After leaving the Virtual Chaos Stele chamber, Luo Feng went to challenge the Heavenly Bridge, while Zhang Junbao went to the Public Region.
Zhang Junbao doesn't want to venture too far into the Heavenly Bridge now. Since he passed through the Tenth Layer when he left Chaos City, it has been enough for him to maintain his status in the Primal Secret Region.
Even the elders in the previous Primal Secret Region had only managed to pass the eighth level at most; Zhang Junbao crushed them with absolutely no effort.
He's really not interested in battles between Universe Level anymore. There's no way around it; since leaving Chaos City, Zhang Junbao's fighting equipment has been at least at the World Lord Level. Asking him to fight other Universe Level beings now would be like bullying a child.
"After another training mission, I should be close enough to break through to the Universe Level. Once I reach the Domain Lord, I'll be sent out on missions. I won't be able to train as freely as I do now, which will be quite troublesome," Zhang Junbao thought to himself.
"This mission requires finding a place abundant in high-grade materials. Iron Fire King has already taught me the method for forging the array plate, but with my current wealth, I simply don't have the money to buy the materials needed to forge it. Any material that can be combined with the Ancestral God Lingxi is capable of forging Heavy Treasure, and once it comes to Heavy Treasure, it's beyond what ordinary money can measure."
Zhang Junbao sighed, saying that most of his gains on Viska Star were invested in the core refining of the Zhou Heavenly Star Battle Formation. Fortunately, the cores had not yet reached the level of Heavy Treasure, so his wealth could support it.
Even so, he still squandered all his gains on Viska Star, and Zhang Junbao, who had been a billionaire for decades, returned to a state of 'poverty' with only a few million Hunyuan Unit left.
If other Universe Level geniuses found out, they would definitely give Zhang Junbao a good scolding. They went through countless hardships to explore the hidden secrets of the secret realm and barely managed to obtain treasures worth millions of Hunyuan Unit, but with Zhang Junbao, they were reduced to the poor masses.
This can't be blamed on Zhang Junbao. Any one of the materials he can use now is worth millions of Hunyuan Unit, so his remaining wealth is barely enough to buy one type of material. It's not wrong for him to say he's poor.
" Feitian, list the Dangerous Level and Desperate Level secret realms, and set the selection criteria as requiring that the secret realms produce a large number of high-level materials."
"Yes, Master!"
Feitian quickly listed dozens of secret realms, some of which were in the Primordial Secret Realm, some in the Primal Secret Region, and some even belonged to other forces.
"Master, these are all the secret realms that produce materials of G-class or higher. Since Viska Star you previously experienced, has been identified as Desperate Level secret realm, you can only choose one more Desperate Level secret realm. Each Universe Level genius can only perform a maximum of two Desperate Level Mission."
Here is a list of secret realm quests:
1. Purgatory Abyss ( Primal Secret Region of Virtual Universe, Desperate Level )
2. Cloud Palace ( Giant Axe Arena, God Beginning Secret Realm, Desperate Level )
3. Death Star ( Universe Mercenary Alliance Glory Secret Realm, Desperate Level )
4. Blood Demon Continent ( The Universe First Bank: Blood Drop Secret Realm, Desperate Level )
8. Dragon Tower Star ( Primordial Secret Realm of Virtual Universe, Dangerous Level )
15. Nine Star Sea ( Giant Axe Arena, Giant Axe Secret Realm, Dangerous Level )
"There are a total of 15 secret realms that meet your requirements, Master," Feitian said.
"Only fifteen, that's a bit few. No Demon Star? That makes sense. Demon Sound Mountain and Ice Mountain on Demon Star are mainly for training and survival, so I haven't heard of any precious materials being found there."
Several Desperate Level Mission are located in various major powers, and it would take years or even decades to get there by spaceship, which is too inefficient. It's better to find one nearby.
"The number one ranked Purgatory Abyss?"
Zhang Junbao looked at the list of trial realms. Each one was extremely dangerous, Desperate Level Mission with a 90% mortality rate. This blood-red statistic demonstrated its terrifying nature to everyone who wanted to go to the realm.
No one dares to underestimate a Desperate Level secret realm.
" Dragon Tower Star? I didn't expect that the scales on the chests of the dragons on Dragon Tower Star were also a precious material, but this level of material is still nothing to me."
The dragons on Dragon Tower Star are only at the World Lord Level. Even if Zhang Junbao had no money and could only slay dragons, he wouldn't choose Dragon Tower Star. He probably wouldn't get enough even if he killed all the dragons on Dragon Tower Star.
At this moment, Zhang Junbao looked at the countless geniuses gathered on Yuxiang Mountain. Those geniuses were chatting and laughing, and everything seemed so peaceful.
He found a secluded pavilion, sat down, and casually flipped through the information about the secret realm.
" The Purgatory Abyss, the number one Desperate Level secret realm among the Primal Secret Region of the Virtual Universe Company, is extremely difficult, with a mortality rate exceeding that of other Desperate Level secret realms, reaching 99%. It truly is a death rate that inspires despair!"
Zhang Junbao looked at the documents in front of him and fell into thought.
According to the records of the Virtual Universe Company, someone discovered a material containing both spacetime and time attributes, Space-Time Illusory Annihilation Gold, in the Purgatory Abyss. It was exactly what he needed to refine the array plate. Unfortunately, that piece of Space-Time Illusory Annihilation Gold was eventually purchased by a Universe Venerable for a value of one hundred billion Hunyuan Unit.
"A hundred billion Hunyuan Unit is probably a bargain for that Universe Venerable. Materials of this level can definitely be used to refine Heavy Treasure, and may even be used as auxiliary materials for Supreme Treasure. Materials born in the Purgatory Abyss are extremely valuable, but the dangers that come with them are also extremely terrifying and should not be underestimated."
How should I choose?
"Hmm? Luo Feng has passed the eighth level of the Heavenly Bridge? Not bad, his progress is not bad. But it will probably take him quite a while to pass the ninth level. Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've been home. Before applying for the mission, I should go home and visit."
Zhang Junbao suddenly appeared inside the Nine Star Bay villa on Black Dragon Mountain Island.
"Brother? You're actually back! The last time I came home was eighty years ago. The intervals between your returns are getting longer and longer."
When Zhang Junbao returned, he saw that his younger sister, Zhang Lin, was also there.
Where are Mom and Dad?
"They're really busy now. You wouldn't believe it, Mom and Dad are now in charge of all the cultural work in the Milky Way Galaxy. Dad is promoting Earth's culture to the outside world every day. He wants everyone in the Milky Way Galaxy to learn to speak Huaxia Language!"
His mother is also helping him; the two of them are constantly traveling all over the world. I heard they're even going to the Imperial Capital Star the Ganwu Universe Country soon to give a speech and promote Earth's culture!
"As expected, parents are the true love; we two children are just an accident." When talking about her parents, Zhang Lin transforms into a little sister in front of Zhang Junbao, constantly complaining to her brother.
If outsiders knew, they would be utterly astonished. Zhang Lin, the top scientific genius who reigns supreme in the Ganwu Universe Country, actually has such a girlish side.
"Do you know, my sister-in-law and I now control the entire technology sector of the Silver Blue Empire. We've used all the precious materials and resources you left me to develop technology. The Virtual Universe Company also values technology highly and has given us a lot of support." Zhang Lin told Zhang Junbao about everything that had happened over the years, just like when Zhang Junbao was still on Earth.
Where is your sister-in-law?
"Her parents took her to the Ganwu Universe Country, leaving me to look after the company alone. She should be on the spaceship now; I've already messaged her, she'll be here soon."
Sure enough, before Zhang Lin could finish speaking, three figures appeared beside her— Zhang Junbao's parents and wife.
" Junbao, you're finally back. Last time I heard from Luo Feng that you encountered danger in a secret realm. How are you now?" Zhang Junbao's mother, Yang Fei, asked.
"It's alright. With powerful figures from the Virtual Universe Company guarding the area, there won't be any problems. If we really can't win, we can always run away," Zhang Junbao said casually.
"That's good. Don't go on anything too dangerous. We're doing fine now."
" The Virtual Universe Company's mission still needs to be carried out, but I'm much stronger than before, so don't worry. But why did you all end up in the capital of the Ganwu Universe Country?" Zhang Junbao asked, puzzled.
"Ever since you became the disciple of the Chaos City Lord, the Ganwu Country Lord has sent envoys to protect us and issued many orders to support our work."
"This isn't because the Ganwu Universe Country's capital has greater influence, and we want to interact more with other races so we can better understand what kind of people you've encountered," Zhang Anzhong said.
"We can't help you much while you're out there making your way in the world. The only thing we can do is protect this home for you. Communicate with the universe more often, so that we two old folks don't become too outdated and have nothing to talk about when you come back."
Now I at least know how powerful Immortal are, and how terrifying Universe Venerable is.
Zhang Junbao has also poured a lot of resources into his family. His parents, wife, and sister are all now at the Realm World Lord World Lord Level. However, they have reached this level entirely through resources; combat power is not something he considers at all.
Zhang Junbao could tell that his parents had also made a lot of effort to understand his experiences in the Virtual Universe Company. At least they weren't like Luo Feng's parents, who were immersed in virtual games all day long and had no idea what their son was going through outside.
Zhang Junbao looked at his wife and saw her smile slightly; she still looked like the same young girl she used to be.
"Thank you for taking care of my parents all these years."
"How could that be? You're adventuring and exploring in the universe, and I can't always be by your side. I'm so useless," Zhang Junbao's wife Xu Yan, said with self-reproach.
"The fact that you can stay by my parents' side is already something I owe you. If both husband and wife are strong individuals who want to experience life in the universe, then this family probably wouldn't feel like a family anymore."
"The competition within the Virtual Universe Company is fierce. All Core Member must work hard to cultivate their skills. If they fall behind even slightly, the resources they have cultivated will be snatched away by others."
If I were to marry a genius girl, and we were both isolated, each venturing out on our own, constantly worrying about our own lives, what kind of family would that be?
I cultivate myself with all my might so that the Earth can be at peace, so that when I return I can hear you say "Welcome home," instead of returning to a cold, desolate, and lifeless house.
"Alright, you two rarely get together, why are you saying such sentimental things? Come on, your mom is cooking today, eat it all!" Zhang Anzhong said.
"Yes, I can finish any amount of food my mom makes!" Zhang Lin said, standing up.
"I haven't had Mom's cooking in a long time. I have a big appetite now, so Mom, you have to cook more," Zhang Junbao said.
At this moment, the killings and conflicts in the universe seemed irrelevant to Zhang Junbao; he only wanted to enjoy the laughter and joy of his family.
As night fell, Zhang Junbao and his wife walked down the street, looking at the bustling Black Dragon Mountain Island.
" Xiao Yan, I have a mission to carry out next, and I don't know when I'll be back," Zhang Junbao said. "Please take good care of things at home."
"Don't worry, this is a home you built with your hard work, and I will protect it no matter what," Xu Yan said softly.
"Now that Xiaolin is married, and Mom and Dad have their own interests and careers, we'll take good care of ourselves. But for you, the dangers of the universe are something you'll have to face on your own."
"You are everything I want to protect. As long as you are safe and well, anything I do is worth it."
"Why didn't I see her husband just now?" Zhang Junbao asked, puzzled.
"Back then, you were still in the secret realm, you didn't even reply to the emails."
"I was probably in seclusion for a long time back then, and I missed a lot of emails. I only glanced at them and didn't pay much attention," Zhang Junbao said apologetically.
"He's a very nice young man, you know him. Do you remember the young man who saw you off when you participated in the Genius Battle?" Xu Yan said.
"Hong's grandson?"
"That's right. It was Brother Hong who officiated at the wedding."
"As long as Xiaolin likes it, that's fine."
A few days later, Zhang Junbao returned to Wuchen Space, Manor No. 119.
Inside the Primal Secret Region, Zhang Junbao opened the realm quest application interface.
"Master, have you made up your mind?"
"That's right, it's decided!"
"This is it, the Purgatory Abyss!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Junbao clicked on the task application.
Drip--drip--drip--
A piercing alarm suddenly went off.
An electronic voice warning echoed in the study, reminding him of the various dangers of the Desperate Level Mission and urging him to choose carefully, for once he made a choice, he would have to carry out the mission without any regrets.
Zhang Junbao ignored it; having made his decision, he wouldn't be intimidated by a warning.
There aren't many Desperate Level Mission, and Zhang Junbao didn't want to waste this opportunity.
After browsing through the options, Zhang Junbao chose the Purgatory Abyss. This was the number one Desperate Level Mission, known as a death sentence, and even among other Universe Level geniuses who had been cultivated by the Virtual Universe Company for thousands of years, few dared to choose it.
Choosing the Purgatory Abyss generally requires an absolute level of confidence from super geniuses, yet even so, the mortality rate remains as high as 90%, which is the most terrifying aspect of the Desperate Level Mission.