The Virtual Universe materialized around Han Jue in its familiar crystalline perfection.
Thunder Island.
At the base of Thunder Island sprawled countless palaces housing Immortals, those who'd crossed the first great threshold of eternal life. The central mountain range's lower slopes contained the estates of Universe Venerables, beings who'd mastered either the Law of Space or Time. And at the summit itself, palaces belonging to Universe Masters and a select few Universe Overlords crowned the peak like jewels on an emperor's diadem.
Thunder Island's central mountain range, mountainside.
Before Han Jue had broken through to Immortality, he'd already possessed the strength to claim a palace here on the mountainside. But he'd waited, choosing to officially take his place only after achieving the Immortal realm.
"My teacher said I now have the qualifications to participate in the highest meetings of humanity," Han Jue thought as he flew through the air, pondering the words of the Lord of Ice Peak. "Can I also possess an independent virtual universe plane?"
A World Master killing a Universe Venerable, personally acknowledged by the Sky Wolf Lord himself. With that double certification, no one would believe Han Jue was just an ordinary Immortal.
In fact, most believed that Han Jue's breakthrough had likely given him strength comparable to a high-level Universe Venerable. At the very least, killing a low-level Universe Venerable should present no challenge.
After all, the difference between a World Master and an Immortal could easily exceed ten thousand times in raw power.
Han Jue soared through the air, gazing down at the mountain range below.
This was an incomparably majestic mountain range. Universe Venerables resided in palace complexes that housed their servants, disciples, and nominal students, each complex spanning hundreds of thousands or even millions of kilometers in diameter. Yet they seemed like mere decorations adorning the mountainside, so vast was this central range.
Han Jue flew through it, searching for a suitable location to construct his palace.
"Star Sea King... oh, now I should call you Star Sea Venerable." A hearty laugh rang out.
Han Jue turned to see an unfamiliar figure, judging from his aura, probably also a Universe Venerable.
"Hello." Han Jue nodded slightly.
"May I ask who you are?"
"Haha, I am Thunder Venerable. You can just call me Thunder." The man laughed heartily.
"Thunder Venerable?"
The name stirred a vague memory in Han Jue's mind. Wasn't he someone who'd been dissatisfied with Luo Feng building a palace on the mountainside?
Not that it concerned Han Jue.
"Star Sea Venerable, you're here to build your palace, right? You must have just broken through to Immortality not long ago. Would you like to come down and gather with everyone?" Thunder Venerable extended a warm invitation.
Han Jue had displayed enough talent and strength to fully match the status of a Universe Venerable, he was even stronger than Thunder Venerable himself, which naturally earned Thunder Venerable's courtesy and respect.
"No need," Han Jue declined politely. "I have important matters to attend to. Let's meet another day when we both have time."
"Ah, alright, that's fine. Let's meet another day then." Thunder Venerable smiled as he watched Han Jue leave, not daring to show the slightest dissatisfaction.
Eternal Lake Secret Realm.
Han Jue felt quite familiar with this place, returning here once again.
According to the Lord of Starsea, besides himself, there should be three other top-tier Universe Overlords in the Eternal Lake Secret Realm.
Of these three, he'd met one before, Sun Piercing Venerable. The other two were Dance Spirit Venerable and Blood Moon Venerable.
Sun Piercing Venerable was likely the weakest of the three. Relying on his special life form's innate talent and the high-level treasure called the Stellar Belt, he'd barely reached the level of a top-tier Universe Overlord.
In a life-or-death battle, he might not even match Lianyi Venerable.
As for the other two:
Dance Spirit Venerable possessed a high-level soul-type treasure and excelled in soul arts. The Dance Spirit Starfield, a dangerous area within the Eternal Lake Secret Realm, was Dance Spirit Venerable's territory.
Blood Moon Venerable, while lacking a high-level treasure, genuinely possessed the strength of a top-tier Universe Overlord. Throughout the entire Eternal Lake Secret Realm, only he could compare to the Lord of Starsea.
Blood Moon Venerable had no fixed residence in the Eternal Lake Secret Realm, but occasionally appeared on the dangerous Shattered Moon Island.
These two were true top-tier Universe Overlords, comparable to the Heavenly Eclipse Palace Master. With Han Jue's current strength, fighting them would prove quite difficult.
Fortunately, Han Jue's purpose this time wasn't really related to them.
Sun Piercing Venerable, is it?
You wait. Within three days...
The Ice Wasteland spaceship slowly traveled through the Eternal Lake Secret Realm.
Frankly speaking, this spaceship no longer matched Han Jue's strength and status. But Han Jue didn't have a better spaceship to replace it. His only palace-type treasure, the Crimson Light Boat, currently resided with his Star Stream Sea clone.
Perhaps after leaving the Eternal Lake Secret Realm, Han Jue should visit the Seven Flames Palace.
Must one reach the level of a Universe Venerable to claim the Seven Flames Palace?
No!
Once he possessed the strength of a Universe Master, Han Jue could do whatever he wanted.
With his breakthrough to the Immortal level, Han Jue felt quite confident in his own strength. Even beginner and intermediate level Universe Venerables would likely be no match for him.
His raw combat power had probably reached the level of a Universe Overlord.
Of course, at this level, killing Sun Piercing Venerable and seizing the treasure called the Stellar Belt would still prove somewhat difficult.
However!
This time, Han Jue had helpers.
"Nine Swords Venerable, Kandeli." Han Jue smiled, looking at the two figures that appeared before him.
Although his two senior brothers and sisters had long since left the Eternal Lake Secret Realm, Nine Swords Venerable and Kandeli were still here.
"Star Sea Venerable."
Nine Swords Venerable looked at Han Jue, his heart filled with emotion.
He never expected that in just over an epoch, Han Jue would rise from a minor Stellar-level participant in the Genius Battle to a level comparable to his own!
This was the true genius of humanity!
If Han Jue continued to grow, he would definitely become a super existence for the human race!
Not only Nine Swords Venerable, but even the current high-ranking Universe Masters of humanity all felt the same way. No one raised any further objections to the decision to hand over Earth to Han Jue and the Six-Eyed Bloodline.
"The name Star Sea Venerable isn't quite suitable for my true self," Han Jue said with a smile.
Nine Swords Venerable was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "That's true."
Han Jue's clone was a special life form.
Nine Swords Venerable knew this.
However, he didn't know the strength of Han Jue's true self, nor how Han Jue had killed Venerable Yuming.
He'd only heard that Han Jue was going to explore the Eternal Lake Secret Realm again, and had enthusiastically invited Han Jue to come and explore together, but he'd overlooked the possible difference in strength between Han Jue's true self and his clone.
'Won't this backfire?' Nine Swords Venerable wondered.
Without needing to guess, Han Jue knew what Nine Swords Venerable was thinking. He said, "Don't worry, my true self's combat power is much stronger than that clone's."
"Haha, how could I possibly doubt you?" Nine Swords Venerable laughed.
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