Chapter 1172: Ten-Level World

Urban Reality

Swish.

They continued their journey across a sandy beach. Xu Zhi strolled through the chaos, recounting ancient historical anecdotes to them. At the same time, they noticed something.

The Martial Alliance Leader, looking excited, exclaimed, "Outside this chaotic domain, we stand on the cosmic membrane, an incredibly strange experience! Our feet are constantly infused with power. If we leave this ground, our strength nearly vanishes!"

The Demon Lord chuckled, "That's perfectly normal! After all, we are standing on the universe itself, and our power comes from the universe beneath our feet. If we were to leave the universe, we would naturally become powerless!"

They were thrilled to arrive outside this unprecedented chaotic realm.

"So, we can't fly," Shi Ji stated. "We can only walk on the ground. The great dao we cultivate is merely a false dao, only usable within our own universe!"

"Only the singularity of the Big Bang is true, for it is the One Dao, the source that fragmented into all the false daos." Shi Ji clearly, and deeply, acknowledged the concept of the Creator God.

"It's as if we're under a demon's curse, unable to leave the ground."

Swish-swish-swish.

The group walked on the sandy beach. Medusa suddenly gazed at the distant chaotic shore, as curious as a child. "If we can't leave the ground, becoming useless once we do, how are we supposed to cross the vast ocean to another parallel universe?"

Swish.

Everyone looked at Reinmansga.

Reinmansga paused, then seeing everyone's enthusiasm, said coolly, "Don't get ahead of yourselves. I'll tell you once you reach that realm. For now, let's continue with the ancient primordial history."

As they spoke, Xu Zhi realized that crossing the chaotic sea between universes was nothing short of a desperate endeavor; arriving in a parallel universe was far from simple.

He continued forward, "Legend has it that within the cosmic chaos, among countless sculptures, a leader of the primordial gods and devils underwent a strange mutation. This instantly caused the heavens and earth to tremble, and light to flow. He naturally cultivated the Soul Dao, the Martial Dao... Over more than a hundred million years, he didn't even need to cultivate; his body and soul grew naturally, breaking through to the first tier."

Natural growth? Everyone vaguely sensed something.

"...They began to refer to what we call 'realms' as 'life stages.'" At this point, everyone's eyes lit up, sensing something novel, as if they were fully comprehending the universe's realms and laws from an entirely new perspective.

It turned out that what they called "realms" were merely natural growth stages for those immortal primordial chaotic beings, similar to childhood or adulthood...

Crack.

Just then, a phantom figure gradually appeared. Mr. You returned, saying, "I've explored a few obscure places in nearby universes, suspected to be the training grounds of some ancient beings."

"Also, I've seen some sects, living beings, and disciples around. It looks like a continent on a planet, with cities and a considerable level of prosperity."

Upon hearing this, the others grew excited.

"Let's go take a look then," Xu Zhi said, unperturbed. After all, they were covered by the Zerg protective shield, so observing from a distance posed no danger. They could even approach and explore. If it were the aura of the Nine-Headed Ancient Mother, it would be easily recognizable. Moreover, Xu Zhi truly wanted to see the specific structure of this tenth-tier world.

This scene was also quite shocking for Xu Zhi. It turned out that, in a sense, they had been living as subterranean beings within the continent, while tenth-tier existences were the beings living on the surface. It was no wonder they rarely visited the main universe. Here, development had taken place, with training grounds connected to one another and countless annexed lands beyond them, forming a vast and immense world. This was naturally incomparable to the resource-poor, desolate, lifeless, star-sea-dead lands filled with shattered rocks elsewhere.

The universe is vast, there's no denying that. Even a tenth-tier being would find it difficult to explore a vast galaxy; even after millions of years of continuous flight, they might not explore a billionth of it. But why bother exploring? Everywhere they looked, there was only tedious, repetitive content. After crossing trillions of light-years, they might not find a single new place. Ascending early to the true chaotic universe beyond was the correct path. This place, however, was the true "center of the universe," not those desolate lands. Top civilizations from all corners of the universe, throughout history, gathered here, making it, arguably, the essence of cosmic civilization.

"Let's go, let's take a look and see the sights beyond this realm."

As they walked, they continued their discussion of history, which kept it from being dull. Their speed was exceptionally fast; even in high-dimensional space-time, in just a few hours, they saw inhabited land, and even some plants and beasts, which was quite astonishing.

"This?" They were startled. "Beings can grow outside the chaotic membrane? Are these chaotic creatures?"

"Not exactly." Medusa bent down slightly and squatted. "It looks like there are signs of artificial intervention. This area appears to be where the great beings of the chaotic training grounds, with time on their hands, researched creatures that could live in chaos. They discarded their test subjects here, which then gradually grew and multiplied."

As they spoke, several well-dressed young people passed by. The lowest among them had the cultivation of a deity, and the leader was a ninth-tier existence.

"It seems that those ultimate beings, when they came outside the chaotic heaven, brought their extraordinary worlds with them as they ascended, and also brought their training grounds here," said the Martial Alliance Leader.

"Aren't we doing the same?" The Demon Lord asked, his eyes twinkling with amusement, looking at the young people as if they were treasures.

"Don't cause trouble," Medusa shot him a glance. In truth, she loved causing trouble herself, seeking thrills on the edge of death, but she was a hypocrite, enjoying mischief while forbidding others from it.

"Don't worry, as the righteous Martial Alliance Leader, I maintain order in the jianghu. I will definitely keep an eye on this greatest demon of the jianghu," the Martial Alliance Leader declared.

"You have the nerve to say that," said the Emperor, draped in imperial robes, standing nearby. "You're always just throwing punches, so poor that all you have left is your cape! Have you ever managed jianghu affairs? Wasn't it always me who took charge for you, governed the jianghu, and fulfilled the Martial Alliance Leader's duties? Yet you insist on fighting me, telling me not to dream your beautiful dreams!"

Little Shi Ji's eyelid twitched slightly.

Amidst their conversation, they entered an ancient city rooted in chaos. It was incredibly splendid and prosperous, with bustling shops lining the streets and even vendors setting up stalls. Some people were even displaying prehistoric clay sculptures, calling out, "Selling chaotic sculptures! Ancient, unknown mysterious civilization! Guaranteed perfectly intact!"