Chapter 64: Soul River Secret Realm

As a ripple of space rose, a small silver‑gray spacecraft suddenly appeared in the dark starry sky.

"Dark universe travel complete, external space 100% simulation activated."

As Babata's voice faded, the four walls inside the ship seemed to become transparent at once, and the surrounding starry scenery gradually unfolded before the few people.

"So that's the Soul River? How spectacular!"

The moment they saw the outer space, Zhou Yang and the others couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Above them, directly ahead, a red "curtain" resembling a burning cloud spread across the deep starry sky.

Calling it a Soul River is less apt than calling it a "Soul Sea."

Because this "curtain" is enormous, almost boundless, with no end in sight.

Huge planets, each flickering with faint light, bobbed beneath the curtain like meatballs floating in a pot, appearing both mysterious and dreamy.

"What substance is this red Soul River, and why does it look as if the entire Universe space has been dyed red?"

Luo Feng stared at the bottomless red starry sky, and for some reason felt a subtle resonance that left his mood inexplicably downcast.

"Hehe, there are indeed some theories about this place's origin."

Zhou Yang gave Luo Feng a casual glance, then smiled and recounted the information he had gathered in the Virtual Universe.

"Legend says that before the Endless Eras, a severely wounded, dying, powerful being arrived here.

To prevent its corpse from being desecrated by enemies after death, it directly employed a Secret Technique to burn its own body.

However, because its life essence was so potent, the massive residual blood energy from the burning, after billions of years of transformation, gradually formed the current Soul River Secret Realm."

"What!"

Listening to Zhou Yang's description, both Luo Feng and Hong and Lei Shen showed astonished expressions.

"A single life directly transforming into a Universe Secret Realm spanning several light‑years— that's a bit too fantastical, isn't it?"

The few of us kept glancing at each other, our faces filled with inexplicable shock.

"Hmph, a legend scared you guys?"

In the ship's center, light continuously converged, and the figure of a child in a black robe materialized.

It glanced at the dazed few and sneered:

"Let me tell you, this Soul River Secret Realm is merely a low‑grade Secret Realm; even a Planet Level rookie can wander its outskirts and try their luck.

In truly formidable Secret Realms, not even a Realm Lord, let alone an Immortal Being, can enter without a death chance exceeding ninety percent!"

"Sss, even an Immortal Being faces a ninety‑percent death rate? This Universe is indeed too dangerous; is it still possible for me to go back now?"

The white‑robed Lei Shen ran his hand over his bald head, involuntarily drawing a cold gasp.

"Too late!"

Babata lifted his head and let out a light hum.

"Why overthink it? We're not heading to those dangerous Secret Realms right now."

Zhou Yang looked at the somewhat downcast few, smiled, and interrupted them.

"We'll start training in the low‑grade Secret Realms, proceeding steadily; as our strength continuously rises, conquering those high‑grade Secret Realms will just be a matter of time!"

Hearing his words, Hong and Luo Feng, among others, also laughed.

"Right, steady and sure; someday, we Earth humans will also reach the pinnacle of the Universe!"

"You guys are really confident, huh?"

The little demon Babata beside them was too lazy to pour cold water on them.

"Prepare yourselves; we're about to enter the Soul River Secret Realm. Get your spirits up—this realm is far from safe."

As its words finished, the silver‑gray ship seemed to pass through a thin membrane and instantly entered a hazy red world.

The few seated in the ship felt as if they were suddenly immersed in boiling water, their blood coursing with an uncontrollable, slight heat.

At the same time, an uncomfortable negative emotion began to slowly fester in their hearts.

That feeling resembled resentment and anger, giving them a vague urge to vent recklessly.

"This feeling..."

The few in the ship strained to calm the violent impulse in their hearts, each showing a trace of palpitations on their faces.

"Could that legend be true?"

A bold thought surfaced in each of their hearts.

"This is a normal condition when entering a Secret Realm; it won't harm the body, so there's no need to worry."

Babata's voice eased the group's tension.

"By the way, Zhou Yang, this Secret Realm is dotted with numerous spatial vortices; unless necessary, avoid Dark universe travel, or you may stumble into hazardous micro‑spaces."

"Understood," Zhou Yang nodded lightly.

"Babata, keep the detector at full power and locate a spot suitable for our training."

He gave Babata the instruction.

"Received."

The black‑robed child‑like Babata snapped his fingers casually.

A moment later, five or six solid red light points were marked on the star map displayed on the ship's screen.

"Zhou Yang, within the detection range we found five spatial distortions, likely vortices, possibly harboring Sky Soul Beasts or Blood Soul Beasts."

"Oh? So many?"

Zhou Yang heard this and couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

He had thought that, given the vastness of the Soul River Secret Realm, locating a spatial vortex that nurtures Sky Soul Beasts or Blood Soul Beasts would require considerable effort.

Why does it now seem as if they are everywhere?

"Don't get too excited; these spatial vortices may be newly formed or already swept clean by others— not every vortex contains Sky Soul Beasts or Blood Soul Beasts."

Babata mercilessly struck the path.

"So that's how it is, I told you."

Zhou Yang only then realized it and, with a slightly embarrassed smile, said, "Then let's start by checking the nearest one first, and keep an eye on the surroundings."

"Roger, heading to the first location, estimated arrival in 35 minutes."

The silver-gray spacecraft accelerated continuously, soon reaching Sub-light Speed.

There were no special incidents along the way, and after 35 minutes they arrived smoothly at the first suspected site.

"So this is the spatial vortex?"

Zhou Yang, Luo Feng and several others watched the virtual scenery ahead of the spacecraft with curiosity.

In the nearby Xingkong, a black vortex dozens of meters in diameter rotated slowly.

Strands of red mist were drawn into the vortex, continuously sinking, as if painting the black vortex with blood‑red threads.

"Ha ha, Zhou Yang, it seems your luck is good; this spatial vortex is still absorbing energy, indicating a soul‑beast is gestating inside."

Babata's voice rang through the spacecraft.

"Ha ha, a red opening door, good omen!"

The white‑robed Lei Shen couldn't help but grin.

"Our luck truly is good."

Even the usually calm Hong and Luo Feng showed delighted expressions.

"This Vortex Passage is too small; the spacecraft cannot pass, so you must go in and explore yourselves."

Babata reminded,

"Be careful on your own; I will keep the spacecraft stationed at the vortex entrance, and if danger arises, you should sprint out and board the craft to escape."

"Understood."

Zhou Yang and the others nodded heavily.

Behind Zhou Yang, strands of Crystal‑like purple‑red vines spread outward, instantly forming a dazzling purple‑red battle armor on his body.

After this period of cultivation, his Mo Yun Vine has now reached the Heng Star Level Ninth Order peak, just one step away from breaking through to Universe Level.

With the boost of his special vitality ability and the Wood Domain, the 36 main vines are now tough enough to easily withstand ordinary Universe Level first‑ and second‑tier attacks.

That is certainly a major trump card for him right now.

Beside him, Luo Feng and the two others were clad in similar silver‑gray battle suits, the three‑tier Force Battle Suits that Zhou Yang procured for them before departure.

When they were ready, Zhou Yang nodded and softly issued the order.

"Babata, let us out!"

"Wow!"

The spacecraft's hatch opened instantly, and four figures rushed out, plunging straight into the continuously rotating black‑red vortex.

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