"This fragment of a celestial body is our Human race's gathering place in the Inkling Peak Realm."
"Of course, some Universe Masters from the Hong Alliance are also here."
"Previously, because the Human race's Universe Masters and the Giant Axe all returned to the Original Universe."
"So quite a few Universe Masters of the Hong Alliance followed and returned to the Original Universe as well."
"In the Universe Sea, having a Universe Strongest as a backer is extremely important."
"If one is trapped in a dangerous land or attacked by other experts, one can still call for help."
"Because the Giant Axe also returned at that time, some of the relatively weaker Universe Masters of the Hong Alliance followed and went back to the Original Universe."
"However, now that the Human race's experts have once again returned to the Universe Sea, many Universe Masters of the Hong Alliance have also come back together."
As the Ice Peak Master led Luo Fan toward the group, he explained along the way.
At this moment, several figures in the distance flew over.
They were Universe Masters from both the Hong Alliance and the Human race.
"Ice Peak, why have you come back? And this one is…"
"Hunyuan, not bad. You made a big move as soon as you entered the Universe Sea."
"Come, come, let's return to the divine hall. There are others inside."
The Universe Masters of the Hong Alliance were not very familiar with Luo Fan.
After all, even when Luo Fan previously possessed peak Universe Overlord strength, these Hong Alliance Universe Masters had not taken the initiative to befriend him.
They were Universe Masters themselves.
Moreover, they did not know that Luo Fan had broken through.
They usually explored the Universe Sea and paid little attention to information from the Original Universe.
Today was their first time seeing Luo Fan.
The Ice Peak Master did not introduce him immediately.
"Let's go inside the divine hall first. I will introduce him to you there."
Hearing this, everyone walked toward the divine hall.
…
As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the divine hall, Luo Fan noticed several figures standing there.
They were all Universe Masters of the Human race.
Not only that, several powerful auras could be sensed from within the hall.
There were no fewer than ten Human Universe Masters here.
In addition, there were several Universe Masters from the Hong Alliance.
Soon, everyone entered the divine hall together and gathered around a round table.
The Ice Peak Master looked at the puzzled Hong Alliance Universe Masters and, in rare fashion, revealed a slight smile.
There was a hint of pride in his eyes as he introduced Luo Fan.
"This is my disciple, Luo Fan."
"I brought him to the Inkling Peak Realm this time for training."
"He is also a newly advanced Universe Master of our Human race."
Hearing the Ice Peak Master's words, the Hong Alliance Universe Masters were stunned.
They had not expected that the Human race had produced another newly advanced Universe Master.
Among them, a few who had heard of Luo Fan's reputation were filled with shock.
The others had long been exploring the Universe Sea and were unfamiliar with him.
After all, Luo Fan had only become famous a few thousand years ago.
For Universe Masters, especially those exploring the Universe Sea, a few thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.
From the time the Human race returned to the Original Universe to when they came back to the Universe Sea again, some Hong Alliance Universe Masters who had originally intended to leave the Inkling Peak Realm and return with the Humans had not even made it back to the Original Universe before the Humans returned.
To Universe Masters, time was the least valuable thing.
It was therefore normal that they had never heard of Luo Fan.
However, a few Hong Alliance Universe Masters who had kept up with information from the Original Universe during this period knew about him.
Recently, Luo Fan's name had been quite resounding in the Original Universe.
Especially before his Original Universe divine body was exposed.
Precisely because they knew his information, they were even more shocked.
When they had first learned that Luo Fan had cultivated for only a few thousand years yet already possessed peak Universe Overlord combat power, they had been extremely astonished.
How long had it been since then?
And Luo Fan had already broken through to become a Universe Master?
They all knew how difficult it was to break through to the level of Universe Master.
Which of them had not cultivated for countless eras?
Let alone reaching Universe Master from an ordinary lifeform in just a few thousand years.
Even reaching the World Master level within a few thousand years would be considered genius.
A Universe Master of the Hong Alliance, the Shilang Master, hesitated before asking,
"Was the Hunyuan Master's previous title the Desolation Overlord?" (TL/N: Annihilation Overlord = Desolation Overlord. Also he was called Hunyuan Master when he introduced World Master Bloodline Potion.)
Hearing this, Luo Fan smiled and nodded, greeting the Shilang Master.
"Greetings, Shilang Master. Desolation Overlord was indeed my former title."
After receiving Luo Fan's confirmation, the shock on the Shilang Master's face deepened.
The other Hong Alliance Universe Masters who had not heard of Luo Fan quickly activated their divine power incarnations in the Original Universe and began inquiring through the Virtual Universe about Luo Fan's information.
Once they learned the details, they all looked at Luo Fan with astonishment.
Becoming a Universe Master in just a few thousand years was simply terrifying.
What kind of cultivation speed was this?
Did this Hunyuan Master cultivate without any bottlenecks?
Was his comprehension of laws forcibly crushed and stuffed into his mouth by the Original Universe itself?
At this moment, these Hong Alliance Universe Masters all felt their worldviews shaken.
They had not expected that this newly advanced Human Universe Master possessed such talent.
Almost instantly, they thought of one person, the Original Ancestor.
In fact, many Hong Alliance Universe Masters had joined the Human race because of the Original Ancestor.
If one sought a backer, one naturally chose a powerful one.
If one wanted to cling to a thigh, one had to choose the thickest thigh.
And now, they seemed to see the shadow of the Original Ancestor once more.
Luo Fan was simply too monstrous.
With such talent, even the Original Ancestor in the past…
No, even the Original Ancestor had not broken through to Universe Master so quickly.
Luo Fan was very likely the next Original Ancestor.
Even if he could not reach that level of strength, his chances of breaking through to Universe Strongest were extremely high.
They might even be greater than those of the Chaos City Lord, who was currently regarded as the Human race's most likely candidate to become a Universe Strongest.
At this thought, excitement appeared in the eyes of the Hong Alliance Universe Masters.
They were already deeply bound to the Human race.
The stronger the Human race became, the better their future would be.
Moreover, with Luo Fan's talent, there might be a slight possibility that he could transcend reincarnation.
If that day came, they might be able to join the Sacred Land Universe established by the Human race.
Thinking of this, their gazes toward Luo Fan grew even more fervent.
"Hunyuan Master, greetings. I am If you ever need anything, feel free to come to me."
"Hunyuan Master, let us exchange Virtual Universe communication numbers. We can look out for each other in the Inkling Peak Realm."
…
These Hong Alliance Universe Masters hurried to get acquainted with Luo Fan and exchange their Virtual Universe communication numbers.
With such a powerful thigh before them, if they did not befriend him now while they were still on equal footing, once he broke through to Universe Strongest, would he still pay attention to them?
Faced with their enthusiasm, Luo Fan exchanged communication numbers with them one by one.
After all, they were Universe Masters of the Hong Alliance. It was only proper to give them this courtesy.
The surrounding Human Universe Masters did not stop them. They simply watched quietly.
They understood the thoughts of the Hong Alliance Universe Masters very well.
In fact, this was precisely what the Human experts hoped to see.
Only by letting the Hong Alliance Universe Masters see the future hope of the Human race could they be bound more tightly to the Human side.
Because the three great races and other forces in the universe had united to target the Human race, some Hong Alliance races had begun to harbor other thoughts.
Now, the Human race also needed to display its strength.
Although, at present, the Hong Alliance Universe Masters were not particularly important to the Human race in terms of combat power.
However, what mattered about the Hong Alliance races was not merely their Universe Masters and Venerable-level combat power.
The Hong Alliance consisted of many races, and numerous secret realms and territories under their control contained unique treasures and special products.
These were also resources the Human race required.
If these races left the Hong Alliance, their secret realms might be seized by other peak forces.
That would create unnecessary trouble.
Therefore, the Human race still hoped to display its strength and prevent these Hong Alliance races from departing.
The complete return of Human experts to the Universe Sea this time also served that purpose.
At this moment, seated beside the Ice Peak Master, the Chaos City Lord spoke with a smile.
"Alright. The Hunyuan Master has come to the Universe Sea for the first time."
"We will follow the old custom."
"Ice Peak, Hunyuan is your disciple, so you shall lead."
The Ice Peak Master nodded and waved his hand.
In the next instant, a wine cup appeared before every Universe Master.
The cups were filled with the Ice Peak Master's treasured fine wine.
A chill emanated from the wine. If a lifeform below the Undying level were to drink it, they might gain a great deal of insight into the Water Origin Laws.
The Ice Peak Master raised his cup and looked at Luo Fan, his eyes filled with expectation.
"Hunyuan Master, may your treasures be endless and your life eternal."
With that, he drained the cup in one gulp.
The other Universe Masters also raised their cups.
"Hunyuan Master, may your treasures be endless and your life eternal."
They likewise drank the wine in one gulp.
Luo Fan smiled, raised his cup, and returned the salute.
"Endless treasures, eternal life."
This was the custom of the Human race and the Hong Alliance.
For a Universe Master visiting the Universe Sea for the first time, the others would offer their blessings.
When exploring the Universe Sea, even a Universe Master with multiple bodies could fall.
Even a Universe Strongest faced the risk of death.
And why did they come to the Universe Sea?
Was it not to obtain treasures, transcend reincarnation, and gain truly eternal life?
"Haha, Hunyuan, with your fortune, once you enter the Universe Sea, you will surely obtain many supreme treasures."
"You might even acquire a supreme pinnacle treasure."
The Youhou Master looked at Luo Fan and laughed.
The other Human Universe Masters also smiled and said,
"Yes, with Hunyuan's fortune, perhaps he will encounter his own great opportunity in the Universe Sea."
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