Acknowledgment of the Fundamental Law

Luo Feng meditated within the Holy Stele Tower, ravenous for insight, not daring to waste a single moment. One day, two days, three days... Within an ancient cultivation residence in the Holy City's sacred grounds, Sifanqi, Kashina, Dilun, and five Realm Lords resided. “His Highness Luo Feng has already entered the Holy Stele Tower to cultivate. All of you should focus on your own secluded cultivation. Only when you believe your strength surpasses Bei Chuang should you come seeking His Highness Luo Feng, the human.” At the entrance of the cultivation residence, Elder Sifanqi coldly watched the group of Golden Horn Clan youths gathered outside. “Is challenging him with insufficient strength not shameful enough?” The pressure of an Undying being permeated the air. This filled the Golden Horn Clan youths at the entrance with dread. A King-level Undying God... even in powerful upper-tier tribes, there were usually only one or two such beings. They were figures of absolute authority. “What are you still doing standing here? All of you, get back!” Elder Sifanqi roared suddenly. “Yes, Elder.” The group of youths immediately bowed respectfully, and though unwilling, they all departed. Elder Sifanqi watched the youths leave, shaking his head slightly. These youths were completely incited by past glorious victories against humans, their heads filled with reckless fervor. “Compared to humans, our clan's intelligence is clearly much lower,” Elder Sifanqi sighed inwardly. “There's a vast difference between rock-based lifeforms and flesh-and-blood lifeforms. While we might have a higher probability of producing powerful individuals, our reproductive capabilities and intelligence are far inferior. When these youths get hot-headed, they disregard everything.” The Golden Horn Clan was indeed like this; once hot-headed, they would fight to the death. Humans, however, were different. Humans possessed greater wisdom; even apprentice-level humans were incredibly intelligent. While Golden Horn Clan powerhouses might have strong 'consciousness calculation abilities,' comparable to intelligent optical computers, their emotional intelligence was far lacking. In short, they were 'foolish' and 'lacked cunning.' However, those ancient beings who had lived for countless years had developed profound wisdom through the磨砺 of time. “Elder Sifanqi.” Dilun approached, accompanied by five Realm Lord guards. “Mister Dilun,” Sifanqi said with a smile, looking at Dilun. “It's truly troublesome for Elder Sifanqi. Whenever too many challengers gather, only you, Elder, can keep them in check,” Dilun, clad in a black robe, said with a slight smile. “For the past twenty days, it hasn't stopped. Elder Sifanqi, you've truly worked hard.” “It's our Golden Horn Clan's poor hospitality,” Sifanqi said, shaking his head helplessly. “We have too many youths. Although orders were given long ago to forbid disturbing him, there are still fearless youths who come to challenge. I can't bring myself to kill our clan's future, so I can only scold them away. This has prevented Mister Dilun and your group from cultivating in peace.” “It's nothing,” Dilun replied, shaking his head. “Actually, these clan members challenging him is not what worries me,” Elder Sifanqi said, shaking his head. “What I'm truly concerned about is a genius youth within our clan.” “Who?” Dilun immediately asked. “Bei Qiu.” Elder Sifanqi spoke in a low voice, “Bei Qiu, the elder brother of the genius Bei brothers from the Holy City's Elder Divine Palace lineage. Among the clan's Domain Lord-level Ninth Tier geniuses, Bei Chuang, who His Highness Luo Feng previously defeated, was qualified to be ranked in the top ten. However, his elder brother, Bei Qiu, is absolutely ranked first. In terms of law comprehension, by your human standards, he should possess the ability to clear the 'tenth level of the Sky-Reaching Bridge.'” “Oh? The tenth level?” Dilun was greatly surprised. Crossing from the ninth level to the tenth level was extremely difficult. Among the ten Domain Lord-level Original Secret Region members of the Virtual Universe Company, nine had cleared the tenth level of the Sky-Reaching Bridge, and one had cleared the eleventh level. He hadn't expected such a genius to exist within the Golden Horn Clan. “The Bei brothers are known for their ferocity and ruthlessness; they are a pair of brothers with intense malevolence,” Elder Sifanqi stated solemnly. “Now that Bei Chuang has been defeated, his elder brother, Bei Qiu, will undoubtedly rush back to the Holy City from outside once he receives the news. Given Bei Qiu's absolutely arrogant and fierce personality, he will certainly challenge His Highness Luo Feng. Other clan members challenging him is one thing, but Bei Qiu... he is the number one genius among Domain Lord-level talents!” “Indeed,” Dilun also frowned. In fact, Luo Feng's ability to defeat Bei Chuang last time had already pleasantly surprised Dilun. Dilun had even secretly informed Zhenyan King about that battle! “If His Highness encounters Bei Qiu, he will likely lose,” Dilun thought to himself. “The difference between the ninth and tenth levels is very significant, and His Highness's cultivation time is too short...” Just as Elder Sifanqi and Dilun were conversing, they suddenly sensed a powerful aura. “Hm?” Elder Sifanqi, Dilun, the five great Realm Lords, and Kashina all turned their heads simultaneously. “The Holy Stele Tower!” Sifanqi and Dilun both exclaimed in shock. The majestic golden tower, hundreds of kilometers tall in the distance, was now enveloped by an incredibly profound aura of laws. Golden secret patterns flowed around it, and golden light radiated in all directions. For a moment... the entire golden Holy Stele Tower became dazzling, and the intense fluctuations of the Fundamental Law sent shivers down one's spine. “The descent of the Fundamental Law!” Sifanqi and Dilun exchanged shocked glances, both clearly understanding what this scene signified. “His Highness is inside the Holy Stele Tower!” one of the Realm Lord guards behind Dilun exclaimed in pleasant surprise. “Aside from the guardian, only His Highness Luo Feng is inside the Holy Stele Tower,” Elder Sifanqi's eyes also gleamed. “Now, with the descent of the Fundamental Law... and it's the Law of Gold, there's no doubt that His Highness Luo Feng has received the acknowledgment of the Law of Gold.” “Acknowledgment of the Fundamental Law!” Kashina exclaimed, “His Highness Luo Feng is only, only, only at the Domain Lord level, isn't he...?” “Indeed.” Dilun gazed at the Holy Stele Tower in the distance, immensely excited, nodding repeatedly as he thought, “I must immediately report this to my Grandmaster.” In the sacred grounds, powerhouses were as numerous as clouds. It was common for a secluded cultivator to receive the acknowledgment of a Fundamental Law, leading to special phenomena like the 'descent of the Fundamental Law.' The cultivators in these sacred grounds were long accustomed to such sights... but this time, the special phenomenon appeared within the Holy Stele Tower. Moreover, many knew that the human Domain Lord-level genius was meditating alone inside the Holy Stele Tower. “The human genius has received the acknowledgment of a Fundamental Law?” “So fast!” “To receive the acknowledgment of a Fundamental Law at the Ninth Tier of the Domain Lord level! It seems his comprehension of the Fundamental Law of Gold has reached an extremely high level.” “Impressive.” Many cultivators in the sacred grounds looked up at the majestic golden tower. Inside the Holy Stele Tower. Luo Feng stood silently before the majestic pale green stele, his eyes fixed on the roaring demon image etched upon it. “Rumble~~~” The surrounding space trembled slightly. A golden drop of water appeared out of thin air above Luo Feng's head, then fell directly. Drip! The golden drop of water landed directly on Luo Feng's head, treating his physical body as if it were nothing, and permeated straight through. Then, this golden drop landed on his 'Core,' seemingly passing through nothingness, penetrating the Core... Finally, this golden drop landed on his Origin Pearl. The Origin Pearl was the fusion of a Soul Crystal and an Origin Energy Crystal at the Domain Lord level. It was Luo Feng's core of power! And also his core of soul! “Hiss~~” Effortlessly, the golden drop of water was completely absorbed by the Origin Pearl. The Origin Pearl subtly gained a hint of gold. At this moment— Luo Feng had officially received the acknowledgment of the Fundamental Law of Gold. A golden sword mark slowly appeared on Luo Feng's forehead. This mark on his brow subtly emitted law fluctuations that made one's heart tremble; it was a symbol of receiving the acknowledgment of a Fundamental Law! Simultaneously, an even larger golden sword mark appeared on the forehead of his Golden Horned Beast body. “I didn't expect my comprehension of the Law of Gold to have reached the point of Fundamental Law acknowledgment,” Luo Feng revealed a faint smile. “Since I've received the acknowledgment of a Fundamental Law, my consciousness should now be able to enter the Ocean of Laws.” The Primal Universe's core region was incredibly mysterious. After reaching the Realm Lord level, due to 'World Energy,' Luo Feng's consciousness was able to merge with the boundless earth. And when a drop of the Fundamental Law's essence merged into Luo Feng's soul, it caused a subtle transformation in his soul consciousness. At this moment, Luo Feng felt a soul-shaking summons. It was as if a mother was calling her children. “Whoosh!” Luo Feng split off half of his consciousness, quickly detaching it from the boundless earth, and was directly drawn towards that 'summons.' “Rumble~~~” A golden ocean, boundless and endless. This was the origin of the Law of Gold, the core region of the entire Primal Universe's 'Law of Gold.' Endless law energy permeated every part of the ocean, and its powerful pressure far surpassed any powerhouse Luo Feng had ever encountered. Fortunately... Luo Feng had already received the acknowledgment of this Ocean of Laws and was merging into one of its drops. “Rumble~~” The waves surged and swelled, endless and boundless. Luo Feng's consciousness, merged within a drop of water, drifted with the vast ocean, continuously exploring and comprehending the Law of Gold. Part of his consciousness merged with the boundless earth, another part merged within the Ocean of the Law of Gold, and the final part observed and meditated on the Holy Stele before him. “With my consciousness acknowledged by the Fundamental Law of Gold, my current speed of comprehending the 'Law of Gold' is in no way inferior to comprehending the Law of Space.” Luo Feng looked at the Holy Stele before him, a wave of joy in his heart. Receiving the acknowledgment of a Fundamental Law signified... reaching a very high level in law comprehension. “Twenty days of meditation.” “Realm Lord-level meditation is hundreds of times more efficient than Domain Lord-level meditation, especially with the added effect of observing the Holy Stele. One day here is almost equivalent to 100 years of Domain Lord-level meditation before.” “So, twenty days here is nearly equivalent to 2000 years of Domain Lord-level effect.” Luo Feng sighed with emotion. He merely marveled at the vast difference between the Realm Lord and Domain Lord levels. In the Virtual Universe Company, the competition among Realm Lord-level members of the Original Secret Region was the most brutal. Generations of genius battles, hero battles, and elite selections from across all humanity in the universe—tens of millions of years of elites converged at the Realm Lord level. Yet, there were only 100 individuals at the Realm Lord level in the Original Secret Region! “No wonder everyone values Realm Lord-level geniuses. One day of Realm Lord-level meditation generally equals one year of Domain Lord-level meditation. When Realm Lords meditate for tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years... how can Domain Lord geniuses compete?” Luo Feng mused. “Indeed.” “This Holy Stele happens to align with the paths of Space and Gold, which greatly benefits me,” Luo Feng stared at the Holy Stele before him. “There are less than ten days left; I cannot waste any time.” Receiving the acknowledgment of the law only distracted Luo Feng for a minute or two. Afterward, he once again immersed himself in meditation.