High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 290 A Shocking Foundation, The Path to Invincibility! The Island of Death! (Last day! Please vote with your monthly tickets!)
"After you have thoroughly sorted out your own state and insights, I will talk to you about some follow-up matters."

The Devouring King added at the end, his eyes filled with expectation.

"Yes, Master!"

Qin Feng nodded emphatically, his heart filled with warmth.

He could feel the undisguised care and love in his master's words.

This is time that his master is giving him to reflect.

As soon as the words fell, the Devouring King and the Thunderstorm King did not make any extra movements. Their bodies seemed to transform into phantoms made of the purest light particles, silently becoming transparent, and finally turning into two streams of light, quietly dissipating in the hall without causing the slightest fluctuation of spiritual energy.

In an instant, only Qin Feng remained in the entire Thundermark Hall.

Absolute silence descended, broken only by the faint crackling of electric lights flickering among the battle scars on the dome, as if recounting ancient glories.

Qin Feng took a deep breath, and the air composed of pure spiritual energy filled his lungs, invigorating him.

Without the slightest hesitation, he sat down cross-legged again, closed his eyes, and sank his mind completely into the depths of his body and soul, beginning a comprehensive and detailed self-reflection.

This summary is not just about the final, earth-shattering battle, but rather it stretches the timeline back to the moment he first entered the battlefield of all races, conducting a thorough review and reckoning of his magnificent journey spanning eight thousand years.

His thoughts were like an epic movie playing at a million times the speed, with every detail clearly replaying in his mind.

"First and foremost, it's about one's level of understanding."

Eight thousand years ago, he left Canaan Martial University, advanced to the planetary level, and later stepped into the black hole level. Every step he took was incredibly solid.

Now, he can clearly sense that he has long since transcended the realm of ordinary black holes and firmly stands at the pinnacle of "extreme black holes".

At the moment he fought to the death with the five domain lords and realized his own path, his soul, will, and even the "limit" path he comprehended all underwent a mysterious resonance and transformation.

At this moment, he seemed to be only a thin veil away from the legendary Domain Lord realm.

He could even "see" the barrier.

It is not a physical wall, but a boundary at the level of cosmic rules.

Within the boundary lies the black hole level, a stage of borrowing and following the rules of the universe. Beyond the boundary lies the domain lord realm, a new level of life that forges its own path, imprints its own way upon the universe, and thus "establishes" rules within a certain scope.

He understood that he could try to break through this barrier at any time if he wanted to.

But he also knew that his path to the "limit" required the most perfect foundation and that he could not act rashly.

He needs more experience and refinement before he can take that crucial step in the best possible way.

"Secondly, assets."

Qin Feng shifted his focus from the Dao Foundation to his subspace storage unit.

This is an inspection that can be completed with a single thought, yet the wealth it contains is enough to drive any powerful figure to madness.

His mind swept over the mountain of spoils.

First, there was the takeaway from that final showdown.

The corpses and all the legacies of more than 12,000 ultimate black hole-level powerhouses—what a terrifying fortune that is!
Among them are many prodigies whose names are etched on the Hidden Dragon List, whose collections far surpass those of ordinary extreme black holes. Countless secret treasures, divine metals, rare materials, and cultivation techniques passed down through generations... it's practically a mobile treasure trove of top-tier civilizations.

Next came the legacies of the five domain lords.

Although their physical bodies were almost completely reduced to dust by Qin Feng's final blow, some of their storage treasures and powerful array plates survived.

Each item embodies the understanding of the Great Dao by a Domain Lord-level expert, making them priceless.

In addition, there was accumulation from even earlier times.

The Seven-Colored Bodhi Tree Seed obtained from the Crimson Forbidden Land, the inheritance and fragments of the Ancient Luo Bell obtained from the Ancient Luo King Ruins, and various other items acquired during the journey to Thunder Mountain...

Of all these assets, the most prestigious is undoubtedly the cosmic artifact, the Twin Masks.

This wondrous object, deeply bound to his soul, not only granted him a chance for "rebirth," but also subtly nourished his soul. Qin Feng felt that he had not yet fully discovered its true secrets.

"It is no exaggeration to say that my current net worth has probably surpassed that of most ordinary domain lords, and can even be compared with some impoverished marquis-level powerhouses."

Qin Feng made a judgment in his mind.

This vast asset will be his strongest support on his future path to pushing his limits.

"Finally, and most importantly, is a fundamental transformation in terms of qualifications and strength."

When Qin Feng completely immersed his mind in the origin of his soul and explored his core power, even with his now unyielding Dao heart, a monstrous wave was stirred up.

"My spiritual power... how... has turned pure black?!"

He clearly remembered that after seclusion in the Blood God Tower for twenty million years and refining two hundred thousand Blood Jade Crystals, his spiritual power underwent an ultimate transformation, evolving from golden-red to an unprecedented "black-gold".

It was a symbol of dominance, sharpness, and invincibility; the profound black and the immortal gold were perfectly combined, giving him a terrifying spiritual suppression power that crushed his peers.

However, at this moment, when he released his spiritual power, that "golden" color that represented sharpness and immortality had completely disappeared.

Instead, there is an extreme, pure black that cannot be precisely described in any words.

It was not darkness, nor emptiness, but a color that seemed to encompass all the colors in the universe, ultimately returning to its origin.

It is deathly still because it transcends the concepts of life and death; it is magnificent because it is the supreme foundation of all things; it is noble because it surpasses all known and unknown forms of power; it is profound because the mysteries it contains are more vast than the universe itself; it is elegant because it presents the ultimate form of power in the simplest and most perfect way.

This is a primordial black, the original black!

Qin Feng carefully manipulated a wisp of pure black spiritual energy, which flowed through his fingertips. It did not emit any pressure, but it caused extremely subtle distortions in the surrounding space.

He could sense that the "quality" contained in this wisp of spiritual power was an unimaginable dimension higher than the previous black-gold spiritual power.

If the black-gold spiritual power is an indestructible divine sword, then this pure black spiritual power is the great law that creates or erases the concept of "divine sword" itself.

What exactly is going on?

What happened during those ten years of slumber?
Filled with intense shock and confusion, Qin Feng thought of the will of the universe for the first time.

He immediately calmed his mind, communicated with the omnipresent and great being, and began to review his completed mission log.

Soon, familiar, emotionless, cold words appeared in his mind.

[Mission: The Road to the End]

[Status: Completed]

[Task evaluation: perfect]

[Basic Reward: Supreme Foundation - Final Singularity]

[Evaluation Details: The task executor 'Qin Feng' has met the requirements for 'Final Singularity', therefore the reward has been upgraded...]

[Final Reward: You obtain 'Supreme Foundation - Primal Singularity']

[Primordial Singularity: The ultimate foundation that transcends the 'Final Singularity'.]

[Note: The combined enhancement of all dimensions by the 'Primordial Singularity' is approximately ten thousand times that of the 'Eternal Singularity' and approximately one hundred times that of the 'Terminal Singularity'.]

【…】

After Qin Feng finished "reading" the final settlement information from the will of the universe, word by word, he was completely stunned.

The Primordial Singularity!

That's it!

All doubts were suddenly resolved at that moment.

No wonder, no wonder my spiritual power has transformed into this incredible pure black color.

No wonder I felt like my entire life level had jumped when I woke up.

This is not a natural recovery after an injury has healed, but a supreme transformation and gift from the most fundamental source of life, personally executed by the will of the universe!

"The hundredfold effect of the terminal singularity... the ten-thousandfold effect of the eternal singularity..."

Qin Feng muttered to himself, repeatedly pondering these cold numbers, yet his heart was filled with even more intense turmoil than when he faced the combined attack of five domain lords.

He immediately began to carefully feel his own body.

With a thought, he clenched his right fist, using only his physical strength, without employing any spiritual energy or secret techniques.

He could clearly feel that as his muscles tensed, a terrifying power, many times stronger than before, was brewing and surging in every cell.

He even had a strong intuition that if he were to unleash a punch now, its power would be no less than the full-force strike he delivered before entering the Divine Forbidden Realm!
"Compared to when I fought the five domain lords, my physical body and mental strength are at least hundreds of times stronger!"

This conclusion made Qin Feng feel a chill run down his spine.

Hundreds of times—what a terrifying difference that is!

He clearly remembered that in the attack that took down five domain lords, he unleashed a speed of hundreds of times the speed of light, which was an extremely powerful attack that burned everything and exceeded all limits.

Now, he felt that if he were to use it again, he could easily break through a thousand times the speed of light, and in a more stable and controllable way.

"The limit of divine restriction..."

Qin Feng took a deep breath and finally had a clear understanding of his current strength.

Back in the Blood God Tower, he reached the ninety-fourth floor, ascended to the top of the secondary monument, and surpassed the legendary "Dao Yi".

He knew that after the ninety-fifth floor, he would face the true divine will imprint of the limit, with the difficulty increasing exponentially.

At that time, he had no chance of winning.

"But if it were now..."

A strong sense of confidence flashed in Qin Feng's eyes, "If I were to challenge the Blood God Tower again with my current strength, I might not be without the power to fight on the ninety-fifth, ninety-sixth... or even the ninety-ninth floor!"

This is not arrogance, but the most sober judgment made based on the terrifying foundation brought about by the "primordial singularity".

He is currently at the strongest theoretically achievable state within the black hole level, which is the limit of the "God Forbidden" domain!

"No, no, no, I'm not the strongest yet. I can still enhance my physical body and mental strength through formations, secret techniques, and so on. I haven't learned about the mechanical race's creations yet, so there's still a possibility that my strength will improve further."

"Right now, I can basically defeat anyone except for an extremely difficult domain lord. After a period of consolidation, my strength will increase further. At the very least, no one below the rank of Marquis can kill me."

The debriefing, which lasted for several hours, has finally come to an end.

Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear and bright. All his power and insights had been completely contained, with not a trace of his aura leaking out. He had returned to his original, unadorned self.

He had an unprecedentedly clear understanding of his experiences over the past eight thousand years in the battlefield of myriad races, his current strength, assets, trump cards, and future potential.

"My strength has improved tremendously, and my foundation has undergone an ultimate transformation. At the same time, I have also clearly defined my future path, which is the path of 'limit'."

He began to plan his next move in his mind.

"There are several urgent matters that need to be addressed."

"First, I need to organize and consolidate my existing strength. The 'Primordial Singularity' has brought terrifying potential, but I still need a lot of knowledge and higher-level secret techniques to fully transform this potential into combat power."

I need to learn, I need to read, and I need to use the wisdom of countless civilizations and ethnic groups as resources to push my limits.

Whether it's methods of physical tempering or techniques of soul refinement, I must learn and master everything that can strengthen my fundamental self.

"Purely proving the Dao through force, pushing the physical body and mental power to their true limits."

"Secondly, there are some commitments that must be fulfilled and causal relationships that must be resolved."

The stone Buddha's request concerns the cosmic artifact "Dou" and the hunting down of his senior brother, Shi Lan.

This matter requires careful planning before I step into the Domain Lord realm.

Furthermore, the legacy of King Guro mentions his enemies; having accepted this karmic burden, it must be settled in the future. Finally, I must see if there is anything I can do for my master.”

"third……"

A long-lost relaxed smile appeared on Qin Feng's face. "Since we are in a core city like Thunder Universe City, we can naturally use the subspace network that covers the entire human territory."

On the one hand, I can use this vast wealth to exchange for a batch of cultivation resources that are most urgently needed at this stage. On the other hand, it's also time to contact some old friends and find out about their situation.

The faces of Xiong Yanfu, Tiemu, Shi Potian, and others appeared in his mind, and he also thought of his uncle Wang Ming.

"Oh right, there's also Xiao Hao and Xiao Jie."

He thought of his uncle's two sons who had joined the army.

In the past, he lacked the strength and influence to do anything about it, even if he was worried.

But now, with his status as "number one on the Hidden Dragon List" and "disciple of the Devouring King," it shouldn't be difficult for him to search for information about two ordinary soldiers in the Extreme Warriors' internal network.

After mentally organizing everything, Qin Feng stood up, his entire demeanor refreshed.

The previous murderous aura and fierce power had completely vanished, replaced by a calm and confident demeanor that seemed to see through everything.

……

With a slight thought, Qin Feng granted access to the subspace network.

A massive influx of information instantly flooded his consciousness.

The vast majority of these were system-generated push notifications and news articles, with reports on his own performance taking up an overwhelming portion.

He glanced at the information briefly, then archived it before opening his private communications interface.

Tens of thousands of unread messages were flashing, mostly from Canaan Star Martial Arts University classmates, former comrades-in-arms, or even some powerful figures they had only met once. The messages were nothing more than congratulations and exclamations.

Qin Feng did not reply to each one individually, but instead precisely found a few familiar names.

"Qin Feng! Are you still alive, kid? If you are, give me a reply! Number one on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, you defied the Domain Lord. Next time we meet, there will be plenty of wine!" — Shi Potian.

"Old Qin, take care of yourself. You've already surpassed all of us in your achievements. We're so proud of you." — Xiong Yanfu

"..."

As Qin Feng looked at these messages, some bold and some reserved, but all filled with genuine concern, a gentle smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

He replied to each of his past messages, keeping his words brief, simply reassuring everyone that he was safe and sound, and making plans to meet again sometime.

After dealing with the greetings from his peers, his gaze finally settled on an email that he had pinned to the top of his chat list and read several times.

Sender: Wang Ming.

The email was short, but it was filled with the anxiety and restraint of a father.

In his letter, the uncle said that the two brothers, Wang Hao and Wang Jie, had been completely cut off from contact since they entered a high-risk war zone of the Extreme Warriors three hundred years ago to carry out a mission.

Three hundred years of silence must have been an incredibly long and agonizing ordeal for a father.

The uncle admitted that he did not want to bother Qin Feng at this time.

Qin Feng is a hero of the human race, bearing heavy responsibilities. He cannot let his own family affairs distract him from Qin Feng's mind.

But as parents, the bond of blood ties can never be severed.

After countless days and nights of internal struggle, he finally mustered the courage to send this letter, simply asking Qin Feng if he had any way to find out the whereabouts of the two children, even just the news that "they are still alive" would be enough to put his mind at ease.

Qin Feng stared silently at the letter, his mind seemingly conjuring up his uncle's honest, wrinkled face, and the complex mix of anticipation, worry, and guilt on his face as he wrote it.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately edited his reply.

"Uncle, I received it. Leave this to me. Please wait patiently, and I will notify you immediately as soon as I have any news."

After doing all this, Qin Feng slowly stood up from the table.

He stretched his limbs, and his body emitted a series of crisp, jade-like sounds.

He opened the virtual interface of the Imperial Trading Post, looked at his enormous list of spoils, and fell into deep thought.

The corpses of tens of thousands of extreme black holes, the remains of five domain lords, countless fragments of secret treasures, and the more than seven thousand intact spatial rings that he had deliberately preserved.

This is a terrifying fortune that would make any powerful person take notice.

Qin Feng initially intended to convert all of them into contribution points, but then he changed his mind and stopped.

His current vision and knowledge base are insufficient to maximize the value of these resources.

How to plan and use it may still require listening to the Master's advice, so as to avoid taking detours and causing unnecessary waste.

Just as he was pondering, a gentle thought resounded directly in his mind; it was the voice of the Devouring King.

"Awake? After you've digested, come to the Thunder Main Hall."

"Yes, Master."

Qin Feng nodded slightly and closed all virtual interfaces.

He glanced at the star chart markings inside Thunder Universe City, then with a swift movement, he transformed into a barely perceptible streak of light and silently departed from the Thundermark Hall.

……

The Thunder Palace is the power core of the entire Cosmic City and the residence of the city lord, Thunder King.

The style of this hall is completely different from that of the Thundermark Hall. It does not have the outward and violent thunderous Dao charm. Instead, it appears ancient and profound, like an ancient divine mountain that has existed since time immemorial, calmly suppressing a space-time.

When Qin Feng arrived, the palace doors were already open for him.

Inside the main hall, three figures had been waiting for a long time.

Seated in the main seat was none other than the Thunderstorm King, a man of imposing stature and an aura as deep as the ocean.

Beside him stood the Devouring King, whose ethereal form seemed to merge with the void of the universe.

Standing below Thunderstorm King was Thunder Three, who looked respectful.

As Qin Feng walked in, all three of them turned their gazes toward him.

The Devouring King's eyes held obvious appreciation and satisfaction, while the Thunderstorm King's gaze was filled with surprise and scrutiny, as if trying to see through this junior completely. As for Thunder Three, his eyes were filled with pure appreciation.

"Disciple greets Master and the two seniors."

Qin Feng bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Haha, no need for formalities." The Devouring King raised his hand, a gentle smile on his face. "Sit down. You look well; you've recovered very well."

Qin Feng sat down on a prayer mat in the hall as instructed.

"Disciple,"

The Devouring King spoke first, getting straight to the point, "First, let me tell you something. During the ten years you were asleep, the higher-ups of our human race have taken action against the mastermind behind this ambush."

The Holy Light Clan and the Demon Clan, who sent their domain lords to kill you, are now bearing the brunt of the long-suppressed rage of the human race's powerful warriors in several star fields surrounding the 1300th war zone.

They paid an extremely heavy price, ultimately sacrificing vast amounts of resources as compensation, just to gain a brief respite. This can be considered the tribe's way of giving you closure for your achievements.

Qin Feng listened quietly, his expression calm, and simply nodded slightly: "Disciple understands."

He takes this in stride and accepts it with equanimity.

The purpose of martial arts training is to achieve clarity of mind and a clear conscience.

Since embarking on the path of martial arts, he has never forgotten that he is a member of the human race.

Whether it was slaying the followers of the evil god in the past or bringing glory to the human race on the battlefield of all races today, he has done his best.

Since he has a clear conscience towards his community, it is only right that he enjoys the community's protection and care.

This is for the same reason that he chose to return to the Morning Star to accompany his father on his final journey through this mortal world.

He fulfilled his filial duty as a son, saw his father off, severed his worldly ties, and achieved a state of perfect enlightenment. Therefore, when he left home to embark on his journey, he had no worries in his heart.

If you can act with a clear conscience, you won't carry so many unnecessary inner burdens.

"It's good that you think that way."

The Devouring King nodded approvingly, then changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of teasing amusement.

"Next, let's talk about your spiritual practice."

For the past ten years, there has been a widespread rumor that I, the Devouring King, have gotten a tremendous bargain by taking in a disciple who is a monstrous talent unlike any other in history. But in the end, this disciple has been using the secret techniques passed down from that guy, the Nine Spirits King, from beginning to end.

That old bastard, King Jiuling, takes advantage of this and comes to me every now and then, openly and secretly trying to snatch you, his disciple, away from me.

"If I don't give you some pointers soon, my old face will become a laughing stock among all the kings."

Hearing this, even the usually serious Thunder King couldn't help but smile slightly, and Lei San couldn't help but laugh.

Qin Feng chuckled, a warm feeling washing over him, and respectfully said, "This disciple will listen attentively to Master's teachings."

"It's not really about teaching or instructing."

The Devouring King waved his hand, his expression gradually becoming solemn. "Before I give you advice, I'd like to hear your own thoughts first."

In the final moments of your life-or-death battle with the five domain lords, you gained insight into your own path amidst life and death. You must have already made many plans for the future.

Everyone here is an insider, so you can speak freely without holding anything back.

"Yes."

Qin Feng nodded slightly and took a deep breath.

He knew that this was not only a test from his master, but also the most crucial moment concerning his future path in martial arts.

He no longer held back, his gaze became incredibly firm, and he said in a deep voice, "Reporting to Master, the singularity foundation I forged has undergone a fundamental transformation after being tempered by the Blood Jade Crystal, fused with the cosmic artifact [Twin Masks], and received the final reward from the 'Path to the End' mission, reaching the realm of... 'Primordial Singularity'."

The moment the words left his mouth, Qin Feng did not hesitate for a moment.

With a gentle swipe of his right hand, a dark crack silently appeared in the space in front of him, and a subspace gate was torn open by his casual gesture.

Immediately afterwards, a "singularity" that was difficult to describe slowly emerged from it and was displayed to Devourer King and Thunderstorm King without reservation.

In that instant, the light seemed to dim in the entire Thunder Palace, which was as imposing as a sacred mountain.

All eyes were firmly drawn to that singularity.

It was a black hole of utmost purity; it did not devour light, but instead caused light to vanish on its own before it.

Around it, there was a slowly rotating accretion disk made of spiritual energy.

Strangely, the accretion disk was also pure black, but it was clearly distinct from the black of the singularity core, creating a strong sense of layering.

Although it is all black, it seems to contain all the colors and brilliance in the universe, and finally returns to silence.

It is a contradictory combination of profound, magnificent, revered, deathly stillness, and yet brimming with boundless vitality.

Colorful black!

Strands of pure black spiritual energy, like the most docile subjects, swirled around Qin Feng, making him appear like an ancient deity from the beginning of chaos, bringing with him an innate sense of supreme nobility that transcends all things.

"Om-"

The three powerful and knowledgeable individuals, Devouring King, Thunderstorm King, and Thunder Three, all experienced a momentary blankness in their minds when they saw that pure black spiritual energy.

Their breaths stopped at that moment.

Black spiritual power!
This is a legend that exists only in the oldest and most core secrets of the human race!

Even powerful figures of their caliber, who had been granted the title of King, had only heard of it but had never seen it with their own eyes!

Throughout the countless years of brilliant history of humankind, there is only one known person who has ever truly possessed pure black spiritual power!
That was the founder of the human race, the supreme being who single-handedly carved out a pure land for his people—the Emperor!
Lei San's pupils dilated to their maximum, and his body trembled slightly from extreme shock.

Thunderstorm King, the ruthless ruler of a cosmic city, stood with his mouth slightly agape, his eyes filled with disbelief and horror.

As for Devouring King, he looked at his disciple and at the pure black spiritual energy surrounding him. The gentleness and smile on his face had vanished, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness and solemnity, as well as a deep excitement that even he himself was unaware of.

Qin Feng did not care about the three people's lapse in composure. His voice remained calm as he continued to expound on his Dao.

“Master, the path that I am about to take is called ‘Limit’.”

"The essence of this path lies in the body and the soul."

Formations, secret techniques, treasures, potions... all the skills and crafts in the world are external things to me, merely resources.

What I need to do is to extract all the essence and discard all the dross, integrating the strengths of all paths into myself, all for the purpose of the continuous breakthrough of my physical body and soul.

"I want to constantly and endlessly push the limits that my body can bear and the limits that my soul can perceive."

With the purest power, prove the supreme way.

"Suppress everything within our power!"

His words were resounding and powerful, each word filled with unwavering determination and an indomitable spirit.

"Excellent! What a remarkable path to the limit! What a magnificent spirit!"

The Devouring King snapped out of his shock and couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh, his laughter filled with satisfaction.

But then his expression turned extremely serious: "But, my disciple, do you know how difficult this path is... so incredibly difficult!"

He looked at Qin Feng and said, word by word, "Back when I was young, the path I chose was somewhat similar to your 'path to the limit'."

That is why I was able to leave my name on the King's List with combat power far exceeding that of my peers.

But it is precisely because of this path that I have wasted tens of millions of years at the peak of the King realm. To break through the barrier and enter the Emperor realm is tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of times more difficult than for ordinary King-level experts!
To this day, I still cannot see the road ahead.

Thunderstorm King, who was standing to the side, also put away his shock and said with a solemn expression, "Qin Feng, this is not a small matter."

The will of the universe is fair, but it is also harsh.

A martial artist's search for their own path is actually a search for themselves, a search for what resonates most deeply with and is most passionate about within their soul.

If you are born with a passion for crafting, then you only need to dedicate your life to learning about crafting and comprehending its related laws. After becoming a King, you only need to continuously refine your skills based on the work of your predecessors. Ultimately, you will either complete the laws established by your predecessors or create your own new laws, thus gaining the approval of the universe's will and successfully breaking through to the next level.

"But what does it mean that you have chosen the path of 'extreme' and used force to prove your way?"
This means that you must explore all the laws of the world and comprehend all the principles of the universe!

You need to learn, understand, and integrate all the knowledge and rules from different systems, ultimately transforming them into nourishment for breaking through your own limits.

This path has no precedent to follow; every step must be forged by yourself. Its difficulty is countless times greater than that of ordinary roads, perhaps even immeasurable!

The admonitions of the two powerful kings were filled with heavy weight.

They didn't mean to undermine Qin Feng's confidence, but as seniors, they had a responsibility to reveal the difficulties and dangers of this path without reservation.

However, faced with the solemn warnings from the two kings, Qin Feng's face broke into a bright smile.

That smile held no wavering or fear, only pure confidence and soaring fighting spirit.

"Haha, disciple understands."

He smiled, his eyes bright as stars. "The path to supreme power is inherently fraught with thorns. The path to divinity is never easy."

If it were a flat road that anyone could walk on, it wouldn't deserve to be called the 'limit'.

Seeing Qin Feng's appearance, Devouring King and Thunderstorm King exchanged a glance, both seeing relief and satisfaction in each other's eyes.

Yes, this is the Qin Feng they know.

A prodigy who rose from humble beginnings, defied all odds, and created countless miracles throughout history.

At this moment, he has ascended to the top of the Hidden Dragon List, his fierce reputation resounds throughout the world, and he is at the peak of his vigor, the broadest of his mind, and the most unyielding of his will.

It's only natural to have such lofty ambitions and aspirations at the peak of one's life, when one is at the most spirited and vigorous!

Perhaps... he really can forge an unprecedented and unparalleled path to power!

"Very well! Since you have made up your mind, I will do everything in my power to help you!"

The Devouring King stopped trying to persuade him and said in a deep voice, "The knowledge required for your path is as vast as the ocean, and the required level is extremely high."

Although the Cosmic City is vast, its knowledge base is ultimately limited.

"Alright then, you shall set off immediately for the headquarters of the Human Race Holy Academy."

"The Holy Academy Headquarters?"

Qin Feng's eyes flickered.

"good,"

The Devouring King nodded and said, "That is the core headquarters of the human race's cosmic sea."

It contains the secret manuals and inheritances left by all the powerful figures of the human race from ancient times to the present, as well as the core inheritances of alien races that our race's powerful figures seized after killing alien geniuses and great beings over the years.

Learn what you think will be useful to you.

"The principles of weapon forging can evolve into countless hammer techniques for tempering the physical body; the way of formations can help you understand the essence of spiritual energy structure and strengthen your soul; the study of potions allows you to understand the mysteries of life genes... You need too much knowledge, too diverse. Only by combining the strengths of all schools and fusing all paths into one can you truly create your own 'limit' secret technique and lay the supreme foundation for advancing to the Domain Lord in one fell swoop."

"You don't need to worry about this. I will personally report to the Holy Academy headquarters later and apply for the highest level of authority for you."

Once you arrive, you can simply use the teleportation array to get there.

"Thank you Master!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng was overjoyed and bowed respectfully.

His biggest weakness right now is indeed the lack of secret techniques.

From beginning to end, the core secret techniques he relied on for combat were only the "Nine Spirits Yuan Diagram" and "Inch of Light," and he had not yet had time to systematically comprehend the weapon-forging heritage of the Ancient Luo King.

These will form the basis for him to transform his terrifying foundation into actual combat power and become a true "numerical monster" in the future.

"Master, before we set off, I have a few questions to ask you."

Qin Feng said.

"Hmm? Please speak freely."

"Disciple has slain numerous powerful enemies this time, seizing a large number of corpses, fragments of secret treasures, and... over seven thousand intact spatial rings. Should this disciple exchange all of these resources for contribution points, or...?"

"Space rings? They're all intact?"

Upon hearing this, Devouring King was taken aback, then exchanged a glance with Thunderstorm King, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.

"Yes."

Qin Feng answered honestly.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Thunderstorm King couldn't help but burst into laughter, pointing at Qin Feng and saying with a wry smile, "You rascal!"
Facing the encirclement of tens of thousands of extreme black holes, enduring the combined might of seventeen domain lord formations, and ultimately fighting to the death with five domain lords, how could you still have the strength to hold back and deliberately protect their spatial rings under such circumstances?

Qin Feng laughed too: "Even the smallest mosquito is still meat. Why not take it? It would be a huge loss to let them be destroyed by the aftershocks of the battle. Who knows how many good things are hidden inside?"

"Well said! With your thoughtfulness, I am at ease."

The Devouring King smiled approvingly, "It's perfect that you have this batch of things. The Holy Academy headquarters has a sacred place for enlightenment called the 'Seven-Colored Bodhi Forest.' Enlightenment there can greatly enhance the speed of your thinking and has a miraculous effect on your comprehension of all laws."

However, entering it requires consuming a massive amount of contribution points as a price.

You can first take stock of these spoils and see if there are any items you urgently need. If not, then simply exchange them all for contribution points.

At this point, Devouring King paused, then added, "As for the Domain Lord-level materials needed for the evolution of your Heavenly Evolution Weapon, and the secret treasures you need after your breakthrough, you don't need to worry about these trivial matters."

"I have prepared everything for you and sent it to your subspace storage unit. You can check it yourself."

Qin Feng was taken aback upon hearing this, and quickly calmed himself down to check his subspace storage unit.

The storage space, which had been much emptier than before, was now filled with a large pile of rare materials shimmering with various colors of light.

It was a mountain of Domain Lord-level alloy, so valuable that it could bankrupt an ordinary Domain Lord, and in enough quantity to allow his Heavenly Evolution Weapon to devour and evolve to the Domain Lord level.

Beside that pile of materials, a pair of wings floated quietly.

They were a pair of wings, completely black, as if formed from the purest darkness of night.

It was free of any other color, yet covered with extremely profound natural Dao patterns, with one hundred and eight restrictions faintly visible within, radiating a spatial fluctuation that made one's heart tremble.

The Black Sky Wings is a top-tier Domain Lord level treasure that can increase speed, enhance defense, and even transform into thousands of wings for attack. In terms of rarity, it far surpasses his previous Crimson Gold Wings.

A warm feeling, indescribable in its own right, welled up in Qin Feng's heart.

Although the Devouring King did not teach him specific secret techniques step by step like other masters, his deep affection was reflected in his support for every crucial action.

From the Crimson Gold Wings to the current Black Sky Wings, each gift is priceless, a strategic resource capable of saving lives and changing the course of battle.

This kindness is as heavy as a mountain.

Without the Crimson Gold Wings, Qin Feng might have died in the wild pursuit when he first entered the battlefield of ten thousand races, and none of the subsequent events would have occurred.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Master!"

Qin Feng bowed solemnly once again.

"We are master and disciple, there's no need for this."

The Devouring King accepted his bow without hesitation, then asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Master, there is one more thing,"

Qin Feng raised his head, his gaze intense. "I would like to ask you about the 'Island of Death'."

"Hmm? The Island of Death?"

Upon hearing this, the Devouring King's eyes flashed with surprise, but it quickly turned into admiration: "It seems you've been paying close attention to the various developments within the human race."

Very good. Having this kind of heart is the duty of us cultivators.

Ultimately, our cultivation is for the purpose of protecting humanity.

"Cough cough..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng showed a slightly embarrassed expression.

He actually learned this by chance from the stone Buddha. Before that, he had been busy with cultivation and fighting, and knew very little about the many secrets within the human territory.

Unaware of his embarrassment, the Devouring King's expression turned serious as he slowly began to speak.

"The Isle of Death is what our human race calls a special secret realm. It contains many rare cosmic treasures and special materials, which are special products of the battlefield of all races, also known as the Cosmic Sea. They are not produced within the territory of our human empire due to differences in environment and laws."

"These special products are needed by all races, and our human race needs them too."

Many of these are essential materials for crafting top-tier treasures, assisting in breakthroughs in cultivation realms, and creating enlightenment stone tablets.

Resources are limited, but demand is unlimited; therefore, the only option is to fight with one's life and fill the void with blood.

"The Island of Death is such a place. It is an ancient battlefield with extremely unique rules, which can be roughly divided into two areas: the 'outer island' and the 'inner island'."

The inner island is the main battlefield for experts at the Marquis level;
The outer islands, however, were a bloody grinding mill for all ranks below the rank of Marquis.

"There exists a cruel, interconnected rule between these two..."

The Devouring King looked at Qin Feng and said, word by word, "On the outer island, every time you kill a creature from the opposing faction, you can increase the chance of resurrection for your faction on the 'inner island'."

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng's pupils constricted sharply, and he was deeply shocked.

To exchange the life of a low-level cultivator for the chance to revive a high-level expert!

What a brutal war this is!
"The Island of Death opens its entrance once every ten thousand years, but the exit will not open again until thirty thousand years later."

The Devouring King continued, "Judging by the time, it will be about three thousand years before the next entrance opens."

“If you want to go, with your current strength and status as the number one on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, I can apply for a spot for you to enter the ‘Outer Island.’ But…”

The Devouring King looked at Qin Feng, his tone extremely solemn, "I do not recommend that you go."

"Because on the inner island, thanks to the resurrection mechanism, even if you die in battle, as long as your side has enough advantage, you still have a chance to start over."

But on the outer islands... if you die, you're truly dead, your soul and spirit annihilated, with no possibility of resurrection.

You have a bright future ahead of you, you shouldn't be fighting to the death here. I'm just stating the facts... I hope you can understand."

"As for the battle situation, it is very unfavorable for the human race."

(End of this chapter)