Rebirth is like a metamorphosis, or rather, such rebirth resembles the dormant period before emerging from the cocoon.
Lu Yu’s new body sealed away his original form, which was more of a protection.
Before the new body becomes indestructible, the original form will not sustain any damage.
Of course, Lu Yu’s current skills have not been sealed; both bodies can share them.
However, his original form was sealed by the new birth, much like the dormant stage between the cocoon and the butterfly. Once this new birth is broken, his true self will undergo transformation.
This is the power of the newborn.
Lu Yu was overwhelmed with excitement, as if he had already seen the future when he would transform from a cocoon into a butterfly.
“Originally, to advance to the King’s Rank, one must personally reach the Ten-Thousand Lord level. Doesn’t the power of artifacts count?”
Lu Yu murmured to himself.
The information provided not only gave him some insights into the power of new beings but also included restrictions related to advancing to the rank of King Venerable.
To advance to the rank of King or higher, one must first meet the basic requirement of possessing the attributes of a Ten-Thousand-Zun cultivator.
As for how many props to add, they are just props after all.
You have the strength of fifty thousand zuns; even if you encounter a King Zun with the power of ten thousand zuns, you would still be defeated instantly.
Meanwhile, Wang Zun’s bones granted Lu Yu a maximum of six thousand units of life force, three thousand units of strength, and six thousand units of defensive power. Such power was enough for him to face many dangers.
Lu Yu’s own maximum lifespan had already reached as high as 1,100 Zun, with an attack power of 900 Zun and a defense power of 1,500 Zun.
If these data points are summed up, Lu Yu’s life limit has already surpassed seven thousand.
But none of these were what excited and thrilled Lu Yu the most.
The greatest secret of the newborn is not the metamorphosis itself, but the evolutionary process of the power within this new body!
The body is constructed from two hundred and six bones of King Zun, embodying the essence of King Zun’s power.
The aura and power of this body already possess the qualities of a King Sage. It is as if a King Sage has awakened from slumber; all that is needed is to strengthen his power. With the blessing of star essence, this newly formed body can directly evolve into a King Sage.
Therefore, as long as he has sufficient Starlight Essence, he can automatically evolve into a King Zun once his strength meets the required conditions!
Lu Yu doesn’t need those props and difficult breakthroughs that others rely on.
Now he possesses two lives. Moreover, his two bodies are both royal—one as a King, the other as a King Venerable.
If his body could evolve both of these forces to their ultimate extremes, what in this era could possibly stand in his way!
Lu Yu tried to control his emotions, took a deep breath, and felt a sense of anticipation he had never experienced before.
Stardust!
Lu Yu possessed the Star-Attracting Technique. By guiding the power of stars, he could collect and absorb a massive amount of energy.
All he needed to spend was time and patience.
Lu Yu carefully read through the information about the new arrival several times. After ensuring he fully understood every advantage and drawback of Wang Zun’s bone, he selected the Guardian Mode and revived the Hydra once again.
The colossal hydra, after a moment of confusion upon its appearance, noticed Lu Yu. Its pupils constricted sharply as it demanded, “Lu Yu, what do you mean by this? Have you annihilated me, only to resurrect me again? What purpose could you possibly have! Are you trying to insult me?”
Lu Yu said coldly, “I don’t want to owe anything to others. You sent me into the Starry Battlefield; although you set obstacles for me, you still brought me in. So, you could be said to have fulfilled your promise. I am not a person who goes back on his word, so after reviving you, I will no longer owe you anything!”
“I didn’t expect you to actually come out alive,” said Hydra, its many eyes fixed on Lu Yu. “What did you guess right to receive such a reward?”
“Boom!”
Lu Yu was ruthless enough to shatter the Hydra’s entire skeleton with a single palm strike.
Hydra’s towering ten-thousand-foot body was swatted away by Lu Yu like a piece of rag, flying hundreds of miles away.
However, Lu Yu knew where to draw the line.
As long as the Hydra is still alive, it can fully recover without any disabilities or aftereffects.
This way, it wouldn’t be considered a breach of promise by Lu Yu.
The hydra spat out blood in large amounts, yet laughed with endless delight.
He knew that Lu Yu must have suffered a significant loss; otherwise, he wouldn’t have become so angry just upon hearing his voice.
Lu Yu approached the Hydra and said in a cold voice, “Next time we meet, I will twist off all your nine heads.”
“Haha,” the Hydra laughed loudly. “Next time we meet, it might be the day of your death.”
“Get out,” Lu Yu glared at Hydra and coldly snapped.
“You’ve broken all my bones; how can I roll away?” Lu Yu laughed. “If you want me to leave, don’t you think you should wait a bit?”
Lu Yu no longer looked at the hydra but instead left this desolate land himself.
The Hydra waited until Lu Yu left. With its nine heads looking around, it sneered, “The Demon Hunting Plains, huh? So I’ve finally arrived here.”
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The atmosphere of the Demon Hunting Plains was very different.
The conflict between the humanoid races, humans, and the demon race has never ceased.
After the abnormal turmoil on Earth, humanity developed a strong sense of crisis, and everyone began to strive to enhance their strength.
The first phase of construction in Fanggang City has been largely completed. Brand new buildings have risen from the ground, and towering skyscrapers reach into the clouds.
Shops, stores, and restaurants stood side by side.
Here you will find the best prop shops, the finest restaurants, and the most secure and reliable trading locations.
Especially the largest prop store built by Liu Xing, where every prop inside can be considered the result of careful selection, each piece a rare gem among masterpieces.
It is precisely because this place has the best things that it attracts the most people.
The streets of the First Domain are dozens of meters wide, yet nearly a million people crowd into the First Domain every day.
The towering Protoss crystal walls, along with the presence of China’s top expert, make this place the most peaceful and conflict-free location.
Since the establishment of the first realm, there have been only a few bloody conflicts in the world, which can be negligible.
Lu Yu stood in the first domain, looking at the city that belonged to him, and couldn’t help but smile.
The first domain has been completed, so what remains is the second domain.
However, the development of the second field did not proceed as smoothly as imagined.
Although the originally scheduled time was already anticipated to allow for possible unexpected events.
However, the supply of Star Crystal ore could not keep up, and major organizations often had to halt operations.
Liu Xing was in such a hurry that he urged repeatedly, and even various organizations were getting anxious.
No one could have imagined that the construction of this city would take longer than expected.
Lu Yu told Liu Xing not to worry, but emphasized that the main task still had to focus on constructing the second domain. The timeline could be extended, as long as they gave their best effort.
Lu Yu is going to build the strongest city, an impregnable fortress that no one can ever breach.
He knew that such a city would not be built so easily.
After Lu Yu returned to Fanggang, he never left again. Now he has a lot to do.
At night, he used the Star-Invoking Art to absorb the essence of stars, while during the day, he constantly searched through the treasures obtained by Liu Xing’s transactions, seeking items he could use, or personally negotiated trades with representatives of various organizations.
What Lu Yu does most often is to pay a large number of Zhi Zun Star Soldiers in exchange for a Zhi Zun physical body, or to cover the costs of constructing city walls.
A representative approached Lu Yu in person and said, “Mr. Lu, we’ve discovered a mine nearly ten thousand meters in size on the Hunting Magic Plain. However, the number of nearby wild beasts exceeds our expectations, making it extremely difficult for us to enter alone. If Mr. Lu could advance part of the payment in the form of Supreme Star Soldiers or Evolution Serum, we could clear out the surrounding area more quickly and accelerate the progress of the city wall construction.”
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“Mr. Lu, we need one hundred Supreme Star Weapons to open up a space. We’re wondering if you could possibly lend them to us first. All of these could be deducted from our compensation.”
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Many organizations have different requirements, but their goals are actually the same.
Pay them in advance for their weapons to rapidly enhance their respective strengths.
Not all organizations have unlimited resources.
It was precisely because of these limitations that their development was constrained.
In the past, Liu Xing couldn’t make decisions, so he was unable to lend money or make advance payments. But with Lu Yu present, the situation was different.
Therefore, as soon as Lu Yu returned, various organizations had already come knocking, hoping to receive part of the payment in advance.
Lu Yu didn’t mind this at all.
These organizations are also reputable and wouldn’t stoop to deceiving him.
Most importantly, once he starts his cultivation, he might not be able to meet with Liu Xing for a long time.
If Liu Xing’s resources become tight, it might also be detrimental to the development of Fanggang.
Most importantly, Lu Yu had always been focused on researching how the evolution liquid actually condensed, rather than constantly monitoring the construction progress day after day.
On the contrary, paying in advance would make things easier for him, allowing him to focus all his energy on cultivation.
He spent almost all his time, except for the nights, in front of the sacred mountain, observing it.
Mountains are just ordinary mountains, but it’s precisely this one mountain that can produce the evolution liquid; no other mountains can.
If he could get his hands on the production method of the evolution liquid, he would monopolize another resource.
Especially the Evolutionary Liquid, which is the most precious item when advancing to the Supreme level, has never decreased in value.
Lu Yu stayed at Fanggang for a full month. During this time, besides using the Radiance of Stars to forge a new physical form, he also focused on tempering his star bones.
Even all the fragments of the demi-star artifacts in his possession were used up.
This is because a larger quantity of star essence can be decomposed within the semi-star vessel.
The decomposed star energy is also extremely pure, making the effects of evolution very noticeable.
Lu Yu hardly involved himself in anything beyond Fanggang.
In another month, Zheng Yunqingbo once again found Lu Yu and handed him a letter.
After some time apart, Zheng Yunqingbo’s strength had also increased significantly.
Judging solely by his superficial strength, this human is already approaching the level of eight hundred尊 (zūn).
Lu Yu could sense the presence of a half-star artifact on Zheng Yunqingbo.
This Zheng Yunqingbo is becoming more and more remarkable.
“What does this mean?” Lu Yu opened the letter and took a careful look, puzzled as he asked, “A trading event jointly held by the humanoid race, humans, and the demon race? Aren’t we and the humanoids sworn enemies? How can we sit down together for trade?”
Zheng Yunqingbo chuckled and said, “Mr. Lu, there are no eternal enemies in this world. As long as we are not yet in a life-or-death conflict, both sides must grow. The humanoid race hopes to obtain certain items from humans, and we also hope to acquire the Blue Planet Soul and Evolution Liquid held by the humanoids. This trade fair will be facilitated by several leaders from the underground world. The fair will be held on a plain within the Monster Hunting Plains and will last for three days. During these three days, neither side is allowed to use force. Even if someone wants to fight or settle scores, there will be a special arena designated for resolving conflicts. Opportunities to coexist peacefully with the humanoid race for a few days are rare. Currently, organizations from various countries have basically accepted the invitation and will send representatives to attend. I’ve recently noticed you’ve been staying in Fanggang without going out much. Why not take this opportunity to visit the trade fair? Perhaps you might find some rare and valuable items that could benefit you, right?”
“If you hadn’t come to remind me, I really wouldn’t have known about this exhibition,” Lu Yu said, putting away the letter and thanking Zheng Yunqingbo.
“The exhibition will start in three days. As for the location, I have already drawn a map, which is in the letter,” said Zheng Yunqingbo, and then he stood up to take his leave.
Lu Yu personally escorted Zheng Yunqingbo to leave.
When Zheng Yunqingbo left, more than ten Overlords with strengths no less than 500 zuns closely followed him from the surrounding crowd.
“He also possesses a considerable amount of power now.”
Lu Yu smiled and walked back into the domain.
After staying in Fanggang for two days, Lu Yu also entered the Monster Hunting Plains.
This trade fair could be described as unprecedented in scale, and the fact that even the biggest enemies were invited to attend shows how much effort those underground bosses must have put into it.
In both human and demon circles, the sensation caused by this transaction was no less than a grand celebration for all humanity.
After Lu Yu entered the Demon Hunting Plains, the city ruins at the entrance were already swarming with crowds.
Groups of soldiers, or representatives from various organizations, have already sent their delegates inside.
The light of transmission arrays kept flashing around the ruins, one after another. People continuously arrived and then walked westward.
A team of nearly a hundred people, exuding an aura of supreme status, appeared and immediately drew the attention of many.
This group of people were all clad in armor, with fair skin, clearly of the white race.
The two leading figures wore golden heavy armor, and the ground trembled with a thunderous vibration as they walked.
The crowd in the ruins all instinctively stepped aside upon seeing this group of people.
“This is the British Falcon Squadron. I heard that this unit is one of the elite British squadrons, with each member’s armor having at least a defense value of a thousand. Moreover, their skills and abilities are carefully selected. Some say their captain could even rival Lu Yu.”
Many people watched this group pass by with envy.
Right after that, another group of people emerged from the teleportation array.
“It’s the King of Hell,” someone exclaimed in alarm.
This yellow-skinned man no longer belongs to the human world. His body is surrounded by demonic energy, and his bloodshot eyes have long lost any trace of humanity.
Everyone knows that Qin Hai’s soul no longer exists. This body is now occupied by the King of Hell.
As Qin Hai’s power grew, the demonic aura around him became stronger, and the majesty of the King’s Power also increased.
Ten yards behind Qin Hai, a ten-yard-tall demon closely followed.
These demons were all clad in heavy armor, their wings covered with densely packed iron scales, their hands hanging down to the ground, fingers like knives.
“This is a Demon Human, a demon even more powerful than the Demon Race.” Someone whispered, “I once traded with Qin Hai and have seen these Demon Humans before. They evolved from Demon Apes, but their strength is terrifying. They are the true elite and ace of the King of Hell. It is said that a single Demon Human can at minimum match a hundred ordinary demons of equal strength.”
Hiss.
Many people around gasped in shock, seeing a demon person for the first time. They never expected demon people to be so powerful.
Just at that moment, another group of Koreans appeared within the teleportation array.
“The Parasitic Demon has arrived too. My God, that’s Wang Zun!”
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