On the other side, Qin Zhao's consciousness withdrew from the Virtual Universe and returned to the rooftop of his residence in Chaos City. He opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing within them. His excitement at receiving King Zhenyan's promise to guide him had yet to fully subside.
After a long while, he drew a deep breath of air tinged with Chaos Qi Flow and forced himself to calm down.
"My opportunity has arrived. Now it's up to me to make the most of it." Qin Zhao reflected, "Senior King Zhenyan holds a lofty position and possesses strength at the Invincible King Rank. Though my teacher introduced me, I must also take the initiative and show him proper respect."
He immediately instructed his intelligent assistant, "Dabai, connect to the Virtual Universe Network and prepare an email requesting an audience with Senior King Zhenyan. Make sure the wording is as deferential as possible..."
But before he could finish, a hearty, booming voice rang clearly in his ear—or rather, in his soul and consciousness—as if distance meant nothing to it. "Kid, there's no need to trouble yourself!"
The voice was like a clap of thunder, yet carried an oddly gentle quality. It pierced straight through the barriers of his Cultivation Residence and reached him with perfect precision.
Qin Zhao shuddered and looked up sharply.
The space on the rooftop, which had been empty a moment before, rippled faintly like water. In the next instant, a tall, burly figure seemed to step out of nothingness and land soundlessly on the rooftop.
The newcomer stood nearly three meters tall and wore simple black leather armor. His bare arms were knotted with muscle and brimming with explosive power. He had coarse features and a thick mane of golden hair. Most striking were his eyes: golden