Chapter 93: The Cruel Extraterrestrial Battlefield

The teleportation channels from Origin Star to the Extraterrestrial Battlefield all use immortal divine realms as intermediate transit stations.

After Lu Qingshan and his group entered the water curtain channel within Origin Star, they quickly arrived at the divine realm serving as the transit station.

Within this immortal's divine realm, there were over a hundred fixed divine realm teleportation channels, clearly corresponding to the hundred military outposts of the Seventh Extraterrestrial Battlefield.

After entering one of these divine realm teleportation channels, Lu Qingshan and the others were swiftly transported to Outpost 026 on the Seventh Extraterrestrial Battlefield, beyond human territory.

"Haha, more new recruits have arrived."

"New recruits!"

"Huh? That's odd—didn't we just get a batch of new recruits not long ago? How are there more so soon?"

"I just checked the military system—it's because an immortal deity chose to come to our side, so this new batch was teleported over!"

"Immortal deity? Quick, quick, quick, everyone wake up and get to work!"

Shouts rang out one after another.

As soon as Lu Qingshan arrived at this outpost, he saw over a dozen warriors clad in white standard armor; their leader was an immortal in a white robe, his eyes flickering with threads of lightning.

Upon seeing Lu Qingshan and his group appear, the white-robed immortal first smiled in greeting toward Lu Qingshan, then turned to the others and shouted loudly: "New recruits, welcome to Outpost 026 on the Seventh Extraterrestrial Battlefield! You all must now follow the outpost's regulations: all Domain Lords, follow him; all Cosmic Lords, follow this tall one; and all Universe Lords, follow this little guy!"

The white-robed immortal quickly pointed out three guides.

Universe Lords, Domain Lords, and Sovereign Lords were instantly divided into three groups.

Lu Qingshan looked at the excited newcomers and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

After all, the over ninety percent mortality rate on the Extraterrestrial Battlefield includes immortal deities—so the death rate among those below immortals is unimaginable.

Fewer than one percent of these people will ever survive to retire!

On the other side, after arranging the destinations of the others, the white-robed immortal quickly walked up to Lu Qingshan with a smile.

"Hello, I'm Costa, specifically assigned here at Outpost 026 to guide new recruits!" The white-robed immortal smiled at Lu Qingshan.

Lu Qingshan smiled back and said: "Hello, I'm 'Lei Bao'!"

"Hahaha!" Costa laughed. "Lei Bao, Outpost 026 warmly welcomes your arrival!"

Costa had already received word from the military system before Lu Qingshan arrived, knowing this immortal deity possessed the power of a Junior Marquis.

Junior Marquis might not be considered strong across the entire Extraterrestrial Battlefield, but here in Outpost 026, it was already quite impressive.

After all, the high-level combat zones within Outpost 026's range were extremely scarce, making the outpost utterly insignificant on the Seventh Extraterrestrial Battlefield.

Thus, the outpost had relatively few strong warriors, and only tens of thousands of immortals above Marquis rank.

"Thank you!" Lu Qingshan smiled.

"Haha, let's get to the main point!"

The immortal deity Costa continued smiling: "Lei Bao, when you came to Outpost 026, did you have any familiar faces here?"

"No," Lu Qingshan shook his head.

He had indeed known some friends here during his Sovereign Lord days, but they were all Sovereign Lords themselves.

After hundreds of millions of years, most of them had perished on the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, and the few survivors had long since retired.

Even the Sovereign Lord staff member who originally greeted Lu Qingshan was likely long gone or dead.

So while there might still be some strong warriors here Lu Qingshan recognized, very few—if any—knew him personally.

"Alright then!"

The immortal deity Costa continued smiling: "Let me first introduce you to Outpost 026."

"Alright," Lu Qingshan nodded slightly.

"As a Marquis-level immortal deity, after joining the military, you may freely choose among three different combat styles!"

Costa explained seriously to Lu Qingshan: "The first is to operate alone. This offers greater freedom, but venturing alone on the Extraterrestrial Battlefield makes you extremely vulnerable to danger. Generally, only those with extreme confidence in their strength choose this method."

"The second is to join or form an elite squad and operate with your squad members. If you choose to form a squad, you must wait for other immortal deities willing to join you; if you choose to join an existing elite squad, your options are far broader—just need their squad's approval, and you can enter combat quickly."

"The third is to lead an army: typically composed of one hundred Sovereign Lords, one thousand Domain Lords, and ten thousand Cosmic Lords. Of course, as a Marquis-level immortal, the military system will assign several Army Lord immortals to assist you. Your task is to lead this army in designated combat zones; when encountering alien armies, you only need to hold off their immortal warriors while letting your troops engage the enemy forces."

"If you choose the first or second combat style, your military merit accumulates normally; but if you choose the third, you gain a fifty percent bonus to merit accumulation, and countless warriors will serve under you."

After explaining these three combat styles, Costa quickly asked Lu Qingshan: "Lei Bao, which combat style will you choose?"

Watching the way Costa made the third option sound dazzling, Lu Qingshan silently shook his head, then smiled and said: "I choose the second combat style."

He came to the Extraterrestrial Battlefield to hone himself—not to accumulate military merit, and certainly not to act as a babysitter for an army.

"Alright," Costa said, slightly disappointed Lu Qingshan hadn't chosen the third option.

After all, as the outpost's guide, if he could steer a Marquis-level immortal toward leading an army, he himself would earn extra military merit.

Still, Costa didn't let his personal disappointment affect his duties and continued: "Lei Bao, I've already logged your choice into the military control system—you can now apply to join elite squads."

"Here are all the combat zones within Outpost 026's range…"

Costa waved his hand, and a three-dimensional projection screen instantly appeared before them.

The screen displayed a dense star map, marking every combat zone within Outpost 026's operational range.

Costa smiled and explained: "Lei Bao, this star map is provided to every immortal who enters our outpost; the military system will send it directly to you via the Virtual Universe. It lists numerous combat zones and their general conditions. Countless warriors, led by the four peak races, lie in wait across these zones, killing each other—everywhere is blood and storm, a scene of madness."

"I understand," Lu Qingshan nodded slightly.

He had already roamed the Extraterrestrial Battlefield—he knew how terrifying it was.

In the Lei Guang Hai star region, there were only a hundred or so Sovereign Lords, and even over vast ages, few ever perished.

Yet on the Seventh Extraterrestrial Battlefield—smaller than Lei Guang Hai—immortal deities died daily, and the number of fallen Sovereign Lords was incalculable!

At that moment, Costa suddenly pointed to a region on the star map.

The area rapidly zoomed in, fully revealing itself before Lu Qingshan.

It was a meteor belt roughly 1.2 light-years in diameter, filled with countless interstellar meteorites.

"This combat zone is known as the 'Meteor Sea'!"

Costa smiled and explained: "The Meteor Sea is a famous killing ground, teeming with Sovereign Lord squads and many elite squads led by immortal deities, though only dozens of Marquis-level warriors operate here. Lei Bao, since you've just arrived on the Extraterrestrial Battlefield, I recommend you make the 'Meteor Sea' your first destination."

"There happen to be two teams led by Human Clan Marquis-level experts in the Meteor Sea. If you are interested, I can help you contact them!"

Hearing Costa's words, Lu Qingshan could not help but shake his head.

The Meteor Sea is safe, but he came to this Outer Battlefield to temper himself through combat with other alien experts. The Meteor Sea has a diameter of 1.2 light-years, yet it contains only dozens of Marquis-level Immortals. How long would it take him to encounter one?

Thinking of this, Lu Qingshan quickly looked at the star map ahead and then pointed directly at one of the regions.

Under Lu Qingshan's pointing, that battle region rapidly expanded.

Soon, a somewhat irregular continent appeared on the screen, and several continental fragments floated around this continent. At the same time, the star map displayed some simple introductions about this continent.

"Yanji Continent: The main continent has a maximum diameter of up to 1.8 light-years. In addition, there are thousands of continental fragments floating around the main continent of Yanji. Among those continental fragments, the small ones have a diameter of about one million kilometers, while the large ones exceed one trillion kilometers in diameter."

"This is one of the highest-level battle regions within the radiating control range of Camp Base No. 026 in the Seventh Battlefield. Experts daring to enter and roam within Yanji Continent: if it is an elite squad, the squad must have an 'Immortal Deity' leading it; if it is an army, it must also have an Immortal Deity leading it, otherwise they simply cannot survive for a month there."

"Every squad has an Immortal Deity leading it, and even Marquis-level Immortals are numerous!"

"Among the many Immortals roaming Yanji Continent, Immortal Army Lords account for about two-thirds, Marquis-level Immortals occupy the remaining one-third, and in addition, there are a very small number of King-level Immortals whose strength is extremely terrifying!"

"Here, even Marquis-level Immortals possessing an indestructible body are highly likely to perish!"

Seeing that Lu Qingshan chose the highest-level battle region within the radiating range of Camp Base No. 026 right from the start, Costa could not help but be slightly stunned, then could not help but advise: "Lei Bao, although you are a Marquis-level Immortal, is it not too impulsive to head straight for such a dangerous region as Yanji Continent upon arriving at the Outer Battlefield?"

"Marquis-level Immortals are endless on Yanji Continent, and there are even many King-level Immortals! Although you possess an indestructible body, it is not absolutely safe! It would be better for you to first accumulate experience in battle regions with lower danger levels, and then head to Yanji Continent later!"

"If you feel the Meteor Sea is unsuitable, you can also choose 'Tianchi Domain'. There are fully over a thousand Marquis-level Immortals there, which can be considered a very good place for tempering!"

Actually, saying all this was not because Costa cared about Lu Qingshan, but because as the guide of Camp Base No. 026, he had the obligation to introduce these situations to newcomers himself.

If the newcomers he guided perished in large numbers on the Outer Battlefield within a short time, his military merit would very likely be deducted by a certain proportion.

Lu Qingshan did not explain too much, but continued: "I came to the Outer Battlefield originally to temper myself. Yanji Continent looks very suitable, so I will go there!"

Seeing Lu Qingshan's resolute attitude, Costa could not advise him much further.

After all, those who can cultivate to the Immortal Realm, or even possess an indestructible body and cross into the Marquis level, are certainly not fools. Since the other party insists on going to Yanji Continent, he naturally will not oppose it!

Thinking of this, Costa continued: "Lei Bao, Yanji Continent is filled with experts like clouds, and there are countless alien races. Although there are indeed quite a few teams belonging to our Human Camp, teams composed purely of Human Clan experts are not too numerous!"

"However, Lei Bao, you are a Marquis-level Immortal. I will immediately send your information to those teams. I imagine that with your strength, joining those elite squads should not be too difficult!"

"Thank you!" Lu Qingshan nodded slightly and thanked him.

"This is all I should do!" Costa said with a smile: "Then I will now take you to choose a residence!"

Actually, matters like choosing a residence generally do not need an Immortal Deity to lead, but since it was rare to encounter a Marquis-level newcomer in Camp Base No. 026, Costa was naturally willing to build a good relationship with Lu Qingshan.

"Good!" Lu Qingshan nodded slightly, then followed Costa, and the two transformed into two streams of light, flying forward along a channel.

Soon, the two arrived at a rather lively area.

While leading the way, Costa introduced to Lu Qingshan: "This is the gathering place for Immortal Deities within Camp Base No. 026. On the left is the entertainment zone, with restaurants, gatherings, and other entertainment venues, while to the front right are the residences of the Immortal Deities!"

"Lei Bao, you are a Marquis-level Immortal. According to regulations, you should be able to be allocated a standalone villa. The army system should have already allocated a residence for you based on your authority. Shortly, you can directly check in according to the number!"

"If you plan to go out to campaign, just walk straight down this road. However, since you are a newcomer now, when leaving the camp base, just follow the veterans in the squad!"

"I understand!" Lu Qingshan nodded repeatedly.

Soon, Costa brought Lu Qingshan to the residence allocated to Lu Qingshan by the army system.

It could be seen that within a range of tens of thousands of kilometers around, there were numerous mountains, rivers, trees, and so on. In this beautiful area, a large number of standalone villas were built. Basically, every standalone villa represented a Marquis-level Immortal.

Such residences were already considered very good in Camp Base No. 026. If one wanted higher treatment, one would need to cross into the King level.

It was said that any King-level expert could occupy a luxurious island in the camp base where land is worth its weight in gold, and the entire island would be the other party's private territory!

After following Costa to his residence, Lu Qingshan directly invited the other party inside to enjoy some delicacies, and Costa also told him many hidden matters that ordinary people simply did not know.

After Costa took his leave and departed, Lu Qingshan finally began to rest, while also waiting for other elite squads to contact him.

On the main continent of Yanji Continent, an F-class spaceship was slowly flying through the void.

Inside the spaceship's rest room.

Six Immortal Deities emitting powerful auras had different appearances, but were clearly experts of the Human Clan. At this moment, they were gathered together chatting.

Suddenly...

A burly man wearing black armor suddenly exclaimed in surprise: "Captain, a message about a newcomer has appeared in the army system. The authority assessment is 'Marquis Initial Level', and he hopes to join an elite squad roaming Yanji Continent!"

Hearing the burly man's words, everyone around immediately looked over.

At this time, a lean man wearing fiery red armor with two sections of a long spear on his back quickly said: "Hei Shi, as soon as you see it, contact him immediately. Don't let other teams snatch him first!"

"That's right! Contact him quickly, perhaps we can pull him into our squad!" The others around also urged quickly.

The black-armored burly man quickly replied: "Don't worry, while I was talking to you, I had already collected the other party's information immediately. However, it would be better for the Captain to personally extend the invitation!"

"This is a Marquis-level Immortal. Such strong strength without a squad is simply too rare!"

"Yes! Just arrived at the Outer Battlefield with Marquis Initial Level strength, even compared to the core geniuses of the five major powers of our Human Clan, I am afraid they would not be far behind!"

"I estimate other squads have also started to recruit the other party now. We should hurry back to the base anyway, since we have been out for a long time this time!"

"That's right! If other teams snatch him first, we would lose out greatly!"

For a moment, everyone in the rest room spoke up one after another.

At the same time, this scene was also happening in many elite squads on Yanji Continent.

"Haha, our squad is short of people. A Marquis-level new recruit has appeared. We must pull him into our squad!"

"That's right! Experts of the Marquis level, after a little tempering, will definitely be able to hold their own!"

"Although newcomers mostly lack combat experience, Marquis-level Immortals all possess indestructible bodies and should be able to adapt to the battles on the Outer Battlefield very quickly!"

(End of this chapter)