High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 257: Soaring Strength, Kingly Inheritance, Bronze Treasure Chest Opened! Famous Throughout the Star Sea, Arriving at Thunder Mountain!

When Qin Feng's consciousness detached from that pure white spiritual space and returned to the real universe, what he felt was not the chaotic battlefield he had expected, but a deathly silence.

The ancient ruins of the Luo King, that magnificent palace complex that stood amidst the nebula for countless eons, has been completely reduced to dust of history.

The former palaces, corridors, and towers have now crumbled into billions of fragments, floating silently in the boundless vacuum, forming a vast, silent zone of ruins.

Those royal seals that once shimmered with a ghostly light vanished completely along with the destruction of their carriers, leaving not a trace of royal majesty.

All the geniuses from all races who entered, including the renowned Wild, Water Mo, and Deathstroke from the Hidden Dragon Ranking, have disappeared without a trace.

Presumably, at the moment the ancient Luowang Ruins collapsed, they each used their own methods to leave this place of trouble.

At this moment, in this vast cosmic ruin, the only sign of life comes from a figure not far away.

It was a powerful figure clad in purple-gold power armor. The armor's lines were smooth and luxurious, exuding majesty and power. Behind him, a pair of enormous bat wings were folded, with dark gold energy patterns flowing on the wing membranes, as if containing the power to tear apart stars.

He simply hovered there quietly, and an invisible, vast power emanated from his body, like an unseen gravitational core, slowly drawing and condensing the countless palace fragments, eventually compressing them into a sphere of astonishing density.

With every gesture, he reshapes the landscape of a star field; this is the power of a Marquis-level expert.

Seemingly sensing the return of Qin Feng's consciousness, the powerful figure stopped compressing the fragments and turned around.

His face was shrouded in the visor of his power armor, but the gaze he cast at Qin Feng was gentle and not oppressive.

"You're out."

His voice rang directly in Qin Feng's mind through his mental power, calm yet with a hint of approval.

"Congratulations on seizing the ultimate opportunity in the Ancient Luo King Ruins. My name is Yunfu Hou."

Facing a genuine Marquis-level expert, Qin Feng dared not be the slightest bit negligent.

He suppressed all his outward aura, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards the figure, and said in a deep voice, "Junior Qin Feng greets Senior Yunfu."

"No need to be polite."

Yunfuhou's voice carried a hint of amusement, "Speaking of which, there is some history between us. Your senior brother, Huolinhou, and I are old friends who have been fighting together on the battlefield of ten thousand races for millions of years. We are sworn brothers."

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng was immediately startled.

He never expected that the powerful Marquis who was ordered to guard this place would be his senior brother's best friend.

When he first entered the battlefield of all races, everything that Huo Linhou did for him was still vivid in his mind. That bond between master and disciple was the first warmth he felt in this cruel battlefield.

And now, this affection seems to be protecting him once again in another way.

“I have been guarding this place by order of the Holy Temple for more than three thousand years.”

Yunfuhou's voice continued. He seemed to notice Qin Feng's surprise and took the initiative to explain, "Seeing that it was a prodigy of my human race, and especially that it was my old friend's junior brother who won this resource, I am relieved."

The undisguised closeness in their words reassured Qin Feng somewhat.

Yun Fuhou's tone shifted, becoming slightly more serious: "Qin Feng, now that this opportunity point has been assigned, I need to report it in detail to the Holy Academy. Therefore, I have a few questions for you. Of course, you can choose to answer, or you can choose not to."

If you choose to answer, the information you provide will be entered into the Holy Academy's database as intelligence.

"intelligence?"

Qin Feng was somewhat puzzled.

How can acquiring a legacy be linked to the word "intelligence"?
Yunfu Hou seemed to see through his thoughts and patiently explained, "That's right, it's intelligence."

The battlefield of myriad races, and indeed the entire boundless universe, is vast and boundless, and countless powerful beings have fallen.

These powerful individuals, especially those who have reached the level of king, emperor, or even higher, usually try to leave behind their legacy when they know that their time is coming to an end or that they will die unexpectedly.

After all, no one wants the path and wisdom they've painstakingly explored over countless years to vanish completely into the world.

"However, these traditions are preserved in all sorts of ways."

Some have set up numerous tests, and only those with excellent character, talent, and strength can obtain them; some are simple and direct, and those who are destined will obtain them; and some, like the one you encountered this time, come with certain conditions and promises.

The Holy Academy is collecting this intelligence not to covet the inheritance itself, but to undertake a massive project—to gather enough samples to build a probabilistic model of 'the inheritance of the strong'.

"By analyzing massive amounts of data, we can statistically identify the patterns of inheritance left behind by powerful individuals of different races, strengths, and personalities, as well as the types of trials they face and the probability distribution of accompanying conditions."

In this way, when our human race's prodigies encounter similar opportunities in the future, they will be able to make predictions based on intelligence, make more advantageous choices, and have a higher success rate and survival rate.

This is the value of the intelligence you provide.

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng suddenly realized what was going on.

He couldn't help but feel a deep respect for the foresight and strategic thinking of the human race's leadership.

Transforming every opportunity for exploration into analyzable data, and then using this data to benefit future generations, is one of the foundations upon which humanity has been able to stand firm in the brutal competition of the universe.

Having figured this out, Qin Feng had no more hesitation.

This matter does no harm to myself and can contribute to the community, so why not do it?

Moreover, the person in front of him was an old friend of the senior brother, so he had no need to hide anything.

"Junior understands."

Qin Feng composed himself and recounted the events truthfully, "After I obtained the fragment of the Ancient Luo Bell, a wisp of the Ancient Luo King's spirit appeared."

He pulled my consciousness into a separate, mysterious space and explained the conditions for the inheritance.

"He used the 'contract' of cosmic artifacts as proof and demanded that I make a vow."

If I have enough strength in the future, I will avenge him; if I do not, I must pass on his complete legacy to the Feather Clan Empire.

In exchange, he told me the sealed locations of all his remaining resources and taught me how to briefly activate the fragments of the Ancient Bell.

Qin Feng's account was detailed and candid, but he omitted specific information about his revenge target, "Golden Emperor," and the location of the resources, "Furnace Village."

This was a secret he had to keep, and it was also part of the contract.

Yunfu listened quietly, nodding slightly from time to time.

After Qin Feng finished speaking, he smiled with satisfaction: "Very good, the information you provided is very valuable."

With a 'contract' as proof, accompanied by revenge or transfer of tasks, this is a typical 'high-value, high-constraint' inheritance model.

The Holy Temple's database has gained another high-quality sample.

He paused, then added, "As for where he left his resources, that's your personal opportunity, so there's no need to tell me. The Holy Academy has its own rules, and we never force prodigies to hand over their gains. That cosmic artifact 'contract' will become your cosmic artifact once you fulfill the agreement, and you can use it directly from now on."

This advice further increased Qin Feng's goodwill towards this powerful Marquis.

The cosmic artifact "Contract" is indeed a useful thing.

Thinking that he would be able to directly possess this cosmic wonder after fulfilling his promise, Qin Feng couldn't help but marvel at the immense gains he had made on this trip to the Ancient Luo King Ruins!
And this is only the most difficult opportunity.

"Alright, now that things are clear, I should go deal with these ruins and report back to the Holy Academy."

Yun Fuhou waved his hand, and the fragmented sphere compressed by his great power slowly began to rotate. "You may leave. If you return to Devouring Heaven Universe City later, remember to give my regards to your senior brother."

"I will definitely deliver it."

Qin Feng cupped his hands in greeting once more.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, Yunfuhou's voice rang out again.

"Oh, by the way, there's one more thing."

His tone carried a hint of warning, "Those geniuses from all races who left, although they couldn't do anything to you in the Ancient Luo King Ruins, they will never give up. The fragment of the Ancient Luo Bell in your possession is enough to drive a black hole-level being mad."

I have already exerted pressure on their clan or sect through my channels, and the entities behind them have given me some face.

Therefore, I've bought you ten years of safety. During these ten years, they won't dare to actively hunt you down.

"But only for ten years."

Yunfuhou's tone turned serious, "Ten years later, if we meet again, they will definitely try to kill you."

"In these ten years, I must find a safe place to retreat and consolidate my knowledge, and enhance my abilities."

"Thank you for the reminder, senior. I will keep it in mind."

Qin Feng felt a chill run down his spine and thanked him solemnly.

This ten-year buffer period was undoubtedly a timely help.

He knew very well that with his current strength, if he were to be hunted down by a group of geniuses of the level of Wild and Water Mona, he would likely be in grave danger.

"Okay, let's go."

Yunfu Hou said no more, turned around, and focused his attention back on the starry ruins.

Qin Feng took a deep look at the back of the powerful Marquis, then without hesitation, he transformed into a streak of light and instantly disappeared into the deep universe.

He did not change his original course; his next major target remained "Lei Xiang Mountain," entrusted to him by Sun Chantang, and the location of the clues to that cosmic artifact.

However, the most urgent task now is to use the ten years that Yunfu Hou has gained to find a sufficiently secluded and safe location for a long period of seclusion.

Time loses its meaning during a solitary voyage through space.

Stars are born and disappear in our field of vision, and nebulae unfold and roll up like a scroll.

Qin Feng activated his crimson-gold wings, reaching extreme speed and leaving behind any potential prying eyes behind him.

……

Ten years is but a fleeting moment on the vast scale of the universe.

Qin Feng's journey has traversed several star systems, and he has finally found an ideal place for seclusion—a giant star that is approaching the end of its life.

This star is tens of thousands of times larger than ordinary stars, but its light has become extremely dim, appearing as a decaying dark red.

Its internal nuclear fusion reaction is on the verge of stopping, and its enormous mass is causing its own gravitational collapse. It is a dying celestial body that is evolving into a black hole.

This is why the surrounding spiritual energy field is extremely chaotic, with violent energy tides and disordered gravitational fluctuations intertwined to form a natural barrier that no spiritual force can penetrate.

For most space travelers, this place is a death zone to be avoided at all costs, but for Qin Feng, who needs absolute secrecy, it is the perfect cave.

As for the harsh environment that could tear apart a star system-class warship, it was completely negligible to him.

Without the slightest hesitation, Qin Feng, like a stone thrown into a furnace, silently slipped into the raging interior of the giant star, delving deeper and deeper amidst layers of energy storms, and finally carving out a temporary space in the most core and stable region.

After settling in, Qin Feng began to carefully review the tremendous gains from his trip to the Ancient Luo King Ruins.

First are two black hole-level secret techniques passed down – the [Ancient Luo Hammer] and the [Main Seal].

The Ancient Luo Hammer is the essence of the Ancient Luo King's weapon-forging art. Once he advances to the Black Hole level, he can begin to learn and personally forge his own powerful secret treasure, which can also increase his speed in breaking through the restrictions within other secret treasures.

The [Master Seal] is a bizarre and powerful method of enslavement.

Secondly, and most importantly, was the fragment of the King-Sealing Treasure, the Ancient Luo Bell.

Although it is only a fragment, the kingly aura contained within it is a treasure far surpassing all his current equipment.

In addition, there were a large number of rare and precious materials obtained during the exploration, including a withered but still medicinal flower.

The total amount of these resources is greater than what he had plundered over the previous millennium.

However, there is still one mission from the will of the universe!
Qin Feng's mind connected with the will of the universe, and a pale blue light screen appeared in front of him.

[Task completed]

You have obtained a bronze treasure chest.

【Turn it on? 】

"Yes."

[You have opened a bronze treasure chest and obtained 1 fragment of the Imperial Map of the Void]

[Fragments of the Primordial Emperor's Map: There are eight fragments in total. Collecting them all will unlock the Primordial Ancient Emperor's Legacy.]

Qin Feng glanced at it; he realized he wouldn't need it for the time being.

So Qin Feng put the fragment of the Taixu Treasure Map into his storage space.

"The goal of this retreat is very clear."

Qin Feng planned in his mind, "First, use the 'Ten Perfect Hands' to refine all the resources and break through the final barrier of the star system level. Second, comprehend the activation secret method left by the Ancient Luo King and gain initial mastery of the Ancient Great Luo Bell fragment, this great weapon."

"Once I accomplish these two things, I can set off for Lei Xiang Mountain. At that time, I will be more confident in rescuing the descendants of Master Sun's old friend, or in competing for that cosmic artifact later."

With the plan set, Qin Feng completely calmed down and immersed his mind in cultivation.

This collapsing giant star's chaotic energy field isolates it from all internal and external detection. Occasionally, stellar or galactic life forms pass by this lifeless, desolate star system, but they only glance at it briefly and never linger.

Time, once again, has lost its meaning.

Within Qin Feng's body, the "Ten Perfect Hands" technique was operating at unprecedented efficiency, continuously transforming massive amounts of resources and energy into the purest spiritual power, which was then poured into his indestructible projection—the "Indestructible Tower."

The tower's height has long been fixed at ten million light-years, and will not increase by even a fraction.

What Qin Feng had to do was control this behemoth, and while maintaining its size, frantically fill and compress it with spiritual energy to increase its "density".

This is an extremely difficult process. The further you go, the more resources and effort are required to increase density by a factor of two.

The spiritual energy inside the tower had long since solidified into a tangible form, its golden-red light dazzlingly bright. Each compression caused the entire tower to hum under immense pressure.

……

Beyond the stars, the cosmos shifts and changes, while Qin Feng, within the star's core, seems to have transformed into an eternal sculpture.

Five hundred years have passed quietly.

When the energy of the last rare and precious herb was completely absorbed and refined, Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes.

A flash of golden-red divine light appeared in his eyes, as if the sun, moon, and stars were being born and dying within them.

Qin Feng could clearly feel that his [Undying Tower] had reached an unprecedented saturation state.

The progress bar for reaching the "Eternal Singularity" has steadily stopped at 90%!
With only 10% remaining, he will be able to complete the perfect accumulation at the galaxy level, attempt to ignite his spiritual power, condense that eternal singularity, and break through to the black hole level in one fell swoop, becoming an unparalleled powerhouse who can absorb the infinite knowledge of the universe!
However, Qin Feng's face did not show much joy, but rather a hint of solemnity.

Because he knew better than anyone else that this last ten percent was the real insurmountable barrier.

Controlling the volume of the indestructible projection and continuously increasing the density of spiritual power becomes increasingly difficult, with the difficulty increasing exponentially.

He estimated that the total resources needed to fill this last 10% would probably be far more than all the resources he had used to go from zero to 90%, and the difficulty would be countless times greater.

“The road ahead is long and arduous.”

Qin Feng sighed softly.

However, he was not discouraged, and his resolve remained as firm as a rock.

Having accomplished his first goal, he immediately focused all his attention on his second—to comprehend the secret method of activating the [Ancient Bell].

This is yet another massive and voluminous project.

The information left behind by the ancient king is vast and complex, containing profound laws and principles that far exceed the comprehension of a galaxy.

Qin Feng could only rely on his transformed and powerful spiritual strength, combined with the methods taught to him by the Ancient King Luo, to conduct countless deductions and simulations, like an apprentice, gradually analyzing those complex rune structures and energy circulation paths.

Another five hundred years have passed.

After spending five hundred years of effort, Qin Feng finally managed to understand some of the basics of that obscure and difficult-to-understand activation technique.

He is now able to barely activate the fragments of the Ancient Luo Bell for a moment.

The cost of activating it for just a moment was that it instantly drained his vast and boundless spiritual power, leaving not a trace.

But its power is also far beyond imagination.

Qin Feng had no doubt that once the Ancient Luo Bell appeared, even a true black hole-level expert would have to retreat or even suffer severe injuries if they were not careful.

This has become one of the most powerful, yet most costly, trump cards he currently possesses for survival.

Thus, the millennium of seclusion came to a complete end.

Qin Feng began to systematically organize his current assets and strength to make the most comprehensive assessment for his next move.

"After the trip to Leixiang Mountain, we will go and plot to obtain that cosmic wonder."

The risks are enormous; you must have a thorough understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses.

"Firstly, regarding protection. I possess the Imperial Chief Medal, which can withstand all secret techniques and killing methods below the Domain Lord level. However, against top-tier black hole-level killing methods, I probably only have one chance to withstand them."

It will become ineffective after one use.

"Secondly, in terms of attack and killing."

The protective jade talisman given by the eldest brother can unleash an attack powerful enough to kill any enemy below the black hole level, making it an excellent weapon for assassination or counterattack.

Then there's the Ancient King Bell, which I just mastered. A single activation grants it enough power to threaten a black hole. However, after activation, I myself will fall into absolute weakness and must immediately flee. It must not be used lightly unless it's a matter of life and death.

"Finally, there's mobility. The Black Hole-level treasure 'Crimson Gold Wings' has seventy-two restrictions on it, making it quite high-grade among Black Hole-level treasures. Although I've only unlocked one restriction so far, it's already incredibly fast for escaping."

Even ordinary black hole-level powerhouses, unless they have studied spatial knowledge to the point where they can easily tear space apart, can at most keep up with my speed.

If they want to catch up with me, they must also possess a speed-type secret treasure of the same level.

Unfortunately, only one restriction was broken. However, once I advance to the Black Hole level and learn the [Ancient Luo Hammer], the speed of refining restrictions will be much faster.

Qin Feng analyzed his trump cards one by one, and gradually gained confidence.

He discovered that, without realizing it, he had become a veritable "millionaire".

Whether it's the Imperial Chief Medal, the fragments of the Ancient Bell, or the Crimson Gold Wings, any one of them, once it gets out, would be enough to make countless black hole-level beings covet it, and might even trigger a bloodbath.

Especially the fragment of the Ancient Luo Bell, a remnant of this secret treasure for bestowing the title of king. Once it is displayed in public, he will immediately become the target of everyone's ire, attracting endless greed.

"A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime. Strength is the foundation of everything."

Qin Feng understood perfectly.

"That's about enough. It's time to head to Lei Xiang Mountain."

He slowly rose to his feet, his body, which had remained motionless for a thousand years, emitting a series of crackling sounds.

With a single step, his figure pierced through the chaotic core of the giant star and appeared in the desolate depths of space.

Looking back at the giant star that was still slowly collapsing, Qin Feng showed no lingering affection.

He discerned the direction on the star map, and suddenly the crimson-gold wings on his back unfurled.

Compared to a thousand years ago, his strength is now vastly different.

His spiritual power, now many times stronger, was enhanced by the inexhaustible restorative effects of the "Perfect Hand," making it sufficient for him to activate the crimson-gold wings that had broken a restriction for an extended period of time.

Of course, this is just a constant speed cruise at about one-third of the full burst speed. Its mental energy consumption is exactly the same as the recovery speed, which can achieve almost unlimited endurance.

Even if he were to exert all his strength, the consumption of his mental energy would still be enormous, and he could only sustain it for a month.

Even so, it's already terrifying enough.

A dazzling golden-red streak of light pierced the darkness and solitude of the universe, hurtling toward the next destination marked on the star map.

……

The universe is silent, but the stars and rivers flow.

Five hundred years have passed quietly since I left the ruins of the ancient Luo Kingdom.

Five hundred years is enough for mortal kingdoms to turn oceans into mulberry fields, for dynasties to rise and fall more than ten times, and for civilization and technology to explode. But for Qin Feng, who walks through the boundless universe, it is nothing more than a long but lonely journey with a clear goal.

Crimson-gold wings spread out behind him, not constantly maintaining a burst of maximum speed, but rather, supported by the terrifying regenerative power brought by the mastery of the "Ten Perfect Hands" technique, maintaining a constant cruising speed far beyond the imagination of ordinary star system-level martial artists.

A streak of light pierced the dark vacuum, leaving behind lifeless stars and desolate nebulae.

This five-hundred-year journey was not just a monotonous voyage.

For the first hundred years, Qin Feng devoted most of his attention to sorting out and consolidating his own power.

He no longer had access to a vast amount of rare and precious materials to devour, as he had during his thousand-year seclusion. Instead, he began a more refined and tedious form of cultivation.

The "Perfect Hand" operates on its own, like an invisible net that unfolds around his body, capturing the omnipresent yet extremely thin wandering spiritual energy field in the universe.

These energies are mottled and chaotic, containing the death energy of dying stars, the intense heat of burning stars, and even fragments of will unconsciously released by some powerful beings.

Ordinary martial artists cannot absorb it directly; forcibly absorbing it will only pollute their own immortal projection and shake their foundation.

However, as the "Perfect Hand" operates, it can unravel these complex energies, removing the dross and retaining the essence, ultimately transforming them into the purest nutrients, which are then gradually integrated into his immortal tower, which is ten million light-years high.

This process is extremely slow, and its efficiency is far from comparable to refining top-tier natural treasures such as the Bodhi Flower.

Qin Feng once estimated that if he relied solely on this method of cultivation, it would probably take him tens of thousands of years or even longer to complete the final stretch from 90% to 100%.

But Qin Feng's character had already been tempered into a rock through repeated life-and-death trials and long, solitary journeys. He deeply understood the principle of accumulating little by little.

Space travel is inherently tedious, so being able to make good use of this time, even if it only moves the progress bar forward by a tiny bit, is a victory in itself.

In this daily arduous training, his aura became more restrained and profound, and the quality of his golden-red spiritual power became more and more stable. Every inch of the Undying Tower's structure became more indestructible under this slow nourishment.

Besides this kind of painstaking practice, the gifts of the universe sometimes appear in a more direct way.

In the 370th year, Qin Feng's flight path deviated from the planned trajectory and entered a dense area of ​​meteorites known as the "Star Graveyard".

The gravitational environment here is extremely complex, with countless celestial debris converging, colliding, and annihilating here, making it a naturally dangerous place.

However, Qin Feng's transformed golden-red spiritual power sensed an extremely subtle yet incredibly pure energy fluctuation here.

He spent three whole years, relying on his exquisite control of mental power, like a top-notch bomb disposal expert, carefully avoiding gravitational traps and spatial rifts that were enough to tear apart star system-class warships.

Finally, at the core of a giant metallic meteorite with a diameter of over 3,000 kilometers, a strange object the size of a human head, with a liquid metallic luster throughout, was discovered—the Star Marrow Crystal Core.

This is a remarkable resource, a cosmic treasure that can only be born in the instant before a dying white dwarf collapses, when all its matter and energy are compressed to the point just before the singularity.

The energy contained within is condensed to the extreme, which has immeasurable benefits for constructing an indestructible projection.

Qin Feng immediately created a temporary cave inside the metal meteorite and spent ten years refining the star marrow crystal core.

This single treasure alone allowed his Dao Foundation progress to steadily advance by half a percentage point from 90%.

In the 450th year of his voyage, he found a "Storm Vine" in the eye of a gas giant planet, attached to a gravitational crystal core and surrounded by the power of wind and thunder.

This is also a rare resource born naturally in the universe. Although its value is not as high as that of the Star Essence Crystal Core, it still makes his accumulation even richer.

However, the journey of five hundred years was mostly filled not with adventures, but with killing.

Since their parting at the Ancient Luo King Ruins, the three prodigies on the Hidden Dragon Ranking—Wild, Water Mo, and Mourning Bell—unsurprisingly spread the news that Qin Feng had obtained a fragment of the King-Sealing Treasure.

This news, like a drop of boiling oil thrown into a lake, quickly caused a huge uproar in this vast star field.

The secret treasure for becoming a king!

Even a single fragment would be an unparalleled opportunity for most galaxy-level or even black hole-level powerhouses, one that they would risk their lives for.

In no time, the name Qin Feng, along with his labels such as "human prodigy" and "chaos nemesis," spread rapidly, making him the prey of countless greedy eyes.

Initially, those who came to his door were just some mediocre star system-level rogue cultivators or small clan warriors. They often came in groups of three or five, thinking they had laid a trap, but in the face of Qin Feng's terrifying strength, they were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Once the level nine killing technique "Opening Heaven" is unleashed, the spear strikes like a dragon, causing the Milky Way to reverse. Often, in a single exchange, the opponent is annihilated, body and soul.

But as time went on, the enemies who were targeting him became stronger and their backgrounds became more and more powerful.

In the 480th year, a hunting team composed of three peak star system level experts appeared on Qin Feng's flight path.

They come from a powerful fighting race called the "Rockscale Clan," renowned for their physical strength and expertise in combined attack formations. They are a subspecies that separated from the Stone Clan.

The three formed a triangle, stopping Qin Feng in a vast, empty star field.

"Qin Feng of the human race, hand over the fragments of the Ancient Luo Bell, and we may spare your life."

The leader of the Rock Scale Clan was a powerful figure with a booming voice. His body was covered in dark gray rock scales, exuding an aura as heavy as a mountain.

Qin Feng stood in the void, holding the Star-Devouring Spear. His ultimate power armor shimmered with light, and his expression remained completely calm.

He didn't even bother to respond, because he knew that any words would be powerless in the face of absolute interests.

The only way they communicate is through battle.

"Stubborn!"

Seeing this, the Rock Scale Clan expert stopped wasting words. The three of them instantly connected their auras, and the scales on their bodies changed their arrangement, revealing a profound array.

This is their combined killing technique, comparable to a strike from an ordinary black hole-level powerhouse. Countless galaxy-level powerhouses have met their demise under this move.

Faced with this devastating attack, a cold glint flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

He did not choose to confront it head-on. The crimson-gold wings behind him shone brightly, and with a single flap, his figure transformed into a golden streak that was almost impossible to capture, instantly escaping from the edge of the stone mountain's suppression range.

"So fast!"

The three Rock Scale Clan experts were startled, but they coordinated perfectly and immediately changed their tactics. The rock mountain disintegrated, transforming into three streams of light that surrounded Qin Feng from different directions once again.

However, Qin Feng's speed far exceeded their expectations.

Even with only one restriction broken, the Crimson Gold Wings, a black hole-level treasure, when unleashed at full power, would grant him unparalleled mobility over short distances compared to other treasures of the same level.

He moved like a ghost through the encirclement of the three, the tip of his Star-Devouring Spear occasionally unleashing a world-shattering sharpness that constantly eroded the opponent's protective divine light.

The battle lasted for three days and three nights.

Qin Feng was like a patient hunter, using his speed advantage to constantly dodge and wear down his opponent.

Although the Rockscale Clan's powerful members possess formidable physical strength and exquisite combined attack techniques, their energy is ultimately finite.

In contrast, Qin Feng, thanks to the terrifying regenerative power of the "Perfect Hand," has maintained his mental strength at a relatively healthy level.

Moreover, Qin Feng's killing techniques are constantly improving, and he has successfully broken through to the Great Perfection realm!
Their mental and physical abilities have reached a level close to that of a domain, and they receive a significant boost within that domain.

With one side gaining and the other losing, the balance of power began to tilt.

On the third day at dusk, just as one of the Rock Scale Clan experts showed signs of weakening, Qin Feng seized this fleeting opportunity.

He stopped wandering, his crimson-gold wings suddenly contracted, and all his power was poured into the Star-Devouring Spear.

"The Creation of Heaven!"

With a thrust of the spear, a refined crimson-gold spear light burst forth.

Wherever the spear's edge passed, the space seemed to be sliced ​​apart by the supreme sharpness contained within that spear.

The weakened Rock Scale Clan expert's pupils constricted sharply. He sensed the threat of death. The defensive formation he and the other two had set up together was as fragile as a sheet of paper in the face of this spear light.

puff!

The spear's edge pierced his brow, and along with his indestructible soul, was completely annihilated by the terrifying power it contained.

The combined attack formation was broken in an instant.

For the first time, the remaining two Rock Scale Clan experts showed expressions of shock and fear on their faces.

They tried to escape, but it was too late.

Without the protection of the formation, they were no different from the rogue cultivators whom Qin Feng could easily kill.

Half an hour later, the battle was over.

Qin Feng silently collected the three's spoils of war, and then used the Star Devouring Spear to devour the bodies of these three beings. The power of the Star Devouring Spear was even greater, but it was still somewhat inferior to a black hole-level treasure.

After that, Qin Feng embarked on his journey again.

After this battle, and dozens of other battles, large and small, Qin Feng's reputation grew even stronger.

Everyone now knows that this human prodigy who possesses a fragment of a secret treasure for becoming a king is an insurmountable obstacle.

Some weaker opportunists began to back down, but at the same time, he attracted the attention of more truly powerful beings.

They all wanted to know what Qin Feng's trump card was that allowed him to remain unharmed despite being pursued by so many powerful figures.

But they could never have guessed that Qin Feng's biggest trump card was his ability to briefly activate the power of the Ancient Luo Bell fragments.

If they knew that Qin Feng could activate the King-Sealing Treasure, even if only for a moment, the deterrent effect would be far greater than it is now.

The power of that instant was enough to pose a fatal threat to any black hole-level being, and weaker ones might even die on the spot.

This kind of deterrent is enough to make 99% of pursuers back down.

Of course, Qin Feng did not reveal himself, otherwise he wouldn't have been hunted down by so many creatures.

……

As the flight path continued deeper, Qin Feng could clearly feel that the surrounding star field was beginning to become more "prosperous".

No longer are we experiencing the desolate landscape where it can take decades to encounter a single life-bearing planet. Instead, planets brimming with life are beginning to appear frequently, and warships are increasingly navigating the universe.

He knew he was getting closer and closer to Lei Xiangshan.

Qin Feng began to consciously gather intelligence.

In a neutral space station inhabited by multiple races, he disguised himself as an ordinary interstellar mercenary and heard a great deal of rumors about Mount Leixiang from intelligence brokers and adventurers in taverns.

Without exception, the protagonist of these rumors all points to a mysterious human martial artist.

"Have you heard? Something terrible has happened at Lei Xiang Mountain! The complete legacy of the Thunder Emperor has been taken away!"

"How is that possible? Over billions of years, countless black hole-level powerhouses have tried to comprehend it, but at most they've only grasped the basics. Who has such great ability?"

"It's absolutely true! Two thousand years ago, a powerful human brought a prodigy here. Using some extraordinary means, he managed to devour the 'Undying Phoenix Lightning,' which was formed from the essence of the Thunder Emperor's life! Now, that human prodigy has become a giant cocoon of lightning, trapped on the summit of Thunder Mountain!"

"As for those human powerhouses, they all perished in the great war with the myriad races at that time."

"A giant cocoon of thunder? What's that?"

"Who knows! But the news has already spread that the giant cocoon is the new vessel for inheritance! Whoever obtains it, devours and refines it, will be able to replace the Thunder Emperor and obtain everything he has! That is the inheritance of a powerful Emperor!"

"Who knows? Anyway, recently this star field has been closed to beings at the domain lord level. Anyone who comes here dies."

"Yes, this place has been taken control by the powerful beings of the universe's top races."

Qin Feng listened silently, his heart churning with turmoil.

He captured and connected one key piece of information after another.

Leixiang Mountain, the place where the Thunder Emperor fell.

Undying Phoenix Thunder.

Human martial artists.

Thunderous Giant Silkworm...

He immediately connected this information with Sun Chantang's instructions.

Master Sun said that his old friend's descendants were "trapped" there, and now it seems that this "trappedness" was presented in such a shocking way.

"Black hole-level beings..."

"The Hidden Dragon Ranking's Prodigy..."

"As expected of the lineage of the Emperor, it has attracted so many powerful individuals."

Qin Feng sat in the corner with an energy drink in his hand, his mind racing, feeling unprecedented pressure.

This is no longer an opportunity like the Ancient Luo King Ruins.

Although the Ancient Luo King Ruins possesses a legacy, he still needs to travel to the Furnace Village to obtain the complete inheritance. Compared to the complete legacy of a powerful Emperor, it is still insignificant.

This inheritance is not simply a few secret techniques or weapons, but rather the condensation of an unparalleled powerhouse's life path, insights, and the essence of laws into a core—the Undying Phoenix Lightning.

Obtaining it means obtaining a detailed "reference answer" that points directly to the pinnacle of the universe.

Of course, Qin Feng also understood that this kind of inheritance could not allow a black hole-level martial artist to directly enter the domain lord level by following the path of his predecessors.

To advance to the level of a domain lord, one must forge one's own path and gain the approval of the universe's will; this is an ironclad rule.

But without a doubt, the value of this "reference answer" is immeasurable.

Putting everything else aside, the Undying Phoenix Lightning itself can serve as the most powerful weapon and the deepest foundation. Refining and using it until one reaches the Emperor level will be an extremely powerful combat force.

"Moreover, it has formed a giant cocoon of thunder, no wonder Master Sun told me that he was trapped here."

Qin Feng muttered to himself.

This situation is both an incredible opportunity and a deadly predicament.

Becoming a living successor means becoming a prime target for all the powerful.

Qin Feng listened for a while longer before leaving the tavern on that planet.

In the five hundred years of hunting and counter-hunting, Qin Feng has gained a lot. He has refined all the resources he plundered. At this moment, his Dao Foundation progress has quietly reached 91%.

We're one step closer to that door called "Black Hole Level".

But this progress seems far from enough in the face of the impending storm at Leixiang Mountain.

Without lingering, he transformed into a resolute streak of light and sped towards Lei Xiang Mountain.

(End of this chapter)