Devouring Star Heart: Illusionary Demon Lord

Taking a deep breath, Wu Qingfeng stepped into the entrance of the Chaos Ruins.

In the blink of an eye, they entered a blood-red continent that resembled a battlefield, where gruesome corpses with grotesque wounds exuded the aura of powerful figures.

With Wu Qingfeng's top-tier cosmic overlord's will, his perception was at least at the Venerable level, and there were no fewer than ten corpses with immense pressure on him, which were very likely the corpses of cosmic masters.

As they ventured deeper into the Chaos Ruins, four immense auras swept over them. These were not oppressive forces, but rather a testament to the absolute sublimity of life itself, like mortals gazing up at the stars, feeling both insignificant and awe-inspiring.

In the center was a stone platform formed from primordial chaos. Four figures sat around the platform, each seemingly in harmony with heaven and earth. Even in their quiet stillness, they caused the entire space to freeze.

The figure at the very center was none other than the Lord of Chaos City. He wore dark red battle armor, with secret patterns flowing beneath his fiery red horns. His eyes seemed to encompass countless ages and spaces; as his gaze swept over Wu Qingfeng, he felt his secrets laid bare—his perfect genes and insights into the laws of spacetime were completely exposed to the other's eyes. The Lord of Chaos City was the ruler of the Human Race's Virtual Universe Company, a top-tier fifth-order Universe Lord, whose combat power was infinitely close to that of the strongest beings in the universe. He was the pillar of stability for the entire race.

The first one on the left is the Lord of Ice Peak. He exudes a chilling aura, as if he were in the coldest part of the universe. He wears a long, ice-blue robe, his face is cold and aloof, and his eyes are as indifferent as ice. He reigns over the human race, wielding the power of law enforcement and punishment. He is the enforcer of the law within the human race, decisive and ruthless, never showing mercy.

Beside the Lord of Ice Peaks stood the Lord of Dragons. This veteran Lord of the Universe was extremely tall, with a dragon's head and a human body, belonging to the Dragon-Human race. His body was surrounded by fluctuations of law, his temperament fierce, and his fighting spirit restrained. He was a vanguard general of the human race, skilled in close combat, and his speed surpassed that of other Lords of the same level. He had guarded the borders for many years, accumulating numerous military achievements, and was the spearhead of his race's charge into battle.

To the right of the Chaos City Lord sat a most mysterious figure—the Lord of Darkness.

The light around him seemed to be swallowed up, making him appear as a walking mass of darkness, his form indistinct and unclear. Only his eyes, like a deep, still pool in the cosmos, were profound and serene, yet concealed a world-destroying power. Wu Qingfeng felt a moment of bewilderment upon seeing the Dark Lord's void-like figure, but fortunately, his will was strong, and he quickly regained his senses. He was horrified; he hadn't been affected by a soul attack, but merely by a glance. He knew his will was at the level of a top-tier cosmic overlord.

The Lord of Darkness is humanity's hidden trump card, a top-tier fifth-order universe lord who specializes in the fusion of light and time. He is the universe's most powerful master of soul and illusion magic, and spends many years venturing into the cosmic ocean. The Light-Dark Chaos Stele is very likely his creation.

The four cosmic lords and the four pillars of the human race all turned their gazes to Wu Qingfeng.

"Wu Qingfeng," the Chaos City Lord spoke first, his voice deep and resonant, like the roar of the primordial chaos, "You, as the master of the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm, have comprehended the eight lower-level laws, gained the recognition of the two higher-level laws of time and space, conquered the twenty levels of the Heavenly Bridge, cleared the Primal Heavenly Mountain, and broken through all twenty-one levels of the Illusionary Sea. Your talent is heaven-defying, and your potential is limitless. Even more rare is your heaven-defying opportunity, with your genetic level reaching perfection. The four of us are all willing to accept you as our personal disciples; you may choose for yourself."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the courtyard rippled slightly.

The Lord of Dragons spoke first, his voice hearty and filled with the pride of a warrior: "Boy, take me as your master, and I will bestow upon you a supreme weapon for close combat and armor. I will lead you to conquer the frontiers of the universe, sustaining your power through war. Within a million epochs, you will surely become a top-tier cosmic overlord!"

The Lord of Ice Peaks spoke indifferently, his chilling aura spreading: "Those who join my sect will wield the power to punish humans, and no one will dare to provoke them."

The Lord of Chaos City had a gentle gaze, carrying the expectations of an elder: "I am the master of the Virtual Universe Company, and I control the core authority of the race. If you become my disciple, you will receive my personal instruction in the secret techniques of spacetime chaos."

The conditions set by the three cosmic rulers are enough to drive any genius mad.

The status of the Chaos City Lord, the combat techniques of the Dragon Lord, and the protection of the Ice Peak Lord are all opportunities that others would covet. Any other Realm Lord would probably be so excited that they would immediately kneel down and become his disciple.

The Lord of Darkness's voice carried a hint of ethereal emptiness: "I, the Lord of Darkness, and the Lord of Chaos City are both top-tier fifth-order universe lords, that is, the strongest level of universe lords in the primordial universe. I am skilled in the Dao of Soul Illusion, and the Light-Dark Chaos Stele you cultivate was created by me."

He lowered his head, clearly understanding his foundation—born into the Spirit Eye Clan, with innate talent in soul and illusion techniques. After merging with the Primordial Jade Embryo, his mastery of all laws, soul will, and innate comprehension reached its peak. His weakness lay in the cultivation and guidance of soul defense and illusion techniques.

His mind raced: The Lord of Chaos City had many disciples, and although his resources were inexhaustible, it was difficult for him to provide one-on-one, meticulous instruction; the Lord of Dragon Path mainly cultivated melee combat, which contradicted his path of soul illusion and mental cultivation; the Lord of Ice Peak was strong, but his cultivation method did not align with his own.

Only the Lord of Darkness.

This most mysterious cosmic ruler of the human race is the creator of the Light and Dark Chaos Monument. He specializes in mental cultivation, soul laws, and illusion techniques, which perfectly aligns with Wu Qingfeng's cultivation path.

The Lord of Darkness was the most supreme soul master in the primordial universe. He took very few disciples throughout his life, and his only disciple has already become a universe master. As a lone, top-tier fifth-order universe master, he possessed immense wealth.

Moreover, the Lord of Darkness remains hidden behind the scenes, uninvolved in the power struggles of different clans, allowing Wu Qingfeng to cultivate in peace, perfectly concealing his secrets, and waiting until he has enough strength to make a name for himself.

This is the master who is most suitable for me.

Wu Qingfeng raised his eyes, his gaze fixed firmly on the Lord of Darkness. Without the slightest hesitation, he bowed and knelt, performing the most solemn apprenticeship ceremony of the human race: "Junior Wu Qingfeng wishes to become the Lord of Darkness's disciple, to diligently cultivate, to protect the human race, and to never betray him!"

After these words were spoken, the courtyard fell silent.

The Lord of Dragons paused for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter: "Good lad, you have good taste! I admire the old man's abilities very much; you made the right choice!"

The Lord of Ice Peak nodded indifferently, without displeasure, and simply said, "Now that you have made your choice, focus on cultivation and do not let down the Lord of Darkness's nurturing."

A look of approval flashed in the eyes of the Chaos City Lord, and he laughed, "Darkness, you old codger, you've snatched another peerless genius. Wu Qingfeng, you made the right choice. The illusion techniques and soul paths of the Dark lineage are most suited to your talent. From now on, you will be the personal disciple of the Dark Lord, and we will all be your elders. You may roam freely throughout the human realm."

The darkness surrounding the Lord of Darkness slowly dissipated, revealing a tall, slender figure. A black rune flowed between his brows, and his eyes softened considerably. He looked at Wu Qingfeng and spoke slowly, his voice like a whisper in the darkness, yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Now that you have joined my sect, your talent is unparalleled. I place high hopes on you. There are a few points you must remember."

Wu Qingfeng respectfully said, "Disciple humbly requests Master's guidance."

"First, focus on comprehending the Dao, without arrogance or impatience. Lay a solid foundation during your World Lord period and don't rush to break through. Second, protect the human race, stay true to your heart, and never betray your race. Third, conceal your strength and do not easily reveal the secret of your perfect genes until you reach the Universe Venerable realm." The Dark Lord's voice entered Wu Qingfeng's mind, each word imprinted deep within his soul.

"Disciple will remember Master's teachings!" Wu Qingfeng bowed again.

"Rise." The Lord of Darkness raised his hand to help Wu Qingfeng up, and he felt a gentle force lift him. "From this day forward, you are my second personal disciple, the Lord of Darkness. I have increased your authority in the virtual universe. You have exchanged for the complete set of the Light and Darkness Secret Codex, and I will now pass on to you the core inheritance of the Dark lineage, the 'Dark Codex,' which contains secret techniques at the level of a Universe Lord, created by me, as well as two sets of top-tier body and soul amplification techniques. I bestow upon you a high-grade, supreme treasure for your soul, the 'Dark Magic Crystal,' which I used in the past. It can ignore soul attacks from Universe Lords below the fourth rank, and even those above the fourth rank will give you time to self-destruct, further enhancing the power of soul attacks. Remember, if you cannot withstand a soul attack, do not hesitate to self-destruct immediately, and I can reverse time and space to revive you. However, if you are killed or even enslaved by a soul attack, you will not be able to be revived and will perish forever. The other token can be crushed in times of danger, and your senior uncle, the Lord of Chaos City, can arrive in time to save you. Do not use it lightly unless it is in an extremely critical situation."

As soon as he finished speaking, a jet-black prismatic crystal, a secret book exuding a dark aura, and a token engraved with chaotic runes slowly floated to Wu Qingfeng's front.

Wu Qingfeng accepted it with both hands, his heart filled with joy. A top-grade soul treasure! As expected, the Lord of Darkness is truly generous. You must know that such a treasure is worth at least eight hundred treasure points, if not a thousand. Even a poor second-tier universe lord might not have this much wealth.

With his current supreme cosmic will, coupled with this Dark Magic Crystal, he can directly ignore the soul attacks of most cosmic lords. The "Dark Codex" is all-encompassing, containing countless cosmic lord-level secret techniques, as well as top-tier body and soul amplification secret techniques, which will also have a strong auxiliary effect on his future self-created secret techniques.

The Lord of Chaos City smiled and said, "Wu Qingfeng, from this day forward, you are a core genius of my human race, personally taught by Darkness, and your future is promising. However, Junior Brother Darkness is the hidden master of our human race's universe. Therefore, you will be nominally under my name. We will not disturb your conversation any longer and will take our leave."

The Lord of Dragons and the Lord of Ice Peak nodded, their figures flashing as they disappeared into the Chaos Ruins, leaving only Wu Qingfeng and the Lord of Darkness.

The Lord of Darkness looked at Wu Qingfeng with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Your talent far surpasses mine back then, and is even comparable to the Primordial Ancestor. Perfect genes, the Ten Laws, and innate secret techniques—you have taken full advantage of the opportunities of the Primordial Universe. Remember, during your World Lord period, do not rush to break through to Immortality. Comprehend all the laws and solidify your foundation so that you can go further in the future, challenge the strongest in the universe, and even surpass them."

Wu Qingfeng bowed: "Disciple understands, Master, rest assured. Disciple will definitely comprehend and integrate the ten laws during the Realm Lord stage, and will never be impatient for quick success."

The Lord of Darkness nodded slightly. "Go back and digest what you have learned today. You may come to my palace at the summit of Thunder Mountain to seek my guidance once every ten years. You may come to seek my guidance in three days."

"Thank you, Master!"

Wu Qingfeng bowed again, then turned and left the Chaos Ruins.

Stepping out of the City Lord's Mansion, Wu Qingfeng still felt as if he were in a dream. From a dying Realm Lord to merging with the Primordial Jade Embryo, gaining the favor of the Primordial Universe Will, and then becoming a disciple of the Lord of Darkness and the personal disciple of the Human Universe Lord, in just a few thousand years, his life had already defied the heavens and changed his destiny.

He looked up at the sky above Chaos City, his gaze resolute.

Becoming an apprentice to darkness is just the beginning.

Perfect genes, three great innate secret techniques, the teachings of the Lord of Darkness, the Light and Darkness Codex, a treasure of the soul… all opportunities are ready. He aims to comprehend all the laws of the universe during the Realm Lord stage, create a peak secret technique for the Lord of the Universe, nurture three avatars, and in the future, break through to immortality, challenge the Lord of the Universe, protect humanity, resist the Realm Beasts, and forge his own invincible path.

The wind in Chaos City blew Wu Qingfeng's robes.

This newly born disciple of the Dark Lineage has already stood on the pinnacle of the human race, and his legend has only just begun.