The Art of Chaotic Divinity-Chapter 1157: Sea of Miracles

After completing its molting evolution and transforming into an Ice Lin, Zifeng's strength had risen to nearly the emperor level. Its new form was striking, and as a mount, its speed was astonishing.

It was a pity that little Qiongqi had yet to fully mature. Otherwise, Ling Feng could have lent it to Tuoba Yan to ride.

Though still young and somewhat reckless, Ling Feng was a spirited youth through and through!

"Ahem..."

Feeling a little awkward, he cleared his throat. After thinking for a moment, he reached into the Five Elements Heavenly Palace and drew out the Azure Jade Scale Serpent that had been left inside.

After enduring the Despicable Donkey's so-called "training," the Azure Jade Scale Serpent had finally become completely docile. When it saw Ling Feng again, its eyes nearly welled with tears of relief.

Compared to that despicable donkey, Ling Feng was practically a saint!

"Young Hero, please, I beg you, don't ever put me in the same place as that black donkey again. That creature has no trace of demonic decency left!" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The serpent's blue and violet scales trembled as it spoke, its voice pitiful. The memory of being used as a skipping rope by that black donkey still made its entire body ache.

I am a half-step demon emperor, for heaven's sake. Do I have no dignity left?

"Heh, that depends on how cooperative you are!"

Ling Feng grinned. The serpent quickly nodded in panic. "Cooperative, absolutely cooperative. I'll do whatever you say!"

"Good." Ling Feng cleared his throat again and said calmly, "Now, tell me everything you know about the Sea of Miracles."

"Yes, yes!" The Azure Jade Scale Serpent straightened its body and began. "The Sea of Miracles was once a cluster of ancient sect ruins scattered throughout the inner sea. Anyone strong enough could enter and explore freely."

"But five hundred years ago, two peerless experts fought a battle there that tore heaven and earth apart. Since then, the Sea of Miracles has changed completely. Space rifts appear without warning, swallowing anything nearby. The laws of space and time inside have become unstable and unpredictable. Anyone caught in a rift dies without fail. Moreover, if a powerful being tries to force their way in, it could trigger a collapse of space and time, cutting the area off from the outside world and trapping everyone inside forever."

Ling Feng rubbed his nose. That matched what the black-robed figure had told him.

"And this Venerable of the Desolate Sea you mentioned, who exactly is he?"

"The Venerable of the Desolate Sea is the city lord of Tianhuang City, one of the greatest powers of the inner sea. He possesses the legendary Space-Time Sacred Body, a divine physique attuned to the essence of space itself. His perception of space and time distortions is unmatched. Only by following him can one safely enter the inner depths of the Sea of Miracles."

"Space-Time Sacred Body?"

Ling Feng narrowed his eyes. The world truly held endless wonders!

His own Boundless Vision could be considered a heaven-defying ability, yet it offered little insight into the mysteries of space and time. It seemed that if he wanted to enter the Sea of Miracles, he would have to follow the inner sea's rules.

"Tell me then," he said, "what treasures lie within the Sea of Miracles? Why was that old woman from Hailong Island so desperate to obtain the Tianlan Sea Token?"

The Azure Jade Scale Serpent sighed softly before answering. "You may not know this, Young Hero, but due to the upheaval of heaven and earth within the Sea of Miracles, a rare treasure was born, one capable of helping a king-tier cultivator directly break through to the emperor level. With such a fortune at stake, that old woman would naturally stop at nothing to claim it!"

"A chance to reach the emperor level..."

Ling Feng's pupils narrowed slightly. "So according to you, as long as one holds the Tianlan Sea Token, whether human or demon, they can enter the Sea of Miracles to seek this opportunity."

"Exactly. The Tianlan Sea Region has long been a place where human cultivators and sea beast demons coexist. Though relations between the two races are complicated, many sects and forces include both. Take Hailong Island, for example. Their disciples ride seahorse demonic beasts because the Seahorse Demon Emperor, their chief, swore allegiance to the island long ago."

"I see."

Ling Feng nodded slowly. "From what you're saying, the Sea of Miracles is about to open again, isn't it?"

"That's right. Normally, the Venerable of the Desolate Sea opens it once every ten years, leading a group of Tianlan Sea Region elites inside. But recently, Tianhuang City discovered a hidden treasure within the Sea of Miracles so astonishing that they invited the region's strongest to explore it together. The Tianlan Sea Token is the only credential they recognize."

The Azure Jade Scale Serpent hesitated for a moment, then added, "However, Young Hero, forgive me for speaking plainly. Even if you hold the Tianlan Sea Token, it won't be of much use."

"Why is that?"

Ling Feng frowned. "Didn't you say the token guarantees the Venerable's recognition?"

"That's true, but your cultivation is only at the third level of the Spiritual Element Realm, isn't it?"

"And what of it?"

"Well..." The serpent hesitated, then said carefully, "The Venerable never imagined someone with such low cultivation could possess a Tianlan Sea Token. To activate the token's power, one must have reached at least the sixth level of the Spiritual Element Realm."

"Activate the Tianlan Sea Token?"

Ling Feng frowned slightly and tried infusing elemental qi into the token. But it remained completely still, showing no reaction. It seemed the serpent was telling the truth. His current strength was too low to awaken it.

Still, he soon relaxed. Even if he couldn't activate it himself, Despicable Donkey's cultivation was more than strong enough.

"Heh, I know what you're thinking," the serpent said slyly. "You want that black donkey to activate the token for you, don't you? But you underestimate the Venerable of the Desolate Sea. Once the donkey activates it, the token will recognize him as its master. You still won't be able to enter the Sea of Miracles."

Its eyes gleamed cunningly as it continued, "How about this, Young Hero? Bring me along quietly. With that treasure of yours, you can hide me so that no one notices. Once we're inside, no one will know."

"In return, I can tell you of a place that can raise your cultivation to the sixth level of the Spiritual Element Realm within a single month. Not only that, I can tell you how to obtain a second Tianlan Sea Token so that the young lady beside you can also enter the Sea of Miracles."

"Oh? Go on."

Ling Feng narrowed his eyes. To reach the sixth level of the Spiritual Element Realm within a month was deeply alluring. Regardless of the Sea of Miracles, that level of cultivation progress was worth the effort.