Chapter 542

The Great Xia Universe.

New Lánxīng.

Although a thread of consciousness was sent into the Gate of All Realms, it was no different from entering the Tai Xu Universe.

Fang Xing's true body could still move freely, even handle state affairs and contemplate cosmic laws.

"The power of the heart… truly strange."

At this moment, he was studying the heart-power cultivation method of the Driver World.

"Though I have not yet cultivated a 'Heart Form,' I can sense that my observation of the True Spirit has become increasingly clear…"

"This is merely the beginner heart-power cultivation method of the Green Forest Academy. Once I reach the Heart Capital and obtain the advanced cultivation techniques—even the secret methods of the Holy Hall—what wonders might await?"

"That world is almost certainly connected to the Transcenders…"

Fang Xing felt a growing anticipation.

As for law comprehension? Erha had just reached Lord rank, offering little advancement to his Destruction Law; the Destruction Field Team still had no form.

Only after he completed his plan and embarked on his journey to the Heart Capital would the harvest come.

As Fang Xing pondered, a piercing alarm suddenly blared through the castle.

"Hm? A high-rank cosmic vessel has breached my star system?"

Fang Xing pulled up the detailed information and barked: "Zhang Chu…"

"We just received a communication—the two Law Lords of the Starry Civilization, Reide and Lüta, are here to visit you…"

Zhang Chu's projection appeared—he now served as Fang Xing's artificial intelligence steward.

Of course, Fang Xing had left countless backdoors in this first-generation principal; many areas remained inaccessible to him.

"Reide and Lüta? Those two underlings of Yin Kesi weren't killed in the last mission?"

Fang Xing was speechless.

"Yes, according to the Starry Civilization's public records, these two Law Lords have been resurrected…"

Zhang Chu explained.

In peak civilizations, powerful beings could resurrect Law Lords.

Even an outsider like Fang Xing, if slain, would likely be resurrected after waiting in line—though if his merit contributions were insufficient, he'd owe the Starry Civilization a massive debt.

Die a few more times, and he'd be utterly bankrupt.

Reide and Lüta were native-born Law Lords of the Starry Civilization; their benefits would be far more generous.

'Of course, it's also possible Yin Kesi paid a heavy price—he is a fourth-rank Law Lord, after all, one of our own, with far greater connections and permissions than I have…'

'But if we kill them a few more times, even Yin Kesi might go bankrupt, and they'd no longer be able to be resurrected…'

After all, resurrecting a thirteenth-rank Law Lord was a burden even for peak-tier beings, requiring a significant cost!

'And… why are these two coming to me? Could it be to confirm something? Otherwise, why not discuss it in the Tai Xu Universe? Why come in person?'

Fang Xing's thoughts shifted rapidly. He spoke: "Have them land at Spaceport Two."

…

Boom!

Amid a torrent of gas, a silver, droplet-shaped vessel landed at the spaceport of New Lánxīng.

The hatch opened, and Reide and Lüta stepped out, their hair seeming to burn.

"Welcome, honored guests. The Lord has prepared a banquet in your honor."

A projection materialized—Zhang Chu's form appeared.

"Hmph. We'll find our own way."

Reide became a streak of fire, and together with Lüta, they entered the castle's grand hall.

Fang Xing sat cross-legged on the main seat. Seeing Reide and Lüta, he smiled faintly: "Congratulations on your resurrection. What brings you here?"

Reide and Lüta exchanged glances, then spoke: "Our Starry Civilization has discovered a hidden realm on the Outer Battlefield—suspected to be a Dao Master's legacy. Only Law Lords may enter. It's newly opened; dangerous, but the rewards will be immense. A corresponding mission will soon appear in the Tai Xu Universe. Fang Xing, would you be willing to ally with us? Together, we'll reap great gains!"

"Outer Battlefield… hidden realm?"

Fang Xing shook his head: "I'm preparing to enter seclusion. Not interested."

"Then we won't disturb you further."

Reide and Lüta exchanged glances and left immediately.

"Hmph!"

Seeing this, Fang Xing grew more certain of a suspicion: "Tell Gu Yun—the banquet is canceled…"

…

Inside the silver droplet vessel.

"We're now fully beyond the range of that star system… this ship was funded by Brother, impossible to eavesdrop on."

Reide said: "First, my 'Spirit Secret Technique' gave no reaction—he's not the killer."

"My causality technique also gave no feedback…"

Lüta frowned: "If Fang Xing isn't hiding behind some supreme secret technique, then he truly has nothing to do with it—the suspect pool has narrowed further…"

"Hmph, I always had suspicions. After all, we had no real grudge against Fang Xing—but we had a deep one with someone else…"

Reide's face darkened: "But I never imagined that bastard could be so insane…"

"He's already applied for a long-term posting to avoid contact with us," Lüta sneered. "That's guilt."

"We can now confirm two of the three killers—but the final one, the Space-Time Law Lord…"

Reide paced irritably: "Until we solve him, we dare not leave on missions…" This resurrection had cost them everything—their resources, their treasures, all gone.

These two Law Lords had suffered severe setbacks, each dropping a full rank.

If they encountered that Space-Time Law Lord again, death would be certain.

"Anyone who fully comprehends the laws of time and space is no ordinary figure. If not from our human territory, then from the Beast or Insect civilizations… could such a genius Law Lord be an insect slave?"

Lüta sighed: "By the way—is the news about the Outer Battlefield hidden realm real?"

"Of course it's real. But Brother instructed us to use it as an excuse for the visit. The mission will indeed be issued soon—it's optional. If Brother goes, we'll have to follow, even at risk…"

Reide gritted his teeth: "Otherwise, our credit scores are already negative."

At this, Lüta paled.

After resurrection, they'd lost most of their wealth and now owed the Starry Civilization a massive debt in contributions.

Now, they were truly "major debtors."

In one look/p>

At that moment, within the Tai Xu Universe.

"Brother, you called us?"

Reide and Lüta appeared before Yin Kesi: "We've tested Fang Xing—he's not the black-robed killer."

"You've already met him?"

Yin Kesi sighed: "I called you to warn you—don't use that rumor as an excuse. It seems it's already too late…"

"What happened?"

Reide and Lüta exchanged glances. Lüta bit her lip: "Did something go wrong in the hidden realm?"

"Yes. Another battle just erupted, revealing the realm's true level—not a Dao Master's legacy, but an Eternal Realm's inheritance!"

Yin Kesi's expression turned solemn: "With this news, our fifth-rank Law Lord, Catastrophe Yumiel, has already rushed there. The Beast and Insect civilizations were caught off guard, but they've since sent fifth-rank reinforcements…"

"The competition inside is fierce, and the rewards immense. The upcoming mission won't mention these details, but it will restrict entry: only Law Lords of third rank or higher, ranked within the top thousand of the Starry List, may enter."

"An Eternal Realm's inheritance?"

Reide's eyes blazed, and he slapped his thigh: "Too bad…"

For true genius Law Lords, they'd long since found their own "Dao" and cared little for Dao Master legacies.

But an Eternal Realm inheritance was entirely different!

This was the very thing fifth-rank Law Lords would fight to the death for!

If confirmed, not only Catastrophe Yumiel, but "Absolute Blade" Chixing and "Ice Emperor" Catherine would surely appear.

After all, these three were the Starry Civilization's most gifted.

If anyone had the best chance to claim the Eternal inheritance, it was them.

The Insect and Beast civilizations would certainly come to block them—and try to seize the inheritance themselves.

The fate of this realm could tip the balance of power among the three peak civilizations.

"But… Fang Xing is in cultivation. He won't easily accept missions."

Lüta smiled faintly, delivering a message that eased Yin Kesi's tension.

"Good…"

Yin Kesi's eyes gleamed—he was a fourth-rank Law Lord, and he too coveted the Eternal inheritance.

"Though the mission is being issued, it won't state the truth. We insiders have already received hints and warnings—this is the perfect chance to form teams and seize the initiative."

He thought for a moment: "You two stay within human territory for now. Don't leave lightly. I must prepare fully for the journey to the hidden realm."

His meaning was clear: stop asking for source-coin loans.

"Understood."

Reide and Lüta exchanged glances, both feeling helpless.

…

At the entrance of a hidden realm.

Various cosmic wonders shifted endlessly, radiating extreme destructive power.

A white-haired youth sat at the entrance, his aura piercing and fierce, suppressing all demons and specters beyond the secret realm.

In his hand he held a Grand Void Stone, playing a game within the Grand Void Universe.

Suddenly, Xiao's expression shifted, and a faint smile curled his lips: "So that's how it is… the Eternal Legacy?"

Earlier, within the Grand Void Universe, he had not been aimlessly wandering or playing—he had been exchanging coded messages with his friend Kui Lan, who had traveled to the Beast Civilization.

From the other side, he had received an intriguing piece of news.

"Too bad… my strength isn't enough."

Xiao sighed inwardly.

In that outer realm battlefield's secret realm, those who acted would surely be formidable figures of the Law Lord realm.

Xiao knew his limits and would never go there to humiliate himself.

Besides… he still had a guarding duty.

"Yin Si… he's surely watching this secret realm. I'll give him some trouble."

A cold smile appeared on Xiao's lips.

Reide and Lüta's resurrection had angered him, but it also gave him multiple chances for revenge!

(End of Chapter)