Swallowing the Stars: The Rise of Emperor Wei

In a private room of a luxurious restaurant on Black Dragon Mountain Island in the virtual universe.

"Brother Gao Sheng, actually, I'm not from any big family," Luo Feng said frankly.

Gao Sheng raised his hand and laughed, "Earth Lord, Luo Feng, right? I already know you've only been registered for a few days. Every major family in the entire Black Dragon Mountain Empire knows. Which family doesn't have someone specifically responsible for paying attention to imperial announcements and compiling intelligence? Your planet is in the void region of the Milky Way, not easy to reach. You have to go through a wormhole and then travel for three years in the original universe."

"Everyone has secrets, and so do I. We're friends, and I don't mean to pry. Brother Luo Feng, Brother Hong, Brother Lei, if it's inconvenient for you, that's fine. There's no need to tell me."

Luo Feng smiled awkwardly. Since he had bought Earth, he naturally had to announce the way to get there. He had expected this long ago.

Luo Feng said, "Actually, I'm just an Earthling..."

Luo Feng and his two companions gave a general explanation of the Nuolanshan family and the affairs of Earth.

"Is it because the explorers from the Norlan Mountain family discovered a wormhole, making Earth accessible, that you had to come out and buy it? You borrowed money for this?" Gao Sheng nodded. "What about their follow-up fleet? You're already a lord; they wouldn't dare venture in, would they?"

"They didn't actually break in. After I showed them my lord's credentials, they left." Luo Feng nodded, then frowned. "But they didn't leave; they stopped in the solar system."

"It's normal that you know Norlanshan, after all, the Norlanshan family is easy to recognize, and he's the only one who can wear the Giant Axe Medal. But why does it seem like Norlanshan also recognizes you?" Gao Sheng asked. "And is the reason you bought so many Constant Star-level Rank 9 slaves for this?"

Luo Feng thought for a moment and said, "It wasn't us. He probably only recognized me because I showed the Lord's Certificate to the Nolan Mountain family fleet through a holographic projection device on Earth. My image was in the projection. I also bought those slaves as a backup plan, so that if they really wanted to break in, we would have a fighting chance."

silence.

The atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly became eerie.

Hong and Lei Shen both looked at Luo Feng in disbelief.

Gao Sheng suddenly said, "Wait a minute, Luo Feng, where are you right now? How do you suddenly have the strength to fight?"

Luo Feng snapped out of his daze. "What am I saying?"

It will take three years to get back to Earth!

"Uh, Brother Gao Sheng, actually there are other ways for us to return to Earth. We don't need three years; we're already on Earth now." Luo Feng had no choice but to admit it.

"I see." Gao Sheng nodded.

Luo Feng wanted to say something more, but Gao Sheng raised his hand and said, "It's probably another one of your secrets. There's no need to say anything more. I was just curious just now, and I absolutely did not mean to ask any further questions."

Hong and Lei Shen smiled wryly. Oh well, it doesn't matter if they know. Anyway, only Luo Feng could do that.

Gao Sheng thought for a moment and said, "However, Earth is, after all, a planet once ruled by an invincible powerhouse. After the Black Dragon Mountain Empire issued its announcement, some families and forces might be interested in investigating it. It's normal for the Nuolan Mountain family to stay here. After all, they've already come all this way. Others take three years to fly, but they've already arrived."

"I bet Norlan Mountain will send people from that fleet to try and infiltrate Earth to gather information. Don't be careless. If there are any treasures on Earth that would make a cosmic-level being envious, you'd better hide them quickly." Gao Sheng looked at Luo Feng with a half-smile.

Luo Feng frowned. A treasure? Does the mechanical race's spaceship count? But I can't hide it.

Gao Sheng laughed again, "Don't worry, I'm not interested, and neither is my Wei Di family. Even if you invite me, I'll have to think about it."

"There's one more thing: don't tell others that you're from Earth. If you do, people will assume that you came from the outside world and discovered Earth. Without knowing your background, they won't easily deal with you. Of course, if there's a planet with a lord, generally no one will forcibly occupy it unless there's some huge benefit driving them to do such a thing."

Luo Feng said gratefully, "Thank you."

Gao Sheng toyed with his wine glass, looking at Luo Feng with amusement. "Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's talk about the trainee mercenary assessment. Are you guys interested?"

"Of course I'm interested, but what exactly are these cosmic mercenaries?" Hong asked.

Gao Sheng said, "You should know some basic information about the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance."

Luo Feng and the other two nodded.

One of the five super powers of humanity in the universe, and if we only consider the number of people, the number one power in the universe is the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance!

Ordinary planetary or celestial-level citizens of the universe are neither eligible nor qualified to join the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance. However, over 99% of powerful martial artists and mentalists do join the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance.

Their teacher, Hu Yanbo, the master of Meteorite Star, was also among them.

Ordinary planetary and celestial beings venturing into the universe can only be considered adventurers.

Only those at the Hengxing level are qualified to participate in the assessment, and only those who pass the assessment can obtain the title of "Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary".

Only those at the cosmic level are qualified to participate in the "Cosmic One-Star Mercenary" assessment.

Only those at the Domain Lord level are qualified to participate in the "Cosmic Two-Star Mercenary" assessment.

Only those who are realm lords are qualified to participate in the "Universe Three-Star Mercenary" assessment.

Being qualified to take the assessment doesn't guarantee you'll pass! That's why many Domain Lords are only one-star mercenaries, and World Lords are only two-star mercenaries.

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"We know all that, but what are the benefits of becoming a cosmic mercenary?" Thor asked.

At this moment, Babata on Luo Feng's shoulder spoke.

"Only by becoming a cosmic mercenary can one be qualified to accept mercenary missions. Completing missions and gaining merits can be exchanged for secret techniques and cultivation resources. For martial artists and mental cultivators, secret techniques and resources are very important. Without enough resources, one cannot go far, unless one is a member of a large family."

"So this Cosmic Mercenary Alliance is just a platform—a platform for issuing missions and providing resources. Want to obtain good secret techniques or cultivation resources? There are plenty! As long as you go on adventures and fight!"

"Adventure? Combat?"

Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen suddenly realized what was happening, and their eyes revealed excitement and anticipation.

Adventures in the universe, witnessing its endless wonders and colors, are truly captivating.

"The Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary Examination is a selection process, a testament to your strength! Only by becoming a Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary can you be qualified to take on missions. Moreover, only Cosmic Apprentice Mercenaries are qualified to participate in the Cosmic One-Star Mercenary Examination," Babata said. "Therefore, if you don't become an Apprentice Mercenary at the Constant level, it will be virtually impossible for you to become a formal mercenary once you reach the Cosmic level, unless you are a super genius and the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance directly invites you to become one of their internal members."

Gao Sheng said calmly, "In my Wei Di family, most of the Hengxing level people will not participate in the cosmic trainee mercenary assessment, but those above the cosmic level are all at least trainee mercenaries."

Seeing their longing expressions, Babata smiled and said, "Ordinary space adventurers just wander around the normal cosmic sky, engaging in small-scale adventures! The vast majority of resources in the universe are in the secret realms of the universe! Ordinary space adventurers have no chance to enter the secret realms of the universe."

"The secret realm of the universe?"

Babata waved his hand, "The Cosmic Secret Realm is different from the normal starry sky. There are endless mysteries and endless opportunities there! However, to enter the Cosmic Secret Realm, you must be at least a Cosmic One-Star Mercenary. The missions of trainee mercenaries are not related to the Cosmic Secret Realm."

Gao Sheng laughed and said, "It's too early to talk about the cosmic secret realm now. Without reaching the cosmic level, it's impossible to enter the cosmic secret realm. However, this cosmic apprentice mercenary assessment is the greatest test for star-level adventurers. Do you want to go?"

"Go, of course we'll go." Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen didn't hesitate at all.