Earth Origin Law Recognition

Unknowingly, Zhou Yuan had already cultivated on Nanyun Star for several decades. During those decades, he devoted himself to comprehending the Earth Origin Law while using his spare time to refine the Myriad Transformations Secret Technique. His strength had long since transformed beyond recognition.

That day, Zhou Yuan's castle was suddenly shrouded in an incomparably vast aura of laws. Earthen-yellow secret patterns flowed and intertwined through the void, as though they had formed a miniature world of earth.

Intense Origin Law fluctuations spread out like tides. Everywhere they passed, even the air seemed to solidify, sending chills through people's hearts.

A yellow droplet suddenly appeared out of thin air above Zhou Yuan's head, then fell directly downward.

The yellow droplet landed directly atop Zhou Yuan's head, treating his body as though it were nonexistent and passing straight through it. Then, the droplet descended onto his soul.

"Sizzle, sizzle~~" Effortlessly, the golden-yellow droplet was completely absorbed by his soul, which faintly gained a trace of yellow.

At that moment, Zhou Yuan had officially gained the recognition of the Earth Origin Law!

A yellow rock-shaped mark slowly appeared between Zhou Yuan's brows. The mark faintly emitted law fluctuations that made one's heart tremble. It was a sign of having gained the recognition of an Origin Law!

"I never expected my comprehension of the Earth Origin Law to have already reached the level where it would recognize me." Zhou Yuan revealed a faint smile.

"An Origin Law has descended! It's coming from outside the city!" At the Nanyun Star branch of the Virtual Universe Company, 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 absolutely been caused by the recognition of an Origin Law.

Almost at the same moment, the World Lord stationed at the Purple Dawn Dao Field was also startled awake. His figure flashed, and he appeared at the highest point of the Dao Field, looking toward Zhou Yuan's castle as he muttered, "The Earth Origin Law has descended. Who is this? When did Nanyun Star gain such a figure?"

The World Lord stationed at the Giant Axe Dojo smashed his fist directly onto the stone table before him and shouted excitedly, "What pure Earth Origin Law! To actually trigger the recognition of an Origin Law—this is definitely an expert!"

The upper echelons of the Universe Galaxy Bank and First Universe Bank also received the news immediately. The World Lords from the two banks exchanged glances, each seeing shock in the other's eyes.

For a powerful expert capable of triggering Origin Law recognition, whether they recruited or invested in him, the benefits for a place like Nanyun Star would be enormous.

The World Lord from the Universe Mercenary Alliance rubbed his hands together, excitement gleaming in his eyes. "An expert recognized by an Origin Law... I truly hope I can spar with him."

Even for a World Lord-level powerhouse, gaining recognition from an Origin Law marked one as an elite, let alone a Universe Level cultivator.

From the moment Zhou Yuan gained recognition from the Earth Origin Law, he knew that the commotion would certainly alarm the various factions.

He had prepared for this long ago. He directly used Myriad Transformations to disguise his cultivation as Domain Lord Level 5. This would both reduce unnecessary trouble and make the various factions wary of him.

Only a few minutes later, dozens of streaks of light pierced through the clouds and landed outside Zhou Yuan's castle. Seven of them possessed auras as vast as the abyss, all of them World Lords. They were representatives of the Virtual Universe Company, Giant Axe Dojo, Universe Galaxy Bank, First Universe Bank, Universe Mercenary Alliance, Purple Dawn Dao Field, and the master of Easy Treasure Studio. The rest were all Domain Lords.

"Master, all the factions have sent requests to meet with you." Beibei's voice sounded in Zhou Yuan's mind.

The corners of Zhou Yuan's lips rose slightly, and understanding flashed through his eyes. He had long expected this day to come. "Beibei, deactivate the defense system. Tell the World Lord-level factions that they may stay. Send the others away."

Zhou Yuan first had Beibei deactivate the castle's defense system, then spoke to the people outside through his spiritual power. "Everyone, welcome to my residence. Representatives of World Lord-level factions may fly in directly. Other friends, please return."

The seven World Lords and the Domain Lords backed by World Lords revealed smug expressions upon receiving the notice. They knew their chance had arrived.

As for the other factions that did not even have a World Lord, though unwilling, they could only leave in frustration. With the strength Zhou Yuan had displayed, they simply were not qualified to speak with him.

The seven World Lords flew straight into the castle and landed before Zhou Yuan. Their eyes were filled with shock as they looked at him, because they could sense that although Zhou Yuan's aura was only Domain Lord Level 5, the mark of law recognition on his forehead was clearly visible.

The World Lord from the Virtual Universe Company spoke first, wearing an enthusiastic smile. "Mr. Zhou Yuan, congratulations on gaining the recognition of the Earth Origin Law. I am the person in charge of the Nanyun Star branch of the Virtual Universe Company, and I represent the company in inviting you to join us.

"As long as you join us, we can provide you with the finest cultivation resources and the strongest backing. With your realm, our branch can directly recommend you for our company's Heaven and Earth Secret Realm."

The World Lord from the Giant Axe Dojo refused to fall behind and loudly declared, "Mr. Zhou Yuan, joining our Giant Axe Dojo is the best choice! Our dojo values geniuses above all else. As long as you join us, our branch can directly recommend you for the Third Secret Realm."

The Universe Galaxy Bank, First Universe Bank, and Universe Mercenary Alliance offered roughly similar conditions. The Purple Dawn Dao Field possessed the advantage of being local, while Easy Treasure Studio held no attraction whatsoever for Zhou Yuan.

The seven World Lords spoke over one another, each extending an olive branch as they sought to recruit Zhou Yuan, this peerless genius, into their own faction.

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 voiced the decision he had made long ago. "Thank you all for your kind regard. I appreciate it. However, I am accustomed to freedom and do not wish to join any faction for the time being. I only wish to be a lone wanderer and roam freely through the universe."

Upon hearing Zhou Yuan's words, disappointment appeared on the faces of the seven World Lords. They wanted to persuade him further, but when they saw the determination in his eyes, they knew that he had already made up his mind. Further persuasion would be futile.

The World Lord from the Virtual Universe Company sighed. "Since Mr. Zhou Yuan has made up his mind, we will not force the matter. However, the doors of the Virtual Universe Company will always remain open to you. Should you change your mind, you may contact us at any time."

The other World Lords also expressed their regret. After leaving behind their contact information, they departed one after another. They knew that although Zhou Yuan had not joined any faction yet, with his talent and strength, so long as he did not perish, he would inevitably become a powerhouse among World Lords, perhaps even an immortal god.

Watching the seven World Lords depart, Zhou Yuan revealed a relaxed smile. He had already discovered that the Stellar-level Universe Genius Battle, held once every five thousand years, had passed a little over a thousand years ago, while the Universe-level Powerhouse Battle, also held once every five thousand years, had passed over three thousand years ago. It was expected to begin in just over a thousand years.

Why should he join these factions now and accept their restrictions? 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 several more layers of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique while at the Universe Level. With the Hunyuan Dao Seed, comprehending laws was not so difficult for him, and through Myriad Transformations, he had also comprehended the secret patterns of force weapons.

With some foundation in weapon refinement, once he learned how to refine weapons, he could earn money while cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique and wait for the arrival of the Universe-level Powerhouse Battle.