The leaders on the allied faction—the Dream Demon Ancestor, the Machine Race Father God, the Insectoid Empress, the Prison Race Demon Ancestor, and the Crystal Race Holy Master—though aware of the situation, became even more troubled after hearing the Northern Frontier Alliance Leader finish speaking. They already harbored enmity toward humans, and after this massive conflict, how could the human race not bear a grudge?

If humanity grew strong in the future, wouldn't they retaliate?

They knew this well, yet the allied faction no longer possessed the strength to suppress the human side. The advantage held by the Universe Masters on their side had been completely neutralized by the opponent's two Will Impact treasures. If they truly fought it out... it would be a battle of life and death, a protracted war, a war of attrition! Even if several of their races were willing, the Freedom Alliance, the Northern Frontier Alliance, and the Star Beast Alliance likely would not... If the Freedom Alliance and others refused to participate, relying only on these few races, it wouldn't be a war of attrition; it would be annihilation!

"This battle!" the Insectoid Empress's voice held endless allure. "We have already failed! And the rise of the human race is unstoppable... The grudges formed this time will surely be the excuse for humanity to attack our races when they become powerful in the future."

"Mmm."

"Agreed." One by one, they nodded.

"Therefore, we should support each other and form a long-term, loose alliance specifically to deal with the human threat. This alliance seeks nothing else... only that when the human threat becomes too great in the future, we can assist one another, allowing our races to survive safely," the Insectoid Empress proposed. "What do you all think?"

As the Machine Race Father God, the Prison Race Demon Ancestor, and others showed looks of agreement, lone powerhouses like the Northern Frontier Alliance Leader, Ezhou, and the Void True Demon God remained casual about it.

...

"They retreated."

"The allied faction has departed."

Universe Masters stood suspended above the Endless Gloom Sea, gazing into the distance. They watched the Empress Palace rapidly recede, soon sensing spatial fluctuations—it was clear they had all teleported away. This caused the human faction to erupt in cheers and celebration. In this battle, humanity had initially been at an absolute disadvantage, only to turn the tide with the help of the 'Endless Gloom Sea.'

Subsequently, the vast contingent of Universe Masters, including those from the Ancestor God Sect, all headed to the cluster of palaces at the core of the Primal Secret Realm. Their guards and servants were also conveyed via divine kingdom teleportation, and an incomparably lavish victory feast commenced.

The Universe Masters of the human race itself were the most ecstatic.

The alien Universe Masters were also immensely pleased, for if humanity’s future was bright, the lives of their subordinate races would also improve.

...

After the banquet.

The alien Universe Masters had withdrawn, but the native human Universe Masters gathered together, seating themselves separately, each with simple, exquisite delicacies and fine wines from across the universe before them.

"Our race has achieved a great victory this time!" City Lord of Chaos's eyes held faint traces of tears, his voice powerful. "It also solidifies the foundation of our race in the Primal Universe. Even if those allied forces... unite with every other power in the Primal Universe, they cannot shake us. The mighty prosperity of humanity is now clearly in sight."

"Our race has endured the Era of the Primal Ancestor, the Era of Giant Axe, and now enters a true age of strength," City Lord of Chaos sighed. "Teacher Primal Ancestor once led our race from obscurity to the pinnacle of civilization, only to be permanently suppressed by the Primal Universe afterward. Fortunately, Giant Axe allowed our status not to fall."

A quiet settled.

The Universe Masters present either contemplated the future or, those who had lived through those years, recalled the past.

"Giant Axe's fall brought us all deep sorrow," City Lord of Chaos said soberly. "But because of the racial crisis, we never pursued the matter. Giant Axe fell suddenly deep within the core of the Qiongqi Realm, in the 'Dim Land.' This is highly suspicious... First, the map was false; who was setting up the scheme? Second, knowing the horror of the Dim Land, how did Giant Axe fall into it? Third, with Giant Axe's strength, how could he perish so suddenly?"

"Of course, the Dim Land is in the core region of the Qiongqi Realm, extremely dangerous. We must pay attention to this matter, but without sufficient certainty, we must absolutely not venture there recklessly," City Lord of Chaos stated solemnly.

"Agreed."

"Indeed, we cannot allow our human race to suffer another devastating blow because of this."

One by one, they all nodded.

They understood that Giant Axe's demise was already a huge loss; they could not afford another.

"This great victory belongs overwhelmingly to Luo Feng," City Lord of Chaos looked toward Luo Feng. "We should all offer Luo Feng a toast."

"Yes, we owe this largely to Luo Feng."

"Luo Feng."

Every cup was raised toward Luo Feng. They had seen with their own eyes the immense contribution he made... especially his resistance against the soul attacks of the entire allied faction in the Endless Gloom Sea—how terrifying that must have been, yet Luo Feng withstood it and survived. At that moment, their hearts were filled with boundless gratitude and admiration.

Luo Feng raised his cup in return: "If I am to speak frankly, this calamity arose because of the sound transmission received from the Ancient Civilization. I also bear some fault."

"What fault is that? The strength and prosperity of our race depend on this Ancient Civilization."

"Come, a toast."

"Cheers."

Luo Feng could only accept each toast.

Seeing this, City Lord of Chaos smiled faintly, then continued, "Alright, let's discuss another matter. This time we captured 208 Universe Masters. First, we must definitely win them over to our faction to strengthen our forces. Second, we must be careful to prevent their betrayal. Third, how do we prevent betrayal while winning their hearts and making them genuinely stand with our human race? Everyone share your thoughts..."

The Universe Masters immediately began proposing their ideas one by one.

Soon, a simple yet effective plan was implemented.

First, given that the situation in the Primal Universe remained perilous, the numerous Universe Masters would inevitably need to be gathered together. Since the Initial Universe is vast, arranging almost all Universe Masters there is a certainty. After all, if they were scattered outside... they might all flee.

However, they could not allow the Universe Masters to become angry or dissatisfied. Therefore, every Universe Master would be granted one epoch of absolute freedom to roam the Primal Universe and the Sea of Chaos for every ten epochs of time. Since the cultivation of the strong occupies the majority of their time, allowing them to cultivate in the Initial Universe with one-tenth of their time completely free... could dispel their discontent. Simultaneously, their 'free time' would be staggered so that no more than one-fifth of the Universe Masters would be outside the Initial Universe at any given time!

Those Universe Masters would surely be concerned about the safety of their respective races, so, for every race, some Universe Venerables would be assigned to garrison there! Universe Venerables would primarily serve as a warning system; ordinary dangers could be resolved by them, and if truly major trouble arose, a group of Universe Masters from the human base camp would be dispatched immediately.

The gradual sharing of detailed data from the Ancient Civilization concerning 'a Universe Master breaking through to become a Universe Supreme Being' would be implemented, with more information granted the longer they remained in the human faction, instilling a sense of longing in these Universe Masters.

During their explorations in the Sea of Chaos, mutual assistance would be strengthened, allowing these Universe Masters to feel the benefits of relying on the power and strength of humanity.

...

The human faction immediately began making arrangements. Those Universe Masters whose life and death were already controlled by humanity naturally had no objections and were eager to comply! However, when humanity asked them to contact their 'friends and fellow race Universe Masters in the Freedom Alliance,' these Universe Masters hesitated, offering various excuses.

But humanity was not in a hurry; everything was within expectations.

Excluding the Ancestor God Sect, the other Universe Masters within the human faction soon officially joined the 'Hong Alliance,' as they would permanently be a part of it! Under the myriad means employed by humanity... the foundation of the human race grew increasingly solid.

At this time—

In the distant Holy Land Universe of the Eastern Emperor.

"The human race actually won?" The Eastern Emperor Ancestor was clearly displeased upon learning this news.

"Indeed, they benefited from the Duan Dong River inheritance. Even now, they possess many methods. But why didn't this inheritance fall into my hands?" The Eastern Emperor Ancestor was enraged and helpless. He had hoped for humanity’s defeat and subsequent plight, which he could then use to subtly guide Luo Feng into exchanging some of the inheritance with him, increasing his chances of success.

But now, things had become troublesome.

...

In the Purple Moon Holy Land Universe.

"Oh?" The faint, shadowy figure in purple robes stood there. "The allied faction lost? Even the Freedom Alliance helping them lost?"

"Yes, Ancestor," Juehua True God replied respectfully.

The Purple Moon Ancestor...

Since the Eastern Emperor Ancestor transcended reincarnation, many Universe Supreme Beings were born in every successive reincarnation era. Yet, no one had managed to transcend reincarnation until the appearance of the 'Purple Moon Ancestor'!

"Ancestor, the allied faction lost... Should we still give them the latter half of the inheritance we promised?" Juehua True God inquired. "They have already lost and disappointed the Ancestor so much that they are undeserving. Even if we withhold it... they can do nothing about it."

Juehua True God was clearly unwilling.

"Give it. Of course, we must give it," the Purple Moon Ancestor stated. "A promise made must be kept. My Purple Moon... is not one to break faith before these little fellows."

"The Ancestor's grace is the great fortune of those fellows in the Primal Universe," Juehua True God immediately remarked.

The Purple Moon Ancestor continued, "Not only must we give it to the Freedom Alliance, but also to every race in the allied faction—the Insectoids, the Demon Race, the Machine Race, etc.! Transmit the Ancient Civilization experience on how Universe Masters break through to become Universe Supreme Beings to all of them."

"Ah." Juehua True God was stunned.

Giving it to the Freedom Alliance was understandable, as it was a prior commitment.

Giving it to the allied faction? There was no prior promise for that.

"The human race, having obtained the Duan Dong River lineage inheritance, is already rising quickly. If we don't lend them a hand, how can the allied faction resist humanity in the future? I still rely on them to restrain humanity," the Purple Moon Ancestor explained. "Besides, what is this bit of inheritance? At most, it will allow them to create a few more True Gods in this reincarnation era. But transcendence of reincarnation? They still have no hope."

Juehua True God nodded as well.

Indeed.

Without the Purple Moon Ancestor’s help, this current reincarnation era of the Primal Universe would typically produce only about 20 to 30 Universe Supreme Beings! With assistance, perhaps around 100 might be created.

But across history, over tens of thousands of reincarnation eras, each era produced a batch of Universe Supreme Beings... How many Universe Supreme Beings were there in total? Only two had ever transcended reincarnation.

"As long as we don't give them the inheritance to cultivate to the limit of a True God, it won't have an impact," the Purple Moon Ancestor concluded. "Remember to monitor Luo Feng's every move."

"Yes," Juehua True God responded respectfully.

...

Soon, the second half of the promised inheritance information from the Purple Moon Holy Land was sent to the Freedom Alliance. Moreover, Lord Guangxing personally traveled to the Insectoid Race, the Demon Race, the Machine Race, the Prison Race, and other races, conveying the complete inheritance information to each, surprising and simultaneously worrying the Insectoid Race, the Machine Race, and the others.

Five chapters concluded, completing this section in one go. This chapter officially ends! Writing until past 4 AM... Tomorrow, Tomato will sleep in a bit (swapping with Saturday's schedule), and the day after tomorrow will return to a normal update schedule, beginning a new chapter!

... It should also be noted that today's five chapters were a pure burst and do not count as catching up on previous delays. Tomato previously owed 7 chapters; two were caught up on Saturday, and one on Sunday, leaving four chapters owed! These will naturally be repaid in the coming days of this month.

...RO

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