Chapter 149 Two Choices

Virtual Universe, Rain Phase Mountain Public Area.

Luo Yuan was dining with Luo Feng, Rong Jun, Wuka, Qian Shui, and the others at a restaurant they frequently visited, just like usual. Only this time, the others appeared somewhat reserved in front of Luo Yuan.

"What is wrong with you all? You look like a bunch of ducks with your necks held high," Luo Yuan asked the group with a hint of perplexity.

Rong Jun and Wuka remained silent, while Luo Feng beside them opened his mouth, unsure of what to say.

"What on earth is wrong with you people? Can we still hang out happily or not? Luo Feng, you tell me!" Luo Yuan said with a straight face.

"Ah, Third Brother, were you really taken in as a personal disciple by the City Lord of Chaos?" Luo Feng asked, full of curiosity. The others also cast their gazes toward Luo Yuan, each pair of eyes complex with emotion.

The moment Luo Yuan heard this, he understood the reason. He nodded and then smiled, "What, now that I've become a personal disciple of the City Lord of Chaos, do you all feel inferior? Does it make you uncomfortable? I am still who I am, just a unique spark!"

Hearing this, Rong Jun grinned wide and laughed as well, "Ah, Luo Yuan, you have no idea. When everyone found out you were accepted as a personal disciple by the City Lord of Chaos, they were utterly dumbfounded! We are of the same generation, yet the gap between us and you is growing wider and wider!"

Hearing Rong Jun's words, Luo Yuan raised an eyebrow and then said loudly, "We haven't known each other for just a day or two. We've had so much fun playing together over the years; there's no need for this. A gap in strength cannot obstruct our friendship. Besides, all of you are bound to become great figures renowned across the myriad realms in the future. Come, come, let's have a toast! Here, we only talk about friendship, nothing else!"

Luo Yuan raised his cup and stood up directly. Seeing this, the others stood up as well, their faces recovering their usual smiles and relaxed expressions.

"Clink~"

Their wine glasses gently touched one another, and they downed their drinks in a single gulp.

Wuka, who was always lively, laughed and said, "Luo Yuan, you have no idea. Those veteran geniuses in the four secret realms started talking about challenging you, wanting to let you know that there are always people better than you and heavens beyond the heavens. But the moment they found out you were taken as a disciple by the City Lord of Chaos, every single one of them backed down and now they're cultivating like crazy!"

"Oh, well, they probably won't be able to surpass me. I've already cleared the Universe-level Original Secret Region Tongtian Bridge. Once my strength and realm improve, I'll clear the Domain Lord-level and World Lord-level Original Secret Region Tongtian Bridges, and clear the Tongtian Bridge along the way. Once I obtain permanent residency in Chaos City, I'll settle down here.

Advancing to Immortality is merely a matter of time for me. My soul, willpower, perception of the laws, and so on have all reached the level of Immortality, and my combat power is almost there as well," Luo Yuan said calmly.

Luo Feng, Rong Jun, Wuka, Qian Shui, and the others were utterly shocked upon hearing Luo Yuan's words. Possessing Immortal-level combat power at the Universe level was something they didn't even dare to imagine; they could only secretly resolve to cultivate even harder.

After the gathering, Luo Yuan continued his routine of attribute-picking and entertainment without neglecting either. He took some time to clear up to the 13th floor of the Tongtian Bridge, which left the upper echelons of the Virtual Universe astonished. One must know that Immortals generally cleared up to the 10th floor. Clearing the 18th floor could be considered a nearly invincible existence among Immortals, while clearing the 21st floor allowed one to become a 'Universe Lord'.

When those geniuses learned of Luo Yuan's battle record, they cultivated even more diligently, desperately rushing to challenge the Tongtian Bridge. The intense internal competition left Luo Yuan feeling quite helpless. Clearing the Universe-level Original Secret Region Tongtian Mountain was originally equivalent to the 12th floor of the Tongtian Bridge, and Luo Yuan was actually capable of clearing the 14th floor, but he simply got tired and went back.

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"Beep, beep, beep~"

"Luo Yuan, Venerable Gui Yi is looking for you. He is on the rooftop of your cultivation residence."

Suddenly, the prompt tone of the smart assistant Xiao Ba sounded. Luo Yuan, who was playing a virtual game in his bedroom, hurriedly logged off, a peculiar expression crossing his face. This Second Senior Brother really was strange; even when he had arrived at his rooftop, he didn't come straight down, choosing instead to send a message telling him to go up.

Luo Yuan inwardly muttered a few words of complaint before teleporting to the rooftop. There, he saw his Second Senior Brother gazing up at the starry sky at a forty-five-degree angle. This Second Senior Brother was still wearing that fiery-red robe of his—he had never seen him change it.

"Second Senior Brother has arrived. Is there something special today?" Luo Yuan asked casually. Among these martial brothers, there were no strict hierarchies of seniority or status.

"Junior Brother, I've come for three matters this time," Venerable Gui Yi said calmly.

Hearing this, Luo Yuan raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Oh, let's hear them!"

"Well, the first and second matters are related. Didn't you mention last time that you wanted to comprehend the other fifty-one Chaos Tablets? Teacher and the other giants discussed it, and they finally agreed, but they put forward a condition. Teacher said you need to make the final decision," Venerable Gui Yi said.

"What condition?" Luo Yuan asked, frowning.

"Those Universe Masters discovered that a planet called Earth is actually a supreme treasure, capable of nurturing human descendants with powerful mental strength and infinite potential. However, the lord of this planet happens to be you. The factions to which those Universe Masters belong did not dare to seize it by force because of Teacher, so they are giving you two choices.

First, the Virtual Universe Company will directly offer 200 billion mixed yuan units to purchase this planet, granting you indefinite comprehension rights to all Chaos Tablets, after which its allocation will no longer concern you.

Second, without affecting the indigenous humans of Earth, several giants will jointly fund the development of the region above Earth's oceans. You will receive 100 billion mixed yuan units in compensation along with indefinite comprehension rights to all Chaos Tablets. Junior Brother, which do you choose?" Venerable Gui Yi looked at Luo Yuan.

Luo Yuan felt a surge of anger upon hearing this, but he dared not vent it and instead held it in. He had long been aware of Earth's uniqueness, which was why he had provided Jiang Fang and Luo Feng's family with abundant resources, urging them to cultivate Earth's top combat forces to the utmost and raise the bloodline level of humanity on Earth. He had never expected these Universe Masters to discover Earth's distinctiveness so quickly.

"Second Senior Brother, can the Virtual Universe Company guarantee the safety of Earth's indigenous humans?" Luo Yuan asked solemnly.

"Junior Brother, rest assured. Our Teacher is the supreme ruler of the Virtual Universe Company. By then, a palace will be built in the starry sky of the solar system where Earth is located, and peak Venerables will be dispatched to guard it. Earth's indigenous humans will obtain the highest level of protection permissions.

This is an opportunity for Earth's indigenous humans; they will also receive the full cultivation of the Virtual Universe Company. With you and Luo Feng as two precedents for Earth, other factions will only do their utmost to win over and cultivate the geniuses of Earth," Venerable Gui Yi patiently explained.

Luo Yuan sighed, understanding that he could only choose between these two conditions now. Even if he adamantly refused, while the other giant factions could not harm him and Luo Feng, the people on Earth might be secretly eradicated. In the final analysis, Earth still lacked sufficient top-tier combat strength. Therefore, he resolved to rapidly enhance his strength. Once his strength surpassed these giants, he would drive them all away.

After pondering for a moment, Luo Yuan slowly uttered a single sentence: "Second Senior Brother, I choose the second option. But I hope you will bring a message to the factions to which these giants belong: tell them that if any of their factions dares to lay a hand on the people of Earth, or subjects them to unfair treatment, I guarantee that I will return it a thousand-fold or ten-thousand-fold in the future!"

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