Chapter 3321: Desolate Scar!

Chapter 4348: The City Within the Array

The Third Elder was not at all surprised by Lin Moyu's slightly shocked reaction. He stood beside Lin Moyu, watching the Desolate Scar with him.

"Everyone who sees the Desolate Scar for the first time feels shocked. Does my young friend know why?"

Lin Moyu shook his head slightly to indicate he did not know. He had seen quite a few things, both big and small.

Even the most bizarre things were not enough to shock him. The Beast Abyss was somewhat similar in appearance to the Desolate Scar, but when he first saw the Beast Abyss, he had not felt this shock that originated from the depths of his soul.

The shock brought by the Desolate Scar was not just its visible appearance, but also the trembling that reached the deepest parts of his soul.

Lin Moyu had a feeling that the Desolate Scar contained a force so terrifying that it was an existence beyond his current comprehension.

In his memory, the only thing that could compare to this power was the Dao.

Even a Great Venerable would not suffice. The Third Elder said, "I don't know when it started, but a legend appeared within the Chaos, saying that the Desolate Scar is a wound of the Chaos, and we are the creatures of the Chaos. The Chaos is our parent, and we cannot bear to see our parent injured, which is why we are so shocked."

Lin Moyu was left between laughter and tears. This legend was far too outlandish; even if one were making it up, it should at least be reasonable.

The Third Elder also laughed, "Indeed. I also think this legend is poorly fabricated. My young friend should just listen to it and not take it seriously. However, if there is a chance, my young friend can take a tour of the Desolate Scar. It serves as a precursor to entering the Ancient Wilderness, as the Desolate Scar contains the power of the Ancient Wilderness. Going to the Desolate Scar before entering the Ancient Wilderness to adapt to the aura of the Ancient Wilderness is what many people…"

Lin Moyu said, "Thank you, Senior, I will keep that in mind."

They walked from the warship into Lindong City. Compared to the Wangdong Realm, Lindong City was very small; it was a military city.

A team was also stationed inside, and this team belonged to the Central Domain Divine Alliance. In the eyes of many, the Central Domain Divine Alliance was an organization jointly established by the various races of the Central Domain, holding immense authority within the Central Domain. However, according to the Third Elder's introduction, the Central Domain Divine Alliance was more like an army, guarding the Central Domain.

The Central Domain Divine Alliance generally did not interfere in the affairs of the various races. Only when a war broke out would the Central Domain Divine Alliance issue one directive after another, unifying the power of the Central Domain. At that time, the authority of the Central Domain Divine Alliance would be fully unleashed, and all races had to obey the commands uniformly.

If one did not obey the orders, the consequences would be dire.

The Third Elder clearly visited Lindong City often. He led Lin Moyu through the city, and no one stopped them.

Arrays were densely packed here. Every so often, an array would sweep through, and almost all actions were under the surveillance of the arrays.

In battles between cultivators, besides direct combat, there were many underhanded methods. There were countless races in the Chaos, and some possessed miraculous abilities; if not strictly monitored, it would be easy for someone to infiltrate.

The strictness of Lindong City was something Lin Moyu had never seen before. Even he was not confident that he could sneak in without making a sound.

The Third Elder brought Lin Moyu to the square in the center of Lindong City. Until now, they still hadn't seen the Cross-Domain Array. The Third Elder said, "Can my young friend see where the Cross-Domain Array is?"

Lin Moyu looked around. "Isn't it right here?"

"Oh?" The Third Elder chuckled slightly. "My young friend might as well explain in detail."

After ten days of long conversations, Lin Moyu and the Third Elder had become quite familiar with each other. Knowing what he meant, he laughed, "You are testing me."

The Third Elder smiled without speaking, signaling Lin Moyu to continue.

Lin Moyu said, "The Cross-Domain Array came from the hands of a Great Venerable. Although it might not have been set up by the Great Venerable personally, it was at least designed by one. The world knows that the Cross-Domain Array is a massive teleportation array that can cross the Desolate Scar to reach the East Pole. If this junior is not mistaken, the Cross-Domain Array is not just a teleportation array, but a super-massive array complex that integrates concealment, surveillance, defense, and offense. And Lindong City is actually at the center of the Cross-Domain Array, so I say that this entire place is it."

The Third Elder looked at Lin Moyu with a smile, the satisfaction in his eyes growing even stronger. Lin Moyu's performance was beyond expectations.

"You are right. It is not that the Cross-Domain Array is in Lindong City, but that Lindong City is inside the Cross-Domain Array. As you depart, I must remind you of a few last things. When you reach the East Pole, remember that safety comes first. If a situation is impossible, do not force it. It is not easy for our Central Domain to produce an array master like you. Your life is of high value. As for how to preserve your life, I will lend you this item. Remember to return it to me after you successfully return."

As he spoke, the Third Elder took out a thin needle, one finger in length and as thin as a hair. The tip of the needle was extremely fine and sharp, flashing with blue light.

When Lin Moyu saw the thin needle, his heart trembled. He felt the danger of this needle. The Third Elder said, "This needle is named Soul-Severing Needle, a high-grade Chaos magical treasure. Its advantage is that it can be used without needing cultivation. Whether you use it or I use it, the effect is about the same. This needle is enough to kill a Chaos Realm Great Success and can also injure a Perfection-level Expert. The only problem is that after each use of this needle, one must wait a day before it can be used again…"

"I am lending the Soul-Severing Needle to you; return it to me in the future." Lin Moyu understood the value of the Soul-Severing Needle.

Most magical treasures require bonding before they can be used, and their power is closely related to one's cultivation level. A magical treasure like the Soul-Severing Needle that can exert its full power without needing to be bonded is extremely rare and naturally, extremely precious. Furthermore, its power is immense; it can severely injure a Perfection-level Expert and kill a Chaos Realm Great Success, making it incomparable to ordinary magical treasures.

To the Third Elder, the Soul-Severing Needle was also extremely precious. Lin Moyu carefully took the Soul-Severing Needle and left his soul imprint on it, not to refine it or bond it, but merely to facilitate manipulation.

After putting away the Soul-Severing Needle, Lin Moyu said, "This junior will do his best."

The Third Elder continued, "The Cross-Domain Array in the East Pole has lost contact, so the place we teleport to will not be entirely accurate. The Cross-Domain Array might be nearby, or it might be extremely far away. We have no good solution for this and can only rely on you to find it. I repeat: do your best under the premise of ensuring your safety."

Lin Moyu asked, "According to the assessment you gave me earlier, the Cross-Domain Array in the East Pole should be hidden in a spatial rift, right?"

The Third Elder said, "That is correct. But it is hidden very deeply and is extremely difficult to find."

Lin Moyu understood. "I will do my best to find it. I hope it goes smoothly."

The Third Elder said, "There is one more thing you must remember. In the East Pole, you must be careful of everyone, including those from the Central Domain. In the Chaos, do not trust anyone except yourself."

Lin Moyu nodded slightly. "Lin understands. Actually, it is not just in the Chaos; it is the same everywhere."

Lin Moyu never easily trusted anyone, especially after leaving the Small World; he believed even more that one must rely on oneself for everything.

After giving his instructions, the Third Elder personally activated the array for Lin Moyu. He took out a large amount of Chaos Gold and threw it in, providing power for the Cross-Domain Array. To conceal itself, the Cross-Domain Array would not absorb too much energy from the Chaos.

Chapter 4349: First Entry into the East Pole, Searching for the Array

The energy required for teleportation almost entirely came from Chaos Gold. Members of the Central Domain Divine Alliance had to pay one million Chaos Gold each time they used the Cross-Domain Array. This included the cost for the return trip, which was actually not too expensive; generally, a Chaos Realm Great Success could afford it. If one did not want to spend this money, one would have to risk flying across the Desolate Scar.

The Cross-Domain Array began to operate. It operated silently, still keeping itself firmly hidden.

For countless years, many cultivators from the East Pole had been searching for the location of the Cross-Domain Array. They knew the Cross-Domain Array was in Lindong City, but they did not know where Lindong City was. This was one of the secrets that the Central Domain Divine Alliance guarded strictly. Of course, the concealment of the Cross-Domain Array itself also contributed significantly to being able to keep it so secret. As such, this also increased the difficulty for Lin Moyu to find the Cross-Domain Array.

However, Lin Moyu had a way; he had already thought about how to search. A moment later, the Cross-Domain Array had accumulated enough energy. A vortex slowly appeared, descending from the air, and finally turned into a spatial passage.

The Third Elder said, "Go in. Be careful with everything once you arrive there."

Lin Moyu nodded. "Wait for my good news." He walked into the passage, and a powerful force instantly enveloped his entire body.

Lin Moyu felt his body being stretched thin. Layers upon layers of space swept past his body and soul, and he was heading toward his destination at an astonishing speed.

This teleportation was more intense than any before. The terrifying power of space fell upon him, almost tearing his body apart.

Lin Moyu realized that to withstand the teleportation of the Cross-Domain Array, one needed at least a Chaos Realm Small Success. If a Half-Step Chaos were to use this array, like Emperor Kunlun in the past, they would die directly inside.

Even a Chaos Creature with a powerful physical body like Xiao Peng would likely not be able to withstand it. The Great Venerable's array fused the rules of Chaos; although the speed was fast, the backlash force was equally immense.

After a full half-day, Lin Moyu gradually adapted to his state. The teleportation speed had reached its peak and would not get any faster. His current state was very peculiar, as if he had merged into the Chaos.

Lin Moyu's perception of the Chaos became even more profound. The Chaos Qi contained infinite rules and countless Daos. It could be said to be the matrix of all rule Daos. At this moment, the Chaos Qi was being stripped away, and the spatial rules within it were being pulled out and magnified. No, not magnified, but all the rules within the Chaos Qi were being converted into spatial rules.

"I understand. So the rules within the Chaos Qi can be converted into each other."

Every wisp of Chaos Qi contained infinite Dao rules. It could evolve all the power needed by a Domain and evolve all attributes. Even under the influence of some peculiar force, it could evolve creatures. But at the same time, it could also be controlled by people, turning it into any kind of rule, any kind of power.

When cultivators use their own Dao to trigger the Chaos Qi, it is actually turning the rules within the Chaos Qi into their own Dao power. Using one's own Dao as a catalyst to change the rule power of the Chaos Qi, making it singular, and causing it to erupt with even more astonishing power.

Lin Moyu felt that he had realized the root of Chaos and power. At the same time, a thought popped into his mind: My Great Dao World-Destroying Palm refines the power of ten thousand Daos. And the Chaos contains the power of ten thousand Daos, so if I directly refine the Chaos, what would the effect be?

A thought to try it out immediately arose in his heart. As soon as the thought arose, all spatial rules retreated. Everything returned to normal, and the teleportation ended. Lin Moyu then realized that the moment of realization just now had actually taken more than ten days, and he had already arrived at the East Pole.

Although it was all Chaos, there was still a clear difference between the East Pole and the Central Domain. The Chaos Qi here gave Lin Moyu a sense of irritability, unlike the neutral and peaceful nature of the Central Domain.

Cultivating and growing up in this environment would also be affected by the Chaos Qi, becoming impatient. No wonder the cultivators of the East Pole were particularly prone to rage; it seemed to be because of the issue with the Chaos Qi.

Even though it was all Chaos, the Chaos Qi in different regions was completely different. Could it be because of the Desolate Scar? The Four Poles and Three Domains were distinguished because of the Desolate Scar, and the difference in Chaos Qi was inseparable from it. Lin Moyu did not immediately test his idea.