338: The secret of the past, the beginning of the battle between geniuses!

“The Virtual Universe is connecting…”

A low, vast electronic voice simultaneously resonated in the minds of both Chen Fan’s main body and his clone.

“It seems it’s still useful!”

Chen Fan’s main body and his Heavenly Demon Race Clone exchanged glances, both smiling.

The moment his consciousness was about to plunge into darkness, a slight smile appeared on Chen Fan’s lips.

However, the Heavenly Demon Race Clone’s eyes remained clear; he simply closed them silently.

At the same time Chen Fan’s consciousness fell dormant…

In the moon of destiny space, the Enchantress suddenly opened her eyes.

Then, she sat up from the rose-colored bed, her form gradually fading into nothingness… In the Virtual Universe, on Black Dragon Mountain Island of Qianwu Continent.

In a bustling city, Chen Fan and his Heavenly Demon Race Clone suddenly appeared on the street.

The surrounding people, accustomed to such sights, showed no surprise.

This was the Virtual Universe; it was perfectly normal for someone to suddenly pop into existence.

And so, Chen Fan, with his main body and his clone, walked side-by-side on the busy street as if no one else was around.

“This Virtual Universe is truly interesting.”

The Heavenly Demon Race Clone, dressed in sky-blue clothes, walked and observed, much like an old woman entering a grand garden for the first time, full of curiosity.

“Do you like it here? You can come often in the future!” Chen Fan said with a smile.

“That would be great!” The Heavenly Demon Race Clone’s lips twitched, as if he wanted to smile like Chen Fan.

However, perhaps due to his nature, his smile was very stiff.

“Forget it, don’t smile, it’s too forced!” Chen Fan patted his clone’s shoulder, looking a bit helpless.

At the same time, Chen Fan was secretly delighted.

Since his clone could enter this Virtual Universe, then participating in the Peak Genius Battle would definitely be possible.

With this thought, Chen Fan was instantly filled with anticipation.

In the Universe Genius Battle, he would unleash his own most dazzling brilliance!

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a tall figure in a purple veil appeared in the crowd; it was Liu Qiyue.

“Little master, you’re overthinking it. The Heavenly Demon Race’s hierarchy is too high, and the existence that created this virtual world is only equivalent to a Master realm in our homeland. How could it possibly detect a higher hierarchy?”

Liu Qiyue looked at Chen Fan, her enchanting smile instantly adding several colors to this dull, gray world.

However, the bustling crowd around them seemed not to see the Enchantress, completely ignoring her.

“Qi Yue, what did you say!?”

Almost as an afterthought, Chen Fan suddenly reacted, looking at the Enchantress, who was striding along, his face filled with shock.

“Is a Universe Lord only equivalent to the Master realm!?”

Chen Fan was greatly alarmed, finding it hard to believe for a moment.

“Little master, I mean, don’t be nervous. Although this highly intelligent life form of the Master realm constantly monitors the entire world, there are still loopholes. It’s just that ordinary powerhouses can’t find them. As for me…”

As she spoke, Liu Qiyue blinked at Chen Fan, her long eyelashes like the slender tail feathers of some bird, her beautiful eyes shimmering with ripples.

“This Enchantress is truly born to be enchanting!”

Chen Fan cursed inwardly, but his face showed no change.

However, his heart was already churning with towering waves.

One must know that this Virtual Universe was created by the Universe Strongest, Origin Ancestor, who enslaved an Automaton Race Universe Lord, yet in Liu Qiyue’s eyes, it held no significance whatsoever.

This was enough to indicate that her level was very likely above Origin Ancestor, perhaps even surpassing Origin Ancestor… Chen Fan did not continue to ponder the events that followed.

After all, he was currently just a Cosmic-level martial artist.

Even if he could sharply kill opponents of Territory Lord Rank Level Nine, he was still considered a low-level existence in this universe.

Unless he could quickly break through to Undying and become a powerful existence comparable to a Universe Exalt.

Only then could he hold a slightly higher position among the Human Race.

Chen Fan pondered inwardly, his eyes faintly burning with fire.

“Heh, little master, there’s no need to worry excessively.”

As if sensing Chen Fan’s unease, the Enchantress comforted him, “You’re just starting out now. Once you become an Undying existence, your opportunities will gradually reveal themselves.”

“There’s absolutely no need to rush right now.”

“The upper limit of this world is only equivalent to the Void Realm. Although it’s given the title of Void True God, it’s still a long way from the realm of a Cosmic God…”

“As for the specific divisions of this realm, I’ll explain them to you one by one when you become Undying or an even stronger existence.”

At this point, Liu Qiyue’s voice abruptly stopped.

Just then, the Enchantress suddenly looked up, gazing into the distance.

The morning glow rose, and colorful light spilled onto her, making her appear like a banished immortal.

For a moment, Chen Fan was utterly captivated.

Liu Qiyue, however, seemed unconcerned, quietly smiling as Chen Fan’s gaze lingered on her.

After a long while, Chen Fan finally reined in his intense gaze, looking at Liu Qiyue and asking the biggest question in his heart.

“Qi Yue, what realm was I in our homeland in my previous life?”

“Hmm!?”

Liu Qiyue let out a sound of surprise.

She turned her head, looking at Chen Fan curiously, and her red lips parted as she said:

“You were the ultimate existence in our homeland with the greatest hope of breaking through the cage. You had even taken the final step and were about to become another kind of higher life form, but…”

At this point, as if recalling some sad past events, Liu Qiyue’s expression became somewhat downcast, and her eyes shimmered with tears.

“But what? What happened next!?”

Chen Fan asked, as if comforting her, while extending a hand to gently stroke the Enchantress’s back.

Beside them, the Heavenly Demon Race Clone listened intently to their conversation, holding two candied hawthorn skewers he had gotten from who knows where.

At this moment, Chen Fan had no mind to inquire about his clone’s affairs.

He wanted to get even a few words of an answer from Liu Qiyue.

“Later, you fought continuous battles and unified the three major kingdoms surrounding our homeland, once becoming the most formidable existence on that continent.

Unfortunately, you were not satisfied with the status quo. You once said, ‘The world is a cage; only by breaking out can one see a more beautiful picture.’ ”

“Breaking the cage!” Chen Fan murmured, and two terms involuntarily appeared in his mind—“Source World”—“Primordial Life.”

“Yes, breaking the cage is the ultimate goal pursued by every powerful existence on our continent. Unfortunately, throughout history, only one has ever achieved it.”

“Who is he!?” Chen Fan was startled and pressed for an answer.

“That is the truly invincible existence—Yuan!! He took the final step, unrestricted even by the Supreme Laws and Primordial Laws, and could even freely formulate and modify laws.” “It really is Yuan!”

Chen Fan was stunned, standing rooted to the spot, his thoughts suddenly becoming incredibly erratic.

This legendary figure was actually so close to him!

For a moment, Chen Fan didn’t know what to do!

After a long while, he finally managed to recover, looking at Liu Qiyue, waiting for her to continue.

“Yuan, he is an ancient existence born in our homeland. How long he has lived is immeasurable, and no one dares to measure it!”

“However, his deeds are widely circulated on our continent; almost every household knows about him!”

“Since his breakthrough, he has also brought many blessings to our homeland, like his experiences and unique skills. He generously shared them with his homeland, attempting to cultivate outstanding successors who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him!”

“Unfortunately, all his efforts did not lead to the birth of a second supreme invincible existence on our homeland continent. After countless years, Yuan rarely returned to the continent…”

“…”

Speaking of ‘Yuan,’ the Enchantress’s eyes held endless anticipation: “Actually, not just me, but many people in that kingdom, all hoped that big brother could break the cage and become such an existence.

It’s a pity, not everyone is Yuan, able to have such miraculous encounters!”

“What happened to your big brother later?”

Upon hearing such a secret, Chen Fan instantly became uncontrollably excited, and he hurriedly asked.

“Him, oh…”

As she spoke, a deep sense of nostalgia appeared in Liu Qiyue’s eyes.

From her expression, Chen Fan could easily deduce Liu Qiyue’s deep attachment to her big brother.

However, such an attachment had now been transferred to himself.

What a sweet sorrow!

Chen Fan pondered inwardly, his doubts undiminished.

“Qi Yue, you go ahead and speak; I’m listening carefully!” Chen Fan said.

“You!”

Hearing Chen Fan’s words, Liu Qiyue looked up at Chen Fan, a trace of sorrow appearing on her face.

Then, a thoughtful expression appeared on her face, as if she was considering how to tell Chen Fan these things.

“Later, my big brother realized that working in isolation wouldn’t work, so he changed his approach. He left his kingdom and began to travel in all directions, searching for any clues related to Yuan.”

“…”

Liu Qiyue spoke slowly, and Chen Fan listened very carefully.

At this moment, Chen Fan did not notice that the moon of destiny on the original body’s right wrist was emitting an infinitely brilliant, pure white light.

Among them, three faint, shimmering glows were attached to the consciousness of Chen Fan’s main body, the Heavenly Demon Race Clone, and Liu Qiyue.

As for the remaining majority, it was resisting some invisible pressure.

If Chen Fan were there, he would surely discover that this endless pressure originated from the entire universe.

However, he was currently unaware of everything that was happening in the shadows… In the Virtual Universe, Liu Qiyue continued to tell Chen Fan these past secrets.

Her expression was calm, completely unafraid of being entirely overheard by this Virtual Universe.

“Big brother, after countless hardships, finally found the unique skill left by Yuan in an ancient ruin.” Liu Qiyue recounted this matter in detail.

Upon hearing the words ‘unique skill left by Yuan,’ the Heavenly Demon Race Clone beside them looked up at Enchantress Liu Qiyue, then accelerated his chewing of the candied hawthorn skewers.

Crunch, crunch!

It seemed as if none of this concerned him.

“Is it ‘Primordial Chaos Formula’?” Chen Fan asked.

“No! It’s ‘Star Yuan Reincarnation Art,’ considered the predecessor of Primordial Chaos Formula.”

At this moment, Liu Qiyue did not question why Chen Fan knew about a supreme secret art like Primordial Chaos Formula, but spoke directly.

“ ‘Star Yuan Reincarnation Art’ !?”

“What kind of secret art is this?” Chen Fan looked at Liu Qiyue, puzzled.

However, this all-knowing Enchantress could only shake her head helplessly when facing Chen Fan.

“According to the few words left by big brother, we only know that this ‘Star Yuan Reincarnation Art’ is a technique of reincarnation through countless generations.

In endless reincarnations, one continuously accumulates and accumulates, until in one lifetime, they can once again ascend to the ultimate realm, then they can awaken all memories and take another step forward!”

Liu Qiyue explained one by one, but the confusion between Chen Fan’s brows grew deeper.

“What if one doesn’t reach the ultimate realm?” Chen Fan suddenly asked.

“Eternal damnation!” Liu Qiyue’s answer was decisive and resolute.

“According to the records in the ‘Star Yuan Reincarnation Art’ left by big brother, if one cannot return to the ultimate realm, then they can only sink into eternal damnation, unable to escape!”

“Is it that terrifying?” Chen Fan’s heart trembled.

At this moment, another thought surfaced in his mind—

“After awakening my memories, will I still be me?”

After a long while of contemplation, he finally chose to ask this ultimate question.

Hearing Chen Fan’s question, Liu Qiyue was at a loss for how to answer for a moment.

After all, she hadn’t had such an experience, so she naturally couldn’t answer Chen Fan.

However, she could roughly infer.

Chen Fan, after awakening everything from his past life, would very likely no longer be the current Chen Fan.

Their eyes met, both silent.

Suddenly, it was as if the entire world fell silent… After a long while, Chen Fan finally took a deep breath, reined in his scattered thoughts, and refocused on the present.

Because he knew very well that he was still too weak.

To become a powerful existence, one must climb step by step, until they stand at the peak of this world, and only then can they step into a higher world.

“Alright, what we just discussed, let it be just between you and me. No one else should ever know, okay?” Chen Fan said, his bright eyes fixed on the Enchantress.

“Okay, absolutely no one else will know!” Liu Qiyue nodded heavily.

“It’s a promise!”

“A gentleman’s word is his bond!”

Chen Fan: “You’re a woman!”

Liu Qiyue: “…”

…Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, eight years quietly passed.

Earth reached the year 2066.

March 9th of this year was an incredibly important day for all of humanity in the universe.

Virtual Universe, Black Dragon Mountain Island of Qianwu Continent.

The entire continent was bustling with activity, extraordinarily lively.

Suddenly—

Night enveloped Qianwu Continent, and the entire sky abruptly darkened.

Immediately after, an incredibly massive, entirely black suspended annunciation descended from the heavens.

This phenomenon naturally attracted the attention of countless Qian Wu citizens.

Without any pause, dazzling characters, emitting a faint pressure, appeared on this giant annunciation—

“The once-in-ten-thousand-years Universe Human Race Peak Genius Battle”

“Is about to begin!”

“This is jointly organized by the Virtual Universe Corporation and all Universe Countries!”

“It is also a grand event for the entire Human Race!”

“Are you a genius? Can’t find an opponent at the same level and rank? Then participate in the ‘Peak Genius Battle’! Here, countless geniuses from various Universe Countries across the entire universe will engage in fierce combat!”

“For details, please access the ‘Virtual Universe Network’ official website through your virtual assistant…”