Upon seeing Zhang Junbao's arrival, the Illusion Demon Tree ceased its struggle, submitted to Hong, and acknowledged Hong as its master.
The situation is more favorable than the tree. Zhang Junbao's Cloud-Touching Vine alone can easily suppress it. Moreover, the illusion techniques that the Illusion Demon Tree excels at are not very effective against Zhang Junbao and his companions. Even if it tries to struggle, it will only be beaten up. It's better to be sensible.
"Damn it, how come even an idiot like Cloud-Touching Vine can cultivate faster than me!" the Illusion Demon Tree complained indignantly.
The opportunity presented by the Cloud-Touching Vine filled it with envy. A Cloud-Touching Vine that was originally only at the Star Level had become Universe Level Fourth Rank vine after following Zhang Junbao for only a short time, and could completely crush it.
Hearing the Illusion Demon Tree's complaints, Zhang Junbao sighed, "As plant life forms, the Illusion Demon Tree is far more intelligent than the Cloud-Touching Vine."
The Cloud-Touching Vine only possesses a simple consciousness, but the intelligence of the Illusion Demon Tree is already comparable to that of ordinary humans.
The loyalty of the Cloud-Touching Vine is well-known, so there's nothing to worry about. However, Zhang Junbao has no objection to the Illusion Demon Tree. Hong was able to subdue it, make it recognize him as its master, and give it Universe Level combat power, so he's obviously not worried about it betraying him.
Soon after, Zhang Junbao told the three of them about the ' Divine Eye Marquis ' and explained the reason for the formation of this space.
"I never imagined that this would be a fragment of a God Kingdom that had achieved the rank of Marquis Immortal. Even powerful Immortal can fall one day," Hong sighed.
" Illusion Demon Tree, can you still communicate with the previous spatial nodes? You don't need to construct a spacetime tunnel. As long as this space is linked to the original spacetime node, the Immortal of the Virtual Universe Company can locate this place and establish a spacetime tunnel."
Now that the Illusion Demon Tree was on their side, Zhang Junbao didn't hide anything and explained the Virtual Universe Company's plan. The Illusion Demon Tree was only at the Universe Level and far from being able to construct a spacetime channel. However, as the original maintainer of the spacetime channel, it was possible for it to reconnect to the spacetime node.
All it takes is for the Illusion Demon Tree to emit a sufficiently strong spacetime marker signal, and the powerful figures of the Virtual Universe Company will be able to reconnect the spacetime channel.
"This space has drifted away from the original space. Although it still has some connection with the original spatial node, my strength is too weak to communicate to such a distant place."
"If my strength can improve like that of the Foolish Cloud-Touching Vine, then there shouldn't be any problems," the Illusion Demon Tree said cautiously, deliberately concealing its true intentions.
Unfortunately, its posture did not escape the notice of Zhang Junbao and his companions.
It was simply that seeing the Cloud-Touching Vine's increased strength made it resentful and unwilling to exert itself for no reason. This petty thought made Hong's expression less than pleasant.
Zhang Junbao smiled and took out a Life Fruit.
"Hong, this is a Life Fruit, which can greatly enhance the strength of plant life, with a significant improvement effect. I'm giving it to you; let the Illusion Demon Tree absorb it. We still need it to communicate with the spacetime node to return," Zhang Junbao said.
Hong didn't mince words. Although he knew how precious this Life Fruit, since Zhang Junbao had given it to him, it meant he genuinely wanted to give it to him, and making excuses would just be pretentious.
After all, only when his strength improves will he not fall too far behind.
Zhang Junbao gave the Life Fruit to Hong and let him decide, instead of giving it directly to the Illusion Demon Tree, so that Hong could completely subdue the Illusion Demon Tree.
"Good."
Hong, having obtained the Life Fruit, looked at the Illusion Demon Tree, whose branches were flailing wildly in anxiety, with a serious expression. He asked earnestly, " Illusion Demon Tree, tell me, do you really need to increase your strength to communicate with the spacetime node?"
Hong's unprecedentedly serious attitude when he asked the question left the Illusion Demon Tree somewhat stunned.
Remember, the only people you can ever truly deceive are those who trust you.
Since you have acknowledged me as your master, I hope we can be open and honest with each other. I will also fulfill my previous promises and help you improve your strength and the level of your illusion realm.
Now, please answer me honestly!
"Hmph, now that I have acknowledged you as my master, I will not lie. As a plant life form, I also have my pride! Although I have a little scheme to increase my strength, I do need to increase my strength before I can communicate with the space-time node."
"I can use illusions and lies on my enemies, but I would never do that to my own people!" the Illusion Demon Tree said firmly.
"Okay, I believe you!"
Hong grinned and tossed the Life Fruit to it.
Unlike Zhang Junbao, who nurtured the Cloud-Touching Vine from a seedling, the Illusion Demon Tree has grown to its current state on its own, and its experience is naturally beyond Hong's reach. Therefore, Hong needs it to give a most sincere promise.
Give me three days, and I'll definitely be stronger than that fool Cloud-Touching Vine!
While the Illusion Demon Tree was evolving, Zhang Junbao took out a Lightning Secret Technique collected by the Divine Eye Marquis and gave it to the Thunder God.
Hong had his own opportunity, while Thunder God gained the least this time. Zhang Junbao was generous, directly giving Thunder God the best lightning and time-related secret techniques for him to study.
As for Luo Feng, there's no need to worry.
Another reason why Luo Feng arrived later than Zhang Junbao was that he encountered many other geniuses from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire who had also fallen into this place.
Now, those geniuses have become opportunities for Luo Feng.
That's right, Luo Feng killed them all.
Murder for treasure is the most common opportunity in space adventures.
"Tsk tsk, Little Fourth, your murderous intent is too strong!" Thunder God, having just obtained the secret technique, was in a great mood and began to tease Luo Feng.
"There's no other way. They want to kill me and seize the opportunity. I can't just stand there and let them kill me."
For these geniuses from across the universe, the changes here should have already been discussed with their respective family backgrounds, so they naturally regard this as a rare opportunity.
Whether it's killing other geniuses, seizing treasures, or exploring and seeking opportunities, it's all perfectly normal.
Luo Feng waved his hand, completely unconcerned.
"This time, my Golden Horned Beast has also broken through to the Universe Level. These geniuses are truly wealthy!"
Seeing Luo Feng's still-enthusiastic expression, it was clear that he had also gained a great deal this time. However, since he had accomplished all of this by himself, Zhang Junbao and the others naturally wouldn't share his spoils.
"As expected of the Golden Horned Beast, slaughter is the fastest way to increase its strength. Luo Feng, this is a Life Fruit; give it to your Cloud-Touching Vine to enhance its power."
Zhang Junbao also handed over a Life Fruit.
"Good heavens, Life Fruit comparable to World Lord's second life, just how many did you collect?"
It seems I wasn't the one who benefited the most from this space storm.
Then I'll accept it without hesitation!
Luo Feng wasn't being pretentious; there was no need for that among them.
"That's the wealth of the ' Divine Eye Marquis,' beyond your imagination," the little Feitian leaped out proudly.
"This is..." Luo Feng and the other two were somewhat surprised. When did Zhang Junbao bring a little fairy with him?
"This is Intelligent Life left behind by ' Divine Eye Marquis ', and it has already acknowledged me as its master."
"She was employed by Babata, so she can be considered Babata's daughter," Zhang Junbao said.
At this moment, Babata floated out, but he didn't seem very interested.
"Old man, is it shameful for me to treat you like my daughter?" Feitian was displeased when she saw Babata's expression.
"No, having a fairy like you is simply the greatest blessing I, the Demon Babata, have ever received in my life," Babata said weakly, as if he had been thoroughly exhausted.
" Babata, what's this...?" Luo Feng asked in surprise.
" Luo Feng, I think I'll just stay with you from now on. This life is unbearable, sob sob..."
With a mournful expression, Babata headed straight for Luo Feng.
"What exactly happened?" Hong and Thunder God looked on in confusion.
Babata actually abandoned Zhang Junbao and chose to run off with Luo Feng. Just how badly was he bullied?
As soon as Hong opened his mouth, Babata burst forth like a dam releasing its grievances, recounting for more than half an hour the appalling behavior of Feitian.
" Babata, didn't Feitian inherit your database? So its personality should be influenced by you, right? They say daughters resemble their fathers, but I think she's quite like you!"
Thunder God's words were like a knife, piercing Babata's heart.
"But speaking of which, Babata, if you really want to follow Luo Feng, I won't object," Zhang Junbao said.
After speaking, Babata remained silent for a while.
Deep down, it's becoming less and less useful to Zhang Junbao, and the appearance of Feitian has completely replaced it, which makes Babata quite embarrassed.
Feitian was cultivated by Zhang Junbao from the primordial wisdom of the soul, and in terms of loyalty, he is definitely superior to Zhang Junbao. Babata's most fundamental object of loyalty is not Zhang Junbao, nor Luo Feng, but Hu Yanbo.
"It's alright. We're all from the Yunmo Star Lineage. Whether it's Luo Feng or me, we can both inherit Teacher Hu Yanbo's legacy, can't we?"
Babata's hesitation already spoke volumes. If it didn't want to follow Luo Feng, it would have refused immediately. But it hesitated, so Zhang Junbao saw no need to force it to stay.
" Junbao, this..."
Luo Feng spoke.
The transfer of knowledge and skills is not so simple. If Babata follows Luo Feng in the future, it means that the focus of Babata's guidance will shift from Zhang Junbao to Luo Feng.
Furthermore, all of Hu Yanbo's subsequent assets will be transferred to Luo Feng.
Deep down, Babata actually preferred being with Luo Feng, because he always felt dull and awkward around Zhang Junbao, which made Babata feel deeply frustrated.
"Your Golden Horned Beast is a veritable money-devouring beast. Even if Teacher Hu Yanbo gave you all his wealth, it might not be enough. Don't think you've gotten a great deal. Even if Babata focuses on guiding you in the future, don't forget that Feitian also has access to Babata's database. My strength improvement will definitely not slow down."
"Besides, I haven't left the Yunmo Star Lineage. I'm still the senior disciple, understand?"
Zhang Junbao laughed heartily. Although an Immortal fortune was considerable, he valued Babata's feelings more.
" Hu Yanbo's wealth as Babata's dowry; you must treat it well from now on," Zhang Junbao said with a smile.
"Dowry? Junbao, I'm a man!"
Do Intelligent Life have genders?
Uh... no!
"That's it then, hahaha, it's decided!"
With a wave of his hand, Zhang Junbao erased the Soul Imprint on Babata's body.
"What's with the pretense? You're the terrifying Demon Babata! Making the Golden Horned Beast the heir only makes you look more impressive!"
" Junbao..."
"Alright, Babata, from now on we can train together every day. I will definitely not disgrace Master Hu Yanbo's legacy!"
Luo Feng understood Zhang Junbao's intention and directly pulled Babata over, leaving his Soul Imprint on it.
"The old man has gotten married, so the master is mine now!" Feitian poked his little head out and smiled at Babata.
"You little brat, are you that eager for me to leave? I'll tear you apart..."
"Come on, come on, you lecherous old man who's lusting after my body..."
"..."
Seeing Babata playfully fighting with Feitian, the somewhat sad atmosphere instantly disappeared.
" Junbao, thank you!" Luo Feng said.
"No need to thank me, we're old classmates, aren't we?"
"Haha, don't you dare slack off! Who knows, my strength might surpass yours someday." Luo Feng's eyes were filled with fighting spirit.
"Come on, I'll teach you how to be a Golden Horned Beast!"
A thought flashed through Zhang Junbao's mind: the Secret Pattern Flow and the Eight Innate Beast God each represent one of the Eight Great Fundamental Laws that govern the universe.
The Taiji symbol evolves into the Bagua, which also represent the eight directions of the universe and are the foundation of the evolution of all things. Is there any connection between the two?