The perfect union of fire and space: this fire-space fusion secret technique, which Huang Wuye had unexpectedly comprehended, became easier and easier for him to control as his understanding of the Fire Origin Law and the fundamental laws of space grew clearer.
Its power had also risen again and again, making it Huang Wuye's strongest trump card.
Now that he unleashed it, its might shook the heavens. The entire space it covered twisted and broke apart in a frenzy.
Void Death—its name embodied ultimate death and solitude.
But its target was Meteor Kingdom Lord. As overwhelming as the technique's power was, it could not pose any trouble for him.
Even so, Meteor Kingdom Lord was greatly surprised. He had never expected the youngster to give him such a huge surprise—to embark on the path of Fire-Space Law fusion so early.
Though still somewhat crude, it had boundless potential and would be of great benefit to him after he became an undying.
An undying who wished to become a Venerable had to either fully comprehend the Time Law or completely master the Space Law.
To become a Universe Master, one had to perfectly master both laws or take the path of law fusion.
Huang Wuye had now shown a talent for the Fire-Space Fusion Law, giving him more options once he became a Universe Venerable.
After all, he was already walking that path himself. Thinking of his own situation, Meteor Kingdom Lord couldn't help sighing.
He had lived for countless ages, yet ever since reaching the Universe Overlord level, his progress had slowed more and more.
He felt that he was not far from becoming a Universe Master, but that tiny gap stood before him like a heavenly chasm.
He could see it, but not reach it. Looking at the youngster before him, he had great hopes for him.
With the youngster's talent and their guidance, becoming an undying, or even a Venerable, should be no problem. But becoming a Universe Master was still far too difficult.
Humanity numbered in the tens of thousands of trillions across the universe. A new generation rose every era, yet after countless eras, there were still fewer than twenty Universe Masters. That showed just how difficult it was to become one.
Even an ancient being like Meteor Kingdom Lord, who had existed since the universe's birth, found it that difficult to become a Universe Master.
Was his talent insufficient? Anyone who became a Universe Venerable among the countless humans naturally possessed both talent and opportunity, yet he still struggled bitterly before the threshold of becoming a Universe Master.
At his level, all he lacked was a flash of inspiration. He cultivated disciples simply in hopes of having someone exceptional by his side.
After all, opportunities sometimes appeared when least expected, and seizing one required strength. Having someone who could help him would undoubtedly give him a great advantage.
Huang Wuye was undoubtedly a promising talent. Though he wasn't Meteor Kingdom Lord's disciple, he was as good as one.
At that thought, Meteor Kingdom Lord's expression turned serious. His divine power rippled faintly, scattering the flames and spear images around them.
He took a single step and crossed a thousand miles, appearing before Huang Wuye in an instant.
"That's enough. Well done, youngster. You've given me a huge surprise!
"Your Law Comprehension is on the right track. With that boy Huoyu King guiding you, you have enough help for now.
"Now, let me give you some pointers on your spear technique."
As he spoke, Meteor Kingdom Lord took out a long spear. He looked straight at Huang Wuye, then continued.
"I can tell you've built a very solid foundation in spear techniques. That's excellent. After all, a towering structure rises from level ground, and a strong foundation will let you go farther and more easily.
"But your spear technique is crude, and your integration of laws with it is even cruder.
"I may not use a spear, but all weapons ultimately follow the same path. They share many things."
As he spoke, the spear in his hand moved. A spear image appeared in the air, its shaft formed from a beam of fire that gathered without dispersing.
A streak of light shot from the spear's tip. In an instant, it struck a small mountain a thousand miles away and disappeared into it without making a sound.
Huang Wuye's eyes lit up at the sight. He followed the attack with his gaze and saw a circular hole hundreds of meters across.
That was no simple feat. Without infusing laws into his attack, he could have done it himself. But adding laws greatly increased the spear technique's power while reducing his control.
Meteor Kingdom Lord's attack had let no energy escape. Its power was contained, and its piercing force was greater. Only a perfect fusion of laws could achieve that.
"The attack I just used contained very little of the laws, yet it could still defeat you, even if your Law Comprehension were three times better. That's what a perfect fusion of laws can do.
"Your attacks show that your Law Comprehension is quite good, but the power you bring out falls far short of what it should be.
"For now, your opponents lack a proper lineage and guidance. Once you enter the Virtual Universe Company, that will become one of your greatest weaknesses."
Meteor Kingdom Lord glanced at Huang Wuye and continued.
"If you can perfectly master fifty percent of a law, you'll be no weaker than others. At seventy percent, you'll be able to defeat stronger opponents. At one hundred percent, you'll be invincible among those of your level."
"To become stronger still, you'll have to infuse your will into your spear technique. Use your will to control your spear and extend it into the technique. That is force."
"Force?"
Huang Wuye was puzzled. He hadn't expected to hear such a mystical concept in Swallowed Star.
"That's right. Force. Every renowned expert has mastered it, though none of them deliberately studied this power.
"I discovered force over my endless years, and using it has given me a clear advantage when fighting others of the same level."
Meteor Kingdom Lord looked rather pleased with himself. This was one of his most closely guarded secrets. And to show he wasn't merely talking, he thrust his spear at Huang Wuye.
Huang Wuye felt as if a vast sea of flames were surging toward him. It surrounded him layer upon layer, waves of searing heat washing over his mind. Just as he was about to react, the flames receded like a tide, and a spear had stopped at his brow.
"From now on, you'll study how to wield laws and force under my guidance. This is one of my most closely guarded secrets."
Meteor Kingdom Lord withdrew his spear. When Huang Wuye came back to himself, he smiled faintly.
"Thank you, Grandmaster. I won't let you down."
Huang Wuye hurriedly nodded and thanked him. Only after experiencing it firsthand did he understand how precious this knowledge was. After all, Meteor Kingdom Lord hadn't used power beyond his own level.
In the days that followed, Huang Wuye trained hard under Meteor Kingdom Lord's guidance, learning to master laws and wield force.
Meanwhile, on Giant Wood Planet, a figure as enormous as a mountain drifted between the mountains and rivers. A figure on its back spread out his psychic power, searching all around as if looking for something.
This pair was Dragon Owl and Huang Wuye's Gluttonous Golden Ape clone, Night Emperor.
As time passed, they had nearly explored the entire Giant Wood Planet.
Only one unusual place remained unexplored, and they now stood before it.
Because of its unusual terrain, Giant Wood Planet was home to countless giant beasts. These creatures possessed enormous bodies and immense strength.
But they were generally unintelligent and did not count as members of the demon race, so they were usually called monsters.
Yet in one unique region of this boundless land, no giant beasts lived.
It was home only to a tiny species resembling the fairies of myth. They were half the height of an ordinary adult, with faces similar to those of Earth Humans. Timid by nature, they could fly thanks to two pairs of transparent wings.
This tiny species alone inhabited a region nearly ten million miles across, which had been named the Pygmy Kingdom.
The reason the weak Pygmy Kingdom could occupy such a vast region came down to the towering trees and flowers growing there, which could move on their own.
They could grow rapidly and were immensely powerful. Under the Pygmy Kingdom's control, even the mightiest giant beasts met their end there.
Besides, the Pygmy Kingdom had none of the food the giant beasts needed. Over time, this region had become one of the few peaceful havens on Giant Wood Planet.
Today, two unwelcome guests were about to arrive in this region. They were already standing at the entrance to the Pygmy Kingdom, ready to shatter its long-standing peace.
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