Chapter 521: Kun Wu and Xiao

"Three fifth-rank Law Lords, though their mastery of Dao forces is formidable... none seem to touch the supreme Dao paths, such as the Dao of Qiankun or the Dao of Space-Time?"

Of course, 'Dao of Qiankun' is the term used in the Qingyuan Great Realm; here in the Great Xia Universe, it should be called the 'Primordial Dao of the Universe'!?

Fang Xing pondered a moment, suspecting it might be due to the uniquely exceptional nature of supreme Dao forces.

Because they are supreme, they are exceedingly difficult!

Even the geniuses among Law Lords may dare not tread this path, fearing they'll be trapped at the final step!

Just like the peerless geniuses of the Qingyuan Great Realm, trapped at the final step of the Law Path, forced to become Soul Dominators, only to turn to ash after ten thousand years.

"Or perhaps... within the peak civilizations, there are hidden forces?"

"Law Lords who cultivate supreme Dao paths like Space-Time Dao, if they reach the final step, naturally attain fifth-rank Law Lord combat power—no need to force them to linger in the Law Lord stage, because they simply cannot break through."

Fang Xing considered, then set aside such thoughts and began planning his main body's cultivation:

"Currently, I rely on the Pan Wu Da Dian, cultivating the Pan Wu Dao. The Pan Wu Dao begins with the True Self Law, and next requires fusing the complete Destruction Law, along with partial Space Law and Killing Law..."

"First, I must fully comprehend the Destruction Law, then fuse it with the True Self Law... even with auxiliary techniques or spells, it remains extremely difficult—external aids may help."

Yet such external aids beneficial to Law Lords are exceedingly rare, even in the Star Market.

Fang Xing suspected his access rights were insufficient—he could barely see anything.

Moreover, such supreme resources are rarely put up for sale; most are likely exchanged and consumed internally within a few Law Lord circles.

Fang Xing glanced at his rank on the Star Rankings: 58, 38th.

Clearly, all newly joined Law Lords must start from the lowest rank.

In this short time, the Star Civilization had already added one new Law Lord.

"Hmm, if I challenge, I can only challenge those ranked up to a thousand above me... even if everything goes smoothly, reaching the top thousand requires over fifty battles... not to mention wins and losses, and opponents refusing challenges..."

Fang Xing scanned the list and found over half the Law Lord names dimmed, indicating they never entered the Star Trial Grounds.

He browsed through the thousand ranked above him and randomly selected one: rank 57, 53, 'Kun Wu'.

He sent a challenge request; after the opponent confirmed, a countdown appeared.

When the countdown ended, Fang Xing found himself in an endless starfield.

"Hmm, battling opponents who wield different Law forces is also a shortcut to comprehending Laws..."

Opposite Fang Xing stood a bald young man.

Seeing Fang Xing, he rubbed his bald head: "So you're Master Fang Xing."

"Oh? You know me?"

Fang Xing said casually.

"Naturally—I've watched your battle videos... that fight where you slew the Blood Yuan Mountain Lord—I'm no match for you."

Kun Wu chuckled bitterly; he was merely an ordinary first-rank Law Lord, otherwise he wouldn't be ranked over fifty thousand.

We are all Law Lords of the Star Civilization—call me Fang Xing. Though your strength is inferior, your cultivated Laws might offer me insight—I'll deliberately suppress my power and give you advice.

Fang Xing appeared amiable.

After all, he had just joined a major faction; acting haughtily brought no benefit.

"Then be careful—I've cultivated the 'Metal Law.' This is my strongest technique—I call it 'Golden Horn Break!'"

In Kun Wu's hand appeared a strange golden divine weapon. He roared, and the Metal Law surged—the complete Law force transformed into pure golden light, filling the entire universe.

Roar! Roar!

From the golden light, a colossal golden-horned serpent slithered forth, shrieked, its horn bristling with razor-sharp intent, shooting straight at Fang Xing.

Fang Xing smiled faintly; his blood-red robe rippled, blocking before him.

Hum!

Terrifying crimson ripples emerged, spreading outward.

The golden light instantly diminished by ninety percent; then Fang Xing extended one finger and stopped the golden horn.

Splash!

The golden horn exploded instantly, dissolving into nothingness.

"Not bad—your technique's offensive power is nearly approaching second-rank Law Lord level."

Fang Xing praised freely: "Yet I sense this technique still holds unfulfilled potential—if you could infuse it with soul influence alongside physical assault, it would surely reach full second-rank Law Lord power..."

In his mind, he was astonished: 'Even an ordinary Law Lord possesses such talent—indeed, peak civilization Law Lords are generally stronger than those of higher civilizations... and this Grand Void Universe is truly formidable—it can perfectly simulate even the Blood Yuan Mountain.'

"That's exactly what I thought..." Kun Wu was deeply grateful: "I've lost... but your attitude is far better than that new arrival, 'Xiao'... his strength is inferior to yours, yet his demeanor is vile—he defeated me in three strikes and left without a word..."

"Xiao?"

Fang Xing was surprised.

"He joined after you. Rumor says his entire civilization was devoured by insectoid hordes—barely any of his people remain. Hence, he looks perpetually bitter and resentful."

Kun Wu was indignant: "The Star Civilization didn't beg him to join, hmph... even the top three ranked elders suppress their own realms, refusing to break into Dao Master, for the sake of the Star Civilization and humanity. Yet this newcomer dares to boast of ascending to Dao Master! Sorry—I'm not referring to you."

As he spoke, Kun Wu remembered Fang Xing was also an outsider, and rubbed his bald head apologetically. "Oh, it's fine... you said Yumiel, Chi Xing, and Kaisalina are deliberately suppressing their realms?"

Fang Xing grew interested.

"I'm not certain, but Yumiel could definitely break into Dao Master," Kun Wu smiled.

After all, Yumiel was their true native—of course he'd speak well of him.

Fang Xing recalled the profiles of the three top figures and understood at once.

'Yumiel is a native of the Star Civilization, unlike Chi Xing and Kaisalina... who are later arrivals.'

'Indeed, wherever there are people, there are cliques... if you don't form one, others form cliques to exclude and oppress you—forcing you to join one just to survive...'

'Those three fifth-rank Law Lords may not truly break into Dao Master—but if anyone is being suppressed, I'd bet it's the outsiders, Chi Xing and Kaisalina... after all, outsiders face greater pressure to prove loyalty to the Star Civilization...'

Though Kun Wu's strength was mediocre, as a native of the Star Civilization, he had wide connections.

Fang Xing, eager to gather information, learned much.

"Resources suitable for our cultivation, besides official mission rewards, depend on personal acquisition—often through private trade gatherings... but Fang Xing, you're a third-rank Law Lord—resources suitable for you are exceedingly rare, likely impossible to obtain."

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Kun Wu, hearing Fang Xing inquire, said: "Still... I'll ask around for you. What exactly do you need?"

"What do I need?"

Fang Xing thought: "If you find 'Destruction Demon Liquid' or feathers from the 'Mad Wu Bird,' notify me..."

'Destruction Demon Liquid' is a strange spiritual fluid—any cultivator below Law Lord level who touches even a wisp of its aura is destroyed.

But Law Lords who ingest it can deepen their comprehension of the Destruction Law.

The 'Mad Wu Bird' is a peculiar Law-being!

'Law-beings' are naturally born from the universe, immensely powerful—often born at Law Lord level.

The 'Mad Wu Bird' is even stranger: it innately wields the True Self Law and Destruction Law, and can fuse them, making it extraordinarily powerful—born at third-rank Law Lord strength.

Its adult form rivals fourth-rank Law Lords, and its numbers are exceedingly scarce, mostly inhabiting the Beast Civilization—making it even harder to obtain.

Fang Xing needed the 'Mad Wu Bird' feathers to complement the Pan Wu Da Dian's secret techniques, exploring the fusion of True Self Law and Destruction Law.

"Sss... indeed, third-rank Law Lord cultivation will bankrupt me... I've heard of Destruction Demon Liquid being sold, but even one drop costs a hundred Source Fluids... as for 'Mad Wu Bird' feathers, it's pure luck—maybe check the Beast Civilization battlefields..."

Kun Wu chuckled.

"No matter—I'll pay you a commission if you get me confirmed information..."

Fang Xing waved his hand.

They chatted a while longer, then parted ways.

He felt invigorated and began challenging again.

This time, a Law Lord ranked around 56, 00 responded.

Also a first-rank Law Lord, but his expression was icy—he said nothing upon meeting, immediately swinging his battle blade!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Blades of light covered the heavens—his offensive power surpassed Kun Wu's.

Seeing the man's clear unwillingness to communicate, Fang Xing knew further words would only annoy him—he acted immediately.

Roar! Roar!

Blood-marked Golden Beasts emerged, charging wildly at the blade-wielding Law Lord.

"Die!"

The blade-wielding Law Lord's eyes glinted coldly; one slash cleaved a Blood-marked Golden Beast in half.

But this was his limit.

As his blade became stuck in the corpse of the first beast, two other phantom beasts clamped onto his shoulders.

"Friend—"

Fang Xing ordered the two beasts to halt, intending to speak—when the man yanked his blade free and severed one of the beasts' heads.

'So he's a battle fanatic who doesn't want to talk...'

'Well, in a civilization this vast, of course there are all kinds of people... even among Law Lords, solitary cultivators vastly outnumber the glib and sociable.'

'Meeting Kun Wu was already lucky.'

Fang Xing shook his head and casually pointed a finger.

Puff!

The Law Lord's head exploded instantly; his corpse dissolved into a shadow...

(End of Chapter)