The Blood Luo World

Qin Ming's gaze lingered briefly on "36, Blood Luo World (within the Virtual Universe Company's Primordial Secret Realm)."

This name was not unfamiliar to him.

Because this was the place where Luo Feng had obtained his early major opportunity, the "Blood Luo Crystal"—a land where danger and opportunity coexisted.

The greatest opportunity in Blood Luo World was the Blood Luo Crystal, a treasure formed from the blood of the Beast God, a primal deity.

And the Beast God was born a Universe Master, with a gene multiplier of 10,081 times.

Thus, its blood could elevate the gene multiplier of most flesh-and-blood lifeforms.

But on this point, Qin Ming had no idea if it would be useful to him.

After all, the Star Crystal Beast was not a flesh-and-blood lifeform at all and could not use the Blood Luo Crystal.

And while the Space-Time Nightmare Beast belonged to the flesh-and-blood category, it was a special lifeform of space and time.

Its gene multiplier was already high, and the Beast God that had fallen in Blood Luo World was a natural Beast God of gold and void fusion—it might not necessarily benefit him.

On the flip side, the berserk killing intent released when fusing with a Blood Luo Crystal would assault the sea of consciousness, which could actually temper his will.

After accepting the mission, Qin Ming did not set off immediately.

Although the Space-Time Nightmare Beast clone was born with a powerful physical foundation and an affinity for space and time, its energy accumulation and life level still needed to be raised step by step.

Using his privileges as a member of the Primal Secret Realm, he applied for a high-grade nutrient chamber and rapidly pushed his clone's cultivation to the peak of Universe Level Nine.

At the same time, he spent some time studying through the Virtual Universe, mastering over a dozen common languages of Blood Luo World and some of its customs and culture, making basic preparations.

"About time."

In the Primal Secret Realm, a small spacecraft was already waiting for him—this was a standard-issue vessel provided by the Virtual Universe Company for members undertaking dangerous missions.

"Your Highness, the spacecraft is ready. We can depart for Blood Luo World at any time," a strikingly beautiful woman on the ship reported respectfully.

Qin Ming nodded, taking one last look at the breathtaking scenery of the Primal Secret Realm.

"Depart."

Blood Luo World was located in the Primordial Secret Realm, over a hundred million light-years away from the Primal Secret Realm.

Even with the spacecraft traveling at maximum speed through the Dark Universe, it took several months to reach the target area.

"Your Highness, we are about to perform a universe transition and return to the Primal Universe," the woman prompted.

Ten seconds later, the spacecraft gave a slight shudder, instantly completing the transition and returning to the vast starry sky of the Primal Universe.

"External view, virtual," Qin Ming ordered.

The scenery around him shifted, revealing the real starfield outside the ship.

The first thing to catch his eye was the distant, towering palace that seemed to have stood since time immemorial!

"Sky Erosion Palace!" Qin Ming recognized it in his mind.

This was precisely the Sky Erosion Palace that the Virtual Universe Company used to monitor the entire Blood Luo World in the original story.

And its master, the Sky Erosion Palace Master, was one of the most top-tier Universe Overlords of the human race, arguably the strongest below Universe Master level!

With such a being stationed here, it was clear how much importance the Virtual Universe Company placed on Blood Luo World.

The woman's voice sounded again: "Your Highness, we have arrived at the outer parking zone of Blood Luo World. According to the rules, I can only escort you this far; you must enter Blood Luo World on your own."

"I know!"

Qin Ming nodded, then took a spacecraft out from his World Ring.

"Activate camouflage simulation, simulate an ordinary meteorite fragment," Qin Ming ordered the ship's AI as he entered.

"Yes, Master."

A few hours later, the spacecraft, now disguised as an irregular meteorite fragment, finally approached the outermost cloud layer of Blood Luo World. It began to decelerate and adjust its attitude, silently merging into it.

"Can't go any further."

Qin Ming decisively left the spacecraft and stored it back in his World Ring.

From here on, he had to rely on his own strength to enter Blood Luo World.

According to the mission data, the clouds in Blood Luo World's sky had eighteen layers. The higher one went, the greater the pressure. Only those at Universe Level could traverse these eighteen cloud layers with their own power and reach the outer void.

But the natives of Blood Luo World dared at most to fly to the edge of the eighteenth layer, never venturing beyond.

Because long-standing legends and facts told them that those from beyond the sky would kill anyone who dared to fly out of Blood Luo World!

And indeed, throughout Blood Luo World's history, countless people had flown out past the eighteenth layer, yet no one had ever been known to return alive to the ground.

For this very reason, the natives of Blood Luo World harbored a deep hatred for "Outer Realm Heavenly Demons" like Qin Ming. Once discovered, they would be hunted down by the entire world.

Thus, to enter Blood Luo World and complete the mission, he had to perfectly disguise himself as a native.

It was strictly forbidden to reveal his outsider identity or use any technological items beyond native understanding. All actions had to conform to the rules of this world.

The Space-Time Nightmare Beast possessed the ability to change in countless ways, and Qin Ming easily disguised himself as a native of Blood Luo World, descending into this realm.

He landed in a vast, primeval forest where ancient trees towered to the sky, vines coiled and twisted, and a faint, elusive scent of blood hung in the air.

According to the records, the power hierarchy of the Blood Luo World roughly corresponds to the universal standard: Earth Level (Planet Level), Sky Level (Star Level), Cloud Level (Universe Level), Domain Level (Domain Lord), World Level (Sect Master), and Immortal God.

Just as Qin Ming touched down, rapidly acclimating to the environment and contemplating his next move—

"Roar!"

A low, savage howl erupted from his side and rear, carrying a gust of bloody wind!

A bizarre creature, resembling a lizard but with bone spurs jutting from its back and blood-red eyes, burst from the underbrush. It lunged, jaws gaping wide with fangs bared, straight for Qin Ming's neck!

This was a common predator of the Blood Luo World—a Desolate Beast!

The beast's aura was ferocious; by this world's standards, it was roughly at the peak of "Sky Level" (Star Level).

For an ordinary Universe Level (Cloud Level) adventurer, this would be a threat requiring serious attention.

Yet Qin Ming didn't even fully turn his head. With only a sidelong glance, he simply "looked" at it.

He didn't use any primal force or invoke any laws.

It was merely the will of a peak World Level expert, like an invisible blade, that accompanied that glance and precisely pierced the fragile consciousness of the Desolate Beast.

The beast, mid-pounce, had its scarlet pupils suddenly dilate, filled with utter terror and confusion. All its ferocious aura vanished in an instant.

Its massive body, like a puppet with cut strings, crashed stiffly to the ground with a dull thud, completely devoid of life.

Instant kill.

Qin Ming, relying purely on the crushing weight of his will, had glared a peak Star Level Desolate Beast to death.

Qin Ming withdrew his gaze, then inspected the beast to confirm that the cause of death wouldn't reveal anything unusual. Dismissing it, his figure flickered and vanished into the depths of the dense jungle.