Mastering the War God Palace

The moment Liu Yun put on the helmet, a faint electrical sensation brushed over his scalp. The scene around him began to warp and blur, then finally transformed into a dazzling starry sky. As the light gradually faded, Liu Yun realized he was inside a vast virtual space—the War God Palace.

"What a huge place!" Liu Yun couldn't help exclaiming softly. Before him stretched a boundless virtual realm. Towering palaces and elegant pavilions appeared and disappeared amid the clouds, like a heavenly palace floating in the sky. He looked around and saw strange plants, flowing springs, and stars in the distance that seemed almost close enough to touch. Together, they formed a breathtaking scene.

"Welcome, War God Liu Yun." A gentle yet authoritative electronic voice sounded beside his ear, interrupting his thoughts. He turned toward it, but couldn't find the source. The voice seemed to come from the entire space, yet somehow it also felt as though it was meant for him alone.

Before long, he found himself in a room. The vast palace realm was nowhere to be seen, and he heard the voice of the virtual space again.

"This is your private space within the War God Palace. No one but you can enter." The electronic voice continued, "Here, you can enjoy all the conveniences and resources the War God Palace provides. Whether you're looking for fine food, cultivation manuals, or a chance to meet and spar with other War Gods, everything is available to you."

At this, Liu Yun felt a surge of excitement. He looked around his private space, which had been carefully designed as well. It was spacious and bright, with a sensible layout. A huge circular cultivation platform stood in the center, surrounded by various training tools.

"Based on your information, you have been given two books: the War God Palace Regulations and the complete Nine-Fold Thunder Blade. We wish you further progress in the War God Palace."

After saying this, the electronic voice vanished, never to return.

Liu Yun, however, didn't rush to read the manuals. He gently touched the Crystal Ball hanging against his chest, thinking that his Machine Race Clone could indeed accompany him into the virtual space.

The Machine Race Clone possessed powerful hacking abilities and could infiltrate and control any system in the virtual space. He thought to himself, Since I'm here, I might as well give the War God Palace a "friendly" greeting first.

So Liu Yun quietly activated the hacking program in the Crystal Ball, scanning the War God Palace's virtual system once more and attempting to break into it.

Since he had already taken over the entire War God Palace system before, there was no resistance at all this time. The War God Palace's permissions were completely open to him.

You could say that, if he wanted, he was the god of this place. The space, time—everything was under his control. He could log anyone out whenever he pleased, and there would be nothing they could do about it.

More frightening still was the fact that Liu Yun was a Psychic. Psychics didn't just control objects from a distance and kill their enemies, even if that was the ability he used most often. They could also launch mental attacks, a skill somewhat like possession. They could penetrate an enemy's sea of consciousness, and this ability was also used to tame beasts.

If necessary, I can use the War God Palace's mental link to kill without leaving a trace!

Liu Yun made up his mind. If he ran into Li Yao and his wife in the future, he could use this move to kill them. As long as his Psychic Power was strong enough, he could kill without leaving a trace.

Standing by the desk, he gently opened the black-covered copy of the War God Palace Regulations. To his surprise, it contained just one sheet of paper.

"Welcome to your official membership in the War God Palace."

"The War God Palace was founded by our two most outstanding leaders, First Speaker Hong and Second Speaker Thunder God. It is a sacred place in the hearts of all Martial Artists on Earth, gathering every War God and every powerhouse beyond the War God realm. Here, every member is an indispensable part of the War God Palace."

"The War God Palace's governing body is the War God Palace Council. Membership is exceptionally demanding; only powerhouses beyond the War God realm may become Councilors."

"The Council has five supreme Speaker positions, from First Speaker to Fifth Speaker. They are not only the Council's leaders but also the five most formidable Martial Artists on Earth, representing the pinnacle of human martial arts."

"In short, the War God Palace has a clear hierarchy with three tiers: ordinary members, Councilors, and Speakers."

"Furthermore, the War God Palace is rich in resources and features. The Mall offers items for you to purchase, the Auction Hall gives you the chance to bid on rare treasures, the Arena Plaza is a stage where you can display your prowess, and the Trial Tower is an excellent place to temper your will and improve your strength... All this and more awaits your exploration and discovery!"

The information on the sheet was brief, but it outlined the War God Palace's main functions. All the War Gods gathered here, making it a rare opportunity to connect with others.

Only those with sufficient strength were worth a War God's time. And friendships between War Gods could quickly turn into tangible benefits for both parties. Even Liu Yun was moved by this.

War Gods were the most elite members of human society at present, and they held more privileges than anyone else. They stood at the very top of the human social pyramid.

He also wanted to meet a few capable people and form a high-level team. That would make things much easier later on. The base's upgrade speed would surely increase dramatically, so Liu Yun was eager to make a few new friends.

So he opened the door and stepped outside the War God Palace. The palace had several levels, and he would have to walk down them one by one to reach the main hall. But as he stood on the stairs, an unexpected change occurred.

A soft beam of light suddenly appeared and gently fell on Liu Yun below. His figure could be seen throughout the War God Palace.

"The War God Palace is honored to welcome its newest War God. His name rings across the heavens—Liu Yun!"

The voice was deep and powerful, like a celestial god descending from the heavens, full of authority and solemnity.

As the voice faded, a three-dimensional virtual projection slowly appeared beneath the hall's dome. Three lines of vivid, three-dimensional text were engraved across it: Name: Liu Yun; Nationality: Huaxia Nation; Level: War God Level (Intermediate). The words hovered in midair, gleaming like carefully carved stone.

"From this moment on, the number of War Gods in human society has risen once again, reaching an unprecedented 3,516!" The thunderous voice continued to reverberate through every corner of the hall. At the same time, the giant display on the wall changed the number "3,515" to "3,516" in an instant, as if pushed by an invisible force.

Only then did Liu Yun slowly enter the hall beneath the light. Everyone was discussing his information animatedly, wondering why this War God was so young. Youth was an asset, too, and could easily inspire envy.

He had planned to meet some new friends, but someone had already started scheming against him.

"He's one of ours! An intermediate-level War God from the HR Alliance! Everyone, step aside!"

Glinda was still haunting him. She came striding over with quick, tiny steps, driving away several War Gods who had been eager to approach. Liu Yun's vision went dark for a moment. Should he make some bugs grow on her helmet so she'd log out?

From the beginning, Glinda had been deeply impressed by Liu Yun's strength, but she hadn't offered him anything in return. She only wanted to put him to work for her. Liu Yun had no interest in dealing with this stingy boss.