Becoming an Apprentice

The mansion of the Lord of Void Gold is located in the deepest part of Chaos City. It is a huge palace that is even more ancient and majestic than the stars. Even the Universe Venerables appear extremely small in front of it.

When Li Che arrived at the front of this mansion under the guidance of King Yongbo, the first thing he saw was a colossal rock beast, a hundred meters tall, with three pairs of eyes on its face. It lay quietly in front of the mansion, guarding the eternal peace here.

"Greetings, Venerable Junshan! I have brought Li Che here on the orders of my master." King Yongbo bowed to the massive beast and called out.

The Venerable Junshan is said to be one of the soul servants of the great Lord of Void Gold, and has followed the Lord of Void Gold for countless billions of epochs.

"I know, let him in." Upon hearing this, Venerable Junshan glanced at King Yongbo and Li Che behind him with his six enormous eyes, and nodded slightly.

"Thank you, Venerable One!" Li Che nodded to King Yongbo, took a step forward, and stepped into the gate of the Lord of Void Gold's mansion.

"brush!"

The moment Li Che stepped through the gate, he felt as if time and space had shifted beneath his feet, and he was transported into an unknown and vast space.

This is a vast expanse of space and time that stretches to the horizon, boundless and limitless, with only a single golden river meandering through it, seemingly connecting the origin and end of the universe.

After a moment, Li Che finally adjusted to the state of this space-time. He looked around and saw that he was the only one standing in this void. The golden river beneath his feet was flowing slowly, carrying him forward.

After a long while, Li Che finally saw clearly that at the end of the river, there stood an ordinary-looking man. His eyes were wise and deep, and his aura was calm and reserved. Only his long, golden eyebrows that reached down to his chest were unforgettable.

"You've arrived, young realm lord!"

The man had obviously seen Li Che as well. He spoke first, his handsome face always radiating a gentle and calm smile, which made people feel relaxed and comfortable from the bottom of their souls.

Even now, Li Che couldn't detect any majesty or law fluctuations in that man. He seemed to be just an ordinary person receiving him on behalf of the Lord of Void Gold.

But Li Che dared not be careless. He instinctively felt an absolute sense of power emanating from this man, a feeling far beyond the norm, much stronger than Li Che himself.

He strode up to the man, straightened his posture, and spoke in a deep voice:

"Greetings, Lord of the Great and Sublime Void!"

"Um!"

Li Che's attitude made the Lord of Void Gold nod slightly. This incomparably powerful Lord of the Universe still had such a calm and gentle aura. As soon as he spoke, Li Che felt the space-time beneath his feet change, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of a vast building.

This is an exceptionally well-designed architectural complex. The main buildings, such as palaces and plazas, which are tens of kilometers high, have undergone meticulous design and carving. They resemble a giant beast, lying prostrate on the earth, exuding a rugged and heavy sense of oppression.

Li Che certainly knew what this building represented. Every decent planet in the universe would have at least one such building, which must be the hottest place on that planet.

Giant Axe Arena!

"Young man, how much do you know about my Giant Axe Arena?"

The handsome man with blond hair and golden eyebrows, the Lord of Void Gold, stood in front of Li Che, looking down at the huge building simulated in the virtual universe, and asked softly.

His aura was restrained and gentle, showing no signs of aggression. His expression was kind, and his eyes often held a hint of a smile. He didn't seem like a dignified pillar of the human race, but rather like an elder who hadn't been seen for many years, embracing everything about the younger generation.

"A massive military organization, centered around the great beings of the human race, wages life-or-death battles every day, burying many people and making many others successful," Li Che said cautiously after carefully considering his words.

He didn't mean to criticize; he was just stating the facts. The life-or-death battles at the Cosmic, Domain Lord, and World Lord levels in the Giant Axe Arena were so famous that Li Che's father often bought tickets to watch them.

"Is that so? Then, what are your thoughts on the Giant Axe Arena?" The Lord of Void Gold's smile remained gentle as he continued.

"Force is both an end and a means. Through life and death trials and tribulations, and the sifting of the sands of time, it is essential for humanity to establish itself in this universe. The strong, forged through countless trials, are indispensable," Li Che said frankly.

The Giant Axe Arena serves a similar function to the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance within the human race, but it is also quite different. It is a more purely military organization that maintains the martial spirit of the human race through combat, fighting, and even life-or-death battles.

In this primordial universe teeming with diverse races, such a spirit is indispensable.

"Very good evaluation. As expected of someone who has fought on the battlefield outside the realm, you have already been able to focus your perspective on the clan, which is rare among realm lords."

The Lord of Void Gold nodded. This cosmic ruler, who has existed since the beginning of humanity's rise, is not only a powerful being but also a wise one. As the true manager of the Giant Axe Arena, he strives for the long-term stability of the entire race.

Li Che lowered his head and remained silent, but he was very happy. The fact that the Lord of Void Gold was willing to talk to him about these things showed that this Lord of the Universe truly valued him and was willing to treat him as a junior to be taught.

Sure enough, a moment later, the Lord of Void Gold suddenly turned to face Li Che and smiled:

"Gui Xu Li Che, I haven't been following you for very long, just a few decades, but I've traveled back in time and watched almost every one of your battles, and I have to admit, you are indeed an extremely talented genius!"

The Lord of False Gold spoke slowly, and Li Che felt the illusory space-time beneath his feet change again. The buildings of the Giant Axe Arena dissipated, replaced by a starry battlefield. In the center of the battlefield, black holes and sword light were fighting fiercely, just like the battle between Li Che and Iron Sword Marquis back then.

"At this age, for a World Lord to reach this level, especially considering you've never received any excellent guidance, is an extremely rare achievement in human history—truly remarkable!"

The Lord of False Gold and Li Che seemed to stand outside of time and space, watching the scene of Li Che's battle with the Iron Sword, their smiles unchanged, and they praised him.

"What surprised me even more was that a genius like you had also had a miraculous encounter, and your genetic level is 10 times that of a normal human. This is also a very rare and precious opportunity."

"He had some fortuitous encounters on the battlefield outside the region."

Li Che nodded. After all, he was paying homage to a great cosmic ruler in his true form, and the genetic level was something that could not be hidden.

Fortunately, he usually only displays a state of ten times the genetic level. Only when he combines all the clones of the Infinite Land with his own body can he unleash a genetic level of a hundred times.

In other words, the current Lord of False Gold cannot yet see through the secrets of Li Che's Infinite Land.

Currently, in the eyes of the Lord of Void Gold, Li Che's genetic level is impeccable, ten times higher. While this is considered quite high within the human race, it is not unacceptable.

After a long while, the Lord of the Universe turned his head to look at Li Che standing behind him. A profound and vast aura emanated from him, enveloping this space-time, and he solemnly inquired:

"Lord Li Che, I ask you, if one day, humanity faces imminent danger and you must sacrifice yourself for your people, what choice will you make?"

At this moment, Li Che felt as if this illusory space-time was completely under the control of the golden-browed man in front of him. The man's deep eyes met Li Che's, and he waited earnestly for Li Che's answer.

Clearly, as the pillar of the entire human race, the Lord of Void Gold also has requirements for the character of his disciples.

Li Che didn't hesitate about this question. His expression remained unchanged, and after a moment's thought, he spoke in a deep voice:

"If that day ever comes, I might hesitate, but I would still rush forward for my people."

Upon hearing this, a strange glint appeared in the eyes of the Lord of False Gold, but he ultimately nodded and said slowly:

"An honest answer!"

"Lord Li Che, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Upon hearing this, Li Che nodded without hesitation and bowed deeply, saying:

"This disciple is willing!"

"very good!"

A hint of a smile seemed to appear in the otherwise calm eyes of the Lord of Illusory Gold as he continued,

"From this day forward, you are my nominal disciple. If you can pass the 18th level of the Sky Bridge of any Chaos Stele within the next five hundred years, you will become my nineteenth personal disciple."