This is Swallowed Star, not Resident Evil.

Chapter 414 The Cosmic Sea, the Peak Realm

"Strange objects cannot remain in the primordial universe for long, otherwise I will eventually be targeted by the original will of the primordial universe."

Ye Yang didn't want to attract too much attention from that primordial cosmic will.

Although the [Gate of All Heavens] possesses incredibly powerful and mysterious abilities, likely surpassing even the so-called "supreme rules" of this source world, the mere operating rules of the primordial universe are still unable to lock onto Ye Yang, the user—

Weakly bounded materials can also defy the rules of the original universe to some extent without being detected.

But Ye Yang still didn't want to stand out too much in front of the primordial will of the universe.

The mountain dweller and the original ancestor are vivid examples.

Being feared by the primordial will of the universe is not a good thing.

So Ye Yang directly piloted the enormous Yibao Star towards the famous Toya Black Hole in the universe.

There are two ways to reach the Cosmic Sea. One is to directly pass through the spatial interlayer to reach the Cosmic Membrane Wall. With the strength of a Cosmic Lord, one can break through the membrane wall and enter the Cosmic Sea.

The second method is to find a supermassive black hole, such as the Toya black hole, which is arguably the most powerful black hole in the original universe and is constantly destroying the membrane of the original universe.

Moreover, there are 39 natural wormholes scattered in the outer cosmic sea, making transportation very convenient.

Ye Yang also wanted to take a look at the splendor of the world's strongest black hole.

At the same time, he went to see the Lord of Chaos City.

"Teacher, I plan to conceal my identity and venture into the cosmic sea."

Ye Yang said directly.

The Lord of Chaos City looked at him with a smile: "Finally thought of going to the Cosmic Sea?"

"That's right. Now that you possess this extraordinary treasure, many of the weaker strongest beings in the universe can no longer do anything to you. Even if you encounter those mad universe masters from the first era of reincarnation outside, you won't be afraid at all."

As he spoke, the Lord of Chaos City sent a map to Ye Yang.

It is a shared map of the universe for humankind to explore!

Ye Yang came for this very reason.

In addition, the Lord of Chaos City sent a long message about the various reincarnation eras, major races, and powerful figures in the Cosmic Sea.

"Haha, teacher, I am aware of my limitations. My strongest techniques are not that flexible. When used against the Lord of the Universe, I can first use soul attacks and illusions to make them lose their focus for a moment, buying time to activate them. But against the strongest beings in the universe, I have no way to restrict their flexible evasion, and my strongest techniques cannot hit them."

Ye Yang shook his head and said.

He wasn't surprised that the Lord of Chaos City already knew that he was the one who did the things in the Mysterious Realm of Yuan.

After all, he used the [Gate of All Heavens] to sever cause and effect, which is the same as the traces he left in the human territory before, and cannot be hidden from the human elites.

That would only keep it a secret from those other races.

The Lord of Chaos smiled and announced some good news: "I have mastered the first level of the cultivation method you gave me, and I feel like I have found the root of my true self." I have begun to cultivate and strengthen myself. My consciousness and will, which had not improved for many years, have slightly loosened, my thinking has become more active, and my comprehension has improved somewhat.

"This cultivation method is indeed effective. Giant Axe has decided to support your full-scale promotion of the cultivation method, and a Giant Axe meeting will be held soon to discuss this matter."

There are two types of supreme meetings of the human race. One type is a conference that convenes powerful beings of the cosmic level and above, which usually announces certain matters.

Another type is the "Giant Axe Conference," which is simply a gathering of the universe's rulers by the Giant Axe to discuss important matters.

"Teacher, it's too hasty to promote it on a large scale." Ye Yang shook his head: "Promoting cultivation methods is not something that can be done by simply throwing away the techniques. The cultivation environment of the inherited techniques I obtained is different from the current primitive universe."

"Even if the principles are the same, the fundamental details need to be modified and adapted to local conditions. It requires geniuses and pioneers to explore and pave the way before they can guide the next generation."

"I have only successfully walked one of the paths. The other paths of cultivation need to be walked by more people before they can be passed on to future generations. Only when there are more teachers can the teachings be promoted comprehensively."

The Lord of Chaos City nodded, indicating that Ye Yang had given it careful consideration.

Managing a large clan is like cooking a small fish; this matter certainly cannot be rushed. Giant Axe's announcement of full support for Ye Yang was, in reality, more of a statement of intent.

The majority of the strong individuals originally followed the path of laws, so they naturally became an asset.

For example—a remarkable descendant has emerged in your family, and now a cosmic venerable one wants to take him as a disciple.

On the other side is a cultivator whose realm is comparable to a cosmic venerable, but whose strength is only a super version of an invincible king-level cultivator—who to choose? The answer is self-evident.

The cultivation system becomes more and more popular as you progress.

Having obtained the route maps for many of the forbidden zones in the Cosmic Sea, Ye Yang had also arrived near the Toya Black Hole via the teleportation of his servant's divine kingdom.

After multiple teleportations, they finally arrived at the edge of the most powerful black hole in the primordial universe.

"Is this the largest black hole in the primordial universe?"

Ye Yang looked at the sphere in front of him, which was about three meters in diameter, entirely black, and had some dark gold patterns on its surface, and felt somewhat disappointed.

Compared to the bizarre and mysterious nature of the black hole in the main world, it is indeed much less impressive.

Even though the twisting and devouring force was incredibly powerful, Ye Yang could easily withstand it in his current state.

He glanced at the dark gold runes on the surface of the black celestial body. The runes contained the fluctuations of the ten basic laws of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, light, thunder, wind, time, and space. However, the pressure and mystery were only at the level of the ultimate secret technique of an ordinary universe master.

Generally, a second-tier universe master with high-grade treasure armor can pass through without taking damage, and even the weakest first-tier universe master can grit their teeth and endure some damage.

Ye Yang casually tore off a clump of mycelial divine body and threw it here for observation and study, then turned and rushed out of the primordial universe.

"Where to?"

"Let's go to the Peak Realm. The Giant Axe will be heading there soon, and then most of the Universe Lords of the Human Alliance will gather here as well."

"With more of our own people, even if we can't get too close to them as the Lord of the Extraordinary Treasures Star, we can still use the information we've gathered to act more effectively."

Ye Yang then followed the route map and began to teleport towards the location of wormhole number 15.

Thunder Island in the virtual universe, directly above the Chaos Temple.

An antique, bluish-gray round table surrounded six thrones, each with a figure on it.

The Lord of Chaos City, the Lord of Ice Peak, the Lord of Dragon Journey, the Lord of Darkness, the Lord of Youhou, and Ye Yang, the Lord of Minghong Star, sat around the ancient round table.

Long ago, Ye Yang had already been introduced to the other four Lords of the Virtual Universe Company by the Lord of Chaos City, and had also visited the statue of his ancestor Yuan at the origin of the Virtual Universe.

They are gathered here now to attend the Giant Axe Conference, which is also Ye Yang's first time attending the highest meeting of the human race.

"That's roughly how it happened. After I shared my experience with Giant Axe, he quickly figured out the trick and confirmed the effectiveness of the cultivation method—"

Before the Giant Axe Conference began, the Lord of Chaos City first had a discussion with the other four Universe Lords from the Virtual Universe Company faction.

Ye Yang also spoke up, and then briefly analyzed the ideas and benefits of the cultivation system, as well as its connection with the cultivation method.

"In the primordial universe and the cosmic sea, the races fight for living space and development resources! The most advanced combat power can have a decisive effect. If our human race had seven of the strongest beings in the universe like the Divine Eye Clan, the primordial universe would not be in its current state."

"If we had nine or more, then the primordial universe would have only one voice."

"The cultivation method has given our human race this potential. My intention is the same as Giant Axe's: even if promoting the cultivation system might prevent some geniuses from breaking through to become Universe Venerables, it will still select a large number of geniuses suitable for cultivating the cultivation method!"

"In the future, human resources must be allocated towards these kinds of geniuses."

The Lord of Chaos spoke with great determination.

This is a crucial step in the rise of the human race. He advances and retreats in unison with the will of the giant axe, and no one can stop him.

"Senior brother, there's no need to say more. Since it benefits humanity as a whole, those who suffer minor losses are nothing. If they dare to make a fuss, just lock them all up in the Primordial Universe Prison. It'll save us from wasting resources on them," the Ice Peak Lord said coldly.

The other four universe lords all nodded in agreement, and the entire virtual universe faction stood together on this matter.

"It's starting, let's go." The Chaos City Lord said after receiving the notification from the Giant Axe Founder.

Soon, in that simple temple, figures with astonishingly powerful wills appeared and sat on stone chairs on both sides of the long stone table.

"Unexpectedly, Ye Yang only fought one battle at the Venerable stage, destroying a clone of a universe overlord, and then became the Lord of the Universe in the blink of an eye."

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"This rate of growth makes it seem like he's encountering no bottlenecks in comprehending the laws—"

One by one, the Lords of the Universe conversed. It was a rare sight to see all 19 Lords of the Universe from the human race gathered here today.

"We've gathered here today for two important matters."

The Giant Axe Founder, seated at the head of the table, spoke: "First, welcome Ye Yang to our ranks! From today onward, our human race has gained another Universe Lord. Ye Yang possesses the ability to create clones, is skilled in the art of the soul, has an extremely strong will, and his survival ability is among the best of all the Universe Lords. His growth rate is also astonishing."

"This is a blessing for our human race—even more fortunate is that he received a special, precious inheritance from before the Great Cataclysm!"

The giant axe looked at Ye Yang: "According to the rules, every member of our human race who becomes a master of the universe receives a treasure of equal value to a top-tier weapon from the race. Ye Yang, what are your requirements?"

The rewards for contributing the Serpent Bead to gain the qualification to comprehend the Dao, or for contributing cultivation methods and systems, are not the same as the gifts given according to the clan's rules.

"The strongest soul attack type treasure in the clan's treasury is a Divine Mirror," Ye Yang said, "but its value is much higher than a physical attack type treasure. I'll make up for the shortfall with treasure points."

Giant Axe waved his hand: "What you contributed to the clan before far exceeded the value of a top-tier treasure. I'll make up the difference for you."

"A giant axe?"

"this?"

Some of the universe lords from the Universe First Bank, the Universe Galaxy Bank, and the Universe Mercenary Alliance all showed expressions of surprise and bewilderment.

They had only just learned of Ye Yang's becoming the Lord of the Universe before this meeting, and knew nothing about the cultivation method. They did know about the appearance of the Serpent Bead, but they did not know that it was contributed by Ye Yang.

Only Peng Gongzhi watched calmly.

"Alright, let's move on to the second thing."

The giant axe's voice suppressed the others, saying, "I just mentioned that Ye Yang obtained an extremely precious and unique ancient civilization inheritance. Within that inheritance lies a cultivation method—'cultivating and strengthening the foundation of one's true self,' which can liberate the mind of a powerful individual."

Increased consciousness and willpower loosen mental constraints, thereby enhancing comprehension.

"This method has been verified by me and Chaos through practice, and it is indeed effective! Moreover, the higher the level, the more obvious the effect. I felt the effects as soon as I started practicing the first level, and Chaos even achieved minor success in the first level, with very considerable improvement!"

"This method is of extraordinary significance to our human race, and especially to our most powerful individuals!"

"And for cultivating immortality, it is best to follow the path of the cultivation system from the very beginning." Therefore, I have decided to promote the cultivation system throughout the entire human race. This will first be piloted by the Virtual Universe Company, and then extended to the entire territory after the pilot program concludes.

"Both the Giant Axe Arena and the internal training programs of the Virtual Universe Company will allocate more resources to the cultivation system. Additionally, new Daoist-related competition channels will be added to the Genius Battle and Strongest Battle."

As the giant axe spoke, the Chaos City Lord distributed various documents.

Is this true?

One by one, the rulers of the universe looked shocked as they read the various descriptions in the data, and many of them became excited.

After a brief discussion, major powers such as the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance and the Cosmic Galaxy Bank decided to follow suit.

Of course, for the cultivation system, the "seed of the Great Dao" and the teachings of a teacher are extremely important, and these are extremely scarce in the Devouring World.

After all, the laws of this world are different from those of the main world. Many things built on the framework of those laws cannot be used directly. We can only follow the core ideas and framework to forge a localized and independent path.

This takes time, but in this world, time is the least valuable thing.

"It only took a little over a million years for the immortal path in the main world to develop to that level. I've brought a group of powerful cultivators here, so it will only be faster. Perhaps we can catch up in a few dozen epochs."

After the Giant Axe Conference ended, Ye Yang focused more of his attention on his clone in the Cosmic Sea.

Eight days later, in the endless cosmic sea.

Ye Yang finally saw one of the three great forbidden zones of the universe, which is 9800 million light-years away—the Peak-Inclined Realm.

The pebbles floating around the Peak Boundary are generally several light-years in size.

"I have five things to do on this trip."

Ye Yang admired the magnificent scenery and murmured, "One is to 'accidentally' leak the Thread-Connecting Diagram in my possession, especially to let the most powerful Divine Eye Clan obtain it."

"Secondly, we need to find some treasures and equipment to improve our combat strength."

"Thirdly, I will fight against many powerful beings in the cosmic sea to accumulate more experience."

"Fourth, send clones to the black-patterned stone pillars on the spaceship to cultivate, where there is a free time acceleration zone."

"Fifth, find the Lord of the Five Chaos, kill his clone in advance, and obtain his black token so that you can get the map of the universe in the token's space."

Ye Yang really didn't need to wait two or three more eras, until Luo Feng tricked and killed the Five Chaos Lords, to obtain that map. This was also a way to monetize his information advantage.

Since it was the Star Lord of the Strange Treasures who committed the crime, the Divine Eye Clan couldn't blame the original universe's human race for the time being.