Humans are devouring, drawing cards from all realms, starting with Yang Jian.

Your performance on the cosmic bridge completely overturned humanity's understanding of the word "genius."

[You, with your cosmic-level strength, have conquered the fifteenth level of the Cosmic Chaos Monument; this feat will be forever recorded in human history.]

You have gained 1 point of Legendary Rank in 'Human Territory'.

This is the third time Jiang Ming has achieved the "Human Territory" level of legendary status.

This legendary status is very special; each time Jiang Ming obtains it, he receives an epic upgrade.

Jiang Ming had anticipated this long ago. It's not surprising that such an event, which involves breaking through the fifteenth level of the Cosmic Chaos Monument, would earn him a bit of the "Human Territory" level of legendary status.

The upgrades brought to him by the cards Kodika and Yandi were revolutionary.

Kodika granted him unparalleled comprehension, while Yandika increased his physical strength to an unbelievable degree.

If I draw another one...

What kind of existence would it be?

Just as Jiang Ming was about to study the legendary status of this 'Human Territory', Qing Li's voice suddenly rang in his consciousness.

"Master, the Lord of Chaos City has sent a summons."

Jiang Ming was startled.

Lord of Chaos City?

With virtual universe communication disabled, only the leader of this virtual universe could relay messages to Jiang Ming.

Jiang Ming took a deep breath to suppress the turmoil in his heart.

"I see."

He stood up from the quiet room, straightened his silver armor, and stepped out of the courtyard.

.........

The sky over Chaos City remained a hazy, chaotic gray, devoid of sun and stars, only endless halos of light falling from all directions.

Jiang Ming walked along the bluestone street towards the city lord's mansion.

Along the way, he encountered many powerful individuals who were cultivating in Chaos City.

Those powerful figures stopped in their tracks upon seeing him, casting complex glances at him.

There was amazement, curiosity, awe, and a complex mix of emotions that were hard to describe.

"That's Jiang Ming..."

"Cosmic level, having passed the fifteenth level of the Cosmic Chaos Monument... truly a monster."

Whispers arose behind Jiang Ming, but he did not turn around; he simply quickened his pace.

The gates of the city lord's mansion were wide open. Jiang Ming entered and then headed towards the inner palace.

The City Lord's Mansion of Chaos City is divided into two parts: the outer mansion, which is where geniuses like Jiang Ming go to study the Chaos Stele.

The other place is the inner palace where the Lord of Chaos City is stationed.

Before Jiang Ming even got close to the entrance of the inner palace, he saw a group of guards dressed in black armor standing at the entrance, their auras as deep and unfathomable as abyss.

"I have been summoned by the city lord."

Jiang Ming approached the entrance of the inner palace and spoke.

Every single guard in the inner sanctum of this city lord's mansion is an immortal-level being. Even the highest-ranking cosmic venerables treat them with utmost respect.

Without him.

These inner palace guards are the gatekeepers for the Lord of Chaos City, representing the Lord of Chaos City's face. Who would dare not give them some face?

But when facing Jiang Ming, these guards were extremely polite, with a hint of respect in their politeness.

"Your Highness Jiang Ming, please follow me."

An immortal guard bowed slightly to Jiang Ming and led him deeper into the inner palace.

Jiang Ming immediately stepped forward to follow.

.........

"The city lord actually summoned Jiang Ming. Could it be that the city lord intends to take Jiang Ming as his disciple?"

"It should be. Jiang Ming's talent is too terrifying. The Universe Venerable is definitely not his limit. Even the City Lord would be tempted by such talent."

"It looks like my Virtual Universe Company is about to produce another disciple of a city lord."

"Do you think Jiang Ming can become a direct disciple, or should he start as a nominal disciple first?"

"He should be a direct disciple. With Jiang Ming's talent, there's no need for further testing, right?"

"It's hard to say, after all, it's only at the cosmic level..."

After Jiang Ming left, the immortal guards began to communicate privately. They already knew about Jiang Ming's deeds on the Tongtian Bridge.

Seeing that Jiang Ming had been summoned by the Lord of Chaos City, they all had their own guesses.

.........

Following behind the guards, Jiang Ming soon arrived at a plaza paved with chaotic rocks.

In the square, there was a bald man wearing a fiery red battle robe. He had a faint smile on his face and looked very calm. Looking at him, people couldn't help but feel calm, as if they were blending into the vast and tranquil universe.

"Greetings, Venerable Guiyi."

The guard immediately saluted the man in the fiery red battle robe.

"Um."

The man in the fiery red battle robe nodded, and the guard immediately left.

"I am Venerable Guiyi, and I have come to receive you on the orders of my teacher."

Venerable Guiyi smiled and spoke to Jiang Ming.

"Come with me."

The Way of the Venerable Guiyi.

After walking a few steps, Jiang Ming came to a quiet courtyard. Outside the courtyard was a stone tablet with the words "Chaos Ruins" on it.

"The teacher is inside. Go in by yourself."

The Venerable Guiyi smiled and said.

"Yes."

Jiang Ming bowed respectfully, and then stepped forward.

Boom!

Time and space twisted. He was still in the city lord's mansion, but when Luo Feng stepped into the courtyard, he felt as if the world had shifted and he had entered a vast and desolate world.

On the endless land, corpses were everywhere. Some were as large as planets, while others were smaller than humans. Yet each corpse exuded a terrifying aura that made people's hearts tremble.

Upon entering this space, Jiang Ming felt every cell in his body throbbing wildly, and a series of special sensations entered his mind.

Special life!

This is a special sensation brought about by the affinity with the divine beast!

At this moment, Jiang Ming could sense the presence of countless special life forms around him.

Among them, there is one that is the most special and the most powerful.

Jiang Ming couldn't help but look towards the source of that aura.

It was a burly man about three meters tall, wearing an incredibly complex and ancient dark red battle armor and battle boots, with a scaled tail protruding from his battle skirt.

When Jiang Ming's gaze fell on him, Jiang Ming felt an indescribable sense of oppression.

It wasn't a matter of imposing force, but rather an absolute suppression on a matter of life level.

Like ants looking up at a dragon, like mortals looking up at gods.

"Jiang Ming".

The Chaos City Lord's deep, abyss-like eyes fell upon Jiang Ming.

"Jiang Ming pays his respects to the City Lord."

Jiang Ming bowed respectfully.

The Lord of Chaos City nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on Jiang Ming for a moment.

"I saw everything you did on the Skybridge."

His voice was calm and gentle.

"The fifteenth level of the Cosmic Chaos Monument... No one in human history has ever achieved this at the cosmic level."

"You flatter me, City Lord."

Jiang Ming lowered his head slightly.

"That's not an overstatement."

The Lord of Chaos waved his hand. His gaze fell on the fine silver line between Jiang Ming's eyebrows.

"Your talent far exceeds my expectations."

Jiang Ming wanted to say something, but was interrupted by the Lord of Chaos City raising his hand.

"I didn't call you here today to praise you."

"Come with me."

The Lord of Chaos turned and walked into the depths of the vast land.

Jiang Ming quickly followed.