Before long, the three arrived at the plaza before the Beast God Temple.
Hundreds of Champion-level Immortals were already assembled there. Every one of them hailed from the core layers of the Five Great Powers or from families closely tied to high-level Human Race authorities. Without such backgrounds, it would have been impossible to arrive so quickly.
"Greetings, Venerable—"
As Shi Feng Honored One entered the plaza, those who knew him stepped forward to exchange greetings, while those unfamiliar still bowed respectfully from a distance.
Shi Feng glanced at the dense crowd gathered before the temple and frowned slightly. "Teng Lei, Yu Mu—what's going on?"
Hun Yuan Palace was a peak palace-type treasure. Even as a side hall, the Beast God Temple, once fully expanded, could easily span tens of billions of kilometers. Accommodating a few hundred Champions posed no difficulty whatsoever. Moreover, the entire palace and the Inheritance Land were under Bai Yue's direct control—there was no possibility of mutual interference among inheritors.
Yet now, all these Champions were being held outside.
"There's a major figure inside," Yu Mu Honored One replied calmly. "Niu Zhou and Bei Ming will have to wait."
Hearing this, Niu Zhou Honored One and Bei Ming Honored One did not press further. They simply stood aside and waited patiently, chatting idly as time passed.
"Speaking of which," Niu Zhou said casually, "that old fellow Dry Witch announced he was entering secluded cultivation not long ago. Otherwise, he could have come here too. Frankly, this place seems far more effective than ordinary seclusion."
The moment he finished speaking, Teng Lei and Yu Mu both stared at him in astonishment, as though he had said something absurd.
"…Did I say something wrong?" Niu Zhou asked, puzzled by their reactions.
Shi Feng confirmed Niu Zhou's confusion and smiled faintly. "Do you know who the master of Hun Yuan Palace is?"
"Isn't it the Human Race's newly promoted Universe Lord, the Lord of Hunyuan?" Niu Zhou replied without hesitation.
Yu Mu laughed softly. "Then let me tell you something you don't know. Lord of Hunyuan is Dry Witch's disciple—Battle King Bai Yue."
The words landed like a thunderbolt.
Although Bai Yue's breakthrough to Universe Lord was not a tightly guarded secret, only those with sufficient authority knew his true identity. Universe Exalts without background, like Niu Zhou and Bei Ming, only knew that the Human Race had gained a new Universe Lord named Hunyuan—nothing more.
"So stop worrying about Dry Witch," Teng Lei added, unable to hide his envy. "That old fellow's luck is soaring now. He might very well be cultivating inside this temple at this very moment. For us, this is a rare opportunity. For him, it's practically unlimited access."
"Enough with the envy," Bei Ming snorted sourly. "Shi Feng already told us—just by rotating duty here, we get one inheritance opportunity every epoch. Where else would you find such a position?"
Separated by nothing more than a spatial boundary, the difference between inside and outside was as vast as heaven and earth. No sound from the plaza could penetrate the temple, nor could the crowd disturb the comprehension within.
Inside the Inheritance Land.
"Hunyuan, this place is truly extraordinary," Youhou Lord said, unable to suppress his excitement. "While it offers limited help for my primary path, it perfectly organizes my past insights, corrects errors, and fills missing links. Even more astonishing—it's incredibly effective for deducing and refining secret techniques."
His eyes shone brightly. "Given enough time, I'm confident I can create the strongest secret technique for Universe Lords."
He paused, then laughed. "Now I finally understand why your cultivation advanced so quickly. Before I finish that technique, I'm staying here. Make sure you leave me a place."
Sensing the growing crowd outside—and seeing Youhou Lord clearly intending to occupy the spot indefinitely—Bai Yue felt a trace of helpless amusement.
With a single thought, the interior of the Beast God Temple underwent drastic transformation.
The vast hall split vertically into two layers.
The upper level divided into cultivation chambers, each spanning tens of millions of kilometers, reserved for the Human Race's top-tier experts.
The lower level separated into nearly ten thousand cultivation rooms, each ten thousand kilometers across, designated for ordinary inheritors.
"Choose one room for yourself," Bai Yue said to Youhou Lord. "Once chosen, it will remain exclusively yours."
"I knew you'd have a solution," Youhou Lord laughed. "I'll treat you to a drink once I'm done."
"Focus on cultivating," Bai Yue waved dismissively, his figure fading away.
At the same time, the exterior of the Beast God Temple transformed into a two-story structure, immediately drawing the attention of the now thousand-strong crowd outside.
Teng Lei and the other four Universe Exalts abruptly stopped their conversations and bowed toward the main hall.
"Silence!"
Powerful auras erupted, instantly quieting the entire plaza.
"The Beast God Temple has been restructured under the will of the great Lord of Hunyuan," Teng Lei announced. "The lower floor is designated for ordinary inheritors. Each cultivation room spans ten thousand kilometers. Simply imprint your divine power upon the door to claim a room."
"Once an inheritor leaves, the room returns to an unclaimed state."
Yu Mu added coldly, "The Human Race's top figures are cultivating on the second floor. Do not cause trouble here. None of us can bear the consequences."
Hearts tightened across the plaza.
With instructions complete, Teng Lei led the crowd inside, while Yu Mu remained on guard. The remaining three Universe Exalts also stepped forward to assist with guidance.
The Inheritance Land was officially in operation.
Its influence began spreading outward—quietly, but irresistibly.
Initial Universe, Primordial Chaos City.
Within an ancient mansion, experts of the Nine Universe lineage gathered to discuss the newly announced inheritance. Luo Feng, as a disciple of Zhen Yan King and a personal disciple of the Primordial Chaos City Lord, was present as well.
"Zhen Yan, Yan Long—have you booked your inheritance slots?" a golden-eyed giant asked with a laugh.
"Already booked. Two days from now," Zhen Yan King replied cheerfully.
"I just made my reservation," Tie Nan King sighed. "It's scheduled a month later."
For beings with endless lifespans, a month meant nothing—yet now, it felt unbearably long.
Ancestor God Religion, Glory World.
Human powerhouses gathered in their designated corner.
"All booked?" someone asked.
"Of course."
"Chang Ding King already finished his inheritance. He said it's even better than here."
"Then I'm done wasting time here," a Human Champion laughed. "See you on Hunyuan Continent."
One by one, Human figures vanished.
The anomaly quickly caught the attention of the alien races.
Monster Race territory.
Within the vast flames surrounding Heavenly Wolf Palace, a horned serpent shadow knelt.
"Lord of Tianlang, all Human Race members and Great Alliance experts in the Ancestor God Religion have vanished."
Lord of Tianlang's gaze sharpened. "Dispatch all spies immediately."
A storm was brewing.
Across the Universe, the atmosphere grew tense.
Within a single day, the name Lord of Hunyuan spread throughout countless races.
The Human Race's Inheritance Land had become the focus of the entire cosmos.