Cosmic Galaxy Bank

He flew familiarly through the skies above Qiu Long City. Below him, all kinds of aircraft and streams of people flowed without end.

There were regulations governing flight altitude within Qiu Long City.

Of course, such regulations were ineffective against the strong.

Qiu Long City's lord was merely a Domain Lord.

Lu Ming had no intention of following the rules now.

Very soon, a magnificent building constructed entirely from an unknown silver metal appeared before him. It was shaped like an enormous Universe Coin, and a dazzling galaxy emblem gleamed atop it. This was the Horned Dragon Planet branch of Cosmic Galaxy Bank.

Lu Ming landed directly on the exclusive platform before the bank's main entrance.

Two guards in standard battle armor, both with Stellar Level Ninth Order auras, were about to step forward and question him. But when they sensed the vast, unfathomable aura emanating from Lu Ming—even though he had deliberately restrained it—

Their expressions immediately turned solemn, and they bowed respectfully. "Sir!"

Lu Ming gave a slight nod and walked straight into the main hall.

The interior was enormous, extravagantly decorated yet suffused with a cold technological atmosphere.

Many customers were handling transactions under the guidance of intelligent machines, and quite a few of them possessed Universe Level auras.

A beautiful, capable-looking female manager in a bank uniform immediately came forward. She had clearly recognized Lu Ming, and her face was filled with an exceptionally warm smile.

"Lord Lu Ming! Welcome back to Cosmic Galaxy Bank! How may I serve you?"

She knew that this seemingly gentle young man was one of the giants of the Qing Yang Empire, as well as one of the bank's "major clients."

After all, it was hard to forget someone who owed several hundred billion Ganwu Coins in loans.

Moreover, she vaguely felt that Lord Lu Ming seemed entirely different today. He no longer had that steady air tinged with a hint of weariness; instead, he seemed to contain a terrifying power capable of effortlessly tearing apart stars!

Lu Ming swept his gaze across the hall. His tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable authority. "I wish to sell some items. Have your branch manager come see me."

If an ordinary customer had made such a request, the female manager would likely have politely declined on the grounds that the branch manager was busy.

But before Lu Ming, she did not hesitate in the slightest. She immediately bowed and said, "Yes, Lord Lu Ming! Please rest in the VIP room for a moment. I'll invite the branch manager at once!"

She personally led Lu Ming to an extremely luxurious, highly private VIP room. After serving him a precious drink, she hurried away.

Not long afterward, the VIP room door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man in a silver robe strode in. His face was lean, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.

He was Helian Qing, the branch manager of Cosmic Galaxy Bank on Horned Dragon Planet—a Universe Level Fifth Order powerhouse!

On Horned Dragon Planet, a Universe Level Fifth Order cultivator was already considered a top-tier figure, more than capable of leading a faction.

Yet at this moment, Helian Qing wore a perfectly measured, enthusiastic smile, with even a faint trace of respect hidden beneath it.

"Brother Lu Ming, hahaha, what wind has blown you here? I heard you wanted to sell some items and specifically asked to see me?"

Helian Qing greeted him with a smile. He appeared casual, but there was a flicker of surprise deep in his eyes.

He had also sensed the completely different aura surrounding Lu Ming!

It was a pressure stemming from the level of life itself, something far beyond what an ordinary peak Universe Level cultivator could possess!

"A Domain Lord?!"

The thought flashed through Helian Qing's mind, making his heart tremble violently.

If Lu Ming had truly broken through to the Domain Lord Level, then his status and position would undergo an earth-shaking transformation!

Even as the manager of a Cosmic Galaxy Bank branch, Helian Qing had to show sufficient respect before a Domain Lord Level powerhouse!

That was because Domain Lords had already begun to touch upon laws. They possessed the capital to truly establish themselves in the vast universe, making them high-quality clients the bank would spare no effort to win over!

Lu Ming set down his drink, looked at Helian Qing, and smiled faintly. "Manager Helian, I trust you've been well. I did come this time because I have a few items I'd like your bank to appraise."

At that, Helian Qing's smile grew broader, and he became even more certain of his speculation.

Items that could make a Domain Lord Level powerhouse come personally and specifically request the branch manager's reception were certainly no ordinary treasures.

"Oh? What good things has Brother Lu Ming acquired this time? Please, take them out. Cosmic Galaxy Bank's appraisal standards and purchase prices are absolutely fair."

Helian Qing sat down on the luxurious sofa opposite Lu Ming, his tone warm and familiar.

Lu Ming did not say much. With a faint smile, he turned his wrist, and two items appeared out of thin air on the tea table before them.

One was a suit of ancient yet exquisite armor flowing with an azure radiance. Countless fine ripples seemed to ripple across its surface, emitting gentle yet resilient energy fluctuations.

The other was a dark-red saber about two meters long. Its blade was slender and perfectly curved, with a faint, blazing crimson glow flowing along its edge. Merely resting there, it caused the temperature in the VIP room to quietly rise by several degrees, while an incomparably sharp aura spread through the room.

Helian Qing's gaze was instantly drawn to the two items. As the manager of Cosmic Galaxy Bank, how could his discernment be anything less than exceptional?

With just one glance, his pupils abruptly contracted, and he could not help drawing in a sharp breath!

"This... this is?!"

He leaned forward slightly, staring fixedly at the azure inner armor.

"Energy contained like the tides, law patterns naturally formed... Could this be the Fourth Order peak force armor, Tide's Blessing?!"

Then, his gaze snapped toward the dark-red saber.

"Such dense, blazing law aura, and the blade itself carries the oppressive feeling of a Domain... Fifth Order! This is definitely a Fifth Order force weapon! Judging from its characteristics, the Crimson Flame Sky-Splitting Blade?!"

Fourth Order peak battle armor! A Fifth Order force saber!

Either one of these items, if it appeared at an auction in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, would be enough to cause a sensation and make countless Domain Lord Level powerhouses—even World Lord Level existences—fight desperately over it!

Helian Qing forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart. The look in his eyes as he gazed at Lu Ming had completely changed, filled with reverence and enthusiasm.

To casually bring out treasures of this caliber for sale, Brother Lu Ming had definitely broken through to the Domain Lord Level!

And he was probably not weak even among Domain Lords!

Otherwise, how could he possibly have obtained a Fifth Order force weapon?

"Lord Lu Ming!"

Helian Qing's form of address unconsciously changed from "brother" to the more respectful "lord."

"Your two treasures are priceless! How do you wish to handle them?"

Lu Ming lifted his drink and took a sip. "I need Universe Coins. I'll sell them directly to your bank."

He had chosen Cosmic Galaxy Bank precisely because he understood the value of these two items.

In the Black Dragon Mountain Star Sector, only a giant like Cosmic Galaxy Bank could purchase them without hesitation and offer a relatively fair price, rather than trying any tricks.

Upon hearing this, Helian Qing quickly calculated in his mind. After pondering for a moment, he spoke.

"Lord Lu Ming is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush either. According to our bank's appraisal system, this Fourth Order peak battle armor, Tide's Blessing, possesses extremely strong defensive capabilities and is especially adept at neutralizing energy attacks. Its market value is approximately 120 billion Universe Coins."

"As for this Fifth Order force weapon, the Crimson Flame Sky-Splitting Blade, it contains the intent of the Fire-Space Law, possesses tremendous power, and is exceptionally precious. Its market value... is around 1.5 trillion Universe Coins!"