Chapter 1672: Refining the Strange Fruit! Martial Venerable Zhou Zhou!

Chapter 1672: Infusing the Strange Fruit! The Martial Sovereign Zhou Zhou!

What does it feel like to claim the core of the Supreme Continent?

In Zhou Zhou’s experience, there was only one word—moisture!

Perhaps it was because he was a third reserve lord of the Supreme Sovereign, or perhaps because he had already passed the trial of the Supreme Will, or maybe there were other reasons altogether.

When he began to claim the core of the Supreme Continent, it didn’t take long at all—within moments, he successfully claimed it.

After claiming it,

a gentle force began to surge forth from the Supreme Continent, flowing steadily into the source core of his will, gradually strengthening both the power and the depth of his will.

Zhou Zhou had a feeling.

With this force aiding him, even if he never further trained his will power in the future, his will strength would still slowly grow—perhaps even continuing to ascend until reaching the late stage of the Supreme Will Realm, where further advancement would become impossible.

Closing his eyes, Zhou Zhou quietly absorbed the core of the Supreme Continent, his mind filled with wonder.

Is this the feedback the Supreme Continent has given me?

No.

This is merely the fundamental feedback.

If Zhou Zhou's intuition is correct, then the Ultimate Void Battlefield, the Eternally Ancient Continent, and the Dusk Battlefield should all possess such basic will-based responses.

Later, he could fully claim ownership of the Ultimate Void Battlefield as well.

That thought surfaced in Zhou Zhou's mind.

Then he continued exploring the actual benefits the Supreme Continent had bestowed upon him, the Supreme Lord of the Third Reserve.

Soon.

He discovered exactly what true benefit the Supreme Continent provided to him.

"Indeed, it's this..."

Zhou Zhou opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance dancing within them.

The true benefit bestowed upon the Supreme Continent was that it itself was the origin point of all the universes.

Once this Supreme Commander-in-Training, from the rank of Supreme, fully embraced and claimed the Supreme Continent, the Continent would officially activate its inherent function as the source of all realms.

This function could be described as "[The End of Ascension]."

From this day forward,

the Supreme Continent would establish a portal for ascension within each of the myriad realms across the Supreme Cosmic Expanse.

Any prodigies or top-tier beings from these various worlds would be granted the privilege of witnessing this portal and of passing through it to reach the Supreme Continent, where they could access superior and richer cultivation resources, thereby ascending to higher realms.

And as the Sun Sovereign Nation of the Celestial Emperor, the sole dominant force currently ruling upon the Supreme Continent, would naturally benefit greatly from recruiting such prodigies and powerful beings into its ranks.

Even more radically, Zhou Zhou went further.

He could entirely establish a rule upon the Supreme Continent.

Any being wishing to officially walk upon the Supreme Continent must join the Solar Divine Realm and become one of its subjects!

Otherwise, they will be regarded as stray migrants from another realm, denied access to the basic welfare benefits granted to Solar Divine Realm subjects, and even barred from entering certain restricted areas.

For instance, sacred cultivation sanctuaries such as the Heavenly Sanctuaries and Blessed Lands.

These are reserved exclusively for the subjects of the Solar Divine Realm.

Non-subjects, by nature, are not permitted to use such places.

With such rules in place, it is estimated that at least nine out of ten prodigies or powerful beings from across the myriad realms will voluntarily join the Solar Divine Realm and become its subjects.

After all, the unparalleled benefits offered by the Solar Divine Realm, combined with the unique characteristics of the Supreme Continent, would make it nearly impossible for any prodigy or powerful being to refuse.

From this point forward,

Zhou Zhou could confidently declare: throughout the myriad realms, every prodigy has now fallen into my grasp.

Over time, the Solar Divine Realm might even achieve a scenario where every subject is a prodigy!

Zhou Zhou nodded satisfactorily, his eyes gleaming with understanding after fully grasping the true purpose of the Supreme Continent.

Indeed, the true function of the Supreme Continent was to recruit prodigies and powerful beings from across the myriad realms.

Correct. Correct.

He liked it.

Immediately, he established the rule that "the entire world is the sovereign's domain" for the Supreme Continent.

Once this was completed, he flicked his right hand, and there, in his palm, appeared a crimson fruit—exactly the divine tree anomaly bestowed upon him by Tian Chen, the God of Punishment.

He gazed at the divine fruit in his hand, using his willpower to inspect it thoroughly. Finding no flaws, he raised his head and bit into it at once.

The fruit dissolved instantly upon contact with his mouth, transforming directly into a vast and pure stream of willpower.

This willpower did not enter the digestive system of his will-bodied form; instead, it surged toward his will source core, drawn irresistibly by its presence, flooding in with furious, unrelenting intensity.

Boom boom boom...

Like ocean waves crashing against jagged reefs.

The power of will unleashed by the exotic fruit relentlessly battered Zhou Zhou's core of willpower.

Had it not been for Zhou Zhou currently existing in the empowered state of the 'King', with the sheer force of will from one hundred and sixty-five thousand Supreme Will Realm experts backing him.

His own newly coalesced core of willpower would likely have been forcefully fractured by this terrifying onslaught of mental energy.

Zhou Zhou frowned slightly.

He realized a crucial problem.

This exotic fruit did not seem intended for newcomers who had just stepped into the Supreme Will Realm.

Instead, it was meant for someone who was at least a Mid-tier Supreme Will Realm expert, or perhaps even a High-tier Supreme Will Realm expert.

Yet, his expression quickly returned to absolute calm.

Luckily.

He was no ordinary Supreme Will Realm master.

With a mere thought, he felt the forces of the 165,000 Supreme Will Realm masters empowered upon his body suddenly surge into action.

They manifested like an infinite pair of terrifying hands, instantly compressing the previously raging waves of willpower into a fragile, powerless cookie.

Under the overwhelming augmentation of this terrifying willforce, the Will Core slowly and steadily absorbed the pure, high-quality willpower emanating from the strange fruit, enhancing itself.

At this moment, Zhou Zhou could clearly feel his own willpower—both in quality and quantity—racing upward, rapidly approaching the midpoint of the Supreme Will Realm.

But soon,

an unforeseen circumstance arose.

He opened his eyes, and to his astonishment, found himself standing upon a fighting platform.

This arena was spotless, as if no battle had ever taken place here.

Across from him, a man clad in red martial arts attire, bearing the character "Wu" on his chest, stood motionless, his expression grave and fixed upon Zhou Zhou.

His brow was slick with cold sweat, his muscles taut and rigid, as though facing some terrifying adversary.

And upon closer inspection, the man opposite bore a striking resemblance to Zhou Zhou.

Just as neither of them had fully processed what had transpired,

Zhou Zhou and the man who looked exactly like Zhou Zhou both suddenly experienced flashes of information in their minds.

After sorting through the sudden influx of data, the man across from him spoke:

"Ah, you are my alternate timeline self."

"Because you have already reached a mysterious realm known as the 'Supreme Will Realm.'"

"In that realm, one must kill and fuse with other alternate timeline selves, progressively enhancing oneself—only then can one ascend to a higher state."

"And I—"

"That is your first counterpart from an alternate timeline."

After speaking, He looked at Zhou Zhou, his face revealing a faint, bitter smile.

"How unlucky I am..."

"Supreme Will Realm— I've never heard of this realm. But as a Stellar Martial Sovereign like me, I should be no match for you."

"But..."

His gaze upon Zhou Zhou suddenly grew resolute and fervent.

"A true martial artist would never surrender before battle even begins."

"I want to fight you!"

At first, Zhou Zhou had intended to tell him about "Wu Hua Zizai Fa."

"Wu Hua Zizai Fa" was a secret technique that allowed one's own alternate timeline self to transform into an alternate timeline copy, thus preserving the other, enabling both to coexist.

But upon seeing this declaration from the other, He was first taken aback, then smiled.

"What's your name?"

He asked.

"Zhao Zhou."

The Martial Sovereign Zhao Zhou inquired.

"I also go by Zhao Zhou."

"Do you understand," he continued, "that with your strength, merely one thought from me could send you to a death with no place to be buried, no chance to even reincarnate?"

Zhao Zhou watched the other with curious interest.

"I do."

The Martial Sovereign Zhao Zhou nodded, then placed one hand behind his back, the other raised to level with his chest, his expression calm as still lake water.

He was clearly prepared for battle.

"Then, if you fight me like this, what is the point of it?"

"Battle is the meaning of a warrior."

Master Wu Zhou spoke calmly.

"Ha ha ha..."

Wu Zhou burst into laughter.

He watched Wu Zhou, his eyes filled with admiration for his own alternate timeline self.

A warrior from another world, whose power might not even reach the level of epic, dared to issue a resolute battle request against a supreme will-being like himself.

How many supreme will-beings in the universe could ever do this?

"Simply by your current will, you will one day attain the form of supreme will!"

Zhou Zhou smiled, "Then I shall grant your request."

"Next, I will battle you with the Way of Power."

"Let me show you the supreme Way of Power belonging to the Realm of Supreme Will!"

"Good!"

"Set in stone!"

Zhou Zhou, the Martial Sovereign, his eyes brightened, the fire of a warrior burning even fiercer.

They soon clashed in combat.

A moment later.

The Martial Sovereign, Zhou Zhou, gasping heavily, knelt before Zhou Zhou.

And Zhou Zhou watched him with quiet, curious interest.

He had just fought the opponent with a common mortal physique, yet, relying on a mere hint of Supreme Will cultivation technique, he had easily defeated him.

"This is... your Supreme Martial Art?"

Master Wu Zhou's movements were clumsy, yet his eyes gleamed with astonishing intensity as he asked.

"Yes."

Wu Zhou smiled, "How did it feel?"

"A realm I've never experienced before."

"But I can sense that it seems to approach the very pinnacle of martial cultivation."

Master Wu Zhou inquired.

"At most, it's top-tier—still not the ultimate."

Wu Zhou shook his head with a smile.

In the Ultimate Void Cosmic Expanse, there exist beings of conscious transcendence who have elevated their martial arts to the realm of transcendental mastery.

Among them, the Transcendent Martial Saint stands within the entire Ultimate Void Cosmic Expanse, possessing power that ranks among the top ten.

Yet, at present, he merely stands at the level of Supreme Will—far from reaching the ultimate pinnacle of martial cultivation.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhou's eyes instantly brightened.

His beloved path of martial cultivation—indeed, even within a broader cosmos—holds immense potential!

His cherished journey—truly boundless in promise!

In that moment, a profound sense of exhilaration surged through his heart.

But then—

His expression dimmed once more.

A bright future? Just a hollow joke.

You're about to be killed by your own original self from the alternate timeline—yet you still boast of a bright future?

Seeing this, Zhou Zhou didn't waste any more time teasing him. He simply laid out the entire matter of the "Wu Hua Zizai Method" plainly.

"If you agree to me using the 'Wu Hua Zizai Method' on you, you'll survive—and my power will grow stronger."

"Either you live, but become my alternate timeline copy, or you die at my hands."

"There is no other choice."

"You should have felt it too?"

Zhou Zhou glanced at the arena. "This very stage was constructed by the Great Cosmic Will—specifically designed for me, a being of Supreme Will, to duel against you."

"Until a victor is decided, neither of us may leave this arena."

"I accept!"

"I willingly become your alternate timeline copy."

Wu Zun Zhou Zhou readily agreed without hesitation.

"Really that fast? Not even a moment's hesitation?"

Zhou Zhou asked with a smile.

"What hesitation could there be? Do I still have any room for hesitation?"

Wu Zun Zhou shook his head with a smile. "This is surely the best solution under the current circumstances."

"Blame me?"

Zhou Zhou asked.

"Of course I blame you,"

Wu Zun Zhou said openly. "But that doesn't mean you're entirely to blame—how could I possibly prevent you from furthering yourself?"

"The fact that you've discovered this special secret technique, 'I Am Free and At Ease,' proves beyond doubt that you are a kind-hearted person."

"To lose at your hands, becoming a copy of yourself, is better than failing to a base, corrupt self and becoming a copy of that corruption."

Kindness...

Zhou Zhou smiled.

Since his rise, he had no doubt slain countless foes who opposed him.

Yet now, he was being praised for kindness?

What a strange experience.

"Then so be it."

"I shall now transmute you into a fragment of my alternate timeline."

"Do not resist—soon, it will be over."

Zhou Zhou said.

"Okay."

Wu Zun Zhouzhou nodded.

Zhouzhou nodded, then prepared to unleash his willpower and employ "My Self-Realization Method."

"Wait!"

Wu Zun Zhouzhou suddenly raised his hand.

"What's wrong?"

Zhouzhou lowered his hand, smiling gently.

There, Wu Zun Zhouzhou looked deeply conflicted, "After you've assimilated me into your alternate timeline duplicate, won't you prevent me from doing anything that violates my principles?"

"What are you thinking about?"

Zhouzhou sneered, "With your power, I could crush you with a single finger."

"What could I possibly need someone of your caliber to do?"

"Forgive me, but I should mention—I myself am a lord, with countless capable subordinates beneath me. Even gods? I count them in billions. In terms of power and capability, they far surpass you, by countless measures."

"Though it's a bit disheartening, it does sound reassuring."

Master Wu Zhou said this with a touch of awkwardness.

In his heart, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Clearly, his original self was truly formidable—there was no way the other side would compel him to commit any heinous acts.

"So, after I become your alternate timeline branch, will I still have a chance to reach the peak?"

"Of course you will. Will you be able to rise to the same level as me?"

Master Wu Zhou suddenly recalled something and asked nervously.

"Of course."

Zhou Zhou smiled and nodded. "If you truly reach the realm of eternal immortality in the future, then I congratulate you—also me, because now both of us have a most trusted companion and comrade."

"I look forward to that day!"

"Very well."

Master Wu Zhou silently etched the name 'Eternal Immortality' into his mind, nodded solemnly, and said, "Come then."

"Hmm."