Instantaneous Time

Purple Mist Planet's Dream Palace was not only Krachi's personal residence but also housed the planet's administrative headquarters.

Inside the silent palace, man-made wonders were everywhere, the epitome of extravagance.

Beautiful women of all appearances could be seen everywhere, but all kept their heads lowered, looking cautious and timid.

When the defense system's alarm sounded, these people remained expressionless. Aside from a few whose eyes flickered, most were utterly dead inside.

Soon, squads of soldiers rushed out, and only then did noise begin to rise.

"Why would someone attack?"

"Looking for death!"

"Someone must have forgotten the master's terror. Why bother!"

"Heh, there'll be a good show soon enough."

In a manor beside the palace, Lu Xiu, as head of the ruling council, had an easy job most days, with little need to handle matters personally.

He spent most of his time cultivating deep within the manor. When interest struck or his mood soured, he could arrange all kinds of entertainment.

Hearing the alarm outside, he cursed inwardly but quickly uploaded the footage. Soon, a call came from Krachi.

"Lu Xiu, no matter what method you use, hold Purple Mist Planet. Sha Pu is on his way to reinforce you. Don't disappoint me."

Seeing Krachi's bloodshot eyes, Lu Xiu couldn't help but shiver. While reviewing the transmitted images, he gave his assurance.

"Rest assured, I won't let you down."

"Good. The organization doesn't mistreat those who get things done. All those bastards' belongings are yours."

As soon as the call ended, a layer of ferocity rose on Lu Xiu's face.

After all this time, only a few Universe Levels, not even at the peak. Where did these natives come from?

Thinking of natives, Lu Xiu revealed a vicious grin. Right, in the Cuilang Star Sector, the organization ranked among the top thirty World Lord factions!

Moreover, they had wide connections. He'd heard that a few years ago, they'd had pleasant talks with the Virtual Universe Company.

Who would be so blatant? Definitely natives, or even former slaves.

"Universe Level slaves are quite valuable. These are all my spoils of war."

Muttering to himself, Lu Xiu grabbed his greatsword and shot straight into the sky.

"Oh, a ninth-stage Universe Level. He's mine!"

Seeing Lu Xiu charging over, Thor perked up, feeling his blood boil.

Unlike opponents in the Virtual Universe, who only let him verify his insights but had long lost their thrill—and were damn expensive to boot—

he had been silent for over a hundred years, almost forgetting the feeling of battle.

"Clang... Boom!"

As the two longswords collided, a crisp metallic ring and the explosive sound of air pressure erupted simultaneously.

Leveraging the planet's gravity, combined with his domain and the boost from the Lightning Law, Thor sent the incoming man flying.

"Hahaha, good! This is real battle! Again!"

Unlike Thor's excitement, Lu Xiu's face was dark as iron. "As if I'm afraid of you!"

Speed. Ultimate speed. That was the path Thor had always sought.

Ever since learning the essence of the Laws from Chen Qing, especially after cultivating the Foundation, both he and his big brother had decided—this was the path they would walk.

His comprehension was naturally not lacking. Now with double the lifespan and a clearer perception of the Laws, why should he be inferior to anyone?

Faster. He could be even faster. Thor kept repeating in his mind. His blade moved like streaks of lightning, secret techniques flowing as instinct.

To go faster, he began constantly adjusting his movements, fusing every insight into them.

"Boom!"

A massive roar tore through the sky. Thor's eyes grew brighter and brighter, his body's primal energy surging like waves, each higher than the last.

Even breaking through to the sixth layer, Thor paid it no mind. A feeling arose in his heart—I can still go faster.

Suddenly, the enemy before him slowed down. His blade became clearly visible, and Thor's own movements grew more fluid.

In that instant, Thor perceived the fluctuations of time. Following that flow, his blade could easily suppress his opponent.

Thor was exhilarated, but Lu Xiu on the other side was suffering.

The moment he saw a movement, the blade was already at his eyes. It felt like everything before him was an illusion.

Such was the power of time. It wasn't that Lu Xiu was hallucinating—it was that Thor's time flow was faster.

When Lu Xiu saw one motion, Thor had already completed several.

"Boom!"

With a thunderous crash, Lu Xiu's left hand disintegrated into particles, and his body slammed violently into the ground.

Hearing the loud crash, Hong easily dodged the weapon swinging toward him, glancing up at Thor with a faint smile on his face.

Then he looked back at his opponent, still trapped in an illusion without realizing it, and shook his head in boredom.

These Universe Level opponents, even if they were two levels above him, posed no pressure at all—let alone those below Universe Level!

If not for Chen Qing's suggestion to screen them, these people wouldn't have just been knocked down so easily.

But his second brother had gained quite a bit this time. Remembering that Thor was now two levels higher than him, Hong smiled bitterly. At least he had stepped onto the path of the laws a bit earlier.

He turned to look at the two women, each facing a comparable opponent.

Yao Rao's blade flickered unpredictably, not as fast as Thor's, but carrying its own magnetic field, subtly merging with the surroundings, appearing and disappearing mysteriously!

Jiang Fang's blade was different—continuous and unbroken, stirring ripples in the surrounding space. It seemed Chen Qing had put a lot of effort into helping them comprehend the domain.

"Kill!"

The distant war cries suddenly jolted Hong awake. Looking at the ragged natives in the distance, he couldn't help but smile.

Though his mind embraced the world, seeing the gains still filled him with satisfaction, and his soul felt more vibrant.

"This feeling isn't bad either!"

While they fought, in an unknown spacetime several light-years away, a black figure watched silently.

Clad in black robes that made him indistinct and chaotic, he had the same bald head as Thor, but covered in eerie black secret patterns!

If Chen Qing had seen him, he might have recognized him—it was the Dark Lord of the Virtual Universe Company.

"Illusions dense and terrifying. He's clearly been through setbacks and trials. What's rare is that his soul is full of vitality. A good seedling!"

The Dark Lord nodded and commented as if discovering a new toy. Then, as if remembering something, his interest waned.

"Both have some fortune, a faint chance of becoming a Venerable. But there are important matters to attend to. Keep working, little one. If fate allows next time, I'll give you a chance!"

"Still, these pieces of trash are too much of an eyesore. Since I've seen them, I'll help you out. It's just a word anyway."

In an instant, the figure vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed!

At that moment, in the Maelstrom of killing intent in Xueluo World, Luo Feng gasped for breath, gritting his teeth and holding on.

"Huff, I didn't expect that even with the help of Foundation, I could barely fuse two Xueluo Crystals on my first try.

It's a pity that neither the Demon Slayer Clone nor the Golden Horned Beast can cultivate, or I'd be improving much faster!

Though I've done fewer missions than others, my gains are far greater. Fourth brother was right—some things can't be rushed. Only by taking steady steps can you go further!"