I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 662 A New World! Lord of Mysteries!

After a brief silence, Thor slammed his fist on the table, making the teacup jump. "Good! It should have been like this a long time ago! Damn it, I've had enough of having to put up with those old guys from the five major powers every time I apply for resources!"

He took a hearty gulp of wine, wiped his mouth, and said, "Chu Yang, just go for it! Hong and I will be the first to support you!"

Hong nodded in agreement: "Indeed, the Earth lineage is now strong enough, and it would be more advantageous for us to become independent."

He was usually quite composed, but now his eyes were gleaming with excitement.

Luo Feng rubbed his hands together excitedly, "Senior brother, whatever you say, we'll do! Let's put the Chaos Golden Wings matter aside for now; the affairs of the Earth lineage are the most important!"

Chu Yang smiled slightly, but in his heart he was already planning his next move.

Breaking free from constraints is no easy feat; it requires meticulous planning and substantial resources.

First, he needed to inform the Lord of Chaos City of this news, since the Virtual Universe Company had been of great help to the Earth lineage, and he couldn't go too far.

Moreover, the Lord of Chaos City is currently a pillar of the human race and is also Chu Yang's senior brother!

The next day, Chu Yang arrived at the residence of the Lord of Chaos City.

After listening to Chu Yang's plan, the Lord of Chaos City did not show much surprise. He just pondered for a moment and said, "The rapid rise of the Earth lineage is indeed beyond my expectations."

Independence is fine; it will be more beneficial for your development. However, you must be prepared to face various challenges. The forces within our human race are complex and intertwined. While we share a general direction, each also has its own stance! A single misstep could lead to utter destruction.

Chu Yang nodded solemnly: "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother. I will act with caution."

The Lord of Chaos waved his hand: "Go, I believe you can handle these matters. Remember, the Virtual Universe Company will always be a friend of Earth!"

After leaving Chaos City, Chu Yang began preparing for independence. He first summoned the core members of the Earth lineage, announced the decision, and elaborated on the future development plan.

"After independence, we will face greater challenges, but also greater opportunities."

Chu Yang surveyed the crowd, his voice firm and resolute, and declared, "We must establish our own intelligence network, cultivate our own powerful individuals, build our own foundation, and ultimately become a force to be reckoned with in the universe!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd was filled with excitement and expressed their willingness to contribute their efforts to the future of Earth.

In the days that followed, the Earth lineage began intensive preparations.

Chu Yang doesn't need to get involved in many things. At his level, sending a disciple or a servant is enough to represent a lot.

Giant Axe wasn't surprised by the news. As the only human in the universe and the strongest being, he naturally hoped that humanity would become stronger and stronger, as long as it wasn't like the Flame Emperor who led the entire race to betray humanity!

The movement of Earth becoming independent is not insignificant. After all, almost everyone in the vast territory of humanity knows about the First School, and almost all the strong people of Earth come from this school.

Chu Yang stood on a high platform on Earth, looking down at the dense crowd below, his heart filled with boundless pride.

The Earth, having grown from weakness to strength, is now finally ready to formally become independent and create its own era!

Below the stage were countless powerful individuals among humanity; all five major powers had sent their strongest warriors.

"From this day forward, our Earth lineage officially separates from the Virtual Universe Company and establishes a completely new force!"

Chu Yang's voice, like a resounding bell, echoed throughout the entire square.

The crowd below held their breath, waiting for Chu Yang to announce the new name of the faction.

"Our new power is called—Ancestral Court!"

"Ancestral temple?!"

The moment the name was uttered, it caused an uproar.

The ancestral temple symbolizes the birthplace of human civilization on Earth and represents the determination of the Earth to never forget its original aspirations and keep its mission in mind.

Hong slapped his thigh and roared excitedly, "Great name! Damn, this name is awesome! It sounds way better than those so-called Five Great Powers!"

Luo Feng was also excited: "Zuting! This name is fantastic! Senior brother, you're a naming genius!"

Thor looked at Chu Yang with adoration, his eyes gleaming with fanaticism: "Chu Yang, you are the leader of our Earth lineage!"

The news swept across the entire human realm of the universe like a hurricane.

A new force called "Ancestral Court" has suddenly emerged!

The founder of the Giant Axe immediately sent a generous gift: a suit of armor that exuded a terrifying aura and was clearly no ordinary item.

Only those powerhouses who had reached the level of King or Immortal could see that this was a supreme treasure!

The fact that they immediately produced a top-tier treasure is enough to demonstrate how much the Giant Axe values ​​their ancestral court!

The visitor respectfully said to Chu Yang, "Teacher Giant Axe said that he will continue to pay attention to the development of the Ancestral Court and hopes that the Ancestral Court can contribute to the prosperity of the human race."

Chu Yang accepted the treasured armor, secretly marveling at how the creator of the giant axe was indeed a man of strong character.

Subsequently, the Lord of Desolation, the Lord of Darkness, the Lord of Penggong, and other cosmic lords also sent people or came in person to offer their congratulations and express their willingness to cooperate.

Even several universe masters from the Virtual Universe Company personally arrived at the scene, brought congratulatory gifts, and expressed their continued support for the development of the ancestral court.

Chu Yang received them one by one, a faint smile always on his face.

The square, which spans tens of kilometers, was silent for a moment before erupting into a thunderous roar of cheers.

"Ancestral Temple! Ancestral Temple! Ancestral Temple!"

The deafening roar soared into the sky, as if it would turn the world upside down.

Thor grabbed Luo Feng's shoulder and roared excitedly, "Haha! Great name! That's damn awesome! Let's see who dares to look down on us Earthlings now!"

Luo Feng, his face flushed with excitement, slapped Thor's arm vigorously: "That's right! From now on, we belong to the Ancestral Court! The Ancestral Court is mighty!"

Luo Feng's sons, Luo Hai and Luo Ping, were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes, and countless other powerful individuals from the Earthling lineage were also deeply moved.

Chu Yang smiled and patted Thor on the shoulder, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

From the very beginning of Earth's cautious entry into the universe to now having two rulers of the universe, it has been an incredibly difficult journey, but fortunately, they have both made it through successfully.

Next came the congratulatory gifts from various factions.

The pinnacle treasure armor of the Giant Axe Founder was just the beginning; subsequently, other universe lords also sent priceless gifts.

The Lord of the Wasteland sent over a strange crystal containing a powerful source of spacetime.

The Lord of Darkness sent a top-tier treasure that could be used to refine souls, while Lord Peng sent a large amount of materials that could be used to forge treasures.

Several universe lords from the Virtual Universe Company, including the Lord of Chaos City, the Lord of Dragon Journey, the Lord of Netherworld, and the Lord of Heavenly Eclipse Palace, also personally attended to offer their congratulations and presented generous gifts.

The Lord of Chaos City smiled and said to Chu Yang, "Junior Brother Chu Yang, the establishment of the Ancestral Court is a major event for the human race. Our Virtual Universe Company will continue to support your development."

The Lord of Dragon Journey and the Lord of Youhou also expressed their congratulations.

In the depths of the primordial universe, a figure in white robes gazed towards Earth, staring for a long time before finally revealing a look of satisfaction.

Inside the Palace of Souls.

Twelve Chu Yangs appeared in the main hall in unison, each sitting on a divine throne, representing a Chu Yang from one of the various worlds.

"Congratulations! Earth has finally achieved independence, becoming one of the six major powers of humanity in the primordial universe!"

"Haha, congratulations! Now that the Earthlings are settled, you can finally focus on pursuing the Great Dao!"

"No, you've forgotten, there are still the Beasts of the Realm that haven't been dealt with. Are we going to wait for Luo Feng to handle them again, like in the original story? What if something unexpected happens? Wouldn't we regret it then?"

"That makes sense, but there's still a long time before the Tribulation of the World Beasts. This time should be enough to fuse all the laws and achieve the Chaos Law!"

Each of the "Chu Yangs" looked towards the devouring Chu Yang; they all knew how the plot was unfolding.

At this moment, Honghuang Chuyang suddenly said, "Everyone, on my side, King Zhou is about to go to the Nuwa Temple to begin worshipping this Holy Mother of Humanity. This also means that the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is about to arrive. I have already made my arrangements. If it succeeds, I should soon be able to rival a sage!"

Devouring Chu Yang smiled slightly: "There's no need to worry about the World Beasts; I have my own arrangements. However, the Investiture of the Gods calamity in the Primordial World should not be underestimated. If we can gain enough benefits from it, it will be of great advantage to us all."

Honghuang Chuyang said proudly, "That's for sure. The Investiture of the Gods is a major event in the Honghuang world, containing countless opportunities. As long as I can successfully orchestrate the event, the position of Saint will be within my grasp! Moreover, my current strength already surpasses all Quasi-Saints, but I am still somewhat inferior to Saints, so I must proceed with caution!"

The other Chu Yangs nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Chu Yang, the martial arts expert who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, "I've recently been researching something that might be helpful to you two! It's the art of puppetry. I found a sect in an ancient ruin that specializes in making puppets, and I've reconstructed their techniques. I'll share them with you in a moment!"

Everyone was delighted to hear this. Although puppetry was considered an unorthodox art, it could be a great help if used properly.

Just like the mechanical treasure that devours the world, it also has some similar principles to a puppet.

Of course, there weren't many mechanical treasures in the original universe.

"Alright, everyone go back and prepare. Things on Earth are over, and we should prepare for what's to come," said Devouring Chu Yang after each of the Chu Yangs had shared their insights.

"good!"

"OK!"

"."

The twelve figures vanished instantly from the Soul Palace.

Devouring the world.

In a deserted galaxy, Chu Yang sat cross-legged quietly, with countless laws appearing on his body.

The puppetry secrets shared by martial arts master Chu Yang were instantly devoured and completely understood by Chu Yang.

"As expected of an ancient secret, it can directly control the body and soul with puppetry, and even if someone secretly investigates, they will not be able to find anything."

"In that case, we might take this opportunity to promote this puppetry technique in the Devouring World."

All related matters have been handled, and now we are just waiting for the arrival of the Beast Tribulation.

Before the calamity strikes, we must help the Earth's lineage develop rapidly.

Ancient puppetry might be the perfect opportunity.

Soon, Chu Yang summoned Luo Feng through a secret technique, and then the highest-level meeting of the Earth lineage began in his residence.

This was also the first formal meeting of the ancestral temple.

During the meeting, Chu Yang chose to reveal the ancient puppetry technique to everyone qualified to participate.

The key points of ancient secret techniques are complex and numerous, and even the peerless Thor could not understand them in a short time.

This is enough to show the profoundness of this method.

After learning more about the ancient puppetry technique, Luo Feng, who was standing to the side, immediately became excited.

"Senior brother, are you planning to use puppetry to bolster the fighting power of my Earth lineage?"

Chu Yang nodded softly and said, "There are countless races in the universe. Although our Earth lineage is now exceptionally powerful, we must not be complacent and narrow-minded."

"In the time to come, while we are holding fast to Earth, we must also intensify our exploration and development of various star systems."

"Conquer any races you encounter as quickly as possible."

"Ancient puppetry techniques can be useful when encountering races with extremely high combat power that cannot be subdued."

Chu Yang gently stroked his chin, his eyes sparkling.

The eyes of everyone present lit up instantly.

Within three days, the strongest forces of Earth united and finally developed a masterpiece that could instantly cast puppetry techniques.

After the crystals are mass-produced, they are distributed in batches by Luo Hai and Luo Ping, who are also responsible for verifying the relevant qualifications.

Chu Yang, Luo Feng, and others each led a massive star fleet, heading towards different star systems.

All the powerful races they encountered along the way were controlled by puppetry.

As a result, a large number of puppeteers were born on Earth.

A puppeteer's combat strength is entirely determined by the puppets he controls.

This, to some extent, has once again strengthened the lineage of the Earth.

.........

Kingdom of Rune, Backlund.

This is a unique city surrounded by the mouth of the sea.

In the center of the city stands a very famous bridge, the Backlund Bridge.

This city is also one of the most prosperous metropolises on the entire continent.

But no matter how prosperous a place is, it can never escape its dark corners.

In a deserted, dark alley, Chu Yang braced himself against the wall with his right hand. There were no visible wounds on his body, but the expression on his face had become extremely ferocious, and his face was incredibly pale.

And directly above his head, the crimson moon hung silently.

"What bad luck! I just took a nap, and somehow I ended up here."

Chu Yang forcefully suppressed the pain in his heart with his willpower.

He was just an ordinary young man from Earth, but who would have thought that he would wake up in the world of the Lord of Mysteries?

In this world, he was just an ordinary student, barely eighteen years old. (End of Chapter)