Yanzhu King

“This time, His Highness was assassinated in the Wulong Starfield due to poor internal management,” Dilun said angrily. “It’s already a stroke of luck that His Highness survived. More trouble? What trouble?”

“Dilun.”

Longjue King frowned slightly.

“No offense, Longjue King,” Dilun bowed slightly, then straightened up, stating solemnly, “My Master arranged for me to protect His Highness, and I trusted the internal security of the Wulong Starfield, which is why I didn’t follow him. But... I was only away from His Highness for such a short time, and he was assassinated! My Master repeatedly entrusted him to me, yet I failed in my duty...”

Longjue King shook his head, “I am also from the Virtual Universe Company, so of course, I side with Luo Feng. However, this matter must be decided by five overseers. The affairs of my Wulong Starfield are meticulously planned. All commodity transactions, minor disturbances, and so on, are handled by the five overseers. Only when truly major incidents occur do we trouble the esteemed Universe Venerables.”

Luo Feng and Dilun both nodded.

“I’m on your side, but the other four overseers are from the other four major powers... they might not necessarily side with you. Although the five major powers cooperate, they also secretly compete,” Longjue King said. “Wait a moment, the four overseers will arrive shortly. By the way, among the upcoming four overseers, the one you must treat with the utmost caution and respect is Yanzhu King.”

“Yanzhu King?” Luo Feng was startled.

“Yes, Yanzhu King is from the Giant Axe Martial Arena, and his background is quite astonishing. So, among us five overseers in the Wulong Starfield management, Yanzhu King has always been the most domineering one. The other four of us always defer to him,” Longjue King said in a low voice. “So, whatever you do, don’t provoke him, or you’ll be in trouble.”

Luo Feng nodded silently, committing the name to memory.

Yanzhu King?

...

The three of them, Luo Feng, chatted in space, while tens of thousands of kilometers away, ripples spread through the starry sky. Spaceships appeared one after another, with less than half a minute’s difference between their arrivals. The four spaceships waited for each other, and only after all four had gathered did they collectively open their hatches.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The hatches opened, and numerous figures flew out from the four spaceships’ hatches, totaling over a hundred people, most of whom were Undying Beings.

It was true that Undying Beings were forbidden from entering the Wulong Starfield’s storage area, but under certain special circumstances, it was permissible.

“What’s going on?”

“Look at this, such a mess.”

The four overseers led a large group of people flying over. Leading the way was a handsome man in a magnificent white robe, a man so breathtakingly beautiful that not only women would be captivated, but even men would be moved. His beauty clearly transcended gender.

He had flowing silver hair, crystal-clear skin, even comparable to the Insectoid Queen Yilina.

His features were perfect.

On his forehead, there were faint, mysterious secret patterns, adding an ancient and eternal aura that instinctively drew people to him.

With such an unparalleled beauty standing there, the other three overseers seemed to become mere backdrops.

“Follow me,” Longjue King transmitted, instructing Luo Feng and Dilun.

The three of them went to meet them.

The large contingent led by the four overseers also stopped in space, and the group gathered in the silent starry void.

“Luo Feng, let me introduce you,” Longjue King said with a smile, pointing to a tall, thin man with curly hair and greenish skin beside him. “This is Dalian King from the Universe First Bank.”

“Dalian King.” Luo Feng saluted respectfully.

“Luo Feng, this time it was due to poor internal management within my Wulong Starfield, please forgive us,” Dalian King said with a smile.

Longjue King laughed heartily, “Fortunately, Luo Feng is at least unharmed. Luo Feng, this is Cengyu King from the Cosmic River Bank.” This was a humanoid creature with four arms and four eyes, exuding an invisible, very cold aura. Cengyu King merely nodded at Luo Feng.

“And this is Yinge King from the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance,” Longjue King continued.

Luo Feng looked over. Yinge King had an appearance very similar to Earthlings, only with more luxuriant body hair, and eyes like blades, as he smiled and nodded at Luo Feng.

“As for this one... he is also a legendary, peerless genius. When he broke through to Undying, he already possessed peak Marquis-level strength. He... is Yanzhu King!” Longjue King’s voice was a bit higher, clearly much more enthusiastic towards Yanzhu King.

“Yanzhu King.” Luo Feng saluted respectfully.

Heavens.

There was actually such an exquisitely beautiful man, arguably the most beautiful Luo Feng had ever seen among all males and females! Even alluring beings like Illusory Spirit King, or the naturally noble and stunning Insectoid Queens, couldn’t compare to the man before him. The ancient, eternal aura emanating from the mysterious secret patterns on his forehead made one instinctively want to draw closer to him.

Yanzhu King extended a jade-like finger, gently stroking his chin, and scrutinized Luo Feng, “Luo Feng, Zhenyan King’s disciple? I’ve heard of you.”

Luo Feng listened respectfully.

“No one truly knows the detailed circumstances of this incident,” Yanzhu King’s voice was soft, like a spring breeze. “I’ve just reviewed the content submitted by the Universe Venerable to the Wulong Starfield’s management AI. It only confirms... that the explosion was ultimately caused by Undying Flame energy!”

“But what is the actual truth?”

Yanzhu King gently shook his head, “Those three internal members are all dead.”

Luo Feng’s heart sank.

“Yanzhu King,” Longjue King laughed loudly, “This matter is simple. Luo Feng is a top genius of my Virtual Universe Company, definitely ranking among the top ten in assassination lists by alien races. This time he was targeted... the fact that Luo Feng survived means I can report back to the Virtual Universe Company’s higher-ups.”

Yanzhu King glanced at Longjue King, “Longjue King, we’re not just reporting to the Virtual Universe Company; we’re accountable to all five major powers!”

“In this incident, all three internal members died!”

Yanzhu King’s eyes flashed with a cold light as he pointed at Luo Feng, “This Luo Feng claims internal members tried to assassinate him, but the other three are dead, leaving no witnesses. He can just make up whatever he wants!”

“He says someone tried to assassinate him!”

“But!”

“Perhaps this Luo Feng had already planned it, instantly killing the three internal members and then taking away a large number of Sector Lord-level insectoid corpses!” Yanzhu King sneered. “A massive fortune worth over 10 million mixed units is enough to make a Domain Lord-level junior take such a risk. And with his status as a peerless genius as a protective charm, he naturally thought it was foolproof.”

Luo Feng’s expression changed drastically.

“Yanzhu King,” Luo Feng began.

“Silence. I’m speaking with Longjue King. Don’t speak unless you’re told to,” Yanzhu King frowned, seemingly looking at Luo Feng with some disdain.

Luo Feng stood to the side, his heart burning with rage, yet he remained absolutely calm and said nothing.

“Yanzhu King,” Longjue King frowned, “There’s no need for this...”

“There is a need!”

Yanzhu King said sternly, “This matter is very serious. Firstly, it caused my Wulong Starfield a loss of over ten million mixed units. Secondly, this incident might also have been an assassination. And finally, this explosion... is comparable to the explosion of an ordinary Undying Flame Being. Regardless, a thorough investigation is required!”

“Whether there’s a loophole or a spy within my Wulong Starfield, or if this Luo Feng deliberately played a trick and set up this scheme, we must uncover the truth!” Yanzhu King looked at the other overseers, “What do you all say?”

Dalian King, Cengyu King, and Yinge King exchanged glances.

“Yanzhu King makes a good point. This matter is very serious and indeed warrants a thorough investigation,” Dalian King nodded slightly.

“Mhm,” Cengyu King nodded.

“Nor should Luo Feng be wrongly accused,” Yinge King said indifferently.

“Of course!”

Yanzhu King nodded, then looked at Luo Feng, “Luo Feng, I’m questioning you now.”

“Yes,” Luo Feng responded respectfully.

Longjue King, standing nearby, frowned with a hint of anxiety, simultaneously transmitting to Luo Feng, “Luo Feng, don’t provoke Yanzhu King. Try to keep your head down and endure it.” Meanwhile, Dilun also anxiously transmitted to Luo Feng, “Your Highness, I’ll immediately inform Master through the Virtual Universe. With Master involved, this minor issue will surely be resolved.”

Listening to Dilun and Longjue King’s transmissions, Luo Feng’s heart grew even steadier.

“I ask you,” Yanzhu King looked at Luo Feng, “Was what you told the Universe Venerable earlier true?”

“Yes,” Luo Feng replied.

“Are you willing to release your soul’s protection, without resistance, and allow me to search your soul to observe the facts? Rest assured, I will not harm your soul in the slightest,” Yanzhu King continued.

“No.”

Luo Feng frowned and respectfully replied, “Searching a soul requires completely releasing its protection, allowing someone to delve deep into its core. A single mistake can destroy memories. At best, one loses memories; at worst, one becomes an idiot or even suffers soul collapse and death!”

“You don’t trust my abilities?” Yanzhu King looked at Luo Feng.

“Yanzhu King,” Luo Feng respectfully replied, “It’s not that I don’t trust you, but I dare not gamble. I, Luo Feng... do not like to place my fate in the hands of others.”

Even if Luo Feng had no secrets, he wouldn’t dare play such a game. Assuming Yanzhu King harbored ill intentions... deliberately causing a slight mishap that turned Luo Feng into an idiot. At that point, Yanzhu King would simply claim it was an accident, and even if he faced some punishment, Luo Feng would still be an idiot.

What’s more—

Luo Feng harbored many secrets in his heart; how could he allow others to search his soul?

“Yanzhu King, everyone has their secrets; how can one allow others to casually inspect them? Moreover, Luo Feng is a genius within my Virtual Universe Company; how can we permit such a dangerous thing to happen?” Longjue King frowned. If it were ordinary internal members, it might be acceptable, but geniuses like Luo Feng... each one is a true treasure of humanity, not to be trifled with.

“Fine.”

Yanzhu King nodded coldly, “Since you dare not undergo a soul search, then I ask you, you told the Universe Venerable earlier... that you ultimately had your soul slave use a Fire God Origin Crystal, detonating it to kill that Undying Flame Being. So I ask you—where did you purchase this Fire God Origin Crystal? Do you have proof of payment from the Universe First Bank or the Cosmic River Bank?”

“There is no proof,” Luo Feng shook his head.

“You can’t even produce proof,” Yanzhu King looked at Luo Feng. “What you’re saying is completely fabricated out of thin air, with no factual basis to prove it. How can the five of us believe you?”

Luo Feng frowned, “Yanzhu King, possessing certain treasures doesn’t necessarily mean they were purchased.”

“For example!”

Luo Feng flipped his hand, and the E9-grade laser gun appeared in it.

“Can you trace where I purchased this E9-grade laser gun?” Luo Feng looked at Yanzhu King. “Can you find my proof of payment? No, I don’t have proof of payment either, and Yanzhu King, you won’t find my purchasing channel, yet I possess this E9-grade laser gun!”

Luo Feng flipped his hand again, and a Zichen Hundred Vein Leaf appeared in it!

“Yanzhu King, do you have any evidence of me purchasing the Zichen Hundred Vein Leaf, or proof of payment?”

The Zichen Hundred Vein Leaf is priced at around 2 million mixed units.

A Fire God Origin Crystal (low-grade) is priced between 1 million and 1.5 million mixed units.

An E9-grade laser gun (0.1-second charge, top-tier) is priced between 500,000 and 1 million mixed units.

“There is no evidence whatsoever.”

“Yet I possess the Zichen Hundred Vein Leaf and the E9-grade laser gun,” Luo Feng looked at Yanzhu King. “Similarly, I also have a Fire God Origin Crystal!”