Primordial Secret Realm, Tian Shi Palace.
On the vast plaza before the ninth floor of the magnificent Tian Shi Palace, space suddenly rippled without a sound, and a tall, straight-backed figure appeared out of thin air.
Yang Zheng walked steadily into the hall, which was vast enough to hold stars. His steps carried an indescribable rhythm, as though faintly resonating with the universe origin.
"Teacher!"
His clear voice echoed through the hall.
"Oh?"
The Tian Shi Palace Lord had been standing with his back to the entrance, seemingly lost in thought. At the sound, he turned around. His deep eyes, usually as tranquil as though they encompassed an endless starry sky, abruptly sharpened.
The instant his gaze fell on Yang Zheng, this Top Universe Overlord keenly sensed the utterly different, earth-shattering change in his disciple.
"You-you-"
A tremor entered the Tian Shi Palace Lord's voice. It was more than surprise; there was also a searching hint of disbelief.
Seeing the rare look of shock on his teacher's face, Yang Zheng broke into a sincere smile. After becoming a Universe Master, he had deliberately come straight here to see the teacher who had guided him all along.
"Teacher, I have broken through to-" Yang Zheng's voice was clear and forceful, every word carrying tremendous weight.
"Universe Master!"
The instant his words fell, Yang Zheng gave the slightest stir of his will. Space and time throughout the hall seemed to freeze, yet also seemed to have been gently brushed by an invisible hand.
Control of Space-Time!
This was the defining ability bestowed by the universe origin will when a life-form reached the Universe Master level.
"Universe Master-Universe Master!"
The Tian Shi Palace Lord murmured the words over and over, towering waves surging in his heart. His shock was inevitable. A disciple who