It was obvious.

Concealment was no longer an option. If the Giant Axe Creator had merely been trapped in the Dark Territory, that would have been one thing; as long as the higher-ups like themselves kept it secret, it would suffice. But now, the collapse and decay of Giant Axe’s miniature universe was an undeniable reality. A race without a Universe Master, yet occupying the most prime territories of the entire original universe, and possessing the most precious inheritances in the entire sea of universe—who wouldn't be jealous? Who wouldn't be tempted?

The Bug Race, the Demon Race, the Machine Race—their struggles against humanity had never ceased across endless eons!

So it was when Giant Axe was present.

Now that Giant Axe was gone, would these three peak races show any mercy?

“We are no longer the Human Race we once were,” City Lord of Chaos swept his gaze across the assembly. “We no longer have the protection of a Universe Master! Everyone understands the severity of the situation. Let’s discuss what we should do now.”

“War will definitely break out!” Lord Peng Gong, who had always worn a smiling face, now had not a trace of a smile, speaking solemnly. “That is certain! And this war won’t be the minor skirmishes we had before; this is a war for the very survival of our race. Therefore, no matter what, we must first preserve the seeds of our race, and prepare for failure regardless of how the war proceeds!”

“Mmm.” “Agreed.” Everyone nodded in affirmation.

A war that involved the extinction of the race demanded consideration of defeat even before the fighting began.

“We must look after the next generation,” Lord Void Gold stated directly. “Especially those within our territory who possess immense potential. We must swiftly gather every Universe level, Domain Lord, and World Master within the 008 Universe Nation! Then, transport them all to the Initial Universe. More importantly, all Immortal level beings and Universe Venerables must be brought to the Initial Universe. These Immortal level beings represent the accumulation of endless ages for our Human Race, cultivated through the ancient civilization system obtained by the Galaxy Lord. A great number of our Human Race’s Immortal beings can foster a contingent of Universe Venerables, and even Universe Masters!”

“Mmm.”

“Agreed.”

“All the Immortal beings accumulated over endless eons must be taken away.”

One by one, they nodded their assent.

Immortal beings were useless in a war for racial extinction, but from them, Universe Venerables and even Universe Masters could emerge in the future!

“The Human territory is vast, and ordinary citizens number in the trillions,” Lord Void Gold continued. “It is unrealistic to try and take every human. Furthermore, even if a true war breaks out, humans exist on every life planet, and races like the Bug Race or Machine Race won’t deliberately slaughter ordinary humans.” Luo Feng also nodded in agreement.

This was common sense.

In wars of racial extermination, the conflicts between supreme beings were exceptionally fierce, and at most, the fallout might unintentionally affect ordinary humans, but they wouldn't deliberately engage in mass slaughter! If one side began slaughtering, the other side could retaliate in kind. Moreover, for the most common humans, demons, etc., releasing a significant number of humans stored in the ‘Divine Kingdoms’ of various Immortals and scattering them across the life planets would allow rapid recovery within a century or a millennium.

Thus, ordinary residents, provided they had the seeds—the vast populations of humans surviving within ‘Divine Kingdom’ World Rings—could quickly multiply, posing little impact to the race as a whole.

What truly mattered was the territory!

Territory was what nurtured humans with potential!

“The current biggest problem is our weakness,” Lord of Darkness said in a low voice. “Among our race, myself, Chaos, and Peng Gong are considered top-tier Tier Five beings, but against a Universe Master, we can only manage to save ourselves; we can't even hold them back. A Universe Master can leave swiftly; they are not restricted by the laws of universal operation throughout the war, which puts us at a severe disadvantage.”

“There is something I haven't mentioned yet,” City Lord Hunli spoke up.

Instantly, everyone turned their gaze towards Chaos.

“Luo Feng, you should tell them,” City Lord of Chaos looked towards Luo Feng, causing the Lord of Darkness, Lord Void Gold, Lord Qing Dong, Lord You Hou, Lord Long Xing, and the others to turn their eyes as well.

“I am about to conduct a transaction with the East Emperor Holy Land,” Luo Feng announced.

This matter needed to be made public.

And now, at this critical juncture, it was the perfect moment to boost morale.

“A transaction?” Lord of Darkness, Lord Peng Gong, Lord Ice Peak, and the others looked confused.

“Yes. This transaction will result in our Human Race acquiring two Ultimate Treasures,” Luo Feng stated with gravity. “And one of them is a Palace-type Ultimate Treasure.”

“Two Ultimate Treasures?”

“Two?”

“Galaxy Lord, are you certain? Ultimate Treasures?” Even the calm Lord of Darkness and Lord Ice Peak were profoundly shocked. The other Universe Masters also revealed signs of joy. This truly was timely aid—they had previously felt their future was bleak, knowing the Human Race would suffer losses against any single peak race attack, let alone a coordinated siege.

Hearing about Ultimate Treasures instantly stabilized their minds!

Ultimate Treasures were the veritable foundation-guarding treasures; the situation for the Human Race would improve significantly.

“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded. “This transaction will take place immediately.”

“The inheritance?” Lord of Darkness suddenly interjected, and silence fell as the other Universe Masters also watched him. This ancient civilization was the ‘foundation’ of humanity’s rise! Even facing this crisis, parting with that inheritance was something they were deeply reluctant to do.

Luo Feng shook his head: “Rest assured, I would never compromise the foundation of our Human Race. This deal was settled before Giant Axe’s incident occurred. Naturally, we will not suffer a loss.”

“Enough!” City Lord of Chaos commanded. “Stop wasting time! All Universe Masters currently in the sea of universe or on the Primal Planet must return immediately! Furthermore, for our Human Race—regardless of the five factions like the Battle Arena lineage or the Virtual Universe lineage, or the division by Universe Nations—in short, every Immortal being who is human must be brought to the Initial Universe swiftly!”

The highest echelon had merely established the main policy.

As for implementation and detailed planning, that naturally fell to the Universe Venerables and even the Immortal beings.

The meeting concluded quickly, and the Universe Masters departed one after another, leaving only Luo Feng and City Lord of Chaos.

“Luo Feng,” City Lord of Chaos called out, stopping Luo Feng.

“Teacher,” Luo Feng turned back.

“You must be extremely careful,” City Lord of Chaos said earnestly. “These two Ultimate Treasures are critically important! Coupled with the Ultimate Treasure you obtained from the Duan Dong River lineage, our Human Race will possess at least the capacity to resist. Regarding this transaction with the East Emperor Holy Land, it must be swift! We must prevent the East Emperor Holy Land from developing other schemes following the presumed demise of the Giant Axe Creator.”

“Mmm.”

Luo Feng nodded thoughtfully.

When humanity appeared weak, susceptible to bullying by every race, the East Emperor Holy Land might indeed harbor alternative intentions.

“Don’t worry, Teacher,” Luo Feng stated solemnly. “I possess the Tomb Boat of Passing God. Any attempt by them to seize the treasures by force is a pipe dream. I must be firm in this transaction; I cannot yield even an inch.”

“Mmm, conclude the transaction quickly, lest complications arise,” Chaos cautioned.

“Yes, I will contact Star Master Bei Zhen immediately.” Luo Feng felt a sense of urgency. Before this moment, the two Ultimate Treasures were merely a bonus for the Human Race, accelerating the ‘rise’ plan. But now… the two Ultimate Treasures were absolutely vital to the Human Race.

Earth.

The Luo Family ancestral home.

“Luo Hai, Luo Ping,” Luo Feng sat in the main seat and commanded directly. “You two brothers must immediately take all core members of my Luo Family and keep them within a personal world you carry. Also, for my entire Earthling lineage, you should use the pretext of mobilizing Ping Hai Company or other means to select about one trillion humans from the Earthlings and take them along as well.”

“Father.”

“Father, what is this?” Luo Hai and Luo Ping looked confused.

“The Human Race is about to face a catastrophe,” Luo Feng stated plainly. “Ask no more questions, just act immediately.”

“Yes.”

Luo Ping and Luo Hai were startled but dared not hesitate any longer.

A catastrophe?

A Human Race catastrophe?

What was their father’s status? He was a member of the highest echelon of the entire Human Race! If he declared a catastrophe, it was absolutely true. Core Luo Family members? Selecting one trillion from the Earthling lineage? After long ages of development, the Luo Family lineage numbered in the trillions! The population of the Earthling lineage was even more staggering and numerous than the Luo Family’s!

Therefore, selecting only core members and one trillion from the Earthling line was clearly about preserving the seeds!

As long as the seeds remained, with a few thousand years, they could rapidly multiply back to their previous prosperity.

Luo Ping and Luo Hai rushed out, immediately mobilizing the entire formidable energy of the Luo Family to take action.

“Luo Feng,” Xu Xin looked at her husband and finally inquired, “What happened?”

“Giant Axe has fallen,” Luo Feng stated gravely.

Xu Xin’s eyes widened roundly.

Giant Axe?

As Luo Feng’s wife, she knew the structure of the highest levels of the entire Human Race, and she knew that the Human Race had only one Universe Master… the Giant Axe Creator! Giant Axe fallen? This was indeed a catastrophe, even more terrifying.

“I will remain on Earth initially, and then take you all to the Initial Universe,” Luo Feng assured her.

He was one of the pillar powerhouses of the Human Race!

But he was also the leader of the Earthling lineage!

Just in case, taking the core members of the Luo Family and one trillion humans from the Earthling lineage… as for those left behind, even if war truly broke out, the situation for ordinary humans shouldn’t be overly grim. Unless the highest echelon was utterly defeated in battle, forcing a complete retreat to the Initial Universe, then the entire Human territory would face a genuine ‘Human Great Extinction’!

Utter defeat?

Luo Feng wasn’t confident he could win, but he wasn’t so sure he would lose so badly as to retreat to the Initial Universe.

In the vast sea of universe.

A ship was instantly teleporting through the chaotic energy currents. Suddenly, far ahead, a broken, dilapidated universe appeared, seemingly missing half its structure.

Inside the Tomb Boat of Passing God vessel.

Luo Feng was observing the scene outside.

“Star Master Bei Zhen, I have arrived,” Luo Feng said, holding a communication token. He had instructed his You Hai Clone to return to Earth to make arrangements. As for his main body on Earth, he had naturally entered the sea of universe immediately to conduct the transaction with the East Emperor Holy Land.

This transaction could not afford any slip-ups; the sooner the better.

“Galaxy Lord, my East Emperor Holy Land contingent has already arrived,” Star Master Bei Zhen responded.

“Very good.”

Immediately, the Tomb Boat of Passing God surged forward mightily towards the dilapidated miniature universe.