In the Cosmic Sea.
Deep within the endless chaotic currents, a tomb-ship hovered. In another direction, a blood-red pagoda suddenly appeared, transforming directly into a beam of crimson light that flew toward the tomb-ship. As it approached, it vanished into thin air.
“Golden-Horned Beast clone.”
Inside the hall.
Luo Feng, with the stone blade strapped to his back, glanced at the Golden-Horned Beast that had appeared before him. They locked eyes, both filled with determination.
“War!” Luo Feng murmured.
When the Founding Master Axe perished, Luo Feng had already realized that this would be the most critical period for humanity. All the Cosmic Sovereigns scattered across the Cosmic Sea and the Primordial Stars were returning one after another. Naturally, the Golden-Horned Beast clone originally dispatched deep into the Cosmic Vessel to retrieve the remains of Jie Fanshi had to be recalled immediately.
After all, the Golden-Horned Beast clone carried both the Divine Wings of Slaughter and the Star Tower. These were practically two supreme treasures—equivalent to a super combat force. In the decisive battle that would determine the fate of the race, such a powerful force was indispensable.
“If war comes,” Luo Feng thought silently, “I, my True Self, and the Golden-Horned Beast clone can all join the battle.”
The True Self, wielding the ultimate Blood Shadow Blade, was suited for breaking through enemy lines. Even against the strongest Cosmic Sovereigns, he dared to engage in direct combat.
The Golden-Horned Beast clone, equipped with the Divine Wings of Slaughter, had the “God-Blood Traces” that carried devastating willpower. Especially effective against ordinary Cosmic Sovereigns, it could sweep them aside effortlessly. With the Star Tower for defense, it was a force capable of taking on hundreds or even thousands.
Two distinct fighting styles.
“Come then,” Luo Feng thought.
He was already prepared. Though in the Cosmic Sea he might be at a disadvantage against the strongest Cosmic Sovereigns due to his limited divine power, within the Primordial Universe there was an energy limit. At the peak of the sixth stage, no Cosmic Sovereign could exceed that limit without being suppressed by the Primordial Universe itself.
This powerful restriction allowed Luo Feng, even with the Blood Shadow Blade, to dare to challenge them.
Unfortunately…
He could only fight once and couldn’t hold them back. The initiative would remain in their hands.
…
After reuniting with the Golden-Horned Beast clone, they quickly returned to the Primordial Universe aboard the tomb-ship, heading to the Origin Universe.
The round trip took a total of eighteen days.
…
In the Origin Universe, within the inner sanctum of the Chaos City Lord’s Mansion.
“Teacher,” Luo Feng greeted the more ferocious-looking clone of the Chaos City Lord.
“You’ve returned,” the Chaos City Lord nodded.
“There hasn’t been any movement from the other races, and they haven’t discovered the Founding Master’s demise?” Luo Feng asked urgently.
“No movement yet,” the Chaos City Lord confirmed. “Perhaps it’s too soon. Our race has kept the news well hidden internally. Although there has been a large-scale mobilization of immortal deities, the lower ranks would only perceive it as chaos. Besides, seeing the Founding Master’s Small Universe from the Cosmic Sea is also a matter of luck.”
“Hmm,” Luo Feng nodded.
If luck was on their side, it might take decades or even centuries before anyone passed by the Founding Master’s Small Universe.
If luck was against them, perhaps the very same day, some Cosmic Sovereign might have pierced through the membrane of the Primordial Universe and discovered the Small Universe.
“The longer we remain undetected, the better,” the Chaos City Lord said, unusually smiling. “If we can produce another Cosmic Sovereign, that would be ideal. The fact that you’ve safely returned with the two supreme treasures is already a great contribution.”
Luo Feng nodded, then couldn’t help but ask, “Teacher, about the distribution of the two supreme treasures…”
“Come, let’s discuss it inside the Virtual Universe,” the Chaos City Lord said.
“Alright,” Luo Feng reluctantly agreed.
He had tried to persuade his teacher before…
But it seemed the teacher had already made up his mind to allocate the two supreme treasures to the Dark Sovereign and Penggong Sovereign. Luo Feng disagreed because he had obtained the treasures and naturally wanted his opinion to be considered. Thus, the master and disciple had previously agreed to consult with Penggong Sovereign and the Dark Sovereign before making a decision.
…
Inside the Virtual Universe, seated once again around the long stone table in front of the Founding Master’s Hall were four figures:
The Chaos City Lord, the Dark Sovereign, the Penggong Sovereign, and Luo Feng! These four were currently the strongest among the human race and its four pillars.
“The two supreme treasures have been retrieved,” the Chaos City Lord smiled. “They are the Black Prison Tower and the Yanjun Staff. The characteristics of the Black Prison Tower, you two already know. I believe it would suit you best, Brother.”
“Me?” the Dark Sovereign was taken aback.
Even with his aloof and cold demeanor, he couldn’t help but feel a tremor in his heart. After all, these were supreme treasures.
“Brother,” the Dark Sovereign began.
“There’s no need to refuse,” the Chaos City Lord nodded. “Your strength is nearly equal to mine. In a direct confrontation, you might fall slightly short, but the Black Prison Tower would primarily assist me in defense. For you, in terms of offense, you would utilize it exceptionally well. It would unleash even greater power in your hands.”
“And as for Penggong, the Yanjun Staff, among us only you are most skilled in staff techniques,” the Chaos City Lord continued. “So there’s no need to decline.”
Penggong Sovereign hesitated slightly.
Yes.
Among the strongest of the human race, he was the only one who specialized in staff techniques. In a critical moment for the human race, he wouldn’t refuse too much… but if this was the case, wouldn’t both he and the Dark Sovereign each receive one? What about Chaos? For countless eons, the Chaos City Lord had been recognized as second only to the Founding Master and the most likely to become a Cosmic Sovereign.
“What about you, Chaos?” Penggong asked.
“Teacher…” Luo Feng also hesitated, unsure how to persuade him. If he could persuade him, he would have already done so during their previous private meeting.
“This is not only my decision, but also the decision of the Original Ancestor,” the Chaos City Lord finally said.
“The Original Ancestor’s decision?” Luo Feng, Penggong, and the Dark Sovereign were all greatly surprised.
Suddenly, on the long stone chair at the table that had long been empty, a white-robed man appeared, causing Luo Feng and the others to immediately turn and respectfully greet him: “Original Ancestor (Teacher).”
Seeing this white-robed man, Luo Feng’s recent tension and pressure eased slightly.
The human race still had the Original Ancestor!
Even though the Original Ancestor was permanently sealed away, he had still granted the human race the Origin Universe as a fallback.
“You all have considerable strength,” the Original Ancestor looked at the four of them. “Given time, and with the guidance system Luo Feng obtained from the ancient civilization, all four of you have the potential to become Cosmic Sovereigns… Unfortunately, what the human race lacks most now is time. If we were to fight against any single faction, with your strength and the supreme treasures, you wouldn’t need to fear anyone!”
“But.”
“Luo Feng has inherited the lineage of the Dandong River sect, which is also an inheritance for humanity. The Founding Master’s recent demise…” the Original Ancestor’s eyes flickered with sorrow. “Among the Cosmic Sovereigns in the Primordial Universe, there are probably very few who wouldn’t be tempted. Our human race will face attacks—open or covert—from nearly all the major powers in the Primordial Universe.”
“Don’t fear anything else.”
“Even with other treasures, or even supreme treasures in hand, you might still be sealed away! Once sealed, if you’re taken into someone’s Small Universe, you’ll be at their mercy,” the Original Ancestor said. “The strongest against sealing are— the Star Tower and the Black Prison Tower!”
These supreme treasure palaces, when sealed against each other, would depend on which was stronger.
“If two or three Cosmic Sovereigns team up, they could trap you, preventing your escape. They could also directly subdue and seal you,” the Original Ancestor shook his head in sigh. “Once sealed, it would be too late. Therefore, you must be vigilant about this… It would be easy for them to seal you, but it would be difficult for you to seal a Cosmic Sovereign.”
Luo Feng and the others all nodded.
Yes.
Even if spatial fluctuations were locked, preventing teleportation, Cosmic Sovereigns could accelerate to speeds surpassing the limits of the laws of the universe! They completely controlled the initiative in battle, able to leave or fight at will.
“However,” the Original Ancestor said solemnly, “our human race does have resources. This time, obtaining the Black Prison Tower, and Luo Feng having the tomb-ship, can both be utilized well… In this war, it’s better to retreat at first, but once we strike, we must do so fiercely! Make the alien races fear and hesitate, and that will be effective. At the very least, it will scare away those weaker races who think they can take advantage of us.”
The Chaos City Lord, the Dark Sovereign, the Penggong Sovereign, and Luo Feng all nodded.
Yes.
The nine great superpowers in the Primordial Universe! And many top-tier forces, like the Thorn Ring Alliance… It was feared that many lesser forces might also think the human race was easy prey and join the attack, which would be terrifying.
“As for the distribution of the treasures,” the Original Ancestor said, “the Dark Sovereign will take the Black Prison Tower, and the Penggong Sovereign will take the Yanjun Staff! As for Chaos… he will remain stationed at the Primordial Secret Realm, not to act rashly. If he does act, it will mean that our human race is facing its final crisis.”
Luo Feng, the Dark Sovereign, and the Penggong Sovereign hesitated slightly.
Finally, they all nodded.
They all understood the Original Ancestor’s meaning. Clearly, the three of them would be the ones to go out and fight, while the Chaos City Lord would remain stationed at the last Primordial Secret Realm!
…
Time passed.
The human race remained cautious and vigilant, but it seemed that the other races in the Primordial Universe and the major powers in the Cosmic Sea had yet to discover the Founding Master’s demise.
…
In the Cosmic Sea, within the Eastern Emperor Holy Land Universe.
The vast Eastern Emperor Holy Land Universe was quite remote. The ruined universe Luo Feng had previously chosen for the transaction was relatively close to the Primordial Universe, but far from the Eastern Emperor Holy Land. Even with Bei Zhen Star Lord’s much greater teleportation range, it still took him a full month and a half to return to the Eastern Emperor Holy Land after Luo Feng returned to the Primordial Universe.
Inside Bei Zhen Star Lord’s palace.
“Whoosh!”
Bei Zhen Star Lord stood within the palace, while above the hall hovered a figure—the same emerald-light figure who had appeared out of nowhere earlier, the Eastern Emperor Ancestor.
“Ancestor,” Bei Zhen Star Lord respectfully saluted, “the Memory Stone has been obtained.”
“Bring it to me,” the Eastern Emperor Ancestor looked down at Bei Zhen Star Lord, his eyes filled with longing.
“Yes.”
Bei Zhen Star Lord flipped his hand, and a black stone appeared—the Memory Stone. With a wave of the Eastern Emperor Ancestor’s hand, the Memory Stone flew into his presence. As the Ancestor gazed at the stone in his palm, his eyes changed… He longed for it so much… Then, the Eastern Emperor Ancestor extended a beam of light from his palm, directly enveloping the Memory Stone. Instantly, a torrent of information from the Memory Stone surged into the Ancestor’s mind.
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