Nuolanshan

Inside the Slaughterhouse Hall.Luo Feng and Lei Shen chatted casually, an effective way to relax. "Luo Feng, Lei!" "Haha, it's rare to run into you two." Accompanied by hearty laughter, a tall, black-skinned man built like a black bear and a pale, slender red-haired youth walked over side-by-side. "Buleimu, He Ruo, come, sit," Luo Feng called out, waving them over.Spending a lot of time cultivating intensely in the Slaughterhouse, and often chatting in its hall, naturally led them to meet other elites who also frequented the place. Everyone knew that those who could stay in the Slaughterhouse long-term were either exceptionally wealthy or had powerful backgrounds, destined for extraordinary futures. More friends meant more opportunities, and they might need allies when venturing into the cosmos, so they consciously made connections.In just one month, Luo Feng had met over 30 friends, and these two were among his closest. "Hasn't Hong come out yet?" Buleimu asked in a loud voice. "He hasn't been out for eight days," Lei Shen replied. "That's crazy," He Ruo couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, by the way, I have something to tell you... Buleimu and I probably won't be coming to the Slaughterhouse for a while." The burly Buleimu nodded beside him. "What's wrong?" Luo Feng and Lei Shen were surprised.Like them, these two were the type who frequently stayed in the Slaughterhouse. "Our instructor strictly ordered Buleimu and me to apply to become Cosmic Apprentice Mercenaries and participate in the Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary assessment," He Ruo whispered. "This assessment is far more dangerous than regular cosmic adventures. They say the death rate and elimination rate are both very high. If either Buleimu or I don't show up at the Slaughterhouse after a month, it probably means we died in the assessment. We're telling you today because we don't want you to think we abandoned you without a word if we disappear, that wouldn't be very friendly, haha..." "Seriously?" Luo Feng and Lei Shen were astonished. Was the Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary assessment really that extreme? "It's dangerous, yes, but over 99% of Cosmic-level, Domain Lord, and Realm Lord powerhouses are mercenaries," He Ruo said, his eyes sharp. "If I don't take this gamble, I'll just be a guard grunt, ordered around by others. To rise above and live a free life, you have to fight, you have to battle!" "Indeed," Buleimu nodded emphatically.Luo Feng and Hong exchanged glances.Because they were already at the pinnacle on Earth, Luo Feng and Hong felt no such pressure. Unlike He Ruo, Buleimu, and others who were groomed by major powers, their living environment and the pressure they faced were far greater than Luo Feng's. These major powers invested vast sums of money and resources into their cultivation; if they didn't achieve satisfactory results, the fate of those eliminated disciples would hardly be pleasant. "He Ruo, Buleimu, is that Apprentice Mercenary assessment really that dangerous?" Lei Shen asked, puzzled.The Cosmic Mercenary Alliance. It's divided into Adventurers, Apprentice Mercenaries, One-Star Mercenaries, Two-Star Mercenaries, and Three-Star Mercenaries. Adventurers don't need an assessment; they just register. However, Apprentice Mercenaries require an assessment, One-Star Mercenaries require an assessment... every title must be earned through an assessment!The Apprentice Mercenary assessment is open to those who reach the Star-level. The elimination rate is extremely high. "Very dangerous," a deep voice rumbled from the tall, burly Buleimu, his words echoing as if from his chest. "Cosmic Mercenaries inherently risk their lives. So, the Apprentice Mercenary assessment, as an 'entry assessment,' is designed to weed out warriors and spirit readers who aren't suited to be mercenaries." "The assessment locations are always 'Realm Lord Worlds' that have already been explored and exploited," Buleimu explained. "Within these Realm Lord Worlds, the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance creates many dangers and difficulties to eliminate a large number of people. Even if you're lucky enough to survive the elimination process, the death rate remains very high." "Realm Lord Worlds?" Luo Feng was startled.Luo Feng had researched Realm Lord Worlds and asked Babata about them. In the cosmos, a 'Cosmic-level' powerhouse was a major figure, but a 'Domain Lord' could directly manifest their powerful domain in reality! A Domain Lord's domain was not like Hong's or Lei Shen's; it was tens of millions of times more powerful.As for Realm Lords, they not only possessed an inner world but could also create an entire world!Within such a world, many things could be created according to the Realm Lord's imagination. Thus, many phenomena defying common sense could occur. "What are you talking about?" a voice chimed in.Luo Feng and the other three turned to see Hong, clad in black battle armor, walking over with a smile, exuding an air of vigor and high spirits. This made Luo Feng sigh in admiration... Hong was indeed a monster; after countless extreme battles, most people would be utterly exhausted. But Hong seemed never to tire. "Did I just hear you say the death rate is very high?" Hong pulled up a chair and sat down. "We were talking about the Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary assessment," Lei Shen said. "The instructors are here?" Buleimu's deep voice sounded. "Instructors?" He Ruo also looked towards the hall entrance and immediately saw three figures approaching. One of them was their instructor. Buleimu and He Ruo instantly put their feet down, looking considerably more serious. "Instructors, are those the Cosmic-level powerhouse instructors, Quincy, you mentioned before?" Lei Shen muttered. "Which one?" Luo Feng also looked on curiously.He Ruo whispered, "It's the bald one in the green battle armor in the distance." Fortunately, in the Virtual Universe, everyone's strength was fixed at the 'Beginner-tier Warlord' level. While the Virtual Universe could detect and certify one's true strength, only in special environments, like the 'Slaughter Space,' could one unleash power equivalent to their real-world capabilities.In non-special environments, whether ordinary citizens or Immortal powerhouses, everyone possessed the body of a Beginner-tier Warlord. It was fortunate that the Cosmic-level instructor's current body was weak and couldn't hear them, otherwise, hearing the word 'bald' would surely lead to a severe reprimand for his elite students. "Bald?" Luo Feng looked closely.Three people were walking side-by-side in the distance. Two of them were bald; one wore green battle armor, and the other dark gray. As for the third person... he had pointed ears and slightly reddish eyes... "Hmm?" Luo Feng's pupils contracted. "This person looks just like someone from the Nuolanshan family!"Among the three in the distance, the Nuolanshan family member seemed to have noticed Luo Feng as well and stared back.The two faced each other from afar! Like needle point to awn! "Mr. Nuolanshan, what are you looking at?" Cosmic Mercenary Quincy turned his head, puzzled, then smiled. "Oh, two of them are my students." "Your students?" Nuolanshan's cold eyes darted over. "Is it that black-haired youth in the blood-red battle armor?" "No, I don't know that young man," Quincy shook his head repeatedly. Another bald Cosmic Mercenary beside him added, "Among those five, the big black guy and the red-haired kid are elite students from our organization. The other three, we don't recognize." "As long as they're not from your North Dragon City," Nuolanshan's eyes were chilling.The moment he saw Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen, he immediately recognized... the black-haired youth in the blood-red battle armor as the Earth Lord from the publicly broadcast video on Earth—Luo Feng! A surge of fury instantly ignited in Nuolanshan's heart, rushing straight to his head!He, a powerhouse with the 'Giant Axe Warrior Title'! How immense was his power of slaughter? Directly controlling over 1000 life planets, with countless powerhouses under his command, he hadn't experienced such a sense of defeat in a long time. Yet, he had indeed stumbled during the Earth campaign. "Mr. Nuolanshan," the two Cosmic Mercenaries looked at him with confusion.Nuolanshan, however, strode directly towards Luo Feng. The two Cosmic Mercenaries quickly followed behind. They had requests for Nuolanshan... After all, even among Cosmic-level powerhouses, there were ranks, and as a Cosmic-level Ninth Tier powerhouse with the Giant Axe Title, Nuolanshan's status was naturally very high!Although the hall was enormous, it still held tens of thousands of guests.A powerhouse with a Giant Axe medal on his chest and two others with One-Star Mercenary medals certainly attracted many eyes as the three quickly walked directly towards Luo Feng. "Hmm?" Luo Feng frowned slightly. "Instructors!" He Ruo and Buleimu quickly stood up. Hong and Lei Shen, however, glanced at Nuolanshan and whispered in confusion, "Luo Feng, that person looks a lot like someone from the Nuolanshan family." "He's probably not here for a friendly chat," Luo Feng's eyes narrowed.A moment later— *Clack!* Battle boots clicked together as three Cosmic-level powerhouses stood before Luo Feng's table. "Greetings, instructors," He Ruo and Buleimu said respectfully. "Mm," the two bald instructors nodded slightly, then looked at Nuolanshan. Nuolanshan stood there, looking down at the seated Luo Feng, and said coldly, "You are Luo Feng?" "Yes!" Luo Feng looked back at him. "Is that planet yours?" Nuolanshan asked a second question, but didn't mention Earth by name.Luo Feng grinned. "That's right!" "Sell it to me," Nuolanshan's cold eyes fixed on Luo Feng. "Name your price."Luo Feng shook his head slightly. "10 billion Ganwu Credits?" Nuolanshan offered. "Not for sale," Luo Feng said without hesitation. "100 billion Ganwu Credits!" Nuolanshan pressed. "I said... it's not for sale. No matter what price you offer, it's a no-go," Luo Feng said, looking at Nuolanshan. Hong and Lei Shen calmly watched the man beside him.The two Cosmic Mercenaries nearby were astonished. Nuolanshan had immediately tried to buy the planet belonging to the young man before them, and his offers were outrageous. 10 billion Ganwu Credits was enough to buy a very top-tier life planet, and then he directly offered the astronomical price of 100 billion Ganwu Credits. What kind of planet was worth such a price?Even for Nuolanshan, coming up with that much money would be a struggle. "You're provoking me!" Nuolanshan's eyes narrowed, staring at the young man like a venomous snake. "Young man, my temper isn't good, but today I'm giving you a chance... transfer the planet under your name to me, and all grievances will be settled." "Give you the planet?" Luo Feng grinned.Was that even possible?Earth was the home of countless Earthlings. To others, it might have a price, but to Earthlings, it was priceless! "My apologies, but I won't be offering you a drink," Luo Feng said, raising his cup slightly and draining it in one gulp.Nuolanshan's expression immediately darkened further.Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen didn't even spare him a glance. "Come on, Big Brother, Second Brother, let's toast," Luo Feng raised his cup. "Cheers," Hong chuckled. "Bottoms up," Lei Shen quickly added.The three completely ignored Nuolanshan, the Giant Axe Warrior Title holder standing beside them, treating him like thin air. In reality... they would probably flee as far as possible the moment they saw Nuolanshan from a distance. But in this Virtual Universe, who was afraid of whom?