Chapter 133: Universe Chaos Stele

"We're arriving at Chaos City right away; remember, when you get to Chaos City, first listen to the Chaos City reception envoy and heed the rules clearly," the Nine Sword Patriarch finished, and the spacecraft's speed began to drop.

The gigantic great fish flew over an ancient city; a hatch at its belly opened, and Xiao Yu and the others flew out. Then the hatch closed, and the "great fish" flicked its tail fin and drifted away, disappearing into the distance.

The group first entered the primordial universe, and their affinity with the local laws was unusually strong, feeling extraordinarily novel.

A black‑robed man whose head was covered with blue‑green scales, the Chaos City reception envoy, flew in. He led Xiao Yu and the others to the City Lord's mansion, a majestic, imposing structure about three hundred meters tall.

Along the way the envoy continuously explained various knowledge about Chaos City, and the group also learned what the three treasures of Chaos City actually are.

"The first treasure: the numerous cultivation dwellings surrounding Chaos City. Over billions of years, one strong practitioner after another has lived there; when they cultivated, flashes of insight would often appear, even etched onto the ground before them. After careful contemplation, if they gained something, they would casually inscribe it. These inscriptions can be referenced by others to aid their own comprehension," the envoy explained.

"The second treasure is the most precious set of 52 Chaos Steles; each stele records a multitude of mysterious patterns and so on. These 52 steles represent 52 great cultivation paths."

"The third treasure: the Chaos Beasts outside Chaos City. After slaying a Chaos Beast, one can obtain its Chaos True Spirit, merge it with one's own soul, allowing the soul to gradually transform, making the perception of the Universe Origin clearer."

The envoy led the group to the entrance of a fantastical corridor, where the walls on both sides hung 52 massive paintings.

Coincidentally, the Chaos Stele contemplation chamber chosen by Xiao Yu, Luo Feng and the others was occupied; someone was currently contemplating inside, so they had to wait for that person to leave before entering.

After the envoy recorded everyone's choices, he led the party to an open cultivation field at the City Lord's mansion. The field was extremely spacious, spanning dozens of kilometers in length and width.

"I choose the 'Nine Universe Chaos Stele'."

Xiao Yu also stated his choice: "I choose the Universe Chaos Stele."

Luo Feng still chose the "Nine Universe Chaos Stele", Rong Jun and Uka of Man Ka Xing chose the "Great Axe Chaos Stele", and Hong chose the "Chrono Origin Chaos Stele", which begins with the Light Law.

Xiao Yu walked past these massive paintings, continuously sensing: the "Mother Ancestor Chaos Stele" with 101 leaf motifs, the "Heart Scar Chaos Stele" bearing 10,081 blade marks, the "Nine Universe Chaos Stele" depicting water‑drop patterns, the "Universe Chaos Stele" portraying a simulated universe…

"Go ahead."

Meanwhile, Death God Bo Lan, who was effortlessly killed by Xiao Yu in the Talent War final battle, did not persist in choosing the Universe Chaos Stele; instead, leveraging his advantage, he selected the "Nine Universe Chaos Stele", which begins with the Space Origin Law.

"Envoy, my nutrient pod has arrived. I'd like to raise my realm first, then proceed to contemplate," Xiao Yu said.

Each talent continuously selected the Chaos Stele most suitable for them.

This first contemplation serves as a newcomer's experience and reward. In the future, to contemplate again, one must undertake the Sky Bridge challenge; each layer cleared grants another contemplation opportunity.

"I choose the 'Dragon Walk Chaos Stele'."

"I choose the 'Wind Shadow Chaos Stele'."

"Are you sure you want to choose the Universe Chaos Stele?" the envoy asked again. "This Universe Chaos Stele can be said to be the most difficult among all 52 Chaos Steles."

Xiao Yu and 999 others, all newcomers of the Virtual Universe Company, arrived at Chaos City; each received one seven‑day opportunity to contemplate a Chaos Stele.

"Currently, among the 52 Chaos Stele contemplation chambers, 12 are occupied and the other 40 are vacant," the envoy said.

Looking through them one by one, the most fitting turned out to be the Universe Chaos Stele.

The envoy recorded Xiao Yu's selection, then proceeded to record the others' choices.

"The 52 paintings hanging in the corridor are the imprint images of the 52 Chaos Steles. You should feel them and each choose one Chaos Stele; each person may select only one," the envoy said.

The envoy glanced at Xiao Yu, saying nothing more.

This initial contemplation opportunity is the same for everyone; the timing of contemplation is identical for all.

"Thank you," Xiao Yu said sincerely.

Then, turning to Luo Feng beside him, he reminded, "Brother Luo, after the elder returns, give a reminder: the dwellings in Chaos City are also important, so gather more information. For example, if you contemplate the Nine Universe Chaos Stele, it's best to choose a residence previously inhabited by a strong practitioner who also contemplated the Nine Universe Chaos Stele."

"Hmm, don't worry, I'll tell the elder," Luo Feng said seriously.

Xiao Yu left and quickly chose a relatively secluded dwelling around the City Lord's mansion.

He placed his hand on the door.

Drip! Drip! Drip! Drip! … The door kept sounding, while its color continuously shifted.

The verification completed quickly, and this dwelling became Xiao Yu's cultivation residence for the next thirty‑plus years.

"Welcome, master," a synthetic voice announced as the door opened automatically.

Xiao Yu stepped inside; the first floor was an enormous living room, equipped with exceptionally advanced facilities, and the intelligent butler here was also highly sophisticated.

On the second floor he found a quiet chamber; from the Space Ring emerged a nutrient pod and a matching nutrient‑liquid supply depot. The Virtual Universe Company prepared nutrient liquid for Xiao Yu that is a thousand times the normal boost from Universe-level tier 1 to tier 9.

Xiao Yu's own genetic tier is 100 times the base, and he was somewhat worried that 100‑fold nutrient liquid might be insufficient, so he directly applied for ten times that amount.

He stripped off all clothing, lay inside the nutrient pod, the hatch closed, and the nutrient liquid gradually filled the entire pod. Within this liquid, Xiao Yu not only felt no discomfort but actually felt very comfortable.

A Universe-level strongman can live long-term within the Cosmic Starry Sky, even moving freely on a white dwarf while engaging in normal combat.

The nutrient pod enhances not only physical condition but also mental force, or spirit power; these upgrades occur fully automatically. The enhancement requires a certain period, during which Xiao Yu need do nothing—even if he sleeps inside the pod, the process proceeds unchanged.

"Wu, can you still connect to the Virtual Cosmic Network now?" Xiao Yu transmitted.

"Yes," Wu said softly.

"Then enter the Virtual Universe, Rain‑Phase Mountain," Xiao Yu instructed.

The next second, Xiao Yu appeared inside Estate No. 114 of the Primal Zone,

"Your Highness!"

Nick led a group of servants and guards in a line of bows.

"You all go about your business; you don't need to attend to me. If anything's needed, I'll call you," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

He went to the study, picked up the first volume of 'Universe True Explanation', and continued his research.

"What is space? What is time?" Xiao Yu occasionally asked himself in his mind. Is the essence of the Space-Time Origin Law he has grasped truly the most fundamental of space and time?

Carrying these doubts, he continuously studied and dissected them.

Time passed, and before he knew it, three months had elapsed.

Xiao Yu's consciousness exited the Virtual Universe, and upon emerging from the nutrient pod, he felt that the various law fluctuations in this primordial universe were now sensed much more clearly.

His awareness delved into the dantian space, where the core of a vortex galaxy housed a massive black hole, and within its eight spiral arms lay tiny black holes, each slowly devouring surrounding stardust.

The central black hole, eight micro black holes.

The formation of these nine black holes signifies the Universe-level ninth tier.

(End of Chapter)