Chapter 989: Eye of the Void

Wulang Vortex gazed deeply at Xu Yang. Although he knew Xu Yang’s immense power consistently worked miracles and achieved the impossible, he still couldn't fathom how Xu Yang would accomplish this particular feat.

Before long, everyone followed Xu Yang onto the deck of the flagship, the Black Pearl. Xu Yang gently waved his hand, and the Phoenix Feather Cosmos Bow, which he had forcibly acquired at the Yingzhou Continent auction house, appeared in his grasp.

Everyone stared intently at Xu Yang as he drew the bow and nocked an arrow. The powerful aura unique to the divine artifact radiated outwards, startling even the two divine beasts, the little gorilla and the saber-toothed tiger, who poked their heads out to watch.

“Oh my god, Boss! You’re not actually planning to shoot that arrow from the deck straight into the depths of the ocean trench, are you? That’s thousands of meters away! And it's at the deepest point underwater; the resistance your arrow would encounter is unimaginable. It's almost impossible to hit the core of the ocean vortex!”

Gugulas was nearly terrified into silence by Xu Yang’s action, clutching his head and warning Xu Yang with a horrified expression. However, Boss Xu Yang merely responded to everyone with a calm smile.

“Forget about a mere underwater vortex; even if you asked me to shoot through the entire Endless Sea, it wouldn't pose much difficulty for me!”

BOOM!

The moment the arrow left the Phoenix Feather Cosmos Bow, erupting with boundless power, a maelstrom of energy surged wildly around the Black Pearl’s deck. Towering waves, hundreds of feet high, erupted once more, unleashing a deafening, thunderous roar!

It seemed as though the arrow Xu Yang shot possessed enough power to rend the heavens and split the earth, terrifying in its might.

Following Xu Yang’s spiritual energy deep underwater, the members of the Glory Squad and several great Heavenly Kings simultaneously activated their spiritual perceptions to observe the arrow’s trajectory. They tracked its descent as it continued to plunge into the deepest part of the sea, directly to the core of the abyssal vortex.

With a single impact, the entire underwater trench vortex below hummed and vibrated from Xu Yang’s arrow.

“How can this be?! Something’s happening, report back quickly!”

The guards of the mysterious force, stationed near the underwater trench vortex, were utterly bewildered. Feeling the immense, unparalleled pressure of Xu Yang’s arrow bearing down from above, they found themselves unable to breathe for a brief moment.

If Xu Yang’s arrow had not merely been intended to gather some primal essence connected to the teleportation array below, and not to inflict harm, then this single arrow alone could have obliterated all the scout warriors surrounding the underwater vortex.

The violent tremors underwater, like a fleeting meteor, subsided quickly. Because there were no lasting repercussions, it did not draw undue attention from the mysterious force below.

After several checks confirmed no unusual activity or enemy presence in the surrounding waters, the force below soon returned to its usual calm.

Xu Yang’s arrow had flawlessly accomplished its objective.

Soon, a perfectly pure essence of the abyssal vortex coalesced in Xu Yang’s palm, and he handed this essence to Wulang Vortex.

“Thank you.”

These two words seemed to have become Wulang’s signature phrase, his personal motto. It was noteworthy that he only ever thanked Xu Yang. No matter what others did, even his former commander, the Western Emperor, had never heard Wulang utter those words to him. This consistently unconventional individual, it seemed, only Xu Yang was capable of truly keeping him in check.

For the next three full days, Wulang made extensive preparations. Once ready, he immediately began to forge the Eye of the Underworld—a persistent conduit designed to link two great realms.

During this period, Xu Yang strictly forbade anyone from disturbing Wulang. Only Xu Yang himself would occasionally visit the outer perimeter of Wulang’s private chamber to monitor the progress of his creation.

To Xu Yang’s astonishment, Wulang Vortex not only possessed exceptional talent in personal cultivation but also displayed unique and unparalleled skill in crafting spatial teleportation arrays. Acquiring such a companion was like Xu Yang unearthing a priceless, perpetually guaranteed treasure.

Finally, after a total of five days, when Wulang Vortex reappeared before everyone, he simply stated: “It’s ready.”

Led by Xu Yang, everyone entered Wulang’s private chamber. There, they all saw a pulsating purplish-red light, resembling a colossal pupil, manifested before Xu Yang’s team.

“Holy moly! So this is your Eye of the Void?! It really does look just like a giant pupil! Are there any special preparations we need to make?”

Wulang waved his hand. “If you’re not afraid of death, you can enter the inner sanctum of the mysterious force below right now. However, once you’re inside, you might be scattered across various sub-regions. Whether you’ll land together, I can’t guarantee. And another thing to consider: if you’re exceptionally unlucky, you might materialize directly in their command center while the mysterious force is holding an internal meeting. In short, this is a creation designed for extreme thrills and taking shortcuts. My part in designing it is complete; whether you choose to test it is entirely up to you.”

“Well, well, I hadn’t realized how adept you are at being a hands-off manager. But since this is *your* invention, if it can’t deliver us precisely to the target location, that would be a dereliction of *your* duty. Since that’s the case, what do I have to fear? I’ll be the one to 'eat this crab'!”

Lyste and the two mermaid maidens exchanged glances, then dove without hesitation into the giant pupil. But awkwardly, Lyste slammed headfirst into the center of the Eye of the Void, only to hear a loud thud as his head collided with what felt like a steel wall, leaving him utterly bewildered.

“Damn it! Are you playing a trick on me? The array isn’t even accessible!” Wulang shook his head, a look of exasperation on his face. “I haven’t channeled my power into it yet. Why are you in such a hurry when the array hasn’t even activated?”

The two men glared at each other, a classic case of “the scholar meets the soldier”—utterly unable to communicate effectively. They were clearly not on the same wavelength. Wulang, by nature, was the type who believed in slow and meticulous work. Lyste, on the other hand, was devoted to living life to the fullest. He had no patience for waiting, and expected his commands to be carried out immediately. This time, however, he had truly met his match.

Wulang quickly ceased arguing with Lyste and slowly placed a palm onto the surface of the teleportation pupil. The moment his power surged into it, the array fully activated, emanating an incredibly potent spatial energy. Soon, it enveloped everyone present, including Lyste.

“Alright! Prepare for departure. Remember to protect yourselves. No matter where you find yourselves, if you encounter danger, send me a soul-message immediately, and I will come to your aid.”

While their current strength meant Xu Yang no longer needed to overly concern himself with their safety, hearing their leader’s words still filled everyone with warmth. They felt incredibly fortunate to be his teammates.