Chapter 123: Derivation

The voice of the Lord of Chaos City echoed beside Zhou Yang's ear.

Although he had already suspected it in his heart, when he actually heard those words, Zhou Yang nearly fainted from the colossal surprise.

The Lord of Chaos City is a top‑tier powerhouse whose strength ranks among the notable ones among the countless Universe Masters in the Universe Sea!

Moreover, he has presided over Chaos City for endless eras, just and impartial, and has devoted incalculable effort to the rise and development of the Human Race.

In the original work, he is also one of the few characters Zhou Yang likes and admires most.

And now, he actually got the chance to become the Lord of Chaos City's personally transmitted disciple; just thinking of it makes him excited!

"Disciple Zhou Yang, wishes to take you as teacher!"

Zhou Yang immediately prostrated himself and respectfully performed a bow to the Lord of Chaos City.

The Lord of Chaos City looked at the kneeling Zhou Yang before him, and faintly seemed to see another ethereal figure, but unfortunately

"Rise."

He sighed softly.

Zhou Yang obediently stood up, and stood still in place.

The Lord of Chaos City pondered slightly, as if contemplating something.

After a moment, he gently spoke.

"World Master Level is the most important stage in your cultivation career; you have already received preliminary acknowledgment of the Space Origin Law, and your progress in the Wood Origin Law is also astonishing, so I shouldn't have to worry too much about your law advancement."

"However, your cultivation years are still too short; although your Law Perception is high, you have scarcely practiced any decent Combat Secret Art or Amplitude Secret Art."

He looked at Zhou Yang, and his tone grew increasingly solemn.

"You have consecutively broken through Universe Level and Domain Lord Level Primordial Tongtian Mountain; a large sum of Mission Points will soon be credited to you. You must make good use of these points to strengthen yourself, and also—"

The Lord of Chaos City, while speaking, raised his hand and flicked; a heavy, one‑foot‑diameter, radiant six‑sided Silver Star Plate materialized in midair.

"This is a divine weapon created by combining the Wood and Space Origin Laws, the 'Derivation Disk'; it counts as a fairly good Esteemed-level weapon, and it comes with a matching Secret Technique, the 'Yandao Secret Manual'. In the Virtual Universe, someone will deliver the matching Secret Technique to your manor."

"I see your soul's will is extremely strong, and you have also cultivated the Derivation Path; this weapon should suit you well."

He raised his hand and brushed; the Silver Star Plate floated down to Zhou Yang's front.

"The Realm of the Overseer Period is already the time to start creating your own suitable Secret Techniques and weapons, but your cultivation time is too short and your experience limited; you can begin by practicing the Secret Techniques of your predecessors."

"I know Kandeli has already exchanged a large number of basic scriptures for you; your current tasks are, first, to cultivate the Secret Technique that pairs with this Derivation Disk, and second, to read extensively the basic scriptures to broaden your perspective."

"Additionally, I grant you 20 more opportunities to perceive the Chaos Monument; if you have questions, you may come to the palace on Thunder Island in the Virtual Universe to consult me."

"I give you a thousand years; within that millennium, master the first tier of the Yandao Secret Manual, and then begin the World Master Level 'Life and Death Trial' mission."

The Lord of Chaos City said solemnly.

"Yes, thank you, teacher; I will certainly strive in cultivation!"

Zhou Yang responded respectfully, then solemnly took the floating Silver Star Plate with both hands.

Cool, as if an icy chill seeped into the depths of his soul!

This was Zhou Yang's first impression upon receiving the Derivation Disk.

Next came an unimaginable heaviness!

With Zhou Yang's current World Master Level power, a single full‑strength punch could easily blast a planet.

However, the moment he grasped the Derivation Disk, he still felt immense pressure.

"Go, remember, before you leave Chaos City for the 'Life and Death Trial', come see me once more."

The Lord of Chaos City waved his hand and said.

"Yes, teacher, I take my leave!"

Zhou Yang performed a respectful bow.

When he lifted his head, he found himself already standing outside the quiet courtyard gate marked 'Chaos Ruins'.

Beside him stood a smiling, kind bald man, Venerable Guiyi.

"Little junior brother, congratulations."

Venerable Guiyi smiled at Zhou Yang, "From now on we are fellow sect brothers; if any difficulties arise, you may contact me anytime through the Virtual Universe."

"Yes, thank you, second senior brother!"

Zhou Yang responded respectfully.

"Alright, let's go, I'll take you out."

The news of Zhou Yang becoming the Lord of Chaos City's direct disciple quickly spread throughout the Human Race Territory.

Of course, the spread was limited to the Universe Venerables of the major Human Race factions and some powerful Immortal circles.

In an instant, congratulatory emails from Immortals and even Universe Venerables, whether acquainted or not, poured in.

One reason these powerful beings were so enthusiastic is that Zhou Yang displayed a peerless talent that directly pursues the Human Race's billions‑of‑eras strongest genius, Ke Di, giving them a solid basis for forging good relations.

Moreover, they also valued his status as the Lord of Chaos City's direct disciple.

Zhou Yang was not particularly concerned with these social matters for the time being, focusing instead on immersing himself in his own cultivation.

After breaking through the World Master Level, there were simply too many things for him to do.

First, as Mental Power and Original Force merged into the powerful World Force, he could further study the 'Life Record'—

It is the massive secret pattern Meridian Diagram within his inner world, transformed by Meteor Tears; for convenience he named it the 'Life Record'.

Before breaking through the World Master Level, he had already successfully unlocked twelve mainline Meridian Diagrams.

With the breakthrough of the World Master Level and the leap in power, he now can easily discern the patterns of the first twenty mainline diagrams.

When he successfully imprints the newly unlocked eight images onto his body, the evolution speed of his Life Gene Level will surely reach an extremely exaggerated degree!

Secondly, the Lord of Chaos City tasked him to master the first tier of the Yandao Secret Manual within a millennium.

On the day of his apprenticeship, a messenger had already delivered the Yandao Secret Manual bestowed by the Lord of Chaos City.

This manual corresponds to a Universe Venerable Level Combat Secret Art, the whole set divided into six tiers.

This secret manual is the same as the《Life Gene Transformation》; it actually does not record any formed secret techniques at all, but throughout it discusses the basic combinations of the application of spatial law and wood law.

The entire set of secret manuals records 10,081 basic combination methods; each basic combination method, when combined with other methods, can give rise to new combination ways!

The 10,081 basic methods can derive combination ways that are virtually infinite!

Different combination ways naturally produce different levels of power.

To cultivate the first layer, one must at least master the first 108 basic methods and all their variant combinations!

No wonder the Chaos City Lord said this secret technique is very suitable for himself.

That is, his soul power is so strong it's monstrous; if another Realm Lord tried to comprehend this so-called infinite transformation method, who knows how many tens of thousands of years it would take!

With that time, it would be better to honestly improve one's law perception for faster progress!

Besides these two most important matters, he also needs to contemplate the Chaos Monument to improve his law perception, and study the secret technique Kandeli exchanged for him.

Moreover, the mission points reward for storming Tongtian Mountain has already been credited.

The combined rewards of the Universe-level and Domain Lord-level Tongtian Mountains amount to a staggering 3.1 billion mission points!

These must all be converted into his own strength!

Each of these tasks consumes a great deal of his energy.

"Now thinking back, being able to become Kandeli's disciple upon first entering Chaos City was truly a fortunate thing!"

Zhou Yang silently sighed.

At this moment, in his inner world, countless avatars sat cross-legged in all directions of the Central Continent.

These are the new avatars differentiated after he imprinted the【Life Record】on his main body with the first twelve diagrams, referring to the ancient god avatar's【Blood Rebirth Technique】.

These avatars not only have stronger soul power, but their life gene level has reached about one-tenth of that of his main body.

Now he is practically equivalent to possessing a group of special life avatars whose life gene level exceeds a hundred times that of ordinary beings!

Just thinking about this makes him excited to the point of almost trembling.

Imagine, in a future battle, he suddenly releases over a hundred avatars comparable to special life forms to surround and attack the enemy; such a scene would probably scare the enemy silly!

"But this scene can only be imagined; I currently cannot afford the equipment and resource consumption for so many avatars, at most I can focus on equipping just a few of them."

He sighed, but his mood did not show any dejection.

Because these avatars have even better uses—

"Avatar 1-3 comprehends spatial law, avatars 4-10 comprehend wood law, avatars 11-15 study《Life Gene Transformation》, avatars 16-20 research the basic secret techniques prepared by Teacher Kandeli, and the rest, together with the main body, study the《Yandao Secret Manual》!"

He quickly made the arrangements like a slave owner.

The souls of these avatars are split from the main body; through soul resonance, the avatars' comprehension can also be sensed by the main body.

Moreover, by cultivating the【Three Souls Nine Refinements】, each avatar's soul even surpasses most peers of the same rank among the Human Race's heavenly talents; whether comprehending laws or studying secret techniques, their speed is quite impressive.

In this way, Zhou Yang is equivalent to having hundreds of diligent 'laborers' to help him simultaneously comprehend and improve!

That wonderful feeling is somewhat like the scene I saw in my previous life of a hot-blooded youth cultivating using the【Shadow Avatar Technique】.

"Life Record! Ancient God Avatar! Extremely strong soul! Powerful avatar comparable to special life!"

"Possessing these great opportunities, my path is destined to be glorious and splendid!"

Zhou Yang's eyes blazed with fire!

(End of chapter)