Army of the Cosmic Ocean

Within the Ganwu Universe Nation of the Original Universe, in the Yinhe Holy Land.

Today, the Yinhe Holy Land is considered one of the two major centers of the human race. One center is the 'Original Secret Realm', and the other is the 'Yinhe Holy Land'. Due to the current strength of the human race, the Endless Abyssal Sea no longer needed to remain in the Original Secret Realm, so Luo Feng first moved it into his God Kingdom, and then from his God Kingdom to the Yinhe Holy Land.

The Yinhe Holy Land now housed the Endless Abyssal Sea, six True Gods, hundreds of Universe Masters, and countless Universe Venerables and Immortals.

It was also the dwelling place of the Cosmic Ocean's foremost expert, 'Luo Feng'. The entire Yinhe Holy Land had been expanded, with numerous palace complexes rising and falling, including vast star territories belonging to 'Hong' and 'Huocong'... having already occupied nearly the entire Milky Way Galaxy.

“Huocong.” Luo Feng, clad in a white robe, walked along a void corridor, followed by a red-haired youth. Though appearing young, he was in fact the renowned super genius 'Huocong True God', a disciple of Luo Feng, the Cosmic Ocean's foremost expert.

“Teacher.” Huocong replied with utmost respect.

Luo Feng continued as he walked, “I passed down the Jie Fan Zi lineage to you, and also several inheritances from the Jinzhi World. Your talent is indeed exceptional, and your secret techniques have reached a very high level. However, you clearly have a flaw in your will! Currently, your will is only at the True God level... For a True God, such a will is too weak.”

“This disciple understands.” Huocong respectfully said.

Luo Feng sighed inwardly.

Both he and Hong belonged to the Earth lineage. Truly outstanding experts from the Earth lineage possessed even firmer and stronger wills. His second disciple, however, was somewhat lacking in this regard.

“In the next epoch, you will go to the Jinzhi World. I will make arrangements for you to temper your will properly... If your will advances to the Void level, I will begin to impart the Will Secret Art to you.” Luo Feng glanced at Huocong.

Huocong was instantly overjoyed, repeatedly saying, “This disciple will certainly do his utmost not to disappoint Teacher.”

He could never forget the time when he became a True God and, after tempering himself in the Jinzhi World, considered himself among the top True Gods, brimming with confidence. He yearned to spar with his Teacher, the 'Cosmic Ocean's Foremost Expert'. Luo Feng saw through his thoughts at a glance and said, “Feel free to unleash all your strength.”

When Huocong, burning his divine power secret art and equipped with mechanical-type treasures, was fully prepared.

Luo Feng merely gave a glance!

Just one look!

Huocong immediately felt as if all of space-time had vanished, leaving only that terrifying eye, which instantly engulfed everything. He collapsed directly, falling unconscious!

Recalling that moment facing his Teacher... a single glance from his Teacher had rendered him unconscious! Huocong was both awestruck and yearning for the Will Secret Art, one of his Teacher's ultimate techniques. Many disciples under Luo Feng knew their Teacher possessed a powerful Will Secret Art, but none had yet received its inheritance.

According to Luo Feng, “It's not that I won't pass it on to you, but your wills haven't reached the threshold for cultivation.”

How disheartening those words were.

“Hmm?” Luo Feng's expression suddenly changed.

“Teacher...” Huocong began, puzzled. Immediately after, his expression also changed, and he exclaimed in shock, “Beast of Calamity!”

“A Beast of Calamity...” Luo Feng slowly said, “It has finally arrived.”

Luo Feng then looked up.

A figure appeared in the distance, then transformed into a streak of light, rapidly flying towards them. Soon, it descended, revealing a black-haired man in a black robe—Hong.

“You know too?” Luo Feng nodded. “Big Brother, and Huocong, both of you come with me. Let's head to Huochong True Master's place.”

“We suffered a loss to a Beast of Calamity last time.” Hong walked over, shaking his head with a sigh. “I didn't expect another Beast of Calamity to appear so quickly. Perhaps it was because I and Tongmoshen went there that some Beast of Calamity thought of coming out. Only after truly fighting one do you realize how terrifying Beasts of Calamity are. Luo Feng, we'll have to rely on you this time.”

“Let's see first. No one knows how strong this Beast of Calamity truly is.” Luo Feng immediately waved his hand, and with a whoosh, a nine-story tower appeared.

“Let's go.”

Luo Feng led the way to the Star Tower's entrance. Hong and Huocong followed him inside. At the same time, a figure arrived from a distance—it was the Demon Killer Clan clone, who also entered.

Luo Feng was also extremely cautious.

Although he possessed many treasures, in terms of defense, the Star Tower was still exceptionally strong... His Abyssal Sea clone and Demon Killer Clan clone would depart together. Even if the Demon Killer Clan clone died in battle, the Abyssal Sea clone could still retrieve the treasures left behind.

...

“Shenyan.”

Amidst the chaotic currents, Luo Feng and his companions were traveling in the Star Tower towards Huochong True Master's location. At the same time, Luo Feng held a communication token. “What, you can't make it?”

“Yinhe, this Beast of Calamity appeared outside Huochong True Master's mini-universe. No one knows... how many Beasts of Calamity have come to the Cosmic Ocean; there might be several. If all of us depart for Huochong True Master's place, and other Beasts of Calamity suddenly attack my mini-universe... I wouldn't be able to return, which would be disastrous. I've already sent two True Gods from my clan. Since this is the first discovery of that Beast of Calamity, it's not necessary for all forces in the Cosmic Ocean to rush there.”

Luo Feng understood.

For instance, his Golden Horned Beast clone remained in the Original Universe, and he could disintegrate a clone at any time, allowing it to reform in the Endless Abyssal Sea.

“Jiutou, alright, alright, I'm also on my way. Your mini-universe is also close to Huochong True Master's mini-universe. You go there first and stabilize the situation. I'll arrive as soon as possible.” Luo Feng then sent a message to another top-tier expert.

The eight overlords of the Cosmic Ocean.

Luo Feng was subtly their leader, and he quickly contacted the others one by one.

This time, three of the eight overlords were already on their way... Besides the three overlords, many other True Gods were also heading there. For example, the human race alone had seven True Gods rushing over. Clearly, with a Beast of Calamity appearing in the Cosmic Ocean for the first time, the major forces were still very cautious.

...

The distances between the many True Gods and Huochong True Master's mini-universe varied; some were relatively close, while others were very far. Luo Feng, for instance, was departing from the Original Universe, so his journey was naturally quite long.

After all, among the three reincarnation eras, the mini-universes of many True Gods from the First Reincarnation Era were generally very far from the Original Universe, scattered in the most distant reaches... Even among the mini-universes of the First Reincarnation Era themselves, some were close, while others were equally far apart.

Time continued to pass.

At the membrane wall of Huochong True Master's mini-universe, most of Huochong True Master's winding body had emerged from the membrane, gazing into the distance.

“No.”

“Damn it.”

Huochong True Master was extremely anxious. It could clearly feel its mini-universe's origin constantly being devoured. This devouring was fundamental. Recovery was almost impossible... it would take an immensely long time to recover even a trace. This was also why the Original Universe's origin will was so fearful.

“What to do, what to do?” Huochong True Master was filled with anxiety, yet it dared not go. It didn't even possess mechanical-type treasures, and especially after its subordinate, Cha'an Master, was devoured in a single encounter, its confidence plummeted even further.

“Ancestor.”

Beside it, there were other Universe Masters of the Huochong race.

“Ancestor, even if various parties come, they have to travel from all over the Cosmic Ocean, which takes time. Our Cosmic Ocean's foremost expert, 'Yinhe Overlord', has to come all the way from the Original Universe.”

“Yinhe Overlord won't be able to arrive in a short time.”

“Only those closer to us can arrive faster. But those close to us... might not necessarily come. Some True Gods are probably afraid of encountering a Beast of Calamity attack themselves.” Those Universe Masters were also very anxious.

...

“Hahahaha...”

In the void.

The Beast of Calamity Moluosa, standing in the void, sent out twisted rays of light, penetrating the endless void and devouring the origin of the distant mini-universe.

“How timid.”

“How could that Huochong True Master not know that the origin of its mini-universe is being devoured by me? It initially sent a Universe Master to investigate. But now there's no movement at all. Clearly, it's been scared stiff and doesn't dare to confront me. Haha, it seems I overestimated the Cosmic Ocean. The various races of this Cosmic Ocean are probably very weak.” The Beast of Calamity Moluosa was immensely pleased. It had prepared for battle, but after waiting for a while, Huochong True Master made no other move besides sending a Universe Master to investigate.

...

Huochong True Master was anxious.

“Huochong, I've arrived.” A message was transmitted.

Huochong True Master, clutching a communication token in one of its hooves, was overjoyed upon receiving the message: “Xuelan, you've arrived? I've been incredibly worried. Some True Gods are either fearful or concerned about their own universes, some haven't come at all, and some are coming from very far away. Xuelan, my coordinates are...” Huochong True Master was genuinely thrilled.

“I'll be there shortly.” The message replied.

Huochong True Master was immensely excited, looking around: “Ancestor Xuelan is about to arrive.”

“Ancestor Xuelan?”

“It will be much better with Ancestor Xuelan here.”

“Ancestor Xuelan has some ties with our Huochong race, and she's the first to arrive in this situation. Yet, the other three mini-universes closest to us haven't come at all.” Those Universe Masters sighed, realizing that only in the most critical moments could true friends be distinguished.

A moment later—

Whoosh!

A black triangular tower instantly appeared not far away, then quickly flew closer. Huochong True Master immediately went to meet it. The triangular tower then stopped, and a majestic figure emerged from within. Her entire body was wreathed in endless blood-red flowers, as if she were wearing a grand gown.

She was Ancestor Xuelan!

Before the Jinzhi World emerged, three True Gods often resided at the 'Black-Patterned Stone Pillar': Bei Chi Star Master, Ancestor Xuelan, and Hengxing Moshen. When the Jinzhi World appeared, Ancestor Xuelan naturally went there as well. After a period of tempering, she gained even greater strength. In terms of power... she wasn't too far from the eight overlords. If the eight overlords were the first echelon, she would be considered the second echelon.

Her greatest advantage was her body. As a plant lifeform, 'Ancestor Xuelan' possessed an extremely vast body. Her current form, that of a woman wreathed in flowers, was merely a transformation, not her original appearance.

Moreover, she had long resided at the Black-Patterned Stone Pillar, and her will was also extremely strong.

“Me?” Ancestor Xuelan glanced at the Huochong race's Universe Masters in the distance, then looked at Huochong True Master with a puzzled expression. “Just me?”

Huochong True Master swam over, awkwardly saying, “Other True Gods are far away and haven't arrived yet. Yinhe Overlord, Jiutou Demon Master, and Jiuyou True Master are also on their way.”