stonecrandall Chapter 253 Welfare and Responsibility, Old Grudges
Chapter 253 Welfare and Responsibility, Old Grudges
"Then let's make it public. Heavenly Fortune is the cosmic master of our human race, there's nothing to hide." In the end, it was the founder of the giant axe who made the decision.
"Moreover..." A glint of light flashed in his eyes, "The fact that our human race has gained another master of the universe can also deter other forces, making them more restrained when they clash with our race."
"Yes," all the lords of the universes responded in unison.
The founder of the giant axe then looked at Lin Yuan: "Tianyun, I heard you established a sacred cultivation ground in the Tianyun Universe Kingdom?"
"Yes." Lin Yuan nodded. "This disciple plans to select geniuses from various star regions and cultivate them into the reserve force of the clan."
"Very good." The founder of the giant axe praised, "Only when geniuses emerge continuously will the possibility of strong people being born from them be greater, which is the foundation of the clan's prosperity."
"You've only established your cosmic kingdom for a few tens of thousands of years, it's quite impressive that you've thought of this. If you need anything, just ask your people."
"Thank you, founder of the Giant Axe." Lin Yuan bowed.
The other party swept his gaze across all the universe lords present: "Next, Chaos, announce the benefits and obligations you are entitled to after your breakthrough in destiny."
The Lord of Chaos City stood up, and a virtual light screen appeared in front of him, listing detailed items.
"The Lord of Heavenly Fortune breaks through to the Lord of the Universe. According to the rules of the race, his authority will be elevated to the same level as yours."
"Secondly, the clan will reward the Lord of Destiny with 100 Treasure Points, which can be used to exchange for any treasure in the clan's treasury."
Upon hearing this, many of the universe lords present nodded slightly.
100 Treasure Points is a fixed reward given by the race to newly promoted universe masters. It is enough for them to exchange for a decent top-tier treasure weapon or exchange for resources to improve their own genetic level.
Lin Yuan was quite satisfied.
Although he already possessed the Xuan Tian Ba Long Armor and the Fen Tian Spear, and his auxiliary treasures had reached a high level, who wouldn't like a free reward?
The Lord of Chaos City continued, "Furthermore, the Lord of Heavenly Fortune's exchange privileges in the clan's treasury will be fully opened, and all treasures can be viewed and exchanged."
A glint of light flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes. This was a real benefit.
The clan's treasure trove contains countless rare and precious treasures, including many supreme treasures.
Previously, due to insufficient access, he could only see the top-tier treasures at most, possessing treasure points but lacking a way to exchange them. Now, he can finally see the whole picture.
"That concludes the section on benefits." The Chaos City Lord changed the subject. "Next, we will discuss the responsibilities of the race that the Lord of Destiny must bear."
Lin Yuan's expression turned serious, knowing that the main event was about to begin.
"The first matter concerns the Ancestral God Cult." The Chaos City Lord looked at him. "In the past, matters related to the Ancestral God Cult were always handled by Lord Longxing. However, although Longxing has successfully navigated the Path of the Beast God, he initially broke through to the Universe Lord level using conventional spacetime laws."
"The Nine Dragon Strikes was perfected during his breakthrough and comprehension of the Path of the Beast God, so the Ancestral God Sect's recognition of him has never been very high."
The Lord of Dragons was not annoyed by this and nodded, saying, "That's true. When I went to the Ancestral God Sect on business, those guardian beast gods were polite on the surface, but they were not necessarily convinced in their hearts."
The Lord of Chaos City explained solemnly, "The Lord of Heavenly Fortune broke through to become the Lord of the Universe through the Path of the Beast God, so the Ancestral God Sect should have a higher level of recognition for him."
"Therefore, the clan decided that all matters between our human race and the Ancestral God Cult would be handled by him in the future."
Lin Yuan's heart skipped a beat: "What specific tasks are included?"
"First, the issuance and allocation of the Beast God Inheritance Order; second, the application and coordination of the God General Inheritance quota; third, when conflicts arise with the Ancestral God Cult, you will represent the clan in negotiations with them."
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "No problem."
This responsibility, though demanding, also meant that he had greater power within the community.
"The second thing," the Chaos City Lord nodded with a smile as he saw him accept the task, "is about resurrecting the fallen little ones."
He turned to look at Lin Yuan and said with a smile, "Now that you have broken through to the level of the Lord of the Universe, you naturally have to take on the task of resurrection."
"Two million years from now, the clan will carry out the next collective resurrection of the fallen powerhouses, and this matter will be entrusted to you."
Lin Yuan's heart stirred.
Reviving fallen powerhouses is not difficult for the Lord of the Universe, since most of them have only average genetic levels. The only thing required is to expend his own divine power.
However, the race will distribute subsidies to the Lord of the Universe who makes the resurrection based on the number and difficulty of the resurrection. Based on past experience, he can get about 20 Treasure Points at a time, which is a decent amount of extra income.
"Okay," Lin Yuan replied.
The founder of the giant axe, seeing that everything was settled, stood up: "The meeting is now adjourned. Tianyun, I hope you will quickly familiarize yourself with the power of the Lord of the Universe and become a pillar of the race as soon as possible."
"I will certainly live up to your expectations," Lin Yuan said solemnly.
The figures of the various universe lords faded away one after another, and the Giant Axe Temple returned to silence.
……
The Eighteen Star Prisons.
Countless enormous cages float in this space shrouded in eternal darkness, each imprisoning a powerful alien warrior.
In front of a cage at the deepest part of the prison, the Star Prison Demon Lord sat cross-legged.
"teacher."
A voice rang out in the darkness, and the Star Prison Demon Lord opened his eyes, seeing Lin Yuan's figure walking out of the void.
"Tianyun? What brings you here?" The Star Prison Demon Lord's eyes flashed with surprise as he stood up to greet him.
Lin Yuan smiled and said, "This disciple just finished attending the Giant Axe Conference and stopped by to see Master."
"On the way?" The Star Prison Demon Lord shook his head and chuckled. "The Eighteen Star Prisons are on the edge of our clan's territory, while your Heavenly Fortune Universe Kingdom is on the other side. You call that on the way?"
"Why expose your disciple, Master?" Lin Yuan said without embarrassment. "I came here specifically to see you."
The Star Prison Demon Lord looked him up and down, his eyes full of satisfaction: "Not bad, your aura has become even more restrained after breaking through to the Universe Lord realm. Back when you first joined the Flame Moon Sect, you were just a minor Marquis, but now you are a pillar of the clan."
Lin Yuan smiled, but suddenly changed the subject: "Teacher, I have something I'd like to ask."
"What is it?"
Lin Yuan looked directly into the Star Prison Demon Lord's eyes and said in a deep voice, "Regarding Emperor Yan, this disciple has always wanted to know what grudge Master has against him?"
The smile on the Star Prison Demon Lord's face froze.
He remained silent for a long time, with only the faint sound of the crimson-gold flames burning in the darkness.
After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "Why did you suddenly ask this? (Read thousands of good books such as 'Swallowing the Stars: The Golden Finger Only Arrives When You're Almost a God?')"
"I vaguely sensed something back then," Lin Yuan said frankly. "At that time, Senior Sister Yan Yue often went to cause trouble for the Yan God Clan, and when we carried out the mission to clean up the Yan God Clan's secret realm, she was so happy that she was practically overflowing with joy."
"But whenever I asked her for the specific reason, she always told me to ask the teacher myself later."
The Star Prison Demon Lord remained silent for a moment, then asked, "What is your current strength?"
Lin Yuan knew that his teacher was afraid that he would act impulsively after learning about this grudge, so he did not hide anything and truthfully said: "The genetic level of my Yan God Clan clone has exceeded eight thousand times. When I broke through to the Lord of the Universe, my divine body increased again and is currently one thousand two hundred kilometers long."
"In addition, the disciple is equipped with a full set of top-tier treasure weapons and armor, and the auxiliary treasures are also mostly of a high level."
"All things considered, my combat strength should be at the top level among third-tier universe masters."
A look of shock flashed in the eyes of the Star Prison Demon Lord.
A divine body spanning 1,200 kilometers, with over 8,000 times the genetic level, and a complete set of top-tier treasures...
With this level of strength, they are indeed no longer afraid of Emperor Yan.
"Good! Good! Good!" he said three times, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement.
After taking a deep breath, he finally spoke, his voice tinged with bitterness:
"Back when I was still known as the Flame God Venerable, the Flame Emperor had not yet broken through to the level of the Universe Lord. My name has been used for countless epochs and is considered somewhat famous in the universe."
"But after Emperor Yan broke through to the level of the Lord of the Universe, he disliked that my name was similar to his Yan God Clan name and forced me to change my name."
"He relied on his superior strength to humiliate me in front of everyone, demanding that I change my name to Yan Cang and never use the name Yan Shen again."
"Although I was unwilling, I was not strong enough, so I could only change my name with resentment."
Lin Yuan listened in silence, but his heart was already churning with turmoil.
Being forced to change one's name—what a humiliation!
The teacher bore this humiliation for countless ages.
"So that's why the teacher changed his title to Star Prison Demon Lord after Yan Emperor was suppressed?" Lin Yuan asked.
"Not bad." The Star Prison Demon Lord nodded. "The name Yan Cang was never what I wanted. Since the Yan Emperor has already betrayed the clan, there's no need for me to wrong myself any further."
"The Star Prison Demon Lord, the guardian of the Star Prison, who commands the demons within. I like this title very much."
As he spoke, he suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh: "But with my current strength, I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to get revenge myself."
Lin Yuan remained silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke: "Teacher, leave this matter to your disciple."
The Star Prison Demon Lord was taken aback: "What did you say?"
"This disciple said, leave this matter to me." Lin Yuan said slowly and deliberately, "This disciple will go to Emperor Yan and let him know that the lineage he bullied back then is not to be trifled with."
"Tianyun, you..." The Star Prison Demon Lord's voice trembled slightly.
"Teacher, there's no need for further words." Lin Yuan waved his hand. "I wouldn't be where I am today without your guidance."
"Moreover..." A cold glint flashed in his eyes, "Back on the Primordial Star, Emperor Yan harmed many of my human race's cosmic overlords in order to seize treasures. Our race will settle this score with him sooner or later."
The Star Prison Demon Lord gazed intently at him, his eyes slightly reddening, and finally nodded emphatically: "Good! Good!"
……
After leaving the Eighteen Star Prison, Lin Yuan returned directly to Chaos City.
Inside the city lord's mansion, the Chaos City Lord was waiting for him.
"Tianyun, this is the list of the next batch of fallen warriors who need to be resurrected." The Chaos City Lord handed him a crystal. "It will begin no later than two million years from now. Just prepare in advance."
Lin Yuan took the crystal and probed it with his divine sense.
The list contains hundreds of names, all of whom are powerful figures of the King rank or above who have fallen within the last million epochs. Most of them are alien races of the Hong Alliance, and only a small number are human.
These people vary in strength, ranging from peak-level Kings to Universe Venerables.
Although the Primal Star has been closed since the beginning of the first thousand epochs, the various cosmic secret realms are still fraught with danger, and deaths still occur frequently, although the number of deaths has decreased significantly compared to the period when the Primal Star was open.
"Understood." Lin Yuan put away the crystal.
"Oh, right," the Lord of Chaos City suddenly said, "besides the people on the list, if you have any old friends you wish to resurrect, you can have them dealt with as well."
"While the community won't provide them with extra resources, no one will stop you if you're willing to put in the effort yourself."
Lin Yuan's heart stirred, and he nodded, saying, "Understood."
……
Time flies, and the two million-year deadline arrives in the blink of an eye.
Near the mainland where the headquarters of Virtual Universe Company is located, in a vast expanse of starry sky.
Lin Yuan's Yan God Clan clone floated silently as he took out the crystal to reconfirm the hundreds of names on the list.
Once he was certain there were no problems, his consciousness pierced through layers of time and space, beginning to trace the life imprints of those who had fallen.
Countless points of light flicker in the long river of time, each representing a life that once existed.
He precisely locked onto the marks belonging to those fallen on the list, and his divine power transformed into an invisible hand, scooping them out one by one.
Crimson-gold light condensed in the void, and figure after figure began to be reshaped.
From nothingness to ambiguity, from ambiguity to clarity.
The first to be resurrected was a peak-level King-rank expert from the Hong Alliance. He looked around blankly, but when he saw Lin Yuan, he understood everything and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you, Lord of Heavenly Fortune, for saving my life!"
Lin Yuan nodded slightly, sent him aside, and continued to revive the next person.
One after another, the divine bodies of powerful kings condensed in the void. Some of them were human, while others were alien races from the Hongmeng Alliance.
The reactions after being resurrected varied: some were moved to tears, some remained silent, and some bowed deeply before quietly leaving.
Lin Yuan didn't pay much attention to them, focusing instead on completing his work.
It is relatively easy to resurrect those who have fallen to the King level, but there are still many cosmic venerables on the list.
Reviving the Cosmic Venerable requires even more divine power and a higher level of control over the laws of space and time.
However, with Lin Yuan's current strength, this is not a difficult task.
One, two, three...
As time went on, more and more figures gathered in the void.
Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief after the last fallen person on the list was resurrected and sent out.
The task assigned by the ethnic group has been completed.
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