“Yes.” Lonyu King replied respectfully, then promptly withdrew.
The man in azure robes and violet scales upon the throne slightly furrowed his brows, murmuring, “Earth? What could possibly be so extraordinary about this life-bearing planet to drive the Colossal Axe Arena to such frenzy?”
…
Inside Luo Feng’s mansion, in the Primitive Zone of Rainphase Mountain within the Virtual Universe.
In the study.
Luo Feng was speaking with his teacher, Zhenyan King, through a video call.
“That is indeed peculiar,” murmured the Zhenyan King, thoughtfully stroking his beard. “Even when the venerable Lord of Corrosive Flames visited the ancestral lands of the Golden Horn Clan in the Laso World, he strode about with unbridled arrogance, paying no heed to their elders! As a prodigious genius, his pride is only natural. For him to show you such courtesy… truly strange, most strange indeed.”
(Note: I’ve rendered “蚀火尊者” as “Lord of Corrosive Flames” to convey both the destructive “erosion/corrosion” and “flames” elements while maintaining a fantasy title’s gravitas. “拉斯奥世界” is transliterated as “Laso World” for consistency with the original pinyin-based naming convention. The repetition of “strange” at the end mirrors the original’s emphatic rhythm.)
“I also find it puzzling,” Luo Feng said helplessly.
“There must be a reason!” King Zhenyan pondered for a moment before smiling faintly and shaking his head. “If we can’t discern it, there’s no point in obsessing over it. The fact that the Venerable Corrosion Fire treats you with such respect surely implies the hidden motive is beneficial rather than harmful. For now, don’t dwell on it too much… focus on your cultivation and strive to reach the Domain Lord level as swiftly as possible. Becoming a Domain Lord is a pivotal stage in one’s cultivation journey—one that will shape your destiny.”
“Hmm.”
Luo Feng nodded solemnly.
After this incident, he could distinctly sense his own frailty. If he could reach the ‘Peak Realm Lord’ level and combine it with the set of armor, as long as his comprehension of the laws advanced a few tiers, he might not be able to slay a Marquis-level opponent, but he would possess a certain degree of confidence in facing one.
After all, the sheer might bestowed by the armor alone was already verging on the realm of a Marquis.
Just as he finished speaking with Teacher Zhenyan King, suddenly—
“Beep.”
“Call request from Lonyu King, Luo Feng,” Babetta shouted from his shoulder.
Luo Feng was astonished. Lonyu King? She was his mentor’s dearest companion and the supreme immortal monarch beneath the Nine-Sword Venerable.
“Accept the call,” Luo Feng stood up in respect.
An image flickered upon the screen. There stood Queen Lonyu, clad in resplendent emerald battle armor that accentuated her breathtaking beauty to soul-stirring perfection. With an icy tone, she declared, “The Venerable One demands your presence. Remain within the manor—I shall arrive anon. Thereafter, I shall escort you to an audience with the Venerable.”
(Note: I’ve rendered “尊者” as “the Venerable One” to convey reverence and mystique fitting for a fantasy context, while maintaining Lonyu’s regal coldness. The phrasing adopts a slightly archaic cadence (“anon”, “thereafter”) to enhance the otherworldly atmosphere.)
The Nine-Sword Venerable?
Luo Feng was startled, but still respectfully replied, “Yes!”
…
Just a short while later.
Luo Feng, waiting quietly in the mansion, saw a streak of light flash in the distance and vanish in an instant, arriving at the mansion. It was indeed Lonyu King.
“Master, where are we to rendezvous with the Venerable One?” Luo Feng inquired, his voice laced with bewilderment.
“You are not yet an immortal, so you cannot journey to Thunderclap Isle. We shall proceed to the Venerable One’s private dimensional realm,” the Lonyu King gazed at Luo Feng. “Follow me—we make for the teleportation node.”
“Yes.” Luo Feng followed.
First, they arrived at a teleportation node within the Rainphase Mountain, then instantly shifted to the dimensional realm of the Nine-Sword Venerable.
After all, the Virtual Universe is merely a digital construct, effortlessly capable of spawning countless dimensional realms. For example, the Genius Tournament is typically hosted within an isolated dimensional pocket, while the broadcasts of the Giant Axe Arena unfold across myriad floating isles within a fixed dimensional plane. Common immortal deities lack the privilege to claim private dimensional domains—yet a Revered One indeed wields such sovereign rights.
(Note: I’ve maintained the fantasy tone by using terms like “digital construct,” “dimensional realms/pockets/plane,” and “sovereign rights.” Proper nouns like “Giant Axe Arena” and “Revered One” are capitalized for emphasis. The phrasing balances grandeur with clarity, fitting the genre’s stylistic expectations.)
The dimensional realm of the Nine-Sword Venerable.
“Waow.”
Standing at the foot of the mountain, Luo Feng looked up at the nine majestic mountains that seemed to pierce the sky, involuntarily exclaiming in admiration. The nine mountains, shaped like swords, each soared dozens of thousands of kilometers high. Even with Luo Feng’s vision, he could only vaguely make out the outlines of the sword-shaped mountains, especially the central and tallest one, which was completely obscured from view.
“The Venerable One resides within the Nine-Blade Sanctuary.” Guiding Luo Feng, the Monarch of Lonyu strode forth into the palatial expanse cradled at the heart of the canyon, embraced by the nine towering sword-peaks. The sprawling citadels stood in awe-inspiring splendor, yet none could rival the transcendent majesty of the Nine-Blade Sanctuary itself.
Swoosh!
Lonyu King and Luo Feng landed at the entrance of the Nine-Sword Temple, and the two immortal deities standing guard did not attempt to stop them.
“Follow me inside,” Lonyu King stepped into the temple first, and Luo Feng naturally followed obediently.
…
The temple was filled with an overwhelming pressure.
Lonyu King ascended the steps of the grand hall, offering a reverent salute as he addressed, “Honored One.”
“Venerable One.” Luo Feng also paid his respects with reverence.
Given that his status and authority were on par with a Marquis-level immortal deity, Luo Feng was not required to kneel before a Universe Overlord… whereas an ordinary World Lord or a member of the Primordial Chaos Secret Realm would typically have to kneel as a sign of reverence to a Universe Overlord.
“Lonyu, you may go first.” A clear voice sounded.
“Yes.” Lonyu King vanished into thin air.
Boom~~~
The temple gates boomed shut with a thunderous echo, leaving only two figures standing in the vast, hallowed hall—Luo Feng and the revered Nine-Sword Venerable.
“Hmm?” Sensing the temple doors shut behind him, Luo Feng glanced up in astonishment at the violet-scaled figure clad in azure battle robes seated upon the lofty throne. An aura of subdued dominance emanated from the being, its mere presence instilling an instinctive urge to kneel.
“Luo Feng.” The Nine-Sword Venerable gazed down upon him from the heavens, his voice resonating.
“Present.” Luo Feng listened respectfully.
“I have a question for you.” The Venerable Nine-Sword gazed downward, his piercing eyes studying Luo Feng intently. “Concerning the incidents that have transpired on Earth, is there anything you wish to elaborate upon?”
Luo Feng shook his head. “I’m completely in the dark.”
“From what I understand, the Giant Axe Arena doesn’t just house the Undying Sovereign and the Erosion Flame Sovereign—many other Cosmic Sovereigns have dispatched their subordinates to Earth as well. It’s just that they haven’t arrived yet due to the vast distances involved. With so many Cosmic Sovereigns turning their attention to Earth, you, as its ruler, ought to know the reason behind it.” Nine-Sword Sovereign studied Luo Feng intently.
“Reporting to the Venerable One, both the Undying Venerable and the Corrosive Flame Venerable came to purchase Earth from me, yet neither revealed its secret,” Luo Feng replied with reverence. “Had I known the secret of Earth beforehand, I would have reported it without delay, rather than allowing myself to be plunged into such peril.”
The Nine-Sword Sovereign upon the throne observed Luo Feng’s expression, his gaze, and the words he uttered.
In the end, he confirmed—
Luo Feng truly didn’t know the secret.
The Nine-Sword Venerable One sighed inwardly, lamenting how the Giant Axe Battle Arena had kept everything so tightly under wraps that even when negotiating Earth’s purchase with Luo Feng, they hadn’t disclosed the planet’s secret. Indeed… had the Virtual Universe Company known Earth’s hidden significance and deemed it truly crucial, they too would have undoubtedly concealed it from the Giant Axe Battle Arena.
“Remember this,” the Venerable Nine-Sword said with solemn gravity.
Luo Feng slightly bowed.
“Except for the island you pledged to the Undying Lord, from this moment forth, without the decree of the Virtual Universe Company or my personal command, you are forbidden to engage in any dealings concerning Earth,” declared the Nine-Sword Lord with solemn gravity. “Particularly with the Cosmic Lords from the Giant Axe Battle Arena—no matter how immense the benefits they propose, you are absolutely prohibited from selling Earth. Simply state… it is the mandate of the Virtual Universe Company, and you dare not defy it.”
“Yes.” Luo Feng replied respectfully.
“Go!” The Nine-Sword Venerable waved his hand.
Luo Feng, standing below the throne, vanished into thin air, obviously leaving the Virtual Universe.
The Nine-Sword Venerable One, however, slightly furrowed his brows and murmured in a hushed tone, “Holding secrets? If you dare conceal anything… then forget about claiming even a fragment of this land.”
…
The encounter with the Nine-Sword Venerable, particularly his final decree, made it effortless for Luo Feng to grasp the underlying reason… Clearly, the upper echelons of the Giant Axe Battle Arena were privy to the enigma of Earth, whereas the Virtual Universe Company remained in the dark. Thus, the two factions found themselves locked in a stalemate—neither willing to divulge Earth’s secrets, nor yielding an inch of its territory.
“Message from Hong, Luo Feng.”
After conversing with the Nine-Sword Venerable One, Luo Feng soon received a transmission from his elder brother Hong… summoning him to a rendezvous at Nine-Star Bay.
…
In the tranquil courtyard of Nine-Star Bay on the Black Dragon Mountain Island in the Virtual Universe.
Luo Feng, Hong, and the bald Thunder God clad in white robes assembled together.
“Now, Earth is in such a mess,” Thor sighed. “I wasn’t even on Earth, and yet it became this chaotic.”
“Even if you were on Earth, it would still be chaotic,” Hong chuckled. “This matter concerning Earth has grown exceedingly complex now, involving the Cosmic Sovereigns.”
“You also know about this, brother?” Luo Feng looked at Hong in surprise.
Hong smiled and nodded. “Earlier, when billions of Earthlings were transported into a pocket dimension, some of my acquaintances reached out to me through the Virtual Universe network and informed me about this incident. That was when I was utterly shocked… Upon further investigation, I discovered the immortal deities dispatched by Lord Corrosion Flame on Earth.”
Thor didn’t realize the significance of this statement.
But Luo Feng was shocked.
“Can you really find out these things?” Luo Feng couldn’t believe it.
The Colossal Axe Arena is a supreme organization on par with the Virtual Universe Corporation. The internal governance of such a powerhouse is extremely stringent, with status and authority rigidly delineated! Different ranks command distinct privileges! To investigate the affairs of the immortal envoys dispatched by Lord Blazing Fire upon Earth is utterly inconceivable.
“Now everything is fine, right?” Hong smiled.
“It’s fine now. Everyone has been returned to Earth,” Luo Feng still looked at Hong with confusion.
“I’m not asking about that. I’m asking you about the Erosion Flame Sovereign… did the people sent by the Erosion Flame Sovereign cause you any trouble?” Hong inquired.
“No,” Luo Feng shook his head.
“Hmm, I guessed as much,” Hong sighed. “The banner of the Lord of Void Gold is indeed effective. When the Lord of Void Gold spoke a few words to the Erosion Fire Venerable, the latter immediately obeyed without hesitation.”
“Lord of Void Gold?” Luo Feng’s eyes widened. “Who is the Lord of Void Gold?”
The bald Thunder God clad in white robes was equally stunned, his gaze fixed upon Hong.
Eclipseflame Monarch… is a mighty figure capable of establishing a cosmic empire. Yet he obediently heeds the commands of Voidgold Sovereign. What kind of terrifying existence is Voidgold Sovereign?
“The Lord of Void Gold, Third Brother, you must know of him as well,” Hong said with a smile. “I’ve visited Chaos City, and so have you. You should be aware that there are 52 Chaos Tablets within Chaos City.”
“Hmm.” Luo Feng nodded.
Among them lies a Chaos Tablet known as the “Tianxu Chaos Tablet,” and the creator of this Tianxu Chaos Tablet… is none other than the mighty Lord of Void Gold.” Hong smiled faintly. “He is a truly supreme being—even the ‘Universe Kingdom Lords,’ those who forged entire cosmic realms, must kneel in reverence before such an existence.”
Luo Feng was greatly shocked.
The Tianxu Chaos Tablet is also considered quite powerful among the 52 Chaos Tablets. According to the levels of the Skyward Bridge, the Tianxu Chaos Tablet has as many as 26 layers, just one layer less than the《Nine Heavens Chaos Tablet》that Luo Feng cultivates. In the overall ranking, the Tianxu Chaos Tablet can rank in the top ten!
The Great Axe Chaos Monument comes first, the Cosmic Chaos Monument comes second…
Among the 52 Chaos Tablets, each founder is a true pillar of the human race!
“Lord of Void Gold, this… this…” Luo Feng stared at Hong in astonishment. “Brother, do you know the Lord of Void Gold?”
“Luck,” Hong smiled.
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