Several more years passed.
Shen Mo gazed at the completely renewed Void Shuttle before him, feeling somewhat dazed.
Despite possessing such exceptional artifact-forging skills, it still took him a full eight years to fully repair the Void Shuttle.
Restoring it not only required a vast array of rare and nearly extinct heavenly materials and earthly treasures, but also numerous long-lost forging techniques.
If not for the existence of the Heavenly Dao Treasury, it would have been impossible for Shen Mo to complete the repairs in just eight years.
Even with triple the time, it might not have been possible.
"By my calculations, I should be exactly one hundred years old this year."
Shen Mo did a quick mental calculation and smiled faintly.
To reach the Nirvana Realm at one hundred years old—
Such a monstrous cultivation speed made him unmatched in this world.
"The Void Shuttle is now fully repaired. I might as well try venturing into the chaotic void currents near the minor world."
"But first, I must ensure my own safety."
Shen Mo communed briefly with the will of the Heavenly Dao.
Upon learning that its power could extend about thirty thousand zhang around this world, he felt reassured.
As long as he didn't stray too far, even if swept away by the void currents, the Heavenly Dao's will could still pull him back.
Adapting early to the void currents was crucial for Shen Mo.
He had no idea how far the ancient continent was from the great world.
It was necessary to prepare for the worst.
Only then, when true disaster struck, would he be ready and not caught off guard.
With a thought, Shen Mo arrived at the fourth layer of the Demon-Suppressing Sea.
It had been nearly twenty years since Ji Xuan's death. The demon race had long been eradicated.
However, traces of demonic energy still lingered here, like maggots clinging to the bone.
The first three layers had been mostly cleansed of this energy.
But from the fourth layer downward, it was only slightly purified—not completely.
This lingering demonic energy interfered with Shen Mo's connection to the will of the Heavenly Dao.
Yet void vortexes only existed in the deeper levels of the Demon-Suppressing Sea.
After weighing the options, Shen Mo chose the fourth layer.
He could explore deeper levels later, once he became more familiar with the void currents.
"Found it."
Using his blood essence and spiritual energy to form a Radiant Blood Light, Shen Mo quickly located a small void vortex.
Void vortexes came in different sizes.
Smaller ones were more stable, and the surrounding void currents more gentle.
Ideal for a cultivator like Shen Mo who was entering the void for the first time.
He gazed at the space ahead and took a deep breath.
In the next moment, he strode boldly into the vortex aboard the Void Shuttle.
Buzz!
In an instant, the world spun violently, twisting into a kaleidoscope of colors.
Everything rotated and shifted at dizzying speed.
After a few moments, Shen Mo finally saw his surroundings clearly.
It was pitch-black all around, with almost no light.
The only illumination came from the Void Shuttle he piloted.
He looked up and down.
The Void Shuttle had activated a glowing protective shield, encasing him within and isolating him from the chaotic void currents outside.
Without the Void Shuttle, he would have already been engulfed and corroded by the endless void.
"The Void Shuttle can absorb power from the void currents to sustain the shield."
"That saves me from having to expend energy myself."
Shen Mo nodded with satisfaction.
He turned to look back.
A vast, golden-glowing continent stretched beyond sight.
It was none other than the ancient continent.
He gazed at it for a few moments, marveling at the boundless mysteries of heaven and earth.
Then, guiding the Void Shuttle, he began to patrol along the edge of the ancient continent.
Before long, he discovered that the chaotic void currents were not empty.
There were things hidden within them!
====================================================================================
Get access to 20 chapters in advance and enjoy 2 daily updates by supporting the series. Available on Patreon: https://patreon.com/Alex_Cruise or Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/anish_44