War God Palace

The next morning, the bustling streets of Hongning Base City were filled with a constant flow of vehicles. Inside a six-wheeled Hummer, the space was vast. Beyond the front driver's seat, the rear resembled a lounge, complete with soft sofas and a built-in refrigerator. However, this lounge area was largely occupied by an oversized backpack, leaving Luo Feng to sit alone on a sofa. After a full night in the wilderness, Luo Feng had become somewhat familiar with the Sky-Shuttle. He had also successfully located and killed a high-level lord-tier monster! Perhaps, for most high-level Wargods, hunting a high-level lord-tier monster is incredibly difficult, as these powerful beasts are swift to escape and are often surrounded by countless other monsters. But with the Sky-Shuttle at his feet, Luo Feng's speed far surpassed that of the lord-tier monster, leaving it no escape and leading to its swift demise. “The monster materials are ready. First, I need to get the ‘high-level Wargod’ title,” Luo Feng muttered, looking at his communication watch. “Hello?” Luo Feng dialed a number. “Hello, sir, this is the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo Tower. Would you like to make an appointment?” a gentle voice replied, first in Chinese, then repeating it in English. Luo Feng cut straight to the chase, “I need to speak to one of your managers. I’m here to sell monster materials.” “Our general business is usually handled by a manager,” the receptionist quickly explained. “This transaction is worth over ten billion Huaxia coins.” At Luo Feng’s words, the other end paused slightly before quickly responding, “Sir, may I ask when you will arrive?” “In 15 minutes,” Luo Feng replied. “May I have your name, sir?” the receptionist asked, making a note. “Luo Feng.” “Mr. Luo Feng, I’ve scheduled an appointment for you with Manager Zhang in 15 minutes.” The receptionist’s attitude had noticeably improved. Selling monster materials worth over ten billion Huaxia coins was significant, especially at the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo, which typically offered lower prices than the HR Alliance but provided contribution points. To reach such a price at the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo usually meant dealing with high-level lord-tier monsters. Was someone capable of selling monster materials of this caliber an ordinary person? ... The Extreme Martial Arts Dojo Tower, an 88-story skyscraper, was a landmark in Hongning Base City. As the headquarters of the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo, Hongning Base City had a large population of warriors, and the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo Tower naturally saw a massive daily influx of people, with many gathering in the ground floor bar to drink and chat. “Mr. Luo Feng.” Two women in suits greeted him at the entrance. “Let’s go,” Luo Feng said, dressed in a black combat uniform, carrying a two-meter-tall backpack over one shoulder. Led by the two service women, he walked through the lobby and directly into the elevator. “Wow, that backpack must be at least two meters tall!” “How many monster materials could he possibly be carrying?” Voices in various languages filled the air. While a warrior’s backpack could indeed expand to hold a large volume, few carried so many materials. Inside the elevator, Luo Feng, gripping the black backpack with one hand, couldn’t help but smile. This wasn’t the backpack he had purchased earlier; it was the Black God Set, extended to form a backpack. Like Phantom Demon Katelan, those with the Black God Set rarely bothered with ordinary backpacks or combat uniforms. “Ding!” The elevator doors opened on the 32nd floor. Led by the service women, Luo Feng entered a spacious reception room where a woman in her forties was seated. “Hello, Mr. Luo Feng, my surname is Zhang,” the woman said with a smile. “Whoosh!” Luo Feng unzipped his backpack and poured all the monster materials into a nearby basin. Manager Zhang was initially taken aback, but upon seeing the materials, she gasped, noticing three distinct, sharp spikes with faint bloodstains. “Komodo Tyrannosaurus!” Manager Zhang exclaimed. “Please step outside,” she quickly waved to the service women. Having worked there, the service women were familiar with monster types. Hearing ‘Komodo Tyrannosaurus,’ they too looked at Luo Feng in shock. “Yes, Manager,” the service women replied, then exited. “Komodo Tyrannosaurus spikes? Judging by their color and size, they’re from a high-level lord-tier beast,” Manager Zhang said, disbelieving. The Komodo Tyrannosaurus was an exceptionally fearsome high-level lord-tier monster, commonly referred to as a ‘Tyrannosaurus’ by most people on Earth. Many inferred from various clues that the Komodo Tyrannosaurus was likely the most terrifying variant among the many mutations of the Komodo dragon from before the Great Nirvana period. Those three spikes were the most valuable sword-like spines from its back. Any monster with ‘Dragon’ in its name was not to be trifled with. Killing a ‘high-level lord-tier’ Komodo Tyrannosaurus was beyond the capabilities of most high-level Wargods. “Please process these materials,” Luo Feng said, frowning slightly. “I have other matters to attend to.” “Of course, Mr. Luo Feng,” Manager Zhang quickly replied. Soon, Manager Zhang began examining the materials with instruments, and the various components she identified left her even more stunned. She hadn’t realized that the two high-level lord-tier monsters were a Komodo Tyrannosaurus and a King Kong Ape, both among the most formidable high-level lord-tier monsters. “Please update my combat achievements and re-evaluate my title,” Luo Feng reminded her. “I personally killed these two high-level lord-tier monsters.” To become a high-level Wargod, one must personally kill and provide the most crucial materials from two high-level lord-tier monsters. No Wargod would lie about this, as lying served no purpose. There was no benefit in fabricating a more impressive title; insufficient strength would always be exposed. For instance, the position of Inspector was only granted to those whose true strength was recognized by the highest decision-making body at headquarters. A mere title would not suffice for an Inspector position. “Understood,” Manager Zhang nodded repeatedly. Her heart, however, was filled with shock. “This is insane! Even to get the ‘high-level Wargod title,’ a weaker high-level lord-tier monster would have sufficed. But a Komodo Tyrannosaurus and a King Kong Ape!” Manager Zhang secretly marveled. “Mr. Luo Feng,” Manager Zhang said with a hint of deference, “The King Kong Ape is valued at 8 billion Huaxia coins, with 4 million contribution points. The Komodo Tyrannosaurus is valued at 12 billion Huaxia coins, with 6 million contribution points. In total, Mr. Luo Feng, you will receive 20 billion Huaxia coins and 10 million contribution points.” Luo Feng nodded. Selling to the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo was indeed less profitable in terms of price. For example, the King Kong Ape could fetch 12 billion from the HR Alliance, and the Komodo Tyrannosaurus, comparable to an Armored Dragon, could sell for 18 billion. This meant the total value from the HR Alliance would be 30 billion. Here, it was only 20 billion. However, the Dojo offered contribution points, and 10 million contribution points instantly elevated Luo Feng to ‘Four-Star Tier contribution.’ “Since I’m already an Inspector, my status is higher, so my contribution points shouldn’t be too low. Four-Star Tier contribution is acceptable,” Luo Feng thought. As for the 10 billion? Perhaps for other high-level Wargods, earning money was challenging. Even when Luo Feng was on the Australian continent, he struggled to successfully kill a King Kong Ape, failing many times against other lord-tier monsters. At that time, he was almost a high-level Wargod-tier mental-force user. Even an Invincible Wargod, without the Sky-Shuttle, would have a lower success rate. But now—an Invincible Wargod, combined with the Sky-Shuttle! Killing high-level lord-tier monsters was truly easy. “However, the instruction manual also contained a warning from the Grandmaster,” Luo Feng remembered a line from the manual in the box containing the Sky-Shuttle, Black God Set, and Spirit of Plants and Animals: “Do not kill multiple high-level lord-tier monsters in the same area, as it may attract the pursuit of ‘King-tier monsters’ in that region!” ... “Mr. Luo Feng, 20 billion Huaxia coins have been transferred to your warrior’s exclusive account, and your contribution points have been upgraded to Four-Star Tier,” Manager Zhang said, tapping her wireless keyboard in front of a laptop, then smiled at Luo Feng. “Upon becoming a Wargod, one typically joins the War God Palace and receives a ‘consciousness sensor.’ However, the War God Palace will send someone to verify Mr. Luo Feng’s strength.” Luo Feng glanced at the screen. It displayed Luo Feng’s profile, with his rank listed as ‘Wargod-tier (High-level).’ Below it was a pop-up box with some text: “War God Palace application, undergoing assessment…” Just a few seconds later, Manager Zhang was still smiling, “Mr. Luo Feng, someone from the War God Palace will be here today, very soon.” “Beep!” A sharp sound rang out. “Hmm?” Luo Feng and Manager Zhang both looked. On the laptop screen, another pop-up box appeared: “War God Palace assessment passed!” “No one came to assess him? How did he pass?” Manager Zhang was astonished. In all her time as a manager, this was the first time she had encountered such a thing. However, she had heard that some powerful individuals, whose strength was recognized by the War God Palace Council, would be exempted from assessment and pass directly. But such occurrences were rare. Recognized by the Council, what did that mean? Every member of the War God Palace’s highest council was an existence beyond Wargods! “Mr. Luo Feng, the items will be delivered from the Tower shortly,” Manager Zhang said with a smile. “Alright,” Luo Feng replied, unhurried. A moment later, the reception room door opened automatically, and three men in uniform entered. One bald Huaxia man held a metal box and respectfully said to Luo Feng, “Wargod Luo Feng, welcome to the War God Palace. You will receive a consciousness sensor helmet free of charge. With this consciousness sensor helmet, you can directly enter the virtual space from anywhere on Earth by wearing it.” “Consciousness sensor helmet?” Luo Feng was, of course, familiar with it; he had used one during his time at the training camp. It seemed every Wargod received one of these helmets. “As a member of the War God Palace, you will also possess many special privileges. Of course, special privileges come with special responsibilities,” the bald leader said, handing over the metal box. “Once Wargod Luo Feng uses the consciousness sensor to enter the virtual space, he will learn about the many unique aspects of the War God Palace.” “Thank you,” Luo Feng said with a smile, taking the box. His finger slid over the lock, and with a click, the metal box opened, revealing a dark blue helmet inside. “So familiar,” Luo Feng thought. “Goodbye, everyone,” Luo Feng smiled slightly, placing the metal box into the black backpack on his left hand. He slung the backpack over his shoulder and walked out. As he exited, he quietly spoke into his communication watch, “No. 1, pick me up at the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo Tower.” “Time to go home!” “Jiangnan Base City!” Luo Feng headed towards the elevator, and at the same moment, a dark blue fighter jet departed from the Extreme Training Camp, flying towards the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo Tower to pick him up.