Chapter 256: Qianbao River

The sensitivity to the "Law of Fire" has increased, and the body becomes more attuned to the Law of Fire; perception is clearer, and its execution is smoother and more powerful.

The Purple Fire Ape that can brew this fine wine numbers only tens of thousands throughout the entire universe; over endless ages, their numbers only decrease and never increase.

The Purple Fire Ape Wine they produce is also extremely precious, with an exchange price of 80 billion Mixed Yuan Units, and only two bottles exist within the Military System; Xiao Yu exchanged for one bottle, leaving one remaining.

The various supplies in the Military System are provided not only by the human race but also by many subordinate races that participate in the Outer Realm Battlefield.

This Purple Fire Ape Wine is supplied by an Alien Tribe.

……

On the Wu Chen continent of the Primordial Universe.

Gui Yi Zunzhe materialized inside Xiao Yu's manor.

"Senior brother." Xiao Yu gave a slight bow.

"Regarding the Guard Corps, first is leader Nick, who receives a reward of 10 billion Mixed Yuan Units, plus an F9-grade Mechanical Race Pyramid. Next are ten Realm Lord Level Generals, each receiving 100 million Mixed Yuan Units, plus an F9-grade Spaceship. Then the Domain Lord Level Captains, each receiving 1 million Mixed Yuan Units, plus an E9-grade Mechanical Race Pyramid. Finally the Universe-level members, each receiving 10 thousand Mixed Yuan Units and an E9 Ji Yuzhou Feichuan."

"Senior brother, wait a moment, I'll make arrangements." Xiao Yu said with a smile, then looked at Nick and said, "From now on I will move into the Palace of Qianbao River; thank you all for looking after me these past several thousand years."

During this time, Gui Yi Zunzhe stood beside them, smiling quietly, without saying a word.

"Continue!" Xiao Yu said with a smile.

"Junior brother, the teacher has asked me to take you to the Qianbao River Secret Realm; for a long time ahead, that will be your place of residence." Gui Yi Zunzhe said with a smile.

"Your Highness!"

"Alright, everyone disperse. After I leave, staff will assign your destinations." Xiao Yu said with a smile.

The tens of thousands below immediately began clamoring, all shouting in unison, "Your Highness, Immortal!"

"Alright, since you have labored for thousands of years, whether in the Virtual Universe or in reality, I am very satisfied with you. At this parting, I will grant the following rewards; Nick, please read them." Xiao Yu tossed a purple metal sheet to Nick.

Then, with a shift of thought, he withdrew the World Tree's roots that had penetrated the underground of this million‑kilometer‑wide domain, and all the roots were re‑absorbed back into the internal world.

"Very well, I will now read the rewards bestowed by Your Highness. The specific rewards are divided into two categories: the Guard Corps and the servants." Nick said.

The shouts continued for a long time.

Nick finished reading.

"Salutations, Venerable!" Nick and the Guard Corps and servants bowed respectfully.

"Finally, for all servants, each will receive 100 Mixed Yuan Units and a D9-class Universe Spaceship as a reward."

"Huh?" Gui Yi Zunzhe was surprised but said nothing more.

Nick glanced at the purple metal sheet and added, "Your Highness, guarding Your Highness is our duty, and moreover during this period we not only enjoyed the Primordial Secret Realm but also earned point rewards that can be claimed."

"You all work very diligently; for thousands of years you have been as consistent as a single day, managing the entire domain quite well." Xiao Yu scanned below with a smile, "Today I will leave this place; you cannot follow, so we part here. I do not know if we shall meet again."

"Thank you, senior brother." Xiao Yu nodded.

"Your Highness, it is our honor!" Nick and the others bowed respectfully.

These rewards may be unexpected income for the Guard Corps, but for the servants they are an astronomical sum.

The Realm Lord Level, Domain Lord Level guards and servants reluctantly dispersed.

Outside the manor only Xiao Yu, Gui Yi Zunzhe, and Nick remained.

Nick suddenly dropped to one knee, respectfully saying, "Your Highness, I think even after you reach Qianbao River you will still need subordinates; I, Nick, am willing to swear my life in loyalty to you!"

"Are you sure? Loyalty now differs from before; once you pledge loyalty to me, you must remain faithful for life, never betraying as long as you live." Xiao Yu solemnly said, "If you betray me, there will be only one outcome!"

"Subordinate confirms; following behind Your Highness is my honor, I will never betray in this life." Nick said respectfully.

Being able to follow a future‑prosperous Your Highness is his honor, and this lord is also very generous!

"Very well, I accept you." Xiao Yu smiled, "You shall accompany me to the Palace of Qianbao River!"

"Yes, subordinate obeys!" Nick said respectfully.

Gui Yi Zunzhe smiled at Xiao Yu, not having expected that such a simple act would secure an Immortal Military Lord as a subordinate, and one who has known the roots and background, having been with him for thousands of years.

"Let's go." Gui Yi Zunzhe placed one hand on Xiao Yu's shoulder and the other on Nick's shoulder.

The three vanished into thin air.

They appeared outside Wu Chen Space-time, then performed Instant Teleport again, reappearing beyond Qianbao River.

Before them stretched a vast Starry Sky River, its width spanning several light‑years and its length endless, as if leading to the edge of the heavens.

"Teacher!" Gui Yi Zunzhe called out.

Spatial shift.

Xiao Yu and Gui Yi Zunzhe appeared in an empty palace.

In Qianbao River, without permission even an ordinary Lord of the Universe finds Instant Teleport difficult, let alone someone of Venerable Rank.

"Junior brother, from now on this palace belongs to you." Gui Yi Zunzhe smiled, "Farewell, junior brother, I must return to report."

"Mm." Xiao Yu nodded slightly.

Gui Yi Zunzhe vanished into thin air.

"Nick, find a side hall to use as a residence." Xiao Yu said with a smile.

Immediately Xiao Yu entered the main hall, sat cross‑legged, and continued his comprehension.

Three days later.

A spaceship landed before the great hall, and three Immortal strongmen appeared before Xiao Yu.

The leading one, a three‑eyed Immortal Military Lord, projected a laser beam from the Smart Light Brain on his left wrist toward Xiao Yu.

"Identity verification!"

"Transaction possible!"

"Time‑Space King, all the items you wish to trade are within this World Ring." The three‑eyed Immortal said respectfully.

He clearly knows that the present space‑time not only contains the Chaos City Lord's direct disciple, but also that he has personally slain countless beings stronger than himself.

"Mm." Xiao Yu nodded slightly, taking the World Ring.

A thread of World Force seeped into the World Ring; inside the World Ring with a diameter of a hundred billion kilometers lay all kinds of cultivation resources. This place was filled with all kinds of resources that Xiao Yu had exchanged for a full twenty trillion points.

The transaction completed, the three Immortals quickly departed.

Xiao Yu sat cross-legged again, his awareness having entered the place of the Universe Origin, contemplating various laws.

"Xiao Yu, my disciple, come over!" A long voice echoed beside Xiao Yu's ear.

"Teacher." Xiao Yu rose.

Space-time shift.

Xiao Yu appeared out of thin air inside the palace that was the most central of the palace complex.

Chaos Temple.

"Teacher." Xiao Yu performed a respectful salute.

"This is the Thunder and Time Beast God inheritance token." Chaos City Lord laughed, flipping his hand, a metal box appeared in his hand, "When you deem the time right, go accept the inheritance."

Xiao Yu received the metal box, lifted its lid, and inside lay a Hexagonal Stone Tablet, upon which was carved a Beast God statue roaring toward the sky.

"Is this the Beast God inheritance token?" Xiao Yu thought to himself, taking out the Hexagonal Stone Tablet and examining it closely.

(End of chapter)