A few days later, Han Jue arrived on the moon.
Inside the Gilded Temple, Venerable Lianyi's original form had already departed, leaving behind her primary combat clone. The golden-skinned warrior stood before him, her eyes gleaming with that characteristic murderous aura that distinguished this body from the original's cold aloofness.
"Junior Brother, this is a secret treasure that our teacher obtained for you," Venerable Lianyi said, her combat clone's voice carrying the same tone but with an edge of barely contained violence. She produced an irregular black stone roughly the size of a basketball from her world ring. "The Reincarnation Star Stone, taken from a cosmic secret realm. It's a posthumous artifact left behind by a special lifeform capable of continuous reincarnation."
Han Jue accepted the stone carefully, immediately sensing its unusual properties. The surface seemed to absorb surrounding light before reflecting it back in a multicolored shimmer. His Six Eyes detected faint traces of the fundamental Law of Time woven throughout its structure, an incredibly rare and precious material indeed.
"This treasure allows a person to split a portion of their bloodline, giving birth to offspring without requiring a partner," Venerable Lianyi explained clinically. "After using the Reincarnation Star Stone, there will be a period of weakness. However, during this time, you can use a Nutrition Cabin, which will not only speed your recovery but also advance you to the ninth level of Universe rank."
"If you're ready, return to Earth and complete the process there," she continued. "Only by being born on Earth can your children properly inherit the unique spiritual gifts that Earthlings possess, the enhancements Sitting Mountain Guest wove into the planet's very fabric."
"Yes, Senior Sister. I'm ready," Han Jue nodded solemnly.
He'd come here for precisely this purpose. Long before leaving Primal Chaos City, he'd already applied for a Nutrition Cabin from the Virtual Universe Company, receiving authorization for a twenty-fold dosage compared to an average person. The enhanced allocation accounted not only for his tenfold genetic level but also for the critical importance of properly continuing his bloodline.
Currently, his Star-Eating Grass was undergoing transformation within his world ring, preparing to advance to the World Master level. The process would take considerable time, but the result would be worth the wait.
Han Jue didn't intend to waste too much time on Earth. His goal was straightforward: see his children safely born, ensure they inherited his bloodline properly, then return to the Primal Secret Realm to accept training missions and grow stronger. Time was precious, and every moment spent away from cultivation represented lost opportunities for advancement.
Meanwhile, Luo Feng was preparing to enter the Blood Luo World, following the guidance Han Jue had provided before departing from Primal Chaos City. The timing couldn't have been more perfect for both of them to pursue their respective paths.
"Alright, don't resist," Venerable Lianyi said. Before Han Jue could respond, she reached out and grabbed him by the collar, space warping around them as she transported him directly to a specific location on Earth.
They materialized on a vast plain that had been transformed into a massive fortified base covering thousands of square kilometers. The defensive structures were designed to withstand the full assault of an ordinary Universe Venerable, a testament to Earth's newfound strategic importance to humanity.
With Venerable Lianyi stationed on the moon and numerous AAA-level Divine Bases scattered throughout the solar system, each garrisoned by Immortal-level powerhouses, the planet's security was absolute. It would require nothing less than a Universe Master to threaten this world, and even then, such an attack would trigger immediate retaliation from multiple sources.
This clearly demonstrated the importance humanity placed on their sole peak bloodline and on Earth itself as its birthplace.
Han Jue accepted the Reincarnation Star Stone from Venerable Lianyi, examining it more closely now that he had the opportunity. Following the detailed instructions she'd provided, he first consumed a Life Fruit to bolster his vital energy, then steeled himself for what came next.
Taking a deep breath, he channeled force energy into his hand and struck himself directly over the heart, forcing out Heart Blood, the most vital essence of his being. The blood emerged as brilliant crimson droplets that seemed to contain miniature universes of energy.
"Hmm?" Venerable Lianyi observed coldly from the sidelines, her golden eyes narrowing.
Suddenly, without warning, she struck Han Jue hard on the back!
Thump!
Han Jue spat out a mouthful of blood, his vision blurring as tears involuntarily streamed from his eyes. The unexpected blow had driven even more vital essence from his body, essence that Venerable Lianyi collected with clinical precision, combining it with the Heart Blood before injecting the mixture into the Reincarnation Star Stone.
The pitch-black stone showed no immediate reaction. Venerable Lianyi wasn't concerned, instead turning her attention first to Han Jue's condition. Her attack, while brutal in appearance, had been calculated with perfect precision, enough to extract the necessary essence without causing permanent damage.
"How is it?" Venerable Lianyi asked.
Though her words carried obvious concern for his wellbeing, her tone made them sound more like an interrogation, the inevitable result of her combat clone's nature.
Han Jue managed to force two words through gritted teeth. "I'm... fine."
"Good." Venerable Lianyi nodded with satisfaction, raising her hand to summon a nearby Nutrition Cabin. The sophisticated device materialized beside them, its dark blue metallic surface covered in intricate patterns. "Lie down inside."
Han Jue complied, settling into the cabin as nutrient solution began flooding the chamber. The specialized liquid immediately went to work, rapidly repairing the damage to his body while simultaneously boosting his genetic energy and telekinesis, increasing his physical strength through systematic cellular enhancement.
The time required for the Reincarnation Star Stone to produce new life depended directly on the user's genetic multiplier. With Han Jue's tenfold genetic level, it would take at least ten years to generate viable offspring, a significant investment of time, but necessary for properly establishing his bloodline's continuation.
After Han Jue entered the Nutrition Cabin and the process began, Venerable Lianyi produced another object from her world ring and applied it to the Reincarnation Star Stone resting on the ground. The stone slowly split into two equal pieces, each one beginning to vibrate faintly like a beating heart.
This would allow the birth of both a boy and a girl, ensuring genetic diversity for continuing the bloodline.
While the method might seem unconventional by Earth standards, such occurrences were far from uncommon throughout the universe. The technique wouldn't cause any genetic problems, in fact, it was specifically designed to avoid them entirely.
With Han Jue's exceptional bloodline, conceiving children through conventional means would be extraordinarily difficult even with elite partners possessing eight-times genetic levels like members of the Barbarian God or Manka bloodlines. Even if conception succeeded naturally, there would be no guarantee that the offspring would perfectly inherit his peak bloodline characteristics.
Using the Reincarnation Star Stone represented the optimal solution for humanity's purposes.
At Han Jue's genetic level, soaking in the Nutrition Cabin would require two and a half years to complete the full advancement to ninth-level Universe rank. During this extended period, his physical body would be occupied with systematic transformation, leaving him unable to engage in normal cultivation activities.
However, his consciousness remained active throughout the process. He could still access the Virtual Universe, allowing him to continue cultivating his secret techniques and refining his understanding of the fundamental laws.
Time wouldn't be entirely wasted.
"Han Jue, let me demonstrate the eighty-third sword technique again."
Within his virtual manor's training grounds, Norton stood ready with an ordinary Force-powered training sword gripped loosely in his hand. The Immortal King's presence radiated calm confidence as he prepared to showcase the technique once more.
Norton swung the blade lightly!
Swoosh!
A mystical aura instantly emanated from Norton's body as space itself rippled around the weapon's edge. Though he'd deliberately suppressed his power to the level of an ordinary first-level Domain Lord, significantly weaker than Han Jue's current strength, his perfect technique and law comprehension allowed him to execute movements that would easily overwhelm his student in actual combat.
The 108 sword techniques contained within the fourth volume of Ice Peak Prologue corresponded to the 108 fundamental essences underlying the Origin Law of Space. Additionally, the fourth diagram of the Ice Peak Chaos Monument contained traces of the fusion between water and space laws, principles so profound that even glimpsing them provided extraordinary benefits.
Han Jue held his breath, observing Norton's every movement with intense focus. His Six Eyes ability allowed him to perceive the subtle shifts in spatial law that accompanied each motion, memorizing them completely while simultaneously analyzing the underlying principles.
Even though he'd thoroughly comprehended all seventy-two fundamental essences of the Water Origin Law, he still had no clear understanding of how to properly fuse the two laws together. His only reference was the secret method documented in Ice Peak Prologue, a guide created by the Lord of Ice Peak himself after countless epochs of research.
Swoosh!
Norton completed the demonstration and sheathed his training sword, approaching Han Jue with obvious satisfaction visible on his normally stern features.
"You're progressing rapidly!" Norton exclaimed with genuine amazement. "I estimate that within two months, you'll fully comprehend the essential principles underlying this sword technique. Your comprehension speed continues to exceed even my elevated expectations."
Han Jue's cultivation speed hadn't slowed significantly since leaving Primal Chaos City. He'd spent the majority of his time there comprehending the third diagram of the Chaos Monument, only beginning work on the fourth diagram after fully mastering the seventy-two fundamental essences of the Water Origin Law. Already, he'd reached a considerable level of understanding regarding the fourth diagram's teachings.
Beyond anything else, Han Jue now possessed genuine confidence that he could surpass the eleventh level of the Tongtian Bridge if he attempted it again. His strength had grown dramatically during these years of focused cultivation.
"Master, your senior sister is looking for you," Rimuru suddenly materialized beside him, his slime form quivering with obvious excitement.
"Senior Sister?" Han Jue was momentarily stunned.
Could it be that the children were already born?
Impossible, it had only been a few months, nowhere near the required timeframe. Perhaps Venerable Lianyi simply wanted to check on his condition or provide additional guidance regarding his cultivation. Either way, when a Universe Overlord summoned you, you responded immediately.
Han Jue quickly excused himself from Norton's instruction and accessed the communication channel Venerable Lianyi had established.
The next chapter of his journey was about to begin.