That day, Luo Feng escorted Hong back to the Boushi Clan’s grand estate. Before taking his leave, Hong grasped Luo Feng’s shoulder with solemn intensity.
“Third Brother,” he implored, his voice thick with urgency, “I must rely on you in this matter. But first—you must uncover the truth behind it all. Do not act rashly… If anything were to happen to Ji Qing, then I…” His words trailed off, heavy with unspoken dread.
“Brother One, I understand!” Luo Feng nodded.
That was precisely why Luo Feng had never voluntarily disclosed his identity. When Ji Landeng arrived, Luo Feng subtly adjusted the muscles in his face to ensure Ji Landeng wouldn’t recognize him.
No matter what!
The hour had not yet come for a formal audience with the Silver Snow Marquis, Ji Tiancang. Luo Feng knew better than to act rashly regarding his elder brother’s matters—for even the noblest intentions could weave the direst of fates.
…
Time passed. Although Luo Feng had arrived at the Lonyu Star, he continued to reside in the Yan Mountain Estate, soaking in the nutrient pod.
“He hasn’t left yet?”
“So Hong is still with the Bushi Clan?” Ji Landeng paced restlessly across the grand hall. “That young man was a prodigy who shone in the Cosmic Nation’s Genius Tournament. A talent of his caliber… must possess unshakable pride. Whether out of arrogance or blind devotion, my words should have driven him away by now!”
“Master, he indeed remains in the Boushi Clan,” reported a kneeling, dark red-skinned, thin man respectfully.
“Damn it!”
Ji Lan Deng’s eyes burned with a fierce, unquenchable rage. The desire to personally lead his warriors and slay Hong consumed him like wildfire.
But he knew well that since even the clan elder, the Silver Snow Marquis, had not sent anyone to act, no one under his command dared to take initiative!
…
One month, two months, three months…
As Ji Landeng waited with bated breath, Hong remained secluded within the Boushi Clan’s grand mansion, refusing to step foot outside—an act that infuriated Ji Landeng beyond measure. Meanwhile, Luo Feng also maintained a silent vigil within the confines of the Yan Mountain Estate.
…
Within the main building’s meditation chamber of the Yan Mountain Estate.
A nutrient pod was placed in the corner of the chamber, while beautiful vines of multiple colors spread throughout the room. Faint streams of light shimmered along the main vines and leaves, and all the vines and leaves were quietly undergoing subtle changes in color and appearance.
“Your Highness!” Dylan’s voice pierced through the walls, echoing within the chamber.
Ka ka~~~
The nutrient pod’s hatch automatically opened. A nearly perfect, black-haired man with an ideal physique rose from the cold, precious nutrient solution. Instantly, a layer of cyan-colored battle suit emerged on his body. This fourth-stage primal energy battle suit had been delivered by the Virtual Universe Company.
Such items were freely provided by the Virtual Universe Company to its core members.
“Whoosh!” The vines that had been spreading across the walls of the chamber suddenly rushed over, their leaves and tendrils quickly wrapping around Luo Feng’s arms.
“Mo Yun,” Luo Feng gently stroked the leaves, smiling. “During this time, you can slowly evolve. Don’t rush into battle until you’ve completed your evolution.”
Instantly, one upright vine slightly drooped, as if nodding.
At the same time, a strong sense of attachment came through their mental connection—a childlike affection for a parent.
“Haha, it won’t be long now. In about two more months, you’ll complete your transformation,” Luo Feng said, wearing the cyan battle suit underneath his silver armor as he pushed open the chamber door and walked out.
“Your Highness,” Dylan greeted with a slight bow at the door, smiling. “Congratulations on reaching Domain Lord Stage Eight.”
“I still have a little way to go before Stage Nine,” Luo Feng smiled.
Because from Domain Lord Stage One to Stage Nine, the higher the stage, the more energy was required. Especially the last three stages required the most energy. Luo Feng needed about six months to reach the peak of Domain Lord Stage Nine. Having already spent four months, he estimated he still needed about two more months.
“Your Highness, representatives from the Virtual Universe Company are downstairs,” Dylan said.
“Alright, let’s go.”
Luo Feng nodded and soon arrived at the living room on the first floor of the main building.
Three white-robed figures stood there. Upon seeing Luo Feng and Dylan descend the stairs, the three immediately and respectfully bowed: “Your Highness!”
“Haha, seeing you all brings me great joy,” Luo Feng’s eyes gleamed with anticipation. “Has my spaceship been repaired and upgraded already?”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
The elder white-robed figure stepped forward with an apologetic expression. “This time, the modification department took longer than expected, so we are delivering it late. We sincerely apologize.”
“No problem, let’s go. Take me to see it,” Luo Feng could barely contain his eagerness.
“Yes!”
Luo Feng and Dylan, along with the three white-robed figures, soon arrived at the vast underground warehouse. The elder white-robed figure slightly bowed to Luo Feng and said, “Your Highness, look!” He pointed ahead, and instantly a blood-red triangular spaceship materialized on the ground within the underground warehouse. The ship exuded a sharp, fierce aura that caused the surrounding space to tremble faintly.
“Hmm?” Luo Feng’s eyes lit up as he gazed at the spaceship.
The Yimo Star, a colossal vessel about 800 meters in diameter, had a triangular shape with three razor-sharp corners. The ship’s surface bore faint, barely visible secret patterns that seamlessly integrated into its structure, naturally enhancing its already formidable aura.
Undoubtedly!
Once this spaceship accelerated, even asteroid fields would be as fragile as tofu, effortlessly sliced through with minimal impact on its speed.
“Your Highness Luo Feng, this spaceship is entirely constructed from F9-grade metal, ‘Red Chaos Copper Mother,’ and further enhanced with the secret patterns perfected by our Virtual Universe Company’s master craftsmen. Its defensive capabilities have reached an astonishing level. Even an immortal monarch-level cultivator would find it extremely difficult to breach this ship,” the elder white-robed figure pointed at the ship and said with a smile. “Such a spaceship only needs to fuse with an immortal metal life-form to become truly worthy of a monarch-level immortal.”
Luo Feng’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
The Yimo Star?
Once fully repaired and upgraded, the Yimo Star would accompany him for a very long time!
“Quick, Luo Feng, get inside, get inside,” Babata urged eagerly.
“Alright.”
Under the guidance of the elder white-robed figure, Luo Feng learned about the upgraded Yimo Star’s incredible capabilities.
“The ship’s inherent defensive strength has been enhanced, and the energy shield has been upgraded, increasing the overall defense by nearly 40%,” the screen in the control room displayed Babata’s image as he excitedly explained. “The ship’s acceleration, turning, and instantaneous burst capabilities have improved by nearly 80%, and its maximum speed has reached an incredible 50 times the speed of light… The technological prowess of the Virtual Universe Company is truly formidable. To a certain extent, they have pushed the Yimo Star’s potential to its limits. To further enhance the Yimo Star… the best approach would be to fuse it with an immortal metal life-form, granting the Yimo Star characteristics of a living being…”
“Haha!”
“After so many years, I can finally control the Yimo Star again,” Babata was extremely excited on the screen, but suddenly his expression turned somber and he fell silent. “But Master…”
“Luofeng!”
Babata looked at Luo Feng, his eyes shining. “You must avenge Master someday!”
“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded softly. “I will.”
Babata gazed at Luo Feng, recalling the young man from Earth who had cautiously discovered the Yimo Star and secretly entered it. Back then, Babata had chosen Luo Feng to inherit Hu Yanbo’s legacy simply because there were no better options, making Luo Feng the only living disciple of Hu Yanbo.
Back then, Babata had even forbidden Luo Feng from asking about Hu Yanbo’s enemies, because he hadn’t even dared to imagine that Luo Feng could one day avenge Hu Yanbo.
But now…
Babata saw hope!
“The extraordinary talent of the three clones, his astonishing willpower, his formidable background, and the careful cultivation by the Virtual Universe Company… Luo Feng definitely has the potential to become an immortal monarch-level cultivator. Then, then, he will be able to kill that bastard,” Babata silently wished.
Luo Feng, however, continued to examine the spaceship.
The Yimo Star, like the construction of some secret rooms in the Cosmic Bank, could block out mental powers and other forms of detection. With its many system capabilities… unless an immortal cultivator forcibly infiltrated their divine power, cultivators below the immortal level would be unable to penetrate it for soul attacks!
“Entering this spaceship is really safe,” Luo Feng thought to himself. “In the future, when I become an immortal cultivator, my Mosha Clan clone will be immune to soul attacks. With the Yimo Star’s formidable physical defenses, the two together will be an unbeatable combination.”
…
Good news kept coming. The day after Luo Feng obtained his future life-and-death companion, the Yimo Star, the Virtual Universe Company finally issued his official appointment.
…
In the Virtual Universe Yuxiang Mountain Primitive Zone, within Luo Feng’s estate.
In the study.
Luo Feng sat at his desk, looking at the notebook screen displaying the official email notification sent by the Virtual Universe Company.
“Luofeng, from today onwards, you are the Inspector Special Envoy of the Virtual Universe Company stationed at the Qianwu Branch! You have privileges such as investigation and surveillance over the martial, commerce, and military departments,” Babata on his shoulder shouted excitedly. “Haha, Luofeng, from now on, the three big bosses of the Qianwu Branch will probably be afraid of you!”
Luo Feng silently read the appointment content.
The assignment was simple.
This external assignment was a test at the Domain Lord level. Simply serving as an Inspector until he reached the King-level and then resigning would earn him 100,000 points.
“During the external assignment period, our Virtual Universe Company will occasionally issue special tasks for you to execute, each with corresponding point rewards.” This was one paragraph from the email.
Clearly—
During the cultivation period, cosmic-level geniuses could execute “cultivation tasks,” while Domain Lord-level geniuses would perform “various duties,” and King-level geniuses would undertake various life-and-death adventures. All of these would bring point rewards!
“The appointment has been issued, and the Qianwu Branch will receive the notification simultaneously,” Luo Feng’s eyes gleamed. “Now it’s time for me to assume my position and pay a visit to the three big bosses.”
With the appointment in hand, Luo Feng’s status naturally changed.
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