The Stark Contrast Between Brothers Seven Major Realms Apart

Liu Hui stood trembling before the dark gates of the Soul Hall in the Blood Fiend Secret Realm.

In the immortal realm, he is still slightly chubby, but his naive face in the past is now covered with deep and shallow scars.

Over the years, he has worried about the safety of his wife and daughter day and night, and has also helped them overcome one dangerous mission after another; he has also taken on all kinds of life-or-death tasks to desperately accumulate Soul Hall contributions.

He earned the contribution points just to get some clues about his good brother Tang Ping!

Countless times in the dead of night, he actually thought about giving up.

Ultimately, his life is already quite fulfilling. His wife and daughter are on the verge of achieving immortality.

If the entire family were to ascend to immortality, they could establish an immortal family that would endure for eternity! Their lineage would last for ten thousand years, their glory would continue forever! And he would be the great-grandfather of the Liu family, whose name would be remembered for all time.

As for Tang Ping's good brother, at worst we can erect a longevity tablet for him in the future! We can worship him day and night, and burn lots of paper money and beautiful women for him.

Moreover, if it weren't for the protective treasures he had acquired by chance during his early training, he would have perished long ago. Every time he escaped from a desperate situation, he was filled with fear.

If I were to die, how would my wife and daughters survive in this dog-eat-dog world?

"Maybe I should just give up?" Liu Hui told himself this more than once.

With Brother Ping's talent and temperament, he might already have transcended immortality and be roaming freely in the depths of the universe. Why should I worry about him like this? (Waiting for his wife)

If the woman achieves immortality, her family will be able to travel throughout the universe and one day reunite with Brother Ping.

But the thought was quickly suppressed by a deeper unease.

He was afraid that his momentary hesitation would cause him to completely miss the opportunity to save Brother Ping.

He still remembers that the treasure in his hand that could repair a divine body was something that Brother Ping had obtained by chance when they were training together back then, but he handed it to him with a smile.

Back then, Brother Ping had bright, sparkling eyes.

"I'm fair-skinned and lucky, I don't need this thing. You're big and stout, you might need to take damage for me in the future, you should keep this to save your life."

At this thought, Liu Hui's eyes instantly reddened.

Without Brother Ping, with his mediocre talent and timid nature, he would probably have had a hard time achieving even Universe Level, let alone immortality.

If one can abandon even one's closest brothers in this lifetime, then even if one can establish an immortal family, one will only be trapped in endless guilt for the rest of one's life!

Liu Hui stepped firmly into the Soul Hall, one step at a time.

The hall remained as deathly dark and chilling as ever, with a faint stench of blood and decay permeating the air.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, a man dressed in black sat upright on a high seat at the end of the palace path.

Sensing his arrival, the man in black raised his head. A large black hat obscured his entire face, revealing only two scarlet lines beneath the brim.

The blood-red light shone out, eerie and terrifying.

Hehehe~

A piercing, eerie laugh echoed through the empty hall.

"You've performed well recently, and the contributions you've accumulated are enough to exchange for top-tier resources or treasures at the Marquis Rank level! I have high hopes for you."

Upon hearing the words "Marquis Rank," a conflict flashed across Liu Hui's weathered face once again.

Marquis Rank! That's the true pinnacle of the Human Race, a height that countless cultivators can't reach even after a lifetime of effort.

A moment later.

Liu Hui looked up, his voice hoarse.

"I'm willing to give everything to get detailed information about my good brother Tang Ping: his location, his current situation! And what he needs to be saved if he's in trouble."

The Soul Hall's exchange system is all-encompassing, even possessing the bizarre function of "calling people." By simply making enough contributions, one can get colleagues on missions outside to do things for them, including rescuing people.

Upon hearing this, the man in black scoffed, "Heh heh heh, how laughable! Your talent is mediocre, but your mentality is decent. You still had a sliver of hope of rising to the middle ranks of my Soul Hall."

The path to enlightenment requires unwavering will, severing emotional ties and attachments, and single-minded devotion to reach the summit. If you are constantly entangled in worldly matters such as your wife, children, and brothers, you will ultimately only sink into mediocrity.

I advise you to choose another item for your exchange. Even if you find out about him, what can you do? There's nothing you can do!

Tang Ping's affairs are not something you can afford to mess with.

Liu Hui smiled, "Without love and attachment, is the meaning of life merely about existing?"

The man in black froze.

The hall fell into a deathly silence, with only the faint whistling of the cold wind in the hall's corridors.

A moment later.

"Heh heh, love? One day you'll understand! Love is the most hypocritical and useless emotion in this world. Without the bond of mutual benefit, so-called love will eventually vanish."

In this universe, only strength is Yongheng!

"I'll ask you one last time: are you really willing to use all the contributions you've painstakingly accumulated over these ten thousand years to exchange for a useless piece of information?"

Liu Hui did not hesitate at all.

"Change!"

"Whoosh~"

Countless fine golden streams of information flowed into the Smart Sprite on his wrist.

"Information has been compiled. Please review, Master."

"Check~"

A pale blue information screen appeared before his eyes:

Tang Ping, born 95,250 years ago, Earth Human Race.

In his early years, he was chosen by Luo Xiaoyu, the genius daughter of the Luo Family, and they became husband and wife; several years later, he was sent to the Ganwu Secret Realm for cultivation by Babata, the Smart Sprite under the Galaxy Lord;

He was later spotted by the powerful Human Race, Wind-Thunder Venerable, who happened to be passing by, and was taken in as his only personal disciple.

He advanced triumphantly, breaking through from the Universe Level to the Domain Lord and then the world lord in just 20,000 years! After ascending to immortality, he became unstoppable, skipping the Marquis Rank and going straight to the King Rank, and even Invincible King.

He was given the title "King Anle";

He then broke through the shackles to advance to the level of Cosmic Venerable, sweeping away his peers! He leaped from Ordinary Venerable, Middle Venerable, and High Venerable to become the strongest among Venerable: the Cosmic Overlord;

He eventually broke through to the realm of the Universe Master, becoming one of the pillars that made Human Race stand firm.

His current title is: Lord of Peace and Joy.

"Huh?" Liu Hui's eyes widened suddenly.

"This... this is my brother? Shouldn't he have been struggling and suffering like me in the Soul Hall all these years?"

"Hehehe~" The black-clad man's eerie laughter rang out again.

"The Soul Hall's records have never been wrong. Congratulations, Liu Hui. You have unlocked a new identity: the closest brother of the founder of the Soul Hall."

Your privileges will be upgraded to the highest level of the Soul Hall. You can freely use all treasures within the hall, and you can freely modify all missions.

Liu Hui was stunned.

Although he didn't know exactly how terrifying the Universe Master was, just by looking at his realm, he knew that Brother Ping, who used to call him brother and joke around with him, was now seven major realms higher than him!

Seven major realms! Those powerful beings, so high and mighty, overlooking the universe, actually spent tens of thousands of years just to trick and "trick" him?

Is this person even human?

Feeling wronged, angry, and absurd—all these emotions intertwined, and he felt his mental state was about to collapse.

After a moment, he suddenly realized.

If it weren't for the scheme orchestrated by Brother Ping, and if it weren't for the "coercion" from the Soul Hall over the years, how could he have broken through to immortality at the age of tens of thousands? And how could his wife and daughters have so quickly approached the threshold of immortality?

To cultivate him, a powerful figure standing at the pinnacle of the universe actually established a department called the Soul Hall, spending countless resources to stage this charade for him.

What a thoughtful and painstaking effort!

I should thank him!

Time flies like water, and another thousand years have passed in a flash.

Above the Solar System.

A colossal, gilded palace, imposing and majestic, floats on the Endless Nether Sea, suppressing all ages.

This is the residence of the "Lord of Peace and Joy," the foundation of Human Race.

Outside the palace, Liu Hui and his family of three waited quietly.

Over the past thousand years, with the help of the treasures and top-notch resources of the Soul Hall, Liu Hui's wife and daughter Liu Lingling have finally successfully ascended to immortality.

Both out of courtesy and reason, they should personally visit the current ruler of the Human Race to express their gratitude.

Previously, Liu Hui's wife had been anxiously remarking that although Tang Ping had once been Liu Hui's good brother.

But now he is no longer the carefree young man he once was, but a great figure of the Human Race, a ruler of the world! Every word and action of his can shake the territories of the entire Human Race's 1,008 Universe Country, and a single thought can determine the life and death of billions of lives.

Do they deserve to meet such a high and mighty being? Do they even have the right to stand before him?

At the time, Liu Hui patted his chest and said that he Brother Ping were brothers who had risked their lives for each other, and that they didn't need to be shy. But when he actually stood in front of the palace gate, he naturally hesitated.

"Boom!"

The door opened, and two figures walked out side by side.

The man still looked like the young man they knew, but now possessed a calm and dignified air, as if he were surveying the universe. The woman beside him had a cool and aloof demeanor; she was his wife, Luo Xiaoyu.

Tang Ping strode forward and punched Liu Hui in the shoulder.

"Your wife and daughters have finally broken through to the Immortal Realm! Not bad, not bad!"

Liu Hui's eyes reddened, and his lips moved slightly.

"Ping—Greetings to the Lord of Peace and Joy!"

Tang Ping said helplessly, "You brat, are you asking for a beating? You're deliberately coming over to mock me, aren't you? Call me by the wrong name again, and I'll teach you a lesson!"

Liu Hui nodded vigorously and responded with a simple, honest voice.

"Oh, Ping- Brother Ping!"

Tang Ping then revealed a satisfied smile and turned to greet them.

"Sister-in-law, niece, thank you for all these years of hard work."

Liu Hui's wife quickly shook her head.

"It wasn't hard work at all. Thanks to your guidance, we've achieved what we have today. We're the ones who should be thanking you."

Liu Lingling, standing to the side, looked up at him with admiration and said, "Uncle Tang Ping, you're really amazing now! I've seen so many people on the universe website saying..."

They're praising you, saying you're the guardian deity of Human Race.

And another thing, is that super ocean floating above the Solar System really your clone? It looks so big and amazing!

Tang Ping immediately became interested.

"Haha, of course! How about it, isn't your Uncle Tang Ping amazing?"

Liu Lingling nodded vigorously.

"That's amazing!"

"Haha, Lingling has good taste!" Tang Ping laughed heartily and ruffled Liu Lingling's hair.

"Come on in, let's go eat! It's a family dinner today, just the two of us. Eat and play as you please, make yourselves at home!"

The group chatted and laughed as they walked side by side into the palace.

Half a day later.

Tang Ping stood in front of the palace gate, gazing in the direction where Liu Hui's family had left, his expression somewhat dazed.

Luo Xiaoyu nestled gently in Tang Ping's arms.

"Honey, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Tang Ping sighed.

"I used to read about ancient emperors and lamented the loneliness of being at the top," saying that emperors and generals were all as lonely as snow, with no one they could confide in. Everyone wore a mask in front of them, being cautious and subservient.

Back then, I even laughed at them for putting on airs and thought they were being pretentious.

"But now, I finally understand. This so-called high place is truly too lonely and desolate. The people around me either respect me or fawn over me, and even the acquaintances no longer joke with me like they used to."

Luo Xiaoyu hugged her husband tightly.

"Of course, you are now one of the rulers of the Human Race! Sometimes, the aura you exude unintentionally is enough to send chills down people's spines. Who would dare to joke around with you so recklessly?"

"Your bad mood could destroy an ancient family that has been building its business for millions of years, and even determine the survival of a planet. Naturally, they would walk on thin ice when they talk to you or interact with you."

But don't worry, honey, no matter how strong or high you become, my sisters and I will always be there for you and love you.

Tang Ping remained noncommittal.

Most of the time, he actually misses the days when he and his brothers explored secret realms and joked around together.

Girls mostly prefer romantic themes and are fixated on trivial emotions, requiring him to put in effort to provide emotional support.

Even something as simple as skipping stones together on the roadside can keep men happily entertained for hours. That pure joy is something women can't provide.

Then, on second thought, he couldn't help but laugh again.

Now he is the ruler of the Human Race, and the girls around him always take the initiative to provide him with emotional support.

"Forget it, why think about those worries? Let's live for today!" Tang Ping said enthusiastically. "It's been so long since I played with Xiao Wu and the others. Let's go find them and have a good time!"

Luo Xiaoyu:

I'm going to suffer again!