Chapter 1159: Are There Realm King Laws in a Realm Lord World?

In a secret chamber within the battle arena, Fang Yu chatted with Ming Yu, an external administrator from the Black Longshan branch of the Universe Virtual Corporation, discussing the future rise of the "Emperor Yu."

"Among our Universe Virtual Corporation branch, there are many geniuses, classified into four tiers: Special, Level One, Level Two, and Level Three. Of course, at headquarters, the divisions are even stricter. In my view, your talent here is at least Level One. So if you join the Black Longshan branch, you'll receive many benefits—you can obtain an S-Type Bloodline Evolution Agent. Would you like to join our Virtual Universe Corporation?"

Ming Yu said to Fang Yu.

"I'm certainly familiar with the name of the Universe Virtual Corporation, but I'm curious about what would be required of me after joining."

Fang Yu smiled and spoke.

"In our company, weaker geniuses are strictly managed—they must obey company orders, undergo training, and face life-or-death trials. But as a genius's strength grows, their freedom expands accordingly. At the Cosmic Level, Domain Lord Level, and Realm Lord Level, the stronger you become, the more freedom you gain. Of course, at critical moments, you may still be required to carry out certain tasks."

Ming Yu said.

"What level does my strength belong to?"

Fang Yu's gaze fixed on Ming Yu.

"Your strength? It seems unusual, but I'd guess it doesn't exceed the Cosmic Level—probably around Level 8 or 9 of the Constant Star Rank."

Ming Yu glanced at Fang Yu with surprise upon hearing the question, then his face filled with astonishment.

Because this genius appeared to possess little visible power, yet carried a unique aura, and faintly emitted dangerous energy signals.

"Level 8 or 9 of the Constant Star Rank? I wonder what level my technique could reach?"

Fang Yu extended a finger and tapped the void—immediately, that section of space collapsed utterly.

The Three Thousand Great Dao: Great Annihilation Technique—Void Annihilation.

"What? Is that spatial fluctuation? How is this possible? You can actually perform such a technique? Spatial fluctuation, spatial annihilation—even ordinary Realm Lords cannot unleash such an ultimate technique!"

Ming Yu's face instantly twisted with disbelief, his expression flooded with shock and astonishment—as if he had witnessed something utterly inconceivable.

He was truly stunned, for he had just witnessed spatial annihilation.

Spatial annihilation.

This kind of spatial transformation—let alone him, even ordinary Realm Lords could not produce it. Some Realm Lords would spend countless resources to obtain a weapon infused with spatial primordial essence, all just to grasp a sliver of spatial law and slightly enhance their spatial comprehension.

Yet now, this "Emperor Yu," who appeared to be only Level 8 or 9 of the Constant Star Rank, could unleash such an ultimate attack—this blatantly defied the principles of cultivation.

Even Ming Yu, with his vast experience, could not explain this phenomenon.

"I once ate a strange herb. After consuming it, I discovered I had gained some understanding of space—I can even perform spatial annihilation. And my strongest sword art is not Golden Sword Art, but Void Sword Art."

Fang Yu, watching Ming Yu's stunned expression, produced a sword in his hand. His swordlight flowed across the void—and the space itself was sliced open.

One could imagine: if an opponent stood there, they would instantly be sucked into the void, dead beyond any hope of revival.

"Terrifying, terrifying—you've gained such a fortune! I admit I underestimated you just now. A genius like you, even in the entire headquarters of our Virtual Universe Corporation, would be considered an ultimate prodigy; in our Black Longshan branch, you're unquestionably Special-Class. If you're willing to join our Virtual Universe Corporation, we'll offer you countless benefits!"

Ming Yu's face glowed with excitement.

If the Virtual Universe Corporation could secure such a genius, and nurture him properly, within a few centuries or millennia he would surely become a powerful being—perhaps even reach the Immortal Realm.

And if such a genius fell into another faction's hands, it would be the company's greatest threat.

Such a genius was simply too terrifying.

"I'm certainly willing to join the Virtual Universe Corporation, but I don't wish to be overly constrained."

Fang Yu smiled.

"A prodigy like you can earn far greater freedom. I'll report this to headquarters. I'm certain everyone in our branch will be thrilled to have you. Where is your true body now? I'll immediately send someone to deliver the S-Type Bloodline Evolution Agent."

Ming Yu said.

"I'm currently on Qiu Long Star, but I plan to visit a Realm Lord World to test my luck and strength."

Fang Yu said.

"You're entering a Realm Lord World? You intend to take the Cosmic Intern Mercenary Exam? Fine. Once you pass, I'll wait for you personally at the entrance."

Ming Yu paused slightly, then nodded.

He knew that for someone like this "Emperor Yu" to enter a Realm Lord World, there was generally only one way: to take the Cosmic Intern Mercenary Exam.

The Cosmic Intern Mercenary Exam is the entry-level test among the many exams of the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance, and all such entry-level exams are conducted within Realm Lord Worlds. Within the Black Longshan Star Region, the intern mercenary exams are held in the Realm Lord World on Cang Lan Star.

So now he would go to Cang Lan Star and wait for this Emperor Yu.

"Emperor Yu, good luck. I look forward to meeting you in reality."

Ming Yu said to Fang Yu.

"We will."

Fang Yu nodded and withdrew his consciousness from the virtual world.

When his consciousness left the virtual world, his true body remained on Qiu Long Star.

He had completed what he needed to do in the virtual world—his name had risen, he had drawn attention, and he had joined the Universe Virtual Corporation.

Now he would travel in his true body to Cang Lan Star—a masterless Realm Lord World, the site of the Cosmic Intern Mercenary Exam.

A Realm Lord World is a world created by a Realm Lord. Generally, a living Realm Lord would never share his created world for others' exams; only after a Realm Lord's death, when his Realm Lord World is discovered, might the entire world be repurposed as an examination ground.

The Realm Lord World on Cang Lan Star was once the domain of a deceased Realm Lord, discovered and excavated by the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance for its benefits, then released as a trial ground.

This place held many advantages for Fang Yu.

After all, in the Eternal Life Realm, it was exceedingly rare to encounter a dead Realm King's Realm King World—Fang Yu had encountered only one before, in the Kan Li Great World.

So after finishing his tasks in the virtual world, he planned to explore the Realm Lord World under the pretense of taking the Cosmic Intern Mercenary Exam.

Cang Lan Star is among the top 100 most important planets within the Black Longshan Empire's territory; its owner is a "Realm Lord," though this planetary lord currently does not reside on Cang Lan Star.

When Fang Yu arrived on this planet, he sensed its bustling activity—everywhere were candidates coming for the exam, and many vendors selling strategy guides.

One guide cost one hundred Black Dragon Coins—expensive, but nearly everyone who arrived here bought one.

When it comes to one's life, spending one hundred Black Dragon Coins to learn more is no harm—after all, people truly die in such trials.

"Within the Realm Lord World, there are many dangers, but the greater danger comes from other exam participants—ambushes can happen at any moment. If others spot you alone, they may steal your exam items."

This was a caution in the guide.

Written in large red letters, as if to emphasize just how critical this point was.

"Joining a team for the probationary assessment is very important. If you're a Star-level 3rd or 2nd Rank newbie, it's best to find a team composed of Star-level 8th or 9th Rank members. That way, if you run into a robbery, you'll at least have the ability to resist or escape."

"Never have a few Star-level 1st or 2nd Rank newbies go in directly. Even if you're lucky enough to get the assessment items, you'll be robbed, and you'll die yourselves. Note: dying in the assessment world is real death, not virtual-world death."

"Enter the World Lord world of Canglan Star, obtain three Wind Horn Stones and one horn from a Single-Horned Iron Rhinoceros, then hand them over to the Yongbinglian Alliance staff guarding the World Lord world exit. That represents a successful probationary mercenary assessment, and from then on, you are a qualified cosmic probationary mercenary."

"Wind Horn Stones are stones unique to the World Lord world, imbued with the world's attributes. As for the fierce beasts released in the World Lord world, the Single-Horned Iron Rhinoceros, its horn bears a mark made by the Yongbinglian Alliance. Once the mission is complete, the assessment items are reclaimed."

"The World Lord world is famous for its thunder and lightning, and is called the Thunder World. If you can obtain a treasure that wards off lightning while adventuring in this World Lord world, your survival ability can be greatly enhanced."

"..."

It had to be said, the information in this guide was very thorough and very detailed. Clearly, this World Lord world had been used as an assessment world for many years. Many people had entered it and successfully passed the assessment, gaining experience. Of course, many had also failed the assessment, and even lost their lives.

After obtaining this information, Fang Yu headed straight for the Yongbinglian Alliance station and arrived in front of a building.

This building was surrounded by a large number of guards on duty.

"This is the Thunder World!"

"Back then, the World Lord my lord who built this Thunder World bought this building, and established the Thunder World inside it. Looking at it from the outside, who could possibly tell that inside this building there is a world far larger than the entire Canglan Star? It's truly miraculous. However, you lot who are here for the assessment can go in now."

The staff member stationed here spoke up.

Fang Yu went straight in.

"Goodness, who is that? So arrogant — actually coming to take the assessment alone?"

"Coming here alone to take the assessment, didn't he even prepare a guide?"

"That guy is dead, dead for sure. He'll definitely be swarmed by others. A lone person — whoever sees him will want to bully him!"

"Truly a man who doesn't know the rules. Does he think he can defeat many people all by himself? He's nothing but a dead man."

After Fang Yu entered the building alone, some of the other people who had also come for the assessment showed curious expressions on their faces. Some even had looks of pity and derisive smiles rise on their faces, as if they were looking at a dead man.

Fang Yu paid no heed to these people's opinions. He walked up to the front of the building, where two black-clad women with icy expressions were still standing. One of the black-clad women looked at Fang Yu and said solemnly, "You came here alone to take the assessment? If you regret it now, you can still withdraw, or you can wait here, form a team, and then go in."

"No need. Open the door."

Fang Yu said.

Creak!

One of the black-clad women directly pushed open the villa's main door: "The World Lord world is on the second floor of the villa."