Chapter 548 285: The Advent of the Cosmic Silent Extinction

Within it, another space-time seemed to emerge.

This was the unique power of the three great natural disasters, known as the Fallen Heaven Universe.

Once trapped within the Fallen Heaven Universe, one would feel hopelessly ensnared in another space-time, unable to escape.

There wasn't even a chance to break free.

Only those who possessed a Cosmic Star Crystal could, with sheer willpower, struggle to break free.

However, the Fallen Heaven Universe also held great opportunities.

For example, a treasure called Fallen Heaven, which could help Wang Xiao break through to become a Tier Thirteen Life!

This treasure was even more powerful than the Origin of Immortal Objects. It could cause the number of starry skies affected by Wang Xiao's Dimensional Strike to increase wildly.

Not only that, but one could also find Cosmic Star Crystals within the Fallen Heaven Universe, and the probability was far greater than in the outside world.

Therefore, some beings would risk entering the Fallen Heaven Universe in search of Cosmic Star Crystals.

'I hope I can find the Fallen Heaven this time and break through to become a Tier Thirteen Life!'

Wang Xiao took a deep breath. Looking at the Fallen Heaven Universe before him, he no longer hesitated. With a flash, his figure vanished into it.

WHOOSH—

In an instant, Wang Xiao felt his body lose all balance. The power surrounding him vanished in a flash.

It was as if he had fallen into an endless Hell. The world around him seemed to spin, becoming incredibly blurry.

Only bizarre, kaleidoscopic sounds echoed in his ears.

'This is the terror of the Fallen Heaven Universe. If I can't adjust in time, I'll be trapped here forever, unable to escape.'

Wang Xiao activated his Chaos Cyan Lotus, stabilizing his off-balance body.

The next moment, the blurry scenery around him gradually came into focus.

The terrifying sounds vanished as well.

'It seems that to enter the Fallen Heaven Universe, one must at least have mastery over a Cosmic Star Crystal, or be a Tier Twelve Life holding an Immortal Object.'

Wang Xiao mused to himself as he began to explore the Fallen Heaven Universe before him.

He was like a man in a vast ocean, constantly roaming and traversing it, searching for the fish thrashing within.

And these "fish" were the scenes of light within the Fallen Heaven Universe.

By entering these scenes of light, he would have a chance to obtain the Fallen Heaven from within the Fallen Heaven Universe.

'According to the information I gathered, these scenes of light are branches of the River of Time. By overcoming the trials within them, I can obtain a Fallen Heaven and thus comprehend the River of Time!'

Before entering the Fallen Heaven Universe, Wang Xiao had already gathered some general intelligence.

He knew that only by entering the scenes of light and overcoming the trials within could he have a chance to acquire a Fallen Heaven!

These trials included all sorts of terrifying Illusion Realms, life-and-death tests, and more.

Of course, with the protection of his Cosmic Star Crystal, Wang Xiao could greatly reduce the difficulty of these trials.

He didn't overthink it. He began to roam quickly through the Fallen Heaven Universe, entering one scene of light after another in search of a Fallen Heaven.

...

Meanwhile, outside the Cosmic Star.

BZZZZ!

A ripple that not even a Tier Twelve Life could detect surged forth from some unknown depth.

The instant this ripple began to spread, a power of ultimate destruction surged out violently.

This power was so immense that even starry skies were instantly plunged into Silent Extinction upon contact!

And this stellar Silent Extinction seemed to trigger a chain reaction.

One starry sky after another fell into Silent Extinction in succession.

The life within them was annihilated, turned to dust in a fraction of a nanosecond.

Hundreds of millions of starry skies vanished in just a single hour.

Even the River of Time ceased to exist.

They were utterly transformed into a Chaos Silent Extinction Energy Group.

This was no longer just the end of a Starry Sky Era; it was the end of a Cosmic Era—an event that even a Tier Twelve Life might not encounter in a lifetime!

At this moment, within Wuji Mountain.

The Mountain Lord of Wuji Mountain sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion.

He formed a seal with his hands, his eyes flashing with a complex expression.

It was a mixture of excitement, apprehension, unease, and longing.

After a long while, he let out a heavy breath and murmured to himself:

"It has been nine Cosmic Eras. This time, perhaps, an opportunity for a breakthrough will finally arrive."

"I fear this opportunity lies with that Wang Xiao."

"I wonder if he can comprehend his own power."

The moment his voice fell, he gently raised a hand, and brilliant crystals suddenly appeared in his palm.

Immediately, his voice echoed throughout Wuji Mountain:

"The Cosmic Silent Extinction has begun. All disciples of Wuji Mountain, follow me into the Unobservable Cosmos."

He had long been prepared for the arrival of the Cosmic Silent Extinction.

Thus, he had prepared enough Cosmic Star Crystals in advance to bring the disciples of Wuji Mountain into the Unobservable Cosmos.

Once the Cosmic Silent Extinction ends, Wuji Mountain can re-enter the new Cosmos.

Of course, this time, the Mountain Lord of Wuji Mountain had no intention of coming out again.

He had already resolved to stay in the Unobservable Cosmos and seek his own opportunity for a breakthrough.

Even if he could never emerge again, he would have no regrets.

As the Mountain Lord's voice thundered, the Cosmic Star Crystals in his hand erupted with a magnificent light.

Then, the undulating power that was destroying the entire Cosmos seemed to pass through endless space and pour into the Cosmic Star Crystals.

Afterward, the light radiating from the Cosmic Star Crystals gradually became illusory.

Faintly, the form of another Cosmos took shape within it.

BZZZZ!

An incandescent ripple suddenly swept out.

The next moment, enveloped in the light of the Cosmic Star Crystals, the entirety of Wuji Mountain vanished without a trace.

The countless lives within it also disappeared completely.

And aside from Wuji Mountain, all existences with a Tier Thirteen Life, such as Hongmeng Star, Taichu Star, and the Myriad Laws Pavilion, activated their Cosmic Star Crystals at the same time.

Then, taking their sanctums with them, they entered the Unobservable Cosmos directly.

Those lives and factions without Cosmic Star Crystals could only wait for the ripples of the Cosmic Silent Extinction to reach their own starry skies.

And then, be annihilated along with the Cosmos.

They would be utterly transformed into the energy that would kickstart the next Cosmic Era!

However, although the Cosmic Silent Extinction was fast, the number of starry skies in the entire Cosmos was also vast.

For it to fall completely silent would likely still take a considerable amount of time.

...

Within the Cosmic Star.

After entering the Fallen Heaven Universe, Wang Xiao continuously traversed the various scenes of light, searching for a Fallen Heaven that could help him achieve his breakthrough!

A month passed.

Though Wang Xiao had not found a Fallen Heaven, he had found two Cosmic Star Crystals.

With these Cosmic Star Crystals, he could bring the entire Earth with him into the Unobservable Cosmos.

This would allow them to evade the coming Cosmic Silent Extinction.

'With my current strength, I can last another ten years in the Fallen Heaven Universe. If I don't find a Fallen Heaven within that time, I'll have to leave immediately.'

Wang Xiao's figure flickered as he followed the scenes of light, venturing ever deeper into the Fallen Heaven Universe.

It seemed as though he was heading into the depths of the Fallen Heaven Universe, but he was actually moving constantly upward.

He continuously traversed the space, collecting various resources within.

Finally, after a year, he found a Fallen Heaven hidden within.

This Fallen Heaven was a mass shaped like a long river, filled with the powerful aura of time.

As long as he could absorb its power, he could gain a deeper understanding of the River of Time.

Of course, this single Fallen Heaven was far from enough; he had to find more.

Fortunately, Wang Xiao had already grasped the patterns and timing of the Fallen Heavens' appearances.

Over the next eight years, Wang Xiao found several dozen more Fallen Heavens.

The number of starry skies affected by his Dimensional Strike also soared from its initial hundred million layers to eight billion layers.

He was not far from the minimum requirement of ten billion layers needed to break through to become a Tier Thirteen Life.

However, just as Wang Xiao was about to press further, the Book of Space-Time suddenly sent him a message:

'A new lost component of the Book of Space-Time has been detected. Go and refine it to unlock a new ability for the Book of Space-Time!'

Wang Xiao's eyes twitched slightly.

'Another new lost component?'

The Book of Space-Time had a total of six lost components.

Previously, Wang Xiao had already helped the Book of Space-Time find three of them: the Door of All Wonders, the Seven Treasures Wondrous Tree, and the Tai Chi Diagram.

Only the last three remained!

He directly connected with the Book of Space-Time and quickly learned the location of the new lost component.

'There's still some time. I'll go help you find the new lost component first.'

Wang Xiao had already severed his direct connection with the Book of Space-Time, so he no longer had to worry about any backlash after it collected all its lost components.

Without further hesitation, he followed the Book of Space-Time's guidance and rushed toward the new lost component.