Chapter 502 Returning to the Outer Domain, Netherworld True God

Cosmic Deep Space.

At the edge of a boundless, vast star river, a ripple appeared in the vacuum. The next second, a tall figure clad in black materialized.

As he gazed at the endless river of stars, a glint appeared in Chen Yu’s eyes.

It had taken him nearly half a month to leave the vicinity of Angel Star and reach the Outer Domain battlefield.

This was his second time visiting the Outer Domain battlefield.

He recalled his first visit. Back then, he had been nothing more than an ant who had yet to achieve godhood.

In the vast Outer Domain, he had been at the very bottom of the food chain.

He didn’t even have the right to enter the core region.

But now, things were completely different.

The change after becoming a True God was immense. Compared to before, it was a world of difference.

’I wonder where Elder Wu and the others are... Forget it. There’s no rush to contact them. I’ll do it after I’ve finished the rest of the Source of Life plan.’

The thought flashed through his mind, and Chen Yu quickly made his decision.

The Outer Domain was vast!

Even if he could contact them, they wouldn’t be able to rendezvous anytime soon.

Chen Yu figured that Elder Wu, Bai Ningshuang, and the others had already entered the core region of the Outer Domain.

His main goal for coming to the Outer Domain this time was to improve himself.

Since becoming a True God, he had rarely gone on a killing spree.

This time, he could kill to his heart’s content!

He would strengthen his True God Body and transcend his tribulation to reach the next level!

His Divine Power was vast and boundless. If he could make his True God Body even stronger, he could ascend to not just a Tier Three True God, but even a Tier Four True God.

The reason he could improve so quickly was mainly due to his extraordinarily deep foundation.

By a stroke of luck, he had refined the World Tree and gained the cheat-like boost from Ling. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to reach his current level in such a short time.

His goal for this trip to the Outer Domain was to do his best to reach Tier Four True God. If possible, there was even hope of making a push for Tier Five True God.

Although the timing of Hell’s invasion of the Mortal World was uncertain, it was always better to increase his strength as soon as possible.

"Hm?"

Just as he was about to enter the Outer Domain, Chen Yu suddenly sensed something and whipped his head around.

In the cosmic deep space, a tower ship as massive as a star appeared.

The tower ship sailed through the deep space. On its sail was a conspicuous flag bearing a skull-like insignia.

’The Nether Race...’

Using his Divine Thought, Chen Yu quickly identified the auras on the tower ship.

There were auras of the Nether Race aboard this vessel.

He had encountered True Gods from the Nether Race before, so he was sure he wasn’t mistaken.

The Nether Race was different from the Hell Nether Race. Although their names were similar, the two were completely different.

The first time they met, he remembered encountering three True Gods from the Nether Race.

Chen Yu held no malice toward the Nether Race.

Of course, he didn’t have any particular fondness for them either.

His feelings were neutral at best.

The Starry Sky Tower Ship traveled quickly, reaching the edge of the Outer Domain battlefield in an instant.

"Huh, this fellow Daoist from the Human Race looks a bit familiar."

Chen Yu wasn’t planning to pay them any mind, but a voice from the Starry Sky Tower Ship entered his mind.

Chen Yu looked toward the Starry Sky Tower Ship, his gaze landing on a black-robed figure holding a Skull Staff.

’It’s one of the three Netherworld True Gods from back then!’ Chen Yu recognized him with a single glance.

Although he didn’t know the man’s name, he still remembered him.

"You... You’re that fellow Daoist from the Human Race, Chen Yu?! The one who underwent tribulation to become a god on the Outer Domain Chaos Rule Island?!"

Before Chen Yu could speak, the Netherworld True God with the Skull Staff spoke again, his voice echoing in Chen Yu’s mind.

Hearing this, Chen Yu looked at the Netherworld True God.

"I didn’t expect a fellow Daoist from the Nether Race to still remember me."

Chen Yu also spoke, transmitting his voice with Divine Power.

BUZZ—!

A flash of Divine Light erupted from the Starry Sky Tower Ship, and in the next second, the Netherworld True God appeared before him.

As he looked at Chen Yu and sensed his aura, his eyes filled with shock.

"It really is you, Fellow Daoist Chen! I never imagined you’d have already reached Tier Two True God. Incredible!"

Looking at the Netherworld True God before him, Chen Yu’s expression was calm. "You’re too kind. I was only able to achieve this through a few lucky opportunities. May I ask for your name, fellow Daoist?"

Hearing this, the Netherworld True God was taken aback for a moment, then replied, "I am Gu Yuan, an elder of the Nether Race."

"Gu Yuan..."

Chen Yu nodded.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, are you preparing to enter the Outer Domain, or are you leaving?"

Gu Yuan asked curiously.

"I just arrived. I plan to seek some opportunities in the Outer Domain to make a breakthrough," Chen Yu replied.

’A breakthrough...?!’

’Is he about to ascend to Tier Three True God?!’

’What kind of monster is he!’

Hearing Chen Yu’s words, Gu Yuan’s mind was in turmoil.

’How long has it been since he became a god?’

’Not only is his cultivation level on par with mine, but it seems he’s about to surpass me. Just what level is this guy’s true strength?!’

"Fellow Daoist Gu, what business brings you to the Outer Domain?" Chen Yu asked.

Gu Yuan snapped back to his senses and said, "I don’t have any particular business. Firstly, I’m here to give some of the younger generation of my Nether Race some training. Secondly, I’m preparing to head to the core of the Outer Domain to participate in the Outer Domain Convention."

’The Outer Domain Convention...’

Hearing Gu Yuan’s words, Chen Yu recalled Wu Wudi mentioning something about this before.

The Outer Domain Convention was a gathering of supreme magnates from countless star systems, a truly top-tier cosmic celebration.

It was only held once every five hundred years.

A rare event indeed!

"How long until this Outer Domain Convention?" Chen Yu asked.

Gu Yuan replied, "There’s still time. It seems this convention has been delayed. Because of the races from Hell, it’ll probably be another three years or so. But many fellow Daoists have already arrived in advance."

’Three years... That should be enough time,’ Chen Yu thought to himself.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, you’ll be participating in the Outer Domain Convention too, right?" Gu Yuan asked.

Chen Yu came back to his senses and said, "Since I’ve happened upon it, I should naturally go and take a look."

"However, how much do you know about the situation with the races from Hell, Brother Gu?" Chen Yu asked, changing the subject.

Gu Yuan pondered for a moment before saying, "I don’t know much about the races from Hell, but it seems they have appeared in many star systems. Quite a few Hell Demon Gods have already entered the Mortal World ahead of schedule."

"Apparently, about a year ago, the Human Race of the Central Empire clashed with some Demon Gods from the races of Hell. I heard that over a hundred Hell Demon Gods appeared in that incident alone."

"In that battle, dozens of Hell Demon Gods were killed, I think. The rest seem to have fled."

’That many?!’

Hearing Gu Yuan’s words, Chen Yu’s heart skipped a beat.

’If a hundred Hell Demon Gods appeared in the Central Empire alone, then how many Demon Gods have appeared in the entire Mortal World?’

"The Outer Domain has been unstable lately. I’ve heard that many Hell Demon Gods have joined forces and are specifically targeting lone True Gods."

Gu Yuan said with a grave expression.

Chen Yu looked at him and said, "I’m aware of that. Quite a few True Gods have already died at the hands of these Hell Demon Gods."

"Yes." Gu Yuan nodded. Then, his eyes shifted as he looked at Chen Yu. "Fellow Daoist Chen, since you’re all alone, how about we team up?"

’Team up?’

’Wouldn’t that be like dragging dead weight along?’

Hearing Gu Yuan’s proposal, Chen Yu shook his head without hesitation. "Thank you for the offer, Brother Gu, but I’m used to being alone. I’ll take my leave now."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Chen Yu’s figure plunged into the Outer Domain Star River and vanished completely.

Gu Yuan: "..."

’Fine, don’t team up if you don’t want to. But why did you have to run off so fast?!’