Man is devouring, waves are traveling through the universe

Headquarters of the Hongmeng Dojo, Ancient Origin Star.

Subtle spatial fluctuations arose.

Ye Xingkong, dressed in a white robe, returned to the Hongmeng Dao Palace from the Tianchen Universe Kingdom, which was countless light-years away, in an instant.

"I didn't expect the Nine Extremes Eight Directions Domain to be so useful!"

"I just don't know if anything will go wrong once it's officially running."

Ye Xingkong sat on the throne surrounded by primordial purple energy, leisurely savoring the Enlightenment Tea that exuded a faint fragrance.

The Nine Extremes and Eight Directions Domain is not a virtual universe after all!
Virtual universe... because the primordial ancestor possessed the original universe, it could achieve a perfect cycle like the original universe, and basically did not need to consider energy consumption.

However, the Nine Extremes and Eight Directions Domains are different.

The territory of a cosmic nation is so vast, with hundreds of millions of star systems and an immeasurable population.

Countless lives across the vast territory entered the "Nine Towers Realm," and the energy required was unimaginably terrifying.

"I just hope that the Nine Extremes and Eight Directions Domain can handle the data volume and not cause the server to explode."

"That would be incredibly embarrassing!"

Ye Xingkong shook his head, but he wasn't actually worried.

The Nine Extremes and Eight Directions Domains are, after all, technologies from the Origin Continent, which are beyond the imagination of primitive cosmic life.

The difference between the two is roughly that one civilization still relies on electricity as its primary energy source, while the other has already achieved faster-than-light travel and colonized the entire universe.

The difference is not just a tiny bit!
At this moment, two silver streaks of light flew in from afar outside the Hongmeng Dao Palace.

"Venerable Mifeng".

"Venerable Lanren".

Two cosmic venerables, both dressed in silver robes and exuding unfathomable auras, stopped in front of the Hongmeng Dao Palace and greeted each other with smiles.

Both of them were clearly in a good mood.

Being personally summoned by the Hongmeng Dao Master at the Hongmeng Dao Temple is itself a symbol of honor and status.

"Come on, let's go in together."

"it is good."

The two cosmic venerables nodded and strode towards the Hongmeng Dao Palace.

"Greetings, Lord Dao."

Ye Xingkong sat high on the throne, looking down at the two cosmic venerables below him, his expression unreadable.

The Universe Venerable... is considered an absolute high-level figure within the Hongmeng Daoist Temple.

Excluding Ye Xingkong's family and the Ice and Fire Lord who has just become the Lord of the Universe, the Hongmeng Dojo has a total of thirty Universe Venerables, but it is publicly stated that there are twenty-five.

Among them, the fifteen ultimate servants and two invincible servants under Ye Xingkong's command all became cosmic venerables.

These princely servants already had a very high starting point, and with their heaven-defying cultivation environment, breaking through was a natural outcome.

As for the Universe Venerables cultivated by the Hongmeng Dao Palace itself, there are a total of thirteen.

In nearly 300,000 years, the birth of thirteen cosmic venerables is already an incredible thing.

The cosmic venerable and the immortal are ultimately two worlds apart.

Even compared to a King of Immortality, a Universe Venerable is worlds apart.

From the perspective of their race, immortal powerhouses are still considered "geniuses" and enjoy various forms of support and assistance from their race.
A Cosmic Venerable is someone who ranks among the strongest beings in the universe, a contributor and giver to their race.

Judging from this status alone, the gap between the Cosmic Venerable and the Immortal is indeed too great.

Humanity has hundreds of thousands of kings, but only a few thousand are considered cosmic venerables.

The birth of each cosmic sovereign adds to the heritage of the race.

"I intend to appoint you two as rulers of the Tianqing and Tianlan Universe Kingdoms."

"Are you willing?"

Ye Xingkong looked at the two cosmic venerables, his tone revealing no fluctuation whatsoever.

"Lord of the Universe?"

Venerable Mifeng and Venerable Lanren exchanged glances, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

This is a great job!

No need for risks or life-or-death battles; simply guarding the rear and continuously cultivating talent is enough to earn contribution points for the dojo.

Although it's a bit less efficient, it's safer!
Of course, the three great universe kingdoms of Tianlan, Tianqing, and Tianchen are directly under the Hongmeng Daoist Temple, so there would be no Tianlan royal family or Tianqing royal family.

The ruler of the universe would not own half of the universe; he would be more like a senior manager of a company.

Even so, their power was astonishing.

"Your Majesty, I am willing."

Venerable Lanren agreed without hesitation.

Ye Xingkong nodded, and seeing how readily he agreed, she couldn't help but take another look.

He vaguely remembered Venerable Lanren; he was an unparalleled genius from the Qianwu royal family.

Because of Ye Xingkong's relationship with the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom, the Hongmeng Dojo and the Qianwu Universe Kingdom are practically inseparable.

Between master and disciple, why distinguish between yours and mine!
The Qianwu royal family finally produced a decent genius, so they rushed to send him to the Hongmeng Dojo.

Ye Xingkong naturally took special care of this genius from the Qianwu royal family named 'Meng An'.

Meng An lived up to expectations, actually breaking through to the level of a Universe Venerable in just a few hundred thousand years.

Virtual Universe Company had some reservations about this, but couldn't really say anything.

The ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom is the overlord of the universe;
The Lord of Hongmeng Dao is even more extraordinary, a sixth-order universe master, second only to the Giant Axe Founder.

Between these two, who in the entire human race would dare to provoke them?
"This Venerable Lanren is quite steady, with the style of Teacher Qianwu."

Ye Xingkong nodded to himself.

While the position of ruler of the universe is highly coveted, not everyone desires it.

Some cosmic masters who are passionate about battle and aspire to become cosmic rulers may not accept this comfortable position.

"Master, I need to think about it some more."

Venerable Mi Feng shook his head and said.

"it is good."

Ye Xingkong didn't force him, knowing his feelings.

Venerable Mi Feng was an unparalleled genius born into a cultivation clan.

While powerful figures outside the Five Elements Universe still needed to use substantial "Daoist Temple Contributions" to exchange for a chance to comprehend the Five Elements Universe, he had grown up in the Five Elements Universe since childhood.

The Xiu clan already possesses extremely high bloodlines, and they have thrived and multiplied within the Five Elements Universe.

Over the long years, the clan has accumulated a large number of powerful individuals, including many kings and several cosmic venerables.

Recently, the Xiu Clan has even produced a Universe Lord!
Growing up in such an environment, Venerable Mifeng naturally became very arrogant, believing that the Universe Venerable was nothing special and that the Lord of the Universe was within easy reach.

Ye Xingkong naturally understood what Venerable Mi Feng was thinking, but secretly shook his head.

Among the many cosmic venerables of the Hongmeng Dojo, he specifically summoned Venerable Lanren and Venerable Mifeng, which naturally had a certain purpose.

Because the potential of these two cosmic venerables is relatively average.

Without any great opportunity, becoming a Universe Venerable is already the limit.

It's not that they definitely have no chance of breaking through to become the Lord of the Universe, it's just that it's very difficult.

Logically speaking, these two are both peerless geniuses who broke through to the Universe Venerable level in hundreds of thousands of years. In the outside world, they would be considered to be at the level of "Kodi". They shouldn't have received such a evaluation from Ye Xingkong.

In reality, the cultivation environment of the Five Elements Universe was so extraordinary that it gave them the illusion that breaking through to the Universe Venerable realm seemed easy.

However, if Venerable Mifeng and Venerable Lanren were both placed in the primordial universe, it would essentially be the "True Yan King" scenario.

Stuck at the level of King and Immortal for countless epochs, only by obtaining some fortuitous opportunity can one have a chance to break through.

If there is no opportunity... then one can only rely on long years of arduous cultivation.

No, they might not even be as good as the True King.

True King Yan is at least invincible among Kings, while they are probably just ordinary peak Kings. "The cultivation clan... grows up in an environment that is too comfortable and privileged, so much so that they lack real training."

"If it's a true genius like the Lord of Ice and Fire, then so be it."

“Someone like Venerable Mifeng, who is neither here nor there, will suffer sooner or later.”

Ye Xingkong shook his head and ignored them.

As more and more powerful cultivators encounter obstacles, they will naturally realize this.

The Five Elements Universe merely realizes a person's potential in the shortest amount of time; it does not represent how high that person's potential truly is.

That's what spiritual practice is all about.

Breaking through realms as easily as drinking water is ultimately only for a minority of people;

The vast majority of them have gradually worked their way up through time and opportunity.

As you can see, among the hundreds of thousands of kings of the human race who have cultivated diligently for countless epochs, only a handful have managed to break through to the level of a Cosmic Venerable.

Of these immortal kings, the vast majority have reached the limit of their potential.

With such a long period of time, if they could have broken through, they would have done so long ago!

Even if you throw all those who failed to break through into the Five Elements Universe, their chances of success will still be slim.

"Go down."

Ye Xingkong waved his hand calmly.

"As ordered."

Venerable Mifeng and Venerable Lanren left the main hall without saying a word.

After a while.

Venerable Lanren returned to his residence, and his consciousness entered the virtual universe.

A manor villa overlooking a lake.

“Lin Zu”.

Lanren Venerable, who held a high position and great power in the Hongmeng Dojo, was very polite at this moment, bowing respectfully to a woman sitting cross-legged by the lake.

"I've said it so many times."

"Don't call me Lin Zu, it makes me sound too old."

Menglin rolled her eyes at Venerable Lanren, while simultaneously sending a wisp of her consciousness to fight and kill in a large-scale virtual game.

"What's up, Xiao Anzi? Did you need something?"

Menglin asked impatiently.

“Lin Zu, I have received an appointment from the Daoist temple. I may be going to the Azure Universe Kingdom to serve as its ruler.”

Venerable Lanren spoke respectfully, his tone daring not to show the slightest disrespect.

The powerful woman before us...

Although he was only a King-level Immortal, he was thousands of generations older than Meng An and was an elder of the same lineage as Venerable Lan Ren.

Of course, in the universe, strength reigns supreme.

Apart from close relationships such as father and son, master and apprentice, after three generations, status is determined solely by strength, regardless of seniority.

However, when Meng An first showed his talent, it was this elder who overruled all objections and sent him to the Hongmeng Dojo.

It is said that this elder also had some connection with the Lord of Hongmeng Dao.

The fact that Venerable Lanren received so much preferential treatment at the Hongmeng Dojo is clearly inseparable from this elder.

As a result, even though Meng An is now a cosmic venerable one, he still holds Meng Lin in high esteem.

"The King of Tianqing?"

"Not bad, Xiao Anzi!"

Menglin wore a smile, but for some reason, her eyes seemed somewhat dim.

Human relationships are a complicated thing...it's actually hard to explain.

Judging from how well Meng An is doing at the Hongmeng Dojo, it's clear that the other party still has some old feelings for her.

However, it remains to be seen how long this old friendship can last as their power and status diverge further.

Menglin gently shook her head and waved her hand, signaling Venerable Lanren to step down, before continuing to immerse herself in the virtual game.

With her talent, the fact that she could achieve the title of king and remain immortal is already a stroke of good fortune.

No matter how hard you try, the chances of breaking through to the level of a Cosmic Venerable are slim.

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Hongmeng Dao Palace.

While Venerable Mifeng may not wish to hold the position of ruler of the universe, there are plenty of others who would.

The Primordial Dao Field... even a Universe Venerable can offer that.

After appointing the ruler of the Tianlan Universe Kingdom, Ye Xingkong sat on the throne, a hint of joy showing between his brows.

On the primordial universe side, everything is progressing very smoothly.

Whether it's the Primordial Chaos Daoist Temple or the human race, both are thriving under my leadership and will eventually destroy the primordial universe.

As for the Seven Towers Realm, everything is proceeding as planned.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
With a wave of his hand, Ye Xingkong conjured several colorful treasures in front of him.

It contains crystal-clear blue crystals;

There were metal blocks emitting terrifying flames;
There were tree branches entwined with endless lightning.

……

There were five rare and precious materials in total, each exuding a mysterious aura.

Ye Xingkong's eyes gleamed slightly as he looked at these treasures.

Each of these five rare and precious materials can be used as the main material for refining the most powerful treasures.

In other words, these rare and precious materials are enough for Ye Xingkong to refine five supreme treasures.

Even if his success rate is low, surely he'll succeed at least once out of five attempts?
Success once means obtaining an extremely powerful treasure!
"These five rare and precious materials were obtained with great effort, even in the Seven Towers Realm."

Ye Xingkong looked thoughtful.

Such a precious treasure should not be wasted; good steel should be used where it is most needed!

"As far as I'm concerned, I have three options."

"First, refining it into an extremely powerful treasure. This can be ruled out immediately; the success rate is too low!"

"Secondly, it can be used to cultivate the 'Hundred Meridians Refining Treasure Technique';"

"Thirdly, it will be used to repair the Nine Luminaries Glazed Palace and the Nine Luminaries Aurora Lake!"

Ye Xingkong felt a little conflicted.

Both the second and third options can greatly enhance one's combat power.

The third clone, "Huang," already possesses a physical body at the peak of the True God level, and his secret techniques have reached the seventh rank. If he were to cultivate the "Hundred Veins Refining Treasure Technique," a divine king secret art, he would likely possess ninth-rank combat power.

The ninth rank is already the peak of a true god.

Even in the Seven Towers Realm, where powerful figures abound, he could be considered a Great Karami.

As for the third option, obtaining two supreme treasures at once would significantly boost combat power.

"The human main body is in charge of the primordial universe, the Panwu clone is in charge of the Five Elements universe, and the Five Elements clone is trapped in the inheritance space."

"Only the 'Desolate' clone can guard the Seven Towers Realm!"

"Improving the combat power of the third clone seems to be more important."

"After all, the stronger the third clone is, the more benefits it can gain in the Seven Towers Realm."

Ye Xingkong's gaze returned to calm, and he already had an idea in mind.

"Hundred Meridians Refining Treasure Technique, refine it for me!" (End of Chapter)