"Great beings at the highest levels of humanity, our Earth Lineage has no intention of opposing you. It is simply that Earth is our home, a place we can never sever ties with."
If what is being transformed by the Alien Race power is another planet we possess, or even the entire Milky Way Galaxy, we can offer it unconditionally to our race.
But Earth is an exception. For us Earthling, our home is something that no amount of precious treasure can buy, and it is the most fundamental source of comfort and solace for us as we wander through the universe.
Just like the home planet of the Manka Star People, ' Manka Star ', my home Earthling is Earth. For the sake of my home planet, my compatriots are willing to die one by one.
Throughout Huaxia Calendar, there has always been the saying, "The emperor guards the nation's gates, and the monarch dies for the state." Although I am not the emperor of this earth, I am its ruler. As long as I live, no one can invade this earth! Every person on earth will fight to the death to protect their homeland!
Zhang Junbao's words reached the ears of every high-ranking human being. At the same time, he used his special permission in the Virtual Universe Network to broadcast the situation in the Illusion Sea to Earth. He wanted all Earthling to know clearly what kind of calamity Earth was currently experiencing.
"So, it turns out that Hall Master Hong, Hall Master Thunder God, Luo Feng, Zhang Junbao didn't abandon Earth; they've been fighting against the higher-ups of the extraterrestrial Human Race all along!"
On Earth, every screen was displaying footage of Luo Feng and his two companions breaking through the Heavenly Bridge. At the same time, countless government officials were spreading the word about the crisis Earth was facing.
The universe is not a peaceful place; all peace exists only because some people are bearing the burden for Earth Human Race.
It is because of the existence of Zhang Junbao and his three companions that Earth was able to transition smoothly from the era of Base City to the current space age, instead of being torn apart and swallowed up by the bloody cruelty of the universe during its integration into the cosmos.
"It turns out we don't live in a peaceful world, we just live on a peaceful planet. The universe has always been bloody and cruel. The reason those alien races are so friendly to us is because Zhang Junbao and his three companions are keeping those forces in check in the universe!"
But now, the higher-ups of the Human Race in the universe want to take over Earth. What can Zhang Junbao and his group do? The strongest among them is only at the Domain Lord Level, not even Immortal God. How can they possibly fight against the vast power of the entire Human Race in the universe?
After entering the space age, Earthling are no longer the ignorant natives of the universe they once were. They have gained a certain understanding of the power distribution among the strong and the divisions among the major forces in the universe.
But it is precisely because we understand more that we realize just how vast the gap is between the Earth Lineage and the entire Human Race.
It's like the difference between an ant and a supreme god.
Now, in order to regain control of Earth, Zhang Junbao and his companions are fighting against the behemoth that is the extraterrestrial Human Race, and countless Earthling are silently cheering them on.
Faced with the Virtual Universe Company and the forces of the extraterrestrial Human Race, they were powerless. All they could do was silently pray for support for Zhang Junbao and his companions.
Earthling has ever been exposed to the universe knows very well that once Earth is taken over by Virtual Universe Company, the lives of these native Earthlings will be absolutely miserable.
The loss of sovereignty and national humiliation, and the loss of the dignity of Earthling, are only a small part of the problem. They, as native life forms of Earth, will be reduced to the lowest level of life on Earth, and will have to live at the mercy of a group of alien life forms.
How is this different from domesticated livestock?
Countless Earthling were filled with righteous indignation, hoping that Zhang Junbao and his three companions could wrest control of Earth back from the alien Human Race.
For some reason, even though Zhang Junbao's strength was far inferior to theirs, when he appeared at the entrance to the Illusion Sea, all the human leaders unconsciously held their breath. They saw in him a terrifying aura that only those of equal strength to themselves possessed.
"It's starting!" someone announced, and then everyone's eyes fell on Zhang Junbao.
One step, two steps...
Zhang Junbao's steps were not fast, but the illusion around him seemed to disappear, and he walked with unwavering determination with every step.
With Thunder God, Luo Feng, and Hong setting the stage, no one doubts Zhang Junbao's mental state. The only remaining question is whether the Illusion Sea can truly test Zhang Junbao's mental cultivation.
Zhang Junbao's face remained expressionless, his moon-white Daoist robe adorned with scarlet secret patterns fluttering in the wind. When the Extreme Yang Clone was in its Armor Transformation state, the Virtual Universe Network actually determined that it was a treasure, not a living being. It treated the Extreme Yang Clone as a suit of armor worn by Zhang Junbao and simulated it within the Virtual Universe Network.
The Extreme Yang Soul-Suppressing Armor, formed from the Extreme Yang Clone, possesses powerful soul defense capabilities and is connected to Zhang Junbao's soul. The Virtual Universe Network determines that it is an extension of Zhang Junbao's body.
" The Extreme Yang Soul-Suppressing Armor was actually simulated by the Virtual Universe Network, and it was even identified as a treasure evolved from myself, a kind of Innate Secret Technique. It's quite an unexpected gain that it wasn't excluded by the Illusion Sea."
The armor and other treasures worn by geniuses generally lose their effectiveness after entering the Illusion Sea, because some treasures can weaken Soul Secret Technique attacks, and naturally can also weaken the illusions of the Illusion Sea.
Some human races possess other Innate Secret Technique, and some limbs can even evolve to have effects similar to treasures. When such people enter the Illusion Sea, their evolved limbs will not be excluded. Otherwise, it would be a joke if some exceptionally talented Human Race in the universe lost their evolved limbs upon entering the Illusion Sea.
Zhang Junbao's mental cultivation was already stronger than Hong's, and now with the Soul-Suppressing Effect of the Extreme Yang Soul-Suppressing Armor, he could pass through the illusion as easily as walking on flat ground.
"That's the Fifteenth Axe one, and his expression hasn't even changed. His mental cultivation is indeed quite high!"
"Did you notice that he traversed the first fifteen illusionary islands in a shorter time than Hong?"
"Indeed, they have only been born for a few years, yet these life forms born from Earth possess such high talent. Not only is the probability of producing geniuses high, but the potential of these geniuses is also terrifying."
The value of this Earth is absolutely comparable to High-grade Supreme Treasure, or even Peak Supreme Treasure! We absolutely cannot allow such an important treasure to be controlled by a mere nobody!
The Universe Master with three sharp horns grinned and laughed excitedly.
"That's right, this Earth is indeed Supreme Treasure. While one's state of mind may not seem to enhance combat power, it can improve a genius's comprehension. Maintaining a good mindset makes training more efficient, greatly increasing the chances of producing strong individuals and geniuses!"
The high-ranking Human Race present were even more excited by the performance of Zhang Junbao and his companions.
How amazing is Earth!
The Chaos City Lord swept his gaze across the entire scene, thinking to himself, " Junbao, although you have shown exceptional talent, which of the Human Race's high-ranking officials wasn't a top genius in the past? While the race cultivates and values geniuses, it doesn't give them a voice. Merely displaying talent is far from enough to move these Human Race high-ranking officials, and may even strengthen their resolve to take over Earth."
Surely you haven't considered this? If that's the case, why do you continue to showcase your talent?
Do you know that only power strong enough to intimidate them can change their minds?
Although the Chaos City Lord did not know what Zhang Junbao's trump card was, he also knew that Zhang Junbao was not an impulsive person and that he must have his reasons for doing so.
" Zhang Junbao has passed through the twentieth illusion island. Next is the twenty-first island, which even Hong, the disciple of Giant Axe, couldn't pass through, and which possesses the Consciousness Pressure of Universe Venerable level consciousness!"
Among the higher-ups, some saw Zhang Junbao's struggle for his hometown and secretly began to consider whether they should support Zhang Junbao.
Such a top genius, who also cares deeply for his homeland, will undoubtedly be wholeheartedly devoted to protecting his people if the Human Race truly treats him well. At that time, not only will Earth be Zhang Junbao Zhang Junbao's home, but the entire Human Race will be his home.
Another branch cultivated by the powerful Alien Race, the Yan God Race, originally belonged to the Human Race. Unfortunately, although the leader of the Yan God Race, the Yan Emperor Yan, had extremely high cultivation talent, he was greedy, cruel, and selfish. He even wanted to kill other Human Race powerhouses to seize their treasures.
Ultimately, they chose to abandon the Human Race and establish their own independent society.
If the Human Race's higher-ups push Zhang Junbao too far, wouldn't he become another Emperor Yan?
Unfortunately, not every high-ranking Human Race thought this way. Some powerful individuals saw the great potential of Earth. They believed that as long as they possessed Earth, they could cultivate a powerful branch for the Human Race, no less powerful than the Yan God Race of yesteryear.
At this moment, all eyes were on Zhang Junbao. The stronger his talent, the higher the value of Earth.
"The twenty-first Illusion Island has been breached!"
As Zhang Junbao stepped out of the last illusionary island, all the high-ranking human leaders were shocked.
"This is a state of mind truly comparable to that of Universe Venerable level! He really did it!"
" Chaos, congratulations! Your disciple's potential is probably even more terrifying than that of Giant Axe's disciple. I originally thought Hong's mental state was already strong enough, but I didn't expect Zhang Junbao to be even more formidable."
"Our Human Race has always valued geniuses, and the more outstanding a genius is, the more attention they should receive. Now that Junbao has demonstrated his talent, could we perhaps listen to his words and reconsider the decision regarding Earth?" the Chaos City Lord said.
"No!"
"Nurturing geniuses is one thing, but Earth absolutely cannot be given to him!"
"The Earth can continuously produce powerful beings, and its value is no less than that of Peak Domain-type Supreme Treasure. I absolutely disagree with handing the Earth back to Zhang Junbao!" the giant with three sharp horns said.
"Yes, Zhang Junbao is exceptionally talented, and we can certainly bestow other treasures upon him, but Earth is absolutely out of the question!"
"After all, Earth is his home. Such a genius, depriving him of his home, wouldn't that make him resentful towards our Human Race?"
"Disagree!"
"So what if they're dissatisfied? As long as Earth exists, we can cultivate as many geniuses as we want. Even without Zhang Junbao, there's still Thunder God, Hong, and Luo Feng. Even if they're unwilling, we can still cultivate others. A continuous stream of geniuses is the foundation of our Human Race!"
The leaders of the Universe Mercenary Alliance and the Universe Galaxy Bank simultaneously rejected the proposal.
Zhang Junbao looked at Venerable Guiyi and asked, "Senior Brother Gui Yi, are the higher-ups of humanity willing to change their decision for our sake?"
Venerable Guiyi shook his head helplessly.
Zhang Junbao remained expressionless, but this time, he had a new judgment in his mind.
"This decision took significantly longer than the last one, which means that there are still some people in the upper echelons of humanity who are beginning to agree with my actions."
Among the high-ranking members of the Human Race, there are not only those who prioritize profit above all else, but also those who are deeply sentimental.
Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own; wherever there are people, there is also Taiji!
"The universe originated from Chaos, which differentiated into Yin and Yang. These two forces are mutually generative and mutually destructive, and so are humans. Even within a single group, there are different interest groups. The higher echelons of Human Race do not have only one voice."
If all the high-ranking Human Race unanimously agree to strip me of my control over Earth through a direct purchase, then we might as well let Senior Brother Luanshen take all of Earth Humans away and blow Earth to smithereens.
Such a race is not worth the effort; they would be better off learning from the Yan God Race and establishing their own independent community in the universe.
"But my actions have lengthened the decision-making process at the higher levels, which proves that some within those levels have begun to support me."
Only then will my next actions make sense. Taking all Earthling away and blowing up the Earth is tantamount to directly breaking with Human Race. I absolutely cannot do this unless it is a last resort.
The next moment, Zhang Junbao disappeared from the Illusion Sea and arrived at the foot of Tongtian Mountain.
If the goal is to showcase talent, nothing is more representative than conquering the Tongtian Mountain. Zhang Junbao's choice to demonstrate his talent and potential is not to flaunt his abilities to the Human Race's higher-ups, but to gain more leverage in negotiations.
When he has enough leverage, his next move will surely surprise the Human Race.
In the Virtual Universe, in the Tongtian Mountain Plane, there are three majestic Tongtian Mountain, each one taller than the last.
Because Zhang Junbao missed the last Qualification Battle, he was demoted from the Primal Secret Region to Primordial Secret Realm Member. To become Primal Secret Region Member again, he needs to either participate in the Qualification Battle or go to Tongtian Mountain.
If Core Member wish to enter higher-level secret realms, they can venture into the Tongtian Mountain. There are three Tongtian Mountain in total: the Primal Heavenly Mountain, the Primordial Tongtian Mountain, and the Heaven and Earth Tongtian Mountain.
Zhang Junbao is now a Domain Lord Level member of the Primordial Secret Realm, and the only place he can venture into is the Primal Heavenly Mountain.
Each of the three peaks of Tongtian Mountain is divided into the foot, the middle, and the summit, each guarded by three guardians: a martial artist, Controller Spiritual Force, and Illusionist.
Three people surrounded and attacked the person attempting to pass the test.
The gatekeepers on the mountainside are ten times stronger than those at the foot of the mountain, and the gatekeepers at the summit are ten times stronger than those on the mountainside.
The challenge is extremely difficult!
Seeing Zhang Junbao reappear at Tongtian Mountain, some of the Human Race's high-ranking officials said with dissatisfaction, "What exactly does Zhang Junbao want? Even if he displays great talent, we will never agree to hand over Earth to him. Why waste our time here?"
"We are the top beings of the Human Race in the universe. Are we all just going to wait here for him to display his strength one by one?"
"Our Human Race's geniuses are willing to display their talents, and they can also let us see just how talented the geniuses from Earth truly are. Don't we even have this much patience?"
As a high-ranking member of the Human Race, his state of mind is so wretched that I now understand why that powerful Alien Race, the Sitting Mountain Guest, would give birth to the Earth Humans Lineage.
Even though Earth has undergone such a sudden change, Zhang Junbao and the others have remained calm and composed. But look at you, you're not even as good as a few juniors. Who should Human Race rely on for its future?
A Savage looked remarkably like Rong Jun spoke up, and immediately the rest of the human leaders fell silent.
He is currently the most powerful being among the Human Race in the universe, the Giant Axe Founder!
His words also confirmed Zhang Junbao's conjecture, leading to two opposing voices among the higher echelons of humanity.