I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 478 - 300: Embrace the Sun! (Request for monthly ticket)

Chapter 478: Chapter 300: Embrace the Sun! (Request for monthly ticket)

What is higher up?

Situated in the troposphere, Chen Yun couldn’t help but ponder this as he accelerated upwards.

Although elementary students know that from 0 to 15 kilometers above sea level is the troposphere, 15 to 50 kilometers is the stratosphere, 50 to 85 kilometers is the mesosphere, and 85 to 600 kilometers is the ionosphere.

Beyond that lies outer space, detached from Earth.

But for most people, they can barely explain it.

In fact, they don’t have a truly clear concept of terms like troposphere and stratosphere.

Or perhaps even astronauts or scientists don’t have as clear an understanding of the actual concept of atmosphere layers as Chen Yun does right now.

Because at this moment.

Chen Yun was ascending continuously through the troposphere with his mere physical body, and he definitely had the most authority on everything about this scenery.

His speed was extremely fast, violently leaving many traces behind.

As Chen Yun climbed higher, the surrounding environment began to change significantly.

The air grew thinner and colder, and even the most resolute human spirit could be shaken by such extreme conditions.

But for Chen Yun, it was merely a sprinkle of water.

The harsh environment here wasn’t even enough to itch for him.

The turbulence formed around Chen Yun’s body was particularly noticeable in this silent, high-altitude environment.

As he ascended quickly, the water vapor in the air condensed into tiny ice crystals, which slowly drifted down along his trajectory, leaving a unique mark as he crossed the troposphere.

The ice crystals twirled downward through the thin atmosphere, eventually dispersing into the unseen depths.

As the altitude increased.

The rate of temperature decrease began to rise.

Chen Yun could feel his skin enveloped by what would be bone-chillingly cold air to ordinary people.

Normally, each breath here would feel like swallowing sharp blades.

However...

Chen Yun didn’t need to breathe, and thus had no such worries.

At about 8,000 meters altitude.

The clouds thickened into a dense blanket, obscuring the world below.

Chen Yun shot straight through this sea of clouds, and the view suddenly opened up.

Breaking through the clouds, he found himself in a tranquil and mysterious space.

It was the afternoon, and the sunlight slanted.

But at this height, the sun was still bright and blisteringly hot, as if it was right within reach.

The scenery all around became incredibly majestic.

Above him was the clear blue sky; below was an endless sea of clouds, rolling like a white ocean.

Chen Yun continued to ascend, entering the higher parts of the troposphere, now more than 10 kilometers above the ground.

As he climbed higher, the air grew even thinner, and the temperature drastically fell.

Even in a summer afternoon, the temperature here dropped below minus 50 degrees Celsius.

But for Chen Yun, such cold was still not at all threatening.

Even without using Spiritual Position for defense.

His pure physical body was completely unafraid.

As he approached 15 kilometers in altitude, he was about to reach the transition zone between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

The air here became exceptionally steady; one could barely feel any variations in the airflow.

Chen Yun could clearly see the outline of Earth, with cities, mountains, and oceans on the surface all blurring, appearing like a distant painting.

From this altitude, the sight of the Loess Plateau became uniquely distinct.

Those familiar ravines, hills, and terraces on the Loess Plateau all blurred, merging into a continuous expanse of yellow land.

The cities and villages on the plateau, like little dots dotted on the earth, gradually merged into this vast tapestry.

Distant mountains, like Helan Mountain and Liupan Mountain, outlined gentle curves against the horizon.

The Yellow River and its tributaries meandered through the land, from high above looking like silver ribbons embedded in the yellow soil.

Pondering the beautiful scenery for a moment, Chen Yun passed through the top of the troposphere and entered the stratosphere.

Here, the temperature began to gradually rise, but the air became even thinner.

Since there was no turbulence from the troposphere, the visibility became extremely clear.

Chen Yun could see the curvature of the Earth from afar, the horizon bending, revealing the curvature of the Earth.

At this height, the sunlight shone directly down, bathing the whole world in a golden glow.

Chen Yun’s body stood out starkly in such a pristine environment, each of his movements leaving faint trails in the calm atmosphere.

Here, the wind speed became relatively stable, lacking the violent changes found in the troposphere.

Chen Yun’s speed did not slow down; it seemed to even accelerate.

The traces he left behind, those fine particles of water vapor and dust, drew silvery white lines in the air with his trajectory, like a celestial river in the night sky.

As he crossed a sufficient altitude, the surrounding air became even thinner, the sky a deep blue, transitioning to near black.

At this height, Earth’s curvature was very apparent, a blue orb set against the dark backdrop of the universe.

This was a height not reached by most airplanes.

At this height, he had already surpassed where most commercial planes could go, and was nearing the domain of a few high-performance aircraft and space edge detectors.

Essentially.

This was a domain unexplored by the masses.

Only professional spacesuits could provide barely enough protection against the pressure and temperature of this environment.

Chen Yun continued to climb, soon reaching an entirely new world. He could see the breathtaking auroras, feeling a strange phenomenon of extremely high but not genuinely hot temperatures.

The air quickly became thinner, and he was almost in a vacuum.

But Chen Yun was not afraid.

The Spiritual Position could withstand a vacuum, no doubt.

Even relying solely on his physical body, he could easily survive in a vacuum.

He didn’t need to breathe, nor was he afraid of the extreme cold in a vacuum.

His body’s incredible strength also wasn’t bothered by the pressure difference in a vacuum.

And here,

it was almost the domain of artificial satellites.

Apart from satellites,

basically, no human-made objects could reach here, let alone humans who came barehanded.

It would have made Yuri Gagarin cry and Armstrong kneel.

This was absurdity beyond human understanding.

But for Chen Yun, getting here was just part of the routine.

He had just soared upwards all the way.

Floating here,

Chen Yun could feel his connection with the universe was even closer than before.

At this altitude, he could see Earth as a fragile blue planet floating in an endless dark Universe.

He also noticed the Sun maintaining its fierce radiance in the distance, independent of anything else, and the stars appeared brighter and clearer without atmospheric interference.

In this real space environment, Chen Yun felt he could freely shuttle above Earth’s orbit and even travel to the faraway ocean of stars.

He had kept breaking through and had finally reached here.

The theoretical highest point.

Further outward would mean leaving Earth.

The dream of flying higher seemed, in some sense, to have been achieved.

Though it was still some ways off from its broader meaning.

But indeed, the first step had been taken.

Looking at the new and unfamiliar world before him, his eyes were filled with different emotions.

He didn’t know what he was thinking at the moment.

He only knew that as the first human to come to space in this manner, he might not need to say something profound like Armstrong, but he still felt the impulse to strike a pose.

In this situation,

as a cosplaying enthusiast, he found it hard to resist paying homage to a certain character from his fantasy.

Pondering,

he turned his head towards the distant Sun.

Its brilliance continuously poured out, illuminating half of Earth brightly.

From this height, the Sun looked more dazzling than from the ground, resembling a giant fireball hung in the sky, emitting countless golden rays.

These beams penetrated the thin air, falling on the clouds below and making them shimmer with a golden luster, like a sparkling ocean.

As Chen Yun’s gaze swept across, he noticed the refraction effects of sunlight in the atmosphere, creating dazzling halos around the Sun. These halos, from inside out, were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple, encircling the Sun like a rainbow.

At this moment, Earth’s edge was clearly visible, and the horizon presented a beautiful curve. From Chen Yun’s perspective, this curve intertwined with the sunlight, creating a magnificent scene.

He couldn’t help but spread his arms towards the Sun.

His whole body relaxed, embracing the oncoming sunlight.

At this great height, Chen Yun could clearly see Earth’s curvature, feeling as if he were hovering above a giant blue gem.

The Sun’s rays, piercing through the thin air, shone on him, bringing a warm and sacred sensation.

And he,

seemed to have completely embraced the Sun.

There was a bit of an air-swallowing aura and that divine nature that seemingly overlooked everything.

As if a deity existed in the world.

This dreamy feeling was hard to describe.

Chen Yun simply floated there quietly, enjoying the tranquility and beauty, his heart brimming with longing for the unknown world.

He knew.

Higher up, more wonders awaited his exploration.

Beyond Earth,

an infinite Universe was waiting for him.

However, Chen Yun didn’t impulsively dive into the vast, profound outer space.

Looking down at Earth, gem-like below.

Chen Yun felt he might still need to settle himself for a while.

This brand-new map of the Universe.

It wasn’t time to explore it yet.

After all...

he couldn’t yet destroy a star with a single punch, and his speed was only about ten times the speed of sound.

On Earth, ruling might be enough.

But for the Universe,

forget seeming like a deity.

He was still far less than even an ant!