Chapter 1890

"Surprised?"

The yin-yang skull chuckled: "In the universe, aside from you humans, demons, machines, and the other seven peak races, there are countless mid-sized and small races.

Though they lack Origin-stage overseers, they still have Sovereign and Overlord inheritances.

Just the total number of Sovereign-stage beings among these races is more than ten times yours, the peak races."

"I see." Xu Jingming suddenly understood.

He had indeed overlooked this before.

The so-called weak races are merely weak compared to colossi like humanity.

In truth, any race capable of producing Sovereign-stage beings would be considered a hegemon even placed in a single star domain.

"Too bad, fighting is forbidden inside this Return-to-Source Holy Hall.

Otherwise, I would slaughter all one million alien Sovereign-stage beings here.

Would the essence points I gain allow me to directly break through to the Origin Realm?"

Xu Jingming couldn't help but think to himself.

"Your human race recently gained a batch of Sovereign-stage beings.

I will arrange your residence near them?"

Salton's four hands pointed simultaneously toward the modern villa complex below, his two skulls asking in unison.

"Much appreciated."

Xu Jingming nodded.

As a newcomer, living near fellow humans is naturally more convenient.

Salton then brought him down to land before a villa on the lower continent.

The villa was entirely silver-white, with simple, smooth lines, covering an area of roughly tens of thousands of square meters.

Around it grew strange flowers and herbs emitting faint primordial qi, offering excellent privacy.

"Unit X-102, this is your residence.

Only your Return-to-Source Token can disable the restrictions.

Thereafter, any items you purchase in the Return-to-Source Grand World will be delivered here."

Salton's rugged skull spoke in a buzzing tone.

The yin-yang skull immediately added:

"Furthermore, private fighting in any form is strictly forbidden within the Return-to-Source Holy Hall.

If you have grudges or wish to spar, you must go to the designated combat arena or the virtual fighting platform in the Return-to-Source Grand World.

Otherwise, upon discovery, you will be lightly expelled from the hall immediately and permanently deprived of entry qualifications.

In serious cases, the three hall masters will personally strike, killing you on the spot without mercy."

"Understood." Xu Jingming nodded slightly.

This rule matches what Sovereign Xiyue said, so he naturally won't violate it.

Salton's two skulls dipped slightly, his four arms again making a strange gesture.

He then transformed into a stream of dark-gold light, vanishing into the horizon.

"Return-to-Source Holy Hall, source beasts—I'm starting to look forward to this."

Xu Jingming gazed at the brand-new villa before him, silently anticipating.

Just as he turned to prepare to activate his Return-to-Source Token and enter the villa.

"Whoosh!"

From afar, a crimson stream of light tore through space at extreme speed.

Carrying an overbearing, scorching aura, it shot straight to land not far before him.

The light faded, revealing a tall, burly figure.

He stood over six meters tall, his build as massive as a small hill.

His muscles knotted like dragons, his skin dark red.

His appearance broadly resembled a human's, but a pair of thick, curved, jet-black ox horns grew from his head.

White vapor puffed from his nostrils, his copper-bell-sized eyes gleamed as they scanned Xu Jingming up and down.

"Yao race?"

Xu Jingming raised his sword-brows, the Taiyi Divine Lightning in his body circulating slightly.

Though not unleashed, an invisible pressure naturally spread outward.

"Don't be nervous, friend!"

The horned yao race being hastily waved his hands, his voice booming like a bell:

"This isn't the outer-domain battlefield where you fight to the death.

The rules of the Return-to-Source Holy Hall—didn't Lord Salton just tell you?

No private fighting whatsoever! Even if we aren't of the same race.

Here we must still follow the rules and live in peace!"

"Is that so?"

Xu Jingming gave no clear answer, merely asking: "What do you want with me?"

"Hehe, nothing major."

The horned yao race rubbed his palm-leaf-sized hands, speaking frankly with a straightforward tone:

"Let me introduce myself—I am the Black Ox Sovereign of the yao race, an Undying Sovereign-stage cultivator.

I have no other hobbies; I just love challenging the strong!"

I heard you're the number one heavenly pride of the human race.

You also have the combat power of an Immortal Sovereign, so I thought I'd come challenge you.

He paused, afraid Xu Jingming would refuse, and quickly added:

"Don't worry, we won't go to the real combat zone—we'll go to the Guiyuan Great World!

There's a dedicated virtual combat arena there that can perfectly simulate both sides' strength, equipment, and secret arts.

Fighting will be exhilarating and absolutely safe, causing no harm to the true body whatsoever!

How about it? Want to give it a try?"

"No interest."

Xu Jingming didn't even think about it, directly refusing.

Virtual world combat? What's the point even if you win?

No essence points gained, pure waste of time.

"Come on! Brother! Wait!"

The Black Ox Sovereign panicked, taking a step to block Xu Jingming's path, his copper-bell big eyes staring wide:

"We can add a wager! Let's play for something!

How about 100 source coins? That's enough to cover the cost of visiting an ordinary Origin Law secret realm for contemplation!

If you win, you profit; if you lose, you don't lose either! Just treat it as making a friend, and incidentally test your strength!"

"Oh?"

Xu Jingming's footsteps halted, and only then did he finally show a bit of interest:

"Alright, I agree. How do we start the combat?"

As a newcomer, he was just lacking source coins, and someone had delivered them to his door—perfect.

"Refreshing!"

The Black Ox Sovereign's eyes likewise lit up:

"Simple! I'll send you a challenge letter in the Guiyuan Great World.

You choose to accept, then we enter the virtual combat platform at the agreed time.

The system will automatically notarize it; the loser's source coins will be directly transferred to the winner."

"Okay." Xu Jingming nodded.

"Haha, then it's settled!

I'll go back and send the challenge letter! Looking forward to crossing blades with you, the Human Race's Heavenly Punishment Sovereign!"

The Black Ox Sovereign appeared quite excited.

After clasping his hands again, he turned into a crimson stream of light and departed, satisfied.

"Looking at this, he's even happier than I am—this guy must be thinking he's definitely going to beat me?"

Seeing this, Xu Jingming couldn't help but shake his head, about to activate the Guiyuan Order—

"Whoosh!"

Another stream of light streaked across the sky.

That stream of light was silvery white like moonlight, its aura clear, cold, and noble.

It flew straight toward the villa next to his.

However, just as it was about to land, the stream of light suddenly paused.

A clear, pleasant voice, yet utterly undisguised in its surprise, rang out:

"Huh? Xu Jingming? Why are you here?"

"Hmm?"

Xu Jingming turned his head to look.

Only to see the silvery white stream of light veer off, actually gliding down lightly toward him.

The light faded, revealing a graceful and luxurious slender figure.

The visitor wore a pale green exquisite long dress.

The hem trailed on the ground, outlining an infinitely beautiful figure's curves.

Her posture was tall and graceful, her waist slender as a willow, her chest full and impressive.

Her silver hair flowed like moonlight, cascading over her shoulders.

Her skin was fairer than snow, her features absolutely beautiful and cold.

Especially those silver-moon-like eyes, deep and crystal clear.

Her long elf ears protruded from her hair, with naturally grown fine silver patterns on the earlobes, adding more mystery and ethereality.

She was none other than the supreme sovereign of the elf race—Lingge Sovereign!

"Lingge? You're here too?"

Xu Jingming was somewhat surprised, not expecting to meet her here.

"This question should be mine to ask you."

Lingge Sovereign took light steps.

Coming close to Xu Jingming, her silver-moon eyes scanned him up and down, her eyes full of curiosity:

"Where did you get your Guiyuan Order?

Based on your accumulated contributions in the human race, you shouldn't even qualify for redemption yet......

Was it your teacher, Frost Crown, who redeemed it for you?"

Upon thinking of this, she suddenly realized.

That woman of Frost Crown truly dotes on her disciple without limit.

She actually exchanged a treasure of this level for her disciple.

"Oh, this?"

Xu Jingming heard the words, grinned, and said:

"It was a gift from the Star Lord, handed to me by Venerable Xiyue."