A Scroll of Infinite Glory

Chapter 561 Away from the Rainbow Sea

Although the "cosmic catastrophe" mentioned by Optimus Prime sounded somewhat terrifying, Guan Luoyang was a man of strong character and would not be alarmed by the slightest bit of news. He remained calm and listened quietly without changing his expression.

However, as Optimus Prime continued to recount the whole story, Guan Luoyang was finally slightly moved.

It turns out that this catastrophic event was still related to the Rainbow Sea.

According to records, the "Holy King" of the Golden Civilization may have been the earliest being in this universe to gain superpowers using the Rainbow Stone and to gradually ascend to the Seven-Star level based on his own superpowers.

After reaching the seven-star level, he began to have strange dreams.

In my dream, countless rainbows stretched across the sky, their colorful light filling the void and pushing aside the boundless chaos.

On the boundless land, there are rivers that seem to be formed from melted gems and gold. Every plant that grows here exudes eternal radiance, seemingly impervious to the erosion of millions of years.

The Golden King was deeply moved by that dream and became convinced that it was an eternal paradise where all good wishes could be fulfilled.

After dreaming of that scene many times, he finally announced to all his people that there must be such a place in the universe.

That must be the true source of all the rainbow stones, and it was named by the Golden King as... "Rainbow Sea"!

The events that followed with the Golden Civilization need not be elaborated upon. They devoted all their energy to the search for the Rainbow Sea, and it seems they actually discovered a route leading to it. They then left this universe and never reappeared.

After the Golden Civilization, as time passed and more and more civilizations in the universe developed their technologies, the existence of the Rainbow Sea became known to more and more high-level civilizations.

As more powerful beings appeared in the universe and more people began to study this matter, others gradually had similar dreams to the Golden Saint King and were equally awestruck by them.

Thus, even though the traces of the Golden Civilization have been buried by history, in today's universe, any being that can be called strong still believes in the legend of the Rainbow Sea.

Some people may not necessarily believe that the Rainbow Sea can directly grant wishes, but at least they believe that the Rainbow Sea is a treasure trove of advanced resources.

For interstellar organizations that relentlessly pursue greater power, the benefits of acquiring such a natural treasure trove are self-evident. They might even be able to develop technologies capable of dominating the entire universe by relying on the supply from the "Rainbow Sea."

After the three Reincarnation Battle Groups, including the Supreme Dao Sect, entered this universe, they also quickly noticed the news related to the "Rainbow Sea".

As beings in the cycle of reincarnation, whether evil and cruel or gentle and benevolent, there is absolutely no reason for them to leave this natural treasure idle and unused.

So they also began to research things about the "Rainbow Sea".

Because of their different principles of conduct, these three factions do not have many opportunities for close cooperation. They only try to avoid large-scale warfare for the sake of their own development.

However, they can each find allies in their home universe.

Especially those powerful local strongmen who, despite not having any dreams, once dreamed of the Rainbow Sea.

The Supreme Dao Sect found such a partner. While keeping an eye on news about the Golden Civilization's Hexagonal Amulet, they also tried to use their own methods to explore the path of the Rainbow Sea.

To this day, the Supreme Dao Sect has still not obtained any of the six-cornered talismans, but through their own means and in cooperation with local experts, they have achieved considerable success in their explorations.

In the realm of immortals, there are many methods for entering dreams.

The Supreme Daoist Sect also worships the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and is most adept at exploring the principles of the origin of all things.

With the help of the local powerhouse, Optimus Prime and the others entered his dream and jointly activated the "Primordial Guiding Technique" to trace the origin of this dream.

According to their thinking, the reason why the local strongmen would have such dreams is obviously because they have been touched by the aura of the Rainbow Sea in the dark. Following this aura back, there is a certain possibility that they will reach the real Rainbow Sea.

This process was extremely tortuous. Even with Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and that local powerhouse joining forces, and with Liu Bowen and others setting up formations in the outside world to provide assistance, the three powerful figures still encountered countless strange scenes on their journey in the dream.

Fortunately, the Rainbow Sea seems to be just as rumored, a condensation of all good things. Although the three powerful figures encountered many obstacles in their pursuit, they were not truly harmed.

Thus, they had more opportunities to experiment, maintaining the dream of that local powerhouse while exploring forward.

"...In our closest exploration to success, it seems we have reached a critical point and seen the outline of the real Rainbow Sea."

Optimus Prime recounted, "It was at that time that I became certain that the Rainbow Sea did not exist in this universe at all."

"No, comparing the Rainbow Ocean to a single universe is simply too disproportionate."

"In other words, all the time tributaries and parallel universes related to the native universe are just a thin layer covering the surface of the Rainbow Sea."

"The multiverse we live in was created from a tiny amount of power overflowing from the Rainbow Ocean."

"At that time, the Supreme God had not yet lost contact. I used the Supreme God's channels to contact a senior and borrowed his divine eye to observe the Rainbow Sea..."

Optimus Prime's voice suddenly lowered, his Myriad Flower Longevity Robe rippled slightly, and the Three Treasures Alloy Ruyi in his hand shimmered with a clear light. The optical lenses that served as his "eyes" also became somewhat complex in color.

Just recalling the scene he had witnessed through his Dharma Eye, his Golden Core power began to fluctuate uncontrollably.

"That paradise, brimming with infinite beauty, was actually the remains of a ten-star powerhouse!"

Ten-star powerhouses are immortal. No matter what kind of blow they suffer, they can never truly die; they will simply exist in another form.

Just like the leader of the Undying Song Battle Group, even though her Dao Fruit has been shattered and she needs to retrieve some fragments to be reborn.

But even if her Dao Fruit fragments are completely obliterated, she will not truly die; she will only temporarily transform into a form that her own battle group members cannot understand or communicate with.

That situation wouldn't have mattered in the past.

However, since all the main gods are now clashing with each other and the conflict between the supreme battle groups has begun, if the leader of the Swan Song Troupe exists only in that form, he will not only be unable to provide assistance to his own battle group, but may also be used by ten-star powerhouses from other factions.

This is why we need to collect the fragments as soon as possible to return her to her "True Dao Body" state.

The so-called ten-star remnant refers to a ten-star powerhouse who is temporarily in a state similar to the rules of the Great Dao, possessing infinite power, but not making any subjective response.

Of course, not making a subjective response does not mean there is no reaction at all.

Just like the chaotic currents in the Great Void Sea, it is something that does not provide any subjective feedback.

But if Guan Luoyang dared to jump out of the universe now and wield the Pangu Axe to hack wildly at the turbulent currents of the Boundary Sea, the power of the chaotic waves would at least severely injure him.

"Damn it! If the Rainbow Sea is the remains of a ten-star powerhouse, and the captain's Dao Fruit fragment fell in, it might cause a conflict between different Dao concepts."

Guan Luoyang's heartstrings trembled slightly. "Could the so-called annihilation be referring to the conflict between the leader's Dao Fruit fragment and the ten-star remains?"

Optimus Prime, of course, had no idea what he was thinking and continued speaking.

"If it were just the remains of a ten-star being, that would be fine, since it can be used directly as a resource, and it's a higher-level and larger resource than we previously expected."

For a medium-sized battle group like the Supreme Dao Sect, if they can trigger the development mission of the Ten-Star Relics.

Simply mining the surface materials tainted by the aura of the remains would be enough to significantly boost the entire group's resources.

Furthermore, they can choose to submit a report and collaborate with the higher-ups of [Outside the Saint] on development, or directly transfer the entire development task authority.

When the higher-ups of the Supreme Battle Group come to observe, if this ten-star remnant is a candidate for alliance, they can try to make him revert to the state of "True Body of Dao Fruit" ahead of time, adding another great general to the [Outer Path Saint Conquest].

With such a favorable connection, the Supreme Dao Sect will naturally benefit greatly in the future.

Unfortunately, just as Optimus Prime glimpsed the outline of the Rainbow Sea, the Supreme God lost contact, and the power of the Eye of Truth he had borrowed from his predecessor was also affected and scattered.

Moreover, Optimus Prime saw something even deeper in his last glance before losing contact.

"However, the biggest problem is that not only is the Rainbow Sea itself a ten-star remnant, but there is also another ten-star remnant power that is entangled with the Rainbow Sea."

Optimus Prime said with concern, "The reason those two powerful beings ended up in their final, unfinished state is most likely due to their mutual attacks."

"The multiverse we live in was created by the power of the Rainbow Sea, and the power of another kind of ten-star remnant will naturally be in conflict with this multiverse."

"If the entanglement of these two forces changes, and this universe is touched by that opposing power of the ten stars, it will probably be destroyed on the spot."

Guan Luoyang said, "Fellow Daoist said that annihilation is imminent. Is it because you had already observed the changing trends of these two forces?"

Optimus Prime nodded and said, "That's true."

"To be honest, if I were to observe the past and future with my eight-star cultivation level, I would be affected by the ripples caused by powerful individuals of the same level or even seven-star figures, and I would be unable to see all the possibilities clearly."

"But back then, under the discerning eye of that senior, he clearly saw the scene of this multiverse being completely destroyed decades later. Only a few brave individuals from a few universes, because they kept pursuing the traces of the Rainbow Sea, had already entered the Rainbow Sea before the catastrophe, and by chance, preserved a spark of civilization."

At this point, Optimus Prime suddenly asked, "Fellow Daoist, what choice do you think our Supreme Dao Sect should make after the main god has lost contact?"

Guan Luoyang frowned, and after a moment, he chuckled lightly: "You all surely have your own plans for the future of the Supreme Dao Sect, so why should I interfere? At most, I can only say what I will do."

Optimus Prime readily agreed: "Now that you know these things, what will you do?"

"I'll kill someone first."

Guan Luoyang said calmly, "I will try to kill those who will definitely get in my way before that disaster comes, and then take away as many living beings from this universe as possible, leave this universe, and cross the sea of ​​boundaries."

If we completely disregard the potential changes that the fragments of the Dao Fruit of the Swan Song Troupe leader might bring, then this is the decision Guan Luoyang would make.

He won't take anyone to the Rainbow Sea.

Without the Dao Fruit fragments of the Swan Song Troupe Leader, the place where the powers of two ten-star experts clashed and intertwined would definitely not be a good place.

Given the vastness of the Great Void Sea, there are probably very few places more dangerous than this.

Going anywhere is generally safer than going there.

Optimus Prime sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist's approach is basically the same as my original idea, with only one difference. I didn't intend to kill first, but rather to negotiate first. However, Elder Zhanlong and that local expert did not agree with my idea."

Guan Luoyang looked at Liu Bowen: "What are your thoughts, Fellow Daoist Liu?"

Liu Bowen smiled, raised his teacup to Guan Luoyang, then drank it all in one gulp, gently chewing the tea leaves without saying a word.

Guan Luoyang understood his meaning, smiled, and took a sip of tea: "Alright!"

Ultimately, neither Guan Luoyang nor Optimus Prime could bear to see so many innocent lives turn to ashes so easily, now that they were here.

As reincarnators, they have reached the eight-star level and have treasures by their side. They are not worried about getting lost in the vast sea of ​​realms and naturally have more choices. There is no need for them to bring the beings of the universe to the Rainbow Sea to gamble with their lives.

However, people like Lan Daotianwu might not be willing to give up such a great opportunity as the Rainbow Sea.

After all, the main gods have lost contact, and if they leave this time, they may not be able to find the Rainbow Sea again.

Therefore, even if these people agree to cooperate on the surface, they may be using the Supreme Dao Sect to carry out other schemes behind the scenes. If something goes wrong, all living beings in the universe may be destroyed by their gamble.

Rather than doing so, it would be better to clearly define the opposing stance from the beginning to avoid further scheming.

Wisdom is not only reflected in scheming and plotting; preventing scheming from even arising is also a manifestation of wisdom.

Optimus Prime said, "I have been persuaded by Elder Zhanlong, so now, fellow Daoist, you can be said to be on the same side as us."

Liu Bowen then interjected, "I do not agree with negotiating with them. We must not reveal even the slightest hint of this matter to them."

"After all, the local powerhouse who cooperated with us had already broken through to the eighth star before he came into contact with the Reincarnators, and they don't have such a partner, so they probably haven't discovered the truth about the Rainbow Sea yet."

"However, to eliminate our opponents, we must also consider the issue of actual combat strength. Lando Tianwu, the God of Wealth, the God of War, the Doomsday Commander, and so on are all uncooperative partners. Even if we only eliminate their ringleaders, we will have to pay a heavy price, and we may not be able to win."

"Even if we win, how much power will we have left to take away the living beings of this world?"

Guan Luoyang said, "The Supreme Dao Sect has been keeping a low profile lately, presumably because they have a comprehensive plan in mind and have been making preparations, right?"

Now that they had recognized each other as kindred spirits, Optimus Prime stopped beating around the bush and finally revealed their true thoughts.

"Fighting them in battle and then trying to save people might not work, and trying to negotiate with them is absolutely impossible. If we try to relocate all living beings without revealing the truth, it will inevitably provoke the resentment of all the major civilizations, and ultimately it will still ignite conflict..."

Optimus Prime said, "So we're going to sever the connection between this universe and the Rainbow Sea and take the entire universe on a long voyage."

"No civilization needs to leave its homeland to avoid this great catastrophe."

Liu Bowen looked into the distance and said slowly, "After many observations, we have discovered that our native universe is the most prosperous universe in this multiverse, and it has become the mainstream in the long river of time."

"As long as we can sever the connection between this universe and the Rainbow Sea, after this universe drifts away, due to the causal and temporal connections, all other parallel universes that still have civilizations will be drawn away from the Rainbow Sea and follow us."

Guan Luoyang's mind raced, and he said, "Since it's the main axis of time, can the Supreme Dao Sect sever its connection?"

Liu Bowen smiled and said, "So, we are waiting for an opportunity."

"Wait for the Supreme Consul Dumont's plan to reach its crucial moment."

(End of this chapter)