Chapter 95: A New Journey

Lin Yu's eyes were as tranquil as a profound and secluded pool. However, beneath this serene exterior, an uncontrollable desire to explore surged deep within his heart, much like a turbulent undercurrent churning ceaselessly. This desire was like an eternal flame burning fiercely in his chest, so intense that it seemed as if it would ignite his very soul, constantly driving him with an insatiable longing for the unknown. He had a profound understanding of this vast and mysterious world. He knew that countless unknown realms were hidden in the depths of the boundless darkness, like resplendent pearls emitting an enchanting luster. Countless mysteries were veiled by layers of fog, resembling mysterious treasures waiting for him to uncover their secrets.

After countless days and nights of unremitting efforts and struggles, and numerous life-and-death tests and arduous tempering, Lin Yu had already possessed a formidable strength that commanded the awe of all things in the world. In the Spirit Realm and the Cultivation World, he was renowned far and wide, his name resounding like thunder, and his status was extremely lofty. Wherever he went, he was highly respected and revered by everyone. However, to him, these glorious achievements were merely prominent milestones on his long and thorny path of cultivation. They were unable to fill the vast void of his longing for the unknown in his heart, and they could not satisfy his heart that constantly yearned for breakthroughs and progress. His gaze was never fettered by the glory before him. Instead, he always firmly looked towards higher and more distant horizons. In his heart, there was a more ambitious goal, a higher realm that was both out of reach and incredibly alluring. He longed to continuously break through his own limits, just like a fearless eagle spreading its wings and soaring towards the vast expanse of the sky.

On a peaceful night, the moonlight, as gentle as water, spilled over the courtyard where they lived. The flowers and plants around swayed gently in the breeze, as if they too were mourning the impending departure. Lin Yu and Su Yao sat side by side on a stone bench. He unreservedly poured out his deep yearning for the depths of the universe to Su Yao. Su Yao listened quietly, her eyes reflecting both understanding and support for him, as well as profound reluctance. The two had an open and honest conversation, sometimes lost in thought, sometimes discussing in hushed tones. After an in-depth and affectionate exchange and deliberation, Lin Yu finally made up his mind to embark on a new journey full of unknowns and challenges once again. This time, he firmly set his sights on the depths of the boundless universe, determined to explore the mysterious world described in ancient legends and pursue the powerful force hidden in the most distant corners of the universe. The mysterious depths of the universe seemed to possess an invisible yet incredibly powerful magic that attracted him deeply, like a magnet attracting iron filings, making it impossible for him to resist.

The day of departure finally arrived. In the morning, the gentle sunlight sprinkled on the spacious square of the Qingyun Sect, casting a golden glow over it. However, this warm sunlight could not dispel the faint melancholy that permeated the air, as if the very air had been tinged with the sadness of separation. Lin Yu stood quietly in front of everyone, wearing a simple yet dignified robe. His eyes were filled with reluctance as he looked at the familiar faces around him, these relatives and friends who had accompanied him through countless years. Worry and concern were etched on each face. His heart was filled with warmth and gratitude, knowing that behind each and every bit of worry and concern was their deep love for him.

Su Yao slowly walked up to Lin Yu and firmly grasped his hands, as if afraid that he would vanish if she let go. There were glistening tears in her eyes, a manifestation of her deep attachment and 

reluctance to part with Lin Yu. Yet, she held back the sorrow in her heart, the corners of her mouth curving upward slightly as she tried to force a smile and softly encouraged him to move forward. Lin Yu gently embraced Su Yao, holding her tightly in his arms, and whispered in her ear. His voice was soft but full of unwavering strength, "Yao'er, wait for me. I will definitely return safely." Su Yao nodded slightly, and tears streamed down her cheeks, falling onto Lin Yu's robe.

Subsequently, Lin Yu resolutely turned around and, with firm steps, boarded the specially crafted spiritual boat made from countless precious spiritual materials. This spiritual boat was the culmination of the years of hard work of many master weapon refiners. Every texture and every rune on it embodied their hopes and blessings for the spiritual boat. With a surge of powerful spiritual energy, the spiritual boat slowly ascended into the air, emitting a low and melodious rumble. Standing on the spiritual boat, Lin Yu waved goodbye to the people below. The spiritual boat rose higher and higher, gradually disappearing from everyone's sight, leaving behind only a gradually blurring figure and the endless concern in everyone's hearts.

The days of sailing in the universe were like an endless nightmare, filled with boundless hardships and unknowns. Lin Yu piloted the spiritual boat, drifting alone in the vast universe, much like a solitary boat adrift on a turbulent and boundless sea, at any moment in danger of being swallowed up by the surging waves. At times, the spiritual boat would be caught in a violent interstellar storm. These storms were like the wrathful gods of the universe, carrying wild and disordered energy. Like enraged ancient beasts, they lashed out at the spiritual boat furiously, attempting to tear this tiny intruder into countless pieces. The spiritual boat rocked violently under the onslaught of the storm, and the hull creaked, as if it could no longer bear the burden and might disintegrate at any moment under this ferocious force. Lin Yu concentrated intently on maneuvering the spiritual boat, his eyes fixed firmly ahead, his gaze revealing unparalleled focus and calmness. With his exquisite control of spiritual energy, he skillfully maneuvered the spiritual boat amidst the gaps in the storm like a highly skilled dancer. Every injection and adjustment of spiritual energy was precisely timed, and with his keen intuition, he managed to deftly avoid the core area of the storm at the critical moment time and again, successfully averting danger and allowing the spiritual boat to survive in this seemingly hopeless situation.

When he cautiously approached the gravitational field of a black hole, the overwhelming gravitational force, so powerful as to inspire despair, was like an invisible giant hand from the depths of the universe, exuding boundless majesty and terror, attempting to drag both the spiritual boat and him into the endless abyss of darkness. The speed of the spiritual boat dropped sharply under the pull of this powerful gravitational force. The once fast-moving spiritual boat was now like a trapped beast in a quagmire, struggling but finding it difficult to break free. The spiritual energy shield was also on the verge of collapse under the relentless tug of the gravitational force, its light growing weaker and weaker, as if it could shatter at any moment. Lin Yu gritted his teeth, the veins on his forehead bulging. He mobilized all the spiritual energy in his body and continuously injected it into the power system of the spiritual boat like a surging tide. His forehead was covered with dense beads of sweat, each one bearing the weight of his current pressure and hardship. However, there was an unyielding light in his eyes, a manifestation of his resistance to fate and his challenge to the unknown. After a heart-stopping struggle, at the very moment when the spiritual boat was on the verge of being swallowed up, relying on his tenacious will and the ultimate control of spiritual energy, Lin Yu managed to break free from the entanglement of the black hole's gravitational field and continued to sail towards the unknown depths of the universe.

When passing through the meteorite belt, dense meteorites rained down on the spiritual boat like a torrential downpour. These meteorites varied in shape and size. Some were as huge as towering mountains, their surfaces glinting with a cold metallic luster, like icy killers in the universe. Others were as small as fists but carried a tremendous impact force. Once they collided, they could cause significant damage to the spiritual boat. Lin Yu quickly activated the defensive formation of the spiritual boat. In an instant, rays of light burst forth from the spiritual boat, interweaving into a solid protective barrier, like a shining shield fending off the attacks of the meteorites. He maneuvered the spiritual boat, deftly shuttling through the gaps between the dense meteorites, like an agile bird soaring freely amidst a hail of bullets. Occasionally, a few meteorites broke through the defense with their powerful impact and crashed into the spiritual boat, emitting a dull and heavy thud that made Lin Yu's body tremble slightly, as if his entire body was about to be shaken apart by the impact. But he still held tightly onto the control lever of the spiritual boat, his eyes resolute and unwavering.

In addition to these harsh cosmic environments, Lin Yu also encountered various strange extraterrestrial creatures. Some creatures were shaped like giant jellyfish, their bodies emitting a dazzling array of colors. Their tentacles were like lively ribbons, dancing gracefully in the universe, their postures beautiful and captivating. However, beneath this beautiful exterior lurked a deadly toxin. Once touched by the tentacles, one would be poisoned instantly and plunged into endless pain. Some creatures were like a mass of flowing liquid metal, capable of changing shape at will. They could easily pass through the defensive gaps of the spiritual boat and cause serious damage to the internal facilities. Facing these mysterious and dangerous extraterrestrial creatures, Lin Yu remained highly vigilant at all times, his eyes revealing caution and calmness. He utilized his rich combat experience and powerful strength, sometimes launching fierce spell attacks, sometimes skillfully evading their attacks, and defusing the crises time and again, protecting both the spiritual boat and his own safety.

During this long and arduous journey of sailing, Lin Yu also witnessed many mysterious energy phenomena. Sometimes, he would see magnificent beams of energy slicing through the darkness of the universe, like fireworks bursting in the night sky, instantly illuminating a corner of the entire universe, yet containing immeasurable energy. These energy beams were like mysterious messengers of the universe, carrying unknown information and power, flashing by in an instant. At other times, he would find himself in a mysterious energy fog. The navigation system of the spiritual boat completely malfunctioned in this fog, and everything around him became blurred, as if he had entered a chaotic world. In this fog, time and space seemed to lose their original meaning, and everything became distorted and chaotic. Relying on his profound understanding of the laws of the universe, Lin Yu closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and felt the flow and changes of the surrounding energy. He groped in the dark, searching for that faint glimmer of hope, and finally managed to break free from the clutches of the fog and return to the normal cosmic fairway.

Despite the numerous difficulties and dangers along the way, with every moment feeling as if he were on the brink of life and death, Lin Yu never took a single step back. With an iron-like will, he never wavered in the face of any difficulty or challenge, no matter how great. With his vast experience, like the boundless starry sky, he managed to find a way out of countless desperate situations and turn danger into safety. He piloted the spiritual boat and moved forward unswervingly towards the unknown realm. Every challenge became a stepping stone for his growth, and every breakthrough brought him one step closer to his goal. His figure, so small in the vast universe, was yet so resolute, as if declaring to the entire universe that his exploration of the unknown would never stop.