SEC Chapter 24 Departure
Chapter 24 Departure
That day, Zhao Chen stood on the mountaintop, gazing at the starry sky.
The blue planet marked on the crystal plate was crystal clear in his mind. He didn't know how far away it was, but at his current speed, it would probably take several years or even longer.
However, after careful consideration, Zhao Chen finally decided to leave this planet.
After all, there are very few void creatures left on this planet that he can devour, and the vast majority of them have already vanished without a trace.
As for the weak void creatures that survived and were still in the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining stages, they did not arouse his interest at all—to him, who was now at the late Golden Core stage, these little guys were as insignificant as ants!
As for the remaining giant beast skeletons in other areas... although they also have some value, without exception they are all just "small snacks" at the level of being a few hundred feet below. Given his current cultivation level, these giant beast skeletons are hardly enough to bring him any substantial improvement or breakthrough.
If one chooses to remain on this land, then without a doubt, one's cultivation progress will gradually slow down or even stagnate.
That's why he's so eager to find new resources and more powerful and challenging hunting targets!
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Zhao Chen summoned the three magical treasures from his dantian.
The God-Slaying Spear hovered before him, its shaft a deep blue, covered in dark red killing patterns, its killing intent almost tangible. Over the years, it had devoured the killing energy of countless void creatures; now, with a single thrust, that killing intent would automatically lock onto the enemy, causing their mind to tremble.
The Chaos Bell was pitch black and steady, and the runes on its surface were seventy percent complete. A gentle tap produced a melodious sound that rippled through the surrounding space. Its defensive capabilities were several times stronger than a few years ago; now, even against a Golden Core stage void creature, it probably wouldn't be able to shake the light barrier.
The Immortal-Slaying Gourd is silvery and agile, and the number of throwing knives inside has increased to eighteen. Each one is completely transparent, and cannot be easily locked onto even with spiritual power. The eighteen throwing knives can form a complex knife array to trap and kill powerful enemies.
Zhao Chen looked at the three magical treasures, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
He was only at the Foundation Establishment stage when he first crafted them. Now, he has reached the late Golden Core stage, which has allowed these three magical treasures to grow considerably as well.
"We still have a long road ahead of us."
Zhao Chen put the three magical treasures back into his stomach and took one last look at the dead star that he had lived on for decades.
A greyish-black sky, jagged rocks, and an earth littered with withered bones. This was the starting point of his transformation.
"I'm gone."
Zhao Chen unleashed the Golden Crow Escape Light and soared into the sky.
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His late-stage Golden Core cultivation made him incredibly fast; the atmosphere receded rapidly behind him, and before him lay the vast starry sky.
Zhao Chen looked back at the increasingly smaller dead star, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.
"Thank you."
Then, without hesitation, he turned around and flew towards the direction marked on the star map.
Ahead lies endless darkness, an unknown universe, and the possibility of years of lonely drifting.
But he wasn't afraid.
He has three natal magic treasures to accompany him, the support of his late-stage Golden Core cultivation, and an endless desire for the future.
"A new planet, a new journey... I, Zhao Chen, have arrived."
His figure disappeared into the sea of stars.
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Behind them, the dead star gradually shrank, eventually turning into a dim point of light and merging into the vast universe.
And in the deepest part of that dead star, a pair of cold eyes suddenly and slowly opened.
It stared in the direction where Zhao Chen had disappeared and let out a low hiss.
That was the aura of a Nascent Soul stage void creature.
But Zhao Chen was unaware of all of this.
He is flying off on a new journey.