Chapter 69: Earth Lord

"Xiao Yu, the time has arrived!" Wu Dao said.

During this time, Xiao Yu had been immersed in cultivating the first layer of the Phantom Slash Technique, reaping great gains; the secret pattern from the book, together with the outward manifestation of the Fundamental Law under the Eye of Law, made his progress in grasping the spatial law extraordinarily rapid.

Although he has not yet comprehended the first layer of the Phantom Slash, it may take at most another three months, and he will surely master it.

"Fine. It's time to return to Earth," Xiao Yu said, putting on the Golden Eye Mask, and shouted into the distance, "Lu Dek, let's go home."

"Yes, young master."

May 18, 2060.

In Jiangnan Base City, a new Jiangnan Annex appeared beside the Xiao Family's annex—a sci‑fi‑style castle estate covering one square kilometer.

The estate was purchased by Luo Feng when he returned from Qiu Long Star.

Now the entire estate is arranged with great elegance: a red carpet hundreds of meters long stretches from the plaza to the castle hall, flanked on both sides by an array of fresh flowers—some from Earth, some bought from Qiu Long Star—forming an elegant flower hall.

Eight red hot air balloons floated in the sky, each bearing a celebratory banner fluttering in the wind.

All eight balloons were gifts from the celebrants: some from Xiao Yu, some from Hong, some from Lei Shen, and even Councilor Jia Yi contributed one.

A hundred‑person vocal ensemble performed nonstop around the clock, rotating groups in succession.

This is the venue where Luo Feng and Xu Xin were married, with media even broadcasting live.

Representatives of the world's major powers, most council‑level elites, and most of Jiangnan Base City's war gods attended.

When Luo Feng in formal attire and Xu Xin in a splendid wedding dress walked hand‑in‑hand down the red carpet, the hall fell silent as everyone offered heartfelt blessings to the couple.

After the ceremony concluded, a grand banquet followed.

"Luo Feng, congratulations on your marriage to Xu Xin—may you enjoy a hundred years of harmony and be blessed with noble offspring!" Xiao Yu said, then presented a generous gift: a transfer of one hundred million Cosmic Coins from the Cosmic Star River Bank.

"Thank you! Cousin," Xu Xin said beside him.

"Thank you!" Luo Feng replied.

Luo Feng and Xu Xin walked toward Jia Yi nearby.

After the wedding, Luo Feng, Xiao Yu, Hong, and Lei Shen—the only four remaining of the Yin Mo Star lineage—conversed in a quiet room, discussing future paths. At Lei Shen's suggestion, the four renewed their brotherhood, with Luo Feng, being the youngest, taking the fourth rank.

Then Xiao Yu spoke, "Elder brother, second brother, Xiao Feng, I propose that we purchase Earth; once bought, Earth can be protected by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire."

"No, if we do that, Earth's coordinates would inevitably be exposed, and the owner's enemies would learn of it, possibly bringing catastrophic ruin!" Baba Ta objected.

"The teacher's enemy is likely a being among the Immortal Divine Spirits who is extremely powerful; such a being may not constantly watch a disciple who was killed fifty thousand years ago. Moreover, as long as we do not reveal the Yin Mo Star lineage's artifacts and secret techniques, even if they learn of it, it should be harmless," Xiao Yu said.

"Besides, the Peak Talent War in the Virtual Universe is about to commence; I am confident I can become a core member of the Virtual Universe Company. Then, even if that Immortal Divine Spirit learns of it, it would not dare to act against us," Xiao Yu continued.

"Xiao Yu, on what basis do you have such confidence? That's a talent of the entire universe!" Baba Ta, deeply concerned for Luo Feng's safe development, said.

"Just because I have already grasped a hint of the law," Xiao Yu smiled, turned to the three and said, "Luo Feng, elder brother, second brother, how do you feel? The matter of Earth ultimately remains our decision."

"I agree. During this period, through the Virtual Universe we have learned that many habitable planets, once discovered, have their natives sold as slaves; even if someone becomes a planet lord, the planet may be used as a slave‑breeding world. I don't want Earth to become such a case," Hong said.

"I also agree, and I believe the four of us will never become such people," Lei Shen said.

Luo Feng hesitated briefly, then said, "I also agree, and I propose that Xiao Yu become Earth's lord, as he is currently the strongest among us."

"Fine!" Hong said.

"Agreed!" Lei Shen said.

"Then I'll take on the effort and become Earth's lord," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

May 23.

The jet‑black Guotai slowly docked at the harbor of Bi Yan Star.

"Bi Yan Star is the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's nearest stationed planet to Earth, and it is directly administered by the Empire," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

Black Dragon Mountain Empire Office.

"These are the coordinates of this planet."

"This is our interstellar coordinate flight record for arriving at this planet."

"All samples and data concerning this planet have been placed here," Xiao Yu, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen sat in their chairs.

The planet's data are not current; they are from before the survival base was established, otherwise Xiao Yu's purchase would cost a great deal of unnecessary money.

Staff are processing it.

"If the interstellar coordinate records are verified without issue, you will receive a reward of 100 billion Black Dragon Coins..." a staff member said.

"I don't want the reward; I want to purchase this planet," Xiao Yu said.

"Buy a habitable planet?" the receptionist couldn't help asking again.

On Bi Yan Star, in such a remote corner of the Black Dragon Mountain territory, purchase a planet?

Here, it hasn't been seen in many years.

"Yes, I want to buy it," Xiao Yu confirmed again.

"Four of you, please follow me upstairs," a slender Imperial officer said.

"Fine."

Xiao Yu, Luo Feng, and the other two followed the Imperial officer up to the thirty‑fourth floor.

"Mr. Xiao Yu?" the Imperial officer asked, looking at him, "Do you confirm you wish to purchase this planet, the one listed in your records as 'Earth'?"

"Confirmed!"

"The planet you wish to purchase has been confirmed by the Empire as a top‑grade habitable world; consequently, the reward offered is also the highest tier! To acquire it, you must pay the maximum price," the Imperial officer said.

"How many Black Dragon Coins?" Xiao Yu asked.

"30 trillion Black Dragon Coins."

"Fine, I'll buy it," Xiao Yu said.

"Sir, purchasing a habitable planet requires formal procedures; the massive data you provided must be reviewed by the Empire's various departments and verified before we can finalize the transaction," the officer said apologetically.

"How long will it take?"

"According to Imperial law, up to thirty days," the officer said with an odd smile.

"How about this: if you can get it done within three days, I'll give you 100 million Black Dragon Coins. If you can get it done within one day, I'll give you 500 million. If you can get it done within three hours, I'll give you 1 billion Black Dragon Coins." Xiao Yu began to display his superpower.

The official swallowed with difficulty.

"All right, the four of you wait for three hours," the official said.

Under Xiao Yu's superpower, the official began to reveal his network; with a flood of phone calls and money paving the way, indeed within three hours the entire process was completed—payment and contract signing—after which Xiao Yu officially became the Earth Lord.

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