Including Qin Ming, Chaos City Lord had only thirty-two personal disciples. Twenty-seven were still alive, twenty-five of them Universe Venerables and one a Peak King-level immortal.
The last was Qin Ming, the weakest of them all. He was only at Star Level—yes, he still hadn't broken through to Universe Level.
"Mm." Chaos City Lord nodded with satisfaction, then continued.
"You've only just arrived in Chaos City and become my disciple. By tradition, your master should give you a gift to mark your induction."
Chaos City Lord's voice rang out again.
"But since you're in Chaos City now, you don't need any material gifts for the time being. Come see me again when you're ready to leave."
"For now, what you need most is to choose a Chaos Stele suited to you.
You've comprehended the Laws of Gold, Earth, and Space, and you've also chosen the Wind Law... Are you hoping to use Wind as a stepping stone to touch the Time Law?" Chaos City Lord's gaze was keen; he saw through part of Qin Ming's thinking at a glance.
"Your ambition is considerable, but that's no problem. What I value more is the astonishing talent you've shown in the path of Law fusion. Qin Ming, have you heard of the Ancestral God Sect?"
"This disciple has not." Qin Ming shook his head, his expression natural. Given his public identity and experience, he shouldn't have known about the Primal Universe's most mysterious organization.
"That's only natural."
Chaos City Lord gave a slight nod, then explained in detail the origins and standing of the Ancestral God Sect, as well as its Core Inheritance: the Beast God Inheritance, which represented the Eight Fusion Laws.
"So, Master, you hope I'll cultivate the Way of the Beast God?" Qin Ming asked after listening.
"Precisely!" Chaos City Lord's eyes gleamed even brighter.
"If you proceed step by step, your talent gives you an excellent chance of becoming immortal. But advancing further, to the level of Ganwu and the others, won't be easy. And reaching my level... requires an extraordinary path.
"The Way of the Beast God has limitless potential! With your talent for Law fusion, you have an excellent chance of using it to reach the Universe Master realm!"
Chaos City Lord's gaze held undisguised expectation and fervor.
This was also one of the main reasons he valued Qin Ming so highly and had even taken him on as a personal disciple.
If Qin Ming had merely been a once-in-a-million-eras genius at comprehending the Laws, Chaos City Lord might have observed and tested him for a while longer.
But the instinctive affinity and control Qin Ming had shown in Law fusion had revealed another possibility to him: a shortcut to becoming a true pillar of Humanity!
Cultivating one future Universe Master was far more important to Humanity than cultivating ten or a hundred ordinary Venerables.
"This disciple understands."
Qin Ming answered solemnly. He understood Chaos City Lord's hopes, and he knew that the Way of the Beast God was indeed a broad road suited to the "talent" he had shown so far. It could perfectly explain his rapid progress in the future, and its potential was immense.
"In that case, I suggest you start by choosing either the Gravity Chaos Stele or the Heavenly Ruins Chaos Stele. The former is closely related to the Earth and Space Laws you've already comprehended, while the latter is related to the Laws of Gold and Space.
"Once you reach the appropriate level, the clan will give you a Beast God Inheritance Token free of charge, allowing you to visit the Ancestral God Sect's outer Inheritance Land."
"Yes, Master." Qin Ming committed his advice to memory.
"Also, regardless of which Chaos Stele you choose, I'll give you fifty opportunities to study it."
"Go. Settle into Chaos City and familiarize yourself with the surroundings. Choose a Chaos Stele. I'll keep an eye on your progress from here."
Chaos City Lord waved his hand, and Qin Ming found himself outside the courtyard of the Chaos Ruins.
His thoughts churned. The Way of the Beast God... It coincided with the path he was taking: using his Jin World clone to comprehend multiple Laws and attempt to fuse them.
After leaving the Chaos Ruins, Venerable Guiyi was still waiting in the plaza.
"Junior Brother, did Master make any arrangements for you?" Venerable Guiyi asked with a smile.
"Master told me to choose a Chaos Stele and settle in first." Qin Ming briefly shared Chaos City Lord's advice, leaving out the core details about the Ancestral God Sect.
Venerable Guiyi nodded. "Master has thought it through. The Heavenly Ruins and Gravity steles do suit the path you're currently taking.
"You've only just arrived, so I'll take you to settle into the Outer Mansion first. After that, you can go to the plaza in front of the City Lord Mansion on your own. There are detailed introductions to all 52 Chaos Tablets there, and you can take your time choosing."
"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother," Qin Ming said.
Under Venerable Guiyi's guidance, Qin Ming and Ganwu Kingdom Lord, who had been waiting all along, soon left the City Lord Mansion.
They then helped Qin Ming secure an independent courtyard in an area of Chaos City near the City Lord Mansion.
The courtyard was quiet and simple, with its own meditation chamber. The chaotic currents there were denser and purer than those in the outer city.
"This place is close to both the City Lord Mansion and the 52 Chaos Tablets, so it'll be convenient for you to get around," Venerable Guiyi said.
"Your access as a Primal Secret Region Member of the Virtual Universe Company has also been fully granted.
"You can request anything you need in Chaos City through the Virtual Universe, or contact the city's administrators directly.
"If you have any cultivation questions, you can contact me through the Virtual Universe at any time, or go directly to see Master."
"Thank you for looking after me, Senior Brother." Qin Ming thanked him again. With such a powerful Universe Overlord as his senior brother watching over him, getting things done in Chaos City would be much easier.
"We're fellow disciples. There's no need to be so polite," Venerable Guiyi replied warmly.
"Settle in and familiarize yourself with the surroundings. There's no need to rush your choice of Chaos Stele; consider it carefully. I'll leave you to it."
After Venerable Guiyi left, Ganwu Kingdom Lord walked over with a smile. "Qin Ming, now that you're settled in, I should return to the Ganwu Universe Kingdom."
"Thank you for escorting me here, Kingdom Lord." Qin Ming bowed solemnly.
"Haha, it was nothing. No need to mention it." Ganwu Kingdom Lord waved a hand, then his expression shifted slightly, and his tone grew more familiar.
"Now that you've joined Lord Chaos City Lord's household as a personal disciple, we're peers by seniority. If you don't mind, just call me 'Brother Ganwu' from now on!"
Qin Ming was surprised that Ganwu Kingdom Lord was being so accommodating. He looked at him closely. The halo of being Chaos City Lord's personal disciple was surely part of it, but Ganwu Kingdom Lord was also investing in Qin Ming's future and showing his confidence in him.
He didn't stand on ceremony. Smiling, he clasped his hands. "Then I'll accept your kindness, Brother Ganwu!"
"Haha, good!" Ganwu Kingdom Lord laughed heartily.
"Qin Ming, since you've acknowledged me as your big brother, you can rest easy.
"I'll look after the Qin Family in the Primal Universe and make sure they live in peace and safety. You can focus on your cultivation here without worrying about them."
"Thank you for taking the trouble, Brother Ganwu!" Qin Ming thanked him again.
With Ganwu Kingdom Lord, a Universe Venerable, personally watching over them, the Qin Family was certainly safe.
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