consciousness or willpower. Let’s see how far this brat can go. If he can reach the ninth island, that would be impressive indeed—it’s a challenge even many Monarchs at their peak cannot overcome.” The old man with black scales smiled slightly as he gazed into the void, watching Luo Feng’s progress through the Illusion Sea.
Moments later.
“He passed the eighth island?” The old man’s eyes flickered with surprise, and he abruptly stood up. “He actually passed the eighth?”
The Illusion Sea’s 21 islands resemble the 21 levels of the Skypass Bridge.
However—
Consciousness and willpower are intangible and elusive. A mere apprentice might not necessarily be inferior in willpower compared to a Monarch. Of course, his “consciousness strength” is definitely far below that of a Monarch, but pure willpower is hard to measure. The Illusion Sea tests not only willpower but also consciousness.
“His consciousness strength is inferior to that of a peak Monarch,” the old man murmured, his eyes filled with astonishment. “He’s at a disadvantage in the illusions, yet his willpower makes up for his lack of consciousness.”
“His willpower is unwavering!”
“It’s even stronger than that of many peak Monarchs!”
“He’s reached the ninth island!” The old man’s eyes carried a hint of tension. “The ninth island is considered the limit for Monarchs. Very few Monarchs can pass it. Luo Feng, a mere ninth-stage Cosmic-Level brat… how could he possibly pass? It’s impossible.”
…
The ninth island’s rocks and sands were all white.
The trees and plants were green. Luo Feng stood atop a mountain barely three or four hundred meters high on the ninth island. He stood like a spear, upright and motionless, his eyes cold and sharp, his gaze like a blade. Without hesitation or worry, within just a few seconds, the illusion, accompanied by immense pressure, completely enveloped Luo Feng!
“Boom!”
Luo Feng felt as if a massive mountain had slammed into his consciousness. This was purely a test of consciousness strength. Even many peak Monarchs would feel dizzy and disoriented under such an impact, unknowingly falling into the illusion and losing the challenge.
It’s like some mentally strong individuals who would rather die than sign a confession, but if beaten to the brink of unconsciousness, they might sign unconsciously while dazed.
Same principle.
First, a heavy blow to the consciousness, leaving you dazed, then the illusion invades!
“Boom~~~” It was as if a mountain had slammed into his consciousness. Luo Feng instantly felt a thunderous impact, his world spinning, his consciousness clouded.
“My heart is like a blade!”
“Focus!”
Luo Feng roared from deep within his consciousness. His nearly scattered consciousness instantly coalesced, and his awareness returned.
Willpower is like a general!
Consciousness is like soldiers!
The strength of consciousness depends on mental power and brain capacity. The higher the power level, the stronger the consciousness. For example, a Monarch’s soul pressure alone could easily kill a Star-Level or Planet-Level warrior, even if his willpower was mediocre. His consciousness was just overwhelmingly strong.
Luo Feng’s consciousness strength was that of a sixth-stage Domain-Level Gold-Horned Beast!
The Gold-Horned Beast’s consciousness was much stronger than that of a human of the same level, almost comparable to a ninth-stage Domain-Level, close to the average consciousness strength of a first-stage Monarch human!
Luo Feng’s consciousness strength had reached the peak of the Domain-Level.
Now, under the impact of peak Monarch-level consciousness… Fortunately, Luo Feng’s willpower was unshakable, like an excellent general commanding his troops. His consciousness coalesced into a single force, resisting the impact without collapsing! If Luo Feng’s consciousness strength had merely been Cosmic-Level, it would have been shattered instantly.
If the soldiers are too weak, even the strongest general is helpless.
But if the soldiers aren’t too weak and the general is extremely strong, there’s still a chance to fight!
“Luofeng, Xiao Hai got into a fight at the Qianwu Dojo and was killed by someone’s bodyguard!” The scene changed. As Luo Feng’s consciousness was momentarily dazed from the impact, the illusion descended. Xu Xin appeared, her face filled with anxiety, shouting at him. This illusion even invaded Luo Feng’s memories, attempting to merge with them.
“What? Xiao Hai…” Luo Feng was shocked.
His heart was cold and still like a mirror. Even if a speck of dust fell upon it, the mirror would clearly reflect it. After a momentary confusion, Luo Feng immediately sensed something was wrong.
“Illusions are illusions after all. Let all illusions shatter!” Luo Feng’s consciousness coalesced like a blade, directly rejecting all illusionary obstacles. He slashed a single blade toward the sky, causing the illusionary world to tremble slightly. This tremor made Luo Feng smirk coldly. His consciousness, sharp as a blade, slashed out millions of blades like lightning!
Boom~~~ The illusionary world cracked open with a hideous, massive fissure, and the entire illusion shattered. The surroundings revealed the scene of the ninth island once more. In the distant black sea, a white glimmer floated—this was the tenth island.
“The tenth!” Luo Feng flew straight toward it.
…
At the deepest part of the Illusion Sea, on the edge of the 21st island, the guardian old man with black scales wore an expression of shock: “Such strong consciousness, such terrifying willpower. How long has it been… how long since I’ve seen such terrifying willpower? With such terrifying willpower, one either perishes in desperation or becomes a supreme powerhouse.”
To enter the Illusion Sea and attempt to pass it means one already possesses extraordinary talent.
With good talent and excellent resources, a genius with terrifying willpower has only two paths—perish in desperation or become a supreme powerhouse!
“Previously, Bolan failed at the seventh island, and Ronjun failed at the sixth. Their willpower and consciousness were already terrifying enough, but this Luo Feng…” The old man with black scales swallowed hard. “Such a terrifying willpower… in countless life-and-death trials, as long as there’s the slightest chance of survival, he will survive. Unless he perishes in desperation, he will surely become a supreme powerhouse!”
“This news must be reported to the higher-ups,” the old man with black scales said solemnly.
The more valuable one is, the more the Virtual Universe Company values them.
The Skypass Bridge, the Illusion Sea, and the Immortal Altar were all set up to select and test the most outstanding geniuses among the talented! The Immortal Altar is the least valued of the three, as nearly all peak Monarchs can achieve perfect control over their bodies. However, even many Immortals and even Cosmic Sovereigns attempt the Skypass Bridge and the Illusion Sea.
Therefore, the Skypass Bridge and the Illusion Sea are held in much higher regard!
…
Tenth island.
Luo Feng’s eyes were calm, his consciousness refined into a single force, like a mirror, like a blade, unwavering.
The illusion of the tenth island, accompanied by an indescribable pressure, descended…
“Boom!”
It was as if the sky had collapsed and crashed down upon Luo Feng’s consciousness. In an instant, Luo Feng’s consciousness was completely shattered.
Tenth island—failure!
No matter how strong and unshakable one’s willpower is, before the consciousness strength comparable to an ordinary Immortal, one is like an ant crushed into dust!
An excellent general can control ten thousand soldiers, employing various strategies, maneuvering them as if they were his own limbs, and ultimately assassinate an enemy commander protected by a million troops.
But if the enemy has a billion soldiers, an endless sea covering the sky… no matter how excellent the general is, he is doomed to perish.
…
At the core of the Illusion Sea, on the 21st island.
The old man with black scales wrote the letter with utmost seriousness, detailing all the information about Luo Feng, especially emphasizing how terrifying his willpower was.
“Phew!” After sending the letter, the old man with black scales exhaled in relief.
“As per the old rules, I should also inform Zhenyan and Lonyu,” the old man with black scales muttered, drafting a brief message and sending it to Zhenyan and Lonyu.
According to the rules, Luo Feng would eventually be under the Nine-Sword Sovereign.
Therefore, all the information regarding Luo Feng’s growth process must be recorded and continuously sent to Lonyu, the Monarch specially assigned by the Nine-Sword Sovereign to manage such matters.
Zhenyan, being Luo Feng’s teacher, had specifically spoken to the old man with black scales about this.
Gazing into the distant void, the old man with black scales murmured, “Even those who have endured countless trials, hardships, and carry deep grudges cannot possess such terrifying willpower! In fact, those with the deepest grudges, although their willpower may be strong, are more easily influenced by illusions.”
“How special must one’s experiences be to forge such terrifying and unshakable willpower?” The old man with black scales sighed.
Indeed!
Luo Feng’s current level is the result of many unique experiences.
First, from a young age, Luo Feng was extremely strict with himself, becoming a warrior and fighting for survival.
Second, during the battle with the Devourer, he faced death but successfully took over another body and returned to life. The experience of dying and being reborn had a profound impact on his willpower.
Third, the Gold-Horned Beast bloodline’s influence on his soul made his heart ice-cold.
Then, under the teachings of Hong and Thunder God, following the ancient Chinese methods of cultivating the mind passed down through thousands of years, Luo Feng achieved the ultimate state of “Heart Like a Mirror.”
Luo Feng always focused on cultivating his mind.
This time, the death of Yike and the email, along with thirty years of meditation, further elevated Luo Feng’s mental cultivation, reaching the state of “Heart Like a Blade.”
Heart Like a Mirror, Heart Like a Blade!
This forged such terrifying, unshakable willpower!
…
As the Illusion Sea overseer uploaded Luo Feng’s information to the upper management of the Virtual Universe Company, Luo Feng himself was completely unaware. He had returned to his study in his mansion in the Taichu Region.
“I’ve reached the limit of what I can currently achieve in both the Illusion Sea and the Skypass Bridge. For now, I can’t advance further,” Luo Feng sat at his desk, gazing at the computer screen in front of him. “So now, I’ll use the training missions to refine myself.”
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