Chapter 83: Youmeng Secret Realm!

Chapter 83: Youmeng Secret Realm!

In the core region of the Youmeng Secret Realm, amidst endless architectural complexes, stood a Silver Palace whose grandeur surpassed even the residences of many Immortals. Yet its sole occupant was merely a Domain Lord.

Though surrounded by Marquis-Level and King-Level beings, no one dared protest. She had earned her status through sheer strength. Among the elite disciples of the Youmeng Realm Ruler, she remained unchallenged as the strongest Realm Lord-tier cultivator.

This wasn't just about current Domain Lords in the realm—whether Sages, King-Level, or Marquis-Level cultivators, none had matched her potential during their Realm Lord stages. Had she ascended to Immortality, she would immediately reach King-Level power, and at an exceptional level.

After all, Marquis-Level and King-Level tiers correlated directly with one's comprehension of upper principles. Higher understanding meant greater power upon breaking through to Immortality.

Take Luo Feng, whose incomparable Law Comprehension allowed him to immediately wield 100,000 times a Domain Lord's power upon ascension, placing him at the peak King-Level tier. The Earthling's main body, multiplying 3,000 times his genetic tier, reached three hundred million times a Domain Lord's strength—three times stronger than a typical Sage.

Back to the present.

Many Immortals wondered why this Domain Lord with extraordinary Law Comprehension hadn't yet ascended to Immortality.

A sultry fox girl burst into the palace hall, shouting, "Senior Sister, Senior Sister! Look at the Genius Tournament—someone's using the Beast God's Hand!"

...

Ten days after the preliminaries ended.

Jiang Zhe was privately mentoring Lei Shen at home, hoping to help him take that final step toward grasping the Primordial Laws.

Starting something was always hardest. Once this threshold passed, Lei Shen could develop independently.

"Master, someone from the Cosmic Nation wishes to meet you."

After temporarily entrusting the Thunder Laws Inscription Board to Lei Shen, Jiang Zhe projected his consciousness into the Virtual Universe.

As he materialized in his villa courtyard, a colossal figure loomed before him, radiating a terrifying aura like the Grim Reaper incarnate. The stench of blood made his skin crawl.

Jiang Zhe's face paled, sweat beaded on his forehead, and his body trembled involuntarily. He quickly regained composure, showing partial resistance to the mental pressure while managing a stiff bow toward the two Immortals.

"Apologies for keeping you waiting!"

His reaction earned approval from both Immortals, especially the eight-meter-tall giant who nodded appreciatively.

"Excellent willpower. I now believe you can bring glory to Qianwu Cosmic Nation!"

"Honored by your praise."

Hosting guests in the courtyard felt awkward, but seeing their towering frames, Jiang Zhe abandoned any notion of inviting them indoors. The two Immortals, however, cared little for such trivialities.

The armored warrior in scaly battle robes gestured to the three-meter-tall green-skinned beastman beside him.

"Kahe, handle your business first. Make it quick."

"Thank you, Thirteen. Three minutes suffice."

Though fellow Immortals, the beastman respectfully bowed before turning to Jiang Zhe.

"I'm Kahe, Star Lord of Bize Star. I'm here regarding your tournament rewards." He handed Jiang Zhe a document stack. After a brief explanation, he patted Jiang Zhe's shoulder and vanished, unwilling to delay his nation's affairs.

"I'm Thirteen, one of the Eighteen Divine Generals under our Sovereign. I'll be leading the Genius Tournament's final stages."

"Thirteen!" Jiang Zhe greeted.

"Hmph." The giant nodded. "Our Sovereign believes you'll definitely crack the Universe Rankings' Top 10. With your Time Law comprehension, even Top 2 is certain. But he wants first place."

"That's my goal too!"

"You face a formidable rival in Noah Cosmic Nation. His Space Law mastery allows over a thousand illusions."

"I won't ask about your confidence. You still have four years to grow. Our Sovereign sent me to fulfill your requests—reasonable ones, at least."

Jiang Zhe paused. "I'm concerned about two brothers who passed the preliminaries with me. We come from the fallen Yunmo Star faction—our master was an Immortal barely reaching Marquis-Level. My joining Virtual Cosmos Corp is inevitable, but I want protection for them."

The giant's expression remained neutral. "Their cultivation?"

"One grasps light principles; the other nears lightning principle mastery with his Ninefold Lightning Domain. Though I'm their senior, I've acted as their mentor. Joining Virtual Cosmos, they'd be my only worry."

Thirteen respected Jiang Zhe's loyalty—precisely the quality worth investing in.

"Trivial matter." He waved. "After their elimination, I'll arrange transport to Qianwu Secret Realm as probationary disciples. They'll face trials in a century—pass or be expelled."

"Grateful, Thirteen!"

"Now—your needs?"

"I require foundational time-law cultivation methods. My current inheritances are exhausted. Specifically, the 99 mysterious aspects of Time Law—the middle 27 would suffice for four years' cultivation."

Thirteen's eyes narrowed as he scrutinized Jiang Zhe. As an Immortal studying upper principles, he understood the implications.

"Excellent! You pursue the orthodox path!"

"I'll report to the Sovereign—answers within two or three days."

With that, the giant vanished. Jiang Zhe retreated to the courtyard pavilion, considering his request reasonable.

At worst, Vermilion Blood Secret Canon-level, worth 800 Primordial Units. If Qianwu invested heavily, perhaps Space-Time Essay-tier with 10% Chaos Stele effectiveness—the first two parts covering 36 mysteries would cost 20,000 Primordial Units, while the first three covering 108 mysteries would demand 100,000.

The first two parts covering 36 mysteries cost 20,000 Primordial Units. The first three covering 108 mysteries cost 100,000.

Qianwu had financial constraints but shouldn't lack basic Primordial Units.

Since acquiring his Zhuzhao Doppelganger and Realm Lord-tier cultivation speed, Jiang Zhe's Time Law comprehension had skyrocketed. He'd already mastered nine mysteries, now seeking full enlightenment—boosting principle mastery tenfold.

This pursuit was extremely difficult.

Now, he was ready for the middle 27 mysteries—overall understanding would amplify his power output.

Berlan remained threatening. His thousand illusions approached Myriad Lines Flow Fourth Layer—Luo Feng needed 36 fully mastered mysteries for that.

The Heavenly Bridge guardian had stated Berlan would near Ninth Layer in two centuries with nine-universe Heavenly Bridge.

Jiang Zhe, twenty years into cultivation, finally faced a peer. His resolve burned.

His plan: Master nine mysteries within four years, then deeply grasp the middle 27.

While Berlan emphasized quantity, he'd follow Luo Feng's path—prioritizing quality in his illusions.

The Genius Tournament's final stages promised inevitable confrontations.

Of course, execution depended on Qianwu's support.

Otherwise, he'd have to rely on the Beast God Stone Tablet, unleashing the true Beast God's Hand.

Though Huisuo's Hand lagged behind Controller's Nine Divine Weapons, its peak reached Marquis Immortal-tier.

Still, Jiang Zhe preferred defeating Berlan through Law Comprehension rather than combat techniques.

That evening, Thirteen contacted him.

'Jiang Zhe, the Sovereign agrees. Which type of time-law method do you prefer?'

Jiang Zhe considered his self-developed spear techniques—the thunderlight of Huisuo's Hand, Three Chi of Thunderlight, and Punishment Spear—then replied.

'Preferably finger techniques, spear methods, or spear arts.'

(Controller techniques required Mental Strength Weapons, outside his current scope.)

'Wait patiently. Hope you don't disappoint the Sovereign.'

The next morning, a Virtual Cosmos Corp employee arrived with another metal briefcase—the last time being the Beast God's Hand instructions.

Inside his sealed underground cultivation chamber (locked to his mental energy signature), Jiang Zhe opened the case.

First, a silver metal plate engraved with 32 spiral claw marks. A profound Time Law aura surged—like being sucked into a Black Hole.

In dark chaos, spatial awareness vanished. Time perception fluctuated—sometimes racing, sometimes frozen. Shuddering, Jiang Zhe regained focus, barely concealing his joy.

That instant granted immense Law Comprehension progress—a revelation surge.

This artifact, like a Law Engraving Plate, explained 36 Time Mysteries. Its quality surpassed Vermilion Blood Secret Canon and standard Law Engraving Plates but lagged behind the first two Space-Time Essays.

Yet the Qianwu Monarch procured this—proof of his investment.

Beneath the plate lay 108 esoteric scrolls explaining Time Mysteries through spear techniques.

Shadow Monarch Spear Canon!

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(End of Chapter)

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