The next day.

Su Tu packed a few sets of clothes.

He was about to head out to Celestial City Star.

It's said that he wouldn't be taking a regular interstellar flight this time, but rather some 'novel gadget' that Old Zhou mentioned.

Su Tu was extremely excited about this trip, but he also missed his mother a bit, so before leaving, he gave Shang Zichun a call.

They chatted idly for quite a while.

This time, Su Tu was focused, ready to detect any anomalies instantly, but nothing unusual happened.

He didn't see that dark brown lump anymore.

Only then did he feel slightly relieved.

Su Tu stood at the door, gazing at the big-eyed ball that was pretending to nap.

"I'll be away for a few days, make sure to look after the house, okay?"

Su Tu said.

The big-eyed ball immediately stood up, stretched lazily, and cutely blinked a few times.

It looked so adorable that if Su Tu didn't know what this creature really was, he might have been fooled by it.

"Don't just act cute when there's nothing else to do. Learn how to cook more. The fried rice you made last time was just so-so. I'm leaving now~"

Su Tu ignored its attempts to be cute and handed down a new task.

Then he left the house without turning back.

Leaving only the big-eyed ball, paused in place.

"Meow??"

The big-eyed ball blinked, its round eyes carrying a hint of confusion. What's going on, aren't humans supposed to love cute cats?

Why am I not getting any cat treats and instead have to learn how to make fried rice??

At that moment, the CPU in the big-eyed ball seemed to freeze.

But soon, it recovered, jumping onto the desk adeptly. Using its tail, it opened the drawer, revealing a phone.

Then it adjusted its position, placed the phone on the desk, and skillfully opened an app.

Soon, its cute cat face was adorned with an expression of resolute determination that was anything but cute.

If you want something done, do it yourself. Since you don't have time for me, I'll rely on my own efforts to earn those cat treats!!

Then, its tail decisively tapped on an option.

Live streaming activated!!

The cat influencer plan officially launched!!

Su Tu was completely unaware of the series of actions by the big-eyed ball.

At this moment, he had already arrived at Tayue Martial Arts Hall.

To be honest, Su Tu was a bit curious as well. There are usually three options to get to New Star.

The first is taking a star flight, the second is a private airship, and the third is traversing the void with one's body, which was immediately ruled out since Su Tu's current realm didn't allow him to cross the void.

Yet, both the first and second options require a large venue to accommodate the airship, but Old Zhou surprisingly asked him to come to the martial arts hall.

This means that the travel tool this time doesn't require a large space.

Even Su Tu couldn't guess how he would travel to Celestial City Star this time.

He was filled with curiosity about Old Zhou's 'novel gadget'.

After entering the martial arts hall, Su Tu went straight to the martial arts arena as per Old Zhou's instructions.

Today, no martial artists were practicing in the martial arts arena.

Because the re-examination was in three days, Old Zhou had given the students some time off to relax, as keeping their nerves too tight at this time wouldn't be beneficial.

Inside the martial arts arena, Old Zhou was conversing with a man in a suit.

Upon seeing Su Tu, Old Zhou waved him over.

"Is this your excellent student? He's certainly handsome, if he were to become a celebrity idol, he'd soon be popular throughout the Star River!"

The man started speaking, showering Su Tu with compliments.

There was a certain gentle strength in his words, that made anyone hear them feel at ease.

"Luo Laosan, if you have to compliment him, you could praise my student's talent, cultivation, or realm, couldn't you? Just handsome??"

Old Zhou said with indifference.

The man called Luo Laosan chuckled and replied.

"Just speaking the truth. Being your seventh disciple naturally speaks to his talent."

"So, I have to praise from a unique angle to be memorable."

"Hello, Su, everyone calls me Luo San; you can call me Old San or Lao San as well."

Luo Laosan politely extended his hand to Su Tu.

Su Tu also reached out his hand, politely shaking his hand.

Then he said, "You and my teacher are friends, so I shouldn't call you by name, I'll call you Third Uncle."

"Sure, call me whatever you want."

Luo Laosan, although saying it doesn't matter how he's called, visibly cheered up when he heard Su Tu say that.

"Calling me Third Uncle is beneficial."

"Throughout Star River, there are no more than fifty powers that master subspace travel technology, you're lucky to catch this opportunity."

At this point, Zhou Wuliang chimed in.

Upon hearing the term 'subspace', Su Tu was stunned.

Subspace is the reflection of Star River, hidden within are numerous arcane secrets, and within it reside the Evil Gods.

The true form of Xiao Ba is one of the Evil Gods of subspace.

Mysterious, dangerous, terrifying, unknowable—all these are synonyms of subspace, but simultaneously, as the universe's reflection, it can connect the entire cosmos.

If one can navigate within subspace, it would significantly reduce the time required to traverse the starry sky, and with precise coordinates, it might even reach near 'teleportation' levels.

However, as far as Su Tu knew, this technology was still in an open stage and hadn't been developed.

Unexpectedly, the man before him had mastered this technology!

"Oh, Old Zhou, stop joking around, being able to take your disciple on a subspace jump is my fortune!"

Luo Laosan quickly said.

"Thanks, Third Uncle."

Su Tu chose this moment to speak up.

The reflection subspace of the Star River, that's an unknown realm where there is very little information and research on subspace.

There aren't even any video records, only textual descriptions.

For someone like Su Tu, who is obsessed with the mysteries of the universe, getting the chance to travel through subspace was truly a huge surprise.

"No trouble, no trouble."

Luo San waved his hand at Su Tu, just about to say something.

But suddenly, he paused, then quickly glanced at the watch on his wrist, which was flashing with countless strange lights, not showing the time, but instead displaying dozens of peculiar numbers.

"The 'Tide' is about to arrive. Zhou, we'll be off now."

Luo San quickly lifted his head and spoke, then directly tossed a small ornament toward Su Tu.

Su Tu instinctively caught the thing.

The next moment!!

Woo woo woo!!!

A blast of train whistle exploded in Su Tu's heart. Su Tu could confirm that the sound didn't originate from the real world but resounded directly in his heart and spirit.

Afterward, all the scenes around him dissipated like ashes.

He found himself on an ancient train, with very old-fashioned surroundings, and wooden patches covering the windows around.

The whole process was both abrupt and natural.

It was like a scene transition in a movie.

"As expected from Zhou's disciple, staying so calm. Most people get scared the first time they ride the 'Tide.'

At this moment, Luo San came before Su Tu with a cheerful smile.

"Tide?"

This term was repeatedly mentioned by Luo San multiple times.

"That's right, what we're riding now is the Tide."

"This is a train that exists only in subspace. To enter it, you need to activate the 'key' when all the data is correct."

Luo San sat down on a seat, gesturing for Su Tu to sit too.

Su Tu sat opposite him.

"So, the watch on your wrist is to measure the data, and this thing is the 'key.'

Su Tu spread his hand, revealing the sculpture Luo San had thrown to him earlier, a peculiar bird without wings or feet.

"Correct."

Luo San shrugged and said, "Subspace has yet to be fully conquered; we can only cross it this way."

"Subspace is a place without the concept of beginning or end. Here, all coordinates are constantly fluctuating. So, as long as we activate the key again when the correct coordinates appear, we'll reach our desired location."

While speaking, Luo San fixed his gaze on the watch on his wrist.

Countless numbers scrolled on it.

"These coordinates will quickly alternate within fifteen minutes, meaning that, regardless of how distant, you can travel anywhere through subspace in merely fifteen minutes."

"However... it's hard on the eyes and mind. I need to keep constantly monitoring the data."

Luo San concluded with a helpless expression.

After hearing him, Su Tu realized.

In simple terms, subspace is like a channel connecting the whole universe. The train in it doesn't need any action, just activating the key at specific coordinates to enter, discovering the rules of subspace operation, and exiting when the train stops at the desired coordinates.

Subspace is like a wave, the train like a ship, only unlike a ship that can only be tossed around by the wave, Luo San can deduce the ship's location and disembark at the correct spot.

Although Su Tu understood the logic, the engineering data, operational principles, and so on were extremely complex.

Su Tu looked outside the window.

Outside was covered by indescribable colors, a kind Su Tu couldn't clearly recognize, just feeling brilliant yet somber.

"Stop looking, you won't see anything."

"Subspace carries a layer of cognitive barrier. It might be that an evil deity is watching us this very moment, or we could be passing over some unknown serving platter."

"But all this is beyond our knowledge."

Luo San explained.

"Those evil deities and other unknown existences are just watching us pass by with open eyes?"

"Aren't they doing anything?"

Hearing this, Su Tu couldn't help but speak.

Previously, Su Tu came into contact with evil deities, whether it was those creatures in Shabah or the one in the lonely village, there was an unknowable covetousness towards humans.

Su Tu couldn't believe they would just openly pass by these entities without provoking a reaction.

"You can rest assured on this point, Su."

Luo San's eyes still glued to the watch: "Indeed, beings in subspace have varied 'needs' for humans, but within the Tide, our presence is minimized."

"They can't even detect us."

"So you don't..."

However, before Luo San could finish his sentence, the entire train experienced a violent vibration.

Rumble!!

Then, a series of roaring sounds followed.

The surrounding space seemed to undergo an invisible distortion, with everything around, every perception being stripped away.

Su Tu gripped onto the sides of the seat to stabilize himself.

Seemingly sensing something, he glanced out the window.

Indescribable colors painted the view.

At this moment, however, Su Tu felt the presence of an extremely terrifying creature behind those indescribable colors.

Buzz buzz buzz!!

Disordered noises echoed deep within Su Tu and Luo San's hearts.

"Impossible, impossible, how could this be!!"

At this moment, Luo San's expression was filled with fear and panic, and his voice distorted the moment it came out.

Unknown power began erupting from his body, and in Su Tu's eyes, Luo San's body started to liquefy continuously, as if turning into a pool of dye.

[You are staring at the Primordial, the 'Beauty' has cast a gaze upon you!!!!]

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