High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 260 Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom, the Cosmic Wonder Twin Rivers! Triggering the Cosmic Will Mission! Twin Masks!
In the depths of the universe, silence is an eternal theme.

The light of stars takes tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years to travel the vast distances to reach another starry sky.

Against this boundless curtain of darkness, any glimmer of civilization stands out starkly.

Qin Feng hovered in the void, surrounded by a naturally generated field of spiritual energy that isolated him from cosmic rays and extreme low temperatures.

His gaze pierced through countless light-years, locking onto the dazzling star field radiating a hazy glow in the distance.

The structure of that star field was extremely regular, unlike a naturally formed galaxy cluster, but more like a magnificent creation meticulously planned and built by intelligent life.

Countless stars were cleverly arranged like chess pieces, forming a huge array, with countless points of light shuttling back and forth, showing a prosperous and orderly scene.

His spiritual power had long since extended out like invisible tentacles, cautiously touching the edge of that civilization.

He could sense a large amount of spiritual power contained within it, stable and peaceful, but beneath this peace lay several powerful auras that made his heart tremble.

"According to the information given to me by Master Sun Chantang, when I arrived at the battlefield of myriad races, the location of that cosmic artifact had already begun to be contested, and it is estimated that the contest has not yet been completed."

Qin Feng's consciousness spun rapidly in his sea of ​​consciousness, conducting a calm analysis.

More than a hundred years have passed since he fled from Leixiang Mountain, and every minute and every second is incredibly precious to him.

"But it's almost here, and time is tight. If we take a detour, we might not make it in time."

Bypassing this unknown civilization means he will need to spend at least several decades more tediously making jumps through desolate space routes.

In a treasure hunt that has lasted for thousands of years, the final decades are often the key to determining the final owner.

He can't be late.

"But if we don't take a detour, this place might be alright if it's the Cosmic Kingdom. But if it's the territory of the myriad races, then it's even more dangerous."

Qin Feng's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Space nations are usually established by one or a few powerful beings, adhering to relatively neutral and commercial rules, and serving as transit stations and resupply points for space travelers.

As long as the rules are followed, safety can usually be guaranteed.

However, if it is a stronghold established by a top race, similar to the human race's cosmic city, such as a military base established by the Star Beast, the Zerg, or the Light Race, then if he were to break in, it would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den, inevitably attracting endless pursuit and killing.

"Unfortunately, there is no information about this region on the star map. It is estimated that no one has ever explored it, or perhaps this kingdom was established after the star map was updated, since the star map we are using now is a version from 100,000 years ago."

One hundred thousand years is an unimaginable long period of time for mortals, but for powerful beings and civilizations in the universe who often use eras as the unit of lifespan, it is just a not-so-long period of history.

It is entirely possible that a new spacefaring nation could rise during this period.

He is now facing a life-or-death decision under conditions of information asymmetry.

It's a gamble that the civilization ahead is a peaceful intergalactic nation, allowing us to travel by a different route and save time;
We should choose the safest approach and take a detour, but this might mean missing out on an opportunity.

Qin Feng's core personality combines the caution and patience of a hunter with the decisiveness and courage of a gambler.

He is accustomed to incorporating all information into his calculations before taking action, deduce the highest success rate.

But at this moment, lacking crucial information, he was caught in a brief dilemma.

But at that moment, an immense will, indescribable in any words, descended without warning.

This will does not originate from any direction, neither forward nor backward, nor left nor right, nor up nor down, nor inside or outside.

It seemed to originate from the universe itself, from every inch of space, every particle, and even from the depths of Qin Feng's own consciousness.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment. The light of the distant stars was frozen in the void. Qin Feng's mind could still function, but his body was unable to make any movements.

He felt like a drop of water merging into the ocean, completely enveloped and understood by a higher-dimensional being.

This is—the will of the universe.

Every being that ventures into the battlefield of myriad races has a very small chance of being noticed by this supreme being and triggering some special events.

Qin Feng never expected that, having just ended a thrilling chase and standing at a crossroads of decision, he would once again come into contact with the will of the universe.

Immediately afterward, in the endless void before his eyes, tiny blue light particles gathered and condensed out of thin air, eventually forming a huge and semi-transparent virtual panel.

The text on the panel was not in any known racial language, but rather a stream of information. When Qin Feng's consciousness touched it, its meaning was clearly presented in his mind.

You have triggered a random task.

[Obtain the cosmic artifact "Twin Masks" and arrive at the Thunder Legion via a fixed route]

[Mission Reward: Singularity advances to "Final Singularity"]

[Mission Failure: No Penalty]

[Note: After obtaining the Twin Masks, your location coordinates will be refreshed and revealed every Imperial Year. You will also gain the ability to briefly tear through space once per Imperial Year.]

[Hostile missions have been issued...]

[Hostile mission acceptors: Nightfall, Wild, Neil, Deathstroke, Blaze, Watermo, Tucker, Black Jade, Poison Bee...]

[The route star map has been distributed...]

[Mission Rating: Death Difficulty]

【introduce:
Final Singularity: The foundation of the Dao that transcends the eternal singularity, bringing tremendous enhancements in multiple dimensions and aspects, such as thinking ability, spiritual quality, physical strength, structural efficiency, learning efficiency, spiritual energy recovery efficiency, etc.

The multidimensional enhancement strength is approximately one hundred times that of the eternal singularity.

】

Qin Feng's pupils suddenly contracted. Even with his rock-solid composure, he couldn't help but feel a huge surge of emotion the moment he saw all the contents on the panel.

He was completely stunned, utterly shocked by this sudden, random task.

First, there's that incredible mission reward—the Final Singularity.

Qin Feng's goal is the ultimate limit pursued by countless geniuses: the "Eternal Singularity".

That is the supreme foundation that can only be achieved after forging an indestructible projection that spans tens of millions of light-years. The price is that it consumes hundreds of times more resources during construction, is hundreds of times more difficult to temper one's spiritual power, and is thousands of times more difficult to compress into an eternal singularity!
Once successful, it will mean having the most perfect foundation on the road to black hole level, and the efficiency of learning and analyzing cosmological knowledge will explode.

But now, the will of the universe has presented him with a concept he has never heard of before, not even his master has ever mentioned it—"the final singularity".

Above the eternal singularity!
The multidimensional enhancement strength is approximately one hundred times that of the eternal singularity!
These few words alone made Qin Feng feel suffocated.

A difference of a hundredfold—what a terrifying concept that is!

This is no longer a difference in quantity, but a qualitative gap.

Every aspect of improvement mentioned in the introduction precisely addresses the core needs of the strong.

This reward is too huge.

Throughout the entire history of the universe, the number of beings possessing such a supreme foundation is probably no more than five, just as the introduction states.

Each one of them must be an unparalleled being standing atop billions of living beings, overlooking the changing of eras.

However, corresponding to this huge gain is an equally huge risk.

Looking at the mission details, it was even more perilous.

First, he needs to obtain the "Twin Masks".

This means he must intervene in a battle that has lasted for thousands of years, and become the ultimate victor amidst countless top geniuses.

Secondly, and most fatally, his coordinates will be exposed once a year after he obtains the mask.

This is practically a death warrant!

This means he will become a sitting duck for all hostile mission takers, with no more opportunities to lie low or remain hidden.

Every year, his location is precisely revealed to the public, attracting an endless stream of pursuers.

His only reliance is his "ability to briefly tear through space once a year."

This ability is undoubtedly a powerful trump card for survival, but the words "short-term" and "short-range" impose huge limitations on it.

On a vast cosmic scale, the extent to which short-range teleportation can play a role is entirely unknown.

What weighed heavily on Qin Feng's mind was the list of those who accepted the hostile mission.

Nightfall, Wild, Neil, Tucker... These familiar and powerful names encompass almost all the top opponents he encountered in the Possa Flower, the Ancient Luo King Ruins, and the Thunder Mountain.

These people are all peerless geniuses listed on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, each possessing terrifying combat power capable of challenging opponents of higher levels, and each backed by a powerful race and force.

Soon after, their common goal became—to hunt down Qin Feng!

With a fixed route, Qin Feng faced not only pursuit but also ambushes and blockades. It would be extremely difficult for him to escape and reach the territory of Thunder Universe City.
It was a near-death experience!
The grand will slowly receded, space resumed its flow, and the distant starlight began its journey anew.

The pale blue panel transformed into a pure stream of information, merging into Qin Feng's sea of ​​consciousness. It contained an incredibly detailed, yet incredibly deadly, route star map.

Qin Feng remained suspended in place, motionless for a long time.

His brain was working at a speed exceeding the speed of light, analyzing this sudden life-or-death situation.

Can he say no?
Judging from the way the task was issued, this is not mandatory.

The will of the universe has simply given us a choice: to risk our lives for a better future.

He could have easily ignored it, turned around and left, and cultivated peacefully. With his existing "Eternal Singularity" foundation, he could have spent a lot of time passing through the Black Hole level, and becoming a Domain Lord, Marquis, or King level powerhouse in the future would have been almost a certainty.

But who isn't a prodigy to become a domain lord?
Take the human race as an example. Seventy percent of those who can advance to the Domain Lord level are geniuses selected by various war groups, and they are all Eternal Singularities!
The cultivation methods of all races are different, but they are all roughly the same.

At that time, Qin Feng's advantage will be greatly reduced.

but……

If one obtains the final singularity, physical attributes, mental strength, and so on will be a hundred times greater than those of others of the same level!
That's an unparalleled skill among those of the same level!

A burning flame was ignited in Qin Feng's eyes.

Retreat? Or settle for comfort?

That's not his way of martial arts.

From a young man with a damaged foundation on the Star of Enlightenment to a human prodigy who is famous throughout the starry sea today, every step of his journey has been a dance on the edge of a knife and a snatching of food from the jaws of a tiger.

Despite being surrounded by dozens of top geniuses and black hole-level powerhouses, Lei Xiangshan dared to infiltrate them and ultimately snatched the prey from their jaws.

Facing the combined attack of the twelve prodigies, Gu Luo Wang Xu dared to resist and seize the treasure.

The risks are enormous, with a high chance of death and numerous difficulties, but the rewards are equally enormous!

That's just his personality.

The allure of the final singularity is irresistible to any powerful individual pursuing the ultimate in martial arts.

He couldn't imagine the terrifying heights he would reach once he possessed the "Final Singularity," a foundation a hundred times stronger than the "Eternal Singularity."

Most importantly, according to Qin Feng's analysis, he had a 30% chance of success, so he wasn't without any leverage.

"Backed by the human race..."

He whispered to himself.

His experiences at Lei Xiangshan and the Ancient Luo King Ruins made it clear to him that the human race's higher-ups had always been watching top geniuses like him.

The protection of Cloud Bat Marquis, the guidance of his senior brother Fire Kirin Marquis, and the tacit understanding among the myriad races and the human race on Thunder Mountain that high-level experts are not allowed to enter all indicate that he is not fighting alone.

The news that he was being openly hunted by all races has probably already spread, and the human race's powerful figures will certainly not stand idly by.

Whether it's sending powerful figures or political maneuvering, some action is inevitable.

As long as there is a glimmer of hope, Qin Feng will fight for it!
Qin Feng's gaze fell upon the newly appeared star map in his sea of ​​consciousness.

The starting point of the star map is a cosmic wonder called the "Twin Rivers," which is the location of the cosmic artifact "Twin Masks."

The destination is a vast, boundless halo that encompasses hundreds of billions of galaxies and is called "Thunder Cosmic City".

The mission required him to strictly follow a fixed route planned on the star map to reach the sphere of influence of Thunder Universe City from Twin Rivers.

If you deviate from the route, the mission will fail.

"In other words, my movement path is fixed, and the enemy can set up ambushes along the route in advance..."

Qin Feng instantly realized the treacherous nature of this rule.

This is not just a chase, but a long and arduous battle.

But at the same time, he also saw a glimmer of hope.

The good news is that the sphere of influence of Thunder Cosmic City is extremely vast, encompassing billions of star systems. He doesn't need to arrive at the Cosmic City precisely; as long as he can enter that sphere, he will have succeeded.

Another piece of good news is the annual short-range space teleportation.

"This ability is the key to breaking the deadlock."

Qin Feng carefully studied the description of this ability.

It can tear through space in an instant, making a jump that cannot be tracked or locked by conventional means.

In a desperate situation where they are surrounded by enemies, this is their only chance of survival.

He must use every opportunity to teleport at the most crucial moment.

Furthermore, the roadmap is not entirely devoid of obstacles.

Along that long route are marked many large and small cosmic nations and civilizations.

Most of these places have intergalactic teleportation arrays.

"Short-range spatial teleportation, plus a teleportation array..."

Qin Feng's thoughts gradually became clear: "As long as I plan properly, my movement speed will be very fast."

He can use teleportation arrays for long-distance strategic transfers, and then at key points, use spatial teleportation to escape pursuers or jump over the most dangerous traps.

This combination allows him to find a sliver of initiative in a passive pursuit.

"We are still somewhat confident."

Qin Feng began to calmly assess his chances of success.

"If I can successfully advance to the Black Hole level, with all my trump cards, the success rate is 30%."

For a task with "death difficulty," 30% is already an astonishingly high number.

The success or failure of this task depends mainly on two key points.

First, can he successfully seize the "Twin Masks" amidst the formidable enemies of the Twin River?

This is the prerequisite for everything.

If it fails, all subsequent plans will be nothing but empty talk.

Secondly, after he advances to the Black Hole level, will he be able to continuously improve his strength during the long pursuit, and will he be able to shake off the pursuit of those geniuses of all races time and time again according to the most perfect plan?

"Along this journey, there are many forces from various races. To carve out a bloody path, one must rely on sheer strength to overcome all obstacles..."

Qin Feng took a deep breath, as if he wanted to inhale the cold vacuum of the universe into his lungs.

All the hesitation and doubt in his eyes had vanished, replaced by a resolute determination and soaring fighting spirit.

He then refocused his attention on the unknown civilization before him.

This region was also marked on the star map provided by the will of the universe.

【Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom】.

The description is simple: a neutral cosmic nation created by "Crystal Jade," a black hole-level crystal race being, exists to provide a safe and efficient teleportation platform for various cosmic beings and to maintain its operation and development by collecting teleportation resources.

“Crystal Clan… Black Hole-level powerhouses… Neutral nations…”

Qin Feng understood instantly.

This king, named Jingyu, was clearly a powerful figure with a keen business sense.

He occupied a key transportation route, but instead of expanding or conquering, he started a business as a "toll station" and "service area".

This pattern is not uncommon in the universe; in fact, it can be said to be quite prevalent.

The reason Qin Feng took so long to encounter the first one was entirely due to the sheer size of the universe. Even with his crimson-gold wings, his speed remained incredibly slow on the scale of the starry sea, which is measured in units of tens of thousands of light-years.

Although this Crystal Clan powerhouse's strength is only at the Black Hole level, which is not top-tier on the grand stage of the universe's myriad races, it is more than enough to protect beings below the Black Hole level and maintain basic order within the kingdom.

Of course, if an even more powerful being, such as a black hole-level expert or a black hole-level chaotic demon, were to pass by, whether they would abide by his rules is another matter.

But at least for Qin Feng right now, this place is safe.

"We can use the Crystal Clan teleportation array to travel to star systems near the Twin Rivers, which will save a lot of time."

Qin Feng made a judgment immediately.

Now that the will of the universe has paved the way for him, his previous hesitation is meaningless.

The Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom before him was no longer an unknown risk, but rather the first stepping stone for him to embark on this deadly mission.

Time is life.

The struggle for the Twin Rivers has lasted for thousands of years. He must get there as quickly as possible in order to get a share of the spoils in the final battle, or even... take it all!
We need to act quickly!
With this in mind, Qin Feng no longer hesitated.

The energy within his body began to surge, the void behind him slightly distorted, and a pair of magnificent wings composed of countless crimson-gold divine feathers slowly unfolded.

Each feather was imprinted with mysterious runes, and the light it emitted instantly illuminated this dark cosmic space.

Om-!
With a gentle flap of his crimson-gold wings, Qin Feng's figure instantly transformed into a golden streak that pierced through the heavens and earth, rushing towards the dazzling and prosperous Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom ahead at incredible speed.

……

Qin Feng's figure, like an inconspicuous speck of dust, silently merged into the outer star field of the Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom.

A hundred years have passed since that earth-shattering chase at Leixiang Mountain.

This century of extreme escape has made his originally sharp and shrewd aura increasingly restrained, like a divine weapon hidden in the deepest scabbard, revealing not a trace of its cold gleam.

With a slight thought, the immense life force and golden-red spiritual power within him, powerful enough to shake the stars, began to rapidly shrink and subside, transforming from a surging river into a deep, ancient well, undisturbed.

He took out a black robe from the subspace storage unit.

This was not some secret treasure, but rather something he casually gathered while passing through a primitive planet, weaving it from plant fibers containing traces of psionic energy.

Its style is simple and its texture is rough. It is the most common clothing of those creatures in the universe who have not yet set foot on the planetary level and are struggling to survive.

When the black robe enveloped his entire body, Qin Feng's entire demeanor underwent a dramatic transformation.

He slightly hunched his body, suppressing the uprightness and confidence that had naturally formed through countless battles, and the sharpness and profundity in his eyes were replaced by a just-right sense of bewilderment and awe.

At this moment, he was no longer the chief of the empire who could compete with the geniuses of all races and who made countless powerful people take notice, but more like a weak creature who was leaving his home planet for the first time and was filled with fear and curiosity about the vast universe.

This is a deep-seated disguise, a comprehensive mimicry from appearance to demeanor, and even the fluctuations of life force and mental energy.

For Qin Feng, who had mastered the "Ten Perfect Hands" technique to an unbelievable degree and had incredible control over himself, this was not a difficult task.

After concealing all his "presence," Qin Feng piloted a dilapidated miniature warp drive, also captured from space pirates, and mingled among the endless stream of ships, slowly heading towards a massive teleportation platform on the outskirts of the Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom.

The platform is built on a modified, massive meteorite. Its surface is pitted and covered with countless energy channels and rune arrays, giving it a rugged yet practical appearance.

Countless spaceships of various shapes and sizes take off and land here, and all sorts of strange cosmic races mingle among them. The noisy sounds are filtered through the energy shield and turned into a buzzing background noise.

Clearly, this founder of the black hole-level empire named "Jingyu" was a powerful figure with remarkable expertise in the field of spatial knowledge.

Even on this remote outer base, the energy fluctuations of the teleportation array were quite stable, and its construction technology far surpassed that of the ordinary civilizations Qin Feng had seen during the Cosmic Genius Battle.

Qin Feng stepped off the spaceship, abandoned it in a public berth, and mingled with the bustling crowd of creatures, heading towards the teleportation array.

However, after taking only a few steps, he paused slightly, his gaze drawn to the content playing on a loop on the public information screen at the base station.

It was a wanted poster, or rather, a notice offering a reward.

At the very center of the notice was his own portrait.

The portrait is not static, but rather composed of clips and stitches from various battle scenes, dynamically showcasing his physique and face.

He wielded the long spear "Star Devourer" and wore the power armor "Limit," his golden-red spiritual energy burning like flames, displaying unparalleled power.

At the bottom of the screen is a dense text.

[Wanted Target: Qin Feng, Human Warrior]

[Realm Assessment: Half-step Black Hole level, with the possibility of having broken through to the Black Hole level]

[Distinctive Characteristics: Mental energy quality is gold-red; a top-tier human prodigy; combat strength far surpasses others of the same level; extremely formidable]

[Introduction to Carried Treasures:]
1. Fragments of the King-level Secret Treasure [Ancient Luo Bell].

II. The carrier of the Emperor-level inheritance [Thunder Emperor Inheritance].

III. Two pieces of Heavenly Evolution weaponry (spear and power armor).

[Bounty offered by: Light Race, Golden Armored Beast Race, Undead Race, Stone Race, Mechanical Race... (signed jointly by dozens of races)]

[Bounty Details: Any living being who can provide accurate information about the location of the aforementioned race can, upon verification, travel to the territory of any of the aforementioned races to receive a large amount of cultivation resources.]

The resources are valuable enough to allow an ordinary galaxy-level powerhouse to break through to the black hole level!

Looking at himself on the light screen, and at the bounty that would drive countless black hole-level powerhouses crazy, Qin Feng couldn't help but show a wry smile.

“It has been a full hundred years since I escaped from Leixiang Mountain with Lei Cocoon.”

He thought to himself, "I never imagined my 'fame' would reach this level."

This wanted notice, or rather, the bounty, is probably already spread throughout the 1300th star sector, beyond the territory of the human race, and posted on countless cosmic nations, countless inhabited planets, and countless interstellar shipping hubs.

It's safe to say that there are probably very few intelligent beings in the entire star sector who don't know the name Qin Feng.

The Heavenly Evolution Weapon, the Secret Treasure of the King, and the Inheritance of the Emperor—any one of these three would be enough to attract countless greedy eyes.

When all three are combined in one person, the attraction increases exponentially.

In theory, such temptation would be enough to make a domain lord, or even a marquis-level expert, personally hunt him down.

However, the reality is that, apart from that initial earth-shattering chase, he has not encountered any other powerful beings above the black hole level in the past hundred years.

Nowadays, all the races are only issuing these seemingly impressive but actually inefficient information bounties.

Qin Feng knew perfectly well what this meant.

"The human race's higher-ups have already made their move."

Whether it's his master, Devouring King, his senior brother, Fire Kirin Marquis, or other kings and emperors of the human race, or even higher-level saints, or even universe lords...

In conclusion, the human race must have engaged in fierce political maneuvering with all other races on a higher level unknown to him.

The final result was that the level of this struggle was forcibly limited to the younger generation, or to the level of black holes and below.

This is a tacit understanding, and also a compromise.

All races can offer bounties for his information and send their prodigies to besiege him, but if they send their older generation of powerful figures to bully the weak, then the human race will surely retaliate in the same bloody manner.

"The speed at which information spreads among all races is truly astonishing."

As Qin Feng pondered, he walked toward the inspection checkpoint of the teleportation array. "They don't have the subspace sanctuary opened up by the Emperor; they can only use that chaotic and dangerous 'harmful subspace,' which is constantly under the gaze of evil gods."

This also means that their subspace network lacks a true 'private domain,' and information is shared to some extent. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

Its advantage lies in its extremely high information transmission efficiency; a single bounty order can spread to countless star systems in a very short time.

The disadvantage is that this network is full of chaos, pollution, and the risk of being spied on by chaos, and it cannot establish a stable, secure, and efficient internal communication and virtual system like humans.

The space army of the Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom is conducting routine checks on all passing beings.

Most of these soldiers were crystal beings, their bodies resembling sculpted crystals, emitting a faint glow.

Their screening was not very strict, especially for those creatures that looked weak.

A Crystal Clan soldier stopped Qin Feng, his instrument emitting a soft light as it swept over him.

The life force and mental energy fluctuations reflected by the instrument were so faint as to be like a candle flickering in the wind, perfectly matching the standard of an ordinary being struggling to survive in the universe.

The soldier's gaze lingered for a moment on Qin Feng's cheap black robe, a barely perceptible hint of contempt flashing in his eyes, before he impatiently waved his hand, signaling him to pass.

Throughout the entire process, the other party didn't ask a single extra question.

Qin Feng bowed slightly, adopting a fearful and submissive posture, and quickly walked through the checkpoint without attracting anyone's attention.

He successfully stepped into the giant teleportation array.

With a slight spatial fluctuation, a soft light enveloped him.

Qin Feng's destination was the core of the Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom—its capital.

Only there is a giant teleportation array capable of ultra-long-distance interstellar teleportation, which can directly send him to the coordinates of the galaxy closest to the "Twin Rivers".

Light flashed, and space distorted.

When the view became clear again, Qin Feng's figure had already disappeared from the spot.

When he reappeared, he was outside the gates of a colossal cosmic city-state.

However, even in such a magnificent city, Qin Feng still felt an indescribable sense of "simplicity".

This so-called capital city is more like an aggregate of countless planets, meteorites, and continental plates of varying sizes, forcibly pieced together by energy bridges and spatial channels.

The building materials that make up the main body of the city are mostly just the most ordinary planetary metals and rocks. The runes and arrays engraved on them are sparse and of low level, only able to maintain the most basic energy cycle and gravitational balance.

There is no unified planning, no ingenious design, and no sense of majesty and order derived from the profound heritage of civilization.

Everything appeared crude, chaotic, and rife with pragmatism.

Qin Feng had this feeling because he had seen a real cosmic city belonging to a top-level civilization.

The human race's Devouring Sky Cosmic City is an artwork suspended at the center of the universe, a perfect crystallization of power and wisdom.

Even the most remote and inconspicuous corner of the city possesses construction techniques, rune technology, and energy density that far surpass this so-called "capital" before us.

Even so, this humble city was the most magnificent sight many living beings would ever see in their lifetime.

Qin Feng could clearly sense that many of the rogue cultivators who had been teleported with him were looking up at the city with awe on their faces. Their auras were weak, and their expressions were filled with the weariness of a long journey and the reverence of stepping into a prosperous place.

Sensing the undisguised powerful aura around them, they instinctively shrank back, appearing even more humble.

At the same time, Qin Feng also keenly sensed that powerful auras were constantly descending upon the teleportation platform.

Among them were many galaxy-level powerhouses, and even several hidden yet powerful auras that had reached the level of black holes!
"It seems they've all come for the Twin Rivers."

Qin Feng understood.

The struggle for the cosmic artifact "Twin Masks" has lasted for thousands of years, and the news is no secret.

As the closest transit point to the Twin Rivers and possessing teleportation arrays that connect directly to surrounding star systems, the Crystal Jade Universe Kingdom naturally attracts a large number of powerful individuals who come upon hearing the news.

After another perfunctory and cursory inspection, Qin Feng successfully entered the interior of the Universe City.

Walking through the chaotic and noisy streets, Qin Feng had planned to replenish his resources before setting off.

After all, the next mission is a "death-level" escape, so the more cards and resources you have, the better.

However, a real problem arose before him—he did not know how trade was conducted among the myriad races.

He slowed his pace, pricked up his ears, and his powerful mental strength allowed him to easily sift out the information he needed from countless noises.

Soon, by eavesdropping on the conversations of the creatures around him, he understood the trading methods of all races.

It's still subspace!
Similar to the human race, powerful individuals among the myriad races can also access the "subspace network" after advancing to the planetary level and unlocking the subspace.

Most of their transactions are completed through virtual trading houses on this network.

But there is a fundamental difference. The human warp network is a "pure land" established under the protection of the Emperor, safe, stable, and pure.

The space used by all races is that chaotic, dangerous, and constantly watched "harmful subspace" by the Chaos God.

Qin Feng would absolutely never connect to that kind of network. Once connected, his special aura as the "Chaos Nemesis" of the human race, as well as his golden-red spiritual power, would likely be instantly exposed to the perception of certain beings, which would be tantamount to courting death.

Of course, there are also many weak beings in the city who cannot access the subspace network through mental power.

They still use the most primitive form of trade—barter.

Even the cost of the teleportation array can be offset by providing valuable items.

Qin Feng checked his storage unit.

His century-long escape had depleted his reserves to a dangerous level.

He must carefully manage the remaining precious materials that can be used for bartering, reserving them for the activation costs of the teleportation array.

As a result, the idea of ​​resupplying them was completely thwarted.

Without further hesitation, Qin Feng abandoned the idea of ​​wandering around the city and headed straight for the ultra-long-range teleportation array located in the city center.

Along the way, various discussions about the Twin Rivers rose and fell, constantly reaching his ears.

"The Twin Rivers have only existed for five thousand years. They're almost stained blood... It's truly tragic!"

"It's more than just tragic! I heard from a friend who survived that over the past few thousand years, at least 80,000 to 100,000 black hole-level beings have perished in the Twin Rivers!"
Even so, there's still a steady stream of Black Hole-level powerhouses rushing over there; it's insane!

"Fortunately, the Twin Rivers have natural rules that restrict access, and it seems that only beings at or below the black hole level can enter the core area."

Otherwise, if this news were to attract those domain lords, marquises, or even kings and emperors, these old monsters would probably be wiped out in an instant with just a thought.”

"Hmm, it seems we have to make our way up the Twin River. If we're lucky, we can even reach the planetary level. Even if we don't manage to get the Twin Masks, we can still obtain a lot of resources."

"..."

"After all this talk, what exactly is this 'Twin Masks'—a cosmic artifact with what function? Is it worth so many powerful individuals risking their lives for it?"

"Who knows.

Cosmic artifacts are extremely rare, and their effects are incredibly diverse. The most common one we encounter is the 'contract,' which is basically possessed by every powerful individual who reaches a certain level.

As for the others, most of them only exist in legends.

"Twin Masks, judging from the name, I guess their effects are probably related to 'twins'."

"Who knows, the name 'Mask' might be related to abilities like 'transformation' or 'disguise'."

"..."

Qin Feng listened to this information silently, his steps never faltering as he walked towards the core area of ​​the teleportation array.

These discussions confirmed some of his guesses and gave him a more intuitive understanding of the battlefield he was about to face—a bloody meat grinder made up of the corpses of tens of thousands of black hole-level powerhouses.

Just as he was about to reach the teleportation array, his mental energy suddenly detected several familiar and powerful auras.

A chilling aura, as cold as ancient ice, carrying a deathly silence, belonged to the "Water Demon" of the Water Tribe.

A wisp of energy, as intense as a star exploding, filled with a violent and destructive will, was the "Blazing Flame" of the Holy Spirit Fire Clan.

There was another wisp, filled with primal wildness and savage killing intent, which belonged to the mechanical race's Hidden Dragon Ranking prodigy, "Wild".

These former rivals have now gathered here, their target clearly set on the Twin Rivers.

Qin Feng remained completely calm.

He maintained that humble and weak demeanor, mingling among a group of equally tattered lowly beings, suppressing his life force and spiritual energy fluctuations to the limit, like a stubborn rock by the roadside.

The prodigies like Shui Mo, Chi Yan, and Kuang Ye may have powerful senses, but their attention is focused on strong individuals of the same level.

For these proud and arrogant geniuses, there are only three kinds of beings in their eyes: seniors, peers, and ants.

They wouldn't even notice an ant mixed in with the ant colony.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Qin Feng, the chief of the human race, who possessed countless treasures and was wanted by numerous races, was brushing past them and silently heading towards the final teleportation array leading to the bloody battlefield.

After the three prodigies disappeared from the teleportation, Qin Feng followed the old method and went through the teleportation array to the teleportation base in the star system surrounding the Twin Rivers!
Although Qin Feng acted like a weak planetary-level being, he was still not investigated.

Because a vast number of planetary beings, ignorant of their own limitations, ventured to the Twin River, hoping to seize countless resources, or even obtain the Twin Masks and ascend to the heavens in one step!
With a flash of light, Qin Feng entered the teleportation array. A full half hour passed before the teleportation array was officially activated, and then Qin Feng's figure disappeared from the spot.

(End of this chapter)