" Lu San, it's been so many years, you haven't changed at all."
Lu Qingshan personally helped Lu San up.
This descendant of Maple Leaf Star was probably his most loyal subordinate, who had been cultivating talent for the Maple Leaf Empire for countless years.
The key was that it brought him Lei Ming, the disciple who changed his destiny.
"Thanks to the ancestor's help, Lu San was fortunate enough to break through to the Universe Level and gain a lifespan of 100,000 years."
Lu San was extremely grateful.
If it weren't for the resources Lei Ming brought back to Maple Leaf Star ten thousand years ago, he would have already died from exhaustion of his lifespan.
"What's so special about the Universe Level..." Lu Qingshan shook his head and said, "I just stored a few secret techniques in the Imperial Treasure Pavilion. I'll give you permission to look at them freely. If you can comprehend a domain, I'll help you become Domain Lord Level and gain a million years of lifespan in the future."
"Ancestor, Lu San's breakthrough to the Universe Level was already a stroke of luck. His potential has been exhausted; how could he even dream of reaching the Domain Lord Level?"
Lu San couldn't believe it!
Domain Lord Level!
That is a powerful being capable of creating a rudimentary cosmic civilization. When our ancestors founded the Maple Leaf Empire, it was merely comparable to Domain Lord.
" Lu San!" Lu Qingshan patted him on the shoulder. "Most of the old people on Maple Leaf Star have reached the end of their lifespan. You are the only one left. I hope you can work for me for a long time. As long as you can comprehend the domain, the resources to break through to the Domain Lord are nothing. In the future, you will not need to accumulate Origin Force. You only need to comprehend the secret techniques. Your chance of being born with a domain at the Universe Level is still much higher than these little guys."
"Ancestor, Lu San will do his utmost to not disappoint you."
Hearing Lu Qingshan's words, Lu San's confidence was rekindled.
"Good."
Lu Qingshan nodded with satisfaction.
He wouldn't mistreat Lu San. Lu San's potential was too low, and it was almost impossible to cultivate him into a World Lord Level. But being merely Domain Lord was nothing; as long as he had a domain, Lu Qingshan could help him achieve that.
This is something that other Universe Level wouldn't even dare to imagine.
Even Giant Axe Warrior!
Over Endless years, only about half have the chance to break through to the Domain Lord Level. Which Giant Axe Warrior doesn't have a Domain? Not only do they possess Domains, but each one is extremely profound. Take Nuolanshan for example; he was Giant Axe Warrior tens of thousands of years ago, but if he hadn't gone to the Outer Domain Battlefield, he would probably have died of old age by now.
Even among ordinary Universe Level beings, how many can break through to the Domain Lord Level, even if they possess a domain?
Does possessing a domain allow one to break through to the Domain Lord?
That's a joke.
A domain is a necessary condition for breaking through to the Domain Lord, but it's not the only one. Leaving aside other factors, countless people fail to even pass the hurdle of accumulating Origin Force alone. Then there's physical exertion, Soul Will... countless others... Luo Feng's path was smooth, without any bottlenecks; that's from a genius's perspective. What does that have to do with ordinary people?
"Ancestor..."
Lu San cautiously pointed to the three teenagers behind him and said, "These are the most talented teenagers of Young Eagle Star in the last hundred years."
"Greetings, Ancestor."
The boys were already stunned.
Lu San didn't speak, and they didn't even dare to move.
Lu Qingshan scanned the three teenagers with his spiritual power, but nothing surprising happened. This was normal. People like Lei Ming... there probably wouldn't be many like them in an entire star field.
Although the Maple Leaf Empire has become a true primary civilization empire, expanding its territory more than tenfold, finding Third-Class Genius remains extremely difficult!
"You guys are pretty good... Show me your strongest moves!"
Lu Qingshan spoke calmly.
"Yes, Ancestor."
The geniuses were ecstatic.
Even Lu San's face showed a hint of anticipation. After all, ten thousand years ago, the ancestor had only taken Lei Ming as his disciple after witnessing several geniuses unleash their ultimate techniques. This time...
However, Lu San was still disappointed.
After giving guidance to each genius, the ancestor turned and left without any intention of taking on any disciples.
Looking at the excited geniuses, he sighed softly.
A few days ago, Lu Qingshan gave everyone on Maple Leaf Star two choices: leave or stay.
The selection process in the Virtual Universe has now concluded, and approximately one-fifth of the participants intend to leave the Divine Kingdom.
Most of them were businessmen outside the planet, and some were not even from Maple Leaf Star but came to Maple Leaf Star to do business and did not want to be trapped in the Divine Kingdom.
For example, branch employees of the two major banks, some officials from the Black Dragon Mountain office, envoys from other civilized empires, and many foreign merchants.
The reason for sending the entire group to the Divine Kingdom first, and then allowing some people to leave, was to prevent too many spies from hiding among them.
Lu Qingshan sent all these people, including the emperor of the Maple Leaf Empire and countless ministers, to an administrative planet not far from the Maple Leaf Empire.
After all, Maple Leaf Star can exist without Maple Leaf Empire, but the Maple Leaf Empire still needs to function normally.
Lu Qingshan Lu Qingshan virtually no ties to these people, and he didn't care even if they were targeted by the Alien Race.
However, knowing that Lu Qingshan has taken Maple Leaf Star into his Divine Kingdom, the Alien Race probably won't target these useless people again.
After all, their goal was to kill Lu Qingshan Lu Qingshan, not to commit any deep-seated hatred that would warrant the extermination of his entire family.
That would be pointless; it would only expose their presence and needlessly increase the risks...
Those spies lurking among Human Race are already walking on thin ice, extremely cautious. Under the powerful surveillance of the Virtual Universe, they could be exposed at any moment, and dare not act recklessly!
Having settled matters on Maple Leaf Star, Lu Qingshan set off once again, this time heading to the true Outer Domain Battlefield!
Within the Human Territory, in an extremely remote star system, in a Divine Kingdom nestled within Space Interlayer.
This is a world of flames.
Rolling lava flows.
Within the magma, a colossal, crimson serpent sat cross-legged upon the throne of the Divine Kingdom.
Several human-looking servants knelt before him.
"Waste!!"
With a wave of his hand, one of the humans was struck by a beam of fire and turned into a puddle of thick water.
"Is this the plan you devised that's guaranteed to succeed?"
The giant snake roared.
"Your ridiculous plan not only cost me a King Rank servant, but also made me lose my most precious treasure! What do you suggest we do now?!"
Several servants trembled, one of them speaking with trepidation, "Master, we will definitely find a way to retrieve your treasure and kill that genius named Lu Qingshan."
"Master, the Virtual Universe Company concealed this too well! We had no idea that Lu Qingshan actually possessed two Peak Marquis plant life forms. Otherwise, he would have been dead for sure this time!"
"That Lu Qingshan is a disciple of Ganwu Venerable. Ganwu Venerable went there personally; otherwise, your servant, who King Rank, would not have died, nor would he have lost that precious weapon."
"Master, I have another way!"
"Tell me!! Tell me what other options there are! If your answer doesn't satisfy me, you know the consequences!!"
The giant, crimson snake flicked its tongue, its two enormous eyes staring at the group.
"According to our investigation, Lu Qingshan values his home planet very much. We only need to use Maple Leaf Star as a threat. We can send a loyal follower with the Fire God Source Crystal to Maple Leaf Star to threaten Lu Qingshan into returning his master's treasure, or we'll destroy Maple Leaf Star. For the sake of his homeland and people, Lu Qingshan should compromise with you, sir!"
A human servant spoke excitedly.
The crimson giant serpent pondered for a moment.
This is indeed a way to get his treasure back. He no longer wants to continue assassinating Lu Qingshan; he'd rather leave that to the Zerg and the Machine Race. He just wants to get his treasure back.
That precious Space-Locking Chain was a treasure given to him by his teacher...
However, at that moment...
A message arrived.
The crimson serpent, its eyes bloodshot, roared in fury once more, "Damn it! Maple Leaf Star is gone! How am I supposed to threaten him now! Death is death, so be it!!"
Within the Divine Kingdom, magma boiled and surged. Before the horrified eyes of several servants, a torrent of magma roared toward them, pouring directly over their heads.
The group that had just been offering advice and strategies were now all reduced to a pool of blood...
" Lu Qingshan!"
The crimson giant python Demon Race had a ferocious appearance.
"No matter where you run, you can't escape my grasp. I will definitely take back my treasure, I will!!!"
In the distant Universe Mercenary Alliance the Glory Continent, lies a world covered in ice and snow.
Ash Annihilation King looked at his colleagues who had left in a hurry and returned disappointed, and revealed an expression that said, "I knew it."
" King Mosha, why are you back? Did you capture that Alien Race?"
Ash Annihilation King asked a question he already knew the answer to.
" Ash Annihilation King, stop making sarcastic remarks. That Alien Race is dead, and beyond dead. The Ganwu Country Lord personally took action and annihilated that Alien Race with a single move. We've made a wasted trip." King Mosha said irritably. No wonder Ash Annihilation King didn't go when he invited him; he probably already expected this outcome.
"Hehe, it's just a matter of delaying things by a few days, nothing to worry about. Being able to show my face in front of the Ganwu Country Lord this time is actually quite good."
Another person who had been King Rank offered a word of comfort.
"Yes, although I didn't personally witness the Ganwu Country Lord make a move, the thought of him instantly killing King Rank is incredibly exciting."
"Indeed, but what's most surprising this time is the genius realm master of the Primal Secret Realm of the Virtual Universe. From the time we received the news to the arrival of the Qianwu Kingdom's ruler, at least several tens of minutes passed. That Primal Secret Realm realm master genius managed to hold off the King-level alien race for half a day, and they were helpless."
"Yes, Alien Race would definitely go to great lengths to assassinate a genius. They probably even burned their divine bodies to kill that King Rank. If they couldn't kill him, this genius is truly defying the heavens!"
"It's said that they resisted using plant life. Some people on the Imperial Capital Star of the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield witnessed this scene."
"That's impressive! For plant life to rival King Rank, that would require an enormous investment of assets."
The group of powerful King Rank were chatting, and Ash Annihilation King was listening in astonishment, even though he was only a Initial King.
If a King Rank like him couldn't handle a World Lord, people would laugh their heads off.
A human World Lord Level genius can rival me; this Virtual Universe Company truly deserves its status as one of the top two forces.
" De'en..." Ash Annihilation King thought of his disciple again. Compared with this genius, his disciple was far inferior, only comparable to an ordinary Immortal God.
However, a hidden expectation flashed in the eyes of the Ash Annihilation King: " De'en is about to be resurrected. If I obtain that inheritance and treasure, my strength will definitely increase dramatically, and no genius will be a match for me!"
Just then, the King Mosha, who was standing nearby, received the news and exclaimed in surprise.
" The Star Skeleton King has been resurrected!"
"I've also received the news. Star Skeleton King has been resurrected, and his disciple Star-Splitting King, has invited us to a banquet," another King Rank added.
"Let's go, let's go congratulate Star Skeleton King. He's at the Pinnacle King Rank, countless times stronger than us."
"Yes, yes, hurry up and go, don't keep the Star Skeleton King waiting."
Upon hearing this news, Ash Annihilation King was filled with excitement.
The Star Skeleton King has been resurrected, which means the collective resurrection has begun, and his disciple De'en will soon be returning.
"Ha ha."
He laughed wildly to himself.
However, before he could enjoy his triumph for long, a staff member dressed in a black robe flew over.
" Ash Annihilation King! Your disciple, De'en, does not meet the conditions for resurrection and cannot be resurrected! However, this resurrection has already wasted the precious time of the Great Universe Master, so your resources will not be refunded!"
(End of this chapter)