Chapter 329: Star Lord, Law Lord, Dao Lord (Request Subscription)

"Among the Star Lord realm, the lowest rank is Satellite Level, capable only of destroying small satellites."

"Next is Planet Level, able to destroy a single asteroid."

"Then comes Star Level; at this stage, one is already powerful enough to dominate within early-stage cosmic civilizations, with destructive power rivaling that of a star."

"Beyond Star Level come Red Giant Level and Neutron Star Level!"

The Gray Robe Marquis sighed wistfully: "My original body was once a master of Neutron Star Level within the Star Lord realm, widely respected even among high-tier cosmic civilizations—but alas, I encountered my nemesis, the Blood Origin Mountain Lord... Though he has not yet ascended to the Law Lord realm, he is one of the exceedingly rare Black Hole Level beings within the Star Lord realm, capable of standing against ordinary Law Lord cultivators..."

"Law Lord realm?" Fang Xing's face showed a hint of confusion.

"Fully comprehending a single law is the Law Lord realm," the Gray Robe Marquis explained. "If Star Lord realm is merely about raw destructive power, the Law Lord realm can already interfere with the operation of cosmic rules..."

"In simple terms, it's like a pay-to-win player can't beat a cheater," Fang Xing understood. After all, the Great Xia world had online games and all kinds of hacks: "Calling Star Lord ranks Satellite Level, Planet Level, Star Level... might as well call them Early Stage, Mid Stage, High Stage, Perfect, Supreme Perfect, Beyond Supreme Perfect..."

He was far more intrigued by the Black Hole Level of the Star Lord realm: "Can a Star Lord Black Hole Level being truly cross major realms and fight against Law Lord cultivators?"

The Gray Robe Marquis said: "Generally, Neutron Star Level is the absolute limit of the Star Lord realm. Those who advance beyond usually fully comprehend a single law and ascend to Law Lord. But there are exceptions—some, due to certain constraints, remain unable to fully grasp a law, yet through extraordinary encounters and innate talent, their combat power far exceeds Neutron Star Level, even allowing them to clash with Law Lords who have comprehended a single law... Hence they are called 'Black Hole Level,' and their numbers may be even rarer than Law Lord cultivators..."

"As for the subdivisions within the Law Lord realm, I don't know much—such great ones usually operate within peak cosmic civilizations. The ones who stand atop countless civilizations, commanding even peak cosmic civilizations to bow, are the Dao Lords who master the Great Dao!"

"Star Lord, Law Lord, Dao Lord?" Fang Xing nodded. He finally had some grasp of this universe's advancement system.

Of course, understanding it was useless.

Without inheritance, without cultivation techniques... knowing a name alone wouldn't help him ascend.

Even if he did ascend, what about the corresponding methods and secret arts?

Fang Xing felt urgent, and secretly pondered: 'In the main universe, the power wielded by the extraterrestrial demons doesn't feel like ordinary profundities—it resembles the aura of Law Lord cultivators...'

'For me, the value of the Great Xia world has increased. Such a clear inheritance and advancement path... could I one day even aspire to become a Dao Lord?'

'But the key is still the inheritance and techniques.'

'Since this Gray Robe Marquis was once a top-tier Neutron Star Level master of the Star Lord realm, his inheritance must be extraordinary—at least enough to reach the Law Lord realm?'

Fang Xing's heart stirred with desire, yet he hesitated... that promise was truly something he didn't want to bear, especially after the Yuanzhong Divine Palace had proven itself so uniquely strange.

'Hmm? Perhaps... I could take a roundabout approach?'

His mind shifted, and he immediately conceived an idea.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the Yuanzhong Divine Palace.

Fang Xing, relying on his attribute panel, trained with insane fervor.

After all, whether or not one had a secret manual made an absolute difference—vastly so.

One after another, the Fire Profundities reached perfection in his hands.

Eventually, all thirty-six scrolls of Fire Profundity inheritance were fully integrated.

BOOM!

When the final 'Ember' Profundity was fully comprehended, Fang Xing's mind exploded with a jolt.

Within his consciousness, on the attribute panel, a message appeared:

【Fire Profundity: 800/800 (Master）】

【Fire Profundity → Fire Law!】

【Fire Law: 1/1600 (Beginner）】

Immediately, he sensed the Fire Law, omnipresent throughout the universe.

"Fire?!"

Fang Xing murmured softly, now understanding the terrifying power of one who mastered the Fire Law.

"With my current beginner-level comprehension of the Fire Law, I can only influence fire within a few meters around me—for example, weakening an enemy's fire-based attacks, even if only by one-thousandth or one-ten-thousandth..."

"But when I ascend to the Law Lord realm? Perhaps I could weaken them by ninety percent—or more! Truly like cheating... In games, no matter how much a pay-to-win player stacks his stats, he still falls before a cheater who alters the rules—this is the fundamental difference between Star Lord and Law Lord."

A flash of gray light.

The Gray Robe Marquis appeared, his cloak's deep darkness rippling violently.

"One month... in just one month, you've fully comprehended all the Fire Profundities—and even entered the Fire Law?"

"With a suitable inheritance, you could ascend to Star Lord immediately."

The Gray Robe's tone carried subtle implication.

Even though Fang Xing had fully comprehended the Fire Profundities and entered the Fire Law, his current power still paled beside his main universe body.

Because he still lacked a cultivation technique!

His realm had reached its peak, but his actual power remained empty.

Once he obtained the inheritance, he could ascend to Star Lord—even at Satellite Level, he'd rival a Martial Saint.

When he broke through to Planet Level and Star Level, he'd be able to contend with Martial Gods!

"What's the difference between Profundities, Laws, and the Great Dao?" Fang Xing asked directly.

"Profundity power has the narrowest application—it can be restricted or weakened by many cosmic mysteries or even a cultivator's inner realm. Law power permeates the universe, but may not function in another universe. Great Dao power pervades all cosmic seas."

The Gray Robe Marquis answered, then without waiting for Fang Xing to react, swept his hand.

Before a gray-white stone tablet deep within the Yuanzhong Divine Palace, Fang Xing and the Gray Robe Marquis reappeared.

"This is the core treasure of the Yuanzhong Divine Palace—the Yuanzhong Tablet! Any vow made before it carries catastrophic consequences even for Law Lord cultivators who break it—possibly even death!"

The Gray Robe's tone turned solemn: "After three hundred cycles of waiting, the day I complete my mission has finally come... Swear now, and become my disciple—or..."

He said no more, but his tone carried unmistakable threat.

"Alright."

Fang Xing nodded, then his demeanor instantly changed.

Li Ying was back!

"This..."

Li Ying stared at the Gray Robe Marquis, fearing he'd be killed outright—combined with the psychological suggestion Fang Xing had left before departing—he immediately swore before the Yuanzhong Tablet: "I, Li Ying, willingly become the disciple of Master Gray Robe, and vow within ten thousand cycles to kill the Blood Origin Mountain Lord. When I am able, I shall resurrect the Gray Robe Marquis!"

The Gray Robe Marquis stared at Li Ying, saying nothing.

After a long silence, his voice cracked: "Your dual personality is clever—and cunning. He knew that after completing the trial and becoming a provisional disciple, I was bound by rules and could no longer act against you. Then he pushed you forward, hoping to confuse the vow's power. But you vastly underestimated the Yuanzhong Divine Palace... This treasure traces back to the source, using karmic force to lock onto all your clones, incarnations, and even your dual personality! So you cannot escape."

The Gray Robe Marquis laughed heartily: "By the name of the Yuanzhong Divine Palace, I declare—the vow is fulfilled!"

As he laughed, the Yuanzhong Divine Palace dissolved into a streak of light and entered Li Ying's third eye.

After a dizzying whirl, Li Ying gazed upon the familiar sky and earth, tears welling in his eyes: "I... I'm finally out! Hahaha..."

He wept and laughed uncontrollably, emotions overwhelming.

Even as he released a little of his pent-up energy, waves of true qi surged through the air, churning the ground into ruin.

"Was that man truly my subconscious personality?"

"Who cares? Even if bound by this vow, ten thousand cycles is a million years... I'd be happy if I lived a hundred."

Li Ying felt like the luckiest man alive!

Though he suffered hardship as a child, ever since his second personality awakened, fortune had followed him relentlessly.

Not only had his martial arts skyrocketed, he'd gained an ancient civilization's inheritance!

With his current strength, unifying the Great Xia planet posed little challenge.

"Inheritance? Inheritance!"

Li Ying's mind stirred—he focused on his third eye and saw a miniature gray-white Yuanzhong Divine Palace. He felt himself its master, able to return at will and read all the Gray Robe's inherited teachings, even access its resources...

THUMP!

THUMP!

A strong heartbeat echoed, flushing Li Ying's face red: "I'm truly the protagonist of this world! I'll rise above others—I won't be bullied by my uncle and aunt anymore, not even my cousin will dare to mock me!"

At that moment, a buzzing sound came from the sky.

Li Ying looked up and saw several drones, apparently startled by his outburst, their cameras locking onto him.

'Damn it—did my earlier destruction draw attention?'

Li Ying instinctively wanted to flee, silently cursing the Gray Robe, now an artifact spirit, for dumping him near the Third Defense City...

But then he remembered what his second personality had done.

Without hesitation, he waved his hand—two streams of true qi shot through the air.

BOOM! BOOM!

Two drones exploded. Li Ying spread his arms like a giant eagle and vanished in an instant...

Main Universe.

Star River Island.

The stasis pod opened, and Fang Xing stepped out: "One month and three days?"

He checked the time, then focused on his attribute panel:

【Fire Law: 1/1600 (Beginner）】

【Gate of All Realms: 1/100】

"The Fire Profundity evolved into Fire Law—and my beginner proficiency is already terrifyingly high..."

"Clearly, further comprehension will be immensely difficult—nothing like the ease of mastering Fire Profundities."

Fang Xing turned his gaze to the final line, his heart leaping: "Indeed... I can go again!"

(End of chapter)