Virtual Universe, Myriad Creations Island.
It is the dwelling place for Immortals and stronger individuals of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company. The Arcana Treasure Mountain Range in the center of the island only allows Universe Venerables to construct palaces.
At the Pinnacle of the Arcana Treasure Mountain Range, only Universe Masters and extremely powerful Universe Overlords can build palaces.
Currently, only one palace cluster stands on this mountain Pinnacle, and its owner is Venerable Youmo.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother, on breaking through to become a Universe Master."
After Ender teleported to the Main Hall of the palace, he smiled and congratulated his Senior Brother, Venerable Youmo, who was on the throne.
To be honest, he was quite surprised by his Senior Brother's Breakthrough, mainly because it was too coincidental.
Originally, he had returned to the Original Universe, thinking of guiding his Senior Brother one more time to see if he could take that final step.
But as soon as he returned to the Creation Secret Realm, he received news that he had already broken through.
"Junior Brother, sit."
Venerable Youmo first conjured a throne behind Ender, then softly sighed, "I became a Time Venerable, comprehending the three profound mysteries of Space Law for endless years, and finally broke through to become a Universe Master."
He was the eldest Disciple of Ice Summit Master, having pledged allegiance to his teacher when he was still a Universe Overlord, making him a relatively ancient Universe Venerable within the Race.
However, compared to those Universe Venerables who were born at the beginning of the Original Universe and still haven't been able to break through, he was already very fortunate to have succeeded.
The Time-Space Path is not like the Beast God Path, which requires comprehending the Beast God Artistic Conception and Beast God Heart; it only requires comprehending two superior Laws to break through.
But comprehending two superior Laws is not easy, only slightly simpler than the Beast God Path!
"Senior Brother, now that you have become a Universe Master, you need to consider changing your title."
Ender reminded him, "The Demon race has a Universe Master with the title of Youmo Master."
"It is time to change my title."
Venerable Youmo nodded slightly and said, "I have already thought of a title; it will be Phantom Blood."
"Phantom Blood Master…"
Ender looked at his Senior Brother, who was covered in dark red scales and exuded a faint aura of bloodlust, feeling that this title perfectly matched his image.
"Senior Brother, I once promised you that when I could refine all types of high-grade Arcana treasures, I would refine one for you of any type."
Ender smiled, "Now, you can choose any type of high-grade Arcana treasure."
"Oh? Can you already refine any type of high-grade Arcana treasure?"
Phantom Blood Master was immediately quite shocked upon hearing this.
It had only been ten million years since Ender last demonstrated his ability to refine all types of ordinary Arcana treasures.
It even gave him a sense of absurdity; when did refining high-grade Arcana treasures become so easy?
"Senior Brother, the Race will present a newly promoted Universe Master with a treasure equivalent in value to a top-tier Arcana treasure weapon."
Ender reminded him, "So you need to think carefully about what type of high-grade Arcana treasure you need."
"Understood."
Phantom Blood Master nodded slightly and began to ponder.
As a newly promoted Universe Master, he only possessed one top-tier Arcana treasure armor, and the quality of his other treasures was relatively poor.
Of course, "relatively poor quality" here is in comparison to human Universe Masters.
The value of the treasures on Mi Yu Master, who perished on the Original Star, was not much different from his.
It should be noted that Mi Yu Master's Soul type treasure was a top-tier Soul type Heavy Treasure, and his Domain type and Flying Palace type treasures were all ordinary Arcana treasures.
Only his weapon and armor were top-tier Arcana treasures, reaching the normal standard for a Universe Master.
And Phantom Blood Master had not yet received the treasures gifted by the Race, nor the treasures Ender was going to refine for him.
This illustrates the strength gap between Pinnacle Races and non-Pinnacle Races!
"I need a high-grade Flying Palace type Arcana treasure."
After a brief thought, Phantom Blood Master stated the type of Arcana treasure he needed.
Among all types of Arcana treasures, Soul type, Domain type, and Flying Palace type are the most valuable.
And in terms of life-saving ability, Flying Palace Arcana treasures are undoubtedly suitable, as there are far more experts skilled in physical attacks than in Soul attacks.
"No problem."
Ender nodded and said, "According to our previous agreement, you, Senior Brother, will need to provide the Materials yourself."
"Naturally."
Since it was an agreed-upon matter, Phantom Blood Master naturally had no objections.
"As the founder of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, Senior Brother, now that you've broken through to become a Universe Master, I have also prepared a gift for you."
Ender smiled, "I have a set of top-tier Arcana treasure armor, the 'Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor,' which is both offensive and defensive, valued at 2000 Arcana Treasure Points. It is useless to me, so I will gift it to you, Senior Brother."
After obtaining the Legacy in Flowing Overlapping Mountains, Ender had two armor type Arcana treasures for protection, in addition to two Pinnacle Arcana treasure armors, so the 'Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor' became useless.
"No, this top-tier set of Arcana treasures is too precious."
Phantom Blood Master frowned slightly, saying in a hoarse voice, "As the founder of the Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, you must consider the company's future."
"If you gift me a top-tier set now, will you also have to gift treasures of equivalent value when other Universe Masters break through in the future?"
"Even if you can refine all types of high-grade Arcana treasures, 2000 Arcana Treasure Points is not a small number."
"By giving away such a precious treasure, how will the founders and power-holders of other Leviathan of Humanitys conduct themselves?"
"We are only Senior Brothers, not master and Disciple!"
Finally, Phantom Blood Master reminded, "The Race only gifts a treasure equivalent to a top-tier Arcana treasure weapon."
"You are right."
Upon hearing this, Ender sighed softly, "I was negligent."
He was surprised when he was rejected, but his Senior Brother's subsequent words made a lot of sense.
If it were a master-Disciple relationship, his gifting of the 'Apocalyptic Beast Visage Armor' would make it difficult for other Universe Masters to find fault.
But they were only Senior Brothers; even if they belonged to the same force, such a precious treasure should not be given as a gift.
"I am preparing to refine an exquisite high-grade Flying Palace type Arcana treasure, so I will refine one for you as well, Senior Brother."
After thinking for a moment, Ender said, "You won't have to bear the cost of 300 Arcana Treasure Points for the Materials, Senior Brother; consider it my congratulatory gift to you."
There is a certain probability of failure when refining treasures, but losses can be reduced through disassembly.
Moreover, with Ender's treasure refining skill, the probability of failure when refining an exquisite high-grade Flying Palace type Arcana treasure is extremely small.
"A gift worth 300 Arcana Treasure Points, that is more appropriate." Phantom Blood Master nodded slightly.
Ender refining a high-grade Flying Palace type Arcana treasure for him was something agreed upon previously, so there was no mention of a refining fee.
"Teacher sent an email."
"It's an email from Teacher."
Suddenly, Ender and the other person simultaneously received an email, the content of which was very simple —
[Come see Ancestor.]
…
Virtual Universe, the highest point of Thunder Island.
There was a huge, ancient, grayish-green round table surrounded by endless Chaotic airflow.
Beside this grayish-green stone table were seven massive stone chairs, and each chair's backrest had intricate carvings, as did the grayish-green stone table itself, depicting various scenes.
When Ender and Phantom Blood Master arrived, they saw Primal Chaos City Lord and Ice Summit Master already seated.
"Void River, Youmo, you've arrived."
Seeing the two arrive, Primal Chaos City Lord, with a sigh of emotion, pointed to the last stone chair and said, "Youmo, sit here."
"Teacher."
Ender and Phantom Blood Master first bowed to Ice Summit Master, then slightly bowed to Primal Chaos City Lord, "Senior Martial Uncle."
Subsequently, the two sat in adjacent positions.
"Junior Brother, you have surpassed us two Senior Brothers in teaching Disciples." Primal Chaos City Lord watched the two take their seats and couldn't help but sigh softly, "I have taken dozens of Disciples, but not one has achieved the rank of Universe Master."
"Venerable Guiyi and your little Disciple, Venerable Eternal Universe, have the Aptitude to break through and become Universe Masters."
Ice Summit Master's eyes showed satisfaction as he softly said, "They just lack a bit of luck."
"Perhaps…"
Primal Chaos City Lord sighed and shook his head.
If breaking through to become a Universe Master were that easy, how could humanity only have 20 Universe Masters now?
Take the three Top-tier Universe Overlords; which one isn't just a step away from becoming a Universe Master?
But they have been unable to break through, while Ender broke through first to become a Universe Master.
"Youmo, have you decided on your title?" Ice Summit Master asked.
Hearing his teacher's question, Youmo replied, "To answer Teacher, it has been decided. The title is Phantom Blood "
"Phantom Blood Master."
Ice Summit Master nodded slightly, "It does suit your temperament."
"Void River, Phantom Blood, although you have established your own lineages, you ultimately originate from my Virtual Universe lineage."
Primal Chaos City Lord looked at Ender and the other person, continuing, "The main reason I called you here this time is for Phantom Blood to meet the Powerhouses of my Virtual Universe lineage, and then to pay respects to Ancestor."
"Ancestor?"
Phantom Blood Master was puzzled upon hearing this.
"There are three Disciples under your Ancestor who have become Universe Masters: the eldest Disciple is me, the second Disciple is your Darkness Senior Martial Uncle, and the youngest Disciple is your teacher."
Primal Chaos City Lord explained, "You Hou is your Darkness Senior Martial Uncle's Disciple."
"I see."
Phantom Blood Master suddenly realized, no wonder You Hou had proactively befriended him; they came from the same Ancestor.
"Haha, my Virtual Universe lineage has gained another Universe Master."
Dragon Walk Master had not yet arrived, but his hearty laughter preceded him.
Then, Dragon Walk Master, whose body was as robust as a mountain, with a long Dragon tail, and whose eyes seemed to contain the entire Universe, walked out from the Chaotic airflow.
"Dragon Walk Master."
Ender nodded slightly to this most ancient human Universe Master.
"Dragon Walk Master."
Phantom Blood Master stood up and bowed.
"Don't be so formal, sit down."
Dragon Walk Master smiled, came to his throne, sat down, and asked, "Youmo, what should I call you from now on?"
Due to the existence of the Demon race's Youmo Master, he figured Venerable Youmo would definitely change his title.
Phantom Blood Master replied, "You can just call me Phantom Blood."
"That title suits you very well." Dragon Walk Master smiled.
"Youmo, congratulations on your Breakthrough."
At this moment, the figure of Youhou Master emerged from the Chaotic airflow.
"You Hou, you've made a mistake."
Dragon Walk Master laughed from the side, "His current title is Phantom Blood."
Youhou Master nodded upon hearing this, then said, "Teacher is temporarily unable to free himself; it will still take some time before he can divide his attention to enter the Virtual Universe."
Ender and the others all knew that Darkness Master had not even attended the highest-level meeting because he was adventuring in a perilous land.
Youhou Master's explanation was also for Phantom Blood Master's benefit.
Next, everyone began chatting leisurely, waiting for Darkness Master to arrive.
…
Half an hour later.
Darkness Master emerged from the Chaotic airflow.
He was simply cloaked in a black outer garment, with a strange silver-black combined armor underneath. His skin was as white as jade, and his bald head had extremely eerie and complex black secret patterns. His eyes resembled poisonous snakes in the dark night.
Phantom Blood Master looked at Darkness Master, whom he had never seen before, as if he was seeing endless darkness that swallowed all surrounding light.
'What a strange feeling!'
In an instant, however, Phantom Blood Master regained his composure, thinking, 'Darkness Senior Martial Uncle's strength is probably no less than Primal Chaos City Lord Senior Martial Uncle's.'
"I was delayed by some matters."
Darkness Master shifted his gaze to Phantom Blood Master and said, "You Hou has mentioned you. Now you have finally become a Universe Master."
"Greetings, Senior Martial Uncle."
Phantom Blood Master stood up and bowed slightly.
"Hmm."
Darkness Master nodded slightly, his gaze then fell on Ender but he said nothing, and went to his throne and sat down.
Primal Chaos City Lord stood up and said, "Everyone is here. It's time to see Teacher."
"Let's go, to see Teacher."
"To see Teacher."
Darkness Master, who had just sat down, and Ice Summit Master, who was beside him, stood up, and the others followed suit.
Then, Ender and the others flew towards the Origin land of the Virtual Universe.
…
At the Origin land of the Virtual Universe, in front of the Ancestor Yuan statue.
After Primal Chaos City Lord introduced Ancestor Yuan to Phantom Blood Master, he, Darkness Master, and Ice Summit Master each isolated their voices, whispering something unknown.
Youhou Master and Dragon Walk Master, on the other hand, introduced Ancestor Yuan's great deeds to the newly promoted Phantom Blood Master, which naturally included explaining the Origin of the Virtual Universe.
Ender, however, only felt himself isolated from the others, while Ancestor Yuan's voice resonated in his ears.
"Be careful of the original universe source will; he will suppress you…"
The voice was very faint, almost imperceptible, yet Ender heard it clearly and distinctly.
"This Virtual Universe Origin…"
As Ancestor Yuan finished speaking, Youhou Master's explanatory voice began to sound in Ender's ears.
'I didn't expect Ancestor Yuan to specifically warn me.'
Ender silently thought, 'But the suppression by the original universe source will is something I expected.'
As someone suspected to be the Reincarnation of a God King, it was normal for him to be suppressed by the original universe source will.
For instance, Sitting Mountain Guest was suppressed by the original universe source will and had no choice but to become a True God through the Law path, yet he still couldn't escape the fate of being closely watched.
Because once Sitting Mountain Guest grew, he would inevitably be able to perform Possession on the Original Universe!
For example.
If Ancestor Yuan was a rebellious son, occasionally provoking the original universe source will, and was eventually suppressed for crossing the line.
To the Original Universe, a rebellious son is still a child, and permanent suppression is almost the limit of punishment.
But for Sitting Mountain Guest, the original universe source will wished to utterly destroy him, only restrained by the highest rules from acting.
However, this does not prevent the original universe source will from keeping an extremely close eye on him; any slight deviation would result in the highest punishment!
Ender is similar to Sitting Mountain Guest and has likely entered the Original Universe's watchlist.
This also made him understand why he had previously resisted joining the Ancestral God Sect.
Turns out, he was even more rebellious than Ancestor Yuan…
A rebellious son!