Before he knew it, Zhou Yuan had already cultivated on Nanyun Star for several decades.
During those decades, he had devoted himself to comprehending the Earth Origin Law while also using his spare time to hone the Myriad Transformations Secret Technique. His strength had long since become incomparable to what it had been before.
That day, Zhou Yuan's castle was suddenly enveloped by an incomparably powerful aura of law. Earth-yellow secret patterns flowed and intertwined through the void, as if forming a miniature world of earth.
Intense fluctuations of the Origin Law spread like tides. Wherever they passed, even the air seemed to solidify, making people's hearts tremble.
A yellow droplet appeared out of nowhere above Zhou Yuan's head, then fell straight down.
The yellow droplet landed directly on Zhou Yuan's head. Treating his body as nonexistent, it penetrated straight through and then fell onto Zhou Yuan's soul.
"Sizzle, sizzle~~" The golden droplet was easily and completely absorbed by his soul, which faintly gained a trace of yellow.
At that moment, Zhou Yuan had officially been acknowledged by the Earth Origin Law!
A yellow rock imprint slowly appeared between Zhou Yuan's brows. The imprint faintly radiated a law fluctuation that made people's hearts tremble. This was a symbol of receiving acknowledgment from the Origin Law!
"I never thought my comprehension of the Earth Origin Law had already reached the point of receiving its acknowledgment." A smile appeared on Zhou Yuan's face.
"The Origin Law has descended! It's coming from outside the city!" At the Virtual Universe Company's Nanyun Star branch, a World Lord cultivating in a secret chamber suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with shock.
He could clearly sense that the law fluctuation was incomparably pure. It had definitely been triggered by acknowledgment from the Origin Law.
Almost at the same time, the World Lord stationed at the Purple Dawn Dao Field was also roused. With a flash, he appeared at the highest point of the Dao Field and gazed toward Zhou Yuan's castle, muttering, "The Earth Origin Law has descended. Who is this? When did Nanyun Star gain such a person?"
The World Lord stationed at the Giant Axe Dojo directly slammed his fist onto the stone table before him and shouted excitedly, "What an incredibly pure Earth Origin Law! He actually managed to trigger acknowledgment from the Origin Law. He is definitely an expert!"
The upper echelons of the Universe Galaxy Bank and the First Universe Bank received the news immediately as well. The World Lord-level representatives of the two banks exchanged a glance, and both saw shock in the other's eyes.
For Nanyun Star, an expert capable of triggering acknowledgment from the Origin Law would bring tremendous benefits, whether they recruited him or invested in him.
The World Lord of the Universe Mercenary Alliance rubbed his hands, excitement flashing in his eyes. "An expert acknowledged by the Origin Law. I really hope I can compete with him."
Even World Lord-level experts who obtained acknowledgment from the Origin Law were considered elites, let alone someone at the Universe Level.
From the moment Zhou Yuan was acknowledged by the Earth Origin Law, he knew that the commotion he caused would definitely alarm the various factions.
He had been prepared for this. He directly used the Myriad Transformations Secret Technique to disguise his cultivation as Domain Lord level five.
This would reduce unnecessary trouble while also making the various factions wary of him.
Only a few minutes passed before dozens of streaks of light broke through the clouds and landed outside Zhou Yuan's castle.
Seven of the auras were as vast as abysses. They were all World Lord-level experts, representing the Virtual Universe Company, the Giant Axe Dojo, the Universe Galaxy Bank, the First Universe Bank, the Universe Mercenary Alliance, the Purple Dawn Dao Field, and the master of Easy Treasure Studio. The rest were Domain Lord-level.
"Master, the various factions have sent requests for a meeting." Beibei's voice echoed in Zhou Yuan's mind.
The corners of Zhou Yuan's lips lifted slightly, and a look of understanding flashed in his eyes. He had long expected this day to come. "Beibei, shut down the defensive system. Reply to the World Lord-level factions and tell them to stay. Send the other factions away directly."
Zhou Yuan first had Beibei shut down the castle's defensive system.
Then, through his spiritual power, he said to the people outside, "Everyone, welcome to my place. Representatives of World Lord-level factions may fly in directly. As for the other friends, please return."
The seven World Lords and the Domain Lords with World Lord backing received the message. Proud expressions appeared on their faces, and they knew their opportunity had come.
As for the other factions without even a World Lord, although they were unwilling, they could only leave dejectedly. With the strength Zhou Yuan had displayed, they simply had no qualifications to speak with him.
The seven World Lords flew directly into the castle and landed before Zhou Yuan. They looked at him with shock in their eyes, because they could sense that although the aura around Zhou Yuan was only at Domain Lord level five, the imprint of acknowledgment from the Origin Law on his forehead was clearly visible.
The World Lord from the Virtual Universe Company spoke first, wearing a warm smile. "Mr. Zhou Yuan, congratulations on receiving acknowledgment from the Earth Origin Law. I am the person in charge of the Virtual Universe Company's Nanyun Star branch, and I represent the company in inviting you to join the Virtual Universe Company."
"Once you join, we can provide you with the finest cultivation resources and the strongest backing. Given your level, our branch can directly recommend you to join our Heaven and Earth Secret Realm."
The World Lord from the Giant Axe Dojo was unwilling to fall behind and spoke loudly. "Mr. Zhou Yuan, joining our Giant Axe Dojo is the best choice! Our dojo values geniuses above all else. Once you join, our branch can directly recommend you to the Third Secret Realm."
The Universe Galaxy Bank, the First Universe Bank, and the Universe Mercenary Alliance offered conditions that were more or less the same. The Purple Dawn Dao Field had the advantage of being local, while Easy Treasure Studio held no appeal for Zhou Yuan at all.
The seven World Lords took turns speaking, each offering their own olive branch. They all wanted to recruit Zhou Yuan, this peerless genius, into their factions.
They knew that as long as Zhou Yuan joined them, he would certainly become a pillar of their faction in the future. It was not even impossible for him to become an Immortal god.
Only after all seven World Lords had finished speaking did Zhou Yuan slowly open his mouth. In a calm yet resolute tone, he stated the decision he had made long ago. "Thank you all for your kind regard. I appreciate it. However, I am used to being free. For now, I do not want to join any faction. I only want to be a lone adventurer and roam the universe freely."
Hearing Zhou Yuan's words, disappointment appeared on all seven World Lords' faces. They wanted to persuade Zhou Yuan further, but when they saw his resolute gaze, they knew he had already made up his mind. Any further persuasion would be futile.
The World Lord from the Virtual Universe Company sighed and said, "Since Mr. Zhou Yuan has made up his mind, we will not force you. However, the doors of the Virtual Universe Company will always be open to you. If you ever change your mind, you may contact us at any time."
The other World Lords also expressed their regret. Then they left their contact information before departing one after another. They knew that although Zhou Yuan had not joined any faction for now, with his talent and strength, as long as he did not fall, he would inevitably become a powerhouse among the World Lords, or even an Immortal god.
Watching the seven World Lords leave, a relaxed smile appeared on Zhou Yuan's face. Earlier, Zhou Yuan had already learned that the Stellar-level Universe Genius Battle, held once every five thousand years, had taken place just over a thousand years ago.
The Universe-level Powerhouse Battle, also held once every five thousand years, had taken place more than three thousand years ago. It was expected to begin in just over a thousand years.
Why should he join these factions and accept their restrictions now? Wouldn't it be better to directly become a core member of the Virtual Universe Company then?
With his own abilities, he could directly become a member of the Primal Secret Realm.
Moreover, he happened to need to cultivate as many layers of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique as possible at the Universe Level. With the Hunyuan Dao Seed, comprehending laws would not be so difficult for him. In addition, he had comprehended the secret patterns of the Origin Force Weapon through the Myriad Transformations Secret Technique.
With some foundation in artifact refining, once he learned how to refine artifacts, he could earn money while cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique and waiting for the Universe-level Powerhouse Battle to arrive.