Chapter 1928: Authority Upgraded! Preparing to Subvert Elyse!

Returning to the villa, Xu Jingming did not delay.

He first used his divine sense to sweep through the entire villa inside and out.

After confirming there was nothing abnormal, he sat cross-legged in the cultivation quiet room.

He then connected his divine sense to the virtual helmet and logged into the virtual universe.

As early as five days ago, his appointment as Patrol Star Envoy had come down.

The virtual universe authorization was also upgraded to the highest level accordingly.

It's just that during that time, he was immersed in the land of gentleness and had no chance to check.

Now returning to the Return to Origin Holy Hall, he could finally take a good look.

Whoosh—

In the virtual universe, his figure directly appeared at the summit of Tianfeng Mountain!

Looking around, the star river poured like a waterfall, and the cloud sea surged.

The entire Tianfeng Mountain, and even the distant, continuous buildings of the Starvoid Academy, all lay prostrate beneath his feet.

"This is the feeling of overlooking all mountains as small."

Xu Jingming felt somewhat moved.

More than twenty years ago, when he first entered the Eternal Star Alliance, he was merely a newly promoted disciple living on the Eternal Day Islands.

Back then, Tianfeng Mountain was a legendary place he could only look up to.

Step by step, he climbed from the mountain base to the mid-slope, and now he had finally truly stepped onto the summit!

"Twenty-plus years, not exactly slow."

Xu Jingming's mouth corners slightly lifted.

For cosmic powerhouses who measure time in eons, twenty-plus years is but a finger snap.

Just as he was feeling moved—

"Greetings to the arrival of the Patrol Star Envoy, the Heavenly Punishment Sovereign, to Tianfeng Mountain!"

A grand notification sound suddenly echoed from the depths of the firmament, reverberating across the entire summit.

The sound was like a bell ringing through the nine heavens, spreading across the whole summit.

Where the sound waves passed, the cloud sea churned, and countless palaces lit up with faint light.

"It's the Heavenly Punishment Sovereign!"

"He finally came! The appointment came down a full five days ago, and he only just entered the virtual universe."

"No wonder he can crush the Eternal Sovereign—he's truly extraordinary."

"..."

On Tianfeng Mountain, the gazes of many Sovereign-level powerhouses all turned toward the summit.

There was emotion, awe, and also astonishment.

Nowadays, Xu Jingming is no longer the rising star who appeared late in the genius battle back then.

In just over twenty years, from a new trainee to Sovereign level, then to Patrol Star Envoy, he dominated an era!

Such a rise speed, when viewed across human history, finds no equal.

"Xu Jingming, you've come."

At this moment, a soft voice sounded from the side.

Xu Jingming turned his head to look.

He saw the voluptuous figure of Xiyue Zunzhe appear beside him.

She wore a black palace dress today, her black hair tied high, her skin fairer than snow.

Though her robe was loose, it still could not hide her astonishing curves.

Especially her chest and waist-hip area, full and round, exuding the dignified charm unique to mature women.

Though she did not deliberately release her aura, merely standing there caused the laws of the entire summit to fall silent.

"Xiyue, my lord."

Xu Jingming performed a respectful salute.

Although due to the Frost Crown, his relationship with this Xiyue Zunzhe is not ordinary.

But in etiquette, he would not be the slightest bit negligent.

"No need for excessive courtesy."

Xiyue Zunzhe slightly nodded, smiling as she said:

"My residence is not far from yours.

From now on, if you have anything, come find me directly in the virtual universe—I am always here."

"Alright." Xu Jingming nodded.

Xiyue Zunzhe glanced at him again, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her beautiful eyes, then gradually faded away.

"This is the treatment of the Eternal Sovereign level."

Xu Jingming couldn't help but feel somewhat moved.

Being able to make a Realm Sovereign-level powerhouse proactively say "I am always here" is itself a symbol of status.

Immediately, his figure flashed, and he directly entered his villa residence at the summit of Tianfeng Mountain.

The villa is several times larger than his dwelling when he was on the mountain slope.

The entire building hangs above the cloud sea at the summit, constructed entirely of a warm, moist jade-like material.

The interior furnishings are elegant, yet do not lose the convenience of technology.

"Welcome back, master."

A gentle electronic sound rang out.

Xu Jingming turned his head to look.

Without Vera serving as an artificial intelligence, his virtual universe assistant had reverted to the default No. 1.

It was a golden orb of light the size of a basketball, hovering in midair, with streams of data flowing continuously across its surface.

Though this default virtual assistant was not as lively as Vera,

it was sufficient for his current needs.

"No. 1, help me check where the true demons of the demon race currently are."

Xu Jingming spoke directly.

The Grand Mastery-level *True Demon Compendium* could greatly enhance his combat power.

Therefore, he must quickly find a second drop of true demon essence blood and allocate it to the Second Layer.

No. 1's golden light orb flickered rapidly, vast amounts of data intertwining in the void to form a network.

After a moment, it gave the result:

"Master, there are five known types of true demons.

Their population sizes vary, with most living within the demon race's territory."

"Oh? All within the demon race's territory?"

Xu Jingming furrowed his brow slightly.

This was not good news.

"No, there is one exception."

No. 1's voice paused:

"Within the Return to Origin Holy Hall, there is indeed a possessor of true demon bloodline."

"Oh? Who is it?"

Xu Jingming's eyes lit up, and he quickly spoke to ask.

No. 1 replied: "The Bone Sovereign.

He possesses the bloodline of the Bone True Demon among the demon race.

He is a powerhouse of the Annihilation Sovereign level."

"Annihilation Sovereign..."

Xu Jingming's eyes flashed.

To find a true demon bloodline possessor hidden within the Return to Origin Holy Hall was an unexpected delight.

"Bone Sovereign, Bone True Demon..."

He softly repeated the name, rapidly calculating in his mind.

The *True Demon Compendium* has five layers, each requiring the absorption of different true demon essence blood.

For the first layer, he absorbed the blood essence of the Black Prison Nether Phoenix, personally bestowed by the Nether Phoenix Venerable.

The true demon essence blood required for the second layer must be of a different kind.

Though true demons within the demon race's territory are numerous, they are too troublesome.

If he wished to obtain it, he would have to revert to his Blood Abyss identity and infiltrate the demon race's territory.

Going back and forth would entail considerable risk.

"If I could obtain the second true demon essence blood within the Return to Origin Holy Hall, that would be the most convenient."

Xu Jingming's eyes gleamed with sharp light.

The Bone Sovereign is of comparable cultivation to his current realm.

But Xu Jingming has full confidence that, should they truly clash, the opponent would absolutely not be his match.

However, within the bounds of the Return to Origin Holy Hall, he cannot act at all.

"I cannot resort to force; I must find a way to lure him out of the Holy Hall's range.

Moreover, Lady Xiyue's task also similarly requires luring him out of the Holy Hall's range..."

Xu Jingming fell into deep thought.

These two matters are not easy to handle.

As a human, he fundamentally cannot lure two demons away.

"If only I had my people within the demon race..."

Upon this thought, Xu Jingming's mind flashed with the image of a graceful and moving figure.

Dark red robe, skin like snow, slender waist.

That proud bosom, and those eyes like purple crystals.

And that signature heart-shaped tail.

"Ilyas!"

Xu Jingming's eyes suddenly brightened.

If there were a way to turn Ilyas to his side,

then these matters would become much easier to handle!