Eternal Reverence Chapter 1014

"Haha, it’s the inception copper key! I’m going to be rich!"

Within an ancient bronze ruin, an unparalleled lord, his body gleaming like molten gold, clutched a copper key in his hand, roaring with laughter.

While the inception copper key might correspond to low-grade universe treasures, even the most inferior universe treasure held immense value for a lord’s cultivation. Should he acquire a universe treasure perfectly suited to him, it could potentially elevate him to the ranks of a powerful or even pinnacle unparalleled lord.

To ascend to the level of a half-god, immense strength was paramount.

Without overwhelming power, one could not hope to contend for even a half-god equipment, let alone possess it.

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"Inception copper key, it is indeed the inception copper key. I, the Thunder Permanence Dao Lord, have traversed the universe for countless millennia, and this moment marks my first encounter with the inception copper key. It appears my fortune has finally arrived." Amidst a hazardous landscape dotted with floating mountains, the Thunder Permanence Dao Lord vibrated with sheer excitement.

This was none other than the inception copper key!

With each opening of the Land of Inception, fewer than five individuals typically managed to secure an inception copper key. Out of tens of thousands of lords, a mere handful would possess this coveted item, underscoring its extraordinary value.

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Rumble!

A river of treasure light erupted, obliterating everything in its path, shattering the very fabric of universe law like fragile glass.

"Treasure River Dao Progenitor, why?"

"Treasure River Dao Progenitor, after so many years as brothers, how could you betray me?"

"Treasure River Dao Progenitor, a most wretched demise awaits you!"

Several figures were obliterated, their dying gazes fixed on their betrayer, filled with profound unwillingness.

"In the presence of an inception silver key, brothers and friends are but transient clouds." The Treasure River Dao Progenitor, clad in jade-colored robes, wore a chillingly cold expression.

Had it been merely the inception copper key, he would not have resorted to such treachery. Unless a low-grade universe treasure was an impeccable match for him, its ability to significantly bolster his strength would be limited.

However, the inception silver key was a different matter entirely, correlating with mid-grade universe treasures. Items such as the Heart of Space-Time, Chaos Treasure Pearl, Chaos Fire Lotus, and Yin Yang Silica Jade all fell under this category.

Typically, a mid-grade universe treasure could be exchanged for ten low-grade ones. Even if one obtained the Chaos Fire Lotus but found it unsuitable, it could be traded for ten other low-grade universe treasures or an alternative mid-grade one.

To the Treasure River Dao Progenitor’s knowledge, an inception silver key was discovered only once in every ten openings of the Land of Inception, while an inception golden key appeared merely once in every hundred openings. Instances where multiple inception silver and golden keys were unearthed simultaneously were exceedingly rare.

It was no exaggeration to state that a single mid-grade universe treasure was more than sufficient to ensure the Treasure River Dao Progenitor’s lifelong prosperity. It held a high probability of paving his path toward becoming a half-god.

The lives of his so-called brothers held no weight; they were not blood relatives, merely associates bound by temporary partnerships.

"With the inception silver key, my ascent to the pinnacle is imminent." Arrogance flared in the Treasure River Dao Progenitor's eyes.

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Across the vast expanse of the universe, multiple inception keys were being unearthed. It seemed inevitable that nine inception keys would soon be discovered.

Li Fuchen remained oblivious to these unfolding events.

One thousand years, two thousand years, three thousand years…

Ever since Li Fuchen attained the status of a lord, the duration required for his cultivation expanded progressively. It evolved from mere years to decades, and now, it spanned centuries, even millennia.

Within a single plane, three thousand years would suffice for numerous generations of ordinary people to live and die. Many flourishing clans boasted histories that barely extended for a few centuries.

For a lord, however, thousands of years represented little more than an instant, a brief period of slumber.

By the time Li Fuchen reached the age of nine thousand years, his werewolf incarnation had ascended to the level of a superior lord. This remarkable progression utterly astounded the Immortal Lord.

While space-time acceleration was a factor, its application also carried inherent drawbacks. A heightened rate of time meant that cognitive processes and all other faculties had to keep pace; otherwise, the efficacy of cultivation would inevitably falter.

Naturally, space-time acceleration was a boon, yet a hundredfold acceleration did not necessarily guarantee a hundredfold increase in results.

The swift breakthrough of the werewolf incarnation to the superior lord stage indicated a perception and innate talent that significantly surpassed that of the Immortal Lord.

Typically, for a lord to advance a single level required at least a few million years. When Li Fuchen reached the age of 9500 years old, another individual achieved a breakthrough; it was none other than Yan Qingwu.

Prior to this, Yan Qingwu had already been an unparalleled saint lordess, and now she had become a heaven lordess. While she was merely a regular grade 4 heaven lordess, this was still countless times more potent than being a saint lordess. Her lifespan extended from a few million years to a hundred million years.

Yan Qingwu's diligence was, of course, a contributing factor to her rapid advancement, but the most crucial element was the unwavering, all-out support from Li Fuchen. Possessing astonishing wealth and status, Li Fuchen managed to procure innumerable saber dao treasures from every corner of the universe. With an abundance of peak-class saber dao treasures at her disposal, it was difficult for Yan Qingwu not to progress swiftly, especially considering her inherent talent and keen perception.

After attaining the status of a heaven lordess, Li Fuchen began to implement the space-time acceleration for Yan Qingwu. One hundred times, one thousand times, three thousand times… Regarding space-time acceleration, Li Fuchen was still not as potent as the arris light motherstone, yet he managed to achieve a threefold acceleration of space-time for Yan Qingwu.

This meant that 10,000 years of cultivation would be equivalent to 30 million years of cultivation. At the age of 10,000 years old, Li Fuchen himself achieved a breakthrough. This time, the advancement was in his cultivation technique.

Utilizing the remaining 1 million elder points, Li Fuchen procured mid-grade and high-grade supreme rate sword bones. Coupled with diligent cultivation for thousands of years within the World Fruit, his Primary Extreme Sword Technique finally advanced to the mid-state of the star domain level.

The appearance of the Lord Rankings became significantly more frequent than in previous epochs spanning millions of years. On one such occasion, the Lord Rankings materialized once more.

"What? The Primary Extreme Lord has advanced again?" "The last time he was ranked 12th, and now he's 7th." "Incredible, this Primary Extreme Lord is truly an anomaly. The god race is going to have a major headache." Across the vast expanse of the universe, certain lords convened for discussions.

Within the God Hall, the Dusk God Lord wore a somber expression. He had yet to devise a viable method to seize the inception copper key, and his target had once again ascended in power. The difference between the 7th and 8th rank was merely one position, yet even when Li Fuchen was 12th, the Dusk God Lord found him formidable. Now that Li Fuchen occupied the 7th rank, it implied he could not even gain an advantage against Li Fuchen in a one-on-one confrontation.

Indeed, Li Fuchen already commanded the sword dao universe. In a solo battle, the Dusk God Lord acknowledged he would likely be at a disadvantage. The Ice Fire God Lord declared, "This individual is likely the greatest potential threat to our god race. He must be eliminated." At this moment, even the Ice Fire God Lord perceived a significant menace.

The god race was renowned as the descendants of the gods, each possessing absolute talent; even the most common member of the god race was considered a rare generational prodigy. A prodigy from the god race possessed the capability to become a Child of the Universe. As for the superior prodigies within the god race, they transcended even the Children of the Universe.

If Li Fuchen were merely a Child of the Universe, the god race would not attribute much importance to him. However, it was evident that Li Futen's power far surpassed that of a Child of the Universe. Legends spoke of both authentic and counterfeit Children of the Universe, with only one true Child of the Universe existing. Even if Li Fuchen was not the true Child of the Universe, his pace of advancement was nearly on par with one. At the very least, among the god race, no prodigies could match Li Fuchen's speed of progress.

"Unless you, I, and the Bright God Lord combine our strengths, eliminating him is impossible," the Dusk God Lord stated. The Ice Fire God Lord countered, shaking his head with conviction, "It seems you have not witnessed the Bright God Lord's might in a long time. He holds the 1st rank on the Lord Rankings, and his strength is not merely slightly superior to ours; he is at least a hundred times stronger. Furthermore, if we could enlist one or two god lords from the Half-God Domain, eliminating the Primary Extreme Lord would be a simple matter."

"Requesting assistance from the Half-God Domain?" The Dusk God Lord expressed shock. As a high-ranking member of the God Hall, the Dusk God Lord was acutely aware that the universe harbored over a thousand unparalleled lords who were listed on the Lord Rankings. Numerous other unparalleled lords did not appear on these rankings. This was not due to any deficiency in the system but because the Half-God Domain was an exceptionally unique region.

Situated at the periphery of the Battlefield of Gods, it was governed by a formidable law that could isolate all universal laws, thereby nullifying the detection capabilities of the Lord Rankings.

Those supreme lords who believed themselves sufficiently capable, or had lived long enough, would opt to temper themselves within the Half-God Domain. They would then seize the chance to venture into the Battlefield of God, seeking out half-god equipment. Such individuals were few, their true strength unknown. Yet, a past instance saw a supreme lord emerge from the Half-God Domain and promptly inflict severe injury upon another mighty supreme lord, a feat even peak supreme lords found challenging.

“With our current might, we can actually enter the Half-God Domain.” The Dusk God Lord felt a strong temptation.

The Ice Fire God Lord scoffed, “If you are eager to meet your end, I shall not hinder you.”

The Half-God Domain was hardly a welcoming place. Due to its peculiar laws, it facilitated astonishingly rapid cultivation. Moreover, it offered unique insights surpassing even universal treasures. Most believed the Half-God Domain was imbued with half-god laws even more profound than universal laws.

However, the Half-God Domain was not without its perils. Certain treacherous regions were utterly uninhabitable. Even a peak supreme lord would struggle to endure for an extended period. Only a scant few safe zones existed, suitable for cultivation.

The more scarce the resources, the fiercer the competition. These very safe areas frequently became the sites of intense conflict within the Half-God Domain. Because of the unique laws governing the domain, even supreme lords could perish with relative ease. Consequently, the death rate in the Half-God Domain consistently remained above 50%. For every ten individuals who entered, fewer than five would emerge. The fallen invariably succumbed to a multitude of reasons.

Despite the Dusk God Lord’s 8th rank standing on the Lord Rankings, a stroke of misfortune could see him fail to survive past the second day within the Half-God Domain.

Only those supreme lords who had grown weary of life itself would dare to gamble and enter the Half-God Domain.