Virtual Universe Company Headquarters and the Initial Universe

Huang Wuye woke up at this moment, estimating that the time was nearly up. He had long heard of Chaos City in the Initial Universe and wished to see its splendor with his own eyes.

"Boss, the spaceship is about to initiate a jump and enter the Primal Universe."

A voice rang out from a golden figure—it was Dasheng. He had been awake for some time and, seeing Huang Wuye stir, offered a reminder from the side.

Huang Wuye nodded. As the countdown reached its end, the scenery before him began to shift, revealing a vast continent.

The spaceship did not obstruct his view, having activated its 100% external simulation long ago.

Thus, the scene presented to Huang Wuye was undiluted. It was a continent spanning tens of light-years in diameter—and since a single light-year is over nine trillion kilometers, one could imagine the sheer scale of this landmass.

This was the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company, radiating a sense of majestic grandeur.

It left every soul who saw it for the first time slightly shaken, and Huang Wuye was no exception.

However, he was not overly surprised. In this magnificent universe, no fantastic sight could truly shock him, for this was a world where human power could grasp stars and reverse the flow of time and life.

As the ship docked, he rose slowly and stepped out. Several other ships were also landing nearby, including the one carrying Huang Xue and the others.

At this moment, they stepped out from their respective vessels just as Huang Wuye did. Seeing him, they walked over to offer a greeting.

"Wuye, long time no see!"

A gentle, melodious voice rang out from Huang Xue. With the passage of time, this beauty's temperament had grown even more serene and soft, like water.

She approached with a graceful gait, her every expression and smile radiating a warmth that was deeply comforting to the ears.

"Haha, we see each other often enough in the Virtual Universe! You're looking more beautiful than ever, Xiaoxue."

Huang Wuye looked over at the sound of her voice, his eyes brightening as he responded with a hearty, quick-witted reply.

The other two walked over as well, leading to a round of pleasantries. The rest of the group from the Meteor Sacred Land did not interrupt, though they stood on the periphery, watching the exchange.

By now, more and more ships were arriving, and an increasing number of geniuses were disembarking, filling the area to capacity in the blink of an eye.

"It seems the Virtual Universe Company's scheduling is quite precise, isn't it?"

Looking at the surrounding figures, Huang Hu took a sip of his wine and let out a soft sigh.

"We're heading to Chaos City in the Initial Universe, after all. I hear this opportunity is incredibly precious."

Ye Wuhen chimed in from the side, clearly having done his homework regarding their destination.

Huang Wuye listened with a smile on his face but did not interject, seemingly enjoying the atmosphere.

No one around them caused any trouble; everyone was gathered in small groups. Having spent these years together, these geniuses were no longer strangers, and generally, no one would spark a conflict without cause.

It was a thankless endeavor, and anyone with a sound mind wouldn't stir up trouble for no reason.

Consequently, Huang Wuye felt his boundless energy had nowhere to vent. He realized that his role as the protagonist was proving rather unremarkable.

Just as the geniuses were catching up, the void rippled, and a massive object suddenly appeared. First, a giant fish head emerged, followed by its body and tail—it was a bizarre, fish-like creature.

Yet, it was indeed a spaceship. The strange fish opened its mouth to reveal a figure: Venerable Nanke, whom they hadn't seen in a long time.

He moved with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger. In the blink of an eye, his figure seemed to loom larger, and once he had everyone's attention, he spoke. His voice was not loud, yet it resonated as if ringing directly in everyone's ears.

"Little ones, long time no see. Board the ship immediately. I will lead you to Chaos City in the Initial Universe. This will be a great opportunity for your strength to soar—cherish it well!"

Venerable Nanke finished his words and, without waiting for a response, returned to the ship.

"That must be a spaceship modified from a metallic lifeform. What a grand display; it must be Venerable Nanke's personal transport!"

Ye Wuhen gazed at the ship, a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.

"Stop staring. As long as we grow strong enough, we'll have one too. Let's board."

Huang Wuye patted Ye Wuhen on the shoulder, left him with those words, and headed toward the ship first. Huang Xue and Huang Hu followed closely behind, leaving Ye Wuhen lost in thought for a long moment.

He muttered to himself, a burning light in his eyes.

"We'll have one too, will we!"

"Wait for me!"

Seeing the others leaving, he shouted loudly and hurried to catch up.

Inside the fish-shaped ship, the interior was incredibly luxurious, with dedicated attendants there to receive the geniuses.

A dozen Immortals were also waiting inside to explain the necessary precautions.

Once everyone had boarded, the fish-like ship flicked its tail, instantly merging into the void and vanishing in the blink of an eye.

A short while later, everyone felt a sense of temporal distortion, leaving them feeling somewhat dazed.

"We are currently in the passage between the Primal Universe and the Initial Universe. Because the flow of time differs between the two, there will be some turbulence. Do not worry."

Seeing the somewhat flustered Universe-level geniuses, an Immortal spirit nearby explained.

"The time ratio between the Initial Universe and the Primal Universe is 1:3.28. You must adapt to this time difference. You will be staying in the Initial Universe for thirty years."

A Flame Spirit also chimed in, looking at the group of geniuses with envy; he hadn't enjoyed such treatment back in his day.

The turbulence did not last long and ended quickly. Suddenly, a voice exploded like thunder through the void, and a biting chill permeated the hearts of the geniuses.

"Halt. Ahead lies Chaos City; unauthorized entry is forbidden."

"This Seat is Venerable Nanke, leading the geniuses selected from the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament to enter Chaos City for cultivation."

At this moment, the voice of Venerable Nanke rang out, dispelling the chill surrounding the group.

"So it is Nanke. Has the genius selection for this batch concluded already? I shall grant passage immediately."

The spaceship then accelerated rapidly, coming to a halt after only a short while.

The mouth of the strange fish-shaped spaceship opened, and the group of Universe-level geniuses filed out, hovering in the air.

Huang Wuye felt incredibly comfortable at this moment, as if a fish had returned to the ocean, and a sense of great freedom welled up in his heart.

"Everyone, please follow me."

At this time, the voice of a receptionist rang out; clearly, this was the person responsible for receiving the geniuses.

"Greetings, everyone. I am the reception envoy responsible for your affairs in Chaos City. This here is Chaos City."

The reception envoy first introduced himself before pointing toward the ancient city below to provide an introduction.

Looking in the direction he pointed, a massive city came into Huang Wuye's view, exuding an aura of primitive weightiness.

Under the guidance of the reception envoy, Huang Wuye and the others landed in Chaos City, surrounded by small buildings that radiated the scent of time, with mysterious patterns occasionally etched upon them.

While listening to the precautions mentioned by the reception envoy, Huang Wuye surveyed the wide streets around him, sensing various obscure gazes cast in their direction.

He had hoped that someone would put on a show and start a fight in Chaos City, but alas, it did not happen, making him feel that he was truly not the protagonist, as he lacked even that kind of treatment.

Gradually, the reception envoy finished introducing the three treasures of Chaos City: the visible laws of universe operation in the Initial Universe, the Chaos Stele, and the Chaos True Spirit that could enhance one's soul comprehension.

At this point, Huang Wuye and his companions arrived before a mansion, upon which the three large characters "City Lord Mansion" were inscribed.

The very purpose of Huang Wuye and the others coming here was the Chaos Stele within the City Lord Mansion.

Each of them had one opportunity to comprehend a Chaos Stele, and the first thing they had to do was choose one of the 52 Chaos Steles that best suited themselves.