A Supreme Treasure was the heritage artifact of a clan; for a peak race like humanity, the fact that they lacked one had always instilled a certain unease among their supreme beings. Now, the Giant Axe Founder possessed a Supreme Treasure—this was truly a union of giants, electrifying every powerful human expert.
Within the Virtual Universe, that isolated plane of existence, the supreme beings of the Human Race gathered.
“Since the Primal Ancestor was suppressed by the ‘Seal,’ our Human Race has endured in silence. Now, with the Giant Axe Founder holding a Supreme Treasure, the standing of our Human Race in the Primitive Universe is unshakeable.”
“I was momentarily stunned when I first heard the news; only now do I dare to confirm it.”
“Ever since the Primal Ancestor was suppressed, the Demon Race, Bug Race, and Mechanical Race, who didn't dare confront us then, have always sought to gain the upper hand, especially the Demon Race! Now that Giant Axe has a Supreme Treasure, perhaps even the two Demon Ancestors of the Demon Race will not dare to be so arrogant.”
On the long table, platters of delicacies and pots of fine wine were served.
The Giant Axe Founder and nineteen Universe Masters were seated, drinking heavily and discussing matters with boisterous excitement.
“Everyone, let us keep this confidential for now,” the Giant Axe Founder commanded. “I am still deep within the Inner Territory of the Feng Kingdom. It will take some time for me to return. Moreover, aside from the powerhouses of our Human Race, no one else knows about my acquisition of the Supreme Treasure. Let us keep it quiet; when the time is right, I will use it to achieve a remarkable effect.”
“Yes.”
“Agreed.”
One by one, the Universe Masters nodded. The secret of possessing a Supreme Treasure would eventually be revealed; one could not keep such an artifact hidden forever.
The Giant Axe Founder was not like Luo Feng. Luo Feng was currently only a Universe Venerable. Even with his profound mastery of the Secret Rune diagram school and the Supreme Treasure Star Tower, he was not considered top-tier among the 1 Universe Masters—at best, his survival capability was immensely strong. The Giant Axe Founder was entirely different.
It was a feast of celebration; everyone was joyful.
This was a monumental event for the Human Race, signifying a leap forward in their ultimate martial power. Naturally, everyone was thrilled, so they first gathered to drink and celebrate, then dispersed into small groups to chat happily.
“Luo Feng.”
Chaos City Master approached Luo Feng, holding a dark wine goblet. Luo Feng, in turn, held a wine flask.
“Master,” Luo Feng responded promptly.
“Hahaha, today is a joyous day, truly joyous! Giant Axe excels most at axe techniques, having reached the ranks of the Universe’s Strongest by mastering the axe.” Chaos sighed, “And the Supreme Treasure he obtained happens to be a massive axe. With such a Supreme Treasure in hand, Giant Axe’s strength will undoubtedly reach an entirely new peak.”
Luo Feng nodded as well.
Indeed.
Even a Supreme Treasure depended on suitability. If someone who used an axe suddenly obtained a sword-shaped Supreme Treasure—although it would enhance their power—it ultimately wouldn't be as good as an ‘axe-type’ Supreme Treasure!
Of course, axe-type Supreme Treasures, while seemingly offensive, generally possess multiple profound abilities since they are Supreme Treasures.
“Luo Feng, you previously asked me for detailed information regarding the ‘Universe Boat,’” Chaos City Master said with a smile. “I gave you a copy before, but I just spoke with Giant Axe, and he has even more comprehensive data—I will send it to you now.”
“Thank you, Master,” Luo Feng replied with great delight.
The map data brought by the Giant Axe Founder?
The more detailed the Universe Boat data, the better. After all, the Silk Thread Diagram left by that ‘Jie Fanzi’ from an unknown Reincarnation Era only recorded a very small portion of the Universe Boat’s areas.
The Three Great Jedi Zones—since they were Jedi Zones—
for endless eons, no powerhouse had managed to map them completely; no one possessed the capability to explore every corner within those zones.
“Master, I also have a map concerning the Universe Boat,” Luo Feng quickly stated. “I obtained it by chance in the Inner Territory of the Feng Kingdom… I will send it to Master.”
“Where? Which faction’s?” Chaos City Master asked with a smile, holding his wine cup.
But immediately, his smile froze.
He held the cup, stunned for a long moment, then looked at Luo Feng with astonishment: “Good heavens, you actually possess records detailing parts of the core regions of the Universe Boat? All the Universe Boat map data our Human Race has collected up to this point barely compares to this single portion you have. Did you get this from an expert of the First Universe Era?”
“Ordinary experts, even if they viewed map data, would swiftly destroy it and not carry it on their person,” Chaos City Master observed Luo Feng. “Just like our Human Race in the Universe—the last time I let you view it, I instructed you to destroy it immediately. Those who dare to carry maps around on themselves are exceedingly confident.”
“Like me, for instance, or Giant Axe, or many Universe Masters with incredible life-saving abilities, and numerous Universe’s Strongest,” Chaos City Master elaborated.
Luo Feng nodded too.
Jedi Zone maps were a secret of a race. Only the highest echelon of the race could share them.
For example, if the Giant Axe Founder obtained one, he would freely give it to other Universe Masters. If Luo Feng obtained one and offered it to the race, everyone would share it freely too.
This free sharing was internal to the race. If an external force offered any price, the Human Race would not easily trade it; even if a trade occurred, it would require deliberation by the race's high command, or only the Giant Axe Founder himself might have the sole qualification to conduct such a transaction.
“Those who can carry maps personally are no ordinary existences. I don’t have the ability to kill them.”
Luo Feng shook his head. “I was exploring for treasures in the waters of the Feng Kingdom, and by chance, I obtained a Silk Thread Diagram which contained the map of this Universe Boat.”
“A Silk Thread Diagram? How extravagant! It must belong to a Universe’s Strongest,” Chaos City Master marveled with emotion. “That makes sense. Across successive Reincarnation Eras, countless Universe’s Strongest perished long ago. Traces of their remnant maps or treasure fragments are often discovered within the Three Great Jedi Zones.”
The Universe Masters drank and chatted in small groups.
“Everyone, come here.”
“Haha, our Human Race has another cause for celebration!” the Giant Axe Founder called out directly.
The Universe Masters nearby heard this, and their eyes immediately lit up. They all settled back onto their chairs, some even shouting, “Giant Axe Founder, what is the good news?”
“Could it be that someone else has obtained a Supreme Treasure?”
“Peng Gong, do you think Supreme Treasures are that easy to acquire?”
The Giant Axe Founder merely smiled as he glanced at Luo Feng, then announced: “In the waters of the Feng Kingdom, Luo Feng, by sheer chance, obtained a Silk Thread Diagram map left behind by a Universe’s Strongest from an unknown Reincarnation Era. That Silk Thread Diagram records portions of the Universe Boat’s map.”
Whoosh!
“A Silk Thread Diagram?”
“Of the Universe Boat?”
“How large an area does it cover?”
“A complete Silk Thread Diagram like this usually covers a vast expanse,” the Universe Masters exclaimed in excitement.
The Giant Axe Founder nodded, his voice robust: “It adds double the area concerning the Universe Boat’s Inner Territory, including some parts of the core regions.”
Immediately, there was another wave of joy and congratulations. Many Universe Masters approached Luo Feng with their wine cups—some thanking him, others congratulating him. In this lively atmosphere, Luo Feng felt the unity of the Human Race; at least when it came to the race’s interests, everyone shared the same objective.
“Luo Feng.” The Giant Axe personally walked over to Luo Feng, seeking him out privately.
“Giant Axe Founder,” Luo Feng responded.
“You have dedicated the map selflessly, and it is a Jedi Zone map,” the Giant Axe Founder said, his gaze sharp with appreciation. “Your contribution to the race is immense. However, the stronger one becomes, the more the race’s strength relies on their dedication. Logically, this map of yours should earn you over ten thousand Treasure Points.”
“But the race’s treasures are finite, accumulated from the endless dedication of Universe Masters over countless eons.”
“Therefore, when the contribution is too great, the race cannot offer equivalent reward,” the Giant Axe looked at Luo Feng.
Luo Feng smiled too.
He understood.
The race’s treasury was limited, built upon the contributions of these dozen or so Universe Masters and Universe’s Strongest. The Universe Masters’ contributions were relatively smaller; it was mostly the Giant Axe Founder. A vast amount of the Giant Axe Founder’s treasures were placed directly within the race’s reserves, completely freely given, like the caring gesture of a great patriarch nurturing his lineage. Luo Feng’s collected maps were also given freely to the race.
“So, I can only grant you 5,000 Treasure Points,” the Giant Axe Founder stated.
“Giant Axe Founder, you yourself give selflessly…” Luo Feng began.
“What you need is strength,” the Giant Axe looked at Luo Feng with a smile. “Do not refuse. 5,000 Treasure Points is all there is. You cannot get more if you want it, nor can you refuse it. As for wanting to contribute more to the race? Do it sooner—reach the rank of Universe Master sooner.”
Luo Feng nodded heavily.
He felt more strongly that the Human Race depended entirely on these twenty beings!
The nineteen Universe Masters and one Giant Axe Founder! Plus, of course, the unseen influence of the Primal Ancestor.
It was this group that strived and struggled. Giant Axe and Chaos served as leaders who solved the most significant problems.
“I will also contribute more to the race and uphold a piece of the sky,” Luo Feng vowed silently.
The detailed information about the Universe Boat obtained from the race, combined with the detailed map he now possessed—
“Troublesome,” Luo Feng muttered, sitting in the corner of a restaurant very close to the Luo Residence in Yangzhou City. Sunlight streamed through the glass and warmed his body, but Luo Feng held his teacup, his brow furrowed.
“According to the data…”
“Of the Three Great Jedi Zones, the Universe Boat’s so-called tokens also have gradations of high and low. From lowest to highest, they are the Black Token, Azure Token, and Silver Token. The Black Token generally requires an extremely powerful Universe Master to obtain even by chance. The Azure Token is usually held by Universe’s Strongest. The Silver Token seems to be held only by experts from the Two Great Holy Lands.”
Luo Feng frowned.
The secret chamber space represented by the Azure Token was located deep within the inner domain of the Universe Boat, bordering the core regions. It was already extremely perilous, and generally, only a Universe’s Strongest would have the capability to acquire an Azure Token.
“Jie Fanzi, oh Jie Fanzi.”
“Your bequeathed treasure, you could have chosen a place slightly easier to reach, like the Black Token chamber space; I might have had a chance. But you insisted on hiding it in the Azure Token chamber space. Even my Master, Chaos City Master, is not confident about breaking through to such a place. And you expect me to do it?” Luo Feng sighed inwardly.
Despite his reluctance, three months after returning to Earth, Luo Feng quietly left the Primitive Universe alone once more, heading into the Sea of Chaos—this time, toward the Universe Boat!
PS: Chapter One concludes.