Chapter 278: Luo Feng Leaves Chaos City

Seeing the teacher, the Chaos City Lord, become excited, Xiao Yu continued: "Teacher, please listen to me finish."

"Fine, go ahead." The Chaos City Lord, regaining his mood, said.

"Teacher, this Primordial Treasure has not only this function, but also…" Xiao Yu then enumerated all the functions of this Primordial Treasure.

When he mentioned that this Primordial Treasure can accommodate 100 people to simultaneously restore Divine Bodies, the Chaos City Lord could no longer sit still; upon hearing that this artifact also possesses a massive divine energy pool that can continuously accumulate divine power, he became even more ecstatic.

"Xiao Yu, the Primordial Treasure you created is, for the race, more important than the Strongest Supreme Treasure—a strategic treasure; it will be the most core, strategically significant, clan‑stabilizing treasure of our Human Race." The Chaos City Lord declared resolutely.

"Especially since this Seven-Colored Sacrificial Altar has the function of accumulating divine energy, it will be especially important when warring with other races." The Chaos City Lord continued, "This treasure is crucial for the race; what are your thoughts? Are you preparing to donate it to the race, or…?"

"Teacher, I understand the importance of this treasure, which is why I informed you immediately after it was created. I also wish to contribute my strength to the race, but I am reluctant to part with it. The specifics will depend on the race's decision." Xiao Yu said.

This is his most sincere thought.

"Hmm, fine, you are unwilling to donate; the teacher naturally will not force you, and no one can force my disciple. However, this Primordial Treasure is of little use to you now. It can be temporarily placed with the race; my Human Race members will pay you a corresponding fee as a rental." The Chaos City Lord said.

"That works as well." Xiao Yu said.

"Remember, this must be kept secret; no one may be told." The Chaos City Lord admonished.

"Understood." Xiao Yu nodded, and again performed a respectful bow.

As for the specific rental fee, Xiao Yu did not disclose; after the previous Earth collaboration, the Human Race's higher-ups naturally know Xiao Yu's temperament and are expected to offer a price that satisfies him.

He then took a step forward, vanished into thin air within the palace, reappeared outside the palace, and instantly teleported back into his own palace.

Currently, Qianbao River is not in a combat state; instant teleportation is possible within it.

"Alright, teacher." Xiao Yu understood that the meeting the teacher mentioned is one only the Lord of the Universe can attend, not the Human Race Supreme Council.

Previously, Xiao Yu's ascension to Perfect Gene Life was a delight for the Chaos City Lord; his solo expulsion of the Mechanical Race from the Star Tower was also a surprise, as was the spectacle of his ascension to Immortal. Now, having created an unprecedentedly high-level Primordial Treasure, that is an even greater marvel.

"I have already informed the Great Axe; once the meeting decides, I expect you will be allowed to sit in as an observer." The Chaos City Lord said.

"Yes." Xiao Yu performed a respectful bow.

"Ha ha!" The Chaos City Lord laughed joyfully, waved his hand and said, "Go, and cultivate in peace."

"Seeing you juniors gradually grow, I am also very gratified!" the Chaos City Lord sighed, "In your generation, you are the first to become a Realm Lord, also the first to become Immortal; Luo Feng is the second to become a Realm Lord, and now he is leaving Chaos City to train on the Outer Realm Battlefield."

Three months later, Xiao Yu received an invitation to the Giant Axe Conference in the Virtual Universe.

Afterwards, Xiao Yu cultivated in his own palace; for him now, cultivation is like crossing the river by feeling for stones, and he chose the most arduous path.

"Our Human Race is truly about to flourish." The Chaos City Lord couldn't help but dream.

"At that time, you will receive the news; the Virtual Universe System will notify you in advance." The Chaos City Lord smiled, "You kid, you always manage to create surprises."

While cultivating, he awaited the convening of the Giant Axe Conference.

Xiao Yu smiled and nodded, without interjecting.

"Your insight is still the best, teacher!" Xiao Yu laughed, noting that he and Luo Feng are both direct disciples of the Chaos City Lord. The two are now the most outstanding among that batch of Talent War elites.

The Giant Axe Conference will commence punctually at 14:00 in the afternoon, one month later; at that time, Xiao Yu only needs to hold the invitation in the Virtual Universe to enter.

In the Virtual Universe, Xiao Yu took a moment to meet with Luo Feng.

Though both are direct disciples of the Chaos City Lord, their current standings differ considerably; Xiao Yu is now considered a high‑ranking member of the Human Race, higher than the status of Luo Feng's other teacher, Zhen Yan Wang.

In Xiao Yu's palace on the mid‑slope of Thunder Island.

Xiao Yu, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen sat opposite each other at a round table, on which various precious liquors were displayed; even the cheapest cost 10,000 Hun Yuan per bottle, a price within the Virtual Universe—a real‑world price would be thousands to tens of thousands times higher.

Although Lei Shen is not a staff member of the Virtual Universe Company, Xiao Yu's invitation allowed him to come here.

"Eldest brother, second brother, fourth brother, the four of us have not gathered so neatly for a long time." Xiao Yu raised a cup of purple liquor and said.

"Indeed, if it weren't for the third brother, we wouldn't even be able to gather here at the core of the Virtual Universe Company." Hong sighed.

Millennia have passed; the four Earth brothers are no longer the rookie newcomers of the universe they once were.

Not to mention their positions or families, even their wealth alone surpasses what a Seal King could compare to.

Today, Luo Feng's net worth far exceeds that of his teacher, Zhen Yan Wang.

"World affairs are hard; I won't say more—cheers!" Luo Feng raised his glass and said.

"Cheers."

"Cheers."

Xiao Yu and the others also raised their glasses in turn, drinking it down in one gulp.

"Luo Feng, I heard from the teacher that you are going to the Outer Realm Battlefield for training." Xiao Yu said.

Hong and Lei Shen both looked at Luo Feng; they had just heard the news as well.

"Indeed, as the teacher said, without facing life and death one cannot become a talent. I have already ascended to the Realm Lord level for a thousand years; it's time to undergo life‑and‑death training." Luo Feng said.

"Experiencing life and death, tempering will, makes the heart of the strong more resolute," Hong said, "Only by undergoing various trials can one's state of mind and cultivation achieve transformation."

"Indeed." Lei Shen also said.

Xiao Yu refilled the drinks for the three; even before they arrived, Xiao Yu had dismissed his servants and personally served his brothers.

"Luo Feng, before you go to the Outer Realm Battlefield, return to Earth for a visit." Xiao Yu, assuming the role of senior brother, continued, "I have placed several treasures in Earth's treasury, each comparable to an Ultimate Treasure; go retrieve them."

"Third brother…" Luo Feng said.

Xiao Yu waved his hand, interrupting Luo Feng, and said, "This is not a gift from me, but a subsidy from our Earth Lineage to you."

Xiao Yu then looked at Hong and Lei Shen and said, "It's not just you, Luo Feng; when the eldest brother and second brother undergo life‑and‑death training, it will be the same."

Among the treasures Xiao Yu previously forged, nine artifacts suitable for Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen have already been placed within the Thousand Vine Food Star Grass Divine Kingdom.

"Third brother."

"Third brother."

Hong and Lei Shen looked at Xiao Yu, their eyes inexplicably moist, showing genuine emotion.

"Alright, we are all brothers, the core of the Earth Lineage; we must not drop the ball." Xiao Yu smiled and said.

(End of Chapter)