Chapter 1883: Return-to-Source Order

Not having returned to Blue Star for nearly half a year, Xu Jingming relaxed considerably upon his return this time.

After securing the passage to the Divine Kingdom, the following days were spent in great leisure.

By day he cultivated, by night he kept company with all the women.

He also needed to visit Teacher Shuangguan to impart all his knowledge, making his days rich and fulfilling.

Meanwhile,

Virtual Universe, Eternal Council.

Within the towering Star Hall, forty-three thrones encircled the space.

Starlight flowed upon the thrones, each figure radiating a majestic aura that made star domains tremble.

"Regarding the arrangements for the Dark Star Belt, proceed according to the plan just voted upon."

The Star Lord's eyes, seemingly containing the birth and death of the universe, swept over the assembly as he spoke calmly, "Next agenda."

Over several consecutive hours, the council passed multiple major decisions concerning the protection of human territory and resource allocation.

Finally, the main agenda was concluded.

The Star Lord's surrounding starlight shimmered faintly, and he spoke again:

"Furthermore, I have newly obtained twenty Return-to-Source Orders from the 'Return-to-Source Holy Hall'."

He raised his hand and waved; twenty translucent tokens, their surfaces swirling with chaotic patterns, appeared as illusions in the hall's center.

Each token emitted a profound aura, as if capable of tracing the origin of the universe.

"Place them in the human resource vault for Sovereign-rank beings to exchange based on contribution."

"Yes!"

Black Flame Venerable, Radiant Moon Venerable, and the other Realm Venerables all bowed in unison, reverence in their eyes.

Return-to-Source Order!

A supreme treasure allowing entry into the Return-to-Source Holy Hall to comprehend the laws of cosmic origin!

Any single one of these Return-to-Source Orders would drive any Sovereign mad.

As the sole Origin Sovereign of humanity, the Star Lord, like an elder of the clan, always brings back the finest resources for the people.

This Return-to-Source Order is one of them.

"Right."

The Star Lord suddenly shifted his tone, his gaze beneath the starlight seeming to pierce endless void:

"How is Xu Jingming faring now?"

Upon hearing this, Radiant Moon Venerable hurriedly replied respectfully:

"Reporting to my lord Star Lord.

He has successfully seized the Thunder Realm Domain and is currently resting on Blue Star."

"Oh? He seized the Thunder Realm Domain?"

The Star Lord's voice held a hint of surprise.

Even with his vision, he clearly understood what possessing an Origin Realm Domain signified.

"What is his current strength?"

"As far as I know, his realm remains that of an Initial Tribulation Sovereign."

Radiant Moon Venerable paused, her beautiful eyes turning:

"But in terms of actual combat power, he should have reached the threshold of the Supreme Sovereign rank."

"What?!"

"An Initial Tribulation Sovereign with combat power rivaling the Supreme?"

"Impossible! For our human bloodline, surpassing ranks in the Sovereign stage is extremely difficult!"

"When he first returned to Blue Star, he could only overturn an Immortal Sovereign; now he has actually reached this point?"

"..."

In the hall, all the Realm Venerables showed expressions of astonishment.

Even they, when they were Sovereigns in the past, could not achieve such a degree.

The Star Lord listened silently, his expression unreadable beneath the starlight.

After a moment, he spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of approval:

"Initial Tribulation Sovereign, seizing a domain, battling the Supreme.

Such talent deserves to be called the first pride of our human race across endless ages."

Upon these words, all the Venerables were startled.

The six words "First Pride of Humanity" spoken from the Star Lord's mouth carried immense weight!

"Radiant Moon."

The Star Lord's gaze fell upon Radiant Moon Venerable:

"Those twenty Return-to-Source Orders—you take one, personally deliver it to Blue Star, and give it to Xu Jingming."

"Yes!"

Radiant Moon Venerable's beautiful eyes brightened as she bowed gracefully:

"I thank my lord Star Lord on behalf of Xu Jingming!"

"No matter, this is what he deserves."

The Star Lord waved his hand, speaking calmly:

"Tell him that if he ever encounters trouble he cannot resolve, he may come directly to me."

"Whoosh——"

The atmosphere inside the grand hall stirred faintly.

The World Honored Ones looked at each other, all seeing the shock in one another's eyes.

Report directly to the Star Lord!

What supreme honor is this? Within the human race's territory, those with such authority can be counted on the fingers of two hands!

Yet now, it has actually been given to an Initial Tribulation Lord?

"Star Lord, is this..."

Venerable Chiyan couldn't help but speak up, but before he could finish, he was coolly interrupted by the Star Lord:

"Our human race needs new World Honored Ones, and even more... the Origin of the future."

As his words fell, the entire grand hall fell utterly silent.

Every Venerable's heart trembled with awe, and no one dared voice dissent any longer.

"Xiyue, go." The Star Lord said.

"Yes!"

Venerable Xiyue assented respectfully, her heart likewise rejoicing for Xu Jingming.

The Star Lord personally bestowed the Return-to-Origin Token, personally promised protection.

This degree of regard has already surpassed the scope of ordinary geniuses.

Blue Star, on the villa rooftop, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged.

"Hum—"

Brilliant golden Lei Ting erupted from around his body.

Fine and dense as dragons and snakes roaming, they interwove into a thunder prison.

The Taiyi Doushen Shenlei surged and circulated; every thread of electric light contained a destructive aura akin to the opening of heaven and earth.

Space was easily torn apart, then mended under the tremor of Lei Gang, repeating endlessly.

Under the amplification of the third layer of the Lightning Extreme Boundary, his control over the lightning origin had reached an inconceivable realm.

With a mere thought, he could summon the Lei Ting of an entire star domain.

"Tsk tsk, Little Junior Brother, your lightning is getting more and more terrifying."

A hearty laugh rang out.

Lord Qingming arrived treading the void, green robes fluttering, landing at the edge of the rooftop.

He examined the heart-palpitating golden Lei Ting around Xu Jingming, his eyes full of amazement:

"It's only been a few days, and your lightning pressure has risen another notch!"

"Big Senior Brother."

Xu Jingming reined in his Lei Gang, stood up smiling, "What brings you by with free time?"

"Cultivation tired me out, came to chat with you."

Lord Qingming walked to his side, yet his gaze swept the surroundings, then he suddenly lowered his voice:

"Little Junior Brother, have you noticed anything off about our Master lately?"

"What's off?"

Xu Jingming's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained impassive.

"It's her demeanor and posture!"

Lord Qingming leaned in closer, speaking mysteriously:

"You didn't notice?

Master was extremely beautiful before too, but it was a kind of 'can be viewed from afar but not profaned' icy coldness.

But now?

This time I returned, I always felt a kind of... indescribable softness within her cold clarity.

Hmm, an indescribable gentleness."

He stroked his chin, a look of investigation:

"And did you notice? Master's posture when walking has also changed somewhat.

Before it was ice forming with every step; now her figure seems softer, the sway of her waist is even greater..."

The more he spoke the more animated he became, eyes shining:

"Also! Yesterday I went to ask Master for guidance on the Origin Extreme Boundary problem.

Guess what? Master was lecturing and actually spaced out!

The corner of her mouth even hooked into a smile, that smile... tsk tsk, there's definitely something wrong!"

Xu Jingming listened until his eyelids twitched, gave a dry cough:

"Big Senior Brother, are you overthinking it?

Master might just have had a cultivation breakthrough, be in a good mood."

Because Master Shuangmian hasn't decided how to bring it up with Yeli and Lin Qianxue yet.

So during this period he's been secretly communicating with Master.

But unexpectedly, Big Senior Brother spotted clues.

However, thinking of Master's recent changes, Xu Jingming also understood somewhat.

Some things, once experienced.

Even if deliberately concealed, differences will show through subtle movements.

"Impossible!"

Lord Qingming declared categorically, "I've followed Master for a million years, I know her temperament best!

"Even if his cultivation broke through, at most his gaze would turn a bit sharper — how could he possibly display that kind of bearing?"

He glanced left and right, leaned in closer, and lowered his voice until it was almost inaudible:

"Junior Brother, you think... we wouldn't happen to have a Grandmaster now, would we?"