Endless Ocean: Survival Begins with a Dugout Canoe

As he predicted, the Rune representing the "Second Day" appeared in the orange section of the seven-colored stone pillar.

Unlike the radiant star of the First Day, this time, it was three stars.

Three, representing a multitude—

a symbol of the stars themselves.

’Looks like my judgment was correct. Next, as long as I methodically activate the other five colors on the pillar in order, this treasure called the Stone Pillar of Profanity and Transgression can be fully revived. The other Rainbow Centaurs on this continent should also be able to break their curse and slowly gain true intelligence from now on.’

This might take generations of evolution.

But it would eventually succeed.

The Centaur Queen, acting on instinct, affectionately nuzzled Shi Ming’s back. It didn’t understand any of this.

...

Over the next few days, no matter how Shi Ming used his Eye of Destiny, he couldn’t find any more information about this continent. It seemed all known information had already been revealed.

However, his conjectures were proven correct through practice.

On the Third Day, he used the "Supreme Sanctuary" to activate the yellow Rune, which took the form of a fruit. On the Fourth Day, he used "Revelation of Wisdom" to activate the green Rune, an illusory object resembling a floral wreath. On the Fifth Day, he activated the blue Rune representing the River of Destiny. On the Sixth Day, "Death," colored indigo, materialized on the pillar.

The massive stone pillar—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet—was now more than halfway lit.

Only the final section remained.

Shi Ming hesitated.

He still couldn’t figure out the power that represented "Redemption."

’Using "Embrace Death" seems a bit unreliable.’

’Do I have to kill myself in front of the pillar and then revive to show it?’

’That’s too out there.’

’Compared to that, it would be better to use the last wish from the Lamp of Wishes to have a Star Spirit demonstrate the power of "Redemption." However, the ancestral home of the Star Spirit Race hasn’t been found yet. Using the final wish here isn’t a wise choice.’

Just as Shi Ming was trying to find another way,

the Sixth Day ended.

As the Seventh Day arrived, the first six Runes each transferred a portion of their power, which merged to illuminate the pillar’s violet section. The massive stone pillar, from top to bottom—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet—now had all seven Runes lit up. It stood like a lighthouse and beacon of redemption across the 300,000-square-kilometer Seven-Colored Continent.

Characters flashed before Shi Ming’s eyes.

[Bet you didn’t see that coming. The Seventh Day is a day of rest.]

[When all the prerequisites are met, redemption follows. The Colorless Realm has regained light, stars, life, wisdom, destiny, and death. The shackles have been released.]

[The supreme treasure "Stone Pillar of Profanity and Transgression" has been fully revived. You can use its power.]

[The Rainbow Centaur Race will, as they did long, long ago, evolve once more through generations of propagation...]

...

A supreme treasure...

Shi Ming’s eyes lit up.

The puzzle was solved. Just as Shi Ming had guessed, the revived pillar was the final prize.

Although he didn’t yet know the specific effects of the "Stone Pillar of Profanity and Transgression," as the remains of a transgressor who had challenged divine authority long, long ago, its power was bound to be extraordinary.

’How do I use it?’

’Swing the pillar and smash people with it?’

With another supreme treasure added to his collection, Shi Ming’s foundation grew even stronger. But the current task was to figure out how to use this pillar.

[Stone Pillar of Profanity and Transgression]

[Level: 20]

[A stone pillar formed from the remains of a creature that profaned the gods. After its revival, it has become an all-conquering weapon. Wielding it against enemies allows one to display a portion of the gods’ style from the beginning of creation, bringing down punishment and suppression from a near-divine status!]

[Maximum level reached. Cannot be upgraded further.]

[Required for Limitless Upgrade: Pseudo-God Corpse x3]

"So it really is for swinging and hitting people?"

Shi Ming glanced at the seven-colored stone pillar. It was about 10 meters tall and as thick as a thousand-year-old tree. Wielding such a colossal pillar in battle would be an incredibly wild and unrestrained sight.

And this pillar could not shrink or grow.

It could just barely fit inside his personal inventory.

But Shi Ming discovered that the moment his palm touched it, the supreme treasure seemed to acknowledge him as its master, forming an intimate connection with him. There was no need to place it in his inventory. With just a thought, the Stone Pillar of Profanity and Transgression could be stored away just like the Blade of Chaos. When needed, the 10-meter-tall pillar could be summoned at will to face his enemies directly!

’That saves a lot of trouble!’

Shi Ming now had two supreme treasures. If he encountered the Tower King again, he could take him down in a matter of seconds without using any of his other trump cards!

Unfortunately, the Heart of the Star Spirit contained the Sovereign’s mark, so it couldn’t be used freely in other regions of the Thirty-Seventh Cosmic Country.

In the Cave of the Stars, however, it could be used.

’Even if the Sovereign notices, what can he do?’

Shi Ming gleefully stored the colossal pillar and waited on the continent for another day.

On the morning of the Eighth Day, he saw a faint ray of light projecting down from an infinite height, bringing the first true dawn to the dark world.

The sky was brightening.

Among the seven-colored hills, the red cliffs were the first to be edged in gold. Then, the shades of orange and yellow grew more vivid. The rainbow-like patches of color, close to one another, blended and bled together, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene that even made Shi Ming gasp in awe.

The landscape seen in natural light was far more stunning than what his Spiritual Power had perceived.

"Cai Zong, I have to go."

"Come with me. Your people will evolve over generations and reclaim their former glory."

The beast lacked intelligence, but it possessed instinct.

Cai Zong nuzzled against Shi Ming, and then its upper body began to transform, turning into a beautiful, unicorn-like creature with a seven-colored mane, looking utterly magnificent.

This was another form of the Rainbow Centaur.

Shi Ming mounted the splendid steed, and it leaped into the air.

...

Outside, in the viscous center of the star-cave, a seven-colored light flared. The galloping Rainbow Centaur leaped out from within, carrying Shi Ming, like a warrior returning from a treasure hunt, treading upon the stars.

It shook its tail and mane, shedding a shower of colorful light.

Three-Eyes and Ah Jian had gained a new companion.

The first battle was a great victory, and Shi Ming’s morale was high. This star-cave wasn’t even in the deepest part of the Cave of the Stars, yet it held a supreme treasure as powerful as the Stone Pillar of Profanity and Transgression. What secrets lay in the deepest, most ancient star-caves within the Cave of the Stars?

’I hope there are even bigger surprises in store!’

"To the deepest part of the star-caves!"

...

...

...

An old man, sitting on a lone boat and bored to tears, had at some point cast a fishing rod, "fishing" in the void of the boundless Star Sea.

The starry sky was utterly silent and empty.

There was no sea,

nor was there any prey.

Yet the hook sank into the void and vanished. Occasionally, it would twitch as if something had taken the bait, but the old man turned a deaf ear, reacting as if he were asleep.

’Sigh!’

’Too small! Far too small!’

’Not worth me making a move! This treasured hook is good, but it only has three uses left.’

’Since I’ve spent a thousand years coming here, I must have the very best. Otherwise, how could I ever contend with those so-called new gods?’

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