Chapter 980
Great Luo Heaven!
The legendary Map of the Myriad Realms has been born.
Legend has it that the Myriad Realms King Map was an ultimate magical artifact created by a group of supreme immortals in an ancient era who were determined to explore the heavens and the world, in order to travel safely and efficiently between different planes and mysterious ancient realms.
It was originally a vast plane containing some of the laws and coordinates of the myriad worlds. Later, for some unknown reason, these immortals disappeared, and the Myriad Worlds King Map was lost in the endless void, becoming a drifting legend.
Every long period of time, it is drawn by some cosmic rhythm, briefly manifesting a projection or a stable entrance near a certain star field.
Each appearance of it triggers a bloody struggle that engulfs countless surrounding forces.
Throughout history, without exception, all those who managed to emerge alive from the Myriad Realms King Map and gain something from it went on to become unparalleled powerhouses who dominated their respective regions. Some even used it to glimpse the secrets of immortality and ultimately ascend to immortality.
It has been approximately ten thousand years since the last large-scale appearance of the Myriad Realms King Map. Now that its traces have reappeared, how can it not drive people mad?
"Based on our Invincible Hall's intelligence calculations, the most likely area for the entrance to the King's Map to appear this time should be at the very edge of the 'Panhutian' star field."
Yang Qi began, “Our journey has taken us deep into enemy territory. Panhu Heaven is one of the four great immortal realms, alongside our Taihuang Heaven. Its Panhu Academy is on par with our Taihuang Academy and has always been a rival. In addition, the forces of the other two great immortal realms, Dangbing Heaven and Taihao Heaven, as well as countless rogue cultivators, demons, and demonic cultivators, will surely be drawn to our presence. Once our identities are exposed, we will find it difficult to move an inch on their territory, and may even face encirclement and ambush.”
"Of course, with the two of us working together, there shouldn't be any problem."
Fang Qing smiled.
The two headed directly towards the Panhu Starfield.
Soon, the two arrived at this star field, where they saw a streak of light.
It was a stream of light, only the length of a finger, shaped like a miniature silkworm, but crystal clear throughout, as if carved from the purest spatial crystal, covered with natural spatial patterns.
It is slowly moving through the void, and wherever it passes, the space ripples with subtle, almost imperceptible waves, as if it were part of the space itself, able to ignore many spatial obstacles.
"Space God Worm Larvae?!"
Yang Qi was startled and almost cried out in surprise.
The Space God Insect is a strange creature born from the depths of the void's origin. It is naturally close to and can absorb and manipulate the power of space. Its larval stage is extremely pure. If one can successfully capture and refine it, it will have immeasurable benefits for cultivators to comprehend the laws of space and cultivate space-related supernatural abilities. It may even allow one to touch the threshold of the realm of the Space God ahead of time.
More importantly, legend has it that this divine insect is exceptionally sensitive to spatial fluctuations, especially to the aura of spatial treasures like the Myriad Realms King Map, possessing an instinctive affinity and tracking ability.
This is practically a guide tailor-made for exploring the Myriad Realms Map.
Just then, the larva of the divine insect seemed to sense something, paused slightly, raised its head, and looked in Fang Qing's direction with two tiny eyes that resembled space gems.
It seemed curious and drawn to the aura emanating from Fang Qing that blended the five elements and subtly touched upon chaos. Instead of fleeing immediately, it swayed gently in place, as if hesitating.
Fang Qing smiled slightly, and as she took a step, a beautiful origin was revealed, full of the purity and vastness of a newborn life.
The larvae of the divine insect showed a more pronounced reaction.
Without further hesitation, its slender body slowly swam towards Fang Qing, the spatial runes on its body glowing faintly, creating a strange resonance with the primal rhythm emanating from Fang Qing. The surrounding void rippled with clearer and more pleasant waves than before.
When it approached Fang Qing's palm, Fang Qing opened his palm and let the chaotic halo envelop it.
The larva of the divine insect circled Fang Qing's palm twice, seemingly confirming something. Finally, it seemed to have made a decision. Its body trembled slightly, and it transformed into a barely perceptible stream of silver light, voluntarily entering the chaotic halo in Fang Qing's palm and disappearing.
The next moment, Fang Qing felt a tiny silver dot of light appear at the edge of his chaotic inner world. The dot of light floated obediently, spontaneously absorbing the spatial power and chaotic energy that roamed within his inner world, appearing extremely content and at peace.
It's like it's found an ideal habitat and a kindred spirit, and it willingly attaches itself to it.
Fang Qing's lips curled up slightly.
The treasure belongs to the virtuous. Before he could even begin to subdue it, divine insects came to subdue it.
It's really delightful.
Fang Qing's lips curled up slightly.
The benefits of the space worm larvae's voluntary submission are almost immediate.
The instant the silver light merged into Fang Qing's chaotic inner world, a pure and agile spatial power, seemingly containing the most fundamental mysteries of the void, flowed naturally from the light like a trickle, resonating and merging deeply with Fang Qing's own chaotic inner world, the "Pure Land of the Gods" domain, and even his limbs and bones.
Fang Qing felt that his perception of the surrounding void instantly became incredibly clear and precise.
The spatial folds, weak points, and even the extremely subtle spatial ripples that he could only vaguely sense before were now magnified a thousand times and presented in his mind.
He could even faintly hear the breathing and pulsation of the void itself.
With a slight thought, he tried to mobilize a trace of the spatial origin power transmitted by the divine insect.
As a result, the power of heaven and earth and the void became even more intense.
This benefit is not exclusive to Fang Qing.
Although the larvae of the Space God Worm inhabit Fang Qing's inner world, the unique spatial rhythm they emit acts like a tiny spatial beacon or amplifier, subtly influencing Yang Qi, who is connected to Fang Qing's aura and is very close to him.
Yang Qi was on guard when suddenly he felt a vibrant spiritual energy being infused into the true energy of the "Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Force" within his body.
He also gained new insights into the concept of space.
He subconsciously activated the Hand of God, and the space around his palm seemed to automatically close in, adding an indescribable stickiness and locking sensation to his power.
This enhancement is undoubtedly like adding wings to a tiger when practicing the "Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique," a skill that uses absolute power to suppress everything.
When combined with spatial locking, its power will increase exponentially!
In a short while, Fang Qing and Yang Qi's spatial abilities were significantly enhanced due to the larvae of the divine insect joining them.
"Cousin, this divine insect is truly a treasure!"
Yang Qi felt the changes within himself and exclaimed excitedly.
"Well, its uses may go far beyond that."
Fang Qing's gaze was deep, and suddenly he looked into the distance, where layers of space enveloped the two of them.
The next moment, a temporary spatial passage opened, and a group of people poured out like dumplings being dropped into a pot, landing on the meteorite, no more than a hundred feet away from Fang Qing and the others.
This group of about fifteen or sixteen people were all dressed in unusual white robes.
The robe was embroidered with intricate chessboard patterns in black and white silk threads. On the chessboard, there were runes that looked like real chess pieces, forming a series of seemingly broken chess games that seemed to contain some supreme mystery of the universe.
The runes on the chess pieces flickered slightly, emitting strange power fluctuations that distorted the surrounding spacetime. The aura emanating from these people was clearly different from that of the disciples of the Thai Royal Academy, carrying a cold, rigorous, and orderly feeling, like a precise algorithm, and their strength should not be underestimated.
The two leaders among them had auras that had reached the Heavenly Realm, and the rest were mostly experts at the seventh or eighth level of the Great Saint!
"Strange, I clearly sensed that the spatial fluctuations of that divine insect larva were swimming this way!"
One of the middle-aged men, who was at the Heavenly Realm, scanned his surroundings with eyes like a hawk, his brows furrowed. "If we catch it, we've hit the jackpot this time! With it, exploring the Myriad Realms King Map will be like having an extra layer of protection for our lives and for finding treasures."
"What the eldest brother says is true."
Another woman at the Heavenly Realm chimed in, her voice equally cold and devoid of any warmth.
"The Space God Insect, especially the larvae, is a once-in-a-millennium occurrence! It is born with the ability to absorb and manipulate the power of space. Once refined, it will provide unimaginable benefits to any Qi cultivation, and may even allow one to touch the realm of manipulating nothingness ahead of time. If it weren't for the imminent emergence of the Myriad Realms King Map, which triggered fluctuations in the origin of the void, this kind of divine creature would never have been able to emerge from the deepest void layer."
"It is said that this divine insect larva emerged from near the Myriad Realms King Map."
Someone else whispered, "Rumor has it that the Myriad Realms King Map itself is a massive magic treasure forged by a group of immortals, and we must obtain it."
"But where is that divine insect? Why isn't it here? Has someone already obtained it? Who is lurking around like this? Quickly reveal yourselves and hand over what you have obtained, and perhaps our Great Luo Academy and the Heavenly Chess Academy will spare your lives!"
Great Luo Academy! Heavenly Chess Academy!
"Oh, really? You've actually discovered us?"
A calm yet slightly playful voice rang out, seemingly right next to your ear, yet also as if it came from all directions.
As the sound rang out, two figures slowly emerged from the void, as if they had shed an invisible cloak.
The leader, dressed in a blue robe, stood tall and straight, with a calm face and deep, ancient eyes—it was Fang Qing.
Half a step behind him stood a young man dressed in black, with a calm and steady demeanor—it was Yang Qi.
Upon seeing Fang Qing and the others reveal themselves, and especially sensing the aura emanating from them that was identical to that of the Taihuang Academy, the middle-aged cultivator from the Daluo Academy suddenly narrowed his eyes, and then a more intense killing intent and a hint of barely perceptible greed appeared on his face.
"As expected of the scum from the Thai Imperial Academy! How dare they infiltrate my Great Luo Heaven Star Domain and even covet the divine insect treasure first discovered by my Heavenly Chess Academy! They're courting death!"
The leader shouted sternly, his tone chilling, "Judging from yourselves being at the Great Sage realm, you must have some skill to have infiltrated this place. Unfortunately for you, you've met us today! Form the formation! Kill them all without mercy, leave no one alive! Their storage treasures and that divine insect are our spoils!"
"Yes, Senior Brother Li!"
The disciples of the Great Luo Heavenly Chess Academy responded in unison, and dispersed again with practiced ease. The black and white chess pieces in their hands shone brightly, and the "Heavenly Net Chess Formation" with its crisscrossing lines instantly took shape. The black and white light screen was like a huge cage, carrying a terrifying pressure that sealed off space and suppressed the soul, and descended upon Fang Qing and the others.
"Oh?"
Fang Qing shook his head indifferently, as if the terrifying formation before him, capable of trapping and killing cultivators of the same level, was merely a gentle breeze.
He didn't even make any defensive or retaliatory movements; he just stood there quietly.
A bizarre scene unfolded.
The black and white chess-like lines of light, which contained powerful binding and suppressing force, disappeared silently as soon as they came into contact with a three-foot radius around Fang Qing!
No, it did not disappear, but rather it seemed to be "beared" by an invisible and intangible yet incredibly resilient spatial barrier.
The array power, powerful enough to tear apart refined gold and freeze souls, failed to even lift a corner of Fang Qing's clothes, let alone cause any damage.
He was as if he were standing in another parallel dimension, remaining unmoved no matter how violent the external formations were!
This is precisely one of the manifestations of the subtle enhancement of Fang Qing's spatial abilities brought about by the larvae of the Space God Worm—spatial carrying capacity.
He can subtly and efficiently "layer" and "isolate" a small area of space around himself, so that most targeted energy attacks and law-binding attacks are contained and dispersed by the special spatial "membrane" that he completely controls before they can reach him, making it difficult for them to truly affect his body.
Unless the level of the attack exceeds the limit that this space he "processed" can bear, or the opponent's mastery of spatial laws is far superior to his, it is extremely difficult to cause him effective damage.
"what?!"
The experts at the Great Luo Heaven Realm and all the disciples of the Great Luo Heaven Chess Academy were stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.
Their proud Heavenly Chess Academy's combined attack formation, capable of trapping and killing even Lesser and Greater Heavenly Realms, was completely ineffective against the young man in blue robes who appeared to be only at the peak of the Great Sage realm.
This completely overturned their understanding!
"Playing tricks! Attack together! Go all out and kill him first!"
The leader, named Li Tianjue, was even more murderous and determined to kill and steal the treasure.
He roared and sprang up, his hands forming a seal. A "Heaven-Suppressing Chess Seal," as large as a mountain and composed of countless tiny chess patterns, suddenly condensed and slammed into Fang Qing with the immense power of his Heavenly Realm cultivation!
This strike has transcended the realm of a mere Great Sage, drawing upon a portion of the power of heaven and earth, making its power terrifying beyond compare!
At the same time, another woman beside him, whose aura had also reached the first level of the Heavenly Rank, also made a fierce move. Each of her attacks contained a sinister power that could pierce through the void and destroy the soul. It was one of the signature killing moves of the Heavenly Chess Academy - "Starry Sky Soul-Binding Kill"!
The combined attack of the two Heavenly Realm experts was earth-shattering, instantly making the already chaotic space even more violent, tearing out countless fragments of void and forming a death zone.
Faced with this terrifying attack that could instantly turn any peak Great Saint into dust, Fang Qing simply raised his right hand.
Within his palm, the five elements shimmered and rapidly collapsed and merged, transforming into a single chaotic point that seemed capable of devouring all light and energy.
At the same time, the chaotic inner world within his body and the space god worm larvae dwelling there trembled together, and a vast and ancient will, as if space and chaos themselves were issuing a judgment, merged into the chaotic origin.
Time and space seem to have lost their meaning on the trajectory of that flight from the origin.
The next instant.
Li Tianjue's incomparably powerful "Heaven-Suppressing Chess Seal" was completely reduced to nothingness without even causing a ripple.
"impossible……"
The sinister smile on Li Tianjue's face froze instantly, turning into utter horror and fear. He felt his connection with the Zhen Tian Chess Seal being forcibly severed, and a backlash caused his blood to surge.
Even more terrifying, the chaotic origin that had devoured his attack appeared before him in an instant at an indescribable speed after consuming all the attacks!
An aura of death that sent shivers down their spines swept over them.
Li Tianjue's body was mercilessly devoured, decomposed, and ultimately completely annihilated, leaving no trace of its existence.
At the same time, another woman at the Heavenly Realm was also instantly killed.
Two powerful experts at the Heavenly Realm were instantly killed by Fang Qing with a single, effortless move, right before everyone's eyes!
The entire room fell silent.
The remaining disciples of the Great Luo Heavenly Chess Academy stood frozen in place, as if petrified, their expressions shifting from shock to fear, and finally to utter despair.
"Now, it's your turn."
Fang Qing then made his move and killed all the other disciples of the Great Luo Heaven.
They made a small profit. (End of Chapter)