King Jiantuo's Nightmare
In the Initial Universe, billions of kilometers of the Nether Sea rose and fell, Divine Power churning in the void like foam.
Tang Ping in the void, dressed in a blood-red robe, exuding confidence and high spirits. Of course, his confidence and high spirits only lasted for a short while.
He knows his own situation best. His divine body is now fully developed, capable of withstanding attacks from thousands of top- King Rank at will, but his soul is his fatal weakness.
Like Hu Yanbo, who was clearly one of the best among those Marquis Rank, even though he escaped from a deadly situation, he still fell victim to Soul Attack and ended up dying and his God Kingdom collapsing.
Therefore, development is the top priority right now.
At the very least, one must take that final step, ascend to the realm of the Venerable, and obtain the high-grade Soul Defense Supreme Treasure that the clan equips newly Venerable with. Only in this way, even when facing the pressure of the Universe Supreme Being, can one theoretically preserve their mind and not be enslaved or controlled.
With a thought, a pale blue virtual panel floated before my eyes:
[Realm: King Rank] (99%)
[Willpower: Cosmic Venerable] (50%)
[Laws: Wind Laws (100%), Thunder Laws (100%), Time Law (99.31%), Space Law (98.21%)]
[Secret Technique: Wind-Thunder Brief Notes (99.11%)]
[Weapon: Sword Nine (99%)]
[Lifespan: 8093/∞]
[Divine Power Path: (1081/10081)]
[God Kingdom: 50 million kilometers]
Staring at the numbers on the panel, Tang Ping's lips curled into a smirk. He was now only one step away from truly achieving enlightenment and becoming a Venerable One. But this one step was like an insurmountable chasm standing in front of countless geniuses, blocking the path of one generation after another of the most talented and brilliant individuals.
Take Chaos City for example. Which of those King Rank who have painstakingly comprehended the secrets of the universe wasn't once a peerless figure who stood high above the Human Race under the starry sky? They either forged ahead in secret realms or fought invincible Outer Battlefield. Just the mere mention of their names was enough to make powerful Alien Race tremble in fear.
Unfortunately, they were all stuck at the final step of becoming a Venerable One, unable to make any progress.
Over time, some people couldn't withstand the growth of their inner demons and went completely mad. They either rushed into the extremely dangerous secret realms of the Outer Battlefield to fight wildly, or they simply went on a killing spree within their own clan, ultimately ending up disgraced and ruined.
There are also those like the King Zhen Yan, who have been indulging in wine for billions of years in the Chaos City, seemingly living a life of drunken stupor, but in reality, it is a helpless descent into despair after being unable to break through.
Do they not want to cross that threshold? Yes, they want it to the point of madness. But the ways of heaven are unpredictable, and the great path is hard to find; success cannot be achieved simply by having unwavering determination.
The saying goes, "One should strike while the iron is hot, but the momentum will wane after a second attempt, and exhaust it completely after a third." Tang Ping understood this principle well and immediately made up his mind: to completely go into seclusion, challenge for the position of Venerable, and from then on, become the Venerable One!
However, before going into seclusion, one must make proper arrangements for one's affairs. If, upon the end of seclusion, someone takes advantage of the situation and breaks into the house, that would be a terrible situation.
The most important thing was to settle his wife and children.
Luo Xiaoyu, Huo Wu, and Feng Yaya are still receiving systematic instruction from their mentor, who is a King Rank expert. Their Law Comprehension is progressing steadily. Even when they occasionally encounter bottlenecks, they can quickly break through them with their own foundation and the guidance of their mentor, so he doesn't need to worry about them too much.
As for their son Tang An, daughters Tang Yiyi and Tang Guo, ever since their father, who had been lost and found, took a fatal blow from an enemy during a trial to save them and was seriously injured and bedridden, the three siblings have worked even harder.
Not only did they have to personally undergo trials and earn cultivation resources, but they also had to search far and wide for rare and precious herbs that could help their father recover, which greatly increased their pressure. Fortunately, Tang Ping's injuries had already stabilized, and according to the doctor's prediction, he would be fully recovered within several thousand years, which gave the three siblings confidence in the future.
Then there's my good brother, Liu Hui.
His second clone Tang Ping, was seriously injured and unconscious because his cultivation was too aggressive and he suffered a qi deviation.
So Liu Hui had to work, cultivate his skills, and take care of him. He was so busy that he barely had time to breathe, but he was happy to do it. Having the opportunity to repay this brotherhood was the greatest happiness for him.
Liu Hui's wife and daughters also became increasingly diligent, making rapid Law Comprehension the laws. After all, if they relaxed even slightly, Liu Hui would be beaten, so they dared not slack off in the slightest.
Tang Ping also assigned suitable tasks to the remaining 109 concubines based on their cultivation levels and areas of expertise.
Of them, only Long Jiangxue has broken through to the World Lord Rank and is currently training in the Outer Battlefield. Tang Ping specially entrusted the familiar Purple Spirit King to take care of her. Purple Spirit King is good at Teleportation. Under the rule that the highest combat power in the Outer Battlefield is limited to the King Rank level, as long as he does not actively enter a place where he will die, he can more than protect a World Lord Rank Long Jiangxue.
After arranging things for those around him, it was finally the Solar System's turn.
Over the past century, the Luo Family, in alliance with the Ganwu Universe Kingdom and the Virtual Universe Company Ganwu Branch, has joined forces to eradicate all forces that Earth Lineage. During this period, they slaughtered several notorious slave trading forces, and their swift and decisive actions shocked the entire Ganwu Universe Kingdom.
In an instant, the Luo Family's infamous reputation resounded throughout the world once again, reminding people of Luo Feng's title of "Blood-Handed Butcher" from thousands of years ago.
While this cleanup has improved the working environment for Earth Lineage in the universe, making them less vulnerable to oppression, everything has two sides. Many forces, out of fear of the Luo Family, simply dare not recruit Earthling for positions, for fear that the Luo Family will find the slightest excuse to target them.
You must understand that in the chaotic universe, "I have a friend who has gone missing here" is enough to become a reason for war or retribution.
Overall, the Milky Way Galaxy has stabilized completely, its development is accelerating, and more and more top-tier combat forces are emerging. The only minor hiccup is that many Earthling who experienced the early era of high welfare have begun to feel nostalgic, often lamenting that those good days are gone forever.
After sorting through all the trivial matters, Tang Ping suddenly chuckled to himself. It turned out that being a "lazy bum" had its advantages. Even though he was in seclusion trying to break through to the Venerable level, this world seemed to continue operating as usual, without him having any involvement.
But soon, his eyes narrowed as he recalled a forgotten glimpse into the future: the King Jiantuo of the Ross Family had caused trouble for the Luo Family during the period when Luo Feng was temporarily out of contact.
"Now that we know, let's deal with it in advance." Tang Ping's eyes were cold. "Let's find that King Jiantuo first, give him a good beating, and nip the trouble in the bud. Wouldn't that solve everything?"
Jinlan Universe Kingdom, Ross Family.
This is a renowned super family within the Jinlan Universe Kingdom, solely because the current patriarch is none other than the King-Rank Immortal expert: King Jiantuo! Furthermore, it is rumored that King Jiantuo's master is a true Cosmic Venerable!
With such a powerful family backing them, the Ross Family naturally became arrogant and haughty. Even an insignificant member of a collateral branch of the family would look down on others and not even bother to give them a second glance.
The family's core sacred ground, inside a golden palace suspended in a nebula.
A towering figure, eight meters tall, sat cross-legged on the jade platform in the center of the hall, surrounded by a faint halo of laws, calmly comprehending the origin of the universe. This giant had an elephant trunk and was clad in gilded armor; he was none other than the King Jiantuo, who had recently been promoted to the King Rank.
Newly King Rank, he was full of vigor and ambition. At this moment, King Jiantuo was single-minded, his mind was full of refining his own laws and secret techniques, and consolidating his King Rank realm as soon as possible.
The next moment.
"Whoosh~"
A dazzling Flowing Light pierced through the void at incredible speed, ignoring the layers of defenses erected by the Ross Family, penetrating the obstruction of tens of thousands of elite guards, and entering the core of the holy land without any hindrance!
"Clang!"
The sword sang, its cold light flashing and disappearing in an instant, so fast it seemed as if it had never appeared.
Before the seated King Jiantuo could even open his eyes, he felt a devastating force instantly sweep over his entire body. A sharp pain shot through his divine body, and he was horrified to discover that ninety percent of his King Rank divine body, which he had cultivated for many years, had been obliterated in an instant! His very essence trembled, his consciousness began to blur, and he was on the verge of falling into a deep sleep.
"Holy shit!"
A life-or-death crisis overwhelmed him like a tidal wave, and only these two words remained in King Jiantuo's mind. He subconsciously wanted to activate his own self-destruction to prevent being enslaved, but as soon as the thought arose, he found that the sudden stream of Flowing Light had already disappeared without a trace, leaving not even a trace of its aura.
What's going on?
King Jiantuo was stunned. He struggled to maintain his collapsing consciousness and hurriedly took out the protective Supreme Treasure bestowed upon him by his master in his early years. With a flash of light, a warm energy surged into his body, barely stabilizing his nearly shattered divine body and restoring it to 15% of its original state, so that he would not fall into a deep sleep.
He slumped onto the jade platform, his remaining divine sense frantically scanning his surroundings, but he couldn't even find a trace of the enemy.
I was completely dumbfounded.