Chapter 18: The First Journey Beyond the Ordinary World Part 2: The Originless Heaven Ark The morning wind moved gently across the fields of Hinthada, carrying the faint scent of earth and the quiet breath of a world that knew nothing about immortals. To anyone passing by, Adrian Voss was nothing more than an ordinary young man walking alone beneath the endless sky. His appearance was simple, his expression calm, and his presence carefully concealed. No one could imagine that beneath this ordinary appearance existed a soul that had once stood at the peak of countless realms. Adrian walked without hurry, his footsteps light upon the ground. He no longer possessed the weak body that had once struggled through ordinary life. After awakening his cultivation and reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, every aspect of his existence had been transformed. However, he did not release his aura or allow the world to sense his true nature. A true expert did not need to announce his existence. Power that required recognition was not true power. He stopped in the middle of the quiet field and raised his eyes toward the endless blue sky. In his previous life as the Strongest Immortal Emperor, crossing vast distances between worlds had been nothing more than a simple step. He had traveled beyond countless stars, witnessed the rise and destruction of civilizations, and stood above beings who could only look up at his existence. Yet this world was different. It was peaceful, ordinary, and completely unaware of the existence of cultivation. But Adrian was not disappointed. A world without cultivators was simply a world waiting to reveal its secrets. With a slight movement of his hand, the connection between his consciousness and the Originless Celestial Vault Ring awakened. The space before him trembled silently, and a powerful yet ancient presence descended. The Originless Heaven Ark appeared. It was not a creation of modern technology or a vessel built by ordinary hands. It was an immortal treasure forged from the remains of the Ancient Tree Spirit King, refined through Adrian's knowledge and transformed into a flying ark capable of crossing the heavens. The ancient wood that formed its body no longer resembled ordinary material. Its surface carried a deep jade-like brilliance, while countless spirit formations flowed across it like living veins. The Ark floated silently in the air, surrounded by a faint celestial glow. It did not release a terrifying pressure, nor did it create a scene that would attract attention. Its existence itself was concealed, hidden from the eyes of the mortal world. Adrian stepped onto the deck. The moment he entered, the formations within the Ark awakened. The ancient treasure recognized its master, and countless spiritual patterns began circulating beneath his feet. The deck carried the warmth of the Ancient Tree Spirit King's life essence, a reminder that even after death, the power of an ancient existence could continue through another form. Adrian stood at the center of the Ark and connected his spiritual sense with its core. The first formation activated. The Concealment Formation. The presence of the Originless Heaven Ark disappeared completely. It was not simply becoming invisible; its existence was hidden from the perception of ordinary beings. Even if someone looked directly toward the sky, they would see nothing unusual. Adrian calmly looked ahead. "Sky Traversing." His voice was quiet. But the entire Ark responded. The formations beneath the vessel began to rotate, and the surrounding space slowly distorted. Unlike ordinary flying objects that moved through the air, the Originless Heaven Ark used the power of space itself. The distance between locations became meaningless as the Ark crossed the heavens. In the next moment, the fields of Hinthada disappeared beneath a sea of clouds. The Ark had already risen beyond the sight of ordinary humans. From above, the world looked completely different. Mountains stretched across the land like sleeping dragons. Rivers flowed like silver threads beneath the sunlight. Cities that once seemed large to humans became small points scattered across the vast earth. Adrian stood silently on the deck, observing the world below with calm eyes. The Celestial Energy Absorption Formation slowly activated. The Ark began sensing the hidden energy within the world. Ancient earth veins. Forgotten spiritual traces. Places where the remnants of extraordinary power still remained. This world had no cultivation system known to humanity, but that did not mean it was empty. Every world carried its own mysteries. Every land had forgotten histories buried beneath the surface. The Originless Heaven Ark continued moving above the clouds. The Celestial Barrier surrounded the vessel, protecting it from the harsh environment of the high atmosphere. Instead of resisting the surrounding energy, the formation refined it and converted it into power that strengthened the Ark itself. During the day, it would absorb the essence of the sun. During the night, it would draw upon the essence of the moon and the stars. The treasure would continue evolving alongside its master. Adrian extended his spiritual sense outward. Through the perception of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, the world revealed hidden details that ordinary humans could never understand. The land beneath him was no longer just mountains and rivers. It was a vast network of energies, secrets, and possibilities. A spiritual map appeared before him through the Ark's formations. Several locations were marked. Ancient mountains. Deep forests. Places where rare materials might exist. Among them was the resource he needed most. Materials for the creation of his twelve future guardian puppets. Adrian's gaze remained calm as he looked toward the distant horizon. This journey was not about showing his strength. It was not about returning to the glory of his past life. It was simply the beginning of exploration. The world below continued its ordinary existence, unaware that above the clouds, an ancient treasure had awakened and a forgotten Immortal Emperor had begun his search once again. The Originless Heaven Ark moved silently through the sky. And Adrian Voss's journey had officially begun.