War God Palace

After Xiao Yu left the tea room, he had not yet reached the elevator when he encountered three people head-on. The leader was a graceful beauty—the very same Yaorao, Hong's personal guard.

"Xiao Yu, this is what the Hall Master has for you," Yaorao said.

Behind her, a bald Chinese man in uniform held a metal case and presented it to Xiao Yu.

"War God Xiao Yu, these are the things the Hall Master had us prepare in advance," the bald man said.

"All right." Xiao Yu nodded and accepted it.

"Inside are not only the items the Hall Master just told you about, but also a Consciousness Sensor Helmet." Yaorao smiled.

"A Consciousness Sensor Helmet?" Xiao Yu asked, puzzled.

Hadn't the War God Palace said it would send someone to assess him today? He could only obtain one after passing the assessment.

"The Hall Master is also the First Speaker of the War God Palace. He believes you have already passed the assessment, so he has automatically considered you a member of the War God Palace. Naturally, there is no need to send anyone else to assess you." Yaorao smiled. "Becoming a member of the War God Palace also grants you many special privileges. Of course, special privileges come with special responsibilities."

"Once you use the Consciousness Sensor to enter the virtual space, you'll learn about the War God Palace's many special features."

"Thank you." Xiao Yu smiled.

His finger slid across the latch. With a click, the metal case opened, revealing a deep-blue helmet, a neatly packaged Combat Suit, weapons, the Black God Set, and a secret manual.

"Councilor Yaorao, everyone, goodbye." Xiao Yu smiled slightly, put the metal case into the black backpack in his left hand, slung the backpack over his shoulder, and walked straight into the elevator.

At the Limit Martial Arts General Hall, he boarded a private vehicle from the Limit Martial Arts School and headed toward the Yangzhou City District.

At dusk, as the sun sank in the west, a private vehicle drove into the Yangzhou City Limit Martial Hall. It stopped in front of the Xiao Family home in Mingyue Residential Area.

Xiao Yu, carrying his black backpack, knocked on the villa's door.

"Who is it?" His mother, Xu Jingyi, called from inside.

"It must be Xiao Yu," his father, Xiao Dingguo, said.

"Mom, it's me," Xiao Yu called.

The door opened inward, and Xiao Ling beamed. "My War God little brother, you're back!"

Xiao Yu smiled and walked inside, only to discover that there were truly many people at home today.

Not only had Xiao Ling come, but his uncle Xiao Guohua, aunt, third uncle Xiao Guoxuan, third aunt, and all his younger brothers and sisters had come as well.

Tonight was destined to be sleepless. Xiao Yu had become a War God, making everyone in the Xiao Family incredibly happy. They drank and celebrated throughout the night.

Everyone finally dispersed when the sun rose in the east.

Seeing that Xiao Ling was about to leave, Xiao Yu called out, "Sister Ling, wait a moment."

Xiao Ling asked in confusion, "What is it? We made such a commotion all night that I'm a little dizzy. I need to hurry home and sleep."

"Sis, you use a saber too, don't you? I bought two 9 Series Battle Sabers the day before yesterday, but yesterday the Hall Master rewarded me with two SS-grade battle knives. I won't be able to use the equipment I bought before." Xiao Yu smiled.

Combat Suits were divided into men's and women's versions, but weapons had no such distinction. As long as they were suitable, anyone could use them.

"Wow! They actually rewarded you with SS-grade battle knives!" Xiao Ling was astonished.

A fully priced SS-grade weapon cost hundreds of billions. Even at half price, it still cost more than ten billion, far more than a 9 Series weapon—let alone two of them.

"Haha, who can blame it? Your little brother is a genius, and even Hong treasures me," Xiao Yu said smugly.

"Then thank you, Xiao Yu!" Xiao Ling was delighted. Even a 9 Series weapon cost one or two billion Huaxia Coins, and it was far stronger than the 6 Series weapon she currently used.

Xiao Yu quickly ran to the second-floor Training Room, removed the two A9-model Silver Moon Battle Sabers from the weapon rack where they had already been placed, and then went downstairs.

"Sis, here you go."

"Mm, thanks." Xiao Ling nodded and walked out.

His father, Xiao Dingguo, who had been lying on the sofa resting nearby, had heard the siblings' conversation. He sat up and stared at Xiao Yu.

When Xiao Yu turned around, he saw his father's gaze.

"Dad, I just obtained an SS-class Combat Suit. That D9-series Combat Suit is a full-body suit and has never been worn even once. I'll give it to you!"

Xiao Dingguo was a High-level General and usually fought High-level Beast Generals. A D9-series Combat Suit was completely sufficient for him. If he broke through to the War God level someday, Xiao Yu's ability to earn wealth would certainly be enough to get him an SS-series Combat Suit.

A full SS-class Combat Suit cost 1.2 trillion at full price and 600 billion Huaxia Coins at half price. Of course, it was considerably cheaper inside the War God Palace, costing only 400 billion Huaxia Coins.

"Haha! My son finally knows how to show filial respect to his old man!" Xiao Dingguo laughed heartily.

"Dad, by the way, the D6-series Combat Suit I used to wear, along with the D6-series Combat Suit you replaced, should be given to our Xiao Family. Once my younger brothers and sisters pass the Warrior assessment, give them the suits. That can save quite a bit of money." Xiao Yu suggested, "Oh, right, Dad, I also have 1.5 billion Huaxia Coins here. I'll transfer them to you. You can use them to buy a set of 9 Series weapons and match them with the Combat Suit."

"All right." Xiao Dingguo did not stand on ceremony with Xiao Yu.

With the matter more or less settled, Xiao Yu was about to go upstairs.

"Xiao Yu, thank you." Xiao Dingguo's eyes grew moist.

"Dad, what's wrong? What's all this about?" Xiao Yu asked, puzzled.

"Your mother has also reached the Warrior level in physical fitness," Xiao Dingguo said.

"Oh!" Xiao Yu smiled. "You should get some rest too, Dad. You drank all night."

Xiao Yu hurried upstairs, showered in the bathroom, changed into the complete SS-class Combat Suit, and then went straight to the Training Room, where he took out the Black God Set.

He put his right hand into the Black God Set. A sharp pain shot through his index finger as the Black God Set extended a needle into his blood vessel. A moment later, the recognition procedure was complete.

Xiao Yu tested the Black God Set's functions. It could change according to his will, covering his entire body, covering only one arm, or transforming into a metal bracelet worn on his right hand.

Xiao Yu then took the complete Nine Heavens Thunder Blade secret manual and the disc from the metal case. After reading them carefully twice, he put the manual away.

With Xiao Yu's current photographic memory, he only needed to read something once to remember all of it.

"System, display the system panel."

Host: Xiao Yu
First Wish: Increase genetic multiplier by one (100 Wish Copper Coins)
Second Wish: Physical fitness reaches Apprentice Level 8 (64,000 Wish Points)
Third Wish: None
Number of fulfilled wishes: 12
Remaining Wish Points: 1,302,800

A new item had appeared. It seemed that future system upgrades were related to the number of fulfilled wishes.

Is this encouraging me to use the system more?

"System, set the third wish to perfectly comprehend the Fifth Level of Nine Heavens Thunder Blade."

Setting successful!

Third Wish: Perfectly comprehend the Fifth Level of Nine Heavens Thunder Blade (27,000 Wish Points).

"System, fulfill the third wish: perfectly comprehend the Fifth Level of Nine Heavens Thunder Blade."

Wish Points deducted!

Third wish in progress...

Wave after wave of comprehension surged into Xiao Yu's mind. Bolts of lightning tore across the sky, containing endless profundity...

At the same time, waves of special energy entered Xiao Yu's body as if emerging from nothing, constantly strengthening his physique.

A moment later, as though he had entered a state of sudden enlightenment, he completely understood the force-generating techniques of the Fifth Level of Nine Heavens Thunder Blade.

His Flowing Light Movement Technique also reached the fifth stage, and he comprehended all of the Fifth Stage of Nine Heavens Primordial Induction Technique.

His cultivation speed doubled.

The third wish had been fulfilled!

Xiao Yu stood up and swung the SS-grade battle knife in his hand toward the front. A flash of cold light shot out as it accelerated five times in succession, the blade slicing through the air and creating a vacuum.

"Pfft~" Sonic booms rang out without pause.

The Fifth Level of Nine Heavens Thunder Blade was complete.

His force exertion had now reached 4.2 times. Although he was a beginner War God, his strength was equivalent to that of an Advanced War God.

For two consecutive days, he trained nonstop with the Nine Heavens Thunder Blade, doing his best to familiarize himself with every possible force-generating technique.

"System, set the third wish to perfectly comprehend the Sixth Stage of Nine Heavens Thunder Blade."

Setting successful!

Third Wish: Perfectly comprehend the Sixth Stage of Nine Heavens Thunder Blade (40,500 Wish Points).

It was time to improve his physical fitness.

"System, fulfill the second wish: physical fitness reaches Apprentice Level 8."

Wish Points deducted!

Second wish in progress...

Waves of special energy appeared in Xiao Yu's body as if emerging from nothing, constantly strengthening his physique and increasing his strength, speed, and nerve reaction ability.

Unowned Genetic Energy appeared from the void above his head and poured directly into his body. After entering him, the Genetic Energy was automatically marked as his own.

The Genetic Energy circulated rapidly through his body according to the Fifth Stage of Nine Heavens Primordial Induction Technique, constantly strengthening him.

A moment later, everything returned to calm.

The second wish had been fulfilled!

Xiao Yu's physical fitness had reached Apprentice Level 8, which was the Mid War God level.

Basic punching force: 128,000 kilograms. Speed: 460 meters per second.

After exerting 4.2 times his force, although his strength still could not compare to the Planetary level, he was somewhat stronger than ordinary Advanced War Gods.

The sudden increase in strength made it difficult for Xiao Yu to control his power properly.

For the following week, Xiao Yu constantly adapted to his increased strength.

He only stopped once he could control his power perfectly.

During that time, Xiao Dingguo and the members of the Iron Blood Squad went out hunting. This time, he did not call Xiao Yu along.

"System, set the third wish to physical fitness reaching Apprentice Ninth Stage."

After the second wish was fulfilled, the original third wish had naturally moved up and become the second wish.

Setting successful!

Third Wish: Physical fitness reaches Apprentice Ninth Stage (128,000 Wish Points).

Only after dealing with these matters did Xiao Yu pick up the deep-blue helmet and enter the War God Palace.

The most important thing about using this Consciousness Sensor at home was to protect himself. Once he put on the deep-blue helmet, his consciousness would enter the virtual space. If someone came to assassinate him, it would be troublesome. However, within the Base City, no one dared do such a thing in the Warrior Residential Area.

This Consciousness Sensor Helmet also had a security warning device that could detect whether anyone entered the surrounding area.

"Others may be worried about safety, but I have nothing to fear."

Xiao Yu smiled, and a black membrane immediately extended across his body. With the Black God Set protecting him, what was there to worry about?

"Set the safe range to five meters by five meters." Xiao Yu still configured it. The doors and windows had long since been locked. If anyone intruded into the designated safe range, Xiao Yu's consciousness would automatically be kicked out of the virtual space.

Xiao Yu put on the helmet directly. The Black God Set had already extended over and enveloped the deep-blue helmet. He sat cross-legged on the floor like a black statue.

Enter the virtual space!

It was a vast, tranquil room. Xiao Yu, dressed in a simple white robe, suddenly appeared inside.

"What a huge room." Xiao Yu could not help exclaiming.

By his estimate, the room was more than fifty meters long and around twenty meters wide, with a ceiling five meters high. It covered more than one thousand square meters. In the very center was a large circular bed with a diameter of three meters. In front of the bed was an indoor swimming pool ten meters wide and twenty meters long.

The bed, swimming pool, desk and chairs, luxurious dining table, reclining chair, cultivation area with a yoga mat... The enormous, open room of more than one thousand square meters was neatly divided into many sections.

A smile appeared on Xiao Yu's face.

"Welcome, War God Xiao Yu." An electronic voice suddenly sounded, startling Xiao Yu.

"This is your private room in the War God Palace. Other than you, no one can enter your room." The electronic voice echoed through the room. "In the War God Palace, you can order whatever you want to eat or drink. There are many delicious dishes here that don't exist in the real world."

"On your desk is a book called War God Palace Regulations. Enjoy yourself in the War God Palace." The electronic voice vanished.

The desk was near the windows. The entire southern side of the room consisted of enormous floor-to-ceiling windows. Xiao Yu stood before them and gazed through the glass at the breathtaking scenery outside.

Through the windows, he could see an endless expanse filled with clouds and mist. Ten-thousand-zhang sunlight shone into the clouds, refracting into dazzling seven-colored radiance.

The virtual space was tens of thousands of times more beautiful than the real world. The real world still had to follow the laws of physics and the Ten Great Laws, but the virtual space did not need to follow them at all.

Xiao Yu opened the black cover of War God Palace Regulations. Inside, there was unexpectedly only a single sheet of paper.

Welcome to the War God Palace.

The War God Palace was the strongest organization of Human Warriors, jointly founded by the First Speaker Hong and the Second Speaker Thor. Every War God and every existence beyond the War God level on Earth was a member of the War God Palace. The management of the War God Palace, namely the War God Palace Council, consisted only of existences beyond the War God level. Only they were qualified to become councilors.

The Council had five speakers: the First Speaker, the Second Speaker, and so on up to the Fifth Speaker. These five were the five strongest experts on Earth!

The War God Palace had the Mall, Auction Hall, Arena Plaza, Trial Tower... Many features awaited your discovery!

After reading it, Xiao Yu smiled, walked to the wardrobe, changed into casual clothes, pushed open the door, and left the room.

Following the corridor, he naturally reached the outer-wall walkway of the War God Palace. The walkway was a full nine meters wide.

He followed the spiral staircase downward.

When Xiao Yu stepped into the first-floor hall, the entire hall suddenly dimmed. The gentle, comfortable lighting became gloomy, and the soothing music from before vanished instantly.

It's begun. Xiao Yu understood. As a new member entering the War God Palace, his most dazzling moment had arrived.

All the War Gods who had been conversing turned almost in unison toward the stairway, their gazes fixed on Xiao Yu!

"Clang!"

With a crisp sound that seemed to make even one's soul tremble, bright, passionate, joyful music immediately rang out throughout the hall. Nearly a thousand War Gods from all over the world stood up in the luxurious hall, and some even began applauding.

At this moment, regardless of where they came from or which faction they served, they instinctively cheered for humanity.

A faint beam of light shone down on Xiao Yu.

"The War God Palace welcomes a new War God. His name is... Xiao Yu!"

A deep, godlike voice rang out. A faint beam of light shone down on Xiao Yu.

As the voice echoed, a 3D virtual projection appeared above the hall. Three-dimensional characters appeared on the projection—

Name: Xiao Yu

Nationality: Huaxia Country

Level: War God level (beginner)

At the same time, the number "3515" on the enormous display screen on the hall wall flashed and changed to "3516."

Humanity had welcomed its 3,516th living War God.

Then everything returned to normal.

"Xiao Yu!"

"Xiao Yu!"

Two figures walked over from seats in a distant corner. Xiao Yu looked over in surprise... Both of them were people he knew. One was his uncle, Xiao Guohua, and the other was Zhou Zhengyong, the head of the Limit Martial Arts General Hall.