The bald crystal man was the core control AI of the entire ancient civilisation relic. This was not the kind of AI that Hong referred to, but a true AI possessing human level intelligence, and it had even developed a trace of human emotion. Its most fundamental programming was loyalty to Yunmo Planet, so it considered itself a member of Yunmo Planet.
As the central stronghold of a powerful force, Yunmo Planet only accepted those with genuine talent, perseverance, and comprehension. Otherwise, even Planetary level warriors were not qualified to enter.
Luo Feng possessed exceptional talent.
Being able to complete the trial in just one year and three months proved that he had remarkable perseverance and comprehension. Only such a person was qualified to enter Yunmo Planet. Unfortunately, something catastrophic had happened to Yunmo Planet. Over all these years, the core AI had been unable to establish contact with it, and it could infer that Yunmo Planet had likely suffered a disaster.
However, it was an AI and had to obey its core programming, continuing its mission on Earth year after year.
It was rare to encounter a member of Yunmo Planet. The tiny fragment of emotion it possessed hoped that Luo Feng would surpass everyone else on Earth.
“Mm, I’ll work hard,” Luo Feng nodded. “Is there anything beyond the Planetary level?”
“Of course. Planetary level warriors wandering through the universe can barely earn enough to survive,” the bald crystal man said. “Above the Planetary level is the Stellar level. Stellar level experts are also divided into nine tiers. Above the Stellar level is the Universe level.”
“Planetary level, Stellar level, Universe level…” Luo Feng silently memorised them.
“Planetary level warriors can fly within a planet.”
“To Earthlings like you, Stellar level warriors possess world destroying power. They can fly into space, but only for short distances and cannot survive there for long periods.”
“Universe level warriors can roam through space with their physical bodies. Every one of them is a true powerhouse.”
“As far as Earth is concerned, a Universe level expert is a god that you cannot resist. Even Hong and Thunder God are like ants before them. A single breath from them could create a shockwave capable of killing Hong. They can battle interstellar fleets in space, and every one of them is immensely powerful.”
“Reaching the Universe level means entering the ranks of the universe’s powerful beings,” the bald crystal man said with a smile. “Of course, it only means you’ve just stepped into those ranks. If they choose a life of enjoyment, Universe level experts can easily possess dozens of planetary territories, countless beauties, power, and servants.”
“However, it is only above the Universe level that one becomes an existence capable of intimidating many nations across the universe,” the bald crystal man continued.
Luo Feng held his breath.
“Countless forms of life throughout the universe are merely apprentice level.”
“Planetary level warriors struggle to make a living. Stellar level warriors are considered impressive figures. Universe level warriors are extraordinary individuals, with only one appearing among countless planets. Above the Universe level, they are even rarer. They are beings that many nations throughout the universe fear and respect.”
Luo Feng was deeply shocked. Only one Universe level expert among countless planets? The rarity of such experts was unimaginable.
Still, it seemed Earth was not doing too badly.
“Work hard, Luo Feng.”
“You have hope of reaching the Stellar level. If you work hard, have good fortune, encounter great teachers, and so on, then you may still have a slim chance of becoming a Universe level warrior,” the bald crystal man said.
Luo Feng did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Could this AI even encourage people? To say that he needed hard work, luck, great teachers, and more just to have a slim chance was basically saying:
Luo Feng, you have a one in a hundred million chance of becoming a Universe level warrior.
In truth, the bald crystal man could hardly be blamed.
Only one Universe level expert emerged from countless planets. Although Luo Feng’s talent was extraordinary, the number of living beings in the vast universe was beyond calculation. There were countless millions whose talent surpassed his, and many more whose perseverance exceeded his. Becoming a Universe level expert truly was an extremely unlikely prospect.
After all, such beings could engage in hand to hand combat with interstellar battleships. They were incomparably powerful.
“That’s not encouragement, that’s discouragement,” Luo Feng said helplessly.
“Go.”
“Earth is your homeland. Work hard. If one day this place is discovered by some nation in the universe, then the stronger you are, the better your future will be. You may even be able to help your homeland.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the bald crystal man dissolved into countless streams of light.
“The passage has already been opened. You can leave and return home.”
“Home!”
A tremor stirred within Luo Feng’s heart.
The palace wall began to writhe before forming a passage woven from countless dark brown roots. At the end of the passage stood a glowing mirror. It was through this mirror that he had originally entered the ancient civilisation relic.
“I can finally go back.”
“Dad, Mum, Xu Xin…”
Luo Feng placed the Soaring Sky Shuttle and his other belongings into his backpack, then strode down the passage towards the mirror. A moment later, he stepped straight through it.
Ancient Civilisation Relic No. 9, Underground Base.
This base had been jointly constructed by all the major forces on Earth. The five great nations, the two martial halls, and the HR Alliance all had the right to send personnel into Ancient Civilisation Relic No. 9. The staff stationed here came from many different factions.
“Ah.”
Zhang Qian, dressed in a white robe, stretched lazily in front of her computer.
“So boring. Sigh, I still haven’t finished this novel.”
The staff in the underground base truly had very little to do. Apart from maintaining the base and receiving War Gods while staying in contact with their respective organisations, there was little work. Besides office laptops, the base was also equipped with numerous entertainment computers.
“I’ll play some games before my shift ends.”
Suddenly, she froze.
Clack, clack, clack…
Zhang Qian abruptly turned her head.
Nearly a hundred people throughout the base hall turned simultaneously towards the great door leading to Ancient Civilisation Relic No. 9.
It was the entrance passage to the relic.
Unless someone deliberately opened it, the system would automatically open the door whenever a War God emerged from inside and was detected by the sensors.
“Someone’s coming out?”
“That can’t be right. This year’s batch of War Gods all came out two months ago.”
A group of War Gods had indeed entered on 29 September 2058, and the last of them had emerged on 25 October. It was now already 26 December.
Ever since translation software had become available, nobody had remained inside for three months before coming out.
“Damn, someone actually stayed inside for three months.”
“Oh my God.”
“My God.”
All the staff stood up and stared at the slowly opening door, eager to see which War God had managed to stay inside for three months.
Clack.
The passage door had opened halfway, and a pitch black figure slowly walked out.
“Is that a black man?”
Everyone stared blankly.
The figure’s beard was filthy and unkempt. At first glance, he really did look like a black man.
“Beep.”
A beam of light scanned Luo Feng.
“Welcome back, War God Luo Feng.”
The underground base’s control system issued an electronic greeting.
“Luo Feng?”
“It’s Luo Feng!”
“My God, one year and three months…”
“Luo Feng is alive!”
The entire hall erupted.
Back then, the news of Luo Feng’s death had caused a huge sensation. Even Hong, the master of the Extreme Martial Hall, had attached great importance to the matter. Many people had refused to believe Luo Feng was dead.
Yet now, after one year and three months, Luo Feng had returned alive from the ancient civilisation relic.
“Welcome back, War God Luo Feng.”
Someone immediately stepped forward to greet him.
Meanwhile, almost everyone in the hall had gone mad with excitement.
He had stayed inside Ancient Civilisation Relic No. 9 for one year and three months before emerging.
Since the invention of translation software, the longest anyone had ever stayed was only a month and a half.
How was this even possible?
“Report, Luo Feng has returned.”
“Report to headquarters. Chinese War God Luo Feng has returned.”
Many members of the underground base immediately fulfilled their duties and informed their respective organisations.
This was absolutely earth shaking news.
The peerless genius of the past, an invincible War God, had somehow remained inside the ancient civilisation relic for one year and three months.
Extreme Martial Hall Global Headquarters, inside the giant spacecraft building.
In a vast room at the top floor.
Hong, dressed in black, stood silently with a spear in hand and his eyes closed.
Then he slowly began practising a sequence of movements.
His motions were incredibly slow, yet strangely, the surrounding space seemed distorted, and the spear itself became blurred and impossible to see clearly.
Bang. Bang. Bang.
Urgent knocking sounded from outside.
“Hm?”
Hong frowned slightly.
No one was permitted to disturb him during training. Only the five inspectors and three personal guards had the authority to come here.
None of those eight people were fools. Unless something extremely important had happened, they would never interrupt him.
“Come in,” Hong said coldly.
The door opened automatically.
Three people entered.
Two personal guards wearing black robes and golden masks, along with Inspector Liu.
“What is it?” Hong asked in surprise.
The three had arrived together.
“Hall Master.”
Inspector Liu’s face carried a trace of excitement.
“Luo Feng has come out.”
“What?”
Hong was stunned.
One of the burly guards spoke in a deep voice.
“Luo Feng, who remained inside Ancient Civilisation Relic No. 9 for one year and three months, has emerged alive.”
Even Hong was shocked.
It was simply unbelievable.
One year and three months.
And inside an ancient civilisation relic that even he could not fully understand.
Luo Feng must have obtained some special opportunities.
“We leave immediately. I will personally go and welcome War God Luo Feng of our martial hall.”
A pleased smile appeared on Hong’s face.
The five great nations, the two martial halls, and the HR Alliance, the major powers of the world, all received the news at virtually the same moment.
Every organisation was stunned.
Ancient civilisation relics remained beyond the understanding of Earth’s technology.
Despite possessing translation software, Luo Feng had remained inside for one year and three months.
There had to be something extraordinary behind it.
Jiangnan Base City, Huayao Peak Summit Villa, Jiangnan Landscape Residential District.
“Luo Hua, you’re quite capable. Even under these circumstances, you managed to keep your father alive.”
Li Yao sat on a sofa holding a glass of red wine, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
Whoosh.
A figure rushed into the hall like lightning.
It was Venina, with her golden hair.
“Why are you so flustered?” Li Yao frowned, taking a sip of wine before closing his eyes in satisfaction.
“Luo Feng is back!”
Venina said urgently.
“He has come out of Ancient Civilisation Relic No. 9.”
Li Yao, who had been calmly enjoying his wine, suddenly opened his eyes wide in disbelief.
The wine glass slipped from his fingers.
Crash.
It shattered on the floor.
Red wine spread across the ground like blood.