Dongyuan Planet

No. 0125, Universe Ocean—Primitive Universe—

Third Quadrant, Free Star Region—

Giant Axe Secret Realm (Yanguang Secret Realm)—Dongyuan Planet

At the beginning of the Reincarnation Era, when life first emerged, everything was still ignorant and undeveloped. Technology and cultivation techniques had only just begun to advance.

The various secret realms, star regions, and starfields of the Primitive Universe—even ordinary galaxies—might all be isolated from the outside world.

Occasionally, a powerful being below the World Lord level might rely on a powerful body to force their way across the vastness of space, but they still could not get very far...

Dongyuan Planet was a peculiar, massive planet born in the Giant Axe Secret Realm. After countless years shrouded in dense mists of Universe Origin, it had given rise to powerful races of all kinds.

Some were humans whose physical gifts were somewhat lacking but whose comprehension was excellent; others were the Light-Deriving Snake Race, skilled in Soul Attacks; still others were the Northern Rock Race, whose powerful bodies were made entirely of strange stone...

Ordinary starfields could produce solid planets with diameters of at most 30,000 kilometers (Earthling units of distance, equivalent to about 0.001 universal medium-distance units). In theory, they might grow larger, but it was difficult for life to arise on them.

Yet the strange environment of the Giant Axe Secret Realm had allowed Dongyuan Planet to reach an astonishing diameter of one million kilometers.

Its immense gravitational force pinned Earth Rank (Planet Rank) beings firmly to the ground, while Flying Star Rank (Star Rank) beings could only hover briefly. Only once they reached Sky Rank (Universe Rank) could they fly freely...

Several futuristic-looking spaceports had been built in Dongyuan Planet's low orbit. Countless spaceships came and went, making it a bustling place.

The various peculiar celestial bodies born in Cosmic Secret Realms followed the same principle: smaller ones orbited larger ones.

Dongyuan Planet, along with several celestial bodies shaped like continents or stranger forms, orbited a powerful black hole.

Clearly, Dongyuan Planet's civilization had already expanded beyond its atmosphere, moving among the celestial bodies within the central black hole's gravitational field.

After the Light-Deriving Snake Race gave rise to its first Marquis-level powerhouse with an undying body, Yanguang Marquis,

the Light-Deriving Snake Race established its rule over the planet and became an affiliate of Venerable Kuangque, one of the most powerful natural Special Lifeforms in the Giant Axe Secret Realm.

When Yanguang Marquis was preparing to wipe out the other two races after killing several Ordinary Immortal Gods of the Human Race and the Northern Rock Race who had remained on Dongyuan Planet, Venerable Kuangque casually stopped him.

He had once received a favor from the strongest being, Mountain Sitting Guest, and knew that Mountain Sitting Guest looked after humanity...

The three races had fought endlessly over the planet, forming deep grudges just like the pinnacle races of the later Primitive Universe.

Yanguang Marquis could only wipe out the Northern Rock Race and then stop. He squeezed humanity's living space, forcing them to mine Dongyuan Stone, a specialty of Dongyuan Planet, and offer it to the Light-Deriving Snake Race in exchange for the resources they needed to survive.

He used the resources gained from exterminating the Northern Rock Race and other groups, and exploiting humanity, to gradually nurture the younger generation of his race.

Yanguang Marquis wasn't foolish. Going out to adventure might bring greater benefits to his race, but as its sole pillar, if he accidentally fell, the Light-Deriving Snake Race would be finished.

As for why Venerable Kuangque had agreed to accept the Light-Deriving Snake Race as an affiliate, it wasn't because he wanted their meager offerings. He simply wanted to study their innate secret patterns, hoping to gain inspiration that might help with his cultivation.

Outside Dongyuan Planet's spaceport, a crocodile-shaped spaceship suddenly appeared. The planet's defense systems and the ordinary spaceships coming and going seemed completely unaware of it.

The doors of the flying palace opened, and a powerhouse emerged. He wore bright silver armor, but no other protective gear.

His lower body was a long, serpentine form, while his upper body was human. A purple beard hung from his chin, and his eyelids drooped slightly.

An invisible pressure spread from his body, a presence that made all weak beings tremble and submit involuntarily.

The Snake-Person's gaze swept over all of Dongyuan Planet. He observed it for a long time, as if confirming it again and again, until delight finally appeared on his face. He lightly brushed the World Ring on his hand and took out an ancient, imposing token.

He muttered helplessly, "My teacher only begrudgingly gave me a G-Grade Spaceship fused with an undying Metal Lifeform, but the Communication Token he casually gave me is a Supreme Treasure. This makes no sense..."

He sent a message through the token. About ten minutes later (in Earthling time, roughly 230 universal basic time units),

a dazzling light flared in the void several hundred meters in front of the Snake-Person powerhouse. It instantly spread through the surrounding cosmic space, covering an area several kilometers across.

In the distant depths of the blinding light, he made out a magnificent golden palace. It was the Divine Kingdom palace belonging to the Soul Slave of his teacher, Venerable Winged Snake.

A mighty flying palace, ancient in design and clearly a Supreme Treasure, emerged from the golden beam of light created by the Divine Kingdom Teleportation. Two powerhouses stepped out.

One was also a member of the Snake-Person Race, but his aura was a thousand times stronger, and his purple beard was far fuller.

The other looked like a Lizard-Man, with a long tail trailing behind him. After bowing to the two Snake-Person powerhouses, he turned and returned to the golden beam. Then he vanished along with the beam.

The Snake-Person powerhouse who had arrived first bowed to the newcomer and said, "Your disciple Puti pays his respects to you, Teacher."

Puti stepped forward as if eager to claim credit. "This secret-realm planet, called Dongyuan Planet, has been confirmed to be a primordial celestial body that existed from the beginning of the Primitive Universe. I've already sent you the detailed data, Teacher."

"As for the branch of the Human Race on the planet, they've been confirmed as native life born there.

"I checked all the relevant information on the planet's internet. Ever since life first arose on Dongyuan Planet, it has been in a state of conflict among multiple races."

"This branch of humanity evolved from apes. They've been wiped out several times, only to reemerge in the planet's unique environment. There were more than ten similar species, but all are now extinct. Only three races remain in a struggle for dominance..."

"However, in this era, the Light-Deriving Snake Race has produced a being who seems to have the strength of a barely qualified Marquis. The other two races are currently under extreme oppression and could be wiped out again at any moment..."

Puti finished and grinned. "They're Planet Rank from birth. That makes them Class A humans, right? With that and my previous contributions, can you upgrade my spaceship a little more? The Giant Axe Secret Realm is much more dangerous than the ordinary starfields I used to explore!"

Cosmic Secret Realms might have powerful Origin Energy or dangerous areas filled with treasures. Compared with the vast ordinary star regions, they were far more appealing to the powerful natural Special Lifeforms born at the beginning of the Reincarnation Era, who occupied them. They were indeed far more dangerous.

After looking through the complete information Puti had sent him, Venerable Winged Snake nodded. "Not bad!"

Then he shot his disciple a sideways glance. "You've already mastered spatial teleportation and become a King Rank powerhouse. Why are you still so frivolous?"

Puti's grin faded. "You're right to reprimand me, Teacher!" Yet he continued to look at his teacher expectantly.

Venerable Winged Snake looked at his prized disciple helplessly. "Even with this Class A contribution, you're still far short of the points you need. However..."

Puti's expression had darkened at the first half of the sentence, but the word "however" rekindled his hope.

Venerable Winged Snake paused before continuing. "However, that being might come in person this time... Do your best. If you can catch his eye, it'll be an incredible opportunity for you! Remember to be respectful and courteous!"

Puti was both shocked and delighted. That being? Then he answered solemnly, "I'll remember, Teacher!"

The two stood in space for a long time. Nothing happened, until an immeasurable presence suddenly enveloped them.

A towering old man, more than 900 meters tall, slowly appeared several hundred meters in front of them.

He wore an apparently ordinary suit of blue-green armor, and two transparent horns protruded from his forehead.

Venerable Winged Snake bowed. "Your servant Winged Snake pays his respects to you, Master. At your command, my Snake-Person Race has patrolled the Primitive Universe for more than twenty eras, and we have found you another Class A primordial human..."

He then briefly explained Dongyuan Planet's situation to the towering old man.

The Universe Origin Law... I can't sense the Universe Origin Law anymore. Puti, who had been standing nearby with his head lowered respectfully, was suddenly shocked.

How is it possible that I can't sense the laws?

Powerhouses cultivated by sensing the Universe Origin Law. The more clearly they sensed it, the faster they could cultivate.

Within the life aura radiating from this supreme being, even the Universe Origin Law had to retreat.

Is this the might of a being even stronger than Teacher? Puti's heart burned with excitement.

The towering old man admired the beautiful Dongyuan Planet. A trace of joy, difficult to discern, appeared in his blue-green eyes.

He glanced at Puti, still standing respectfully nearby with his head bowed, then casually took out a Supreme Treasure palace and sent the overjoyed Puti away.

"You summoned me here yourself. It wasn't only because of this Class A human, was it? You also did it for your young disciple, didn't you?"

Venerable Winged Snake was quite candid. He bowed again. "I wouldn't dare deceive you, Master!"

The towering old man said meaningfully, "I know what you're thinking. I'm searching the whole universe for promising humans, and you're hoping the Snake-Person Race might benefit as well."

"But since you know the power of the Star Tower, you should be able to imagine that my ambitions aren't limited to this tiny Primitive Universe. They may not even be limited to the Universe Ocean..."

The towering old man suddenly paused and casually glanced at the peaceful cosmic space beside him, silently scoffing. Foolish Origin Will. I'm not stupid enough to casually give anyone hints and let you catch me in the act.

"Stand up, Winged Snake. I can't say too much, but since he's your disciple, I'll give him a little guidance too. Whether he can seize the opportunity is up to him."

Venerable Winged Snake bowed again in thanks. He had already guessed that this would be the outcome. If his master had valued the Snake-Person Race's talent, they wouldn't have needed to go to all the trouble of searching the universe for promising candidates.

"Leave a King Rank Soul Slave for me, then go. Don't spread my name. Keep your people in check: don't slaughter Special Lifeforms indiscriminately, and don't enslave the weak races that have joined you without good reason. The Primitive Universe is about to fall into turmoil..."

Venerable Winged Snake summoned the undying Lizard-Man who had teleported him there and left him with Mountain Sitting Guest. Then he, too, departed by Divine Kingdom Teleportation...

Natural Special Lifeforms were immensely powerful from the moment they were born. Even when they weren't unique in the universe, they were exceedingly rare and incapable of reproduction.

Many were born as Immortal Gods or even more powerful Universe Venerables. At the beginning of the Reincarnation Era, they ruled over most of the universe.

Some loved peace, while others relished conflict. But many of them, without exception, enslaved weak races to serve them, occupying secret realms and dangerous areas throughout the universe that had powerful Origin Energy or were rich in treasures.

They left many ordinary starfields to their servant races to populate as they pleased.

As these weak races continued to multiply throughout the ordinary starfields, a cataclysm that would engulf the entire Primitive Universe was quietly brewing...

P.S. To make this story easier for readers on Earth to follow, unless there are special circumstances, the physical units, time, length, weight, and so on mentioned in this novel have been translated into the customary units used on Earth.

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