After Ender met his Master, Ice Summit Master, in the Virtual Universe, he went into seclusion to Cultivate in the Primal Universe.
However, the news of his direct battle with Banff Master did not stop spreading due to his seclusion; instead, as more and more people received the news, its dissemination accelerated!
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Original Universe, Divine Mystery Realm.
Bauhinia Island, within the Five Color Aurora Lake, an Arcana treasure.
Bauhinia Island is the residence of Beast God Legacy inheritors of the Ancestral God Sect, spanning millions of kilometers in diameter. Both on land and in Flowing Overlapping Mountains, countless palaces of various styles are built.
Looking up at the sky from Bauhinia Island, one can see circles of light enveloping the entire Bauhinia Island.
Each circle of light is composed of countless Law threads, including not only the ten basic Laws but also the eight Fusion Laws.
These light rings continuously form and dissipate, one ring encompassing another, like ripples on the water, containing infinite Law mysteries.
This is the external manifestation of the Universe's operating Laws, a symbol of protection by the Universe's operating Laws!
And the Beast God Legacy inheritors on Bauhinia Island are receiving the Beast God Legacy and Cultivating their understanding of Laws in such an environment.
However, at this moment, very few of the Beast God Legacy inheritors on Bauhinia Island are Cultivating and comprehending Laws.
These inheritors are gathered in groups of two or three, discussing the latest news circulating on Bauhinia Island, news about Ender!
"That Human Venerable Void River is truly Heaven-Defying; he was actually able to directly battle Banff Master for a long time without perishing."
"He is indeed formidable. I heard that Banff Master is a Soul Master of the Zerg Alliance, and even Universe Masters have fallen under his Soul attacks, yet he couldn't do anything to Venerable Void River."
"Speaking of which, it's strange. Venerable Void River Cultivates the Wood-Space Beast God Path. Logically speaking, he should have come to Ancestral God Sect long ago to receive the Beast God Legacy, but he just hasn't."
"Yes, the Human Race is a Pinnacle race, and their treasury must contain a Wood-Space Beast God Inheritance Token, but they haven't given it to Venerable Void River to come and receive the Legacy."
"Why would he need his race to bestow it? Venerable Void River obtained a Wood-Space Beast God Inheritance Token from Venerable Quakebound over two hundred thousand years ago, but his not coming to receive the Beast God Legacy is indeed puzzling."
"Although the Beast God Legacy can directly lead to Major Achievement in the Beast God Path, judging by Venerable Void River's strength, which allowed him to directly battle Banff Master, he is likely very close to being a true Beast God in the Beast God Path."
"Venerable Void River's strength is comparable to an ordinary Universe Master. He is probably extremely close to being a true Beast God, so there isn't much difference whether he comes to receive the Legacy or not."
"That's right, there are so many inheritors who receive the Beast God Legacy in the Ancestral God Sect, but very, very few can truly transform into a Beast God. If Venerable Void River comes to receive the Legacy, it would probably only add a sliver of hope..."
"Alas, becoming a Universe Venerable is difficult. Becoming a Universe Master through the Time-Space Path is even more difficult. And for us inheritors who Cultivate the Beast God Path to transform into a Beast God is even harder!"
As the inheritors conversed and discussed, many inheritors from various races who had not yet received the news returned to their palaces, or traveled back to their races through their Divine Kingdom, or informed their races through their Immortal Energy Avatar.
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Deep within a Universe Secret Realm in an incredibly distant and remote Starfield of the Original Universe.
In the Void, black ripples spread outwards in circles. At the core of the endless black ripples was a gigantic, pitch-black throne, its backrest adorned with Eighteen golden alien skulls.
This massive throne was tens of thousands of kilometers high and made entirely of black material.
If one were to gaze upon this black throne, it would be as if seeing an endless ocean of blood, where blood condensed to its extreme, becoming black!
The Eighteen golden skulls embedded in the backrest seemed to constantly emit piercing Soul wails.
The throne was situated at the core of the endless black ripples that enveloped billions of kilometers of Void.
"Master."
At the edge of the black ripples, an alien powerhouse, glistening black all over and possessing nine scorpion tails, prostrated himself, his voice directly entering the endless ripples.
"Our race's inheritor from the Ancestral God Sect has sent news: Human Venerable Void River was assassinated by Banff Master of the Zerg Alliance, but during the assassination, he erupted with strength comparable to an ordinary Universe Master, directly battling Banff Master for a long time without perishing."
The alien powerhouse respectfully said, "It is rumored that the news originated from the Human Alliance. Currently, Venerable Void River has entered the Human Primal Universe for secluded Cultivation."
"Cultivating for over three hundred thousand years, comparable to an ordinary Universe Master, hahaha..."
A Soul-piercing laugh emanated from the black throne. As the laughter began, the previously calm space-time immediately began to tremble.
Before, only endless black ripples had spread; now, black waves surged, as if countless black Dragons pursued and roamed in the Void!
"That little fellow is indeed impressive, to be able to become a Heaven-Defying Top-tier Universe Overlord in such a short time. The Demon race, Zerg, and Mechanical Race are probably very anxious now, after all, they are the Human Race's neighbors."
"Even Banff Master couldn't do anything to him. Next, which solitary True God will the Demon race, Zerg, and Mechanical Race pay a huge price to invite to act?"
"As long as that little fellow dares to leave the Primal Universe, he will inevitably face assassination by the solitary True God invited by the three races."
"To break this situation, that Human little fellow must Breakthrough to become a Universe Master. Once he becomes a Universe Master, the difficulty of killing him will greatly increase, and even the True God would find it very difficult to successfully assassinate him, and would be unwilling to attempt it."
"However, becoming a Universe Master is not easy, and the Human Race has never produced a Universe Master who Cultivates the Beast God Path..."
"As long as he doesn't become a Universe Master, he can only stay in the Primal Universe. There's no difference between the Human Race having three Top-tier Universe Overlords or not."
"Haha... interesting, truly too interesting."
"That little fellow's wings are already fully grown. Our race doesn't need to interfere; let the Demon race, Zerg, and Mechanical Race have the headache!"
"Haha... will he become a Universe Master and roam the Universe, or will he be trapped and unable to leave the Primal Universe... I'm truly looking forward to it!"
The black throne's laughter continuously echoed through the space-time.
At the end of the black waves, the alien powerhouse with nine scorpion tails prostrated himself in salute, then vanished into thin air.
One of the six Pinnacle races, the "Prison Race," originated from a treacherous place in the Universe. They struggled to survive in that dangerous place and then ventured out.
The powerhouses of the Prison Race vary in appearance, looks, and even life essence; some are rock lifeforms, others are flesh-and-blood lifeforms.
However, the Prison Race shares a common characteristic: they are all lifeforms born from that treacherous place! They call that dangerous and terrifying place "Prison," and their race is thus the Prison Race!
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Crystal Race Territory.
A resplendent and majestic palace complex, forged from countless crystals, enveloped an area of several light-years. Within this crystal palace complex, planets, stars, neutron stars, and so on, were like decorations, embedded throughout.
Within the palace complex, there was a tall tower.
The tower was 3.2 light-years tall, soaring upwards, its sharp tip... emitting a dazzling beam of light that shot directly upwards, deep into the endless Starfield.
Wherever this light beam passed, any planet or star was pierced with a hole, its power lasting for nearly an entire Starfield before finally completely weakening.
Strong individuals lived within the palace complex.
In front of the tower, there were two Universe Venerable guards. They had perfect bodies forged from crystals, almost identical in height, and flawless, impeccable appearances. They both wore ancient dark green armor, which exuded a terrifying pressure.
Both of them also had golden eyes in the center of their foreheads. The golden eyes emitted invisible fluctuations that spread outwards, monitoring the vast area around the entire tower.
Inside the tower.
"My Lord, that is the situation." The powerhouse of the Main Hall knelt.
And above the Main Hall.
Wearing a golden, ornate robe, his entire crystal-forged Divine Body surface faintly shimmered with light. The golden eye in the center of his forehead looked down, as if directly piercing into the Soul of the Universe Venerable kneeling below.
"It's truly unexpected. Although the Human Race excels in numbers, every Human possesses strong potential, but I didn't expect such a Heaven-Defying Top-tier Universe Overlord to emerge in just over three hundred thousand years."
His voice was gentle, yet it possessed a power that made strong individuals naturally believe him, "No need to bother. Let the Demon race, Zerg, and Mechanical Race have the headache." "Yes, my Lord!"
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The Space Beast Alliance, Northern Territory Alliance, and other Pinnacle forces, as well as the Nine Territories Alliance, Thorn Ring Alliance, and other Top-tier forces, all learned the news.
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Within the Nine Territories Alliance Territory, the Flame God Race Secret Realm.
In the Main Hall of the three continental Void palace complexes.
A majestic figure sat high on a throne. This figure was nearly ten thousand kilometers tall, and the air currents exhaled from his nostrils caused the surrounding Void to burn. His black single horn pierced directly into the sky, and his body was covered in dense black scales.
This majestic figure was none other than Flame Emperor, who led the Flame God Race to separate from the Human Race!
"Human Venerable Void River... Ice Summit Master's Disciple!"
Flame Emperor's breathing quickened slightly, and his eyes seemed to burn with endless flames, "I didn't expect his growth rate to be so fast, actually comparable to an ordinary Universe Master. It seems I can't do anything to him."
He had once been chased by Ice Summit Master and fled in disarray, forced to seek help from his Master Sitting Mountain Guest to save his life. He had always remembered that grudge!
Ice Summit Master's strength was too great; before he created his Strongest Secret Technique, he was no match for him.
He couldn't do anything to his opponent, but it would be different if it were his most favored Disciple.
According to the original plan, he would wait for Human Venerable Void River to be alone, then, as North Prison Master or without hiding his identity, use a flying palace Arcana treasure to suppress and torment him.
Even if the opponent self-destructed his Human Clone, he would still obtain the Arcana treasure on his body to alleviate his hatred!
However, Human Venerable Void River's growth rate was too fast. The last time he received news, he was still a Universe Overlord; now he was a Heaven-Defying Top-tier Universe Overlord.
Given the Human Race's wealth and their emphasis on Heaven-Defying Top-tier Universe Overlords, he would certainly be able to obtain a high-grade flying palace Arcana treasure.
Among high-grade flying palace Arcana treasures of the same level, the flying palace Arcana treasure in Flame Emperor's hand could not suppress a palace Arcana treasure of the same level.
"Human Void River, consider yourself lucky. If I ever get a chance... Hmph!"
Flame Emperor muttered, his slightly erratic breathing gradually calming.
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Time flies like an arrow.
More than a million years have passed since Ender went into secluded Cultivation in the Primal Universe.
Although he never left the Human Territory, information about him constantly circulated throughout the Universe. The prestige of a Heaven-Defying Top-tier Universe Overlord made countless races remember him!
And during these million years of his seclusion, the Royce Family rapidly developed, leveraging Ender's status and position, and relying on the few treasures and wealth he provided.
Second Uncle Ron Royce, who had some talent but no great ambition, became an Immortal first, thanks to an unimaginable accumulation of massive resources.
This was also the first Immortal born among the core members of the Royce Family!
While acquiring massive resources, the Royce Family paid special attention to a virtual game called 'The Primordial Hunt.' Many Family members with less talent played in this virtual game.
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The Primordial Hunt is a rather special virtual game that launched a million years ago.
The game's background is set in a warrior epoch without technology, where on the vast land, besides various types of humans and tribes, there are numerous Ferocious beasts in the sky, on land, and in the ocean. These Ferocious beasts threaten human survival.
The core gameplay of 'The Primordial Hunt' is for players to hunt powerful Ferocious beasts in the game using their physical strength and combat skills.
In this game, there is no Spiritual Force, nor can Laws and Domains be used; only combat skills and amplification are used for play.
Players can collect treasures in the game, or the flesh and blood of powerful Ferocious beasts to strengthen their bodies, in order to challenge even more powerful Ferocious beasts.
Theoretically, players can use various treasures that haven't developed resistance to strengthen their bodies, enabling them to possess powerful bodies like those of legendary Divine Beasts.
However, this is only theoretical, and due to the cruel penalty of account deletion upon death, no player has been able to strengthen their body to the extent of a Divine Beast.
Because, in the more than a million years since the game launched, the four great Divine Beasts that control the power of natural phenomena have never been killed!
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The Primordial Hunt, East Sea Wave Town.
This is a very ordinary small town, one of hundreds or thousands such towns on the eastern sea of the Cloud Continent.
Night, inside the town's tavern.
A burly man, over two meters tall, was sitting alone, holding a cup in his left hand and drinking, while a greatsword wider than a human body rested on his right side.
His eyes were somewhat dazed, as if he was about to get drunk.
The tavern was not large; the tables in the hall were all full, with even seven or eight people squeezed around one table, yet no one went to share a table with the burly man.
The town residents looked at the burly man with fear, while outsiders were filled with apprehension and greed!
Thud!
Suddenly, the tavern door was pushed open forcefully.
Under the surprised and solemn gazes of the people in the tavern, several men in armor, holding swords and shields, with cold, death-like expressions, escorted a young man inside.
The young man ignored the people in the tavern and, with several fully armed subordinates, walked directly towards the burly man drinking alone.
The burly man did not look up and spoke directly, "I don't like sharing tables."
"Blood Greatsword, Locke."
The young man, escorted by his subordinates, sat opposite the burly man and said indifferently, "I'm here to hire you..."
"I said, I don't like sharing tables!"
The burly man, called Locke, gripped the hilt of his greatsword with his right hand, and his previously somewhat drunken eyes revealed a sharp, terrifying gaze!
Whoosh!
The fully armed death warriors made a move, but were stopped by the young man's raised hand.
"Are you interested in the Divine Beast of Cloud? If so... come find me in Cloud City."
The young man stood up, took two steps, then suddenly stopped and said, "My name is Shin Royce, I'm easy to find."
"People from the Royce Family, are they after the Four Divine Beasts again...?"
Locke released his right hand from the greatsword's hilt, gulped down the cheap wine in his cup, and muttered, "This might be an opportunity, an opportunity to kill the Divine Beast of Cloud!!"
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On the other side.
Shin left the tavern with his subordinates, stopped, and looked back at the tavern.
"Locke, whose beloved virtual game character died at the hands of the Divine Beast of Cloud, once organized many experts to try and kill the Divine Beast of Cloud, but ultimately failed..."
Continuing forward, he mused inwardly, "Although he failed, he survived at the hands of the Divine Beast of Cloud. His strength can definitely serve as the main force against the Divine Beast of Cloud."
"As long as I invite him to the team, the probability of killing the Divine Beast of Cloud will greatly increase. Once successful, my status in the Family will be greatly elevated."
"There's only one chance. The expedition against the Divine Beast of Cloud must succeed; failure is not an option!"
With a gradually firm gaze, Shin led his subordinates away...