The four followed Ming Yu away. As soon as they stepped out of the Giant Axe Arena, the surrounding scenery shifted as if the Star Shifting, and they instantly appeared at the door of an elegant room.
The words "Quiet Mind Room" were written on the door in Universal Language. Just these three characters alone were clearly the work of a master calligrapher. The three characters "Quiet Mind Room" seemed to possess their own spiritual charm; just looking at them gave one a sense of peace and tranquility, which was exceptionally beneficial for spiritual practice.
Those who can receive guests in such a quiet room are naturally not ordinary people.
"My lord, the person has been brought." Ming Yu said respectfully, his previous domineering tone completely changed.
Come in!
A voice came from the meditation room.
Then the door to the meditation room opened automatically. It wasn't a secret room inside, but rather like a canyon with waterfalls and flowing water, as elegant as a secluded orchid in a secluded valley.
"Hmm? Is this a mental cultivation practice?" Zhang Junbao, Hong, and Thunder God immediately noticed the unusual nature of this place.
They themselves enjoy practicing in such an environment, and naturally understand that such a serene environment is very beneficial for cultivating one's state of mind.
On the contrary, Luo Feng's state of mind was not on the same level as theirs, making him seem somewhat out of place.
"You must be Luo Feng. You exude an extremely strong killing intent, but you don't look like a murderer. That's quite peculiar."
Inside the meditation room, a gaunt old man sat cross-legged. Sensing the change in the meditation room, he spoke, revealing himself to be Man Luo, an Immortal Expert and the head of the Black Dragon Mountain Island branch of the Virtual Universe Company's Killing Field.
The old man turned around, revealing a green panel, a wrinkled face, and a faint smile.
He put down the teacup he was holding, raised his head, and an aura of divine power emanated from his withered body, causing Zhang Junbao and the other three to tremble. In particular, his eyes contained Immortal will, making them involuntarily want to kneel down and worship.
However, the four of them quickly suppressed their impulses.
" Immortal? This old man is definitely Immortal!" Babata's voice echoed in their minds.
"Is this what Immortal Expert is like?"
This was the first time they had ever seen Immortal Expert in person. Although he didn't look particularly special, the pressure he had just exerted would have made any ordinary Star Level martial artist feel fear and completely submit and kneel down.
"Um?"
Man Luo was somewhat surprised that Zhang Junbao and the others had adapted to his imposing presence so quickly.
Man Luo smiled and dispelled her imposing aura.
"Good willpower."
Man Luo waved her hand and said to Ming Yu, "You can go now."
"Yes"
Ming Yu bowed in agreement and left, leaving only Man Luo, Zhang Junbao, and the other two in the room.
" Ming Yu is an outer steward of the Killing Field, and also a member of the Three Axe Mountain Black Dragon Mountain Empire!" Man Luo said gently.
"Our Virtual Universe Company does not prohibit others from joining other factions. Sometimes we also recruit talents from other factions to serve the Virtual Universe Company."
Of course, core disciples are an exception.
"Do you know why I summoned you here?" Man Luo asked.
" Giant Axe Warrior Challenge?"
"Hmm, yes and no!"
"You can probably guess that the last few opponents were specifically arranged for you, right?"
Luo Feng and the others nodded. It was clear that their final opponent was far beyond the capabilities of ordinary martial artists adventuring outside, both in terms of strength and combat experience. He was likely a genius cultivated by some powerful organization.
"If it weren't for special arrangements, a martial artist like Wu Yuehua would never have appeared here."
This conclusion is easy to deduce.
I've seen your information. You've been gambling in the Duel Space of the Killing Field. Are you short of money?
Why then did he suddenly go to the Giant Axe Arena to challenge the ' Giant Axe Warrior '?
"They lack money and experience."
We were born on an indigenous planet, and although we had the opportunity to acquire wealth and buy our own planet, our contact with the universe has made us realize that we are merely an extremely insignificant existence within it.
Therefore, we want both wealth and power to protect our hometown.
As for participating in the ' Giant Axe Warrior ' challenge, it's also to increase combat experience. And once successful, the huge reward from the ' Giant Axe Warrior ' is something we also need."
Zhang Junbao did not completely hide the matter from Earth. Such things could be easily found out by checking with the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's officials; there was no way to hide it.
He gave a brief explanation, mentioning that there was some serendipitous connection, so that Man Luo wouldn't have any doubts.
The value of a life-bearing planet is not far enough to tempt an Immortal Level powerhouse.
"It seems you have had good fortune. After entering the universe, you were not misled by its prosperity and still wanted to protect your home. We humans do need such strong individuals."
You may not know this, but the universe is not only inhabited by Human Race. Besides us, there are other races such as the Demon Race, the Machine Race, and the Zerg.
The resources of the universe are finite, and where there are races, there will be conflict. Humanity needs more geniuses and strong individuals to defend Human Race territory, which is what our Virtual Universe Company has been doing all along.
But why do you all stay in the Virtual Universe? The Virtual Universe is certainly nice, but in terms of opportunities, it can't compare to the real world.
Everything here is pre-designed. While it can be used for training, without life-or-death trials, further improvement is very difficult.
Man Luo asked, puzzled.
Luo Feng and the other two glanced at Zhang Junbao. The matter of life and death trials in the Virtual Universe was Zhang Junbao's secret, and they would never reveal it unless he was willing to.
"We understand this principle, so we plan to embark on a space adventure after obtaining the title of ' Giant Axe Warrior '."
"Hmm, not too stupid."
Between life and death lies Great Terror, yet also boundless motivation.
The instinct to survive is inherent in all life. In essence, spiritual practice is about maximizing this survival instinct, thereby unlocking the infinite potential within the human body.
When faced with death, life unleashes its deepest and most intense struggle! People may spend decades in arduous practice without achieving a breakthrough, but a single life-threatening crisis might just be the catalyst for it.
"While the Virtual Universe can accumulate experience, it doesn't do much to stimulate physical evolution," Man Luo said.
Man Luo's words made Zhang Junbao fall into deep thought. He had always thought that being able to experience death in the Virtual Universe Network was enough.
However, one point has been overlooked: the evolution of the body. Experiencing death in the Virtual Universe Network can only allow them to understand the Law more clearly, but physical evolution still requires separate cultivation.
Over-reliance on the Virtual Universe Network can lead to a mismatch between the understanding of Law and the evolution of physical abilities.
The solution is simple: after becoming Core Member the Virtual Universe Company, you can directly use the Virtual Universe Company's technology to evolve your body, instantly enhancing your physical attributes to the highest level of the corresponding category.
If they are currently at the Stellar Level One, then after using it, they can be strengthened to the Star Level Ninth Stage in a short time, directly skipping the energy accumulation stage that countless martial artists have to go through through their desperate cultivation.
Of course, only a very few extremely wealthy forces can do this, since the treasures needed to directly enhance their physical attributes to the highest level are simply too numerous.
Given Zhang Junbao and the others' current situation, a space adventure is indeed the best option, which is why Man Luo made this suggestion to them.
"Based on your previous combat performance, Hong, Thunder God, and Luo Feng, the three of you are qualified to become ' Special Grade Elite ' of our Virtual Universe Company, while you, Zhang Junbao, are qualified to become ' Top Grade Elite '."
"As long as you are willing to join my Black Dragon Mountain Branch, Hong, Thunder God, and Luo Feng, you three will receive a free Type S Bloodline Potion, while Zhang Junbao will receive an SSS Grade Bloodline Potion."
"Lord Man Luo, I wonder if becoming an elite member of the Virtual Universe Company still allows me to participate in the Genius Battle?" Zhang Junbao asked.
"You guys also know about the Universe Genius Battle, that's good."
The Genius Battle is the most prestigious talent selection event for my Virtual Universe Company. In fact, recruiting you all is also a preparation for the upcoming Universe Genius Battle.
My Virtual Universe Company's Genius Battle takes place across the entire universe; anyone who meets the requirements can participate.
However, each Universe Country, and each star region within that Universe Country, also competes with each other to see who has more geniuses and who ranks higher. The more geniuses who become core members of the Virtual Universe Company, the more rewards the company will naturally offer.
However, becoming a core genius is extremely difficult. This year, countless geniuses from all realms have failed to enter our Black Dragon Mountain Empire.
"Therefore, for this Genius Battle, my Virtual Universe Company's Black Dragon Mountain Branch has also allocated sufficient resources to cultivate geniuses," Man Luo said.
He was the head of the Black Dragon Mountain Branch of the Virtual Universe Company, so he naturally knew more inside information than others.
The four exchanged glances; in truth, they all yearned for a space adventure. No matter how realistic the Virtual Universe might be, it could never compare to the Original Universe. Now that Earth was temporarily safe, it was the perfect opportunity for them to improve their strength.
Moreover, Earth is far too small for the four of them to perform at their best. Even their usual training takes place in space, otherwise they might cause the Earth to collapse and crumble.
Only the endless universe is the best place for them to realize their ambitions.
"If we join, what will we need to do, and what obligations will we have?" Hong asked Man Luo.
"In the early stages, you were weak, and the company was training you. Therefore, the management was very strict!"
You must obey the orders of the Virtual Universe Company, including training and life-or-death trials. However, as your strength increases, your freedom of choice will continue to expand.
Universe Level World Lord Domain Lord —the more powerful they are—the more free they are, the more they only need to do things at crucial moments.
Based on your previous performance, regular training is no longer of much use to you; you are ready to participate in a life-or-death test.
"A life-or-death test?" At first, the four hesitated. All four were powerful individuals with their own cultivation methods. Completely restrictive training would be too restrictive and not suitable for them.
Moreover, Luo Feng also possesses the Golden Horned Beast Golden Horned Beast, which is something that cannot be allowed to appear during regular training, as it would severely limit his progress.
However, if it's a life-or-death test, that's a different story.
"May I ask, sir, what kind of life-or-death test is this?" Zhang Junbao asked.
"It's alright to tell you, my Virtual Universe Company controls countless secret realms, some of which are located within the Black Dragon Mountain Empire."
You will be assigned to a Cosmic Secret Realm specifically for training Star Level geniuses. It contains endless opportunities and dangers. As long as you can successfully complete the mission and escape, your strength will definitely increase significantly.
However, opportunities and dangers coexist, and the dangers are equally great for you Star Level martial artists.
Don't compare this secret realm to the low-danger World Lord World the Universe Mercenary Assessment. Compared to the World Lord World, this place is ten times more dangerous, but the opportunities you can obtain are also more than ten times greater.
"Passing through the World Lord World only makes you a Universe Mercenary, but through this secret realm, your strength will be greatly enhanced. But remember, do not advance to the Universe Level inside, otherwise you will not be able to participate in the Genius Battle," Man Luo said.
" Cosmic Secret Realm ten times more dangerous than the World Lord World?" Zhang Junbao took a deep breath.
They had heard about the World Lord World the Universe Mercenary Assessment during this time, and the danger involved was so great that it was a matter of life and death for low-level Star Level martial artists.
Even Star Level Ninth Stage expert wouldn't necessarily be absolutely safe inside.
The secret realm that Man Luo is talking about is ten times more dangerous than this.
The Secret Realm is used by the Virtual Universe Company to train geniuses; it's certainly not comparable to the World Lord World, which tests ordinary Universe Adventurer.