Discussion, Contributions, and Shock

Virtual Universe, Mountain of Gods.

Mist shrouded the mountains, their peaks barely visible.

Inside a stone pavilion halfway up the mountain, several universe venerables were chatting.

"This Supreme Council meeting is most likely about the opening of the Original Stars."

"When the Original Stars opened last time, I hadn't yet reached the level of a high-level venerable, so I had no chance to venture there. This time, I have to give it a try."

"It is time to take a chance. The Original Stars hold countless treasures. Perhaps we might even have a chance to obtain a true treasure."

"I'm not even thinking about true treasures. They emerge slowly and easily draw powerful experts. Getting a few precious valuable treasures would already be good enough."

"When the Original Stars open, we can borrow treasures from experts who aren't planning to venture there."

"Borrow from whom? The treasures we lack are at least precious top-tier valuable treasures. Any expert who owns such treasures will go venture into the Original Stars."

"Doesn't Blade River King of the Cosmic Artifact and Medicine Company possess several true treasures? We could borrow treasures from him."

"Borrow true treasures from Blade River King? That'll be difficult! We have no friendship with Blade River King, so how could we possibly borrow true treasures from him? Besides, the Cosmic Artifact and Medicine Company has more than ten venerables."

"That Blade River King is truly heaven-defying. I heard he carries three true treasures and is not much weaker than Sacred Flame King. Our human race may gain another top-tier universe overlord in the future."

"Just look at who Blade River King's teacher is. Compared to Radiance Venerable, the treasures on Blade River King are few..."

Besides discussing the opening of the Original Stars, the venerables also spoke of Blade