Chapter 170
3516
Standing before his desk, Luo Feng opened the black-covered 'War God Palace Regulations.' Inside, there was only a single sheet of paper.
"Welcome to the War God Palace."
"The War God Palace is the strongest organization of human warriors, jointly founded by First Chairman Hong and Second Chairman Lei Shen. All Wargods and beings transcending Wargods on Earth are members of the War God Palace. The management of the War God Palace, also known as the 'War God Palace Council,' is exclusively comprised of beings who have transcended Wargods, and only they are qualified to become council members."
"The Council has five Chairmen: First Chairman, Second Chairman... up to Fifth Chairman."
"These five individuals are the five strongest experts on Earth!"
"This means... the status within the War God Palace is divided into three levels: ordinary members, council members, and chairmen."
"The War God Palace features a 'Mall,' 'Auction Hall,' 'Arena Plaza,' 'Trial Tower,' and many other functions, awaiting your discovery!"
It was just this single, short sheet of paper.
After reading it, Luo Feng smiled, then walked to his wardrobe, changed into casual clothes, pushed open the door, and left his room.
...
Following the corridor, he naturally arrived at the outer wall walkway of the War God Palace. This walkway was a full nine meters wide. Standing on the wall-like corridor, he leaned over, looking down. Below was a massive plaza belonging to the War God Palace, featuring nine arenas.
And beyond the plaza?
"Rumble~~~" A dark, surging tide crashed against the plaza's protective wall again and again. The vast War God Palace seemed like a colossal palace suspended on an endless black ocean.
"Who designed this? One side of the War God Palace faces endless clouds and mist, while the other faces an endless ocean."
Luo Feng shook his head.
"Hello." A voice sounded from behind him. Luo Feng turned to see a tall, Caucasian man smiling and extending his hand. "My name is Fralotti."
"Luo Feng." Luo Feng smiled back, shaking his hand, and complimented, "Your Huaxia is quite good."
"Thank you for the compliment." Fralotti smiled broadly. "Mr. Luo Feng, you look very young, and this is my first time seeing you in the War God Palace. I, Fralotti, can say that I know ninety-nine percent of the Wargods on Earth today. Mr. Luo Feng, you probably haven't been here many times, have you?"
Luo Feng looked at the man in surprise.
Knowing ninety-nine percent of Earth's Wargods? Perhaps an exaggeration, but it certainly spoke to the man's confidence.
"This is my first time," Luo Feng said with a slight smile.
"Oh, first time." Fralotti raised an eyebrow, a mysterious smile playing on his face. "There's a surprise coming up soon."
"A surprise?"
As they talked, Luo Feng and Fralotti, both Wargods, reached the spiral staircase leading to the first-floor hall. Their position was on the third floor, about ten meters above the first-floor hall's ground. The first-floor hall itself boasted a ceiling height of around 30 meters, and its length and width exceeded 100 meters!
This hall was even larger than a typical school's sports field!
In this enormous first-floor hall, numerous sofas and chairs were arranged, at least several thousand seats. Currently, nearly a thousand people were gathered in small groups, drinking and chatting.
"So many Wargods!" Luo Feng couldn't help but hold his breath.
Only Wargods, at the very least, could enter the War God Palace! And there were nearly a thousand people below. In all his years, the largest gathering of Wargods he had ever seen was at the Elite Training Camp, where there were only a few dozen. In Jiangnan Base City, encountering even one Wargod was a rare event.
"Mr. Luo Feng, Wargods are usually dispersed across various locations, making it rare to meet other Wargods. That's why many Wargods frequently come to the 'War God Palace' to drink, chat, and make friends," Fralotti explained.
"Mm." Luo Feng nodded involuntarily.
This was the gathering place for all Wargods on Earth.
As he descended the spiral staircase, Luo Feng observed the hall below. Besides the numerous chatting Wargods, there were also about a hundred exceptionally beautiful and elegant attendants, exclusively serving these Wargods. On the hall's wall, a giant display screen showed a number:
'3515'.
"What does '3515' mean?" Luo Feng wondered.
*Clap!* (Sound of footstep)
Just then, Luo Feng and Fralotti stepped off the staircase. The moment Luo Feng's foot touched the polished floor tiles of the first-floor hall, the entire hall suddenly dimmed, shifting from its soft, comfortable lighting to a subdued glow. The previously soothing music instantly ceased.
"Hmm?" Luo Feng was puzzled, but Fralotti beside him wore a knowing smile.
*Whoosh!* (Sound of heads turning)
All the Wargods who had been conversing almost simultaneously turned their heads towards the staircase. After their gazes swept past Fralotti, they almost all fixed on Luo Feng!
"*Dong!*"
With a clear sound that seemed to make one's soul tremble, loud, enthusiastic, and joyful music immediately filled the hall, echoing throughout. Nearly a thousand Wargods from all over the world, gathered in this luxurious hall, stood up, some even applauding.
Among them were those who served governments.
Among them were special individuals hidden in the shadows.
Among them were mercenaries who had long battled between life and death.
Among them were those who lived in seclusion, enjoying life and teaching disciples.
...
They were the elite of human society, the wealthiest, standing at the pinnacle of the human social pyramid.
*Whoosh!* (Sound of light)
A faint beam of light shone down on Luo Feng.
"The War God Palace welcomes a new Wargod! His name is... Luo Feng!"
A rough, god-like voice boomed!
As the voice echoed, a three-dimensional virtual projection appeared above the hall. Large,立体 characters materialized:
Name: Luo Feng
Nationality: Huaxia Nation
Rank: Wargod (High-tier)
...
These three simple lines of text, each character three-dimensional, as if carved from stone, floated in mid-air.
"The total number of Wargods in human society has now increased by one, reaching 3516!" As the thunderous voice reverberated through the hall, the '3515' on the giant display screen on the wall instantly flashed to '3516'. Simultaneously, the enthusiastic, joyful music began to fade until it was inaudible.
The light shining on Luo Feng also vanished.
Everything returned to normal.
"This..." Luo Feng gave a wry smile, looking at Fralotti beside him. Fralotti must have known, but hadn't warned him.
"Every Wargod's first arrival is met with an automatic introduction and welcome from the virtual space," Fralotti said with a smile. "I didn't expect, Mr. Luo Feng, that even as a newly promoted Wargod, you are already a High-tier Wargod. Truly admirable."
Meanwhile, in the War God Palace, nearly a thousand Wargods sat in their seats, discussing among themselves and their friends.
Many were talking about Luo Feng...
Out of a total of 3516 Wargods on Earth, only a few hundred were High-tier Wargods. A newly promoted Wargod being a High-tier Wargod was indeed rare.
"Luo Feng!"
"Luo Feng!"
Several voices called out. Six figures walked over from a corner seat in the distance. Luo Feng looked on in surprise... These six people were all familiar faces! They were all teachers from the Elite Training Camp! Although his own teacher, Jiang Fang, wasn't among them, he knew the others, including Yang Hui, who had initially brought him to the training camp.
"Teacher Yang, Teacher Wei Te..." Luo Feng greeted.
"Why call us teachers? You've already graduated, and Jiang Fang was your actual instructor. Just call us by our names," Yang Hui said with a laugh. The other teachers from the Elite Training Camp also smiled and nodded.
A disciple, no matter how strong, should still respect their teacher.
However, in the training camp, each student only had one personal instructor. Luo Feng was taught by Jiang Fang... Now that Luo Feng had graduated and held a high status, only Jiang Fang truly deserved the title 'teacher.' The others, though acquainted with Luo Feng, hadn't personally instructed him, so there was no need for such formality.
"Luo Feng, since you're here, according to tradition, I'll introduce you," Yang Hui said enthusiastically with a smile. The other teachers also stood by, smiling.
"Everyone!"
Yang Hui's voice suddenly rose, echoing throughout the hall. The nearly thousand Wargods, who had been drinking and chatting, all turned their heads. Seeing Yang Hui and his group, they watched with interest. In such an environment, Wargods without some background usually wouldn't dare to shout so loudly.
"Allow me to introduce everyone," Yang Hui announced loudly with a laugh. "This gentleman beside me is the new Inspector for Jiangnan Base City, personally appointed by our Extreme Martial Arts Dojo Master!"
*Whoosh!* (Sound of commotion)
A stir went through the hall!
The Extreme Martial Arts Dojo, as the strongest military organization on Earth, was formidable. Just looking at their organization, besides Grand Dojo Master Hong, the Earth's strongest expert, they had three personal guards and five patrol inspectors—a total of eight beings who transcended Wargods! It could be said that the elite strength of the 'Extreme Martial Arts Dojo' was unparalleled.
Most organizations would be fortunate to have one Wargod overseeing a Base City.
But the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo had numerous experts!
To become an Inspector in a large Base City like 'Jiangnan Base City,' one had to be a very influential figure among High-tier Wargods!
"Not only that, the highest echelons have evaluated Brother Luo Feng as an 'Invincible Wargod,'" Yang Hui said, beaming. "Everyone, please get to know Brother Luo Feng better."
At these words, the entire hall erupted.
Invincible Wargod?
There were only a few hundred High-tier Wargods on Earth. Those at the level of Li Yao numbered around a hundred. Those with the Illusionary Demon Katelan were fewer than 50! As for those qualified to be called 'Invincible Wargods,' there were only about a dozen. These dozen individuals either had terrifying blade techniques, incredible footwork, or potent mental-force abilities...
In short, each possessed an ultimate skill that made them invincible.
Every single one was a major figure on Earth.
"Luo Feng," Yang Hui whispered to Luo Feng with a smile, "You won't blame me, will you?"
Luo Feng smiled.
He understood the rules. To ensure their important high-ranking members could command respect, the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo would actively promote them. For instance, the so-called 'Invincible Wargod' evaluation was a form of active exposure! Moreover, the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo's highest-level strength evaluations held great credibility worldwide.
"Come, let's go sit over there," Yang Hui said with a smile.
"Luo Feng, the food and drinks here are absolutely delicious, top-tier delicacies," the other Wargod teachers added.
In the War God Palace, Wargods from the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo naturally formed a cohesive group.
However, the entire hall was abuzz with discussion... Many people looked at Luo Feng with changed eyes...
Luo Feng, an Invincible Wargod?
This public debut in the War God Palace would undoubtedly make him known worldwide at the fastest possible speed.