While Lu Qingshan was following Kanuo to Purple Water Star, a major event capable of affecting the entire balance of power in the universe was unfolding.
Within a virtual space in the Primal Secret Region, in the Human Race's territory.
Amid a sea of clouds and mist, towering palaces rose one after another.
Inside the towering palace at the very center, more than ten imposing figures were seated.
Had any powerhouse of the Human Race appeared here, they would surely have recognized these figures-the Human Race's most elite super powerhouses, the mighty beings who led humanity across the universe.
"Original Ancestor, everyone!"
A burly, savage-looking man with loose hair and a keen aura spoke directly. "Now that I've broken through to the Universe Strongest realm, and our Human Race has gained several more Universe Masters, including Ice Peak and Yan Shan, I think we can continue expanding our territory!"
"Exactly!"
A ferocious-looking exotic beast covered in intricate scales, with three sharp horns on his head, also spoke. "With Original Ancestor's terrifying strength and the current might of our Human Race, it would only be right for our territory to surpass even the Demon Race's!"
"That's right!"
Another figure, wearing azure battle armor and a cloak covered in intricate secret patterns, spoke as well. "Ever since the Starry Sky Behemoth Progenitor broke through to the Universe Strongest realm and led the Starry Sky Behemoth lineage out of the Demon Race, the Demon Race has been far weaker than before!"
"Although they now have two Universe Strongest, neither Beast Ancestor nor Demon Ancestor Zhen has a True Supreme Treasure to protect him. They certainly wouldn't dare oppose our Human Race!"
"Everyone!"
Just then, the man in white seated at the head suddenly spoke.
The moment he spoke, everyone around him fell completely silent out of respect, for this man in white was the true sea-calming pillar of the Human Race!
The man in white looked around, then promptly said, "I know everyone wants to expand our Human Race's territory again, but my opinion is still that we should wait a little longer!"
"My cultivation has reached a critical point. Once I successfully break through, our Human Race will reign supreme throughout the entire Primal Universe!"
"I originally worried that I might fail and cause our Human Race to decline, but now that Giant Axe has broken through to the Universe Strongest level, even if I fail, he can continue protecting our Human Race!"
"Teacher!"
"Original Ancestor!"
After hearing the man in white's words, the surrounding powerhouses could not help speaking up to dissuade him.
A man wearing golden robes, with patches of azure scales on his head, quickly said, "Teacher, we're still in the early stages of the Primal Universe's evolution! Besides, you already roam the Universe Ocean without a single opponent. Why be in such a hurry?"
"Don't we cultivate precisely to keep growing stronger and see the scenery from greater heights?"
The man in white promptly said, "In fact, if not for the race, I would have tried taking this final step long ago!"
"Now Giant Axe has broken through and created an eighth-tier secret technique. Even if I fail, he has enough ability to protect our Human Race!"
"What's more, I'm much stronger now than before, and I've created a powerful new secret technique. There's still a very good chance of success!"
Seeing that everyone was about to try persuading him again, the man in white immediately said, "Enough. My mind is made up. There's no need to say any more!"
Having heard this, they naturally could say nothing further.
After all, the entire Human Race had only attained its current standing because of the man in white. Otherwise, even if a Universe Strongest had emerged among them, it would still have been difficult to fight their way into the universe's core territories occupied by the three superpowers-the Demon Race, the Zerg, and the Machine Race-and claim a share of the pie!
In a vast, silent stretch of void within the Primal Universe.
At that moment, a man in white sat cross-legged in the endless void, quietly adjusting his condition.
Not far from him, a burly, savage-looking man with loose hair and a towering figure in golden robes waited silently.
"Giant Axe, Chaos!"
The man in white slowly opened his eyes, then looked toward the two figures nearby. "Although I have some confidence in this breakthrough, I cannot guarantee success!"
"If the Origin Will of the Original Universe merely warns me as it did before, that's one thing. But if I fall at its hands, our Human Race will have to depend on you few!"
"Original Ancestor, rest assured!"
Giant Axe, whose repeated earnest attempts at persuasion had all failed, quickly said, "If you fail, I'll definitely protect our Human Race together with Chaos and the others!"
"Teacher, you will definitely succeed!" the man in golden robes beside him said solemnly.
"All right!"
The man in white waved his hand, and an object resembling a "sculpture" appeared in his palm.
It held an artificial mountain, a lake, and a wooden cabin!
The mountain, water, and cabin looked incomparably harmonious, like a true work of art.
"This treasure is called the Palm Universe!"
The man in white continued, "This is a Supreme Treasure I refined with tremendous care. It contains the initial laws governing the universe's operation. Once fully unleashed, it is equivalent to a 'simplified' Miniature Universe!"
"This treasure's range can reach up to one light-year. Within the area under its control, its wielder can use its power to instantly unleash two peak sixth-tier attacks!"
"Such power amounts to little in the Universe Ocean, but within the Primal Universe, it is even more precious than a Domain-type Supreme Treasure!"
"With this treasure's protection, even if two or three Universe Strongest attack our Human Race within the Primal Universe, they could suffer a major loss!"
"But remember, this treasure can only unleash peak sixth-tier power in the Universe Ocean as well, so avoid taking it there if possible!"
"Chaos, you will wield this treasure from now on. If our Human Race truly faces a crisis of life and death, perhaps it can turn the tide!"
Having said this, the man in white waved his hand, and the Palm Universe flew toward the man in golden robes beside him.
After accepting the Palm Universe, the man in golden robes immediately said, "Teacher, I'll keep this treasure for you for now, but you will definitely succeed!"
"Rest assured!"
The man in white nodded slightly, then turned to the burly, savage-looking man with loose hair. "Giant Axe, if I fall this time, you will wield the True Supreme Treasure I carry!"
"Although you only created an eighth-tier secret technique after experiencing Chaos Evolution this time, with a True Supreme Treasure protecting you, even that fellow Divine Eye won't be able to do anything to you. You'll have more than enough strength to shelter our Human Race!"
Hearing this, the savage giant with loose hair nodded solemnly and likewise said, "Original Ancestor, you will definitely succeed!"
After making all these arrangements, the man in white soon gazed toward the distant starry sky.
I wonder whether the exquisite secret technique I created this time will allow me to successfully possess this Primal Universe?
As this thought flashed through his mind, wisps of divine power immediately spread from within the man in white.
This divine power filled the surrounding void. Clearly, he had already begun unleashing an exquisite secret technique. Strand after strand of profound mysteries constantly merged into the surrounding spacetime, then spread toward incomparably distant regions.
Then...
Rumble!
An incomparably ancient and majestic aura suddenly appeared around the man in white, inspiring fear.
Yet the man in white showed no reverence or fear and continued unleashing his incomparably exquisite secret technique.
Those endless secret patterns kept spreading toward regions throughout the vast universe, even entering the incomparably mysterious Origin Land of the Primal Universe.
That was the core of the entire Primal Universe, and the place closest to the Origin Will of the Original Universe.
Rumble!
For a moment, heaven and earth shuddered.
At that instant, mighty beings throughout the Primal Universe turned to look in the man in white's direction, their eyes filled with shock, for they had already sensed the boundless fury of the Origin Will of the Original Universe!
These mighty beings knew perfectly well that a lifeform the Origin Will of the Original Universe loathed beyond measure had appeared in that direction.
"Wh-what on earth is happening?"
"That seems to be the Human Race's territory!"
"Could that fellow Original Ancestor have angered the Origin Will of the Original Universe?"
For a moment, all manner of thoughts flashed through the minds of countless powerhouses.