Upon hearing the words of the Insect Queen, the Mechanical Race Father God and Dream Demon Ancestor could not help but fall silent.
Just as the Insect Queen had said.
Even Universe Overlords had failed in their attempt to assassinate Luo Fan.
Not only that, they were counter-killed by Luo Fan.
This showed that Luo Fan's current strength was already extremely terrifying.
Even among top-tier Universe Overlords, he belonged to the strongest group.
A top-tier Universe Overlord was simply the most outstanding existence among all Universe Overlords.
Becoming a top-tier Universe Overlord could not be achieved through resources, comprehension, or secret techniques alone.
One had to possess a massive divine body and a genetic multiplier of at least a thousand times.
A so-called top-tier Universe Overlord was an existence that could rival a Universe Master and escape from a Universe Master's hands.
Of course, the Universe Masters referred to here were first-stage and second-stage Universe Masters.
Universe Masters in the Universe Sea were divided into six stages based on strength.
First-stage Universe Master referred to someone who had just entered the Universe Master realm, with a genetic level of one hundred times, had not created an ultimate secret technique, possessed only ordinary treasures, and had no high-grade or higher treasures.
A first-stage Universe Master had divine body strength equivalent to a Universe Venerable with a ten-thousandfold genetic multiplier, roughly equal to one hundred billion times the power of a World Lord.
Because of this, some top-tier Universe Overlords already possessed the strength of a Universe Master.
For example, some top-tier Universe Overlords had created Universe Master ultimate secret techniques and also possessed terrifying divine bodies and treasures.
In such cases, as long as their genetic level exceeded a thousand times, although they would still be slightly weaker than a first-stage Universe Master,
their advantages in secret techniques, treasures, and divine bodies allowed them to rival a first-stage Universe Master.
Second-stage Universe Master required a genetic level of one thousand times, the creation of a Universe Master ultimate secret technique, and possession of high-grade treasures.
A second-stage Universe Master roughly possessed one trillion times the power of a World Master.
Some particularly strong top-tier Universe Overlords possessed strength equivalent to a second-stage Universe Master.
However, such top-tier Universe Overlords were extremely rare even in the entire Original Universe, let alone the Universe Sea.
This was because for a top-tier Universe Overlord to rival a second-stage Universe Master, they needed nearly ten-thousandfold genes, at the very least eight or nine thousandfold.
Otherwise, the gap in divine power would be too great, and even with powerful treasures and secret techniques, it would be difficult to match a second-stage Universe Master.
Aside from the genetic requirements, secret techniques and treasures could not be inferior either.
At the very least, they had to be Universe Master ultimate secret techniques.
As for treasures, they had to possess at least high-grade treasures.
Even then, such top-tier Universe Overlords would still be at a disadvantage when facing a second-stage Universe Master and could only barely hold their ground.
Second-stage Universe Master strength was also the upper limit for top-tier Universe Overlords.
The gap in strength between first-stage and second-stage Universe Masters exceeded tenfold.
As a result, the gap between the strongest top-tier Universe Overlords and the weaker ones was also on the order of several dozen times.
Third-stage Universe Master represented the peak standard among Universe Masters.
At a minimum, one had to possess a peak supreme treasure, or have a ten-thousandfold genetic level, or create the strongest Universe Master secret technique.
At least one of these three conditions had to be met, and the other two could not be too lacking.
For example, having several-thousandfold genes, creating the strongest Universe Master secret technique, and possessing top-grade treasures.
Or having ten-thousandfold genes, creating a Universe Master ultimate secret technique, and possessing top-grade treasures.
The gap between third-stage and second-stage Universe Masters was also on the order of several dozen times.
A third-stage Universe Master was roughly the level a top-tier Universe Overlord would reach after breaking through.
Fourth-stage Universe Master represented the highest tier among Universe Masters, possessing a peak supreme treasure, reaching ten-thousandfold genes, and having created the strongest Universe Master secret technique.
All three conditions had to be fulfilled to be considered a true fourth-stage Universe Master.
The gap between fourth-stage and third-stage Universe Masters was relatively small, roughly around tenfold.
Fifth-stage Universe Master was the absolute elite among Universe Masters, possessing a peak supreme treasure, having created the strongest Universe Master fusion secret technique, and reaching ten-thousandfold genes.
Likewise, all three conditions had to be met to be considered a true fifth-stage Universe Master.
Powerhouses at this level were extremely rare even among Universe Masters.
The gap between them and fourth-stage Universe Masters was also around tenfold.
Generally speaking, fifth-stage Universe Masters were the limit for Universe Masters who did not possess supreme true god treasures.
Sixth-stage Universe Master referred to a Universe Master who possessed a supreme true god treasure and had heaven-defying fortune, making them comparable to Universe Supremes within the Original Universe.
Of course, even with a supreme true god treasure, to wield it and exert sixth-stage strength required at least the comprehension to have created the strongest Universe Master fusion secret technique.
In other words, only a fifth-stage Universe Master who obtained a supreme true god treasure could become a sixth-stage Universe Master in a short period of time.
Otherwise, weaker Universe Masters, even if they obtained a supreme true god treasure, would find it difficult to exert sixth-stage power.
Sixth-stage strength was roughly ten times stronger than fifth-stage Universe Masters.
At this level, one could basically instantly kill a third-stage Universe Master.
Without a true god treasure, ordinary Universe Masters could almost never reach sixth-stage strength.
This was because if one could create a sixth-stage secret technique, they would basically be able to break through to become a Universe Supreme.
Therefore, anyone truly capable of creating a sixth-stage secret technique would not remain at the Universe Master realm.
Now, the strength Luo Fan had displayed already reached the level of a first-stage Universe Master.
This was because Luo Fan's Annihilation Divine Light was a talent secret technique bestowed by the Original Universe.
It was equivalent to the strongest Universe Master secret technique.
Moreover, even among the strongest Universe Master secret techniques, it ranked at the very top.
That meant it was equivalent to a fourth-stage Universe Master secret technique.
Although Luo Fan's divine power was relatively weak, only about one ten-thousandth of a fourth-stage Universe Master's divine power,
under normal circumstances, after activating such a secret technique, it would only be comparable to the attack of a first-stage Universe Master.
However, Luo Fan possessed another talent secret technique.
It was the enhancement secret technique rewarded by the system.
At the current realm of the Space Worm avatar, the enhancement secret technique could increase its strength by fifty times.
This allowed the strongest Annihilation Divine Light unleashed by Luo Fan to rival the attack of a second-stage Universe Master.
This was also why Universe Overlords were being instantly killed.
With such strength, even if a Universe Master were dispatched to assassinate him, at least a fourth-stage Universe Master would be required.
After all, a third-stage Universe Master would still be unable to kill the Space Worm avatar in a short time.
Even a fourth-stage Universe Master, when combined with the terrifying divine body of the Space Worm avatar,
would face great difficulty.
That divine body spanning ten billion kilometers was something everyone had witnessed.
With purely material attacks, even a fourth-stage Universe Master would be unable to kill Luo Fan in a short time.
Therefore, only a fourth-stage Universe Master-level soul specialist would have a chance of killing Luo Fan quickly.
But the place where Luo Fan was located now was the Ancestral God Religion.
Let alone a fourth-stage Universe Master.
Even if a fifth-stage Universe Master went to assassinate him, there was no guarantee they could escape afterward.
After all, Purple Thorn Island of the Ancestral God Religion was protected by a domain-type supreme true god treasure, the Five-Colored Aurora Lake.
If they could not escape, they would only end up being detained by the Ancestral Gods.
Although the Ancestral Gods were Universe Masters,
because the Ancestral God Religion acted as the spokesperson of the Original Universe,
the three Ancestral Gods could exert sixth-stage strength within the Original Universe.
Combined with the Five-Colored Aurora Lake, leaving a fifth-stage Universe Master behind would not be a problem.
"Are we just going to let the Annihilation Overlord go like this?"
Dream Demon Ancestor said unwillingly.
"This is a serious hidden threat."
"Judging from his growth speed, he is very likely to break through to become a Universe Master in the future."
"With his strength, once he breaks through, he will be at least a third-stage Universe Master."
"And after accumulating strength for some time, he might even become another fifth-stage Universe Master."
A fifth-stage Universe Master was extremely difficult to kill in the Universe Sea.
This was because there were also unspoken rules in the Universe Sea.
Generally speaking, Universe Supremes would not casually act against Universe Masters in the Universe Sea.
After all, a Universe Supreme could basically instantly kill any Universe Master.
If they truly started targeting each other's Universe Masters, it could eventually leave Universe Supremes as lone commanders.
Therefore, Universe Supremes could not attack Universe Masters without cause, and this was considered an unspoken rule of the Universe Sea.
Of course, cases where a Universe Master actively provoked them or encountered treasures were exceptions.
After a long silence, the Mechanical Race Father God finally made a decision.
"How about this, each of your two races gives me three top-grade supreme treasures."
"I will also contribute three top-grade supreme treasures, making a total of nine top-grade supreme treasures."
"At that point, we invite a lone Universe Supreme to assassinate the Annihilation Overlord."
Upon hearing this, the Insect Queen looked at the Mechanical Race Father God in surprise.
"Nine top-grade supreme treasures, is that really enough to move a lone Universe Supreme?"
"Sitting Mountain Guest is far too mysterious, and he himself is a master artifact refiner, so nine top-grade supreme treasures definitely will not move him."
"And the Void True Demon God has had no news for countless eras."
"Are you planning to invite the Northern Border Alliance Leader?"
"Or are you planning to invite the Ancestral Beast?"
Dream Demon Ancestor also looked toward the Mechanical Race Father God, waiting for his answer.
Feeling their gazes, the Mechanical Race Father God continued speaking.
"Just give them to me. If it fails, I will return them to you."
"Do you think I would deceive you over a few top-grade supreme treasures?"
Upon hearing this, the Insect Queen and Dream Demon Ancestor said nothing more and each took out three top-grade supreme treasures and handed them over to the Mechanical Race Father God.
For powerhouses of their level, three top-grade supreme treasures were not a big deal.
For beings at their level, credibility and reputation were extremely important.
There was no need to lose one's reputation over such trivial things.
After finalizing the plan to deal with the Annihilation Overlord, the three parted ways.
The Mechanical Race Father God, carrying the top-grade supreme treasures given by the Insect Queen and Dream Demon Ancestor, quietly headed toward a certain location within human territory.
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