Zhang Junbao's soul in the Star Tower seemed to have entered a void, a place where there was no time, no space, and not even the Universe Laws; there was only a Chaos void.
Within this Chaos, all sorts of strange phenomena were constantly being born Destruction. After an unknown period of time, a loud bang suddenly appeared in the Chaos, as if a person wielding Giant Axe was splitting it in two. From then on, the Chaos Qi began to gradually condense, transforming into the Yin-Yang Law.
With the presence of Yin and Yang, the Chaos Qi began to circulate, and time and space gradually emerged. The Original Universe and the Dark Universe appeared simultaneously, like twin brothers born of Yin and Yang.
With the emergence of Yin and Yang, space, and Chaos changes, time also came into being.
The past, present, and future slowly unfolded, all imprinted into the depths of Zhang Junbao's soul.
Then Yin and Yang disappeared, transforming into the Ten Great Laws Earth-Space, wood, water, fire, earth, and energy.
The Chaos City Lord once told Zhang Junbao that there were originally two Higher Laws in the universe, but later the Higher Laws disappeared and evolved into the Ten Great Laws.
Now, the Original Ancestor, dragging the Universe Origin along with him, exploded, revealing the process of the universe's evolution to Zhang Junbao, allowing him to fully understand what the Universe Origin truly is.
His soul, in this void of time and space, continuously followed the evolution of the Universe Origin, experiencing the entire process of evolution.
He didn't know how much time had passed before he slowly opened his eyes.
What came into view was still the grand hall inside that Star Tower.
"You're awake!" A warm and comforting voice slowly echoed in my mind.
The moment Zhang Junbao woke up, Puti noticed him. He coiled up and came to Zhang Junbao's side, his deep eyes filled with a hint of doubt and confusion.
"Senior Puti," Zhang Junbao bowed.
Zhang Junbao discovered that Hong and Thunder God were both in seclusion nearby and had not noticed him waking up, clearly indicating that Puti was blocking their senses.
"I don't know why you're favored by the teacher, but you're truly special," she said with a sigh.
"Favored by the teacher?" The teacher Puti mentioned was naturally the Sitting Mountain Guest. Clearly, the Sitting Mountain Guest had told Puti something for him to say that.
Zhang Junbao met Sitting Mountain Guest once in the Virtual Universe. The Original Ancestor paid some price to Sitting Mountain Guest know that he was cultivating Supreme Treasure. In this way, it was not a problem for Puti to show favor.
"Your senior's teacher had keen insight and extraordinary wisdom; he must have had a profound meaning behind it."
"That's right, the teacher's wisdom far surpasses ours. Every move he makes and every decision he makes has profound meaning. As his disciple, I dare not speculate."
The teacher told me that he had assigned me a task, and if I could complete it, I would receive his guidance.
"What mission?" Zhang Junbao was also very curious. The Sitting Mountain Guest did not easily pass on his secret techniques to others. Given his status, even a small revelation would be enough to benefit him immensely.
"Sigh, this task is probably too difficult for you." A hint of reluctance and worry flashed in Puti's eyes.
"What kind of mission is it that even Senior Puti finds so difficult?"
"Your teacher's task for you is to find him. Once you find him, he will guide you."
"What? Senior Sitting Mountain Guest Universe Supreme Master. How is it possible for me to find him?"
Although Zhang Junbao knew that Sitting Mountain Guest would set up a test, he did not expect the test to be so outrageous. As the Universe Supreme Master, Sitting Mountain Guest could not be detected by Zhang Junbao even if Zhang Junbao stood right in front of him if he did not want to be discovered.
Even if he stood still and didn't understand, simply finding the location of the Universe Supreme Master in the universe would be an extremely difficult task.
It should be noted that even the Virtual Universe Network cannot detect the location of the strongest being.
The cultivation of the strong involves sensing the Universe Origin Law; the clearer the sensing of these Law, the faster the cultivation.
However, the Universe Supreme Master can completely obscure the Universe Laws, and even Virtual Universe Network are repelled by them and cannot get close.
This is the Universe Origin showing respect to the Universe Supreme Master.
"The test the teacher assigned is this matter. However, I believe the teacher would never set a test that offers no hope. Since the teacher entrusted this test to you, it means he believes you can complete it," Puti said carefully.
He couldn't understand why the Sitting Mountain Guest would go to such lengths to treat this human World Lord before him, specifically assigning him a test.
It's worth noting that even Luo Feng, who was likely to become his future disciple, was only glanced at by the Sitting Mountain Guest. Even if the Sitting Mountain Guest intended to take Zhang Junbao as his disciple, he wouldn't have set up such a test.
The only possibility is that the Sitting Mountain Guest believes Zhang Junbao is very special.
"What you say is true, senior. Did the Sitting Mountain Guest leave any clues after setting up the test?" Zhang Junbao asked.
"No, the teacher is simply asking you to find him throughout the entire universe. He will guide you only after you pass the test."
Only now did Zhang Junbao truly realize where the difficulty lay in this test.
Throughout the entire universe, the Sitting Mountain Guest is not limited to Human Territory; he also has his own affairs to accomplish. This means that even if Zhang Junbao discovers some clues, by the time he arrives, the Sitting Mountain Guest may have already left.
However, he also knew that the Sitting Mountain Guest was a reincarnation of God King, and God King renowned for Treasure Refining. Naturally, he would not easily pass on his Treasure Refining skills to others.
Zhang Junbao refused to become his disciple, but instead wanted to learn secret techniques from him. Considering this, the test was quite reasonable.
He had no doubt that the Sitting Mountain Guest was deliberately making things difficult. For powerful figures at their level, their words were law, and their promises were Law truths; they would never go back on their word.
This test for the Sitting Mountain Guest probably has a deeper meaning.
"I understand. Since Senior Sitting Mountain Guest has set a test, I will accept it!"
Zhang Junbao stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes gleaming with boundless light.
In life, there is endless joy in struggling with the heavens, endless joy in struggling with the earth, and endless joy in struggling with other people.
The cultivation of devouring the universe is originally a process of fighting against the heavens and exploring the mysteries of the Universe Origin. Since the Sitting Mountain Guest has set a test, Zhang Junbao will accept it. He knows that this is an opportunity that the Original Ancestor has secured for him; otherwise, with his own abilities, it would be very difficult to come into contact with a powerhouse of the Sitting Mountain Guest's level.
"The teacher was right about you. This time, you've been in seclusion for three thousand years, and they've stayed here with you for those three thousand years. Luo Feng has also undergone the test of three thousand years."
"The first inheritor persisted for 2600 years, and he has already surpassed the first inheritor. The second inheritor persisted for 3300 years, which means that Luo Feng needs to persist for at least 300 years, or even longer, before he can possibly pass the test of the Star Tower."
Zhang Junbao turned his head and saw that Luo Feng's body was trembling uncontrollably. Luo Feng's will was extremely firm, and ordinary pain could not make him endure to this extent.
In terms of mental cultivation, Luo Feng was not as advanced as Zhang Junbao and the other two, but he had gone further than anyone else on the path of pure and genuine heart.
However, the process of recognizing a master in the Star Tower is a soul-tearing pain that cannot be endured by simply forcing oneself to bear it. Even Luo Feng, who had already reached a state of perfect enlightenment and had nothing else to lose, could only struggle to endure such pain.
At this moment, he was covered in sweat and blood. Under such intense pain, drops of blood flowed out like sweat. His whole body was trembling, but a trace of determination could still be seen between his brows, unshaken by the soul- Destruction agony.
"I believe he can do it. He has gone further than the three of us on the path of Understanding the Heart and Seeing One's Nature and pointing directly to one's true nature."
Although Hong and I have reached a state of mind that encompasses everything and the universe, and Thunder God has long since grasped the essence of Childlike Heart, even so, we are not necessarily stronger than Luo Feng, who has always firmly believed in himself.
"Oh? You actually think so?" Puti, somewhat puzzled.
"I originally thought that the three of you had a higher level of mental fortitude than Luo Feng, so you naturally had a better chance than him. Could it be that you saw through the clues of the Star Tower recognizing its master?"
Because of the importance that the Sitting Mountain Guest on Zhang Junbao, Puti did not dare to underestimate him.
"Faced with such excruciating pain, simply tolerating it in the early stages might be acceptable, but the pain intensifies as it progresses, and if one's mental state cannot be improved, it may be difficult to cope."
Without resistance, there is no oppression.
Just as cotton cloth can wrap or even store a sharp blade for a short time, it will eventually be cut to pieces by the blade over time.
Luo Feng's approach was different. From the very beginning, he transformed his will into a blade, using the pain of tearing his soul as a whetstone. Although three thousand years have passed, he still cannot overcome this pain, but I think his state of mind is growing stronger day by day.
Luo Feng chose to resist, to completely resist the pain, transforming his will into a sharp blade to confront the soul-tearing agony head-on, refusing to merge, refusing to tolerate, utterly irreconcilable!
"So that's how it is!"
Puti had already felt sorry for Luo Feng when he saw him enduring the torment of having his soul torn apart while researching secret techniques and the Law.
But I never expected it to have such a purpose.
Since we can't fight it, let's use pain as a whetstone from the very beginning, so that our mind and will grow stronger day by day.
This will directly lead to Luo Feng experiencing even more intense pain than the previous two inheritors. Whether it is the inclusiveness or the Childlike Heart of yin and yang harmony, both regard pain as a natural feeling, tolerating it and understanding it.
Luo Feng, however, did the opposite, completely opposing himself to pain and facing it with a tough stance.
Fight to the bitter end, Undying death!
"But the process of recognizing a master in the Star Tower is extremely difficult. By doing this, isn't he putting himself in a deadly situation!"
"Senior, have you ever heard the famous saying on Earth, 'Put yourself in a desperate situation and you will survive'? I think Luo Feng had this in mind from the very beginning when he accepted the master's recognition."
Although he was extremely ruthless in his daily life, he was exceptionally gentle with his family and friends.
Although he also wanted the Star Tower, he was even more unwilling to see Hong and Thunder God continue to suffer such pain after his death.
Trust his choice.
Zhang Junbao sighed. Although he was also confident of passing the Star Tower's test, Luo Feng's ability to confront the soul-tearing pain head-on for thousands of years was truly something no ordinary person could do.
Even Zhang Junbao wasn't confident he could pass the test in this way.
Perhaps it is precisely because of Luo Feng's indomitable spirit that he is the true master that the Star Tower, this magical Supreme Treasure, desires.
Hearing Zhang Junbao's words, Puti understood. Although Luo Feng's actions were extremely reckless, he had to admit that if successful, Luo Feng Feng's mindset and strength would reach a whole new level.
"Senior Puti, the test set by Sitting Mountain Guest is not easy. I wish to leave the Star Tower to search for clues. I hope you will grant my request."
"Very well, the teacher instructed that if you wish to leave, I should let you go. Don't bother looking for the Star Tower; the teacher isn't here."
"Thank you, senior."
Zhang Junbao was genuinely worried that Puti would trap him inside the Star Tower and only release him after Luo Feng had completed the recognition process.
However, the Sitting Mountain Guest had already given instructions, so naturally he wouldn't make such a mistake.
After saying that, Puti removed the Space Lockdown she had set up. Hong and Thunder God opened their eyes at the same time and discovered Zhang Junbao.
" Junbao, you're finally awake. Have you been alright for the past three thousand years?" Hong asked with concern.
After Luo Feng began to recognize the master, he shut down his perception of the outside world and focused on recognizing the master.
Zhang Junbao inexplicably entered a state of seclusion, causing Hong and Thunder God great concern.
Fortunately, Puti told them that they were alright, which put their minds at ease.
"I'm fine. I just saw Luo Feng begin to recognize the master, and influenced by the Star Tower, I suddenly had a feeling. I didn't have time to tell you, and I'm sorry for making you worry."
"Hahaha, as expected of you, Junbao, you even managed to comprehend Luo Feng's recognition of you as his master."
"However, Luo Feng has already recognized his master for three thousand years. During these three thousand years, his pain has become more and more intense, but he has still persevered. It is really not easy."
"What kind of treasure is this? Why is it so difficult for it to recognize a master?" Thunder God asked.
"This is both a stroke of luck and a trial for him. All we can do now is silently support him," Zhang Junbao said, glancing at Luo Feng.
" Luo Feng, keep going! We believe you can do it."
"Senior Puti has agreed to let me leave the Star Tower. Do you wish to leave with me?"
"Senior Puti agreed?"
"That's right, I've already informed our teacher, and he's agreed to let you choose for yourselves. If Luo Feng fails to recognize the master, then the two of you can try again."
"Senior Puti, Thunder God and I wish to train within this Star Tower. Over the past three thousand years, you have provided us with invaluable guidance, from which we have benefited immensely."
We want to take this opportunity to train in the tower, so that if anything happens to Luo Feng, we can know immediately.
"Very well, you two will train in this tower. Do not reveal any information about your mastery, or I will have no choice but to eliminate you."
"Definitely not!" Hong and Thunder God promised.
With a casual wave of his hand, Puti sent two beams of light deep into the souls of the two men.
"I have placed shackles on your souls, and these shackles will bind your souls if you try to reveal the secrets of the Star Tower."
It can also prevent others from spying on your memories and protect you from the next Soul Attack at the level of Universe Overlord.
"Thank you for your gift, Senior Puti." Puti's secret technique was less about supervision and more about protecting their souls from being enslaved by other powerful beings.
With this protection, the two could move freely within the Star Tower.
"I will not continue my training in the Star Tower. I have other missions to complete. I will return when Luo Feng successfully establishes his master and breaks through his cultivation barrier."
With that, Puti waved his hand, and the three of them left this Inheritance Space.