Chapter 1152: Earth, It

In the ancient ruins beneath Australia, Luo Feng was still conversing with the demon Bata.

During their dialogue, many secrets were revealed.

Earth's star system is the Milky Way, and together with surrounding systems, these eight star systems form the Silver-Blue Empire, a universe-level primitive civilization. Within this primitive civilization, over 210,000 stars in the Milky Way alone host large human populations.

From the cosmic map, the entire Silver-Blue Empire lies within the Heilongshan Star Region, ruled by the Heilongshan Empire—a universe-level intermediate civilization that directly controls over six thousand star systems and governs more than five hundred universe-level primitive vassal states.

The Silver-Blue Empire is one such vassal state of the Heilongshan Empire.

Yet the Heilongshan Empire is not the highest civilization in the universe; above it still exist far greater powers.

Beyond star systems and star regions, the universe uses the "star zone" as a larger unit—a star zone equals roughly ten thousand star regions, and each star region contains about one to two thousand star systems, meaning one star zone equals ten million to two hundred million star systems.

Some star zones are large, containing two hundred million star systems.

Others are small, containing only ten million star systems.

Earth, this tiny life-bearing planet, belongs to the Milky Way, Heilongshan Star Region, Qianwu Grand Star Zone.

The Qianwu Grand Star Zone commands over thirteen thousand star regions and more than one hundred million star systems, ruled by the Qianwu Universe Nation, a universe-level advanced civilization, which oversees nearly a thousand universe-level intermediate vassal states.

"So the universe is like this?"

After hearing Bata's explanation, Luo Feng finally understood Earth's place in the cosmos.

"Universe-level advanced civilization, universe-level intermediate civilization, universe-level primitive civilization."

A realization rose in Luo Feng's heart. "So I am from Qianwu Grand Star Zone, Heilongshan Star Region, Milky Way, Earth. I wonder who my Master really is—perhaps he isn't from Earth, nor from the Milky Way, perhaps not even from Heilongshan Star Region."

Luo Feng thought of Fang Yu, his Master—this Daoist was very likely not from Earth, yet he treated Earth's humanity well.

"Bata, do you know what realm my Master has reached?"

Luo Feng asked.

"Your Master? First, let me explain the realms of the universe—what you learned at the No. 9 Civilization Ruins is incomplete."

The demon Bata spoke.

"The universe's realms are divided into five main levels: Planetary, Stellar, Cosmic, Domain Lord, and World Lord. Beyond World Lord lies Immortality!"

"Planetary is merely cannon fodder—a lowly enforcer or servant. Your current strength is acceptable on Earth, but beyond it, you're just a tiny pawn."

Bata glanced at Luo Feng with faint contempt.

Luo Feng remained unmoved, listening intently.

His Master had never told him any of this.

"Stellar beings are considered major figures if they dwell on a remote planet, but even then, they must remain discreet on important worlds."

"Cosmic-level beings are true powerhouses. Typically, only one emerges per star system. A Cosmic-level adept joining a universe nation can easily claim dozens of planets as their domain."

"Domain Lords are regional overlords. Universe-level primitive civilizations dare not provoke them lightly. Across the vast cosmos, Domain Lords are courted wherever they go."

"World Lords are even greater—they are like local emperors. Acquiring an entire star system as a domain is effortless. Every World Lord can cultivate an entire world within their own body, mastering a true world!"

Bata looked at Luo Feng.

"Cultivate a world within one's own body? Master a true world?"

Luo Feng's eyes filled with shock. Could such beings truly exist?

"That is the power of a World Lord—the Lord of Worlds. They are formidable, revered everywhere. A World Lord can easily live for a thousand cycles. You already know one cycle equals 10,081 years—meaning a World Lord's lifespan reaches over ten million years!"

"Yet even World Lords have lifespan limits. If they fail to break through after ten million years, they age and die. Only those beyond World Lord—those who reach Immortality—can truly endure. Immortal powerhouses are called 'Eternal powerhouses' or 'Deities,' possessing infinite lifespans. And your Master is an Immortal!"

Bata's gaze gleamed brightly.

Luo Feng was deeply shaken. So the master of the Fallen Ink Star was this powerful?

"Even star-system-destroying orbital cannons, capable of instantly annihilating stars, cannot harm an Immortal."

Bata said. "Luo Feng, even with my help, you might barely reach World Lord in a hundred thousand years—but becoming Immortal? The probability is nearly zero. Your lineage is far too weak; you've fallen far behind from the start. Achieving greatness? Hard! Hard! Hard!"

Luo Feng fell silent.

Earth's humans truly were backward, their lineage abysmal. Even to become a Warrior required decades of effort, yet Warrior realm was negligible in the cosmos.

"You may not know that beyond Earth, some human races have evolved perfectly—for example, the top ten bloodlines among humans, like the Manka Star people. They are born as Planetary-level infants, reach Stellar-level in childhood, Cosmic-level in adolescence, and become Domain Lords upon adulthood!"

"What?"

Luo Feng was stunned.

Could such human races exist? Earth's humans strained endlessly, killing beasts to produce only a handful of Planetary-level warriors, yet these Manka Star people grew up eating and drinking—and became Domain Lords? One flick of their wrist could destroy a planet?

"That is the gap between beings. But it's not hopeless—if you learn soul possession, seize the body of a powerful bloodline race, you can grow strong rapidly. My Master's original body was mediocre, but by chance, he possessed the body of a young Longke clan member—a bloodline ranked among the top thirty among all human lineages. That's why he could continuously ascend, overcoming countless obstacles, until he achieved Immortality."

"After becoming Immortal, my Master wasn't just any Immortal—he was a mighty one among Immortals. He once commanded nine Immortal-level servants! Across the universe, even universe-level intermediate civilizations treated him with utmost respect. Universe-level advanced civilizations treated him with deference. He could walk the cosmos with impunity—do you understand?"

Luo Feng nodded.

The master of the Fallen Ink Star was a mighty Immortal with nine Immortal servants, ruling the cosmos with impunity—until he offended someone, and countless Immortals joined forces to attack him? Even Immortals could fall—Immortal beings were not truly eternal?

As if sensing Luo Feng's thoughts, Bata's face darkened with sorrow. "In truth, my Master's realm had reached the point where even if his body and soul were obliterated, a single cell fragment could resurrect him. But his enemies were too ruthless—they ensured he could never revive. There is always a higher mountain. Now I see: no matter how powerful you are, never walk the cosmos with arrogance. Always show reverence to the truly strong."

"Enough talk, Luo Feng. Become my disciple. If you do, you'll receive all the gifts my Master prepared for his disciples. If you refuse, to preserve secrecy, I must kill you."

Bata smiled faintly, revealing two fangs.

"..."

"To preserve secrecy, Bata, you'd kill me? But I've already heard your voice."

At that moment, a voice rang out.

The void around Bata rippled—a Kongjianzhi Sect portal opened, and Fang Yu stepped through.

"You—Luo Feng's Master? Your realm doesn't even reach World Lord, yet your comprehension of space is so profound—I cannot kill you."

Upon seeing Fang Yu arrive, the demon Bata showed no surprise. He looked at Fang Yu and sensed dense, intricate void fluctuations surrounding him—so intense that no method he possessed could kill Fang Yu.

Even star-shattering orbital cannons would struggle to eliminate such a being.

Space Law—the most difficult primordial law in the universe, as elusive as Time Law—yet Fang Yu had mastered it.

"Master!"

Luo Feng bowed to Fang Yu beside him.

"Baba Ta, I have no objection to you taking Luo Feng as your disciple. I'm planning to travel the universe, to see its many corners. With you teaching him, it's quite good."

Fang Yu smiled and spoke.

"Then it's settled. Luo Feng can also be a successor of my Fallen Ink Star lineage. With me guiding him, rest assured—his name will soon spread throughout the entire universe, and he will rise utterly in the Black Dragon Mountain Star Region, Qianwu Grand Star Zone!"

As Baba Ta listened to Fang Yu's words, a smile appeared on his face, then transformed into pride.

"Luo Feng, aren't you going to kneel and become my disciple?"

"Yes…"

Luo Feng glanced at Fang Yu, saw him nod, and then knelt to become his disciple.

Baba Ta immediately nodded—finally, the Fallen Ink Star lineage had received a disciple.

"Good. From now on, you are a successor of the Fallen Ink Star lineage. I will teach you in my master's stead. First, here is a space ring. Know this: crafting a space ring in the universe is extremely difficult—it's a luxury item!"

The black-robed Baba Ta, seeing Luo Feng had truly become his disciple, casually tossed something—a streak of silver light flew forth, and a ring arrived. Its internal space stretched two hundred zhang in length, over a hundred zhang in width, and more than thirty zhang in height.

"How's that? Is the space inside this ring large enough? If powerful beings in the universe learn you possess a space ring, your life might be in danger. Cutting space from the cosmos and sealing it into material? Not just anyone can do that."

Baba Ta stared at Luo Feng with pride, as if waiting for shock or awe on his face.

"Baba Ta, this doesn't seem very difficult."

Fang Yu stood aside watching Baba Ta, sensing the vast difference in how two great worlds understood space. As he spoke, he reached out with one hand, and streams of space flowed and shifted, transforming into countless space rings—even space rivers and space statues.

These space rivers, space statues, and others contained vastly greater volumes of space—far exceeding the so-called space rings.

"... You're an exception. I can't imagine how you've come to comprehend space so profoundly. Even an Immortal-level being might not surpass you in spatial understanding. Had my master reached your level, he would never have perished."

Baba Ta stared at the various space artifacts Fang Yu casually summoned, his face filled with awe.

This was something he could not fathom: this strange man, who had not cultivated his own world within, who by all logic had not even reached the World Lord stage, yet understood space laws so deeply that even Immortal-level experts might fail to kill him.

"Go on. I'd also like to see what other treasures the Fallen Ink Star lineage holds."

Fang Yu smiled.

His body's strength was not particularly great, but he had mastered two laws: the Law of Time and the Law of Space. Merely these two laws granted him a unique advantage in this world.

Even if he had little cosmic currency, he could craft space rings and similar items in the universe, instantly gaining great benefits.

"I also have Mu Ya Crystal and Mo Yun Vine for Luo Feng to use. Besides, there's a mental weapon—the Arc Blade Disc. I also have Red Chaos Copper Mother, and three accounts—bank accounts left at the Cosmic River Bank, holding immense wealth!"

Baba Ta declared loudly, as if trying to impress Luo Feng with the Fallen Ink Star lineage's wealth—but his words rang slightly hollow, for the most valuable asset—the Cosmic River Bank accounts—were now unusable.

"Do you have a star map?"

Fang Yu asked.

"Yes. If you want it, I can give it to you."

Baba Ta paused, then revealed a map.