Chapter 75: Chaos Layer

The flow of time on Origin Continent is very slow, and space is also very stable. When Luo Feng pursued Blood Cloud Divine Monarch, he burned divine power to use his blade technique, tearing open space – yet that was only the shallowest layer of space. The Chaos Layer, on the other hand, is located in an extremely deep layer of space.

Most Chaos Sovereigns cannot enter the Chaos Layer on their own. The simplest way is to go against the current through the 'Ruins of Chaos', which leads directly to the Chaos Layer.

Endless chaotic power stretched out, with no end in sight. As Luo Feng ascended against the current from the void crevice, the surroundings were initially very narrow. But the further he flew against the current, the wider it became, until it was utterly boundless! Luo Feng understood: "This must be the Chaos Layer."

"Such dense chaotic power, spreading everywhere." Luo Feng looked around, feeling as if the Chaos Layer was an boundless ocean, with chaotic power as its seawater! He felt like a fisherman just venturing into the vast sea to explore.

"The leaf from the Void Evolution Mother Tree is truly miraculous." Luo Feng glanced at the leaf he carried, which constantly emitted an invisible energy — a void fluctuation — naturally enveloping him. Within this range, the Chaos Layer did not repel Luo Feng at all.

"This leaf, when carried, will completely wither after about one epoch. That's enough time," Luo Feng was quite satisfied. Like a curious child, he carefully observed the Chaos Layer.

He saw endless chaotic power surging, and throughout the Chaos Layer, segments of chaotic laws materialized, making the layer even more spectacular. "These randomly appearing chaotic laws are all different," Luo Feng observed. "There are dazzling, golden-glowing chaotic laws, frosty bluish-white ones, and even silvery-white chaotic laws... Even slight variations in how a chaotic law appears result in a different external form."

Chaos holds infinite possibilities. A slight transformation can present various manifestations like 'Chaos Gold', 'Chaos Fire', 'Chaos Lightning', and so on. Once one comprehends chaotic laws, it's possible to advance towards any primal path.

"The essence is one, but the manifestations vary," Luo Feng thought. "Countless cultivators, no matter what system they practice or what techniques they comprehend, ultimately all lead to chaotic laws."

Luo Feng flew slowly around, observing the materialized chaotic laws that appeared randomly, carefully contemplating and understanding them. Each different manifestation brought Luo Feng a unique insight.

As Luo Feng was meticulously gaining insights, suddenly—

A fiery red streak of light suddenly emerged from the chaotic currents, instantly shooting towards Luo Feng. "Hmm?" Luo Feng was startled. He instantly burned his divine power, reached out, and already had grasped the fiery red streak of light.

The fiery red streak twisted and struggled in Luo Feng's palm. However, with Luo Feng burning his divine power, the strength unleashed by his perfect divine body was enough to surpass those newly advanced Chaos Realms in bloodline cultivation systems. Of course, if those Chaos Realms had cultivated for a long time and improved in all aspects, their might would be incomparable to Luo Feng's. At this moment, simply catching a small creature was still very easy for Luo Feng.

"What is this?" Luo Feng observed his palm. What he held was a fiery red insect. Its carapace was like fiery red glass. It seemed very small, yet its struggling force was powerful, comparable to Vice-Chairman Laimo of the Blood Python Guild.

"It's a Chaos Layer creature!" Luo Feng already knew this from his intelligence. The Chaos Layer, brimming with endless chaotic power, naturally gives birth to some unique creatures. These creatures have extremely low intelligence, act purely on instinct, and cannot communicate.

"My master's intelligence records state that Chaos Layer creatures feed on chaotic power and act purely on instinct. Their bodies contain varying amounts of chaotic laws. Because their intelligence is so low, their strength is generally at the Eternal Realm level. Those that can reach the 'Chaos Realm' are incredibly rare; they all have very unique body structures and have long been captured alive by major powers on Origin Continent." Luo Feng looked at the fiery red insect in his palm. "I heard that once it can't consume chaotic power, it will starve to death, and its body will completely disintegrate and return to the heavens and earth."

Even the weakest cultivators on Origin Continent can absorb energy from heaven and earth and cannot possibly starve to death. But these Chaos Layer creatures, whose strength ranges from 'Eternal Realm to Chaos Realm', must feed on chaotic power. If they don't eat, they will starve to death, and their bodies will disintegrate and return to the heavens and earth.

"Chaos Layer creatures with 'Chaos Realm strength' cannot be found anywhere in the Chaos Layer because they are too valuable and have already been captured," Luo Feng looked around. To him, the Chaos Layer was wondrous. But for some of the top existences on Origin Continent, surveying the Chaos Layer is likely an effortless task. That's why they allow their junior disciples to cultivate here, without worrying about danger.

The Eternal True Gods who can come to the Chaos Layer are all elites cultivated by major powers. They have deep foundations in all aspects, and comprehending a few Chaos Realm techniques is a basic requirement. Their strength generally reaches the level of General Yong and Blood Cloud. For them, after the 'Chaos Realm strength' Chaos Layer creatures were captured, even if the remaining ones were somewhat stronger, Chaos Layer creatures acting purely on instinct posed no threat to their safety.

Luo Feng exerted a little force and crushed the body of the insect that had been struggling in his palm. Its body shattered into dozens of pieces, each still struggling to merge back together.

"Such tenacious vitality," Luo Feng observed. His divine power permeated the shattered parts, and he could also detect traces of chaotic laws. "Within the Chaos Layer, chaotic laws can materialize and appear at any time, with each manifestation being different. Perhaps at a certain moment, a small creature is formed. These Chaos Layer creatures can be considered solidified manifestations of chaotic laws," Luo Feng thought.

***

In Huyang City, at the City Lord's Mansion.

Numerous Eternal True Gods from the five major clans gathered to respectfully see off Princess Yu Shui Tianyu.

"Your Highness, Luo Feng followed the Ruins of Chaos and went to the Chaos Layer; he hasn't returned yet," the City Lord of Huyang whispered. Previously, Yu Shui Tianyu had said she would depart the next day, which was actually a chance for Luo Feng! Before her departure, Luo Feng could have sought out Her Royal Highness. But once she returned to the royal capital and reported to her father, the King, it would be too late for Luo Feng to reconsider and try to become a disciple again! After all, given the status of the King of Yu, how could he offer a second chance after being rejected once?

Yu Shui Tianyu gently shook her head: "It seems he genuinely has no intention of taking me as his master. With such strength, he must already possess powerful inheritances, perhaps even being a disciple trained by some major power."

The City Lord of Huyang nodded in agreement. On Origin Continent, it's very normal to have multiple masters. When one is weak, they might apprentice under an Eternal True God; after becoming strong, they might apprentice under a Chaos Realm expert or even a Divine King! This is all very normal. Luo Feng's refusal to apprentice under the King of Yu naturally led them to many conjectures.

"I'm leaving; you don't need to see me off further," Yu Shui Tianyu said, waving her hand. A massive boat appeared high in the sky, and she immediately led her subordinates, including Butcher Hei and his disciples, towards it. Butcher Hei brought a total of nine disciples and some family members and servants this time. After all, when following Her Royal Highness in the future, it would be impossible for him to personally cook every meal. For regular guests, his disciples could prepare the dishes. The nine disciples were all trusted and favored by Butcher Hei, including Suo Zi.

"I never expected to go to the royal capital," Suo Zi's heart swelled with emotion, unable to calm down even now. The night before, his master had suddenly returned and immediately summoned his nine most valued disciples, asking if they were willing to accompany him to the royal capital, mentioning that they would be following Her Royal Highness. The nine disciples were all a bit bewildered, but without hesitation, they all chose to agree. To go to the royal capital! And follow Her Royal Highness—how could they be willing to miss such an opportunity?

"Brother Suo Zi." Suo Yun was also among those seeing them off from a distance. Ever since Butcher Hei became an Eternal True God, Suo Yun had been much warmer towards Suo Zi. Now, he bid farewell to his brother with tears in his eyes.

Suo Zi flew towards the airboat and saw Suo Yun waving below, giving a slight nod. Regardless of any past estrangement, they were ultimately brothers who had grown up together in the tribe. Now, facing a complete separation, it would likely be difficult to meet again in this lifetime.

"Suo Zi, we're going to the royal capital!" "I never thought that I, a True God from the lower ranks of Huyang City, after following Master to learn cooking, would first become a Void True God, and now even go to the royal capital," Butcher Hei's other disciples were also incredibly excited. Two of these disciples brought their families. Her Royal Highness had already granted Butcher Hei a cave mansion, making it easy to accommodate some family members and servants.

As the massive flying boat traversed space-time, completely disappearing from above Huyang City, the farewell party began to disperse. Suo Yun, who had come to see them off, silently watched this scene.

"I tried every means, even risking my life to seize every opportunity, yet I'm still just a middle-tier member of 'Thousand Mountain Tower,' a dark force in Huyang City. But Suo Zi, simply by following Butcher Hei to learn cooking, is now going to the royal capital and will even follow Her Royal Highness." Suo Yun couldn't understand why their fates differed so greatly. "Is it truly just destiny?"

***

Inside the Chaos Layer.

Days passed, and Luo Feng focused on comprehending the various manifestations of chaotic laws. He also encountered many attacks from Chaos Layer creatures. Although these creatures acted purely on instinct, they were all extremely aggressive. Luo Feng also caught many Chaos Layer creatures, even splitting their bodies to examine them carefully. However, after he let go, these creatures would merge back together and flee in terror. Evidently, their instincts also knew fear.

One day, Luo Feng, as usual, meticulously observed and contemplated the manifestations of chaotic laws. A silver light emerged from the chaotic currents, flashing like a silver blade across Luo Feng. Luo Feng, as always, burned his divine power and reached out to grab it! His seemingly simple reach, however, contained a profound intent. The clumsy silver light couldn't evade him and was directly caught by Luo Feng.

"Hm?" Luo Feng felt a sharp pain in his right palm. The silver light had already shot out of his palm and stopped at a distance. Luo Feng looked at his palm in surprise. A bloody wound had appeared, with parts of his skin and muscle layers cut open, bleeding profusely.

"It can actually injure me? Its strength must be no less than Blood Cloud's," Luo Feng said, somewhat astonished.