Virtual Universe Company

His comprehension of the Law of Wind was only a thin pane of paper away from completion; he might break through at any moment. His understanding of the Time Law had also improved considerably.

He had now touched upon the threshold of time stop. Though he was still some distance from fully mastering it, he was already far stronger than when he had fought Ice Qiong King.

After fusing six Xun Cosmic Crystals, Fang Yan's clarity in comprehending the laws had increased by 2.5 times.

The Wind-Infused Divine General Inheritance provided a hundredfold boost, the Xun Cosmic Crystals added another 2.5 times, and his human body possessed six times the genetic level—giving him the strength of 1,500 Peak World Lords.

"So this is the combat power of a marquis. No wonder Luo Feng risked his life to fuse Blood River Crystals back then."

Fang Yan opened his eyes, and blue-silver light flashed through them before vanishing.

Little Fox Fairy's voice sounded at just the right moment.

"Master, we've arrived at the Virtual Universe Company headquarters."

Fang Yan rose, straightened his robes, then strode toward the cockpit.

Inside this technological spacecraft, his ancient-style long robe seemed rather out of place...

Through the Footless Bird's porthole, Fang Yan saw a gigantic continent floating amid Xingkong.

Countless docking ports densely covered the continent. Every second, tens of thousands of spacecraft took off and landed in those ports.

The headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company.

One of the Human Race's most central seats of power.

Following the navigation system's guidance, the Footless Bird slowly entered a medium-sized docking port.

More than ten uniformed staff members stood along both sides of the passage outside the dock. Half were men and half women, all World Lord Ninth Order.

They wore smiles and stood ramrod straight, exuding the orderly air of a major corporation.

Standing at the very center of the passage exit was a female World Lord dressed in a moon-white robe.

Her features were exquisitely sculpted, her figure only slightly full, and she radiated a mature, steady presence.

Fang Yan swept his gaze over her, then looked away.

Her cultivation was not high, but her face possessed a somewhat refined air, much like his own now.

"Welcome to the Virtual Universe Company headquarters, Six-Wing World Lord. The Venerable instructed that you go directly to see him. I'll lead the way."

The female World Lord approached Fang Yan and gave a slight bow, her voice gentle yet respectful.

"I'll trouble you, miss."

Su Wan raised her head, about to exchange a few pleasantries, when she met Fang Yan's refined face.

Gold-rimmed glasses complemented his pale complexion. His gentle smile carried a hint of scholarly elegance, making him look utterly harmless.

Fang Yan followed behind Su Wan as they moved through the corridors of the Virtual Universe Company headquarters.

The headquarters resembled a grand hall forged from starlight and metal. Endless streams of data flowed across its vaulted ceiling, while the floor was paved with translucent energy crystal panels. With every step, silver ripples spread beneath their feet.

"Six-Wing World Lord, the Venerable's palace is ahead."

Su Wan stopped, turned slightly to the side, and pointed ahead.

Fang Yan looked up, and his breath caught.

It was a massive palace suspended in Xingkong.

The palace was forged from some dark cyan material, its surface engraved with densely packed secret patterns. Every one of them flowed slowly, like living veins.

There were no walls around the palace. Only twelve towering pillars supported the dome, while drifting clouds of Chaos mist flowed between them, obscuring the interior from view.

Above the palace floated a horizontal plaque bearing only three words—Chaos Hall!

Those words were written in an extremely ancient script. Their strokes were bold and sharp, every line resembling a blade mark.

Fang Yan only glanced at them once before the law intent within those words made his soul hum violently.

Fang Yan withdrew his gaze, inwardly shocked.

Although Chaos Venerable had not yet become the future Chaos City Leader, his foundation already far surpassed that of ordinary universe overlords.

"Six-Wing World Lord, please wait here. Allow this junior to announce your arrival."

Su Wan gave a slight bow and headed toward the palace.

Fang Yan nodded, standing with his hands behind his back on the void platform outside the hall. His gaze passed beyond the twelve pillars and toward the depths of the palace.

Then he sensed an extraordinarily subtle fluctuation.

At first, it was merely an extremely faint ripple spreading through the void, as if someone had dropped a stone into water.

But the next moment, that stone became a mountain.

Boom—

The entire Virtual Universe Company headquarters suddenly shook.

The void platform above Fang Yan's head swayed violently. Countless silver ripples burst across the floor, transforming into visible rings of energy shockwaves that spread outward.

He instinctively spread his Wind-Following Wings and barely steadied himself. When he looked up, his pupils abruptly contracted.

The Xingkong above the palace had split open. In that instant, countless stars were shoved aside by an irresistible force, their images crumpling like paper and pressing outward layer upon layer.

And at the center of that torn Xingkong, a multicolored ocean appeared.

As its waves surged, the Time Law, Law of Space, Law of Gold, Law of Wood... the auras of countless origin laws intertwined, forming a torrent capable of drowning an entire starfield.

That ocean of laws, its diameter spanning an unknown number of billions of kilometers, poured down through the crack in the void like a golden waterfall piercing the universe, crashing toward the depths of the palace.

From deep within the palace, a burly figure slowly rose into the air.

Chaos Venerable.

No, he should now be called the Chaos Lord.

That figure still wore dark red, ancient battle armor, combat boots, and a scaled tail that swayed lightly beneath his battle skirt.

The golden waters of the Cosmic Origin Sea enveloped his entire body. Countless law fragments, like young swallows returning to their nest, surged frantically into him.

His aura rose at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Universe Lord!

"The Venerable... broke through to become a Universe Lord?"

Fang Yan's voice was somewhat hoarse.

Above Chaos Hall, the Chaos Lord slowly opened his eyes.

Those eyes, seemingly containing a galaxy, had now entirely turned Chaos-colored. Countless law fragments could be seen spinning, colliding, and merging deep within his pupils, like a miniature universe.

"I broke through today, yet my title shall remain Chaos."

The Chaos Lord's voice echoed through Xingkong. Every word struck the hearts of all onlookers like a meteorite.

"From this day onward, I am the Chaos Lord!"

This declaration was like thunder, instantly spreading throughout the entire Virtual Universe Company headquarters.

Countless figures flew out from palaces in every direction, densely filling the void as they bowed toward Chaos Hall.

Among them were many king-level experts. Several auras even made Fang Yan's heart tremble.

"Congratulations to the Chaos Lord on your breakthrough!"

"Congratulations to the Chaos Lord for ascending to Universe Lord!"

"The Human Race has gained another Universe Lord. This is the fortune of our race!"

Congratulatory cries surged in from all directions like roaring mountains and crashing seas, making Fang Yan's eardrums hum.