Chapter 96 The Discovery of the Mysterious World

In the vast and boundless universe, which is as deep as an endless abyss, Lin Yu steered his spiritual boat and resolutely embarked on a lonely interstellar voyage that lasted for several months. This spiritual boat was painstakingly crafted by him. He spared no effort in searching for the rarest materials in the spiritual realm and went through countless trials and refinements to create it. The body of the boat radiated a soft yet tenacious light, just like carrying his unwavering belief in exploring the unknown world, shining brightly in the vast universe.

The spiritual boat was like a nimble shooting star, struggling to shuttle through the vast galaxy, leaving behind a strikingly noticeable silver trail. This trail was like a brilliant ribbon spanning across the galaxy. It disappeared in an instant but was extremely dazzling, as if it were a unique mark left by Lin Yu on the long scroll of the universe. During this long and lonely journey, Lin Yu often sat alone in the control cabin of the spiritual boat. Through the transparent porthole, he stared at the deep and silent universe outside. In his heart, there was an infinite longing for the unknown world, as intense as a raging fire; at the same time, there was also a deep sense of loneliness from the long journey, as desolate as a solitary star in the night sky. However, there was always an unwavering determination in his eyes, which was his persistent adherence to exploring the unknown and, even more so, his strong desire to break through his own limits, just like the shining morning star in the cold night.

During the voyage, Lin Yu encountered countless difficulties and obstacles. Countless times, the menacing interstellar storms came howling in with overwhelming force. The violent energy flows were like surging and all-consuming waves, carrying terrifying power capable of destroying everything. They slammed into the spiritual boat like heavy hammers again and again. Every time there was a fierce collision, the spiritual boat was like a lonely boat adrift in the strong wind and huge waves, shaking and trembling violently, as if it would be mercilessly torn into pieces by this terrifying force in the next second. Lin Yu gripped the control lever of the spiritual boat tightly, and his knuckles turned white due to excessive force, like pale jade. He stared ahead with full concentration, his gaze as firm as steel. Relying on his rich experience and keen perception of the cosmic energy fluctuations, just like an experienced navigator discerning the direction in the rough sea, he continuously adjusted the course of the spiritual boat and the output of defensive spiritual power flexibly. His mind was like a high-speed and precise instrument, quickly calculating the direction and energy intensity of the storm. At the same time, in his heart, he silently prayed that the spiritual boat could withstand this round after round of fierce impacts, like a lighthouse holding onto hope in the darkness.

In addition to the terrifying interstellar storms, the meteorite belts filled with sharp meteorites were also a huge challenge lying in front of Lin Yu. Those meteorites varied greatly in size and shape, like sharp blades shining with a cold light, rampaging freely in the universe. The spiritual boat shuttled through them with great difficulty. If he was slightly careless, it would be mercilessly hit by these high-speed flying meteorites and end up in a tragic situation of being smashed to pieces. Beads of sweat densely covered Lin Yu's forehead and kept rolling down like beads off a broken string. His hands danced rapidly on the console like agile dancers, accurately calculating the trajectory and speed of each meteorite. Relying on his superb control skills, he found a glimmer of hope in this perilous and nerve-wracking meteorite belt and cleverly avoided the fatal collisions time and time again in dangerous situations. His heart rate accelerated sharply as the meteorites approached continuously. Every time he successfully avoided a collision, he would heave a long sigh of relief, but then he had to immediately tense up his nerves to face the next danger that was just around the corner, like walking carefully on the edge of a cliff.

Finally, when the energy indicator light of the spiritual boat flashed frequently like a desperate distress signal and was on the verge of running out of energy, a mysterious world suddenly appeared before Lin Yu's eyes. This world was shrouded in an illusory energy barrier, which was like a huge and colorful light curtain emitting a faint glow, or like countless tiny gemstones gently swaying in the breeze, exuding a unique and charming aura. In this aura, there was both the profound charm precipitated by the long passage of time, as if it were an ancient call from the depths of the long river of time, carrying the vicissitudes and mystery of history; and the endless temptation brought by the mysterious and unknown power, which deeply attracted Lin Yu like a magnet to explore it. An uncontrollable excitement welled up in his heart, just like an explorer on the verge of opening the door to a treasure trove; at the same time, there was also a trace of nervousness, like a warrior facing an unknown challenge. What kind of unknown secrets were hidden in this unknown world was about to slowly lift its mysterious veil before him.

Lin Yu knew very well that rashly entering this mysterious world might expose him to unpredictable great dangers, so he did not dare to slack off in the slightest. First, he circulated the majestic spiritual power in his body and laid down a solid layer of protection around himself. The light of the spiritual power flickered, just like putting on a shining golden armor for him, giving him the courage and confidence to face the unknown. Then, he carefully controlled the spiritual boat, approaching the energy barrier slowly like a stealthy night traveler. The moment the spiritual boat touched the barrier, an unimaginably powerful repulsive force surged up, like an invisible but indestructible giant wall, firmly blocking the way forward of the spiritual boat. Lin Yu gritted his teeth, and the veins on his forehead bulged like winding little snakes. He injected all the spiritual power in his body into the power system of the spiritual boat without reservation and did his best to increase the output of spiritual power. The spiritual boat let out a low and dull roar, like a huge beast struggling under a heavy load, moving forward with great difficulty. Every inch of progress seemed to be a thrilling confrontation with the whole world. His breathing became rapid and heavy, and his clothes were already soaked with sweat, sticking tightly to his body. However, his eyes became even more determined, like the brightest star in the night sky. There was only one unwavering belief in his heart: to break through this barrier, explore the mysterious unknown world, and uncover its long-hidden veil. After a arduous and thrilling effort, the spiritual boat finally successfully passed through the energy barrier and stepped into this mysterious world.

As soon as he entered this world, Lin Yu was deeply shocked by the sight before him, as if he were in a dream. The sky here was a deep and charming purple, like a huge and flawless purple crystal, exuding a mysterious and noble aura, as if it were the most mysterious treasure in the universe. In this dreamlike purple sky, countless huge islands floated. These islands had various shapes and each had its own unique charm. Some were winding and twisting, like a sleeping dragon, with its huge body stretching freely in the sky, as if it would wake up at any moment and soar in the vast sky, showing boundless majesty; some were like eagles about to spread their wings and fly, with their broad "wings" seemingly able to blot out the sky and cover the sun, giving people a majestic and powerful momentum that inspired awe; and some were like ancient and mysterious castles, with their pointed tops reaching into the clouds and their walls mottled and weathered, as if they were softly telling the vicissitudes of time and witnessing the rise and fall of history. He couldn't help but sincerely sigh at the uncanny workmanship of nature and was filled with deep awe for this world, as if he were just a tiny speck of dust in this vast world.

On the islands, there grew all kinds of strange plants and creatures, which made one's eyes dazzled, as if one were in a fantasy biological treasure trove. There was a plant that resembled a huge tree. Its trunk was extremely thick, like a towering pillar supporting the sky, and it sparkled with colorful lights. Each leaf was like exquisite colored glaze, gently swaying in the breeze and making a clear and pleasant sound, as if playing a mysterious and wonderful melody, adding a touch of vivid color to this world. There was also a creature that had a body shape like a deer, light and graceful, as if it were a fairy of nature, but it had three crystal-clear antlers. Each antler emitted a soft blue light, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, mysterious and charming. When it ran, it would leave behind a string of star-like lights, dreamlike, as if leaving a dreamy track in the universe. It also possessed incredible magical abilities. It could make the surrounding space ripple slightly, as if it had the mysterious power to control space, making people full of curiosity and amazement towards it. Lin Yu observed these strange creatures and plants curiously, filled with a strong sense of curiosity and the desire to explore them, just like a child stepping into an unknown forest.

On the ground, liquid spiritual crystals flowed. These spiritual crystals were like nimble streams, meandering on the earth, as if they were the blood vessels of the earth. They emitted a rich spiritual energy, and every trace of this spiritual energy seemed to contain endless power, as if it were the essence of the cosmic energy gathered together. Lin Yu took a gentle breath of it and felt his whole body relax. The tiredness dissipated instantly, as if every cell in his body was awakened by this spiritual energy, full of vitality and energy, as if he had been reborn. This place was like a fairyland full of treasures. Every corner exuded a mysterious charm, attracting him to explore and discover. He squatted down and gently touched the flowing spiritual crystals, feeling the cool and powerful energy. He secretly marveled at the wonders of this world in his heart, as if he had already integrated into this mysterious world.

With curiosity and excitement, Lin Yu stepped out of the spiritual boat and began to explore this mysterious world. As soon as he landed, he keenly noticed that the energy and laws here were completely different from those in the spiritual realm and the cultivation world he was familiar with. The energy particles in the air were more active. They collided and intertwined with each other, forming a unique energy fluctuation. This fluctuation seemed to contain a more ancient and mysterious power. Lin Yu's heart rate involuntarily accelerated, as if responding to some ancient call, that was a mysterious resonance from ancient times, making his heart both excited and nervous, as if he was about to uncover an earth-shattering secret. He slowly walked forward, every step full of caution and anticipation, as if exploring an ancient and mysterious treasure.

He walked along a river flowing with spiritual crystals. The river water was crystal clear, and the spiritual crystals sparkled and jumped in it, emitting a soft light, as if the fairies in the river were playing. Along the way, he continuously discovered various mysterious ruins and runes. Some of those ruins were huge stone pillars towering into the clouds, as if they were bridges connecting heaven and earth. They were engraved with strange patterns. These patterns had bold lines but also contained a simple and unsophisticated beauty. It seemed that they were recording an ancient and fierce war. Every engraving seemed to be telling the stories of the past blood and sacrifice, making people full of imagination about that period of history; some were collapsed palaces. Although most of the buildings were in a dilapidated state, one could still see the former glory and splendor from the remaining walls, exquisite carvings, and grand layout, and imagine the bustling scene here in the past, as if one could hear the laughter and voices of the past echoing in the ears. He carefully observed these ruins, trying to find clues about this world from every bit of evidence, like a persistent archaeologist searching for the truth of history.

And those runes emitted a faint blue light, mysterious and profound, as if they were the passwords to the unknown world. Lin Yu, with a nervous mood, tried to touch one of the runes with his spiritual power. In an instant, the rune lit up, and a huge stream of information rushed into his mind like a surging tide. Although these pieces of information were just some fragmented 

segments, like a few pieces of a puzzle, he vaguely felt that these ruins and runes seemed to be telling the long history and glorious civilization of this world. A legendary story that had been sealed by the passage of time was about to gradually lift its mysterious veil in his exploration. He closed his eyes and tried his best to sort out the information in his mind, hoping to piece together the whole picture of this mysterious world from these fragments, as if he was about to solve an age-old mystery.