"Qiaoyue, take them up first. It's too crowded here," Chen Gao said to Shi Qiaoyue with a smile.
Shi Qiaoyue nodded and led the group up to the 15th floor.
The design of this building was also Nan Xuan's doing. He didn't know if this world had cement, but since the other party had managed to build up to 15 stories, it didn't really matter anymore.
A building where technology and commerce coexisted was truly a unique sight in the Heaven Dou Empire.
The moment Nan Xuan stood in the soul power elevator, he felt a bit of the atmosphere from his past life. As a graduate of the electromechanical department, after working in a factory for a year, he had chosen to follow a master and started contracting plumbing and electrical engineering projects.
But the master wasn't very good; the apprentice had to do everything, climbing stairs and taking elevators every single day.
For the sake of survival, for himself, and for that hopeless future, he had chosen to endure it.
"Nan Xuan, what are you thinking about? We're here," Lan Yingying said, noticing Nan Xuan standing there motionless.
"Oh, we're here." Nan Xuan was startled out of his thoughts and walked out of the elevator.
Transparent floor-to-ceiling windows offered a view of the entire landscape outside the 15th floor, and the black leather sofas exuded an air of grandeur.
Nan Xuan looked at everything before him and sighed inwardly, My brother still ended up becoming the person I used to hate the most: a company CEO.
"Brother Xuan, come sit."
"And the two sisters-in-law, please sit as well." When Chen Gao had first seen Nan Xuan, he noticed the two great beauties following behind him and couldn't help but exclaim that his big brother was truly impressive.
"Cough, cough, you can't just say things like that," Nan Xuan said, speechless.
Chen Gao wore an expression that said, I understand, I understand everything.
Understand your sister.
Shi Qiaoyue walked over carrying some fruit. Seeing Chen Gao's smirking eyes, she looked puzzled, but she didn't ask.
Nan Xuan looked at Chen Gao and Shi Qiaoyue, smiling as he asked, "You two have been together for a few years now, aren't you going to give me a nephew?"
Shi Qiaoyue blushed slightly.
"Brother Xuan, we're not in a rush for kids yet. We're only 30; we have a long life ahead of us," Chen Gao said with a grin.
Nan Xuan's main purpose in asking wasn't to pressure them to have children; that wasn't his job.
He asked this to gauge Shi Qiaoyue's inner thoughts and see how the relationship between the two was holding up.
He didn't want his brother to be in a difficult position forever.
"Chen Gao, tell Shi Qiaoyue about my identity. Don't keep struggling with it," Nan Xuan said with a smile.
"What's so difficult about that? It's just..." Chen Gao said, feeling a bit guilty.
"What identity?" Shi Qiaoyue asked, confused.
"I am the God of the Network, your husband's direct superior. Surprised? Unexpected, right?" Nan Xuan looked at Shi Qiaoyue with a smile.
Shi Qiaoyue's ears didn't suffer from auditory hallucinations like others; she just found it hard to accept that the person who had been their friend was actually the mastermind behind the world.
In the end, Shi Qiaoyue could only look at Chen Gao, seeking an explanation.
Chen Gao nodded, confirming that what the other party said was true.
"There's no need to think of me as so terrifying. Just be the same as before. I came this time to set you free, and while we're at it, our group is going to travel across the continent," Nan Xuan said with a smile, seeing that Shi Qiaoyue didn't dare to meet his eyes.
"Really?" Chen Gao almost jumped up when he heard this.
"Of course. Why else would I leave the village?" Nan Xuan replied with a smile.
"But you'll have to wait until you've handed over the matters you're in charge of," Nan Xuan said, crossing his arms as he looked at Chen Gao.
"Don't worry, Brother Xuan. We've been prepared for this day for a long time," Chen Gao said, patting his chest in assurance.
A 17-year-old boy had suddenly taken root in a city for 13 years; his former passion had been extinguished before he ever had a chance to display it, but now, he finally had the opportunity.
At night, Nan Xuan's group had a meal, and then he took Lan Yingying and Liu Mumu to stroll through the night market in the Heaven Dou Imperial City.
Ever since Bibi Dong had become the Pope and gone into complete seclusion, he hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time.
A few days before he arrived at the Heaven Dou Imperial City, he had asked Bibi Dong if she was happy now. Bibi Dong told him it was alright, just not as carefree as before.
Nan Xuan had comforted her regarding this. In truth, he could feel that Bibi Dong's care for him was fading more and more.
Sometimes Nan Xuan would joke that she didn't love him anymore, only to be met with a barrage of scolding from her.
In reality, it was mainly because they had been separated for so long that they had lost that long-missed love.
Hehehe.
During this time, he also asked about Qian Renxue's situation to see if she had come to the Heaven Dou Empire.
Bibi Dong flatly denied it, saying, "With such great talent, why would she go to the Heaven Dou Empire instead of cultivating?"
Nan Xuan thought to himself, Oh boy, if Qian Renxue isn't here acting as the Crown Prince, what's going to happen? With her talent, if Tang San doesn't work hard enough, her Angel Divine Sword will be coming straight for his face.
San, you'd better pray that Qian Daoliu's sacrifice happens later rather than sooner.
"Nan Xuan, what do you think of this mask?" Liu Mumu asked, holding up a mask.
Nan Xuan turned his head to look and said with a smile, "If you want to play the devil, it suits you quite well."
"Hmph, I'm not asking you anymore. I'm going to find Yingying." After receiving Nan Xuan's assessment, Liu Mumu huffed and walked toward Lan Yingying.
Nan Xuan shook his head with a smile and walked off to the side.
Early the next morning, Nan Xuan and his group set off.
Nan Xuan and the others hired a carriage and headed toward the Star Luo Empire.
Yesterday, Nan Xuan had revealed his identity to Shi Qiaoyue, but he had not exposed the identities of Lan Yingying and Liu Mumu, fearing unnecessary complications. Only he and Bibi Dong knew their true identities.
"Brother Xuan, do you think Yang Fei and the others will be scared if we just show up like this?" Chen Gao asked with a mischievous grin.
"What is it? Do you have some devious plan again?" Nan Xuan knew the kid was up to no good the moment he saw that smile.
"How could that be? I just wanted to use my level 95 soul power to suddenly appear in their office and see how they react," Chen Gao explained.
"Better not. It would be troublesome if you scare the customers. If you want to spar, go to the Martial Soul Canyon; don't cause trouble in the real world." Nan Xuan still preferred not to be too high-profile. After all, a Title Douluo was already a top-tier combatant on this continent. If he alerted the Star Luo Empire royal family, it would be quite a headache.
"That works too." Chen Gao was very confident in his level 95 soul power; he had reached level 94 with the soul power Nan Xuan provided, and the rest had been accumulated through his own slow efforts.
As for Shi Qiaoyue's strength, Nan Xuan had seen it at a glance. She was a level 65 control-type battle soul emperor. For someone with an innate soul power of level 5, reaching this level was already quite impressive.
Nan Xuan's main purpose for traveling the continent this time was to see how the netizens viewed him so he could improve things. If the opportunity arose, establishing a Martial Soul Glory professional league wasn't out of the question.
His other goal was to find Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to spar and exchange sword techniques.
Nan Xuan and his group enjoyed the scenery along the way, arriving at the capital of the Star Luo Empire at a leisurely pace.
Upon entering the capital, Nan Xuan used his domain skill to conceal everyone's strength. Otherwise, to outsiders, their group of five would appear to have at least three Title Douluo.
In reality, there were four Title Douluo; although the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts had sacrificed themselves to take human form, their strength could still be utilized.
Under Nan Xuan's lead, the group arrived in front of a large building.
However, unlike the building in the Heaven Dou Empire, this one was surrounded by a detachment of soldiers.
"That's the Star Luo Empire's royal army," Chen Gao said from the side, his tone filled with confusion as he looked at the imperial troops.
"Let's go take a look." Nan Xuan walked toward the crowd in front.
"Big brother, do you know what happened here?" Nan Xuan asked someone in the crowd.
"You must be new here. Word is that a prince of the Star Luo Empire has neglected his studies because of that Network Glory in the network world, so the royal family has had enough."
"Is that so? That's truly ironic," Nan Xuan said with a smile.
"Isn't it? The God of the Network himself said to keep an eye on your children and not to lose your ambition to play, or become addicted to the network. The main purpose of making this game was to let those who can't be soul masters experience the joy of being one. If they cause a scene like this and the game gets shut down, that would be a real shame." A middle-aged man nearby looked at the imperial troops with indignation.
"Don't worry, uncle. These people certainly won't be able to do anything to the God of the Network," Nan Xuan said mysteriously.
"Brother Xuan, now that we know what's going on, how should we resolve it?" Chen Gao asked.
"As a god, only sending an occasional message in another world is a bit too monotonous. This time, I plan to perform a manifestation, or rather, a divine descent."
Nan Xuan smiled enigmatically, and his figure vanished. Suddenly, several streaks of ghostly blue light appeared above the statue of Nan Xuan in the center of the plaza.
The light then transformed into a giant shadow.
The Seal Wings on its back fluttered as if they were alive.
Countless willow leaves converged into long swords, floating behind him.
Nan Xuan used his spiritual power to project his voice: "What is this? Does the Star Luo Empire royal family not welcome my network world?"
The general of the Star Luo Empire had never seen such a scene; after all, the man was known as a god.
Dai Long looked at the giant figure before him, his body struggling under the immense pressure, nearly forcing him to his knees.
Dai Long summoned his martial soul and seven soul rings, barely managing to stand as he said, "God of the Network, I think there has been a misunderstanding. We have no malice toward your world."
"No malice? You brought an army to my doorstep. You failed to discipline your own prince, yet you want to blame my network world? Do you really think I have a good temper?" Nan Xuan intensified the pressure on the man.
"The God of the Network has manifested! He's truly amazing. The imperial family is going to be humiliated this time."
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