The Lord of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace in the Swallowed Starry Sky

Chapter 56 Shadow Valley

In the vast primordial universe, nine supreme powers are scattered like stars, each occupying a part of the primordial universe, forming a complex map of cosmic power.

The human race's power—the Hongmeng—is mainly concentrated in the central-eastern region of the universe, where the six major human race factions collectively constitute the human race's territory.

At the easternmost edge of the human race's territory lies a mysterious secret realm known to the Venerables as "Shadow Valley".

This is the sacred place where the cosmic masters pursue power, and it is also the eternal challenge in their hearts.

In this secret realm, there is a legendary treasure called "Starry Spirit Milk," which can quickly restore the divine power of a cosmic venerable, and may even help them break through to a higher realm.

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Venerable Jin Yu, a powerful figure from the Treasure Pavilion of the human race, possessing the strength of a mid-level Venerable in the universe, and also an unlucky fellow who had already died once, was currently standing in front of the entrance to Shadow Valley.

Beside him was his close friend, the King of Light.

A resolute light gleamed in Venerable Jin Yu's eyes, his heart filled with a thirst for power. His target was the Star Spirit Milk, a mysterious treasure that could allow him to break through to the level of a high-ranking cosmic Venerable.

Shadow Valley, a place shrouded in endless mist, has an entrance that resembles a giant mouth, devouring any creature that dares to enter.

"Jin Yu, you perished in this 'Shadow Valley' before, and you've come here again to trespass. Last time, the Pavilion Master resurrected you without charging you a fee. If you fall into this 'Shadow Valley' again this time, the clan and the Pavilion Master won't revive you for free!" the Lord of Light warned.

Guangming had talked himself hoarse along the way, but Jinyu was still determined to explore this secret realm.

"Guangming, don't try to persuade me. I've been stuck at the level of a Venerable One in the universe for far too long," Venerable Jinyu said with a firm gaze.

"Die or die!"

Venerable Jin Yu took a deep breath and stepped into this unknown territory.

The Lord of Light followed closely.

"Sigh! Fine, I'll just go with him this once! I still have one chance to be resurrected by the Pavilion Master. This time I only brought some insignificant treasures with me, so I might as well die!" the Lord of Light thought helplessly.

Upon entering Shadow Valley, the two Venerables immediately took out their domain-type treasures. Here, even the perception of a Universe Venerable would be suppressed, and they could only perceive further by relying on domain-type treasures.

The two sensed a strange energy fluctuation within the space. The space was permeated with an invigorating aura—the unique scent emanating from the Star Spirit Milk.

Venerable Jin Yu knew that as long as he found the Starry Spirit Milk, he might be able to break through!

The scenery of Shadow Valley is ever-changing, and every step is full of unknowns.

According to the information Hongmeng gathered about this secret realm, in an unfamiliar place like Shadow Valley, the two could only walk. If they were to fly through it rashly, they might be attacked at any time, which would be too dangerous.

The two walked through forests composed of light and shadow, where the trees were not solid entities, but rather interwoven from light and shadow. They swayed in the wind, rustling as if telling ancient secrets.

In the heart of Shadow Valley, there are many mysterious bodies of water, large and small, known as the "Lakes of Stars".

The lake water was a deep blue, as if it could absorb all light.

The Lake of Stars is the origin of Star Spirit Milk. The lake water contains abundant Star Spirit Milk. Venerables can quickly restore their divine power simply by soaking in the lake. If they can obtain Star Spirit Milk, it can further assist in their breakthrough.

However, the Lake of Stars is not easily approached. Around the lake dwell creatures called "Shadow Beasts," guardians of Shadow Valley, possessing immense power and exceptional intelligence.

The Shadow Beasts' skin is as dark as the night, allowing them to move silently in the shadows of Shadow Valley and launch deadly attacks on intruders.

Venerable Jin Yu and the Lord of the Kingdom of Light cautiously traversed the Shadow Valley, holding back the power of their domain-type treasures, remaining constantly vigilant against any potential dangers.

Having experienced a near-death experience, Venerable Jin Yu knew that Shadow Valley not only contained shadow beasts, but also various unknown traps and dangers.

As time passed, the two had been exploring this secret realm for a thousand years, but they had only explored a small part of it.

I have not encountered any other Venerable Ones from the Hongmeng.

That day, as the two cautiously advanced, Venerable Golden Rain discovered a mysterious garden hidden deep within a valley. The space here was filled with the rich aura of starlight essence, and he knew he was not far from his goal.

Although it is called a garden, its area is nearly a hundred billion square kilometers in size. Various exotic plants grow in this garden, and their flowers emit a faint glow, like stars in the night sky.

In the center of the garden stood a vast lake, and at its core was a fountain constructed of pure white jade. The water was crystal clear and exuded an alluring fragrance. Venerable Golden Rain knew that the fountain contained the Star Spirit Milk he had been dreaming of.

"Jin Yu, this Starry Spirit Milk is placed in such an obvious place; there might be danger!" the Lord of the Bright Kingdom warned.

"No problem! Let's get it first!"

Venerable Jin Yu and the Lord of the Kingdom of Light flew quickly to the fountain, cupped a handful of water in their hands, and felt the cool and pure power within.

Venerable Jin Yu took a deep breath and drank the Star Spirit Milk. Instantly, a powerful force surged within him, and his divine power began to recover rapidly, even increasing somewhat.

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The two sat cross-legged on the open ground by the fountain and began to absorb the power of the Star Spirit Milk.

Soon, their bodies were enveloped in a faint halo, a sign that the power of the Starry Spirit Milk and the Immortal Divine Power were merging together.

Venerable Jin Yu felt that his understanding of the laws of time was gradually improving, and he was only one step away from becoming a high-level venerable in the universe.

However, at that moment, a powerful aura suddenly emanated from the depths of the lake.

Venerable Jin Yu opened his eyes, and a gigantic shadow beast was reflected in his pupils. This shadow beast was far larger than he had ever seen before, and its eyes were like two burning suns, radiating intense light.

The Shadow Beast let out a deafening roar, clearly indicating that it would not allow anyone to approach the Starry Spirit Milk.

Venerable Jin Yu and Lord of the Kingdom of Light stood up at the same time, exuding powerful auras as they confronted the Shadow Beast.

Venerable Jin Yu, clad in golden armor that shimmered with starlight, had a resolute and sharp gaze, like an arrow piercing through the galaxy.

The King of Light wore a long white robe embroidered with a sun totem. His aura was warm and powerful, like the rising sun.

They stood beside the fountain, facing a giant shadow beast.

The shadow beast's skin was as dark as night, and its eyes gleamed with an eerie green light, as if capable of devouring all light. Its size was enormous, like a moving mountain range; with each step it took, the earth trembled.

"Light, I must obtain the Starry Spirit Milk; this is my only chance to break through." Venerable Golden Rain's voice was firm and powerful.

"This shadow beast's aura is only at the high-level Venerable level, let's fight!" The Lord of Light Kingdom also stood beside Venerable Golden Rain.

The shadow beast seemed to understand their conversation, and a hint of disdain flashed in its eyes.

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(End of this chapter)