It's a Deal

Above was an endless sea of magma, while below lay an infinite swamp of black liquid. One scorching hot, one utterly freezing. This perilous Flame Ice Region... had now become the most frenzied battlefield, where esteemed Cosmic Overlords, wielding their ultimate supreme treasures, tried every conceivable method to obstruct the Tomb Mausoleum. Yet, the Tomb Mausoleum continued its high-speed advance, with the Cosmic Overlords, each capable of easily exceeding a hundred times the speed of light, constantly circling it. "Forget capturing it, we can't even stop it. What do we do if we can't stop it? Are the three of us just supposed to keep following it wherever the Tomb Mausoleum goes?"

The various major powers grew anxious and helpless. Bei Zhen Star Master had already brought his ten Universe Masters, arranging for them to launch a joint siege. For a time, the attacks from the East Emperor Holy Land were indeed formidable, but Bei Zhen Star Master continuously used a domain-type ultimate supreme treasure to maintain contact with the Tomb Mausoleum and transmit divine power messages.

"Galaxy Lord, the Ancestor has responded," Bei Zhen Star Master said.

"Oh?" a voice echoed from within the Tomb Mausoleum.

Bei Zhen Star Master secretly gritted his teeth, filled with resentment. As a Cosmic Overlord who had lived for an unknown number of eras, he had never seen anyone possess ten ultimate supreme treasures! Not even the two Ancestors... Before transcending reincarnation, the two Ancestors didn't possess ten ultimate supreme treasures. It was only after transcending reincarnation that they became the greatest contributors to their respective races! They also controlled the fate of their races! They were, without a doubt, the Ancestors of their entire races! Thus... the common treasures of the race, and even some treasures belonging to Universe Masters and Cosmic Overlords, would be obediently offered up if the Ancestors merely gave the command. For without the Ancestors, they wouldn't have survived three cycles of reincarnation. So, even the two Ancestors couldn't acquire ten ultimate supreme treasures purely through their own efforts.

"What a lucky human brat," Bei Zhen Star Master's expression twisted. The thought of the East Emperor Ancestor's instructions only fueled his jealousy. First, he obtained what could be called the most precious legacy in the entire Universe Ocean! Now, he was merely offering a fraction of that legacy in exchange for ten ultimate supreme treasures.

"Our Ancestor said he agrees to exchange for ten ultimate supreme treasures," Bei Zhen Star Master transmitted.

"Agrees?" Luo Feng sprang from his seat, his eyes gleaming, pacing back and forth in the hall.

This was a critical moment! A moment of extreme importance for the entire human race's destiny! While his legacy, the ancient civilization's cultivation experience he brought, would indeed turn the tide for humanity, such a shift... would unfold gradually over a long period. After all, powerful individuals required a great deal of time to cultivate slowly, and no one knew how long it would take for humanity to produce its next Cosmic Overlord. However, ultimate supreme treasures could fundamentally alter the human race's strength instantaneously! What the human race lacked were ultimate supreme treasures! If ten ultimate supreme treasures were acquired by the race, several of its top-tier existences, especially the Founder of Giant Axe, equipped with two or three ultimate supreme treasures... would absolutely be able to dominate the Universe Ocean, just like the Original Ancestor once did. And if top figures like Chaos City Lord, Lord of Darkness, and Peng Gong Master also possessed ultimate supreme treasures, they would be able to roam the Universe Ocean like the Lord of Deer Worm and others, not even fearing Cosmic Overlords. With such top-tier power, the human race's influence would naturally skyrocket!

"The upcoming negotiation will be crucial. The East Emperor Ancestor definitely won't foolishly hand over ten ultimate supreme treasures directly to me; this is a negotiation for humanity's fate.

"Although the Ancestor agreed," Bei Zhen Star Master continued, "Galaxy Lord also understands that these are, after all, ten ultimate supreme treasures... no power in the Universe Ocean can easily produce them, and the Ancestor dares not be careless. Therefore, it's necessary to first verify the authenticity of the legacy provided by Galaxy Lord. Once confirmed as genuine, the ten ultimate supreme treasures will be immediately handed over!"

"Verify?" Luo Feng scoffed, "How will you verify it?"

"Naturally, the East Emperor Ancestor will examine it; only an Ancestor can confirm its authenticity," Bei Zhen Star Master replied.

"Bei Zhen, are you taking me for a fool...? This is a memory legacy; once seen, everything will be known. If the East Emperor Ancestor sees it and then doesn't give me the ultimate supreme treasures... what then?" Luo Feng retorted angrily. "Moreover, verifying its authenticity, as you say, would depend entirely on the East Emperor Ancestor's word. Do you think I'm stupid?"

"Everything can be discussed," Bei Zhen Star Master quickly said. "Regardless, we must confirm its authenticity. Otherwise, if we give you ten ultimate supreme treasures, and you give our East Emperor Holy Land a fake, then our East Emperor Holy Land..."

"Fine!" Luo Feng said directly. "Since you're worried, I'll propose a plan. If you don't agree, then let's forget about it."

"Please, Galaxy Lord, speak your mind," Bei Zhen Star Master quickly asked.

Luo Feng stated decisively: "The plan is simple. I possess the cultivation experience legacies of three ancient existences from the ancient civilization, each contained within a memory stone."

"First, you hand over three ultimate supreme treasures to me as collateral! I will then give you one memory stone... for your East Emperor Ancestor to examine. Your East Emperor Ancestor will naturally know its authenticity upon viewing it. Whether he claims it's real or fake, I won't bother to question it. In short... if you want the next memory stone, you'll exchange it for another four ultimate supreme treasures! And the final memory stone will be exchanged for the last three ultimate supreme treasures.

"This is the plan. Agree to it, and we trade; if not... then so be it." Luo Feng was very assertive.

"This, this... this is too much! Three ultimate supreme treasures as collateral? Galaxy Lord, if the memory stone turns out to be fake, wouldn't those three ultimate supreme treasures be lost?" Bei Zhen Star Master quickly said, "No, this absolutely won't do."

"You'd best ask the East Emperor Ancestor," Luo Feng sneered. "I believe three ultimate supreme treasures are a vast sum for other races. But for your East Emperor Holy Land... what does it amount to? If you're unwilling to make even this small sacrifice, then don't bother wanting this legacy."

Bei Zhen Star Master negotiated with Luo Feng while simultaneously reporting to the East Emperor Ancestor. This transaction was of immense importance, and Bei Zhen Star Master had no authority to act recklessly.

However, the East Emperor Ancestor... as the strongest existence in the entire Universe Ocean, wouldn't be easily swayed by Luo Feng. He directly instructed Bei Zhen Star Master: "For the three memory stones, the first will be exchanged for one memory stone as collateral for verification. The second will be exchanged for five ultimate supreme treasures, and the third for four ultimate supreme treasures."

Gritting teeth during negotiations, feigning decisiveness... these and many other tactics were all used to probe each other's bottom lines.

Bei Zhen Star Master acted as the intermediary. The transaction between Luo Feng and the East Emperor Ancestor... was finally settled. The terms of the deal were as follows: For the first memory stone, two ultimate supreme treasures would be provided as collateral, with the guarantee that one of them would be a 'palace-type ultimate supreme treasure.' Luo Feng made this demand because, while venturing through the three perilous lands of the Universe Ocean, a palace-type ultimate supreme treasure was the most urgently needed and extremely valuable item. The second memory stone would be exchanged for four ultimate supreme treasures. The third memory stone would be exchanged for four ultimate supreme treasures. Transaction location: Within the decaying, fragmented small universe numbered 00921 in the Universe Ocean. Transaction time: To be announced after Luo Feng safely returns to the Original Universe.

Inside the Tomb Mausoleum. "Hahahaha..." Luo Feng couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Two ultimate supreme treasures! With these two ultimate supreme treasures, especially for the Founder of Giant Axe, who already possesses a divine axe. Equipped with a palace-type one... he'll truly dominate the Universe Ocean, invincible wherever he goes!" Luo Feng was very satisfied. Although the Founder of Giant Axe was strong now, he couldn't be called invincible.

Because the divine axe was an offensive type, it wasn't sufficient against defenses. This was why, despite the Founder of Giant Axe's immense strength, he remained relatively low-key.

"But it's strange," Luo Feng mused. "In the entire Universe Ocean, only those two Holy Land Ancestors can perceive the deeper information within the memory stones." Luo Feng secretly wondered, "The East Emperor Ancestor sought me out, but why has the Purple Moon Ancestor shown no reaction at all?"

"When he realized he couldn't capture me, didn't he think of trading with me?" Luo Feng secretly speculated. However, Luo Feng knew very little about these two Ancestors. After all, for countless cycles of reincarnation, there had only been these two Ancestors. Their experiences and fortunes must certainly be extraordinary. The East Emperor Ancestor had delivered himself to be 'slaughtered,' and Luo Feng naturally wouldn't hesitate to strike a heavy blow. But with the Purple Moon Ancestor showing no movement... Luo Feng dared not act recklessly.

"Regardless, what's in hand is what's truly yours. First, finalize the deal with the East Emperor Ancestor and secure the two ultimate supreme treasures," Luo Feng thought to himself. "The Founder of Giant Axe only managed to acquire one divine axe after such a long time, which shows just how difficult it is to obtain ultimate supreme treasures."

His Star Tower was gifted by 'Guest of Mountain,' though the process of binding it was truly a near-death experience. The white wings were discovered purely through the sensing of the God-Slaying Wings. The Blood Shadow Blade... in truth, the Blood Shadow Blade was merely a blade embryo, possessing no secret techniques itself; it was Luo Feng who infused it with the 'Nirvana Rebirth' technique. Of course, despite being an embryo, it was stronger than any ultimate supreme treasure! This was the one he truly acquired through his own strength, as he competed with countless powerhouses, passing through layers of selection, to finally obtain the legacy.

The Tomb Mausoleum journeyed forth, sometimes even deliberately plunging into dangerous areas! For instance, occasionally rushing into a sea of magma. Occasionally charging into a storm.

Some storms deep within the inner region could even tear apart peak palace-type supreme treasures, yet Luo Feng dared to do this, relying on the Tomb Mausoleum! Because he clearly understood the power of the 'Tomb Mausoleum,' and combined with the detailed Universe Boat map he possessed, he recklessly plunged through, forcing some Cosmic Overlords to give up.

"Damn it!" In the endless dark whirlwind, a spire-topped palace floated, within which the five True Masters of the God-Eye Clan roared, watching the Tomb Mausoleum disappear into the distance. "Flee, flee, flee!" Even the usually composed First True Master couldn't help but rage, snorting, "Give up, we give up! There's no point in pursuing further. I refuse to believe... that this human Luo Feng will just keep hiding inside the Tomb Mausoleum. The path of a powerhouse demands tempering through life and death... I've never heard of a powerhouse becoming a Cosmic Overlord by constantly hiding and not fighting."

"Indeed, if he is to become a Cosmic Overlord, it must be within this cycle of reincarnation. He needs tempering through life and death. He has obtained the Duan Dong River lineage's legacy, and to truly temper himself, he will likely have to battle Cosmic Overlords or venture into the three perilous lands! Unless he fails to become a Cosmic Overlord, he will certainly undergo tempering through life and death. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future!"

As the various factions reluctantly gave up, in a separate plane within the Virtual Universe, before the Founder of Giant Axe's divine hall, "The various races eventually gave up their pursuit, haha..." The Founder of Giant Axe laughed heartily. "This Luo Feng is truly confident! When we warned him of the dangers outside, we specifically told him to inform us in advance if he finished the legacy and intended to come out, so I could personally escort him. Who would have thought he'd just pilot the Tomb Mausoleum out without a word?"

"The Tomb Mausoleum is truly extraordinary," Chaos City Lord also nodded in praise.

Suddenly—a figure appeared. "Luo Feng," Chaos City Lord exclaimed in surprise. The Founder of Giant Axe rose to greet him.

"Teacher, Founder of Giant Axe. I have some good news to tell you," Luo Feng said with a smile.