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Seeing that the matter was settled, Lin Hao seemed to remember something, cleared his throat, and added, "By the way, teacher, there's something else I need to report to you. I've reached a strategic alliance with the Zerg... um. From now on, we're allies, helping and supporting each other."
"what?!"
One second the Lord of Chaos City's face was filled with the ease and satisfaction of solving the problem, but the next second everything changed drastically!
His imposing eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light capable of shattering stars, staring intently at Lin Hao, and asked, word by word, "You... say it again? Who are you allied with?!"
Lin Hao was startled by the sudden surge of fierce killing intent emanating from his teacher, which carried a hint of bloodlust, but he still calmly said, "The Zerg. To be precise, they have reached a formal alliance with Her Majesty the Zerg Queen. They will be one of the strongest allies of the Human Race and the Hong Alliance."
The atmosphere suddenly plummeted to freezing point.
Zerg!
These two words were like a poisoned dagger, piercing deep into the heart of the Chaos City Lord!
His previously tranquil state of mind was instantly stirred up into a raging sea of blood!
Koti!
His exceptionally talented and spirited disciple, on whom he had placed great hopes!
They perished in an ambush orchestrated by the Zerg!
That grief, that deep-seated blood feud, was buried deep in his heart, becoming one of the driving forces that supported him, and even to some extent supported the entire human race, to move forward!
The inability to avenge my disciple is a disgrace etched into my soul!
And now...
His most prized and troublesome disciple had actually told him that he had allied with that cunning and treacherous Zerg Queen?!
And they used a phrase like "the strongest ally"?!
The Chaos City Lord seemed to see the last message from Kodi about his demise, a message that even resurrecting him was impossible...
He felt an indescribable sense of suffocation welling up in his throat, making him unable to speak.
The grief and responsibility of losing a beloved disciple, the deep-seated hatred for the Zerg, and the immense achievement of Lin Hao in bringing a prosperous future to the race...
Several extremely contradictory emotions were tearing and churning wildly in his heart!
His arms were trembling slightly, his facial muscles were stiff, and the expression in his eyes was extremely complex.
Anger, sorrow, disbelief, and a hint of... immense confusion and frustration about Lin Hao's logic.
What do you want to say? Do you want to roar? Do you want to question? Or do you want to slap them?
But seeing Lin Hao's calm expression, as if he even felt he had done a great deed, and then looking at the 26 newly promoted Universe Lords beside him...
In the end, the Lord of Chaos City simply took a deep breath of the air in Chaos Ruins, which was filled with malevolent energy and ancient aura, as if he wanted to force this breath into the depths of his soul.
He remained silent, staring intently at Lin Hao with a gaze that held a thousand unspoken words, so complex that it dimmed the light of the Star Tower beside him.
Time seemed to stand still at that moment.
Lin Hao felt a little uneasy under his gaze and subconsciously touched his nose.
After a long while, the Lord of Chaos City slowly and hoarsely uttered a single word, as if each syllable was rubbing against his heart, which was as heavy as fragments of stars:
"……it is good."
That "okay" sounded as heavy as if it carried the resentment and compromise of the entire universe.
After saying that, he turned around abruptly and strode towards a corner deep within the Chaos Ruins. His back seemed to age considerably in an instant, but his shoulders were straighter, bearing that invisible, heavy responsibility as heavy as a mountain.
Lin Hao looked in the direction where his teacher had disappeared, scratched his head—a rare occurrence for him—and muttered to himself, "Tsk...it seems...a bit complicated, huh?"
He also knew that it was most likely because of the matter of Koti, as well as many unrecorded blood feuds... He decided to find an opportunity to explain it to his teacher in detail later.
Why should humanity have a female ruler of the universe or the strongest being in the universe? This free lunch may be a bit frustrating for humanity, but it's still delicious!
The Lord of Chaos City stood alone atop a colossal pile of alien skeletons, his back to everyone, gazing silently at the dim light emanating from the Star Tower, a light spanning billions of light-years.
No one knew what he was thinking at that moment, but the surrounding aura seemed to be a little more intense and colder than usual, and even the light and shadow of the Star Tower seemed to have dimmed a bit.
Only he himself knew that the extremely complex emotions he felt would probably require dozens of epochs of strong liquor to even slightly dilute them...
……
Lin Hao was too lazy to dwell on the old grudges between the human race and the insect race. After breaking through to the Universe Lord and stabilizing his own strength, he was determined to teleport back to the Mother Queen's Source Nest.
Two and a half eras is but a fleeting moment in the long-lived Zerg Queen's hive.
But for Lin Hao, it was an indescribable period of time that was both fulfilling and "arduous".
Lin Hao delivered on his promise of "returns" for his investment in the Empress, the first recipients of which were Fei Ye, Yao Yue, and Lian Xing, his three original "old flames".
Under the catalysis of the Mother Queen's Source Nest's rich and pure life energy and law environment, combined with Lin Hao's unreasonable ability to transmit and resonate with the laws, the three women's advancement process can be described as a miracle, only this time they have changed from "Venerable" to the more magnificent "Lord of the Universe"!
Although the Zerg Queen had anticipated this, the simultaneous arrival of the laws of space and time on a scale far exceeding that of an ordinary universe master's ascension still brought unimaginable shock to the Queen's source nest.
The auras of Scarlet Night, Demon Moon, and Rippling Star converged like a stream suddenly forming a surging galaxy. The divine body completed its ultimate transformation, and the vast pressure of the Lord of the Universe was released unstoppably.
The entire process was as if the origin of the universe had opened an accelerated channel, making it smoother and more awe-inspiring than when they broke through to the Venerable level.
The Queen's majestic will core trembled violently during these three consecutive "deification" processes, not out of fear, but out of uncontrollable ecstasy and immense satisfaction from the investment gains.
The thoughts of "the most worthwhile investment" and "priceless treasure" repeatedly surged in her mind.
Her attention and preferential treatment of Lin Hao reached an unprecedented level.
This unparalleled value completely dispelled any unpleasantness she felt towards Lin Hao forcibly entering the Source Nest, leaving only overwhelming joy.
She had also guessed the role of Lin Hao's talent, and for the sake of consolidating her own position, the current situation was good enough.
I almost gave him my reward...
While that would make the Zerg even stronger, her own position would be in danger.
We'll talk about the future later...
Witnessing all of this, the last trace of doubt and resentment in the heart of the Lord of the Lotus completely dissipated.
Her gaze toward Lin Hao had transformed from initial shock and awkwardness into a deeper sense of awe and obedience.
She understood that her future might also depend on Lin Hao's decision.
Seeing that Lin Hao continued to "work diligently" after helping the three women of Fei Ye break through, and showed a strong "interest" in other powerful mother empresses, especially those at the level of universe lords, the empress displayed amazing courage and foresight.
To maximize Lin Hao's value, meet his "work needs," and deepen his bond with the Zerg, she did something that shocked the entire Zerg leadership.
Using his own immense power and the authority of the Mother Queen's Source Nest core, he spent enormous resources to create a unique "Assessment Secret Realm" specifically for Lin Hao.
It was ostensibly called the "Secret Realm of Assessment," but in reality, it was Lin Hao's ultimate paradise.
All Zerg Queens who reached the Immortal level or even the Lord of the Universe were selectively sent to this secret realm by the Queen under the guise of "clan strategic missions" or "major opportunity assessments".
Lin Hao has unrestricted access here and possesses the highest level of authority.
Those queens who were sent into the secret realm, regardless of their strength or status, had only one identity in front of Lin Hao—students who needed his "personal guidance and in-depth assessment".
Of course, all the Queen Mothers who came to participate in the assessment knew what it meant. Amidst their fear and anticipation, they put aside all their reserve and went all out to cooperate with Lin Hao's "assessment work".
Over two and a half eras, Lin Hao's "tests" were conducted on far more than just the Lord of the Heart Lotus.
He established what is known as "deep connections and law resonance" with almost all the core and promising high-ranking members of the Zerg.
Each "deep assessment" not only provided the other party with an opportunity to refine their laws, but also nourished and strengthened Lin Hao's own divine body and the core of his laws.
The "high-intensity assessment" conducted with dozens of queen mothers was not purely driven by desire, but rather by the genuine absorption of laws, the exchange of life energy, and the tempering of soul resonance.
Lin Hao did not simply let the Empress arrange things for him; he had his own selection criteria.
There are only ten slots for the King and Venerable levels, which means that the Zerg have gained ten more Universe Lords. Including Fei Ye and the others, there are a total of thirteen.
The remaining spots were all given to other Zerg universe rulers.
A vast amount of fragments of insights into the laws of nature, diverse in type, surged toward Lin Hao from the unique soul perspective of the Zerg Queens, and were accepted, refined, and absorbed by his special physique.
Unfortunately, only the Lord of the Heart Lotus possesses this special physique...
Under such extravagant "resource accumulation" and "deep cultivation," Lin Hao's realm barrier, like a stubborn rock repeatedly struck by a giant hammer, finally shattered at a certain critical point.
He did not rush to pursue the fifth rank, but instead chose to solidify his position at the top of the fourth rank.
When Lin Hao ended his life in the "Secret Paradise" that lasted for two and a half eras, his aura was as deep as an abyss and as refined as an ancient star.
Without needing any supreme treasures, the law fluctuations he stirred with every move were powerful and stable, and his power level firmly stood at the top of the fourth-order universe master, only one step away from the fifth order, which symbolized the peak of the primordial universe!
His foundation, physical strength, and spiritual refinement far surpass those of his peers.
This is not just an increase in quantity, but also a consolidation of qualitative change.
His status in the Zerg is no less than that of Her Majesty the Queen; he is the Zerg's greatest strategic trump card and most prestigious "Honorary Overlord".
Behind him stood not only 26 human sisters, but also the core elites of the entire Zerg race.
His connection with the Zerg core was so deep that it could not be severed.
The changes on the original star battlefield caught both the demon race and the mechanical race off guard.
Although the alliance has not been officially announced, the Zerg's strategic shift is already evident.
On the battlefield, the pressure on the human race's powerful warriors was greatly reduced, and the offensives of the demon race and the mechanical race were repeatedly thwarted.
In a fierce battle for a top-tier treasure, Lord Peng Gong is locked in a fierce fight with a powerful demon.
At the critical moment, the Lord of Scarlet Night led the insectoid army to appear "coincidentally". Their powerful combined attack precisely disrupted the encirclement of the demon race. The Lord of Penggong seized the opportunity to break out, not only escaping the trap, but also forcibly seizing the top treasure that the demon race had long coveted!
The powerful demons were furious but helpless.
In other inconspicuous corners, Hongmeng's teams often benefit from the "unexpected" interference or "courtesy" of the Zerg, allowing them to safely collect scattered treasures or ordinary treasures.
The search teams of the mechanical race and the demon race were helpless and could only watch as the target was taken away by the Hong Alliance, filled with anger and confusion.
Within the upper echelons of the alliance between the demon race and the mechanical race, there was already a mixture of shock and anger, with shouts of curses constantly erupting.
The Zerg's defection completely shattered the original three-race alliance, placing them in an extremely unfavorable position.
On the other hand, the human race was triumphant.
Lord Peng, flaunting the treasure he had just seized, chased his opponent relentlessly through the starry sky, letting out a hearty laugh: "That was exhilarating! The Zerg sisters really know how to play!"
The only one who wasn't in a good mood was probably Luo Feng...
His plan to lure and kill was greatly diminished after the alliance between the Terrans and the Zerg. In the original timeline, he displayed his divine power and fought against the Lord of Banff, while also killing more than 6000 Universe Masters.
In this battle, they only managed to withstand another universe master from the demon race. As for the Venerables, there were only about 600 Venerables in total...