Chapter 170: “3516”

Luo Feng stood in front of the desk, opened the black leather cover of “The Codex of the War God Palace,” and found only a single sheet of paper inside.

“Welcome to the War God Palace.”

“The War God Palace was founded by the First Chancellor, Hong, and the Second Chancellor, Thunder God. It is the ultimate organization for human warriors. Every warrior on Earth who has reached the rank of War God, or surpassed it, is a member of the War God Palace. The governing body of the War God Palace, known as the ‘War God Council,’ consists solely of those who have transcended the War God level and are thus qualified to serve as council members.”

“The council consists of five chancellors: the First Chancellor, the Second Chancellor… all the way to the Fifth Chancellor.”

“These five individuals are the five strongest warriors on Earth!”

“In other words, the hierarchy within the War God Palace is divided into three tiers: ordinary members, council members, and chancellors.”

“Within the War God Palace, there are many facilities such as the ‘Marketplace,’ ‘Auction Hall,’ ‘Arena Square,’ ‘Trial Tower,’ and more. You will discover them all in time!”

That was all the information on the single sheet of paper.

After reading it, Luo Feng smiled and walked toward the wardrobe, changed into casual clothes, and then pushed the door open to leave the room.

…

Walking along the corridor, he naturally arrived at the outer walkway of the War God Palace. This outer walkway was nearly nine meters wide. Standing on the walkway, which resembled a city wall, he leaned against the parapet and looked down. Below was a massive plaza, home to no fewer than nine grand arenas.

And beyond the plaza?

“Boom! Boom!” Endless waves of darkness surged repeatedly against the plaza’s protective wall. The mighty War God Palace seemed like a colossal palace floating upon an endless black ocean.

“Who designed this? The other side of the War God Palace overlooks endless clouds and mist, while this side faces an infinite sea.”

Luo Feng shook his head.

“Hello,” a voice came from behind. Luo Feng turned around. The speaker was a tall white man, who smiled and extended his hand. “My name is Fleraldi.”

“Luo Feng,” Luo responded with a smile as he shook hands. “Your Mandarin is quite good.”

“Thank you for the compliment,” Fleraldi beamed. “Mr. Luo, you seem very young. And I must say, this is the first time I’ve seen you here at the War God Palace. I, Fleraldi, dare say I know ninety-nine percent of the War Gods on Earth today. You must be here for only the second time, Mr. Luo?”

Luo Feng looked at him in mild surprise.

Ninety-nine percent of the War Gods on Earth? Perhaps an exaggeration, but it spoke volumes about the man’s confidence.

“This is actually my first time here,” Luo replied with a smile.

“Oh, your first time,” Fleraldi raised his eyebrows, a mysterious smile playing on his face. “Then there’s going to be a little surprise for you shortly.”

“A surprise?”

As they spoke, Luo Feng and Fleraldi, the two War Gods, had already arrived at the spiral staircase leading down to the main hall. They were on the third floor, about ten meters above the ground floor. The entire first-floor hall soared to a height of around thirty meters, with a length and width exceeding a hundred meters!

This hall was even larger than a typical school playground!

In this vast hall were countless sofas and seats—thousands of them at least. At present, nearly a thousand people were scattered about in small groups, drinking and chatting.

“So many War Gods!” Luo Feng involuntarily held his breath.

To enter the War God Palace, one must at least be a War God. And here, in this single hall, there were nearly a thousand of them. In his entire life, the largest gathering of War Gods he had ever seen was during the Elite Training Camp, where there had only been a few dozen. Even in the Jiangnan Base City, encountering a single War God was rare.

“Mr. Luo, War Gods are usually scattered across the globe, rarely meeting one another. That’s why many of them often come to the War God Palace to drink, chat, and make friends,” Fleraldi explained.

“Mm,” Luo Feng couldn’t help but nod.

This was truly the gathering place for all War Gods on Earth.

As they descended the spiral staircase, Luo Feng glanced around. Below, in the main hall, aside from the chatting War Gods, there were also over a hundred top-tier waitresses, each of them stunning in beauty and elegance, serving the War Gods. On the wall of the hall was a massive display screen.

A number appeared on it—’3515′.

“What does ‘3515’ mean?” Luo Feng wondered.

Bang!

At that moment, Luo Feng and Fleraldi stepped off the staircase. As Luo Feng’s foot landed on the polished floor of the first-floor hall, the entire hall dimmed abruptly. The previously soft and comfortable lighting turned dark. The gentle background music also vanished instantly.

“Huh?” Luo Feng was puzzled, but Fleraldi beside him wore a knowing smile.

Swish!

All the War Gods who had been chatting turned their heads almost in unison toward the staircase. Their gazes swept past Fleraldi and fixed upon Luo Feng!

Dang!

With a crisp sound that seemed to vibrate through one’s very soul, the hall was suddenly filled with a loud, enthusiastic, and joyous piece of music, echoing throughout the space. Nearly a thousand War Gods from all over the world stood up, some clapping their hands.

Some served governments.

Some were shadowy figures hidden in darkness.

Some were mercenaries who had long lived and killed in the line between life and death.

Some had chosen to live in seclusion, enjoying life and teaching apprentices.

…

They were the most elite, the wealthiest, the highest echelon of human society.

Swish!

A soft beam of light shone down upon Luo Feng below.

“Today, the War God Palace welcomes a new War God. His name is… Luo Feng!”

A thunderous voice, like that of a celestial being, boomed out!

As the voice resonated, a three-dimensional holographic projection materialized above the grand hall. In bold, three-dimensional characters that appeared as if chiseled from ancient stone, it proclaimed:

Name: Luo Feng

Nationality: Huaxia

Rank: High-Level War God

…

These three simple lines, each character solid and floating in midair, were clear to all.

“Thus, the total number of War Gods in human society increases by one, reaching 3516!” As the godlike voice reverberated through the hall, the number on the massive screen on the wall changed from ‘3515’ to ‘3516’ in an instant. At the same time, the joyous music gradually faded until it was inaudible.

The light shining on Luo Feng also vanished.

Everything returned to normal.

“This…” Luo Feng was at a loss, looking at Fleraldi beside him, who had clearly known all along but had not warned him.

“Every War God’s first arrival at the War God Palace is greeted by the virtual space with an introduction and welcome,” Fleraldi smiled. “I didn’t expect, Mr. Luo, that as a newly promoted War God, you would be a High-Level War God. Truly admirable!”

Within the War God Palace, nearly a thousand War Gods sat at their seats, discussing among themselves and their friends.

Many were talking about this Luo Feng…

There were only 3516 War Gods on Earth, and among them, only a few hundred were High-Level War Gods. A newly promoted War God reaching the High-Level rank was indeed rare.

“Luofeng!”

“Luofeng!”

Several voices rang out in succession. Six figures walked toward them from a distant corner, and Luo Feng looked on in astonishment—these six were all familiar faces! They were teachers from the Elite Training Camp. Although Jiang Fang, his personal mentor, was not among them, he recognized the others. Among them was Yang Hui, the War God who had originally brought him to the camp.

“Teacher Yang, Teacher Victor…” Luo Feng greeted.

“Why call us teachers? You’ve already graduated. Besides, your official mentor was Jiang Fang. Just call us by our names,” Yang Hui laughed. The other teachers from the Elite Training Camp also nodded with smiles.

Even if a disciple becomes powerful, they should still respect their teachers.

However, in the training camp, each student was personally mentored by only one teacher. Luo Feng had been mentored by Jiang Fang. Now that Luo Feng had graduated and risen in status, only Jiang Fang deserved the title of “teacher.” The others, though acquainted with Luo Feng, had not taught him directly, so such formality wasn’t necessary.

“Luofeng, as per tradition, let me introduce you,” Yang Hui said enthusiastically, while the other teachers stood by with smiles.

“Everyone!”

Yang Hui suddenly raised his voice, which echoed throughout the hall. Nearly a thousand War Gods, who had been drinking and chatting, turned their heads to look. Seeing Yang Hui and the group, they watched with interest. In such a place, only those with some background dared to speak so loudly.

“Let me introduce everyone,” Yang Hui announced with a grin. “The person beside me is the new Inspector of the Jiangnan Base City, personally appointed by the Grandmaster of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy!”

A wave of murmurs swept through the hall!

The Limitless Martial Arts Academy stood as the most formidable martial organization on Earth. Within its ranks, aside from the Grandmaster “Hong,” revered as the planet’s mightiest warrior, there were three elite personal bodyguards and five Inspectors under his command—eight individuals who had surpassed the War God level. It could truly be said that the elite forces of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy reigned supreme.

Ordinary organizations would be lucky to have a single War God overseeing operations in a base city.

But the Limitless Martial Arts Academy had an abundance of powerful warriors!

To become the Inspector of a major base city like the Jiangnan Base City, one had to be a formidable High-Level War God!

“And that’s not all,” Yang Hui continued with a beaming smile. “The upper echelons of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy have given Brother Luo the title of ‘Invincible War God.’ So everyone, be sure to get to know Brother Luo well!”

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall erupted into a frenzy.

“Invincible War God?”

There were only hundreds of High-Level War Gods on Earth. Those reaching the level of Li Yao were about a hundred. Those with the strength of Phantom Demon Katran were fewer than fifty. And those who could truly be called “Invincible War Gods” numbered no more than a dozen. These dozen individuals either possessed terrifying swordsmanship, peerless speed, or formidable mental powers…

In short, each had an unbeatable ultimate technique!

Each one was a top-tier figure on Earth.

“Luofeng,” Yang Hui whispered with a smile. “I hope you don’t mind.”

Luo Feng smiled.

He understood the rules. The Limitless Martial Arts Academy often helped its high-ranking officials establish authority by promoting them publicly. For example, the title of “Invincible War God” was a deliberate act of exposure. Moreover, the Limitless Martial Arts Academy’s top-tier evaluations of strength were highly credible worldwide.

“Come, let’s go sit over there,” Yang Hui said with a smile.

“Luofeng, the food and drinks here are absolutely delicious—top-tier delicacies,” the other War God teachers chimed in.

Within the War God Palace, the War Gods from the Limitless Martial Arts Academy naturally gravitated toward each other.

Throughout the hall, murmurs and discussions spread… many looked at Luo Feng differently now…

Luo Feng, the Invincible War God?

This public debut at the War God Palace would surely spread across the globe at lightning speed.