I Have Spoken

As Luo Feng pondered the relationship between Rongjun and the Giant Axe Creator, the Giant Axe Creator, meanwhile, surveyed the assembled Universe Masters and chuckled, "It's been a long time since our human race has seen such a sight, haha, all the Universe Masters gathered together."

The 19 Universe Masters seated on both sides of the long table also smiled.

"Our gathering today is also to collectively welcome Luo Feng as one of us," the Giant Axe Creator said, looking at Luo Feng. "From today, our human race has one more Universe Master. Luo Feng possesses the innate ability of a talent clone, and his survival capability ranks among the top ten in the universe... This is also our human fortune."

A ripple went through the room.

Most of the Universe Masters looked at Luo Feng, some even secretly transmitting messages and discussing. Clearly, the Giant Axe Creator's mention of his 'survival capability ranking among the top ten' greatly surprised them.

"It seems the Giant Axe Creator knows about my Youhai clone," Luo Feng thought to himself, his gaze sweeping across the room. "The Universe Masters from other factions probably don't know yet. Otherwise, they wouldn't be so surprised!"

"According to our human rules,"

the Giant Axe Creator smiled, "Every individual who becomes a Universe Master receives a treasure equivalent to the value of a top-tier true treasure weapon from the race. Luo Feng, what is your request?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This was the difference between a peak race and smaller powers. Even the Northern Territory Alliance, though one of the nine super-powers, had too many races and too many strong individuals. Unless they invited extremely powerful Universe Masters to join with lavish gifts, a Universe Knight breaking through to become a Universe Master within their own ranks would receive very few gifts, relying mostly on individual effort.

"Luo Feng, speak freely," the Giant Axe Creator said, looking at Luo Feng.

The many Universe Masters also looked at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng turned to the Giant Axe Creator, who was seated at the head of the table, and smiled, "I don't seek other true treasures. I hope the race can undertake a transformation of my territory, the Milky Way Galaxy. I plan to permanently reside in the Milky Way Galaxy in the future! To permanently reside in my homeland, so I hope it can be built to be even more stable."

"Permanently reside in the Milky Way Galaxy?" Chaos City Lord, Dark Master, and others were somewhat surprised. Universe Masters typically resided in secret domains like the Original Secret Region.

It was very rare for a Universe Master to be stationed in a single galaxy. However, Chaos City Lord and the others didn't voice any objections, because when Luo Feng had previously named himself 'Galaxy Lord,' Chaos City Lord and the others had understood... Luo Feng's profound regard for his homeland.

"Luo Feng permanently residing in the Milky Way Galaxy?"

The other Universe Masters were also secretly astonished.

But since the Virtual Universe lineage said nothing, they could only suppress their doubts.

"Since you have a request, it shall naturally be granted," the Giant Axe Creator nodded. "The Milky Way Galaxy is merely a galaxy, a very small area. Using the value of a top-tier true treasure to reinforce and build it, there would even be some value remaining after creating the most stable galaxy."

"That is sufficient," Luo Feng said.

The grand construction of the Milky Way Galaxy, to build it as a Universe Master's permanent residence, would incur an enormous cost. Even if it didn't quite match the value of a top-tier true treasure, it wouldn't be far off.

Moreover, Luo Feng possessed many true treasures, and he genuinely didn't care for ordinary ones.

"I recall that Luo Feng once wished to reclaim his homeland, Earth," the Giant Axe Creator continued.

Luo Feng's eyes instantly lit up.

The other Universe Masters immediately fell silent, each looking at the Giant Axe Creator.

"Since Luo Feng has become a Universe Master and sits among us, then... the remaining ownership of Earth shall also be returned to Luo Feng. Naturally, Earth will then be entirely under Luo Feng's governance," said the Giant Axe Creator.

"Giant Axe,"

荒鉴之主, the scaled giant with three sharp horns, suddenly spoke. "We, Universe Masters, are required to contribute and bear the burden of the entire race! Aside from the one-time gift upon becoming a Universe Master, any other acquisition requires payment! To obtain powerful true treasures, one must offer treasures to gain true treasure points, which can then be exchanged. It's the same principle... Since a free gift has already been given, Galaxy Lord cannot receive anything else for free. Half of Earth's ownership belongs to the race. If Galaxy Lord wishes to obtain it, he should pay an equivalent value!"

"To obtain Earth, an equivalent price should indeed be paid," another Universe Master chimed in, agreeing.

Luo Feng looked at the scaled giant with three sharp horns; it was indeed 荒鉴之主.

荒鉴之主 even nodded at Luo Feng.

"荒鉴!"

Chaos City Lord retorted, "This half-ownership of Earth was originally signed between my Virtual Universe Company and Luo Feng. That half-ownership is under the name of my Virtual Universe Company. Although your various factions have junior disciples on Earth, the 50 billion mixed units back then were paid by my Virtual Universe Company, and that half-ownership is also in my Virtual Universe Company's hands. It does not belong to the race collectively. Returning this half-ownership of Earth to Luo Feng now is naturally permissible."

"The Virtual Universe Company is also a part of the human race," 荒鉴之主 countered. "How can the Virtual Universe Company's enormous assets be given away so casually? There is no gain without effort; that is a universal truth!"

"Haha, my Virtual Universe Company bought it for 50 billion mixed units back then, Luo Feng... you can spend another 50 billion mixed units to buy back half of Earth's ownership from the Virtual Universe Company," Chaos City Lord said.

"Yes, Teacher, your disciple is willing to pay these 50 billion mixed units," Luo Feng replied.

50 billion mixed units?

What a joke.

Any random heavy treasure far exceeded that value. For Universe Masters, 50 billion mixed units were but a drop of seawater, while Earth was an endless ocean! How could their values be compared?

"We all know Earth's true value," 荒鉴之主 frowned. "Trying to buy it back for 50 billion is practically giving it away for free, isn't it? Not to mention the original purchase for 50 billion; back then, we didn't fully understand Earth's power, and secondly, Luo Feng's strength was very weak, so 50 billion mixed units were already sufficient for him."

"Oh, 荒鉴, are you trying to interfere with my Virtual Universe Company's transaction?" Chaos City Lord said. "Are you the one in charge of my Virtual Universe Company, or am I?"

"It's not interfering with a transaction, but everything must have rules of conduct. If it were your personal property, Chaos, I naturally wouldn't meddle with how you choose to bestow it. But this is the Virtual Universe Company's property, and the Virtual Universe Company belongs to the Original Ancestor. How can the Virtual Universe Company's treasures be given away so casually?" 荒鉴之主 argued.

Chaos City Lord and 荒鉴之主 were seen arguing with each other.

One was the leader of the Virtual Universe Company, the other the founder of the Mercenary Alliance. Both were among the top-tier Universe Masters, and their standing within the race was quite similar...

Meanwhile, Qing Dong Master and Peng Gong Master, the Masters of the other two factions, watched silently.

After all, they also had interests on Earth.

"Enough," the Giant Axe Creator spoke.

荒鉴之主 and Chaos City Lord both looked at the Giant Axe Creator.

"I have spoken!" the Giant Axe Creator frowned. "When Luo Feng could sit among us, that was the time for Earth's ownership to be returned to Luo Feng! My promise... shall be upheld! Since this half-ownership of Earth belongs to the Virtual Universe Company, I shall transfer a peak true treasure to the Virtual Universe Company to compensate for this loss."

"Giant Axe,"

"Giant Axe," 荒鉴之主 and the others immediately spoke up, questioning how they could let the Giant Axe Creator provide a true treasure.

"Giant Axe Creator," Luo Feng couldn't help but exclaim.

"This matter ends here."

The Giant Axe Creator's gaze swept across the room, and instantly, all the Universe Masters fell silent.

The main purpose of this meeting was to welcome Luo Feng. Afterwards, they discussed matters concerning the Original Star and the Universe Ocean, and then the meeting was adjourned.

The Universe Masters of the Virtual Universe lineage also dispersed, with only Luo Feng being called over by Chaos City Lord.

"Teacher, how did this matter, in the end, result in the Giant Axe Creator transferring a peak true treasure to my Virtual Universe Company?" Luo Feng couldn't help but ask, feeling that he owed the Giant Axe Creator for this.

"Don't overthink it," Chaos City Lord shook his head. "The Giant Axe Creator is the strongest being in our human race, and also the one with the most true treasures! Even normally, he would gift true treasures to the race without any demands. Many extremely powerful true treasures that can be exchanged within the race were directly gifted by the Giant Axe Creator. So, transferring one to my Virtual Universe Company now is nothing. Afterwards, I will simply gift that true treasure back to the race."

Luo Feng nodded inwardly.

He sighed inwardly...

It wasn't easy to support a race! While weaker individuals who acted alone would suffer greatly, solitary strongest beings in the universe were quite carefree. Their strength placed them at the apex of the cosmic pyramid, allowing them to acquire numerous true treasures. Yet, a single one of them only needed a few true treasures, with others generally being useless. Thus, they were free and unburdened. But if they had racial ties, they would first have to act cautiously, and second, constantly contribute to the race and nurture future generations.

"I understand," Luo Feng nodded, sighing inwardly. He knew he would have to work hard to repay the Giant Axe Creator's kindness this time.

"Don't resent 荒鉴之主 and the others for their obstruction," Chaos City Lord said. "Everything revolves around interests. Look at why the other Universe Masters didn't speak up; it's because this also involves the interests of the other four factions. 荒鉴之主 speaking up was essentially speaking for them... Many rules of conduct in the universe are almost entirely driven by interests. Be it individual interests, factional interests, or racial interests."

Luo Feng nodded.

"By the way," Chaos City Lord looked at Luo Feng, "Are you truly planning to permanently reside in the Milky Way Galaxy?"

"Yes," Luo Feng nodded, "Permanently reside in the Milky Way Galaxy!"

"Universe Masters of the human race generally reside in crucial strongholds within our human territory. Firstly, these places gather our race's Universe Knights, Immortals, and various geniuses, requiring protection from super-strong individuals. Secondly, in racial strongholds, there are usually several Universe Masters, so if a major calamity strikes, they can assist each other and overcome the threat more easily. If you are alone in the Milky Way Galaxy and suddenly attacked by foreign races, even if other strong individuals of the race rush to help, it would take some time. Of course, some Universe Masters do guard their homelands, but most only leave a clone there."

"You won't change your mind?" Chaos City Lord asked.

Luo Feng smiled, a relaxed smile, "No, I won't change my mind. I will permanently reside in the Milky Way Galaxy, forever guarding my homeland."

Through countless struggles and life-and-death battles over long years, what was it all for?

It was for the day he could truly stand at the pinnacle of the universe and protect his homeland.