They had originally hoped to overcome this doubt by relying on the four Supreme Treasure they had contributed to the race, but they did not expect that the higher-ups of the Human Race had other considerations.
"You want me to work for you for free? No way." Zhang Junbao shook his head. He could easily shut those Universe Venerable up by refining a supreme Supreme Treasure.
Why bother fighting a bunch of Universe Venerable when there's a simple and convenient way?
"Once I forge the first Supreme Treasure for a human powerhouse, the rumors will fall apart on their own. Why waste my breath arguing with them?"
"You actually want to slack off? Let me tell you, this matter is a decision made by all the Universe Master. If it doesn't work, you'd better get down to the foot of the mountain and build your palace. Your palace on the mountaintop will be confiscated!" The Demon Lord Luan Shen didn't waste any words. He knew Zhang Junbao didn't like to be ostentatious, so he simply threatened him directly.
"Perfect, since I'm already Immortal God, building a palace at the foot of the mountain isn't a problem. It's just that I'll have to trouble the great Universe Venerable to come to the foot of the mountain and have me refine their Supreme Treasure." Zhang Junbao smiled. He wasn't going to give him any benefits, yet he was expected to work for free?
If it were given to the Chaos City Lord or the Demon Lord Luan Shen, it would be understandable, as these two had done him a great favor. But Zhang Junbao didn't care much for the higher echelons of humanity.
He hadn't forgotten that if he hadn't brought the Demon Lord Luan Shen back in time, Earth would have long been divided up by various powers.
Zhang Junbao had no objection to contributing to the Human Race, but he declined to work for free.
In his eyes, only those close to him, such as the Chaos City Lord, the Demon Lord Luan Shen Gods, and the Venerable Guiyi, were considered his kind. As for the others, who were they?
Among those Universe Venerable who questioned him were disciples of the Universe Master of various major powers. If they truly wanted to stop him, it would only take a single word from the Universe Master.
These Universe Master wanted to quell the anger of the Universe Venerable and also wanted to use this opportunity to warn the powerful figures from all sides, letting them know that there are still true geniuses in the universe.
But what does all this have to do with Zhang Junbao?
The resources his race used to nurture him were worth less than a single Supreme Treasure. Yet he has now contributed two High-grade Supreme Treasure to the Human Race, completely recouping all the initial investment in his upbringing. He owes his race nothing.
"You don't want to?"
Even the Demon Lord Luan Shen hadn't expected Zhang Junbao to refuse so decisively.
"I have no debt to my race. The Universe Master want me to reprimand the Universe Venerable within my race. That's fine too. In return, I'll provide a High-grade Supreme Treasure Armor."
"Even the emperor doesn't starve his soldiers, and the tribes need me to do things, so I have to pay them," Zhang Junbao replied.
"Kid, you've really gotten bold! Wait, do you have a problem with your clan?" The Demon Lord Luan Shen hesitated for a moment, then understood the meaning behind Zhang Junbao's words.
" Senior Brother Luanshen, I have already contributed two High-grade Supreme Treasure to the clan. As for my current position, it was given to me by Senior Brother Chaos."
Now that the Universe Master of our race have acknowledged the Supreme Treasure I contributed, why are they not coming forward to testify when others question it?
Zhang Junbao's attendance at the Supreme Council was originally just a formality, but he didn't expect so Universe Venerable to arrive early and raise questions.
This also puzzled him greatly. How could a participant in the Human Race Supreme Council, a top-tier force in human combat, have such limited knowledge and magnanimity?
Originally, the people he most recognized as his own were humans on Earth. As for the Human Race in the universe, it was merely a division based on the Human Race.
They were the ones who wanted to divide up the Earth, and now they're the ones questioning Zhang Junbao? Just because they possess absolute power, does that mean they can do whatever they want?
Now even the Chaos City Lord's decisions are being questioned. Without the backing of the Universe Master, Zhang Junbao would never believe that several Universe Venerable would dare to jump out and question it like this.
"I will explain your opinion to the others. I understand how you feel. Whatever decision you make, the only thing I can guarantee is that I will always stand by your side." The Demon Lord Luan Shen noticed Zhang Junbao's unusual emotions and also felt the rejection from the other Universe Venerable.
He was also an outsider at the high-level human conference.
He is Alien Race, Special Lifeform in the universe. He is able to suppress other voices because he is powerful enough, and he is a disciple of the Original Ancestor.
But now those voices have reappeared, and the object of their questioning is Zhang Junbao. This scene evoked a strange sense of familiarity in the Demon Lord Luan Shen.
"Thank you, Senior Brother," Zhang Junbao replied, his face cold as he looked at the row of golden thrones in the center.
"What? He wants a reward for contributing to the clan? A High-grade Supreme Treasure? Does he even deserve it? Which of us hasn't selflessly dedicated ourselves to the clan? Chaos, what a fine disciple you've raised!"
" Huang Jian, Junbao is merely Immortal God. Since this is considered a task given to him by the clan, isn't it normal to reward him? Junbao has never enjoyed any special treatment from the clan. Now, to ask him to make selfless contributions to the clan is, in my opinion, going too far."
"Furthermore, Junbao is capable of refining Supreme Treasure. With the opening of the Primal Star imminent, if he could refine more supreme Supreme Treasure for our human powerhouses, it would give our Human Race a greater advantage on the Primal Star," the Chaos City Lord said in a low voice.
"This was originally his test to enter the Supreme Council. Does every strong person who enters the Supreme Council need their clan to bestow Supreme Treasure upon them?"
" Junbao has brought out four Supreme Treasure, two of which are from the Machine Race 'Universe Overlord, Venerable Si Ke. Isn't this enough to prove his strength? Since when does entering the Supreme Council require such a test?" The Chaos City Lord said with an unfriendly expression.
"I disagree. Although his Supreme Treasure comes from Universe Overlord, we can hardly believe that a newly promoted Immortal God could kill Universe Overlord. Letting the Aurora King prove himself is not unreasonable," said Lord Peng Gong, the ruler of the Universe Galaxy Bank.
"I agree with Peng Gong's statement. As soon as Aurora King entered the Supreme Council, he directly ascended to the throne at the 200-meter level of the Universe Overlord, which is indeed likely to attract criticism."
While possessing Supreme Treasure proves his extraordinary luck, it doesn't necessarily mean his combat power has reached the level of Universe Overlord.
So many Universe Venerable cultivated for hundreds of thousands, even millions of epochs, before reaching the level of Universe Overlord. I can't believe Zhang Junbao has only cultivated for a few years."
Lord Peng Gong's words drew nods of agreement from the other Universe Master.
"Letting him demonstrate his strength is also to prove that we, the higher-ups of humanity, have not shown favoritism, nor will we treat him specially simply because he is a disciple of Chaos."
As for the offer of High-grade Supreme Treasure as a reward, that's a complete joke; it's a test from his clan.
"You..." the Chaos City Lord roared, but his voice was filled with more helplessness than anger.
Among the Human Race's high-ranking officials, he was not the only one who could make the decision.
He believed that Zhang Junbao's contribution of four Supreme Treasure was more than enough to demonstrate his strength. However, the other Universe Master did not agree, or rather, they wanted to use Zhang Junbao to give the Universe Venerable a warning.
However, this process requires Zhang Junbao to acknowledge that this is a gift from the tribe, not a transaction.
To put it bluntly, the Universe Master are used to their superior status, and it's completely impossible for them to make a deal with an Immortal God.
A sense of unease arose in the heart of the Chaos City Lord. How familiar this scene was! Wasn't it exactly like this when they discovered Earth's special characteristics and wanted to divide it up?
History is repeating itself now, but we don't know what Zhang Junbao was really thinking.
The Chaos City Lord glanced at the Demon Lord Luan Shen, only to find that he had simply closed his eyes, clearly indicating that he was too lazy to argue with the other Universe Master.
This does not mean that the Demon Lord Luan Shen approves of his actions. Based on the Chaos City Lord's understanding of him, this proves that the Demon Lord Luan Shen has already decided that there is no need to argue, and it also means that he has already made a decision in his heart.
" Giant Axe, Junbao's encounter in the Mother Emperor Mystic Realm involves the secrets of his advancement, which cannot be disclosed. However, I am certain that he possesses the strength of Universe Overlord," the Chaos City Lord transmitted to Giant Axe.
"I trust your judgment, but it's understandable that the other Universe Master and Universe Venerable are unaware of this situation and want Zhang Junbao to prove his strength."
"This matter involves too many people, including the Original Ancestor and the Sitting Mountain Guest. Especially the Sitting Mountain Guest, who is the Universe Supreme Master and has a very eccentric temper. If we were to announce that he instructed Zhang Junbao in refining Supreme Treasure, it would probably cause his dissatisfaction."
"Even if he breaks the agreement with our Original Ancestor master, we won't be able to criticize him. But our clan will lose the opportunity to have a top-level master of Treasure Refining." The Chaos City Lord said in a low voice.
He glanced at the Universe Master before him, a sense of helplessness rising in his heart.
"Everyone, I trust Chaos's judgment regarding the Aurora King's strength," the Giant Axe said.
" Giant Axe, we can forcefully suppress the criticisms of the Universe Venerable, but if the Aurora King doesn't prove his strength, many may not say it aloud, but they will likely feel that the race is being treated unfairly!"
"We believe that the Aurora King needs to prove his strength."
The Universe First Bank, the Universe Galaxy Bank, and the Universe Master of the Universe Mercenary Alliance all expressed their opinions.
" Chaos, if you're hesitant to speak, then let me do it," the Lord Huang Jian said domineeringly.
" Zhang Junbao, since so many Universe Venerable believe you are unworthy of your current status, then prove your strength yourself." A domineering voice suddenly echoed in Zhang Junbao's mind.
He turned to look at the black throne in the very center, and the Giant Axe remained silent, seemingly agreeing with the words of the Lord Huang Jian and the others.
"Even the Giant Axe Founder couldn't overcome the majority of dissent within the tribe? If the Original Ancestor Master were here, would they dare to have so many objections?"
Although Senior Brother Chaos is the head of the Virtual Universe Company, he only represents one of the five major human powers.
"This scene is so familiar. It was just like this when they decided to divide up the Earth. Only this time, even Senior Brother Luanshen cannot sway their decision."
"Ha ha ha ha..."
Zhang Junbao suddenly laughed. He glanced at the tall golden throne in the mist, then looked down at the group of Universe Venerable below, and burst into laughter.
" Aurora King, this is the Human Race Supreme Council, and you cannot be so presumptuous here," the Youmo Country Lord hurriedly jumped out and rebuked.
" The Human Race Supreme Council? I think it's less impressive than a marketplace! You want to see my strength? Then let's have a wager!"
Anyone below the level of the Universe Master can challenge me!
Of course, since it's a betting contest, let's have some stakes. Are you willing?
"Anyone below the Universe Master can challenge you?" The Youmo Country Lord narrowed his eyes, which emitted a terrifying eerie light.
Many Universe Venerable, upon hearing this, were eager to try it out.
"Of course!" Zhang Junbao stood up, looked around, and said, "If you think I'm not worthy to sit here, then I'll leave this position here. Whoever can defeat me can take it."
All the Universe Venerable present can challenge me. Once an application is accepted, no one can back out! If someone withdraws, they acknowledge defeat!
As he spoke, he looked toward the highest level of the meeting.
" Giant Axe Founder, what do you think of this rule?"
"Good!" came the deep voice of the Giant Axe.
Then another voice said, "We, the Universe Master, and the Giant Axe have jointly certified that once the challenge is accepted, there is no turning back. To turn back is to fail!"
What about the stakes?
" Youmo Country Lord, since you're so eager to know my strength, what wager do you think would be appropriate?" Zhang Junbao tossed the decision to the other party.
A cold smile flashed across the Youmo Country Lord's lips, " Zhang Junbao, since it's a wager, it should at least be Ordinary Heavy Treasure. There are over a thousand Venerable here who can challenge you. Do you have that many?"
For ordinary Universe Venerable venerables, Heavy Treasure are their most important possessions. Advanced Heavy Treasure are extremely rare, and those who possess Supreme Treasure are at the level of Universe Overlord.
The stakes are a Heavy Treasure, equivalent to half the wealth of an ordinary Universe Venerable.
"So, you mean I can't win a single game?" Zhang Junbao shook his head, not angry at all, and said with a hint of disdain in his eyes, "Besides, I don't really have many Heavy Treasure. I don't even consider this thing a threat."
"Back when I was forging Supreme Treasure on Craftsman God Mountain, even the Heavy Treasure were just things used as floor tiles. You're betting this garbage on me?"
"If you're going to gamble, you have to win the Supreme Treasure!"
Common, high-grade, top-tier, and Peak Supreme Treasure —take your pick.
Youmo, do you dare?
Do you dare?
Zhang Junbao's eyes swept across the entire room as he spoke with an air of dominance.
The Youmo Country Lord's breath hitched, and his eyes blazed with intense heat.
Heavy Treasure was merely used as floor tiles? Such extravagance could only be achieved by the Master of Craftsman God. The other Universe Venerable were equally astonished. The Heavy Treasure they had so desperately sought were, in others' eyes, nothing more than paving stones?
"I know that you have a million consecutive victories in the Glory World of the Ancestral God Sect, but that is under certain conditions and is not advisable."
This bet will test your true strength, relying on your actual physical abilities. Aside from the Heavy Treasure and Supreme Treasure, everything will be based on reality. Do you dare accept this rule?
"Why can't he use his Supreme Treasure! Junbao obtained all his Supreme Treasure through his own efforts; Supreme Treasure are part of his strength, so why can't he use them?"
At this moment, Luo Feng couldn't stand it any longer and stepped forward to question him.
"Which Strongest Battle doesn't need treasures in battle? Do you, Youmo Country Lord, fight naked?"
Zhang Junbao challenged all the Universe Venerable, including Universe Overlord. How could Luo Feng possibly watch him face them alone?
He knew that Zhang Junbao's Supreme Treasure were all different from the True Meaning of Taiji Dao that he cultivated. If he couldn't use the Supreme Treasure, Zhang Junbao's strength would be greatly reduced.
" The Aurora King possesses Supreme Treasure, while we do not. How can this bet be fair?"
"Hmph, there are plenty of Supreme Treasure in the universe. If you can't get them yourself, why can't others get them? You piece of trash, you don't have any treasures. Let alone Junbao, I could easily crush you!" Luo Feng said disdainfully.
"I ask you, which Universe Venerable can fight without using any treasures?"
"This..."
Luo Feng's words made some of the Universe Venerable hesitate.
The difference in strength between a powerful person who possesses Supreme Treasure and one Supreme Treasure does not is absolutely immense.
They didn't believe Zhang Junbao could defeat the Universe Overlord, but the problem was, Zhang Junbao, who possessed the Supreme Treasure, could very well defeat them!
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to bully you. Below the Universe Overlord, I won't use Supreme Treasure, so you won't say I'm bullying you! In the Glory World of the Ancestral God Sect, I, as World Lord, swept through Immortal and annihilated Venerable. Those are geniuses who can be seen throughout the entire universe."
"You bunch of good-for-nothings, it's all the same whether you have Supreme Treasure or not!"
"Arrogant!" The Youmo Country Lord revealed a look of shame and anger, and the other Universe Venerable also turned their heads to glare at him with murderous intent.
A group of Universe Venerable, ancient beings who have established their own Universe Country, are now being scolded as trash by a little guy who has just lived for over 100,000 years. Given their temperament, how could they possibly accept this?
"Challenge me! Bring your Supreme Treasure to the Chaos City the Initial Universe now. The Race Treasury registers and verifies your treasures Supreme Treasure. That way you won't be able to back out of your debts!" Zhang Junbao smiled slightly. "I'll be there too!"
"What if you lose and can't produce the most Supreme Treasure?" the Youmo Country Lord asked.
Zhang Junbao glanced at him, looking at him with an expression as if he were an idiot, and said, " Supreme Treasure really that precious?"
"I can guarantee that this Supreme Treasure sword was just a casual gift from the Aurora King to me. He has already handed the Supreme Treasure over to me in reality."
"After being appraised by the Race Treasury, this Supreme Treasure sword ' Wind Splitter ' is valued at 7 Supreme Treasure Point, nearly High-grade Supreme Treasure." At this moment, the Ganwu Country Lord stepped forward, holding up the Supreme Treasure in his hand and saying.
Zhang Junbao glanced at him and smiled. He hadn't expected that at this moment, the Ganwu Country Lord would stand up under immense pressure and decisively stand on his side.
"I'm also willing to use my own Supreme Treasure as collateral for Junbao. It's just Supreme Treasure, as if nobody doesn't have one!" Luo Feng also stood up, grinning and fiercely scanning his surroundings, like a peerless ferocious beast, terrifying to all.
"Well said! As the senior brother, how can I stand by and watch my junior brother be bullied? Although my strength is average, I still have a few Supreme Treasure." Venerable Guiyi also stepped forward.
He had been guiding Zhang Junbao ever since Zhang Junbao first stepped into Chaos City; how could he possibly stand by and watch a group of outsiders bully him?
" Supreme Treasure? If it doesn't work, we can forge it ourselves. If he doesn't have Supreme Treasure, come find me!" Venerable Tiehuo slammed his giant hammer on the table and said domineeringly.