Whether it's Zhang Junbao, Luo Feng, or Hong He and Thunder God, they all ultimately possess a mad side. Those who constantly seek comfort rarely become strong. It is precisely this inner obsession with madness that gives dangerous situations a special attraction, making them want to conquer and surpass.
The thrill and danger of dancing on the edge of a knife deters the weak, but it entices many strong individuals to become deeply involved and unable to extricate themselves.
If one cannot dedicate oneself fully to doing something in this life, then one has lived in vain.
"Become an insider at Virtual Universe Company! What a great opportunity! What are you all hesitating for?" Babata exclaimed.
"Although Man Luo's strength isn't as great as our master's, his influence is so great that even our master wouldn't dare to provoke him easily. That's the advantage of having a powerful background. If our master had such influence back then, how could that bastard have dared to kill him so easily!" Babata said through gritted teeth.
He hoped that Zhang Junbao and the others would join some powerful forces, also to leverage their influence. He originally thought that becoming Giant Axe Warrior and joining the Giant Axe Arena would be a good thing, but he didn't expect that the Virtual Universe Company would be even more powerful.
"Lord Man Luo, if we join the Virtual Universe Company, how will the original ' Giant Axe Warrior ' assessment be conducted?" Zhang Junbao asked.
"Members of the Virtual Universe Company can be divided into internal and external members. Internal members naturally receive better treatment, but they also face more restrictions and are not allowed to join other organizations. If you become internal members, then the challenge originally intended for the Giant Axe Warrior will naturally not need to continue."
External personnel, on the other hand, are relatively freer and are allowed to join other factions. However, they also receive fewer benefits and cannot obtain the most core resources of my Virtual Universe Company.
You must understand that in the entire universe, only my Virtual Universe Company possesses the most advanced technology, surpassing even the Machine Race. Our Virtual Universe Network alone is the envy of countless Alien Race, but our Virtual Universe Network is strictly prohibited from being used by any Alien Race race.
"And all the various potions and cutting-edge technological products in the universe belong to my Virtual Universe Company. In terms of resources, no other power can compare to my Virtual Universe Company."
Having said all that, Man Luo fell silent. He had said everything he needed to say. As an Immortal, it was already quite remarkable that he had spoken to them to this extent. Zhang Junbao and the others were not foolish; they knew how to choose.
"Lord Man Luo, you see, we originally had the opportunity to obtain the corresponding rewards for becoming Giant Axe Warrior, but if we join the Virtual Universe Company, then we'll lose that opportunity."
"We only need one last battle to get the final reward..." Zhang Junbao smiled and looked at Man Luo.
Zhang Junbao possesses special licensing rights to the Virtual Universe Network, and joining the Virtual Universe Company is imperative in order to uncover the truth of this matter.
But they had worked so hard for the ' Giant Axe Warrior ' for so long, they certainly wouldn't give up so easily just because of a few words from Man Luo.
The title ' Giant Axe Warrior ' doesn't matter. Anyway, when I participate in the Genius Battle and join the Virtual Universe Company, whether I'm called ' Giant Axe Warrior ' or not won't make any difference.
However, the corresponding rewards are still very important to them.
"Haha, good, as long as you join, I'll give you the ' Giant Axe Warrior ' reward." Man Luo laughed, he could tell that Zhang Junbao and the others were already tempted.
The 100 million Universe Coin awarded to him Star Level ' Giant Axe Warrior ' were nothing more than a drop in the ocean to him, so he naturally didn't care about them.
"Then, thank you very much, sir!"
Zhang Junbao and his companions expressed their gratitude respectfully.
With just a few words, they received the Giant Axe Warrior reward ahead of schedule, which made them very happy. Zhang Junbao had already told them about the Genius Battle in advance. If they could join the Virtual Universe Company in the Genius Battle, that would be the best outcome. Even if that wasn't possible, being noticed by other powerful individuals would be enough to benefit them greatly.
Since arriving here with Ming Yu, none of them had considered returning to the Giant Axe Arena. After all, they had already witnessed Ming Yu's strength, and to suggest leaving now would be slapping Man Luo in the face. Angry a high-ranking Immortal Expert would have consequences they couldn't afford to bear.
Anyway, they weren't part of the Giant Axe Arena, and it was great that Virtual Universe Company was willing to invest resources to train them. As for the Giant Axe Arena's wrath, Man Luo would naturally bear it, and it wouldn't fall on their heads.
"These are some rules for becoming a member of my Virtual Universe Company. Take a look and see if you can accept them." Man Luo her hand, and an agreement appeared in front of each of the four people.
Five minutes later.
"Congratulations on making the right choice. You will gradually experience the power of my Virtual Universe Company. Leave your address, and I will have someone send the Bloodline Potion there and pick you up to go to the secret realm," Man Luo said with a smile.
Just as Zhang Junbao and his companions were about to leave, the door to the meditation room was forcibly broken open.
"Um?"
Man Luo's withered body emanated an astonishing aura as she stood in front of the four. Although they all possessed the bodies of Beginner Warlord, the aura Man Luo exuded at this moment was at the Immortal Level.
" Man Luo, you're really disrespecting my Giant Axe Arena! You just snatched it away and now what are you doing with my Giant Axe Arena?" A burly man, his body ablaze with flames, roared fiercely.
"Another Immortal Expert!" Babata exclaimed.
"Oh? Suokes, what's this? Your young friends have already agreed to join my Virtual Universe Company. Here's the contract. Do you have any objections?" Man Luo smiled, showing no fear of Suokes's terrifying aura.
"You're courting death! How dare you steal the genius from my Giant Axe Arena!"
"What a joke! Just because they participated in a few ' Giant Axe Warrior ' assessments, does that make them members of your Giant Axe Arena? By that logic, they've been fighting in the Killing Field for ages, so of course they'd be considered members of my Virtual Universe Company!" Man Luo replied disdainfully to Suokes's question.
This is why he snatched people before Zhang Junbao and the others obtained the title of Giant Axe Warrior. As long as they hadn't signed a contract with the Giant Axe Arena, they naturally wouldn't be considered their people.
It was perfectly reasonable for Man Luo to snatch the talent; after all, why hadn't they made their move sooner when they were just putting on a show at the Giant Axe Arena?
"Still trying to argue? Die!"
At their level, it's not just a battle of strength and power, but also a battle for personal face. Man Luo snatching someone away in front of him was a direct slap in the face to Suokes. If he didn't make a move, he would never be able to hold his head high in front of Man Luo again.
Suokes unleashed a punch with overwhelming force.
Zhang Junbao and his companions finally witnessed the terrifying power of Immortal Expert.
The meditation chamber, which was originally capable of defending against attacks from World Lord Level, actually showed signs of shattering under the pressure of Suokes's fist.
Keep in mind, he was only using the physical attributes of Junior War General!
The same body, yet the Immortal can unleash power comparable to World Lord —how terrifying!
But Man Luo, who was opposite him, remained calm and unhurried, extending a palm and steadily catching Suokes's powerful punch.
"Is this all the strength you have? You dare to come asking me for people?" Man Luo mocked.
Suokes, facing away, turned red in the face and used all his strength, but he couldn't do anything to Man Luo.
"If this were in reality, I would kill you!" Suokes roared in defiance.
"Heh, if you really had the guts, you could kill me. Would you still need to go through all this? Go back to where you came from!"
Man Luo Suokes's chest with a single palm, shattering Suokes's body and pulling him out of the Virtual Universe Network.
Man Luo withdrew her imposing aura, as if nothing had happened, and turned to Zhang Junbao and the other three with a smile, saying, "It was just a farce, I apologize for making you all laugh. I look forward to your performance in the Genius Battle."
After saying that, Man Luo also disappeared from the Virtual Universe Network, leaving the four of them looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Is this Immortal Expert is like? The same physical attributes, yet the strength they unleash is so terrifying, it's completely unimaginable!" Thunder God exclaimed in astonishment, his eyes wide.
"The instant he unleashed his power, even my Golden Horned Beast Clone sensed the approach of death," Luo Feng said, still shaken.
"Incredible! His power generation, his defense, and his application of Law —I can't understand it at all." Hong clenched his fists, completely unable to comprehend what he had just witnessed.
"The ultimate Law of Earth, fused with the Space Law, condensed in the palm of his hand, blocked Suokes's Law of Fire attack." Zhang Junbao savored the scene just now. Although they couldn't see clearly the moment the two attacked, they could still feel the aftershocks of the battle.
"Our strength and experience are far inferior. Staying on Earth will only lead to a narrow-minded perspective. This life-or-death test is imperative. The universe is simply too vast; how many truly powerful beings have we even encountered?"
Moreover, Man Luo is only the head of the Black Dragon Mountain Branch of the Virtual Universe Company. Above him are countless powerful figures. This is the Virtual Universe Company, one of the five major forces of Cosmic Humans!
Countless powerful individuals!
Zhang Junbao was utterly shocked. Although he knew there were countless powerful beings in this universe, seeing them in person was a completely different matter.
He knew that even Immortal Level strength wouldn't be enough to protect Earth in the future; he needed even greater power.
Only by stepping outside of Earth can we unlock infinite possibilities.
On Earth, spring has arrived and flowers are in bloom. Above the newly built manor above what was once City 023, a black spaceship hovers in the air. Because they now have sufficient funds, they have kept this Black Dragon Spaceship in their possession.
"Don't cry, Daddy's just going out, and we can meet in the Virtual Universe too. Come here, sweetie, give Daddy a kiss."
Luo Feng squatted down in front of his two sons, who now looked very cute and handsome. The two boys kissed Luo Feng on the face several times and hugged Luo Feng tightly, seemingly reluctant to part.
Zhang Junbao's parents also looked at their son with tears in their eyes.
"Son, I won't say much more. Just be careful out there," Zhang Anzhong said, patting Zhang Junbao on the shoulder.
"Brother, when you get to the universe and see beautiful women from Alien Race, you mustn't be tempted! Don't forget there are still people on Earth waiting for you!" Zhang Lin pointed to a short distance behind her, gazing longingly at Zhang Junbao's graceful figure.
Zhang Junbao felt somewhat apologetic towards Xu Yan, but now he was focused on pursuing martial arts and had become less concerned about romantic relationships.
"Go ahead and pursue what you want. I'll always support you." Xu Yan handed over a hand-woven safety knot and quietly left. Her silent support was filled with endless sorrow.
Unable to bear watching her, Zhang Junbao turned and leaped away.
Inside the spaceship, Hong, Thunder God, and Luo Feng looked at Zhang Junbao. Luo Feng stood up, gently patted his shoulder, and said:
"There aren't many girls willing to wait for you this long, so cherish her. Although you've gone further than us in martial arts, it's not necessarily the same in matters of the heart."
We've all been through this, and we can see that you seem to have something you're holding onto. Given your current status on Earth, the fact that you haven't married yet suggests that the person in your heart is no longer there.
Since you've waited so long and still haven't achieved your wish, can you bear to watch her wait the same amount of time for you?
Humans on Earth now have a longer lifespan than before. Perhaps she will wait for you for a thousand years or even longer, but is that what you want to see?
Zhang Junbao took a deep breath and fell into deep thought.
He had already tried waiting for someone before, and seeing Xu Yan now was like seeing his former self. The emotion that had been buried deep in his heart quietly grew stronger.
Zhang Junbao knew that this was both his deepest obsession and the potential final demon within him. This life-or-death test might be his chance to break through this barrier; his fate was uncertain.
"Next time I return to Earth, I will give you the answer." With these words, Zhang Junbao left Earth aboard the spaceship.