Han Jue first returned to the human race's 007th barracks on the sixth battlefield, sending away his belongings and receiving 780 billion Chaos Units from Yu Baotang.
After obtaining these Chaos Units, Han Jue purchased a large quantity of resources through Yu Baotang for cultivating the Ice Peak Nine Hells Body, enough materials for his Star Stream Sea clone to refine the fifth prison. Once completed, the fifth prison would grant a 45-fold increase in body amplitude, making it an extremely formidable existence even among Universe Venerables.
With these resources secured, Han Jue once again ventured into the outer battlefield, finding a secluded location to begin his cultivation. At the same time, his main body, far away in Primal Chaos City, had also comprehended the fundamental law of fire. Next, he would continue creating secret techniques and deepening his understanding of the laws.
"The difference is truly vast," Lei Shen remarked.
Among World Masters, some could slaughter peak-level Immortal Kings as easily as butchering livestock, while he and the others struggled to kill even an Immortal Marquis on their own. Within the Primal Secret Realm, there were many beings whose strength rivaled that of Immortal Kings despite being only World Masters.
Those whose understanding of the laws reached the 18th level of the Tong Tian Bridge would, upon breaking through to Immortality, become at least Immortal Marquis-level beings. After compensating for their lack of divine power, they might even directly become Immortal Kings.
And what about the four people aboard this spaceship?
At their current level, even after breaking through to Immortality, they would only be minor Immortal Marquises, perhaps reaching the high-level or peak of Immortal Marquis at best.
"We must cultivate diligently to keep up with Father's pace!" Han Huan said, clenching his fist.
Han Xi, though silent, stood beside Han Huan with equally determined eyes.
The group watched the battle from a distance. Although they didn't know the specifics, they could grasp the general situation. For one thing, the Thousand-Vine Star-Eating Grass had already exposed Han Jue's identity. Knowing that Han Jue wasn't coming directly to them to maintain his cover, they didn't approach.
Watching Han Jue suppress hundreds of Immortal Kings single-handedly, who wouldn't be thrilled by such a display?
Hong gripped his spear tightly, his heart equally unsettled by the spectacle before them.
"Let's go," Hong said, his voice calm but firm.
"We'll find another suitable place to train. Second brother, didn't you improve your secret technique last time? Let's see if you can use this opportunity to officially possess the combat power of an Immortal Marquis. After that, we can hunt down Immortal Kings!"
"Big brother, I have no problem!" Lei Shen nodded solemnly.
The spaceship activated with a low hum. The pitch-black triangular vessel transformed into a dark phantom and streaked across the void, leaving a black trail against the starry expanse.
"I've also comprehended the fundamental law of fire."
Three hundred years in Primal Chaos City translated to one thousand years in the outside world.
On a high platform in his residence within Primal Chaos City, Han Jue slowly opened his eyes. The World Master level was indeed the most suitable time to comprehend laws. With the addition of his innate talent, Analysis, Han Jue's progress in understanding the laws was extraordinarily fast. He could achieve a breakthrough almost regularly. In just three hundred years, he had comprehended the fundamental law of fire.
If he were to break through to Immortality and still wanted to comprehend another fundamental law, it would probably take more than ten times as long.
"The Star Stream Sea clone has refined the fifth level of the Ice Peak Nine Hells Body, and the strength of its origin core has increased dramatically," Han Jue murmured to himself. "I'm afraid even some Immortal King-level beings wouldn't be able to cause much damage by directly attacking its origin core."
"If this continues, I might truly be able to comprehend all eight lower-level fundamental laws at the World Master level."
"A secret technique created based on the fire fundamental law, in fact, it's an improvement on the Ice Sword Qi. Let's call this complete ultimate technique the Primordial Chaos Sword Qi."
The Primordial Chaos Sword Qi currently ranked as a Universe Overlord-level secret technique. It presently had three forms: Ice Sword Qi, Light Sword Qi, and Fire Sword Qi, each created based on Han Jue's understanding of three lower-level fundamental laws.
Although there were only three forms, Han Jue already had grand plans for this secret technique's future development. The Primordial Chaos Sword Qi would ultimately have ten moves total.
Besides the eight peak Universe Overlord secret techniques representing the eight lower-level fundamental laws, there would also be a spacetime sword qi corresponding to the Universe Master level, and a final Primordial Chaos Sword Qi corresponding to the strongest beings in the universe.
The Primordial Chaos Sword Qi would serve as the foundation of Han Jue's future combat secret techniques. Many more different techniques would be created based on this core.
Han Jue now possessed an extremely strong talent for fusing laws. Besides fusing one lower-level law with one higher-level law, he could also consider fusing two lower-level laws together. Fusing two lower-level laws could also elevate one to Universe Master level.
However, there was no related inheritance for such a path in the Original Universe. Han Jue could only rely on his own exploration, or perhaps, after gaining the strength of a Universe Venerable, venture into the Universe Sea to seek the legacies of those from the Origin Continent or the powerful beings from past reincarnation eras.
"Hmm? King Burning Hand invited me to the Lotus Continent?" Han Jue's thoughts stirred, and he entered Hongmeng City as King Star Sea.
King Burning Hand was a human race Limit-of-Immortal-King level cultivator, quite famous on the Sixth Battlefield.
For the past thousand years, although Han Jue's Star Stream Sea clone had mostly focused on cultivating the Ice Peak Nine Hells Body, he would occasionally use his Splitting talent secret technique to create an energy clone to seek out and kill peak-of-Immortal-King level cultivators.
Therefore, Han Jue's level in Hongmeng City quickly rose to three stars, on par with other Limit-of-Immortal-King level cultivators. Being a special life form, he naturally attracted many Immortal Kings seeking to befriend him.
The story of Han Jue killing hundreds of Immortal Kings at Rainbow Mountain had also spread throughout the battlefield, naturally attracting even more attention. Many Limit-of-Immortal-King level cultivators actively sought his friendship.
King Burning Hand was one of the human Limit-of-Immortal-King level cultivators with whom Han Jue had the best relationship.
"King Star Sea, over here!" Han Jue had just entered a restaurant in Hongmeng City when he heard the greeting from King Burning Hand. The two then entered a private room together.
King Burning Hand's appearance was similar to that of an Earthling, but his hands were covered in fiery red scales that occasionally flickered with residual flame.
Han Jue's appearance in Hongmeng City was also similar to that of an Earthling, perhaps one of the reasons for their good relationship. In the universe, there were countless races, and seeing someone who looked like oneself naturally brought a sense of closeness.
"King Burning Hand, why do you suddenly want to invite me to the Lotus Continent?" Han Jue asked cheerfully.
"After that battle, you disappeared without a trace. If I hadn't happened to meet King Blackwater in Hongmeng City, I wouldn't have known you had just joined the Hongmeng," King Burning Hand shook his head and opened a jar of wine with practiced ease.
"Now, all the slightly famous Immortal Kings on the Sixth Battlefield are gathered on the Lotus Continent. Do you know why?" King Burning Hand kept them in suspense, a playful glint in his eyes.
"Why?" Han Jue asked, feigning curiosity.
"Haha, of course it's because the Ancient Lotus City, which only opens once every ten thousand eras, is about to open!" King Burning Hand laughed heartily, clearly excited. "King Star Sea, you've only recently joined the Hongmeng, and this is probably your first time on the extraterritorial battlefield. Do you know what kind of place the Ancient Lotus City is?"
"It's a relic passed down from the early universe. The last time it opened, I entered it once and obtained a powerful treasure there! Anyone who enters at the peak Immortal King level is almost guaranteed to obtain a powerful treasure that suits them. Unfortunately, everyone only has three chances to enter in their lifetime. I wasted one opportunity when I was weak, so this time I must seize the chance." King Burning Hand sighed with a mixture of regret and anticipation.
"What do you say, King Star Sea? This time, if the two of us join forces to enter the Ancient Lotus City, even if an Invincible-Immortal-King-level expert appears, we have nothing to fear!" King Burning Hand said with fervor, his eyes burning with determination.
Han Jue pondered for a moment, weighing the risks and benefits. "Alright, let's go take a look."