Wuhua Secret Realm, Ice Prison Star Belt.
The bandits were frolicking and playing in the Ice Prison Star Belt when a figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere, startling the group of little ones.
"It's Human Race!"
"A blue-clad bandit said in surprise."
"I know him, his name is Qingshan —he visited our Ice Prison Star before, and he's friends with Teacher Talasha."
" Beifa, Beifa, your rival has arrived!"
Someone is calling out.
Soon, a three-meter-tall figure wearing transparent blue armor appeared before everyone. He had a hundred blue braids hanging down to his waist. He looked at Lu Qingshan with a hint of joy in his eyes.
" Human Race —you've come again. Last time you were bothered by Teacher Tashala, this time let's have a proper battle."
Beifa spoke excitedly.
Lu Qingshan stared speechlessly at the naive boy.
I don't know who gave him the courage, but a mere World Lord Level brat actually dared to challenge him, a Universe Venerable.
Although Lu Qingshan enjoys fighting beyond his level—going to the Outer Domain Battlefield to bully ordinary King Rank when Invincible King, and going to bully Domain Lord Level when he was World Lord Level —the difference between Universe Venerable and World Lord is just too great, isn't it?
"Why aren't you speaking? Are you afraid? Human Race, if you're afraid, then speak up. How will others know you're afraid if you don't speak? If you apologize to me and swear never to speak to Yawu again, I'll spare you this time, how about it?"
" Beifa is amazing."
"That Human Race seems to have been frightened by Beifa."
"How did that Human Race appear? It was like Teleportation?"
"I don't know—but the Human Race's strength is definitely inferior to our noble Ko."
The little ones chattered amongst themselves. As Special Lifeform with a hundred times the genetic potential, they naturally had their own sense of superiority. Moreover, these little World Lord had lived in the Ice Prison Star Belt since birth and had never had any contact with the outside world. Some of them were arrogant and ignorant, unaware of how powerful the Human Race was.
" Beifa, are you sure you want to challenge me?"
A slight smile appeared on Lu Qingshan's lips.
"Yes, yes, Human Race, you agree?"
"Beifa said excitedly."
"Alright—" Before he could finish speaking, Lu Qingshan raised his hand, and a huge, powerful palm slammed towards Beifa. Beifa was startled and quickly dodged, but the huge palm seemed to lock onto him, instantly grabbing Beifa in its grasp. Beifa struggled incessantly, but he was unable to escape the palm's control.
" Human Race, I am not ready."
Beifa shouted loudly.
"It's a life-or-death battle. Do you think there's anyone else waiting for you to prepare at your own pace? And even if you prepare, do you think you can escape?" Lu Qingshan said with a smile.
The other Kou Clan children were astonished to see Beifa captured in one move and unable to break free. Their gazes towards Lu Qingshan were no longer as unrestrained as before.
Among them, Beifa was considered one of the stronger ones, yet he was caught in one move; they certainly wouldn't be a match for him.
Lu Qingshan ignored Beifa's shouts. He looked up and smiled, saying, "Senior Venerable Qingkou, since you're here, why don't you show yourself?"
"Hahaha."
A hearty laugh rang out.
Venerable Qingkou appeared Teleportation, and said with a smile, "I just can't believe that in just 20,000 years, you, a Human Race genius, have grown to such a level."
"It's the leader."
"The leader has arrived."
"Chief, save Beifa!"
The young members of the Doukou Race quickly spoke up.
Venerable Qing Kou glanced at Beifa, who had been released by Lu Qingshan and was now panting, and was somewhat speechless.
Has this guy always been this brave?
A mere World Lord Level brat challenging a Universe Venerable? Looks like we need to educate these kids on some basic common sense about the outside world.
The Doukou Race is absolutely not allowed to leave the Ice Prison Star Belt until they reach the Immortal Level, and even for the Doukou Race, it takes a very long time to grow into the Immortal Level.
Therefore, these World Lord Level bandits, despite their advanced age, are actually no different from Human Race children.
"You should all go back to Ice Prison Star. Qingshan and I have something to discuss."
Venerable Qing Kou looked at the others and said.
"It's the leader."
One by one, the little rascals who had been playing and frolicking on the Ice Prison Star Belt gathered together and left in groups.
They chatted as they walked.
" Beifa, that Human Race is amazing."
"What's so impressive about him? I wasn't prepared and he managed to sneak up on me."
"But you didn't break free from his grasp."
"I didn't eat breakfast this morning. I'm warning you, you absolutely cannot let Yawu know about this. If I find out who leaked it, I'll make you pay."
Beifa clenched his fist and threatened.
After the group of the Kou Clan kids left, only Lu Qingshan and Venerable Qing Kou remained in this Ice Prison Star Belt.
"I never expected this—you've already reached the Universe Venerable! The Human Race truly lives up to its reputation as a pinnacle race. Such a genius is beyond the reach of even us Special Lifeform."
Venerable Qing Kou looked Lu Qingshan over and sighed.
"Among Human Race, people like me are extremely rare, while the Kou Clan is full of geniuses who become Immortal. Almost all of them are Invincible King, so their advantage is still significant."
Lu Qingshan said with a smile.
"You came to my Ice Prison Star after breaking through to the Universe Venerable, there must be something you need. Tell me, what is it? As long as it's not too difficult, I'll agree to anything you ask."
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Venerable Qingkou had a very good attitude.
He was nothing like those naive and innocent young thugs. Having lived for countless years, he knew all too well how terrifying a genius like Lu Qingshan was.
Previously, it was out of respect for the Ganwu Country Lord, but now it's completely different. Lu Qingshan's importance in his heart has surpassed that of the Ganwu Country Lord.
If Lu Qingshan can become a great being of the Human Race, even a small friendship now will bring countless rewards in the future.
"Nothing serious. Qingshan came here mainly for two reasons. The first is to trade some Ice Prison Clear Dew."
Lu Qingshan first mentioned one of the things.
" Ice Prison Clear Dew, no problem!" Venerable Qing Kou nodded in agreement without even thinking.
They were already selling Ice Prison Clear Dew and Ice Prison Star Stone; selling them to others was selling them, and selling them to Lu Qingshan was also selling them.
"The price of Ice Prison Clear Dew isn't cheap. I wonder if you knew about it before?"
Qingkou asked respectfully.
"I've learned a bit about it."
Lu Qingshan flipped his hand and took out the Feilian Flowing Wind Armor he had retrieved from the Xue You Clone, saying, "Senior Venerable Qingkou, how many bottles of Ice Prison Clear Dew can this Heavy Treasure Armor be exchanged for?"
"Oh, the Heavy Treasure Armor!"
The Venerable Qingkou's eyes lit up.
True Treasure are always valuable assets, no matter where they are. It was assumed that Lu Qingshan, having just become Universe Venerable, would have little wealth. Even ordinary items would be worth trading if they were useful or could be converted into cash, even if it meant paying on credit. However, it was unexpected that the other party would produce a Heavy Treasure Armor.
"This armor—" Venerable Qing Kou glanced at it, then probed it with a wisp of divine power, revealing a hint of surprise.
He examined it carefully, and even after obtaining Lu Qingshan's permission, he imprinted a trace of his Life Imprint on it to signify its ownership. Only then did he say in surprise, " Qingshan, this armor of yours is quite good. Among Ordinary Heavy Treasure armors, it is a top-grade item. I estimate its value to be around 30 True Treasure Points. Have you inquired about the price in the Human Race Treasury?"
Lu Qingshan shook his head. "I didn't ask, but Senior Venerable Qing Kou wouldn't lie to me, so let's exchange all thirty True Treasure Points for Ice Prison Clear Dew."
"With so much Ice Prison Clear Dew, I need to check if it's enough— Flora came back last time and took quite a bit Ice Prison Clear Dew; I wonder how much is left?"
Venerable Qing Kou looked at Lu Qingshan and said, "Let's go to my Ice Prison Star."
"Good!"
"Come with me."
Venerable Qing Kou spoke, then Teleportation away, but deliberately left some spatial fluctuations during the Teleportation. Lu Qingshan sensed the location of the spatial fluctuations and then Teleportation after him.
Before long, the two arrived at Venerable Qing Kou's Ice Prison Star.
This Ice Prison Star is enormous.
Its diameter is more than ten times that of the Ice Prison Star, which is home to Immortal Level Kou Clan powerhouses like Talasha.
Venerable Qing Kou opened a treasure vault and took out boxes made of ice and snow.
"Fortunately, there are still over 300 bottles left—this is our Doukou Race countless years. It will be many years before we can buy more. You can have them all."
"Many thanks to Venerable Qingkou."
There are about 330 bottles of Ice Prison Clear Dew here, which is one-tenth less than the price that King Xue You traded for in Flora.
Seeing that Lu Qingshan had put away the Ice Prison Clear Dew, Venerable Qing Kou continued, "You said you came to me with two things. The first thing is done. What is the second thing?"
"I would like to ask Venerable Qing Kou to release a friend from Qingshan who is trapped in the Ice Prison."
"Oh, who is it? As long as it's not that Xue Chang."
Venerable Qingkou reminded him.
"Blood?" Lu Qingshan thought of the undisputed number one expert in the Ice Prison, then shook his head and said, "No, his name is Silver Eyes."
"That Special Lifeform form? No problem—it's just a small matter."
Seeing that Lu Qingshan didn't mention blood, Venerable Qingkou gave him face and agreed immediately.
Thank you, senior.
Lu Qingshan didn't bother to find out what heinous things the Blood had done, but judging from Venerable Qing Kou's expression, he probably intended to imprison it for life and never let it leave.
Soon, the two arrived above the Ice Prison once again.
Lu Qingshan had been here once before and knew the way very well.
" Qingshan, shall I make a move and release those Silver Eyes?"
"Venerable Qing Kou said."
"No need, I'll go talk to him myself."
Lu Qingshan shook his head.
Venerable Qing Kou was somewhat surprised. " Qingshan, you're already Universe Venerable, yet you still dare to go into the Ice Prison?"
"What is there to be afraid of?"
Lu Qingshan smiled slightly and flew towards the Ice Prison ahead. Venerable Qing Kou chuckled and raised his hand to open a passage in the Ice Prison.
As Top-Tier Heavy Treasure True Treasure by Venerable Qing Kou, Ice Prison is a place that even most Universe Overlord dare not enter lightly. Back then, even the Snow Demon Race Universe Overlord explicitly stated that he dared not go in.
However, Lu Qingshan didn't care.
The other party had absolutely no reason to attack him. Putting aside his relationship with the Ganwu Country Lord, even Venerable Qing Kou wouldn't dare to lay a hand on him given his status among the Human Race. If he were to die here, the Human Race would surely be enraged, and the next Human Race powerhouse to come here would at least be someone at the level of the Lord of Ice Peak.
It's even possible that the Giant Axe Founder will intervene, a price that the Kou Clan cannot afford.
These Special Lifeform forms all remember the painful lessons learned by the One-Horned Ghost King clan.
Of course, the most important reason is his own confidence. This Ice Prison can trap him, making it very difficult to kill him. Even if he really dies, the World Tree Clone can still revive him.
Inside the enormous palace of the Lord of the Northern Ice Prison.
Silver Eyes lay on the huge ice bed, head drooping, still fighting in the Virtual Universe game.
Just then...
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A voice came from inside.
Silver Eyes!