Chapter 60: Before Leaving (Part 1)

I spent an extra "favor fee" to have that official quickly handle a series of purchases for Earth and Jiuyang Star.

When Zhou Yang walked out of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire office again, he had already become a newly minted lord who possessed two habitable planets.

Next, with a fortune in hand, he went on a frenzy of buying spree across the major shops in Qiu Dragon City.

"First, some interstellar monitoring equipment—at least enough to surveil the entire Solar System, to prevent ill‑intented adventurer squads from rashly approaching Earth."

"Right, also purchase a few survival bases, some resources to accelerate human evolution on Earth, and a few more bodyguards."

"And, once the routes between Earth and Jiuyang Star are opened, we'll need to buy a few spacecraft."

"By the way, that kid Luo Feng should have completed the soul‑possession; also get the metal combination needed for the Golden Horned Beast's evolution."

With Babata's help, Zhou Yang quickly drafted a procurement list.

Then, he and Babata either shopped in Qiu Dragon City's stores or placed orders directly through the Virtual Universe Network, sealing each deal swiftly.

A set of monitoring equipment capable of surveilling the entire Solar System cost a total of 580 billion Black Dragon Coins.

Two C6‑level survival fortresses, each built to a thousand‑person standard and able to withstand attacks from Universe‑level strongmen, cost a total of 98 billion Black Dragon Coins.

Ten C3‑level survival bases—five million‑person and ten million‑person capacities—cost a total of 350 billion Black Dragon Coins.

The optimal metal combination for the Golden Horned Beast's evolution, bought for Luo Feng, cost a total of 280 billion Black Dragon Coins.

Considering his melee needs, a custom three‑stage Original Force long spear cost 88 billion Black Dragon Coins.

Five C5‑level adventurer spacecraft, two C3‑level small cargo ships, and ten B‑level small vessels together cost 980 billion Black Dragon Coins.

Also included were Purple‑light elixir that can promote ordinary Earthlings to Apprentice Tier 1, and a large batch of Stellar‑level seventh and eighth‑tier slave bodyguards.

Money flowed out like a stream.

"Zhou Yang, all the goods have been ordered; they can start arriving at Jiuyang Star within two months!"

Babata processed all the orders and promptly reported back to Zhou Yang.

"Good work, Babata!"

Zhou Yang smiled and replied.

"I tell you, Zhou Yang, lords normally squeeze their subjects for profit, yet you, fresh as a lord, are already spending several hundred billion Black Dragon Coins!"

From his smart wristband, the black‑robed demon Babata couldn't help but mutter.

"Believe me, Babata, it's all worth it!"

Zhou Yang gave a confident smile.

With humanity's exceptionally high comprehension, once resources are in place, we can soon cultivate a massive number of Stellar‑level, even Universe‑level Warriors.

By then, those hundreds of billions of Black Dragon Coins will be easily earned back.

"By the way, Luo Feng's brother Luo Hua seems to be an investment prodigy, and his unmarried wife Xu Xin also shows great talent in business; we can allocate some funds now so they can practice in advance."

Three months later, a massive fleet set sail from Jiuyang Star, majestically heading toward Earth.

At this moment on Earth, a group of human high‑ranking officials, under Hong and Lei Shen's organization, quickly entered a virtual conference hall inside the War God Palace.

After more than two years of development, Earth's human Warriors have made tremendous strides; the number of Planet‑level Warriors alone now exceeds three hundred!

Consequently, the conference hall is bustling.

"Ha, Old Wu, you've broken through too—congratulations!"

"Can't match you, old brother; you're already Planet‑level Tier 2."

Familiar Planet‑level strongmen gathered, exchanging pleasantries.

Meanwhile, the heads of the five original human nations circled around Hong and Lei Shen, probing for news.

"Hall Masters, gathering us all this time—has something major occurred?"

Since the merger of Jixian Wuguan and Leidian Wuguan two years ago, Hong and Lei Shen have, for the first time, solemnly summoned all human high‑rankers to a meeting; they could not help but take it seriously.

"Everyone, please wait; the meeting will be chaired personally by the Chief Hall Master, who has announcements to make."

Hong, his expression cold and sharp, replied lightly.

"Chief Hall Master?"

Hearing this unfamiliar title, the heads were momentarily taken aback.

"Is it that Zhou Hall Master?"

Only after an elderly silver‑haired elder from Huaxia Country reminded them did a towering, somewhat hazy young figure gradually emerge in their minds.

When they thought of that person, the leaders couldn't help but harden their expressions.

He is, on Earth, a truly legendary figure!

He rose rapidly in a very short time, standing on the shoulders of Hong and Lei Shen to become a myth on Earth.

Even the two Ocean Beast Emperors that have plagued humanity for decades were easily dealt with by him.

Later, he partnered with Hong and Lei Shen to establish the Star Sky Martial Arts Hall, freely distributing powerful cultivation Secret Techniques from the Universe to all Warriors, causing an explosive surge in Earth's human Warrior strength.

It is said he himself has already left Earth, venturing into the boundless Universe to pursue higher martial realms.

One can say that, whether in personal power or contribution to Earth, his weight is of paramount significance.

However, because his rise was so swift and low‑key, many ordinary people don't even know he exists.

Yet it's one thing for the public to be unaware; these leaders of Earth's major factions are well aware.

He may be low‑key, but to have Hong and Lei Shen—once Earth's top two strongest—easily submit, willingly surrender decades of assets, and constantly champion him in every arena, his power and methods cannot be simple!

"Both of you, could you give us a preview of what Zhou Hall Master intends to announce? We'd like to have some idea."

The silver‑haired elders persisted in probing Hong and Lei Shen.

Compared to that legendary figure, they are far more familiar with Hong and Lei Shen.

Seeing their anxious expressions, Lei Shen, in a white robe and bald, chuckled and casually said:

"Don't worry, it's a good thing!"

"A good thing?"

One by one, the leaders stared at each other, and the tension on their faces eased a little.

Seeing that Hong and Lei Shen were unwilling to reveal more, the others could only chat idly while waiting quietly.

Before long—

"Swish!"

The space rippled slightly, and a figure abruptly appeared on the main seat of the conference room.

"Hm?"

The moment the silhouette appeared, everyone in the hall couldn't help but turn their gaze toward it.

The owner of the figure was a young man whose face was almost excessively youthful.

He wore a white training robe; his features were not particularly striking, but a divine light seemed to brew in his pupils, making people reluctant to stare directly.

Perched on his shoulder was a black‑robed child about twenty centimeters tall, sprouting two sharp horns.

The black‑robed child's crimson pupils kept scanning the crowd, then it grinned, revealing two sharp teeth.

"Everyone, sorry for the wait."

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