Thirty Thousand Years of Gains
Virtual Universe, atop Thunder Island.
The Chaos City Lord's private temple. At this moment, the atmosphere was as heavy as the eye of a storm.
As for why the meeting is being held in the Virtual Universe instead of among the clones in the Giant Axe Universe, it's because there are other powerful beings who don't have clones, and also because of the Original Ancestor.
Beside the long stone table, almost all of the Human Race's Universe Master had been urgently summoned, their expressions varied, but all were filled with shock.
As for Qie Qiong, one of the main figures in this meeting, although his Divine Power Clone also logs into the Virtual Universe most of the time, he is usually engaged in Creation Secret Techniques, so he is not present at this meeting.
A massive light screen hovered in the center, playing intelligence reports recorded by several Venerables of the Hongmeng Alliance: the scene of Qie Qiong riding the Time-Extinguishing Pearl, the Platinum Domain "Annihilation Kingdom" suppressing three Alien Race Universe Master; and the scene of the iconic gray-black tower-shaped Palace Supreme Treasure "North Prison" rapidly escaping.
"A top- Domain Supreme Treasure, suppressing three third-tier beings—" The Lord of Void Gold said in disbelief, "This Jixing Palace Master, he has actually grown to this level? This strength is already at the threshold of the fourth tier, isn't it?"
This strength is considered formidable even among the Human Race's Universe Masters.
Moreover, they all knew that this Jixing Palace Master was merely Universe Venerable.
So he already possesses the strength of Fourth-Order Universe Master?
"The intelligence is accurate." The Chaos City Lord's voice was steady, yet he couldn't hide his emotion. "If this recording is correct, our Jixing Palace Master already possesses the strength of Fourth-Order Universe Master. Moreover, our Jixing Palace Master is quite lucky; he actually obtained a top-tier Domain Supreme Treasure as soon as he entered."
Others may not know, but what Qie Qiong took from the Human Race, doesn't he?
This was also what shocked him. He knew that Top-tier Supreme Treasures comparable to Peak Supreme Treasures usually only appeared in the later stages of the Primal Star's opening. How long had the Primal Star been open this time?
His gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on the imposing figure in the main seat.
"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!" The Giant Axe Founder exclaimed three times. "This kid, Qie Qiong, can already rival a Fourth-Order Universe Master. Once he truly breaks through to Universe Master, my Human Race will likely gain another top-tier powerhouse!"
The top expert he was referring to was, of course, the very best of the best— Fifth-Order Universe Master!
However, another chilling killing intent instantly spread out, originating from the Lord of Ice Seal. "North Prison Lord!" His voice was like a cold wind from the depths of hell, "This common enemy of the universe! He actually dares to show himself on the Primal Star!"
"Intelligence confirms it's the North Prison without a doubt." Lord Peng Gong stroked his beard, his brow furrowed. "I'm afraid this time, he went to hunt down the Jixing Palace Master, but I didn't expect the Lord of the Jixing Palace Master to have such strength." This was the most reasonable explanation he could think of. "But he didn't attack our Hongmeng Alliance Universe Master back then, and we didn't suffer any major losses at his hands." Lord Long Xing said, "Now, he probably isn't deliberately attacking our Human Race's strongmen. I think we should stay out of this. You all know the North Prison Lord's methods. His North Prison is a life-saving Supreme Treasure for escaping and preserving his life. It has already escaped sieges several times. I think we should just observe."
This is also the view of most of the powerful Human Race. In any case, the North Prison Lord has not caused them any harm. If they interfere now, and the North Prison Lord retaliates in the future, then they will be in big trouble.
"Indeed!" Lord Huang Jian echoed, "The Demon Race, the Zerg, the Machine Race, the Prison Race, the Crystal Race, the Northern Border Alliance, the Ancestral God Sect —they're probably all insane by now! We'd better wait and see."
It should be noted that although it is unknown why the North Prison Lord did not use his full strength this time, according to previous information about him, the North Prison Lord was a powerful figure at the level of Chaos City Lord, which was a top existence among Fifth-Order Universe Master. He was someone who was only one step away from becoming the Universe Supreme Master.
Now, in the environment of the Primal Star, where Universe Supreme Master cannot teleport and can only fly slowly, it is even more difficult to surround and kill the North Prison Lord.
"Let's see what the outcome will be when all the forces in the universe join together to deal with the North Prison Lord," the Giant Axe concluded.
Time passed silently amidst the bloody battles and struggles for opportunities on the Primal Star. In the blink of an eye, Qie Qiong, the Jixing Palace Master, had spent three whole eras on the Primal Star.
These three eras were relatively peaceful for him.
Within the exclusive training grounds of the Virtual Universe, the battles have never ceased throughout these three eras.
Qie Qiong's figure traversed the vast starry sky, each swing of the Sky-Splitting Sword carrying a sharpness capable of tearing apart the Universe Origin.
The opponents he faces are becoming increasingly terrifying.
Starting from the 1,600th floor, each breakthrough became incredibly difficult, taking far longer than before.
Keep in mind that he reached the 1,600th floor in just ten years.
The opponent either possesses incredible Innate Secret Techniques, or has perfected a certain law to its extreme, and is extremely effective against Qie Qiong.
He forced Qie Qiong to constantly push his potential to the brink of life and death, perfecting his "Universe" secret technique.
"Universe Abyssal Abyss" - the power of spatial annihilation is more restrained, and its destructive power increases exponentially.
"Universe Return to Ruins" - its erosion and disintegration of divine power is faster and more widespread.
"Universe ·Void" - it can now be integrated into space. Qie Qiong can be said that even the aftershocks of a normal battle Universe Masters could not force it out.
Don't think this is nothing, but you should know that this secret technique is nothing more than Peak Secret Technique of Universe Venerable.
Through the trials of these three eras, Qie Qiong finally pushed his self-created "Universe" secret technique to a new peak—the 1,700th level.
This secret technique at the 1700th level is so powerful that it already belongs to the upper level among Peak Secret Techniques.
If combined with the Annihilation Divine Power of reality, it could rival the ultimate secret magic of the Universe Master.
Next came the matter of disciples. Throughout these three eras, although the Chaos City Lord had asked him to take on more disciples, Qie Qiong refused, citing the opening of the Primal Star as the reason.
Of course, he also gave guidance to his only Lian Luo, Qie Qiong, and he felt that he was very successful.
In the private training ground of Yuxiang Mountain in the Virtual Universe, Qie Qiong often descends to offer guidance.
Lian Luo is no longer the Universe Level genius who stumbled and struggled to comprehend even the Rainstorm Diagram.
Under the careful guidance of Qie Qiong, a being whose realm had reached the level of Universe Overlord, Lian Luo grew at an astonishing speed and had long since become Immortal Expert. Moreover, upon becoming Immortal, he leaped to the King Level Immortal.
This surpasses his achievements at the time of his death in the original story, although he did not, like those geniuses who only appear once every billions of epochs, break through the World Lord Level Original Tongtian Mountain.
However, not long ago, he successfully passed the nineteenth level of the Heavenly Bridge and, in the Outer Domain Battlefield, with his own strength and the treasure given to him by Qie Qiong, successfully killed a Demon Race Initial King and joined the Hongmeng Alliance.
The Universe Powerhouse call him the "Blood-Robed King"!
Qie Qiong hadn't expected that with his guidance, Lian Luo's growth trajectory had deviated so much, yet he still retained the same title. Could it be attributed to the correction of time?
When Qie Qiong saw Lian Luo again in the Virtual Universe, a rare look of relief appeared in his eyes.
After all, he was someone she had watched grow up, and he was her eldest disciple, so Qie Qiong still had a lot of feelings for him.
Back then, Qie Qiong promised that if he became Blood Warrior, Qie Qiong would grant him a great opportunity.
Lian Luo did not disappoint Qie Qiong back then, becoming Blood Warrior at the Universe Level as well.
Then, Qie Qiong used his authority to bestow seven drops of the Beast God Blood upon Lian Luo.
This is also one of the main reasons why Lian Luo broke through earlier than in the original story, and successfully became King Rank as soon as he broke through.
After becoming Immortal, Qie Qiong even made a special trip back to the Initial Universe from the Primal Star, bestowing upon Lian Luo two great treasures: a Heavy Treasure Armor and a sword-like treasure.
As for why it's not Supreme Treasure, it's because for Lian Luo, a moderately sized treasure is already enough, while Supreme Treasure would only make his situation more dangerous.
As for the Primal Star...
His luck may have run out with the Light Annihilation Pearl ".
Over these three eras, he traversed dozens of Primal Stars. With his formidable strength and keen perception, his gains would be considerable for ordinary Universe Venerables or even Universe Overlords, but for Qie Qiong, they were merely mediocre.
The most common finds during the Three Eras were Ordinary Heavy Treasures, most of which were encountered while flying. A small number were obtained by ignorant Universe Venerables who dared to attack him, and naturally, their treasures also belonged to Qie Qiong.
But these were of little use to him; it was from here that he received the Lian Luo.
The next level up is the top-tier set of treasures. During the Three Eras, Qie Qiong, through his strength and a bit of luck, successfully obtained three sets: one set of wings that amplified speed, one set of rosaries that provided soul defense, and another set of chains that combined attack and restraint. Each set was enough to become a major Supreme Treasure of the level of Universe Overlord.
As for Ordinary Supreme Treasures, they are rare on this Primal Star, and each appearance of one of them triggers a battle.
Although Qie Qiong possessed top-tier strength, the appearance of Supreme Treasures was extremely rare, and over three eras, he had only successfully obtained one Ordinary Supreme Treasure —the "Abyss-Sinking Heavy Armor."
This is a treasured Supreme Treasure that focuses on physical defense. Although it is only of Mortal Level, its defensive power is quite considerable, and it consumes relatively little divine power.
However, he himself possesses an even stronger Cosmic Golden Armor, which he can only bestow upon later when he receives his direct subordinate Universe Venerable.
After all, Qie Qiong can't keep taking Human Race Treasury forever. It's fine if he uses the Peak Supreme Treasures himself, but if he has to take Ordinary Supreme Treasures, Qie Qiong.
All I can say is that we time-traveling men have a sense of shame.
The gains seemed substantial, but for Qie Qiong, who could rival top-tier Universe Masters, aside from the Ordinary Supreme Treasure armor which held some value, the other treasures were merely "better than nothing."
What he truly desires are components of the Peak Supreme Treasure.
Even though it was something "of the same origin" as the Time-Extinguishing Pearl, he vaguely felt that the Time-Extinguishing Pearl might have even greater potential.