High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 273 Qian Tian Universe Kingdom, Disciples of the Human Race Holy Academy! Peerless Prodigies! Bloodbath Descends!
The deep space of the universe is not an eternal dead silence and darkness.

In the distant starry sky beyond Chiyu Pass, there is a top-level formation laid out by all races, right in front of Qin Feng.

Here, the light of stars is torn into chaotic bands of color, and raging psychic energy currents, like billions of furious dragons, crisscross the area, enough to instantly reduce any unauthorized starship to dust.

At this moment, at the center of this chaotic force field, an array far larger than any planet is operating silently.

It is like a giant net spanning several light-years, with the nodes of the array serving as imprisoned stars, inscribed with profound and sinister runes.

These runes shimmered with a dark light, greedily drawing energy from the star, completely sealing off the entire pass area and turning it into a death trap.

The core area of ​​the grand formation is a stable space created by the power of the formation.

Black Hole-level warriors from five different cosmic kingdoms, dressed in different royal robes and wearing crowns, stood with their hands at their sides like the most humble subjects.

The hundred or so black hole-level powerhouses behind them were also trembling with fear, suppressing all their usual domineering and majestic demeanor.

In their proud nation, they are supreme rulers whose words carry the weight of the law; but here, they are merely pawns on a chessboard, powerless to change their fate.

Their gazes, filled with a mixture of awe and complexity, were fixed on the center of the space.

There, several figures with auras as deep as the sea simply existed, causing the surrounding space to freeze.

Ye Luo, the son of the Stone Emperor, had a sinister face and was surrounded by faint purple flames.

His fists were clenched, and his eyes were filled with resentment.

This time, he was not only fulfilling his father's mission, but also washing away the shame of being defeated by Qin Feng with a single shot.

Beside Ye Luo stood Hei Yu, a powerful black hole expert from the Crystal Clan. He resembled a work of art sculpted from perfect black crystal, radiating light and color, yet exuding extreme coldness.

His presence seemed to freeze even light.

Behind him was a Crystal Clan Limit Black Hole.

On the other side, Tucker, a black hole powerhouse of the Golden Armored Beast Clan, stood there like a mountain, his every breath causing the space to rumble with a deep thunder.

His enormous single eye gleamed with a pure, undisguised desire for destruction, and behind him stood the ultimate black hole of the golden-armored behemoth race.

In addition, a stone golem of the ultimate black hole level under the command of the Stone Emperor stood silently, like an ancient and unchanging sculpture, yet no one dared to underestimate the terrifying power contained within it.

Six ultimate black hole-level beings and hundreds of powerful black holes—such a terrifying lineup is enough to wipe a medium-sized cosmic nation off the star map in an instant.

However, at this moment, this terrifying force, capable of overturning galaxies, has submitted to a single will.

All the powerful figures' gazes eventually converged on the figure at the very front.

It was a humanoid being with the head of a jackal. He was tall and muscular, as if he were cast from the most resilient divine metal.

He wore an ancient suit of armor engraved with countless runes of dead souls and curses, and gripped a scepter with a gray eyeball embedded at its tip.

He is Setir, a powerful being of the ultimate black hole level among the demon race, known for his cunning and shrewdness.

Even extreme black holes can vary drastically.

Battle record is the only measure of its strength.

Setiel's record is enough to make any extreme black hole present feel uneasy.

He once single-handedly hunted down and killed a powerful enemy of the same extreme black hole level on the front line, and refined his soul into an ornament for eternal wailing on his scepter.

This record represents not only formidable strength, but also unparalleled ruthlessness and profound cunning.

Therefore, in this intricate web woven by numerous top powers, he, Setiel, is the sole player.

"Report——"

A black streak of light flashed from the edge of the formation and transformed into a Black Hole-level demon scout kneeling on one knee, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Lord Setir, the auction held by the Akabane Trading Company has ended."

According to reliable intelligence, Qin Feng, the "Fierce God," made a public attack at the auction, completely annihilating Li You, the third general of the Lihe Universe Kingdom and a powerful black hole being, with a single strike.

Throughout the entire process, the ruler of the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom did not appear, nor did any aura of a Domain Lord leak out.

The atmosphere in the room immediately became subtle upon hearing this.

A glint of greed and fervor flashed in the eyes of the rulers of the five great cosmic nations.

The Lord of Akabane has really encountered an accident!
This was a golden opportunity for them to expand.

Ye Luo's eyes flashed with murderous intent!
"My lord, Qin Feng's whereabouts have been exposed. Should we immediately activate the great formation to suppress and kill him at the gates of Chiyu Pass?"

A powerful black hole asked in a deep, muffled voice.

However, Setir did not give the order immediately. A deep and cold light of wisdom gleamed in his dark green eyes.

He slowly raised the scepter in his hand, his gray eyeball turning.

The entire space was completely silent, everyone waiting for his decision.

After a long silence, Setiel's deep, hoarse voice rang out, like sandpaper rubbing against rotten wood: "No, continue to wait."

"wait?"

Ye Luo frowned, her tone laced with accusation, "Setir, what do you mean? Qin Feng is right in front of us, yet you want us to stand still? Are you afraid?"

Setir slowly turned his head, his emotionless, eerie green eyes fixed on Ye Luo.

In an instant, Ye Luo felt a chilling killing intent completely envelop him, as if his soul would be sucked away by the eyeball on the scepter with just a thought from the other party.

He felt a chill run down his spine and forced himself to swallow the rest of his words.

Setir then withdrew his gaze and explained in a calm voice, "Li You's death proves nothing."

A powerful black hole is no different from an ant in front of Qin Feng now.

He killed him as easily as crushing an insect, without even being able to determine whether the Akabane lord was actually present.

He paused, then gently tapped the air with his scepter, producing a dull "thump, thump" sound that seemed to strike everyone's heart.

"You seem to have forgotten the most important thing. Qin Feng is not a fool. The fact that he has survived the pursuit of all races to this day, and whose strength has not only not declined but has increased, is enough to prove that his mind and strength are equally terrifying."

Now, after killing Li You, instead of immediately fleeing, he swaggered to the outside of Chiyu Pass, appearing to await our attack. Do you think this is normal?

Setir's gaze swept across the entire arena, especially towards those impatient cosmic rulers.

There are only two possibilities.

His voice grew increasingly cold. "First, he's already at his limit and is feigning composure, trying to scare us off with this bluff. But that possibility is extremely slim."

"Then, only the second possibility remains—this is a trap."

"A trap set by Qin Feng and the Crimson Feather Kingdom's ruler who may not have been harmed!"

Setir said, enunciating each word clearly, "They want to lure us into Crimson Feather Pass. Once we're all in that perilous place, what would happen if a Domain Lord-level power suddenly descended? Have you thought about the consequences?"

After he finished speaking, the room fell into a deathly silence.

Domain Lord!

These two words, like a heavy mountain, weighed on the hearts of all the black hole-level powerhouses.

They were well aware of the agreement between the higher-ups of the myriad races and the human race, which stipulated that only forces below the level of a domain lord were permitted to intervene in Qin Feng's [Path of the End]. This was both a restriction and a rule.

However, even within the rules, there are variables.

If there were a "wild" domain lord who did not belong to any top power and was not directly bound by the agreement, and was determined to protect Qin Feng, then their seemingly powerful allied forces would become a complete joke.

Before the might of a domain lord, even an extreme black hole is nothing more than a slightly stronger ant.

"The Lord of the Crimson Feather Kingdom is an ancient domain lord who has existed for tens of millions of years. No one can guarantee that he doesn't have any trump cards up his sleeve."

Setir continued, “Therefore, we must wait. Wait until our clan’s intelligence network is fully confirmed that the Crimson Feather Domain Lord has indeed encountered a problem—whether he is trapped in some dangerous place or has already perished.”

In short, we must be 100% certain that he has absolutely no chance of appearing in the Akabane Universe Kingdom anytime soon!

"Hmph, you think you can fool me with such a simple trick to lure the enemy?"

Setir let out a cold laugh, filled with an air of intellectual superiority. "Let him wait and see. When it comes to patience, my demon race has never lost."

His words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing everyone's rashness and greed.

Although Ye Luo was still filled with anger, he could not refute Setiel's logic.

He could only suppress his murderous intent for the time being, and with his cold eyes, he pierced through the endless void, looking towards the area where Qin Feng might exist.

And so, a "net of heaven and earth" powerful enough to strangle any extreme black hole fell into an eerie silence just one step away from its target.

……

Outside Chiyu Pass, in the shadow of a meteorite belt.

Qin Feng sat cross-legged, his aura perfectly blending with the background radiation of the universe. Unless seen with one's own eyes, even a mental scan at the level of an extreme black hole would find it difficult to detect his presence.

He has been waiting here for seven days.

His fighting spirit, like a volcano about to erupt, had already reached its peak.

The Eternal Singularity slowly rotates within the body, releasing endless energy;
The golden-red spiritual energy was like a tide, ready to surge forth at any moment;

The terrifying boost brought by the Two Spirit Realm of the Nine Spirits Diagram filled every inch of his flesh and blood with explosive power.

He has made full preparations to face an unprecedented battle.

However, three days passed, and the expected thunderous strike did not arrive.

The giant array net that had been positioned far from Chiyu Pass remained suspended there quietly, its energy fluctuations steady and restrained, showing no sign of being activated.

"strangeness."

Qin Feng opened his eyes, his brows furrowing slightly.

His spiritual power, like invisible tentacles, cautiously probed the distant array.

He could clearly sense that an astonishing number of Black Hole-level powerhouses were entrenched within that great formation, and several of them even possessed an aura no less powerful than that of the "Golden Wings".

With such a powerful lineup, why haven't they made a move yet?
Qin Feng began to analyze the situation calmly.

"What are they afraid of? Me? Impossible. Even if I fight to a draw with Golden Wing and rise to third place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, I could never single-handedly contend with a coalition of this size."

"So, they're wary of the 'external force' that might be behind me... the ruler of the Akabane Universe Kingdom?"

A thought instantly became clear in Qin Feng's mind.

"..."

Qin Feng couldn't help but chuckle, "These guys are really cautious."

He understood that the enemy was waiting—waiting for an absolutely certain opportunity.

"If you want to drag this out, then we'll drag it out with you."

A glint of light flashed in Qin Feng's eyes. "Perfect timing, I need some time too."

With a thought, he slowly closed his eyes.

The energy within the body began to circulate in a completely new, more complex and mysterious manner.

The Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram, a cultivation method for the third spiritual realm, quietly flowed through his heart.

At the second level of the Spirit Realm, basic attributes are doubled.

The Three Spirits Realm, on the other hand, provides a threefold increase!
At that time, his base stats will reach an unbelievable level.

Perhaps, ordinary beings at the extreme black hole level would truly find it difficult to survive in his presence.

This long standoff was no longer a meaningless wait for him, but an excellent place for seclusion to allow his strength to leap forward once again.

Time, in this strange stalemate, began its most relentless passage.

One year...

Five years...

ten years……

Fifty years...

Fifty years is half a lifetime for an ordinary person.

But for these powerful beings in the universe who have lifespans measured in tens of thousands of years, it is nothing more than a blink of an eye.

The massive formation in front of Chiyu Pass remained motionless, like a dormant ancient beast, its patience beyond imagination.

Qin Feng, within the asteroid belt, was like an ancient sculpture, devoid of any aura, as if he had been completely assimilated into this cold universe.

His cultivation of the [Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram] within his body is progressing slowly and steadily toward the realm of the third spirit in a stable and irreversible manner.

Both sides are waiting.

One side waits for the enemy to reveal a weakness, while the other side waits to become stronger.

……

Fifty years later, in the capital of the Akabane Universe Kingdom, deep within the imperial palace.

The entire palace was shrouded in a depressing and heavy atmosphere.

The once magnificent palace now appears somewhat dim and lackluster.

News from the front lines was like a leech, eroding the nation's confidence every day.

The news that the five-nation alliance and powerful alien forces had amassed troops on the border could no longer be concealed.

Inside the Refining Hall, Master Gu Hong, an ultimate black hole-level being, sat quietly on a futon.

The enormous furnace beside him, powerful enough to melt stars, was now cold and lifeless, without a single spark.

His breathing was somewhat disordered; clearly, the torment of the past fifty years had taken a tremendous toll on his mental and physical strength, especially for a master craftsman like him.

Opposite him, Vice President Lin and Huanhu stood on either side, their faces also filled with fatigue and worry.

Just then, a rapid energy fluctuation came from outside the hall.

A burly figure, wielding a spear crackling with purple lightning, strode in.

Behind him followed a young man with an equally calm demeanor and resolute face, none other than "Lei," one of the five chief experts of Blue Star back then.

The newcomer was none other than the second disciple of the Crimson Feather Kingdom's ruler, a powerful Black Hole-level martial artist.

"Second!"

Master Gu Hong suddenly opened his eyes, and a glimmer of hope instantly shot out from his previously somewhat cloudy gaze. "You're back! How is the situation? The Divine Soil Holy Land... are they willing to lend a helping hand?"

The lightning warrior, known as "Second Brother," looked at his senior brother's expectant eyes, and a deep sense of bitterness and guilt appeared on his face.

He opened his mouth, but in the end it turned into a heavy sigh.

"No."

Those two words, like two heavy hammers, struck the hearts of Gu Hong, Huan Hu, and Vice President Lin, shattering the last glimmer of hope.

"The Sacred Land of Shenji..."

The second brother's voice was filled with helplessness and resentment, "That place is a holy land for rogue cultivators in the entire 1300th war zone, and there are even supreme beings at the King level guarding it. The threshold for joining it and gaining their protection is unimaginably high."

He glanced at his disciple Lei behind him and continued, "Lei's talent is already top-notch in ordinary universes, but it's still not enough in a place like the Divine Land, which gathers countless galactic geniuses."

As for me… they said I was too old, my potential had run its course, and I didn't meet the inclusion criteria.”

There was deathly silence in the main hall.

Last hope was dashed.

"The five-nation alliance, along with those powerful alien warriors of unknown origin, are all entrenched outside Chiyu Pass..."

Master Gu Hong's voice was extremely dry, "I don't know what they are waiting for, but this fifty years of peace is like a sword hanging over our heads, which could fall at any moment."

Once Crimson Feather Pass falls and the capital is lost, trillions upon trillions of lives in our Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, and countless star systems, will be slaughtered by the iron hooves of the alien race.

He closed his eyes, a deep look of pain on his face.

"Now... we can only hope that the third brother can get reinforcements from the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom. However, the hope is slim..."

"Ah."

The second brother nodded heavily. He knew that although the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom was on good terms with Chi Yu, their national strength was comparable. Faced with such a terrifying enemy, they were not even able to protect themselves, so how could they possibly send the entire nation to help Chi Yu?

The atmosphere inside the hall was extremely oppressive.

After a long while, Master Gu Hong opened his eyes again, this time with a resolute look in his eyes. "We can't wait any longer."

He looked at the second brother, then glanced at Vice President Lin, Huanhu, and Lei, and said in an unquestionable tone, "Second brother, listen to this. Lin Dongsheng, Huanhu, and your disciple Lei, these three are the last sparks of our Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom."

"Now, take the three of them and leave immediately! Go as far away as possible, and never come back!"

"Your mission is to survive, and then go into the vast ocean of space to find your master's whereabouts!"

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in their ears.

"No!"

Without a second thought, the second brother resolutely refused. His lightning spear crackled with blinding electricity as he raged with emotion. "Senior Brother! I will never leave! The Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom is my home; I will die here!"

Tears welled up in his tiger-like eyes: "If it weren't for my master giving me a bite to eat on that garbage planet and bringing me back, I would have starved to death long ago, and I wouldn't have the cultivation I have today! I haven't even repaid a fraction of this great kindness, how could I desert my post!"

"Confused!"

Master Gu Hong suddenly stood up and shouted sternly, "What can you change by staying? Just another corpse of a powerful black hole?!"
What you should do now is leave with hope!

With your talent, given enough time and resources, you might have a chance to become a Domain Lord!

Only when you cultivate to become a Domain Lord can you truly seek out your master, or even... save your master!

"Then you should be the one leaving, Senior Brother!"

The second brother retorted just as excitedly, "Your cultivation has reached the limit of the Black Hole, and you're only one step away from becoming a Domain Lord. You have a better chance than me! You should be the one leaving with the Flame!"

"I can't leave!"

Master Gu Hong shook his head, his tone tinged with sorrow, "All my skills lie in weapon crafting. Even if my country falls, those alien races might spare my life for my weapon crafting techniques, and I would still have room to maneuver. You are different; your combat prowess makes you a target they will definitely kill!"

"I do not go!"

The second brother's attitude was extremely resolute. He slammed his spear into the ground, making a loud clanging sound.

"We're not leaving either!"

Huanhu, Lei, and Vice President Lin, who had been silent all along, stepped forward at the same time and spoke in unison, their eyes showing no fear whatsoever.

Looking at his family and disciples who were determined to fight to the death, Master Gu Hong felt a wave of helplessness wash over him.

He closed his eyes in anguish. If it had been his decisive and unpretentious third brother who had returned at that moment, perhaps this fussy scene would not have occurred.

"Hey……"

A long sigh, filled with endless sorrow and helplessness.

"That treasure map..."

Master Gu Hong murmured to himself, his voice barely audible, "If it weren't for protecting it, what would it matter if I abandoned this foundation..."

Apart from Gu Hong and the other two disciples personally taught by the Crimson Feather Kingdom Lord, no one knew that deep beneath the capital city lay a supreme treasure of the Domain Lord, a treasure that was crucial to the life and death of the Crimson Feather Kingdom Lord.

It was a mysterious and unfathomable star map, the personal treasure of the Crimson Feather Kingdom's ruler, closely connected to his soul.

As long as the treasure map remains intact, even if the king dies abroad, he can be reborn after a long period of time by relying on this map.

But once the capital falls, the treasure map will fall into enemy hands...

Therefore, the Akabane ruler, trapped in an unknown and dangerous place, will be completely cut off from all hope of survival and fall into a true abyss of no return.

This is the real reason why the lone goose never retreats.

……

Deep within the imperial palace of the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom.

The entire palace is not built on a physical planet, but floats in the center of a stable and dazzling nebula.

The brilliance of countless stars was drawn by an invisible force, transforming into a dazzling waterfall that cascaded over the glazed tiles and white jade steps of the palace, showcasing the immense power of the ruler, Qian Tian, ​​in controlling the stars.

Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

The third disciple of the Crimson Feather Kingdom and "Tianji," one of the chief experts of Blue Star, had just left the magnificent Star Sea Divine Palace, carrying a heavy hope and endless gratitude, under the escort of the Qian Tian Kingdom's personal guards.

As soon as their figures disappeared into the light of the teleportation array, the originally calm atmosphere in the hall was like a lake surface tossed with a boulder, rippling in layers.

The dozens of royal elders standing on either side of the throne were all powerful figures at the Black Hole level, possessing profound auras. They were the true core of power in the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom.

At this moment, all their gazes were focused on the seemingly aged figure on the throne, whose life force was as vast as an abyss—the Emperor of Qiantian Kingdom.

Unlike the Chiyu Universe Kingdom's system of master-disciple inheritance and the supremacy of the strong, the Qiantian Universe Kingdom is an extremely large family-based nation.

The ruler of the kingdom, Qian Tian, ​​is an ultimate black hole-level being who has lived for millions of years. In his early years, he cultivated a peculiar secret technique that greatly enhanced his reproductive ability.

Over the long years, his bloodline spread far and wide, and his offspring numbered in the hundreds of millions.

Through generations of reproduction and rigorous, even brutal, internal selection, only the most talented and powerful descendants are qualified to remain in the royal family and become the elders in the palace today.

An elder with white hair and beard, wearing a long robe with gold trim, stepped forward first. He was also a being at the level of an ultimate black hole. In terms of seniority, he was the great-grandson of the Qian Tian Kingdom's ruler for countless generations. However, because he had cultivated for the longest time, was the strongest, and held the most esteemed position, he was the most respected.

"Your Majesty,"

The Grand Elder's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the hall, "You have just granted the request of the third disciple of the Crimson Feather Kingdom. I wonder... how many troops should my Qian Tian Universe Kingdom send? And under what pretext should we intervene?"

His question instantly ignited a heated discussion among all the elders.

"The Elder is absolutely right."

A burly elder with a rugged face said in a deep voice, "The current situation of the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom is extremely precarious. According to intelligence, not only are there allied forces from the five surrounding universe kingdoms entrenched outside Crimson Feather Pass, but also powerful figures from many of the universe's top races. This situation is far too complex!"

“I agree with the Third Elder’s opinion.”

Another elder with a delicate face chimed in, "Our relationship with Akabane is nothing more than a past romance from your youth, Your Majesty."

Is it worth sacrificing the lives of countless disciples of Qian Tian for this old relationship?

Moreover, the target of those top clans is said to be Qin Feng, the 'fierce god' who has recently risen to third place on the [Hidden Dragon List].

We cannot afford to be tainted by such causes and effects!

"Confused!"

An elder with a fiery temper immediately retorted, "Don't you understand the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'? The Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom is the most important buffer between Qian Tian and the outside world. Once Crimson Feather is breached, who will be the next target of those ferocious armies? Are we going to wait until the enemy is at our gates before we make any plans? By then, it will be too late to regret it!"

"We must send troops! But how to send them is the problem. We can't be the main force, or we'll suffer heavy losses. It's best to use them as a surprise force, entering the fray at a crucial moment. This way, we can gain favor with Chi Yu while minimizing our losses."

Inside the main hall, everyone was talking at once, arguing incessantly.

Some advocated for self-preservation and watching the conflict unfold; others advocated for full support and fulfilling the alliance; while many more advocated for cautious action and maximizing personal gain.

On his throne, the Emperor of Qiantian Kingdom kept his eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to the commotion inside the palace.

His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, each tap carrying a unique rhythm that involuntarily quieted the noisy hall.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes.

Those were eyes that had seen through millions of years of ups and downs, deep and calm, yet containing an undeniable majesty.

"Is it all over?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every elder.

All the elders bowed in unison: "Please give your instructions, Your Majesty."

The ruler of Qiantian Kingdom stood up, paced before his throne, and glanced at each of his descendants below.

“What you say makes sense. A ruler must not only cherish old friendships and keep covenants, but also be responsible for the survival of the country and the lives of trillions of people.”

He paused, then continued, "Back then, Chi Yu and I ventured into the cosmic sea together, and made a pact of life and death. Now that he is in trouble, if I sit idly by, my Dao heart will not tolerate it. This Qian Tian Universe Kingdom will have no credibility left."

"but,"

He then changed the subject, "The current situation is indeed perilous. Since those top clans dared to lay a trap to intercept and kill a peerless genius ranked third on the [Hidden Dragon Ranking], their determination and strength should not be underestimated."

Although my Qian Tian Universe Kingdom is not weak, compared with them, it is still like a firefly and the bright moon.

To dedicate the entire nation's resources to this is a path to certain death.

His words convinced all the elders in the hall, who nodded in agreement.

After a moment of contemplation, the ruler of Qiantian Kingdom finally made a decision: "How about this, Grand Elder?"

"The minister is here."

The Grand Elder immediately responded.

"You will personally lead the team, and select three powerful Black Hole Elders to accompany you."

The ruler of Qian Tian Kingdom ordered, "With your ultimate black hole and the three powerful black holes, this power is enough to change the course of a local battle at a critical moment. But remember, the first priority on this trip is to protect yourselves."

His gaze sharpened: "Once you arrive at the battlefield, you must conceal yourselves and observe the situation in the shadows. If the Crimson Feather Kingdom is doomed and beyond saving, then evacuate immediately without hesitation, and absolutely do not reveal your identities. You must not risk my life, Qian Tian's,."

If...the situation is still salvageable, you can step in to help, doing Akabane a tremendous favor. How to seize the opportunity is up to your decision.

"Leader!"

The Grand Elder bowed and accepted the order, understanding perfectly. This arrangement fulfilled the alliance, preserved strength, and minimized risks, making it a truly foolproof plan for a ruler.

Just as the Grand Elder was about to step down and review the troops, a clear, melodious voice, tinged with a touch of playfulness, rang out from the side of the hall.

"Your Majesty, how can we not bring Yue'er along for such a fun activity?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young girl in a moon-white dress, with bare, snow-white feet, walking lightly out from behind the beaded curtain at the back of the hall.

Her face was stunningly beautiful, her skin as white as snow, and her bright eyes seemed to hold the stars. With each glance, the entire hall seemed to brighten.

The girl's name was Qian Yue, and she was the most talented and beloved among the descendants of the current ruler of Qian Tian Kingdom.

Although she is only five thousand years old, she has recently successfully advanced to the Black Hole level. Her talent is so high that it has even gained the recognition of the "Human Holy Academy," the core of power of the human race in the battlefield of all races. She will set off for the Holy Academy to study in a few years.

Upon seeing her, even the dignified Emperor of Qiantian showed a hint of helpless indulgence on his face.

"Nonsense!"

Qian Tianguo's face hardened. "My little ancestor! This matter is no small thing. It's a battlefield of the universe level!"

Even black hole-level powerhouses could perish within it at any moment. You've only just advanced; what are you doing there? What if something happens to you…”

"Oh, Your Majesty, please don't worry."

Qian Yue walked up to the Qian Tian Kingdom's ruler with a grin and affectionately shook his arm. "Look what this is?"

As she spoke, she opened her fair palm, and in her palm, a jade pendant emitting a soft white light floated quietly. Profound runes were engraved on the pendant, and a Daoist aura that transcended the limits of black holes and even faintly touched upon higher levels emanated from it.

"This is……"

The Emperor of Qiantian Kingdom's pupils contracted slightly.

"This is a protective treasure bestowed upon me by my master."

Qian Yue proudly raised her chin, "Master said that with this treasure protecting me, even if a Domain Lord-level expert comes in person, they won't be able to harm me in the slightest. A mere Crimson Feather Battlefield is just what I need to see."

Upon hearing the words "Domain Lord," all the elders in the hall gasped in shock.

They all knew that Qian Yue had taken a mysterious and powerful master as his teacher, but they never expected that his master would be such an all-powerful figure.

The ruler of Qian Tian Kingdom remained silent.

He knew that what Qian Yue said was true.

With such a treasure protecting her, her safety was indeed assured.

Moreover, letting her witness the struggle between the universe's top races and the human race's prodigies in advance will greatly benefit her future growth.

Finally, he sighed helplessly, "Fine, fine, let them go if they want. But they must be fully prepared."

He looked at another Elder of the Limitless Black Hole in the queue: "Second Elder, you come along too. You only have one task: to keep an eye on this little ancestor and make sure nothing happens to her."

"As ordered."

The Second Elder bowed and accepted the order.

And so, a powerful team consisting of two extreme black holes and three strong-level black holes quietly assembled to protect a "sightseeing" girl. They transformed into a hidden stream of light and left the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom, heading rapidly towards the eye of the storm—Chi Yu Pass.

Space travel is tedious and lengthy.

On the other hand, the third brother and Tianji, who left the Qian Tian Universe Kingdom full of hope, did not have the smooth sailing they had expected.

As their starship carefully bypassed the main battlefield, attempting to enter Chiyu Pass from the flank, an invisible net that had been laid long ago easily captured them.

The powerful demon race member Setir, who was in charge of the formation, didn't even interrogate them personally. He simply treated them as two insignificant little fish, casually imprisoning them and waiting for any potential value they might have to be squeezed dry.

Within the Red Feather Universe, Master Gu Hong and the others waited in vain for news of the Third Brother's return. Their anxiety and unease grew daily, like a boulder pressing down on them, making it hard for them to breathe.

Time slowly slipped away in this suffocating stalemate and waiting.

One year, five years, ten years...

In the blink of an eye, fifty years is but a drop in the ocean on a cosmic scale.

For the garrison inside Akabane Pass, every day was torture.

For Qin Feng, who was outside Chiyu Pass, the past fifty years of peace had been an unexpected feast for cultivation.

He sat cross-legged in the void several astronomical units away from Chiyu Pass, his body enveloped in a faint golden-red aura of spiritual energy, isolating him from all external detection.

At first, he was also full of doubts about the enemy's inaction.

He was prepared for a bloody battle and had adjusted himself to his peak condition, only to find that although the inescapable net was full of murderous intent, it never got any closer to him.

After a brief moment of thought, Qin Feng understood the other party's intention—caution.

These powerful individuals from the elite clans were clearly wary of something.

Perhaps they were wary of the intimidating power of this "fierce god's" final counterattack, or perhaps they were worried about whether there was a scheme by the human race's high-ranking officials behind it, such as a domain lord hiding in the shadows.

Since the other side wasn't attacking, Qin Feng was happy to have some peace and quiet.

He abandoned all distractions and devoted all his energy to comprehending the [Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram].

The Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram, a top-tier secret technique for cultivating the soul and body, consists of nine levels. Each level mastered doubles one's basic attributes. Reaching the First Spirit Realm gave him the ability to directly confront an extreme black hole.

The Second Spirit Realm granted him the terrifying power to instantly kill a powerful black hole.

Now, what he wants to achieve is the third spiritual realm!
His consciousness sank into the depths of his soul, and the mysterious scroll slowly unfolded.

Compared to the first two layers, the scroll in the third layer is undoubtedly a thousand times more complex.

Countless Dao patterns intertwined, constructing an even more majestic and lifelike divine image. The movement of each Dao pattern resonated with the essence of his soul and the potential of his physical body.

Time loses its meaning in focused spiritual practice.

Another century has passed quietly.

Adding the year of waiting, the year of seclusion, and the hundred years of sailing, a full two hundred and fifty-two years have passed since Qin Feng left the Twin Rivers.

The enemy, however, remained completely silent.

This surprised even Qin Feng himself.

"What are these guys waiting for?"

He awoke from a deep meditative state, feeling the power within him that was several times stronger than it had been two hundred years ago, and a strange thought arose in his mind.

"If we don't make a move now, once I cultivate the [Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram] to the ninth level, with a ninefold amplification, who can be my opponent without the intervention of a Domain Lord?"

He shook his head and immersed himself in cultivation once more.

He discovered that the difficulty of cultivating the [Nine Spirits Primordial Diagram] increases exponentially.

It took him 130 years to cultivate the first spirit.

The time required to cultivate the second spirit is similar.

It took him nearly two hundred years to finally touch the barrier to breakthrough for this third spirit.

Following this trend, the time required will become increasingly terrifying as time goes on.

On the very day that Qin Feng broke through to the third level in one go.

Hundreds of millions of miles away, in that war fortress constructed of countless array runes, the demon race powerhouse Setir, who had been resting with his eyes closed, finally opened his cold, vertical pupils.

An encrypted message, traversing the endless sea of ​​stars, reached his hands.

The content is simple—the ruler of Akabane Kingdom is trapped in the "Demon Abyss".

(End of this chapter)