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Chapter 80 Nine Universe Chaos Stele
"Let's go."
The messenger continued to lead the way.
"Chaos City is the only city in this world, and it contains three treasures."
Everyone immediately perked up their ears.
"The first treasure is obvious, it is the manifest primordial law of the universe that you can see with your naked eyes; the second treasure is hidden in this city lord's mansion; as for the third treasure, it is somewhere outside the city."
The messenger explained the situation.
"What kind of treasure is it?"
The young people kept asking questions.
The messenger pointed to the small buildings along the roadside: "Over the countless years, powerful individuals who once lived here would occasionally gain insights while meditating, and would casually record their fleeting understanding on the rooftop. Over time, this became a tradition of Chaos City."
He then changed the subject with respect: "These inscriptions are mostly fragments of inspiration, of limited value. However! Over endless time, a few precious items of the system have survived—these are the 52 Chaos Steles guarded by Chaos City! Each stele is engraved with mysterious patterns, representing a cultivation path that leads directly to the pinnacle!"
"If someone could fully comprehend a Chaos Stele,"
The envoy's tone was solemn, "You will then become a true supreme being in the universe! Expanding your territory and establishing a cosmic kingdom will not be difficult!"
"The Chaos Stele is the second treasure of my Chaos City! As for the third treasure..."
The envoy smiled and pointed to the distant city gate, saying, "The inscription is on the stone tablet; you may find it yourselves later."
Everyone was filled with excitement. The first two treasures were already so precious, the third treasure must be extraordinary as well.
Lin Hao naturally knew that the third treasure was the "Chaotic True Spirit"—a rare object that could purify the soul and improve the compatibility with the laws.
However, obtaining it requires hunting Chaos Beasts outside the city, which is also the only place in the city where there is a risk of death.
The envoy said solemnly, "Each newcomer has seven days to study one of the Chaos Steles. These ancient steles are the most precious guides of our human race, pointing out the path to the peak more clearly than any secret method. Seven days is a rare opportunity for you all. Now, follow me into the palace to choose a stele!"
The crowd followed him into the magnificent city lord's mansion, and soon arrived at the entrance of a dreamlike corridor with flowing light.
Fifty-two giant paintings hang on the walls on both sides of the corridor.
"These 52 images are rubbings of the 52 Chaos Steles."
The envoy explained, “While viewing the picture cannot compare to feeling even a fraction of the aura and mystery of the ancient stele in person, it can still offer a glimpse into its essence. Please observe carefully and, within half an hour, choose the one you wish to study.”
As soon as the words were spoken, the young geniuses' eyes were instantly drawn to the paintings on the wall.
Each picture is ten meters square, and the name of the Chaos Stele to which it belongs is clearly engraved on the side of the picture.
The corridor was silent as everyone stared intently at the drawing, their eyes sparkling with wonder.
If their respective smart computers hadn't reminded them in time, they probably would have been engrossed in a painting all day long.
"Lin Hao, I can't make up my mind... I want to choose between the Mother Ancestor Stele and the Universe Stele. What do you want to choose?"
Ai Chen's voice quietly reached Lin Hao's ears, while Qian Shui beside him had firmly chosen the Nine Universe Stele.
"Have it!"
Lin Hao's eyes flashed, "You choose the Cosmic Chaos Monument!"
He already had a plan in mind.
Currently, it seems that his partners mainly rely on his special talent to "exploit" the laws of nature.
If Ai Chen focuses on the Law of Time and, with the help of Lin Hao's empowerment, his mastery of the Law of Space will advance rapidly!
In the long run, if Lin Hao later acquires a talent that allows his partner to share insights, Ai Chen's choice will be wiser.
For him, this was also a good way to resolve his dilemma between the Nine Universe Stele and the Universe Stele.
As for Janet, everyone treated her like she was reading a divine book, and she simply followed Lin Hao.
Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
"time up!"
The black-robed messenger spoke loudly, awakening the crowd who were engrossed in the painting.
"Tell me your choices, and I'll register."
"I choose the Heart's Mark Monument."
"I choose the Wind Shadow Stele."
The messenger walked along the corridor inward, asking each genius about their choice.
He quickly approached Lin Hao and asked, "Which one do you choose?"
"Nine Universes Chaos Stele".
Lin Hao replied.
The envoy nodded, and the screen on his arm instantly recorded the message.
He then asked the people standing next to Lin Hao—Luo Feng, Qian Shui, Janet, and several other geniuses—who all chose the Nine Universe Stele.
After recording, the messenger turned around and said, "Your choices have been sent. Follow me."
The group followed him out of the corridor and into a very spacious training ground inside the city lord's mansion, which was dozens of kilometers square.
"Of the 52 Chaos Stele Comprehension Chambers, 12 are still in use, and the remaining 40 are vacant."
The messenger announced, "I will announce the names of the 40 Chaos Steles corresponding to the vacant stele chambers."
"Yanshan Stele, Heart Traces Stele..."
One by one, the names of the monuments were read aloud.
"Those who have chosen these 40 steles, please proceed to the far left entrance. Someone will guide you into the secret chamber for contemplation."
The messenger pointed to an entrance about thirty meters high in the distance.
Before the words were even finished, more than 800 people in the crowd, including Ai Chen, immediately transformed into streaks of light and flew away, leaving only 140 people on the spot.
"Please wait, you 140 people."
The messenger looked at those who remained, "The Chaos Stele you chose is currently being studied by someone. Disturbance is strictly prohibited during the meditation in the secret chamber. Therefore, you must wait for the previous person to finish. It will take no more than three days."
"Please wait in the city gate area first."
The messenger pointed to the other side, "Cultivate over there. I will inform you who it is."
...
Lin Hao and the others had no choice but to climb the ancient and imposing city tower of the city lord's mansion.
The group was looking out and talking from the city tower.
suddenly!
"Boom--!"
In the distance, chaotic energy surged violently, and a deafening roar shook the heavens and earth!
"Wittsel!!!"
A furious roar echoed throughout the entire city!
Immediately, a terrifying pillar of lightning pierced through millions of miles of void!
The numerous powerful individuals who were meditating on the rooftop within the city were startled and opened their eyes to look.
On the city wall, Lin Hao and the others were caught off guard by the oppressive force, their faces turned pale, and they stared in shock into the distance.
A giant minotaur, as imposing as an ancient god, clad in bronze armor and wielding a blood-stained giant axe, was chasing and slashing at a fleeing figure whose entire body had transformed into lightning!
The lightning power that spread for thousands of miles was the result of the latter's escape!
On the city wall, the crowd became the "front-row audience".
The Lord of Chaos City did not appear, but the chaotic energy instantly condensed into a giant hand that blotted out the sky and crashed down!
The two combatants, along with their dissipated power, were instantly reduced to dust!
Even the soul is crushed!
Of course, because he was immortal, he did not truly die, but his reconstructed body was already on its last legs.
After witnessing this unexpected "performance," everyone continued to gaze at the flowing threads of law in the sky, waiting for the moment to comprehend them.
"Lin Hao, Luo Feng... the 14 of you come with me to the secret chamber of the Nine Universes Chaos Stele."
The black-robed messenger went upstairs and called out the names of twelve people, and the group then followed the messenger to the secret chamber area.
The city lord's mansion is spacious, with buildings stretching out in a continuous line.
The messenger led them to a huge corridor that was about 60 meters wide and 120 meters high.
On both sides of the corridor stand tall bronze doors, each inscribed with an ancient name: "Mother Ancestor," "Giant Axe," "Dragon's Journey," and so on.
Surprisingly, a kind-faced old man stands quietly in front of each bronze door, and all of these old men look exactly the same!
"Lord Candry."
The black-robed messenger stopped and bowed respectfully.
"Ah."
The fifty-two three-eyed old men smiled and nodded in unison. "The new kids from Virtual Universe Company?"
"Yes."
The envoy was extremely respectful and then explained to Lin Hao and the others, "Lord Kandri is the guardian of the Chaos Stele's secret chamber. These fifty-two are all avatars of the Lord. The Lord has guarded this place for over a million epochs and is a highly respected powerhouse in Chaos City."
Wow!
Upon hearing this, the young people looked at the seemingly ordinary three-eyed old man with utter shock.
Lin Hao understood, finally connecting the legend with reality—this lord was indeed extraordinary.
A venerable being who can guard this place with multiple clones, but the strength of these clones is unknown.
"Hehe, you are so young. Seeing you is like seeing the future of humanity."
Kander smiled kindly, “Everyone who enters Chaos City for the first time can study the Chaos Stele for seven days for free. Please cherish this opportunity.”
"Yes!"