Chapter 451: Venerable Hong

"Big brother, I can't match Third brother; I've already invited all the guests for the coming era," Luo Feng said with a smile.

"Ha ha, the four of us brothers are as one; why say so much?" Hong laughed.

"Ah, us four brothers, three of you either have a higher realm than me or stronger power; when will I finally comprehend the Time Law and ascend to the Venerable realm?" Lei Shen said, seated on a massive stone chair.

Among the Earth Lineage's four brothers, Xiao Yu was the first to breakthrough to Venerable; now his strength stands at the top of the universe.

Later, Hong also broke through to become a Venerable.

Although Luo Feng hasn't broken through to the Venerable realm, he entered the upper echelons of humanity ten thousand years ago and already holds Venerable Rank.

"Second brother, about this, you should ask Third brother. I heard from the younger members of my Luo family that within Third brother's Divine Kingdom there is a Law Stele similar to a Chaos Stele, which can help people grasp the laws faster. Several of my juniors became Immortal Lord Kings because of it," Luo Feng said.

"I've heard that too. I have a junior—I'm not sure how many generations back—who has cultivated less than thirty thousand years yet is already an Immortal Lord King; his strength is nearly on par with mine," Lei Shen said, somewhat speechless.

"This is exactly what we wanted to see; being surpassed by a junior shows that the junior is even more gifted," Hong laughed.

"Well said, big brother," Xiao Yu smiled and nodded.

"At first, Xiao Yu strongly advocated sending those kids to the Outer Realm Battlefield. I thought it was cruel; they only had Universe-level power, and once they left it was tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of years; fewer than 1% survived to return," Lei Shen sighed.

"Later, after Third brother became Lord of the Universe, he actually revived them all. Those who had experienced death seemed reborn, almost indistinguishable from those who barely survived; they quickly advanced to Realm Lord Level, and some even became Immortal," Lei Shen continued.

"Big brother, now that you've become a Venerable, you've obtained permission to enter the Primeval Star; once you go in, you must be careful," Xiao Yu said directly.

Although the Earth Lineage possesses countless Ultimate Treasures, Xiao Yu still encouraged Hong to venture into the Primeval Star.

"Don't worry, Master; the Lord of Darkness has already instructed me," Hong laughed, unafraid of any danger.

"Hmm, if danger arises, as long as your soul isn't invaded, either I or Master Uncle can Reverse Time-Space to revive you," Xiao Yu said solemnly. "Sometimes you can contact me directly, or you can wait until Luo Feng returns from the universe of the Starlit Beast ancestor, and then go together."

"I estimate that in a little more time, he'll be able to emerge," Luo Feng said.

"In that time, big brother, you can also enter my Divine Kingdom and create your own secret technique; I can fashion an area with ten‑thousandfold time flow for you," Xiao Yu suggested.

Given Xiao Yu's insight into time and space, ten‑thousandfold and even hundred‑thousandfold time flow are achievable, but the greater the flow, the more Divine Avatar power it consumes.

However, even at hundred‑thousandfold acceleration, there's no need to use the previously devoured Universe Origin; the Endless Chaotic Airflow devoured by the World Tree is already sufficient.

Now, Xiao Yu's multiple Divine Avatars, within the Divine Kingdom, reside in a hundred‑thousandfold time‑acceleration zone, allowing them to keep pace with cultivation in the Black Patterned Stone Pillar area.

"Alright, then I'll go into your Divine Kingdom; I'll be trouble for you," Hong laughed. "I'll tell the teacher about this."

"Fine, big brother, set a goal: your self‑created secret technique must reach the ultimate before you can emerge," Xiao Yu smiled.

"Whoa, the ultimate secret technique—do we really have to set the bar that high?" Lei Shen was shocked, forcefully pouring a cup of wine.

Luo Feng remained calmly sipping his drink.

"Is that still high? If we want to go farther in the future, these are the basics," Xiao Yu said directly. "Big brother, second brother, if we don't set the bar higher, the gap in our strength will only widen."

"Indeed, Third brother is right. Putting genetics aside, regarding secret techniques, both I and Third brother are perfect‑genome beings, possessing the strongest secret technique granted by the Primordial Universe—the ultimate of the Lord of the Universe tier," Luo Feng said.

"What? You kid actually have the Lord of the Universe's ultimate secret pattern; I thought you just broke through Immortal and could already slay a Venerable," Lei Shen was astonished.

Although the four brothers often gather and discuss cultivation, both Xiao Yu and Luo Feng sometimes unconsciously overlook many things.

This leads to Lei Shen and Hong having a general sense of the two's strength, but when specifics arise, they are at a loss.

……

In the Virtual Universe, within a plane shrouded by endless darkness.

In a towering temple, a towering figure sat upon the throne, exuding endless evil aura.

This is the Lord of Darkness.

Hong suddenly appeared inside the temple.

"Master." Hong bowed respectfully.

"Hong, you have become a Venerable," the Lord of Darkness asked.

"Yes." Hong replied, "Master, I wish to create an ultimate secret technique."

"Very well, I will arrange it and help you." The Lord of Darkness was also delighted, although when Hong became Immortal, the secret technique had already been elevated to the pinnacle level.

He was still pleased to be able to propose it proactively.

"However, the ultimate secret technique alone won't suffice to catch up with your two brothers; I'll set you a goal: create a secret technique of Lord of the Universe level," the Lord of Darkness added.

"Fine." Hong responded.

……

Hong's exclusive plane

In front of a temple, a rustic carved metal long table.

Beside the long table, Xiao Yu, Luo Feng, and Lei Shen continued to celebrate Hong.

Hong suddenly said, "Third brother, from now on it's up to you."

Xiao Yu laughed happily, "What trouble? When does it start?"

"The sooner, the better," Hong laughed.

"Count me in as well," Lei Shen said.

"Then I'll do it after the banquet. I'll go fetch big brother; second brother, you just teleport back to Earth, then enter through the Gu Ding Chuan Shuo Tong Dao," Xiao Yu said.

"Alright." Hong responded.

"No problem." Lei Shen also agreed.

……

Three days later.

Xiao Yu's Divine Avatar, from the Divine Power Base, descended upon the Qianbao River Palace Group.

"Xiao Yu, what brings you here?" Chaos City Lord transmitted his voice.

"Master, I have some business with Hong," Xiao Yu said directly.

"Very well." Chaos City Lord, naturally aware of Hong and Xiao Yu's relationship, replied.

Xiao Yu appeared directly inside Hong's palace.

Except for the Chaos City Lord, no Universe Venerable or Immortal Level sensed Xiao Yu's arrival.

"Third Brother, let's go," Hong appeared in the palace courtyard.

"Alright." Xiao Yu's divine power spread directly, enveloping Hong.

A burst of nine‑colored light flashed, and Hong was instantly teleported into the Divine Kingdom.

"Wow! Such a vast Divine Kingdom," Hong was stunned.

It was his first time seeing a Divine Kingdom so vast.

Immediately, a Divine Avatar of Xiao Yu appeared beside Hong.

"Haha. No need to be surprised; when you become Lord of the Universe, the Divine Kingdom will also expand to be ten times as vast," Xiao Yu laughed.

"If it's one‑tenth your size, I'll burn incense," Hong wasn't easy to deceive.

"Let's go, I'll take you somewhere," Xiao Yu said. (End of chapter)