"Junior Brother, I cannot answer you on this matter right now."
Venerable Youmo was tempted, but he wouldn't rashly agree to Ender.
After all, he was a member of the Virtual Universe Company and an important battle force at the Universe Overlord Rank.
To leave the Virtual Universe Company and join the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, he would need to get the approval of the Virtual Universe Company's high-level officials.
"No problem."
Ender smiled, "Senior Brother can contact Teacher and Primal Chaos City Lord Senior Martial Uncle."
As long as Senior Brother was tempted, the matter would be easy to handle.
Given the personalities of Teacher and Primal Chaos City Lord, he didn't believe they would equip Senior Brother with a high-level set of Heavy Treasures worth a Top-tier Heavy Treasure Armor.
"Senior Brother, when Teacher and Senior Martial Uncle ask, you can fully disclose my conditions."
Ender reminded, "That way, Teacher and Senior Martial Uncle will know how much the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company values you."
"Alright."
Although Venerable Youmo felt it was a bit inappropriate, he ultimately agreed.
In his opinion, the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company was no different from the Virtual Universe Company; both belonged to the Virtual Universe lineage, just with different names.
Moreover, the conditions Ender offered were simply too generous.
This made it hard for him to refuse!
When he thought of this, another idea arose in his mind.
However, he didn't immediately voice this idea, planning to wait until the matter was settled.
...
Above Thunder Island, Primal Chaos City Lord's palace.
Primal Chaos City Lord, Ice Summit Master, and Dragon Walk Master were all inside.
"Void River is trying to poach people from my Virtual Universe Company again."
Primal Chaos City Lord, seated in the main seat, chuckled and shook his head, saying, "This time he's set his sights on Venerable Youmo."
"Venerable Youmo is tempted?"
Dragon Walk Master was a bit curious, "What conditions did Void River offer?"
Ice Summit Master looked at Primal Chaos City Lord upon hearing this, clearly also quite curious.
"It's a big move."
Primal Chaos City Lord sighed softly, "A high-level set of Arcana Treasures worth a Top-tier Arcana Treasure Armor."
"That valuable?"
Dragon Walk Master couldn't help but exclaim upon hearing this, "It's comparable to the treasures the race bestows upon newly promoted Universe Masters."
Although the treasures bestowed by the race upon newly promoted Universe Masters were said to be equivalent in value to Top-tier Weapon Arcana Treasures, they often gifted high-level flying palace-type Arcana Treasures worth over 200 Arcana Treasure points.
As the second strongest human, Ender's strength was second only to Huge Axe Creator, and his wealth was definitely among the top in the race!
Dragon Walk Master wouldn't think that Ender would gift a high-level set of Arcana Treasures worth just over 100 Arcana Treasure points; it would at least be close to 200 Arcana Treasure points!
These Universe Masters of theirs had learned through the Treasure Vault of the Race that Ender had obtained two Top-tier flying palace-type Arcana Treasures and two Top-tier Domain-type Arcana Treasures from Demon Beast Ancestor.
Besides using them himself, he had offered one to the race, gaining at least 5000 Arcana Treasure points.
Even if he exchanged them for a Pinnacle Spirit Weapon Arcana Treasure and a Pinnacle Arcana Treasure Armor, the remaining Arcana Treasure points would still be close to 2000, which was a huge fortune.
Many Universe Masters of the Human Race didn't even have 2000 Arcana Treasure points in their entire net worth!
Of course, the Universe Masters of the Human Race might feel envious, but they wouldn't be jealous.
Because they all knew that Ender's Arcana Treasure points were obtained from Demon Beast Ancestor, a lone True God, after clashing with him.
"Since Void River is gifting such a precious treasure, I think Venerable Youmo must be tempted."
Dragon Walk Master considered from Venerable Youmo's perspective, "If it were me, I would be tempted too."
"That's right."
Primal Chaos City Lord said softly, "So Venerable Youmo asked for our opinion."
"If we don't object, then he will accept the invitation to join the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company."
Speaking of this, Primal Chaos City Lord asked the two, "What are your opinions on this?"
"I won't express an opinion."
Ice Summit Master said, "Void River and Venerable Youmo are both my Disciples."
"I have no opinion."
Hearing this, Dragon Walk Master smiled and shook his head, "Chaos, you make the decision."
In terms of seniority, no one in the Human Race could compare to Dragon Walk Master; before Ancestor Yuan rose, he was the pillar of the race.
He had no desire for power, so he handed over the leadership of the race to Ancestor Yuan, which enabled humanity to subsequently become a Pinnacle race.
It was precisely because he was not interested in power that he rarely interfered in the management of the Virtual Universe Company, even on such matters, he mainly deferred to Primal Chaos City Lord's opinion.
"I personally lean towards agreeing."
Primal Chaos City Lord said softly, "All major forces believe that my Virtual Universe Company is too strong and needs to be weakened."
"Therefore, Void River established the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company independently."
"Among the Venerables of my Virtual Universe Company, Venerable Youmo has a high chance of becoming a Universe Master."
"If he breaks through in the future, other giants will also suggest he enter the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company."
Primal Chaos City Lord said, "Rather than joining later, it's better to go now, so he can also obtain precious treasures from Void River."
Ice Summit Master and Dragon Walk Master heard this and were accustomed to it.
When Flame Emperor had not yet left the Huge Axe Dojo, there were six Universe Masters in the Huge Axe Dojo at that time.
The number of Universe Masters was the highest among all forces.
The Huge Axe Dojo, because it only had Void Gold Master, a fourth-rank Universe Master, was difficult to split.
Desolation Master, at that time, represented the four major Leviathan of Humanitys and would occasionally cause trouble for the Huge Axe Dojo at meetings.
Now, the Huge Axe Dojo, which was targeted back then, had simply become their Virtual Universe Company.
"Then let Venerable Youmo join the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company."
Dragon Walk Master chuckled, "However, Void River will have to pay some price; let him provide some free Artifact Refining slots for my Virtual Universe Company."
"That's a good idea."
Primal Chaos City Lord smiled and nodded, "Void River has the ability to Clone; refining some treasures won't take much time."
Thus, the matter of Venerable Youmo leaving the Virtual Universe Company and joining the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company was settled.
...
Soon.
Ender, still in Venerable Youmo's palace, received an email from Primal Chaos City Lord.
"In exchange for free Artifact Refining slots, Venerable Youmo will join the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company."
Ender looked at the email and immediately replied with his agreement.
Artifact Refining wouldn't take much time; with his attainment in Artifact Refining, he could even have multiple Clones refine ordinary Arcana Treasures simultaneously.
"Senior Brother, you should have received the email as well?" Ender asked.
"I received it."
Venerable Youmo breathed a slight sigh of relief; he had been afraid that Primal Chaos City Lord Senior Martial Uncle and Teacher would not agree to him joining the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company.
"Junior Brother, can the high-level set of Arcana Treasures be exchanged for a Top-tier Arcana Treasure Armor?"
Venerable Youmo first asked, then explained, "I want to create a Universe Master Pinnacle secret technique, and I need to reference the secret patterns of a Top-tier Arcana Treasure Armor."
"No problem."
Ender agreed; he was already gifting treasures worth a Top-tier Arcana Treasure Armor.
Now, exchanging it for a Top-tier Heavy Treasure Armor was naturally no problem.
"Senior Brother, what type of Top-tier Arcana Treasure Armor do you need?"
Ender asked, "Space Law type, or Time Law type."
"Space Law type!"
Venerable Youmo thought for a moment, unexpectedly not choosing a Time Law type treasure.
"I have a spare Top-tier Arcana Treasure Armor, and it happens to be Space Law type."
Ender, referring to the first Top-tier Heavy Treasure he seized on Original Star, smiled and said, "Senior Brother can come to the Core Region of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, to the Emerald Feather Realm in the Creation Secret Realm, to claim it."
"Alright."
Venerable Youmo replied.
He would become the highest-ranking member of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company and would subsequently know various secret information about the company, then he would go to the Emerald Feather Realm in the Creation Secret Realm on his own.
"By the way, if Senior Brother has any Immortal under his command who wish to join the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, they can come along."
Ender chuckled, "the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company is eager for talent, and Immortal who join will receive preferential treatment."
Venerable Youmo nodded slightly, thoughtfully, upon hearing this.
As the eldest Disciple of Ice Summit Master, he was a relatively ancient Venerable.
Furthermore, he was a Universe Overlord Rank powerhouse, and his Immortal forces also surpassed Venerable Bei Ming and Venerable Bloodwing.
As long as he brought his Immortal underlings to join the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, he could immediately become the leader of a major faction.
"Alright."
Ender stood up, "Senior Brother, when you arrive at Emerald Feather Realm, remember to contact me."
After speaking, he transformed into a white light and left the Virtual Universe.
...
A few months later.
Venerable Youmo, who was extremely famous throughout the entire Original Universe, officially joined the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company with most of his Immortal subordinates.
As soon as this news broke, it immediately caused a sensation in the Human Race.
"Venerable Youmo joined the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company?"
"He's a powerhouse second only to a Top-tier Universe Overlord; how could the Virtual Universe Company agree to his departure?!"
"How much did the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company have to pay to get the Virtual Universe Company to release him?"
Many Universe Venerables of humanity exclaimed in surprise, and at the same time, many powerhouses envied Venerable Youmo.
Because not long ago, Lord of Ganwu inadvertently revealed that his friend, Venerable Bei Ming, had an ordinary Domain-type Arcana Treasure protecting him.
At the same time, Venerable Bloodwing, under persistent questioning from his friends, also stated that he too had been bestowed an ordinary Domain-type Arcana Treasure.
Void River Master was incredibly wealthy, bestowing ordinary Domain-type Arcana Treasures upon two High-level Venerables.
If it were Venerable Youmo, who was at the Universe Overlord Rank, what level of treasure would he be bestowed?
Many powerhouses speculated that he might have obtained a top-grade high-level Heavy Treasure Armor, or even treasures of higher value.
...
Hong Alliance City, Inner City.
Inside a tavern where alien Venerables gathered.
"Venerable Youmo has left the Virtual Universe Company and joined the newly established Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company of humanity."
"Humanity truly lives up to its reputation as a Pinnacle race; internally alone, it's divided into six distinct factions."
"Alas, the power-holders of these six major factions are all great existences who traverse the Universe, and among them are even Void River Master and Primal Chaos City Lord!"
"Void River Master, that's a great existence comparable to a True God..."
These alien Venerables were filled with emotion; most of their races didn't even have a Universe Overlord, let alone a great existence like a Universe Master!
There were forty alien Universe Masters in the Hong Alliance, but only half of them could be ranked as Hall Masters.
However, the Human Race had over ten (on the surface) Hall Masters!
Not to mention True Gods, Huge Axe Creator, Void River Master alone was enough to sweep through all the alien powerhouses in the Hong Alliance!
The strength of the Human Race made these alien Venerables even more respectful, unable to harbor thoughts of betrayal.
...
Time flowed, and in a blink, seven million years passed.
It was also two million years after Ender created his second strongest secret technique, 'Unending Vitality'.
Erotta, the Artifact Refiner Genius World Master from the Creation Secret Realm, refined a ninth-tier top-grade weapon and officially became Ender's first Disciple.
Although he was only a Official Disciple, Ender still bestowed him with a Heavy Treasure for protection and gave him guidance on Cultivation and Artifact Refining.
He left a test: if Erotta could refine a Heavy Treasure during his Immortal stage, he would become Ender's Personal Disciple and receive more profound guidance on Artifact Refining techniques.
The reason Ender left such a test was because Erotta could refine a ninth-tier top-grade weapon at the World Master Level, which gave him hope of refining a Heavy Treasure at the Immortal stage.
If he was lucky enough to become a Universe Venerable in the future, then he would have the possibility of refining a Arcana Treasure and becoming an Artifact Refining Master!
An Artifact Refining Master could greatly reduce Ender's Artifact Refining time and was a qualified tool!
After Ender took Erotta as a Official Disciple and guided him for a period, he entered into secluded Cultivation again.
...
Ten million years later.
Original Universe, Space Torrent Layer.
Ender stood amidst the endless torrent of space fragments, his body enveloped in a brilliant golden light, and any space fragments that approached him would be turned into dust.
He seemed to be deep in thought, his eyes a bit lost.
After a long time.
"This combined strongest secret technique should be like this..."
Ender gently pointed his right index finger, and at his fingertip, two colors of Divine Power, dark green and light green, rotated.
The dark green Divine Power contained terrifying power; although it had a hint of Vitality, it seemed capable of destroying everything.
The light green Divine Power also contained terrifying power, but it had a rich aura of life, even somewhat excessively rich!
Just as...
The two colors of Divine Power rotated, one layer dark green, one layer light green, layered one upon another.
As they rotated, the two colors of Divine Power gradually merged, forming a vortex where each was within the other.
The Vitality and destructive power contained within constantly intertwined and converged, finally reaching a delicate balance.
"It's done, the strongest secret technique 'Eight Desolations Unite' with the Beast God Artistic Conception of slaughter as its core."
A faint smile appeared on Ender's face, "Successfully fused with the strongest secret technique 'Unending Vitality', which has the Source of Life's profoundness as its core..."
As his finger moved slightly, the vortex-shaped Divine Power erupted with terrifying power!
Even though the brilliant golden light suppressed most of the Divine Power vortex's unleashed power, the remaining power spread out in all directions from the point of eruption.
Boom!
Under the strong aftermath of the spreading power, space fragments within a hundred million kilometers almost simultaneously turned into dust.
At the same time, the continuously expanding power annihilated more space fragments further away, affecting a vast area.
Even though Ender had refined a Pinnacle Heavy Treasure Armor and didn't possess any claw-type weapons, that Divine Power vortex still unleashed an attack power no weaker than a fourth-rank Universe Master!
"This combined strongest secret technique... shall be named 'Two Poles of Life and Death'!"
Within the brilliant golden light, Ender slowly retracted his right hand, his gaze looking into the depths of the endless Space Torrent Layer.
"The combined strongest secret technique is complete; it's time to go to the Universe Ocean."