A Strong Man Returns, Armed with Supreme Treasures

King Jiantuo the Jin Zhou Secret Realm was overjoyed to receive news that the Luo Family had finally begun to shrink their power.

"Alright! Men, prepare for a full-scale attack! We must acquire at least a portion of Earth's shares!"

"Reporting to the Ancestor, we have just received news that King Zhen Yan, the Ganwu royal family, and King Anle have jointly issued a statement guaranteeing the safety of the Luo Family and prohibiting anyone from using illegal means to threaten or imprison members of the Luo Family."

King Jiantuo raised his elephant trunk and said, "If we don't need violence, let's negotiate."

Go, send someone to have a proper talk with those Luo Family members. Don't they have an old saying on Earth? It's said that those who know when to yield are the heroes!

If they don't want to be stabbed in the back and commit suicide for no reason, then they should have a proper talk with the Ross Family, talk to every single one of the Luo Family. I want them to know what it means to be upright and honorable, and what it means to be in the face of overwhelming odds!

The ninth-generation Ross Family also pointed his nose. "Ancestor, this is perfect. One of our descendants married a woman who has some conflicts with the Luo Feng family. She was once the Ninth Imperial Princess of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. She's an acquaintance, so it'll be easier to get things done."

"Hahaha!" The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

The Solar System.

Tang Ping's consciousness was mostly focused on comprehending the laws, but he was quite concerned about his children's experiences.

Over the past few thousand years, with the blessing of rare and precious materials, the guidance of renowned masters, and a wealth of life-and-death experiences, they have made considerable progress, but they are still far from immortality. According to the experts' estimates, it may take tens of thousands of years before they have a chance.

However, he wasn't in a hurry. On the contrary, he felt that this kind of life was quite interesting. It was a good opportunity to cultivate the father-son relationship and accompany them as they grew up. It was better than letting them drift and adventure alone in the universe.

Moreover, he always manages to rescue them from the flames, demonstrating his greatness as a father.

As for the Luo Family, they have been carrying out Xu Xin's various plans.

First, they employed a strategy of having multiple burrows, dispersing key family members and talented offspring to settle in various important locations, such as the Ganwu Secret Realm, Earth, the Virtual Universe Company, and the capital stars of various Universe Country.

Secondly, they spent a lot of resources cultivating Immortal Level Plant Lifeform, establishing God Kingdom, and then relocating some of their personnel there; finally, they shrank their sphere of influence and even sold off assets in distant regions at low prices.

As a result, many people's interests were naturally harmed, and they began to complain or even denounce the situation. Some even went so far as to help other forces locate the whereabouts of the Luo Family's high-ranking members.

In short, the pressure the Luo Family is facing right now is as overwhelming as a landslide or a tsunami.

However, these things have little to do with Tang Ping, since he is an outsider.

The best he could do was to protect the Luo Family in the Solar System, send each key member of the Luo Family a small sword containing a protective secret technique, and arrange for Luo Xiaoyu's few good-natured relatives to be placed in a safe area.

How many people are in the Luo Family now?

After ten thousand years of uncontrolled, subsidized, explosive growth, the direct descendants alone number in the hundreds of billions, while other collateral branches and vassals, such as the Five Great Heroes families, together amount to trillions.

With so many people, it's natural that there's a mix of good and bad. In addition, the Luo Family has been adhering to a policy of heavy financial incentives for many years, but now that it has suddenly suffered a setback, there are all sorts of troubles almost every day. Not a few have left the Luo Family and actively severed ties, while many more have simply taken the resources they can control and run away.

In the Luo Family's super-large group chat, thousands or even tens of thousands of avatars turn gray and disappear every day, and announcements keep coming one after another, constantly announcing the news that some people have been expelled from the clan.

Tang Ping was not idle either. No matter how busy he was, he would always take the time to write several emails to Luo Feng, explaining in detail what efforts he had made.

A friend in need is a friend indeed!

"Brother Feng, today's work wasn't in vain."

I painstakingly researched and developed a secret sword energy technique similar to that found in ancient Huaxia fantasy novels. I erased the will of the Immortal Divine Power within a radius of nearly ten miles and condensed it into an invincible offensive sword energy.

I've already sent a copy to Sister-in-law Xu Xin and the others. As long as it's refined by someone she trusts, it can be activated at a crucial moment, and might even help the Luo Family turn the tide of the battle.

Oh, by the way, I've decided on a name for this sword energy. "Grace and Righteousness." You know what I mean, right?

"Brother Feng, to be honest, some people in your family are really unreliable."

Today I heard that several elders from other branches of the family have defected with resources, which made me so angry that I almost rushed out to deal with them. Luckily, Sister-in-law Xu Xin kept her composure; otherwise, I would have lost my temper long ago.

But don't worry, I've got the Solar System firmly under control; not even a needle will be able to get in."

"Brother Feng, I suddenly miss the days when we fought. My cultivation has improved a lot recently, and I dare say I'm undefeated on Earth. When you come back, let's have a proper fight again. I'll give you a three-move handicap!"

"Brother Feng, are you there? I just saw that over ten thousand people have disappeared from the Luo Family group chat, and it's making me feel a bit down. If you see this email, even just a single word in reply would be helpful, just to let me know you're doing well."

"Brother Feng, I bet you're refining the Star Tower! Waaah, don't finish refining it too quickly. If you have a divine artifact like the Star Tower, won't I be even less able to beat you in the future? At least leave me a way out, let me be arrogant for a few more years."

"Brother Feng, I have something to tell you, it's both bad and good news."

The bad news is that the most loyal maidservant by her sister-in-law's side has betrayed her, exposing her sister-in-law's true identity.

The good news is, my "Sword Qi of Gratitude" unleashed its full Grace and Righteousness! My sister-in-law controlled it to directly annihilate the nameless, Immortal God who had attacked the Solar System. See how awesome I am?

"I originally wanted to keep that immortal relic for you as a keepsake, but it's all broken, which is a bit of a shame."

"Brother Feng, when are you coming back? There are so many people eyeing Earth now, trying to get me to cooperate Tiantian." They just want to take over the territory. The pressure is immense; I can't even relax and contemplate the laws anymore.

Sometimes I just want to take them all out and end it all. But my sister-in-law doesn't want to make things too big, so she has to hold back. "You need to come back and take charge soon; I'm getting tired of handling this all by myself."

"Brother Feng, you're doing pretty well. At a crucial moment, the Golden Horned Race even sent people to support the Luo Family. But this King Jiantuo is quite sensible; he only wants some compensation."

But my sister-in-law refused to pay. She said, "The business world is like a battlefield. If you back down, others will see you as a coward. It's amazing that my sister-in-law, who has no cultivation, can directly confront King Rank, and even a Venerable family."

"Brother Feng, this Ganwu Kingdom Lord is no good. The Golden Horned Race has come, and as Luo Hai's master, why doesn't he publicly support the Luo Family? That Lord Thirteen even said he was sleeping. What kind of Venerable would sleep? He definitely looks down on you!"

"Brother Feng, are you still alive?"

The Star Tower, the 6092nd year since Luo Feng entered.

At a certain moment, within the myriad Forbidden Space inside the Star Tower, there were immortal Alien Race from all corners of the universe, their auras as deep and unfathomable.

Their expressions changed drastically.

"What's going on? This tremor—is the Forbidden Space moving?"

"Something's wrong! This isn't an ordinary spatial fluctuation; it's as if the entire Star Tower is trembling!"

Rumble~

A dull, ancient thunderous roar echoed synchronously throughout the thousands of Forbidden Space, as if a towering giant was gripping the Star Tower and shaking it wildly.

Nine years later.

In the core space of the Star Tower, amidst a Chaos halo of light, the sleeping Luo Feng slowly opened his eyes.

He was too tired.

For over six thousand years, they struggled day and night without ceasing.

It's important to understand that his total lifespan is only a little over ten thousand years, and these six thousand years have occupied almost half of his life. During this long and despairing period, he always walked on the edge of life and death, with the glimmer of life on one side and the deathly silence of the abyss on the other.

The core Tower Bead of the Star Tower was tearing at his soul almost frantically, dragging him toward the abyss of death time and time again; but the endless obsession in his heart was like a pair of unyielding hands, tightly gripping the thin line between life and death, pulling himself toward life with all his might.

That obsession contained a promise to Xu Xin, concern for family, protection of the Earth, and a yearning for the pinnacle of the universe.

Even the strongest obsession has its limits; but as long as the cycle of life and death continues, the pain of the soul being torn apart will Yongheng intensify and grow stronger.

Like running on an endless highway, he repeatedly accelerated with all his might, but the deathly steamroller behind him also steadily accelerated, roaring and constantly approaching, its shadow slowly engulfing him.

Until that last glimmer of hope appeared, as fleeting as a candle flickering in the wind.

But this glimmer of hope became his last chance. He clung to it desperately, using every last bit of strength to fuse with it, and finally, he completely mastered the Star Tower, this supreme Supreme Treasure!

"Child----"

A gentle, soothing voice suddenly rang out, startling him. He then forced himself to stand up, exhausted, and turned to look.

Two figures stood silently ahead.

One of them was the familiar Star Tower steward, the Universe Master, "Puti". At this moment, Puti had restrained all his aura and sat quietly to one side like a humble servant.

At the very center and front of the entire hall, an enormous figure of unparalleled majesty stood silently.

He was over 90,000 kilometers tall, like a blue mountain connecting heaven and earth. He wore a set of seemingly simple and unadorned blue armor, which emanated a faint aura of origin, yet seemed to be integrated with heaven and earth. On his forehead, a pair of transparent, glass-like horns curved slightly.

At this moment, this powerful figure lowered his head slightly, his gaze as deep as the starry sky, calmly looking down at Luo Feng.

"Where are the Universe Origin Laws?!" Luo Feng was suddenly startled, only to find that the Universe Origin Laws, which were originally omnipresent, had completely disappeared!

It was as if this space had already escaped the control of the Primal Universe.

One month later.

Luo Feng stood in the hall, his face filled with undisguised excitement and agitation.

This trip to the Star Tower was a near-death experience, with him teetering on the brink of death several times. Yet, the rewards he gained far exceeded his expectations. He actually became the disciple of that powerful Alien Race who guided the birth of Earth Lineage!

This master's realm was terrifyingly high; he was the legendary Universe Supreme Being, whose words became law and who controlled the Cosmic Rules!

It should be noted that even among the Six Peak Races in the Primal Universe, such as the Human Race, there is only one Universe Supreme Being, a being who can be considered the pinnacle of the universe.

Few in the universe know the Master's true name. Because he sits cross-legged atop a mountain at the Origin Land of the Universe, overlooking its birth and death and traversing the endless sea of stars, the super-beings of the vast universe respectfully call him "The Mountain Sitting Guest."

What made Luo Feng even more overjoyed was that this master was also a legendary treasure-refining master.

As his personal disciple, his master directly bestowed upon him the Star Tower, a supreme Supreme Treasure coveted even by the strongest Human Race! In addition, he received a set of Peak Supreme Treasure Armor, the "Jie Armor," which offered unparalleled defense and was considered Supreme Treasure within the Human Race realm.

As for the Star Map, Tower Bead, and Star Sealing Bead treasures that he had previously regarded as precious items, they were insignificant and not even worth mentioning in front of the Star Tower and the Jie Armor.

Of course, one of the biggest gains was the address of the last three pieces of the <Nine Calamities Secret Manual>.

Once he collects the complete <Nine Calamities Secret Manual>, his Earthling Main Body will undergo a complete transformation, and may even be able to rival those Special Lifeform who are born with the ability to control the laws and possess exceptional talents!

Terrifying!

Luo Feng clenched his fists, his heart filled with boundless pride.

With his current foundation, he will surely be able to climb step by step in the foreseeable future, eventually standing at the pinnacle of Human Race, and even occupying a place in the entire Primal Universe!

Tang Ping?

The familiar name flashed through Luo Feng's mind, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.

Now, he possesses the combat power of King Level. With the addition of the three treasures —the Shiwu Wings, the Star Map, and the Tower Bead — Tang Ping probably wouldn't even last a single round against Human Race. If he can activate the Star Tower and the Jie Armor in the future, then he will truly be one of the overlords of the Human Race!

Indeed, the path of cultivation is never a one-step process; only those who laugh last are the true winners.

Hey-hey!

"Everything is ready."

Luo Feng murmured to himself, his gaze suddenly softening. The sharp, domineering look he had previously displayed vanished, replaced by an unyielding tenderness.

"It's time to go see my family."

In those life-or-death struggles, what sustained him through countless soul-wrenching pains was never the desire for the peak, but the unwavering determination to protect his family. Xu Xin's smile, his parents' admonitions, and the children's playful antics—these images, like inextinguishable sparks, illuminated his path forward time and again in the darkest moments.

Virtual Universe, Yuxiang Mountain Primal Region, Luo Feng's exclusive manor.

"Um?

As soon as Luo Feng's consciousness entered the Virtual Universe, a pile of unread emails was quietly floating in his perception, far exceeding his expectations.

"So many emails?" He was slightly taken aback.

"Two emails from Teacher Chaos City Lord, nine emails from Teacher King Zhen Yan, one email from Bolan, two emails from Rong Jun, and one email from Gao Sheng."

"Feng—" Luo Feng looked through them one by one. These were all familiar names, and the number of emails was within reason.

But when his gaze swept over the list of relatives below, his eyes flickered slightly. "Luo Ping 18 letters, Luo Hai 21 letters, Luo Hua 3 letters, Father 3 letters, Mother 83 letters... Xu Xin 38192 letters?"

But the next second, an astonishing number completely stunned him. "Tang Ping, 89,999 letters."

Luo Feng's lips twitched.

Good grief, I can understand Xu Xin sending so many emails, but what's Tang Ping up to? Is he hoping I'll die soon so he can inherit my estate?

With a mix of amusement and bewilderment, he tapped his finger and opened Tang Ping's email first.

As I read through the letters, from the initial sharing of techniques and battle reports to the later worries, complaints, and daily ramblings, the sincerity and anxiety between the lines were palpable.

Those seemingly carefree tones conceal a daily concern; those murmurs of "I've protected the Earth for you" and "Come back soon" are the most genuine acts of protection.

A moment later, Luo Feng's tense lips slowly curved upwards, and a hint of warmth appeared in his eyes. He gently closed the email page, inwardly sighing: This kid, he's got guts!

Sure enough, when it comes down to it, it's always the family who are the most reliable.