Qiu Long Star, Maple Leaf Pavilion.
Lu San remained seated on a recliner in the lobby of the Maple Leaf Pavilion, his consciousness currently searching for information in the Virtual Universe.
"So this little guy named Luo Feng comes from an indigenous planet called Earth. He must have inherited the legacy of that Immortal God named Hu Yanbo —but Hu Yanbo is probably nothing to the teacher. The teacher must have valued Luo Feng for his other qualities."
After receiving the email from his teacher Lu Qingshan, Lu San dared not be careless and kept a close eye on Luo Feng's news.
After all, once Luo Feng leaves the native planet, he will inevitably come into contact with the universe. As long as he interacts with the Maple Leaf Empire, or even other civilizations and empires in the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield, this news will naturally reach Lu San's ears.
Not long ago, he had obtained authorization from the Black Dragon Mountain God Lord to freely access any information from the Black Dragon Mountain intelligence department.
In addition, with the information channels of the Virtual Universe Company, it can be said that a huge information network has been woven around Luo Feng, Lu San can know about any information Luo Feng leaves in the universe immediately.
After reading another message from the Imperial Intelligence Department, Lu San raised an eyebrow slightly.
" The Nuolanshan Family is something else! They dare to disregard their teacher's orders and even dare to invade native planets. They're courting death."
Lu San snorted coldly.
This message was from Luo Feng, after he registered Earth with the Maple Leaf Empire's office, reporting the Nuolanshan Family's intrusion on Earth.
"I need to know Nuolanshan's Virtual Universe ID, and his location within that Virtual Universe."
Lu San gave the order.
Before long, the news spread. Nuolanshan was very famous in the Caro Empire as Giant Axe Warrior, and his information was not a secret and was easy to find.
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A villa near the Galaxy Oasis Residential Complex on Black Dragon Mountain Island in the Virtual Universe.
" Yuke, you're almost there? Good. Once you get there, go through the wormhole immediately, and then follow the route map I gave you to that planet called Earth. The strongest beings on that planet are only at the Star Level, so there's no need to worry. Just take everything I need back. Of course, don't let them catch you red-handed."
"Yes, teacher."
" Yuke, very good. Completing this mission makes you the greatest contributor to the Nuolanshan Family."
Nuolanshan, with his bald head and pointed ears, suppressed his excitement and hung up the phone.
Yuke is one of the six Universe Level direct disciples of Nuolanshan, and also the third-generation patriarch of the Nuolanshan Family.
The fact that Yuke could become the patriarch of the Nuolanshan Family with the strength of Universe Level 1 shows that he holds a high position in the hearts of the Nuolanshan, and is at least a trustworthy disciple.
" Yuke has exhausted his potential to become Universe Level; further advancement will be extremely difficult. If this trip to Earth is successful and I acquire those treasures, it should be enough to break through to the Domain Lord Level. Then I can help him advance a few more ranks. If something unexpected happens— Yuke is only at the Universe Level 1 —sacrificing him wouldn't be a significant loss for the Nuolanshan Family."
Nuolanshan had carefully considered which disciple to send to Earth. First, the disciple needed to be completely trustworthy and not betray him. Second, the disciple needed to be willing to sacrifice for the family, even if the disciple did sacrifice himself, the loss to the family would not be significant.
If it were his most talented disciple, Baikaluo, Nuolanshan trust him just as much, but he wouldn't be willing to sacrifice him.
Although the native planet wasn't particularly dangerous, if they were caught red-handed, the Nuolanshan Family would have to hand over the person, or the entire family would be implicated.
"Um?"
Just as Nuolanshan was pondering this, he received an email in his inbox, marked as important.
Nuolanshan opened it up and took a look.
"The Third Elder of the Maple Leaf Empire Council of Elders!"
Nuolanshan looked at the signature on the email, took a deep breath, and a look of fear and unease appeared on his face.
Maple Leaf Empire ----
Despite being classified as a primary civilization empire alongside the Caro Empire, there is absolutely no comparison between the two.
The Maple Leaf Empire's ancestor was Immortal God, and the Maple Leaf Empire Council of Elders consisted of at least Universe Level beings. In particular, among the top five elders, Nuolanshan only knew of one: the young Planet Lord of Qiu Long Star, a top- Domain Lord Level expert, who was extremely powerful even among Domain Lord Level.
That person was merely the fifth-ranked elder in the Maple Leaf Empire Council of Elders.
Third Elder?
Who is this?
Why do you suddenly want to see me?
Nuolanshan felt a little panicked, vaguely sensing that something was not good. After all, he had little to do with the Maple Leaf Empire. The only connection he had was with Earth, the native planet within the Maple Leaf Empire.
It shouldn't be that bad for a small, indigenous planet.
Nuolanshan dared not delay his worries. After closing the email, he got up and left home. Not far from his home, in a Hundred Flavors Pavilion opposite the Galaxy Oasis Residential Complex, Nuolanshan met the third-ranked elder of the Maple Leaf Empire.
Dressed in a gray robe, he appeared kind and like an ordinary person. However, Nuolanshan was stunned when he saw the green leaf-like mark on the old man's forehead.
World Lord!
This is a World Lord Level powerhouse, and one Origin Law Recognition, making him an extremely powerful being even among World Lord Level World Lord Level.
Such a person would be a top figure even among the most powerful forces in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire.
As expected of the Third Elder of the Maple Leaf Empire, so powerful, so terrifying.
" Nuolanshan greets Your Excellency."
Nuolanshan walked up to Lu San and bowed respectfully. As a Universe Level Giant Axe Warrior, he was no different from an ant in front of World Lord Level. Although the other party could not do anything to him in the Virtual Universe, crushing him in reality would not be much more difficult than crushing an ant.
" Nuolanshan, do you remember the law of the Ganwu Universe Country that prohibits the slave trade?"
Lu San spoke slowly.
"Remember."
Nuolanshan felt a sudden jolt of anxiety.
As expected—it really was this matter.
"If you know this, why do you still invade native planets, especially those belonging to our Maple Leaf Empire?"
Lu San stared sharply at Nuolanshan.
Nuolanshan felt a chill run down his spine. "My lord, what makes you say that? Our Nuolanshan Family has always abided by the law and has never disturbed the native planet."
"Does this token belong to your Nuolanshan Family?"
Lu San threw a blue token at the foot of Nuolanshan.
Upon seeing the token, Nuolanshan's expression changed, but he still dared not admit it. He said, "My lord, this is a token of our Nuolanshan Family, but it's only the lowest grade. We have many of these tokens in our family. When many families die as a group, their tokens are lost. Some forces that were originally affiliated with our Nuolanshan Family also obtain such identity tokens. My lord, if anyone uses this token to harass the native planets under the Maple Leaf Empire, I will investigate thoroughly and find them!"
Lu San picked up his glass, savoring the juice as he watched Nuolanshan's performance.
"So, this matter has nothing to do with your Nuolanshan Family?"
"Indeed, it's unrelated."
"So, that C9-class spaceship currently en route to Earth doesn't belong to your Nuolanshan Family either?"
No—it shouldn't be.
Although everyone here is at the Apprentice Level in terms of physical fitness, Nuolanshan felt immense pressure.
"Well, that's good! Since that's not the case, I won't say anything more. I just hope that your Nuolanshan Family won't make a mistake. The Maple Leaf Empire is different from other places; it will never tolerate even acts of harassment against native planets! Go down."
"Yes, sir."
After bowing, Nuolanshan turned and quickly left.
Upon exiting the Hundred Flavors Pavilion restaurant, Nuolanshan hurriedly contacted his disciple Yuke, but received no reply.
" Yuke ----"
Nuolanshan understood that his disciple, who, despite not having high potential, was the one he trusted most, would probably never be able to return to Binglan Star again.
He felt both fear and anger.
He dared not vent his anger on the Maple Leaf Empire, after all, it was a behemoth to him, and anger would only backfire.
He blamed everything on the natives.
"Damn Earth natives—I never imagined they could actually leave Earth and even report our Nuolanshan Family to the Maple Leaf Empire."
Nuolanshan hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
It's quite normal for the Immortal God's former abode to retain some cosmic technology products. Nuolanshan never expected that the indigenous planet with countless treasures discovered by his family's descendants had already made contact with the universe and even knew the laws prohibiting the slave trade.
This time, he not only gained nothing, but also lost a Universe Level disciple.
The crucial point is that he dared not harbor any resentment.
Looking back in the direction of the Hundred Flavors Pavilion, Nuolanshan took a deep breath.
A top-tier being at the World Lord Level personally issuing a warning must be an ultimatum; Earth is definitely no longer an option.
The Maple Leaf Empire's authorities have already taken notice of them; sending any more people would be suicidal. It could even implicate the entire Nuolanshan Family, leading to their destruction.
Given the Maple Leaf Empire's power, as long as they protect it to the death, it won't make much difference even if he tells others.
Nuolanshan had some basic understanding of the Maple Leaf Empire's ancestor. He and that person were both Universe Level Giant Axe Warrior, so Nuolanshan always regarded that person as his idol and goal.
He knew how powerful the Maple Leaf Empire's backing was; it was the disciple of the Ganwu Country Lord, wielding immense power. Even the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's royal family wouldn't dare provoke the Maple Leaf Empire.
If that person hadn't had no interest in expanding their power, they could have easily established a mid-level civilization empire like the Black Dragon Mountain Empire.
" The Maple Leaf Empire received the report and actually sent a World Lord Level elder to warn me. It seems the Maple Leaf Empire Maple Leaf Empire takes this matter very seriously, but they probably don't know about those treasures."
"What should we do?!"
Nuolanshan paced back and forth.
Finally, a decision was made.
Although he could no longer go to Earth, he did not intend to give up completely.
"If those three leaders from Earth were to travel to space, they would certainly register for citizenship under either the Black Dragon Mountain Empire or the Maple Leaf Empire for convenience. Once registered, they would be freed from the protection of their native status—I could easily take action against them in space. By killing all three of them, I should be able to obtain a significant amount of that Immortal God's legacy from them."
Nuolanshan's gaze was somber.
He blamed the Earth natives for the death of his disciple, and he wanted to kill those three natives not only for the treasure, but also to avenge his disciple.