The Chaos City Lord's Regard
The Solar System, Platinum Temple.
After seeing Luo Ping off, Tang Ping turned and stepped into the depths of the Divine Temple, officially taking over the security authority for the entire Solar System in the Virtual Universe.
It's called a takeover, but in reality it's just a formality of transferring authority.
He had no interest in these tedious administrative tasks to begin with, and casually instructed his Smart Assistant, Little Love, beside him. "Collect all the administrative files of the Lord Iron-Face over the past ten thousand years and build an analysis model. In the future, all documents that need to be signed should be approved directly with reference to historical cases; if there are any special circumstances, then report to me."
Little Love: "Yes, my dearest master ("ω)"
After giving his instructions, Tang Ping slowly ascended the throne at the top of the Divine Temple. With a flick of his palm, a Xueluo Crystal, entirely crimson and radiating a warm glow, appeared.
He traced the crystal surface with his fingertips, his gaze slightly narrowed. With his willpower now nearing the limit of King Rank, using the Xueluo Crystal to further enhance his Gene Multiplier was undoubtedly the fastest path to becoming stronger. It should be known that fusing three Xueluo Crystal would double the Gene Multiplier, an efficiency far exceeding ordinary cultivation.
When he felt slightly tired during breaks in his cultivation, he would calm down and study the secret techniques passed down by his master, comprehending the profound mysteries of the Space-Time Laws.
The only regret was that he originally wanted to bring the Wind-Thunder Chaos Stele with him to study, but his master refused. However, his master conveniently applied for a free spot for him to study the Wind-Thunder Chaos Stele in Chaos City.
In this way, his cultivation speed will not slow down.
"My master is so kind." Tang Ping felt a surge of warmth in his heart and secretly made up his mind, "I will definitely inherit her mantle and her wealth in the future, and take care of her in her old age."
Virtual Universe Company, Headquarters in the Starfield.
Tang Ping's Nether Sea Clone finally arrived at its destination.
When the vast continent, floating in the void and stretching for nearly ten light-years, came into view, even though he was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. This was the power of the strongest beings, chasing stars and the moon, changing the world, and recreating the universe, able to suspend such a vast continent between the stars.
After a long while, a respectful voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Senior King Anle, you have arrived at headquarters. Please wait here for a moment. The escort starship is on its way and will escort you and the other two hundred or so geniuses from various races who are waiting here to Chaos City." A servant in a silver-gray uniform bowed and spoke humbly.
Tang Ping nodded slightly, stepped off the starship, and followed the attendant into an oval hall.
The walls and dome of the hall are all made of transparent material, and when you look up you can see the boundless starry sky. In the distance, the magnificent scenery of the Virtual Universe Company Headquarters is clearly visible. Various spaceships shuttle by from time to time, and streaks of Flowing Light streak through the void, which are the figures of immortal beings traveling through the air.
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Inside the hall, more than two hundred geniuses stood separately, maintaining a distance from each other.
Those who are sent to Chaos City by various powerful forces are all chosen ones. And geniuses often come with an inherent arrogance.
Just then, a tall, slender figure shrouded in an elegant white robe appeared, his crimson pupils scanning the entire scene, and a hoarse voice rang out. "Everyone, thanks to Senior King Anle, your batch can enter Chaos City ahead of schedule."
Before the words were even finished, a subtle yet extremely oppressive aura quietly spread out.
The two hundred-plus geniuses felt a sudden tightness in their chests, as if they were ordinary people facing a venomous snake. Their hair stood on end, and even their breathing became labored.
Only then did they notice that there was another figure standing in front of the white-robed, red-eyed man.
He was a man with fair and translucent skin, beneath which faint blood-red threads flowed, adding to his eerie and uncanny appearance;
His eyes were as deep as a still pool, as if they contained an entire space and time. Anyone who looked into them would be instantly captivated, as if their soul would be drawn into them.
"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and thank Senior King Anle!" the white-robed, red-eyed man reminded him.
The geniuses, as if waking from a dream, quickly adopted various etiquettes: some cupped their hands in a gesture of respect, some knelt down, some bowed deeply, and some even knelt on the ground and prostrated themselves in worship.
Clearly, they came from different Universe Country, and their customs differed.
"Thank you, Senior King Anle!" The unified shouts of gratitude echoed in the hall.
Tang Ping's lips curled up slightly. He had always despised privilege, but if he was the one who benefited from it, the feeling was completely different.
He casually waved his hand, and a gentle yet irresistible force enveloped the entire area, lifting up all the geniuses.
"No need for formalities," Tang Ping said gently. "You are all the pride of our Human Race. After entering Chaos City, there will be both opportunities and dangers. Remember to be careful in your words and deeds, avoid arrogance and impetuosity, and do not be overly ambitious."
Keep going, the future ultimately belongs to you.
These words ignited the passion in the hearts of the geniuses. Their eyes burned with fervor, eager to immediately enter Chaos City to cultivate diligently and catch up with Senior King Anle's realm as soon as possible.
The man in white robes with red eyes chuckled inwardly upon seeing this.
These young people are still too naive. With their talent, if they can achieve immortality in this lifetime, it will be an incredible stroke of luck, enough to make them laugh in their dreams.
However, the continuation of a community requires precisely this unique vitality and passion of young people.
"This senior King Anle is truly approachable," he thought to himself, feeling a growing sense of goodwill towards Tang Ping.
After a brief greeting, the group boarded a white F-class starship, a standard feature of the Virtual Universe Company.
Once the starship arrived at the designated area and completed its identity verification, a dazzling Cosmic Passage suddenly opened, and the starship, enveloped in Flowing Light, sailed straight into the Initial Universe.
"Ugh... it hurts so much!"
"This force is about to tear my body apart!"
As soon as they entered the initial trial, the faces of the more than two hundred geniuses turned pale, cold sweat poured down their foreheads, and they gritted their teeth to hold on, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
Tang Ping, however, was unharmed. Instead, he watched with great interest the violent changes in space and time around him. The laws of heaven and earth were being twisted and reorganized, and torrents of energy were surging in the void. All these strange phenomena were things he had never seen before.
After a long while, the geniuses gradually adapted, and their complexions returned to normal.
"100% projection of the exterior!" the white-robed, red-eyed man ordered.
As soon as the words were spoken, the dome of the starship's main hall became completely transparent.
Everyone looked up and was instantly stunned by the sight outside. It was not the brilliance of the starry sky, but a dim Chaos, with wisps of Chaos energy slowly drifting in the void.
In the far distance, enormous spatial rifts occasionally split open between heaven and earth. Countless strange patterns flowed along the edges of these rifts, and crystalline threads crisscrossed, their patterns shimmering, like the most intricate loom in the world, gradually weaving the shattered heaven and earth back together.
"Stars have lifespans, planets have their end, and so does this universe, except its lifespan is unimaginably long." The white-robed, red-eyed man's voice carried a hint of vicissitude as he slowly explained, "This Initial Universe is currently in the early stages of its creation."
In the beginning of the universe, the fundamental rules governing its operation were fully manifested. Those crystalline threads that constantly repaired spatial rifts, and the secret patterns within them, are the embodiment of the Universe Origin Laws.
The geniuses listened in stunned silence, their eyes filled with awe and longing. Those threads and secret patterns that repaired the universe were actually the legendary Laws of Origin?
The man in white robes with red eyes continued explaining the various aspects of Chaos City.
A moment later, the starship slowly came to a stop, and the group was guided to fly into the air. From the light shining down, an ancient and majestic city stood silently in the Chaos!
Just then, a black Flowing Light sped from the direction of Chaos City and stopped instantly in front of everyone.
"Gentlemen, I am the welcoming envoy of Chaos City." The man in black robes smiled. "This city is called Chaos City, and its existence predates most of the Universe Country."
Currently, it is jointly managed by Virtual Universe Company, Giant Axe Dojo, Universe First Bank, Cosmic Galaxy Bank, and Universe Mercenary Alliance.
The hall was silent, with the eyes of more than two hundred young people fixed on the envoy, afraid of missing a single word.
"Chaos City boasts a long history and profound cultural heritage." The welcoming envoy led the way, guiding everyone to land, explaining as they went, "Throughout history, countless powerful individuals have cultivated and comprehended here, giving birth to one extraordinary being after another."
The group looked around and saw rows of simple, ancient buildings nestled within the Chaos City. On the rooftops of many of these buildings, people of various appearances sat cross-legged in meditation.
Some had intricate array patterns carved on the rooftop, and powerful auras far surpassing those of world lords emanated from them; others muttered to themselves, seemingly deducing laws or comprehending the Great Dao.
Occasionally, these powerful beings would turn their heads and curiously observe Tang Ping and his group.
Another batch of little ones has arrived.
"That must be King Anle, right? I heard he secluded himself for billions of years and mastered teleportation in one Teleportation. He's also Special Lifeform, verified by the Cosmic Galaxy Bank to possess the strength of a Grandmaster King Rank. Truly admirable!" On the edge of Chaos City, several great beings standing beside a spatial rift conversed in hushed tones.
The welcoming envoy led everyone on a brief tour of Chaos City, explaining in detail its layout and rules, including the three treasures Chaos Monument, the Chaos Beast, and the Cultivation Platform.
Then, he turned around, his gaze falling on Tang Ping, who had been following at the back of the group, watching the spectacle with great interest. He bowed and said, "Senior King Anle, the Chaos City Lord has ordered that you go to see him immediately!"
"Um?
Upon hearing this, not only the two hundred-odd geniuses, but even the powerful figures who had been casually observing, instantly changed their expressions, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
The Chaos City Lord! He's one of the strongest beings in the Human Race!
The gap between such beings and those Invincible King is far greater than the gap between mortals and Venerable, like the difference between clouds and mud. Why would such beings actively summon a King Rank?
Does this King Anle have some unknown secret?
According to publicly available information, he clearly spent hundreds of millions of years in seclusion before breaking through to the King Rank. Knowing that his potential was exhausted, he chose to stay in the Solar System, while another avatar came to Chaos City to enjoy his later years.
Or perhaps—he has some special connection with the Chaos City Lord?
In an instant, all eyes were focused on Tang Ping, filled with curiosity and doubt. Of course, everyone quickly added this King Anle to their whitelist as well.
You absolutely must not offend them!