"Meet the Progenitor?" Luo Feng was genuinely startled. The nine supreme powers of the universe were called 'supreme' precisely because they possessed a Universe's Strongest Being. Like the Giant Axe Creator of the human race, Luo Feng, despite being of human descent, had never actually met or spoken with him.

The only Universe's Strongest Being he had ever encountered was Sitting Mountain Guest.

Now, he was to meet the most powerful existence of the Star Beast Alliance?

"Rumble nn" The Golden Horn Master’s four hooves trod the ground; seemingly slow, he had already reached the side of Golden Horn Luo Feng.

"Don't worry, don't be afraid." The Golden Horn Master looked at Golden Horn Luo Feng with gentleness in his eyes. "My Star Beast Alliance has many Universe Venerables, but most have never seen the Progenitor! The fact that you are granted a personal audience with the Progenitor the moment you are brought back... this is your opportunity."

The Master of Vortex Annihilation also descended. "If the Progenitor values you, the resources you receive will be vastly greater. Within my Star Beast Alliance, the Progenitor holds the highest authority."

"I am merely somewhat apprehensive," Golden Horn Luo Feng rumbled lowly.

"It would be abnormal not to be apprehensive. Let's go." The Golden Horn Master directly manipulated the surrounding space-time to bind Golden Horn Luo Feng, then transformed into a streak of light and flew out, with the Master of Vortex Annihilation flying alongside.

Flying, teleporting, flying...

The Golden Horn Master and the Master of Vortex Annihilation led Golden Horn Luo Feng, spending nearly twenty minutes to finally reach the summit of the Starry Sky Divine Mountain. At the very top of this colossal mountain stood an independent peak! This peak was about a hundred million kilometers tall, appearing both real and illusory, seeming virtual at first glance yet solid upon closer inspection. Especially so because this solitary peak was adorned with countless sculptures of giant beasts, encompassing nearly every race within the Starry Beasts.

At the foot of this independent peak stood a full twelve Star Beast Universe Venerables, these twelve beasts representing the twelve peak bloodlines.

"Golden Horn Master, Master of Vortex Annihilation." These twelve guardians saluted respectfully and simultaneously made way, clearly having received instructions from the Progenitor beforehand.

The Golden Horn Master and the Master of Vortex Annihilation led the way, with Golden Horn Luo Feng following behind.

They ascended along a mountain path.

"This is the Progenitor Mountain," the Golden Horn Master spoke slowly. "It is also an exceedingly terrifying supreme treasure." "It truly is terrifying," Golden Horn Luo Feng also sensed waves of oppressive might. The might emanating from this 'Progenitor Mountain' was overwhelmingly strong, causing Golden Horn Luo Feng's four hooves to feel faintly weak. But then again, a supreme treasure used by a Universe's Strongest Being would naturally possess world-shaking power. Even if it wasn't as strong as the Star Tower, it was probably only slightly less formidable, and surely stronger than the Thousand Treasure River.

The reason he judged it stronger than the Thousand Treasure River was purely based on a hunch; he was a powerhouse now, capable of discerning the strength of treasures based on the pressure they emitted.

They advanced along the path.

"On the Progenitor Mountain, you must follow this path; otherwise, you risk being attacked by the mountain itself. Even the instinctual, simple attacks from the Progenitor Mountain can easily annihilate a Universe Venerable. Therefore, without permission, you must not trespass," the Golden Horn Master instructed as they proceeded, soon arriving deep within the hundred-million-kilometer-high "Progenitor Mountain."

"Progenitor." "Progenitor." The Golden Horn Master and the Master of Vortex Annihilation nearly simultaneously bowed their heads respectfully as a sign of reverence.

"Progenitor?" Golden Horn Luo Feng couldn't see anyone. He scrutinized the distant surroundings carefully, only then spotting a soft, fluctuating form slowly manifesting. Simultaneously, a colossal head emerged from the deep mountain—a head resembling a dragon's, save for the nine sharp horns encircling its crown like a royal diadem.

The head alone was several thousand kilometers large. In the distant forest, glimpses of a fluctuating hoof and claw were faintly visible. Golden Horn Luo Feng instantly perceived that the claw possessed nine talons. Though only a mere fraction of the Progenitor's true body was visible, he could deduce that its divine form must stretch tens of thousands of kilometers in length.

"I pay my respects to the Progenitor." Golden Horn Luo Feng lowered his head deeply.

The Progenitor slightly raised its eyelids, its gaze seeming to pierce through everything, fixing upon Golden Horn Luo Feng. A voice, resonating as if from every inch of space, sounded: "Is this the rare genius you believe represents my Star Beast Alliance?"

"Yes," the Master of Vortex Annihilation replied respectfully.

"Progenitor," the Golden Horn Master looked up, speaking more casually. "This child’s divine body is already this powerful right after being summoned back. It is truly rare. Also, the message Yan Xing sent earlier—this child managed to seize the component of the Jianhe Luo treasure on the Original Universe Planet. Although we do not care for that Jianhe Luo component, it reflects his capability. Hahaha, my Golden Horn Beast lineage believes it will see a third Universe Master in the future!"

Golden Horn Luo Feng remained with his head bowed to the side.

Jianhe Luo component?

He had already exchanged that for the Nine-River supreme treasure.

"Mm."

"You two go back first," the Progenitor commanded.

"Yes," the Master of Vortex Annihilation responded. The Golden Horn Master immediately exclaimed with delight, "Progenitor, you intend to personally train him! He is a rare genius of my Golden Horn Beast lineage, do not slight my Golden Horn Beast lineage." "Mm," the Progenitor agreed.

The Golden Horn Master was instantly overjoyed.

The Golden Horn Master then turned to Luo Feng, instructing, "Jin Feng, the Progenitor wishes to train you; this is your great fortune, grasp it well."

"Yes," Golden Horn Luo Feng listened obediently.

"Go." The Golden Horn Master immediately left with the Master of Vortex Annihilation along the mountain path.

In the deep mountain, the Progenitor's form flickered in and out of sight, its colossal head looming over Golden Horn Luo Feng.

Luo Feng stood obediently to the side.

"To be able to slay the Charming Sword Venerable, not bad," the Progenitor stated.

Luo Feng understood; the Absolute Land Starry Sky was completely under the Progenitor's control, altering the universe’s operational laws. Naturally, nothing could escape the Progenitor’s sight. He immediately replied respectfully, "Luck." "Human, do you think you can conceal yourself from me?" The Progenitor's voice echoed in every inch of the surrounding space.

He had been recognized, as expected.

"Truly worthy of being the peerless genius seldom seen in the trillions of epochs of the human race," the Progenitor spoke slowly. "Luo Feng, you are human, not a member of my Star Beast race. Naturally, you cannot receive my clan's resources like other Star Beasts." "Luo Feng understands."

Golden Horn Luo Feng instantly retreated into his world ring, and his Mosha Tribe avatar manifested. He believed that the Progenitor, controlling the Absolute Land Starry Sky, already knew about his Mosha Tribe avatar.

Luo Feng reverted to his human form and bowed respectfully: "Human Luo Feng pays respects to the Progenitor! Luo Feng accidentally fell into this deadly place and could not escape, forced to wander until I was brought here; this was not intentional deceit toward the Progenitor. When Luo Feng was weak, I also possessed a Golden Horn Beast, I beg the Progenitor’s forgiveness."

"You were driven to desperation by the Zang Family and forced into a perilous situation; possessing the Golden Horn Beast was your fortune. Your arrival here was indeed not your intention. I will not concern myself with any of this," the Progenitor said slowly. In truth, before becoming an Immortal, the Star Beast Alliance would not intervene whether a Star Beast was enslaved or possessed; only Star Beasts who reached the Immortal level were summoned.

Luo Feng was secretly startled.

Very few within the human race knew about the matters concerning Earth and the Golden Horn Beast. How did the Progenitor of the Star Beast Alliance know?

"Your arrival here was not a coincidence; it was arranged by your teacher, Sitting Mountain Guest," the Progenitor spoke slowly.

Luo Feng froze.

Sitting Mountain Guest?

"Sitting Mountain Guest values you far more than he values his second disciple, Emperor Yan," the Progenitor continued slowly. "He specifically requested that I open the critical grounds of my Star Beast Alliance to you. Do not feel indebted to me; every gain requires a corresponding payment—everything is equivalent. Your teacher, Sitting Mountain Guest, has already paid a sufficient price." Luo Feng understood completely; everything was indeed orchestrated by Sitting Mountain Guest.

"You belong to the Beast God lineage. Among the entire vast universe, I am the most adept at nurturing the supreme powerhouses of the Beast God lineage," the Progenitor stated. "As for the Ancestral God Cult... they only possess superficial knowledge in nurturing the Beast God lineage; we Star Beasts are the true descendants of the Beast God." "What?" Luo Feng was shocked.

In fact, Luo Feng had long been secretly suspicious of how the Golden Horn Beast could so easily merge so many Blood-Luo Crystals back then, and even achieve 100% compatibility in utilizing them after cultivating the Nine Tribulations Secret Tome. Hearing the Progenitor of the Star Beast Alliance now claim that Star Beasts were descendants of the Beast God!

Heavens, this was a monumental secret, surely one of the ultimate secrets of the universe.

"The most critical treasure grounds of my Star Beast Alliance will be opened to you. Even if I didn't say it, you would understand," the Progenitor looked down at Luo Feng. "But don't think it will be easy. Your teacher has set a condition for you. If you cannot meet the requirement, you will be trapped there forever!"

Luo Feng blinked.

"Sitting Mountain Guest's demand is extremely high, even bordering on the absurd," the Progenitor observed Luo Feng. "I believe you have no chance of meeting your teacher's requirement, even across billions of years."

Luo Feng frowned.

These words came from the Progenitor—the Universe's Strongest Being!

A Universe's Strongest Being, knowing all the miracles Luo Feng had created and that he had reached his current cultivation in less than 100,000 years, still dared to say this. Clearly, the condition set by Sitting Mountain Guest was unimaginably high.

"I even made a wager with him: if you succeed within 100,000 epochs, I will bestow upon you the supreme treasure set most suitable for the Beast God lineage. If you fail, your teacher will lose a pinnacle supreme treasure to me." The Progenitor gazed down at Luo Feng. "I sense the fighting spirit and confidence in your eyes, and I know you are adept at creating miracles. But once you see the requirement set by your teacher, you will understand... what despair means."

"I even believe you will be trapped permanently."

"Unless you self-destruct and abandon everything to leave, but if you self-destruct to leave, that naturally counts as a failure," the Progenitor said.

Luo Feng clenched his fists, silently enduring.

Just watch.

Even if you are the Progenitor, the Universe's Strongest Being! To dare say I cannot succeed within 100,000 epochs... you underestimate me too much. But what exactly is the test Sitting Mountain Guest has set for me that even the wager involving the Progenitor of the Star Beast Alliance is so grand? The Star Beast Progenitor's stake is a set of supreme treasures, and his teacher is betting a pinnacle supreme treasure against it.

"Enter now. I believe you will not succeed within 100,000 epochs," the Progenitor's voice echoed in every space, and the black-robed Luo Feng, who had been standing there, vanished into thin air.