Virtual Universe, Thunder Mountain.
The waterfall cascades down, its waters gurgling gently, creating a very elegant scene.
Lu Qingshan sat in the pavilion of the manor, facing the Giant Axe Founder.
" Giant Axe, where are you on the Universe Boat right now?"
Lu Qingshan picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
"We're still exploring the outer areas. We've just discovered a place where Supreme Treasure might be born. Chaos and I are waiting for that Supreme Treasure to appear; we haven't had time to go deeper yet."
"The Giant Axe Founder answered, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes."
"What, you've already arrived at the Universe Boat?"
"I didn't go to the Universe Boat, but went to the Burning Flame Sea."
Lu Qingshan stated frankly.
" Burning Flame Sea?"
The Giant Axe Founder raised an eyebrow and put down his wine cup. "That place is no ordinary place. Among the Three Great Forbidden Lands, the Burning Flame Sea is considered the second most dangerous. Generally, only fire-based beings and cultivators specializing in fire attributes venture there. It's said that even the strongest among those who enter the Burning Flame Abyss cannot come out. What are you going there for?"
The Universe Ocean contains tens of thousands of Desperate Land of varying sizes. The Giant Axe Founder had never been to the Burning Flame Sea Burning Flame Sea before, but he had heard some information about it.
The flames there are too powerful; without the Supreme Supreme Treasure Armor, and palaces, it's impossible to penetrate to the core. And there's nothing good outside, so few powerful individuals venture there.
"I need to find a flame for refining Supreme Treasure."
Lu Qingshan offered an explanation, then put down his wine glass and said...
"However, I've encountered a bit of trouble on this trip, and I might need your help."
"What's the trouble?"
The Giant Axe Founder pressed for an answer, his expression growing serious.
He had witnessed the power of the Lord of Myriad Laws firsthand. He had no problem withstanding the Dream Demon Ancestor in the Universe Ocean and possessed the Palace Supreme Supreme Treasure. If the Lord of All Laws encountered trouble, it must be extraordinary.
" The Master of Fire, that Fifth-Order Universe Master of the Fire Source Race under King Zhen Jia, just ambushed me in the Burning Flame Sea, but I killed him in retaliation!"
Lu Qingshan said calmly, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
" The Master of Fire?" The Giant Axe Founder was startled.
"That was Fifth-Order Universe Master! In an environment like the Burning Flame Sea, even the Universe Supreme Master wouldn't have an easy time dealing with him! I never expected him to fall at your hands!"
"He's certainly not weak, but he's not good enough."
Lu Qingshan shook his head.
"After killing him, the Will of the Original Universe bestowed upon me a favor."
"A gift from the Will of the Original Universe?"
A hint of curiosity flashed in the eyes of the Giant Axe Founder.
What kind of blessing?
"This blessing is special; it allows me to make my own choices—to elevate myself, to elevate the Human Race, or to enhance the fortune and potential of my friends and family."
"The blessing gained from killing the Master of Fire isn't much, so I chose the latter for a more noticeable effect."
No wonder...
The Giant Axe Founder seemed thoughtful. " Chaos just told me that the Ganwu Country Lord has broken through to the Universe Master. It seems that the Primal Universe's favor to you has benefited him. The Primal Universe's favors are always given in kind; I've never heard of a situation where one can choose. It seems that this World Beast Crisis truly poses a great threat to the Will of the Original Universe!"
A generous reward will surely attract brave men; only when someone is in a hurry will they be given an extraordinary reward.
Although the Will of the Original Universe is merely a rule, it still understands this principle.
Lu Qingshan's focus, however, was on what had just been said.
"The teacher has broken through?"
A genuine smile appeared on his lips.
"Yes, I just received the news. It was detected by the Virtual Universe. Ganwu should tell you soon."
"This is a good thing. Teachers have suffered for so many years, it's time for them to finally get their due."
"That's definitely a good thing."
The Giant Axe Founder laughed.
" The Ganwu Country Lord is incredibly fortunate to have a disciple like you; it's a blessing he's accumulated over many lifetimes."
"My teacher has been incredibly kind to me." Lu Qingshan shook his head, then his expression turned serious as he continued the previous topic.
"However, killing the Master of Fire has brought me some trouble. King Zhen Jia and the others certainly won't let this go easily."
"That's inevitable. The Master of Fire's position in the Fire Source Race during the First Reincarnation Era was similar to that of the Chaos City Lord in our human race. If something were to happen to the Chaos City Lord, we would certainly retaliate fiercely."
The Giant Axe Founder nodded, his expression turning solemn.
" King Zhen Jia, Haolei Star Lord, and Qiu Yan Ancestral God, these three World Beast servants have always fought side by side. The Master of Fire is King Zhen Jia's confidant, and he will definitely come for revenge. I reckon the three of them will likely go to the Burning Flame Sea together. Qingshan, you should leave there as soon as possible."
" Giant Axe, I have an idea." Lu Qingshan picked up his wine cup, took a sip, and then put it down. He said, "These three are indeed very strong, each at the Peak Eighth Order, but they are still far inferior to you, Giant Axe. I am confident that I can hold one of them off guard. Why don't we turn the tables and ambush them right here in the Burning Flame Sea?"
"Killing one Master of Fire granted my teacher the blessing of the Will of the Original Universe, allowing him to break through to the Universe Master and enhancing the potential of all descendants of the Lu Family. If we were to kill one of these three, or even annihilate them all, then it wouldn't be a problem for our Human Race to have several more Universe Master. Perhaps... Chaos, Peng Gong, and the others..."
Lu Qingshan put down his wine glass, leaving the rest of his words unsaid.
But the Giant Axe Founder was already tempted.
He stood up and paced back and forth in the pavilion, his eyes darting around, clearly weighing the pros and cons.
Having a few more Universe Master wouldn't have a huge impact on Human Race, but if Chaos, Peng Gong, and Darkness were to break through to the level of the Universe Supreme Master as a result, then that would be a huge gain!
Especially Chaos, who possesses Supreme Supreme Treasure and Divine Power Burning Secret Technique. Once he breaks through, he will at least reach the Level 8, and might even directly reach the Level 9. Add to that the Lord of Myriad Laws, and these three are enough to rival the Divine Eye Clan!
"Good!"
The Giant Axe Founder stopped in his tracks, slammed his hand on the table, and made up his mind.
"I'll come to the Burning Flame Sea to meet you right away. Wait for me, I'll get there as fast as I can."
"No rush."
Lu Qingshan smiled.
"If those three are still in the core of the Tilted Peak Realm, they definitely won't be as fast as you. I'll first find a suitable ambush location in the Burning Flame Sea, and we can meet up there."
" Qingshan, be careful. What if they arrive first?"
The Giant Axe Founder reminded us.
"It's alright, I have Supreme Treasure to conceal my aura. If I don't want to be discovered, those three might not be able to find me!" Lu Qingshan was very confident in the Wings of Life.
"Fine, you wait and see!"
The Giant Axe Founder nodded and then vanished.
After the Giant Axe Founder left, Lu Qingshan checked the emails he had received.
First, there's news about his son, Lu Lingxiao.
"That kid Lingxiao is about to break through to the Universe Venerable? The blessing of the Will of the Original Universe is indeed useful."
A hint of relief flashed in his eyes.
The blessings of the Primal Universe were intended for his relatives and friends. The beneficiaries were certainly not just his son and teacher. His father-in-law Kevin, his brother-in-law Kerry, and his descendants would all receive some blessings, though to varying degrees, but they would all certainly make progress.
He checked the email sent by the Ganwu Country Lord again, a smile appearing on his lips.
"My teacher has broken through to the Universe Master; I need to prepare a congratulatory gift."
He pondered for a moment, and then an idea came to him.
My Divine Kingdom, World Tree.
Lu Qingshan's Divine Power Avatar stood before the treasure vault, carefully selecting treasures. Over the years, he had traveled far and wide, and many powerful figures had died at his hands. In addition, with the cash returns from his disciples, he would keep what he didn't need. He had accumulated some treasures and resources, which he stored in his Divine Kingdom.
" The Purple Jade Ice Crystal Flower can enhance the teacher's Gene Multiplier and strengthen the teacher's divine body." He took out a flower that emitted a faint purple light and placed it in a jade box.
" Top-tier Palace Supreme Treasure can save your life. The Lord of Sky Wolf relied on the Sirius Palace, High-grade Palace Supreme Treasure Sky Wolf Palace treasure, to roam freely throughout the Primal Universe. My teacher is slightly weaker than the Lord of Sky Wolf, but his Palace Supreme Treasure is slightly stronger, so it's about the same."
He then took out a silver-white Palace Supreme Treasure, its surface shimmering with countless secret patterns and radiating a soft glow.
" This High-grade Soul Defense Supreme Treasure that can withstand Soul Attack. Although the teacher's will is not weak, there is still danger when facing Universe Master is skilled in Soul Attack. This treasure is more than enough within the Primal Universe. Even if the Universe Supreme Master were to attack, they would not be able to directly obliterate the teacher's soul."
Finally, he took out a pale golden sphere, which was High-grade Soul Defense Supreme Treasure.
With these three items, the Ganwu Country Lord was basically safe within the Primal Universe. Of course, the Ganwu Country Lord's greatest protection was not these items, but the Giant Axe Founder, the Lord of Myriad Laws, and the Human Race as his backers.
There is Beast Ancestor guarding that place.
Even the Universe Supreme Master would probably treat the Ganwu Country Lord with utmost respect.
As for offensive Supreme Treasure, the 100 Supreme Treasure Point given by the clan were enough to exchange for a very good top-tier offensive Supreme Treasure, so Lu Qingshan hadn't prepared any.
He carefully stored the three treasures in a storage arm guard, intending to present them to his teacher as a gift during the celebration.
The outer region of the Universe Boat. The true form of the Chaos City Lord is hidden in a Chaos current of air, with the true form of the Giant Axe Founder beside him.
" Giant Axe, are you leaving the Universe Boat?"
The Chaos City Lord asked in confusion.
"Um."
The Giant Axe Founder nodded.
" Qingshan killed the Master of Fire in the Burning Flame Sea, and King Zhen Jia and the others might seek revenge. I'll go help them, and while I'm at it, see if I can kill those three World Beast Slaves."
" Master of Fire?"
The Chaos City Lord was startled.
"Why did the Lord of Myriad Laws go to the Burning Flame Sea instead of joining us on the Universe Boat?"
"It seems they're looking for some kind of flame, used to refine Supreme Treasure."
"That's what the Giant Axe Founder said."
"No wonder, the Lord of Myriad Laws seems to have taken an interest in weapon crafting lately, and even took Lei Ming's eldest disciple, Tie Shan, as his weapon crafting Apprentice." The Chaos City Lord nodded, not surprised that the Lord of Myriad Laws was neglecting his duties.
No matter what the Lord of Myriad Laws cultivates, he progresses to an absurdly high level. He had advised the Lord of All Laws against it when the Lord of All Laws was simultaneously pursuing the Path of Time and Space and the Path of the Beast God, but the result was obvious: the Lord of All Laws became a clown.
" Chaos, I must borrow your Canghai Divine Light this time. Facing three of the Universe Supreme Master, we cannot afford to fail."
"No problem."
The Chaos City Lord flipped his hand and handed the deep blue mirror to the Giant Axe Founder.
"I have fully comprehended the Law Secret Patterns. I will send you the method; you should be able to master it on your journey. Giant Axe, no matter what, you must protect the Lord of Myriad Laws."
"Rest assured."
The Giant Axe Founder received the Canghai Divine Light, probing its power into it and feeling its immense might.
"I'll return it to you when I get back. Be careful, and if you encounter any danger, use the Divine Power Burning Secret Technique if necessary!"
"I know."
The Chaos City Lord nodded.
"By the way, do you know why the Ganwu Country Lord suddenly broke through to the Universe Master?" Before leaving, the Giant Axe Founder suddenly asked. "Why?"
"I asked curiously, "the Chaos City Lord inquired.
" Qingshan said that he killed the Master of Fire, and the Will of the Original Universe bestowed upon him a share of the blessings, which the Ganwu Country Lord received."
"I see."
The Chaos City Lord suddenly realized.
"I was saying, how did Ganwu manage to break through? When the teacher first gave his lecture after breaking through to become the Universe Supreme Master, Ganwu was sitting right next to me. The teacher said he had exhausted his potential and it would be difficult for him to break through. Who would have thought he would be like this today?"
"Haha." The Giant Axe Founder shook his head and laughed, "Back then, he was notoriously unlucky, falling three times on the Primal Star and accumulating a mountain of debt. Who would have thought that he would take on a good disciple and turn his life around so quickly? Ganwu is from your Virtual Universe Company lineage, so please prepare a congratulatory gift for him for me."
"No problem." The Chaos City Lord nodded. "I'll have Venerable Guiyi handle it. What should we send?"
"Give me a Top-tier Supreme Treasure Armor."
"OK."
After the Giant Axe Founder finished speaking, he immediately Teleportation away and disappeared into the Chaos air currents.
The Chaos City Lord gazed in the direction the Giant Axe Founder had departed, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes. " Lord of Myriad Laws, Giant Axe... I hope you succeed."