Through Eraso's continuous and meticulous narration, Bai Yue and Ji Xue Venerable gradually formed a clear outline of the entire secret realm.
This secret realm was known as the Nebula World, and among its native civilizations, there existed a widely circulated legend—that it had been personally created by a so-called Genesis God, Arceus.
To Bai Yue, this claim was nothing short of absurd.
Although the Nebula World had yet to be fully explored, even a rough estimate based solely on Eraso's descriptions placed its diameter at no less than tens of millions of light-years. While it could not compare to the truly colossal secret realms whose diameters exceeded a hundred million light-years, it was still undeniably a large-scale universe secret realm.
Such a vast world could not possibly have been artificially created.
At best, this "Genesis God" Arceus was a powerful existence who had deliberately obscured the truth and misled later generations, allowing such an illogical legend to persist.
Setting aside the elusive Arceus—whose existence even Eraso could not confirm—the true rulers of the Nebula World were the Overlords.
At the pinnacle stood the Light Overlord, Birus, recognized as the strongest among them. Beneath him were more than a dozen Overlords of varying attributes, each commanding vast territories and countless subordinate gods.
Under these Overlords were layers upon layers of lesser gods and divine beings. Over time, each Overlord had established their own faction, carving out regions of the Nebula World and ruling them independently. This had ultimately resulted in the current situation—a world where many powerful existences stood side by side, maintaining a delicate balance.
The cultivation hierarchy of the Nebula World differed greatly from that of the Primordial Universe.
From lowest to highest, it was divided as follows:
Novice Martial Artist
Earth Martial Artist
Sky Martial Artist
Sun Martial Artist
Saint Martial Artist
Half-God Martial Artist
Only after reaching the Half-God realm could one elevate their life essence, establish a God Kingdom, and ascend as an Immortal God.
Immortal Gods were further divided into:
Lower God
Middle God
Upper God
Lord God
Overlord
Eraso himself was a Middle God, placing him firmly in the mid-tier of this divine hierarchy.
The so-called Divine Wars were conflicts initiated by Overlords, waged through their subordinate factions to compete for territory, resources, and influence.
Naturally, as a mere Middle God, Eraso had no access to the deepest secrets of the Nebula World. The only Overlord he was somewhat familiar with was Water Overlord Linglong, and even then, his understanding was superficial at best.
However, one piece of information stood out.
Almost all Overlords—and the majority of Immortal Gods—were innately conceived lifeforms.
Over countless years, the powerful beings of the Nebula World had discovered a cruel reality: aside from the first generation of naturally formed entities, later lifeforms born through reproduction found it extraordinarily difficult to advance.
Most would stagnate at the Half-God realm, eventually decaying into dust under the erosion of time.
Eraso himself was an exception.
In this remote border region of the Nebula World, under circumstances where advancement should have been nearly impossible, he had somehow shattered the shackles of fate and ascended to Immortal Godhood.
When Water Overlord Linglong learned of this anomaly, she had been genuinely shocked. Believing that Eraso's breakthrough concealed an extraordinary secret, she kept a close watch on him—and during a later Divine War, she personally intervened to save his life.
From this information, Bai Yue and Ji Xue Venerable arrived at a similar conclusion.
The situation of the Nebula World closely resembled that of a God Kingdom.
Before its maturation, the Nebula World had been hidden within a spatial interlayer by the Primordial Universe. Its innate environmental conditions were severely deficient, making it exceedingly difficult for later-born lifeforms to break through to the Undying level.
Only recently, as the entire secret realm matured and began merging with the Primordial Universe under the guidance of the universe's origin consciousness, had these restrictions begun to loosen.
From this point onward, newly born lifeforms would no longer face such insurmountable barriers when advancing to the Undying realm. However, breaking through to the Overlord level—equivalent to a Universe Venerable in the Primordial Universe—would still remain far more difficult than for lifeforms native to the Primordial Universe.
This period of maturation carried another crucial implication.
As the secret realm completed its evolution, treasures conceived within it would begin to emerge in large numbers, much like fruit ripening across an autumn field.
Among all the information Eraso provided, the most valuable asset by far was the star map he had painstakingly accumulated over countless years.
To the Human Race's army of Universe Venerables, this star map was priceless. It alone could save thousands of years of blind exploration.
"Ji Xue," Bai Yue said calmly, "scan everything we've obtained—including the star map—and upload it to the Virtual Universe. This will accelerate everyone's progress."
He paused briefly, then added, "As a reward, you may exchange for treasures at half price, the same terms as the Human Race Universe Venerables."
Ji Xue Venerable froze for an instant, then responded with barely concealed excitement.
"Yes! I'll upload it immediately. Thank you, great Lord of Hunyuan!"
Bai Yue nodded once, and his figure vanished from the God Kingdom, leaving without further explanation.
The moment Bai Yue departed, Ji Xue's earlier frustration vanished entirely, replaced by overwhelming delight.
In truth, even without Bai Yue's intervention, Ji Xue might eventually have discovered Eraso's God Kingdom on his own. Yet under the circumstances at the time, it was impossible for him to think along that line.
The true breakthrough had come from Bai Yue's reversal of time, tracing the spatial fluctuations of Eraso's God Kingdom teleportation. Without that, none of this would have happened.
Even if Bai Yue had demanded the upload for free, Ji Xue would have accepted it without complaint. Receiving an additional reward on top of that left him eager and motivated.
He immediately had his intelligent lifeform copy a portion of the star map and upload it to the exploration group.
The response was instant.
"Nebula World?"
"Overlords?"
"This star map is insanely detailed! @Ji Xue Venerable, how did you get this?"
"With the help of the great Lord of Hunyuan," Ji Xue replied calmly. "We located the God Kingdom of a native Lord-level Undying and obtained it from him."
Envy flooded the chat.
"You're ridiculously lucky, Ji Xue."
"That haul must be massive!"
"You owe everyone drinks after this!"
Private messages followed in quick succession.
"Ji Xue, the reward from Lord of Hunyuan must be huge, right?"
"I can exchange treasures at half price, same as the Human Race Venerables."
"That's beyond huge—you've struck gold! Let me borrow some of that opportunity later!"
After a moment of thought, Ji Xue sent a direct message to a close friend.
"Fiji, I'll send you my location. Come over immediately. Let's explore the Nebula World together. This Lord-level native I just enslaved left teleportation tokens in many regions—we can move directly via God Kingdom teleportation."
"I'm on my way."
Elsewhere, within a meteorite-filled starfield, Gui Yi Venerable flew at high speed, his high-grade Domain treasure activated as he scanned his surroundings.
A portion of his consciousness was immersed in the Virtual Universe, reviewing the newly uploaded information.
"Light Overlord… Strongest One among the Overlords?"
Gui Yi halted mid-flight, his expression sharpening as he made a decision.
In the group chat, a new message appeared—instantly drawing everyone's attention.
"@Ji Xue Venerable, did that native Lord-level Undying leave a token on the Sun Continent at the center of the Light God Domain?"
"Yes," Ji Xue replied immediately.
"Send me your location," Gui Yi continued. "Have him teleport me to the Sun Continent. I want to meet the strongest Overlord of the Nebula World."
The moment this exchange appeared, the mood of the group subtly shifted.
Many Universe Venerables instantly realized something crucial.
Slow, cautious exploration in dangerous regions could never compare to directly targeting the natives.
These beings had lived in the secret realm for countless years—their accumulated wealth and knowledge far surpassed what could be found by wandering aimlessly.
As long as the plan was executed properly, the returns would be enormous.
For a time, Ji Xue Venerable became the center of attention. Requests flooded in, both public and private, all seeking God Kingdom teleportation assistance—each promising generous compensation.
Before the true exploration even began, Ji Xue found himself running a bustling "chauffeur service."
Soon, over a hundred powerful Universe Venerables gathered within Eraso's God Kingdom.
The invisible pressure of so many high-level beings made the entire God Kingdom tremble. Eraso's face went pale, fear etched deeply into his expression.
"Everyone's here," Ji Xue said. "I'll first teleport Gui Yi Venerable's group to the Sun Continent. After that, I'll send the rest of you to your destinations."
Just as the teleportation was about to begin, Gui Yi spoke again.
"If we attack individually and out of sync, these natives may use clones or other methods to warn each other," he said calmly. "Some targets could escape and become difficult to locate again."
"I propose that once everyone is in position, we attack simultaneously. Any objections?"
None.
"Agreed."
"That's the safest approach."
"No objections."
Consensus was reached instantly.
"Ji Xue," Gui Yi said, his voice cold and steady, "begin teleportation."
God Kingdom light flared.
One after another, the Human Race powerhouses were sent across the Nebula World.
The Nebula World was ruled by more than a dozen Overlords, divided into three major camps.
The first camp was led by Light Overlord Birus.
This was the strongest faction, counting among its ranks the Fire Overlord, Time Overlord, Earth Overlord, and Alchemy Overlord. Because of its strength, this camp acted aggressively, interfering in nearly every major affair of the Nebula World—its position not unlike that of a global hegemon.
The second camp was led by Thunder Punishment Overlord Elvis. Though slightly weaker and possessing one fewer Overlord, this faction was the most fiercely opposed to the Light camp.
The third was a loose neutral camp led by the Space Overlord. Though it technically contained more Overlords than the first camp, it lacked cohesion. Aside from the Space Overlord and Water Overlord Linglong, most members occupied only small territories and rarely interfered with the wider world.
This fragile balance had kept the Nebula World peaceful for a long time.
At the heart of the Light camp lay the Sun Continent, spanning over seven light-years in diameter.
At its center floated Holy Light City, suspended above the vast Saint Light Lake—a Domain treasure whose radiance erased all shadows, earning the city its title of Eternal Light.
Deep beneath a mountain tens of millions of kilometers away, Gui Yi Venerable and his six companions emerged.
Rising to the peak, they gazed toward Holy Light City, bathed in endless white brilliance.
"A high-level Domain treasure," Golden Axe Venerable said slowly. "Comparable to the Ancestor God Religion's Five-Colored Aurora Lake. It's not even fully activated, yet it already covers hundreds of millions of kilometers."
"If not for the Domain treasure bestowed by Junior Brother," Gui Yi replied calmly, "we might have suffered greatly here."
Facing Light Overlord Birus alone, Gui Yi would have come by himself.
But Birus was not alone.
Under his command were three Universe Venerable-level subordinates: the Morning God, Dusk God, and—ironically—the Darkness God.
"There's no guarantee the intelligence is fully accurate," Gui Yi said coldly. "Once we move, remain cautious."
"When we begin, I'll activate my Domain treasure to suppress his Domain and seal the surrounding space. If successful, I'll seize control of the entire area and assist everyone in suppressing their opponents."
"Don't worry," one Venerable said grimly. "No matter how powerful their treasures are, these natives can't unleash their full strength. We have the absolute advantage—in numbers and power."
"Prepare yourselves," Gui Yi said, eyes fixed on Holy Light City. "Once everyone is in position… we strike."
In the struggle for racial interests, there was no right or wrong.
Only victory.
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