, The Big Purchase

As soon as Jiang Ming stepped out of the Trial Tower, he saw three people standing in the void in front of the Trial Tower.

Manluo, the old man in purple robes, and the girl in black veil.

"Jiang Ming, why haven't you come to pay your respects to Lord Ziyan and Lord Heiyanhou yet?"

Manlu said to Jiang Ming.

"Jiang Ming pays his respects to Lord Heiyan and Lord Ziyan."

Jiang Ming bowed and said.

"Jiang Ming, you're very good."

The girl in black veil, Hei Yanhou, smiled and said.

The girl, dressed only in a black veil and barefoot, possessed an astonishing allure. This unintentional charm made Jiang Mingming feel as if she were being tempted, yet she still felt as if she were bathed in a gentle breeze.

Hei Yanhou walked to Jiang Ming's side.

"Your last move was quite good; you've already touched the threshold of the 'world.' If you can perfect this move at the Hengxing level, your future is limitless."

"I recommend that you purchase the two secret manuals, 'World Framework' and 'World Composition,' which will help you refine your 'World' secret techniques."

Jiang Ming immediately expressed his gratitude:

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Heiyan."

"No need to thank me. With your talent, participating in the Cosmic Peak Genius Battle will definitely allow you to join the company's core team directly. If you can perfect your secret technique before the Cosmic Peak Genius Battle, you will definitely have the strength to challenge the top ten in the universe."

This is also a great source of pride for my Qianwu Virtual Universe Company.

"Black Annihilation Marquis said with a smile."

"Jiang Ming will certainly work hard and live up to Lord Hei Yanhou's high expectations."

Jiang Ming said seriously.

"Where are you in reality right now? My Virtual Universe Company will send a guard legion to protect your safety."

"The Black Annihilation Marquis then asked."

Jiang Ming immediately told Hei Yanhou his current location.

"About a year from now, the escort legion dispatched by my Virtual Universe Company will be able to reach Qiulong Star."

After receiving the location information from Jiang Ming, Hei Yanhou said.

"A year?"

Jiang Ming asked with some doubt.

"A year is already very fast. This is only because we removed the members of the Black Dragon Mountain branch to form a guard team, which allowed us to arrive within a year. If we were to start from the Qianwu headquarters, it would take decades or even centuries to reach Qiulong Star."

Hei Yanhou guessed what Jiang Ming was thinking and patiently explained.

After hearing Hei Yanhou's explanation, Jiang Ming understood that a small place like the Black Dragon Mountain branch couldn't possibly have a permanent teleportation channel. To get there, one either had to rely on a spaceship to fly slowly or on the teleportation of the Immortal God Kingdom.

Teleportation to the divine realm comes at a high price; using a spaceship is the normal course of action.

Arriving within a year is indeed not slow.

Hei Yanhou turned to look at the purple-robed old man.

"Zi Yan, I'm entrusting this matter to you. Transfer a guard corps from the Black Dragon Mountain military headquarters to Qiulong Star."

"yes!"

The old man in purple robes responded respectfully.

Hei Yanhou looked at Jiang Ming again, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Little guy, work hard and don't let your talent go to waste. I look forward to your performance in the Peak Genius Battle."

After saying that, she took a step forward, and her figure disappeared into the void.

.......

Qiu Longxing, inside a private room at the restaurant.

Jiang Ming's consciousness disconnected from the virtual universe.

"With the protection of Virtual Universe Company, I no longer need to be so timid."

Jiang Ming thought to himself.

At this moment, Hong and Thor had already severed their consciousness connection in the virtual universe. Upon seeing Jiang Ming wake up, Hong immediately asked.

"This killing field is a great place, but it's too expensive."

"Don't worry about money. I've transferred 5 million Qianwu coins to each of you. That should last you a long time."

Jiang Ming smiled.

"5 million Qianwu coins? Jiang Ming, where did you get so much money?"

Thor asked in surprise, "5 million Qianwu coins is equivalent to more than 70 trillion Black Dragon coins."

Hong also looked at Jiang Ming in surprise.

"I joined the Virtual Universe Company at the headquarters of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom and received a reward of 10 Hunyuan Units after joining."

Jiang Ming didn't hide anything and spoke directly.

"Virtual Universe Company? You mean that Virtual Universe Company that owns a virtual universe?"

Thor was immediately shocked. He entered the virtual universe and quickly brushed up on various common knowledge about the universe.

I also have a general understanding of the major powers in the universe. The strongest human forces in the entire universe are the five overlords: Giant Axe Arena, Virtual Universe Company, Cosmic Mercenary Alliance, Cosmic First Bank, and Cosmic Galaxy Bank.

Thor lacked a concrete understanding of other organizations and didn't know how powerful they were, but having witnessed the Virtual Universe, he understood just how strong the Virtual Universe Company was.

This is a transcendent existence that can be described as a second world for humanity, and the fact that the Virtual Universe Company can control it safely, without any impact from the major cosmic nations, demonstrates its terrifying nature.

"Yes, it's this Virtual Universe Company, and it's the Virtual Universe Company of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom."

Jiang Ming said with a smile.

After becoming a Purple Crystal Elite, Jiang Ming received a generous reward of 10 Mixed Yuan Units in his account. With this bonus, Jiang Ming could act more freely in many areas.

"I will continue to stay on Qiulong Star, so you can go back first. With this money, we can buy more defensive weapons, space slaves, and treasures that can accelerate the physical evolution of us Earthlings."

Jiang Ming doesn't plan to return to Earth for the time being. His current strength is unlikely to improve further on Earth, so staying there wouldn't be of much use.

All that's needed is for Hong and Thor to buy more space slaves and weapons, and Earth will remain safe and sound. It doesn't matter whether he goes back to oversee things or not.

"Okay, I understand."

Hong nodded.

"Leave it to us. With the money you've given us, we're sure we can protect the Earth."

Thor nodded solemnly.

After a brief conversation, Jiang Ming and his group went out to shop.

........

As a prosperous planet within the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, Qiulong Star boasts the largest commercial district in the surrounding hundreds of light-years.

On the streets, you can see alien races from different star systems. There are three-eyed people covered in scales, burly giants with muscles as solid as rocks, and human races that look similar to Earthlings but have different skin colors.

Treasures, spaceships, and weapons—all can be found in this Dragon City.

After a large-scale purchase, Jiang Ming and his group acquired a large quantity of treasures, technological equipment, and consumer technology...

With these weapons and monitoring systems, the solar system, where Earth is located, can be made an impregnable fortress.

After purchasing these items, Jiang Ming and his two companions headed to the slave market.

The slave market in Qiulong City is also the most prosperous and largest slave market within hundreds of light-years.

Inside the slave market, Jiang Ming spent a large sum of money to purchase a cosmic-level eighth-tier mentalist and five cosmic-level third-tier martial artists.

With these slaves, Jiang Ming no longer needed to worry about the safety of Earth.

.......

It was already dark when I left the trading area.

Countless stars hung in the sky, adorning the night.

The three returned to their hotel, which was brightly lit, the lights casting a golden glow throughout the room.

But Hong and Thor's feelings were completely different from when they set off.

They witnessed the splendor of the universe, and they also witnessed the darkness beneath that splendor.

Those powerful beings who once looked down upon them were now reduced to commodities to be bought and sold by others. All the humans on an entire life-bearing planet were enslaved, generation after generation, forever slaves... Scenes like these haunted their minds.

"Those cosmic-level powerhouses...wouldn't they be powerful figures in any galaxy?"

Thor murmured.

Hong nodded.

"A cosmic-level expert is considered a master even in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. Yet, even someone of that caliber has fallen to such a state."

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