"Glory" Bro

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In the days that followed.

Tang Ping was indifferent to worldly affairs and lived a leisurely and carefree life.

On ordinary days, he would lean back on his throne and watch Sun Ruowei and Brolin secretly compete and scheme against each other in the palace, watching them use various means to win his favor.

Some people enter the virtual world to find a strange novel to read, or open the game interface to play a few rounds of intense battles. Occasionally, they will chat and joke with friends from all over the world in group chats to pass the time.

Lately, the game has become more enjoyable.

Luo Hongguo's team has a new top-tier player codenamed "Canggu," whose skills are top-notch, only slightly inferior to Tang Ping. With two such god-like players on the same team, the frustration of being carried by one god and countless bad ones has completely disappeared, and the gaming experience has skyrocketed.

Back then, Tang Ping always carried the team single-handedly, dragging a bunch of noob teammates to climb the ranks. The most frustrating thing was that these teammates didn't know how to flatter him; they were silent the whole time, except for Luo Hongguo who would occasionally shout "Brother Ping is awesome!"

This lack of interest gradually eroded his enthusiasm, and he only logged on occasionally for a short while.

Now that Canggu exists, things are different.

This guy is not only technically skilled, but also a natural chatterbox. He never stops talking while playing games, chatting about everything from interesting anecdotes from all over the world to the customs of various ethnic groups, from astronomy and geography to history and culture. He can even talk about the identification of rare and Law Comprehension materials and his insights into the laws of nature in great detail.

With him around, the team's voice chat was always lively and anything but dull.

However, Canggu was too playful and talked an unusually long time. Ever since he discovered that Tang Ping had plenty of time, he clung to him like a piece of chewing gum, constantly chasing after him and asking to team up for games, chatting and joking endlessly.

In the end, they even wanted to become sworn brothers with him, patting their chests and promising to live and die together, sharing joys and sorrows.

Tang Ping was speechless. To live and die with him? That would be a huge loss.

But since he was also incredibly bored, he went along with it and joined in the guy's boasting and nonsense. Before long, their presence could be seen everywhere on the virtual network.

In the comment sections of virtual YouTubers, you can find their sharp criticisms of current affairs; in the discussion forums for novels and movies, you can find their heated debates; and even on the public chat of games, you can often see the two of them exchanging sarcastic remarks.

Moreover, they were extremely bold and had no scruples when they started criticizing people. Not to mention the good-for-nothing second-generation rich kids of the Luo Family, they even dared to make fun of Luo Feng, who was now famous and respected by everyone in the Human Race.

To be fair, Luo Feng is really not a bad kid.

He was extremely kind to his own people, acted fairly and justly, and could not tolerate the slightest injustice. He took excellent care of the Five Great Heroes families of Earth back then, as well as the descendants of the heroes who sacrificed themselves in the beast tide.

Some families, riding on his coattails, have now developed into leading families in the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield, comparable to the Weidi Family, who were the first to support him. If one were to nitpick, there would probably only be one thing: Luo Feng isn't as handsome as him or Canggu!

Thinking of this, Tang Ping couldn't help but chuckle twice. With a flick of his finger, he prepared to call Canggu in the virtual group to continue teaming up for a stroll.

But the next second, he realized something was wrong.

Whether it's gaming groups, racial exchange groups, or various news feeds, everything is unusually lively, almost non-stop.

Tang Ping casually Luo Family's core group chat and immediately spotted the pinned announcement, bolded, red, and even flashing, as if afraid others wouldn't see it:

[Congratulations to Luo Feng, the ancestor of the Luo Family, for successfully traversing the World Lord Level Original Tongtian Mountain, and becoming one of the most outstanding geniuses in Human Race, appearing only once every tens of millions of epochs! A cause for universal celebration!]

Below the announcement, a continuous rain of red envelopes fell, and the younger members of the group were frantically sending out emojis of fireworks and congratulations, along with rows of messages such as "Thank you, Ancestor, for the red envelopes" and "Ancestor is awesome!" It was as lively as Chinese New Year.

As the "most important son-in-law" of the Luo Family, Tang Ping naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

He had already instructed Little Love to automatically grab any red envelopes that appeared. In just a short while, she had grabbed several million Black Dragon Coin, making him very happy.

But before he could even enjoy his excitement for long, a system notification popped up. "[You have been banned from receiving red envelopes by the administrator]."

Tang Ping: "*--"

I'm shivering with rage! Is this how the relatives of a peerless genius are treated?

He then randomly opened several news platforms, including the official accounts of the Silver Blue Empire, the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, the Ganwu Universe Kingdom, and even the Five Great Powers Human Race forces. The top news items were all about Luo Feng's breakthrough of the World Lord Level Original Tongtian Mountain.

Major live streaming platforms have followed suit in a frenzy. Female streamers can instantly gain explosive traffic and receive a barrage of comments and gifts simply by changing their titles to "Congratulations to Luo Feng Luo Feng Ancestor reaching the summit" or "Give a shout-out to Luo Feng."

He was initially in a good mood, after all, Luo Feng was a good brother, and he was naturally happy that his good brother had made it big. But gradually, the smile on his face disappeared, and his expression grew increasingly gloomy.

[The magnanimity of a peerless Human Race! As Luo Feng himself said: Those who have been defeated by me, I never consider as opponents. I give you time to catch up, until you can no longer see me!]

[Tears welling up! Luo Feng's summit reflections: As I stand at the foot of Heaven-Reaching Mountain, I must consider whether this is the only opportunity I will ever have. To restore the glory of Human Race is our inescapable duty!]

[Shocking! Luo Feng breaks down in tears during an interview: In my entire life, the only thing I know how to do, the only thing I'm good at, is spiritual cultivation. If I can't succeed and become number one in what I'm best at, I feel my life has no meaning!]

[A stroke of genius! Luo Feng: At the pinnacle of godhood, I reign supreme; with Luo Feng, there is heaven! This is the true spirit of youth!]

[This is no longer just a prodigy, but an unparalleled powerhouse! Holding the sun and moon in his hands, plucking stars from the sky, there is no one like him in this world! Luo Feng is mighty!]

Tang Ping was completely dumbfounded when he saw these "classic lines".

Holy crap?

Isn't this the line he used to brag about when he conquered the Primal Tongtian Mountain?! This kid Luo Feng used it so openly? And he even recited it so passionately and eloquently in front of so many people?!

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Tang Ping was so angry his liver hurt.

Originally, he had already planned to establish himself firmly in the Primal Universe after advancing to the Universe Master.

Once safety was assured, they commissioned the filming of a series of short films titled "The Way of the Lord of Peace and Joy".

When the time comes, these tailor-made lines will be included and made available for free to people all over the universe. You can even earn money by watching the videos. I am determined to etch my "legendary image" into everyone's mind.

To make matters worse, that bastard Luo Feng stole his lines!

You see, what people remember most in this world is the first person to say or do something. If someone else quotes those lines later, they won't become a classic; instead, they'll be accused of copying others and imitating Luo Feng!

That's infuriating!

At this moment, Tang Ping was furious, his forehead veins bulging, and he was so angry that he almost vomited smoke!

He finally understood firsthand the frustration and madness his master felt when he saw him transform "Wind and Thunder Notes" into Sword Eighteen, and when the Chaos City Lord learned that he had created Sword Nineteen by drawing inspiration from "Universe Notes".

Damn it!

Is this a case of "those who do many unrighteous deeds will surely perish"?

Waaaaaah~ Luo Feng, give me back my lines!

The Virtual Universe Falling Ink Star's Loving Family.

A message just popped up on the group chat interface.

Luo Feng: "Brothers, I'm going back to Earth in a couple of days to take a look around, then I'll be heading out to explore again. It's been ten thousand years since we last met, how about we get together offline?"

No sooner had the message been sent than Tang Ping's reply followed, his words dripping with sarcasm.

Tang Ping: "Hey, isn't this our Human Race's Glory Bro? What a rare guest!"

Even through the virtual screen, Luo Feng could picture Tang Ping's infuriating face, and helplessly typed out a line of text.

Luo Feng: "Hehe, Brother Ping, keep it low-key. You know those media bigwigs are pressuring us, but it's all just an act. There's nothing we can do about it, you understand."

"Understand?"

These two words instantly ignited Tang Ping's anger, and he almost roared in response.

Tang Ping: "I don't know anything! All I know is you stole my lines! That's outrageous! Give them back right now! Or I'll take your son to a brothel!"

Luo Feng chuckled and delivered a precise, swift strike.

Luo Feng: "Then I'll take your son on an adventure to the secret realm!"

Tang Ping was taken aback. Good heavens!

Sure enough, offspring are a man's greatest weakness! He's been completely controlled by this kid!

After holding back for a while, Tang Ping blurted out a harsh remark, exuding domineering aura.

Tang Ping: "Brother Glory, it seems you've really gotten cocky after conquering the World Lord Level Original Tongtian Mountain! Come on, let's practice in the Killing Field! Let me show you that as long as I live, you will always be the Crown Prince of Falling Ink Star!"

Luo Feng's eyes gleamed with fighting spirit, brimming with confidence.

Luo Feng: "Bring it on! We're both at the Realm Lord level, let's fight each other!"

With his current understanding of the Gold-Space Fusion Law, coupled with his incomparably powerful divine body, unbreakable will, and that heaven-defying Mental Power Amplitude secret technique, he really couldn't think of anyone among the World Lord Rank who could defeat him.

So what if Tang Ping conquered the Heaven-Reaching Mountain World Lord Rank, thousands of years earlier than him? Could this brat possibly comprehend a superior law in just a few years?

Impossible!

If a chasm at the Venerable Level were so easy to cross, how could the Human Race have only a few thousand Venerable Level experts?

Seeing this, the group chat instantly became lively, with Thunder God, always eager for chaos, stepping in to stir things up.

Thunder God: "Fight! Fight! Fight! Whoever wins today is the boss of Falling Ink Star!"

Seeing this stubborn kid jump out and stir up trouble, Tang Ping curled up the corners of his mouth, revealing a sly smile.

Tang Ping: "Anyone want to place a bet? I'll be the bookmaker! If I win, the odds are 1 to 1; if Luo Feng wins, the odds are 100 to 1; if it's a tie, the odds are 1000 to 1!"

Thunder God instantly became excited, his hand speed becoming astonishing.

Thunder God: "Hahaha! Brother Ping, have you forgotten how outrageous Fengzi's Gold-Space Fusion Law? Your Time Law is bizarre, but in terms of attack, it's indeed lacking! However, your ability to escape is unparalleled, so it's likely a draw! I bet a Hunyuan that it'll be a draw!"

Hong also chimed in, his tone indifferent.

Hong: "A little gambling is harmless fun, I'll play too. Ten Hunyuan, a draw."

Luo Feng's eyes lit up when he saw the odds; this was practically a free money opportunity!

Luo Feng: "Hehehe, I finally got a chance to rip off a big spender! I'll just bet a hundred Hunyuan and we'll break even!"

Tang Ping smiled slightly and directly created a Killing Field space in the Virtual Universe, 100% simulating reality, with the realm locked at the ninth level of the World Lord Rank. At the same time, he sent the spectator link to the group.

Today, he's going to show these three guys what a true prodigy of the Human Race looks like!

The moment Tang Ping stepped into the Killing Field, he spotted Luo Feng in the distance.

This guy actually switched directly into the Golden Horned Beast Clone, his body covered in silver scales. The pair of Supreme Treasure wings on his back shone with silver light, clearly having learned from the previous lesson and fearing a sneak attack from Tang Ping, he had already created distance early on.

This colossal beast stretched for thousands of kilometers, with a pair of enormous silver scales folded at its sides, their edges sharp as knives, seemingly capable of cleaving the heavens and earth. Atop its head, a strange Silver Crown gleamed, and its dark golden vertical pupils swept across the scene, exuding an aura of domineering power.

That physique, that imposing presence—it's absolutely stunning!

Tang Ping couldn't help but lick his lips, feeling itchy inside. He had wanted to ride such a cool mount for a long time!

On the other side, Thunder God and Hong transformed into two phantoms, hovering in the void, their gazes fixed intently on the two in the arena. They desperately wanted to know just how different Tang Ping, this perpetually lazy oddball, was from Luo Feng, the benchmark of Human Race genius.

Tang Ping stood with his hands behind his back, and laughed loudly at the giant beast in the distance, "Brother Feng, seeing how confident you are in your strength, how about we make another bet?"

"What kind of bet?"

The Golden Horned Beast opened its mouth, and its voice, like a resounding bell, shook the void slightly.

"If I can't defeat you within three moves, I'll consider myself a loser." Tang Ping smiled innocently. "But if you do lose—when you return to Earth, could I ride you around the world?"

Luo Feng: "??"

He treated Tang Ping like a good brother, but Tang Ping wanted to ride him?!

However, upon further reflection, with his current strength, within the World Lord Rank, he was absolutely confident that he was second to none in terms of physical strength, speed, willpower, or secret techniques!

Luo Feng's voice held a hint of mockery. "Alright! If you lose, I heard your Nether Sea Clone is quite large; I'll have to ride it then!"

Tang Ping's eyes lit up instantly. "It's a deal!"

"Whoosh~"

A small, blue figure suddenly appeared in front of Tang Ping, flapping its transparent wings, its electric tail spikes pointing high, hands on its hips, giving Tang Ping a haughty glance. It was Babata.

"Hmph, Tang Ping, you're doomed to lose!"

She used to need to keep a low profile, but now that Luo Feng is so powerful, Babata is finally going to have to stand up for herself!

Tang Ping raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Babata, do you want to place a bet?"

Babata's eyes darted around, and he grinned, "Can I place a bet too? I'll bet ten Hunyuan bets on the owner winning, and one hundred Hunyuan bets on a tie!"

This is all her savings! Using the optimal algorithm, betting like this is a guaranteed win!

After watching Babata place his bet and receive the money, Tang Ping stood with his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed with arrogance. "Alright, Babata, step aside. Today I'll show you that even if I suppress myself to the Realm Lord level, with most of my consciousness residing in my Nether Sea Clone, I'm still invincible against World Lord Rank!"

The Golden Horned Beast in the distance had its eyes light up, thinking to itself, "That's a good line! I can use it to show off next time I go on an adventure in the secret realm!"

The next moment, Tang Ping's eyes narrowed, and he pointed his right hand forward sharply, his voice clear and resounding throughout the entire Killing Field: "Sword Ten!"

Boom!

Once a common secret technique at the Universe Venerable level is used, coupled with the 3,000-fold Gene Multiplier, and of course, the insufficient Origin Force of World Lord Rank, it instantly unleashes the World Lord Power three hundred thousand times!

Without any fluctuations of Origin Force or any unusual energy phenomena, a completely transparent longsword, its blade engraved with countless golden patterns, suddenly appeared before the Golden Horned Beast.

It was as if it had existed here since time immemorial, only now being discovered.

Faced with this lifeless, transparent longsword, alarm bells rang in the Golden Horned Beast's mind, and a chill instantly ran down its spine. Without thinking, its massive body suddenly shifted sideways, and with a flap of its Silver Wings, it covered a distance of tens of thousands of kilometers.

It should be noted that his Golden Horned Beast Clone Gene Multiplier of thousands of times, an incomparably powerful divine body, and with the blessing of the Supreme Treasure wings, its speed is even faster than the extreme!

Strangely, no matter where he Teleportation, the transparent longsword seemed to foresee the future, always appearing before him first, its tip pointing directly at his brow, carrying a chilling sharpness.

It's like a hunter toying with his prey.

Unable to escape despite several Teleportation teleport, the Golden Horned Beast grew enraged. It swiftly folded its wings, completely protecting its massive body, while simultaneously activating the defensive power of its Supreme Treasure wings.

He wanted to see if an attack from World Lord Rank, even with a high amplification, could break through the defenses of Supreme Treasure.

"Boom!"

The longsword and the Supreme Treasure wings collided with a deafening roar!

A terrifying power erupted instantly, unleashing an energy storm that shattered the surrounding void.

Fortunately, the Supreme Treasure wings remained as sturdy as ever.

After all, even if the Origin Force of World Lord Rank is amplified to 300,000 times, it is impossible to truly shake the level of the Supreme Treasure's original body.

Even so, Luo Feng was still shaken by that domineering and unparalleled power, causing his blood and qi to surge. His massive body was like a kite with a broken string, and he was sent flying millions of kilometers away. He couldn't regain his footing for a long time.

After a long while, a silver light ripped through the void, and the Golden Horned Beast once again stood proudly high in the sky, its dark golden vertical pupils filled with fighting spirit. It shook the dust off its wings and roared, "One move!"

Babata's eyes lit up, and he almost jumped up excitedly. "Go Luo Feng! You're amazing! I'm going to be rich!"

Thunder God and Hong, however, wore solemn expressions. With their keen eyesight, they could see specks of golden blood seeping from beneath the Silver Wings. Clearly, while the Supreme Treasure wings had blocked the fatal attack, the force that had pierced through had still injured Luo Feng!

A strike from World Lord Rank cultivator was actually able to injure the Golden Horned Beast Clone protected by Supreme Treasure —just what level of secret technique is this "Sword Ten"?

Tang Ping's smile deepened. He slowly raised his hand, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority. "Sword Eighteen!"

Before the words were even finished, the Golden Horned Beast in the distance suddenly narrowed its eyes! If Sword 10 is this terrifying, what will Sword 18 be like?

Without a second thought, he flapped his wings and unleashed the Gold-Space laws around him, tearing through the void and plunging into the depths of the spatial turbulence.

As he fled, he let out a strange laugh, "Hehehe! Tang Ping! No matter how powerful your attack is, do you think it can pass through the Space Fragment and hit me? My Triple Vibration Shuttle the Universe Secret Technique is an escape skill that even my teacher praises!"

In the Outer Battlefield, no one has ever been able to catch me! You'll just be eating my dust in the back!

Amidst the spatial turbulence, countless sharp Space Fragment crisscrossed, capable of tearing apart even a World Lord Rank expert, let alone attacking them! But this also served as their best shield.

Luo Feng's voice still echoed, but the next second, Tang Ping's voice was like the whisper of death, "Space-Time Freeze!"

Buzz~

An invisible force instantly swept across the entire Killing Field!

The Golden Horned Beast, which was frantically fleeing, suddenly froze in place, its movements completely halted. The whistling spatial turbulence, the flying Space Fragment, and even the energy particles permeating the air all came to a complete stop at this moment!

Time seemed to have been paused!

Only Thunder God, Hong, and Babata, who were invincible as spectators, stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

The next moment, Tang Ping's fingertips twitched slightly.

"Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!"

Countless dazzling sword energies, like a meteor shower, instantly pierced through the motionless silver behemoth!

Without a deafening roar or a cataclysmic energy burst, the Golden Horned Beast Clone over a thousand kilometers, was directly sliced into countless tiny fragments, turning into specks of light that dissipated into the void.

Three moves, and victory!

Above the void, Thunder God and Hong stared in disbelief, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets, their mouths agape enough to fit an egg.

Babata was initially shocked, then, as if all his strength had been drained, he collapsed to the ground, hands supporting himself, completely dumbfounded. "----I... I'm bankrupt."