Time and space twisted, and the surrounding illusion changed instantly. He was still in the city lord's mansion a moment ago, but as soon as Zhang Junbao stepped into the courtyard, he did not feel the change in time and space at all, and he found himself in a vast world.
Zhang Junbao was secretly alarmed. He was extremely sensitive to spacetime fluctuations, but when he was first transported to this world, he could hardly sense any trace of spacetime fluctuations at all.
The only possibility is that he perfectly Control of Space-Time the power of the Law space and time, completely smoothing out the fluctuations in space and time during the teleportation. This alone made Zhang Junbao realize the terrifying strength of the Chaos City Lord.
The endless, blood-red earth was solemn, littered with corpses, some as large as planets, others smaller than humans. These corpses all shared a common characteristic: they exuded a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.
These are merely corpses. Compared to them, the Immortal corpses Zhang Junbao once saw on the Yunmo Star Ship are not even one ten-thousandth the size of these corpses.
Clearly, this is the ruins left behind from a terrifying Peak Battle.
Zhang Junbao and Venerable Guiyi walked on the seemingly endless ruins.
"Teacher." Venerable Guiyi suddenly stopped, bowed respectfully, and called out.
"Um?"
Zhang Junbao then noticed that not far away, a burly man about three meters tall had appeared. He was wearing a Dark Red War Armor, covered with countless mysterious patterns that appeared and disappeared intermittently. He was also wearing unusual battle boots, and a tail covered in scales extended from his battle skirt, casually sweeping across the corpses on the platform.
When Zhang Junbao's gaze fell upon this figure, his entire soul seemed to tremble. Excitement, longing, fear... all sorts of emotions erupted within Zhang Junbao's heart. Although it was clearly a human figure, in his eyes, it was as if he saw the ever-changing Universe Laws constantly evolving.
Within that magnificent and vast Universe Laws, an endless aura of slaughter constantly emanated, causing Zhang Junbao to completely submit, both physically and spiritually.
"Certainly!"
In an instant, Zhang Junbao nearly knelt down. At the critical moment, a warning sounded in his mind, and he instantly broke out in a cold sweat. The True Meaning of Taiji began to circulate within him, and the Ten Great Laws appeared, frantically devouring the surrounding Law.
At the same time, Zhang Junbao finally woke up, took a step back, and stared at the man in front of him with wary eyes.
In his eyes, the Ten Great Laws flowed continuously, shimmering with seven-colored light.
"Put..."
Upon seeing this scene, Venerable Guiyi's originally kind expression instantly turned stern. He was about to reprimand the man when he was stopped.
The man waved his hand, Venerable Guiyi lowered his head, slowly retreated, and left the space.
The man in Dark Red War Armor with a scaly tail turned to look at Zhang Junbao. He had two fiery red horns on his forehead and strange markings on his face, making him look quite terrifying.
But his eyes were as calm as a vast ocean, like an endless starry sky, making people unconsciously feel peaceful.
At this moment, the expression on his face when he looked at Zhang Junbao was slightly smiling.
After a moment, the light in Zhang Junbao's eyes gradually disappeared, and his expression returned to normal.
"Thank you for your kindness, Lord City Lord!"
Zhang Junbao was completely convinced and bowed down.
"Terrifying, yet also amazing!"
"When I first saw him, it was as if I saw the very Universe Laws. Although the Chaos City Lord is a real person, at that moment, it was as if I saw the embodiment of the Law. With strength reaching the level of the Chaos City Lord, one naturally carries the Universe Laws. Just standing there, one can sense the Law."
To observe the Chaos City Lord of Chaos City Lord in person is to observe the powerful Law he possesses. These Law are more detailed than the cracks in the Law above Chaos City, and the comprehension effect is even stronger than that of the Chaos Stele.
"I only glanced at it just now, and I actually comprehended the first image of the Universe Chaos Stele!"
This is the Chaos City Lord, the top leader of the Virtual Universe Company, and a peak powerhouse of the Human Race in the universe.
The Universe Master, who completely control a region of space and time, are truly among the most powerful beings in this vast universe!
Although Zhang Junbao's domain can also Control of Space-Time, its control is as insignificant as dust on the ground compared to the Universe Master.
"Your performance was excellent, which surprised me, and you also had many opportunities!" The Chaos City Lord looked at Zhang Junbao and said with a smile.
Zhang Junbao listened respectfully, making no further unnecessary movements.
"To think that you could make a breakthrough in your Law Comprehension just by watching me directly is quite impressive."
The Chaos City Lord slowly said, "I watched the video of you crossing the Heavenly Bridge Heavenly Bridge. On your first attempt, you crossed six levels."
"Having only just stepped into Chaos City, I've already grasped the essence of the Law —that's truly impressive!"
"You were able to pass the first six levels of the Heavenly Bridge, which is probably related to your comprehension of the Ten Great Laws. You want to use the power of the Eight Great Fundamental Laws to Fusion Law and push your understanding of the Space Law to a deeper level in one fell swoop. Your ambition is great!"
"Yes!" Zhang Junbao replied.
"This path is difficult, hundreds of times more difficult than other methods. But I'm surprised that you've grasped some of the power to Control of Space-Time. Even with the fusion of Law, you shouldn't be able to Control of Space-Time and time so quickly." The Chaos City Lord's tone was neither sad nor happy, but there was no hint of blame, which made Zhang Junbao secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
At least they won't just kill him the moment they meet.
" The Control of Space-Time is not something I gained through the fusion of Law, but rather the power of a domain I mastered when I was Apprentice Level. I continuously strengthened this domain at the Planetary Level level, and after reaching the Star Level, I attempted to combine it with the power of other Law to enhance my Control of Space-Time, which led to my current achievement of mastering the Ten Great Laws."
Zhang Junbao didn't hide anything, but described in detail the process of comprehending Control of Space-Time. He needed to increase his stakes, betting that he had enough talent to make the Chaos City Lord look at him differently.
"He comprehended the ability to Control of Space-Time at the Apprentice Level?" The Chaos City Lord's tone rose slightly.
"Yes!"
The Chaos City Lord remained silent for a while before speaking.
"I think I understand the teacher's choice. Zhang Junbao, I ask you, have you ever seen the teacher?"
"Teacher?"
Zhang Junbao was initially puzzled, but he was immediately shocked. He realized that the teacher the Chaos City Lord mentioned was not Zhang Junbao's teacher, but rather the Chaos City Lord's teacher.
So, they found out after all?
"That's right, my teacher!"
The Chaos City Lord stared intently at Zhang Junbao, a powerful aura emanating from him. If Zhang Junbao dared to lie, he would not escape the Chaos City Lord's notice.
"I cannot lie, I cannot conceal anything, otherwise I will surely be attacked by the Chaos City Lord!" Zhang Junbao kept warning himself.
"I only vaguely remember seeing someone in white robes on the Virtual Universe Network. It must have been a man in white, but he was very blurry. I wonder if he was the teacher the city lord was talking about."
"A figure in white robes in the Virtual Universe Network? Hahaha... Just as I thought!" The Chaos City Lord laughed loudly, his terrifying laughter causing the surrounding corpses to tremble slightly.
"Very good, you made a wise choice and didn't lie. What did your teacher say to you?"
"Nothing was said, but afterwards, I obtained super-licensed access to the Virtual Universe Network..."
Zhang Junbao recounted how he obtained the permission.
"No wonder the final trial was modified during the Genius Battle, and even I had no right to interfere. No wonder I sensed a strange Law Descent the Chaos Stele three years ago—so that's why!"
I never imagined you would inherit your teacher's skills.
The Chaos City Lord's tone softened; with his powerful soul force, he could naturally sense that Zhang Junbao was not lying.
This is precisely why the Chaos City Lord's doubts can be explained.
"Could he be that variable, the one who can influence the future of Human Race across the entire universe? The teacher's choice?"
" Zhang Junbao, lead me into the secret chamber where the Chaos Stele is located."
"Yes!"
Zhang Junbao connected to the Virtual Universe Network and found that the Chaos City Lord was already beside him. He opened the interface and quickly led the Chaos City Lord into the secret chamber.
"Just as I thought, I can't even use my permission here; only the teacher can."
After saying that, the two returned to reality, to the vast world of Chaos Ruins.
" Zhang Junbao, would you be willing to become my master's disciple? I will accept you as a disciple on behalf of my master, allowing you to join the lineage of my Virtual Universe Company."
"Huh? Taking on apprentices on behalf of the master?"
Zhang Junbao never expected the Chaos City Lord to make this choice.
"That's right. Since you've received the master's teachings, it's inconvenient for me to accept you as my disciple. The only way to make you my junior brother is to fulfill the master's choice."
"However, the teacher is unable to appear due to unforeseen circumstances, so you won't be able to see him for the time being. The reasons for this are not something you can know right now."
"Are you willing?" the Chaos City Lord asked Zhang Junbao.
"This disciple is willing! Greetings, Senior Brother!"
"Good!"
The Chaos City Lord nodded.
He is the most outstanding figure among the Human Race in the universe. Logically speaking, even if Zhang Junbao shows great talent, becoming his disciple would be about the right thing to do.
However, the Chaos City Lord knew that Zhang Junbao had received guidance from his teacher, the Original Ancestor. Although he could not yet understand the Original Ancestor's reasons for making this choice, he was willing to believe in his teacher.
As for the possibility that this might be a scam? The Chaos City Lord was confident that no one in the universe would dare to pull off a scam right under his nose.
Moreover, given Zhang Junbao's talent, such an investment would be far too large for a conman.
"My Virtual Universe Company is an important guardian force of the Human Race in the universe."
As for the teacher's identity, you only need to remember that the teacher is the greatest being among the Human Race! Your strength is still too low, and it won't do you any good to be exposed to too many secrets. I will introduce them to you one by one when you grow stronger.
I will explain the details of the Virtual Universe Company to you gradually.
"The only thing you need to do now is to increase your strength as quickly as possible," said the Chaos City Lord.
"I see."
"Since your teacher has granted you permission to study the Universe Chaos Stele, I won't go to any further trouble. However, you must remember that the Chaos Stele is one of the most important treasures of our Human Race, and it must never be opened to outsiders indiscriminately."
"Senior brother, I once granted permission to three junior brothers who came from my hometown with me," Zhang Junbao said truthfully. This matter needed to be clarified with the Chaos City Lord.
"Your junior brother?"
"Yes, we once received the legacy of the deceased Immortal Hu Yanbo on our home planet. I am the eldest brother, and these three are my three junior brothers. Among them, Luo Feng, who entered Chaos City in the same year as me, is the youngest junior brother."
"Oh?" A glint flashed in the eyes of the Chaos City Lord, as if he were trying to understand what had happened.
"I see."
"Although this is the permission granted to you by your teacher, I hope you will carefully choose who else enters besides those three," said the Chaos City Lord.
"I understand the stakes involved. If we're going to add other people, I'll discuss it with you first, Senior Brother."
"That's not necessary. You can manage it yourself." Zhang Junbao's lack of arbitrariness and attempt to abuse his authority pleased the Chaos City Lord.
"Senior brother, the four of us came from our hometown together. Now, Luo Feng and I have both joined the Virtual Universe Company and entered Chaos City. I hope to be able to fight for an opportunity for Hong and Thunder God," Zhang Junbao said.
"Although I control the Virtual Universe Company, every place has its own laws, which cannot be arbitrarily broken. However, since you've spoken up, I'll give them a chance. I'll arrange for someone to assess them again. Within a hundred years, as long as they meet the requirements, they can enter Chaos City."
"Thank you, Senior Brother!"
The Chaos City Lord's arrangement was made out of consideration for Zhang Junbao, opening a special passage for Hong and Thunder God. This way, the original rules wouldn't be broken, and it would give the two of them a chance.
Zhang Junbao believed that Hong and Thunder God, who had comprehended the Chaos Stele in the Virtual Universe Network, would definitely be able to meet the requirements of the Chaos City Lord in less than a hundred years.
"During your thirty years in Chaos City, you've focused on building a foundation, so I won't bestow any treasures upon you. Here is a copy of my cultivation insights; the Universe Chaos Stele you've been studying is precisely what I've condensed. Combined with this cultivation insight, it will help you rapidly improve your understanding of the Path of Time and Space."
"Thank you for the reward, Senior Brother." Zhang Junbao happily accepted the ball of light handed over by the Chaos City Lord. This ball of light directly merged into his sea of consciousness, which he could access and examine at any time.
For Zhang Junbao now, no amount of precious gifts could compare to a single insight into spiritual practice.
"As for weapons, the fact that you were able to make the Space-Time Hunyuan Sword recognize you as its master is quite a good opportunity, enough for you to use it until you reach the Immortal stage. At that time, you can decide whether to create your own secret techniques or your own divine weapon."
However, regarding secret techniques, the path you're currently on is extremely difficult. Even the conventional cosmic path only involves fusing the Space-Time Law. Your attempt to fuse all ten Law is far too difficult; even Universe Venerable would find it hard to achieve. You should give up!
"Senior brother, the fusion of the Ten Great Laws that I cultivate is a method I came to understand the True Meaning of Taiji myself. It is a secret method that I created myself when I was Apprentice Level."
Although there have been many difficulties in my cultivation so far, I haven't encountered any major bottlenecks.
I'm willing to keep trying!
Zhang Junbao never expected that the Chaos City Lord would actually ask him to abandon the True Meaning of Taiji he was cultivating. How could that be possible?
The True Meaning of Taiji?
" The Ten Great Laws Fusion Secret Technique: You are not the only one in the universe who cultivates this path. Others have also attempted to cultivate this path, but ultimately encountered insurmountable bottlenecks, leading to demonic possession."
"Your path has a bleak future," the Chaos City Lord said with a solemn expression.
"Someone has practiced it, just like me?" Zhang Junbao was immediately taken aback. The True Meaning of Taiji was a secret technique he created by integrating ancient Earth civilizations, countless martial arts, and even cosmic secrets. But now the Chaos City Lord was saying that someone had walked the same path as him.
No, it may not be the same as the True Meaning of Taiji. Chaos City Lord was talking about should be a secret method that integrates the Ten Great Laws.
"Could it be the author of that book, ' The Detailed Explanation of the Ten Great Laws '?" Zhang Junbao asked.
"This involves a major secret, one that you cannot yet concern yourself with. Listen to me, give up. With your talent, following the conventional path of Time-Space Fusion might actually accelerate your growth," the Chaos City Lord advised.
Zhang Junbao remained silent. He was unwilling to give up all his efforts over the years just because of a single sentence from the Chaos City Lord.
Is the path to the True Meaning of Taiji blocked? Will it encounter a major bottleneck in the future? Even Universe Venerable cannot break through it?
Does that mean that someone once cultivated a similar path, eventually reaching the realm of Universe Venerable, only to find they couldn't go any further?
There's no reason why, given Zhang Junbao's current understanding of the True Meaning of Taiji, although the integration of Yin and Yang is extremely difficult, it shouldn't be impossible.
"Senior brother, I'm willing to give it a try! I've already poured so much effort into this path, it would be too much for me to give up now. If it really doesn't work out, I can always specialize in the conventional Path of Time and Space later," Zhang Junbao said firmly.
"Sigh, you're all just as stubborn."
Very well, I'll give you a thousand years. If you find anything wrong with this path after a thousand years, abandon it immediately.
Although it was a waste of a thousand years, with your talent, spending a thousand years to see your own path is worthwhile.
"Thank you so much, Senior Brother!" Zhang Junbao bowed in gratitude.
"No need. Although you are my junior brother, it's not convenient for too many people to know about my identity as your teacher. So after we leave, I will announce to the public that you are my disciple in name only, to conceal your identity. I hope you won't mind," said the Chaos City Lord.
"Definitely not."
"I know you exchanged for ' Detailed Explanation of the Ten Great Laws,' and your secret technique contains the aura of the Origin of Laws. However, fusing the Ten Great Laws is a million times more difficult than fusing only the Space-Time Law."
"I'll give you time, a thousand years. If you can fully comprehend the essence of the Ten Great Laws, I will allow you to continue cultivating and fusing with Ten Great Laws."
Additionally, I will arrange for Gui Yi to explain the basics of " The Detailed Explanation of the Ten Great Laws " to you. He has also practiced " The Detailed Explanation of the Ten Great Laws " and can provide you with some assistance.
"From today onwards, for the next thousand years, I will have Gui Yi explain it to you once every ten years. If you have any questions, you can ask him then."
"Yes!"
"Go, but come back to me one last time before you leave Chaos City."
The Chaos City Lord turned around and waved his hand, and Zhang Junbao returned to the entrance of the ' Chaos Ruins ' as if he had never entered that vast world.
Venerable Guiyi also came forward to greet them.
"Congratulations, junior brother! Our teacher has explained everything to me and hopes you will soon become his personally taught disciple!"
"Thank you, Second Senior Brother. I'll be relying on you for the next thousand years."
"No trouble at all! I'm more than happy to have another junior brother!" Venerable Guiyi smile.
"However, the teacher's requirements are too strict. He actually wants you to comprehend the Ten Great Laws within a thousand years. This is not as simple as just stepping into the threshold of the Origin of Laws!"
Venerable Guiyi also tried to cultivate the Ten Great Laws, but each Law required a lot of time. Moreover, not everyone could resonate well with the Ten Great Laws. After spending hundreds of millions of years, he found that it was not worth the effort. This is a path that extremely tests one's talent.
Ultimately, they had no choice but to give up.
Cultivating 'time and space' is the most common path among billions of races in the universe; 999 Universe Venerable all follow this path.
This is also why the Chaos City Lord doesn't have a high opinion of Zhang Junbao forging his own path of cultivation.