Zhang Junbao used the Universe Origin of the Origin Clone Universe and the Destruction Origin of the World Beast to corroborate each other. When studying the Rhino Emperor Game, he instantly analyzed and comprehended it from multiple perspectives. With his " True Meaning of Taiji " as the general outline, his efficiency soared.
The further they went, the faster the research progressed as they understood the connections between the Universe Origin, the Destruction Origin, and the Rhino Emperor Game.
In the Virtual Universe.
"Kindness?"
Original Ancestor turned his head in surprise to look at Zhang Junbao not far away. He could feel that Zhang Junbao was catching up with him at an extremely fast pace.
"He's only been researching for a short time. He spent 500 years cracking the 1899th game, and now, just over a millennium later, I'm only on the 2449th game, while he's already started cracking the 2200th."
The Original Ancestor was quite surprised, because every thousand games marked a new threshold, with the difficulty increasing rapidly.
He spent a lot of time on the 2000th game, but after breaking through 2000 games, a new situation arose.
He originally estimated that it would take Zhang Junbao at least a thousand years to solve the 2000th game, but to his surprise, less than 500 years later, Zhang Junbao had already solved the 2200th game.
In this way, we might be able to catch up with his speed very quickly.
What the Original Ancestor didn't know was that Zhang Junbao had the power of the Origin Clone Universe and the Power of Destruction of the World Beast as proof, and he himself had inherited the Secret Pattern Diagram School. The Rhino Emperor Game and the Secret Pattern Diagram School had countless connections, and their understanding of the universe and spacetime was very similar.
This led to Zhang Junbao gaining more and more insight, and the path ahead became clearer and clearer.
For others, the later the puzzles became increasingly difficult to solve, but for Zhang Junbao, it was the opposite.
In the early stages, because his understanding of the Secret Pattern Diagram and the Universe Origin was not deep enough, the Power of Destruction the World Beast might be a bit difficult. But later, after he understood the relationship between the three, breaking the Rhino Emperor Game was a piece of cake for him.
2200 games!
2500 games!
3000 games!
Zhang Junbao advanced triumphantly, and when he solved the 3000th game, Duan Donghe stopped paying attention to others and directly guarded him and Original Ancestor.
"Only 3,000 years have passed!" Duan Donghe closed his eyes, tears already streaming down his face.
The surroundings were silent; no one dared to interrupt him at that moment.
"Even with the acceleration of Miniature Universe, the limit is only ten thousand times, yet two inheritors have broken through the third bottleneck! I never expected that when I was walking down this dead end, forced to abandon everything and embark on this path of no return, I would still be able to find such successors at the last moment."
The various races of the Universe Ocean were greatly alarmed. Was Duan Donghe going to directly hand over his legacy to Zhang Junbao?
This is absolutely unacceptable!
I have failed my ancestors!
"I have failed them. It is I who have brought the Duan Donghe Lineage to the brink of destruction. The Duan Donghe Lineage was incomparably noble and powerful, with glory shining through countless ages, and once stood at the most dazzling peak."
"But I have Duan Donghe Lineage into dire straits."
"I am a sinner, I had no choice!"
Duan Donghe looked down and said, "In three thousand years, you two have both broken through the third bottleneck. I am very pleased! Your future achievements will definitely surpass mine!"
If Duan Donghe had some doubts about what Zhang Junbao said before, he was now completely convinced.
Over three thousand years, the Original Ancestor solved 3098 cases, and then Zhang Junbao solved the 3000th case.
Despite their similar skill levels, don't forget that the Original Ancestor was the Universe Supreme Master, having cultivated for countless eons, and he also created the heaven-defying secret technique of the Virtual Universe. Zhang Junbao, however, is merely Universe Master, yet he closely followed in the Original Ancestor's footsteps and solved the 3000th round. In terms of potential, he is even more terrifying than the Original Ancestor.
Duan Donghe's virtual consciousness had been dormant for countless Reincarnation Era in order to find a qualified successor, but now, three outstanding successors were right in front of him.
Not only Zhang Junbao and Original Ancestor, but even Luo Feng recently solved the 2000th game, which is beyond Duan Donghe's requirements for Luo Feng, Universe Venerable.
If it weren't for Zhang Junbao and the Original Ancestor, Luo Feng would have been the more suitable successor.
Unfortunately, the two people ahead of him were simply too extraordinary.
"My Duan Donghe Lineage will be revived in this era!" Duan Donghe shouted loudly.
"Three eras! This time, the Rhino Emperor Game's comprehension period will last for three eras! Within these three eras, give it your all to break through! If I can find such a successor, even in death, I will have no regrets before my ancestors!"
"Hahahaha..." Duan Donghe's figure did not disappear, but instead stood guard beside Zhang Junbao.
This also caused countless powerful figures from other forces in the Universe Ocean to look at the Human Race with envy and hatred.
"Is our race's chance to Transcendence of Reincarnation being taken away like this?"
"No, there's still time. Three eras have passed, and only three thousand years have gone by—just one-tenth of the time. There's still a chance! Our race will definitely be able to turn the tide in the final moments!"
The powerful figures present were all putting in their best effort, desperately trying to comprehend the teachings.
However, breaking the Rhino Emperor Game is not about trying harder; it requires understanding rather than strength.
The Original Ancestor in the Virtual Universe looked at Zhang Junbao with a smile on his face.
"I never imagined that in just three thousand years you would almost catch up with me. It seems I, your teacher, really need to step up my game!"
Seeing Zhang Junbao's domineering attitude, Original Ancestor's competitive spirit was also aroused.
He was originally an invincible powerhouse who could suppress the Universe Ocean single-handedly. Now, seeing his disciple chasing after him, he felt no jealousy, but rather great satisfaction.
The Original Ancestor's journey has been incredibly arduous. He had no fellow Daoists, and in fact, no one in the entire Universe Ocean was qualified to be his enemy.
The strong are lonely.
But when he saw Zhang Junbao, he felt that this disciple was not only a disciple, but also an invaluable fellow Daoist on his future path of cultivation.
The joy of fighting against Heaven is endless, the joy of fighting against Earth is endless, and the joy of fighting against Man is also endless!
At this moment, the Original Ancestor deeply felt the charm of this sentence.
Once invincible, he could only challenge the Universe Origin Will.
Now that he has finally found a disciple who can catch up with him, it has aroused the competitive spirit in the Original Ancestor's heart.
"Hahaha, let me see if your disciple can truly surpass me!"
Time passed, and everyone strived to understand.
In the eleven thousandth year, Luo Feng finally broke through the 3,000th level, becoming the third person to reach this level.
Duan Donghe, standing to the side, always wore a smile on his face. These geniuses were all from his Duan Donghe Lineage.
Four thousand years later, in the fifteen thousandth year, the Original Ancestor had already solved the 4010th game, and Zhang Junbao followed closely behind, solving the 4000th game.
Duan Donghe's face beamed with undisguised satisfaction.
28000, 28500, 29000...
As the final boundary of the three eras draws near, all sides are anxiously waiting, and everyone is worried that Duan Donghe might suddenly hand over the inheritance directly to the Human Race.
"It absolutely cannot succeed!"
"I would rather sacrifice myself to bring about the demise of Human Race, to give my people a glimmer of hope!"
"This is our tribe's last hope! Don't extinguish our last hope!"
At one point, even a Universe Master went berserk and tried to attack Zhang Junbao.
However, the result was that the divine body and the Supreme Treasure were completely annihilated into ashes by the slightest tremor of the protection set up by Duan Donghe. They died like ants, utterly worthless.
In the year 29230, Duan Donghe, who had been watching from the sidelines, suddenly widened his eyes and began to laugh wildly. No one knew what had happened.
But at this moment, Duan Donghe did not stop them from deciphering the code; he continued to wait quietly.
Finally, the three eras came to an end, and everything settled down.
"The Third Era has arrived, Rhino Emperor Game's Selection Process is complete!"
The sound of the Duan Donghe echoed all around!
"We arrived later than them, so we should still have time!"
"Yes, Lord Duan Donghe, please give us some more time!"
A powerful figure below called out, some of whom had arrived later.
Duan Donghe looked down, a smile on his face, and said, "Although you cannot meet my requirements, you have an even more important task."
"What is the mission, Lord Duan Donghe? We guarantee we will complete it!"
Upon hearing Duan Donghe's words, many people thought Duan Donghe would show leniency, and they desperately roared as if grasping at a last straw.
"Your mission is to witness the resurgence of my Duan Donghe Lineage and become the sacrifice for this great milestone!"
"There's no need to continue with the further tests."
"To witness the continuation of the Duan Donghe Lineage is your blessing. All of you, die!"
With a wave of his hand Duan Donghe!
boom!
Throughout the Life-and-Death Corridor, golden light burst forth from each crystal pillar. These lights, which originally formed a palace to protect the Human Race, now transformed into terrifying killing moves.
Beep!
Countless points of light attacked the powerful beings of the Universe Ocean. In the blink of an eye, nearly 100,000 Alien Race powerhouses were instantly reduced to ashes, leaving only four Human Race.
They are Zhang Junbao, Luo Feng, Original Ancestor, and a Giant Axe with a horrified expression.
Duan Donghe turned to the Giant Axe and said, "Originally, according to the rules, with your speed of comprehension, you should have been killed. But I promised Zhang Junbao that I wouldn't kill any strong Human Race. You should be grateful to have such a kin."
A bead of cold sweat appeared on Giant Axe Duan Donghe's face. He had witnessed Duan Donghe's attack just now, and even with two Strongest Supreme Treasure, he had no confidence in withstanding it.
If it weren't for Zhang Junbao, the Giant Axe would have already turned to ashes like those powerful beings from the Universe Ocean.
"As for you, Luo Feng, you are exceptionally talented. Your cracking speed has exceeded my expectations. In three eras, you have cracked 3,911 cases. Your future achievements will be no less than mine."
"However, it is you two who truly shock me." Duan Donghe turned his gaze to Zhang Junbao and Original Ancestor.
The two had stopped trying to solve the puzzle and exchanged a smile.
" Zhang Junbao, you didn't deceive me. You have indeed brought a genius capable of solving 6,000 puzzles to my Duan Donghe Lineage."
"Originally, over three eras, you solved the 6002nd puzzle. According to the rules, you should have directly received Duan Donghe's inheritance. However, in the year 29230, you and Zhang Junbao solved the 6000th puzzle at the same time. I didn't stop you then, but wanted to see where your limits were." Duan Donghe said with a smile.
"Very good, you have far exceeded my expectations."
"What shocked me the most was you, Zhang Junbao, 6099 games. After solving the 6000th game, your solving speed not only didn't slow down, but it surged forward like a whirlwind. I don't even know how to describe you anymore!"
"You are the most extraordinary genius I have ever seen in my life!"
"Originally, the lineage of the Duan Donghe Lineage was allowed to pass on its inheritance to only one person per generation. But this time, you have given me a tremendous shock."
The simultaneous emergence of two inheritors who had solved over 6,000 cases within three eras was something Duan Donghe had never anticipated.
He perished countless eons ago, Duan Donghe Lineage was on the verge of extinction in his hands. But at this very moment, two unexpected successors appeared. If he still insisted on passing on the legacy to only one person, abandoning either one would be a tremendous loss for the Duan Donghe Lineage.
No one would complain about having too many outstanding disciples.
"Therefore, I made decisions that went against the teachings of my ancestors!"
"Both of you will become the inheritors of the Duan Donghe, and you are permitted to pass on the core content of this inheritance to Luo Feng."
Zhang Junbao was somewhat surprised. He originally thought that Duan Donghe would choose between him and the Original Ancestor, but unexpectedly, he made them both the inheritors.
Indeed, from Duan Donghe's perspective, giving up on any one of them would be a great pity.
They were even allowed to pass on the Core Inheritance to Luo Feng, which shows that Duan Donghe truly believed that Zhang Junbao could carry forward the Duan Donghe Lineage.
This is truly a decision that goes against ancestral precepts!
"I believe that Duan Donghe Lineage my ancestors had been in my shoes, they would have agreed with my approach!"
Seeing that Zhang Junbao and the others had truly obtained Duan Donghe's inheritance, the Giant Axe beside him was also filled with excitement. He looked at Duan Donghe expectantly, as if waiting for something.
Sensing the Giant Axe's gaze, Duan Donghe turned his head, looking at Giant Axe with some disdain, and said, "As for you, you are the Universe Supreme Master, yet you haven't even broken through the third bottleneck. Your comprehension is too dull and straightforward. I can't possibly pass on the Core Inheritance to you. Not killing you is already the greatest leniency I can show."
Even with Duan Donghe's disdain, Giant Axe looked embarrassed.
Of the four Human Race powerhouses present, Zhang Junbao and Original Ancestor are naturally beyond question, both being geniuses who have solved over 6,000 puzzles. However, it's somewhat unreasonable that Giant Axe, as the Universe Supreme Master, is inferior to even Luo Feng.
"Haha, Giant Axe, don't worry. At most, once we've grasped the essence, we'll have the Original Ancestor guide you," Zhang Junbao said with a laugh.
Upon hearing Zhang Junbao's words, Duan Donghe was displeased. " Duan Donghe's Core Inheritance are not to be passed on to outsiders!"
"Can't I pass on what I've learned myself to others?"
What you have grasped is also the Core Inheritance.
"That's not necessarily true. If every inheritor only learns from the traditions of their predecessors, wouldn't each generation be worse than the last? Since the ancestors of the Duan Donghe Lineage were able to create such a glorious legacy, why can't we?" Zhang Junbao said confidently.
The Original Ancestor also stepped forward and said, "Yes, I have never received any Ancient Civilization Inheritance, yet I have still cultivated to this level. Just like the Rhino Emperor Game, although it is exquisite, it may not be the entirety of the mysteries of the laws. To obtain the inheritance of an ancient civilization and then limit one's path to that inheritance is the most foolish thing to do."
I believe that the transmission of ancient civilizations is meant to enhance my Law Comprehension, not to limit me.
"Did the ancestors of Duan Donghe merely inherit and carry on the traditions, without surpassing the achievements of their predecessors?"
Giant Axe was originally taught by the Original Ancestor along with the Chaos City Lord. To the Original Ancestor, Giant Axe was also his child. Now, seeing his child being belittled to nothing by Duan Donghe, the Original Ancestor was also unhappy.
You can say whatever you want about your own child, but you absolutely cannot allow outsiders to humiliate them.
For Zhang Junbao, the Giant Axe was also his guardian along the way. Countless times he provoked Alien Race who wanted to kill him, and it was the Giant Axe that stood up to protect him. Perhaps the Giant Axe was indeed somewhat lacking in comprehension compared to them, but that could not diminish its position in Zhang Junbao's heart.
He is indeed going to inherit the legacy of the Duan Donghe Lineage, but he will absolutely not grovel or sacrifice the dignity of the Human Race's leader, the Giant Axe Founder, to beg for the inheritance.
If Zhang Junbao were truly angered, he had a way to directly seal off Duan Donghe's inheritance. He didn't believe that Duan Donghe would be willing to give up on him and the Original Ancestor, two such heaven-defying inheritors.
Zhang Junbao has sealed off this place, making it difficult for other forces in the Universe Ocean to break through. Even if they do manage to break through Zhang Junbao's blockade, they are not qualified to inherit it.
If Duan Donghe doesn't continue in this Reincarnation Era, and the World Beast World Beast descend, the Universe Boat simply won't be able to stop them. I'm afraid there won't be Duan Donghe Lineage anymore, and it will truly be severed from then on.
Duan Donghe isn't that foolish to abandon two excellent successors because of a Giant Axe.
Zhang Junbao and Original Ancestor were of one mind, and their cooperation left Duan Donghe speechless.
"Is this the thinking of true geniuses? Their future achievements will surely surpass mine. The Duan Donghe Lineage almost died out when it came to me. Am I really too stupid?" The two people's words even Duan Donghe's virtual consciousness doubt life.
"Let fate decide. All I can do is pass on the legacy of the Duan Donghe Lineage to them. How they carry it on and develop it is up to them. Such a person who values their clan and comrades so much, even willing to fight against me for them, is exactly the kind of successor my Duan Donghe Lineage needs."
Duan Donghe was unwilling to continue the discussion; he was already dead and had no right to instruct Zhang Junbao on what to do. He preferred to believe in the outcome of the Rhino Emperor Game's Trial. What kind of glory would two inheritors with over 6,000 solved puzzles bring to the Duan Donghe Lineage?
"How the Duan Donghe Lineage develops will be decided by you after you become its inheritors."
Then Zhang Junbao, Luo Feng, and Original Ancestor Zu followed Duan Donghe to an ancient, pitch-black hall. Nine crystal spheres embedded in the ceiling of the hall emitted a faint light, illuminating the entire hall.
As for the Giant Axe Founder, he was left behind to contemplate life. Regardless of whether Zhang Junbao would pass on the inheritance to the Giant Axe Giant Axe after receiving it, Duan Donghe himself had no intention of passing it on.
"Now that you have passed the test, you should be able to receive the inheritance."
"However, I still need to ask you about the original."
" Zhang Junbao and Luo Feng are one thing; they are weak, not the Universe Supreme Master, and haven't yet created their own Miniature Universe. But you, if you answer incorrectly, you might not have the chance to receive the inheritance."
"Oh? What kind of question is it that's even stricter than the test from the Rhino Emperor Game?" Original Ancestor also somewhat surprised. At this point, Duan Donghe was still going to test him alone.
"It's not that I'm unwilling to give you a chance, but my Duan Donghe Lineage has special requirements for the Miniature Universe nurtured by the strongest individuals. Once a universe is nurtured and born, its future path is already set. If the framework of your Miniature Universe does not meet my requirements, even if you solve the 6002nd Rhinoceros Rhino Emperor Game, I will have no choice but to abandon you."
"It's quite unusual that it even has requirements for the framework of Miniature Universe," the Original Ancestor said in surprise.
However, he then smiled. If there was anything he was most confident about, it was probably his understanding of the Origin of Laws.
"Now I ask you, what does your universe look like?" Duan Donghe asked.