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"After ten thousand years of arduous cultivation, one will finally gain something."
He murmured to himself, his voice carrying a hint of vicissitude, but also an immense sense of satisfaction.
"Although it is not yet fully completed, the basic form is already in place, and its power... should far surpass the previous peak secret techniques."
This ten-thousand-year seclusion not only allowed him to make groundbreaking progress in the creation of his secret techniques, but also thoroughly consolidated his third level of understanding of the Fire Void Beast God's Way, taking him a big step forward.
"System...can I offer a sacrifice?"
Once the thought took hold, it could not be stopped.
The core function of his system is to exchange sacrificial items for a refund.
But what do you gain by sacrificing the secret techniques you created that contain your own path?
"Fine, you're not going to reply."
"system!"
Lu Ming silently recited the mantra in his mind, his concentration unwavering, locking onto the newly formed secret technique in his head.
"I'm offering up this secret technique that I created!"
hum-
As if the entire quiet room trembled slightly, an invisible and intangible yet extremely profound power suddenly descended, enveloping Lu Ming and the complex secret pattern structure in his consciousness that represented the nascent form of the secret technique.
Lu Ming clearly "saw" that the secret structure that embodied his ten thousand years of hard work began to decompose and dissolve under that power, turning into the most fundamental law information and a trace of unique spiritual radiance, which was completely absorbed by the system.
The sacrifice is complete!
The next moment, the system's notification sound, with an unprecedentedly grand rhythm, resounded directly deep within the origin of his soul.
[Host's sacrifice of 'self-created unnamed secret technique (peak limit/half-step ultimate secret technique)' detected... Triggering a 10,000x return!]
[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the ultimate secret technique inheritance of a cosmic overlord—"The Cataclysmic Calamity"!]
Chapter 70 The Great Calamity
"what?!"
Even with Lu Ming's resolute will, he couldn't help but be shaken to his core at this moment, his consciousness almost going blank!
The ultimate secret technique of the cosmic overlord?!
I rely on!
It wasn't a more perfect personal secret technique, nor was it a simple level improvement; rather, it directly skipped several levels and returned a complete ultimate secret technique that reached the level of a cosmic overlord!
This...this luck isn't just incredible, it's downright unbelievable!
Before he could recover from the extreme shock, a vast and boundless torrent of information, mixed with profound insights into the laws, poured directly into the core of his soul with both force and precision, like the first ray of light at the beginning of the universe!
That is not a simple textual description or image, but the most fundamental laws and mysteries of their operation. It is the complete construction process of the "Radiant World Calamity" sword technique, from its most basic structure to the final invocation of the power of the laws of the universe!
Every stroke of the secret rune, every flow of power, the essence of every change, and even the terrifying artistic conception of burning all realms and ushering in a glorious era from destruction contained within it... were all imprinted on his soul with unparalleled clarity, as if he had been cultivating this secret technique for hundreds of millions of years!
Because it was obtained through a secret technique created by sacrificing himself, the returned "Glory of the World" perfectly matched his own Path of the Fire and Void Beast God, without any rejection.
He didn't even feel the process of "learning". It was as if he had instantly taken back what was rightfully his and directly reached the level of "mastery" or even "expertise"!
It is unknown how much time passed before the torrent of information gradually subsided.
Lu Ming slowly opened his eyes, his gaze now a deep, still well, yet beneath that depth, it seemed as if endless stars were burning in flames, shifting and changing in space.
He slowly raised his right hand, his fingers pointing like knives. He did not unleash any divine power, but merely used his will to activate the secret techniques he had already mastered.
"laugh--"
A thin black crack silently appeared in the space inside the quiet room. At the edge of the crack, golden light flowed faintly, carrying both the ultimate destructive power to burn everything and a strange Daoist charm that gave birth to new life at the end of destruction.
A terrifying pressure that made even the most powerful and invincible kings tremble in an instant vanished.
Lu Ming withdrew his finger, and the spatial rift instantly closed.
He exhaled a long, slow breath, his eyes still lingering with unbelievable surprise.
"The Radiant Calamity... What a magnificent Radiant Calamity!"
He murmured the name that came to mind, feeling it was incredibly fitting.
A magnificent trend, annihilation and rebirth!
"I never expected... I would directly obtain an ultimate secret technique at the level of a cosmic overlord!"
Lu Ming was still somewhat incredulous. The ultimate secret technique of a cosmic overlord!
Above that, only the Lord of the Universe can create and perfectly execute the most powerful secret techniques!
This means that, in terms of secret techniques alone, he has already surpassed the vast majority of cosmic venerables and is on par with those powerful cosmic overlords!
Even though his physical foundation is still weak and he cannot fully unleash its power, this move gives him an overwhelming advantage in battles in the world of Glory!
He had absolute confidence even when facing those who were invincible and had been crowned kings!
"This is more than just incredible luck."
Lu Ming finally broke into an uncontrollable, radiant smile.
"It's as if they've received the blessing of the primordial universe!"
"With 'The Radiant Calamity,' my plans in the Glory World can be bolder. Those alien races' 'Glory Points'... I'll take them!"
……
After ten thousand years of silence, the door to the meditation room finally opened again.
Lu Ming walked out slowly, his aura restrained, seemingly no different from before his seclusion. Only the occasional glint of deep golden light in his eyes revealed the earth-shattering changes that had taken place within him.
He strolled out of "Burning Sky Residence" and flew towards the Glory Open-Air Plaza.
As soon as it appeared, it immediately attracted the attention of many alien inheritors active in the nearby area.
"Look, it's that human 'Burning Sky'!"
"He actually came out of seclusion? He had been in seclusion for tens of thousands of years."
"Hmph, a mere Realm Lord, relying on some unknown luck to obtain the Inheritance Token and arrive at Purple Thorn Island. Even if he secludes himself for a long time, with his foundation still what it is, how much improvement can he possibly make?"
"I heard that when he first arrived, several powerful individuals wanted to challenge him, but he refused them all. I guess he knew he wasn't strong enough and was afraid of losing all his pitiful 3 Glory Points."
"His understanding of the laws is probably very average. He might be able to show off in the outer battlefield, but here... heh heh."
Thoughts of curiosity, scrutiny, or disdain intertwined in the void.
The title of "Burning Sky King" that Lu Ming earned on the battlefield outside the domain was not particularly dazzling in the eyes of these inheritors from various races in the universe who had seen countless geniuses.
His status as a realm lord, in particular, led many alien races to assume that his understanding of the laws was limited and that he could only dominate the outer battlefields through some special means or treasures.
Throughout his long years at the Ancestral God Sect, Lu Ming has almost always been in seclusion, never revealing his strength in public and refusing all challenges.
To many other races, this further confirmed their suspicions of "insufficient strength" and "feeling guilty and cowardly".
After all, the rules for Glory Points are extremely strict; once the initial 3 points are lost, the waiting time is so long that it can be despairing.
It is a "wise" move for an "ordinary" realm lord not to accept the challenge.
That was indeed the case with Lu Ming before.
Despite having trump cards, he wasn't entirely confident he could handle all the challenges posed by the gathering of these prodigies within the Ancestral God Sect.
If we fail, the consequences will be too great.
But nowadays...
"Human, you finally dare to show yourself! Do you dare to fight me? The stake is 1 Glory Point!"
A powerful demon race member, covered in blue scales and possessing the body of a snake and the upper body of a human, issued a challenge. His booming voice drew the attention of many inheritors around him.
"Fen Kong, I am Hecarim of the Zerg Alliance. I've long wanted to experience the skills of you, the 'Invincible Realm Lord.' The stakes are yours, even one point is fine!"
Another Zerg warrior, shrouded in hazy light and shadow and radiating powerful mental energy, also transmitted his voice coldly.
Lu Ming's gaze swept over the challengers, and a subtle, almost imperceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Challenge me? You're not worthy."
Then, he deliberately showed just the right amount of "panic" and "forced composure" on his face.
He cleared his throat, deliberately raising his voice a few decibels, with a hint of bravado: "Challenge me? Hmph! You...you lowly alien races, do you even deserve to fight me, 'King of the Burning Sky'? I...I just couldn't be bothered with you!"
Chapter 71 Settlement
Upon hearing this, not only were the demon king "Azure Nightmare King" and the insect warrior "Hecarim" stunned, but even the many alien inheritors watching the spectacle were all taken aback.
Immediately, everyone burst into laughter!
"Hahaha! He calls us lowly? A mere Realm Lord?"
"I think he's feeling guilty! He's not even willing to gamble with just one point of glory!"
"Still the 'King of Sky Burning'? He might be able to reign supreme on the battlefields beyond the realms, but here, dragons must coil and tigers must lie low!"
"Hilarious! Did you only develop a stubborn mouth after ten thousand years of seclusion?"
The Azure Nightmare King's enormous snake tail slapped against the void, making a cracking sound, and it sneered, "Human, stop being so stubborn! If you don't dare to fight, just admit it. If you admit you're a coward, we might 'sympathize' with you a little!"
Hecarim coldly replied, "You're all talk and no action. It seems the rumors about the extraterritorial battlefield are mostly just your human race boasting."
Lu Ming's panic seemed to become more pronounced. His eyes flickered as he forced himself to say, "Who...who said I wouldn't dare! I just...I just have important business to attend to today and don't have time to play with you! Yes, I'm going to the treasure land to search for treasure, and I don't have time to deal with you!"
After saying that, as if afraid of being harassed further, he didn't wait for the other party's response and disappeared in a flash.
The square fell silent for a moment as Lu Ming "disheveled" in the spot where he disappeared, then erupted into even louder laughter.
"Hahaha! He got away! He actually got away!"
"Treasure hunting? I think it's just an excuse to slip away!"
"This is hilarious! This human is such a coward!"
"That's it? An invincible realm lord? I think he's more like an invincible coward!"
The Blue Nightmare King and Hecarim exchanged a glance, both seeing the mockery and certainty in each other's eyes.