Virtual Universe Thunder Mountain, Qingshan Residence.
Lu Qingshan stood on the edge of the cliff, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
" Shadow Lord, you're saying that the Universe Venerable who plotted against me and the Demon Heart King, and tried to assassinate me, is currently on Qiu Long Star?"
Qiu Long Star.
That is the most prosperous commercial planet in the Maple Leaf Empire, and the culmination of Kevin's life's work. Now it is managed by Kevin's grandson, Kyle, and nominally it still belongs to the Maple Leaf Empire.
Although Rainbow Dragon Star enjoys a great reputation even in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, it is just a remote and insignificant place in the eyes of the Human Race. Unexpectedly, a Alien Race Universe Venerable from another race is lurking on it.
"That's right!" The Shadow Lord smiled. "This is an unexpected discovery. Myriad Laws Venerable, you are the most outstanding genius of the Human Race. How could we not pay attention? There were too many suspicious points about the Demon Heart King incident, so our Hongmeng Alliance secretly investigated and discovered that during that time, that Alien Race Universe Venerable was lurking on Rainbow Dragon Star, and he even took on a disciple on Qiu Long Star named Beta, who is now one of the three commanders of Qiu Long Star."
" Beta."
Lu Qingshan recalled the name after a moment's thought; he seemed to have heard it mentioned by his eldest disciple, Lei Ming.
"This Beta is fine. He doesn't know his teacher's identity or what the other person does. He even thinks his teacher is an Immortal God wandering the universe."
"What is the name of this Alien Race Universe Venerable, and why did he return? Is he still not giving up?"
Lu Qingshan narrowed his eyes slightly.
The plan to assassinate him was initially intended, and although the assassination attempt was not carried out, it was still an unsuccessful attempt.
"This Alien Race Universe Venerable is named Venerable Kui En, from the Raven Race, a small tribe within the Demon Race Territory. He died during an adventure in a Cosmic Secret Realm and was later resurrected by the Lord of Sky Wolf. After his resurrection, the Lord of Sky Wolf sent him to assassinate you, this Human Race genius. However, he waited for many years on Qiu Long Star but never saw you. Instead, he received news of your breakthrough to the level of Universe Venerable— "
The Shadow Lord paused for a moment, then continued.
"Assassinating a Universe Venerable was essentially pointless and had no chance of success, so the Demon Race cancelled the mission and instead assigned Kui En to another assassination mission: to assassinate a disciple of a Universe Master from the Zerg. This disciple was a genius among the Zerg, no less than Ling Yu, and possessed the potential to become Universe Overlord. Venerable Kui En successfully completed this mission, but later, for reasons unknown, he led his race to break away from the Demon Race— "
"They've broken away from the Demon Race?" Lu Qingshan showed a hint of surprise. Logically speaking, since the assassination was successful, they should be rewarded for their contributions. Why would they suddenly betray the Demon Race?
"That's right—there's probably some conflict, after all, the Raven Race has had a pretty rough time these past few years, with only three Immortal God left, the strongest of whom is just a Marquis Immortal— "
A race of Universe Venerable with only three Immortal God, the strongest of whom is merely Marquis, is indeed quite tragic.
Take the Demon Heart King, for example; he has dozens of Immortal God Immortal God under his command, while the Blood Demon King has hundreds.
They are all merely King-level Immortal God.
The number of Immortal God under the command of the Universe Venerable must be even greater. Even if there are no King-level Immortal God, the number of Marquis and Immortal Army Lord must be extremely large.
It can only be said that the Raven Race is on the verge of extinction.
Lu Qingshan picked up the wine jug, took a sip of the fine wine, and asked, "So, he didn't come to Qiu Long Star with a mission this time, but simply wanted to see his disciple?"
"Not entirely. Perhaps he also had the idea of seeking refuge. He betrayed the Demon Race, so naturally there was no place for him in the Demon Race Territory. As for the Zerg, the Lord Minglian personally issued a kill order. Whoever kills him will receive a Supreme Treasure as a reward."
"He's offended two of the five top races, this guy is really in a bad situation. So, he had nowhere else to turn but to Human Territory to seek refuge and check on his disciples?"
Lu Qingshan asked.
That's absolutely right!
The Shadow Lord nodded.
Lu Qingshan put down his wine jug and asked, "Since the clan knew about this, but didn't take action, instead informing me, do you have any thoughts on this?"
"I don't have any particular thoughts. After all, he's just a Universe Venerable from Alien Race race. Even if we kill him, no one will go to the Zerg Universe Master to claim the so-called Supreme Treasure. However, Venerable Kui En did intend to assassinate you, Myriad Laws Venerable, so the race will respect your opinion on how to deal with him."
"Let me handle this?"
Lu Qingshan nodded.
Ganwu Universe Country is their own territory, Venerable Kui En is hiding on Qiu Long Star, handling things themselves is indeed the best approach.
Other powerful members of the Hongmeng Alliance generally do not overstep their boundaries.
"I have faith in Myriad Laws Venerable's strength. Capturing an ordinary High Universe Venerable who doesn't even possess any True Treasure would be extremely easy. As for how to deal with him, Myriad Laws Venerable can decide for himself. Whether he kills him or releases him, the clan won't care."
The Shadow Lord laughed heartily, and then his figure vanished.
"They walked pretty fast."
Looking at the spot where the Shadow Lord had disappeared, Lu Qingshan pondered for a moment.
" Venerable Kui En, you did not come here to assassinate Human Race genius. You also brought your clan with you, and your disciple is on Qiu Long Star. You shouldn't cause much destruction, so there's no need to rush."
"Taking him down is easy, but to do so while ensuring Qiu Long Star remains unharmed, we'll need to plan carefully."
After all, if Universe Venerable were forced to self-destruct, not only would Qiu Long Star be destroyed, but an entire nearby star system would be wiped out.
"Perhaps we could talk to him."
Lu Qingshan did not want to destroy Qiu Long Star Qiu Long Star, but he would not be timid or hesitant because of it.
It will only be a short time. Once he becomes the Universe Master, he can directly Reverse Time and Space and bring Rainbow Dragon Star back. However, the ordinary people there will become cannon fodder in the struggle between the Universe Venerable.
Of course, this is the worst-case scenario.
"Teacher!"
A voice came from inside.
Lu Qingshan looked up and saw Venerable Zhen Yan push open the door and walk in in a flurry of activity.
"When I received the teacher's email reply, I knew the teacher must have come out of seclusion. I came to check, and sure enough, I saw the teacher."
"You seem so excited, could it be that you've successfully created a secret technique?"
Lu Qingshan chuckled softly.
"That's right, Master! Your disciple has created the Immortal Ultimate Secret Technique! My strength has greatly increased!" Venerable Zhen Yan exclaimed excitedly.
Lu Qingshan was not surprised.
Venerable Zhen Yan does possess talent; otherwise, he wouldn't have earned the title of Invincible during his King Rank stage. Although he didn't create the Immortal Ultimate Secret Technique, he did create numerous Immortal Peak Secret Technique —his accumulated knowledge and skills are undeniable.
Now that he has become Universe Venerable, comprehended the secrets of space, and with the help of the Snow Demon Flower King bestowed upon him by Lu Qingshan, it is only natural that he would create the Ultimate Secret Technique.
"It seems the secret technique you created is quite powerful." Lu Qingshan smiled slightly and slowly stood up, "Come to my exclusive dimension."
Yes, teacher.
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Venerable Zhen Yan sensed something and excitedly disappeared with his teacher.
The next moment, they found themselves in a Huang Wu starry sky, a world completely simulated by the Virtual Universe.
It is a special privilege possessed only by Universe Venerable.
It is far superior to any low-level virtual worlds such as Killing Field or Decisive Battle Space.
"Unleash your strongest attack technique and let me see how much you've improved over the years!"
Lu Qingshan stood in the void and spoke.
"Teacher, please give me your guidance."
Venerable Zhen Yan's gaze sharpened, his figure vanished instantly, and the next moment he appeared not far from Lu Qingshan, the Yan Jun Staff in his hand suddenly growing larger.
Ding ding!!
Like the resounding of an ancient bell, Venerable Zhen Yan snatched the Yan Jun Staff from his hand. The Yan Jun Staff transformed into countless golden staff shadows. Among these countless staff shadows, Venerable Zhen Yan's gaze was fixed on his teacher, Myriad Laws Venerable.
His move was designed to exploit weaknesses, but from the perspective of Venerable Zhen Yan, his teacher stood there as if he were full of weaknesses. If it were anyone else, he wouldn't doubt it, but his teacher— Venerable Zhen Yan— knew that this was simply impossible.
However, once the move was made, it could not be taken back. Venerable Zhen Yan no longer hesitated and poured out all his divine power.
Countless stars crumbled and turned into dust in the aftershocks.
In the next instant, Venerable Zhen Yan's body and the Yan Jun Staff merged into one, like a Golden Flowing Light piercing through Time-Space, carrying the will to destroy everything, and smashed fiercely towards the figure in front of him.
"Boom!!"
The blow produced a deafening roar that echoed throughout the universe.
A pale purple light flashed.
Like a shield of water, it blocked Lu Qingshan's way.
The unparalleled blow struck it, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea; apart from Breaking the Void roar, not even a ripple was stirred.
"How is this possible?!"
Venerable Zhen Yan considered countless possibilities, but he never thought of this one.
Faced with his strongest move, the teacher not only did not dodge but caught it completely, without even taking a step back.
It was just like—just like that Alien Race had recently Initial King, when he faced him.
What level exactly is a teacher?
What kind of secret technique is behind these water ripples?
Venerable Zhen Yan let out a breath, put away his Yan Jun Staff, and stood aside.
Lu Qingshan also raised his hand and put away the water wave shield in front of him.
"Teacher—what kind of secret technique is this? I don't seem to sense any fluctuations in the Space-Time Law. Can a simple Water Law really withstand my strongest attack?"
Even Venerable Zhen Yan was starting to question the meaning of life.
The difference is just too big.
It's like an adult hitting a child.
"It is the Water Law, but not the Water Law as you understand it. However, you don't need to understand it; this is not the path you need to take."
Lu Qingshan shook his head.
"Teacher, about this move of mine..." Although he was severely discouraged, Venerable Zhen Yan still wanted to see how his teacher would evaluate it.
"Not bad," Lu Qingshan said with a smile. "My water shield almost gave way."
Venerable Zhen Yan pursed his lips, not believing it, and took it as his teacher's words of comfort.
He's not stupid. Given the teacher's effortless demeanor, even if he doubled his power, it would be meaningless.
That move was incomprehensible, completely incomprehensible; it must have touched upon a blind spot in his knowledge.
Lu Qingshan smiled and continued, "Your weapon is still a bit lacking. If you were to get a better one, its power would increase considerably. At that point, your Uncle-Master Longjing Whale would most likely be no match for you."
" Yan Jun Staff!" Venerable Zhen Yan looked at the long staff in his hand. It was a True Treasure weapon he had obtained during an adventure, his closest companion. But no matter how good a companion was, it could not keep up with his growth. After becoming Universe Venerable, he had the opportunity to exchange it for a better weapon, but because of that bond, he still kept it.
"Reluctant to part with it?" Lu Qingshan smiled. "That's alright. Just give me the Yan Jun Staff later, and I'll have a master weapon refiner reforge it for you. It should at least be worthy of your strength."
"Thank you very much, teacher." Venerable Zhen Yan was extremely excited; this was simply the most ideal solution.
He watched his teacher's figure, a glint of anticipation in his eyes. "Teacher, may I witness your most powerful attack technique?"
During his time King Rank, he had experienced his teacher's Ultimate Secret Technique, the Annihilation of All Things —which deeply moved him.
This is a rare opportunity.
"Can!"
With a flick of his wrist, Lu Qingshan conjured the Leiying War Blade in his hand.
Venerable Zhen Yan was overjoyed and quickly retreated to a distance of a million kilometers, gripping the Yan Jun Staff tightly with both hands, wanting to experience the profound mystery of his teacher's move.
After he is ready.
Lu Qingshan then made his move.
It was a very casual slash, without any earth-shattering phenomena or any special effects that destroyed everything; it was just a simple, Pingping cut.
It looks very slow, extremely slow.
But upon closer inspection, time seems to fly by.
Where the blade flashed, not even a ripple appeared; the space remained calm and undisturbed.
Venerable Zhen Yan's golden pupils widened, and he suddenly swung the Yan Jun Staff in his hand, transforming countless staff shadows into a golden round shield.
This is the pinnacle of defensive techniques he created.
Although the teacher's strike seemed Pingping, he dared not be careless and unleashed his strongest defensive technique. However, the Pingping ordinary blade light passed through the golden light shield without any hindrance, appearing to be completely unaffected.
"How is that possible!"
Venerable Zhen Yan was dumbfounded once again.
Although his defensive techniques were not as effective as his offensive techniques, they were not entirely useless. The Venerable Zhen Yan, who had originally wanted to experience the move head-on, was stunned and decided to dodge.
However, no matter how he tried to dodge, his divine body seemed to be fixed in an eternal dimension, and that ordinary blade light was like a persistent affliction that he could not get rid of.
And its speed is a thousand times, a hundred times faster.
The next moment.
With a soft "pfft".
The body of Venerable Zhen Yan split open from his brow to his tailbone into a thin thread, which then spread to both sides. Venerable Zhen Yan's divine body, belonging to the Universe Venerable, vanished instantly, leaving not a trace of its existence.
Lu Qingshan slowly sheathed his sword, his green robe fluttering slightly, as if he had merely killed an ant.
He waited quietly for Venerable Zhen Yan to reappear.