Chapter 1198: We Each Need the Other

At the City Lord's residence, six immortal existences who had been ennobled as Kings — Flame Long Wang, True Derivation King, Thousand Phantasm King, Sword Blaze King, King Long Yu, and King Tong Nan — addressed Fang Yu as "Dao Friend," bestowing upon him the title "King Fang Yu."

Although Fang Yu knew this naming convention fit their style, "King Fang Yu" sounded rather unpleasant; better to drop the "Fang" and simply call him "King Yu."

"King Yu" was certainly a bit nicer on the ear than "King Fang Yu," but rather than "King Yu," "Emperor Yu" sounded even better.

However, in the immortal classification system — from Military Lord to Ennobled Marquis, then to Ennobled King — there was no such thing as "Ennobled Emperor," so no immortal emperor title existed.

"Greetings, fellow Dao Friends."

Fang Yu offered salutations to the six Kings.

"Dao Friend Fang Yu, I had previously thought of taking you as my disciple, but now that we meet, I see your comprehension of the Dao of Space actually surpasses my own. Truly shameful."

True Derivation King laughed heartily and spoke to Fang Yu. "My Nine Universes lineage gains another Grandmaster — what a joyous occasion. How about we head to my residence to sit and discuss the Dao, and perhaps instruct those little ones along the way?"

"We all very much look forward to discussing the Dao with you. Across countless years, you are the only one to comprehend the Nine Universes Chaos Stele and derive so many secret arts — truly unprecedented and unmatched. If we could discuss the Dao with you, it would be the greatest joy of our lives."

Sword Blaze King also spoke up.

Even Flame Long Wang, who by rumor could transform into a star and slay many immortals, turned his gaze over as well, seemingly looking forward to the upcoming Dao discussion.

"Good, then let us discuss the Dao with all of you fellow Dao Friends."

Fang Yu nodded.

His gaze swept over these immortal Kings. Judging by their comprehension of the Laws of Space, they truly seemed inferior to him. But even setting aside the Laws of Space and Time, Flame Long Wang could actually transform into a star and unleash temperatures exceeding that of a star itself, slaying many immortals — it sounded utterly domineering.

Of course, stars and stars seemed to be different things.

Different worlds manifested many differences in realm comparison. What he grasped was beyond their imagination, and what they grasped was what he needed to learn and cultivate.

So Fang Yu did not immediately go to comprehend the other Chaos Steles, but instead went with the six immortal Kings to True Derivation King's residence.

They would discuss the Dao and preach the Dao.

Once this news spread, countless prodigies were immediately stirred. The supreme geniuses qualified to attend the lecture all hurried toward True Derivation King's residence.

"True Derivation King is giving a lecture today — and not just him, but the other five Kings as well. As for that newly arrived supreme prodigy, I heard his comprehension of the Origin of Space even surpasses True Derivation King's, so much that True Derivation King himself addresses him as Dao Friend!"

"What? Such a prodigy exists — one who makes a King-tier Grandmaster like True Derivation King address him as Dao Friend? Could that Fang Yu also be an immortal expert of King rank?"

"Can't say for sure, but right now all seven existences are at True Derivation King's residence, about to discuss and preach the Dao. Let's hurry and watch — I've only comprehended up to the fourth diagram of the Nine Universes Chaos Stele."

"Let's go, let's go! We'll attend the lecture right away. Hearing Grandmaster figures like these expound on the Origin of the Laws of Space would be a heaven-sent opportunity for us!"

"I must listen carefully too — perhaps I could gain a tremendous boost."

World Lords and even immortal existences, one after another, entered True Derivation King's residence and sat down in perfect silence on the plaza, which measured dozens of kilometers in length and width.

Soon, the prodigies and experts who had arrived numbered one to two thousand.

At the very front of the plaza, seven people were already seated, with Fang Yu conspicuously among them in the front row.

His gaze swept outward, taking in every attendee at a glance.