Secret Realm

This place isn't quite a secret realm yet. From the information in his mind, Chen Qing learned that in the early cycles, the Primal Universe had nurtured a race.

The strongest among them was only a hegemon. Unfortunately, in that barbaric era, even possessing a supreme treasure, they vanished early into history.

However, the supreme treasure was struck into the void, absorbed and modified by the Primal Universe's will, which prepared to evolve it into a new secret realm.

Two hundred years ago, Green Lotus descended, and its Dao resonance awakened the Primal Universe's will. Unable to interfere with biological evolution, it lingered nearby.

Until Chen Qing broke through, and Green Lotus began to bloom. The supreme Dao resonance greatly enhanced the Primal Universe will's intelligence.

To gain more, it even instinctively boosted Chen Qing's strength. Unfortunately, Green Lotus paid it little heed.

Even the supreme rules probably never expected that the instinctive Primal Universe will, using its authority to nurture special life, would stuff Chen Qing into this half-finished secret realm!

Its motto: I won't interfere with you, but don't come out and cause trouble before you're mature!

Chen Qing scratched his head. The Primal Universe had confused him. What did "mature" mean? The Natural Beast God had perfect genes! Was he in the same situation?

"I'm not too clear on the secret realm's situation either, but relatively speaking, it's an opportunity for us. Still, we need the strength to back it up!"

Afraid of putting too much pressure on the two, Chen Qing quickly reassured them:

"But the good news is that the secret realm isn't complete yet. Not many lives have been nurtured inside, so I can guarantee your safety!"

Since the Primal Universe's will treated this place as his own nurturing ground, he naturally counted as the master of this secret realm.

More importantly, this secret realm was transformed from a supreme treasure—didn't that mean there was at least one supreme treasure inside!

"The bad news is that the secret realm is millions of light-years across. The main continent is 180,000 light-years, with countless sky fragments. We can't enter the Dark Universe.

"The good news is that the periphery is wrapped in the Origin. You'll probably gain some insights soon. It's just the three of us, and we'll likely be stuck here for quite a few years!"

"Doesn't matter. Training is the same wherever you go!" Jiang Fang smiled calmly, her tone flat and unruffled.

"It's not that bad, actually." Yao Rao blinked.

"I just logged into the Virtual Universe Company. No issues. Could those strong beings you mentioned..."

"If the secret realm emerged, it's possible. But the problem is it's still gestating. It's probably drifting in the Origin Land."

Without pressure, Chen Qing's mind grew active again. "We've got plenty of time now. Let's check the surroundings first. If there's no risk, we'll train properly!"

The secret realm was rich in Universe energy. The plain ahead looked harmless, but Chen Qing didn't let his guard down.

They switched to a new ship and controlled its speed, advancing slowly.

"Spirit Butterfly, maintain the external simulation. Carefully scan the surroundings. Mark energy fluctuation intensity. Build a three-dimensional model!"

"Yes, Master!"

With the AI's response, a miniature model spanning tens of millions of kilometers appeared in the hall, covered in dense light spots!

Truly a tool without feelings. Too bad he couldn't buy an emotional AI, and he had no interest in cultivating one.

"Spirit Butterfly, continue maximum-range alert. In the model, mark anything within ten thousand kilometers of the ship that exceeds Domain Lord-level strength!"

With the command given, the simulation cleared up a little—but only a little!

"Chen Qing, do you have any goal in mind?"

Looking at the three-dimensional map, Jiang Fang rubbed her temples.

"I just checked the Virtual Universe. Information on the secret realm is limited, and most of it is tied to the realm itself. I don't have the authority for much. What I bought with money isn't much. Where do we start?"

"Should we ask Big Brother and the others?"

Yao Rao walked over to Chen Qing and said softly, "Time World Lord should have experience. Luo Feng probably has the authority!"

Chen Qing thought for a moment and nodded. "We can ask Big Brother. And explain things to him, so he won't worry too much.

"As for Luo Feng, forget it. The company's internal data is valuable, but it also has restrictions. It'd make things awkward for him. Besides, he has company missions now. Let's not distract him.

"We've got time anyway. Once our strength is up, Earth's situation will probably come to light. There'll be plenty of chances then!"

At the Virtual Universe Company headquarters, a massive island surrounded by electric serpents. This was Thunder Island, home to countless immortals and above.

At the misty peak of Thunder Mountain, in a luxurious palace, Chaos City Lord, clad in dark red armor, quietly stared at the screen before him.

On it were only three names. One was Luo Feng, who had just left Chaos City and was still in Xueluo World.

One was Hong, who had excellent soul talent and interested his junior brother.

And one was the mysterious Chen Qing.

Hong was discovered by his junior brother. If his junior brother valued him, his talent couldn't be bad. But what about Luo Feng?

He had just watched his past clearance videos. They were passable. Nine levels in the Illusion Sea, with a Sector Lord's will at the Universe level—that was only decent.

Chaos City Lord stared for a long time but saw nothing special. Chen Qing's words, however, were hard to fathom.

Sigh. Nearly two hundred years ago, when his teacher suddenly told him that the Primal Universe's will had been lingering around the Ganwu Universe Kingdom, even he was startled.

To investigate, he had even made his Dark junior brother expend divine power to rush back from the Chaos Sea.

After all, he was a hidden trump card. A period of absence wouldn't raise suspicion.

The Virtual Company hadn't been idle all these years. The intelligence level for the Ganwu region had even been raised to the highest, yet nothing unusual was ever found.

Unexpectedly, as soon as his junior brother returned, he found a promising seedling. At first, he hadn't paid it much attention.

But this branch report made the Shadow Monarch inadvertently notice Hong and the Pinghai Company. Coincidentally, Xu Xin had just joined the Apocalypse Secret Realm not long ago, so he paid a bit more attention.

In the past, none of this would have been of concern. The company would have handled it according to the rules, and it wouldn't have even reached the Shadow Monarch's hands.

But the thinking of a hegemon-level powerhouse is anything but ordinary. A single briefing allowed the Shadow Monarch to quickly sort out the threads, naturally discovering that both Hong and Luo Feng came from a native planet.

A tiny planet producing three cores at once, all within the last one or two hundred years—that was somewhat remarkable.

Since a question had arisen and it involved core disciples, an investigation was only natural! All login records, conversation videos, transaction logs, and interpersonal connections were checked.

Then all the materials landed directly in the hands of the Chaos City Lord. "Truly a bunch of clever little fellows!"

"Senior brother, what's the urgent matter? Any new leads?"

A figure in a black robe, the Dark Lord, suddenly appeared outside the palace. Before he could even be seen, his voice rang through.

"Junior brother, any gains?"

Now the Chaos City Lord was in no hurry; he smiled and asked the Dark Lord.

"How could it be that simple? No abnormal fluctuations. I can only take it step by step. But I did uncover quite a bit of nonsense!"

"Since you've found nothing, junior brother, why not take a look at these? I believe they'll be useful to you."

"Oh, is that so?"

Receiving the information, the Dark Lord fell silent. In a moment, he understood the full story.

"Hahaha, what a coincidence. Black Dragon Mountain? Not far at all. Then I'll go take a look at this 'Earth' they speak of!"

Having been searching for several epochs, he hadn't expected results to come so soon. In high spirits, the Dark Lord couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Senior brother, I've already claimed that Hong. It'll take me several dozen epochs to restore my origin anyway, so I'll have time to teach him!"