" The Three Great Forbidden Lands!"
After listening to Qing Yan's description, Zhang Junbao frowned slightly. The task of obtaining 100,000 points was not easy to complete. Currently, all the information he had about the Bi Xue Jade was about the Three Great Forbidden Lands.
He is currently in the God-Burying Abyss, one of the Three Great Forbidden Lands. Even in the outer area, there are many Domain Lord Level demonic beasts. If he continues to go deeper, there may be World Lord Level or even Immortal Level beasts.
However, this was only Qing Yan's opinion, and Zhang Junbao wouldn't completely believe him. Perhaps there were other places where the Bi Xue Jade existed that Qing Yan was unaware of.
Zhang Junbao has just arrived on Viska Star, so there is no need for him to take any sudden risks.
"How much do you know about awakening the Wisdom Divine Rune?" Zhang Junbao continued to press.
"The teacher said that although every Viska Star People is born with Innate Rune, these Innate Rune are like newborn babies, only able to passively perceive the Law of nature."
However, if one awakens the Wisdom Divine Rune and becomes Divine Talisman Sage, it's a different story. Awakening ordinary Innate Rune into divine runes, even for someone like me at the Rune Ancestor level ( Domain Lord Level ), will greatly increase the speed at which I can sense the Law.
However..." Qing Yan hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"But what? Don't hesitate when you speak!" Zhang Junbao glanced at him and said.
"I do know a secret, but I hope to use it to make a deal with you, Senior Feng," Qing Yan said.
"You've got some nerve. Your life is in my hands, yet you still dare to try and negotiate with me."
"I'm just a worthless person. Without my teacher's help, I might never have reached where I am today."
But now that the teacher has been arrested, I absolutely cannot tolerate struggling so futilely anymore. You are the only person I can access now who is stronger than me, and I will try, no matter the risk.
"You're right, my life is in your hands, but taking my life won't do you any good. However, the secret I'm about to tell you is of great importance to you, senior, and I can guarantee that you will never know this secret from anyone else!" Qing Yan's face showed a resolute expression as he faced Zhang Junbao directly.
Zhang Junbao was somewhat surprised. He might not agree with the character of this boy from Viska Star, but he did admire his willingness to risk his life to save his teacher.
Tell me, what do you want?
Seeing that Zhang Junbao had agreed, Qing Yan smiled.
"Senior Feng, you are a powerhouse comparable to the Divine Talisman Emperor. I dare not ask you to help save my teacher. However, I hope to exchange this secret for you to be my bodyguard for a year. After a year, I will not only tell you the secret completely, but also present you with a Rune Venerable- level weapon as a token of my gratitude," Qing Yan said confidently.
But upon hearing this condition, Zhang Junbao's heart skipped a beat. With his discerning eye, how could he not see that the young man in front of him wanted him to become the other party's henchman?
Even if he didn't have the time to help Qing Yan save their teacher, he wouldn't do it anyway, because he sensed a familiar feeling in Qing Yan's words.
He started as a bodyguard, but as their relationship deepened and he employed increasingly sophisticated methods, eventually everyone became his ally.
Although most chosen ones in most worlds possess similar abilities, Qing Yan bears a striking resemblance to a certain figure in Zhang Junbao's memory.
His plan to gradually draw Zhang Junbao into his scheme was quite clever.
However, Zhang Junbao still had missions to complete on Viska Star, so he naturally didn't have time to play the protagonist's growth game with him.
"Giggle... giggle..."
Qing Yan's eyes widened, and he pressed his hands tightly against his throat, trying to break free, but Zhang Junbao's hands were like iron clamps, firmly fixed on his neck, showing no sign of letting go.
"I told you, don't try anything funny. You're not strong enough yet. Either tell me the secret now, or I'll kill you and slowly search your soul. Don't doubt it, I can have as many secret techniques as I want, like extracting memories!"
"If you understand this, even blinking once won't give you a second chance!"
Zhang Junbao knew very well that if he gave Qing Yan any advice, things could gradually change according to his will.
He had sensed this long ago, and it wasn't just Qing Yan; even Luo Feng, and even himself, were experiencing the same thing. There seemed to be some kind of will guiding everything, and Zhang Junbao strongly suspected that it was the Universe Origin Will manipulating everything behind the scenes.
The Universe Origin Will also possesses a certain degree of consciousness, as evidenced by the fact that the Ancestral God were able to receive the Universe Origin Will and actively cultivate geniuses who were beneficial to the Original Universe.
Since Viska Star involves the ' Ancestral God,' the representative of the Universe Origin Will, the influence of this will is likely to be even stronger.
In Earthly terms, this is called divine intervention.
However, this will can only be gradually influenced, not forced. As long as Zhang Junbao's own will is firm enough, he will not be affected by the will represented by Qing Yan.
Qing Yan's eyes were filled with boundless terror. He sensed that, just a moment ago, Zhang Junbao had truly intended to kill him. He blinked hard, indicating that he understood.
"Cough cough cough..."
After catching his breath, Qing Yan finally caught his breath.
"Speak, stop talking nonsense. My time and patience are limited," Zhang Junbao said coldly.
Every strong person has their own will, and he didn't like Qing Yan's way of doing things, which always tried to control him.
Faced with Zhang Junbao's strength, Qing Yan spoke up.
"This secret involves the awakening of the Divine Talisman Sage and the Bi Xue Jade."
"Senior Feng, you should know that the ability to sense the Law of runes varies at each stage, and the Rune Venerable level ( World Lord Level ) has the fastest sensing speed, even surpassing the Divine Talisman Emperor."
The reason why the Bi Xue Jade is called the Supreme Treasure of the entire Viska Star is because it is needed to awaken a Divine Talisman Sage Bi Xue Jade. I was not lying just now. The Divine Talisman Emperor who guards the Ancestral God Tomb must have a Bi Xue Jade, because the ritual for awakening runes is presided over by the Ancestral God Ancestral God Hall Divine Talisman Emperor who guards the Ancestral God Tomb.
However, a regular awakening ritual can only increase the speed of sensing rune Law by about 20%, which is what the outside world knows as the Divine Talisman Sage.
" The Divine Talisman Sage can increase the speed of Law perception by 20%, which is already quite good!" Zhang Junbao thought to himself.
As one's strength increases, the speed at which one comprehends the Law will also increase accordingly. Twenty percent is already comparable to the advancement from the Universe Level to the Domain Lord Level. The reward value of a 10,000-point mission cannot be measured by points alone.
At least Zhang Junbao didn't discover that within the Virtual Universe Company, there was a method to increase the speed of sensing Law by 20% for 10,000 points. If such a method existed, it would be snapped up by geniuses. Even if those geniuses didn't have that many points, their teachers would be more than willing to pay such a price.
"However, according to the teacher's speculation, it was probably a ritual performed by the Ancestral God Hall using a fragment of the Bi Xue Jade. A complete Bi Xue Jade could definitely increase the speed of sensing rune Law by fifty percent!"
Qing Yan's words shocked Zhang Junbao as well: a complete Bi Xue Jade, a 100,000-point mission, and a 50% increase in the speed of Law perception!
Could this be the hidden secret of Viska Star?
The effects of a complete Bi Xue Jade are even more terrifying.
No wonder so many geniuses, after discovering the hidden quests in the secret realm, would risk everything to complete them; the effects of the Bi Xue Jade alone are enough to make people take the risk.
"Are there many Bi Xue Jade?" Zhang Junbao asked. According to Qing Yan, there was information about at least five Bi Xue Jade.
"I don't know either. The only thing I'm certain of is that all the known Bi Xue Jade is in the hands of powerful individuals."
"Could the effects of multiple Bi Xue Jade be stacked? And can these Bi Xue Jade even work on the Divine Talisman Emperor?"
"Lord Feng, you're putting me in a difficult position. I'm just a mere Rune Ancestor Master; how could I possibly know anything about the Divine Talisman Emperor?" Qing Yan said with a wry smile.
"You said that the Divine Talisman Sage needs to awaken in the Ancestral God Hall, but what are the conditions?"
Although the Bi Xue Jade greatly tempted Zhang Junbao, the danger it posed also made him calm down. Many Immortal were hidden on Viska Star, and if he were to inadvertently attract Immortal siege, the danger would likely increase dramatically.
It would be better to complete the first task first, and as for the Bi Xue Jade, we can look for opportunities to use it later.
" The Ancestral God Hall has its own independent assessment system. Only geniuses recognized by the Ancestral God can awaken the Wisdom Divine Rune!"
"Does it require the approval of the Ancestral God?"
If the Ancestral God of Viska Star is still alive, he would absolutely not allow the Virtual Universe Company to control Viska Star. The Ancestral God that Qing Yan mentioned is probably someone else entirely.
The Ancestral God Hall holds an extremely high position on Viska Star, and is a sacred place that the vast majority of people on Viska Star yearn for.
"Only World City have branch temples of the Ancestral God Hall. Lord Feng, your talent and strength far surpass mine. I believe the elders of the Ancestral God Hall will preside over your awakening ceremony."
Zhang Junbao finally understood some of the information about the two missions. As long as his identity wasn't discovered, becoming Rune Sage wasn't too difficult. This was also the mission that over 99% of the geniuses on Viska Star had accomplished.
Just as Zhang Junbao was about to leave, he noticed a series of tremors outside, with loose rocks falling from the cave ceiling.
"Not good!"
Zhang Junbao suddenly stood up, and as his mental energy circulated, he sensed that the small Stone he had left Spiritual Imprint on and placed at the cave entrance as a warning had been struck by a strange, enormous force and fallen directly into the God-Burying Abyss.
Soon, the Spiritual Imprint he left on the Stone was erased and could no longer be sensed.
At the same time, Zhang Junbao discovered that a large number of demonic beasts were frantically fleeing from the depths of the God-Burying Abyss, as if something terrible was about to happen.
"Could this be the Death Black Wind of the God-Burying Abyss? Lord Feng, run!" Qing Yan's eyes revealed despair and fear. Ignoring Zhang Junbao's presence, he suddenly fled.
Seeing this, Zhang Junbao realized something was wrong and quickly left the cave.
Upon exiting, Zhang Junbao witnessed a scene resembling the end of the world. Countless demonic beasts flew madly outward from the depths of the God-Burying Abyss, forming a terrifying beast tide.
A gigantic figure flew past Zhang Junbao, and the sudden gust of wind it created caused the surrounding monsters to lose control of their bodies. Many of the monsters that stood in its way were even smashed to pieces.
"That's the Land Vine Turtle. Even it's running for its life. What on earth is coming out of the God-Burying Abyss?" Zhang Junbao didn't understand the situation, but he couldn't care less at this moment. He had to escape.
His figure merged into space and time, and he caught up with Qing Yan, who was flying desperately ahead, his body wreathed in flames.
"Come over!"
Zhang Junbao used his Spiritual Force to instantly envelop Qing Yan and flew away with him.
"What exactly is this thing?"
"My lord, this is the Death Black Wind from the God-Burying Abyss. No one knows how it came to be. All we know is that once it sweeps over you, even Divine Talisman Emperor cannot escape it!" Qing Yan said anxiously.
Zhang Junbao sensed the terrifying black wind emanating from the depths of the God-Burying Abyss. His Spiritual Force was completely annihilated the moment it touched it. Those demonic beasts that were too slow had their consciousness completely shattered the instant they were swept by the black wind, and they fell straight into the abyss.
The Death Black Wind, just as its name suggests, leaves nothing but desolation in its wake!
Seeing this, Zhang Junbao also unleashed his speed, instantly leaving the Land Vine Turtle behind. No one dared to challenge a Spiritual Force attack that even Immortal couldn't withstand.
"Roar!"
A colossal beast, resembling an ape and nearly a thousand meters long, with four arms like Sky Pillar pillars, was shooting out from the depths of the God-Burying Abyss like a meteorite.
The giant, monstrous bird at the World Lord Level that had been blocking its way was blasted into bloody pulp by a single punch.
Baohou erupted, and the monsters in front scattered, fearing they might be accidentally killed.
"That's Four-Armed Explosive Ape at the level of Divine Talisman Emperor!" Qing Yan glanced back and was almost scared out of his wits.
Without Zhang Junbao, his fate might not be much better than that of other demon beasts.
"Get out of here! All of you, get out of here!"
The Four-Armed Explosive Ape was incredibly fast, catching up with the Land Vine Turtle in no time. The two giant beasts met in mid-air, but the Land Vine Turtle was clearly no match for the Four-Armed Explosive Ape.
In a flash, the Four-Armed Explosive Ape leaped behind Land Vine Turtle. With a sudden kick of its muscular legs, it darted forward, and Land Vine Turtle, who had been kicked, let out a wail and fell into the God-Burying Abyss.
The Four-Armed Explosive Ape, whose speed had increased dramatically, suddenly glanced to the side and was surprised by Zhang Junbao's method of traveling using Space Secret Technique.
"A mere Rune King Level cultivator is even faster than me! He must possess some treasure! Could it be a natural Space Rune? That's mine!"
The Four-Armed Explosive Ape was incredibly fast, confident it could escape the pursuit of the Death Black Wind. But now that it had noticed the unusual behavior of Zhang Junbao, it was determined not to let him go so easily!
Zhang Junbao was enraged when he saw the giant ape in the distance flying towards him.
At such a critical moment, to still think about killing him and stealing the treasure is truly insane!
" Four-Armed Explosive Ape, get out of the way!" Zhang Junbao roared.
"Hahaha, a natural Space Rune! It's actually Space Rune, and of such a high grade! Once I eat you, the Space Rune will be mine!" The Four-Armed Explosive Ape stretched out its two arms, pressing down on Zhang Junbao like two mountains.
"Court death!"
The Space-Time Hunyuan Sword beneath Zhang Junbao's feet rapidly disintegrated, forming a Chaos domain around his body.
" In the Chaos First Opens!"
The Four-Armed Explosive Ape's two arms had just entered Zhang Junbao's ' Chaos First Opens ' domain when they were completely torn to dust by countless Space-Time Vortex.
"Ah! My arm!"
This Four-Armed Explosive Ape clearly hadn't yet achieved Undying Body. It originally intended to forcibly seize Zhang Junbao's Innate Rune using its strength as a newly ascended Immortal Level, but it didn't expect to encounter such a tough opponent. Its two thick arms were severed at the wrists, leaving only two upper arms. Blood gushed out like a waterfall, a truly pitiful sight.
Just as it was about to continue its attack, it suddenly stopped!
Sometime later, Land Vine Turtle, whom he had just kicked down, shot out a huge vine that wrapped around its legs, dragging the Four-Armed Explosive Ape, which only had two arms left, into the abyss.
"No!"
The Four-Armed Explosive Ape roared angrily.
I'll see you off!
Zhang Junbao's words echoed in the Four-Armed Explosive Ape's mind, like the judgment of Death God.
A slash imbued with intense spatial and temporal fluctuations was unleashed from Zhang Junbao's hand, tearing a wound over a thousand meters long in the chest of the Four-Armed Explosive Ape, exposing its wildly beating heart!
Attacked by Zhang Junbao and supported by Land Vine Turtle, the Four-Armed Explosive Ape's massive body slammed into Land Vine Turtle's back, and the two giant beasts rolled together into the God-Burying Abyss.
The surging Death Black Wind enveloped the two giant beasts. Land Vine Turtle immediately lost its voice, while the Four-Armed Explosive Ape seemed to boil, with countless white bubbles rising from its body. Its soul was being continuously eroded, and it could no longer resist the annihilating Death Black Wind, becoming a dead soul in the God-Burying Abyss.