Virtual Headquarters

Xu Qing after his consciousness left the Virtual Universe.

"Elder Brother, you're back! Elder Brother! The news that you and Luo Feng have entered the top ten of the Genius Battle rankings has spread throughout the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. You and Luo Feng have become heroes of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire!" Akaro said excitedly.

The battle of Star Level Peak Genius Tournament, a contest among billions of Star Level participants in the entire Human Race, saw Xu Qing and Luo Feng break into the top ten, defeating 99% of the geniuses—truly remarkable.

Akaro never dreamed that his newly recognized Elder Brother would be so monstrous.

"It's a piece of cake. With Elder Brother in charge, no one can stand against him. No matter what kind of genius he is, he'll suppress them all," Xu Qing chuckled.

Beep!

At that moment, an email from Virtual Universe Company arrived.

"Elder Brother, your bonus of one thousand Hunyuan Unit has arrived. Also, the Virtual Universe Company said the Spaceship will arrive at Bailan Star in twelve days, so be prepared."

"The other thing is to go to the Initial Universe to comprehend it. The flow of time in the Initial Universe is different from that in the Original Universe. You will spend thirty years comprehending in the Initial Universe, while a hundred years will have passed in the Original Universe," Akaro read out these words.

"Hmm, that takes so long. It would take three years to get there, and then a hundred years to cultivate," Xu Qing frowned.

This departure lasted for over a hundred years; he had never been away for so long before.

"Elder Brother, don't worry, it's only a hundred years. My wives are already at the Planetary Level, and they can break through to the Star Level, Universe Level, Domain Lord in the future... As long as Elder Brother 're here, there won't be any problems," Akaro knew what Xu Qing was thinking.

Xu Qing nodded. "But my sister is an ordinary person."

"No, Miss Xu Xin has fused with an Eternal Life Gene, and is now an eternal life. Her soul Immortal, and as long as her soul is immortal, she will never die," Akaro said.

Xu Qing was taken aback. "Is that so?"

"Yes, it's a treasure left behind by Luo Feng's teacher," Akaro nodded.

"I see. I didn't expect my brother-in-law to have such a good thing. Now I'm relieved." Xu Qing's worries disappeared.

After a while, Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo returned.

"Xiao Qing," the two of them hugged Xu Qing tightly.

"Did you miss me?" Xu Qing asked, pulling them down to sit.

They both laughed. She always asked that question; it never got old. "Yes, of course I want to," they replied.

Xu Qing and Luo Feng both entered the top ten of the universe's overall rankings in this Genius Battle, and this news has spread throughout the entire Black Dragon Mountain Empire, which can be said to be a cause for national celebration.

"Husband, I dominated the Genius Battle, almost unbeatable. If I hadn't thought it was too high-profile, first place would have been mine," Xu Qing boasted.

Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo listened with smiles.

"You guys don't know, I met a female hooligan at the Genius Battle. She said she wanted to idolize me because I'm handsome. Of course I refused. She chased me for eight blocks, but I still didn't agree. How could that young girl like such a charming old man like me?" Xu Qing's words were full of self-praise.

Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo were both amused; did they really think they would believe anything they were told?

Xu Qing from the Genius Battle has a lobster head; nobody knows what he looks like, so how could anyone idolize him?

"Uncle Xiao Qing is very charming; even a female genius likes your lobster head," Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo said with smiles.

"That's because of my husband's charm. You all know it best. Keep it low-key, keep it low-key," Xu Qing said.

This left the two of them somewhat amused and exasperated. They were just about to confront him, but he was instead gloating.

"Xiao Qing, what does that female hooligan look like?" the two asked.

"Pink hair, like a delinquent girl, with colorful wings and a crystal on her forehead," Xu Qing recalled.

Upon hearing Xu Qing's description, the two were astonished, "It's another human race from the universe."

"That's right, hers is relatively normal. Some people have weird heads, weird ears, weird hands and feet, all different sizes, they're all aliens," Xu Qing complained.

"You can't say that. You're used to seeing Earthling, that's why you think that way. But actually, that's normal for them. Xiao Qing, you can't say things like that outside in the future," the two of them playfully pinched his nose.

"Don't worry, I'm just venting a little, I definitely won't talk about it outside," Xu Qing nodded.

"Now that you've joined Virtual Universe Company, are you leaving soon?" the two wondered.

Xu Qing scratched his head. "Well, in twelve days, the Virtual Universe Company's Spaceship will come to pick us up."

"I see. It seems we'll be separated for quite a while this time," Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo knew that Xu Qing's departure this time would definitely not be short.

They were well aware that the universe was vast, and that the Human Race, as one of the most powerful races, was filled with strong individuals.

Earth has only recently connected with the universe. To truly establish itself in the universe and deter powerful enemies from attacking, it needs strong forces to rely on.

Xu Qing and the others are still far from being strong enough, and have a long way to go, so they must embark on this path to become stronger, no matter how long it takes.

"It will probably take more than a hundred years," Xu Qing thought for a moment and then said it.

He paused, then added, "You should cultivate diligently, and I will regularly send you cultivation resources."

"Don't worry, we know. Just do what you need to do and don't have any worries," Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo hugged him gently.

"Xiao Qing, let's have a child," the two finally said after a long silence.

"No, I'm not home, absolutely not," Xu Qing refused without even thinking.

He's about to leave us, and it will be over a hundred years, maybe even longer. By then, his children will all have children of their own and he'll be a grandparent.

What's even more terrifying is that his children don't recognize him; they only know he's their father, but they've never even seen him.

"Pfft... Alright, then we'll wait for you to come back," Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo said casually, but seeing how determined he was, they didn't say anything more.

"Hmm, that's more like it, my darling wife," Xu Qing said, giving each of them a kiss.

For the rest of the time, Xu Qing stayed home with them every day, spending all her time together.

Unlike them, Luo Feng took Xu Xin all over the world, enjoying their last moments before parting ways.

In the early morning, sunlight streamed into the room.

Xu Qing lay sprawled out on the bed, his head hanging off the edge, displaying no semblance of a sleeping posture.

"Xiao Qing, Xiao Qing, wake up, we're about to leave," Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo called to him, because today was the day he was to depart.

"Hmm... I think I won't go. I can cultivate at home anyway," Xu Qing mumbled, half-asleep.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo slapped him a few times to wake him up.

"Hurry up, your brother-in-law is already waiting for you," Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo said as they helped him put on his clothes.

Xu Qing blinked, looking completely bewildered. After a long while, he finally realized, "Oh right, I need to go to the Virtual Universe Company Headquarters."

Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo both laughed at this silly girl. "Alright, hurry up and head out to meet your brother-in-law."

"OK," Xu Qing then quickly got up.

"Husband's leaving, sweet kisses from wife," Xu Qing said, opening her arms.

"That's so cheesy! Okay, let's go," Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo said with a smile, pleasing him before seeing him out.

Before leaving, Xu Qing kept nagging, "Remember to think of me, or I'll get angry. When I'm angry, I can't eat or sleep well..."

"Okay, okay, I know, I'll definitely miss you. Let's go quickly, don't keep your brother-in-law waiting too long," the two said, both annoyed and amused.

Xu Qing then left reluctantly.

Watching Xu Qing leave, Qin Lin and Zhao Ruo exchanged a glance. "Let's go for a walk outside today."

On the Spaceship, Luo Feng transmitted a message: "Xiao Qing, have you said goodbye?"

"Alright, brother-in-law, what about you?" Xu Qing nodded.

"Same here. Let's go to Bailan Star. It's time to head to the Virtual Universe Company Headquarters." Luo Feng looked back at Earth. This departure would mean a long time before he could return.

Bailan Star.

The two Spaceship landed at the survival base, Xu Qing and Luo Feng got off.

"Master, Young Master Xu Qing," the guard bowed.

"Well, Xiao Qing and I are heading to the Virtual Universe Company Headquarters. We'll leave this place to you from now on," Luo Feng said.

On Earth, Luo Feng has already arranged for two ninth-tier Universe Level slaves to protect his family's safety.

"Yes, please rest assured, Master," the guards replied respectfully.

Half an hour later, an old, black, sword-shaped Spaceship arrived, bearing the logo of Virtual Universe Company.

The hatch opened, and a group of people flew out. The leader was an old man with an ice and snow mark between his eyebrows, clearly a powerful expert at the World Lord level.

"Sha'en greets Your Highness," the elderly man at the head of the group bowed to the two.

Not only him, but also a group of Domain Lord and Universe Level behind him, all bowed to Xu Qing and Luo Feng.

"Your Highness?" Xu Qing and Luo Feng exchanged a glance, somewhat surprised.

The old man smiled slightly, "Your Highness, let's board the Spaceship first and talk as we travel."

Then, they boarded the Spaceship together.

Upon arriving at a very luxurious hall, Xu Qing and Luo Feng sat down.

"Your Highness, my name is Sha'en, and I am a World Lord within the Doomsday Secret Realm, the Core Layer of the Virtual Universe Company..." Sha'en began to explain why he addressed the two as Your Highness.

The Core Layer of the Virtual Universe Company consists of Four Great Secret Realms: the Primordial Realm, the Absolute Beginning, Heaven and Earth and Earth, and the End Times.

Very few people can enter the Core Layer. They are either Peerless Genius of the Human Race, elites cultivated by the Virtual Universe Company itself, or World Lord who are powerful enough.

When Core Member of the Doomsday Secret Realm meet Core Member of the three previous secret realms, they should address them as Your Highness if they are below the Immortal level. As for ordinary members, they should also address all Core Member below the Immortal level Your Highness.

In other words, within the Core Layer of the Virtual Universe Company, the status is still relatively distinct.

"I understand now, no wonder it's called a company," Xu Qing and Luo Feng both understood.

"Your Highness, please follow me to the Virtual Universe, to the company's Virtual Headquarters," Sha'en said with a smile.

Next, Xu Qing and Luo Feng entered the Virtual Universe.

They are now at the Core Layer of the Virtual Universe. Their virtual assistants, Akaro and Babata, have automatically acquired a function that allows them to be directly teleported to a special plane once they enter the Virtual Universe —the location of the Virtual Headquarters.

Virtual Headquarters Plane.

A mountain peak shrouded in mist hangs in the air, enormous and surpassing any ordinary planet.

Xu Qing and Luo Feng appeared on a bluestone path on the mountain peak, just like when they first entered the Virtual Universe.

There were many people on the streets, and many buildings around, including villas.

"This must be the Virtual Headquarters. It looks quite extraordinary," Xu Qing exclaimed in surprise.

This place looks far more spectacular than Black Dragon Mountain Island; there's simply no comparison.

"Your Highness," Sha'en flew over, then led Xu Qing and Luo Feng on a tour, explaining the layout of the place to them.

The Virtual Headquarters is much more lively than the real headquarters.

This enormous, suspended mountain is called Yu Xiang Mountain, and it is much larger than a planet.

The entire Yu Xiang Mountain is divided into five areas: the Primitive Zone, the Tai Chu Zone, the Heavenly Zone, the Doomsday Zone, and the Public Zone.

The five districts are roughly the same size.

The population of the Primitive Zone was no more than 120, the smallest. The Tai Chu Zone had about 1,000 people, the Heavenly Zone had about 10,000 people, and the final Doomsday Zone had the most, reaching tens of millions of people.

Members of these four zones cannot enter the other three zones; they can only enter the Public Zone.

"The area is the same size, but the Primitive Zone only has a little over a hundred people," Luo Feng thought of something.

"That's right, that's status. People in the Primitive Zone live in manors that span thousands of kilometers, complete with various cultivation facilities, resident Immortal Expert teachers, and a large number of servants. People in the Tai Chu Zone live in small manors with dedicated cultivation and study areas. People in the Heavenly Zone live in villas, and people in the Doomsday Zone live in apartment buildings," Sha'en remarked.

Luo Feng was astonished; the sheer scale and resources of this Virtual Universe Company were truly remarkable.

"Tch, what's the big deal? Even if we give them the best resources, does that guarantee they'll become unparalleled powerhouses? Not necessarily. Powerhouses aren't cultivated; they earn their power through their own efforts," Xu Qing thought, finding it all insignificant.

The outcomes of rising from humble beginnings versus being pampered and having a smooth, successful life are inevitably vastly different.

Luo Feng nodded; he had come this far himself and understood the experience well.

Sha'en looked at Xu Qing, a look of surprise in his eyes. "Your Highness is right."

Then they continued walking.

"Look, Your Highness, that's Thunder Island, also known as Immortal Island. It's where the Immortal live, and it's a thousand times larger than this place," Sha'en said, pointing to an island in the distance, hidden in the clouds.

"Your Highness, I will take you to the Tai Chu Zone."

In the Public Zone, one can see many World Lord, each with various Origin Law Mark between their brows, all of whom have been recognized by the Origin Law.

Some marks are flames, some are frost, some are lightning, and others are earth, hurricanes...

"That's so cool, brother-in-law! Do you think I'll have ten Origin Law Mark around my head by then?" Xu Qing asked.

Luo Feng's lips twitched upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but imagine the scene; it was truly indescribable.

"Pfft... Hahaha, Xu Qing is truly a genius. Ten Origin Law Mark surrounding a circle? How could you even think of that? Of course, it's impossible; they'll just overlap," Babata laughed until tears streamed down his face.

Akaro couldn't stop laughing; he never expected his Elder Brother to be so adorably silly sometimes.