Chapter 137: Picking Up the Laws

Luo Yuan stood steadily, surveying his surroundings with a calm expression. He noticed many people lying on the ground, their faces pale, with tears streaming down their cheeks. One by one, they scrambled to their feet, hastily wiping away their tears to regain their composure.

"We have now entered the Initial Universe," the purple-scaled man announced. He glanced in Luo Yuan’s direction and nodded with a smile.

"The Initial Universe?"
"We’ve already arrived?"

The geniuses from the various universe kingdoms were filled with curiosity. Even the dozen or so Immortal beings who had accompanied the purple-scaled man, the "Nine Sword Venerable," had eyes full of anticipation, frequently looking up toward the ceiling.

"Open the top," the purple-scaled man ordered.

*Whirrr—* The metal ceiling of the hall automatically parted, revealing a transparent, glass-like outer layer. Instantly, the ceiling became clear, allowing everyone to look up through the transparent barrier. Luo Yuan looked up and saw that the outside was dim, with occasional flows of chaotic energy drifting by.

In the distance, one could faintly see the fabric of space tearing apart from time to time. Massive, peculiar secret patterns flowed along the edges of the fissures, connected by shimmering threads. These threads, with their drifting patterns, wove the space together like a loom, causing the universe to expand.

"Is this the manifestation of the laws of the universe?" Luo Yuan stared at the strange patterns flowing along the crystalline threads at the distant spatial rifts.

The dozen Immortal beings were also gazing upward, occasionally closing their eyes to contemplate or observing with intense focus.

As the spacecraft continued its journey, they frequently encountered spatial rifts and those strange, patterned threads.

"Stars and planets have lifespans, and this universe is no different; it is simply incredibly long-lived," the purple-scaled man smiled. "This Initial Universe is a new universe in its 'nascent' stage. During this early period, the universe is constantly perfecting and forming, causing the fundamental operating rules of the universe to manifest externally."

"Those spatial rifts that are constantly being repaired—that is the work of the universe's origin laws, which include various fundamental laws."

Luo Yuan and the other one thousand geniuses listened in stunned silence. Those crystalline threads repairing the space, and the myriad of secret patterns floating upon them—were those the laws of the universe?

"The Original Universe we live in is vast, immense, and perfect," the purple-scaled man continued. "Precisely because it is perfect, it is impossible for its operating laws to be manifested externally, making them extremely difficult to comprehend. But here in the Initial Universe, you can observe them directly with your naked eyes. You can see how various laws combine perfectly, how the universe is formed, and how the rules operate. Everything is laid bare, which makes it much easier to grasp."

"This is why the quotas for enlightenment in the Initial Universe are so incredibly precious," the purple-scaled man said, glancing at the dozen Immortals.

Those Immortals were all looking upward, clearly cherishing every moment.

"Close," the purple-scaled man said. The ceiling sealed shut.

Luo Yuan understood that 'virtual reality' could not simulate this. These patterns required not just sight, but perception. If technology could simulate it, there would be no need for everyone to come to the Initial Universe in person.

"We will arrive at Chaos City shortly," the purple-scaled man said. "Chaos City is where those who come to the Initial Universe for enlightenment live and practice. You are my responsibility; I hope that in thirty years, I will see you all alive."

"We could die?"
"Is there danger?"

The geniuses were perplexed, but only Luo Yuan smiled.

"Remember, upon entering Chaos City, listen to the reception envoy first and understand the rules. Ah, we have arrived." As the man spoke, the spacecraft began to slow down.

...

The giant fish-shaped vessel traversed the vast cosmic space. Just moments after the ceiling closed, it arrived above an ancient city. The hatch in the belly of the vessel opened, and the one thousand geniuses flew out. The hatch then closed, and the 'giant fish' flicked its tail fin, wandering off and disappearing into the distance.

"This Initial Universe feels so unique."
"It feels so comfortable."
"Yes, very comfortable."

A group of young people stood in mid-air. Luo Yuan looked down at the ancient, majestic city below. As a city built within the Initial Universe, it exuded a sense of profound weight.

A streak of black light flew over from the distance.

"Greetings, everyone. I am the reception envoy of Chaos City." A deep voice rang out as a black-robed man with blue scales covering his head arrived. He stopped and smiled, "This city is called Chaos City. It has existed longer than most of the universe kingdoms you come from! It is currently co-managed by the Virtual Universe Company, the Giant Axe Dojo, the Universe First Bank, the Universe Galaxy Bank, and the Universe Mercenary Alliance."

The one thousand youths looked at the envoy.

"Follow me," the envoy said with a smile, flying downward.

The one thousand people descended and landed on the streets of Chaos City, which were wide enough for dozens of people to walk side-by-side.

"Chaos City has a long history," the envoy said, walking in front and explaining as they went. "Many, many super-beings have been born here after coming to Chaos City for enlightenment."

Luo Yuan looked around. Chaos City was composed of small buildings. On the rooftops of many of these, he could see human beings of various appearances sitting in meditation. Some were carving patterns into the rooftops. The powerful auras they emitted were far stronger than those of World Lords, and some of these powerhouses were murmuring to themselves.

Luo Yuan looked up at the sky. Near the farthest spatial rifts, one could faintly see figures standing in the void. Occasionally, these beings would look down at Luo Yuan and his group.

"Another group of little ones has arrived."
"It’s Envoy Number 11 receiving them; those must be the little ones from the Virtual Universe Company."
"I heard the Virtual Universe Company recruited a young man named 'Luo Yuan' this time. He’s quite impressive."

The great beings standing at the edge of the spatial rifts chatted among themselves.

...

Luo Yuan and the other youths remained low-key. They could sense that there were many Immortals here. While these Immortals were restrained and did not dare to release their auras recklessly, there were over a dozen tyrannical auras in the city that surged toward the sky, which even the youths could clearly feel.

They felt like a dozen peerless, ferocious beasts lurking in different parts of Chaos City.

"There are many super-beings in Chaos City," the envoy said, turning back. "Never disturb their contemplation of the fundamental laws. Once you disturb them, we will have no choice but to send you out of the Initial Universe, ending your opportunity for enlightenment."

The group nodded.

The envoy led them into an unoccupied small building nearby.

"There are many small buildings in Chaos City. Doors that are pale white signify that they have no owner," the envoy said, pointing to the door. "As long as you place your hand on the door for a moment, the sensory system will activate, turning the door deep gray. You will then automatically become the owner of this residence, and your information will be recorded. Each person can choose only one dwelling."

With that, the envoy led them to the rooftop. The rooftop was quite large, nearly a hundred meters in length and width, enough to accommodate all one thousand of them.

"Are these... attribute bubbles?!" Luo Yuan noticed many carved patterns on the rooftop floor, and within these patterns, there were golden attribute bubbles.

Luo Yuan discreetly picked one up, and the system prompted: *[Acquired a wisp of Space Fundamental Law.]*

"These carvings actually contain the fundamental laws of space!" Surprise flashed in Luo Yuan’s eyes.

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