High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 272 The Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom Enters a Desperate Situation! Alien Races Deploy an Unparalleled Grand Array! The First Bloodbath on the Road to the End!
Seven days later, Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes.

In the depths of his eyes, the golden-red hue seemed to deepen and become purer, as if two miniature crimson stars were burning within them.

He could clearly feel that although his total mental strength had not increased, its "quality" had been significantly improved.

If the previous mental energy was like refined steel, then now it is as if a rare divine metal, even more resilient and sharper, has been incorporated into that refined steel.

Whether it's the precision of control, the power of bursts, or the speed of recovery, there has been significant progress.

In his confrontation with Li You, the opponent's so-called "strong-level" mental pressure was like a stream hitting an ancient, unyielding glacier in the face of his golden-red mental power, unable to budge it in the slightest.

This is an absolute crushing victory in terms of quality.

"Unfortunately, we are still a long way from the next qualitative leap."

Qin Feng looked inward into his own spiritual world and murmured to himself.

His spiritual energy quality had already leaped to its current golden-red color when he refined the "Bodhi Flower".

This in itself is a massive evolution of life, a height that countless beings cannot reach through arduous cultivation.

To achieve another "qualitative leap" on this foundation is no less difficult than enabling an ordinary person to ascend to heaven in one step.

"Breaking through to the golden-red realm is already an incredible stroke of luck. To achieve another qualitative leap, I'm afraid the only way is to rely on the legendary supreme foundation—the [Final Singularity]."

Qin Feng understood perfectly.

Ordinary cultivation resources can only accumulate "quantity" for him, but cannot bring about "qualitative" change.

Only by completing the death mission issued by the will of the universe and transforming the Eternal Singularity into the Final Singularity can we perhaps usher in the next sublimation of the essence of life.

With this in mind, he focused his mind and immersed his consciousness in the connection with the will of the universe, looking for the most crucial information concerning his subsequent journey.

In his consciousness, the number below the golden mark representing "intergalactic teleportation" had quietly changed from "1" to "2".

"It really can be accumulated!"

A smile of triumph crept onto Qin Feng's lips.

This was precisely his core purpose in staying in the Akabane Universe for a year—to verify whether "the number of times the cosmic will is transmitted can be superimposed."

The Road to the End is long and perilous, with pursuers roaming the stars.

If the number of teleportations cannot be accumulated, it means that he must teleport once every certain period of time. This would make his whereabouts highly regular, making it easy for top experts skilled in divination and prediction to anticipate his movements and set traps for him.

But now it turns out that the number of teleports can be accumulated.

This means he has greater strategic freedom.

He could easily find a completely safe and secluded place to cultivate in seclusion for hundreds or even thousands of years, accumulating a considerable number of teleportation attempts.

Then, at a crucial moment, several or even dozens of ultra-long-distance teleportations are carried out in succession.

This kind of random jump, which is completely unpredictable and spans billions of light-years, is enough to instantly shake off all pursuers, disrupt all plans aimed at him, and buy himself precious breathing room and time to grow.

"That's good, in that case, we can just find a place to hide for a while longer."

Qin Feng was in a great mood.

The strategic significance of this discovery is far greater than obtaining a few black hole treasures.

Thus, the two main objectives of staying in the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom—verifying the teleportation superposition hypothesis and replenishing cultivation resources—have both been achieved.

It's time to leave.

Qin Feng stood up, tidied himself up briefly, and then strolled out of the meditation room, heading towards the core area of ​​the Chamber of Commerce where Vice President Lin was located.

He needs to settle the proceeds from this auction, exchange them for the resources he needs, and then set off again on that lonely and long road to the end.

……

Akabane Trading Company, top-floor reception room.

The decorations here are elegant and luxurious, and every piece of furniture is a priceless cosmic treasure. Outside the window is the most prosperous starport of Chiyu Star, where countless ships, like schools of glowing fish, travel in an orderly manner through the star sea channels.

However, the atmosphere in the reception room was somewhat subtle.

Vice President Lin sat upright, his respectful demeanor tinged with barely concealed nervousness.

Beside him, Huanhu stood quietly. She had changed out of her gorgeous auctioneer's dress and put on an elegant blue long dress, which made her figure even more graceful and her temperament more refined.

She lowered her eyes, seemingly deep in thought, but her slightly clenched hands betrayed her inner turmoil.

Since the auction ended, Qin Feng has been in seclusion for seven days without any news.

During these seven days, Vice President Lin was under tremendous pressure.

On one hand, the envoys sent by the Lihe Universe Kingdom almost wore down the threshold of the Chiyu Kingdom, vehemently demanding that they hand over the murderer "Qin Feng" and make compensation for the death of General Li You.

On the other hand, Master Gu Hong of the Red Feather Universe Kingdom also personally sent a message to inquire about the details of "Fierce God Qin Feng," his words filled with both fear and a desire to win him over.

Not to mention, countless hidden gazes from various forces were focused on the Crimson Feather Merchant Guild and on that tightly closed meditation room.

Vice President Lin blocked all of this. He knew very well that these external disturbances were nothing in front of that "senior".

All he had to do was wait.

Phantom Fox, on the other hand, took the initiative to request to stay here.

She had so much gratitude she wanted to express in person.

A life-saving grace is heavier than Mount Tai.

If it weren't for Qin Feng, she couldn't imagine what would have happened to her.

To be kidnapped by someone like Li You and reduced to a plaything and a slave would be a torment a hundred times more painful than death.

Therefore, she had to wait, and she had to say "thank you" in person.

Just then, a gentle white light suddenly shone from the energy sensing array outside the reception room.

Vice President Lin perked up and abruptly stood up from his seat, his face instantly plastered with a respectful smile.

He knew that the senior had emerged from seclusion.

Sure enough, the door to the quiet room slid open silently the next moment, and Qin Feng's tall and upright figure appeared in the doorway.

"Senior, you've emerged from seclusion!"

Vice President Lin quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply.

Qin Feng nodded casually, his gaze sweeping over Vice President Lin before finally settling on the Phantom Fox behind him.

"Senior, you've arrived!"

Vice President Lin stepped aside and warmly welcomed Qin Feng into the reception room, personally leading him to the head seat.

Then, he pointed to the graceful Huanhu standing to the side and solemnly introduced her: "Senior, this is Huanhu, the chief auctioneer of our Chiyu Merchant Guild."

She is also the most renowned weapon-refining master in our Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, and the most beloved third disciple of Master Gu Hong, who is at the Ultimate Black Hole level.

Master Gu Hong is the chief disciple of the Crimson Feather Kingdom's ruler, and by that reckoning, Illusion Fox is a direct descendant of our Crimson Feather Kingdom's ruler.

He specifically pointed out the background of the Phantom Fox, both to express his respect for the Phantom Fox and to subtly demonstrate the goodwill and profound foundation of the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom to Qin Feng.

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng simply nodded slightly and said nothing more.

His gaze remained fixed on the phantom fox, as if scrutinizing it or reminiscing.

Huanhu stepped forward and bowed gracefully to Qin Feng, performing the highest level of courtesy a junior would show to a senior.

She raised her head, her beautiful eyes filled with sincerity and gratitude, her voice clear and melodious, yet tinged with barely concealed excitement: "Junior Huanhu thanks Senior for saving my life!"

"If it weren't for your righteous intervention that day, Huanhu would probably have been kidnapped by that villain Li You and met a tragic end."

Li You even managed to seize this opportunity to steal several mid-level black hole treasures, including the [Meteor], bringing immense shame to my master and the merchant guild's reputation... Illusion Fox will never forget your kindness, even if I die ten thousand times, I can never repay even a fraction of it.

Her words came from the bottom of her heart and were full of genuine emotion.

She paused, as if remembering something, her beautiful brows furrowed slightly, and a look of dreaminess and doubt appeared on her face. She murmured to herself, "Speaking of which... in my life, Illusion Fox has received help from two benefactors who were enough to change my destiny, and their names are both Qin Feng... what a wonderful fate."

Her almost dreamlike remark left Vice President Lin, who was standing nearby, somewhat bewildered.

However, Qin Feng, who had been silent all along, suddenly smiled after hearing these words.

That smile softened the awe-inspiring aura he exuded from instantly killing Li You, replaced by a gentler and more nostalgic one.

"Yes."

Qin Feng spoke, but his voice was no longer cold and indifferent; instead, it carried a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion or reflection) as if he had experienced countless vicissitudes of time.

"It has been nearly a thousand years since we parted ways on Blue Star. In the blink of an eye, the former chief of Blue Star has now grown into a powerful stellar-level expert who can stand alone."

The moment the words fell, the mental energy shield on Qin Feng's body, which was used to isolate him from detection and obscure his figure, quietly dissipated like ripples on water.

At the same time, he slowly raised his hand and removed the unremarkable Twin Mask from his face.

A face with sharp features and a resolute, deep gaze was clearly presented to Huanhu and Vice President Lin.

This face, perhaps due to the passage of time and endless battles, has become more mature and colder than I remember, but that familiar outline, those eyes that seem to see through everything, perfectly overlap with that of the young man who descended upon Earth a thousand years ago, annihilated the star-devouring behemoth with a single blow, and brought the spark of hope to the entire civilization.

"Is...it really you?!"

Huanhu's body jolted violently. She instinctively covered her mouth with her hand, her beautiful eyes widening instantly, filled with unbelievable ecstasy and shock.

In an instant, tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes and slid down her fair cheeks.

Thousands of years is enough time for stars to change and for oceans to become fields.

That young man who was once a planetary-level being is now a black hole-level being who overlooks the universe, a "fierce god" renowned among all races.

And she, too, grew from the chief of a struggling indigenous civilization into a stellar-level powerhouse.

She had fantasized countless times about whether she would ever see her benefactor again.

But I never imagined that we would meet again in such a dramatic way under such circumstances.

It turns out that the mysterious senior who saved her was the benefactor she had always been grateful to!

"Ha ha ha ha--"

Seeing Huanhu's joyful tears, Qin Feng let out a hearty laugh.

The laughter was filled with the joy of reunion, and also with a sense of wonder at the wondrous arrangement of fate.

"The word 'fate' is truly hard to explain, very hard to explain."

He stood up, walked up to Huanhu, and said in a gentle tone, "I never expected to meet an old friend like you in this distant Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom."

The scene left Vice President Lin, who was standing to the side, completely petrified.

At that moment, his mind seemed to be hit head-on by a supernova, instantly going blank.

What...what did he hear?
The terrifying being before her, the "Fierce God" Qin Feng, who could instantly kill a powerful black hole, ranked third on the [Hidden Dragon List], and whose presence shook the entire star field... was actually... actually the benefactor Huanhu had spoken of, the one who had saved her life a thousand years ago on her home planet, in a nascent civilization called "Blue Star"?!

One of these two is a high-ranking, elusive figure.

The other one, although a genius and a disciple of Master Gu Hong, is essentially still a junior.

……

Qin Feng's gaze fell on the Illusion Fox, his calm eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny that spanned a thousand years.

He did not rush to deal with the aftermath of the auction, but instead raised his own question first, his voice steady and direct: "Blue Star is located in the heart of the Human Empire. According to the normal trajectory, as the sparks of Blue Star civilization and the most outstanding representatives, you should naturally enter the education system of the Limitless Battle Group and receive the most orthodox and comprehensive training."

Why did you appear on the battlefield of myriad races, far from the core territory of the empire, and even become a member of this Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom?

This question, like a key, unlocked the long-sealed memories of the phantom fox.

Her initial excitement at reuniting with an old friend was now replaced by a bittersweet feeling, fueled by the question.

It was a complex emotion mixed with the capriciousness of fate, the narrow escape from death, and the change of things.

Huanhu lowered his eyes slightly, sorted out his thoughts, and then said softly, "What you say is true, senior. Back then, our five chiefs of Blue Star preserved the flame of civilization with your help and were guided to Starry Sky Martial Arts University."

Our studies there were the most precious time of our lives.

We all give it our all, hoping to follow in the footsteps of our predecessors and live up to your expectations.

However, fate played a cruel trick on us…

Her voice trembled slightly: "According to the procedure, we accepted the final graduation mission upon graduation. The mission itself was not extremely dangerous, and with the strength of the five of us at the time and our excellent teamwork, it should have been foolproof."

But just as we completed our mission and were on our return journey, we encountered... warp turbulence.

The moment the words "subspace turbulence" were uttered, even Vice President Lin, who was standing quietly to the side, couldn't help but change his expression slightly.

As a black hole-level powerhouse, he knew all too well the terrifying despair behind those five words.

That was a cosmic catastrophe that even domain lord-level powerhouses feared. Once involved, life and death were hanging by a thread, and surviving was already a great blessing.

A look of lingering fear and sorrow appeared on Huanhu's face: "Everything happened too fast. The starship's alarm sounded for less than a second before our world was plunged into endless spinning and tearing."

Space and time completely lost their meaning there; we were like dust thrown into a tumbler, utterly powerless to resist. I only remember that before my consciousness completely faded, the five of us struggled with all our might, trying to resist that indescribable, terrifying force…

"When we awoke again, we found ourselves in this completely unfamiliar star system, which was the border of the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom. The starship had long since disintegrated, all five of us were seriously injured, and we had completely lost contact with the Human Empire. To make matters worse, we landed on a desolate planet occupied by an alien race."

Qin Feng listened quietly; he could imagine the despair in that voice.

From being the pride of heaven and the elite of the empire about to step onto a wider stage, they instantly fell into interstellar refugees with greatly diminished strength and no help. Such a fall is enough to break anyone's will.

"Therefore, you missed the subsequent Star Cup, and even the Cosmic Genius Battle that determined your fate."

Qin Feng's tone carried a hint of regret.

He knew all too well what missing out on such a stage meant for a genius aspiring to the pinnacle of martial arts.

That would not only mean losing a wealth of resources and the opportunity to rise to the top in one step, but also losing a valuable experience of competing with the most outstanding talents of the universe and honing one's martial arts skills.

"Ah."

Huanhu nodded, a fleeting sadness crossing her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a sense of relief. "Although I still feel incredibly regretful now, compared to surviving, none of that matters anymore."

"In our most desperate moment, it was our master, Master Gu Hong, who discovered us during his travels, rescued us from the pursuit of the alien races, and brought us back to the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, where he took us in. If it weren't for our master, we would probably have long since turned into dust in the universe. So, you could say it was a blessing in disguise in our dire situation."

At this point, her tone shifted, the relief of escaping death overshadowed by a deeper sorrow, and her voice lowered: "It's just a pity... in that initial battle upon arriving here, to cover our retreat... Rock and Wind... they all..."

She didn't say anything more, but her sob said it all.

Of the five once-proud chiefs of Blue Star, only she, Lei, and Tianji remain.

The lives and dreams of the other two companions, who carried the hopes of civilization, ended forever in this cold, alien starry sky.

"I see."

Qin Feng understood, and a slight ripple of emotion stirred within him.

He remembered those five energetic young people from back on Earth.

The steadfastness of the rock, the swiftness of the wind… now, all of that is in the past. This is the cruelty of the universe.

Even the most brilliant geniuses may vanish like a shooting star in the face of the vastness of fate.

He chatted with Huanhu for a while longer, and they talked about the current situation of another survivor, Lei. He learned that Lei was now serving in the Red Feather Universe Army, and his strength had reached the high level of the Stellar level. Moreover, he had become the second disciple of the Red Feather Kingdom's ruler.

With the camaraderie between old friends temporarily put to rest, Qin Feng turned his gaze to Vice President Lin, who had stood respectfully to the side throughout.

Vice President Lin had already elevated Qin Feng's status to an unprecedented level in his mind.

The person before them was not only the "fierce god" ranked third on the Hidden Dragon List, a terrifying existence capable of instantly killing a powerful black hole, but also an old friend and benefactor of the Illusion Fox.

From any perspective, they must be treated with the highest level of courtesy.

He immediately understood and dared not be negligent in the slightest. He respectfully presented a card made entirely of an unknown black crystal, with starlight flowing across it.

“Senior,” Vice President Lin bowed slightly, his tone full of respect and gratitude, “your righteous intervention not only saved face for our Chiyu Trading Company, but also protected several key auction items, including ‘Meteor,’ preventing immeasurable losses.”

We will always remember this kindness.

This black card contains the 4 billion Crimson Feather Coins from the final auction of the 'Meteor' Flying Dagger, plus an additional 1 billion deposited by our Chamber of Commerce as a token of our gratitude, totaling 5 billion Crimson Feather Coins. You can use this card at any shop within the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom.

"besides,"

He continued, "This black card also integrates the highest-level space teleportation beacon of our Akabane Universe Kingdom."

In the future, wherever you are, as long as you have enough energy, you can use this black card to locate and teleport back to the Akabane Universe Kingdom at any time.

This is a way home that we've permanently reserved for you.

After saying that, he took out a storage ring from his pocket, which had an ancient design and was engraved with complex spatial runes, and handed it over again: "Senior, this storage ring is a small token of our guild's respect. We hope you will accept it."

Vice President Lin's arrangement can be described as thoughtful and sincere.

In particular, the storage ring solved Qin Feng's immediate problem.

His primary storage method is a subspace storage unit, which his senior brother, Huo Linhou, opened for him and paid a one-time fee for ten thousand years.

It sounds like a long time, but since he entered the Cosmic Sea, he has been traveling around, cultivating in seclusion, and nearly four thousand years have passed.

The remaining time seemed plentiful, but his journey on the [Path of the End] was uncertain, and he didn't know when he would reach his next destination—Thunder Universe City.

If the payment expires midway, that would be a real problem.

Although the subspace storage unit will not damage the items inside due to unpaid fees, the inability to retrieve or store items could still put him in a desperate situation at a critical moment.

Therefore, having a physical high-level storage ring as a backup is absolutely necessary.

Qin Feng accepted the black card and storage ring without hesitation.

He looked at Vice President Lin and said calmly, "I don't need these Crimson Feather Coins for now. Please exchange them all for top-quality medicinal herbs or finished pills that can quickly restore mental energy. The higher the quality, the better, and the more the better."

For Qin Feng, currency is just a number; only strategic resources that can be readily converted into combat power are truly valuable.

Especially on journeys like the "Path of the End," where intense battles can erupt at any moment, recovery resources are sometimes even more important than offensive treasures.

"Okay, no problem! Please wait a moment, senior!"

Upon receiving the instruction, Vice President Lin perked up and quickly nodded in agreement.

This was an extremely simple thing for him.

He left in a hurry, using his authority as vice president to personally go to the Chamber of Commerce's top treasury to allocate funds.

Not long after, Vice President Lin returned with a radiant face, handing the storage ring back to Qin Feng and respectfully saying, "Senior, the 5 billion Crimson Feather Coins have all been exchanged, and all the resources are in here."

Qin Feng took the ring, and his golden-red spiritual energy surged into it like a tide, instantly taking in everything inside the space.

The ring's interior was spacious, filled with a mountain of jade boxes, crystal bottles, and strange plants radiating astonishing energy fluctuations.

[Millennial Soul Crystal], [Star Marrow Droplet], [Void Condensation Flower], [Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Pill]...

Vice President Lin truly put in his best efforts, and almost all the items he exchanged were top-tier goods that were extremely rare even on the battlefield of ten thousand races.

Based on his terrifying foundation of the [Eternal Singularity], Qin Feng estimated that the total amount of resources here was roughly enough to support him to recover to his peak condition after experiencing three bloody battles that pushed him to his limits.

This is already an extremely astonishing number.

It should be noted that his base stats are extremely high, and the energy expenditure in each battle far exceeds that of other players of the same level.

Similarly, once he is exhausted, the resources required for a full recovery are astronomical.

If this batch of resources were given to a powerful black hole being like Li You, it would probably be enough for them to recover ten or even twenty times.

"Yes, Not Bad."

Qin Feng nodded in satisfaction and put the storage ring away.

For him, the main objectives of this trip—to verify "teleportation overlay" and to replenish resources—have been fully achieved.

It's time to set off again.

He stood up, turned his gaze to Huanhu, nodded slightly, and said in a calm tone, "In that case, let's part ways here."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huanhu was stunned, a look of surprise and panic flashing in his eyes.

Vice President Lin was extremely anxious. He stood behind Huanhu and desperately tried to signal to her with his eyes, his anxiety and urging almost overflowing.

Speak up! Speak up now!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

However, when Huanhu looked at Qin Feng's calm and profound face and felt the resolute aura of his impending departure, the words that were on the tip of her tongue were blocked by a boulder, and she couldn't say them no matter what.

She opened her mouth, but in the end she just bit her lip tightly and remained silent.

Qin Feng took in the expressions of the two men and vaguely guessed what was going on, but he didn't say anything.

Everyone has their own path to walk. He himself is in the eye of a cosmic storm of pursuit and cannot afford to get too involved in the karma of others.

He didn't linger, nodded to the two of them again, then turned and walked out of the quiet room.

His steps were not fast, but each step was firm and resolute. His figure quickly blended into the light outside the door and eventually disappeared into the distance.

Only after that terrifyingly powerful aura had completely dissipated did Vice President Lin deflate like a punctured balloon, sighing with regret and a tone full of disappointment.

"Hey!"

He stomped his foot heavily, "Phantom Fox! Such a golden opportunity, why didn't you speak up at this crucial moment! Don't you know that the king is in danger and the entire Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom is on the verge of collapse and is in a precarious situation?"

If we could have a peerless expert like Senior Qin Feng lend a hand, even just for a short period, it would be enough to deter the villains and buy us precious time! But you…”

Faced with Vice President Lin's reprimand, Huanhu's face was filled with self-blame and pain, and her eyes were slightly red.

"President, I...I..."

She muttered to herself, her mind in turmoil.

How could she not know?
On one side is Qin Feng, who has given her a second chance at life and ensured the survival of the Blue Star civilization.

She owed Qin Feng far too much, so much that she couldn't bring herself to use this debt of gratitude to blackmail him and drag him into the huge quagmire and whirlpool of the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom.

She could sense that Qin Feng's schedule was very tight and that he seemed to be facing some kind of huge crisis.

On the other side is the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, which took them in, gave them a new life and protection, and is the result of the hard work of their master and grandmaster.

The kindness of their master in rescuing them from the clutches of the alien race is as heavy as Mount Tai.

Now that her master is in distress and the country is in trouble, she, as a disciple, should do everything in her power.

Two heavy emotions clashed fiercely within her, causing her to lose her voice completely for a moment.

That moment of hesitation cost them their only chance.

"President, I...I'll go find Senior Qin! He shouldn't have gone far!"

Regret overwhelmed Huanhu like a tidal wave. She could no longer care about anything else, turned around abruptly, and rushed out in a panic.

She rushed out of the trading company and stood above the bustling spaceport. Her immense spiritual power spread out without reservation, like an invisible giant net, sweeping across every inch of space, searching for that familiar and powerful aura.

However, despite the endless stream of people and the constant flow of starships, and the background radiation of the universe mixed with the aura of billions of living beings, there was no trace of that person.

He was like a pebble thrown into the ocean, leaving no ripples.

The phantom fox hovered in the air, utterly lost and distraught, filled with endless regret and bitterness.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Qin Feng had already left the capital planet of the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom.

His figure was enveloped in the dazzling light of the [Crimson Gold Wings], transforming into a golden streak that could not be seen with the naked eye, and he made a high-speed leap in the deep universe.

In a short while, he traversed countless distances and arrived at a perilous place where the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom bordered several surrounding universe kingdoms.

He stopped, hovering in the shadow of an asteroid belt, his gaze fixed on the distance.

"According to the star map obtained from the Chamber of Commerce, this place is called 'Chiyu Pass'. It is a vital passage for the surrounding star systems to enter the Chiyu Universe Kingdom, and it is also an extremely important military fortress."

Qin Feng surveyed the star field ahead.

It was a special celestial structure composed of seventy-eight star systems densely arranged. The powerful gravitational fields and energy radiation between the stars were intertwined and interfered with each other, forming a natural and extremely chaotic field of spiritual energy.

Any detection equipment and mental perception will be greatly suppressed and distorted here, making it a natural wall that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Furthermore, the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, based on this natural city wall, has spent countless resources to build a continuous series of star passes and war fortresses, which are personally guarded by Lin Tian, ​​the first general under the Crimson Feather Kingdom's ruler and a powerful black hole warrior.

This is the gate of the Akabane Universe Kingdom.

Qin Feng did not approach; he simply stood in the distant depths of space, like a silent statue, quietly waiting.

His golden-red spiritual energy, like the most sensitive tentacles, silently extended forward, sensing everything hidden in the void ahead.

He could clearly sense that a vast net of energy nodes had been quietly laid out on the waterway outside Chiyu Pass.

That was an extremely sophisticated spatial sealing array.

The pursuers were already waiting there.

Moving forward was absolutely out of the question; the only option was spatial teleportation. However, Qin Feng was not in a hurry to activate the teleportation function of the cosmic will.

At the first stop of the "Path to the End," he wanted to personally test the mettle of the first batch of creatures that came to intercept and kill him.

……

Just as Qin Feng was waiting for the wind to rise outside the pass, deep within the palace of the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, in a hall filled with heat and the aura of metal.

Master Gu Hong, with his imposing stature and ancient-looking face, sat quietly on a futon in front of a huge furnace.

Beside him, various forging hammers were casually placed, each exuding an astonishing spirituality and a profound sense of history.

Opposite him, Vice President Lin and Huanhu sat upright, their expressions solemn.

At this moment, all three of them had their brows furrowed tightly, and the atmosphere in the hall was oppressive and heavy.

"You mean, before you could even speak, Qin Feng sensed something, left, and vanished without a trace in an instant?"

Master Gu Hong spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and deep, like two pieces of metal rubbing against each other.

"Yes, Master."

Huanhu lowered his head, his voice filled with guilt, "Disciple...disciple has failed your expectations."

"Hey……"

Master Gu Hong let out a long sigh, a sigh filled with helplessness, disappointment, and a sense of powerlessness in the face of fate.

He waved his hand and said, "Never mind, never mind."

It cannot be forced.

These are exceptional individuals, the cream of the crop, whose unwavering resolve is far beyond our comprehension.

He must have his reasons for not wanting to get involved.

Perhaps, this is the fate of our Akabane Universe Kingdom.

It's all about timing and fate.

He raised his head and looked into the void, as if his gaze could penetrate the layers of palaces and see the impending storm in the nation's fate.

"Master is trapped in the 'Abyss of Demons,' and his fate is unknown. This is the greatest calamity that our Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom has encountered in ten thousand years... Now, we can only hope that the second and third brothers can bring some good news."

The power structure of the Akabane Universe Kingdom is not as simple as outsiders think.

The ruler of the Crimson Feather Kingdom is a genuine Domain Lord-level powerhouse.

The king has three direct disciples.

The eldest disciple was Master Gu Hong, a genuine ultimate black hole-level powerhouse.

However, he devoted his life to the art of weapon crafting, and combat was not his forte.

In a one-on-one fight, an ordinary extreme black hole expert might be unable to do anything to him, but if it were a combat-specialized expert of the same level, he could hold him back.

If the two of them were to join forces, he might even be in danger of perishing.

Vice President Lin is his adopted son, while Huanhu is his apprentice whom he later took in, making him a grand-disciple of the king.

The second and third disciples of the Crimson Feather Kingdom Lord, although also exceptionally talented, have only been cultivating for a short time and are currently only strong-level black hole beings, still a long way from reaching the limit.

"The second son set off a hundred years ago for the distant 'Sacred Land of Divine Millet,' and there has been no news of him since."

Master Gu Hong's voice grew increasingly heavy, "The third brother went to the 'Qian Tian Universe Kingdom,' which is closest to us. The ruler of the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom and my master are good friends and have been adventuring together in the Universe Sea for ten thousand years. If the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom is willing to help, that would be a good thing."

He paused, a hint of sorrow in his eyes: "When my Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom was at its peak, the five surrounding universe kingdoms were all my vassals. Now that the news of the king's fall has leaked, they have all harbored rebellious intentions and are eager to make trouble."

These five nations, united, likely possess at least a hundred powerful black hole beings, including three clearly identified as ultimate black hole level experts. They have been waiting, testing the waters.

"Li You was the first stone they used to test the waters."

“What’s even more troublesome is,”

Master Gu Hong's brows furrowed into a deep frown. "For some reason, several powerful alien black holes have recently appeared on our border. Their intentions are unclear, but they are certainly not benevolent. Internal and external troubles are erupting at the same time."

"Alas, this is truly... a critical moment of life and death."

Master Gu Hong let out another long sigh, and his worried and weary mutterings echoed throughout the hall.

In such a desperate situation, there are only two ways to survive.

One is whether one can become a disciple of the Divine Millet Holy Land. If one can become a disciple of the Divine Millet Holy Land, one's prestige will be enough to deter the surrounding cosmic nations from taking action.

The second question is whether the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom will remember their past relationship and lend a helping hand.

(End of this chapter)