Eternal Star Sector, Blade Star.
This is a vast planet located on the border of the Ganwu Universe Country.
Because of its remote location, Blade's Edge was discovered relatively late by Universe Adventurer. By the time Blade Star was discovered, three Domain Lord Level powerhouses had already been born on the planet.
The fate of that group of Universe Adventurer is self-evident, but their arrival did bring information about cosmic civilizations to Blade Star.
Relying on the spaceships and intelligent Optical Computer left behind by these adventurers, the Blade Race began to leave the planet, leave the Eternal Star System, and gradually integrate into human cosmic civilization.
After countless years of development, the Blade Race now boasts one King-level Immortal God, several Marquis Immortal, and dozens of Immortal Army Lord. Their strength is incomparably powerful, and few forces within the Ganwu Universe Country dare to provoke them.
Blade Star is merely the home planet of the Blade Race. Now, the Blade Race's influence has long since spread throughout the Ganwu Universe Country, and they have even established branches in the neighboring Chenfeng Universe Country.
At this moment, atop a mountain cliff.
"Elder, two eras have already passed. Let's open the Heart-Tempering Cave. Parisi is that person's disciple. If he dies inside, our Blade Race will have no way to explain ourselves."
The Blade Race's Immortal God, clad in Black Battle Armor, spoke.
Behind him stood a dozen or so Blade Race Immortal God dressed similarly.
The person speaking is a representative of these people.
"Hmph! It's only because he was that person's disciple that I didn't hold it against him for killing my two descendants. But Parisi entered the Heart-Tempering Cave voluntarily. Even if he died, it was his own choice. What does it have to do with us?"
Seeing one Immortal God after another coming to force him to abdicate, the Grand Elder's expression turned somewhat grim.
Parisi returned to the Blade Race and, ignoring Naparis's mediation, insisted on killing two of his descendants. This caused unrest among the Blade Race, and his authority as the Great Elder suffered a significant blow.
Even so.
He was helpless.
Because Parisi is that person's disciple, someone the Blade Race absolutely cannot afford to provoke.
He had originally planned to swallow his anger, but unexpectedly, Parisi volunteered to go to the Heart-Tempering Cave to cultivate.
This secretly pleased him.
The Blade Race has ancestral precepts.
Each member of the clan can enter the Heart-Tempering Cave once. Once inside, they must rely on their own will to break out, or they will be trapped inside and die.
Therefore, very few Blade Race warriors would attempt it. Most Blade Race warriors are not afraid of death, but being trapped in the Heart-Tempering Cave for countless years, tormented day and night by ever-increasing illusions, is more painful than death.
"Elder, although entering the Heart-Tempering Cave was Parisi's own choice, so what? Can you guarantee that he won't hold a grudge against our Blade Race just because it was Parisi's own choice? After all, Parisi died after returning to our Blade Race. We've all come here today to ask the Elder to open the Heart-Tempering Cave and forcibly bring Parisi out. If the Elder is unwilling, you can hand over the key to open the Heart-Tempering Cave; the rest of us should have enough strength."
The Grand Elder's expression changed.
Although he was at the Peak Marquis and ranked second in strength among the Blade Race, there were also two other Marquis Immortal God present. He dared not incur the wrath of the crowd because of this matter.
Otherwise, once the clan leader returns, the other Immortal God will collectively impeach him, and he might lose his position as the Grand Elder.
After hesitating for a moment, he conceded. "I never said I'd really let Parisi die inside the Heart-Tempering Cave. It's only been two epochs—a very short time for World Lord. Parisi is that person's disciple; even if he can't escape the Heart-Tempering Cave, he should be fine after three to five epochs. I'll compromise and wait another epoch. If you still insist on forcibly opening the Heart-Tempering Cave, then I'll cooperate. After all, forcibly opening it and bringing out those who are currently undergoing trials will cause considerable damage to the Heart-Tempering Cave."
"An era is too long—Grand Elder."
"You're not even willing to wait an entire era? Do you completely disregard me, the Grand Elder?"
That's not what I meant, it's just—
Right now.
Above Blade Star, a colossal, snow-white beast quietly emerged.
"This must be the Blade Race."
A voice, seemingly piercing the soul, clearly reached the ears of every Immortal God present.
--
"Who is he?"
Why has our planet's defense system completely failed?
"What is this?!"
The dozen or so Immortal God of the Blade Race all wore expressions of shock as they communicated telepathically while staring at the terrifying figure in the sky.
Its enormous body, hundreds of meters long, was covered with countless closed horizontal lines. It seemed to have no eyes, yet it exuded a terrifying aura.
This terrifying monster is probably at least King Level expert, no weaker than the Blade Race Chief.
"Sir, this is Blade's Blade Star Blade Star. May I ask what brings you here?"
The elder of the Blade Race spoke hesitantly.
"Are you in charge of the Blade Race?"
The Silver Eyes spoke in a cold voice.
"Yes, I can represent them." The elder forced himself to speak, while simultaneously contacting the chieftain of the Blade Race.
"Hmm, then it's you." On the forehead of the Silver Eyes, the horizontal mark slowly opened, revealing only the whites of his eyes, not pupils. An invisible force enveloped the Grand Elder, leaving this Immortal God at the Peak Marquis with no ability to resist.
Is Parisi here?
The sound came again.
The Grand Elder, however, adopted a respectful expression. "Your Excellency, Parisi is currently inside the Heart-Tempering Cave."
"What kind of place is the Heart-Tempering Cave? Is it dangerous?"
"That Heart-Tempering Cave is the ancestral land of our Blade Race. Entering it will subject you to countless illusions, which can temper your will. Once you emerge from the Heart-Tempering Cave, you will gain great benefits. Our Blade Race's patriarch once walked out of the Heart-Tempering Cave on his own and is now a King Rank expert. If you are interested, I can offer you the key to open the Heart-Tempering Cave."
"Elder!"
"Elder, what are you doing!"
The other Immortal God of the Blade Race looked at the Great Elder in disbelief. The Heart-Tempering Cave was the most core secret and heritage of their Blade Race, and the Great Elder was actually going to give it up.
However, they soon realized something was wrong; the Grand Elder seemed to be out of control.
Everyone was terrified.
To silently control the Grand Elder, a Peak Marquis expert, in front of so many of them—that's incredibly powerful; even their clan leader probably doesn't have that ability.
The others contacted the clan chief to explain the situation.
" Heart-Tempering Cave? Heh----what would I do with this thing? So, you're letting Parisi into the Heart-Tempering Cave out of kindness?"
Silver Eyes ' words brought a sigh of relief to everyone.
The Grand Elder, standing to the side, twisted his expression with malice. "Of course it wasn't out of kindness. That Parisi got incredibly lucky, being taken as a disciple by the Myriad Laws Venerable. He showed no respect to me, the Grand Elder, and even killed my descendant. I wish I could grind him to dust—if he wants to go into the Heart-Tempering Cave, I'll grant his wish. That Heart-Tempering Cave isn't easy to enter. Although I can't let him die inside, I can at least keep him locked up for a while longer, letting him suffer torture every day to vent my hatred."
"Very good. It's only in this state that you can speak your mind."
The Silver Eyes silently withdrew their Phantom Demon.
Then the voice became sharp.
"You dared to plot against the disciple of Myriad Laws Venerable? Your crime is unforgivable! I sentence you to death!!"
What's wrong with me?
The elder had just regained consciousness and hadn't yet understood what had happened. He felt as if his mind had gone blank, as if he had become a soulless puppet. Before he could think any further, a slap came crashing down on him, and with a loud bang, the elder of the Blade Race vanished completely.
Meanwhile, the other Immortal God of the Blade Race were unharmed, their divine power controlled with unparalleled precision.
The white eye on the Silver Eyes forehead closed, and then spoke again.
"I am acting on the orders of the Myriad Laws Venerable to bring Parisi back. Will you stop me?"
"I wouldn't dare."
"We originally planned to open the Heart-Tempering Cave and take Parisi out."
"Then what are we waiting for?"
"Yes, sir."
In the universe, the Blade Race, renowned for its fighting spirit, lost all will to resist after its Grand Elder was slapped to death.
Someone retrieved the key to the Heart-Tempering Cave from the Grand Elder's belongings and flew towards the opposite mountain range.
Just as the key was about to be inserted into the lock.
Rumble.
The earth trembled, and on the other side of the mountain range, a five-colored ray of light burst forth.
Immediately, a figure rushed out.
"I, Parisi, have finally emerged! I promised that my name would be etched upon the temple of my people!"
Parisi roared.
The sound traveled far and wide.
After leaving the Heart-Tempering Cave, Cloud-Touching Vine flew over with all his belongings and the Virtual Universe Sensor, transforming into armor and merging with him.
" Parisi actually broke out of the Heart-Tempering Cave?"
"Although it's much slower than the clan leader's time, it's still astonishing. I remember the clan leader took 3000 years."
"I never imagined that our Blade Race would have a second genius who emerged from the Heart-Tempering Cave."
The Immortal God of the Blade Race were overjoyed.
" Parisi, congratulations on successfully leaving the Heart-Tempering Cave. I am here on the orders of our teacher, Myriad Laws Venerable, to bring you back. You can check your emails; our teacher should have sent you an email explaining this."
"Senior Brother Silver Eyes, I understand. Thank you for your help."
Parisi stared at the silvery-white behemoth, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.
He already knew this person's identity from the email. Nasus replied that this person was also a disciple of his teacher and was no less than Universe Venerable being.
No wonder one person could suppress the entire Blade Race.
"No need to be so polite, this is the first time the teacher has assigned me a task."
After saying this, Silver Eyes disappeared with Parisi.
As for the Immortal God of the Blade Race, he didn't even glance at them again.
Blade Race ----
The strongest are merely those of the High King.
They're nothing but ants!
Thunder Mountain, Virtual Universe.
When Parisi emerged from the Heart-Tempering Cave, Lu Qingshan received news that Silver Eyes would soon bring him back.
As for his disciple, Silver Eyes, Lu Qingshan had no intention of hiding it.
Special Lifeform and Human Race are not hostile.
For powerful Human Race, being able to take Special Lifeform as disciples is not a bad thing; on the contrary, it represents a kind of honor.
The fact that this Special Lifeform is extremely arrogant, and that it has gained the recognition of this Special Lifeform, speaks volumes.
" Venerable Youyue."
Lu Qingshan looked at the man in black robes opposite him.
This Venerable Youyue is also Universe Venerable of the Virtual Universe Company, and has an impressive background. He currently controls the Virtual Universe Company's Secret Technique Pavilion.
" Myriad Laws Venerable, I have come today on behalf of the official Virtual Universe." Venerable Youyue stated his identity.
"I wonder what the matter is?"
Lu Qingshan looked slightly surprised.
Venerable Youyue smiled and said, " Myriad Laws Venerable, according to the consistent tradition of our Virtual Universe Company, the birth of each new Universe Venerable will preside over multiple Genius Battle and Strongest Battle. These geniuses will grow up and eventually belong to the lineage of the presiding host."
"In recent years, our Virtual Universe Company has produced a wealth of talent, including three Universe Venerable. This is all thanks to Myriad Laws Venerable."
"While it has something to do with me, the main reason is that their foundation was strong enough."
Lu Qingshan smiled and did not deny it.
Venerable Youyue continued, "Now, Venerable Zhen Yan and Longjing Venerable have both presided over the Genius Battle and the Strongest Battle. A new Genius Battle is about to begin, which will also be hosted by our Virtual Universe Company. I wonder if Myriad Laws Venerable would be interested?"
"Me? Okay—"
Lu Qingshan thought for a moment and then nodded.
In the previous Genius Battle, the company had actually sent out messages asking for his opinion, but Lu Qingshan was not interested, so he let his disciple Zhen Yan and his second senior brother Longjing Venerable, take turns organizing them. Anyway, this matter was not forcibly assigned, and the three of them could discuss it and do it.
For Universe Venerable, organizing Genius Battle or Strongest Battle is a minor matter; the opportunity to gain geniuses as subordinates is something they generally wouldn't refuse.
Only someone like Lu Qingshan, who becomes a Universe Overlord upon breakthrough, wouldn't care about such an opportunity.
"I didn't expect Myriad Laws Venerable to actually agree," Venerable Youyue said with some surprise.
Lu Qingshan chuckled, " Venerable Youyue, since you've come in person, I must give you face."
"Thank you for supporting my work, Myriad Laws Venerable Myriad Laws Venerable. Actually, this isn't the first time we've met," Venerable Youyue said with a smile.
"Hmm? I wonder when we last met?"
"That was when you, Myriad Laws Venerable, were still at the World Lord Level. Back then, you broke through the Heavenly Bridge, and I watched with several other Venerable. You performed exceptionally well that time, earning me 30 billion Myriad Laws Venerable Hunyuan Unit."
"Oh, I remember now."
Lu Qingshan recalled that he had inexplicably received a transfer of 15 billion Hunyuan Unit.
At the time, I didn't know who had transferred it to me, and I even asked my second senior brother Dragon Whale King.
I never expected it to be Venerable Youyue.
"Although I had high hopes for Myriad Laws Venerable Myriad Laws Venerable the time, I never expected you to grow so quickly, and now your strength is already above mine."
Venerable Youyue stopped there, not continuing the topic, and after a sigh, stood up.
" Myriad Laws Venerable, farewell! We'll meet again sometime."
"Goodbye."
Lu Qingshan stood up to see him off.
The arrival of Venerable Youyue today has resolved a question in his mind. At that time, he was only at the World Lord Level, and Venerable Youyue's 15 billion Hunyuan Unit provided him with considerable assistance.
Although it was just a small matter, now that he knew about it, Lu Qingshan still kept this kindness in his heart.
Even Venerable Youyue probably didn't expect that a casual investment would yield returns so quickly.