Blood Luo World

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

The name wasn't unfamiliar to him.

It was where Luo Feng had obtained the Blood Luo Crystal, an important opportunity early on. Danger and opportunity went hand in hand there.

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

The Beast God was born a Universe Master, with a Gene Multiplier of 10,081.

As a result, his blood could increase the Gene Multiplier of most flesh-and-blood lifeforms.

But Qin Ming didn't know whether it would be of any use to him.

After all, the Star Crystal Beast wasn't a flesh-and-blood lifeform and couldn't use the Blood Luo Crystal.

As for the Space-Time Nightmare Beast, although it was a flesh-and-blood lifeform, it was a space-time Special Lifeform.

Its Gene Multiplier was already high, and the Beast God who had fallen in Blood Luo World was a natural Beast God of the Gold-Space fusion type, so the crystal might not benefit him.

On the other hand, fusing with a Blood Luo Crystal released a violent Killing Will that struck the mind. That could be useful for training his will.

After accepting the mission, Qin Ming didn't set out right away.

Although the Space-Time Nightmare Beast's clone had a powerful physical foundation and an innate affinity for space and time from birth, it still needed to build up energy and raise its life level step by step.

Taking advantage of his privileges as a Primal Secret Realm Member, he applied for a high-quality Nutrient Pod and rapidly raised his clone's cultivation to the peak of the ninth level of Universe Level.

He also spent some time studying in the Virtual Universe, mastering a dozen common languages spoken in Blood Luo World and learning some of its customs and culture. He made sure he was basically prepared.

"That should do it."

In the Primal Secret Realm, a small spacecraft was already waiting. It was a standard vessel provided by the Virtual Universe Company to members undertaking dangerous missions.

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

Qin Ming nodded and took one last look at the breathtaking scenery of the Primal Secret Realm.

"Let's go."

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

Even at top speed through the Dark Universe, the spacecraft took several months to reach its destination.

"Your Highness, we'll be making a Cosmic Shuttle shortly and returning to the Primal Universe," the woman informed him.

Ten seconds later, the spacecraft gave a slight tremor and instantly completed the shuttle, returning to the vast starry expanse of the Primal Universe.

"Activate the external virtual display," Qin Ming ordered.

The scenery around them shifted, revealing the true starfield outside the spacecraft.

The first thing that met his eyes was a vast palace in the distance, towering as if it had stood since time immemorial!

"Sky Erosion Palace!" Qin Ming realized.

This was the very palace the Virtual Universe Company used to monitor all of Blood Luo World in the original story.

Its master, Sky Erosion Palace Master, was one of the top Universe Overlords in the Human Race, hailed as the strongest beneath the Universe Masters!

The presence of such an existence here showed just how much importance the Virtual Universe Company placed on Blood Luo World.

The woman's voice sounded again. "Your Highness, we've arrived at the outer docking area of Blood Luo World. According to the rules, I can only bring you this far. You'll have to enter Blood Luo World on your own."

"I know!"

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

"Activate the camouflage simulation. Make it look like an ordinary meteorite fragment," Qin Ming ordered the spacecraft's intelligent steward after boarding.

"Yes, Master."

Several hours later, the spacecraft, now disguised as an irregular meteorite fragment, finally approached the outermost layer of clouds surrounding Blood Luo World. It slowed down, adjusted its position, and silently slipped inside.

"I can't go any farther."

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

From here on, he would have to enter Blood Luo World using his own strength.

According to the mission briefing, the clouds in Blood Luo World's sky had eighteen layers. The higher one went, the greater the pressure. One needed to reach Universe Level to pass through all eighteen layers using one's own strength and reach the void beyond.

But the natives of Blood Luo World only dared to fly as far as the edge of the Eighteenth Layer. None of them dared venture farther.

For generations, both legend and experience had taught them that outsiders from beyond the heavens would kill anyone who dared fly out of Blood Luo World!

And that was indeed the case. No one knew how many people in Blood Luo World's history had flown past the Eighteenth Layer, but no one had ever been known to return alive to the ground.

That was also why Blood Luo World's natives despised "Outer Realm Heavenly Demons" like Qin Ming. If discovered, they would be hunted down by the entire world.

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

He must not reveal that he was an outsider or use any technology beyond the natives' understanding. Every action had to follow the rules of this world.

The Space-Time Nightmare Beast could change its appearance in countless ways, so Qin Ming easily disguised himself as a native of Blood Luo World before descending into it.

He landed in a vast, primeval forest, where ancient trees towered overhead and vines tangled together. A faint trace of blood hung in the air.

According to the briefing, the power levels in Blood Luo World roughly corresponded to the universal ranks: Earth Level (Planetary Level), Sky Level (Star Level), Cloud Level (Universe Level), Domain Level (World Lord), World Level (World Lord), and Immortal God.

Just as Qin Ming had landed and was quickly adapting to his surroundings, considering his next move—

"Roar!"

A low, vicious growl came from behind him, and a stench of blood swept toward him!

A strange creature resembling a lizard, with bony spikes growing from its back and blood-red eyes, suddenly sprang out of the underbrush. It opened its maw full of sharp teeth and lunged straight for Qin Ming's neck!

It was a common predator in Blood Luo World: a Desolate Beast!

The Desolate Beast radiated a ferocious aura. By the world's classifications, it was roughly at the peak of Sky Level (Star Level).

Even for an ordinary Universe Level (Cloud Level) adventurer, it would be a threat worth taking seriously.

Yet Qin Ming didn't even turn his head fully. He merely glanced at it out of the corner of his eye.

He didn't use any Origin Force or employ any laws.

The will of a Peak Realm Lord Level being alone was like an invisible blade. With that single glance, it pierced straight into the Desolate Beast's fragile consciousness.

The Desolate Beast, pouncing through the air, stared with suddenly widened, blood-red eyes, filled with utter terror and confusion. Its ferocious aura vanished in an instant.

Its huge body dropped to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut, hitting the earth with a dull thud. It was already dead.

A one-shot kill.

With the sheer force of his will, Qin Ming had stared a Desolate Beast at the peak of Star Level to death.

Qin Ming looked away, then examined the Desolate Beast. Once he confirmed that the cause of death wouldn't reveal anything unusual, he left it alone. With a flicker, he disappeared into the dense forest.