Luo Feng’s consciousness connected to the Virtual Universe Network.
Within the Virtual Universe, at the Rainy Mountain Primitive Zone’s manor belonging to Luo Feng, Luo Feng’s figure suddenly appeared.
“Teacher?” Luo Feng was surprised to see the figure seated in the living room of his residence in the distance. It was the golden-armored ape humanoid, King Zhenyan. Seeing Luo Feng appear, Zhenyan stood up with a smile: “You’ve finally arrived.”
“Teacher, you summoned me?” Luo Feng asked in confusion.
At the same time, the high-pitched voice of the virtual assistant ‘Babata’ on his shoulder rang out: “Luo Feng, the email was sent by your teacher.”
“I sent the email to urge you to enter the Virtual Universe Network faster,” King Zhenyan said.
Luo Feng smiled: “That’s why. I had just killed Pansi, completed the first stage of the highest score mission, and then I received the email. I was quite astonished… the evaluation of mission completion shouldn’t come out that fast, right? They need time to deliberate.”
“Completed the first stage?” King Zhenyan raised his eyebrows.
“Yeah.” Luo Feng nodded.
“Tell me about it.” Zhenyan ordered.
“Yes, teacher.” Luo Feng detailed the entire first stage of the mission, withholding nothing about his methods.
“You killed quite a lot,” Zhenyan smiled. “You’ve got your teacher’s style.”
Luo Feng was stunned.
“The ultimate purpose of the Domain Lord-level supreme trial is, in truth, to examine one’s fundamental essence,” remarked Zhenyan, a high-ranking figure within the Virtual Universe Corporation. Though not at the absolute pinnacle of power, his position granted him insight into many secrets. He continued casually, “After all, not every extraordinary prodigy is worthy of substantial investment. Take, for instance, those devoid of conviction or consumed by utter selfishness—such individuals might easily be swayed by alien overlords on the battlefield or lured by cosmic enigmas.”
Luo Feng nodded.
“The entire mission will be evaluated comprehensively through your expressions, words, how you deal with minor figures, and how you punish the major ones, all observed during the synchronized transmission in the Virtual Universe Network,” Zhenyan smiled. “In the end, they determine whether you are suitable for cultivation. Many extraordinary geniuses are usually rejected at the first stage.”
“Teacher, do you think my completion rate for the first stage mission can exceed 80%?” Luo Feng asked.
“It’s hard to say,” Zhenyan replied.
“Hard to say?” Luo Feng was puzzled.
“Because I don’t know who is in charge of the evaluation,” Zhenyan shook his head. “There are many high-ranking personnel in the Virtual Universe Company, and each has different personalities. Suppose your senior brother, Bloodthirsty King, might give you a high evaluation. However, some high-ranking officials dislike those who are excessively violent and might give a low evaluation, considering your recent massacre was indeed extreme, killing over a million with ruthless methods, clearly indicating a bloodthirsty nature… it might provoke the dislike of a certain high-ranking official.”
Luo Feng was speechless.
What could they do, dislike him? That’s just who he is!
“Teacher,” Luo Feng stopped dwelling on the mission and asked with a smile, “what do you need me for?”
“A very important matter,” Zhenyan’s expression suddenly turned serious.
“Huh?” Luo Feng was taken aback.
“I ask you, apart from Yanzhu, have you offended anyone connected to the Giant Axe Arena?” Zhenyan peered intently into Luo Feng’s eyes.
Luo Feng was astonished.
“No,” Luo Feng shook his head. “I only had some conflict with Yanzhu, which you are aware of. As for others… I truly can’t recall any disputes with any major figures in the Giant Axe Battle Arena.”
“That’s strange,” Zhenyan frowned.
“What’s wrong?” Luo Feng immediately asked, feeling uneasy.
“A supreme being within the Colossal Axe Battle Arena… an entity even more fearsome than the father of the Flame Pearl King, the revered Lord Erosion Flame—the undying Lord Immortal! He obtained your contact details through me and specifically wishes to meet you alone,” Zhenyan uttered with solemn gravity.
“Immortal Venerable Undying?” Luo Feng was stunned. “What kind of supreme being is that?”
Undying?
That title is impressive enough.
“Venerable Undying is one of the true pinnacle existences within the Giant Axe Battle Arena. His power far surpasses that of Venerable Erosion Fire, and his existence spans an even greater length of time. Known as ‘Undying,’ this title signifies his extraordinary survival abilities. Throughout his journey of growth, he has faced countless life-threatening situations, yet he has always endured and thrived. In terms of both power and status, he stands as a peer to our Virtual Universe Company’s Venerable Heavenly Eclipse Palace Master,” Zhenyan declared with solemn gravity.
Luo Feng inhaled sharply.
The Immortal Venerable One?
He wishes to see me alone, yet I had never even heard of this mighty figure before. Why would he seek a private audience with me? Furthermore, he holds a high-ranking position within the Giant Axe Battle Arena. If it were an executive from the Virtual Universe Company, perhaps it could be attributed to an appreciation for talent… but officials from other factions wouldn’t act on such motives. Even when taking disciples, it would be the high-ranking officials within the Virtual Universe Company who would consider taking Luo Feng as their disciple.
“The Venerable Undying One’s teacher is the supreme and ultimate existence of all mankind,” Zhenyan proclaimed with solemn reverence. “The founder of the Colossal Axe Battle Arena!”
Luo Feng opened his mouth but couldn’t say a word.
The founder of the Giant Axe Arena?
“Is he the creator of the Axe Chaos Stele?” Luo Feng inquired with a knowing tone.
Zhenyan nodded gravely.
The Human Treasure—52 Chaos Monoliths, with the Axe Chaos Monolith ranked first, corresponding to the Skyreach Bridge with a total of 32 levels. Meanwhile, the second-ranked Cosmic Skyreach Bridge has 30 levels, and the Skyreach Bridge corresponding to the Nine Universes Chaos Monolith that Luo Feng practices has a total of 27 levels! One can gauge the power from the Chaos Monoliths.
Those who left behind the Monolith of Chaos are the supreme existences among mankind.
The Axe of Chaos Stele stands at the pinnacle!
Moreover, the Giant Axe Battle Arena stands as one of the two supreme forces of humanity, rivaling even the Virtual Universe Company. The founder of the Giant Axe Battle Arena… one can only imagine the sheer magnitude of his power. Revered by Zhenyan as “the ultimate supreme existence of mankind,” such a title is by no means an exaggeration.
“Wow.” Luo Feng’s heart pounded wildly, his thoughts in utter disarray. “A supreme being comparable to the venerable Heaven’s Eradicator Palace Master, one of the highest echelons of the Colossal Axe Battle Arena… and his mentor is humanity’s ultimate existence. Why would such an overwhelmingly powerful figure wish to meet an insignificant ant like me?”
Luo Feng was very clear about his position.
There are countless prodigies, and a peerless genius emerges once every ten thousand kalpas. Across a hundred million kalpas, ten thousand such transcendent talents may arise. Since the dawn of creation through infinite eons, innumerable supreme geniuses have been born—most with astonishing destinies, yet precious few survive to attain the revered status of Venerable Ones.
(Note: “尊者” is translated as “Venerable Ones” to convey the exalted, almost divine status implied in cultivation/xianxia contexts. The phrasing maintains the mystical tone of fantasy literature while preserving the numerical grandeur of the original.)
The Immortal Venerable One probably wouldn’t care about Zhenyan, let alone himself.
“Meet me?” Luo Feng was even more puzzled.
“You haven’t offended anyone, and you have no connection with him, so I’m relieved,” Zhenyan laughed heartily. “Stay calm and wait humbly for his audience.”
“Okay.” Luo Feng nodded.
…
The teacher soon left, and Luo Feng waited silently in the study.
Was he anxious?
Was he puzzled?
It was as if an ordinary person on Earth was suddenly told that the President of America and the Chairman of China would come to see him at the same time. That was the feeling.
…
Every passing second stretched into an eternity. Luo Feng had no way of knowing whether he’d be waiting a mere day, a torturous month, or even a full cycle of seasons before the Immortal Venerable would grant him an audience.
…
Just over three hours after the teacher left, the call invitation was connected.
“Unknown number,” Babata said.
“Connect it.”
Luo Feng immediately stood up, pointed at the air with his hand, and conjured a large screen. On the screen, a terrifying pressure suddenly passed through, instantly enveloping the entire study. Luo Feng was powerless to resist and was forced to bend over, unable to lift his head.
Suddenly, an ear-piercing, strange laughter, like the sound of glass scratching a blackboard, rang out.
The pressure finally eased.
Luo Feng could finally look up and see the figure on the screen. The figure was wearing a very strange battle armor, or rather, it couldn’t even be called battle armor. It looked like normal battle armor covered with countless densely packed vines. The vines, like silk, surrounded him. His eyes glowed with a ghostly green light. Luo Feng had just met his gaze when he was drawn into an infinite nightmare.
Numerous demons roared towards him, and Luo Feng could not resist and was instantly devoured.
“Ahh.” Luo Feng finally woke up.
“Waahhh~~” The strange, ear-piercing laughter came from the purple lips of the figure with countless vines, as if the surrounding space were shaking.
“Even through the screen, he can easily shake the Virtual Universe Space and instantly draw me into a dreamlike illusion I can’t escape from,” Luo Feng finally felt the power of a true supreme being. Even though Luo Feng’s will was strong, it was like a sharp knife sinking into an endless swamp.
“Little one, your will is quite good,” the strange laughter sounded again.
“Who are you?” Luo Feng respectfully asked.
“Me?” The eerie voice suddenly rose. “I am the great Immortal Venerable One! You may address me as ‘Immortal Venerable One,’ remember, it’s ‘Immortal Venerable One.’ Not merely Venerable!”
Luo Feng secretly trembled.
Is this Venerable Immortal a lunatic?
“Greetings, Venerable Immortal One.” Luo Feng bowed with deep reverence.
“Hmm.”
On the screen, the Venerable Undying Venerable’s eerie emerald eyes flickered as he studied Luo Feng intently. Abruptly, he twitched his battle skirt in a manic flourish, sending tens of thousands of writhing vines into a frenzied dance. With haughty amusement, he declared, “Little one, so you’re the so-called Lord of the Milky Way? The so-called… Lord of Earth?”
“Uh… yes!” Luo Feng responded.
“Good.”
The eccentric Venerable Immortal chuckled eerily, “I wish to purchase the Milky Way! Sell it to me. Name your terms—any condition you desire, I shall agree to it if it lies within my power.”
“The Milky Way?” Luo Feng was stunned.
A minuscule star system… such a place wouldn’t even catch the attention of the Undying Venerable, one of the true elite members of the Giant Axe Battle Arena. With his capabilities, constructing a cosmic domain would hardly pose any challenge.
“With the powers of the Immortal Venerable, you could simply take the Milky Way by force, couldn’t you?” Luo Feng remarked.
“The ownership of the 1008 universes is jointly determined by the five great powers. I cannot act openly without restraint,” countless vines writhed across the screen as the Immortal Venerable Undying chuckled eerily. “Therefore, I shall purchase it properly. You are the Lord of the Milky Way; all you need to do is sell it to me. Quickly now—will you sell or not? My time is exceedingly precious; I have no leisure to squander on you.”
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