In the vast sea of the cosmos. Deep within the currents of boundless chaos, the Tomb Raider’s Ship hovered. From another direction, a Blood-Red Pagoda materialized out of thin air, instantly transforming into a stream of crimson figures that flowed toward the Tomb Raider’s Ship, vanishing just as they reached it.

"Golden Horned Beast Clone."

Inside the main hall. Luo Feng, the stone blade strapped to his back, gazed across at the materialized Golden Horned Beast. Their eyes met, each reflecting an iron resolve.

“War!” Luo Feng murmured. When Giant Axe Creator perished, Luo Feng had clearly understood… the recent stretch of time would be the most critical period for humanity. The Universe Masters scattered across the sea of the cosmos and the Prime Universe were all recalled. Naturally, the Golden Horned Beast clone, previously sent deep into the Cosmic Boat to retrieve the relics of Jiefanzi, had to be summoned back immediately.

After all, the Golden Horned Beast clone carried the ‘Wu Killer Wings’ and the ‘Star Tower’—equivalent to two Supreme Treasures! This constituted an absolute apex combat force… and such power could not be absent in a battle determining the fate of their race.

“If it is war.” “I—the true self, and the Golden Horned Beast clone—can fight simultaneously,” Luo Feng mused silently.

The true self, wielding the ultimate Blood Shadow Blade, was suited for breaking fortified positions! It dared to engage even a Universe Supreme Being in a one-on-one confrontation. The Golden Horned Beast clone, equipped with the Wu Killer Wings, whose ‘Divine Blood Traces’ contained an excellent willpower impact effect, was utterly devastating against ordinary Universe Masters! Coupled with the protection of the Star Tower… this one was capable of fighting a hundred, even a thousand foes. Two distinct combat styles.

“Let it come,” Luo Feng whispered. He was prepared. Perhaps in the sea of the cosmos, confronting a Universe Supreme Being would be a disadvantage due to the lagging Divine Power quotient. However, the ‘Prime Universe’ possessed a power ceiling; reaching the pinnacle of the sixth tier was the limit, after which every Universe Supreme Being would be suppressed by the Prime Universe itself. This powerful suppression meant that Luo Feng, relying on the Blood Shadow Blade, dared to fight. It was just a pity… He could only fight, not hold them back. The initiative lay entirely with the enemy.

After merging with the Golden Horned Beast clone, they swiftly returned to the Prime Universe aboard the Tomb Raider’s Ship, making their way to the First Universe. This round trip consumed a total of eighteen days.

The First Universe, Chaos City, within the City Lord’s Mansion. “Teacher.” Luo Feng found the somewhat ferocious clone of the Chaos City Lord. “You’ve returned,” the Chaos City Lord nodded. “Have the other races made any moves recently? Have they discovered the news of Giant Axe Creator’s fall?” Luo Feng pressed. “No stir yet,” the Chaos City Lord confirmed. “The time is likely too short. Our internal security is tight. While there’s been a massive mobilization of Immortal Gods, the lower echelons probably just perceive chaos! Furthermore, spotting Giant Axe’s miniature universe from the sea of the cosmos requires luck.” “Indeed,” Luo Feng acknowledged. If luck held, perhaps ten years or a century would pass before anyone happened upon Giant Axe’s miniature universe. If luck was poor, perhaps a Universe Master would traverse the Prime Universe membrane the very same day and discover it. “It’s best if it remains hidden for as long as possible,” the Chaos City Lord rarely smiled. “If we could even birth another Universe Supreme Being, that would be ideal. Successfully bringing your two Supreme Treasures back safely is already a massive contribution.”

Luo Feng nodded, then couldn't help but ask, “Teacher, the allocation of those two Supreme Treasures…” “Let’s go into the Virtual Universe to discuss it,” the Chaos City Lord proposed. “Oh.” Luo Feng felt resigned. He had tried to persuade his teacher before… but it seemed the Teacher had already made up his mind to give the two Supreme Treasures separately to Dark Lord and Peng Gong Lord. Luo Feng disagreed, as he was the one who acquired them, and his views should be accommodated. Thus, the master and disciple had agreed to consult thoroughly with Peng Gong Lord and Dark Lord before making a final decision.

In the Virtual Universe, at the long stone table outside the Giant Axe God Temple, four figures were already seated. They were the Chaos City Lord, Dark Lord, Peng Gong Lord, and Luo Feng! These four represented the current strongest pillars of the entire human race. “The two Supreme Treasures have been brought back,” the Chaos City Lord stated with a smile. “They are the Black Prison Tower and the Yan Jun Staff! Darky, Peng Gong, you two know the specifics of the Black Prison Tower… I feel it is supremely suited for you, Junior Brother.” “Me?” Dark Lord was startled. No matter how aloof and cold he was, his heart trembled—these were Supreme Treasures, after all. “Senior Brother,” Dark Lord began. “Don’t decline,” the Chaos City Lord cut in. “Your strength is nearly equal to mine. In a frontal clash, you might be slightly behind, but—the Black Prison Tower’s primary benefit to me is defense. For you, however, you can utilize it brilliantly for offense; it will unleash its greater power in your hands.” “And Peng Gong, among us, you are the one most proficient in staff-based attacks. You shouldn't refuse this.” the Chaos City Lord continued.

Peng Gong Lord hesitated slightly. He was indeed the most skilled in staff techniques among the human race’s strongest, and in a critical moment for humanity, he wouldn't easily refuse… But if this happened, wouldn’t it mean he and Darky each received one? What about Chaos? For countless eons, the Chaos City Lord was recognized as second only to Giant Axe, the most likely candidate to become a Universe Supreme Being. “Then the 12LX Blade… Chaos, what about you…” Peng Gong started. “Teacher…” Luo Feng also hesitated, unsure how to persuade him. If persuasion were possible, their previous private meeting would have sufficed. “This is not just my decision, but also the decision of the Primal Ancestor,” the Chaos City Lord finally revealed. “The Primal Ancestor’s decision?” Luo Feng, Peng Gong, and Darky were all greatly shocked.

Suddenly, the stone chair at the long stone table—long left empty—was occupied by a white-robed man. Luo Feng and the others immediately turned respectfully, calling out, “Primal Ancestor (Teacher).” Seeing this white-robed man, the constant tension and pressure Luo Feng had been feeling eased somewhat. Humanity… still had the Primal Ancestor! Even though the Primal Ancestor was eternally suppressed, he still provided humanity with the ‘First Universe’ as a sanctuary. “Your combat strengths are all considerable,” the Primal Ancestor looked at the four of them. “If given time, coupled with the guidance from the ancient civilization system Luo Feng obtained, all four of you have the potential to become Universe Supreme Beings… Unfortunately, what humanity lacks most right now is time. If it were just a fight against any single faction, with your strength plus the Supreme Treasures, we wouldn't fear them!” “However.” “Luo Feng has inherited the Duan Dong River lineage, which is equivalent to humanity gaining it. Giant Axe’s recent fall—” A flash of sorrow crossed the Primal Ancestor’s eyes— “—the Universe Supreme Beings within the Prime Universe, few of them won’t be moved by this. Our human race will face overt or covert attacks from nearly every power in the entire Prime Universe.” “I’m not afraid of other things.” “Your strength, even against a single Universe Supreme Being, under the Prime Universe’s restrictions on such beings, means you need not fear,” the Primal Ancestor stated. “We fear only that you will be sealed!” “Sealed!” Luo Feng and the others visibly paled. Indeed. Even possessing other treasures, even Supreme Treasures, they could still be sealed! Once sealed and transported into a miniature universe, they would be at the mercy of their captor. And what could best resist sealing was precisely the Star Tower and the Black Prison Tower! When Supreme Treasure palaces engaged in mutual sealing, it became a contest of which was stronger. “Two or three Universe Supreme Beings joining forces—one to trap you so you cannot escape, and the second to directly suppress and seal you,” the Primal Ancestor sighed, shaking his head. “Once sealed, it will be too late. Therefore, you must be vigilant about this… It is easy to seal you, but incredibly difficult for you to seal a Universe Supreme Being.” Luo Feng and the others all nodded. That was true. Even if spatial fluctuations prevented instantaneous teleportation, a Universe Supreme Being, upon accelerating, could rapidly surpass the speed of fundamental laws! They held complete control over the flow of combat; they could leave or fight as they pleased. “However, our human race does have capital,” the Primal Ancestor asserted gravely. “This time, acquiring the Black Prison Tower, and Luo Feng having the Tomb Raider’s Ship—these must be utilized well… In this initial phase of the war, it’s acceptable to retreat, but once we strike, we must strike hard! Make those alien races feel pain, fear, and hesitation. That will be effective, at least frightening away those lesser factions who seek only to profit from our troubles.” Chaos City Lord, Dark Lord, Peng Gong Lord, and Luo Feng all nodded in agreement. Yes. The nine major super-factions of the Prime Universe! Plus numerous top-tier forces like the Thorn Ring Alliance, etc. The true terror would be if many secondary factions felt humanity was weak enough to attack them en masse. “Regarding the treasure allocation this time,” the Primal Ancestor continued, “Darky takes the Black Prison Tower, and Peng Gong takes the Yan Jun Staff! As for Chaos… he will remain stationed in the Primal Secret Realm and act only when absolutely necessary. If he moves, it signifies that our human race faces its final, desperate moment.” Luo Feng, Dark Lord, and Peng Gong Lord paused for a moment. Then, they all nodded. They understood the Primal Ancestor’s meaning: the other three would engage in the external war, while the Chaos City Lord would guard the ultimate sanctuary of the Primal Secret Realm.

Time flowed on. The human race remained highly vigilant, but the fall of Giant Axe Creator seemed to have gone unnoticed by the various races of the Prime Universe and the major powers in the sea of the cosmos.

In the sea of the cosmos, within the territory of the East Emperor Sacred Land Universe. The vast East Emperor Sacred Land Universe was quite remote. The dilapidated universe Luo Feng had chosen for the transaction earlier was much farther from the East Emperor Sacred Land than it was from the Prime Universe. Even though Bei Zhen Star Master had a far greater teleportation range, it was a full month and a half after Luo Feng returned to the Prime Universe before he reappeared in the East Emperor Sacred Land.

Inside Bei Zhen Star Master’s palace. “Whoosh!” Bei Zhen Star Master stood within the palace hall, and suspended in the air above the main hall was a figure—the Ancestor Donghuang, entirely enveloped in a cyan glow, who had materialized out of nowhere earlier. “Ancestor,” Bei Zhen Star Master bowed respectfully. “The Memory Stone has been obtained.” “Give it to me,” Ancestor Donghuang looked down upon Bei Zhen Star Master, a flicker of intense yearning in his eyes. “Yes, sir.” Bei Zhen Star Master flipped his hand, and a black pebble appeared—the Memory Stone. Ancestor Donghuang beckoned, and the Memory Stone floated to his side. Ancestor Donghuang gazed at the stone in his palm; his eyes shifted… He yearned for it so deeply. Immediately, a ray of light split from Ancestor Donghuang’s palm, enveloping the Memory Stone. Instantly, a massive influx of information surged from the stone directly into the Ancestor’s mind.