This Universe Is Dangerous

"Stunning news: Humanity has defeated a Beast Emperor for the first time!"

"Shu Mountain Swordsman slays the East Sea Azure Dragon, with high-definition video and expert commentary."

"The splendor of that sword strike: An interview with the Shu Mountain Swordsman!"

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Within a single day, news of the Shu Mountain Swordsman slaying the East Sea Azure Dragon had already flooded the internet.

People talked about it with relish, filled with longing and joy.

Everyone in the world was full of hope for the future.

They could already kill Beast Emperors. Humanity reclaiming Earth as its master and standing once more at the very top of the food chain was just around the corner!

Even Liu Ziqing himself, along with Hong and Thunder God, believed so.

"Kid, well done!"

Inside Hong's alien spacecraft at the headquarters of the Limitless Martial Hall, Liu Ziqing, Hong, and Thunder God sat together, chatting and laughing.

"In the blink of an eye, you've reached the Planetary level. I was planning to have you join the Elite Training Camp, but it turns out you didn't need it at all."

Thunder God rubbed his bald head, grinning broadly at Liu Ziqing.

"You have indeed grown very quickly."

Hong nodded with a smile. "However, being able to kill the East Sea Azure Dragon should have had something to do with those two weapons of yours. Your own strength is only at the Planetary first stage, and your swordsmanship has yet to reach the realm of mastery."

"You see right through everything, Senior!"

Liu Ziqing still deeply admired Hong and Thunder God, the two pillars of humanity. It could be said that he had grown up listening to their legends.

"Why call us Seniors? Don't be so formal. Let's address each other as brothers!"

Thunder God laughed heartily. "He's