Thunder Island, at the summit of the Central Mountain Range.
This is an incomparably majestic mountain range, with palace complexes on its slopes belonging to the Universe Venerable, along with their servants, disciples, and nominal disciples. Each palace complex has a diameter of hundreds of thousands or even millions of kilometers.
Zhang Junbao emerged from the Chaos City Lord's palace, flew downwards for a short distance, and then began searching for a suitable place for himself.
" Zhang Junbao." A voice rang out.
"Hmm?" Zhang Junbao turned his head and saw a figure flying from afar. It was none other than the Venerable Nine Swords, who was wearing a green robe and had purple scales on his head.
" Venerable Nine Swords," Zhang Junbao greeted with a smile.
With his current strength, the Venerable Nine Swords might not be able to hold out against him for long, so there's no need to be too polite.
However, the Venerable Nine Swords did not think so.
" Zhang Junbao's reputation is extremely high, even surpassing many Universe Venerable. Within the Ancestral God Sect, he even intimidated a Alien Race Venerable who dared not show his face."
"Now, your status within the Virtual Universe Company is no less than mine. But reputation is just reputation; without strength, it's nothing but vanity. Does someone like that think he can be on equal footing with us?"
" Zhang Junbao, are you going to see your teacher?" the Venerable Nine Swords asked.
Zhang Junbao was taken aback; this conversation seemed somewhat familiar.
It seems the Chaos City Lord's decision to have him build a palace on the mountaintop was significant. Even now, many powerful figures from the Virtual Universe Company still believe he is nothing more than an Immortal.
Even those who knew about his past only slightly lowered their status and still did not treat him as an equal powerhouse.
Zhang Junbao may not care, but that doesn't mean the Chaos City Lord and others want to see this scene.
The strong must be respected, and the community will give them sufficient respect. Otherwise, it is easy to hurt the feelings of the strong.
Zhang Junbao's rise was too rapid. Tens of thousands of years is a time that many Universe Venerable can cover in a single period of seclusion. They had no idea that Zhang Junbao had already risen to prominence.
"No, I'm planning to find a place to build a palace," Zhang Junbao said, shaking his head.
"Rumors say you've attained Immortal, and it seems to be true. However, the Immortal God build their palaces at the foot of the mountain; you won't find a suitable one on the summit."
Ordinary Immortal God don't even have the right to fly around on the mountainside, let alone on the mountaintop.
"I think this place is quite suitable. The Chaos City Lord asked me to find a location on the mountaintop, and this is it. It's pretty good," Zhang Junbao said casually.
This nonchalant attitude infuriated the Venerable Nine Swords, filling him with deep dissatisfaction.
"On what grounds?"
He's still squatting halfway up the mountain, while Zhang Junbao has already built a palace on the mountaintop. Why should he?
The more powerful a force is, the more it values rules. Even the top leader of Virtual Universe Company must earn the trust of his subordinates before he can act.
Building palaces on mountaintops is the privilege of Universe Overlord and Universe Master. Even the Invincible King can only obediently build palaces at the foot of the mountain. No disciple of any other can act so recklessly.
"Why should I?" the Venerable Nine Swords said with dissatisfaction.
This is the mountaintop! Below the Universe Master are qualified to build palaces here, only a few Top Universe Overlord, such as the Tian Shi Palace Master and the Ancestor Tree Venerable, are qualified.
Now, this little guy Zhang Junbao actually leaped up and stood directly on top of their group of Universe Venerable, which finally prompted Venerable Nine Swords to ask a question.
"Why should you find out so soon? Since you're here, why don't you help me figure out how to build this palace?"
"Hmph, you can build it yourself!" The Venerable Nine Swords suppressed his anger, turned around, and transformed into Flowing Light, disappearing away.
"Sigh, even Universe Venerable's mental cultivation is so poor. It's truly not easy for Senior Brother Chaos to support the Human Race. A dignified Universe Venerable, unable to let go of even a little vanity, how pathetic."
Zhang Junbao ignored them; there was no need to demonstrate his true strength to a group of unrelated people.
Those Universe Venerable cried out in despair, but they couldn't touch him. When he was fighting with the Alien Race Venerable, these same people didn't come to his aid.
Once Zhang Junbao determined the style of the palace, the Virtual Universe Network automatically built the palace complex for him very quickly.
From then on, this place, not far from the Chaos City Lord's palace, became Zhang Junbao's territory.
He glanced around and realized that the position seemed even higher than that of the Tian Shi Palace Master and other Top Universe Overlord. When he made his choice, he only considered the ease of communication with the Chaos City Lord, but hadn't paid much attention to these details.
It doesn't matter anyway, he'll shut those people up soon enough.
"That Aurora King ' Zhang Junbao ' built a palace on the mountaintop? How dare he be so audacious! We, the Universe Venerable, are still halfway up the mountain, yet he dares to build a palace on the summit."
"This is outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!"
" Thunder Island is building its palace; everything is decided by strength. This time, the Chaos City Lord... sigh..."
Zhang Junbao's construction of a palace on the mountaintop drew criticism from many Universe Venerable. Universe Venerable are generally extremely ancient beings who have just begun to contribute to their race.
In their eyes, Immortal God are nothing more than geniuses nurtured by a race, children who have no ability to contribute to the race.
Suddenly, an Immortal God ran up to the mountaintop and stepped on their heads, naturally causing much discontent.
However, because of the Chaos City Lord, they could only express their dissatisfaction in private and dared not speak out openly.
On a picturesque islet nestled halfway up Thunder Island, several Universe Venerable gathered together.
" The Chaos City Lord is a pillar of our Human Race, and has built countless palaces for the clan. But what contribution has that Aurora King made to the clan that he would build a palace on the mountaintop!" A Universe Venerable looked up with great dissatisfaction.
Zhang Junbao's palace was located directly above their gathering island, which made him even more annoyed. He felt like he was being suppressed by an Immortal God.
"This Aurora King is just a cultivated genius who has been using the clan's resources all along. I have never seen him make any contributions!"
What contributions did he make that allowed him to receive this Supreme Treasure for free? What contributions did he make that allowed him to receive the Beast God Inheritance Token for free?
"Geniuses are nothing more than people who consume the resources we work so hard to earn. They actually owe the race something. What right do they have to stand above us? Isn't that infuriating?" This Universe Venerable was about eight meters tall, covered in black armor, with extremely thick arms. Beside him was a huge iron hammer that roared continuously with his low growl.
" Venerable Lei Ming, it is said that the Aurora King obtained his Supreme Treasure himself."
A Universe Venerable beside him said in a low voice.
"Huh? Ganwu, I heard that the Aurora King came from your Ganwu Universe Country. Now he's practically above you, and you're still speaking up for him?"
" Lei Ming, although I know you're angry, what Ganwu said is indeed true."
When Venerable Lei Ming looked up, he discovered that the person speaking was none other than Venerable Zhen Yan, the ape-man.
" Zhen Yan? Your disciple Blade River King has an unusual relationship with Aurora King, and even you are speaking up for him? An Immortal God is already acting like he's above us, can you tolerate this?" Seeing Venerable Zhen Yan, Venerable Lei Ming's tone softened slightly, but he was still furious.
Thunder Island is a gathering place for Human Race powerhouses, where Universe Venerable interact with each other. Venerable Zhen Yan is naturally fond of making friends, and he had already befriended many Universe Venerable during his King Rank period, not to mention now that he has advanced to the level of Universe Venerable.
Behind him is the Universe Master, the Demon Lord Luan Shen, who serves as his teacher. Other Universe Venerable also show him some respect.
"Hahaha, blacksmith, you've been venturing into secret realms for hundreds of thousands of years, and you've just returned with a belly full of anger. That's bad for your health. I'm not speaking up for Aurora King, but when he seized the Supreme Treasure, he was besieged by thousands of Alien Race King Rank."
I went to the rescue at the request of my disciple Luo Feng.
"I saw him acquire the Supreme Treasure with my own eyes," Venerable Zhen Yan said with a smile.
These Universe Venerable were dissatisfied with Zhang Junbao, but Venerable Zhen Yan believed that it was only a matter of time before Zhang Junbao was able to build a palace on the mountaintop.
"You saw it with your own eyes? What happened?" Venerable Lei Ming was also stunned. He had been exploring secret realms for hundreds of thousands of years and had just arrived in the Human Race when he found that there was an ' Immortal God ' above his head. Naturally, he was furious.
When did an Immortal God become able to build palaces on his head?
"Not only did he obtain his Supreme Treasure himself, but he also acquired the Beast God Inheritance Token himself."
"But I heard that the clan bestowed a piece upon him!" Venerable Lei Ming was somewhat bewildered; Venerable Zhen Yan said was different from what he had heard.
The other Universe Venerable also gathered around. They weren't familiar with Zhang Junbao, but they knew that Venerable Zhen Yan wouldn't lie. A dignified Universe Venerable wouldn't stoop to such a thing.
"That's right, the clan did bestow upon him a Inheritance Token. But that's because he gifted the clan two Beast God Inheritance Token, the two that belonged to Purple Firmament King and Illusion Heart King. Illusion Heart King was a disciple of the Giant Axe Founder, and the clan bestowed a Inheritance Token Aurora King in gratitude for him."
In fact, even if the tribe didn't grant it to him, he could easily obtain it.
"When Beast God Inheritance Token become so cheap?"
While the Beast God Inheritance Token isn't specifically targeted at Universe Venerable, it's still a treasure. The highest level of Divine General Inheritance can reach the level of Universe Overlord, and many Universe Overlord Universe Venerable are far from reaching that level.
"Blacksmith, you are also Treasure Refiner refines treasures. Can you refine Supreme Treasure?"
" Supreme Treasure? I can't do that. There are very few Universe Venerable who can refine Supreme Treasure. Even the disciples of the Master of Craftsman God can only refine Supreme Treasure at the level of Universe Overlord." The Master of Craftsman God of Craftsmen is the most admired person by the vast majority of Treasure Refiner in the universe. Venerable Lei Ming also studies the refinement of Supreme Treasure, so he naturally knows about the Master of Craftsman God.
" The Aurora King's Beast God Inheritance Token was obtained by refining Supreme Treasure."
"What? He can forge Supreme Treasure?"
This time, not only Venerable Lei Ming, but also the other Universe Venerable were unsettled. Every Universe Venerable of the Human Race lacked Supreme Treasure.
Venturing into the Cosmic Secret Realm in search of Supreme Treasure —but where are such Supreme Treasure so easy to find?
"That's right, and he even got the Master of Craftsman God to promote him. Back then, he offered two Beast God Inheritance Token at Craftsman God Mountain to forge a Supreme Treasure, and many Alien Race Venerable were vying to have him forge it!"
"How could he forge Supreme Treasure for Alien Race Venerable? If I had known earlier, I would have snatched a few Inheritance Token myself!" Upon hearing this news, Venerable Ganwu beat his chest and stamped his feet, regretting that he hadn't heard it sooner.
"Yes, Aurora King is crafting Supreme Treasure for Alien Race. Isn't that aiding the enemy? Is he still a genius Treasure Refiner of our Human Race?" A group of Universe Venerable voiced their condemnation.
But his tone betrayed a sour, jealous undertone, regretting that he hadn't known the news sooner.
"Don't worry, the Demon Race and Machine Race who forged the Supreme Treasure wanted to take the opportunity to kill him, and even summoned the Lord of Sky Wolf of the Demon Race. As a result, the Master of Craftsman God intervened and drove away the Lord of Sky Wolf, and the two Alien Race Venerable forged the Supreme Treasure also perished."
"As for the Supreme Treasure, they have all returned to the hands of the Aurora King!" Venerable Zhen Yan said with a smile.
Of course, Venerable Zhen Yan had not experienced these things himself; they were all told to him by Zhang Junbao.
An alliance is most easily destroyed from within. Zhang Junbao sought out Venerable Zhen Yan to help him clear his name, and Venerable Zhen Yan was naturally more than happy to oblige. He owed Zhang Junbao several great favors, the favor of becoming a disciple of the Demon Lord Luan Shen alone was something he could never repay.
It was merely a matter of asking him to spread some of his true deeds within the Universe Venerable, which naturally posed no challenge for Venerable Zhen Yan.
The other Universe Venerable were dissatisfied because they didn't understand Aurora King Zhang Junbao. But after hearing Venerable Zhen Yan's description, how could they still have any dissatisfaction?
They all inquired about how to get Zhang Junbao to forge Supreme Treasure for them.
As for the palace's location? Build it wherever you want. They're all seasoned veterans who've lived for countless eons; they wouldn't really make a fuss over a little face.
It was nothing more than a matter of pride.
But how can a single breath contain the fragrance of Supreme Treasure?
The Universe Venerable and Immortal are indeed two different levels.
The difference in Divine Power alone is generally hundreds of times. The difference in Law Comprehension is even more, thousands of times or more.
But all of this is based on combat strength; when it comes to Treasure Refiner, it's a different story.
"It doesn't seem so unacceptable that an Immortal God capable of crafting Supreme Treasure would build a palace above us."
Venerable Zhen Yan, did the Aurora King specify any conditions for us to have him refine Supreme Treasure for us? If I remember correctly, the Primal Star is about to open.
"We need to secure our spots first. Once the news is released, there will probably be a long queue of Universe Venerable seeking to have Aurora King craft Supreme Treasure," said a Universe Venerable with six blood-red wings standing beside Venerable Lei Ming.
" Blood Wing Venerable, Aurora King has not announced any conditions. However, he is very easy to negotiate with. As long as you sincerely seek to discuss with him, he will most likely agree." Venerable Zhen Yan smiled.
The dissatisfaction of a group of Universe Venerable was easily resolved, and even he greatly admired Zhang Junbao's strategy.
Because soon, the Primal Star, the Core Land the universe and a place that billions of races in the universe will fight over, will be opened. These Universe Venerable all want to possess more Supreme Treasure so that they can make a fortune on the Primal Star.
Nobody wants to miss this opportunity.
Venerable Zhen Yan was also very excited. Zhang Junbao promised to help him forge a suitable Supreme Treasure afterward. Of course, Venerable Zhen Yan would have to provide the materials himself, which was already a very favorable condition.
The Venerable Ganwu listened intently, his eyes darting around. Although he had no money, as the earliest investor in Zhang Junbao, the Universe Venerable might be able to exchange his old face for something.
Upon hearing Venerable Zhen Yan recount how talented Zhang Junbao was, Venerable Ganwu's old face beamed like a blooming chrysanthemum. Back during the Genius Battle, he had been blessed with good fortune and provided Zhang Junbao with some Law Comprehension.
It was just an investment in a genius in advance; I didn't expect to see returns so quickly.
"I wonder if the Aurora King still recognizes me Universe Country Lord. I have provided a lot of convenience for Earth's development within the Ganwu Universe Country." The Venerable Ganwu pondered whether he should find some time to get closer to Zhang Junbao.
The fact that the Chaos City Lord allowed him to build a palace on the summit of Thunder Island means that the Chaos City Lord believes he has strength comparable to Universe Overlord, or even a powerful one among Universe Overlord.
Moreover, Zhang Junbao's wealth made the Venerable Ganwu somewhat envious. Competing with powerful Alien Race for Supreme Treasure was far less desirable than having one's own people refine Supreme Treasure.
The Supreme Treasure he crafted himself would be more compatible with his secret techniques and would be able to unleash even greater power.
"If all else fails, I'll just hand over the Ganwu Universe Country to him. Anyway, I'm already feeling quite stifled as the Universe Country Lord Primal Star. If I don't have any Supreme Treasure, it will be very difficult for me to gain anything from the Primal Star this time."
If I could have the Aurora King forge a Supreme Treasure for me, I wouldn't need to borrow Supreme Treasure from my friend anymore.
The Venerable Ganwu is quite popular. He borrowed several Supreme Treasure, was resurrected multiple times, and even lost his pants in the process, yet he still had friends willing to lend him Supreme Treasure. This shows how well-liked he is.
Thinking of this, Venerable Ganwu unconsciously rubbed his hands together and flew towards the mountaintop.