Banquet Invitation

In the Virtual Universe, on Thunder Island, inside the palace of Youyuan Venerable.

Covered in scales and feathers, with three sharp horns on its head, the Guluo Venerable laughed heartily, "Jiang Yao, the fact that you can comprehend the profound mysteries of the Space-Time Law contained within the Great Rift proves that your current Law Comprehension is not much worse than that of the Zhenxuan King. No matter how arrogant the Zhenxuan King is, how could he dare to continue to have an enemy like you?"

The Xuanshang Universe Lord smiled faintly, "Although the two Venerable of the Talun Race are not members of my Virtual Universe Company, they couldn't possibly be blind to your potential. I think that Zhenxuan King is likely only trying to reconcile with you because of pressure from his clan. That Divine Envoy Inheritance Crystal is definitely not something he can decide."

Jiang Yao stood respectfully, inwardly agreeing with the statement made by the Xuanshang Universe Lord.

He hadn't expected that Zhenxuan King would back down so quickly, even willing to return the Divine Envoy Inheritance Crystal. Of course, Zhenxuan King didn't admit that Jiuyuan's death was his doing; he only said that the Divine Envoy Inheritance Crystal originally belonged to Jiuyuan, and was later stolen by the immortal Monster Race in the Outer-Region Battlefield. Zhenxuan King then retrieved it, and now it was returned to its rightful owner.

The overtures from Zhenxuan King and even the Talun Race have put Jiang Yao in a difficult position.

He originally thought there was a grudge between him and Zhenxuan King, and because of the matter of refining the Blood Source Liquid, he captured another King-level Immortal, King Fushan, from the branch of the Talun Race in the Xuanshang Universe Country and imprisoned him in the Star Domain Prison. The Talun Race is a prestigious Human Race with dozens of King-level Immortal and even some Universe Venerable. They would never lower themselves before Jiang Yao became Immortal God.

Jiang Yao gently shook his head, dispelling the doubts in his mind, and asked Youyuan Venerable, "Senior Sister, who exactly caused the Great Rift? I feel that the Space-Time Law contained within it are extremely profound, even capable of forming Void Tide."

Youyuan Venerable, the Xuanshang Universe Lord, and Guluo Venerable were silent at first, then Guluo Venerable chuckled and said, "Jiang Yao, when you become Universe Venerable, the Chaos City Lord will probably tell you."

"However, the fact that you could actually sense the Void Heart of the Great Rift shows that you have not only found your own path, but have even entered its inner sanctum, and your future potential is limitless."

Guluo Venerable clicked his tongue and sighed, "I do really envy the cultivators of your Cosmic School."

"Hmph, that's too ambitious. You're still billions of miles away from becoming Universe Master, and you're already thinking about these things." Youyuan Venerable snorted at Guluo Venerable, then turned to look at Jiang Yao's curious eyes. After a moment of silence, he said, "Some things are still too far from you, but it's not a secret. I might as well tell you."

"The Giant Axe Founder is the strongest being among humankind, and also the one who stands at the very top of the universe. To become such a being, it is not enough to merely comprehend the laws, nor is it enough to climb along the paths of those who came before. One must forge one's own path, which is why there is the honorific title of founder, because before them, there was no such path."

Jiang Yao listened attentively, nodding to himself. He remembered that in the original story, becoming True God by following the Law Path did indeed require forging one's own path, and it had to be a path different from that of other True God.

Youyuan Venerable said softly, "Most powerful individuals only consider this issue when they reach the Universe Master, but for us cultivators of the Cosmic School, our path has already been determined long ago."

"The concept of time and space?" Jiang Yao suddenly realized.

"That's right. The combination of the two superior laws of spacetime is incomparable to the combination of superior and inferior laws. In terms of power, it is no weaker than the Eight Fusion Laws, and in terms of change, it far surpasses the Fusion Law."

"For example, if the concept you comprehend is the Space-Time Annihilation, and if you truly become the Universe Master one day, you won't need to worry about creating your own school of thought. You can use your Annihilation Intent to comprehend and refine other lower-level laws. For example, fire can Destruction, water Destruction, and wind can also Destruction. The Annihilation Intent is not unique to the Space-Time Law; it exists in all laws."

Looking at Jiang Yao's thoughtful expression, Youyuan Venerable continued, "In the end, you may be able to walk out of your own Path of Annihilation. Among the current cultivators of the Cosmic School, there are those who have comprehended the Annihilation Intent like you. If you can become a great being like the Giant Axe Founder before him, it will be equivalent to blocking his path. He will either have to give up the Cosmic School and take another path, or he will have to comprehend other temporal and spatial meanings anew."

"However, the laws governing the universe are fair. The Cosmic School have an advantage in this respect, so there will naturally be a corresponding balance. There are so many cultivators in the Cosmic School, but only a handful can become Universe Venerable. The cultivation difficulty of the Universe Chaos Stele is the highest among the 52 Chaos Tablets. This is the price. Even the teacher has been exploring for countless years and still has not been able to take that step to become a great being like the Giant Axe Founder."

Youyuan Venerable looked at Jiang Yao and said, "Originally, I thought you should follow the Path of the Beast God. Your talent in the Path of the Beast God is among the top among the geniuses of billions of races in the Primal Universe. But I didn't expect your talent in the Universe Chaos Stele to have reached such a level. Your potential is definitely the strongest genius I have seen in billions of eras. I think the reason why the Monster Race sent three Universe Venerable to assassinate you is because they saw your potential."

"This time, the Monster Race lost three Universe Venerable, two of whom were sealed away. Such a great loss should be enough to deter other restless races in the short term. However, you still need to be careful, especially with the Zerg."

"Zerg?"

Guluo Venerable continued, "Every time a super genius is born in our Human Race, the other Three Great Peak Races will try every means to assassinate him, but the Zerg has assassinated the most human geniuses."

"The Monster Race and the Machine Race are strong enough, and they have many powerful individuals, but their infiltration within our Human Territory is insufficient. The Zerg has quite a few hidden forces among humans."

"However, you don't need to worry too much." Guluo Venerable smiled and said, "The Monster Race suffered such heavy losses this time, which should be enough to deter the Zerg. Xuanshang Universe Country is the heartland of our Human Territory. It is very difficult for Alien Races, especially Universe Venerable, to infiltrate. Hiding in the God Kingdom Remains to infiltrate the Great Rift of the Tianshang Secret Realm is almost the only way. With Brother Xuan Shang guarding it, there will be no problem."

"Your combat strength is comparable to that of Marquis Immortal, and you also possess numerous treasures bestowed upon you by the Chaos City Lord. The forces of the Zerg that have infiltrated here are definitely not enough to kill you."

After leaving Youyuan Venerable's palace, Jiang Yao returned to the manor and pondered the invitation in his hand.

This invitation was indeed issued by Zhenxuan King, but of course, it was issued in the Virtual Universe.

The banquet was not held in the Virtual Universe, but in the real world, in the core territory of the Talun Race's Xuanshang Universe Country branch, a giant continent built within the God Kingdom Talun Continent, a place Jiang Yao had once visited.

The last time Jiang Yao went there, he led three cosmic legions to demand an explanation and capture the King-level Immortal King Fushan of the Talun Race.

This time, I unexpectedly became a guest invited by the Talun Race. The strangeness of life is truly absurd.

"Divine Envoy Inheritance Crystal..."

The Talun Race actually agreed to return the Divine Envoy Inheritance Crystal, and Jiang Yao couldn't possibly refuse. Not only was it his teacher Jiuyuan's treasure, but it was also a precious artifact, enough to be a clan's most prized possession.

Even if he doesn't inherit it himself, selling the inheritance opportunity through the Virtual Universe Company or even the Hong Alliance would be worth at least several billion Hunyuan Unit. Moreover, it can be inherited again after the era. For Jiang Yao, this is an astronomical number of Years, but for a race or a power, it is not a long time.

Moreover, the opportunity to inherit this Divine Envoy Inheritance Crystal is approaching, and it has indeed not been used yet. The Talun Race had already selected a suitable genius within the clan, and was just waiting for the time to arrive so that they could receive the inheritance. This is an inheritance that points directly to the Peak King-level, or even to Invincible King-level.

With the arrow already on the bowstring, the fact that they could still restrain themselves and return it to Jiang Yao Talun Race exceeded his expectations in terms of sincerity.

As for whether the Talun Race's banquet would be a trap, Jiang Yao was not without concerns. However, he considered that if the Talun Race dared to openly attack and kill the Chaos City Lord's disciple, it would be impossible unless both of the Talun Race's Venerable had gone mad.

Secondly, the Talun Race also invited many Immortal Experts from other forces and races in the Xuanshang Universe Country to attend the banquet and serve as witnesses.

Thirdly, the Xuanshang Universe Country now has three Universe Venerable. Whenever Jiang Yao encounters danger, Youyuan Venerable can bring the Xuanshang Universe Lord and Guluo Venerable to descend.

As for the hatred between him and Zhenxuan King, there is no evidence to prove that Zhenxuan King was responsible for Jiuyuan's death. In fact, King Zhenxuan was even the benefactor who avenged Jiuyuan. Unless Jiang Yao can search Zhenxuan King's soul one day, he can rightfully avenge Jiuyuan. Of course, that is impossible now.

A floating continent stands surrounded by hundreds of planets.

Inside the magnificent palace at the center of the continent, hundreds of Immortal Experts were conversing in small groups in the banquet hall.

"I didn't expect the Talun Race to have such a grand display; even King Longchen has come."

"Yes, I heard that King Longchen has been cultivating in seclusion in Chaos City and is not far from becoming Universe Venerable. It's surprising that he has come as well."

"Yes, King Longchen is currently the strongest member of the Talun Race, second only to the two Holy Lords. Only he can act as a peacemaker."

"Tsk tsk, it's only been a few years. I watched the last Peak Genius Tournament. He just went to the Longshi Secret Realm and came back. Jiang Yao has already forced the Talun Race to bow down. Once upon a time, Zhenxuan King was also a genius of the Giant Axe Coliseum. Sigh, the new generation really surpasses the old."

"Hmph, no matter how dazzling a genius is, they are just a genius before they become Immortal God. Jiang Yao and the Lingtong Race are only able to force the Talun Race to retreat step by step because of the Chaos City Lord's power. If something really happens to Jiang Yao, the Talun Race and the Zhenxuan King will definitely retaliate a hundredfold or a thousandfold."

"It looks like another spaceship has arrived outside."

"The silver-white streamlined spaceship... that's Jiang Yao!"