Chapter 24: War God Palace

Xiao Yu came out of the tea room, and before he reached the elevator entrance, he ran into three people; the leader was a slender beauty, who was Hong's personal guard Yao Rao.

"Xiao Yu, this is something the hall master gave you," Yao Rao said.

Behind her, a bald Chinese man in a uniform held a metal box and presented it to Xiao Yu.

"Xiao Yu, War God, this is what the hall master had prepared for us in advance," the bald Chinese man said.

"Alright," Xiao Yu nodded and took it.

"Inside there are not only the items the hall master just mentioned, but also a set of Consciousness Sensor Helmets," Yao Rao smiled.

"Consciousness Sensor Helmet?" Xiao Yu asked, puzzled.

Didn't they say War God Palace would send someone today for an assessment? Only after passing the assessment can you obtain it.

"The hall master is also the first chairman of War God Palace; he believes you have already passed the assessment and automatically assumes you have joined War God Palace, so there's no need to arrange anyone else to assess you," Yao Rao smiled. "Becoming a member of War God Palace also grants many special privileges. Of course, special privileges also bring special responsibilities."

"When you use the Consciousness Sensor to enter Virtual Space, you'll learn about War God Palace's many specials."

"Thank you," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

His finger brushed the lock, click, the metal box opened outright, revealing a deep‑blue helmet, a well‑packaged combat suit, weapons, a Black God Set, and a secret manual.

"Yao Rao, councilor, and everyone, farewell," Xiao Yu smiled faintly, placed the metal box into his left‑hand black backpack, slung the backpack, and walked straight into the elevator.

At Extreme Headquarters, he rode the dedicated vehicle of the Extreme Martial Arts Hall toward Yangzhou City district.

At dusk, a special vehicle entered the Extreme Hall of Yangzhou City, stopping at the entrance of the Xiao Family house in Mingyue Residential Area.

Xiao Yu, with his black backpack, knocked on the villa's main door.

"Who is it?" his mother Xu Jingyi's voice called.

"It must be Xiao Yu," his father Xiao Dingguo said.

"Mom, it's me," Xiao Yu replied.

The gate opened inward, and Xiao Ling, flushed with a rosy glow, exclaimed, "My War God little brother, you're back!"

Xiao Yu smiled, walked in, and found that today the house was indeed full of people.

Not only had Xiao Ling arrived, but also Uncle Xiao Guohua, his aunt, third uncle Xiao Guoxuan, third aunt, and all the younger brothers and sisters had come.

Tonight was a sleepless night; Xiao Yu becoming a War God made the Xiao family overjoyed, and they drank and celebrated through the night.

Only when the sun rose from the east did everyone start to disperse.

Seeing Xiao Ling about to leave, Xiao Yu said, "Sister Ling, wait a moment."

Xiao Ling asked puzzled, "What is it? We've been partying all night, I'm a bit dizzy, I need to go back and sleep."

"Sis, don't you also use knives! I just bought two 9‑series Battle Knives the day before yesterday, but yesterday the hall master rewarded me with two SS‑class Battle Swords, so the equipment I bought before is now useless," Xiao Yu laughed.

Combat suits are gendered, but weapons are not; as long as they fit, anyone can use them.

"Wow! They actually rewarded you with SS‑class Battle Swords!" Xiao Ling exclaimed in amazement.

A full‑price SS‑class weapon costs several hundred billion, half price still over a hundred billion, far pricier than a 9‑series weapon, let alone two of them.

"Haha, who told you my younger brother is a genius, even Hong covets him," Xiao Yu said self‑admiringly.

"Then thanks to Xiao Yu!" Xiao Ling was very happy; even a 9‑series weapon costs twelve to twenty billion Huaxia Currency, far stronger than her current 6‑series weapon.

Xiao Yu quickly ran to the second‑floor training room, took the two Silver Moon Battle Knives model a9 already placed on the weapon rack, and then went downstairs.

"Sis, here you go."

"Mm, thanks," Xiao Ling nodded and walked out.

His father Xiao Dingguo, who was lying on the sofa nearby, heard the siblings' conversation, sat up, and kept his eyes fixed on Xiao Yu.

When Xiao Yu turned around, he saw his father's gaze.

"Dad, I just obtained an SS‑class combat suit. That D9‑series combat suit was never even worn once, so I'm giving it to you!"

Xiao Dingguo is a high‑rank war general, usually fighting alongside high‑rank beast generals; the D9‑series combat suit is fully sufficient, and if one day he surpasses the War God, the wealth Xiao Yu has acquired could definitely afford him an SS‑series combat suit.

A full‑price SS‑class combat suit costs 1,200 billion, half price still 600 billion Huaxia Currency; of course, inside War God Palace the selling price is much cheaper, only 400 billion Huaxia Currency.

"Haha! My son finally knows how to be filial to his old dad!" Father Xiao Dingguo laughed heartily.

"Dad, by the way, the D6‑series combat suit I previously wore and the D6 combat suit you swapped out, let's give them to our Xiao Family; after the younger siblings pass the warrior assessment, we can give them to them and save a lot of money," Xiao Yu suggested. "Also, Dad, I have 1.5 billion Huaxia Currency here; I'll transfer it to you, so you can purchase a 9‑series weapon to match the combat suit."

"Alright," Father Xiao Dingguo said without hesitation.

With the matter basically settled, Xiao Yu was about to go upstairs.

"Xiao Yu, thank you," Father Xiao Dingguo's eyes were moist.

"Dad, what's up? What's this about?" Xiao Yu asked, puzzled.

"Your mother's current physical condition has also reached warrior level," Father Xiao Dingguo said.

"Ah!" Xiao Yu laughed, "You should also rest early; you've been drinking all night."

Xiao Yu hurried upstairs, took a shower, changed into the full SS‑class combat suit, then went straight to the training room and took out the Black God Set.

He slipped his right hand into the Black God Set; his index finger tingled, the Black God Set extended a needle into his vein, and moments later, the master‑recognition program completed.

Xiao Yu tested the Black God Set's functions; it can change at his will, covering the whole body, just an arm, or transforming into a metal bracelet on his right hand.

Xiao Yu also took the full set of Nine‑Layer Thunder Knife manual and disc, examined it twice, and put the manual away.

With Xiao Yu's now photographic memory, he only needs to read once to retain the entire content.

System: view system panel.

【Host: Xiao Yu】

【First Wish: double genetic multiplier (100 Wish Copper Coins)】

【Second Wish: physical condition reaches Apprentice Eighth Rank (64,000 Wish Points).】

【Third Wish: none】

【Completed Wishes: 12 times.】

【Remaining Wish Points: 1,302,800 points.】

It actually added an item; it seems that from now on system upgrades will be related to the number of wishes fulfilled.

This is encouraging me to use the system more!

"System sets the third wish to perfect comprehension of the Fifth Tier of the Ninefold Thunder Sword."

【Setting successful!】

【Third Wish: Perfect comprehension of the Fifth Tier of the Ninefold Thunder Sword (27,000 Wish Points).】

"System fulfills the third wish: perfect comprehension of the Fifth Tier of the Ninefold Thunder Sword."

【Wish Points have been deducted!】

【Third Wish is being realized…】

Waves of comprehension surged into Xiao Yu's mind, while streaks of lightning tore across the sky, containing endless artistic conception…

At the same time, special energy, as if arising from nothing, entered Xiao Yu's body, continuously strengthening his physique.

A moment later, as if in an instant of enlightenment, he fully grasped the power‑generation technique of the Fifth Tier of the Ninefold Thunder Sword.

His Flowing Light Body Technique also reached the Fifth Tier, and he fully comprehended all of the Fifth Tier of the Ninefold Primordial Guidance Technique.

Cultivation speed multiplied.

【Third Wish has been realized!】

Xiao Yu stood up, swung the SS-class Battle Sword in his hand forward, a flash of cold light, accelerating five times in succession; the sword cut through the air, creating a vacuum.

"Poo‑ciz~" the sound‑burst kept echoing.

The Fifth Tier of the Ninefold Thunder Sword is complete.

Thus his power output reached 4.2 times; as a primary‑level War God, his strength now equates to that of a high‑level War God.

For two consecutive days he continuously trained with the Ninefold Thunder Sword, familiarizing himself with every possible power‑generation technique.

"System sets the third wish to perfect comprehension of the Sixth Tier of the Ninefold Thunder Sword."

【Setting successful!】

【Third Wish: Perfect comprehension of the Sixth Tier of the Ninefold Thunder Sword (40,500 Wish Points).】

It's time to improve physical quality.

"System fulfills the second wish: physical quality reaches Apprentice Eighth Rank."

【Wish Points have been deducted!】

【Second Wish is being realized…】

Special energy, as if arising from nothing, appeared in Xiao Yu's body, continuously strengthening his physique, increasing his strength, speed, and neural response.

Strands of unclaimed genetic primal energy emerged from the void above his head, pouring directly into his body; once the genetic primal energy entered, it automatically marked itself as his own.

The genetic primal energy circulated rapidly within him according to the Fifth Tier of the Ninefold Primordial Guidance Technique, continuously reinforcing his body.

……

A moment later, everything returned to calm.

【Second Wish has been realized!】

Xiao Yu's physical quality has reached Apprentice Eighth Rank, which is the medium War God level.

Base punching force: 128,000 kg; speed: 460 m/s.

After the 4.2‑times power boost, his strength still falls short of planetary level, but it is stronger than that of an ordinary high‑level War God.

The sudden increase in power made it very hard for Xiao Yu to control his own strength.

For the following week, Xiao Yu continuously adapted to his increased strength.

He stopped only when he could perfectly control his own power.

During that time, Xiao Yu's father Xiao Dingguo went hunting with the Iron Blood Squad, and this time he did not invite Xiao Yu.

"System sets the third wish to physical quality reaching Apprentice Ninth Rank."

After the second wish was fulfilled, the original third wish naturally advanced to become the second wish.

【Setting successful!】

【Third Wish: Physical quality reaches Apprentice Ninth Rank (128,000 Wish Points).】

After taking care of these matters, Xiao Yu finally picked up the dark‑blue helmet and entered the War God Palace.

When using this 'Consciousness Sensor' at home, the most important point is—protect yourself! Because once the dark‑blue helmet is worn, consciousness enters Virtual Space; if someone tries to assassinate you, it would be troublesome, though within the base city limits, no one in the martial community dares to do so.

This 'Consciousness Sensor' helmet also has a security alert system that can detect whether anyone has entered the surrounding area.

"Others fear security issues; I am not afraid."

Xiao Yu smiled, and a black skin membrane instantly extended over his body, protected by the 'Black God Set'; what is there to worry about?

"Safety zone set to 5 m × 5 m." Xiao Yu still adjusted it; the doors and windows were already locked, and if anyone intruded within the set safety zone, Xiao Yu's consciousness would be automatically ejected from Virtual Space.

Xiao Yu put on the helmet directly, and the Black God Set already enveloped the dark‑blue helmet; he sat cross‑legged on the ground, looking like a black sculpture.

Entering Virtual Space!

It is a quiet, massive room; Xiao Yu, clad in a simple white robe, suddenly appears in it.

"What a huge room," Xiao Yu couldn't help exclaim.

By eye, the room's length exceeds 50 m, width about 20 m, ceiling height 5 m; its area surpasses 1,000 m². At the exact center is a circular bed, three meters in diameter. In front of the bed lies an indoor pool about 10 m wide and 20 m long.

Bed, pool, desk and chairs, luxurious dining table, lounge chair, a training area with yoga mats… The over‑1,000 m² spacious room is neatly divided into many zones.

Xiao Yu showed a faint smile.

"Welcome, War God Xiao Yu." A synthetic voice suddenly rang out, startling Xiao Yu into a jump.

"This is your private room within the War God Palace; no one besides you may enter it," the electronic voice echoed in the room. "Within the War God Palace, you may order anything you wish to eat or drink. Here are many delicacies not found in reality."

"On your desk there is a book, 'War God Palace Regulations', wishing you a pleasant time within the War God Palace," the electronic voice vanished.

The desk is positioned near the windows; the entire south side of the room is lined with huge floor‑to‑ceiling windows. Xiao Yu stands before the floor‑to‑ceiling window, looking through it at the breathtaking scenery outside.

Through the window one could see the boundless vastness outside, clouds and mist shrouding the sky, ten‑thousand‑foot sunlight piercing the mist and refracting into a rainbow of colors.

Virtual Space is a hundred times more beautiful than the real world, which still has to obey physical rules, the Ten Great Laws. But Virtual Space needs none of that.

Xiao Yu opened the black‑leather cover of "War God Palace Listings", and inside there was only a single sheet of paper.

Welcome to the War God Palace.

The War God Palace is the strongest human warrior organization, created jointly by First Chairman Hong and Second Chairman Lei Shen. All the War Gods on Earth, and those who surpass the War Gods, are members of the War God Palace. Its governing body, the 'War God Palace Council', admits only beings who surpass the War Gods as councilors.

The Council has five great chairmen: the First Chairman, the Second Chairman… up to the Fifth Chairman. These five are the five strongest beings on Earth!

Within the War God Palace are the 'Mall', the 'Auction Hall', the 'Arena Plaza', the 'Trial Tower'… many functions await you to discover!

After reading it, Xiao Yu smiled faintly, walked to the wardrobe, changed into casual clothes, pushed open the door and left the room.

He walked along the corridor and naturally arrived at the outer‑wall walkway of the War God Palace; this outer‑wall walkway is nine meters wide.

He descended the spiral staircase.

When Xiao Yu set foot on the first‑floor hall, the entire first‑floor hall suddenly dimmed, the previously soft and comfortable lighting turning gloomy. The soothing music that had been playing vanished instantly.

"It's here." Xiao Yu understood in his heart that, as a newly entered member of the War God Palace, his most dazzling moment had arrived.

All the War Gods who had been conversing turned en masse toward the staircase entrance, almost all looking at Xiao Yu!

"Clang!"

Accompanied by a crisp sound that seemed to make one's soul tremble, bright, enthusiastic, joyous music rang throughout the hall, echoing across the space. In this luxurious hall, nearly a thousand War Gods from around the world stood up, some clapping their hands.

In that instant, regardless of where they came from or which faction they served, they were involuntarily inspired for humanity.

A faint light shone on Xiao Yu below.

"War God Palace, a new War God has arrived; his name is… Xiao Yu!"

A rugged, god‑like voice boomed! A faint light shone on Xiao Yu below.

As the voice echoed, a three‑dimensional virtual projection appeared above the hall, displaying large three‑dimensional characters—

Name: Xiao Yu

Nationality: Huaxia Nation

Rank: War God Level (Primary)

At the same time, the massive display screen on the hall wall showed the number '3515', which instantly flipped to '3516'.

Humanity welcomed its 3516th living War God.

Then everything returned to calm.

"Xiao Yu!"

"Xiao Yu!"

Two silhouettes walked from a distant corner seat; Xiao Yu stared in astonishment… both were people he knew: his uncle Xiao Guohua, and the chairman of Extreme Headquarters, Zhou Zhengyong.

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