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Initial universe, Chaos City.
Lu Ming's Nether Sea clone stood quietly in the courtyard of his residence, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of spatial barriers, looking towards the direction of the Seventh Domain Outer Battlefield.
The intent contained within his enormous divine body carried a subtle, almost imperceptible solemnity.
"Has it already started...?"
The clone of Youhai muttered to himself.
He knew clearly that at this moment, inside the Star Tower, his disciple Luo Feng was undergoing a tremendous test that would determine his fate—recognizing the Star Tower as his master!
"Six thousand years..."
A complex emotion flashed in Lu Ming's eyes.
He knew that this process of recognizing God would last for a full six thousand years, a long and painful ordeal.
Even he, thinking of the torment of Luo Feng's soul and will that lasted for six thousand years, couldn't help but feel worried for Luo Feng.
I'm also a little worried.
After all, they were his carefully taught disciples, the hope for the future of Earth.
But he also understood that no outsider could interfere in this process, and there was no possibility of taking shortcuts.
Everything depends on Luo Feng himself! On his strong heart, which has endured countless hardships yet never given up!
"This hurdle... is not something an ordinary person can succeed at."
Lu Ming recalled the secret information about the Star Tower recognizing its master.
The harsh conditions and inhuman torture are enough to deter most geniuses, or even cause them to perish.
The first two candidates chosen by the Mountain Guest both failed.
Luo Feng's success in his original destiny was due not only to his own tenacious will, but also to his strong determination to see his family again and protect his loved ones.
It was this deepest bond and longing that sustained him through six thousand years of extreme suffering, ultimately earning him the recognition of the Star Tower.
Successfully accepted as a Christian!
"The lower one's spiritual level, the purer one's mind, and the deeper one's obsession, the more likely one is to succeed..."
Lu Ming remained silent.
He knew that he couldn't offer Luo Feng any real help, or even a reminder, and that any external interference could disrupt that delicate balance.
All he could do was wait quietly in this chaotic city and pray for his disciples in his heart.
"Hopefully... he can do the same this time."
Lu Mingyouhai's clone withdrew his gaze, his eyes filled with expectation, as well as a trace of concern as a teacher.
"We got through this ordeal thanks to that unwavering determination to protect everything."
He believed in Luo Feng's character, in the resilience honed through rising from humble beginnings. But who could fully predict the changes that would occur over six thousand years?
He wouldn't say anything if Luo Feng failed.
It will only bring him back to life.
Of course, he hoped even more that he could succeed!
Lu Ming's Nether Sea clone pondered for a moment, then seemed to have thought of something and his mind stirred.
A figure swiftly appeared outside the courtyard, bowing respectfully: "Greetings, Lord of the Ashes!"
The newcomer was dressed in black robes and exuded a calm aura. He was none other than the Black Cloud Venerable, a Cosmic Venerable who had pledged allegiance to Lu Ming.
Lu Ming now holds a prominent position, and naturally, he has gathered some powerful individuals under his command.
"Dark clouds."
Lu Ming looked at him and gave the instructions.
“Go to the Virtual Universe Company and issue a notice saying that Luo Feng has entered a deep seclusion state due to some enlightenment. This seclusion will last for several thousand years or even tens of thousands of years. During this period, he will be unable to make any contact with the outside world.”
He issued this order because he remembered that in the original novel, when Luo Feng was trapped in the Star Tower and trying to become its master, some ignorant forces, unable to contact Luo Feng, assumed that he had perished or had an accident, and then took action against him in the Luo family.
Although Luo Feng is his personal disciple in this life, this identity is not a secret among the upper echelons of the human race and can deter most villains, it is hard to guarantee that there won't be any pawns planted by the lower classes or alien races who are unaware of the true nature of the situation and act recklessly.
Just to be on the safe side, it's best to lay the groundwork in advance and nip those people's ideas in the bud.
The intimidation a powerful figure who is in seclusion has is completely different from that of a powerful figure who has lost contact.
"Yes, Lord of the Ember Universe!"
Although Venerable Black Cloud was somewhat puzzled as to why such a notice was issued, he did not ask any further questions and respectfully accepted the order.
"in addition,"
Lu Ming paused, then added.
"Send a message to the Lu family, asking them to take care of the Luo family on Earth a little, without interfering too much, just to keep them safe."
"clear."
The Black Cloud Venerable nodded, then his figure vanished to carry out the order.
Chapter 151 Move on
After giving these instructions, Lu Ming's mind began to stir.
Under his influence and with the covert support of the Qianwu Kingdom's ruler, the Lu family has become the undisputed number one family in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom after years of development!
Although the Lu family has only been around for a short time and the number of powerful individuals born in the family is still small, since not everyone is as monstrous as him, the number of powerful individuals in the universe willing to join the Lu family as retainers or guest elders is endless, thanks to the prestigious title of "Lord of the Ash Universe". Among them are even some who have been granted titles of Marquis or King and are immortal!
With the overt and covert help and support from the ruler of Qianwu Kingdom, the Lu family has a deep-rooted foundation in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, and can get whatever they want.
However, Lu Ming knew that the rapid expansion of his family's power could easily lead to problems.
Therefore, he had already established strict clan rules and used the monitoring system of the virtual universe to strictly control his clan members.
Any member of the clan who violates the clan's rules and laws will be immediately recorded and reported by the virtual universe system, and the law enforcement team will then punish them without mercy.
Under such high-pressure supervision, although the Lu family was powerful, its clan atmosphere was relatively clean and there were not many pests who abused their power and committed evil deeds.
This has allowed the Lu family to maintain a good reputation.
"With the Lu family secretly protecting them, and with the name of the Virtual Universe Company, the Luo family on Earth should be worry-free."
Lu Ming felt somewhat relieved. He had made all the necessary preparations; the rest was up to Luo Feng's own fate.
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Within the Inner Domain of the Peak Realm lies a mysterious, seven-colored space.
Inside the Nine Dragons Palace, Lu Ming sat cross-legged, his aura harmonious and relaxed, his previously furrowed brows now unfurrowed.
In his perception, the omnipresent, universe-like oppression of the soul, though still powerful, no longer caused him unbearable stinging or mental stagnation.
"Finally... I've completely adapted."
Lu Ming slowly opened his eyes, a hint of relief flashing in them.
In this region where the flow of time is four thousand times faster than outside, he spent what was equivalent to two or three years outside, but nearly ten thousand years inside, to finally hone his will to the point where he could completely resist the oppression of the souls here!
His willpower has significantly increased compared to before he entered this place.
"It's time to move on."
He didn't linger. He controlled the Nine Dragons Palace and, following the map's guidance, slowly drove deeper into the Seven-Colored Space, towards the final "source."
The palace travels through the flowing aurora, and the deeper one goes, the more intense and dazzling the surrounding colorful light becomes, as if it were composed of pure energy laws.
And that invisible pressure acting on his soul began to steadily increase again as he went deeper!
At the same time, through his spatial-temporal connection with his clone Youhai, Lu Ming clearly sensed that the flow of time here was also accelerating!
Five thousand times!
Six thousand times!
Seven thousand times!
The deeper you go, the more terrifying the increase in the speed of time becomes! The pressure on your soul also becomes increasingly horrifying!
Lu Ming relied on his newly enhanced willpower and his vast divine physical foundation to continue his journey.
While resisting the increasingly intense pressure on his soul, he also focused on comprehending the fluctuations of the laws within this strange space, especially the mysteries of the laws of time and the soul, which seemed to become exceptionally clear here.
However, the increasing pressure deep within this seven-colored space seemed to have no end.
When the flow of time reached about eight thousand times that of the outside world, and the pressure on his soul increased to a whole new level, Lu Ming once again felt the arrival of his limit.
The pressure was like countless cold, sharp thorns of the soul, relentlessly piercing the core of his consciousness, attempting to break down his willpower. Even with his current strength of will, he felt dizzy, as if his consciousness might plunge into darkness at any moment under this terrifying oppression.
"I've reached my limit again..."
Lu Ming sighed helplessly and had no choice but to stop the Nine Dragons Palace again.
He gazed intently at the even more dazzling yet more dangerous depths of the seven-colored light ahead.
"The pressure on the souls and the speed of time here seem to increase more terrifyingly the closer we get to the 'source'."
He understood.
"It seems that it will take a considerable amount of time to get used to it."
He was not discouraged at all; on the contrary, he became even more excited. This increasingly difficult road ahead only proved the extraordinary nature of the ultimate "source"!
He sat down cross-legged again, calmed his mind, and began to guide his will, actively adapting to and integrating with the even stronger soul pressure in this area.
Inside the Nine Dragons Palace, time quietly slipped by.
In this region where time flows at a rate eight thousand times faster than outside, Lu Ming devoted himself entirely to adapting to the terrifying pressure of the soul.
This time, adapting was far more difficult than before.
The pain, like a million sharp thorns piercing his soul simultaneously, and the immense pressure that seemed to be crushing and assimilating his consciousness, challenged the limits of his will almost every moment.
He abandoned all distractions and concentrated all his spirit and will, like the most resilient reef, enduring wave after wave of endless spiritual tides.
One year, a hundred years, ten thousand years...