Published: February 3, 2025
"Another newcomer has arrived?"
A trace of coldness swept through the shadow's eyes. "From the aura, it seems unfamiliar. I wonder which faction this guy comes from, or if he’s just a rootless rogue trying to get a piece of the pie?!"
The shadow's gaze was indifferent.
For the testers hiding here, every new arrival increased competition and affected their chances of obtaining treasures.
"Just a newcomer. He can't even hide his form perfectly and thinks he can snatch the Fire Spirit Crystal Orb?" The shadow scoffed, ignoring him, and silently sat cross-legged, sensing the surroundings and the massive Lava Star, observing its activities.
The Fire Spirit Crystal Orb in the Lava Land might not be considered a top-tier treasure in the Wasteland of All Gods, but in the cosmic sea, it was still extraordinarily valuable, enough to exchange for quite a few top-quality items.
Qin Chen did not deliberately hide his presence, so his arrival alerted several others lurking around the Lava Star, each one scanning with their divine senses.
"Just a newcomer."
"From his aura, it doesn't seem very strong."
"He's probably here to try his luck?"
Divine senses swept over each other, then fell silent, quietly waiting.
Opportunities in the Wasteland of All Gods were rare, and under normal circumstances, there were rarely major conflicts among individuals unless treasures were unearthed.
Moreover, having been in hiding for so long, they had actually become familiar and recognized each other.
Qin Chen quietly observed from a distant corner, watching those powerful figures hidden in the shadows patiently practicing and waiting.
The Lava Star hung high, its scorching flames illuminating the surroundings. Qin Chen's gaze focused on the Lava Star; it was the first time he carefully observed the ruins in the Wasteland of All Gods.
On the Lava Star, flames continuously flowed and rolled, seeming chaotic, but as Qin Chen continued watching, a unique picture gradually formed in his mind.
Scorching, vast, majestic, and boiling.
"That is..."
Qin Chen showed a look of surprise. He had once merged with the origin of the Primordial Universe and had witnessed the birth of the Primordial Universe.
The Lava Star before him appeared to be just an ordinary celestial body, yet it resembled a universe that brought endless life. Each flame's breath caused the power of the flame path within Qin Chen to subtly tremble.
The flowing flames and magma gradually stirred the Dao source related to the fire attribute within Qin Chen.
Boom!
An invisible aura of the flame path involuntarily spread from Qin Chen's body.
"Hmm?"
Qin Chen was shocked. "Just by watching, it can actually trigger the Dao source within me?"
Although Qin Chen's cultivation had only recently entered the peak emperor level, having experienced higher-dimensional existence, he found it hard to be impressed by ordinary Dao power.
Yet the fire origin on the Lava Star before him could actively resonate with the source laws of the flame within him.
"It’s a foundation!"
Qin Chen silently thought, gradually realizing.
The fire power of the Lava Star before him contained the most fundamental source laws of the path of flames, which is why it could resonate with the fire power within him.
"What exactly is this Wasteland of All Gods? An ordinary Lava Star, yet it’s so special?"
Qin Chen was astounded.
Although the fire source on this Lava Star was merely the most basic origin, if one could fully comprehend it, it would not only allow one to step into the god emperor realm but merely touching that realm would suffice to advance to a half-step divine emperor.
"This place is extraordinary!"
Qin Chen's expression grew serious. Initially, he thought he would just familiarize himself, but now he was completely immersed in comprehending the Lava Star.
"This guy is comprehending the fire laws of the Lava Star?"
"He's even unintentionally leaking his aura? His control over the Dao source is so weak?"
From a distant corner of the void, the shadow and a few other existences looked on with surprise.