The Races' Bounty

This point still worried him—if a Universe Venerable were to use a soul enslavement secret technique.

He was deeply concerned whether his disciple could withstand it.

"No, I must find a way to eliminate this hidden danger."

Golden Feather Venerable thought to himself.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke to Yan Ning.

"Stay in Chaos City for a while to cultivate in seclusion. I'll call you when there's something later."

Yan Ning smiled and nodded.

He bowed respectfully, took his leave, turned, and departed the hall.

After Yan Ning left, Golden Feather Venerable's eyes flickered. His golden wings gave a light flutter, and his figure vanished from the spot instantly.

Deep within Chaos City, inside the towering divine hall where chaotic energy swirled.

Chaos City Lord was seated cross-legged on his throne, eyes half-closed, laws flowing around him as if he were one with the entire city.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, a faint smile on his lips: "Golden Feather, what brings you to me today?"

The void rippled slightly, and Golden Feather Venerable's figure materialized, his expression unusually solemn.

He bowed slightly: "City Lord, I have an important matter."

Chaos City Lord raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised: "Oh? What could make you so serious?"

Golden Feather Venerable took a deep breath and said gravely: "It's about my disciple, Yan Ning."

Chaos City Lord's eyes showed a glint of interest: "That little fellow? I hear he's been making waves lately—forcing back two Sealed King Invincibles and possessing a million-kilometer Divine Body. Truly extraordinary."

As a member of the Yan God Clan, Chaos City Lord's attention to Yan Ning was only slightly less than that of his master, Golden Feather.

That 4800-fold gene level from before was still fresh in his memory.

Now, the revelation of a million-kilometer Divine Body.

His potential had surged again.

Now, the chance of this Yan Ning reaching Universe Master had increased by another fraction.

Golden Feather Venerable shook his head: "No, City Lord, what you know is just the tip of the iceberg."

Chaos City Lord's expression shifted slightly: "Oh? Tell me in detail."

Golden Feather Venerable's gaze was heavy as he spoke slowly: "His clone... is not an ordinary special lifeform."

"It's a black hole lifeform."

"And that million-kilometer Divine Body is just a tiny part he separated."

Chaos City Lord frowned: "A tiny part? How large is the main body?"

Golden Feather Venerable said each word deliberately: "Over fifty billion kilometers."

"Boom—"

The chaotic energy in the entire divine hall suddenly froze, as if time and space itself had halted.

Chaos City Lord's pupils contracted sharply, the law aura around him fluctuating uncontrollably for an instant before quickly calming. He stared at Golden Feather Venerable, his voice low and heavy: "Are you certain?"

Golden Feather Venerable nodded solemnly: "He said it himself. There's no falsehood."

Chaos City Lord was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "A fifty-billion-kilometer Divine Body... isn't this just a second Nine Nether Lord?"

Golden Feather Venerable smiled bitterly: "Yes, and perhaps even more terrifying. After all, a black hole lifeform inherently represents ultimate destructive power."

Chaos City Lord's eyes gleamed with sharp light as he said slowly: "Such talent is indeed astonishing. But you came to me today not just to tell me this, right?"

Golden Feather Venerable took a deep breath and said earnestly: "I want to apply for two things from the race."

"First, a Beast God Inheritance Token!"

"Second, a Soul Defense Treasure!"

Chaos City Lord's eyes showed a hint of surprise: "The Beast God Inheritance Token is easy enough—with his current talent and potential, the race won't begrudge him one. But a Soul Defense Treasure... even the most ordinary one is extremely valuable. Are you sure you want to exchange for it?"

Golden Feather Venerable nodded without hesitation: "Absolutely! Yan Ning's Divine Body is vast now, but his soul remains a weakness. If a Universe Venerable-level expert uses a soul enslavement secret technique on him, the consequences would be unthinkable!"

Chaos City Lord gave him a long, deep look, then suddenly smiled: "You're willing to part with a lot. Exchanging for these things will probably drain the savings you've accumulated over endless eras."

Golden Feather Venerable smiled openly: "In this life, I have no family or kin—only this disciple, like a son. If I can protect him, what does it matter if I give everything? Besides, keeping those resources does nothing."

Chaos City Lord was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright, I'll help exchange for the Soul Defense Treasure. Come pick it up in a few days."

After Golden Feather Venerable left Chaos City Lord's divine hall, Yan Ning also returned to his residence in Chaos City.

He sat cross-legged in his cultivation chamber, connected his consciousness to the Virtual Universe, and began browsing the messages that had piled up during this time.

As soon as he entered the Virtual Universe network, a string of urgent messages popped up.

[The Zerg Clan, Demon Clan, and Mechanical Clan have jointly issued a bounty order—Kill the human "Demon Flame King" Yan Ning. Reward: one treasure!]

[Bounty Level: Highest Priority!]

[Note: Target possesses a million-kilometer Divine Body, suspected to be a special lifeform clone. Universe Venerable-level experts recommended for the task!]

Yan Ning raised an eyebrow, a cold smirk curling at the corner of his mouth. "Ha, three clans joining forces to put a bounty on me? And they even suggest a Universe Venerable make the move?"

He wasn't flustered at all—in fact, he almost felt like laughing.

"Come kill me if you have the skill,"

he muttered to himself.

"Let's see if your Universe Venerable kills me first, or if I take down your Universe Venerable first."

He genuinely wasn't afraid. No matter how many Universe Venerables came, none of them could kill him.

With the Black Hole Clone existing, plus the Chaos Bell guarding his soul, even a Universe Master couldn't completely annihilate him.

He absolutely had the ability to self-destruct.

At worst, he'd lose just one clone.

He could always reincarnate it at any time.

He checked again.

However, the next message made his eyes turn icy cold.

[Yan God Clan · Yan Emperor's Decree—]

[Yan Ning, you are ordered to break away from the human race within a hundred years and return to the Yan God Clan! Otherwise, This Emperor will personally act to carry out a Clan Purge!]

Yan Ning's pupils contracted, and his fingers unconsciously clenched.

"Yan Emperor..."

His voice was low, carrying a suppressed fury.

The Yan Emperor, leader of the Yan God Clan, a super existence at the Universe Master level!

In the original story, the Yan Emperor was domineering, selfish, and even betrayed the expectations of Sitting Mountain Guest, causing the Yan God Clan to be rejected by the human race and eventually reduced to a fringe clan.

And now, the Yan Emperor had personally spoken, threatening him to return to the Yan God Clan?

"Ha, is he afraid I'll grow strong enough to threaten his position? Or is it that I haven't left the human race, and that's slapped his face!"

Yan Ning sneered.

He knew all too well how petty the Yan Emperor could be.

Yan Ning closed the Virtual Universe interface, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Yan Emperor... do you really think I'm afraid of you?"

His current strength, though still unable to contend with a Universe Master, combined with the terrifying Divine Body of the Black Hole Clone and the Chaos Bell, meant the Yan Emperor couldn't kill him either.

What's more, he had the support of the human race behind him!

The human race would never allow the Yan Emperor to make a move against him.

"Since you want to play, I'll play along."

Yan Ning stood up, his aura suddenly sharpening.

"One day, I'll kick you off the throne as leader of the Yan God Clan's lineage. You... are unworthy of the position!"