Of all the challenges to becoming a strong person, willpower is the hardest to overcome.
In the Virtual Universe Company's talent development program, much of the content is designed to enhance willpower.
For example, Blood Luo World, etc.
Even life-or-death trials are a way to temper one's will.
While willpower cannot be cultivated, it is a crucial element in becoming a powerful individual.
Some geniuses, despite their astonishing talent, hesitate to break through their limits because their willpower is insufficient.
This is also why Hong caused a sensation at the Giant Axe Arena after he broke through the Illusion Sea.
Despite their weak strength, their will was incredibly strong, which was seen as a very important opportunity by the higher-ups of the Giant Axe Arena.
That's why Earth was exposed.
Even though Luo Feng was already Primal Secret Region Member of the Virtual Universe Company at the time, he almost failed to retain ownership of Earth.
He almost lost his life.
Ultimately, they had to cede the largest ocean area on Earth to the descendants of powerful forces to build floating cities, where they could raise their offspring.
This demonstrates the importance of willpower.
Over the years, Lu Qingshan has been cultivating the Thousand-Thread Soul Refinement Refining technique, and the speed at which his will has improved has actually been quite astonishing.
He wasn't born on Earth, after all, and didn't have the natural advantages that Earthling; he could only take things one step at a time, steadily and surely.
However, Lu Qingshan's strength improved even faster.
Therefore, when he created the Peak Secret Technique of the Universe Overlord and became the Universe Overlord, his will was still at the level of an ordinary Universe Venerable.
However, after consuming the Five Elements Spirit-Nurturing Fruit and experiencing that cycle of reincarnation, his will finally rose, reaching the limit of Universe Venerable, the level of Top Universe Overlord.
" Soul-Annihilation Technique, Soul-Shaking Technique!"
Lu Qingshan recalled the two Soul Attack secret techniques from his Soul Analysis.
When he Creation Secret Technique, he used the Seven-Colored Heart-Enlightenment Lotus and had already mastered both of them completely.
Previously, due to his generally weak will, Lu Qingshan hadn't studied Soul Attack techniques much. After all, using them would only be good for bullying the little guy, and it was less effective than a casual strike from his own hands, which was completely meaningless.
However, Lu Qingshan now discovered that even though he had already reached the level of Universe Overlord, the power that these two secret techniques could unleash was still considerable. If Top Universe Overlord were to use the Soul-Shaking Technique, even an ordinary Universe Overlord without Soul Defense Supreme Treasure would likely be affected.
The same applies to the Soul-Annihilation Technique. It is a secret technique with a stronger attack. Although its influence is not as great as the Soul-Shaking Technique, its destructive power is stronger. If it were to be used against Universe Venerable like Silver Eyes, a single glance from the Soul-Annihilation Technique would be enough to kill him!
This is the terrifying aspect of the Soul Secret Technique: killing without leaving a trace, without even needing to obliterate the powerful divine body of Universe Venerable.
"It's time to leave!"
Lu Qingshan has returned with all his goals achieved.
He obtained the Void Spirit Marrow in exchange, and also bestowed the Blood Origin Scripture and Space Crystal upon his disciple Ling Yu, thus receiving the rewards he desired.
There's no point in staying in Chaos City now.
Stepping out of the Time House and reopening his email, Lu Qingshan discovered that the City Lord's Mansion had sent him an email sometime during the day.
Lu Qingshan walked out of the gate of Qingshan Residence.
"Greetings, Myriad Laws Venerable "
The two guards in purple robes had been waiting for a long time. When they saw Lu Qingshan come out, they quickly bowed, then took out a box and said...
"This is a gift from the great Chaos City Lord to Myriad Laws Venerable."
"This is troublesome."
Lu Qingshan accepted the gift and thanked him.
The purple-clad guards, even the weakest among them, are all King Rank and belong to the Chaos City Lord, holding a high position. They are only deployed when carrying out important missions—generally, Universe Venerable treat them with considerable courtesy.
" Myriad Laws Venerable, you are too kind. These are all our duties. Farewell, we have disturbed Myriad Laws Venerable."
"Please take care, you two!"
After watching the two guards in purple robes leave, Lu Qingshan returned to Qingshan Residence and opened the box they had brought him under a pavilion.
Five white, transparent porcelain bottles were neatly arranged inside the box.
A milky white liquid was flowing inside.
" Void Spirit Marrow? One of the remaining five bottles in the Human Race Treasury?"
Lu Qingshan was somewhat surprised.
Upon returning to the Initial Universe, he immediately visited the Human Race Treasury. However, due to insufficient funds, he only managed to exchange for five bottles of Void Spirit Marrow. He planned to exchange for the remaining five bottles in the Human Race Treasury on his next visit. Unexpectedly, just as he was about to leave, the Chaos City Lord sent someone to personally deliver them to his door.
This shows that the Chaos City Lord must have been paying attention to him all along. Even the access to the Void Spirit Marrow and the email notifications he received were all from the Chaos City Lord.
" The Chaos City Lord has been very kind to me!"
Lu Qingshan put away the five bottles of Void Spirit Marrow, feeling extremely grateful.
Five bottles of Void Spirit Marrow are incredibly valuable, requiring five Supreme Treasure Point. This is more than the entire fortune of a High Venerable, and even more than the entire debt owed by the Ganwu Country Lord.
How could Lu Qingshan not be grateful that such a precious treasure was given to him for free?
Of course, he also knew that the Chaos City Lord was fair and just, and that his investment of so much in him was because he valued his potential and strength, or perhaps he already knew that he possessed Special Life Clone.
Otherwise, even as a disciple of the Chaos City Lord, he would not have received such treatment.
Ling Yu's talent was already extraordinary, yet she only received two treasures as a gift: a top-tier Soul True Treasure and an Ordinary Supreme Treasure armor. In terms of value—even combined, they might not be comparable to these five bottles of Void Spirit Marrow.
" The Chaos City Lord is a good person; give him one more Supreme Supreme Treasure in the future."
Lu Qingshan smiled slightly.
Not long after, Lu Qingshan left the Initial Universe.
His consciousness appeared outside a manor halfway up Thunder Mountain.
" Kelabu, don't be sad. Although you didn't pass the teacher's test, the difference isn't that big."
There may still be opportunities in the future.
A burly man, three meters tall, offered words of comfort.
The handsome young man in black robes forced a smile, "As expected, junior brother's talent can't compare to that of the senior brothers. I'm already quite satisfied that he can become the teacher's disciple."
"It's good that you think that way. If you have any questions about cultivation in the future, you can come and ask me anytime. Your teacher still has some expectations for you."
"Thank you, senior brother."
Just then...
The burly man was startled when he saw Lu Qingshan in his blue robe and quickly bowed, saying, "Greetings, Myriad Laws Venerable."
"Greetings, Myriad Laws Venerable "
Kelabu also saw Lu Qingshan, and quickly bowed, not daring to look up, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
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How did Myriad Laws Venerable end up here? And why did I have to run into him? Is Taishe dead?
Lu Qingshan looked at the two of them, lingering particularly on Kelabu for a moment, before smiling and saying, "Is your teacher, Venerable Lei Ming, here? I have some things to discuss with him."
"The teacher is at home; I'll bring Myriad Laws Venerable there."
The burly man quickly replied.
Thank you for your help.
Lu Qingshan nodded slightly.
Lu Qingshan followed the burly man into the courtyard, and soon they saw the burly, bald Venerable Lei Ming.
Venerable Lei Ming had clearly received advance notice and came to the door to greet them, his face full of smiles.
" Myriad Laws Venerable, this is your first time visiting my home."
The Venerable Lei Ming roared with laughter, his voice booming like a bell.
"I wouldn't come here without a reason. I have something to ask of Venerable Lei Ming today." Lu Qingshan didn't mince words and spoke directly.
"What is it, Myriad Laws Venerable? Just tell me. As long as it's within my power, I, Lei Ming, will certainly not refuse."
Now, the Universe Venerable of the Virtual Universe Company has acknowledged that Lu Qingshan possesses the strength of Universe Overlord. Venerable Lei Ming was very polite and showed no arrogance as an elder.
"To Venerable Lei Ming, it's just a trivial matter."
Lu Qingshan smiled slightly, casually simulating the Yan Jun Staff of Venerable Zhen Yan, and continued, "This is my disciple Zhen Yan's weapon. He's used to it and doesn't want to change it, but the weapon is only at the level of Ordinary Heavy Treasure, no longer suitable for his current use. I've heard that Venerable Lei Ming is a master weapon refiner, so I'd like to ask Venerable Lei Ming to help upgrade this Yan Jun Staff to the level of Top-Tier Heavy Treasure. Venerable Lei Ming, what do you think—"
Venerable Lei Ming glanced at the Yan Jun Staff and said with a smile, "If it's Soul True Treasure, a flying palace True Treasure, or Domain True Treasure, that would be a bit difficult for me. But a weapon True Treasure is no problem at all. As long as the materials are sufficient, upgrading it to Top-Tier Heavy Treasure isn't difficult."
Lu Qingshan smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Venerable Lei Ming. Please tell me how many True Treasure Points you need for the materials, and the labor fee—I'll give it to you in advance."
"Forget about the labor fee. Anyway, I'll need a long time to repair my divine body, and I don't have much to do during this time. As for the materials, it will probably cost around eighty True Treasure Points," Venerable Lei Ming estimated.
"Okay, I'll transfer the money to Venerable Lei Ming first. I've left the Yan Jun Staff with the Universe Treasure Hall in Chaos City; they'll send it to Venerable Lei Ming later. Thank you for your help, Venerable Lei Ming."
You're too kind.
After finishing their business, Venerable Lei Ming extended a warm invitation, which Lu Qingshan accepted. He enjoyed fine wine and food at Lei Ming's manor. Venerable Lei Ming, as expected of a master craftsman, served a very strong wine, comparable to the Purple Fire Ape Wine.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Lu Qingshan got up and left.
Venerable Lei Ming and his disciple walked all the way outside the manor.
After Lu Qingshan left, Venerable Lei Ming discovered that one hundred True Treasure Points had been deposited into his account.
The material cost is 20 more than the 80 True Treasure Points he mentioned before.
Watching the departing figure, Venerable Lei Ming sighed, "Everyone says Myriad Laws Venerable is good to his disciples, and the rumors are indeed true. It's one thing for Zhen Yan to receive the Inheritance Token and Domain True Treasure by becoming his disciple—but he even went so far as to upgrade the True Treasure's level specifically for his disciple's preferences. What a responsible teacher he is! Compared to Myriad Laws Venerable, I am—"
Venerable Lei Ming glanced at his eldest disciple standing to the side.
" Tie Shan, have you had any doubts about the weapons you've been forging lately?"
"Teacher, I do have a few questions. Please enlighten me." Tie Shan was very excited and quickly spoke up.
A moment later, Venerable Lei Ming answered his disciple's question, then, as if remembering something, added, "Tell Kelabu that although he didn't achieve the goal I set for him this time, he came very close. I'll give him another chance. If he can cross the 17th level of the Heavenly Bridge within one era, or create Immortal Peak Secret Technique, I will still accept him as my personal disciple."
"The teacher is kind."
Tie Shan looked excited and quickly said.
He had a good relationship with his junior apprentice, Kelabu, and was happy for him when he heard his teacher say that.