Chapter 404 - 161: Setting Out

Godhood was just a step away!

Chen Yu could hardly wait.

The boost from his body’s Evolution would surely be significant. But whether it could push him to become a True God... that, he didn’t know.

Taking this one step would change everything!

At that point, he might even be able to fight a Tier Two True God as powerful as Nangong Ba’s master.

By becoming a True God, his physical body would be enhanced again, allowing his divine frame to contain even more power.

Just how terrifying would that accumulated power be when unleashed?

Chen Yu didn’t know the answer to that either.

He would only find out when he got there.

His current accumulated power limit was one hundred million dragon power.

This was the unit of measurement for a True God’s strength in the Starry Cosmos!

One dragon power was equivalent to the force of ten thousand tons.

One hundred million dragon power... if that force was focused on a single point and unleashed, it would be enough to easily tear through an entire world.

Truly planet-shattering power.

And this was merely the baseline for a True God’s power, not their upper limit.

The difference in power between True Gods could also be immense.

It was rumored that the power of a peak True God could even shatter a Star System one hundred thousand light-years across.

Cosmic annihilation!

And that was just pure physical strength. When combined with a True God’s Law, the resulting power was simply unimaginable.

’I should stabilize my foundation first. I have to leave tomorrow.’

Casting aside distracting thoughts, Chen Yu immersed himself completely in his cultivation.

——

A day passed quickly.

The next morning, everyone had gathered in the plaza.

All fifty people, including Chen Yu, were present.

"Brother Chen, the Outer Domain battlefield is dangerous. How about we team up?"

Nangong Ba said.

"He’s right. If the three of us team up, we’ll be much safer."

Jiang Can, who was standing nearby, chimed in.

"Better not. I plan on going solo this time."

After a moment’s thought, Chen Yu shook his head.

"You’re going alone?" Hearing this, both Nangong Ba and Jiang Can stared at him in disbelief.

Chen Yu nodded.

"Yes. I want to go alone and experience a true life-or-death struggle. I want to see if I can achieve a breakthrough in the heat of battle."

Chen Yu said calmly.

Hearing his words, it wasn’t just the two of them who were shocked. Everyone else nearby turned to look at Chen Yu, their pupils contracting.

’A breakthrough...’

Chen Yu had already grasped the True Divine Profound Meaning, and his aura was nearly on par with the Divine Power of a True God.

’If he makes this breakthrough, he’ll become a True God!’

’Even though becoming a True God is only a matter of time after grasping the True Divine Profound Meaning, isn’t this a bit too fast?’

’The speed was just ridiculous.’

This breakthrough would be a complete sublimation of his very being, a metamorphosis of life itself.

’Such ambition...’

’It’s huge!’

’See? That’s the difference between us.’

’Here we are, just thinking about how to survive the Outer Domain battlefield, and Chen Yu’s already planning his breakthrough to True God.’

’And from the looks of it, his chances of success aren’t small either.’

Once he succeeds, the gap between them will become insurmountable.

Although Nangong Ba and Jiang Can had also grasped the True Divine Profound Meaning, they knew full well they were still a long way from becoming True Gods.

At best, it might take them a few years, or even a decade. At worst, it could take several decades, or even a century, to succeed.

And in the grand scheme of the Starry Cosmos, that was already considered incredibly fast.

Yet here was Chen Yu, wanting to charge toward the True God realm right after grasping the True Divine Profound Meaning.

’Is his foundation already that solid?’

"...Alright then. If you’re set on making a push, we won’t team up. I hope you succeed," Nangong Ba said with a sigh, snapping out of his daze.

"Let’s hope so," Chen Yu replied with a faint smile.

’Whether I succeed or not will depend on how much changes after my body’s Evolution.’

’Otherwise, just relying on the power I’ve accumulated from absorbing the Divine Spirit Pearl is nowhere near enough.’

’Brother Yu is going solo... Sigh. It’s a shame, I was hoping to go with him.’

Not far away, Zhuge Qingtian sighed inwardly as he watched Chen Yu.

Dongfang Yao was also a little disappointed.

However, understanding the ambition behind Chen Yu’s intentions, neither of them planned to disturb him.

After all, if they followed Chen Yu and ran into trouble, they wouldn’t be of much help.

They could handle beings below the True God realm, but if they ran into a True God Level Starry Sky Beast, they would just be lambs to the slaughter.

The chances of that happening on the outskirts of the Outer Domain battlefield were slim, but you can never be too careful.

This place was even more dangerous than the Stellar Battlefield. Not even a True God escort could guarantee absolute safety.

But it was a step they had to take.

The Outer Domain battlefield—the ultimate killing ground of the cosmos—had to be faced.

There was no avoiding it.

Only by going through it could they face the future.

The strongest experts were all forged in the crucible of slaughter.

In the boundless dark forest of the cosmos, slaughter was inevitable—unless one possessed the power to unite all of the universe’s countless races.

Otherwise, the killing would never stop.

——

At nine o’clock in the morning, the three True Gods arrived as expected.

With them came a superluminal Star System-class spaceship.

This was a Star System-class spaceship capable of reaching ten times the speed of light—even faster than the one Chen Yu and the others had previously ridden.

They would be taking this ship to the Outer Domain battlefield.

From a high platform, the three True Gods surveyed the crowd. The middle-aged True God among them spoke, "We are about to head to the Outer Domain battlefield. I’m telling you this in all seriousness: that place is terrifying."

The middle-aged True God’s expression was grave, and everyone’s nerves tensed.

Although they already knew how terrifying the Outer Domain battlefield was, hearing it from a True God made their hearts grow heavy.

"Some of you might die there. However, we will do our utmost to ensure your safety." The middle-aged True God spoke again, his voice reaching each of their ears with perfect clarity.

"The journey will take about two months. Now, let’s get going!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the hovering ship hummed, its hatch opened, and a ramp extended down to the ground.

One by one, the crowd began to board.

Once everyone was on board, the three True Gods followed them onto the ship.

The ship’s interior was spacious, easily accommodating the fifty-odd people.

Everyone found their seats with practiced ease.

The middle-aged True God scanned the group and said, "Now for a briefing. If you encounter a danger on the level of a True God, you must call for help immediately."

As he said this, he glanced at Chen Yu.

"Don’t try to be a hero. This applies to everyone, without exception."

Everyone nodded, their gazes subconsciously drifting toward Chen Yu.

Chen Yu: "..."

’Why the hell is everyone looking at me?’

’Do I look like the kind of guy who has a death wish?’

"Do you understand?" the middle-aged True God asked again. Everyone responded in unison.

"You, kid, don’t get careless. If you run into a True God Level Starry Sky Beast, you’d better call for help right away. A Starry Sky Beast is far more terrifying than a True God of the same tier."

The middle-aged True God’s voice resounded directly in his mind.

Hearing this, Chen Yu felt a sense of helplessness.

’Do I really look that stupid?’

"Rest assured, Senior. I will be careful," Chen Yu sent back via telepathy.

The middle-aged True God said no more. He gave the command, and with a shudder and a roar, the spaceship turned into a streak of light, instantly vanishing from the Starry Sky Ancient City and soaring toward the vast, starry cosmos.