The Barbarian Hammer King's Reminder

In the virtual universe's Axe Fighting Arena, within the estate of Barbarian Hammer King, Gulanxiu was consulting his teacher about various doubts that had arisen during his cultivation over the years.

Having fully comprehended the Second Axe of the Giant Axe Chaos Tablet, Gulanxiu was now focusing on the key points of the Third Axe. However, since he had only viewed the First and Second Axes when he previously studied the Chaos Tablet and had not seen the Third, he now had to rely solely on the three secret manuals to comprehend it on his own. As a result, his progress was far less effective, and he encountered many points of confusion.

When these doubts accumulated enough, Gulanxiu would seek guidance from Barbarian Hammer King. After all, Barbarian Hammer King had his own cultivation to attend to, so Gulanxiu couldn't come asking questions every time he had a doubt.

Barbarian Hammer King patiently answered each of Gulanxiu's questions, demonstrating the Third Axe as he went along to help Gulanxiu grasp its essence. Soon, a day had passed!

Gulanxiu's consciousness sank into the virtual universe, immersing itself in the various mysteries of the Third Axe. He didn't know how long it had been before he emerged from his cultivation state and said to Barbarian Hammer King, "Thank you, Teacher, for resolving my doubts! This disciple will take his leave now!"

Barbarian Hammer King smiled and said, "There's no need for such formality between us, master and disciple. Don't rush off just yet; I have something to discuss with you!"

Gulanxiu asked with confusion, "Teacher, what is it?"

Barbarian Hammer King chuckled and said, "I've noticed your cultivation speed has been quite fast lately! Even faster than when you were in Chaos City. You've been cultivating on the Bloodfall Continent all these years, so it seems you've encountered some fortune!"

Gulanxiu was momentarily stunned, then nodded and said, "Yes, Teacher! This disciple has indeed obtained some special fortune that has enhanced his talent!"

Barbarian Hammer King nodded and said, "You've already been on the Bloodfall Continent for a hundred years now. It's time to come back! There's no need to stubbornly pursue becoming a Black Warrior! Even in the outside world, as your cultivation level rises in the future, you might still have a chance to become one!"

In Barbarian Hammer King's view, since Gulanxiu had spent a hundred years on the Bloodfall Continent and mentioned obtaining a fortune, he had most likely become a Blood Warrior. The fact that he was still on the Bloodfall Continent and hadn't left was probably because he was striving to become a Black Warrior!

Although Barbarian Hammer King couldn't quite understand why becoming a Blood Warrior would bring such a huge improvement to Gulanxiu, he didn't ask further. After all, geniuses often had their own unique fortunes, and he himself was no exception.

Barbarian Hammer King had also trained on the Bloodfall Continent in his youth and had become a Blood Warrior there. Naturally, he knew about the Ancient God Ruins within it and was fully aware of the dangers they posed. He didn't want his only disciple to perish there, which was why he offered this reminder!

Gulanxiu shook his head and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Teacher! But this disciple has his own reasons, so he cannot leave the Bloodfall Continent just yet!"

Barbarian Hammer King didn't press further. He knew Gulanxiu had a firm will, and further persuasion would be useless, so he nodded and said, "Then take care of yourself. When you come out this time, I suggest you take on a dangerous mission that's very close to you. It will bring you no small benefit!"

Gulanxiu nodded to indicate he understood. He knew that Barbarian Hammer King was constrained by unspoken rules and couldn't speak directly in the virtual universe, but what he had said was already quite clear. The Bloodfall Continent was within the Virtual Universe Company's Primordial Secret Realm, and in that secret realm, there was a dangerous mission called the Dragon Tower Star Dragon Hunting Mission. The dangerous mission Barbarian Hammer King mentioned as being very close to him was most likely this one.

Barbarian Hammer King suddenly laughed and said, "Forget it! To hell with those damn rules! Having to speak in riddles with you is suffocating me! It's the Dragon Tower Star mission. Your willpower is strong enough to have broken through the Fourteenth Layer of the Illusion Sea, so this Dragon Tower Star mission suits you best."

Gulanxiu couldn't help but smile wryly. He hadn't expected that even though he had already guessed it, Teacher Barbarian Hammer King still ended up saying it. But this was in line with his personality—rough, bold, and unrestrained!

After a pause, Barbarian Hammer King continued, "Originally, I thought your performance in the Illusion Sea would surely catch the attention of those Venerables. When they took you as a disciple, they would naturally give you this same advice. But you haven't received any messages from Venerables taking you as a disciple all these years. I put some effort into inquiring and found out that your performance had caught the attention of a certain super existence."

At this point, Barbarian Hammer King's face was full of envy. He continued, "Since that super existence has taken notice of you, no Venerable would dare compete to take you as a disciple. And that super existence might still be observing your performance, which is why you haven't received any messages. Since no one has told you this, let me, as your teacher, inform you! You must perform well—this is a tremendous opportunity!"

Barbarian Hammer King's words cleared up a doubt that had been lingering in Gulanxiu's mind. In the original story, when Hong broke through the Twentieth Layer of the Illusion Sea, Giant Axe immediately came to take him as a disciple. Although his own breakthrough of the Fourteenth Layer was far inferior to Hong's performance, it should have logically attracted the attention of some Venerables.

Yet, over the years, he hadn't received a single email from any Venerable. Now, with Barbarian Hammer King's explanation, Gulanxiu understood that a more powerful being had taken notice of him. He just didn't know whether this being was a Universe Overlord or the lofty Universe Master?

Thinking this, Gulanxiu quickly asked, "Teacher! This super existence you speak of is...?"

Barbarian Hammer King immediately cut him off, saying, "Don't ask! I won't say more. Anyway, when he takes you as a disciple, you'll naturally know. If you fail his test and can't become his disciple, knowing who he is will only bring you unnecessary trouble! Alright, go back! Be careful when doing missions outside, and don't be too reckless!"

Gulanxiu quickly nodded and said, "Yes, Teacher! This disciple understands! Teacher, what should this disciple be careful about on the Dragon Tower Star mission?"

Barbarian Hammer King smiled and said, "Don't ask. I won't tell you. Me telling you to go to Dragon Tower Star today is already an exception, but it's only guidance to do the mission. If I were to tell you about the situation and dangers on Dragon Tower Star, that would be too much like cheating. Besides, the hidden mission on Dragon Tower Star is very obvious. You'll know it as soon as you get there! Remember, prioritize staying alive. If it's too much of a stretch, don't take excessive risks. If you lose an opportunity, so be it. Living is more important than anything!"

Gulanxiu smiled. Barbarian Hammer King seemed to have said nothing, but in reality, he had said a great deal. First, he mentioned that the hidden mission on Dragon Tower Star was obvious, which told Gulanxiu that he needed to complete the hidden mission, not the ordinary dragon hunting mission.

Second, he said that if it was too difficult, he shouldn't take risks, which clearly indicated that the hidden mission on Dragon Tower Star was very dangerous and that Gulanxiu's current strength was still somewhat insufficient.

To be honest, Barbarian Hammer King had already said more than enough. So Gulanxiu didn't ask any further questions. He bowed to Barbarian Hammer King and then left the virtual universe.