High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 268 Qin Feng, the Ferocious God! He ascends to third place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking! His name resounds throughout the Star Sea and shakes the Empire!

The aftershocks of the shattered Star Array still rippled in the cold vacuum of space. The dissipated energy particles converged into a magnificent yet deadly nebula, slowly rotating, like a grand tombstone left by hundreds of black hole-level powerhouses after a combined attack.

Golden Wings hovered at the center of this chaotic energy, its golden pupils burning with fury and killing intent that almost materialized.

Opposite him, at the edge of that chaotic nebula, Qin Feng stood quietly.

The blue-gold ultimate power armor he wore exuded a cold, hard, and sacred aura of iron and blood. The complex energy patterns flowed like light and shadow, resonating perfectly with the pulse of the eternal singularity Dao foundation within his body.

The slight scorch marks left on the surface of the armor when it withstood the killing light of the core of the great formation are being repaired and smoothed out at a visible speed, demonstrating the powerful self-healing ability of the black hole-level secret treasure, the Heavenly Evolution Weapon.

He gripped the Star-Devouring Spear tightly in his hand. The spear was dark and seemed capable of devouring all light. Only at the edge of the blade was a singularity of energy, like a cold star, constantly being annihilated and reborn, radiating a terrifying aura that made one's heart tremble.

"Qin Feng!"

The Golden Wing's roar was not transmitted through a medium, but rather directly impacted Qin Feng's soul with its powerful spiritual force.

A furious attack from a being at the extreme black hole level is enough to shake the soul of an ordinary black hole-level powerhouse, causing them to lose their senses for a moment.

However, after Qin Feng's spiritual sea of ​​consciousness merged with the data-driven characteristics of the mechanical race, it had already become as solid as diamond, and its quality had even reached the golden-red level.

Golden Wing's roar was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, failing to shake him in the slightest.

Qin Feng did not respond, but slowly raised the Star-Devouring Spear, its tip pointing at the Golden Wing.

This is an answer that needs no words.

war!
boom--!
The vacuum of space was ignited in an instant!
The golden wings moved.

He did not use any complicated secret techniques. This demon race expert, who had been immersed in the black hole level for millions of years, had already honed his physical body into the most terrifying killing weapon.

With a flap of his wings, his figure transformed into a golden lightning bolt that tore through the cosmic background. It was not a simple flight, but an incredible acceleration achieved through countless miniature arrays condensed within his golden feathers.

This demonstrates the ultimate application of speed and formation.

In a mere instant, he traversed a vast distance and appeared before Qin Feng.

Those golden claws carried terrifying power capable of tearing apart heaven and earth. Five pitch-black cracks were torn out of the void by the claw wind. It was space torn apart by pure physical force. Any matter that fell into it would be banished to an unknown dimension.

A furious strike from a powerhouse at the ultimate black hole level is enough to annihilate any ordinary being of the same level.

However, at the same time that the golden wings moved, Qin Feng also moved.

He's even faster than Golden Wing!

hum!
The crimson-gold wings behind him burst forth with dazzling light.

There was no retreat, no dodging.

Faced with the Golden Wing's earth-shattering claw attack, Qin Feng chose the most direct and domineering way to deal with it—to confront it head-on!
"A glimmer of light!"

Without any earth-shattering display, the singularity energy at the tip of the Star-Devouring Spear, which was constantly being generated and destroyed, suddenly erupted.

A ray, condensed to its utmost perfection and seemingly containing all the light of the universe's beginning, met the golden wings' sharp claws with a speed beyond comprehension.

This is a pure battle of speed and power.

When the golden claw collided with the light of the singularity, time and space seemed to freeze for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, a silent energy storm, far more terrifying than a supernova explosion, swept out.

The energy nebula formed by the aftershocks of the Star Array was as fragile as a child's sandcastle in the face of the aftershocks of this collision, and was instantly washed away and annihilated, turning into the most basic particle stream.

With a single blow, the two figures were forced to retreat violently.

Golden Wings steadied itself in the void, and for the first time, an unbelievable shock appeared in its golden pupils.

He glanced down at his golden claw, a tiny white dot now appearing on the claw that was powerful enough to crush a black hole-level treasure. An extreme penetrating and annihilating force was trying to penetrate his body, but it was held back by his mental power, which was operating at its limit, thus preventing it from causing greater damage.

What alarmed him even more was Qin Feng's speed.

"How can it be?!"

A tremendous wave of emotion surged within Golden Wings.

He is a descendant of the Golden-Winged Roc, and is naturally gifted with speed. At the Black Hole level, in terms of pure speed, he is confident that he can rank among the top of all living beings on the battlefield of myriad races.

However, in the previous exchange, his speed, which he was so proud of, did not give him any advantage against Qin Feng, and he was even... slightly at a disadvantage!

"Those wings..."

Golden Wing's gaze was fixed on the crimson-gold wings behind Qin Feng, and a burning flame of greed raged in his heart.

Even black hole-level treasures are divided into different grades.

Lower-level black hole-level treasures are standard equipment for most black hole-level powerhouses.

A mid-level black hole-grade treasure is already quite precious, enough to make veteran powerhouses fight to the death for it.

Advanced black hole-level treasures are considered strategic-level resources!

Each item possesses incredible power, enough to give a black hole-level powerhouse a qualitative leap in combat strength, and become one of the foundations of a weak race.

For an ordinary being at the extreme black hole level, possessing even one high-level secret treasure is an incredibly rare opportunity.

As for the most top-tier black hole-level treasures, they are legendary existences, extremely rare and require incredibly precious resources, as well as the assistance of master craftsmen.

The golden claws that Golden Wing himself used were only mid-level black hole-grade treasures.

The spatial fluctuations exhibited by the pair of crimson-gold wings behind Qin Feng when activated, as well as the incredible speed they granted him, led the Golden Wings to instantly determine that this was definitely a high-level black hole-grade treasure!

Moreover, it's a top-tier product focused on speed!
He's a perfect match for her!

Such a treasure is actually in the hands of a young human who has only recently advanced to the Black Hole level!
Humans are truly wealthy and powerful!

The golden-winged bird was extremely envious.

"Kill him and take those wings!"

Greed instantly overwhelmed the shock, and Golden Wing launched another attack.

This time, his offensive was even more ferocious.

"Golden Roc Splits the Sky!"

The golden-winged creature let out a high-pitched cry, which transformed into a tangible soul impact that swept towards Qin Feng.

At the same time, his figure transformed into thousands of afterimages as he moved at high speed, each afterimage unleashing a claw that could tear the heavens and the earth apart.

In an instant, the entire space where Qin Feng was located was shrouded in golden claw shadows, completely blocking all escape routes in all directions, past and future.

This is his signature move, a deadly technique that perfectly combines speed, power, and illusion.

Despite the overwhelming attack, Qin Feng remained calm and composed.

His blue-gold power armor erupted with an even more dazzling light. The triple amplification of the [Eternal Singularity] Dao Foundation, [Twin Masks], and [Nine Spirits Origin Diagram] First Spirit was pushed to its limit at this moment!
An immense and unparalleled power erupted from his body.

He did not try to distinguish which one was the true form of the Golden Wing.

Because it is not necessary.

"break!"

Qin Feng uttered only one word, but the Star-Devouring Spear in his hand danced with a ferocity far surpassing that of the Golden Wings.

He didn't use any fancy moves, but just kept unleashing the "Inch of Light" killing move in all directions with the fastest speed and the greatest power!

call out!
In an instant, thousands upon thousands of beams of light containing the power of annihilation burst forth from Qin Feng, each beam reaching a terrifying speed of fifteen times the speed of light!
This is about overcoming skill with force and defeating elegance with clumsiness!
No matter how you change, I will shatter you with a single shot!
Rumble, rumble—!
The entire void was completely transformed into a destructive domain interwoven with golden claw shadows and singularity beams.

Space has lost its meaning in this realm, being repeatedly torn apart, annihilated, and reassembled.

Every single second, billions of energy collisions occur.

Those creatures that had just escaped to a safe distance to watch the battle were horrified by what they saw and retreated frantically once again.

The aftershocks of a battle of this caliber would be enough to tear most of them to shreds.

At the center of the destruction zone, the figure of Golden Wing was forced out of the raging energy. The golden iron feathers on his body were dim and covered with dense, tiny white dots, which were the marks left after being hit head-on by "Inch of Light".

Although he was not seriously injured thanks to his strong physical body and iron feather defense, the constantly eroding annihilating power still caused his spiritual energy to surge and his mental energy to be greatly depleted.

The shock in his eyes had reached its peak.

If the initial shock came from Qin Feng's speed...

What shocked him even more this time was Qin Feng's power!
"This... what a terrifying foundation this is!"

Golden Wings roared inwardly.

Each collision with that singularity beam felt like he was crashing into a primordial black hole.

That's not the kind of power that ordinary black hole-level beings could possess; it's even more terrifying in terms of pure power output than many extreme black hole-level powerhouses he's ever seen!
He couldn't understand how a human prodigy who had just entered the Black Hole level could possess such incredible power.

This power has reached an illogical level.

"Kill him! He must be killed!"

The greed in Golden Wing's heart had now been completely replaced by a coldness.

Such a prodigy, once allowed to grow up, will surely become the nightmare of the entire demon race in the future!
"Golden Feather Killing Sword!"

Golden Wings were no longer retained. He roared to the sky, and all the golden iron feathers on his body stood on end, before detaching from his body in an instant.

Hundreds of millions of golden feathers converged in the void to form a golden divine sword that spanned the heavens and the earth. Ancient and weathered demonic runes flowed across the sword, and a terrifying aura that could suppress eternity and annihilate everything spread out.

This was his trump card, a powerful strike delivered at the cost of sacrificing his own life feather!
Faced with a sword strike that threatened his life, Qin Feng took a deep breath, and the fighting spirit in his eyes burned to its peak.

This will be the moment to test his strongest fighting power!

He held the Star-Devouring Spear horizontally in front of his chest, and the [Eternal Singularity] within his body was operating wildly at an unprecedented speed. The 30% base amplification provided by the [Twin Masks] and the doubled amplification from the first spirit of the [Nine Spirits Origin Diagram] perfectly superimposed, and his aura rose steadily, seemingly without end.

On the surface of the blue-gold power armor, even a blurry, emperor-like phantom appeared, looking down upon all living beings.

"Inch of Light - Devouring the Heavens!"

Qin Feng poured all his knowledge, strength, and will into this single shot.

The tip of the Star-Devouring Spear was no longer light, but transformed into a pure and absolute "nothingness".

All the light and all the energy were absorbed into it, as if it were the end of the universe.

next moment.

The golden divine sword and the spear tip that had returned to "nothingness" collided violently.

There was no sound, no light.

At that moment, the universe seemed to have been muted.

Centered on the point of collision, an ever-expanding spherical "absolute nothingness" domain appeared out of thin air. Wherever the domain passed, all matter, all energy, and all laws were completely erased.

After lasting for several seconds, the void slowly dissipated amidst a violent spatial tremor, revealing two figures within.

Golden Wing hovered in place, his aura weak. His feathers were sparse and dull, clearly indicating that the secret technique had taken a heavy toll on him.

Qin Feng's ultimate power armor had dimmed considerably, and his hand holding the Star Devouring Spear was trembling slightly, clearly indicating that he had also expended a great deal of energy.

Tie!

A spectacular duel ended in a draw.

Golden Wing looked at Qin Feng with a complex expression, his heart filled with a mixture of killing intent and apprehension, leaving him momentarily at a loss for what to do.
If the fight continues, he is not confident that he can keep his opponent in the game, and it may even result in both sides being injured.

Just then, Qin Feng suddenly put away the Star-Devouring Spear and let out a hearty laugh.

"Hahaha……"

"Golden Wing! Your strength is impressive. You are the strongest opponent I have encountered since I advanced to the Black Hole level!"

"If I have the chance in the future, I will kill you! I won't keep you company any longer today!"

The laughter still echoed in the air when Qin Feng's figure moved.

The entire battle lasted less than a minute.

For Qin Feng, this was indeed a test.

He needs a powerful enough opponent to accurately calibrate his true combat strength after fusing with the Twin Masks and cultivating the first spirit of the Nine Spirits Diagram.

The results are in.

He has already acquired the ability to confront a true black hole-level being head-on without being at a disadvantage!

He was very satisfied with the result.

Now that the objective has been achieved, there is no need to continue the struggle.

The "Path to the End" mission issued by the will of the universe is his top priority right now.

This escape has only just begun!
Qin Feng could foresee that in the long journey ahead, there would definitely be no shortage of extreme black hole-level beings like the Golden Wing, and there might even be stronger beings appearing.

With formidable enemies lurking ahead, this is destined to be an incredibly difficult path paved with blood and fire!

However, the path to invincibility is never a smooth and idyllic one.

Mountains of corpses and seas of blood, thorns everywhere—these are the badges of the strong.

Qin Feng was already used to it.

Whoosh whoosh!
With his mind clear, Qin Feng had no more hesitation.

He unleashed the remaining power within him without reservation, the engine of the ultimate power armor roared, the crimson-gold wings behind him shone brightly, and even the killing move "Inch of Light" was transformed into a different use, no longer used for attack, but as the ultimate propulsion force that exploded behind him!
With the triple acceleration, Qin Feng's figure instantly transformed into a streak of light piercing through the starry sea, bursting forth at a terrifying fifteen times the speed of light, and fleeing into the depths of space.

"Go away!"

Golden Wings roared and instinctively gave chase.

With a flap of his wings, he too transformed into a golden streak of light. However, after chasing for only a short while, he stopped with a gloomy expression.

Golden Wing gave up.

Because Qin Feng's speed was simply too fast, that explosive, reckless speed was beyond his reach.

Even though he tried his best, the distance between them continued to widen rapidly.

Watching the streak of light disappear rapidly into the distance, beyond even the reach of light, Golden Wing's face turned extremely grim.

"If this fiend is not eliminated, he will surely become a major threat to our demon race in the future."

Golden Wing gritted his teeth and said, word by word.

He recalled the brief but extremely dangerous battle just now. Qin Feng's domineering power, his extreme speed, and his unbreakable Dao heart all made him feel apprehensive.

"After this battle, his fearsome reputation will spread throughout the battlefield of all races. He will probably be able to rank among the top ten on the Hidden Dragon List... At over five thousand years old, such talent is too terrifying!"

……

The boundless deep space of the universe is cold and lonely.

Qin Feng, transformed into a streak of light, left a long, dazzling trail on the dark backdrop.

He traveled at top speed while keeping a portion of his attention on his condition.

In his field of vision, a three-dimensional star map, directly condensed from the will of the universe, was slowly unfolding.

This star map is vast and boundless, containing countless star systems. On the star map, a route radiating golden light is clearly marked. The starting point is the Twin Rivers he just left, and the ending point is the outermost outpost called "Thunder Universe City".

This is his "path to the end," a predetermined, inescapable route to death.

Meanwhile, another rule of the mission was also marked on the star map: he would be given one opportunity each year to teleport across star systems, but the destination could only be a nearby star system.

This rule is crucial for Qin Feng.

It's important to know that even the most ordinary spiral galaxy typically has a diameter of over 100,000 light-years.

Even with Qin Feng's current limit of fifteen times the speed of light, it would take him nearly seven thousand years to traverse a star system simply by flying.

Not to mention, between galaxies lie hundreds of thousands of miles of boundless deep space.

Without the annual intergalactic teleportation, he probably wouldn't reach the end of this road even after millions of years.

Qin Feng silently closed the star map, his eyes becoming increasingly determined.

Ahead lay an inescapable net, a deadly trap laid by countless top geniuses and veteran powerhouses.

But he was fearless.

He never forgot to keep track of time.

More than two thousand years have passed since he stole the Thunder Cocoon at Thunder Mountain, triggering a hunt by all races, then went into seclusion in the Twin Rivers to break through, and now.

His total age has reached over five thousand years.

Five thousand years is a long epic for mortals, but for black hole-level powerhouses who use "ten thousand" as a unit of lifespan, it is just a blink of an eye.

At an age of over five thousand years, possessing combat power sufficient to withstand an extreme black hole, such a growth rate is unparalleled in the entire history of the human race, and even in the history of all races.

And so, Qin Feng's figure completely merged into the deep darkness, transforming into a shooting star that no one could catch, disappearing into the far reaches of the universe.

It was shortly after he left.

Deep within the universe, the invisible book, manifested by the will of the universe and containing all the information about the battlefield of all races, suddenly burst forth with dazzling light.

Light flashed, and the laws resonated.

At this moment, whether in the bustling divine kingdom of the universe, the desolate trial star, or the perilous front line of the battlefield, countless powerful beings from various races felt a sense of urgency and raised their heads, casting their wills toward that illusory book.

"The Hidden Dragon Ranking has changed again."

In a mechanical kingdom composed entirely of pure data streams, a mechanical grand duke's cold electronic eyes flashed red.

"Hiss—this time the commotion is quite significant; there's actually been a change in the top three!"

On an ancient elven tree brimming with life, an elven elder stroked his long beard, a look of surprise in his eyes.

"Qin Feng? Who is Qin Feng?! He actually jumped to third place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking?!"

In a demon's lair filled with sulfur and fire, a pit lord let out an incredulous roar.

"what?!"

Such exclamations resounded simultaneously from every corner of the battlefield of all races.

The eyes of countless powerful figures were fixed on the latest Hidden Dragon Ranking released by the Will of the Universe.

At the top of the list, the rankings that had been stable for tens of thousands of years underwent a dramatic change. A brand new font, radiating dazzling golden light, forcefully squeezed into the third position, pushing the original third place down to fourth.

【Qin Feng, the Ferocious God】

[Race: Human Race]

[Ranking: Third on the Hidden Dragon List]

Latest results:

At the exit of the Twin Rivers, one person directly confronted the "Starry Sky Array" set up by the demon race's ultimate black hole-level being "Golden Wing" and over a hundred black hole-level powerhouses, withstanding a blow from the array's core power without sustaining a scratch.

[A single blow in battle severely injured Ye Luo, the son of the Stone Emperor (formerly ranked 927th on the Hidden Dragon List). Ye Luo then self-destructed several black hole-level secret treasures before fleeing in defeat.]

[He broke through the undead race's necromantic formation and severely injured the undead race's prodigy, Deathstroke (formerly ranked 939th on the Hidden Dragon List), forcing Deathstroke to flee.]

[They pursued and killed two long-established, veteran Black Hole-level undead warriors.]

[One person forced back a hundred black hole-level beings.]

[He fought a direct battle with the ultimate black hole-level powerhouse "Golden Wing," and the two were evenly matched. He was handling the situation with ease and even held back.]

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"I have no intention of fleeing for the time being! Today, I, Qin, will unleash a massacre and use you all as my test subjects!" - These words were spoken by Qin Feng when he broke through the formation.

The fierce Qin Feng possesses an invincible aura.

His infamous reputation began at the Twin Rivers; he was notorious for his ferocity, extremely bloodthirsty, and always prioritized strength.

Their style of action is domineering and unparalleled, typical of the hawkish geniuses of the human race's battle groups.

……

Devouring Sky Universe City, a magnificent city named after the King-level powerhouse "Devouring Sky King," is one of the most important fortresses of the human race on the battlefield of all races.

It is a supreme treasure in itself, suspended in the deep space of the universe. The city wall is like a black hole of condensed matter, devouring all light and energy, and exuding an ancient and domineering pressure.

The City Lord's Mansion is the absolute core of this magnificent city. Deep within the mansion, instead of being resplendent in gold and jade, lies a simulated starry sky.

Real stars were moved here by supreme power and transformed into embellishments, while a dazzling galaxy flowed slowly, serving as a stream in the courtyard.

At the edge of the galaxy, a throne crafted from the core of a complete neutron star hangs high.

A figure sat regally on the throne.

His figure appeared ordinary, yet he seemed to be the center of the entire universe. Just sitting there, he caused a subtle distortion in the surrounding spacetime, as if even the laws of nature had to bow down to him.

He is the master of the Devouring Sky Universe City, the most outstanding king-level being of the human race—the Devouring Sky King.

At this moment, the Devouring King had ended his seclusion that lasted for tens of thousands of years. His aura was extremely restrained, with only his eyes showing terrifying scenes of the birth and death of the universe and the destruction of star seas flowing within them as they opened and closed.

Beneath the throne, amidst the simulated starry sky, stood six figures.

They come in various forms, yet their auras are equally unfathomable. Each one is capable of suppressing a star field, truly standing at the top of the pyramid of cosmic powerhouses.

The leader, clad in crimson armor, with the phantom of a mythical Qilin beast roaring behind him, was none other than the eldest disciple of the Devouring Heaven King, a powerful figure who had already been granted the title of Marquis—the Fire Qilin Marquis.

Beside him stood a woman with a hot figure and a healthy, powerful bronze complexion. Her long, red hair was like a burning flame, and her eyes were sharp and arrogant. She was the second disciple of the Devouring King.

The third disciple was a burly man whose body was wrapped in fine lightning. His muscles were bulging and he was full of explosive power. Just by standing there, the surrounding space was filled with the crackling sound of electric arcs.

The fourth disciple was a young man with black hair and black eyes. He had a cold expression and a restrained aura, like a peerless divine weapon hidden in its sheath, which would be silent until it made a stunning appearance.

The fifth disciple was a woman with snow-white hair. She wore a plain white dress and had a cold and aloof temperament, like ancient ice, which contrasted sharply with the domineering and fiery aura around her.

The sixth disciple, who was ranked last, was a chubby man who looked somewhat honest and always had a kind smile on his face. However, the occasional glint of shrewdness in his eyes proved that he was not as harmless as he appeared.

These are all the direct disciples under the Devouring Heaven King, excluding Qin Feng, each of whom is a powerful figure who commands respect in their respective regions.

"Everyone's here. It's a rare occasion for us, master and disciple, to be reunited like this."

The Devouring King's voice rang out, calm and gentle, yet containing a majesty that reached the depths of the soul.

His gaze slowly swept over his six disciples, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. These were pillars of society he had personally nurtured, the backbone of the human race.

Huo Linhou and the others bowed respectfully.

"Master has achieved great success in his divine skills, congratulations!"

"Lord Huolin said in a deep voice."

The Devouring King waved his hand, about to say something, when suddenly, he and all the disciples present felt something and looked up at the simulated starry sky.

"Oh?"

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Devouring King.

In that void of "sky," an invisible, supreme will descended.

This will is vast, fair, and ancient, devoid of any emotional coloring; it is the cosmic will that sustains the entire battlefield of myriad races.

As the will descended, a gigantic phantom book formed from light and laws slowly emerged. Its pages moved without wind, eventually settling on one page. Golden text flowed across the pages like living things, ultimately coalescing into a brand new list.

The Hidden Dragon List!
"The Hidden Dragon Ranking has changed again?"

The sixth disciple, Fatty, narrowed his eyes with interest. "This commotion is quite significant, even managing to be felt within Master's dojo."

"There has been a dramatic change in the top rankings."

The fifth senior sister, with her snow-white hair, spoke in a clear and cold voice, but her gaze was precisely fixed on the top of the list.

Almost simultaneously, everyone's attention was drawn to the newly appeared name.

It was a name written in dazzling gold lettering, and its ranking was—third!
【Qin Feng, the Ferocious God】!
In an instant, the simulated starry sky inside the city lord's mansion fell into a brief silence.

The six senior brothers and sisters all showed complex expressions, including shock, surprise, and heartfelt admiration.

"Junior brother... he already possesses the combat power of a limitless black hole?"

The first to speak was the third senior brother, whose body was surrounded by lightning. His voice was like thunder, filled with disbelief.

He knew very well that there was an insurmountable chasm between the ultimate black hole level and the ordinary black hole level, which most black hole level experts could not cross in their entire lives.

And their junior brother, all things considered, has only been in the battlefield of ten thousand races for a short time.

"It's more than just the combat power of an extreme black hole,"

The fourth senior brother, with his black hair and black eyes, spoke in a cold tone, but the astonishment in his words was hard to hide. "Judging from the battle record comments, 'He fought a great battle with the ultimate black hole expert, Golden Wing, and they were evenly matched, but he was still holding back.' This shows that the junior brother's true combat strength has probably surpassed that of an ordinary ultimate black hole level expert. At least in terms of survival and speed, he has entered the top ranks."

"What incredible luck! Such profound blessings and opportunities! You've only been in the battlefield of myriad races for four thousand years, and you've already obtained a cosmic treasure? I've been wandering for millions of years and haven't even seen a cosmic treasure yet."

The hot-bodied second senior sister pursed her lips, her tone tinged with envy.

She has a straightforward personality and says what she thinks.

"Haha, Second Senior Sister, this can't be entirely attributed to luck."

The good-natured sixth junior brother smiled and smoothed things over, "It's mainly due to the power struggles among the various clans. Otherwise, you would have had the opportunity to go to many places where cosmic artifacts are fought over. Junior brother was able to obtain the [Twin Masks] this time by fighting his way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and he also triggered a death-difficulty mission from the will of the universe. The dangers involved are probably far beyond our imagination."

"I was just expressing my feelings."

The second senior sister snorted, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

She was naturally happy that her junior brother was so promising. "However, I still have to say, this kid is a monster."

"Cough cough,"

Huo Linhou coughed twice, a wry smile appearing on his usually composed face. "Speaking of which, the talisman I gave my junior brother before was capable of unleashing a black hole-level attack. At the time, I was worried that my junior brother would kill himself by using such a powerful talisman. Now it seems that I miscalculated. My junior brother's strength has improved far too quickly."

He recalled the scene when he first met Qin Feng at the Pillar of Creation.

Although Qin Feng had already shown the demeanor of an unparalleled genius at that time, in the eyes of this powerful Marquis, he was still just a junior who needed protection.

Therefore, he bestowed upon Qin Feng a protective talisman he had crafted himself, its power controlled at the black hole level, enough to save his life without causing him to make a mistake and harm himself.

But who would have thought that in such a short time, Qin Feng's strength had already far exceeded the scope of that protective talisman.

"Four thousand years, from galaxy-scale to extreme black hole."

The Fifth Senior Sister, who had been silent all along, with her snow-white hair, summarized in a clear and cold voice.

This time span had a profound impact on all the privileged individuals present.

Which one of them isn't a peerless genius that only appears once every billion years in the human race?

Even for them, it took at least ten thousand years to accumulate power from the galaxy level to the black hole level.

From black hole level to extreme black hole level, the time frame is often measured in hundreds of thousands or millions of years.

Four thousand years—that's a speed that would make any genius despair.

"From Leixiang Mountain to Shuangsheng River, we truly fought our way out."

Huo Linhou concluded with a sigh.

As the senior disciple, he paid the most attention to Qin Feng and knew best the dangers Qin Feng had faced along the way.

The relentless pursuit and interception by the prodigies of the Myriad Races Kill Ranking and the Hidden Dragon Ranking, the bloody battle at the Twin Rivers... Qin Feng has practically been dancing on the edge of a knife to get to where he is today.

On his throne, the Devouring King listened quietly to his disciples' discussions, a faint smile always on his face.

His deep gaze seemed to pierce through endless time and space, seeing the young figure fleeing at high speed in the depths of space, his eyes filled with satisfaction and appreciation.

"Alright, stop talking about it here,"

The Devouring King spoke, his voice not loud, yet it silenced all the murmurs: "Back then, which of you wasn't among those who ascended to the Hidden Dragon Ranking?"

"Master, that's different,"

The fifth senior sister, with her snow-white hair, rarely showed a smile. Her cold temperament melted away like ice and snow. "Apart from the eldest senior brother who once dominated the top for a period of time, we were all struggling at the bottom of the Hidden Dragon Ranking. We can't compare to the junior brother's soaring success and direct rise to third place."

This remark drew good-natured laughter from the crowd, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

While they were shocked by Qin Feng's rapid progress, they were mostly delighted.

The Devouring King smiled and shook his head, no longer continuing the topic. His expression turned serious, and he said, "Alright, the reason I summoned you all here today is to discuss an important matter with you."

Seeing their master's serious expression, the six disciples immediately composed themselves and stood at attention.

"The Isle of Death will reopen in ten thousand years."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the five disciples besides Huo Linhou changed slightly.

The Island of Death is one of the most famous and dangerous forbidden zones on the battlefield of all races.

It contains endless opportunities and is controlled by the major elite clans, opening only once every million years.

Opportunities and risks coexist. The death rate on the Island of Death is frighteningly high. Even domain lord-level powerhouses risk perishing if they enter it.

"The rules remain the same for this opening: those at the Domain Lord level and below are restricted from entering."

The Devouring King's gaze fell on his third, fourth, and fifth disciples. "Third brother, fourth brother, fifth brother, all three of you have already reached the Domain Lord Realm. I have secured a precious spot for you from the higher-ups of the human race. Which of you three wants to go?"

The burly third brother, the black-haired, cold-faced fourth brother, and the white-haired, aloof fifth brother exchanged glances, their eyes filled with turmoil.

The allure of the Isle of Death is immense, and no domain lord can ignore it.

But they all have their own considerations.

After a moment of silence, the burly third brother of the Thunder Warriors clasped his hands and said, “Reporting to Master, I recently made an appointment with some fellow Daoists from Yunmo Universe City to explore a newly discovered ruin together. However, the timing is conflicting, and I probably won’t be able to make it.”

Immediately afterward, the fourth brother with black hair also spoke up: "Master, I gained some insights from the previous battle with the alien race and was preparing for a long period of seclusion in order to break through the bottleneck. I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to the Island of Death this time."

Finally, even the fifth senior sister, who usually paid the most attention to cultivation, shook her head slightly.

The three domain lords actually gave up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The Devouring King looked at them, seemingly having anticipated this outcome: "You guys... I can't very well let Qin Feng go, can I?"

He sighed and continued, "Ten thousand years from now, it's still unknown whether Qin Feng's Dao foundation will be fully perfected and he can advance to the Domain Lord level. Even if he is a genius and succeeds, he will only be a novice Domain Lord. Entering the Island of Death and Fall is not about seeking opportunities, but about becoming cannon fodder. Moreover, I have other more important plans for his future."

The Devouring King's words were full of his high regard for Qin Feng and his plans for him.

While the Island of Death is desirable, it may not be the most suitable path for Qin Feng.

Just then, a clear, cold voice rang out.

“Master, since the three senior brothers have other important matters to attend to, then this disciple will go.”

The one who spoke was none other than the fifth senior sister, whose hair was as white as snow.

"Oh?"

The Devouring King looked at her.

Fifth Senior Sister remained calm and said indifferently, "I have gained some insights from my cultivation recently, but I only need to go into seclusion for a while to digest what I have learned. The timing will be just right when I open the Island of Death and Fall in ten thousand years."

The Devouring King gave her a deep look, and after a moment, slowly nodded.

"Yeah...that's fine."

……

Meanwhile, in another renowned human city, Thunder City, which stands in the distance opposite Devouring Sky Universe City,...

At the heart of the city lord's mansion lies an ocean of endless lightning.

Billions of bolts of lightning converge here, transforming into a liquid state that is sometimes as gentle as water and sometimes as violent as a dragon.

In the center of the sea of ​​lightning, on a throne formed from the purest lightning, sat a majestic figure.

He is the master of Thunder Universe City, the close friend of Thunder Emperor, and also a king-level figure—Thunderstorm King.

At this moment, the phantom of the [Hidden Dragon Ranking] also floated in front of Thunderstorm King.

Below him, amidst the sea of ​​lightning, stood two disciples also bathed in lightning. Their auras were vast and unfathomable, clearly indicating that they were both powerful Domain Lord-level beings.

"Master! Look! Qin Feng... Qin Feng has risen to third place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking!"

One of the disciples spoke excitedly, pointing to the names on the list, unable to hide his joy.

"He severely injured Ye Luo with a single blow, defeated Deathstroke, and held his own against Golden Wing without being at a disadvantage... This combat power is astonishing!"

Another disciple exclaimed sincerely, "It seems our plan really has a chance! We can bring our junior sister back safely from the lightning cocoon!"

Junior Sister Zhou Yu is trapped in the Thunder Cocoon. This plan is extremely complex and involves the Thunder Battle Group's plan to recover the sparks.

The final decision to leave to Qin Feng was made after a great deal of communication and debate.

On the throne, King Thunderstorm slowly opened his eyes, which seemed to hold the birth and death of countless thunderbolts.

Looking at the dazzling name on the list, a genuine smile appeared on his usually dignified face.

"Hmm, it should be fine."

His voice was like rolling thunder, yet it carried a hint of relief and ease. "This mission triggered by the will of the universe was far too difficult. Originally, the clan's internal plan was to adopt a more conservative approach and take hundreds of thousands of years to complete it slowly."

However… the Extreme Battle Group overruled all objections and strongly recommended Qin Feng, even going so far as to take a huge gamble with enormous profits…

Thunder King paused for a moment, then sighed, "Now it seems that the Extreme Battle Group does indeed have its unique strengths in cultivating prodigies. This move was not a mistake."

"Great!"

The two disciples of the domain lord were extremely excited.

Thunderstorm King smiled, then his expression turned serious, and he instructed, "However, do not tell your eldest brother about this."

Otherwise, given his fiery temper, he wouldn't care about any of that bullshit political maneuvering or tribal rules.

Once he finds out that the clues to his junior sister have fallen to a black hole-level kid, he'll probably rush to Qin Feng's side immediately and forcibly snatch the Thunder Cocoon.

That would break the rules set by the will of the universe and disrupt all plans.

If he angers the powerful figures of other top clans and a fierce battle ensues, it will ultimately be Qin Feng who loses his opportunity.

"Rest assured, Master, we understand what is more important."

The two disciples of the domain lord immediately bowed in response, their expressions solemn.

They knew very well what kind of person their senior brother was. He was a true madman who acted solely on his own impulses and never considered the consequences. His strength had even reached the level of a king, almost catching up with their master, Thunder King.

If he finds out about this, he will definitely turn things upside down.

Thunderstorm King nodded slightly, his gaze returning to the Hidden Dragon Ranking, his eyes becoming long and profound.

……

The Ultimate Warband's frontline military outpost within the battlefield of all races.

There is no grandeur of a space city here, only cold metal and a desolate atmosphere.

Rows of menacing starships lay silently in the void, like lurking steel behemoths.

Inside the command center of one of the main starships.

Zhou Xiong, a black hole-level powerhouse who had given Qin Feng guidance on several occasions and witnessed his rise to power, was chatting with several of his captains.

Yu Han was among them.

Suddenly, a vast wave of will swept across the entire camp, causing everyone to freeze in their tracks.

"The fluctuation of the will of the universe?"

"The Hidden Dragon Ranking has been updated!"

Everyone pulled up their personal terminals, connected to the Cosmic Will Network, and checked the latest rankings.

When that familiar name appeared in third place with an overwhelming presence, the entire command room fell silent.

Yu Han was stunned for a moment. He blinked hard to make sure he wasn't seeing things.

The next second, he slapped his thigh and exclaimed in shock:
"Holy crap! This kid is so fierce?! He fought to a draw at the black hole limit with ease, and he might even have been holding back?"

His voice was filled with disbelief, as if he had witnessed some miracle.

The surrounding team leaders were also in an uproar, discussing the matter animatedly.

"Qin Feng? Is that the legendary chief from our Extreme Combat Team?"

"That's right, it's him! How long has it been?"

"This rate of progress..."

Yu Han excitedly moved closer to Zhou Xiong, nudged him with his elbow, and chuckled, "Company Commander, this kid... seems to be even stronger than you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiong was not angry at all. Instead, he chuckled helplessly and said, "You talk too much."

Looking at Qin Feng's achievements on the screen, his eyes were filled with complex emotions: shock, relief, and above all, a deep sense of pride.

"His progress is too fast,"

Zhou Xiong's voice carried a hint of emotion, "He's not just stronger than me. With his current combat strength, I probably wouldn't even last one move against him."

That was a Golden Winged being at the extreme black hole level, a veteran powerhouse renowned for millions of years, a scourge that humanity had racked its brains to eradicate, yet even they couldn't do anything to Qin Feng.

Zhou Xiong took a deep breath, his tone tinged with admiration: "Also, look at the battle analysis; it mentions the [Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram]. I also received this secret technique inherited from the Nine Spirits King, and after ten thousand years of arduous cultivation, I haven't even reached the first level, yet Qin Feng has already mastered it..."

At this point, Zhou Xiong's voice became somewhat hoarse.

"This is...this is a prodigy we've watched grow up!"

From its early days as the Morning Star, to its emergence in Canaan, to its dominance in the Cosmic Genius War, and finally to its current status as a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield of all races.

They were like witnesses to history, seeing firsthand how a once dim star gradually blossomed into a dazzling light that captivated the entire universe.

Zhou Xiong patted him heavily on the shoulder, a relieved and proud smile on his face.

That smile belongs to elders, to those who guide you.

……

The news that Qin Feng had risen to third place on the Hidden Dragon List was like an unprecedented cosmic storm, not only stirring up huge waves on the front lines of the battlefield of all races, but also spreading back to the vast heartland of the human empire at the speed of light.

The empire's propaganda machine was operating with unprecedented efficiency.

From the capital planet to the major prosperous cosmic nations and even remote resource planets, almost all media outlets simultaneously used their largest and most prominent pages to report this exciting news.

The Canaan Star Martial Arts University, the highest institution of learning that has cultivated countless human elites, was in complete uproar.

Every corner of the campus is filled with giant holographic screens that continuously play carefully edited and artistically processed news reports.

"Breaking news! Our school's legendary graduate, the Empire's top scholar Qin Feng, has once again achieved glory on the battlefield of all races! Alone with only a gun, he single-handedly faced the 'Star Array' set up by a hundred black hole-level powerhouses of the demon race!"

"Breaking through enemy lines amidst a vast army! Slaying over a hundred alien black hole-level powerhouses! With invincible prowess, enduring a direct confrontation with an ultimate black hole without defeat!"

"Beneath the starry sea, among countless living beings, Qin Feng, the prodigy of my human race, has forcefully ascended to third place on the [Hidden Dragon Ranking]! The name of this fierce god resounds throughout all races!"

Similar reports are everywhere.

Even in the distant Morning Star, the place where Qin Feng first rose to prominence, people saw these thrilling news stories through the subspace network.

Throughout the metropolitan area, holographic light screens broadcast announcements everywhere.

Countless teenagers regard Qin Feng as their idol and goal to pursue throughout their lives.

Of course, these reports contain a great deal of exaggeration for the purpose of publicity.

For example, the report claimed that Qin Feng killed hundreds of black hole-level powerhouses, but in reality, Qin Feng only personally killed the two veteran black hole-level undead who couldn't escape in time.

Admittedly, given the strength Qin Feng displayed at the time, he was indeed capable of killing all the black hole-level beings present, except for Golden Wing and a few top geniuses.

But that would require a lot of time and effort, and even more so, it would require a prerequisite—to trap them all.

The reality is that once the great formation is broken, if those black hole-level powerhouses are determined to escape, especially those geniuses from top-tier clans with many trump cards, they will scatter like birds and beasts, fleeing in all directions. Qin Feng will be too busy to hunt them all down.

Propaganda is propaganda, and reality is reality.

But in any case, behind the exaggerated battle record lies an undeniable and truly terrifying combat power.

He broke through the formation, severely injured two prodigies, and bravely confronted the extreme black hole, thus ascending to third place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking!
Any one of these would be enough to make a name resound throughout the battlefield of all races.

When all of these are concentrated in one person, the resulting impact is unparalleled.

In the countless star sectors of the Empire, in the bases of the major warbands, and in every place where there were human warriors, a brand new legendary title began to be passed down by word of mouth.

【Qin Feng, the Ferocious God】!
(End of this chapter)