Zhenyan King and Luo Feng

Ancient Chaos City, as tranquil as it had been for billions of years. Three purple-robed envoys walked along the streets, soon arriving before Zhenyan King's estate. 'It's the purple-robed envoys from the City Lord's Mansion.' 'The purple-robed envoys are here.' Some of the registered disciples at Zhenyan King's estate were secretly surprised. Black-robed envoys were common from the City Lord's Mansion, but purple-robed envoys were rarely seen. Their arrival at Zhenyan King's estate seemed to indicate something significant. 'Quick, inform Master at once.' 'Inform Master.' A moment later, Zhenyan King personally came out to greet them, waiting outside the reception hall. He was filled with doubt: 'Three purple-robed envoys from the City Lord's Mansion all at once? Even for an important matter, usually a black-robed envoy is enough to deliver orders. What could warrant three purple-robed envoys?' 'Zhenyan King,' the tall purple-robed envoy leading them said with a smile, 'Congratulations!' 'Congratulations, congratulations,' the other two purple-robed envoys echoed, smiling. 'Congratulations right away? I wonder what the joyous occasion is. Please, gentlemen, have a seat.' Zhenyan King led the three purple-robed envoys into the hall. At the same time, registered disciples immediately brought in fine wine, fruits, and other refreshments, then discreetly withdrew. They knew better than to meddle in important affairs. Only the three purple-robed envoys and Zhenyan King remained in the hall. 'A truly joyous occasion,' the tall purple-robed envoy said, his face beaming. With a flip of his hand, a metal box appeared. 'So mysterious,' Zhenyan King chuckled as he took it. *Click*, he opened the lid of the metal box. Inside lay a hexagonal stone tablet, engraved with the roaring Beast God statue. Zhenyan King froze at the sight. His hands began to tremble as he reached for the hexagonal stone tablet. Almost instantly, his eyes reddened. His fingers gently traced the Beast God statue, as if fearing it was merely an illusion. His voice quivered: 'Beast God Inheritance Token, it's... it's a Beast God Inheritance Token!!!' 'How long has it been, how long? I've yearned for a Beast God Inheritance Token but could never obtain one.' Zhenyan King trembled all over. 'Finally, there's a chance, finally, finally...' For countless ages, he had been stuck at the final step. Although a Beast God Inheritance Token could help him, obtaining one was incredibly difficult. Beast God Inheritance Tokens were exceedingly rare throughout the entire universe, representing the most unique inheritances of the Ancestral God Sect. The human race likely possessed only a few of each type of token, and the race also needed to plan for the peerless geniuses who would emerge over billions of eras. Without sufficient talent, one would absolutely not receive a direct bestowal. Without an Inheritance Token... There was no chance to break through the final step. Yet, that last hurdle felt like an insurmountable chasm. In truth, this final step plagued countless powerhouses in the universe. Many peak Sector Lords and ultimate Sector Lords had reached this final stage, but how many could truly become Universe Masters? 'Zhenyan thanks Chaos City Lord.' Zhenyan King suddenly knelt with a thud, his eyes filled with excitement. 'Thank you for the race's generous gift. Zhenyan will certainly do his utmost through this inheritance to reach the realm of Universe Master in one fell swoop, not to disappoint the race's expectations.' 'Zhenyan King, please get up quickly!' The tall purple-robed envoy jumped in alarm and rushed to help Zhenyan King. 'The race actually bestowed a Beast God Inheritance Token upon me, Zhenyan...' Zhenyan King was incredibly agitated. 'It wasn't bestowed by the race; it was given to you by your disciple, Luo Feng,' the tall purple-robed envoy quickly clarified. Zhenyan King was stunned: 'You mean...' 'It was your disciple, Luo Feng!' the tall purple-robed envoy reiterated. 'I was originally serving Chaos City Lord in the Primal Secret Region. This time, the City Lord personally ordered the three of us to come and deliver this to you. As for Luo Feng, he is currently still in the Primal Secret Region, with the City Lord.' 'How could he have a Beast God Inheritance Token?' A myriad of emotions surged within Zhenyan King: excitement, gratitude, but also doubt and anxiety. He thought to himself, 'My disciple also cultivates the path of the Beast God. With this Beast God Inheritance Token, he could easily exchange it with the race for another one and undergo the Beast God inheritance himself. Why would he give it to me?' No matter how good the master-disciple relationship, powerhouses in the universe would always strive to improve their own strength. To give something not crucial to oneself to one's master was already considered a sign of respect. 'Zhenyan King, you've taken on a fine disciple indeed.' 'We won't stay any longer; we must return to report,' the tall purple-robed envoy said, seeing Zhenyan King about to escort them. 'No need to see us out.' With that, the three purple-robed envoys departed. Zhenyan King was left behind, both excited and deeply uneasy. The saying 'a gift too heavy burns the hand' came to mind; holding the Beast God Inheritance Token from his disciple felt scalding, even though it was his lifelong dream. Zhenyan King connected his consciousness to the Virtual Universe, first sending ten consecutive emails to urge Luo Feng, then immediately arriving at Luo Feng's manor on Yuxiang Mountain. 'Luo Feng!' Entering the manor, Zhenyan King shouted directly, causing the many servants and guards in the manor to look on in utter confusion. 'Master,' Luo Feng quickly emerged from the hall. 'Come in with me.' Zhenyan King grabbed Luo Feng and pulled him into the hall. As soon as the master and disciple sat down, Zhenyan King anxiously demanded, 'Where did this Beast God Inheritance Token come from? Was it bestowed upon you by the race? Don't you know its importance to you? You also cultivate the path of the Beast God; how could you give up such an opportunity for your master? Although I, Zhenyan, have always desired this Beast God Inheritance Token, to exchange my disciple's future for my own... my heart is uneasy, and my powerhouse's resolve cannot be firm. Even if I were to accept the inheritance, I fear I would fail.' 'Master, don't rush,' Luo Feng quickly said. 'This wasn't bestowed by the race; I obtained it myself.' 'You obtained it?' Zhenyan King was astonished. So easily obtained? How could a Beast God Inheritance Token be so easily obtained? After all, if any other powerhouse discovered one, they could use divine power to discern its importance. If they didn't need it, they would usually immediately report it to their race! This meant that in the vast universe, most of the circulating Beast God Inheritance Tokens were monopolized by the major races. 'I truly obtained it myself,' Luo Feng quickly explained. 'Think about it, I had it delivered to you through the City Lord's Mansion. If it were... bestowed upon me by the race, I doubt Chaos City Lord would allow me to do this, right?' 'Hmm,' Zhenyan King nodded. 'That makes sense. Chaos City Lord wouldn't just watch you act recklessly. Even if you insisted on being reckless, Chaos City Lord would have sent someone to inform me.' 'Master, please use it for now. It won't be difficult for your disciple to obtain an Inheritance Token bestowed by the race,' Luo Feng said. 'With the strength you've displayed, the race will certainly value you. Even Seven Swords King was bestowed a Beast God Inheritance Token, and he's not as good as you; you'll definitely get one too.' Zhenyan King nodded repeatedly, then frowned. 'But to receive such a bestowal, you'd have to wait until you become an Undying God. That means your acceptance of the inheritance would be delayed for a very long time...' 'Don't worry, Master,' Luo Feng chuckled. 'Have you forgotten, Master? I am Daohe King, and my strength is already sufficient. Furthermore, Chaos City Lord personally went to help me apply for this Inheritance Token. Chaos City Lord said that with my talent and his influence, it's 100% guaranteed to succeed.' Zhenyan King sighed with emotion: 'Chaos City Lord, he's the head of our human race's Virtual Universe Company. Hmm, if he's pushing for this, then '100% guaranteed' is no lie. Haha, Luo Feng, your master has certainly gained a great advantage from you this time.' 'It's nothing, nothing at all,' Luo Feng replied, also grinning. Deep within the Primal Secret Region, the surging Thousand Treasures River flowed majestically through this starfield. Amidst the palaces in the center of the Thousand Treasures River, Luo Feng sat cross-legged atop one of them, gazing at the endless river in the distant void. 'Luo Feng, today is the agreed-upon day for discussion. Whether the Beast God Inheritance Token is approved for issuance depends on today. If it fails, you'll have to wait until you become an Undying God before applying again.' Chaos City Lord's words from earlier still echoed in his ears. 'I hope it succeeds.' 'It must succeed.' Luo Feng sat atop the palace, silently anticipating. 'The Land of Inheritance, a crucial place for the Ancestral God Sect! It's truly exciting.' Time flowed by. Luo Feng waited anxiously, but he also knew that at this very moment, the highest echelons of the human race were discussing this matter. The Virtual Universe Company, Giant Axe Martial Arena, Cosmic Mercenary Alliance... and other five major factions were gathered. Whether Luo Feng's request would be granted, and if an exception could be made for him, remained to be seen. After a long while— 'Luo Feng,' a calm voice resounded. Luo Feng sharply turned his head. Standing on the roof tiles of the palace behind him was Chaos City Lord, holding his mottled stone staff. This made Luo Feng's heart skip a beat; it seemed the discussion had concluded, and there was a result. 'Master,' Luo Feng quickly stood and bowed. 'The discussion has concluded. I can see your eagerness in your eyes,' Chaos City Lord said. 'Don't worry, it's good news. The application has been approved. Your identity as Daohe King being revealed truly surprised the Universe Masters of our race, and they think highly of you. Your master didn't have to expend too much effort.' Luo Feng was instantly overjoyed. He hardly believed Chaos City Lord's words about not expending much effort; behind the scenes, his master had probably put in a great deal of thought and effort. 'Thank you, Master. Your disciple will certainly strive hard, not to disappoint you, nor the other Universe Masters,' Luo Feng quickly said. 'Haha... as long as you don't disappoint humanity, that's enough,' Chaos City Lord laughed heartily. 'The Beast God Inheritance Token will be delivered in the next two days. I've already sent word to Zhenyan, telling him to come to the Primal Secret Region and meet up with you... you two will then depart together for the Ancestral God Sect's Land of Inheritance.' 'Yes,' Luo Feng replied, his heart filled with joy. The human race was incredibly efficient. Just the next day, a team of envoys personally delivered the Beast God Inheritance Token. 'Beast God Inheritance Token.' Luo Feng examined the hexagonal metal plate in his hand. Engraved on it was the image of a Beast God statue, resembling a gigantic horned lizard. This carving was indeed of the Beast God statue from Xueluo World, though it was clearly far less distinct than the statue Luo Feng had once obtained, which even contained fusion laws. 'What a wondrous metal, I've never even heard of it,' Luo Feng murmured, stroking the hexagonal metal plate. His spiritual force permeated it, and a surge of information flooded his mind, almost identical to when he had examined the hexagonal stone tablet, even the cosmic coordinates were the same.