Cuilang Planet

As a major star sector surrounding the Ganwu Universe Kingdom, the Cuilang Star Sector played a crucial role in communications between the inner and outer regions,

and as the imperial capital, Cuilang Planet was even more prosperous, with starships coming and going without end!

At the most prosperous district on Cuilang Planet, the Empire Building was the face of the Cuilang Empire and had always been a symbol of wealth.

Three years ago, a subsidiary of the Virtual Universe Company had reportedly rented two floors with astonishing extravagance, causing quite a sensation locally.

At the time, many influential figures had rushed to pay visits, hoping to find opportunities for cooperation. Only recently had things gradually quieted down.

In a modest office, Chen Qing and Brother Hong sat quietly below with the others,

while Red Rock stood at the front, speaking confidently as she introduced the assets of the eighteen directors in detail.

The soft lighting accentuated her curvaceous figure.

Chen Qing's expression stiffened. His eyes were blank, and the jade-like hand at his waist never stopped moving.

Did I do something wrong? I had no idea this woman would be here! No, what does her being here have to do with me?

"Based on the known distribution of mineral resources, this involves nearly a thousand habitable planets, three directors, and dozens of Domain Lords!

"And that's without considering the other directors. More importantly, there's Panxi. He's at least a World Lord Third Stage and has been cultivating in seclusion in the Bain Asteroid Belt for a long time. His exact methods are unknown!"

When she finished, her pink eyes fixed on Chen Qing, like those of a helpless kitten!

Although she trusted the elders' assessment, not one powerful fighter had appeared so far—only clerical staff!

Damn, hold it in! Chen Qing coughed awkwardly twice before standing up.

"For the next seventy years, do as you please. While you're at it, teach these villains a lesson, but take care of yourselves.

"As for the Field Family, just follow the company's arrangements. We won't let your people be used as cannon fodder, but keep an eye on the Fire Phoenix members' movements, especially when they're transporting valuable goods."

After speaking, Chen Qing carefully sat back down, no longer paying any attention to the bewildered Red Rock.

"So you really aren't doing this for a beauty? It wouldn't be so bad to have another sister, you know!"

After seeing off the anxious Red Rock, Yao Rao leaned against Chen Qing's shoulder, her voice trembling with tears.

Chen Qing bared his teeth as he coaxed her. "I swear on my life, my only target is Panxi. Surely you can't be jealous of him!"

Yao Rao suddenly raised her head. There was no grievance in her expression at all; her eyes were full of curiosity. "Really?"

Chen Qing nodded quickly and gently took hold of the jade-like hand around his waist.

"I just think it'd be a waste to go after the others, and they're all scum anyway. I don't feel bad about it."

"Why would we need you to worry about that?"

Jiang Fang felt both exasperated and amused. It had only been a short while, yet her little man had already forgotten what era they had come from.

"Speaking of which, Xiao Si, what are you planning to do? Pick them off one by one, or turn everything upside down?"

Thor asked as he examined the star chart.

"Your sister-in-law said we need to move quickly once the administrative channels are in place. Otherwise, word might get out, and we may not be able to outcompete the local vultures!"

"As for Panxi, we can only assassinate him. We can handle one or two of the others, but if we take on more, someone could use it against us, and it might hurt the company's reputation."

Chen Qing tapped the table with his index finger as he analyzed the situation.

"Going public could spark a scramble, but it's hard to say how much we'd actually get.

"It'd also be good if you could find some evidence. Then your sister-in-law could call in favors from the Virtual Universe Company. Overall, we should start by quietly absorbing their assets."

"All right. Then we'll start with the slave planets, take out their lackeys, and throw them off balance!"

Hong marked dozens of remote slave planets on the map.

"We'll free some of the slaves, then use their strength against the enemy. That'll force them to commit their forces!"

"Then we could target Krachi," Jiang Fang suggested, raising her head.

"Krachi often stays on Bes Planet. Of the other slave planets under his name, even the strongest fighters are only Universe Level Nine."

"We can also besiege one spot to draw in reinforcements, then strike when we're rested and they're exhausted!"

After speaking, Yao Rao exchanged a smile with Jiang Fang, as though they had returned to the days when they hunted together.

At the Bain Asteroid Belt, Chen Qing stopped several light-years away and silently watched the desolate asteroids.

Panxi had to be incredibly lucky. What a pity he had no sense of right and wrong; his lack of experience had also cost him dearly.

He didn't even know what good it would do him to take on underlings weaker than himself.

Luo Feng's experience showed it clearly: knowledge might not be as immediately useful as money, but it mattered even more!

In the original story, the asteroid belt's defense system had been tightly secured. Chen Qing had only placed some detectors around the perimeter to monitor the places anyone might pass through.

"Over the past few years on the way here, I've grasped twelve of the fundamental aspects of the Law of Water. Good thing Luo Feng and his wife helped me with secret techniques."

The points Luo Feng had were precious, so Chen Qing hadn't agreed to let him exchange them for Universe Coins. Besides, he needed to prepare for the upcoming mission world.

In the end, though, Luo Feng and Xu Xin had chipped in over eight hundred Hunyuan to buy a copy of the Green Water Secret Canon.

Chen Qing might not have the same opportunities as Luo Feng, but he had a hundredfold gene and an absurdly high affinity for the laws.

"It's a pity that accumulating energy takes time. Otherwise, comprehending the laws as a World Lord would be much faster."

As Chen Qing sank into deep concentration, he gazed at his Inner World, nearly a million kilometers across, and sensed the enormous Green Lotus at its center.

"So what if I don't have opportunities? I am the greatest opportunity of all!"

Purple Mist Planet lay in a remote area near the edge of the star sector. A kind of Purple Fir was cultivated there, and its fruit was the main ingredient in Purple Light Dew.

The planet's natives were tall and slender, and their violet eyes made them popular throughout the universe.

That made the planet an important cultivation and slave base for Krachi. If it weren't so remote, even Bes Planet would have had to take a back seat.

"Big brother, the planet's defense system is strong, and it has little contact with the outside world. We'll have to fight our way in!"

Thor sat on the sofa in the lounge, wiping down the long blade in his hands.

Now at the peak of the fifth stage, he wasn't afraid of a Universe Level fighter without a domain!

Hong stood silently before the screen, watching the planet with pale-purple clouds drifting over it.

How many years had it been since he last felt this way? Hong felt as if he had returned to the days before the Great Nirvana.

He took out his long spear and gently ran his hand over its dark shaft. His aura flashed briefly, then quickly faded away.

"Things really are different now. The world is vast, the past is behind us, and the road ahead is endless!"

Hong's mind was utterly calm. His soul's fluctuations were lively and harmonious, and the world before him seemed clearer.

"Second brother, once the ship's orbital cannons take out the defense system, you and Yao Rao will charge in first. I'll clear out the small fry!"

His deep voice reverberated through the ship as Hong began assigning roles.

"You two, be careful. Don't take on more than you can handle!"

"Yes, Curator!"

Unlike Yao Rao, who was excited, Jiang Fang's voice was calm. She only licked her dry lips.

As the starship's energy gathered, shrill alarms began to ring across Purple Mist Planet, and the defense system quickly raised an energy barrier.

But Hong's ship had been a gift from the Time World Lord. As the E5 main cannon lit up, a thick laser tore through the barrier and vaporized the mechanical defenses.

Thor gripped his long blade with both hands and charged toward the planet with the two women, like a spearhead. Below them stood the palace Krachi had built.

Hong waved his hand and stowed the starship in a space item, then slowly followed behind.