The Chaos City Lord's Shock!

Virtual Universe, the palace of the Chaos City Lord.

The Ganwu Country Lord, who had just left the Illusion Sea Plane, was summoned here by the Chaos City Lord, his eyes filled with doubt.

What does the Chaos City Lord want with him?

Could it be because of Li Jing?

The Ganwu Country Lord secretly speculated in his heart.

Although he and the Chaos City Lord were powerful figures who rose to prominence in the same era, they gradually lost touch as the gap in their strength widened.

The only person who could possibly connect the two of them now is his beloved disciple Li Jing.

Just then, Li Jing had just passed through the 17th island of the Illusion Sea, demonstrating a talent in the Soul Path that was equally formidable, in addition to his talent in the Laws.

Just as the Ganwu Country Lord was lost in thought, the figure of the Chaos City Lord appeared in the palace.

"Ganwu, do you know why I summoned you here?" the Chaos City Lord asked slowly.

"Because of my disciple, Li Jing?"

"That's right. Just now, I convened the highest-level meeting of the clan, and the meeting unanimously concluded that Li Jing has the potential to become Universe Master."

Given Li Jing's potential at this level, he has been designated as a key candidate for development.

As soon as the Chaos City Lord finished speaking, the Ganwu Country Lord was startled.

Although they had just been in the Illusion Sea Plane, he and the other Universe Venerable all felt that Li Jing had a chance to reach that realm.

However, they were not at the level of Universe Master, and while they believed there was hope, they didn't know exactly how much.

Now that Li Jing's talent has actually gained the recognition of the true Universe Master, it is undoubtedly great news for the Ganwu Country Lord.

Seeing the joy on the face of the Ganwu Country Lord, the Chaos City Lord paused for a moment, then continued, "However, Ganwu, as you know, besides his Law Comprehension, Li Jing also possesses extraordinary talent in the Soul Path. Your achievements in the Soul Path are only average, which may hinder Li Jing. I have already found another mentor for Li Jing, my junior brother Darkness."

"But the darkness states that Li Jing must comprehend the 'Eternal Night Soul Codex' to the third level, comparable to being King Rank, before he will have the opportunity to receive guidance once every ten eras."

The existence of the Lord of Darkness is a secret to the vast majority of Human Race venerables; it is one of Human Race's hidden trump cards.

However, the Ganwu Country Lord had existed for a very long time and was no stranger to the Lord of Darkness. He was an informed person, so the Chaos City Lord did not conceal the name of the Lord of Darkness.

The Ganwu Country Lord was overjoyed to learn that the Lord of Darkness was willing to serve as Li Jing's mentor.

The Lord of Darkness is a soul master at the level of Universe Master. With his guidance, Li Jing wouldn't need to worry about hindering Li Jing's talent in the Soul Path.

However, the Lord of Darkness's conditions were indeed somewhat demanding, but he believed that with his disciple Li Jing's talent, meeting the Lord of Darkness's requirements wouldn't be too difficult; it would just take more time.

Actually, it was he who delayed Li Jing's progress. If he weren't a powerful figure from the same era as the Chaos City Lord and the Lord of Darkness...

It's likely that the Lord of Darkness will directly intervene and take on disciples.

The guidance Li Jing will receive will undoubtedly be more extensive and comprehensive than if the Lord of Darkness were merely a mentor, and he will be free of all those unnecessary demands.

Just as the Ganwu Country Lord was about to express his gratitude to the Chaos City Lord and his clan, he suddenly noticed a change in the Chaos City Lord's expression. "Li Jing, he has passed the 16th level of the Primal Tongtian Mountain and Heavenly Bridge, both at the Domain Lord Level Primal Heavenly Mountain!"

Having said that, the Chaos City Lord ignored the Ganwu Country Lord, whose expression had become extremely shocked, and directly used his highest authority in the Virtual Universe to firmly block the news, making it known only to him and the Ganwu Country Lord.

It's an exaggeration to say that Universe Level being could break through Domain Lord Level Primal Heavenly Mountain.

Once exposed, it will inevitably attract the frenzied assassination attempts of the Alien Race.

After sealing off the news, the Chaos City Lord looked solemnly at the Ganwu Country Lord: "Ganwu, only you and I know about this matter. Do you know what Li Jing will face if it is exposed?"

The Ganwu Country Lord turned pale as he considered the consequences of being exposed.

If the Alien Race finds out, he won't be able to protect Li Jing anymore.

Even the worst Alien Race would send Top Universe Overlord -level powerhouse to assassinate them.

After losing all his treasures, he only possessed the strength of High Venerable. In the face of a powerhouse of that level, he was merely a buy-one-get-one-free deal with his disciple Li Jing.

Seeing the Ganwu Country Lord's concerns and lingering fear, the Chaos City Lord waved his hand. "Have Li Jing go to the City Lord's Mansion later. I will personally bestow upon him Divine Power Token, so that he can arrive in an instant should any crisis arise."

Upon hearing this, the Ganwu Country Lord breathed a sigh of relief. The Chaos City Lord's strength was firmly ranked second among all Human Race.

With the Chaos City Lord willing to protect Li Jing, he no longer needs to constantly worry that Li Jing might encounter Alien Race powerhouses far beyond his capabilities to assassinate him.

Thinking of this, the Ganwu Country Lord solemnly bowed to the Chaos City Lord: "On behalf of my disciple Li Jing, I thank the Lord for his protection!"

The Chaos City Lord waved his hand. "It's all for the sake of the race!"

After leaving the Chaos City Lord's Palace, the Ganwu Country Lord was filled with complex thoughts, and couldn't help but recall what Li Jing had said before, that he hadn't hidden anything else.

This means there was nothing hidden?

No, perhaps he really wasn't hiding anything, but he just made a qualitative leap in such a short time.

For a teacher, a disciple's extraordinary talent is a happy problem!

He had previously thought that when Li Jing said "that's all for now," he meant there wouldn't be any further progress before reaching the Domain Lord Level.

Unexpectedly, Li Jing secretly gave him a big gift.

Universe Level breakthrough Heavenly Bridge; Domain Lord Level Primal Heavenly Mountain?

This is unheard of!

Virtual Universe, a palace atop Thunder Island.

A figure sat quietly cross-legged, with no energy leaking from his body, yet he seemed to be one with the darkness—it was the Lord of Darkness.

Before him stood a figure with a face that held a hint of arrogance, yet showed him no lack of reverence.

He is none other than the Lord Youhou the Lord of Darkness.

Lord Youhou hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, why did you agree to let Uncle Chaos be Li Jing's mentor, but then set such harsh conditions?"

Lord Youhou was truly puzzled.

The Lord of Darkness slowly opened his eyes. "If you were to take Li Jing as your disciple, I would be interested in training him day and night. However, the role of a mentor—it's not very meaningful."

Lord Youhou, holding his breath.

"Since Senior Brother Chaos personally spoke up, and Li Jing is a promising talent of the Human Race with the potential to become the Universe Master Universe Level, I cannot refuse to give him face, nor can I sit idly by and watch a genius who has conquered 17 islands of the Illusion Sea waste his talent."

The Lord of Darkness slightly raised his eyes, his gaze piercing through the temple as if traversing endless time and space.

"But given my position, if we weren't master and disciple, I wouldn't need to rush to instruct a Universe Level little guy."

"That's perfect. It won't waste my time, and Li Jing will get some guidance, so his talent won't be wasted!"

"The stringent conditions were both a test of his character and perseverance, and a way to uphold my status and the rules."

"If he doesn't even have this much patience and sincerity, no matter how talented he is, he's not worthy of even the slightest guidance from me, the Lord of Darkness."

"He's merely a Universe Master of the Universe Master, not yet one. Even if Universe Master me."

Upon hearing this, Lord Youhou suddenly realized, "That's right, what kind of status does the teacher have?"

Fifth-Order Peak Universe Master, even among all Universe Master, he is considered one of the strongest.

If you're not really going to take someone as a disciple, there's no need to lower yourself and rush to become a mentor.

Setting up rigorous tests, and granting guidance from the Tenth Era upon passing them is already a great favor.

He could consult with the Lord of Darkness at any time back then, but that was because he was a direct disciple.

Even with a mere teaching relationship where they're not even officially disciples, receiving guidance once every ten epochs—shouldn't they be secretly delighted?

"Oh, is the teacher looking for me?"

On the other side, Li Jing, who had just conquered the Domain Lord Level Primal Heavenly Mountain and then easily crossed the 16-story Heavenly Bridge, returned to his manor in the Primal Region Yuxiang Mountain area of Virtual Universe to take stock of his gains from the challenge.

The 100 million points reward from the Universe Level Original Tongtian Mountain and the 3 billion points reward from the Domain Lord Level Primal Heavenly Mountain can only be redeemed after reaching the World Lord Level, so we'll leave them aside for now.

The points reward for clearing all 17 islands of the Illusion Sea is the same as that for the Heavenly Bridge, except that there is no 10x points bonus for new players.

In the Illusion Sea, Li Jing earned a total of 13,107,100 points. Due to the 10x bonus on the 16th floor Heavenly Bridge, he earned a total of 327 points.

68,000 points.

The Immortal Altar has a total of 81,000.

In addition to the 530,000 points that were previously held by the government.

At this moment, Li Jing's points balance reached 46.4861 million, which can be considered a recovery.

Just as Li Jing was admiring his points balance, enough to make any Universe Level genius green with envy, he suddenly received an email from his teacher, the Ganwu Country Lord, asking him to meet him in the Ganwu Secret Region of the Virtual Universe.

This left Li Jing slightly puzzled: they had only parted ways not long ago from the Chaos City in reality, so what could his master Ganwu Country Lord, possibly want with him at this time?