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Luo Fan did not hesitate at all and directly prepared to enter.
However, he quickly discovered that in front of the City Lord's Mansion gate, there seemed to be an invisible barrier preventing him from stepping inside.
He extended a hand forward to feel it.
Sure enough, there was an invisible barrier.
He took out a supreme treasure blade and casually slashed forward.
"Boom!"
The blade struck the invisible barrier, producing a loud sound.
At the point of impact, ripples appeared on the barrier, spreading outward like waves on water.
Luo Fan also vaguely discerned the extent of this barrier.
It perfectly overlapped with the entire entrance of the City Lord's Mansion.
In other words, with this barrier present, he could not enter.
Flight was also impossible here. If one wanted to enter the City Lord's Mansion, this was the only path.
After hesitating for a moment, Luo Fan put away the top-tier supreme treasure blade into his system space.
Then, he took out the True God supreme treasure, the Void-Splitting Blade, and slashed down.
"Boom!"
Although his own divine power level was not high, allowing him to only unleash peak third-tier power, this strike still failed to cause any damage to the barrier.
Seeing this, Luo Fan could not help but frown.
This was troublesome.
To prevent losing the Void-Splitting Blade, the clone directly stored it back into the system space.
He stopped attacking the invisible barrier and instead began observing the surroundings.
At this moment, the Space Worm clone was also on its way here.
Since the clone could not break the barrier, then the Space Worm clone would try.
If that still did not work, he would have no choice but to call Giant Axe over.
However, unless absolutely necessary, Luo Fan would not let Giant Axe come here.
After all, this ancient city had an owner.
If it was not what he had guessed, not an inheritance, and Giant Axe ended up trapped here, it would be disastrous.
One must know that Giant Axe did not possess a clone technique.
If he were truly trapped here, escaping would be impossible.
A Universe Master trapped inside at least a True God–level palace treasure would have virtually no chance of escape.
Even being trapped inside a peak supreme treasure palace would make breaking out impossible.
Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Luo Fan would not summon Giant Axe.
Only if it was confirmed that this was truly the inheritance of a Universe Boat general, and that even failing to obtain the inheritance would not cause harm, would Giant Axe consider entering.
As time passed, reality began to differ slightly from Luo Fan's expectations.
He had thought the next being to arrive would be his Space Worm clone.
After all, with numerous wormholes, the Space Worm clone could reach this place extremely quickly.
But reality was different.
One of the clones stationed at the ancient city entrance suddenly discovered someone else approaching.
It was the Divine Eye Clan's Master Yanxing.
A fourth-tier Universe Master.
Luo Fan was familiar with the other party's information. He spent most of his time exploring the outer regions of the Universe Boat, so it was not surprising for him to appear here.
Upon discovering the ancient city, Master Yanxing was also startled.
Soon, he noticed the open city gates.
He did not immediately enter.
Master Yanxing did not possess any clone or incarnation techniques.
If he died, it would be true death.
Thus, he was extremely cautious.
He attempted to bind the ancient city as its master.
However, just like Luo Fan, he failed.
This made him even more hesitant to enter.
After retreating some distance from the city, he began contacting the strong members of his clan.
…
The Divine Eye Clan's second small universe.
Within a special space, many divine power incarnations of Universe Masters were present.
Master Yanxing's divine power incarnation was also here.
The incarnation, which had been sitting with eyes closed, suddenly opened them.
Without hesitation, he transmitted a message to the Second True Master.
"Second True Master, I have discovered a very strange ancient city on the outskirts of the Universe Boat."
"This ancient city is very likely a palace-type supreme treasure!"
"However, when I tried to bind it, I failed."
"But strangely, the city gates remain open, and it floats motionless in the void."
Upon hearing this, the Second True Master's eyes flashed with curiosity.
When he heard that the ancient city might be a supreme treasure palace, a trace of greed appeared in his eyes.
A supreme treasure palace!
This was an extremely precious existence.
Even he did not possess one.
He greatly desired such a treasure.
The Divine Eye Clan indeed possessed one supreme treasure palace.
Moreover, it was a sealing-type treasure.
However, its owner was the Seventh True Master.
This sealing-type palace treasure was called Ice Cliff Fortress.
The Second True Master himself also possessed a supreme treasure, a domain-type one called the True God Realm.
This treasure had greatly assisted him in his exploration of the Universe Sea.
However, after learning more about supreme treasure palaces from the Seventh True Master, he had long desired to obtain one.
With such a palace, he could explore many dangerous regions that were previously inaccessible.
Those places might contain supreme treasures and inheritances of ancient civilizations.
Thinking of this, he decided to personally check the situation of the ancient city.
However, since Master Yanxing had failed to bind it, there were only two possibilities.
Either one had to bind a core component, or the treasure already had an owner.
If it had an owner, then entering it would place one's life and death under another's control.
Thus, he decided to send someone to investigate first.
Of course, not Master Yanxing.
Master Yanxing was a fourth-tier Universe Master and a pillar of the Divine Eye Clan.
Universe Masters were not expendable.
He directly found another Universe Master within the second small universe.
Recently, the Second True Master had been exploring the Universe Boat.
That was also why Master Yanxing was there.
Most of the Universe Masters from the second small universe were currently exploring alongside him.
He selected a Universe Master stationed near the outer region of the Universe Boat, Master Yongyu.
Like Master Yanxing, he was also a fourth-tier Universe Master.
However, Master Yongyu possessed a clone technique.
Moreover, his defense was extremely strong. Even a sixth-tier Universe Master would find it difficult to defeat him in a short time.
Most importantly, he had a clone technique.
He could send a clone inside to explore.
After receiving the Second True Master's order, Master Yongyu did not hesitate and immediately headed toward the outer region of the Universe Boat.
…
The Space Worm clone soon arrived near the ancient city.
Naturally, it was discovered by Master Yanxing.
In fact, Master Yanxing was not far from the ancient city.
He had been observing from a distance.
The surrounding space was covered by his domain supreme treasure.
Besides observing the city, he also intended to prevent others from approaching.
Luo Fan looked at the domain before him and directly took out his own domain supreme treasure.
"Boom!"
Master Yanxing's domain treasure was merely a top-tier supreme treasure domain.
Upon contact, it was immediately pushed back.
"You are…"
"The newly advanced human Universe Master, Hun Yuan Master?"
"Hun Yuan Master, this place has already been claimed by our Divine Eye Clan."
"Soon, our Sixth True Master will arrive."
"I advise you to leave immediately."
"I believe your human race does not wish to offend our Divine Eye Clan."
"Even if you possess hundreds of thousands or even millions of clones, you will not be our opponent."
"Withdraw at once!"
The collision of the two domains caused significant disturbance.
Violent fluctuations of laws spread outward.
After Master Yanxing's warning, Luo Fan continued as he pleased, pushing back the opposing domain.
"You want to monopolize that ancient city inside?"
He looked at Master Yanxing with a faint smile.
Since he had already been discovered, there was no need to pretend.
Hearing this, Master Yanxing's expression changed instantly.
"What ancient city? I don't know."
"Inside is a treasure of our Divine Eye Clan's experts. Leave immediately!"
At this moment, the previously hidden clone appeared.
Luo Fan looked at him with a hint of mockery.
"You should know, I discovered this ancient city first."
"Get lost. You are not my opponent."
"If you dare to stop me again, I will make a move."
Casting a cold glance at Master Yanxing, Luo Fan directly forced back his domain.
Then, he entered the ancient city together with his clone.
Master Yanxing felt helpless.
He knew that the one who had just arrived was Hun Yuan Master's main combat clone.
Otherwise, even a peak supreme treasure domain would not have suppressed him so easily.
Moreover, no one would normally equip a clone with a peak supreme treasure domain.
In his view, even if the human race was wealthy, it would not reach such an extent.
A peak domain supreme treasure was valuable enough to equip a clone with a full set of at least top-tier supreme treasures.
Weapons and armor could even reach peak level.
Additionally, clones were generally weaker and not equipped with overly valuable treasures.
Even for a Universe Master, a peak domain supreme treasure was extremely precious.
After watching Luo Fan enter the city, Master Yanxing hesitated.
He knew that Hun Yuan Master possessed many clones.
Even if something happened inside, the losses would only be some treasures.
Death was impossible.
But he himself had no clones.
Thus, he did not dare to enter.
He immediately reported the matter to the Second True Master.
…
The Divine Eye Clan's second small universe.
Within a mysterious space.
Master Yanxing reported everything about the human Hun Yuan Master to the Second True Master.
Upon hearing this, the Second True Master's expression changed.
"I understand. You may leave."
After learning that Luo Fan had entered first, the Second True Master became irritated.
Master Yanxing had no clone and was no match for Hun Yuan Master, so entering would be useless.
The key issue now was that if the ancient city had no owner, it might be successfully bound by the human Hun Yuan Master.
At that point, obtaining it would become difficult.
A supreme treasure palace was not something he could break.
If Luo Fan successfully bound it and hid inside, there would be nothing he could do.
After struggling internally for a moment, he decided to inform the other True Masters of the Divine Eye Clan.
Especially the Seventh True Master.
That way, even if the palace were bound by Hun Yuan Master, the Seventh True Master could suppress him using the Ice Cliff Fortress.
In the end, the palace would still belong to the Divine Eye Clan.
Although he might need to pay some price.
After all, the Seventh True Master already possessed a supreme treasure palace.
Since Universe Masters did not have clones and the Seventh True Master lacked clone techniques, he did not need a second palace.
Thus, the treasure would ultimately still be allocated within their group.
Since his side had discovered the city first, they held an advantage.
Though some cost would be required, it was still possible to obtain it.
Even if he did not get it, it would remain under the control of the Divine Eye Clan's True Masters.
The most likely competitor would be the First True Master.
After all, the First True Master was the strongest.
Moreover, three of the other six True Masters were his disciples.
As the strongest member of the clan, he was naturally the most important.
Thus, aside from the Second True Master, the palace might ultimately be given to the First True Master.
But at least it would remain within their clan.
After making up his mind, the Second True Master no longer hesitated and informed the other True Masters.
Especially the Seventh True Master.
He also told them that the human Hun Yuan Master had discovered the city first and had already entered it.
He specifically urged the Seventh True Master to hurry.
If Hun Yuan Master bound the city, he should use Ice Cliff Fortress to suppress him.
After learning this, the True Masters of the Divine Eye Clan immediately set out toward the outer region of the Universe Boat.
Every additional supreme treasure would increase their strength.
This was because they possessed a combined attack secret technique inherited from an ancient civilization, Eternal True God.
This technique not only combined their power but also allowed their supreme treasures to participate.
Each additional supreme treasure would further enhance the combined attack's strength.
Thus, obtaining another supreme treasure was extremely important.
Moreover, a supreme treasure palace was inherently invaluable.
This time, the Divine Eye Clan was determined to obtain the ancient city!
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