High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 321 Generous Rewards! Divine Crystal Fragments! Lord Qin Feng! Holy Academy Lecture Hall!
"There are also some resources, divine metals, secret techniques... all sorts of random things, all packed up and placed in your personal subspace storage unit. You can check them out when you have time."

The voice of the Lord of Limits calmly recounted rewards that would drive any martial artist mad, as if he were talking about something insignificant.

As soon as he finished speaking, that vast, cosmic will quietly faded away, as if it had never existed.

Outside the magnificent main hall of the Human Holy Temple, the afterglow of the celebration had not yet faded.

The divine radiance, like solidified golden amber, flowed slowly across the dome. In the universe, the aftershocks of the hymn of praise seemed to still echo, wave after wave, telling the story of the birth of a legend.

The supreme beings who suppressed the fate of humanity, such as the Lord of Limits, have long since vanished into the deeper dimensions of time and space. They came without a trace and left without a trace, leaving only endless legends and majesty.

However, on the plaza, the gazes of the hundreds of millions of human powerhouses remained fixed like tangible searchlights, fixed on the young figure standing alone on the high platform.

Awe, curiosity, fervor, exploration... a complex mix of emotions intertwined to create a mental storm, and Qin Feng was at the center of that storm.

His posture was as straight as a spear, and his jet-black power armor reflected the unique cold, hard luster of metal under the glory of the celebration.

The three medals on his chest, which had just been personally bestowed upon him by the Lord of Limits, shone brightly. Each one seemed to carry an epic tale, heavy enough to crush a galaxy.

Qin Feng calmly experienced all of this.

The immense glory that would thrill and excite any young prodigy, when it fell upon his heart, which had been tempered by the will of the gods after 150,000 years of fierce battles in the illusionary realm, did not stir up much of a ripple.

His heart, having long been tempered in the struggle against "Khorne," had been transformed into an eternal, unyielding block of ice—hard, serene, and profound.

Honor is humanity's affirmation of him and a reflection of the value of his sacrifice, but what he pursues has long surpassed these.

In the darkness, he seemed to see a surging river of time, the vast and boundless history of the human empire, measured in epochs.

Throughout this long river of history, countless heroes and sages have burned themselves out, transforming into brilliant stars that illuminated humanity's path through the dark universe.

The one who made the greatest contribution is still forever seated on the golden throne, unable to rise.

Today, Qin Feng's deeds may occupy a tiny, insignificant tenth of the page in this long river of history.

Countless years later, the students of the empire will glance over the chapter titled "Qin Feng, the Ferocious God, Saves the Day on the Island of Death" in solemn classrooms, just as they themselves, in their youth, had studied the great deeds of countless sages. Their names may be washed away by time, but their achievements will be remembered by the empire in the most sacred way.

Holy Terra does not allow any history to be forgotten, nor does it allow any history to be rewritten.

This is not merely a commemoration of heroes, but also the cornerstone of civilization's inheritance. It is the source of the human race's ability to maintain strong cohesion and unity in the cold, cruel, and dark cosmic forest.

Thinking of this, Qin Feng's usually calm heart was stirred by a genuine and profound emotion.

This profound experience imbued everything he did with a significance that transcended personal life and death.

He is a part of history and will become a cornerstone of the future.

"Buzz!"

The space trembled slightly, and a towering figure appeared beside Qin Feng. It was his master, Devouring King.

This king-level giant no longer showed any of the anxiety and struggle he had shown outside the "blood-red martial arts arena." Instead, his face was filled with a pride and satisfaction that surged like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down, yet he had firmly suppressed it deep in his eyes.

He didn't say many words of praise; between master and disciple, such words were no longer necessary.

The Devouring King stretched out his enormous, fan-like hand and patted Qin Feng's shoulder heavily, yet with a hint of caution.

The sturdy power armor emitted a muffled clang, like a great bell being struck.

"Let's go."

The Devouring King spoke succinctly, simply using a glance to signal Qin Feng to leave with him, away from this center of noise and glory.

Some things are better left unsaid here.

Qin Feng nodded slightly and respectfully bowed to his master. Then, the two of them took a step forward, their figures instantly blurring and disappearing from the high platform, leaving behind only a silhouette that would be talked about by countless people and be passed down through the ages.

……

The main campus of the Human Race Holy Academy is vast and expansive, far exceeding the imagination of mortals.

It is a massive complex built upon countless dimensional spaces and stable cosmic folds, with its interior forming a self-contained world.

Deep within the main courtyard, far from all the hustle and bustle, lies a martial arts room with an extremely rustic style.

This martial arts room is so spacious it's almost luxurious. Looking out, it seems to encompass a small part of the universe.

The interior has no superfluous decorations, truly embodying the principle of "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication".

The ground was paved with an unknown dark gold material, seamlessly integrated, with mysterious patterns naturally formed on it. Upon closer inspection, one could almost see the laws of the universe flowing slowly within it, radiating an immortal and indestructible rhythm.

The surrounding walls, or rather, the psionic barrier, appeared as a semi-transparent crystal, and one could clearly see that outside the barrier was a distorted and ever-changing spacetime turbulence.

This place is strong enough to withstand the full force of a royal-level expert without suffering any damage.

"Om..."

With a casual wave of his hand, the Devouring King instantly created an even deeper barrier, blocking out sound, light, and all possible spying.

The entire martial arts room has become an absolutely private space.

After doing all this, the Devouring King turned around. The oppressive feeling brought by his enormous body completely subsided at this moment, but the expression on his face became more serious than ever before.

"Qin Feng,"

He spoke in a deep voice, which echoed in the empty martial arts room, "You are already aware of the rewards bestowed upon you by His Majesty the Lord of Limits."

But what these honors represent, and what responsibilities they imply, you may only have a vague understanding of now.

Today, I will explain this to you in detail, and you must remember every single word.

"Yes, Master."

Qin Feng bowed respectfully, his expression solemn, and listened attentively.

He was indeed filled with doubts about this. Seven or eight hundred fiefdoms of cosmic kingdoms sounded incredibly terrifying, but how exactly would they be managed?
How should the authority of the "Wandering Merchants" group be exercised?

These concepts were still only literal to him; he desperately needed his master's guidance.

After all, since entering the battlefield of ten thousand races, Qin Feng has been constantly cultivating and has not paid much attention to these things, at most only hearing about them.

The Devouring King nodded, sat cross-legged, and resembled an ancient divine mountain.

He spoke slowly, his voice deep and clear.

"First, let's talk about 'fiefdoms'."

"The Holy Academy adopts this seemingly ancient 'feudal system' model, delegating large territories to powerful individuals with meritorious achievements?"

"The universe is vast and boundless. Even the territory currently controlled by our human race is but a drop in the ocean of the universe."

When a territory expands to its limit, the difficulty of administration increases exponentially.

"The universe we live in has been conventionally divided into two parts by the Holy Academy and the Alliance of All Races."

We are currently in the first half of the Cosmic Sea, also known as the 'Holy Sea'.

The most distinctive feature of this star system is that the subspace is extremely unstable, filled with all sorts of deadly traps and indescribable horrors.

Therefore, it is fundamentally impossible to achieve rapid, global teleportation via warp channels, as was the case in the human empire.

The Devouring King's words revealed a corner of the true face of the universe to Qin Feng.

"If global teleportation is not possible, how can the Holy Academy's dominance extend to every corner?"

He continued, "The answer lies in spatial teleportation arrays and the decentralization of power."

"The Holy Academy has constructed a vast teleportation network that uses cosmic cities as core nodes, enabling point-to-point space jumps without passing through the subspace."

However, maintaining and stabilizing this teleportation array requires extremely high strength from the person controlling it.

"Generally speaking, one must at least reach the level of a domain lord to stabilize a small teleportation array based on their own strength."

This is why the threshold for obtaining a fiefdom is the Domain Lord level.

Because it is from this level onwards that you truly possess the fundamental ability to govern a region and connect the Holy Academy's ruling network.

The domain lord level is named for this reason.

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng suddenly realized what was going on.

He finally understood why he had never heard of any warrior below the rank of Domain Lord possessing a private territory before; it was actually closely related to the foundation of the entire empire's rule.

"Now, I will show you your fiefdom."

As he spoke, the Devouring King stretched out his giant hand and gently made a sweeping motion in the void.

"Wow!"

In an instant, light and shadow shifted, and countless points of light appeared out of thin air, quickly outlining an unimaginably vast three-dimensional star map between him and Qin Feng.

This star map was more precise and vast than any star map Qin Feng had ever seen.

Each point of light represents a star system. Billions of stars converge to form a galaxy, and countless galaxies form star fields, ultimately constituting the vast territory of the human race's 1,300 war zones.

The Devouring King's gaze swept across the star map, and he lightly tapped it with his finger, which was as big as a star.

"Om-"

The star map zoomed in and out in an instant, with countless points of light flashing by. Finally, the image settled on a star field located on the outer edge of the human territory, close to the buffer zone of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races, but which was still incredibly prosperous.

"This is your fiefdom."

The Devouring King's finger circled that vast area.

On the star map, countless stars were shrouded in a faint golden halo, and next to the halo, clear markings appeared.

【Akabane Space Kingdom】

【Tianxuan Ancient Kingdom】

Black Sails Alliance

……

Familiar yet unfamiliar names twinkled on the star map.

When Qin Feng's gaze fell upon the words "Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom" and "Heavenly Profound Ancient Kingdom," a barely perceptible ripple finally appeared in his usually calm eyes.

He remembered.

He recalled the perilous "Path of the End," the auction in the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, the black hole-level powerhouse Li You with whom he had a grudge, and the more than two hundred years of confrontation and the final earth-shattering bloody battle outside Crimson Feather Pass.

He also recalled that among the allied forces that had been chasing him, there seemed to be powerful figures from the Tianxuan Ancient Kingdom.

Once upon a time, these behemoths were enemies he had to look up to, deal with, and even fight to the death against.

Like a lone wolf, he struggled to survive amidst the encirclement and suppression of these forces, eventually carving out a bloody path for himself.

Now, times have changed, and the world has transformed.

These former enemies' territories, the land where he once bled and fought, have now been personally allocated by the Lord of Limits and become Qin Feng's private domain.

This feeling is both wonderful and complex.

There was no exhilaration of revenge, nor arrogance of ruling the world; there was only a deep sense of the cycle of cause and effect and the impermanence of life.

"It seems you've been thinking about something from the past."

The Devouring King noticed the change in his expression, and his deep voice carried a hint of amusement, "The universe is like this, full of wondrous cause and effect. The pursuers of the past, now their homeland, all operate under your will. This is the change brought about by strength."

"The Holy Academy's fiefdoms are strictly matched based on strength and merit."

Devouring King's finger slid across the star map as he explained, "Your combat strength is now comparable to that of a mid-to-high-level Marquis-level expert."

Therefore, your fiefdom was designated as the outer perimeter of the 1300 war zone.

While this area isn't the most central or resource-rich part of the 1300th War Zone, its strength lies in its stability.

"As for someone like me, who has been granted the title of King, the vastness and richness of my fiefdom are comparable to those of some newly appointed Emperors. Moreover, it is located in the heart of the 1300 War Zone, guarding the most important strategic passage."

"This system is both a reward for the strong and an incentive."

The stronger you are, the greater your abilities, the better the fiefdom you can obtain, and the better you can govern it. This creates a virtuous cycle, ensuring the stability and vitality of our human race.

Qin Feng listened attentively, his admiration for the human race's ruling system, which had lasted for countless eras, growing ever stronger.

It is like an incredibly sophisticated war machine, with every part placed in its most suitable position. It grants sufficient autonomy while binding all the powerful to the giant ship of humanity through interests and responsibilities.

"But you must remember this."

At that moment, the Devouring King's tone suddenly changed, and his expression became extremely serious once again.

"The fiefdom comes first, the reward comes later, and the responsibility comes first."

It brings you not only supreme power and immense wealth, but also a heavy, inescapable responsibility!

"There are three core responsibilities!"

The Devouring King raised three fingers.

"Firstly, the responsibility to protect!"

"From today onwards, you will be responsible for the safety and stability of all living beings in the 783 cosmic kingdoms within your territory."

You must defend against the constant infiltration and harassment of all races, and wipe out those alien spies and saboteurs who attempt to infiltrate.

More importantly…

The Devouring King's voice suddenly lowered, carrying a sense of vigilance and hatred that came from the depths of his soul.

"...We must always be vigilant against the emergence of chaotic pollution!"
The whispers of those evil gods are ubiquitous. Once any signs of corruption are discovered in your territory, no matter how small, you must report them to the Holy Court immediately and use all your power to deal with and purify them!
There must be absolutely no leniency or wishful thinking, otherwise, a single spark can start a prairie fire, and you will be a sinner against humanity!

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng's expression turned serious.

He understood the terror of the Chaos God better than anyone else.

His 150,000-year struggle against the will of Khorne in the "Crimson Arena" was the most dangerous experience of his life.

He nodded emphatically, engraving this responsibility deep into his soul.

"Secondly, the responsibility of nurturing talent!"

The Devouring King continued, "The strength of the human race lies not only in us old folks, but also in the constant influx of fresh blood."

Your territory is vast, with trillions of living beings, among whom countless descendants with remarkable talents will surely emerge.

Your responsibility is to establish an effective screening mechanism to discover them, guide them, and recommend them to the Holy Academy after they have grown to a certain stage.

"To cultivate pillars of the empire—this is a great achievement, a legacy passed down from generation to generation!"

"The disciple understands."

Qin Feng responded.

He himself rose from humble beginnings and knew that a genius without a mentor could easily become just another ordinary person.

He had no choice but to take on this responsibility.

"Thirdly, the responsibility of overseeing the situation!"

As the Devouring King spoke, his gaze became somewhat profound.

"Within your territory, if there are any 'places of opportunity' marked in advance by the Holy Academy, such as certain ancient ruins, naturally formed secret realms, or places of inheritance left by predecessors."

When talented individuals from other territories apply to explore your domain through the Holy Academy's merit system, as the lord, you are obligated to personally oversee the exploration process to ensure its safety, order, and fairness.

As soon as he finished speaking, a long-forgotten memory was instantly activated in Qin Feng's mind with a "boom".

He immediately recalled his experience at the "Ancient Luo King Ruins".

At that time, he was just a rising star in the universe, scheming against twelve other prodigies from various races to seize the inheritance of the Ancient Luo King.

Outside the ruins of the capital, from beginning to end, there was a powerful human marquis—the Cloud Bat Marquis—who silently oversaw the situation.

He acted as both a deterrent and an arbitrator, ensuring that the struggle for opportunity did not escalate into a racial war that would spread to the outside world. It turned out that what Lord Yunfu was fulfilling at the time was this very responsibility of "overseeing"!
At this moment, Qin Feng had a strange sense of temporal and spatial displacement.

Once, he was a pawn on the chessboard, a participant under the rules, looking up to guardians like Lord Yunfu.

And now, he himself is about to become that kind of being.

In the future, countless young talents like him will explore unknown opportunities and write their own legends within his territory and under his watchful gaze.

This shift in identity gave him an unprecedentedly clear understanding of the entire dominance structure of the human race in the cosmic sea.

This is not a simple enfeoffment, but an unbreakable ruling network that deeply binds power, responsibility, interests, and even the future of individual martial arts.

Every powerful individual who receives a fiefdom is no longer an isolated individual.

They are the absolute rulers of this territory, enjoying all resources and offerings;

At the same time, they are also the sentinels of the empire, the breeders of civilization, and the maintainers of order.

They guarded their territory, just as if they were laying their own bricks on the Great Wall of Steel of the empire.

Billions of powerful individuals and countless city bricks have jointly built the unparalleled and indestructible legacy of the human race!
"Disciple... understands completely."

Qin Feng took a deep breath and bowed solemnly to the Devouring King once again.

……

The star map changes, and light and shadow flow.

Inside the martial arts room, the three-dimensional star map formed by countless points of light quietly changed under the will of the Devouring King.

The area that was originally clearly marked as Qin Feng's fiefdom has disappeared, replaced by a more magnificent, complex, and dangerous cosmic landscape.

That was no longer simply the territory of the human race, but a chaotic star field radiating outward from the human race, intertwined and entangled with countless alien forces in the surrounding area.

The densely packed dots of light represent different civilizations and races, some as bright as stars, others as dim as dust. They are connected by crisscrossing lines, which represent trade routes, the front lines of war, and the age-old entanglements of interests.

The Devouring King stood majestically before the star map, stretching out his giant hand and pointing to the bizarre and chaotic star field, his voice deep and resonant.

"Qin Feng, what I'm going to tell you next is the authority of the 'Wandering Merchants Group'."

His gaze shifted from the star map to Qin Feng, his eyes sharp as knives, as if trying to dissect all the pretense behind the name. "Don't be fooled by this name. Merchant? Ronin? These are nothing more than insignificant cloaks that the Holy Academy and Holy Terra have donned for convenience."

"Its true essence is a high degree of political and military authorization!"

The Devouring King's tone suddenly became more forceful, each word like a divine thunderbolt falling from the heavens, booming loudly in the empty martial arts room, causing subtle ripples to spread through the space.

"This authority allows you to assemble your own private fleet in the name of 'representative of the Human Empire' to travel to non-hostile alien territories, make contact with their civilizations, negotiate, and even... intervene militarily!"

He spoke the words "military intervention" very slowly and with great emphasis.

Qin Feng's mind was jolted.

He was incredibly intelligent; he instantly grasped the astonishing significance behind it.

This has far exceeded the scope of a martial artist's personal power, and has risen to the level of diplomatic maneuvering on behalf of race and civilization.

Seeing the sudden change in Qin Feng's eyes, the Devouring King nodded in satisfaction and continued, "This authority is not granted lightly."

Throughout the history of the empire, those who have received this honor have all made unparalleled contributions to the human race, and their loyalty and moral integrity have undergone the most rigorous tests.

This is the empire's highest trust in you—your absolute loyalty and immense value!

His voice was filled with an indescribable pride and solemnity, "What does this mean? It means that from now on, when you walk through the universe, the entire human race will stand behind you!"

This means that even if you cause a huge mess outside, or offend a powerful race that we don't want to easily start a war with, as long as your actions are in the highest interest of humanity, the Empire will step in for you and resolve all your worries!

"The Holy Academy and Holy Terra are your strongest support! This is a promise to you and an unparalleled investment in your future potential!"

These words, heavier than mountains and seas, were deeply imprinted in Qin Feng's heart.

He felt not only power, but also a heavy sense of trust and responsibility.

He knew that this trust largely stemmed from his 150,000-year (illusionary time) perseverance under the will of Khorne.

A Dao heart that even the Chaos God could not corrupt is so firm and pure that the empire's top leadership can entrust it with the highest trust.

However, the Devouring King changed his tone abruptly, his enormous hand gently stroking the star map, pointing out the cruelty of reality.

"Of course, everything has its limitations. At this stage, you still need to be clearly aware of the boundaries of this authority."

He pointed to several incredibly dazzling clusters of light on the star map, exuding a terrifying aura; these were the territories of the pinnacle races of the universe, such as the Machine Race, the Zerg Race, and the Holy Spirit Race.

"In the Holy Sea, which is the first half of the universe we are in, the relationships between the major peak races are intricate and complex. They are constantly fighting each other, yet they also fear each other, maintaining a fragile balance."

In this environment, your group of "wandering merchants" is no different from ants in their eyes.

They wouldn't care about a so-called imperial representative; faced with absolute power and a vast civilization, any diplomatic rhetoric would seem pale and powerless.

"Therefore, at this stage, you can use this authority more for races that are relatively weak, or those that are on good terms with our human race, or even those that are vassals of our human race."

By engaging with them, you can bring back tangible benefits, rare resources, and crucial intelligence for yourself and the Empire.

Qin Feng listened quietly, his mind clear.

He understood his master's meaning; this was a warning to him not to be ambitious because he held great power, but to be down-to-earth and start from what he could do.

Immediately afterwards, a distant and expectant look flashed in the eyes of the Devouring King. His gaze seemed to pierce through the martial arts room, through the endless starry river of the Holy Academy Sea, and look into the deeper reaches of the universe.

"But Qin Feng, you must remember this!"

His voice became distant and profound, "When you are powerful enough one day to set foot in the 'Endless Sea'—the latter half of the universe where order is more chaotic, laws are more violent, and countless ancient civilizations and unknown terrors coexist—this authority will play a miraculous role that you cannot imagine today!"

"In the Endless Sea, it is no longer just a piece of paper, but a 'god-level permit' for you to explore the unknown universe, establish human outposts, subdue alien civilizations, and spread the glory of the empire!"
It is the supreme authority that allows you to truly grow from a local lord into a cosmic behemoth!

These words unfolded before Qin Feng like a magnificent picture of the future.

He seemed to see himself leading a massive fleet, sailing through a bizarre and unknown sea of ​​stars, interacting with all sorts of strange civilizations, and expanding the territory of humankind.

It was a grander sense of mission and accomplishment that transcended personal martial arts training.

Having finished his explanation, the Devouring King slowly put away the enormous three-dimensional star map.

Inside the martial arts room, the light and shadows faded, and the space returned to its ancient and spacious state.

However, the atmosphere did not become more relaxed; instead, it became even more tense.

The Devouring King turned around and faced Qin Feng directly. His eyes, as deep as stars, revealed an unprecedented solemnity and seriousness.

"Qin Feng,"

He spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice deep and powerful, “Everything I told you before, whether it was the fiefdoms of seven or eight hundred cosmic kingdoms or the authority of this ‘traveling merchant ronin group,’ was all just… external things.”

"Foreign object?"

Qin Feng's heart stirred slightly. Such an astonishing reward, yet his master described it merely as an external gift?
"good."

Devouring King stated definitively, "These are rewards and investments given to you by the Holy Academy and Holy Terra based on your merits. But the truly core, the supreme reward that will fundamentally change your future path, is something else entirely."

He took a deep breath, as if the words he was about to utter contained some kind of forbidden power.

"That's a... fragment of a divine crystal."

boom!
The words "Divine Crystal" exploded like a primordial thunderbolt, reverberating through the depths of Qin Feng's soul!

His body remained motionless, but his mind was in turmoil at that moment!

god!
This word has a completely different meaning for him.

Not long ago, he had personally experienced a confrontation with the will of "God".

Chaos God, Blood God Khorne!
The endless crimson illusion, the mad will filled with slaughter and destruction, the terrifying divine power capable of assimilating any emperor-level expert into a demonic slave... scene after scene, like the deepest imprint, were engraved on the very origin of his soul.

That was the first time he had faced a real "god" so directly and profoundly, and he almost fell into eternal damnation in that endless illusion.

Upon hearing the words "divine crystal" from his master, he instinctively connected the two, and at the same time, a sense of vigilance from the depths of his soul instantly surged to its peak.

The Devouring King took in Qin Feng's reaction. He didn't explain immediately, but let Qin Feng process the shock.

Only those who have truly witnessed the terror of the gods can truly understand the weight that the words "divine crystal" represent.

After a long while, Qin Feng finally calmed down from the intense emotional turmoil. He raised his head, staring intently at the Devouring King, and asked with a barely perceptible hoarseness in his voice, "Master, what is... a divine crystal?"

"God Crystal,"

The Devouring King slowly explained, his voice carrying a hint of awe for that supreme being, “It is the supreme relic formed after the fall of a god, the divine status he carried in his life, the divine duties he held, the universal principles he comprehended, and the boundless divine power he possessed, all condensed under the witness of the will of the universe.”

“Each divine crystal represents the Dao fruit of a god’s lifetime. It is the most precious treasure in the universe, and its value cannot be measured by any wealth.”

"Its uses are endless. It can be used to forge divine artifacts, to build divine kingdoms, and to perpetuate the fortunes of a civilization... Although what I've given you is just a fragment, its effects are still extremely terrifying—"

The Devouring King stared at Qin Feng and said, word by word, "This fragment of divine crystal can help a martial artist understand and solidify their own path!"

"You pioneered the path to divinity, unprecedented and unparalleled."

Your 'path to the limit' is a thorny path that no one has ever walked before, with no experience to draw upon and no precedent to follow.

Every step you take is a groping in the dark.

"And the fragments of the [Divine Crystal] contain the shattered Dao of a god."
Through it, you can observe, refer to, and verify how a being who has reached the end of their spiritual practice constructs their own Great Dao.

This will be of immeasurable benefit to your 'path to the limit' of self-improvement!

"It can be said that this divine crystal was tailor-made for you! You are the person in the entire universe who needs its guidance the most!"

The words of the Devouring King were incredibly tempting.

Witness a broken path to the divine realm!

This is an opportunity that no practitioner can refuse.

Although Qin Feng's "Path to the Limit" has taken initial shape and shown incredible potential, he is well aware that the path is still very rough and there are still many areas that need improvement.

However, having undergone the baptism of Khorne's will, Qin Feng's Dao heart had long been tempered to be as hard as divine iron, and his vigilance had reached an unprecedented level.

Faced with such a tremendous opportunity, he was not blinded by greed; instead, he immediately grasped the most crucial and critical issue.

His eyes narrowed, and he asked in a deep voice, "Master, this fragment of divine crystal... belongs to a god of another race? Could there be any remnants of the god's will within it? Could it, like Khorne, bewitch and corrupt the user's will?"

The moment this question was posed, the serious and solemn atmosphere inside the martial arts room instantly froze.

Immediately afterward, the Devouring King was stunned for a moment, and then, his usually dignified face suddenly burst into a thunderous and unrestrained laugh!
"Hahahaha! Good! Good! Great!"

The laughter was thunderous, making the entire hall vibrate, filled with an indescribable sense of satisfaction, pride, and contentment.

"Excellent question! Qin Feng, that's a very good question!"

After laughing, Devouring King looked at Qin Feng's still vigilant and calm eyes and said approvingly, "After experiencing the Blood God's terror, you not only did not suffer any psychological trauma, but you also took it as a warning and forged a vigilant and fearless heart of a strong person."

good, very good!

Only by maintaining this awe and prudence towards the unknown can you go further and more steadily on the road ahead!

He suppressed his smile, his expression turning serious again, and began to clear up Qin Feng's doubts.

"You need not worry. There are vast differences among gods, and they cannot be generalized."

"Looking at the entire vast universe, there are very few who truly stand at the very top of the pyramid."

For example, there's our human race's supreme emperor, and the four chaotic evil gods who have fought the emperor for countless years. Then there are the ancient deities worshipped by a few top races like the machine race and the insectoid race.

"These gods, based on the source and nature of their power, can be roughly divided into two major camps."

The Devourer King extended a finger, its tip swirling with a chaotic and filthy aura of primordial chaos—a simulated version of Khorne's divine power.

"Firstly, there are the 'gods of faith,' or rather, 'gods of emotions,' represented by the four evil gods of chaos. Their power originates from the negative emotions and distorted beliefs of billions of living beings in the universe."

Slaughter, desire, despair, conspiracy... these are the sustenance that nourishes them.

Therefore, their divine power and divine status are inherently extremely corrupting and seductive.

To us, they are deadly poison, taboo, a source of destruction that must be reported immediately and sealed away by the highest levels of the Empire.

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng nodded slowly.

He has the deepest understanding of this.

The power of Khorne constantly tempted him into the abyss of slaughter, its corrupting influence impossible to guard against.

Immediately, the Devouring King dispersed the chaotic aura from his fingertips, and a ball of pure, stable energy shining with the radiance of laws appeared in his other hand.

"The other type is the more numerous gods in the universe who belong to the 'neutral' or 'orderly' camp."

"Their power does not stem from the faith of ordinary people."

Yes, it stems from the ultimate control over a certain fundamental rule of the universe, such as time, space, or destiny;
Some originate from a deep understanding of the fundamental forces of the universe, such as earth, fire, water, and wind. They are more like the embodiment of the great principles of the universe, the very rules governing the world.

They neither need nor care for the beliefs of ordinary people.

"The divine crystals left behind after the fall of these gods still contain the imprint of their powerful will, but their essence is relatively pure and they do not possess the ability to actively or maliciously pollute them."

Once purified by the Empire through special means, it will become the purest and most supreme treasure for us cultivators.

With a wave of his hand, the Devouring King caused the ball of law energy to dissipate into nothingness. He looked at Qin Feng and gave him his final assurance.

"What the Holy Academy and Holy Terra have bestowed upon you this time is a fragment of the Order Faction Divine Crystal that has undergone the most thorough purification and is absolutely safe."

"It will not bewitch you, nor will it corrupt you. It will only be like a silent mentor, presenting you with a complete path to the realm of the gods without reservation."

"Qin Feng, this is the reward you deserve."

As soon as he finished speaking, the last trace of doubt in Qin Feng's heart vanished.

He took a deep breath and bowed solemnly to the Devouring King.

"Disciple understands. Thank you for your explanation, Master!"

……

After the explanation, Qin Feng had a very clear plan for his future.

Whether it's receiving fiefdoms and building their own power, or using the fragments of the Divine Crystal to cultivate in seclusion and perfect their "Path to the Limit," each of these is urgent and of great significance.

He was now filled with excitement and couldn't wait to set off for his territory to put all of this into practice.

“Master, if there is nothing else, this disciple wishes to depart immediately for the fiefdom…”

Qin Feng said respectfully.

"and many more."

But the Devouring King called out to him.

Qin Feng looked up and saw that his master had a strange expression on his face, a mixture of amusement and helplessness.

"You little brat, you think you can just leave now? Not so easy."

The Devouring King rubbed his temples, looking quite troubled. "These past few days, my communication channels have been constantly bombarded by those old guys from the Holy Academy."

"Oh?"

Qin Feng was taken aback upon hearing this.

An "old fellow" who can give even the Devouring King a headache must at least be a king-level giant, or even a highly respected elder in the Holy Academy.

Why are they looking for their master?
Seeing Qin Feng's puzzled look, the Devouring King said with a wry smile, "What else could they be after? Naturally, it's for you, their precious disciple who has stirred up the entire universe."

"They colluded with the higher-ups of the Holy Academy, claiming they wanted to appease the disciples' sentiments and organize a forum for all students in the inner and outer academies of the Holy Academy, as well as countless affiliated colleges."

At this point, Tun Tiantian pointed at Qin Feng and said irritably, "Moreover, I specifically invited you to be the main speaker of this forum."

(End of this chapter)