novelhk Chapter 617 Flowing Cloud Valley, Cloud Winged Beast Clan
Chapter 617 Flowing Cloud Valley, Cloud Winged Beast Clan
After bidding farewell to everyone, Chu Yang embarked on his journey alone to the inner region of the Qingfeng Realm.
Although the chaotic airflow outside the Peak Realm was violent, it was not an insurmountable obstacle for him.
He teleported continuously, weaving through the chaotic air currents like a swimming fish, agile and swift.
Sometimes, they would take out a high-grade palace treasure to resist the chaotic energy.
Ten days later, upon entering the inner domain of the Peak Realm, Chu Yang immediately felt a powerful sense of oppression, as if a mountain was pressing down on him, making it difficult for him to breathe.
"Is this the power of Flowing Clouds?" Chu Yang wondered to himself.
He channeled his divine power to resist the oppressive force and continued to venture deeper into Flowing Cloud Valley.
Liuyun Valley, just as its name suggests, is filled with ethereal, colorful, and ever-changing clouds.
These clouds are not ordinary gases, but contain powerful cloud energy; if one is not careful, one will be swallowed up by them.
Chu Yang carefully navigated through the flowing clouds, adapting to the pressure of the clouds' power while remaining vigilant about his surroundings.
He hadn't forgotten the Cloudwing Beast clan that the Lord of Darkness had mentioned.
As they ventured deeper into Flowing Cloud Valley, the colorful, flowing cloud energy around them became increasingly viscous, creating greater resistance.
At first, he could withstand it, but as he went deeper, the power of the flowing clouds was like a leech, desperately trying to burrow into his pores, and his body began to ache faintly.
"This power of flowing clouds is probably something even a third-tier universe master couldn't withstand!"
"No wonder the Peak Realm is hailed as one of the three most forbidden lands; the environment alone deters countless powerful individuals!"
Chu Yang cursed under his breath as he took out the black divine wood.
This black divine tree exuded a rich aura of chaos, and the abundant chaotic energy immediately nourished his divine body while dispelling the surrounding flowing cloud power.
"The Flowing Cloud Power of Flowing Cloud Valley is, in essence, a kind of energy. Since it is energy, it must contain various laws of power. I will try to see if I can decompose and comprehend the structure of this Flowing Cloud Power!"
Thinking of this, Chu Yang simply sat down cross-legged and began to try to absorb the power of the surrounding flowing clouds.
The black divine tree overhead resembled a giant black umbrella, drooping wisps of chaotic energy that blocked the surrounding viscous, sticky cloud power.
He took a deep breath and carefully guided a wisp of flowing cloud power into his body.
"hiss……"
The moment it entered his body, this wisp of flowing cloud power was like a herd of wild horses, rampaging through his divine body. Intense pain instantly spread throughout his body, as if his divine body was about to be torn apart.
"Holy crap! This thing is even more powerful than I imagined!"
Chu Yang cursed under his breath and quickly circulated his divine power to envelop and suppress the wisp of violent flowing cloud power, just like a beast tamer facing a raging beast, firmly controlling it under his command.
After stabilizing, Chu Yang began to carefully comprehend the internal structure of the Flowing Cloud Power.
He discovered that the power of flowing clouds was not a single force, but a fusion of multiple laws, like a complex array. The various laws intertwined and influenced each other, forming the unique properties of the power of flowing clouds.
"The laws of space, the laws of time, the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, and the laws of wind, thunder, and light... Tsk tsk, the ten fundamental laws, quite a complete set."
Chu Yang analyzed the situation while marveling at it.
To other universe lords, this power of flowing clouds might be like an untamed beast, but to Chu Yang, it is a rare treasure trove.
He had already begun to integrate the six fundamental laws, and the various laws contained in the power of the flowing clouds could provide him with a reference, and could even help him improve the process of law integration.
"Since it's a fusion of multiple laws, perhaps... I can take them apart and examine them first?"
Chu Yang suddenly had an idea.
Compared to fusing laws, separating laws is simpler, but in practice, Chu Yang discovered that these laws were like tightly intertwined threads, difficult to separate.
"I refuse to believe it!"
It's easier said than done. Chu Yang refused to believe it, so he kept adjusting his methods and trying various techniques, even using the methods he used to refine treasures.
Fortunately, Chu Yang had fully comprehended all eight lower-level laws, including the law of time. Currently, only the law of space remains to be fully comprehended, which allows him to have a clear understanding of the structure of this flowing cloud power.
Time passed second by second, but Chu Yang remained motionless, as if in deep meditation.
The surrounding clouds drifted like light gauze, enveloping him and forming a colorful cocoon.
After an unknown amount of time, Chu Yang suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.
"I see!" He smiled slightly, revealing a smug expression.
He finally found a breakthrough!
Although these laws are closely intertwined, they are not without order; there is a delicate balance between them.
Like a precision clock, each gear operates according to a specific trajectory.
Chu Yang's ability to fuse six laws to form runes also stems from a balance point.
This balance is the key to the power of flowing clouds.
If this balance is broken, these laws of power will erupt, and perhaps then they can be separated!
Thinking of this, Chu Yang once again mobilized his divine power. This time, he no longer acted recklessly, but followed the laws within the power of flowing clouds, gently adjusting the power of laws within it, like an experienced watchmaker carefully adjusting the position of each gear.
As he moved, the balance within the power of flowing clouds began to slowly crumble, and the various laws of power gradually revealed their true nature.
A thread of the Law of Metal broke first, like a snapping harp string, making a soft "thud." Then, the Laws of Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, and so on broke one after another.
Chu Yang was overjoyed. It was a success!
The originally tightly intertwined power of law scattered like exploding fireworks, becoming easier to capture and absorb.
Chu Yang quickly circulated his divine power, absorbing the scattered power of the laws one by one and integrating it into his divine body.
The laws of time, space, the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth), the laws of wind, the laws of thunder, the laws of light...
Although these laws of power were only tiny fragments, they were like delicacies to Chu Yang, captivating him completely.
As Chu Yang absorbed more and more of the power of the flowing clouds, his understanding of these laws became increasingly profound.
Especially regarding the laws of space, Chu Yang could already sense that thin layer of constraint.
"If I continue to comprehend this power of flowing clouds, I am confident that I can break through and become a master of the universe within a hundred years!"
Chu Yang was immersed in the ocean of laws, eagerly absorbing the fragments of laws decomposed from the power of the flowing clouds.
Time seemed to have lost its meaning for him; only the power of the laws that constantly flowed into his divine body was a real existence.
Ten years later.
The power of the flowing clouds in Flowing Cloud Valley has noticeably decreased.
In the Cloudwing Beast clan's encampment, two powerful beings at the fifth-tier Universe Lord level sat facing each other.
One of them was a burly man with wings as black as ink; he was none other than Lord Yunzhen, the strongest member of the Cloudwing Beast clan besides the strongest one.
The other was slightly thinner, with wings that had a strange dark gold color; he was none other than the Cloud Gold Lord of the Cloud Wing Beast clan.
"Yun Zhen, have you sensed that the power of the flowing clouds here seems much weaker?"
The Lord of Cloud Gold, with his dark golden wings, frowned and looked around. The power of the flowing clouds around him seemed less concentrated and slightly weaker than before.
The Lord of the Universe possesses incredibly keen observation skills, having grasped the entirety of space and time around him. This power of flowing clouds also falls under the category of law-based energy, and naturally, it cannot escape the Lord of the Universe's perception.
After observing for a while, Lord Yunzhen frowned and said, "Yun Jin, you're not mistaken! The power of the Flowing Clouds is indeed decreasing!"
His thick black wings trembled slightly, and an invisible pressure spread out, as if it would turn into a thunderstorm at any moment.
"The last time the power of the Flowing Clouds diminished seemed to be over 100,000 epochs ago. At that time, a top-tier soul-type treasure was born. Do you think it could be...?"
"Possibly!"
Both Lord Yunzhen and Lord Yunjin stood up, exchanged a glance, and saw a hint of solemnity and surprise in each other's eyes.
The Cloudwing Beast clan doesn't have many members, and the territory they occupy isn't very large. This Flowing Cloud Valley is one of the territories they occupy. Although they only occupy half of it, this half has produced several treasures.
Based on these patterns, they discovered that the prerequisite for the birth of a supreme treasure each time was a reduction in the flowing cloud power of the Flowing Cloud Valley.
"Should we inform the clan chief?"
"Not for now! With our combined strength, we're both quite powerful. Let's first assess the grade of this newly emerged treasure. The other powerful figures in Flowing Cloud Valley should be able to detect it. If the strongest among us arrives, then we can awaken the clan leader!"
Lord Yunjin nodded. Indeed, both of them were fifth-order universe lords. With the help of the supreme treasures in their hands, they could unleash the top strength of the fifth order. As long as they didn't encounter those madmen from the first reincarnation era, they could put up a fight.
The first generation of universe rulers were driven to madness because this was their last cycle of reincarnation. If they failed to pass through this cycle, they would perish completely.
"Let's go take a look!"
Lord Yunzhen said in a deep voice. His burly body was the first to fly out of the palace, transforming into a black lightning bolt and flying towards the depths of Liuyun Valley.
The Lord of Cloud Gold followed closely behind, his dark golden wings slicing through the sky like a golden streak of light.
Deep within Liuyun Valley, Chu Yang remained immersed in cultivation, oblivious to everything around him.
Over the course of ten years, he absorbed a large amount of flowing cloud power, and his understanding of various laws reached a new level, especially the laws of space, which he was just one step away from fully comprehending.
At this moment, he was surrounded by a colorful power of laws, like a giant cocoon enveloping him.
With each breath he took, the power of the surrounding clouds surged into his body like a tide, where he continuously refined and absorbed it.
Chu Yang's body seemed like a bottomless pit, greedily absorbing the power of the surrounding flowing clouds.
Various laws and forces intertwined and collided within his body, emitting bursts of roars, resembling the chaotic scene at the beginning of the universe.
His originally angular face now appeared even more aloof under the multicolored light.
Just then, two powerful auras approached rapidly from afar.
Chu Yang suddenly opened his eyes, and two beams of light shot out, scattering the surrounding flowing cloud power.
"Who are they?" Chu Yang was on high alert. He sensed that the owners of these two auras were both powerful beings at the level of universe lords, and their strength was not weak.
Two figures appeared in front of Chu Yang almost simultaneously; they were the Lord of Cloud Shock and the Lord of Cloud Gold.
They were all shocked as they looked at the thin cloud power surrounding Chu Yang and the powerful aura emanating from him.
"Boy, who are you? How can you absorb the power of the Flowing Clouds?"
The Lord of Cloud Shock's voice was filled with surprise.
Chu Yang did not answer immediately when faced with the sharp gazes of the two universe masters.
He carefully examined the two uninvited guests before him. Their divine bodies were both over 10,000 kilometers long, and the powerful aura emanating from them was like two towering mountains, creating a strong sense of oppression in front of Chu Yang.
Especially the Lord of Cloud Tremor, whose black wings trembled slightly, with faint flashes of lightning, making him secretly wary.
"Humans from the primordial universe?"
Lord Yunzhen narrowed his enormous, hawk-like golden eyes slightly, quickly searching his mind for information about the human race's universe lord in the primordial universe, but to no avail.
The human before him must also be a master of the universe, but his calm and unhurried demeanor was somewhat unfathomable to him.
"Could it be a newly promoted Lord of the Universe?"
After a brief silence, Chu Yang decided to test the other party's attitude first. He calmly asked, "I come from the primordial universe. This Flowing Cloud Valley does not seem to be your private territory. I cultivate here, so why should I explain to you?"
Chu Yang's response was neither humble nor arrogant, showing neither obvious hostility nor weakness.
If it were any other universe lord facing two fifth-tier universe lords, they would probably already be begging their race for help by now.
Both Lord Yunzhen and Lord Yunjin were slightly taken aback when they heard Chu Yang's question.
They never expected this seemingly young human to dare speak to them like that.
During their years of wandering in the primordial universe, they had encountered many powerful human beings, but most of them treated them with great respect. Unlike the person in front of them, who remained so calm in the face of two universe masters.
"Kid, you've got quite the nerve!"
Lord Yunzhen sneered, and his huge black wings suddenly spread open, instantly enveloping the entire Liuyun Valley with a powerful pressure.
"Although Flowing Cloud Valley is not the private territory of my Cloudwing Beast clan, this area is implicitly under the control of my Cloudwing Beast clan! You are absorbing the power of Flowing Clouds here, shouldn't you give us an explanation?"
"An explanation?" Chu Yang's lips curled into a sneer. "What if I don't explain?"
"No explanation?" A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Lord of Cloud Tremor. "Then don't blame us for being impolite!"
"Yun Zhen, don't rush."
Suddenly, the Lord of Cloud Gold spoke up. His dark golden wings fluttered slightly, and a strange wave spread out, neutralizing the pressure emanating from the Lord of Cloud Shock.
"Human, I ask you this: are you the Lord of All Laws among humans?"
Chu Yang's heart skipped a beat; he hadn't expected his reputation to even reach the powerful figures of the Cosmic Sea! (End of Chapter)