As Luo Feng was pondering and questioning the relationship between Ronjun and the Founder of the Ronjun Dynasty, the Founder looked around at the gathered Cosmic Sovereigns and laughed, “It’s been a long time since we humans have seen such a scene—ha ha, all the Cosmic Sovereigns gathered together.”
The nineteen Cosmic Sovereigns seated on both sides of the long table also laughed.
“Today’s gathering is also to collectively welcome Luo Feng to join our ranks,” the Founder said, turning toward Luo Feng. “From today onward, the number of Cosmic Sovereigns among us humans increases by one. Luo Feng possesses the innate ability of soul clones, and his survival capabilities rank among the top ten in the cosmos… This is indeed a blessing for our race.”
A murmur spread.
Most of the Cosmic Sovereigns turned their gazes toward Luo Feng, and some even whispered in secret discussions. Clearly, the Founder’s statement that Luo Feng’s survival capability ranked in the top ten surprised them.
“It appears the Founder is already aware of my Abyssal Clone,” Luo Feng scanned the room with his eyes, silently contemplating. “But the other faction leaders likely remain unaware. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be so astonished!”
“According to our human tradition,” the Founder smiled, “every newly ascended Cosmic Sovereign receives a treasure of value equivalent to a top-tier treasure weapon. Luo Feng, do you have any requests?”
Upon hearing this, Luo Feng couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
This was the difference between a supreme race and smaller factions. Even the Northern Border Alliance, although one of the nine great superpowers, had too many clans and too many powerful experts. Unless inviting a very strong Cosmic Sovereign to join, which warranted a generous gift, generally, when a Cosmic Lord within the alliance broke through to Cosmic Sovereign, the reward was minimal. The individual was expected to strive on their own.
“Speak freely, Luo Feng,” the Founder said, looking at him.
The other Cosmic Sovereigns also turned their gazes toward Luo Feng.
Luo Feng turned toward the Founder seated at the head position and said with a smile, “I don’t seek any other treasures. I hope the race can help me transform my territory—the Milky Way. I plan to reside there permanently in the future. Since I wish to remain forever in my homeland, I hope it can be made more stable and fortified.”
“Permanently reside in the Milky Way?” Chaos City Lord, Dark Lord, and others were somewhat surprised. Generally, Cosmic Sovereigns resided in ancient secret realms or other secluded places.
It was quite rare for a Cosmic Sovereign to station in a single galaxy. However, Chaos City Lord and others didn’t voice any objections, because when Luo Feng had previously named himself the “Lord of the Milky Way,” they had already understood his attachment to his homeland.
“This Luo Feng will reside permanently in the Milky Way?”
Other Cosmic Sovereigns were also secretly astonished.
However, since the Virtual Universe sect had not objected, they could only suppress their curiosity.
“Since you have a request, of course it will be granted,” the Founder nodded. “The Milky Way is merely a single galaxy, with a small range. Transforming and fortifying it with resources equivalent to a top-tier treasure will still leave some surplus.”
“That would be sufficient,” Luo Feng said.
The grand development of the Milky Way, being the residence of a Cosmic Sovereign, required an immense cost. Even if it fell slightly short of the value of a top-tier treasure, it wouldn’t be far off.
Moreover, Luo Feng already possessed many treasures, so ordinary treasures were of little interest to him.
“Remember when Luo Feng previously wished to reclaim his home planet, Earth?” the Founder continued.
Luo Feng’s eyes lit up.
The other Cosmic Sovereigns immediately fell silent, all turning their attention toward the Founder.
“Now that Luo Feng has become a Cosmic Sovereign and sits among us, then… the remaining ownership rights to Earth will also be returned to Luo Feng. Naturally, Earth will be fully under Luo Feng’s jurisdiction,” the Founder said.
“Ronjun.”
The three-horned scaled giant spoke suddenly. “We Cosmic Sovereigns must contribute and bear responsibility for the entire race! Apart from the one-time gift upon becoming a Cosmic Sovereign, everything else must be earned. If one desires powerful treasures, they must offer treasures in return to earn treasure points, which can then be exchanged. The same principle applies… Since the free gift has already been given, the Lord of the Milky Way should not receive anything else freely. Since half of Earth’s ownership now belongs to the race, if the Lord of the Milky Way wishes to obtain it, he should offer something of approximately equal value!”
“It’s only fair to pay an equivalent price for Earth,” another Cosmic Sovereign added in agreement.
Luo Feng shifted his gaze toward the three-horned scaled behemoth—it was the Sovereign of the Desolate Mirror.
Huang Jian gave a slight nod in Luo Feng’s direction.
“Desolate Mirror!”
The Lord of Chaos City then spoke, “Half of Earth’s ownership originally belonged to our Virtual Universe Company through our prior agreement with Luo Feng. Half of Earth’s ownership has always been under the Virtual Universe Company. Although various factions have descendants on Earth, the 50 billion Hunyuan units paid at that time came from the Virtual Universe Company. Half of Earth’s ownership rightfully belongs to the Virtual Universe Company, not to the race collectively. Therefore, returning this half ownership to Luo Feng is naturally acceptable.”
“The Virtual Universe Company is also a member of the human race,” Huang Jian replied. “How can such a huge asset of the Virtual Universe Company be given away so casually? One must give to receive. This is a universal principle!”
“Haha, our Virtual Universe Company originally purchased it for 50 billion Hunyuan units. Luo Feng… you can repurchase half of Earth’s ownership from the Virtual Universe Company by spending another 50 billion Hunyuan units,” said the Chaos City Lord.
“Yes, Master. I am willing to pay the 50 billion Hunyuan units,” Luo Feng replied.
Fifty billion Hunyuan units?
Are you kidding?
Even a single treasure artifact would far surpass this value. To the Cosmic Sovereigns, 50 billion Hunyuan units were merely a drop in the bucket, while Earth was an inexhaustible ocean! Their worth simply couldn’t be compared.
“We all know Earth’s value,” Huang Jian frowned. “Attempting to repurchase it for 50 billion Hunyuan units is practically giving it away for free? Not to mention, back then we didn’t fully comprehend Earth’s potential, and Luo Feng’s strength was still limited, so 50 billion Hunyuan units was already a substantial amount for him.”
“Ah, Huang Jian, are you interfering in my Virtual Universe Company’s transaction?” the Chaos City Lord said. “Are you the one in charge of the Virtual Universe Company, or am I?”
“I’m not interfering with the transaction, but everything must follow proper procedures. If it were your personal property, how you disposed of it wouldn’t concern me. But the Virtual Universe Company belongs to the Original Ancestor. How can its treasures be given away so casually?” Huangjian replied.
The Lord of Chaos City and Huang Jian engaged in a heated debate.
One was the head of the Virtual Universe Company, and the other was the founder of the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance. Both were among the most powerful Cosmic Sovereigns, with nearly equal status within the race…
The other two faction leaders, Sovereign of Qingdong and Sovereign of Penggong, merely watched silently.
After all, they also had vested interests on Earth.
“Enough.”
The Founder spoke.
Both Huang Jian and the Chaos City Lord turned their gazes toward the Founder.
“I’ve already said,” the Founder frowned, “when Luo Feng could sit with us, it would be the time to return Earth’s ownership to him! The promise I made… must be honored! Since half of Earth’s ownership belongs to the Virtual Universe Company, I will transfer a supreme treasure to the Virtual Universe Company to compensate for this loss.”
“Ronjun.”
“Runjun,” Huang Jian and the others quickly interjected. How could the Founder possibly offer a treasure artifact for this?
“Founder,” Luo Feng couldn’t help but call out.
“This matter ends here.”
With a sweeping gaze, the Founder silenced all the Cosmic Sovereigns.
…
This meeting was mainly to welcome Luo Feng. Afterward, they discussed matters regarding the primordial stars and the Cosmic Ocean, and then the meeting was dismissed.
The Cosmic Sovereigns of the Virtual Universe sect also dispersed, except Luo Feng, who was called aside by Chaos City Lord.
“Master, how did it end up with the Founder giving a supreme treasure to our Virtual Universe Company?” Luo Feng couldn’t help but ask. He also felt indebted to the Founder.
“Don’t think too much about it,” Chaos City Lord shook his head. “The Founder is the strongest among our human race and possesses the most treasures. Even in ordinary times, he often gives treasures to the race without any request. Many of the powerful treasures available for exchange within the race were directly given by the Founder. Transferring one to our Virtual Universe Company is nothing. Later, I can just give that treasure back to the race.”
Luo Feng nodded inwardly.
He sighed deeply…
It’s not easy to support an entire race! Those who are weak and travel alone often suffer disadvantages, but a lone supreme being at the peak of the cosmos can obtain many treasures. Since they only need a few treasures themselves, the rest are of little use. Thus, they can be free and easy. However, if one has the burden of a race, one must be cautious in actions and continuously contribute to the race, nurturing future generations.
“I understand,” Luo Feng nodded with a sigh. He would have to work hard to repay the Founder’s kindness in the future.
“Don’t resent Huang Jian and the others for obstructing you,” Chaos City Lord said. “It’s all about interests. Do you know why the other Cosmic Sovereigns remained silent? Because this also concerns the interests of the other four factions. Huang Jian’s words essentially spoke on their behalf… In the cosmos, nearly all actions are driven by interests—whether personal, factional, or racial.”
Luo Feng nodded.
“Oh, by the way,” Chaos City Lord looked at Luo Feng. “Are you really determined to reside permanently in the Milky Way?”
“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded. “I will reside permanently in the Milky Way!”
“Generally, the Cosmic Sovereigns of our human race reside in key locations within our territory. First, those places gather our race’s Cosmic Lords, Immortals, and other geniuses. They need powerful protectors. Second, in the heart of our territory, there are usually several Cosmic Sovereigns. In case of major disasters, they can assist each other and more easily survive threats. But if you are alone in the Milky Way, if you suddenly face an attack from other races, even if other powerful beings in the race rush to your aid, it will take some time. Of course, there are Cosmic Sovereigns who guard their homelands, but most only leave a clone there.”
“Will you not change your mind?” Chaos City Lord asked.
Luo Feng smiled, relaxed and at ease. “No, I won’t change my mind. I will reside permanently in the Milky Way and forever guard my homeland.”
After enduring countless struggles and life-and-death battles over countless eons, what was it all for?
It was to one day truly stand at the peak of the cosmos and protect his homeland.
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