Chapter 474: Dimensional Flying Boat, Interspatial Layer

The Dimensional Flying Boat broke through the encirclement of the Void Creatures; the golden protective barrier flickered under the powerful impacts but never shattered. As Xu Feng continuously increased the energy input, the Flying Boat's speed surged suddenly, like a streak of golden light tearing through the long sky.

"We are about to enter the Interspatial Layer, everyone secure your positions!" Xu Feng warned in a deep voice, his hands operating rapidly on the control console.

The air in front of the Flying Boat began to twist, and a thin, long crack gradually widened, revealing the colorful ribbons of light flowing within. Accompanied by a violent tremor, the Dimensional Flying Boat passed through the crack and entered an entirely different world.

Lin Xuan stood on the deck, looking at the surrounding scene in shock. This was no longer the sky in the conventional sense, but a strange space formed by the interweaving of countless colorful ribbons of light. Red, blue, purple, gold, and other colored ribbons drifted in the Void like silk, sometimes intersecting and sometimes separating, forming a magnificent scene that dazzled the eyes.

"Is this the Interspatial Layer?" Lin Xuan exclaimed, feeling the peculiar spatial fluctuations around him. Here, the Primordial Cold within his body also became exceptionally active, as if it existed in some kind of resonance with this space.

Xu Feng adjusted the Flying Boat's route and then let out a sigh of relief: "Yes, this is the interstitial world between conventional space and various dimensions. Ordinary people cannot perceive its existence, and ordinary Dharma Artifacts cannot enter. Only special Dharma Artifacts like the Dimensional Flying Boat can travel through here."

Xiao Yuan asked curiously: "What is the origin of the Dimensional Flying Boat? I have never seen any relevant records in ancient books."

Xu Feng revealed a mysterious smile: "Because the relevant records are too secretive. The Dimensional Flying Boat was restored by us based on blueprints left behind by an ancient cultivator. That cultivator is said to have traveled through countless spaces and had a unique understanding of the laws between dimensions."

He took Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan to tour the interior of the Flying Boat, explaining its structural principles in detail: "The entire Flying Boat is engraved with special Arrays, and every Rune has its unique function. The most Core component is the 'Dimensional Guidance Array' at the bottom of the ship; it can create a special energy field, allowing the Flying Boat to break through spatial boundaries."

Lin Xuan observed carefully and discovered that the internal structure of the Flying Boat was far more complex than its exterior. Especially in the power Core area, dense Runes surrounded a huge, crystal-clear crystal; within the crystal, stars seemed to flow, emitting majestic energy fluctuations.

"This is... the Myriad Phenomenon Crystal?" Lin Xuan said in surprise. This legendary material was extremely rare and was said to be able to store and Zhuanghua various energies.

Xu Feng nodded: "Exactly. It is the Core of the Flying Boat, responsible for collecting and Zhuanghua the spiritual power of heaven and earth into driving energy. But every journey consumes a large amount of energy; even the Myriad Phenomenon Crystal needs regular replenishment. We must periodically dock in places rich in spiritual power to maintain the normal operation of the Flying Boat."

Subsequently, Xu Feng assigned duties on the ship to everyone and arranged rest areas. Considering that it would still take some time to reach Wu Xiang Yan Gu, he suggested that Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan take the time to adjust their states and prepare for the upcoming challenges.

Lin Xuan returned to his cabin, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to perceive the changes in the Primordial Cold within his body. In a state of meditation, he could more clearly detect that the chill was slowly but firmly reshaping his physique.

Strangely, the Primordial Cold not only affected his body but was also quietly changing the structure of his divine sense. As his meditation deepened, Lin Xuan discovered that he had a more intuitive perception of the laws of the universe's operation, as if he could "see" the trajectories of energy flow and "hear" the sounds of spatial fluctuations.

"This feeling... is so magical," Lin Xuan whispered to himself, "It's like the whole person has become a part of the universe, able to directly perceive those laws that were originally invisible."

Just as he was immersed in this wonderful experience, the cabin door was gently knocked. Xiao Yuan pushed the door and entered, with a worried expression on her face.

"What's wrong?" Lin Xuan asked.

Xiao Yuan took out the Fate Compass: "It has become abnormal."

Lin Xuan took the compass and looked; sure enough, the needle no longer pointed in a specific direction but swung back and forth between Lin Xuan and the southwest direction, as if it had fallen into some kind of hesitant state.

"The southwest direction, that should be the location of Wu Xiang Yan Gu," Lin Xuan pondered, "It seems the compass has sensed that there is some kind of fate connection between me and Wu Xiang Yan Gu."

Xiao Yuan nodded: "I think so too. Ever since you merged with the Primordial Cold, the compass has started to behave more and more strangely. I am worried..."

"Worried that I will be changed in essence by the power?" Lin Xuan gently held her hand, "Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will always be me. Power is just a tool; what truly determines a person's path is their heart."

Just as the two were talking, Xu Feng's voice came through the communication Array inside the Flying Boat: "Lin Xuan, Xiao Yuan, please come to the control room immediately, there is important news."

The two hurried to the control room and found Xu Feng standing in front of the communication Array, his face solemn. A blurry figure was projected in the center of the Array, and the voice was intermittent; clearly, the signal was unstable.

"It's Zhang Shoudao," Xu Feng explained, "He is contacting us through a special channel."

Zhang Shoudao's voice came through with difficulty amidst the static noise: "Headquarters... fallen into a bitter battle... the defensive line can barely... hold on... Void Creatures... too many..."

Lin Xuan stepped forward: "How is the situation inside?"

"A traitor... destroyed the... Core Array..." Zhang Shoudao's voice was even weaker, "Be careful... Muerxiu... personally took action... very dangerous..."

The communication was suddenly cut off, and Xu Feng tried many times but could not restore the connection. There was silence in the control room; everyone knew what this meant in their hearts.

"We must speed up," Xu Feng finally broke the silence, "Finding the Hun Dun Flame is the only hope to save the situation."

He adjusted the Flying Boat's direction and increased the energy input: "According to calculations, we will be able to reach the vicinity of Wu Xiang Yan Gu in six hours. But returning to conventional space from the Interspatial Layer requires specific conditions; we may need to find a suitable exit point nearby."

Lin Xuan nodded, his gaze firm: "In any case, we must act as soon as possible. Since the Awakening Faction dared to launch a large-scale attack on the headquarters, they must have been prepared for a long time. Their next target is very likely the Hun Dun Flame of Wu Xiang Yan Gu."

The Dimensional Flying Boat finally found a suitable spatial rift and returned to conventional space from the Interspatial Layer. When the Flying Boat slowly landed on a scorched yellow plain, everyone immediately felt the heat wave rushing toward them from the direction of the valley; even through the Flying Boat's protective shield, the scorching heat was still suffocating.

"Wu Xiang Yan Gu," Xu Feng stood on the deck, looking out at the rolling mountains ahead; the pillars of fire that occasionally shot up between the valleys left orange-red marks in the sky, "It truly lives up to its reputation; the temperature here far exceeds that of conventional volcanic regions."