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The Tree Abyss Secret Realm.

I heard bad news about my master.

Marquis Justice's heart sank.

If even a powerful figure like her master, Invincible King, is unemployed, then isn't she also in a precarious situation?

What has happened to this world? How could it have become like this in just tens of thousands of years?

"Master, what are your plans next? Are you going to continue waiting for a position? Take me with you, though I'm weak, I can still run errands and scout ahead," Marquis Justice hurriedly said.

A rare smile appeared on the usually stern face of the King Iron Face.

"I've been so tired these past few years, it's time for me to take a break and go back to spend time with the younger generation of my family."

If there is still no news after tens of thousands of years, I will go to the Outer Battlefield to train. Perhaps I will have an epiphany and break through, or perhaps I will be lucky enough to find Heavy Treasure I can exchange for a Beast God Inheritance Token, and maybe I can even break through to the Venerable and become a pillar of my Human Race.

"As for you, you don't need to come with me."

"Over the years, the industry has issued several orders urging you to return to the Solar System immediately for a report, which suggests that your previous performance has been satisfactory."

Marquis Justice remained silent.

She recalled the unorthodox and outrageous scenes of Venerable Anle back then, and felt a pang of unease.

Someone like Venerable Anle could thrive and live a carefree life in the Solar System, while her master, who had diligently guarded the border for tens of thousands of years, was now facing unemployment.

This world is so unfair!

Sigh~

The master and disciple both let out a long sigh at the same time.

The two were both taciturn by nature, and at this moment they had nothing to say. As for a farewell banquet or a send-off drink, it was completely unnecessary.

The King Iron Face has guarded this place for tens of thousands of years and has always been strict with his subordinates. Now that he has been transferred, his men are probably already celebrating.

After a moment of silence, Marquis Justice gritted his teeth and said, "Master, I think that Venerable Anle is quite easy to talk to. How about I go and plead with him to arrange a job for you? He is the Cosmic Overlord who opened up the Sword Tomb. It should be a piece of cake for him to arrange a position within the bank."

The King Iron Face gently shook his head. "The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is in turmoil, all for gain. What can you, a mere Marquis Immortal, offer a Cosmic Overlord? Why should he defy the decisions of the higher-ups for you?"

Based on emotional value? You can't even be charming.

"Enough. I, an Invincible King, do not need my disciples to bow and scrape before me. I have indeed neglected my duties while guarding the border these past years. Perhaps only the blood and fire of battle can propel me to further progress."

Having said that, the King Iron Face gazed longingly at the Heavy Treasure palace beneath his feet.

This was Heavy Treasure bestowed upon him by his race when he single-handedly withstood several fierce attacks from Alien Race Venerable and his divine body was on the verge of collapse. Now that he is unemployed, this item will most likely be taken back.

Hundreds of millions of years have passed, and it's unknown whether those Alien Race on the Outer Battlefield still remember his title, the King Iron Face. Just thinking about the scene of all races revering and bowing down back then, the long-dormant passion within him began to boil again.

A secure job? I'd rather not have it!

Looking at his master, the last of Marquis Justice's expectations for the bank and its higher-ups shattered.

"Master, I've made up my mind! I'm going to go out and make my own way in the world with you. I'm not staying in this wretched place anymore!" She said resolutely and submitted her resignation on the spot.

"Ding~"

Your resignation request has been approved.

The approval process was ridiculously fast, leaving Marquis Justice stunned on the spot.

"Ding~"

A notice addressed to all mid-to-senior level personnel of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank was displayed in front of the two men:

[Official Appointment Announcement of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank: Jointly verified by the Cosmic Galaxy Bank Headquarters, the Hong Alliance Military Affairs Department, and the Virtual Universe Company, and personally approved by the Lord of Peace and Joy:]

King Iron Face has guarded the Tree Abyss Secret Realm for tens of thousands of years, performing his duties diligently and conscientiously with a rigorous and upright work attitude. He has made lasting and arduous contributions to the defense of the Human Race's borders. Overall rating: Superior.

Due to the implementation of new policies by the Cosmic Galaxy Bank and the full rollout of the Resurrection Insurance business, Resurrection Insurance Inspection Department has been established to specifically verify star domain security data, verify insurance qualifications, eliminate fraud, and maintain fairness.

Following high-level deliberation and special approval from the Lord of Peace and Joy, the following appointment is hereby formally made:

Iron-Faced King Shuyuan was removed from his post as the guardian of the Secret Realm and transferred to the Resurrection Risk Supervision Department as the Chief Inspector.

Access Level: Six-Star (Venerable Level)

Direct superior: Lord of Peace and Joy. Jurisdiction: Human Race Territory, Hong Alliance vassal star regions Resurrection Insurance data verification, on-site inspection, and handling of violations.

This appointment is concurrently granted to:

A Heavy Treasure of the higher realms, a weapon of the Prison-Suppressing Realm, serving as a standard tool for the Inspection Bureau, helping them to deter corruption and enforce the law.

Also included is a special commendation from the Lord of Peace and Joy:

If the King Iron Face can perfect the supervisory department system, eliminate data fraud, and achieve fair and transparent verification across the entire domain within 100,000 years, he will directly bestow upon him a Beast God Inheritance Token.

This order has no review period or public notice period and takes effect immediately.

May the King Iron Face uphold his consistent sense of justice, fulfill his duties, and live up to the trust placed in him by his people and the high regard of his Lord of Peace and Joy.

Issued by: Lord of Peace and Joy, Headquarters of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank (Seal)

"Ah?"

Marquis Justice stared blankly at the announcement, then looked at his already approved resignation application, and was dumbfounded.

The King Iron Face's initial enthusiasm instantly cooled. His heart sank even further when he saw the high-level Heavy Treasure and the Beast God Inheritance Token.

Serving our community is our duty! Why take any risks?

Loyalty!

"Master—Master, my resignation has just been approved by the bank, and I can't come back—"

Marquis Justice's eyes reddened, and he almost cried.

When she joined the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, she went through more than a dozen rigorous assessments, and it was only through her master's tireless guidance and meticulous training that she barely managed to squeeze into the inner circle.

Now, in a moment of impulse, it's all gone.

Without the backing of a powerful force, even as Marquis Immortal, she would likely face difficulties on the outside. Only those within the circle truly understand how secure it is to have a powerful backer.

The King Iron Face was helpless.

"Even though you've already Marquis Immortal, you're still so impulsive. It just so happens that I'm heading to the Solar System to report to the Lord of Peace and Joy, and I now have the authority to recruit people independently. However, your situation is special; banks, in principle, do not recall former employees."

You come with me to personally explain this to the Lord of Peace and Joy.

Marquis Justice stuck out the tip of his pink tongue, looking slightly embarrassed.

But then he suddenly woke up.

Wrong!

Lord of Peace and Joy?

Solar System?

"Master, are you referring to returning to the Solar System to report to the Lord of Peace and Joy? The one you're talking about—could it be the King Anle, the Venerable Anle, whom I know?"

The worldview of the Marquis Justice collapsed.

Could such a person really become the Universe Master? Could it be that the nonsense the Venerable Anle spoke back then was actually true?

Is foot massage a way of life? Is menstruation a scripture? Is massage a method of practice?

King Iron Face nodded.

"It seems he has already broken through, but has been hiding it all along. Extraordinary people do extraordinary things! All his absurd actions towards the outside world over the years are probably just a smokescreen against the Alien Race."

The intention was to conceal one's true intentions and remain unassuming.

"Such a powerful figure who devoted himself to rigorous training was willing to ruin his reputation and pretend to be a frivolous person! This Lord of Peace and Joy truly endured what others could not endure and did what others could not do."

Admire!"

Marquis Justice was lost in thought.

Is that so?

But why doesn't she believe it at all?

But the facts are clear: the Lord of Peace and Joy did indeed become the Universe Master when the Alien Race were off guard and the Human Race had not yet reacted.

Could it be that she was really wrong?

Have I been misunderstanding that person all along?

One year later.

The boundless void beyond the Solar System is as silent as a tomb.

Following the navigation, the King Iron Face piloted his Heavy Treasure palace away from the Dark Universe. This place was still hundreds of billions of kilometers away from the Solar System, but the master and disciple froze at the same time.

Looking out, countless starships are densely packed and anchored in the void surrounding the Solar System.

The massive transport ships and streamlined sightseeing ships come in all shapes and sizes: there are sharp-edged triangular warships, silent hovering flying saucers, heavy ships shaped like towering mountains, and various other ships that resemble birds, beasts, insects, fish, cities, buildings, and even ancient ships.

What's going on?

They had only ever seen such a spectacle at the headquarters of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank.

"Whoosh~"

Amidst the sound of crashing waves, the boundless "sea" suspended above the Solar System, churning endlessly, caught their attention.

What is this?

The master and disciple exchanged a glance, and the King Iron Face began to invoke the Virtual Universe's intelligent search. His current permissions had been unlocked to the Venerable Level, and most of the clan's information was now publicly available to him.

[Beep~ Search successful]

Target: The Nether Sea Divine Body, one of the avatars of the Lord of Peace and Joy.

Warning: Teleportation and God Kingdom Teleportation are not possible within the range of the Nether Sea Divine Body;

Prohibition: Any approach, entry for bathing, or fetching water is forbidden. Anyone who trespasses, except for a pure, young, and exceptionally beautiful woman, will be severely punished!

Looking at the information on the panel, the master and apprentice had strange expressions.

While they were shocked that the Lord of Peace and Joy possessed such a massive divine avatar, the warning in the latter half left them bewildered.

Is this... normal?

Three days later, the King Iron Face and his apprentice Marquis Justice, stood outside the Sun Temple with trepidation.

Countless gazes fell upon them, some filled with jealousy, others with envy. Their message panels flashed incessantly, mostly with messages trying to establish a connection.

The news that King Iron Face had been chosen by the Lord of Peace and Joy to become his first official subordinate spread throughout the entire Human Race. With the Lord of Peace and Joy's resources and wealth, King Iron Face's future was limitless, and he would most likely advance to the position of Venerable, and by no means Ordinary Venerable.

While strength is important for the Human Race, poor interpersonal relationships will ultimately hinder long-term success.

Standing outside the majestic gates of the Divine Temple, the usually carefree Marquis Justice began to feel nervous.

Back when the Lord of Peace and Joy was still King Anle, she often waited here on orders; he was gentle and easy to talk to. But in the tens of thousands of years since they last met, he had risen to become a pillar of Human Race, wielding the power of life and death. How could she not be uneasy?

At this moment, the Lord of Peace and Joy could decide her life or death with a single word!

Law? Rules? The power to interpret the law lies in the mouth of the Lord of Peace and Joy; he has long since transcended the so-called rules.

The King Iron Face in front naturally noticed his disciple's fear, but said nothing.

The purpose of mentoring an apprentice is to let her experience the world firsthand, so that she can grow through personal experience. Even when facing high-ranking officials and dignitaries, as long as one is upright and selfless, the other party may not deliberately make things difficult for her, even if they dislike flattery.

Strong people, most of them still care about their reputation.

"Boom!"

The palace doors opened, and a graceful figure slowly walked out.

Sun Ruowei was dressed in a silver-white uniform, looking cool and capable.

"The Lord of Peace and Joy summons me."

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and stepped into the hall.

King Iron Face and Marquis Justice quickly composed themselves and followed closely behind, filled with trepidation.

In their eyes, the Lord of Peace and Joy is a legend who endured hardship and achieved a stunning comeback! He either doesn't fly high or he soars to the heavens! Such unwavering will and extraordinary character are enough to make people bow down.

Enter the Divine Temple.

"Your Majesty, stop touching it! It's all crumpled up like a balloon!"

"Your Majesty, which disease do you prefer?"

"No problem!"

"Your Majesty, didn't you say you would teach us the Great Dao of Cultivation?"

"What do you know? Judo is also a way!"

King Iron Face:

Marquis Justice:

If you don't understand, just ask. Are you really going to use this method to mislead Alien Race when you're already at the level of Universe Master?

Oh, right, above the Universe Master are the Progenitor of all races! This Lord of Peace and Joy must be a man of great foresight!

After a while.

As the laughter and chatter in the hall subsided, Tang Ping shook his head and noticed the master and disciple standing at the hall's entrance.

His face was slightly flushed, his eyes were glazed, and he waved his hand casually.

"Oh, you've arrived. Make yourselves at home, have a drink, and watch my Milky Way Galaxy's signature dance."

The King Iron Face stepped forward. "Your subordinate is not good at drinking, nor does he know how to appreciate dance. I have returned to report on my duties. The affairs of the tribe are of great importance, and I believe that important matters should be prioritized."

The atmosphere inside the hall turned cold.

An invisible pressure permeated the air.

Marquis Justice's heart tightened, and he looked up, inadvertently meeting a pair of eyes.

What kind of eyes were those? Like a bottomless, icy pool, the surface calm as a mirror, yet deep within lay surging sharpness and unfathomable depth.

She quickly lowered her head.

A long time.

"Fine, that's boring. No wonder nobody likes you."

Tang Ping waved his hand, and the maids serving in the hall quickly bowed and withdrew.

After the maids had left, Tang Ping casually said, "You decide how to handle the task assigned to you. You should know me; I only care about the results, not the process."

The King Iron Face bowed and clasped his hands in a solemn manner. "Your subordinate has returned with two matters to report."

Firstly, regarding the matter you instructed your subordinates to investigate, I am unsure to what extent the investigation should proceed. If we delve deeper, it may infringe upon the interests of some of the Venerable, and my limited strength may not be able to contend with them.

Secondly, my apprentice, the Marquis Justice, previously withdrew from the ranks out of concern that I might have acted out of momentary indignation. Now, she is willing to repent and earnestly requests that the Lord grant her permission to join my ranks.

"Bang~"

Tang Ping slammed his hand on the table.

"Investigate! Of course, we must investigate to the end!"

What I hate most is being lied to!

You shall immediately announce that anyone found to have falsified data will have their Resurrection Insurance void! The premiums already paid will not be refunded, and even if they wish to be resurrected, they will have to pay the full ransom!

"As for your apprentice, I trust you completely. I don't care who you recruit. I only care about the final result."

Moreover, every hundred years I will give you the highest performance reward for your entire monitoring team: a free Resurrection Slot, Initial Universe access, and even all Supreme Treasure of Heavy Treasure.

"As long as you do a good job, I will deposit these rewards into the Ministry of Supervision's treasury."

Finally, it's your safety.

Tang Ping raised his hand and waved it, and countless Flowing Light converged in the void, forming a dense array of small swords that hovered in front of the King Iron Face.

Sword energy surged forth, its sharpness fully revealed.

"These sword energies vary in grade; some can slay immortals, some can slay King Rank, and the highest-grade ones are enough to kill high-level Cosmic Venerable. Today, I bestow these sword energies upon you."

"From this day forward, you will be in charge of the Censorate, with the authority to execute first and report later! This is my special permission, and no one can stop you!"

King Iron Face raised his hand and collected all the sword energy into his pocket.

"Yes, sir!"

"Alright, if there's nothing else, go ahead. Don't keep me from studying foreign languages." Tang Ping waved his hand.

King Iron Face:

Lord, is your so-called "foreign language" even legitimate?