The Demon Ancestor Zhen and the Dream Demon Ancestor watched the humans crossing the void from the starry expanse.

“Luo Feng!” The Demon Ancestor Zhen uttered a low sound.

The Dream Demon Ancestor stared at Luo Feng, his gaze seeming intent on killing him. They both knew clearly that Luo Feng already possessed the combat power of a peak sixth-tier being, and could immediately flee into the Tomb World Boat. Forget the two of them; even ten more Universe Masters wouldn't be able to kill Luo Feng. Their original plan... was to capture a group of Human Universe Masters to coerce the human race!

“Speak, what are the terms!” the Demon Ancestor Zhen demanded gravely.

Luo Feng gave a light chuckle. “The terms are simple: just don't join this war, you demons! I can add a term... for one era, your Demon Race Universe Masters and Universe Masters of the Void Path are forbidden from appearing in my human territory. After one era, it’s up to you.”

This war would be swift.

Just like the initial skirmish with the Demon Race moments ago, which was described at length but ended in an instant. Luo Feng estimated this ‘war’ would be hard-pressed to last a hundred years; setting the term at ‘one era’ was more than sufficient.

“If we agree, your human race will release our five Universe Masters?” the Demon Ancestor Zhen asked.

“Of course,” Luo Feng nodded.

The Demon Ancestor Zhen and the Dream Demon Ancestor exchanged glances, communicating silently.

“However, we will return them to you after one era,” Luo Feng added with a smile.

“After one era?” the Demon Ancestor Zhen growled. “Your human race shows no sincerity in negotiation!”

“A mere promise is worthless,” Luo Feng scoffed, shaking his head. “This matter involves significant interests. When desire is at stake, all promises are false. Therefore… it must be after one era. As long as you don't interfere during this era, your five Demon Race Universe Masters can return alive and well. We don’t even want their supreme treasures.”

The Demon Ancestor Zhen and the Dream Demon Ancestor communicated secretly again.

“What do we do?” the Dream Demon Ancestor inquired.

“Their deaths are worthwhile,” the Demon Ancestor Zhen replied.

“Give up?” The Dream Demon Ancestor understood.

“Our race has over twenty Universe Masters! Even losing six… and with ‘Mie Jin’ and ‘Xue Ao,’ who have the potential to become Universe Masters of the Void Path, still alive. Since that is the case, let us lose the six!” the Demon Ancestor Zhen transmitted, his tone ruthlessly pragmatic. “The chance to transcend reincarnation is immensely important to our race. In terms of power, even if our Universe Masters don't intervene, the two of us combined rank among the top in the entire Primitive Universe. How can we abandon this opportunity?”

“Fine,” the Dream Demon Ancestor also reached a decision.

Let those five Universe Masters die, if necessary!

They gave up!

Luo Feng stood in the void, looking at the two Demon Ancestors. “Have you considered this carefully? If we fight to the death, the consequences might be even more severe than you anticipate.”

“Their deaths are a contribution to our entire Demon Race,” the Demon Ancestor Zhen coldly glared at Luo Feng. “Luo Feng, I’d like to see how far you can go. Hmph… With Yuan Zu suppressed and Ju Fu fallen, your humans are doomed. Even if you eventually struggle to become a Master of the Void Path, you likely won't have a good end.”

“Before I meet a bad end, I will ensure that you two meet a bad end first,” Luo Feng chuckled softly.

“Go!” the Demon Ancestor Zhen hissed.

“Our Demon Race will have its revenge for this!” the Dream Demon Ancestor shrieked.

Boom! Boom!

The two figures instantly accelerated, vanishing into the starry sky the moment they reached light speed.

Luo Feng shook his head. “Truly, two old monsters, such cold hearts. Five Universe Masters… they gave them up just like that.”

“But,” a trace of seriousness flashed in Luo Feng’s eyes. Judging from this negotiation with the Demon Race, their determination was immense, their yearning extreme! This suggested that the Insect Race, Machine Race, Prison Race, Crystal Race, Star Beast Alliance, Ancestral God Sect, and those solitary Masters of the Void Path—nearly all of them must possess an incredibly strong desire.

The chance to transcend reincarnation, who wouldn't crave it?

If Luo Feng claimed it didn't exist, the major powers likely wouldn't believe him! Explanations were useless at this juncture.

“The Ancestral God Sect and the Star Beast Alliance have relatively good relations with me,” Luo Feng mused. “However, when the chance to transcend reincarnation is involved… even the slightest prior goodwill probably means nothing.”

Personal favors.

In the face of racial destiny, nothing counted.

“Teacher Zuo Shankui has shown me immense kindness,” Luo Feng thought. “And Teacher Zuo Shankui’s own power is profound and unfathomable… If he needed it, I could share some information with him, and that might also bring him in as an ally to our race.”

The inheritance of the Duan Dong River lineage was something he had obtained himself.

The decision naturally rested with him.

However…

This systematic, ancient inheritance—from Immortal to Venerable, to Universe Master, to Master of the Void Path—Luo Feng would naturally only give to his own race! This structured guidance could significantly increase the probability of the human race producing powerhouses. As for Teacher Zuo Shankui, Luo Feng would grant him various lessons and experiences concerning the level of Masters of the Void Path.

After all, Teacher Zuo Shankui had helped him tremendously to reach where he was today. Secondly, the entire Earthling lineage had practically been shaped by Zuo Shankui.

“Let’s return for now,” Luo Feng commanded mentally.

Swish!

The Tomb World Boat blinked several times, followed by a Divine Kingdom Teleportation, rapidly returning to the secret realm of the Primitive Universe.

Demon Race Territory, Demon Ancestor Secret Realm.

“Demon Ancestor, save us.”

“Demon Ancestor!”

“Find a way to save us.” The Lord of Sirius and the other Demon Race Masters—five in total—had their divine power avatars prostrate, howling, wailing, and whimpering as they begged the avatars of the Dream Demon Ancestor and the Demon Ancestor Zhen for help. They truly did not want to die like this.

This was the era of the Primitive Universe; they could have lived for at least two more reincarnation eras! Dying in a direct confrontation would have been one thing, but being sealed and then annihilated felt too suffocating.

“Once you fall into the hands of the human race, the Dream Demon Ancestor and I can do nothing,” the avatar of the Demon Ancestor Zhen stated gravely. “They will certainly take you to the Origin Universe. Within the Origin Universe, relying on the power of its origin, they can easily exterminate you. It’s not that the Dream Demon Ancestor and I won’t save you; it’s that we are unable to.”

“Demon Ancestor.”

“No.”

The Lord of Sirius and the others were filled with extreme pain.

They weren't worried about soul control, because the divine power and souls of Universe Masters were incredibly powerful. Although there were instances of soul control recorded, they were all cases of ‘Master of the Void Path soul controlling Universe Master…’ There had never been a situation of ‘Universe Master soul controlling Universe Master.’ With the human race’s Yuan Zu suppressed and Ju Fu dead…

There wasn't a single Master of the Void Path willing to attack them. Even with the aid of the Origin Universe’s power, at most, they could be killed. If the humans wanted to seize control of their souls, they could instantly self-destruct!

Chaos City within the Origin Universe.

“The Demon Race is truly greedy, not even caring about five Universe Masters!” the City Master of Chaos roared in anger, issuing orders. “Immediately spread the news of this battle! The news of Ju Fu’s fall is only just starting to circulate in the territories of the Machine Race, Demon Race, and Insect Race. Many other major powers haven't learned of it yet. Spread the news of this battle as well! Let them weigh the consequences of moving against our human race.”

“Yes.”

“Spread the word.”

The human race members were all furious at the greed displayed by the Demon Race's rejection of the terms.

“Spread the news. It can be quickly disseminated through the countless intelligence networks scattered across the Primitive Universe via the Virtual Universe. First, let’s deal with these five Demon Race Universe Masters!” The City Master of Chaos surveyed the surrounding Universe Masters. “I will use the power of the Origin Universe to suppress them. Everyone else can try and see if you can soul control them.”

“Good.”

“Good.”

“Hei An, you are the most skilled; you go first.”

The human powerhouses were filled with hostility. The greed revealed by the Demon Race’s refusal made them realize… this war would be unprecedentedly brutal; the previous clash was merely an appetizer. This invisible pressure naturally filled the human powerhouses with ferocity.

Soul controlling Demon Race Universe Masters? Exterminating Demon Race Universe Masters? The Human Universe Masters were certainly willing to act.

When the human race deliberately spread the news, the Insect Race, Demon Race, and Machine Race met once again.

In the silent starry sky.

Three powerful intentions gathered directly here, forming three vague phantom figures: a black spherical shadow, a silver serpent shadow, and a slender figure.

“Duo Cha, what happened?”

“Meng Cha, what occurred?” the black spherical shadow and the slender figure spoke almost simultaneously.

The silver serpent hissed hoarsely. “If I don't tell you, the human race will spread this news soon enough. Just now, when our three races mobilized… as our Demon Race contingent was setting out, we encountered the human race’s formation composed of Universe Masters.”

“Met humans?”

“What’s the situation?” the Father God of the Machine Race and the Insect Empress both pressed.

Because they hadn't truly broken ties with the human race for this ultimate war, they were still unsure of the human race’s trump cards. After all, the human race had once produced ‘Yuan Zu,’ who was invincible across the sea of the universe, and they also had Luo Feng, who had obtained the Duan Dong River lineage. Thus, none of them dared to underestimate humanity, fearing what hidden power they might possess.

“Our race lost six Universe Masters,” the silver serpent stated grimly.

“What!”

“Lost six!” The Father God of the Machine Race and the Insect Empress were shocked, unable to believe it.

“Are humans that strong?” the Father God of the Machine Race demanded.

The silver serpent replied, “Yes, the human race is very strong. Any one of our three races engaging them alone would likely suffer a loss.”

The Father God of the Machine Race and the Insect Empress both wanted to know what terrible moves the humans possessed to be this powerful.

“It’s probably all because of that Luo Feng,” the silver serpent continued. “Luo Feng’s inherent strength is already at the peak sixth-tier! Our race lost six Universe Masters; five of them were suppressed and sealed, and the last one was slain on the spot by Luo Feng… His saber techniques are terrifying. And the human race possesses two supreme treasures! They were likely brought by Luo Feng as well.”

The Dream Demon Ancestor disclosed all this but omitted the matter of the will shock.

Because Luo Feng’s strength and the two supreme treasures… the Machine Race and the Insect Race would easily discover these facts if they engaged in battle. There was no need to conceal them. But the treasure possessing the terrifying will shock was the source of the Demon Race’s heavy losses, and having suffered so greatly, the Demon Race naturally hoped the Machine Race and Insect Race would also take a hit!

As the Demon Race, Machine Race, and Insect Race exchanged intelligence again, alongside the widespread news of Ju Fu’s demise, another piece of news spread throughout the Primitive Universe: The Demon Race’s contingent led by the Dream Demon Ancestor and the Demon Ancestor Zhen attacked the human race, fought a battle, and the Demon Race lost six Universe Masters while the human race suffered no casualties!

Chapter Five complete!

Ahhhhhhh, I’m writing slowly; it’s already four in the morning, but I finally finished. The promise is fulfilled! Hmm, I need to give notice tomorrow; tomorrow's update will have to be in the evening; I won't be able to wake up in the morning. This advance notice doesn't count as a late update, does it? ~