area51novel Chapter 618 Trap
Chapter 618 Trap
He smiled slightly and readily admitted, "It is indeed I."
The Lord of Cloud Shock and the Lord of Cloud Gold exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of apprehension in each other's eyes.
They had long heard of the name of the Lord of All Laws.
It is said that this newly crowned ruler of the universe is proficient in various fundamental laws and has a profound understanding of the law of fusion.
They even pioneered a school of thought, which means they have forged their own path.
If the Lord of Chaos City is likely to become the second strongest after the Giant Axe, then this Lord of All Laws will definitely be the third!
"So it is the Lord of All Laws in person! My apologies for my overreaction."
The Lord of Cloud Gold's tone softened considerably, but the wariness in his eyes remained. "May I ask what brings the Lord of All Laws to my Flowing Cloud Valley?"
"Cultivation." Chu Yang uttered the two words casually, as if he were talking about something insignificant.
The power of the flowing clouds in this Flowing Cloud Valley is almost inexhaustible. Even if Chu Yang absorbs it for ten years, it should not have any effect.
"Cultivation?" The Lord of Cloud Gold asked with a hint of doubt. "Lord of All Laws, you should know that this Flowing Cloud Power is extremely violent. Even a fifth-order Universe Lord or the strongest being in the universe wouldn't dare to absorb it easily. You..."
"I have my own way."
Chu Yang didn't want to explain too much. He could tell that these two universe lords seemed to be looking for something.
Lord Yunzhen and Lord Yunjin exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of suspicion in each other's eyes.
In all their years of life, this was the first time they had ever seen someone dare to directly absorb the power of the flowing clouds.
"Lord of All Laws, are you sure you can withstand the erosion of the Flowing Cloud Power?"
Lord Yunzhen couldn't help but ask again, his tone scrutinizing, "This power of flowing clouds is no joke; if it gets out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable!"
"Thank you both for your concern, I understand." Chu Yang smiled faintly, his tone full of confidence.
"In that case, we will not disturb the Lord of All Laws' cultivation."
Seeing that Chu Yang was so insistent, Lord Yun Jin didn't say anything more. After exchanging a glance with Lord Yun Zhen, he cupped his hands to Chu Yang and turned to leave.
He also realized that the decrease in the flowing cloud power in Flowing Cloud Valley was probably not caused by Chu Yang.
The Flowing Cloud Valley is incredibly vast, while Chu Yang's divine body is even smaller, less than a kilometer in size. Even if he could absorb the power of the Flowing Clouds, he couldn't possibly absorb that much of it.
Then there's only one possibility.
A priceless treasure is about to be born!
This is a pattern that the Cloudwing Beast clan has discovered and summarized over the years.
"Wait a minute." Chu Yang suddenly called out to them, frowning. "Gentlemen, I observe that the flowing cloud power in Flowing Cloud Valley seems much thinner than before. I wonder why?"
He had been so engrossed in his cultivation that he hadn't noticed the changes in the power of the flowing clouds until the Lord of Cloud Gold mentioned it, at which point he realized it.
Upon hearing this, both Lord Yunzhen and Lord Yunjin's expressions changed slightly.
Is it possible that the Lord of All Laws is about to discover us?
"Lord of All Laws, what do you mean by that?" Lord Yunzhen's tone was somewhat unfriendly. "Are you doubting us?"
"I wouldn't say I doubt it," Chu Yang smiled. "I'm just a little curious. After all, the power of the flowing clouds in this Flowing Cloud Valley is so abundant; it would be strange if it decreased for no reason."
"Although I am also absorbing the power of the Flowing Clouds, this Flowing Cloud Valley, which is tens of light-years wide, is filled with the power of the Flowing Clouds. No matter how confident I am, it is impossible for me to absorb this much!"
A glint of light flashed in the eyes of the Lord of Cloud Gold. He looked at Chu Yang and slowly said, "Lord of All Laws, you may not know this, but every once in a while, the power of the Flowing Cloud Valley will decrease. This is a normal phenomenon and not caused by human intervention."
"Oh? Is that so?" Chu Yang feigned surprise. "Then what will happen after the power of the flowing clouds diminishes?"
Lord Yunzhen snorted coldly and said, "This is none of your business!"
Lord Yun Jin waved his hand and said, "Yun Zhen, do not be rude. The humans of the Primordial Universe are honored guests of my Cloudwing Beast clan, and it is only right that we inform them."
He turned to look at Chu Yang and said, "Lord of All Laws, it's alright to tell you. After the power of the flowing clouds diminishes, some treasures will be born. This is also a great opportunity for my Cloudwing Beast clan."
"A treasure?" Chu Yang's heart stirred.
"Not bad." Lord Yunjin nodded.
The Lord of Cloud Shakes, standing to the side, was somewhat anxious. He secretly transmitted his voice to the Lord of Cloud Gold, expressing slight dissatisfaction: "Cloud Gold, are you crazy? How can you tell outsiders about this? What if he gets the upper hand?"
The Lord of Cloud Gold remained unmoved, instead calmly explaining via telepathy, "Yun Zhen, don't get agitated. This Lord of Myriad Laws is exceptionally powerful and a rising genius of the human race. The human race still has its strongest members exploring the depths of the Peak Realm, and most of the Universe Lords are also here. We shouldn't antagonize them for now. Besides, who ultimately gets the treasure depends on their own abilities, so there's no need to worry too much."
He paused, a sly glint in his eyes, "Besides, the treasures of Flowing Cloud Valley are not so easy to obtain."
Lord Yunzhen was taken aback upon hearing this, recalling the scene of the birth of this supreme treasure.
Lord Yun Jin lowered his voice and leaned close to Lord Yun Zhen's ear, recounting the secret their clan had discovered: "After the treasure of Flowing Cloud Valley is born, it will launch a special impact on the will of the first person to touch it. This impact is extremely powerful; without the will of a peak Universe Lord, it is simply impossible to withstand. Even if one is lucky enough to survive it, one will be temporarily stunned."
The Lord of Cloud Gold spoke with a hint of amusement, "Several Universe Lords have already failed, their joy at acquiring supreme treasures causing them to neglect the impact on their will, ultimately resulting in their deaths and the treasures falling into the hands of those who came after them. Heh heh, do you think the Lord of All Laws will suffer the same fate?"
The Lord of Cloud Tremor suddenly realized, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes: "You mean to..."
"Indeed," the Lord of Cloud Gold chuckled sinisterly, "Let him be the stepping stone. If he can't withstand the mental onslaught, it'll save us a lot of trouble. If he miraculously survives..."
He paused, a murderous glint in his eyes, "We'll seize the treasure while he's weakened!"
After listening, Lord Yunzhen's eyes flickered, and he said, "This Lord of Myriad Laws is a Universe Lord who has only been promoted for less than ten epochs. His will is definitely not very strong. Perhaps..."
Thinking of this, a smile flickered across his lips.
"Lord of Cloud Gold, since this treasure is so precious, could you please tell me a little about it, so that I may broaden my horizons?" Chu Yang asked, cupping his hands in greeting, his face showing just the right amount of curiosity.
The Lord of Clouds chuckled and said, "Lord of All Laws, you're too kind. The exact time and place this treasure appears is not fixed; it can only be determined by the changes in the power of the Flowing Clouds. Generally speaking, it will appear in the deepest part of Flowing Cloud Valley." He paused, then added, "However, this treasure is often accompanied by great danger. If the Lord of All Laws wishes to try his luck, he should proceed with extreme caution."
"Thank you for the reminder, Lord Yunjin. I will be careful." Chu Yang smiled slightly, but secretly sneered in his heart.
How could the Cloudwing Beast clan, which has occupied Flowing Cloud Valley for so long, so easily reveal the signs of the treasure's birth to others?
"Could there be a trap?" Chu Yang wondered to himself, but on the surface he still looked grateful for the information.
After exchanging pleasantries, the Lord of Cloud Shock and the Lord of Cloud Gold went to explore other places.
Chu Yang stopped absorbing the power of the Flowing Clouds and instead used his avatar to inquire about the situation from the Lord of Chaos City.
At the same time, this true form was also secretly observing the changes in the power of the flowing clouds.
Lord Yunzhen and Lord Yunjin were also searching deep within Flowing Cloud Valley for the exact location where the treasure had been born. Lord Yunzhen looked anxious, repeatedly urging, "Yunjin, are you sure this Lord of Myriad Laws will take the bait? What if he doesn't?"
Lord Yun Jin, however, seemed confident, saying slowly, "Don't worry, Yun Zhen. This kid is young and ambitious, and he can absorb the power of flowing clouds. He's definitely very confident in his abilities and will surely be tempted to try. Then, hehe..."
He smiled slyly and didn't continue speaking, but the implication was clear.
On the other side, the Lord of Chaos City also told Chu Yang some information about Flowing Cloud Valley.
However, the human race does not know much about Flowing Cloud Valley, and can only guess that it may be dangerous, because many universe lords have already perished while fighting for the supreme treasure.
"Junior brother, Peng and I are not far from Liuyun Valley. If you find anything amiss, notify us immediately. We can reach Liuyun Valley in half a day!"
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As time passed, the power of the flowing clouds in Flowing Cloud Valley became increasingly thin, and a tense atmosphere seemed to permeate the air.
Chu Yang had already seen several Universe Lords of the Cloudwing Beast Clan, but he had not seen the strongest one.
At the deepest part of Liuyun Valley is a huge open space, the ground covered with strange patterns that emit a faint glow.
As the power of the flowing clouds diminished, these patterns grew brighter and brighter, as if they were about to come alive.
Suddenly, the patterns on the ground shone brightly, and a dazzling pillar of light shot into the sky, piercing straight into the clouds.
After the beam of light dissipated, a golden spike hovered in mid-air, emanating a chilling aura.
"A supreme treasure has been born!" Chu Yang was shocked. He flashed and flew towards the direction from which the spatial fluctuations came.
At almost the same time, Lord Yunzhen, Lord Yunjin, and several other universe lords of the Cloudwing Beast clan also discovered the traces of the treasure and flew towards it.
Chu Yang's speed wasn't fast, but he actually arrived at the deepest part of Liuyun Valley first.
Lord Yunzhen and Lord Yunjin followed.
Chu Yang's gaze fell on the golden spikes, a burning glint in his eyes.
This treasure appears to be a top-tier offensive treasure.
It has to be said that this is a coincidence. Chu Yang has been in Liuyun Valley for less than twenty years, and he has already encountered the birth of a supreme treasure!
"It seems this treasure is rightfully mine!"
Although it is only a top-tier treasure of the attack type, no one would complain about having too many treasures, and Chu Yang is no exception!
The Lord of Cloud Gold and the Lord of Cloud Tremor exchanged a knowing glance, as if they could already see the tragic scene of Chu Yang being crushed by the impact of will.
Chu Yang remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was on high alert. He had long since realized that the Cloudwing Beast clan had ill intentions.
In fact, the Cloudwing Beast clan is quite arrogant, and very few of them are universe masters who travel outside. Chu Yang didn't really believe that they would be so kind as to tell him the truth!
Chu Yang simply didn't know what the two universe masters of the Cloud Winged Beasts were so confident about. If it was just their strength as fifth-order universe masters, it wouldn't be enough.
Chu Yang narrowed his eyes, carefully examining the suspended golden spikes.
The spikes are about a meter long, radiating golden light, with intricate patterns flowing across their surface, as if they hold endless mysteries.
The Lord of Cloud Shock and the Lord of Cloud Gold landed not far behind Chu Yang, with mocking smiles on their faces.
"Tsk tsk, Lord of All Laws, this Flowing Cloud Golden Thorn is a rare treasure indeed. A top-tier offensive weapon, many fifth-tier Universe Lords also use treasures of this level!"
The Lord of Cloud Tremor said sarcastically, his tone full of mockery, "You want to get it? It won't be that easy."
Chu Yang glanced at him sideways and said indifferently, "Oh? Is that so? Then I wonder what brilliant idea Lord Yun Zhen has?"
Lord Yunzhen smiled mysteriously and said, "This Flowing Cloud Golden Thorn is the first treasure to emerge from Flowing Cloud Valley in ten thousand epochs. I'm not afraid to tell you, it contains a powerful impact of will. If one's will is not strong enough, one will be crushed by this impact of will, resulting in damage to one's divine body at best, and death at worst."
"A shockwave of will?" Chu Yang feigned surprise. "There's such a method?"
The Lord of Cloud Gold chimed in, "Lord of All Laws, you must be careful! This Qingfeng Realm is full of deadly places, and quite a few Universe Lords have perished in this Liuyun Valley."
Chu Yang sneered inwardly. These two were clearly trying to scare him.
Or rather, it's stirring up his competitive spirit!
However, he wasn't easily intimidated.
From their conversation, Chu Yang deduced that this newly emerged treasure must contain an extremely powerful impact of will, much like his move, "Illusory World."
These two probably never imagined that their will had reached the peak level of the Lord of the Universe.
"According to Senior Brother Chaos, most of the treasures in Flowing Cloud Valley were obtained by the Universe Lords of the Cloud-Winged Beast Clan. Therefore, this impact on their will shouldn't be too strong, at most not exceeding the range of a Universe Lord!"
"And my will has now reached the peak level of a universe master, only a hair's breadth away from the will of the strongest being in the universe!"
"Moreover, I'm not afraid of soul attacks. I have a Soul Palace, so I'm not afraid of soul attacks at all. As for physical attacks, my Zhou Tian Xing Dou has transformed into a close-fitting armor. Even the strongest being in the universe wouldn't be able to kill me in a short time!"
Chu Yang flashed to the open ground. Just as he was about to make a move to seize the treasure, a strong impact of will suddenly erupted from the golden spikes and slammed into Chu Yang.
"It really was a shock to willpower!"
Chu Yang was startled and quickly circulated his divine power to resist the impact of this will.
Chu Yang himself also had a technique for impacting willpower, and he knew that when facing such an attack, the only way was to rely on his own willpower to withstand it.
This shock to his will was even stronger than he had imagined. Even he felt dizzy and his soul was filled with intense pain.
Not far away, both the Lord of Cloud Shock and the Lord of Cloud Gold were looking at Chu Yang.
However, to their surprise, the moment Chu Yang touched the Flowing Cloud Golden Thorn, his body trembled slightly, and he firmly grasped the golden thorn in his hand.
"How...how is this possible?!"
Lord Yunzhen's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, his face filled with disbelief.
The Lord of Cloud Gold was also visibly shocked. The will of the Lord of All Laws was truly so powerful? (End of Chapter)