The Prodigies War
Chapter 2408 Cosmic Origin Crystals

Chapter 2408 Cosmic Origin Crystals

In the cold, silent expanse of the universe, a grand and majestic city stood suspended in the starry void, its aura vast and boundless. The endless dao light surged like billions of tides, eternal and immortal.

When Lin Xun first laid eyes on it, he couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of awe. This enormous city wasn’t built in a starfield, nor was it anchored in a cosmic plane. It simply hovered in the universe itself. The sheer scale of it was staggering.

It made even the sun, moon, and stars around it seem insignificant.

Ferry City!

Suddenly, the green sparrow turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the green sachet, sending a voice transmission at the last moment. “If the Immortal Imperial Clans spot me, it will only bring trouble to you.”

Lin Xun nodded and flew straight toward the city.

The closer he drew, the more he realized how truly colossal and magnificent the city was. It felt like a world of its own.

The walls stretched endlessly across like mountain ranges, glowing with a faint golden dao light. The city towers loomed like heavenly trenches—vast, imposing, and immovable.

Across the surrounding starry sky, countless brilliant streams of dao light roared forth from all directions, converging on the Ferry City.

Divine radiance poured like rain and silhouettes surged like tides.

Some rode ferocious beasts, some lounged in luxurious chariots, others floated on auspicious clouds or piloted radiant flying treasures.

Every mount and treasure was a top-tier artifact.

Lin Xun observed carefully and noticed that many arrived in organized groups, while others, like himself, traveled alone.

Emperors were everywhere, howling across heavens and earth, chasing stars and moons. The divine might they exuded was vast and boundless, shaking the void.

Lin Xun quietly drew in a sharp breath.

In the Ancient Nebula Road, the appearance of so many Emperors would definitely shake the world, but outside a single Ferry City, such scenes were commonplace!

“That’s Ferry City. Every so often, experts from countless worlds gather here to pass through the Kun Earth Realm Gate. But this time, we’re just here to see the sights and prepare for future journeys.”

“From ancient times to now, only in a Ferry City can you witness so many Emperors gathered in one place. It’s one of the great spectacles of the universe.”

“Just think about it, the Great Thousand Worlds contain countless worlds and planes. Emperors may be rare in any single plane, but when they gather near a Ferry City, their numbers are truly staggering.”

“Indeed, the elders said that Emperors are as common as cow hairs in Ferry City. I had my doubts, but now I see they weren’t exaggerating.”

Several Emperors conversed as they passed by.

Lin Xun was stunned. These powerful Emperor figures were not even heading to the Great Thousand Battle Domain, but instead were just here for sightseeing.

“For cultivators from the Ancient Nebula Road, the journey to the Great Thousand Battle Domain is long and dangerous, full of trials and tribulations. But for cultivators born near a Ferry City, it’s no more difficult than taking a holiday. Of course, provided that they’re Emperor-level or higher.”

The green sparrow’s voice rang in Lin Xun’s mind, “Take the Sky Capital Starfield for instance. It’s the fifth ranked cosmic plane in the Great Thousand Worlds, and it’s right next to this Ferry City. An Emperor from there can reach here in just three days.”

Lin Xun nodded quietly, and followed the flow of cultivators toward the Ferry City.

He appeared alone, his presence unassuming, with a calm temperament that made him seem no different from an ordinary person.

However, the Emperors he encountered along the way dared not underestimate him. After all, those who could traverse the void and make their way to a Ferry City were at least on the same level as them—the Emperor Stage!

Once inside the towering city gates, Lin Xun was greeted by the bustling crowds, the rising rays of light, and powerful auras overflowing into the air.

As one of the most famous cities in the Great Thousand Worlds, this Ferry City saw terrifying figures passing through daily. Here, commerce flourished and many businesses and trading hubs operated.

Whether it was an elixir store, a treasure vault, a weapon forge, or even inns and restaurants, most establishments were meant for those at the Emperor Stage. Behind them stood massive forces. Otherwise, without such backing, it would be impossible to establish any business in this city.

In fact, Ferry City was not only a gateway to the Great Thousand Battle Domain, but also a bustling center of commerce.

Emperors from different worlds gathered here, not just for the Great Thousand Battle Domain, but also to trade divine materials, elixirs, techniques, and other cultivation resources.

The fact that this place drew the attention of the mighty Emperors meant that the goods being traded must be extraordinary.

What surprised Lin Xun was that, apart from Emperor-level figures, many in the city were below the Emperor Stage. They filled various roles, from waiters in the inn to store clerks.

“That makes sense. How could Emperors be the ones hawking treasures...” Lin Xun muttered.

“Senior, is it your first time in Ferry City?” Just then, a chubby man, looking both honest and simple, approached Lin Xun.

Despite being at the Saint Stage, the man showed no fear and his face was brimming with enthusiasm.

“Yes.” Lin Xun nodded.

The man’s eyes brightened, and he asked, “Senior, are you here for sightseeing, to trade treasures, or are you perhaps heading to the Great Thousand Battle Domain?”

Lin Xun answered, “I’m just traveling for now, then I’ll decide if I want to go to the Great Thousand Battle Domain.

The man smiled and said, “I’m Suo Zhong. I’ve been in this city for years. If you need anything, perhaps I can help. If you’re satisfied with my service, a small reward would be appreciated.”

Realizing the man’s intent, Lin Xun responded with interest, “What kind of reward are you asking for?”

“Ideally cosmic origin crystals,” he answered eagerly.

Then he went on to explain that these crystals were a type of currency from the Eternal True Realm. They contained a surging aura of primal chaos, and each one was about the size of a copper coin.

Besides being used for transactions, they also served as cultivation resources.

In the Eternal True Realm, cosmic origin crystals were the universally recognized currency and were classified into three grades based on their quality.

The first being the most valuable.

The third being the least.

“I don’t have any,” Lin Xun said after hearing the explanation.

The chubby man smiled and said, “Senior, no need to worry. There’s a place in the city that specializes in exchanging cosmic origin crystals. Ten thousand dao crystals can be exchanged for one third-grade cosmic origin crystal. One hundred third-grade cosmic origin crystals can be traded for a second-grade one...”

After a pause, he added, “Of course, you can also exchange divine materials, elixirs, techniques, and treasures in your possession for cosmic origin crystals.”

Lin Xun nodded and asked, “I’ve heard that to enter the Great Thousand Battle Domain, one must exchange for a permit talisman from the City Lord’s Residence overseen by the city guardian. What is the cost of such a talisman?”

The chubby man raised a single finger. “One thousand first-grade cosmic origin crystals, that’s equivalent to one hundred billion dao crystals.”

Lin Xun narrowed his eyes at the staggering number.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t afford it. As a supreme Emperor, he had accumulated an immeasurable fortune over the years. Even without including the treasures left at Mind Cleansing Peak, the loot he had gathered while traversing the starry sky in the past year alone was astronomical.

Despite that, the price still exceeded his expectations.

One hundred billion dao crystals...how much was that?

That amount could be traded for enough Emperor-grade weapons to stack into a small mountain!

He had thought that entering the Great Thousand Battle Domain would require braving a perilous and bloody road with no return. However, who would have expected that just acquiring a permit to pass through the Kun Earth Realm Gate would require such an exorbitant sum.

“Senior, the Kun Earth Realm Gate lies deep within the Dao-Forbidden Heavenly Canopy. Without the pass, you can’t board the boundary ship that leads to the Kun Earth Realm Gate. While the price is outrageous, for an Emperor like yourself, it should be well within reach.” The chubby man quickly explained.

“Alright, before heading to the Great Thousand Battle Domain, you’ll follow me for now.” Lin Xun nodded.

The chubby man’s face lit up with joy, but then he leaned in and whispered, “Senior, just so we’re clear. I charge ten third-grade cosmic origin crystals per day.”

Lin Xun said, “Then let’s start with exchanging some cosmic origin crystals first.”

The chubby man readily agreed and led Lin Xun through more than ten bustling streets before arriving at an ancient building called Cosmic Void Abode.

“Senior, the Cosmic Void Abode and the City Lord’s Residence are both run by the Immortal Imperial He Clan of the Eternal True Realm. Just like the city guardian Emperor Ancestor Yunyuan. You must remember to not offend anyone from the He Clan while in this city.”

Before entering Cosmic Void Abode, the chubby man reminded him in a hushed tone.

Emperor Ancestor Yunyuan.

The Immortal Imperial He Clan.

Lin Xun nodded.

Inside the Cosmic Void Abode, many Emperor-level figures, like Lin Xun, were visiting Ferry City for the first time. All of them were here for one reason: to exchange for cosmic origin crystals.

Though the place was crowded, everything proceeded in an orderly fashion.

Clearly, no one dared cause trouble in the Cosmic Void Abode.

Soon, Lin Xun reached the front of a counter and casually handed over a storage bag filled to the brim with dao crystals, piling like small mountains.

Unfortunately, it only exchanged for three first-grade, fifty second-grade, and eighty third-grade cosmic origin crystals.

It was also at that moment Lin Xun finally saw what these cosmic origin crystals looked like.

Each one was the size of a copper coin. The third-grade shone a clear azure-blue, the second-grade gleamed with silver light, and the first-grade radiated a resplendent golden glow.

Each cosmic origin crystal was incredibly heavy, weighing tens of thousands of jin and brimming with a vast, surging aura of primal chaos. The higher the grade, the more refined and potent the chaos energy it contained.

Lin Xun could instantly tell that these cosmic origin crystals were much more precious than dao crystals. Even if not used as currency, they were supreme cultivation resources.

Just one first-grade cosmic origin crystal was enough to support Lin Xun, a sixth realm Emperor, through a full day of cultivation!

After stepping out of the Cosmic Void Abode, Lin Xun casually tossed fifty third-grade cosmic origin crystals to the chubby man and said, “This is your advance payment.”

The chubby man’s eyes lit up. For a Saint Stage cultivator like him, this was already a small fortune!

Carefully storing the crystals away, he asked eagerly, “Senior, where to next?”

“Sell some treasures. I still need more cosmic origin crystals,” Lin Xun replied without hesitation.

He only had three first-grade cosmic origin crystals on hand, which was still far from the one thousand needed to exchange for the permit talisman to reach Kun Earth Realm Gate.

Fortunately, although he lacked dao crystals, he had no shortage of divine materials and rare treasures in his possession!