"The right to host the Pinnacle Genius Battle?"
"You want the right to host it?"
Huge Axe Creator and Lord of Chaos City exchanged glances, feeling a bit troubled.
They didn't mind Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company obtaining the right to host the Pinnacle Genius Battle, but they couldn't just casually agree.
Because the right to host the Pinnacle Genius Battle involved the fundamental interests of Huge Axe Dojo and Virtual Universe Company!
The two giants had unearthed many Geniuses from the stage of the Pinnacle Genius Battle, many of whom grew into Universe Venerables, and even gave birth to powerhouses like Ender, who stood at the Pinnacle of the Universe.
"For this matter, I need to discuss it with Void Gold."
Huge Axe Creator had given Huge Axe Dojo to Void Gold Master to control, so such a matter required consultation.
"Virtual Universe Company, in principle, supports it."
Primal Chaos City Lord said softly, "How about this, we'll hold a high-level meeting in one day and discuss this matter at the high-level meeting."
"Good."
Ender had no objection to this.
Anyway, this suggestion was just a casual one from him, and it didn't matter even if it didn't work out.
Huge Axe Creator spoke, "Then let's vote on it at the high-level meeting."
Subsequently, after a brief conversation between Ender and Huge Axe Creator about borrowing a palace-type Arcana treasure, they each teleported away.
...
One day later.
Virtual Universe, Huge Axe Godly Palace.
Before the Huge Axe Creator arrived, the Universe Master of the Human Race, whose majestic figures were seated at the long stone table surrounded by Chaotic airflow, were conversing in low voices.
Suddenly, Darkness Master, who rarely appeared at high-level meetings, emerged from the Chaotic airflow.
"Darkness is here."
"You've finally come to a high-level meeting."
"How is the matter of the silver token?"
The Universe Master greeted him one after another, and some inquired about the silver token.
"With Huge Axe rushing to the rescue, the silver token was naturally brought back."
Darkness Master sat in his designated seat and sighed softly, "It's a pity my identity has been exposed; it will be difficult to act alone in the Universe Ocean from now on."
"If it's exposed, it's exposed. Not having to hide is actually safer."
"Since you don't need to stay in the Universe Ocean for long, then Cultivate the Xeon Arcana treasure well within the Race. Perhaps your strength can advance further."
"The Race's strength is extraordinary now, so your return, Darkness, is actually a good thing."
The Universe Master smiled in response; Darkness Master not encountering an accident and returning to the Race was not necessarily a bad thing.
In their view, with Huge Axe Creator possessing an Arcana treasure and the Treasure Vault of the Race having so many Arcana treasures, their strength far surpassed any of the Mechanical Race, Bug Race, or Demon Race.
Having Darkness Master, a Soul Master, in the Original Universe could serve as a deterrent if any conflict arose with any of the three races.
Swish!
With a flash of white light, the figures of Ender, Primal Chaos City Lord, and Huge Axe Creator appeared at their respective positions.
"Huge Axe."
"Huge Axe Creator."
"Chaos."
"Void River."
Seeing the arrival of the three powerhouses, the Universe Master stopped speaking, their expressions respectful and solemn.
"I believe all of you know why this high-level meeting was convened."
Huge Axe Creator went straight to the point, "Darkness Master obtained the silver token for the Race, and we successfully escorted him back to the Race in Flowing Overlapping Mountains.
"Because Darkness obtained the silver token, the Race has decided to reward Darkness with 50,000 Arcana Treasure Points!"
As the words fell, the scene instantly became silent, and the Universe Master looked at each other.
For a long time.
"50,000 Arcana Treasure Points?"
"Isn't that too much!"
"With so many Arcana Treasure Points, Darkness might be able to empty the Treasure Vault of the Race!"
Someone started it, and the Universe Master immediately began to discuss, simply because the news was too shocking.
"Huge Axe, 50,000 Arcana Treasure Points is too much," Darkness Master said.
The amount of Arcana Treasure Points the Race awarded him truly exceeded his expectations.
But the problem was, the treasures in the Treasure Vault of the Race held no appeal for him.
The Six Xeon Arcana treasures he coveted were all temporarily stored in the Race by Ender, not belonging to the Treasure Vault of the Race.
"For a precious treasure like the silver token, 50,000 Arcana Treasure Points is not much."
Huge Axe Creator smiled, "If we were to trade the silver token with the Divine Eye Race, we could exchange it for several Pinnacle Domain-type Arcana treasures."
"Several Pinnacle Domain level Arcana treasures?"
"Is the silver token worth that much?!"
Some Universe Master found it incredible upon hearing this; the Treasure Vault of the Race did not have Pinnacle Domain-type Arcana treasures.
"This time, the conflict between our Human Race and the Divine Eye Race ended with the Divine Eye Race retreating."
Huge Axe Creator smiled and said, "In order to resolve the conflict, the Divine Eye Race gave me several Pinnacle Domain-type Arcana treasures.
"I have no use for these treasures, so I offered them all to the Race."
"Huge Axe, didn't you keep any Pinnacle flying palace-type Arcana treasures as backup?" Qingdong Master asked.
"That's right, Huge Axe, you should keep a few Pinnacle flying palace-type Arcana treasures as backup," Desolation Master also advised.
Ender, Primal Chaos City Lord, and others did not speak. They all knew how formidable Huge Axe Creator's strength was, and there were very few dangers in the Universe Ocean that could threaten him.
"No need to worry."
Huge Axe Creator laughed heartily, "Void River and I have discussed it. I will borrow one of his palace-type Xeon Arcana treasures stored in the Race for exploring the Universe Boat."
Upon hearing this, the Universe Master couldn't help but look at Ender.
"Yes, one palace-type Xeon Arcana treasure will be long-term loaned to Huge Axe Creator for use." Ender nodded slightly.
The Universe Master felt much more relieved after hearing Ender's answer.
The secret chamber corresponding to the silver token was deep within the core area of the Universe Boat. If one were to explore it without a palace-type Arcana treasure, the danger would be immense.
Huge Axe Creator not using a Pinnacle palace-type Arcana treasure to venture forth put them much more at ease.
One must know that when Huge Axe Creator did not possess an Arcana treasure in the past, he often ventured into the core area of Tilted Peak Realm. Although he was very careful, it still made people worry about his safety.
"This time, Void River's contribution to assisting Darkness Master was also immense."
Huge Axe Creator did not tell everyone about the combat power Ender displayed, "Void River did not accept the Race's contribution reward. Instead, he proposed that he wanted to obtain the right to host the Pinnacle Genius Battle."
"Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company wants the right to host the Pinnacle Genius Battle?"
Upon hearing this, Desolation Master's eyes lit up slightly, and a hint of a smile appeared on his face as he looked at the expressionless Void Gold Master.
Peng Gong Master glanced at Ender, then made no other move.
As for Qingdong Master, his expression was surprised as he scanned the faces of Primal Chaos City Lord and Void Gold Master, then a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.
The Universe Master from the Huge Axe Dojo all had varied expressions, their gazes fixed on Void Gold Master. Because they all knew that since Huge Axe Creator had proposed this, he supported Ender's suggestion.
And in this vast Huge Axe Dojo, the only one who could dissuade Huge Axe Creator was Void Gold Master!
But to their slight disappointment, Void Gold Master did not express opposition, merely sitting there with an expressionless face.
Compared to Huge Axe Dojo, the Universe Master of Virtual Universe Company appeared much calmer, not caring about the right to host the Pinnacle Genius Battle.
"Let's vote." Huge Axe Creator said again.
"Our Universe Star River Bank supports it." Peng Gong Master was the first to speak.
"Universe First Bank agrees." Qingdong Master expressed his opinion.
"Hehe, our Universe Mercenary Alliance supports Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company hosting the Genius Battle."
Desolation Master strongly supported this resolution, which weakened Huge Axe Dojo and Virtual Universe Company.
"Virtual Universe Company agrees." Primal Chaos City Lord spoke.
Finally, Void Gold Master glanced at Ender and said indifferently, "Huge Axe Dojo agrees."
"Since no factions object, then the Pinnacle Genius Battle will henceforth be held in rotation by Huge Axe Dojo, Virtual Universe Company, and Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company."
Huge Axe Creator spoke after the leaders of the major factions expressed their positions, "In ten thousand years, Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company can host the Pinnacle Genius Battle, and the Universe Countries belonging to each faction shall provide corresponding support."
Upon hearing this, the leaders of the major factions nodded slightly.
"Huge Axe, I also have a suggestion here." Void Gold Master said.
"Speak." Huge Axe Creator nodded.
"Our Human Race's Universe Venerables are growing stronger, acquiring more and more resources in the Universe, yet the cultivation of Geniuses seems slow."
Void Gold Master said indifferently, "The Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle is held once every 25,000 years, which is too long an interval.
"I propose changing the Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle from being held once every 25,000 years to once every 10,000 years."
"The Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle, held once every ten thousand years?"
Desolation Master frowned, "The interval is too short. A Universe Level can participate in ten Pinnacle Powerhouse Battles."
"The interval is too short." Qingdong Master also nodded in agreement.
The influence of the Pinnacle Battle was far beyond what the Artifact Refiner or Potion Refining Competition hosted by Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company could compare to.
No other reason.
The latter had entry requirements, leading to fewer participants and a poorer viewing experience for spectators.
But the Pinnacle Battle was different; it was a grand event in which all Universe citizens of the Human Race had a stake, and even those with poor Cultivation talent could still enjoy watching.
The stage of the Pinnacle Battle was grand, attracting countless Geniuses who wished to compete with other powerhouses, participating in this competition that could bring glory to their Universe Country.
If the Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle were held too frequently, it would be a considerable impact on Universe Mercenary Alliance, Universe Star River Bank, and Universe First Bank.
These giants, who did not have the right to host the Pinnacle Battle, would have even less chance of unearthing outstanding Geniuses, and the gap between them and Virtual Universe Company and Huge Axe Dojo would widen in the future!
"Indeed, we should reduce how often the Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle takes place." Huge Axe Creator nodded slightly.
He knew that as ordinary and Heavy Treasures in the Treasure Vault of the Race became cheaper, the strength of the Human Universe Venerables had significantly increased, and they were contending for more resources than before.
And the resources these Universe Venerables acquired naturally had to be used for cultivating Geniuses within the Race.
With increased resource input, the number of Geniuses that could be cultivated also increased accordingly. Even if the resource consumption was immense, more powerhouses were cultivated than before.
"How about this, from now on, the Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle will be held once every twenty thousand years."
Huge Axe Creator said softly, "This way, a Universe Level youngster can participate in the Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle at most five times."
"Support. Once every twenty thousand years is good." Desolation Master was the first to express agreement.
"Universe Star River Bank agrees."
"Universe First Bank agrees."
Peng Gong Master and Qingdong Master spoke one after another.
"Our Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company has no objection." Ender said indifferently.
He had no opinion on the timing of the Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle; whether it was held every 20,000 years or every 10,000 years, its impact on Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company would be minimal.
Because Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company's Law Genius selection will henceforth be divided into three parts: the Pinnacle Genius Battle, the various Universe Country branches, and the Universe Artifact Refiner (Potion Refiner) Competition.
The first two are self-explanatory, while the last is exclusive to Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company.
Some Geniuses who are not particularly talented in the path of Artifact Refiner or Potion Refiner, after focusing on Law comprehension, have surprised everyone.
Among them, Universe Level Artifact Refiners are the most numerous, even giving rise to Geniuses who entered Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company as Artifact Refiners and ultimately achieved Limit stage King Immortal (not Myriad Treasure King).
"Our Virtual Universe Company has no objection." Primal Chaos City Lord finally stated his position.
"Void Gold." Huge Axe Creator looked at Void Gold Master.
"I have no objection." Void Gold Master sighed inwardly.
His bottom line was to hold the Pinnacle Powerhouse Battle once every 15,000 years.
As the person in charge of Huge Axe Dojo, Void Gold Master had to strive for the interests of his own faction without affecting the greater interests of the Race.
However, Huge Axe Creator's decisive words forced him to back down.
In fact, he also understood that as the leader of the Human Race, Huge Axe Creator always prioritized the interests of the Race in many matters, and often mediated the interest disputes among the major factions.
One could even say that Huge Axe Creator, on many occasions, 'betrayed' the Huge Axe Dojo he himself founded!
"This meeting is adjourned." Huge Axe Creator, seeing that Void Gold Master had no objection, announced the adjournment and disappeared in a flash of white light.
"Adjourned."
"Let's go."
Immediately after, one by one, the Universe Master transformed into white light and vanished.
...
Two million years later.
Creation Secret Realm, Emerald Feather Light Realm.
After Ender returned to the Original Universe, he had been Cultivating in this Creation Secret Realm.
As his understanding of the Molten Flame Secret Pattern Diagram gradually deepened, he became more proficient in the Dao of Artifact Refining, and today, he finally began to refine a top-tier Domain-type Arcana treasure!
"Emerald Feather Mountain is a high-grade Domain-type Arcana treasure, but its power is too weak and severely mismatched with my current strength."
Ender looked down at the verdant mountain Pinnacle beneath his feet and muttered, "From now on, the Emerald Feather Light Realm will be the true Emerald Feather Light!"
Whoosh!
As Ender pointed with his index finger, a crimson flame ignited in the Void, and precious Materials of Wood Law and Space Law were thrown into the flame one by one.
These precious Materials all came from various dangerous and desolate places in the Universe Ocean, and the value of many of them exceeded that of an ordinary Arcana treasure weapon.
The crimson flame soared, continuously burning the precious Materials within, taking hundreds of years to liquefy.
Following closely was the shaping process. Ender shaped all the liquid Materials in the crimson flame into a feather.
As he continuously carved secret patterns onto the feather, emerald green light emanated from it.
When all the secret patterns were carved and he left a message within, endless emerald green light emanated from the crimson flame, with a core that was a translucent yet real emerald green feather.
Ender looked at the glowing emerald green feather, a smile on his face, "Top-tier Domain-type Arcana treasure, Emerald Feather Light... refined!"
With the refinement of the top-tier Domain-type Arcana treasure, another God of Artifact Refining appeared in the Original Universe!
...
Tens of thousands of years later.
The Universe Master of the Human Race suddenly discovered that several precious top-tier Arcana treasures had appeared in the Treasure Vault of the Race!