Labite

Inside the spaceship's control room. "5,729 transport ships have arrived, bringing the number of Planet-level humans to 5.729 billion," Babata's high-pitched, childlike voice echoed in the control room. "Another cosmic transport ship has arrived, making it 5,730 ships... 5,733 ships... 5,734 ships..." Luo Feng and Dilun silently overlooked the scene below. On the planet, the constantly gathering Planet-level individuals, forced to participate in the 'Blood Demon Trial,' almost all had an unconcealable look of terror and unease on their faces. Each cautiously eyed the others, with only those truly close relying on and trusting one another. That atmosphere of fear and oppression... Luo Feng, inside the high-altitude spaceship, could faintly sense it. "Ten billion," Luo Feng murmured softly. "It's their misfortune to be ruled by the Blood Demon King," Dilun said, shaking his head. "The Virtual Universe Company and others don't intervene?" Luo Feng frowned, shaking his head. "After all, these are all Planet-level beings, cosmic citizens. This is essentially a large-scale massacre, 10 billion people. And it's like this in every galaxy. The 'Duotuo Starfield,' ruled by the Blood Demon King, has tens of thousands of galaxies... and this Blood Demon Trial is ongoing. Massacring so many cosmic citizens, and there's no explanation at all?" Dilun glanced at Luo Feng and shook his head. "It hasn't reached the restriction baseline, so the Virtual Universe Company, Giant Axe Martial Arena, and others can't easily intervene." "Restriction baseline?" Luo Feng's heart stirred. He remembered the mission details mentioning something about not reaching the baseline because the number of people killed wasn't enough, thus preventing an討伐 (punitive expedition). "This hasn't reached the restriction baseline? How much is the restriction baseline?" Luo Feng couldn't help but ask. "Luo Feng, the restriction baseline is calculated per planet," Dilun explained. "Assuming each life-bearing planet can slaughter 200 Planet-level beings annually, and a galaxy has 500,000 planets. Then the annual slaughter quota for one galaxy is 100 million Planet-level beings. So, the slaughter quota for this galaxy over 100 years is... 10 billion! Of course, different statuses have different baselines. For example, King-level Undying and Universe Masters are naturally different. A Universe Master can slaughter billions without facing a punitive expedition, though... a Universe Master also has a restriction baseline." Luo Feng began to understand. This was called privilege! Just like a great existence such as the Master of Void Gold, even if such a being destroyed half a cosmic nation, causing countless deaths, they would probably be fine, at most receiving some simple punishment from the overall human management. "When managing planetary territories, you can't completely prohibit killing, can you?" Dilun said. "The Blood Demon King rules the entire Duotuo Starfield, with billions of planets and countless subjects under his command... The small number of people slaughtered in the Blood Demon Trial hasn't even reached the restriction baseline. After all, besides the Blood Demon Trial... the Blood Demon King wouldn't wantonly slaughter those planets. He understands the principle of 'slow and steady wins the race.' Those billions of planets are developing well, cultivating a continuous stream of experts, which naturally makes his power more stable and stronger." "Hmph." Luo Feng frowned. "With this method of selecting elites, isn't he afraid those elites will harbor hatred?" "What if they harbor hatred? These elites are continuously cultivated, and only after becoming Sector Lords... are they qualified to have their souls invaded and become 'Blood Demon Warriors,'" Dilun said, shaking his head. "Blood Demon Warriors?" Luo Feng was startled. "The Blood Demon King created a secret technique, and he can currently control 999 Undying servants," Dilun said with a faint smile. "His Undying disciples, Undying servants, and Sector Lord disciples also practice this secret technique. Perhaps they can only control a few servants, but those who are controlled are always elites." "The Blood Demon King controls Undying servants and cultivates disciples, and these Undying servants and disciples then control a group of subordinates. Among the excellent subordinates, some might again be qualified to practice the secret technique and continue controlling servants..." Dilun sneered. "Anyone who is controlled is a so-called Blood Demon Warrior." Luo Feng's expression changed. "And the so-called Blood Demon Trial is precisely for selecting and cultivating candidate Blood Demon Warriors," Dilun sneered. "The entire Duotuo Starfield continuously cultivates elite geniuses, who eventually all become subordinates of the Blood Demon King! The Blood Demon King's rule is incredibly stable... he is definitely an extremely terrifying figure among King-level Undying." ... As Luo Feng and Dilun silently waited high above for the transport ships to gather, the cargo bay door of the deep purple flat command ship opened, admitting a saucer-shaped craft about a hundred meters in diameter. "Lord Labite has arrived." "Quick, go and greet Lord Labite, hurry up." Inside the deep purple ship. A group of richly dressed figures, the weakest of whom were Universe-level Third-tier, led by a Domain Lord and over a hundred Universe-level high-ranking officials, quickly rushed to the cabin door where the small saucer had just entered. *Whoosh—* The saucer opened a side hatch, and then a black armored man with crystal-clear, snow-white skin and short white hair was the first to step out. His eyes were sharp, and as he surveyed his surroundings, an invisible killing intent made the group of Weili Galaxy high-ranking officials, who had come to greet him, respectfully lower their heads. Behind him followed two guards, both Sector Lord Ninth-tier! "Greetings, Lord Labite!" The hundred-plus individuals saluted respectfully. "Hmm." The black armored man with snow-white skin and short white hair nodded coldly. "Are all the Blood Demon Trial participants assembled?" "We have reached 7 billion, and all should arrive within half a day," the leading Domain Lord replied respectfully. "Hmm." Lord Labite nodded indifferently. He was a Sector Lord Ninth-tier, a core member of the Blood Demon Star. He also practiced the Blood Demon secret technique, and the two guards behind him were two of the Blood Demon Warriors he controlled. "This time, I am responsible for supervising the entire Blood Demon Trial," Labite's cold gaze swept over the group of Weili Galaxy high-ranking officials, who all felt uneasy. "The regulation of the entire trial must be done well, ensuring that the final 100 chosen are those who survived endless slaughter, not those who survived by luck and hiding, understand?" "Yes!" The group of high-ranking officials responded. "To the control room." Labite, with his two Blood Demon Warriors, headed directly to the control room, while the Weili Galaxy high-ranking officials obediently followed behind. ... One by one, transport ships arrived, their cargo bay doors opening, releasing vast numbers of Planet-level humans from their cages. The dense crowds of humans quickly spread across every corner of this mineral planet. Given the perception range and flight speed of Planet-level experts, having tens of billions of Planet-level beings gathered on such a mineral planet... the density was too exaggerated. "Wu Wa." A young man stood on the rocky ground, a battle saber at his waist. He held the hand of a delicate young girl beside him, cautiously looking around. The dense crowds of Planet-level humans around them also felt an invisible pressure. "Later, we'll follow the plan we discussed. You assist me, brother. Together, we'll try to survive the first wave of slaughter, and then find a secluded place." "Mm." The girl cautiously looked around, her invisible mental force spreading out. Tension! Watching as a cosmic spaceship occasionally arrived in the sky, delivering millions of Planet-level beings, causing the oppression to continuously intensify. "Ah, ah, ah~~~ Mama, Mama!" Someone completely broke down, crying like a baby, only able to call for their mother. No one mocked him. Almost 99% of the Planet-level individuals felt on the verge of collapse. They had grown up hearing legends of the Blood Demon Trial... the days spent in cages on the ships, coupled with the current gathering of countless Planet-level beings, the killing intent, the fear, the oppression... it was enough to make anyone break down. ... Inside the deep purple flat spaceship. Lord Labite, with his snow-white skin and short white hair, overlooked everything. Watching the terrified, collapsing, and various expressions of the people below, Lord Labite's eyes, on the contrary, showed a hint of excitement, and the muscles around his eyes twitched. He seemed to be in a state of subtle frenzy. "Lord Labite, 9,992 cosmic ships have arrived, and the last 8 ships will be here shortly. The Blood Demon Trial is officially about to begin... please announce it, Lord Labite," the leading Domain Lord among the Weili Galaxy high-ranking officials respectfully said. "Hurry up." Labite's eyes held a trace of madness. "I can barely wait." ... The last 8 transport ships arrived one by one. As the final 8 million Planet-level beings were released onto the mineral planet, and the transport ships took off and departed, a cold voice echoed throughout the entire mineral planet. "Children!" "Among your 10 billion, only 100 are destined to survive. Those who pass the great Blood Demon Trial will become the most loyal and excellent warriors of the Blood Demon Star. Now... begin the slaughter! Kill those around you, kill them all!" The voice had just finished echoing. But at this moment— Two figures rapidly descended from high in the sky. "Babata, activate the Virtual Universe Network's synchronized transmission." "Yes." Of the two figures, one was a black-haired youth in azure combat armor, with a golden sword mark on his forehead, as if his entire being subtly exuded an incredibly terrifying golden sharpness, like countless golden swords bursting forth. Beside him was a bald man in a black robe, appearing ordinary. Tens of thousands of kilometers, the two instantly reached the surface of the mineral planet. "One world, collect!" Luo Feng activated the world power within a World Ring he carried, rapidly spreading it out, instantly enveloping the entire planet. *Whoosh!* The 10 billion Planet-level individuals, who were just about to begin their slaughter, instantly vanished. The mineral planet suddenly became desolate. However, on the vast grassland within the World Ring carried by Luo Feng, 10 billion Planet-level humans appeared. "Pfft!" "Die!" "Kill!" The 10 billion people, who had entered a state of frenzy, hadn't noticed the change in their surroundings. As Luo Feng collected them, some had already begun to kill. But then they were all thrown onto the vast grassland, and the tens of billions of people were completely stunned. Even the brother and sister, whose hands were just stained with blood, stared in astonishment at their new surroundings. ... Luo Feng instantly collected all the Planet-level humans from the mineral planet and simultaneously ordered, "Shut down the Virtual Universe synchronized transmission." "Yes," Babata responded. "The second part of the mission was so simple, it's already done," Luo Feng said, shaking his head. Just then— "How dare you disrupt the Blood Demon Trial, you're seeking death!" An angry roar instantly resounded throughout the mineral planet, and at the same time, a terrifying blade light instantly tore through cosmic space, streaking tens of thousands of kilometers, directly cleaving towards Luo Feng.