High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 326 An Old Friend's Wedding! The Evil God Arrives! Is it the Evil Bone Marquis?
He looked at the young man not far away who had concealed all his aura, put the refined soul crystal and spoils into his storage space, and whose expression was as calm as if he had just casually swatted a few flies. The last trace of doubt in his heart vanished.

He finally understood that his rescue was neither accidental nor a fluke.

Rather, it was because, in his most desperate moment, he sent a distress signal to the thickest, hardest, and most incomprehensible leg among the younger generation in the universe.

Evil spirit!

This title is well-deserved!
……

Qin Feng finished counting the last batch of spoils and nodded in satisfaction.

The combined wealth of these two mid-level marquises, along with the numerous treasures thrown away by the Evil Bone Marquis in his attempt to escape, was undoubtedly a tremendous fortune for him, who had just established his territory and was in dire need of rebuilding.

He turned around and looked at Yunfuhou, who was still in shock and had a very complicated expression.

Qin Feng could sense the chaotic aura emanating from the other party and the loss of his origin due to the shattered Dao Seal. He could also sense the complex emotions in the other party's eyes, a mixture of gratitude and surprise.

A gentle smile appeared on Qin Feng's face, a smile that dispelled the lingering murderous aura on his body from the recent killing spree. He took the initiative to speak, "Senior Yunfu, it's been a long time."

His tone was calm and natural, as if he were meeting an old friend he hadn't seen in a long time, without any condescension, boasting, or arrogance.

This simple greeting, like a warm current, instantly surged into Yunfuhou's cold and chaotic sea of ​​consciousness, gradually calming his violently turbulent Dao heart.

Yunfu Hou suddenly came to his senses. Looking at Qin Feng's sincere eyes, he took a deep breath, suppressed the myriad thoughts in his heart, and revealed an extremely complicated smile on his face.

"Brother Qin..."

He spoke, immediately changing the way he addressed people.

Having witnessed such strength and reviewed such a record, it would be disrespectful for him to ask the other party to address him as "senior" if he were to do so. Instead, it would be an insult to him.

In the world of martial arts, those who achieve mastery come first.

This has nothing to do with age, only with ability and achievements.

"It has indeed been only 40,000 years since I took up residence in the ancient Luo King Ruins to protect you."

Yunfuhou's voice carried a hint of emotion, a touch of bitterness, but more than anything, it was a heartfelt admiration and respect: "I never imagined that the world would change so drastically. Brother Qin, you have grown to such a level, truly... a great fortune for our human race!"

As he spoke, he struggled to straighten up, wanting to give Qin Feng the most solemn salute.

"Please stop calling me 'senior'. I am unworthy of such a title!"

He looked directly at Qin Feng, his eyes filled with utmost solemnity. "If you hadn't arrived in time today, I, Yunfu, along with my tattered Dao Seal, would surely have turned into cosmic dust, my body and Dao annihilated. I can never repay this life-saving grace!"

He paused for a moment, then spoke each word with conviction, as if swearing an oath with his very soul.

"I cannot express my gratitude for your great kindness! From this day forward, I, Yunfu, owe you a debt of gratitude and a life! I will do anything for you, even go to the ends of the earth, through fire and water!"

This is a promise from a powerful figure who has been granted the title of Marquis; it is a vow made with his own Dao heart, and its weight is imaginable.

Seeing this, Qin Feng stepped forward, stretched out his arm, and steadily supported him, stopping his grand gesture.

A gentle yet irresistible force came, making it impossible for Yunfuhou to bend down any longer.

Qin Feng shook his head, looked at him seriously, and said, "Lord Yunfu, you flatter me. You and I are both comrades of the human race, fighting in this perilous universe. We should help each other and support one another."

His gaze was clear and firm, without the slightest hint of hypocrisy.

"Moreover, back in the ancient Luo King Ruins, if it weren't for you seniors who resisted the pressure from all races outside and provided me with a safe haven, I, as a junior, would not have been able to compete for opportunities in the King Ruins with peace of mind, let alone achieve what I have today."

"Therefore, it is only right and proper to take action today."

The phrase "It is only natural" and "fellow countrymen" contain the most sincere and pure emotions without any superfluous words.

These words struck Yunfuhou like a thunderbolt, deeply touching the softest and most painful part of his heart.

He thought of the root cause of his near-death experience and the face that was once so familiar but had revealed a hideous smile at the last moment. An uncontrollable grief and deep-seated hatred surged up from the depths of his eyes.

His face, which had initially eased slightly due to being rescued, instantly turned extremely gloomy, pale with a hint of ashen blue.

"Comrades..."

Yunfu Hou chewed on those two words, a self-deprecating and sorrowful smile curving his lips. He was silent for a moment, his voice becoming extremely hoarse, as if it were being squeezed out from between his teeth.

"...Heh, I was stabbed in the back by my most trusted comrade when I was at my weakest, which is why those three damned bastards chased me all the way here and ended up like this."

He raised his head and looked at Qin Feng. For the first time, his turbid eyes revealed a deep-seated hatred and murderous intent.

"Hearing your words today, Brother Qin, has truly moved me deeply."

"traitor?"

Qin Feng's eyes narrowed instantly, as if two divine lights flashed in them, keenly grasping the key words.

He knew that for a powerful figure who had been granted the title of Marquis to lose his composure like this, there was something far from trivial behind it.

"Ah."

Yunfu Hou nodded heavily, his teeth grinding together, his eyes filled with undisguised disgust and killing intent. "They are people from the 'Ten Thousand Races Sect'! These damned traitors, who have forgotten their ancestors and abandoned their race, are all disgrace to our human race! They are a malignant tumor growing on our human race!"

"The Cult of Ten Thousand Races?"

Qin Feng frowned slightly. He had never heard of this name before. "Did they worship the Chaos God? Someone like Khorne?"

In his understanding, the only beings capable of causing large-scale betrayal by powerful individuals are the chaotic evil gods who wield the ultimate power of the universe.

"No."

However, Lord Yunfu shook his head, his expression becoming more solemn than ever before.

"The ones they worship are not the Chaos Gods we know, like Khorne and Tzeentch, but... some other, more ancient beings that I've never heard of before."

He tried hard to recall the traitor's fanatical and eerie expression at the time, and said with lingering fear, "This is a strange force that has only suddenly emerged in the last few thousand years and has grown rapidly."

It is said that, not only me, but several extremely powerful elite battle groups of our human race have experienced large-scale mutinies, including those led by marquises or even kings!

"I'm not entirely sure of the specific reasons either."

All I know is that this power has only gradually emerged in the last 40,000 years.

Before this, within the territory of our human race, there had never been such a large number of high-level powerhouses collectively rebelling.

Yunfu Hou took a deep breath, seemingly to calm himself down, and continued, "Moreover, their propaganda doesn't seem to be entirely unfounded, which is the most frightening part."

They proclaim that our universe is about to undergo an unprecedented upheaval, where the old order will be completely overturned, and only those who believe in their god will gain eternal life in the new era.

As he spoke, a hint of confusion and worry appeared on his face.

"To be honest, the universe has been quite turbulent lately, and strange things are happening everywhere."

Legend has it that the 'Seventy-Two Divine Golds of the Universe,' which are rare to see even once every hundreds of millions of years, have appeared in recent tens of thousands of years, causing countless emperors and even saints to fight each other.

News of the 'Thirty-Six Primordial Flames,' said to be capable of incinerating everything, is rampant, with several reportedly already captured by powerful beings.

"Even worse..."

Yunfuhou's tone grew increasingly heavy, "I've heard that in those chaotic battlefields beyond the Endless Sea, things are changing even more. New greenskins have ignited the divine fire in the endless 'WAAAGH!' war!"
On the Zerg side, new gods have also emerged, their evolutionary trajectory unpredictable and posing an unprecedented and immense threat to the border defenses guarded by our Holy Academy.

Qin Feng listened quietly without saying a word.

But his pupils contracted slightly without him even realizing it.

The amount of information brought by Yunfuhou was truly overwhelming.

"Cult of Ten Thousand Races", "A New God", "Cosmic Upheaval", "Seventy-Two Divine Metals", "Thirty-Six Primordial Fires", "The Birth of a New God"...

These seemingly unrelated pieces of information, like countless trickles of water, were slowly converging in his mind, vaguely pointing to a huge, bottomless vortex.

The universe may indeed be undergoing a massive transformation.

……

"Where has that traitor gone now?"

Qin Feng's voice was calm and even, as if he were asking about a trivial matter.

However, a chilling killing intent had already been locked onto his deep, star-like eyes.

He felt a deep-seated hatred for the word "traitor."

A trace of pain and resentment flashed across Yunfuhou's face. It was not only due to his physical injuries, but also the heart-wrenching pain of being betrayed by his comrades.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his surging blood and qi, and recalled: "He and I... we triggered a high-difficulty cosmic mission together in a dangerous cosmic environment called 'Meteorite Wasteland'. The mission objective was to seize a map fragment that recorded the location of the 'Primordial Flame'."

His voice trembled slightly with anger: "The Meteorite Wasteland is a treacherous environment, filled with spatial rifts and stellar debris, and inhabited by powerful chaotic creatures."

Together with him, we fought a bitter battle for decades before finally finding the map fragment in the lair of a behemoth comparable to a high-ranking noble beast.

But the moment I got my hands on the fragment, he attacked me!

Yunfuhou's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and his eyes almost spit fire: "He used an extremely insidious alien treasure, which instantly and severely damaged my soul and body. If it weren't for the life-saving treasure bestowed upon me by my sect, I would have perished on the spot."

He snatched the map fragment and turned to leave without hesitation. I painstakingly memorized the direction of his spatial jump as he left… towards Thunder Universe City!

"What's his name? Which battle group does he belong to?"

Qin Feng pressed for an answer.

"Mo Yun!"

Yunfuhou almost gritted his teeth as he uttered the name, "From the 'Shadowmoon Wolf,' one of the elite human race's ace battle groups, with the title 'Zhuwuhou'!"

"understood."

Qin Feng nodded slightly, already having made up his mind.

He had heard of the Shadowmoon Wolves, a name that resonated deeply with him.

That was a direct subordinate force of a certain human emperor, with outstanding military achievements, and was a banner of the human race on the border battlefield.

The fact that even such an elite battle group has a traitor, and a core member at the rank of Marquis, means that this matter has gone far beyond a simple case of treason.

The "Cult of Ten Thousand Races" behind it is like an iceberg hidden beneath the surface of the sea. Even with only a corner exposed, it already exudes a terrifying chill that is enough to overturn the foundation of the human race.

Thunder Universe City is the territory of Thunder King. Since Zhu Wuhou Mo Yun has fled in that direction, this matter must be immediately notified to Thunder King. With his extraordinary abilities, it would not be difficult for him to lay a net within his territory and intercept Zhu Wuhou.

The existence of the "Teach of Ten Thousand Races" is an earth-shattering event that shakes the very foundation of the nation, and it cannot be delayed in the slightest. It must be reported to the Holy Academy with the highest level of vigilance.

Qin Feng looked at Yun Fuhou, whose face was still pale, and said in a deep voice, "This matter is of great importance and cannot be delayed for even a moment."

Let's go back to my cosmic city first, where there's a top-level teleportation array that leads directly to the Holy Academy headquarters.

After returning, we split up and proceeded separately.

He explained clearly, "I will immediately report the information about 'Zhu Wu' Hou Moyun, including the news that he is carrying the 'Primordial Fire Map Fragment' and heading towards Thunder Universe City, to Thunder King through the highest-level internal channel, and ask him to keep an eye on this person's whereabouts."

You, on the other hand, will use the teleportation array to return to the Holy Academy headquarters as quickly as possible and personally report the detailed information about the 'Cult of Ten Thousand Races' to the Holy Academy's higher-ups.

"it is good!"

Yunfuhou agreed without hesitation. He was well aware of the seriousness of the matter, especially the "Ten Thousand Races Sect's" plans on "Mount Eternal Life".

He added with a solemn expression, "The news of the 'Ten Thousand Races Cult' has probably not been fully disseminated within the human race yet. Many high-ranking members, and even some kings and emperors who have been in seclusion for many years, may not even know of its existence."

We must expose the existence of this malignant tumor to the public as soon as possible and raise everyone's awareness.

Otherwise, if it were to completely detonate over Mount Yong Sheng, the consequences would be unimaginable! Brother Qin, let's move on quickly!

The strategic significance of "Mount Yongsheng" is immeasurable.

Qin Feng naturally understood the significance of this and didn't delay any longer.

With one step, a gentle yet boundless aura instantly enveloped Yunfuhou.

The next moment, Qin Feng's [Limited Body] was pushed to its limit, and ripples spread through the space around him, as if boiling water was bubbling.

He and Yunfu Hou transformed into a streak of light that was almost impossible for any divine sense to detect.

Soon, it sped towards its own [Qin Feng Universe City], which was suspended in the sea of ​​stars, at a terrifying speed exceeding 15,000 times the speed of light.

Enveloped by Qin Feng's power, Yun Fuhou experienced the most awe-inspiring interstellar journey of his life.

At first, he could barely make out that the starry sky in front of him was rushing backward, with stars and nebulae like paint being dragged backward on a canvas by a paintbrush.

But just a fraction of a second later, all the specific scenes he saw completely disappeared.

The entire universe seemed to have become lines woven from countless bizarre and colorful patterns, forming a spacetime tunnel leading to the unknown end.

His powerful spiritual energy, capable of covering several star systems, became incredibly sluggish at this moment, as if he were stuck in the thickest swamp. No matter how far he extended it, he could not capture any effective images of the outside world, and could only perceive a chaotic and blurry scene.

The concepts of time and space are completely overturned at this moment.

"This...this is fifteen thousand times the speed of light?"

A tremendous wave of shock surged through Yunfuhou's heart, leaving him utterly horrified.

This speed was completely beyond his previous understanding.

Even ordinary powerful figures who have been granted the title of Marquis can only unleash speeds thousands of times faster than light for a short period of time.

Some high-ranking Marquis who are proficient in the laws of speed might be able to barely reach the threshold of ten thousand times the speed of light.

The vast majority of novice kings have a normal cruising speed of only a few thousand times the speed of light.

Qin Feng's figure is 15,000 times greater!
Yunfu Hou once again realized that the excessively young "fierce god" before him was powerful in every way, and completely overwhelming without any weaknesses.

Whether it's the supreme will honed through countless battles, the terrifying combat power that allowed him to rise from the ashes to become a marquis, or the astonishing speed he possesses now, all these prove that his reputation as "invincible in the universe" is no exaggeration.

What would normally take Yunfuhou months to traverse at his speed, Qin Feng accomplished in a matter of moments.

Soon, at the end of the distorted lines of light and shadow, an incomparably magnificent super war fortress, exuding an aura of iron-blooded power and majesty, slowly emerged.

It is like a steel behemoth lurking in the dark universe, its entire body forged from an unknown dark gold metal, its surface engraved with billions of shining runes that slowly flow and breathe in and out massive amounts of cosmic energy.

Even from a great distance, Lord Yunfu could feel the terrifying pressure emanating from the fortress, a pressure that would make any powerful Marquis tremble with fear.

【Qinfeng Universe City】!
The two transformed into streaks of light that did not slow down in the slightest, shooting straight toward the Cosmic City.

With a flash of light, Qin Feng, accompanied by Yun Fu Hou, descended directly into the teleportation hall in the core area of ​​the City Lord's Mansion.

The moment his feet touched solid ground, Lord Yunfu looked around.

The entire hall itself was a massive teleportation hub, its specifications even surpassing many of the A-level space cities directly under the Empire that he had seen.

All of this silently speaks to Qin Feng's current status and power within the human race.

However, Lord Yunfu did not have time to appreciate or reflect on it much.

He disregarded his still throbbing injuries, solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Qin Feng, and said in a deep voice, "Brother Qin, this matter is of utmost importance, I will set off for the Holy Academy immediately!"

"Take care of yourself."

Qin Feng nodded, his words concise and to the point.

Yunfu Hou resolutely turned around and stepped onto the highest-level teleportation array that could traverse endless territories and lead directly to the headquarters of the Human Race Holy Academy.

With a burst of dazzling light shooting into the sky, his figure vanished instantly from the hall.

Inside the main hall, only Qin Feng remained.

Instead of immediately thinking about his cultivation, he turned around and went to a completely secluded quiet room.

With a thought, the space before him began to ripple slightly, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake. Countless profound data streams and fragmented law runes appeared out of thin air, intertwining and swirling, ultimately forming a complex operating interface filled with mysterious beauty.

Qin Feng extended his finger, and a wisp of divine soul imprint containing his original aura slowly emerged on his fingertip, gently touching the core of the interface.

hum!
The entire interface was instantly activated, and a subspace encrypted communication channel that could not be detected or intercepted by any conventional means was established.

This is an internal network used for communication among the highest levels of humanity, with a level of security so high that it can even withstand the spying of gods.

Qin Feng's divine sense swept across the area rapidly, directly locking onto the "Thunderstorm King's" exclusive communication code and initiating a communication request.

Without uttering any unnecessary words, he simply compiled the information he had learned from Cloud Bat Marquis about "Marquis Zhu Wu" Mo Yun's defection, his serious injuries, and his escape towards Thunder Universe City while carrying a "fragment of the Primordial Fire Map," into a highly encrypted message and sent it over.

After all this was done, the communication interface slowly disappeared, and the quiet room returned to calm.

Only now did Qin Feng finally have time to calm down and think alone about the series of deep-seated issues caused by this sudden incident.

He sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed, but within his mind, an incredibly intense storm was raging.

"The Sect of Ten Thousand Races..."

The name echoed in his mind.

"Why did it develop into such a massive scale in just a few thousand years, or even less?"
Could they even infiltrate a core elite battle group like the 'Shadowmoon Wolves'?

Qin Feng frowned slightly.

There must be an extremely terrifying force secretly pushing this forward.

But he couldn't understand the underlying logic.

The human race's internal censorship is the most rigorous of all races in the universe.

Every martial artist, from birth to adulthood, has all their experiences and changes in temperament recorded by a massive monitoring system.

Under such a tight net, it would be an almost impossible task to turn the human race's high-ranking members, especially those with firm resolve who were enfeoffed as marquises or even kings, into a large-scale rebellion.

This doesn't make sense.

“Unless…” Qin Feng’s thoughts went deeper, “the way this force infiltrates is not through traditional means of enticing people with benefits or corrupting their minds, but through a method similar to branding slaves.”

Recalling what Yunfu Hou had mentioned before—the cosmic upheaval and the birth of a new god—a chill ran through Qin Feng's mind.

But he's not one to dwell on trivial details.

Without sufficient information, making any further guesses is futile.

He quickly put these grand questions that he couldn't understand for the time being out of his mind and turned all his attention back to examining himself.

External storms ultimately require absolute strength to quell.

One’s own strength is the eternal foundation for dealing with all crises.

He calmed down and began to deduce his unprecedented "path to the limit" secret technique.

In an instant, his sea of ​​consciousness transformed into a vast and boundless real starry sky.

The knowledge of three hundred billion body-refining secret techniques is like three hundred billion brilliant stars, forming the foundation of this boundless starry sea.

The insights gained from the three skills of "weapon crafting," "alchemy," and "array formation," which had reached the level of grandmasters, transformed into three brilliant galaxies that traversed the starry sea, radiating dazzling brilliance.

Qin Feng's will is the sole master of this star sea. He attempts to mobilize all the stars and galaxies, fusing all this vast knowledge, profound insights, and his own understanding of the word "limit" into a single, unique "Dao Seal" that represents his supreme Dao.

However, no matter how he tried, no matter how much he urged his immortal will of "pure black quality" to integrate and compress.

This knowledge is still just a jumbled mess.

They can be arranged and combined, and they can be integrated, but he always felt that he was still lacking the most core "keel" and "adhesive".

There is a lack of an absolute core that can completely connect these 30 billion stars and transform them into a perfect whole.

"The foundation... is far from sufficient."

After a long while, Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes and muttered to himself.

His "Path to the Limit" is too domineering and too unbelievable. The resources required to condense it into a real Dao Seal are also an unimaginable amount.

"The two core elements within my body, the Primal Furnace and the Ultimate Array, must both be upgraded to the next level."

He began to calmly consider his options.

"The [Ultimate Grand Array] is the platform that carries my power. The level of the array determines the stability of my future Dao Seal."

The most direct and effective way to upgrade its level is to find a more powerful and incredible array core treasure.

If any of the legendary 'Seventy-Two Divine Metals of the Universe' were used to forge a secret treasure to serve as the core of the grand formation, the power of the entire formation would undergo a revolutionary qualitative change.

"And the [Primal Forge] is the source of my power and the foundation for forging all things."

Its ascension requires devouring all sorts of strange and powerful flames in the universe. For example… the 'Thirty-Six Primordial Flames'.

Thinking of this, Qin Feng's eyes suddenly lit up, like two stars that were instantly ignited in the darkness.

The map fragment that Zhu Wuhou Mo Yun snatched from Yun Fuhou ultimately points to one of the "Thirty-Six Primordial Flames"!
At that moment, Qin Feng's mind suddenly cleared.

Qin Feng realized with absolute clarity that the focus of his future cultivation path would no longer be simply on secluded and arduous training.

What he needs most right now are those unique treasures scattered throughout the universe!
The seventy-two divine metals of the universe, the thirty-six primordial fires, the powerful ancient divine array plate, and the fragments of divine weapons left behind by fallen gods...

All of this became something he desperately wanted.

Because he has already broken through his own limits, what follows is continuous evolution, relying on a large number of rare and precious materials to break through his limits time and time again!

Of course, the advancement of formations also requires relevant knowledge. For example, if Qin Feng learns the Hundred Billion Secret Technique, he can make further progress. However, the secret technique is just there, and he can learn it on the way.

But once you miss out on such rare treasures as the Primordial Fire and the Seventy-Two Divine Metals, they're gone forever.

……

Just as Qin Feng's thoughts were racing through the hunting grounds of "Divine Metal" and "Primordial Fire," and his fighting spirit was rising, a steady and respectful electronic voice came from outside the quiet room. It was his mechanical servant, "Thunderbolt."

"Master, an envoy from the Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom requests an audience and has brought an invitation."

Qin Feng's heart stirred slightly, and with a thought, the door to the quiet room slid open silently to both sides.

Outside the door, the tall and imposing Thunderbolt, covered in dark red metallic armor, stood silently.

Supported precisely by its mechanical force field, an elegantly styled invitation card floats steadily in mid-air.

The invitation was not made of metal or jade, but of a kind of warm, emerald-green wood. Its naturally formed patterns subtly formed an auspicious image of a hundred deer galloping, and it emitted a faint, refreshing fragrance.

What's even more astonishing is that this thin piece of spirit wood is imbued with extremely advanced spatial technology, making it seem as if it contains a small world within it, and its weight far exceeds what it appears to be.

Qin Feng reached out, and the invitation transformed into a stream of light, falling into his palm.

He channeled his divine sense into the invitation, and a faint light flashed on it, unfolding a soft light screen before him.

Within the light screen, lines of beautiful text written in the common language of humanity appeared. The core message was that the ruler of the Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom sincerely invited him, the newly appointed lord of the territory, to travel to his capital in three months to attend the grand wedding ceremony of Princess Lingyao of the Spirit Deer.

Qin Feng's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

He has never had any interest in such political socializing.

Whether in his past life or this one, he prefers to solve problems with his fists and spears. In his view, it is more worthwhile to hunt down a few chaotic demons in the chaotic void than to waste time in such hypocritical occasions of drinking and socializing.

His mind is now filled with thoughts of how to improve his strength, how to find "divine metal" and "primordial fire," and how to turn his vision of the "Path to the Limit" into reality as soon as possible.

The ceremony of a political marriage could not stir the slightest ripple in his heart.

He intended to refuse outright, but when his gaze inadvertently swept over the groom's name at the end of the invitation, his usually placid eyes faltered slightly.

Thunder.

A simple word instantly sketched a figure that was neither familiar nor unfamiliar in his vast and boundless memory.

Immediately, Qin Feng recalled the chiefs he had encountered on that nascent civilization planet on Blue Star.

Among them was a calm and capable young man named Lei.

Later, many years later, when he passed through the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom in order to hone himself, he met Lei and his companions again outside the Crimson Feather Pass, where he used his black hole-level body to slay the ultimate black holes and shook the galaxy.

Although we weren't close friends, we had met a few times, so we could be said to have some kind of karmic connection.

"A marriage alliance?"

Qin Feng muttered to himself, his slender fingers tapping lightly on the jade armrest in the quiet room, producing a rhythmic and crisp sound.

A hint of doubt and deep thought flashed in his eyes.

According to the database compiled by Thunderbolt when he took over the territory, the Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom is a powerful kingdom established by the "Spirit Deer Clan" of the demon race. Among the 783 universe kingdoms under Qin Feng's command, its strength is enough to rank among the top 20.

Lei, on the other hand, is a pure human.

A demon princess is forced to marry a human.

The political implications behind this are worth pondering.

Especially after he had just conquered this territory and established his authority with swift and decisive actions, it was hard not to suspect that this incident was aimed at him.

He glanced at the date on the invitation again; three months from now, there was plenty of time.

"Very well, having just taken over this territory, besides establishing our authority, we do need a more direct understanding of the various forces under our command. It's a good opportunity to go out for a walk and see what this Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom is really up to."

Qin Feng made a decision in his heart.

He didn't mind his subordinates showing him goodwill and submission, but he needed to confirm whether this goodwill was genuine or if there were ulterior motives.

This wedding ceremony is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for observation.

Moreover, Lei's appearance piqued his interest.

Meeting an old friend is never a bad thing.

……

Meanwhile, in the capital of the Linglu Universe Kingdom, countless billions of light-years away from Qin Feng Universe City, a fierce debate that could determine the future of the entire nation was unfolding.

The power center of the Linglu Universe Kingdom is not a magnificent palace complex like those in secular countries, but a truly "living" council chamber.

This is an incredibly huge "Jianmu" tree, its canopy so large that it could cover several planets, and its trunk so thick that it rivals the stars.

The entire Elders' Council is a colossal treehouse formed by the natural growth, twisting, and sculpting of this ancient tree, which has lived for countless billions of years, with its own branches and leaves.

Sunlight filters through the layers of leaves, transforming into countless soft spots of light that fall upon the floor covered with vines and flowers.

However, at this moment, this peaceful place is shrouded in a tense atmosphere of impending conflict.

In the center of the Elders' Council, on a throne naturally formed from the trunk of the Jianmu tree, sat a middle-aged man with a dignified and imposing appearance.

He wore a crown woven from thorns and fragments of stars, and a long emerald green robe that seemed to flow with starlight. He was none other than the ruler of the Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom—the King of Spirit Deer.

He was a genuine peak Domain Lord, only one step away from becoming a Marquis, but at this moment, his deep eyes were filled with exhaustion, his brows were furrowed, and he stared silently at the elders below who were almost torn in two.

Beneath the throne stood dozens of powerful figures.

They are the members of the Elder Council, the pillars of the Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom, and each of them is a powerful figure who has stepped into the Domain Lord level.

The man on the left is an elderly man with white hair and beard, but an exceptionally robust build.

He was clad in animal hide armor, his exposed skin covered with ancient demon totems, and his hawk-like eyes were incredibly sharp. The undisguised, powerful demonic aura emanating from him seemed to solidify the surrounding air.

He was the leader of the conservative faction, the elder who advocated the supremacy of the demon race's bloodline and held great vigilance and rejection towards the human race.

The man on the right, leading the group, was a middle-aged man who looked refined and scholarly, with an air more like a human strategist.

He held a folding fan carved from some kind of unknown divine jade, wore a blue scholar's robe, and had a peaceful yet profound gaze.

He was a representative of the pragmatists, advocating for assessing the situation, yielding to the powerful, and seeking the greatest benefit for the community.

The remaining dozens of elders stood clearly behind the two, forming two heavily fortified camps.

The focus of their argument at that moment was the core issue involved in the invitation that had just been sent to Qin Feng Universe City—the marriage of Princess Linglu.

"Your Majesty! I absolutely cannot agree!"

The elder's voice was loud and clear, filled with unquestionable authority and anger, echoing throughout the huge treehouse and causing countless leaves to rustle.

"Marrying Princess Lingyao, the most precious jewel of my Linglu clan, to the eldest son of the Evil Bone Marquis of the Tianwu Universe Kingdom is the best and only choice for our country at present!"

He took a step forward, and the wild demonic aura emanating from his body grew even stronger: "Evil Bone Marquis is a well-known Marquis-level expert who has been renowned for a long time and whose prestige is known throughout dozens of star regions!"
They belong to the same demon race as my clan, and are connected by blood!
By forming a marriage alliance with them, we will not only gain the steadfast protection of a powerful ally, but also take this opportunity to integrate the wavering demon forces around us, forming a powerful force that no one dares to underestimate!

This is the very foundation of our demon race's unyielding spirit!

At this point, he abruptly changed the subject, his sharp gaze like a knife piercing the Second Elder opposite him, his tone filled with undisguised contempt and disdain.

"And what exactly is that 'thunder'?"
A junior from a remote and little-known cosmic kingdom in a remote region of the human race!
No background, unknown potential!
In terms of strength, status, and bloodline, in what way does he deserve our noble princess?
Marrying the princess to him is an unprecedented disgrace for our Spirit Deer clan since its founding!

His emotions grew increasingly agitated, and he almost pointed at the Second Elder's nose, roaring, "Is it just so we can fawn over that new, so-called 'fierce god' lord?!"
Don't forget! Before that kid Qin Feng arrived, our Linglu Kingdom had been safe and sound in this star field for millions of years, and we didn't need to pay a single penny of tax to anyone!

Now, not only does he take 30% of our profits every year, but we are also forced to grovel and send our most precious princess to curry favor with one of his insignificant underlings.
Where is the dignity of my demon race? Where is the backbone of my spirit deer clan?!

The Grand Elder's words were impassioned and inspiring, drawing nods of agreement from the conservative elders behind him, who were filled with fervor.

Faced with this barrage of accusations, the Second Elder simply waved his jade folding fan, his face showing no sign of panic, and calmly retorted. His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every elder.

"Elder, you are mistaken."

He first smiled slightly, then his eyes suddenly sharpened: "You only saw the apparent power of the Evil Bone Marquis of the Heavenly Centipede Universe Kingdom, but you seem to have intentionally or unintentionally overlooked his abyss-like greed."

The Centipede Clan has always been known for its ferocity, tyranny, and voracious nature. To form a marriage alliance with them is tantamount to seeking a tiger's skin.

Today, he can protect us as an 'ally,' but tomorrow, he could, in the name of 'family,' devour my entire Spirit Deer clan, skin and bones, leaving nothing behind!"

"As for taxes..."

The Second Elder paused, then looked around the room. "It seems the First Elder has forgotten something fundamental. The reason we have been able to develop peacefully for millions of years is not because of our own strength, but because above us, there has always been the towering tree of 'Humanity,' a tree strong enough to shield us from the storms of the universe."

Thirty percent of the tax revenue was exchanged for absolute protection and peace, freedom from the invasion of chaotic evil spirits, and tranquility from the covetousness of other powerful races.

No matter how you look at it, we've come out ahead!

His tone suddenly became more serious, and he looked intently at the Grand Elder, saying each word clearly: "Most importantly, Grand Elder, times have changed!"

The ruler of this star field has changed!
The rise of Qin Feng's Cosmic City—that super war fortress that sprang up in a single day—has proclaimed to the entire universe the arrival of a new master; this is an irreversible and magnificent trend!

“That ‘Lei’ may seem insignificant now, but behind him stands the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, which is also a powerful force.”

More importantly, according to the intelligence we have gathered, he is an old friend of our new lord, Lord Qin Feng, whom we have met several times!

Marrying the princess to him is not a disgrace, but rather a demonstration of the goodwill and complete submission of our Spirit Deer Clan to this new overlord!

This is a brilliant political wisdom, a far-sighted plan for the future of my Linglu clan for millions or tens of millions of years!

Moreover, Lei and the princess were mutually in love.

"What nonsense!"

The Grand Elder's face flushed red with rage after being refuted. He unleashed a terrifying aura at the Domain Lord level, creating a storm that sent the exotic flowers and plants in the Elder's Courtyard swaying wildly and shattering countless spots of light. "My demon race would rather die a glorious death than live a shameful life! How can we bow and scrape before a mere human junior!"

"Fool!"

The Second Elder was equally unyielding. With a gentle wave of his jade fan, a breeze swirled around him, seemingly soft, yet skillfully neutralizing the First Elder's violent aura. He said coldly, "Your stubbornness will drag my Spirit Deer Clan into an abyss of no return!"

"Who are you calling stubborn and inflexible!"

"I am talking about you!"

Supporters of both sides could no longer contain themselves and began to accuse each other, with the verbal conflict escalating rapidly.

Finally, the two elders, who were already hot-tempered, roared and unleashed their natal magic weapons. In an instant, spiritual energy surged within the elders' courtyard, and the treasures shone brightly, as if an earth-shattering internal battle was about to erupt.

"enough!"

Just then, a roar filled with supreme majesty, like a thunderclap from the heavens, resounded deep within the souls of every elder.

The King of Linglu Kingdom, who had been silent all along, slowly rose from his throne.

As he stood up, an aura of a peak Domain Lord, far surpassing that of any elder in the hall, unfathomable and as vast as the starry sea, instantly enveloped the entire area.

The aura was as heavy as a mountain and as majestic as a prison, instantly calming all the chaotic spiritual energy in the arena. All the arguments, fights, and confrontations came to an abrupt end at that moment.

All the elders, whether conservatives or pragmatists, turned pale and lowered their heads, not daring to meet the king's eyes, which were burning with anger.

The king's majesty was on full display at this moment.

The Lord of Linglu Kingdom's gaze, like sharp swords, slowly swept over each elder present, finally settling on the First Elder, who still looked resentful, his eyes filled with an undisguised disappointment.

"Elder, your vision is still stuck in the old era."

He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable decisiveness: "You...you have no idea what a terrifying being we are facing now."

He paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully, then his voice became low and solemn, as if he were stating a fact that could overturn everyone's understanding.

"Do you think that 'the Fierce God' is just an empty name, a title? Do you think he's just a lucky prodigy from the lower ranks?"

"I'm telling you, you're all wrong!"

The Spirit Deer Kingdom's voice suddenly rose, "In front of those seven hundred and eighty-three cosmic kingdom rulers, the mechanical servant he revealed..."

He took a deep breath and slowly uttered a few words, each word like a mountain, crashing heavily into the hearts of all the elders.

"That... is 'Divine Forbidden Zone'!"

The moment the words "divine prohibition" were uttered, the entire Elders' Council fell into a deathly silence.

All the elders, including the Grand Elder who had been so arrogant just moments before, suddenly had their pupils shrink, their faces drained of color, and revealed a horror and fear that came from the depths of their souls.

A mechanical race capable of using "god-level forbidden" weapons as servants...

"Now, what do you think is so great about Evil Bone Marquis of the Heavenly Centipede Universe Kingdom in his eyes?"

The voice of the King of Linglu was filled with bitterness and lingering fear.

“I have something else to tell you,”

His voice wasn't loud, but it sent chills down the spines of all the elders. "Marriage alliances have never been a choice. Rather, they are the only path to survival that our Spirit Deer clan can grasp in this new era!"
It was I who took the initiative to propose a marriage alliance to Lei through the Lord of Akabane!

It is I who, to express the most complete and unreserved submission of my Spirit Deer clan to our unfathomable new lord, Lord Qin Feng!

As soon as he finished speaking, the King of Linglu Kingdom waved his long sleeves and made the final decision.

"Alright, there's no need to discuss this further! My mind is made up. Lingyao will marry Lei! We must make sure that the Lord himself is present!"

The will of the sovereign is like a divine law, and cannot be disobeyed.

Faced with the terrifying fact that "divine servants are forbidden"—a fact that could crush any psychological defense—all voices of opposition vanished.

The elders, regardless of their previous opinions, all bowed respectfully and accepted the order.

"As Your Majesty commands!"

However, at the very back of the procession, the Grand Elder kept his head bowed deeply, and no one could see his expression at that moment.

But deep within those lowered eyes, a barely concealed glint of malice flashed by.

He slowly retreated with the others, but the instant he turned to leave the Elders' Council, an extremely faint fluctuation of divine thought, imperceptible to everyone, silently tore through space, traversing an immeasurable distance, and traveled towards the Heavenly Centipede Universe Kingdom…

(End of this chapter)