The Hundred Birds Valley, a valley that appeared on the 2077th Original Star in the 30th year of the Original Star, was accompanied by the appearance of a stone tablet.
The stone tablet, inscribed with peculiar characters, explained that the Hundred Birds Valley contained the Top-tier Flying Palace type Arcana treasure, the Hall of Hundred Birds!
The stone tablet also stated that when the Hundred Birds Valley appeared, a total of 18 tokens would appear at random times and locations across the 10,081 Original Stars.
The Hundred Birds Valley would open only after all tokens had appeared, and only those holding a token could enter.
The stone tablet would self-destruct after one year.
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When Nineteen and the others saw some of the characteristics of the appearing Treasure Trove, they could confirm that this appearing Treasure Trove was a token of the Hundred Birds Valley!
"The token of the Hundred Birds Valley involves an incredibly precious Top-tier Flying Palace type Arcana treasure. It is difficult for us to seize this Treasure Trove!"
Venerable Bloodwing transmitted gravely, "I have reported this matter to Void River Master."
Nineteen, Venerable Night Bright, and Venerable Aurora nodded upon hearing this and said nothing.
They were all members of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, and upon seeing such a token as the Hundred Birds Valley appear, their first thought was to report it to the company's super strong cultivators.
However, Lord of Ganwu felt that this was not quite appropriate and hesitated for a moment but still did not speak.
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Virtual Universe, the palace above Myriad Creations Island.
"A token of the Hundred Birds Valley?"
Ender received Venerable Bloodwing's email. He had little interest in the Top-tier Flying Palace type Treasure Trove stored within, but he still summoned his Senior Brother, Phantom Blood Master, and his Disciple, Boya.
In an instant.
Three towering figures gathered before a stone round table surrounded by Chaotic airflow.
Ender, clad in silver armor, sat at the main seat.
To his left sat Phantom Blood Master, covered in dark red scaled armor, with sharp blades at his joints and sharp fingers, resembling a humanoid killing machine.
To his right sat Boya, dressed in fiery red battle attire, with long black hair and thick black eyebrows, possessing quite a beautiful appearance.
"Teacher, let me go and seize the token of the Hundred Birds Valley," Boya said eagerly.
"You are too weak. Speak of it when you possess a Third-rank combat power without using the Burning Divine Power Secret Technique."
Ender rejected her, then looked at Phantom Blood Master and said, "Senior Brother, I'll trouble you to make this trip."
"Good," Phantom Blood Master's hoarse voice replied.
"This time, the token of the Hundred Birds Valley appeared, and Venerable Bloodwing only reported it to me..."
Ender smiled and shook his head, "Having managed the company for many years, he's developed a habit."
Venerable Bloodwing and Venerable Bei Ming had long managed the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company. If there was anything important they were unsure about, they would report it to Ender.
Now, encountering the appearance of the Hundred Birds Valley token on the Original Star, yet still doing so... was inappropriate.
"Teacher, isn't this good?" Boya asked, puzzled.
"Our Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company is one of the six major giants of the Human Race, a member of the Human Race."
Phantom Blood Master's hoarse voice sounded, "The Treasure Trove competition on the Original Star is a struggle between our Human Alliance and various major forces of the Universe, not solely a matter for our Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company."
"I understand," Boya nodded thoughtfully.
She had become a Universe Master less than ten million years ago and had been among the Human Race's highest echelons for too short a time, having experienced too little, so she didn't see these matters clearly enough.
After Phantom Blood Master's clarification, her mindset shifted, and she placed herself at the highest level of the Race.
From the perspective of the Race's highest level, Venerable Bloodwing's action was indeed inappropriate.
"In some minor matters, factional disputes are understandable."
Ender said softly, "The Race is divided into multiple factions. Although there are internal factional disputes, they also keep the Race vibrant and can cultivate more strong cultivators.
"As long as factional interests are not placed above the Race's interests, for us Universe Master, internal struggles are not a bad thing."
Boya nodded upon hearing this.
She had only participated in two of the Race's highest-level meetings: one to welcome her as a Universe Master, and the other regarding the opening of the Original Star.
In both highest-level meetings, though the Universe Master of the Race teased each other, their relationships were still very harmonious.
"I have entered the 88th Original Star and am expected to arrive at the 775th Original Star in 2 minutes and 11 seconds."
Phantom Blood Master's hoarse voice sounded, "Additionally, I have uploaded the matter of the Hundred Birds Valley token's appearance to the Hong Alliance."
"Are you preparing to mobilize the Hong Alliance Universe Venerables to blockade the area where the Hundred Birds Valley token appeared?" Ender asked.
"Yes, I have used my Hongmeng Palace Master authority to mobilize the Universe Venerables and Universe Overlords near the 775th Original Star."
Phantom Blood Master said softly, "According to the reports from the Hong Alliance Universe Venerables, multiple teams of Northern Territory Alliance Universe Venerables are heading towards the nearest Original Star Channel.
"Junior Brother, I am going to preside over the seizure of the Hundred Birds Valley token."
As his voice fell, Phantom Blood Master's figure transformed into a white light and vanished.
Ender didn't pay too much attention, turning to look at Boya, only to see a look of yearning in her eyes.
"What's wrong?" Ender asked.
"Teacher, when do you think I'll be able to mobilize numerous Universe Venerables and Universe Overlords for Treasure Trove hunting as Senior Martial Uncle does, without a sound?"
Boya looked at Ender, her eyes filled with anticipation and longing.
"What, you want to show off your might?" Ender asked with a smile.
"No!"
Boya shook her head and said gravely, "I want to tell the entire Universe that I, Crimson Demon Master... am your Disciple, Teacher!"
"There will be an Opportunity."
Ender smiled, his gaze soft as he looked at Boya, "Once you possess the strength of a Third-rank Universe Master, I will lend you the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor long-term to enhance your strength."
"Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor?"
Boya's eyes lit up as she asked, "Teacher, you're not joking?"
She had once seen Ender use the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor as a Spirit Weapon deep within a spatial rift.
That silver, triangular-horned strange beast was as terrifying as a true Beast God, and the power contained in its every move could easily annihilate her!
It was then that she had become quite covetous of the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor, pestering Ender to exchange Arcana treasures.
But when she learned that the value of the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor could rival a Top-tier Domain type Arcana treasure, she no longer pestered him.
"Although I can unleash the power of a Pinnacle Spirit Weapon Arcana treasure when using the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor."
Ender smiled and shook his head, "But this is ultimately just a set of Top-tier Set Arcana treasures, of little use to me."
The Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor was a full-attribute set Arcana treasure. Ender had also comprehended the Ten Great Basic Laws, allowing him to use this set of Arcana treasures almost perfectly.
But a Top-tier Set Arcana treasure was, after all, only a Top-tier Arcana treasure!
His opponents were no longer Universe Master, but the even more terrifying True God.
Even if the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor could unleash power close to a superb Pinnacle Spirit Weapon in his hands, it would be difficult to withstand battles at True Gods level.
At least superb Pinnacle Arcana treasure level weapons and armor were needed to participate in battles at True Gods level. "I will improve my strength as quickly as possible. Can Teacher lend me the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor in advance?"
Boya probed, "So I can create a Supporting secret technique based on the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor."
"Your foundation is too poor; don't think about taking shortcuts."
Ender snorted, "I said I would lend it to you when you possess Third-rank Universe Master combat power, and it will be when you have Third-rank combat power."
In the current Original Universe, strong cultivators who can become Universe Master, more or less, have their own Opportunities, some of which are even unreplicable Opportunities!
Boya, being able to become a Universe Master, naturally had impressive Opportunities as well.
Opportunities obtained during her Universe Level days are not worth mentioning; these Opportunities are difficult to catch the eye of Universe Venerables, let alone Universe Master.
As far as Ender knew, Boya's greatest Opportunity was her unexpected comprehension of the Beast God Heart, which eliminated her biggest hurdle to breaking through and becoming a Universe Master.
Secondly, when Boya, as a World Master, was out on a training expedition, she obtained a Heaven-Defying Opportunity in a certain Universe Secret Realm, which greatly increased her Soul amplitude.
Ender even suspected that her Comprehension Ability and Law affinity also improved because of this.
And then, she obtained a Treasure Trove in the Ancestral God Sect...
All these Opportunities made Boya the 22nd Universe Master of the Human Race—Crimson Demon Master!
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Boya heard Ender's words and did not retort; she also knew her foundation was poor.
Most Universe Master in the Original Universe break through from Universe Overlords, with a minority breaking through from Top-tier Universe Overlords and High-level Venerables.
Because whether cultivating the Beast God Path or the Time-Space Path, breaking through to become a Universe Master is very difficult.
Universe Venerables who want to gain inspiration in battle must enhance their strength and fight repeatedly. Therefore, many Universe Master had impressive strength before breaking through.
Boya, however, cultivated in seclusion for countless years after becoming a High-level Venerable, until ten million years before the Original Star opened, when she successfully transformed into a Beast God under Ender's guidance.
This means she did not experience many Universe Venerable-level brutal battles, only breaking through by long-term secluded cultivation, which is rare in the Universe.
It was precisely because of this that at the highest-level meeting to welcome Boya's Breakthrough, many Universe Master of the Human Race expressed surprise.
Long-term secluded cultivation and limited combat experience at the Universe Venerable level resulted in Boya's extremely poor combat power after becoming a Universe Master!
There is an essential gap between a Universe Master and a Universe Venerable. A Universe Master can easily create Top-tier Peerless Arts and Pinnacle Peerless Arts, and only creating Universe Master Ultimate Secret Techniques takes some time, but increasing the life gene level is not easy.
Before becoming a Universe Master, Boya was a High-level Venerable, with a life gene level of only 26 times. Ten million years later, using numerous precious Treasure Troves, she raised her life gene level to nearly a thousand times.
The secret technique she created was at the Universe Master Pinnacle Secret Technique, and her overall combat power was that of an ordinary Second-rank Universe Master.
With her strength as an ordinary Second-rank Universe Master, if she were not a member of the Human Race, she would not even be able to become a Hongmeng Palace Master!
Of course, this was Boya's normal combat power without using the Burning Divine Power Secret Technique.
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"Teacher said that once I have Third-rank Universe Master combat power, he will lend me the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor long-term."
Boya thought to herself, "I can offer the Arcana treasures I don't use to the Race in exchange for Treasure Troves that increase my life gene level.
"By then, as long as I create an Universe Master Ultimate Secret Technique, I will be able to possess Third-rank Universe Master combat power."
In her opinion, the so-called long-term loan was tantamount to bestowing the Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor upon her, just without ownership.
Her Teacher's strength was second only to Huge Axe Creator, and He could refine all types of Top-tier Arcana treasures. He even had so many Arcana treasures that they were stored in the Treasure Vault of the Race.
Top-tier Arcana treasures did not enhance her Teacher's strength; they were more for offering to the Race to strengthen the Universe Master.
If it weren't for the difficulty in finding Materials for refining Domain, Soul, and Flying Palace type Top-tier Arcana treasures, and the precious Materials in the Treasure Vault of the Race being almost exhausted.
Boya even thought that her Teacher would be too lazy to let Senior Martial Uncle contend for the Hundred Birds Valley token, after all, it was just a token, not a true Top-tier Flying Palace type Arcana treasure.
With Materials, one could just refine the Treasure Trove oneself; why bother contending for it?
But what Boya didn't know was that if she told Ender this idea, she would certainly be reprimanded.
The contention for Treasure Trove resources, besides enhancing one's own Race's strength, can also indirectly weaken other forces. Unless it's a strategic abandonment, one must contend!
"Boya, do you want to go to the Hong Alliance combat plane to take a look?" Ender asked with a smile.
"Combat plane?" Boya was curious.
Ender explained, "It's the special plane where you can spectate your Senior Martial Uncle battle over the for the Hundred Birds Valley token."
Boya nodded upon hearing this, then hesitated, "Teacher, if I go to the combat plane to watch, won't it expose my identity as a Universe Master?"
"Don't worry, it won't."
Ender smiled, "The Virtual Universe belongs to our Human Race. With my authority, if I don't want foreign strong cultivators to see, then no foreign strong cultivators will discover you."
"Then let's go take a look." Boya's eyes showed anticipation.
She had never seen a scene of commanding numerous Universe Venerable-level strong cultivators in battle and was quite curious about it.
"Let's go."
Ender rose, taking Boya with him as they transformed into white light and teleported away.
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Virtual Universe, special plane.
A tall throne was surrounded by Chaotic airflow, vaguely revealing only a towering figure seated upon it.
Below the throne, there were numerous thrones of varying sizes, each occupied by a human or foreign figure.
Among them, there were dozens of thrones with seven stars on their backs.
There were hundreds of Sixth-star thrones, but only three five-star ones.
Within the Chaotic airflow, several towering figures were hidden, overlooking the numerous thrones below through the endless Chaotic airflow.
"The Human Race is indeed a Pinnacle Race. A newly formed faction has actually given birth to a Universe Master."
"Phantom Blood Master's previous title was Venerable Youmo, one of the ancient Universe Overlords of the Human Race, so his becoming a Universe Master is not too surprising."
"This Phantom Blood Master has been a Universe Master for a short time, and his strength is probably only at the second-tier Pinnacle. Is it a bit presumptuous for him to be in charge of the Hundred Birds Valley token contention?"
"That's right, there are only 18 tokens of the Hundred Birds Valley. Since it involves the Top-tier Flying Palace type Arcana treasure, the Hall of Hundred Birds, the contention will certainly be very fierce. Phantom Blood Master might not be able to contend with other forces."
"Heh, what are you worried about? The one in power in Phantom Blood Master's faction is Void River Master!"
"A single Hundred Birds Valley token, can it make a strong cultivator like Void River Master make a move?"
"Phantom Blood Master's Teacher is Ice Summit Master. It's estimated that Ice Summit Master has already rushed to the Original Star."
"Oh? If Ice Summit Master makes a move, then this Hundred Birds Valley token can indeed be seized..."
These foreign Hongmeng Palace Masters were hidden within the Chaotic airflow, communicating via transmission.
But they didn't notice that above the Chaotic airflow where they were hidden, two more figures were overlooking them.
"Teacher, there are five foreign Hongmeng Palace Masters," Boya transmitted.
"No need to pay attention to them."
Ender said softly, "They are here to check the progress of the token contention. They probably don't believe in your Senior Martial Uncle's strength."
"They, dare to question Senior Martial Uncle?"
Boya overlooked the five foreign Hongmeng Palace Masters below. Only two of them were ordinary third-tier, while the rest were second-tier Pinnacle Universe Master.
"So, there's no need to pay attention to them."
Ender overlooked the numerous thrones below, his gaze falling on one of them...