I Am Peng Gong!

A month later, Tang Ping followed closely behind his master and finally arrived at a Divine Temple.

The palace was entirely gilded, and the rare treasures inlaid in it reflected a dazzling light. Instead of a sense of sacred solemnity, it exuded an undisguised air of nouveau riche.

The moment Tang Ping stepped into the Divine Temple, his heart tightened, and a bone-chilling cold spread through his spine.

At this moment, it was as if an invisible pair of eyes were hanging in the sky, scrutinizing him from head to toe. Those secrets buried deep in his heart and those unspoken secrets were all exposed under this gaze.

"Greetings, Master!" "Greetings, Grandmaster!"

Tang Ping followed Wind-Thunder Venerable and bowed in respect.

"Hmm~ Wind-Thunder's judgment this time is quite good." A steady voice came from the high platform, carrying a hint of approval, "To have grasped the Time Origin Law at such a young age, one's comprehension is extraordinary."

"Hehe, of course!" The little girl Wind-Thunder beside her immediately puffed out her chest, her eyes filled with undisguised pride.

"You must be Tang Ping." The man on the platform changed his tone, his voice carrying an undeniable arrogance. "From this day forward, you are Peng Gong Lineage. In the future, if anything happens, first state your master's name; if she cannot protect you, then state my name."

"I Lord of Peng Gong!"

These words resonated deeply, revealing absolute confidence in one's own capabilities.

Tang Ping was shaken to his core again!

He had long heard of this Lord of Peng Gong, the founder of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, a pillar of Human Race, and a top-tier powerhouse whose combat strength rivaled that of Chaos City Lord. Such a powerful figure was actually personally protecting him?

Good heavens, if I don't become a carefree second-generation rich kid from now on, I'll be doing a disservice to this heaven-sent identity!

The thought flashed through his mind, and he cautiously raised his head, finally seeing the true face of his Grandmaster on the high platform.

It was a middle-aged man, nearly three meters tall, with broad shoulders and a thick back. His posture was casual yet exuded a powerful aura, and the space around him seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, even causing light to bend slightly when it passed by.

His facial features were strong and deep, with high brow bones and pure dark gold eyes. Within his pupils, countless stars floated and swirled, and with just a glance, he seemed to be able to see through everything.

This supreme being wore a dark purple robe with star patterns, which swirled with a faint golden aura as he moved. The hem of the robe was embroidered with a simplified "Star River Coin" totem, against the backdrop of the brilliance of a supernova explosion. At the center of the coin was a slowly rotating miniature galaxy, concealing a secret.

So cool!

Seemingly sensing the admiration in his grand-disciple's eyes, Lord of Peng Gong's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, and he said in a relaxed tone, "Since it's our first meeting, according to custom, I should give you a gift. Tell me, what is your wish?"

Seeing this, Wind-Thunder Venerable quickly tugged at Tang Ping's sleeve with his little finger and gave him a look.

Tang Ping instantly understood, and with a thud, he knelt down and burst into tears, crying loudly, "Grandmaster, waaaaah, I—"

The crying had barely begun when a thunderous roar, like the strains of a great bell, suddenly exploded. "Get out!"

A terrifying sonic wave swept over them, and Tang Ping and Wind-Thunder Venerable were instantly thrown away by an invisible force, turning into two streaks of Flowing Light that disappeared outside the Divine Temple and headed straight for the sky.

Immediately following behind, a dazzling beam of light pierced through the air and landed steadily in the hands of Wind-Thunder Venerable.

One hour later.

Tang Ping detached from the Dark Universe and floated in the boundless void, far from any village or shop, his face full of speechlessness.

This master is really unreliable!

He opened the Virtual Universe, activated paid navigation and location services, and was stunned the moment he saw his location. The nearest galaxy was a full million light-years away!

Good heavens!

The crucial point is that he hadn't anticipated this sudden trip and hadn't prepared a starship. At his current flight speed, it would probably take him forever to arrive.

It is known that the basic flight speed of a peak Universe Level being is 1000 km/s. With the Wind Wind-Thunder Wings enhanced by the Laws of Origin Wind-Thunder and thunder, he can obtain a 10-fold boost, and with the addition of a 2-fold acceleration from the Time Law, his maximum speed is still no more than 20,000 km/s.

A distance of one million light-years, which translates to a full 15 million years for him to travel!

Good heavens!

After a moment of silence, Tang Ping opened the Virtual Universe again, first complaining a few times about his unreliable master in the private channel, and then prepared to place an order for a pickup service with the Universe Mercenary Alliance.

Luckily, he has money. Indeed, the old saying is true: money can solve 99% of the world's problems!

But the next second, a bone-chilling cold swept over his body, and Tang Ping instantly felt a terrifying gaze lock onto him.

He looked up abruptly and saw his little loli master hovering above him, her eyes shining brightly.

"Hmph! Disciple, are you secretly complaining about your master again?" Wind-Thunder Venerable's Double Pupils flashed with a cunning light, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Slander! Absolutely slander!" Tang Ping immediately straightened his back and said righteously, "Master, you are as noble and virtuous as a lotus flower, your beauty is so captivating that even the moon and flowers would blush with shame. My admiration for you is like the Yellow River, flowing endlessly, without the slightest dissatisfaction!"

Wind-Thunder Venerable nodded in satisfaction. "You're smart to know your place! Don't worry, our Grandmaster's expulsion of us was purely out of care. Otherwise, with his strength, how could we have escaped unscathed?"

Moreover, he has already entrusted the treasure to me, specifically instructing me to wait until you comprehend the Marquis Law and have the ability to protect yourself before giving it to you, lest you be caught possessing a treasure that brings trouble, and you are unable to protect it.

Tang Ping immediately lit up with joy, and he quickly stepped forward cautiously to ask, "Master, what kind of treasure did Grandmaster give you?"

Wind-Thunder Venerable glanced at him, arrogantly raising his chin. "You'll find out when the time comes."

Before she could finish speaking, she grabbed Tang Ping's hand, the space around them slightly distorted, and the next second, the two of them appeared on the Coin Continent of the Galaxy Bank.

After taking in his surroundings, Tang Ping was startled once again.

A single Teleportation spans millions of light-years—Master, that's incredible! You must know she's the Time Venerable!

"Now that we've obtained the treasure, I'll take you to my Wind-Thunder Secret Realm for intensive cultivation. I'll release you when you've earned enough respect for me." Wind-Thunder Venerable casually instructed, then changed the subject. "Oh, and remember to write an apology letter to our Grandmaster; after all, you're the one who displeased him."

Tang Ping's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with disbelief.

An apology? Wasn't that something you secretly signaled to me to do?!

The Wind-Thunder Venerable noticed his expression and asked in a soft but authoritative tone, "What's wrong? Is there something you're not satisfied with?"

Tang Ping quickly shook his head vigorously, "No, no! Master is absolutely right!"

Wind-Thunder Venerable nodded in satisfaction, proudly raising his chin. "You know what's good for you."

Also, stop wasting your current shabby Universe Level realm; it's a complete waste of time and life. Break through to the World Lord Rank as soon as possible. The speed at which you can comprehend the laws at that level is more than a thousand times, ten thousand times faster than what you're doing now."

Tang Ping was taken aback, and hesitantly asked, "Master, but I haven't condensed an avatar yet. And doesn't World Break Lord level require going through numerous trials?"

"Training? That's a tactic used by Virtual Universe Company." Wind-Thunder Venerable curled his lip, his tone tinged with disdain. "They're rich and powerful; it doesn't matter to them if a few geniuses die every few years. I finally managed to take on a disciple, so of course I have to protect him."

She paused, her tone growing increasingly firm. "Unless it's a matter of life and death for the tribe, no one can force you to take the risk unless you're unwilling."

"Remember this motto of our Peng Gong Lineage!" Wind-Thunder Venerable straightened his small frame and spoke with a resounding voice, "Bully the weak with the strong, bully the few with the many, and if you can't beat them, call on the elders! It's best to challenge someone three ranks lower, with Venerable beating a Realm Lord—that's what you call prudent!"

Tang Ping burst into tears on the spot.

"Master!"

He has finally found his true home! From now on, if anyone dares to say that his master is unreliable, he will be the first to jump out and object!

Only two words remained in my mind: loyalty!