Who Dares Contend?

“Annihilate!”

As Duan Dong River uttered these words, all the powerhouses gathered in the Life-Death Corridor from the three Reincarnation Eras and two Holy Lands felt a tremor in their hearts. Apart from the Hong Alliance, all other powerhouses were filled with various emotions like anxiety, anger, and unwillingness. Their prolonged research had led them to believe that Luo Feng, who was only a year or two ahead, posed no significant threat. But they never expected... that Luo Feng would be the first to meet the requirements!

“Big trouble.”

“This is bad.”

“That detestable human, damn it! The Ancestor explicitly ordered us to seize the inheritance at all costs.” Those powerhouses were all furious and anxious.

A group of Universe Masters from the Purple Moon Holy Land also communicated telepathically. Luchong Master frowned and transmitted, “I can’t do anything. From the very beginning, this Duan Dong River has shown great favor to Luo Feng. Now Luo Feng is the first to meet the requirements for solving the Rhinoceros Emperor Game. As the saying goes, ‘the fast get faster,’ and if this continues, his advantage will likely grow even larger! By then, our chances of obtaining the inheritance will be even smaller…”

“Luchong Master, why don’t we kill this Luo Feng?”

“Yes, Luchong Master, let’s kill him.”

“Even if we are annihilated by Duan Dong River… we must kill Luo Feng and destroy humanity’s opportunity.”

Luchong Master, however, transmitted, “Don’t rush. Not only are we anxious about this, but the East Emperor Holy Land is just as anxious. The most anxious are those from the First Reincarnation Era; they are facing their great limit… If Luo Feng seizes this inheritance, it would be equivalent to destroying their First Reincarnation Era’s chance to transcend reincarnation. They will act! Moreover, in my opinion, breaking through that light-and-shadow palace will be very difficult.”

…

All major forces quietly communicated and pondered.

Duan Dong River, however, coldly overlooked all parties and continued, “Human Yinhe already has my secret technique protecting him. Even if you attack, you cannot break through the protection and harm him. So, it’s best not to seek death! The time to comprehend the Rhinoceros Emperor Game is still long… Work hard. The more puzzles you solve, the more chances you have to obtain the inheritance.”

“If anyone can solve 6000 puzzles… they will directly receive the inheritance of my Duan Dong River lineage!”

Duan Dong River scanned below.

All parties remained calm… because the mention of 6000 puzzles was something Duan Dong River brought up every time a new batch of candidates entered. Initially, newcomers were fervent, but upon actual comprehension, they would realize… how incredibly difficult and unimaginable it was to comprehend 6000 puzzles. It was simply a dream.

“6000 puzzles? How difficult must that be? I’ve only just comprehended the 1005th puzzle.” The Second True Master sighed inwardly. “Seventh Brother is even stuck at the bottleneck of the 1000th puzzle. Every 1000 puzzles… represents a leap in profoundness. These 1001st to 2000th puzzles are probably even more arduous. I wonder what the minimum requirement is. I’ve comprehended up to the 1005th puzzle, which is the highest in my God-Eye Clan, yet I still haven’t met Duan Dong River’s minimum requirement.”

“But Luo Feng met the requirement. Did Luo Feng comprehend more than me?”

“Or perhaps, the requirements for Universe Masters and Universe Supreme Masters are different?” The Second True Master speculated.

…

Duan Dong River looked at Luo Feng and said, “Human Yinhe, you have only just met my minimum requirement for solving the puzzles. Continue to work hard! The more puzzles you solve, the better…”

“Yes, Lord Duan Dong River.” Luo Feng bowed slightly.

Duan Dong River nodded.

*Whoosh.*

He then dissipated and vanished, and only then did the entire Life-Death Corridor erupt in an uproar, with everyone discussing amongst themselves.

Luo Feng scanned his surroundings, immediately noticing the resentment, malice, and killing intent directed at him from many powerhouses. He couldn’t help but grin. “Want to kill me? Come on then, I won’t fight back! Just like all those years past, let you attack without retaliation.”

“Detestable.”

“Arrogant.”

“Scum.”

Many powerhouses gritted their teeth but were utterly helpless. Before, they dared to attack, but now… Duan Dong River had explicitly stated that any attack would result in immediate elimination and annihilation! Moreover, Duan Dong River had confidently declared that the light-and-shadow protection… was something none of the powerhouses present could break.

“Haha…” Luo Feng laughed, his gaze sweeping over the Universe Masters who had previously attacked him, his provocation undeniably clear.

This made those Universe Masters even more furious, but they understood that Luo Feng was doing this on purpose… If they attacked, they would fall into Luo Feng’s trap.

“They attacked me wantonly before, but now they’re scared.” Luo Feng shook his head, sighing under the gaze of nearly a hundred thousand beings from various races across the three Reincarnation Eras and two Holy Lands. “How ridiculous. My time, Luo Feng’s time, is precious, and I can’t be bothered to waste it on you. I’ll continue my comprehension. This inheritance, I am determined to obtain.”

After speaking, Luo Feng sat down cross-legged and silently resumed his comprehension.

A shimmering golden light-and-shadow palace enveloped Luo Feng, like a magnificent canopy.

…

The powerhouses from various races, especially those from the First Reincarnation Era and the two Holy Lands, approached the light-and-shadow palace to sense it closely. They could all feel a terrifying aura that made them tremble! Without a doubt—this secret technique protection was absolutely formidable. These Universe Masters lost confidence before even making a move.

Anxious and furious, yet helpless, this only intensified their hatred for Luo Feng!

“Stealing my race’s chance to transcend reincarnation, detestable!”

“Damn it.”

They all glared fiercely at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng scanned his surroundings, then grinned and closed his eyes, no longer bothering to look.

He had long become the target of all.

Ever since Duan Dong River showed him special favor, the major forces had been attacking him… Since the pretense was already broken, there was no need to care. In the face of a true opportunity, one should advance bravely without retreating! No matter the cost… this inheritance, Luo Feng was going to claim it!!!

You’re angry? You’re threatening?

Threaten all you want.

What the hell is Luo Feng afraid of?!

On the contrary, I will do my utmost to comprehend the Rhinoceros Emperor Game even faster, and I must obtain this inheritance!

…

Virtual Universe, shrouded in mist, with stone pillars supporting holographic projections.

Luo Feng stood before the holographic projection of the 1001st Rhinoceros Emperor Game puzzle, deep in thought. Not far away, a white-robed man was also observing the 2001st puzzle.

“Luo Feng.”

“Luo Feng, hahaha.”

“You didn’t even tell us about such good news.” Several figures suddenly appeared not far away, led by the Giant Axe Creator and Chaos City Lord, along with other powerhouses from the human race, including Dark Master, Ice Peak Master, Ghost Marquis Master, and Dragon Walk Master. All of them had joyful expressions.

Luo Feng rose to greet them.

“We just found out.” The Giant Axe Creator laughed heartily, his voice booming, “You actually met Duan Dong River’s requirements! You’re the first to do so! As the saying goes, ‘the fast get faster,’ and the longer this goes on, the greater your advantage will become. Your hope for this inheritance is the greatest. Now, don’t worry about anything else, don’t mind the threats from those forces. At worst, our human race will just stay in the Primal Universe, haha… As long as we get this inheritance, it’s very possible for our human race to surpass even those two Holy Lands in the future. I’ve never heard of the two Holy Lands valuing an inheritance this much.”

“Indeed.” Chaos City Lord also nodded repeatedly. “Don’t mind anything else, focus solely on seizing the inheritance!”

“Yes, Teacher.” Luo Feng also nodded, grinning. “They can’t even disturb me now.”

“Good, good, good. We won’t disturb you either. Continue your comprehension!” The Giant Axe Creator said directly.

“We just came to congratulate you.” Dark Master also rarely smiled. “This is humanity’s greatest opportunity. Such an opportunity is probably rare to encounter even once in hundreds or thousands of Reincarnation Eras. Missing it would be the greatest sin.”

“It’s all up to you.” Ghost Marquis Master called out.

Ice Peak Master also encouraged him from the side.

These powerhouses spoke with Luo Feng, but none of them, including Luo Feng, noticed the white-robed man standing silently nearby, observing.

“Everything for the human race can only be achieved through their own struggles, while I can only watch from the sidelines.” The white-robed man gently shook his head and sighed. Throughout countless ages, he had watched the human race face various crises, yet he was helpless, for he was permanently suppressed and unable to leave.

Because of this, the Original Ancestor, though he often went to various places, even appearing to listen in on human race meetings and Hong Alliance meetings, no one knew he was there!

Virtual Universe… he was the master of the Virtual Universe.

In the Virtual Universe, he was omnipotent.

“Luo Feng, strive hard.” The white-robed man whispered. Even with his immense power, the battle against the Primal Universe Origin had given him much insight. During his ages of permanent suppression, he had grown even stronger. Now, he even had full confidence in transcending reincarnation. But it was too late…

Permanently suppressed, he could do nothing.

“Primal Universe, I will not yield.”

“Never!”

“Even if there’s a sliver of a chance, I will fight to the end!” A terrifying light flashed in the white-robed man’s eyes, then he turned to silently study and comprehend the Rhinoceros Emperor Game.

…

Time flowed, and the Life-Death Corridor of the Tomb Mausoleum Boat was very quiet. All major forces gathered there, studying the Rhinoceros Emperor Game.

Luo Feng, ever since meeting Duan Dong River’s requirements, naturally felt much more relaxed.

He also decided to change his comprehension method!

For the past 500 years, he had been engrossed in comprehension… However, the more he studied the Rhinoceros Emperor Game, the more he realized that it shared certain commonalities with secret techniques. Luo Feng had previously been desperately trying to solve the puzzles and dared not experiment, but now… Luo Feng decided to spend eighty percent of his time studying the Rhinoceros Emperor Game and twenty percent of his time studying the secret techniques in the hidden space of the Ninth Abyss.

Secret techniques and the Rhinoceros Emperor Game, cross-referenced!

It should be noted—

It took several centuries to go from the Ninth Abyss to the Black-Patterned Stone Pillar space!

It also took several centuries to go from the Black-Patterned Stone Pillar space to the Flame Ice Region!

Especially in the Black-Patterned Stone Pillar space, where time flowed over 3000 times faster… So, he had been studying the secret patterns for a very, very long time. Luo Feng had even cultivated the Beast God Path to the seventh stage, nearing completion! Luo Feng had even stopped cultivating the Beast God Path, fearing to continue, because further cultivation would mean completion!

Once completed… he might transcend and become a Universe Master!

He needed to obtain the white wings! He must remain a Universe Venerable!

He needed to accept the Duan Dong River inheritance! Being a Universe Venerable would likely be more advantageous!

So, Luo Feng had long stopped cultivating laws.

However, his secret technique attainment had already reached the peak level of a Universe Master, having created six ultimate secret techniques, and was close to creating a fused ultimate secret technique.

“Eighty percent of my time studying the Rhinoceros Emperor Game.”

“Twenty percent of my time studying secret techniques.”

“Perhaps, by cross-referencing them… my comprehension speed will be faster.” Luo Feng thought to himself. “And I also need to occasionally take some time to continue tempering my will. My will has not yet broken through to the Universe Supreme Master level… If my will transforms to a new level, my study of secret techniques should be even faster.”