novelTele Chapter 170 The Bridge to Heaven
Chapter 170 The Bridge to Heaven
On the rooftop of a small building in Chaos City, Lin Yun sat cross-legged, closing his eyes in meditation.
Three days had passed since he emerged from the cultivation chamber of the City Lord's Mansion. During those three days, he had barely left the rooftop. The mysteries of the first three diagrams on the Cosmic Chaos Stele were far too profound. Although he had only studied them for seven days, those images, those secret patterns, those fragments of the laws of space and time had already been deeply imprinted on his soul. He needed time to digest, organize, and fully comprehend them.
Chaotic energy flowed gently around him, and spatial rifts in the distance constantly opened and repaired, their crystalline threads shimmering with intricate patterns. Lin Yun occasionally opened his eyes, gazing at the sky, comparing those patterns with those on the Chaos Stele; occasionally he closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into his Time-Space Nightmare Beast avatar, verifying the secret techniques in the *Heavenly Ruins* with his insights from the Chaos Stele. In three days, his understanding of the laws of time and space deepened further. He had mastered 38 of the 54 secret techniques in the second diagram, and was beginning to explore the 144 secret techniques in the third diagram. The execution of the third level of the Cosmic Divine Weapon, "Time-Traces Rifting Style," became increasingly stable; although he hadn't yet reached the level of complete control, it was at least no longer a matter of chance.
"Lin Yun! Lin Yun!" A familiar voice came from downstairs, breaking the tranquility of the rooftop.
Lin Yun opened his eyes and walked to the edge of the rooftop to look down. Luo Feng was standing downstairs, waving at him with a hint of excitement and eagerness on his face. Hong and Lei Shen were also standing to the side, their expressions quite different—Luo Feng was enthusiastic, Hong was calm, and Lei Shen looked somewhat dejected.
"What is it?" Lin Yun jumped down from upstairs and landed beside the three of them.
"Do you know about the Tongtian Bridge?" Luo Feng asked bluntly.
Lin Yun nodded. He certainly knew about the Bridge to Heaven—as a transmigrator, he was intimately familiar with this trial ground. The Bridge to Heaven was a trial ground specifically set up by the Virtual Universe Company for those who sought to comprehend the Chaos Steles. There were 52 Bridges to Heaven corresponding to the 52 Chaos Steles, each with at least 21 levels and up to 32 levels. Passing the first level granted an additional opportunity to comprehend a Chaos Stele. Each additional level granted another opportunity.
"We only found out yesterday," Luo Feng said excitedly. "Yesterday, my eldest brother, second brother, and I went to try the Heavenly Bridge. I managed to get through the first level, but failed on the second. My eldest brother and second brother..."
Hong shook his head, and Thor looked even more dejected.
"The first level is too difficult," Thor sighed. "I couldn't even last three moves inside."
"Me too," Hong said calmly. "The opponent's strength far exceeded my expectations. My Law of Light was powerless against him."
Lin Yun was not surprised. Although Hong and Lei Shen had made rapid progress, their understanding of the laws was still at the beginner level. The opponents on the first level of the Tongtian Bridge were set according to the depth of their understanding of the Chaos Stele. Without sufficient accumulation, it would be difficult to pass.
"You know what? Out of our group of 1000, only Berlan has managed to clear both levels so far," Luo Feng said with a hint of amazement. "He cleared both the first and second levels consecutively, gaining two extra opportunities for comprehension. The others, including Long Yun and Galesi from the Primal Secret Realm, failed to clear the first level."
"And Rong Jun and Uka, they haven't passed the first level either," Thor added. "I heard that Rong Jun has gained a deep understanding of the 'Giant Axe Chaos Stele,' but he's still a little short of passing the first level."
Lin Yun raised an eyebrow slightly. Bolan's strength was indeed formidable; passing two levels consecutively demonstrated that his comprehension of the *Cosmic Chaos Monument* had reached a considerable level. However, Bolan's choice of the *Cosmic Chaos Monument* was expected—he excelled in the laws of wind and space; wind was the best springboard for comprehending time, and space was his forte. His ambition to combine time and space was immense, self-evident.
"So, now you're the only one left who hasn't tried." Luo Feng looked at Lin Yun, his eyes full of anticipation. "You were the top student in our batch, and you even chose the most difficult one to comprehend: the Cosmic Chaos Stele. Everyone wants to know how many levels you can reach."
"Then let's give it a try," Lin Yun said calmly.
The four found a quiet corner on the streets of Chaos City, sat cross-legged, and connected their consciousness to the virtual universe network.
Virtual Universe, Yuxiangshan Primitive Area.
Lin Yun appeared in his manor. His virtual assistant, Xiao Lan, immediately appeared on his shoulder.
"Master, would you like to apply to enter the Sky Bridge?" Xiao Lan asked.
"Yes." Lin Yun nodded.
"Understood." Xiao Lan immediately contacted the virtual universe central system to submit the request. Soon, a voice sounded in Lin Yun's mind: "Identity confirmed, Lin Yun, member of the Primal Secret Realm, you have permanently gained the qualification to enter the Bridge to Heaven. We hope you will strive to reach the end of the Bridge to Heaven. Teleporting now!"
brush!
Lin Yun disappeared directly from the manor.
Virtual universe, a special dimensional space.
This dimension is an endless ocean, its waves crashing and surging. A single, beautiful island stands in the center of the sea, its edge dotted with 52 ports, each from which an endless bridge extends, stretching towards the horizon as if connecting to the distant sky. These 52 bridges are completely enveloped in the ocean, shrouded in mist, obscuring everything within its depths. The mist clings to the bridges, creating a dreamlike, ethereal scene.
Lin Yun suddenly appeared in the square in the center of the island.
Several people were already standing in the square. Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen had also teleported over, along with some other young people, chatting quietly in small groups. Lin Yun glanced around and saw familiar faces like Long Yun, Qian Shui, and Ai Chen. Most of them looked rather serious, clearly having encountered considerable setbacks on the Tongtian Bridge.
Not far from the square, a man dressed in a black robe adorned with stars stood. He had four ears but no nose, and a smiling face that gave him a gentle yet profound air. He saw Lin Yun and walked over.
"Lin Yun, you've finally arrived." The man smiled. "I am Baffin, the guardian of the Tongtian Bridge plane. You can call me Lord Guardian."
"Hello, Guardian." Lin Yun bowed slightly.
"You're the last of this batch of newcomers to attempt the Sky Bridge." Baffin looked Lin Yun up and down, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes. "A member of the Primal Secret Realm, the first place winner of the Genius Battle, you chose the 'Cosmic Chaos Monument.' Your choice has sparked quite a bit of discussion within our Virtual Universe Company."
Lin Yun listened calmly with a composed expression.
"Some higher-ups believe that with your understanding of the three laws of wind, thunder, and light, you can reach a very high level at the fastest speed, whether you choose the 'Wind Shadow Chaos Stele' or the 'Thunder Chaos Stele.' Choosing the 'Cosmic Chaos Stele' is too ambitious and not advisable."
"Others think you're just asking for trouble. The 'Cosmic Chaos Monument' is the most difficult to comprehend among the 52 Chaos Monuments, requiring an extremely high level of talent in the laws of spacetime. Throughout countless eons, the people of the Cosmic lineage are the fewest. Although you performed amazingly in the Genius Battle, you haven't shown any talent in the laws of spacetime before, so choosing the 'Cosmic Chaos Monument' is a complete waste of time."
Baffin paused for a moment, then continued, "Of course, some people believe that your profound understanding of the laws of wind, thunder, and light, and your concealment of your strength throughout the Genius Battle until the very end, might mean that this isn't even your full potential."
"So, whether your choice is right or wrong depends on your performance on the Cosmic Bridge." Baffin looked at Lin Yun with a hint of inquiry in his eyes. "Go, go and challenge the Cosmic Bridge, let me see how far you can go."
Lin Yun nodded, his gaze falling on the 52 long bridges along the edge of the island.
Among the 52 long bridges, one stands out in particular. At its starting point stands a stone tablet inscribed with the two characters "宇宙" (universe). The two characters are written with vigorous strokes, seemingly containing endless mysteries of time and space, captivating anyone who sees them.
The Cosmic Bridge to Heaven.
Lin Yun transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the long bridge.
He landed before the stone tablet, gazing up at the long bridge that stretched to the horizon. The bridge was wide, shrouded in mist on both sides, obscuring the distance. The sea surged, waves crashing against the bridge piers with a rhythmic sound.
Lin Yun stepped onto the Tongtian Bridge.
The moment he stepped onto the bridge, the surrounding space seemed to freeze. An invisible force enveloped him, making him feel as if he were entering a special trial space.
"Lin Yun." A voice echoed in his mind; it was the voice of the Guardian, Baffin. "On the first level of the Cosmic Bridge, you need to choose an opponent. You can choose any one of the following: a martial artist, a psychic controller, or a psychic illusionist. Defeat your opponent to pass the first level."
Lin Yun said without hesitation: "I choose the controller."
This is the most suitable choice for testing his cosmic weapon. His cosmic weapon is the weapon of the controller, and choosing a controller as an opponent is the best way to test his understanding of the laws of spacetime and his use of the weapon.
As soon as he finished speaking, the mist ahead surged. A ball of black liquid flew out from the mist and quickly condensed in mid-air. A moment later, a mysterious figure wearing a black mask appeared before Lin Yun.
The figure rode on a pair of unidentified, shuttle-shaped telekinetic weapons and carried a long, silver-gray staff on his back. A pair of cold, eerie eyes, hidden beneath a black mask, stared at Lin Yun, and a mechanical voice uttered, "Let the battle begin!"
Lin Yun's pupils contracted slightly.
That silver-gray rod—a cosmic weapon. The opponent was also using a cosmic weapon.
It seems the Bridge to Heaven is designed so that the type of opponent you choose determines the type of weapon and secret technique they will use. If you choose the Controller, your opponent will be the Controller; if you choose the Cosmic Chaos Monument, your opponent will use a cosmic divine weapon. This is both a test and a trial—fighting against opponents who use the same weapons is the best way to discover your own weaknesses.
Lin Yun took out his cosmic divine weapon from his spatial ring. The silver-gray long staff trembled slightly in his hand, as if sensing its master's fighting spirit.
"Then let's go," Lin Yun said softly.
He gripped his divine weapon tightly and charged toward his opponent.