But for now, he would not break through, because...
Within the Inner World, the Golden Giant Egg that had slumbered for more than a decade was undergoing astonishing changes.
Qian Yu's consciousness sank into it.
Within the nine-million-kilometer Inner World, beneath the gray sky, the Golden Giant Egg floated silently at the center of the world.
Compared to more than a decade ago, it had completely changed in appearance—three thousand three hundred kilometers!
Its enormous shell shimmered with brilliant golden light, while the densely packed Law Patterns on its surface had become even more complex and profound than before.
With every flicker of light, vast fluctuations of laws spread from within, shaking the entire Inner World.
A giant egg three thousand three hundred kilometers in size.
Qian Yu watched the scene, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Over the past decade or so, he had personally watched this giant egg grow from its original hundred meters to its present size, bit by bit.
Every inch of growth meant that the life being nurtured within had become even more powerful.
The importance of size in the Devouring World went without saying. When breaking through to Immortal, the larger the body, the larger the Divine Body; and the larger the Divine Body, the stronger one's power.
Such an enormous Divine Body meant this clone was destined not to be weak.
Now, at last, it was time for it to be born.
He waited quietly.
One day, two days, three days...
This day.
Crack.
A faint crack appeared on the surface of the eggshell.
The sound was soft, but to Qian Yu's ears, it was like the first thunderclap at the creation of heaven and earth.
Crack, crack, crack—
More and more cracks appeared, growing denser and denser until they covered the entire shell like a spiderweb.
Golden light shone through the cracks, becoming brighter and more dazzling until it nearly illuminated the entire Inner World!
Boom!!!
The eggshell exploded with a thunderous crash!
Countless enormous fragments shot in every direction, only to turn into specks of golden light in midair and fade between heaven and earth.
Then, a colossal creature burst forth from within the shell!
Roar!!!
An earth-shaking roar erupted from the giant beast's mouth!
The roar pierced through the Inner World, through Qian Yu's body, through the entire planet, and spread toward the endless starry sky!
Boom!!!
Centered on Qian Yu, an aura of utter terror erupted!
"Hahahahaha!"
Qian Yu laughed loudly, his laughter brimming with exhilaration and excitement.
"Good!!!"
He stared fixedly at the giant beast that had just been born in the Inner World. What kind of existence was this?
It was nearly four thousand kilometers long!
Its entire body was covered in dark-golden scales, each one flowing with profound patterns of laws.
Its four enormous hoofed claws could each shatter stars; a pair of massive fleshy wings spread wide enough to blot out the sky; a long tail trailed behind it, branching into three at the tip.
Most astonishing of all was its head—ferocious yet majestic, with three curved giant horns growing from its forehead.
A pair of huge eyes opened.
This appearance...
Qian Yu's heart stirred.
Why did it resemble a Star Beast somewhat?
No, it was not a Star Beast!
He sensed the condition of this body.
Gene Level: Five-Thousand-Five-Hundredfold!
Five-Thousand-Five-Hundredfold!
After two enhancements, even his original body was only at a Three-Hundredfold Gene Level.
Yet this clone had been born with a Five-Thousand-Five-Hundredfold Gene Level!
What did that mean?
It meant this clone's Life Level had surpassed the vast majority of Special Lifeforms, reaching a terrifying height.
Qian Yu guessed that this clone was a Special Lifeform similar to an Innate Beast God.
Innate Beast Gods were the most supreme Special Lifeforms born when the universe first opened. Every one of them possessed terrifying strength capable of destroying heaven and earth.
They were born at the Universe Master level.
Although this clone could not reach the heights of an Innate Beast God, it was not far behind!
Qian Yu was deeply shaken.
What kind of monster had the Primordial Dao Tree nurtured for him?
He continued sensing it.
This clone actually possessed two Talent Secret Arts!
The first Talent Secret Art: Source Blood Boil.
This was an incomparably powerful combat secret art. At the cost of consuming tremendous amounts of power, it could unleash terrifying combat strength. The more fiercely it burned, the greater the boost in combat strength, reaching up to a hundredfold!
A hundredfold boost in combat strength!
Qian Yu sucked in a breath.
This clone had a Five-Thousand-Five-Hundredfold Gene Level. With a hundredfold increase, that would become five hundred and fifty thousandfold!
If it reached the peak Realm Lord level!
That would be five hundred and fifty thousand times the power of a peak Realm Lord!
Good heavens, it would directly rival a Peak King!
Heaven-defying!
The second Talent Secret Art: Galaxy Annihilation.
This was an exceptionally formidable offensive secret art, using vast energy to condense a river of stars.
The galaxy shone like a torrent; wherever it passed, all things were obliterated and stars perished.
Once unleashed, it could erupt with terrifying might like an overturned galaxy!
Qian Yu stared at the information on these two Talent Secret Arts for a long time, speechless.
Strong.
Far too strong.
This clone was simply absurdly powerful!
A Five-Thousand-Five-Hundredfold Gene Level, two top-tier Talent Secret Arts, and that terrifying body nearly four thousand kilometers long!
This was a peerless ferocious beast destined to stand at the pinnacle of the universe!
An indescribable excitement surged within Qian Yu.
He had never expected this clone to be so terrifying!
"Even across the entire Primordial Universe..."
"This clone is among the most special and unique kinds of Special Lifeforms!"
"It is destined to stand at the pinnacle of the universe!"
Within the Inner World, the giant beast slowly opened its eyes.
At that instant, its gaze met Qian Yu's.
There was no unfamiliarity, no barrier, not the slightest sense of distance.
Because it was him.
It was himself.
Outside, Qian Yu slowly rose to his feet!
"It is time to claim Pan Xi, this newbie gift package!"
Bein Asteroid Cluster.
This was an inconspicuous region deep within the Cui Lang Starfield, where 209 asteroids of varying sizes slowly orbited a dim star.
The smallest was only 1.2 kilometers in diameter, while the largest was 898 kilometers. On a star map, it was nothing more than an insignificant marker.
But at this moment, a black-silver spacecraft emerged from the Dark Universe and slowly entered the asteroid cluster.
Inside the cockpit, Qian Yu stood before the observation window, his calm gaze sweeping over the dense field of asteroids ahead.
Bein Asteroid Cluster.
The true core of the Fire Phoenix Organization, Pan Xi's lair.
It was said that the entire asteroid cluster had been thoroughly modified, with every asteroid covered in technological weapons.
From orbital cannons to energy-shield generators, from sensor minefields to spatial interference devices, it had everything.
It was no exaggeration to say that the entire Bein Asteroid Cluster was a massive mechanical fortress.
Even a regular interstellar fleet from the Cui Lang Empire would likely be blasted to pieces if it came here.
But Qian Yu merely watched quietly, his gaze deep.
Pan Xi.
That name had weighed on his heart for far too long.
From the moment he had been captured by the Fire Phoenix Organization and reduced to slavery, he had known that one day, he would return.
More than three hundred years of enslavement, over a decade of pursuit and counter-pursuit, more than a hundred years of secluded cultivation—today, it was finally time to settle things.
Qian Yu recalled the information about Pan Xi.
That fellow truly was a formidable schemer.
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