Swallowing the Stars: My Comprehension is Beyond the Heavens!

Chapter 192 Clearing the Illusionary Sea

After Rorschach completed the eighteen-story bridge to heaven, he automatically gained permanent residency in the initial universe.

The Lord of Chaos City has now forbidden him from leaving the Initial Universe until he reaches the level of a Realm Lord.

He then felt at ease staying.

Before Luo Feng and the others left, Luo Xia met with several friends in Chaos City and also spoke with the Nine Swords Venerable who had already arrived in Chaos City.

When the Nine Swords Venerable learned that Luo Xia was already the personal disciple of the Chaos City Lord, he was not too surprised.

Many cosmic beings had foreseen this.

After all, back during the Genius Battle, the Lord of Chaos City had already declared that he wanted to take Luo Xia as his disciple.

However, further investigation is still needed.

Therefore, it wasn't until Luo Xia arrived in Chaos City and reached the eighteenth level of the Heavenly Bridge that he was officially accepted as a disciple.

Why did they come all the way to Chaos City to take in Luo Xia?

One important reason—

This Chaos City is a space-time controlled by the Chaos City Lord!

As long as it's not an immortal-level powerhouse, the Chaos City Lord can tell whether Luo Xia is human or not the moment he enters the city!

If it were not human, but a different race that possessed Luo Xia's body, then naturally, the disciple would not accept it, but the life must be taken.

If he is truly human, then the Lord of Chaos City will naturally accept Luo Xia.

In the original story, Luo Feng's true form was detected by the Lord of Chaos City the first time he entered Chaos City.

Later, when Luo Feng became the Realm Lord and went to find the Chaos City Lord, the Chaos City Lord directly pointed out the fact that Luo Feng's true form was the Golden Horned Beast.

Luo Feng was terrified at the time.

After all, the Golden Horned Beast is a different race.

But the Lord of Chaos City made it very clear that the soul is the foundation. Although Luo Feng possessed the Golden Horned Beast and his body became that of an alien race, his soul was still human and his consciousness belonged to humanity.

Naturally, they can be considered human beings.

If Luo Feng becomes an immortal and then comes to Chaos City.

The Lord of Chaos City would likely put him under surveillance and imprisonment immediately—because an immortal soul has already fused with the body's cells, making it extremely difficult to distinguish a human soul from another.

In conclusion, Luo Feng and his group left Chaos City.

Watching the giant fish-like spaceship's tail fin sway before disappearing from sight, Luo Xia sighed slightly before returning to his cultivation residence.

"My teacher said that I can only leave Chaos City after I become a Realm Lord."

Luo Xia sat on the rooftop, muttering to himself, "Becoming a realm lord is not difficult for me. After all, the realm barriers that are difficult for others are nothing to me."

To break through from the cosmic level to the domain lord level, one needs to:

Having reached the ninth level of the realm and gained some insight into a certain fundamental law, one has crossed the threshold.

Rorschach already achieved this.

As for breaking through from the Domain Lord level to the World Lord level, it requires:

Having a deep understanding of a certain lower-level fundamental law, at the peak one may even gain the recognition of the law's origin and begin to have a preliminary understanding of higher-level fundamental laws.

Rorschach even accomplished this at the Eternal Star level.

Therefore, breaking through to the realm master level is really not difficult for Luo Xia.

In particular, the Virtual Universe Company can help him accumulate energy, so he doesn't have to bother with cultivation or absorbing cosmic energy.

"Okay, go apply for it."

With this in mind, Luo Xia's consciousness entered the virtual universe.

Now, his realm has broken through to the first level of the universe level, and he can apply to the company for a nutrient capsule to raise his strength from the first level of the universe level to the ninth level!

He entered the manor in the primitive area and had Babata make the application.

As Babata submitted his application, a small screen appeared in front of Rorschach.

A beautiful woman in a white robe appeared, smiling at Rorschach, and said:

"Hello, Your Highness Rorschach. May I ask if you are applying for a trial of the nutrient capsule to upgrade from the first tier of the cosmic level to the ninth tier?"

Rorschach nodded. "Yes."

"Your Highness Rorschach, we will deliver the nutrient capsule to your residence within one day," the blue-haired woman said with a smile.

Rorschach said, "I'm in Chaos City right now. Can you send it in?"

The woman paused for a moment, then said, "Of course it's possible, but since you're in Chaos City... it might take two days for the nutrient capsule to be delivered."

"Sure, thank you for your help," Rorschach said politely.

The blue-haired woman smiled and said, "It is our honor to be able to help Prince Luo Xia."

……

Meanwhile, Luo Feng and Wu Ka boarded the Nine Swords Venerable's spaceship and left the initial universe.

On the spaceship, Uka whispered to Luo Feng, "Luo Feng, I heard that Luo Xia has become the disciple of the Chaos City Lord?"

Luo Feng nodded. "Yes."

Qian Shui, who had been listening intently, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "It's actually true!"

Not far away, Bolan, holding a blood-red longsword, had a cold expression.

He instinctively gripped the longsword in his hand tighter.

First Rong Jun became the master of the Universe Kingdom, and now it's Luo Xia again?

Lord of Chaos City...

Even though Bolan didn't have a strong concept of those above the Venerable level, he knew that someone who could possess the title of "Lord of Chaos City" must be exceptionally powerful.

The fact that even a cosmic venerable like the Nine Swords Venerable dared not compete with the Chaos City Lord for disciples demonstrates just how powerful and influential the Chaos City Lord is.

Rorschach had already left him far behind.

Now that he has a powerful figure like the Lord of Chaos City as his teacher, Bolan couldn't help but sigh in his heart, wondering if he could ever catch up with Luo Xia in this lifetime.

Upon hearing Qian Shui's exclamation, Long Yun asked in confusion, "Qian Shui, do you know the name of the Chaos City Lord?"

Qian Shui glanced at Rong Jun not far away, then looked at Long Yun and explained, "I heard it from my teacher... The Lord of Chaos City is the top leader of our Virtual Universe Company. Not only is his status revered, but his strength is also unfathomable!"

Upon hearing this, Long Yun was startled.

Is the Lord of Chaos City that strong?

Rorschach became the student of such a powerful being?!

Jiang Mo added, "The Cosmic Chaos Stele that Luo Xia comprehended was created by the Lord of Chaos City."

He paused slightly, then asked Luo Feng, "Did Luo Xia choose to stay in Chaos City himself? Although one can comprehend the laws in Chaos City, an overly comfortable environment cannot cultivate a strong person!"

Upon hearing this, Rong Jun laughed heartily and said, "Jiang Mo is right. If Luo Xia were to covet the environment for enlightenment in Chaos City, even after several thousand years, while we might not be able to match him in terms of comprehending the laws, our combat strength should be able to catch up with, or even surpass, him!"

When Rong Jun said this, many geniuses nodded in agreement.

The environment of Chaos City is indeed suitable for comprehending the laws.

However, they lack experience and crisis management skills.

Every genius, and even a strong person, who grows up knows that flowers grown in a greenhouse are beautiful but useless!

Luo Xia Ruo wanted to stay in Chaos City forever and not go out to gain experience because he had crossed the 18th level of the Heavenly Bridge.

Their future achievements may not necessarily surpass theirs!

Luo Feng simply smiled and shook his head at Rong Jun and the others' words.

"Rorschach stayed in Chaos City because he was on the alien race's assassination list."

A clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out.

Everyone was taken aback and looked at a beautiful woman not far away.

She wore azure battle armor and had flowing purple hair; she was a King-level Immortal under the command of the Nine Swords Venerable!

Berlan frowned slightly. "An assassination list from another race?"

Looking at these geniuses, King Longyu smiled, "The universe is vast and boundless. Besides our human race, there are other races. Among these races, some are on friendly terms with us, while others are at war with us and have become our enemies..."

"Those alien races that have sworn enmity with our human race will certainly not stand idly by and watch our human geniuses rise to prominence. Therefore... if a peerless genius with sufficiently powerful talent emerges among our human race, they will seek assassination!"

"And Rorschach is that kind of genius."

Longyu Wang's words caused many of the geniuses present to clench their fists in secret.

According to King Longyu, Luo Xia's genius has already made the alien races wary.

These alien races believed that if Rorschach grew up, he would threaten the survival and future of their people.

These geniuses, though they could be considered geniuses, were not qualified to be on the alien race's assassination list.

Because their level of genius, compared to Rorschach, is only average.

Among those alien races, there were also geniuses just like them.

Many geniuses are very unwilling to accept this.

Like Bolan, like Rong Jun, like Uka...

They are all proud.

However, at this time, they heard that even their genius was not enough to make the alien race's assassination list.

A sense of shame, of being looked down upon, welled up inside me!

Being on the assassination list is not a good thing.

But attending is better than not attending at all!

"Alien races, are they?" Rong Jun rubbed his hands together, eager for battle. "I heard that once you reach the Realm Lord level, you can go to the outer battlefields! When that time comes, I'll definitely make those alien races open their eyes wide and see just how powerful I, Rong Jun, am!"

Uka shouted back, "Dare not come to assassinate me? Then they'll regret it!"

Luo Feng, listening from the side, didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

When Longyu Wang heard Rong Jun and Wuka's shouts, he chuckled and shook his head.

The brutality of battlefields beyond our reach is beyond your imagination...

……

The flow of time in Chaos City is not the same as the flow of time in the original universe.

Although the blue-haired woman said it would take two days.

But for Luo Xia in Chaos City, less than a few hours had passed.

The nutrient capsules have been delivered.

Following the instructions, Luo Xia lay down in the nutrient tank.

With the help of the nutrient solution in the nutrient tank, his whole body was undergoing amazing changes from the inside out.

It typically takes an individual hundreds or even thousands of years to progress from the first to the ninth level of the cosmic realm.

However, with the nutrient solution provided by the Virtual Universe Company, this process was shortened to just a few months.

For more than three months, Luo Xia's body was also unable to leave the nutrient tank.

So his consciousness entered the virtual universe and began other challenges.

To motivate and hone the geniuses within the company, Virtual Universe has set up numerous challenges within the virtual universe.

What we know today is the Tongtian Bridge.

But besides the Tongtian Bridge, there are other challenges, such as Tongtian Mountain.

Tongtian Mountain is divided into three levels: Primordial Tongtian Mountain, Primordial Tongtian Mountain, and Heaven and Earth Tongtian Mountain.

If a member of the "Apocalypse Secret Realm" successfully passes through three Tongtian Mountains in one go, they can be directly promoted to a "Primitive Secret Realm Member".

Of course, this is extremely difficult.

According to the True King in the original work, the establishment of Mount Tongtian, like the Trial Tower in the Genius Battle, was based on the idea that no one could pass through it.

But throughout history, there have always been people who defy everyone's expectations.

For example, Coty, whom we mentioned before, opened up this Tongtian Mountain.

As for the Trial Tower, only Rorschach has ever cleared it since its establishment.

In this virtual universe, there are other challenges: the Immortal Altar and the Illusionary Sea.

The Immortal Altar: A special testing ground created specifically for the virtual universe, isolating itself from the fundamental laws of the universe, the fundamental energy of the universe, and the primordial energy and mental power within the body.

What are we testing?

Power! The purest techniques and power of the body!

The Illusionary Sea, as the name suggests, is a place filled with various illusions, used to test the strength of consciousness and will.

"I don't even know how strong my willpower is..."

Luo Xia muttered to himself as he was teleported to the Illusionary Sea.

From birth until now, Rorschach has always known that his soul is incredibly powerful.

Because of the strength of his soul, his consciousness and will were also very strong.

But he didn't know exactly how strong he was.

Because up until now, whether it was the time he opened the cave world or the time he challenged the seven trial towers, his will was always pushing himself to the limit, but not quite reaching it.

So even Rorschach didn't know where the real limit was.

The Illusory Ocean Plane.

The black sea roared, churning up waves tens of meters high.

Luo Xia looked at an island in the distance, then transformed into a stream of light and flew towards it.

In this illusory sea, only by passing through each level will the next island appear.

Among the strong individuals born on Earth.

Both Hong and Lei Shen valued spiritual cultivation.

Because Rorschach was a time traveler, he understood the importance of mind and will.

From a very young age, I have been studying various ancient books, trying to understand the thoughts and wisdom of ancient sages, and I attach great importance to my state of mind and will.

Moreover, he has an even bigger difference from Hong and Thor.

That is, he is a time traveler.

This identity set him apart from the rest of the world from the very beginning!

They possess a transcendent state of mind that no one else can match!

This mindset gives him a unique perspective and composure when facing many things.

Upon entering the island, Rorschach was instantly transported into an illusion.

He saw Luo Feng running anxiously towards him, shouting, "Xia! Something terrible has happened! Xiao Hai went out to explore and encountered danger on a planet called Mo Yun Xing! He's trapped there! Come with me quickly and let's rescue Xiao Hai!"

The illusion was incredibly realistic.

But Luo Xia just smiled, and with a slight thought, Luo Feng disappeared from his sight.

The illusion vanished.

Rorschach stood on the gravel-covered ground, watching another island slowly emerge from the black ocean.

He transformed into a rainbow of light and flew towards the island.

The second island, the third island...

He ventured into ten islands in a row, but the illusions within them did not affect Rorschach.

At this moment, deep within the Illusionary Sea, on the edge of an island, sat an old man dressed in a golden robe.

This old man is the manager of this Illusionary Sea.

He noticed Luo Xia's intrusion into the Illusionary Sea and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"A mere cosmic-level little guy dares to venture into the Illusionary Sea?"

"Moreover, he conquered ten islands in one go. Even many World Lords couldn't do it as easily as him! Especially the islands after the eighth one, those are places even peak World Lords can't conquer!"

"Let me see... Oh, it's that peerless genius Rorschach who made it to the eighteenth level of the Heavenly Bridge."

"Since it's him, it doesn't seem so surprising that he managed to get through the tenth island?"

The old man muttered to himself.

Although consciousness and will are very illusory and elusive.

However, it is undeniable that people who can do things that ordinary people cannot must have strong willpower.

The old man watched Luo Xia's progress closely.

The old man was shocked when Rorschach crossed the eleventh island.

"This Luo Xia actually withstood the pressure of a military-level immortal's consciousness?!"

"What a terrifying will!"

"Although the intensity of consciousness is much lower, the unparalleled willpower makes up for the difference!"

"Is this the will of a genius who has conquered the eighteen levels of the Heavenly Bridge?"

"Truly formidable!"

"Such a terrifying will! As long as he doesn't perish in a desperate situation, he's destined to become an invincible super-strong individual!"

The old man was incredibly amazed.

I was awestruck by Rorschach's display of willpower!

Previously, other geniuses had also ventured into this Illusionary Sea.

The best result was achieved by Berlan, who reached the seventh title.

Rong Jun ranked second, and then made it to the sixth seat.

Now, Luo Xia has made it to the eleventh level in one go, and judging from the situation, it seems that Luo Xia can continue to advance!

Starting from the ninth island, every illusion on this illusory sea will unleash a powerful pressure before it begins, crushing Luo Xia's consciousness and making it dizzy and blurry!

However, he possessed a unique, detached state of mind characteristic of time travelers.

Even when consciousness is nearly lost and confused under the terrifying pressure, one can still distinguish between reality and illusion in the illusion as if having a god's-eye view, and easily break through the illusion!

The oppressive force emanating from the ninth island was equivalent to the mental impact unleashed by a peak Realm Lord.

The oppressive force emanating from the tenth island was equivalent to that of an immortal.

The eleventh island possesses the oppressive power of a military-level immortal.

And so on...

Rorschach kept pushing forward, constantly exploring the limits of his own soul and will.

The eighteenth, the nineteenth, the twentieth...

Finally, Luo Xia arrived at the twenty-first island, where the old man in the golden robe was located.

He watched as Luo Xia continued to venture to the twenty-first island, his mouth slightly agape as if he wanted to say something, but looking into Luo Xia's determined eyes, he couldn't utter a word.

so horrible!

The pressure of consciousness emanating from these twenty islands is equivalent to the pressure intensity between the peak of Immortal Realm and the Universe Venerable Realm!

Krosha also managed to pull through and was not disturbed by the increasingly realistic illusion. He quickly broke through the illusion and arrived at the twenty-first island!

This achievement is truly phenomenal!

boom!

It was as if a starry sky had crashed down, and Luo Xia's consciousness almost collapsed in an instant. But at the very moment his consciousness collapsed, a golden sphere in his sea of ​​consciousness emitted a strong golden light!

That constantly crumbling consciousness was gradually rebuilt under the powerful will.

"Xia?"

A familiar voice, seemingly emanating from the depths of his soul, rang in his ears. Rorschach, whose consciousness was nearly collapsing, almost instinctively looked up ahead.

He saw a woman whose face he couldn't see smiling at him, whispering, "If you're tired, go take a nap..."

"mom?"

As Rorschach cried out, tears suddenly streamed down his face.

"Why are you crying? Isn't Mommy right here?"

The woman, whose face was obscured, spoke somewhat flusteredly, opening her arms to embrace Luo Xia in her warm embrace.

Feeling the warmth of the embrace, Luo Xia closed his eyes and savored the moment. Then, he sighed softly and murmured, "I never imagined that after so many years, I would have forgotten even your face..."

He suddenly broke free from his mother's embrace, looked at the woman whose face remained shrouded in mystery, and apologized:

"I'm sorry, Mom, your son is unfilial..."

As he finished speaking, the illusion before his eyes vanished.

Rorschach's tears also dissipated with the sea breeze.

Suddenly, an old man dressed in a golden robe appeared.

He looked at the old man, paused slightly, and asked, "Who are you?"

"My name is Huanxin, and I am the manager of this Illusionary Sea."

The old man smiled and said, "Congratulations, Prince Luo Xia, on clearing the entire Illusionary Sea. This is the first time since the Illusionary Sea was established that someone has cleared all the islands of the Illusionary Sea at the cosmic level!"

"Is there only twenty-one islands in the Illusionary Sea?" Rorschach asked.

The old man nodded. "Yes, only 21 seats."

hum!

Suddenly, spacetime distorted, and then a phantom appeared.

Upon seeing the illusory figure, the old man named Huanxin quickly bowed respectfully, "Lord City Lord!"

Lord City Lord?

Luo Xia looked at the person who came and found that it was the Lord of Chaos City—although the appearance of the Lord of Chaos City was different from what he had seen in the Chaos Ruins, he still recognized him in an instant.

He quickly bowed and said, "Teacher."

"Illusion Heart, keep the news of Luo Xia's passage through the Illusion Heart Sea a secret! It must not be leaked! Even if other universe venerables come to inquire, it must not be revealed!"

The Chaos City Lord, dressed in a golden robe, first nodded slightly to Luo Xia, then spoke solemnly to the old man.

"Yes, Lord City Lord!"

Huanxin nodded and immediately blocked the news that Luo Xia had cleared the Illusionary Sea.

(End of this chapter)