It Begins

In the Seventh Starfield Battlefield of the Outer Territory, within Military Base No. 026, Luo Feng, clad in silver armor and silver wings, stood on the snow-covered mountain range, conversing with a Virtual Universe Company delivery person.

This scene was observed by two other King-level powerhouses from a distance.

"Look, it's Human 'Yang'."

"It's him."

"Those alien powerhouses from other factions on the Yan Ji Continent have been frantically searching for him. Who would have thought this 'Yang' would be hiding in a military base? Ha... even if those aliens from other factions search endlessly, they won't find him. Even if they knew 'Yang' was in the military base, they'd be powerless."

"What do you think... did this 'Yang' obtain the Jita Treasure?"

"I personally went to see that Jita. After carefully observing the battle traces inside, I'd say it's real."

"This 'Yang' really struck it rich. Look, he's meeting with the Virtual Universe Company delivery person now; he must have bought a lot of treasures."

"Your jealousy is useless. 'Yang' obtained the Jita Treasure, what can you do about it?"

"Indeed, I can do nothing. Who would dare to act against someone from the same faction? But I dare say... if it weren't for the military system's control, even within humanity, there would likely be powerhouses moving against 'Yang'."

The two alien King-level powerhouses gazed at the mountain range hundreds of kilometers away. With their vision, they could clearly discern the fine hairs on a person's face from that distance.

They watched and conversed with each other.

...

News of Luo Feng's presence in Human Faction Military Base No. 026 quickly spread, causing the greedy alien powerhouses on the Yan Ji Continent to curse incessantly upon hearing it.

"Coward!"

"Weakling!"

"A guy afraid of death."

"This human is actually hiding in a military base, damn him!"

"Go, go, go, leave the Yan Ji Continent! This human is so scared he's hiding in a military base, what can we do? Even Universe Venerables can't breach a military base. We're just wasting our time here. Let's go, back to the Star Tower! Maybe there will be treasures appearing there!"

Many alien powerhouses, who had held onto hope, began to feel disappointed. In truth, they had already guessed that if Human 'Yang' obtained the treasure, he would likely leave. They just didn't want to believe it without concrete proof.

After all, opportunities to obtain treasures in the Outer Territory Battlefield were exceedingly rare.

"Human!" Zizhong King's eyes were cold in his cave. "So cautious, yet so cowardly."

"But your hiding in the military base only makes powerhouses from all cosmic races believe you are weak, and even more convinced that you possess the treasure!"

"However, I know..."

"Your cowardice is a disguise." Zizhong King had always been wary of Luo Feng. He had interacted with Luo Feng during the exploration of the Jita Treasure. Luo Feng had always been low-key, but he never hesitated to take risks and showed no mercy when it was time to strike. "Low-key when necessary, high-profile when necessary, ruthless when necessary."

"Human 'Yang', what are you waiting for?" Zizhong King murmured. "Waiting for the conditions to be ripe before making your move against me? If you intend to act, then do it soon."

He had a feeling that this human was enduring and waiting for an opportunity...

Their confrontation was inevitable!

...

In a brand new world ring specifically prepared by Luo Feng, within one of its worlds.

A vast grassland.

Black-Clad Luo Feng sat cross-legged, his expression solemn, gazing at the black briefcase placed before him.

"Feimo Venom!" Luo Feng whispered. This briefcase contained the expensive and terrifying Feimo Venom. Out of the 560 billion mixed yuan units spent, only 10 billion remained; almost all of it was gone. The largest expenditure was 300 billion mixed yuan units for one kilogram of Feimo Venom.

"Careful."

"Even a slight leak, and my Demon Killer Clan clone will be finished." Black-Clad Luo Feng took a deep breath. He didn't even dare to handle Feimo Venom within his inner world, fearing that an accidental mishap could cause his inner world to collapse and lead to his unjust demise.

His Demon Killer Clan clone, and a world within a world ring.

If this clone perished, a new one could be nurtured. And this world was within a brand new world ring, so even if this world collapsed, it wouldn't be a significant loss.

"Open." Black-Clad Luo Feng gently opened it.

Snap!

The black briefcase opened, revealing ten crystal tubes inside. Each tube shimmered with captivating purple liquid, flowing slowly like mercury.

"Feimo Venom, ten tubes, each containing 100 grams of Feimo Venom." Black-Clad Luo Feng's eyes burned with fervor.

Feimo Venom: 1 gram is worth 300 million mixed yuan units. It is a terrifying agent formulated by 'Feimo', a powerful pharmacist among the human race, hence its name. Feimo Venom possesses intense corrosive properties. This agent was specifically created to corrode 'Immortal God Bodies'. Generally, 10 grams can corrode and kill a King-level pinnacle powerhouse, while 100 grams of Feimo Venom (the content of one tube) can kill an 'invincible King-level' powerhouse (like Zhenyan King).

Its power was chilling.

However, its weaknesses were also obvious.

Firstly, it was a single-use item; every bit of venom used meant less remained.

Secondly, this venom only works upon contact with an Immortal God Body. Yet, cosmic powerhouses almost always wear combat armor, and the venom has little to no effect on armor metals. Therefore, the armor must be torn open for the venom to touch the enemy's Immortal God Body, or it must strike unprotected areas like the face.

Thirdly, Feimo Venom requires a carrier. It can be applied to weapons and solidified, then used in an attack. But after the weapon cuts open the opponent's God Body... only a tiny fraction of the venom applied to the weapon might enter the enemy's body, causing minimal damage each time.

Fourthly, assuming 100 grams of venom entered Zhenyan King's body all at once, with Zhenyan King's strength, upon discovering the venom furiously corroding and annihilating his Immortal God Body, he would instantly abandon a portion of his Immortal God Power, forcing the venom out of his body. Perhaps only one or two grams of venom would have time to corrode, with the rest being expelled and wasted. Therefore, if the amount is small each time, the enemy won't have time to expel the venom, and all of it will take full effect.

These four weaknesses.

Made Feimo Venom... unable to compare in value to some heaven-defying weapons.

For instance, the 'Kaso Dagger' could be used continuously and permanently. If it pierced a King-level pinnacle powerhouse, it could instantly kill them. Both its 'permanent use' and efficiency far surpassed Feimo Venom. But its price was also terrifyingly high.

...

Black-Clad Luo Feng flipped his hand and took out a Blood Shadow Battle Blade. This was a newly customized Blood Shadow Battle Blade, refined from a G-grade alloy of expensive metals. Its defensive properties were no less than those of the Jita Treasure's defenses. Feimo Venom was very weak against metal and could not corrode this new Blood Shadow Battle Blade in the slightest.

Of course, this new Blood Shadow Battle Blade cost nearly 100 million points.

"I've simulated this over a thousand times in the Virtual Universe; there shouldn't be any problems." Black-Clad Luo Feng carefully began to apply 'Feimo Venom' to the Blood Shadow Battle Blade. The Blood Shadow Battle Blade was only so large; at most, 50 grams of venom could be applied and solidified onto it.

A moment later...

Luo Feng held the new Blood Shadow Battle Blade in his hand, looking at the purple glow on its edge, and couldn't help but smile: "From today onwards, this battle blade will be called the 'Poison Shadow Battle Blade'. One Blood Shadow Battle Blade, one Poison Shadow Battle Blade... Normally, I'll use the Blood Shadow Battle Blade, and at critical moments, I'll use this Poison Shadow Battle Blade."

"I must wait patiently."

"The Golden Horned Beast needs to cultivate 'This Venerable Heaven and Earth', and the Moyun Teng also needs to evolve. I must endure for a while longer..." A sharp glint flashed in Luo Feng's eyes. "Zizhong King, it's coming soon, very soon!"

...

One year later, within his inner world.

"Woo!" The Golden Horned Beast raised its head, letting out an excited roar. It had finally consumed the massive amount of precious resources, totaling 110 billion mixed yuan units, and cultivated 'This Venerable Heaven and Earth' to a 16x amplitude.

"Everything is ready!" Luo Feng stood on the grassland, his eyes filled with anticipation. "Moyun."

Whoosh!

A streak of light flew from a distance. It was the Moyun Teng, now with 256 main vines. After spending approximately 8 billion points, the Moyun Teng had finally advanced from 216 main vines to 256, and its strength had risen from Marquis-level pinnacle to King-level Beginner! If he wanted to advance it to 360 main vines (King-level Advanced), it would require over 100 billion more points, and even then, the success rate would be less than 50%.

However, if it were cultivated from its infancy, nurturing an Immortal Moyun Teng with 360 main vines would only cost a little over 10 billion points.

This clearly showed... if one was inherently weak, the cost of advancing later on could increase tenfold.

"Hmph!"

The Moyun Teng flew over, instantly wrapping around Luo Feng like an octopus, then merging into Luo Feng's skin. "Master," the Moyun Teng's consciousness transmitted, its voice filled with gratitude and excitement.

"Haha..." Luo Feng smiled.

The Moyun Teng had accompanied him for so many years, braving life and death together. What did it matter if it cost more points? He would rather spend more points than re-cultivate another Moyun Teng. However, he was not yet wealthy, and with constant threats and pressure, he hadn't reached the point where he could casually spend over 100 billion mixed yuan units to gamble on a success rate of less than 50%.

"Space Lock Arm." Luo Feng placed a Water God Origin Crystal into the energy core of the Space Lock Arm.

"Silver Armor." A layer of silver combat armor appeared, protecting the Moyun Battle Suit and the Space Lock Arm.

"Wu Slayer Wings." A pair of silver wings unfolded from his back, his Sector Lord aura, previously concealed, now spread outwards.

Luo Feng, clad in silver armor and silver wings, his eyes shining brightly, grinned.

"Babata," Luo Feng commanded, "Immediately send out mass emails to all my human King-level powerhouse friends in the human faction on the Yan Ji Continent. Ask them to help locate Zizhong King of the Qichang Race from the Mechanical Race faction."

"Yes!"

Mass emails, asking for help.

"I wonder if we can find that Zizhong King," Babata said. "That Zizhong King spread that message, probably fearing you would come after him, so he's likely gone into hiding."

"If we can't find him, then put a bounty on him," Luo Feng said softly.

Just like how Ci Weika of the Mechanical Race put a bounty on Luo Feng back then, spending tens of millions of mixed yuan units on a bounty would make all powerhouses in the human faction frantically search for him.