The colossal, immense black vessel was continuously ascending, causing the entire Black Swamp to tremble. In comparison to the black vessel, Luo Feng and his companions appeared infinitesimally small.

This was true in terms of both sheer size and aura! Every Universe Master present, were it not for the certainty of death should their supreme treasures fall into the Black Swamp… their full-power attacks couldn't even shake the swamp, yet this black vessel effortlessly sent a vast section of the Black Swamp into violent oscillation.

“How does one claim the treasure?” “Never heard of it.” A flurry of thoughts raced through Luo Feng’s mind. Though legends of the Tomb Lair Ship were numerous, the Human Race had never actually acquired one.

Across the entirety of the Universe Sea, among nearly a hundred major powers, perhaps only the two Great Holy Lands had ever managed to obtain one, making detailed knowledge of claiming it naturally scarce. Marked by a Decree Imprint?

That couldn't be it. If imprinting were possible, Lord Lu Chong, Lord Ying Ai of the God-Eye Race, and Lord Wu Mian wouldn't be so composed.

“Lord Lu Chong.” Luo Feng suddenly transmitted a voice message, this time directed solely to Lord Lu Chong, excluding Lord Wu Kui and Lord Ying Ai. “Silver River Lord.” Lord Lu Chong acknowledged.

“My knowledge is limited; I don't know much about the Tomb Lair Ship. I’ve heard the legends, but the true information is almost completely unknown.

I wonder if Lord Lu Chong could enlighten me?” Luo Feng inquired. Among the experts present, Lord Lu Chong, hailing from the Purple Moon Holy Land, likely knew the most.

“Hahaha… why should I tell you?” Lord Lu Chong retorted. Luo Feng merely smiled, unconcerned.

“If you can’t or won’t, so be it. I will simply observe how you, Lord Ying Ai, and Lord Wu Mian make your moves, and I will follow your lead!” “You truly wish to know?” Lord Lu Chong suddenly asked.

“Of course.” Luo Feng replied. “It’s fine to tell you, provided I have one condition.” Lord Lu Chong stated, “My Purple Moon Holy Land has no other strong experts in this Blazing Ice Domain.

By the time this Tomb Lair Ship is fully emerged—which shouldn't take much longer—it will be too late to summon reinforcements. I am the strongest here, and I risk becoming the target of everyone else.

You will temporarily obey my command, how about it? If you agree, I will tell you the detailed information about the Tomb Lair Ship; if not, then forget it.” “Agreed,” Luo Feng stated without hesitation.

“However, outwardly I will follow your lead, but when facing the treasure itself, don't blame me for what happens.” “Before the treasure, strength dictates everything,” Lord Lu Chong conceded. “Good,” Luo Feng replied, understanding exactly why Lord Lu Chong was wary of the other factions.

Although this Lord Lu Chong possessed a Supreme Treasure, it was Supreme Armor! While immensely strong defensively, its advantage in frontal combat wasn't overwhelming.

Furthermore, in battles between experts—say, a Fifth-Tier Universe Master fighting a Fourth-Tier—the Fourth-Tier would at most be at a disadvantage; killing them outright would be nearly impossible unless there was an ‘absolute counter’… like Lord Jing Yan, whose soul attacks could instantly render an opponent paralyzed and defenseless. This was an absolute counter that might yield miraculous effects.

Some top-tier Fifth-Tier existences could even survive encounters with the Universe’s Strongest Beings; let alone facing a mere Sixth-Tier Universe Master. The strength Lord Lu Chong could exert was likely equivalent to what the Universe’s Strongest could muster within the Original Universe—while he might hold an absolute advantage, killing any single person present, even Luo Feng, would be incredibly difficult.

“Since you agree,” Lord Lu Chong began directly, “I will tell you the information regarding the Tomb Lair Ship.” “The Tomb Lair Ship was a tool used by a group of ancient beings within the Universe Ark, dating back to an endless era ago.” “Of course, the civilization that created them was incredibly powerful… For instance, the Black Patterned Stone Pillars they constructed, and the entire Universe Ark itself, are things that no expert in our current Universe Sea can move.” Lord Lu Chong narrated; Luo Feng agreed. That civilization was indeed tremendously powerful.

Based on numerous clues, it was even suspected that many Supreme Treasures, perhaps even Supreme Ultimate Treasures, were remnants left behind by that civilization. The fact that the textual information contained within the Supreme Ultimate Treasures perfectly matched the script of that civilization was enough to draw one conclusion.

“Special items within the Universe Ark, such as the Black Patterned Stone Pillars, the Blood Sea Plate, the Tomb Lair Ship, and others, cannot be bound by the method of imprinting life marks.” “I dare not speak for the Black Patterned Stone Pillars or the Blood Sea Plate, but the Tomb Lair Ship feels more like a tool than a treasure.” “It’s like this: if you hide inside the Tomb Lair Ship while external experts attack… the powerful assaults will be partially negated by the ship, but a significant impact force will still transfer inside. In other words, the Tomb Lair Ship won't repel impacts as flawlessly as Palace-type Supreme Treasures might.

However, it naturally resists soul attacks because of its unique material composition; Void God Power cannot penetrate the Tomb Lair Ship at all,” Lord Lu Chong explained. “Its defense is purely due to its special material composition.” “To claim ownership?

You must enter the interior of the Tomb Lair Ship and locate its control core,” Lord Lu Chong stated. “The control core?” Luo Feng inquired again.

“There are many Tomb Lair Ships within the Universe Ark, but one only emerges after a long period. Moreover, the control core of every single Tomb Lair Ship is different,” Lord Lu Chong revealed.

“So, don’t expect to learn it from me, because I don’t know it myself.” Luo Feng understood. The other party surely possessed some information about the control core, but such a crucial secret, tied to claiming the treasure, wouldn’t be revealed easily.

“To enter this Tomb Lair Ship, there is no other way; one must wait for it to voluntarily open its hatch,” Lord Lu Chong said. “If it doesn't open on its own… then no one can forcibly break it open.” “How long might that take?” Luo Feng pressed.

“Very soon. Once it fully emerges, it usually opens automatically.

Although there is always a chance it might suddenly delay,” Lord Lu Chong mused. “In the records of my Holy Land, there was an instance where a Tomb Lair Ship, after fully emerging, refused to open for a full 300 cycles.

The most powerful treasure refiner in the universe at that time used secret arts to provoke the Tomb Lair Ship, causing it to open voluntarily.” “A treasure refiner?” Luo Feng’s heart stirred. “Those capable of refining Supreme Treasures possess extremely deep understanding of that civilization,” Lord Lu Chong elaborated.

“Other experts cannot decipher the treasures left by that civilization, but those refiners, by studying them closely, can uncover their secrets. Regarding the Tomb Lair Ship, there is one more piece of information you’ve likely heard: one Tomb Lair Ship can carry 36 experts to enter that tomb together!” “Indeed,” Luo Feng only knew that the Tomb Lair Ship could transport experts into the tomb.

“Only once. After guiding the Tomb Lair Ship into the tomb, the vessel will depart and can no longer be controlled,” Lord Lu Chong explained.

“So, even if you obtain the Tomb Lair Ship, you must carefully consider whether or not to enter the tomb… Once you enter the tomb, there is no opportunity to return.” The Tomb Lair Ship slowly emerged from the Black Swamp, its movement slow, yet the commotion persisted. Soon, it pulled another Palace-type Supreme Treasure to the surface—this one belonging to the power of the First Reincarnation Era Ancestral God Sect.

Cycle after cycle… Regardless of the specific reincarnation era, the Ancestral God Sect force was always present. When within the Original Universe, the Ancestral God Sect was usually formidable.

But once the Original Universe was destroyed and the next cycle began… these Ancestral God Sect experts, forced to reside in miniature universes, lost the protection of the universe source, causing their power to wane considerably and their unity to significantly diminish, rendering them somewhat lax. “Hahaha, Lord Ying Ai and Lord Wu Mei of the God-Eye Race?

Lord Lu Chong of the Purple Moon Holy Land? Lord Liu Jiu of the First Ancestral God Sect?

Human, Silver River Lord?” A wildly arrogant voice rang out. “Is that… the Tomb Lair Ship?” Boom!

A streak of pale white light that had just arrived immediately streaked through the air, charging directly toward the Tomb Lair Ship. Luo Feng, Lord Lu Chong, Lord Ying Ai, and the others present merely sneered, watching the spectacle unfold.

The streak of pale white light landed on the Tomb Lair Ship, found a spot untouched by the Black Swamp, and desperately attempted to imprint a life mark, but it clearly failed. “The Skeleton Race creatures are truly idiotic!” A cold sneer echoed through the domain, permeating the spacetime.

“We are all watching from afar, none of us attempting to claim ownership. Couldn't you guess… that ownership cannot be claimed?

And yet you go seeking death by trying to imprint it. Truly laughable.” “The God-Eye Race creatures are fools!

If other experts haven't spoken, why are you squawking! Of course I know this Tomb Lair Ship can’t be claimed, but it’s worth trying again just in case different Tomb Lair Ships behave differently!” That sharp voice inherently contained a strain of madness.

“And who knows if your God-Eye Race actually tried claiming it first?” What he said was true. The God-Eye Race arrived first, and they had indeed studied the emerging Tomb Lair Ship closely, even attempting to claim ownership.

After all, the God-Eye Race hailed only from the First Reincarnation Era, and their knowledge of the Tomb Lair Ship was still far inferior to that of the two Great Holy Lands’ universes. “Foolish Skeleton Race, stop making excuses,” the cold voice continued.

“Arrogant God-Eye Race,” the sharp voice retorted with a sneer. The other factions present remained silent.

Both the Skeleton Race and the God-Eye Race were peak races of the First Reincarnation Era. Although the Skeleton Race was slightly weaker than the God-Eye Race, they were also their natural, eternal rivals.

Their racial talents were mutually restrictive. For the past three reincarnation eras, their struggles had never ceased.

That the Skeleton Race maintained such formidable strength despite the God-Eye Race’s suppression spoke volumes about the Skeleton Race's power. Time elapsed… Another half a month passed, and no new factions arrived.

The current parties were the God-Eye Race, the Skeleton Race, the First Ancestral God Sect, the Purple Moon Holy Land, and Humanity. Luo Feng knew he was alone, but as for the others?

They were all within their Palace-type Supreme Treasures. No one knew how many experts were inside each palace—perhaps the seemingly solitary Skeleton Race actually housed several.

Perhaps the God-Eye Race, estimated to have only two experts, had more than two. Before any battle erupted, nothing could be certain.

“Boom~hiss” The Tomb Lair Ship finally floated completely free, the bottom of the vessel breaking away from the Black Swamp, hanging suspended in the air. Simultaneously, the entire ship began to vibrate.

“The hatch is about to open!” “Silver River, move out.” Lord Lu Chong transmitted directly to Luo Feng. Swish!

Swish! Luo Feng’s Blood-Colored Tower followed Lord Lu Chong’s golden pyramid, immediately accelerating toward the distant, imposing Tomb Lair Ship.

“Quickly.” “Keep an eye on Lord Lu Chong; he knows the most.” “Keep up.” The other factions, seeing Lord Lu Chong and Luo Feng rush forward, paid no attention to anyone else. They immediately ignited their divine power, pushing their Palace-type Supreme Treasures to their absolute limit, their speeds soaring to a hundred times the speed of light, transforming into streaks of light racing toward the Tomb Lair Ship.