123: Ares Palace!

In Jiangnan Base City, within a training room at the Southern Military Region's base martial hall.

Chen Fan was currently using the consciousness sensor to connect to the God of War Palace, following the instructions in the manual.

It was said that the God of War Palace was a virtual space, requiring a relatively safe location.

And the training rooms in the military martial hall were the safest places.

Beep, beep, beep!!!

Chen Fan set a safe range on the training room's security system.

If anyone forcefully intruded, it would activate the alarm system and withdraw Chen Fan's consciousness from the virtual space.

Swish!

Chen Fan held the dark blue helmet in both hands, his eyes brimming with excitement.

He had seen such consciousness-sensing helmets in the original work, and he never expected to be fortunate enough to become a God of War and gain the qualification to enter the God of War Palace.

"Entering the God of War Palace now!"

As Chen Fan's thought moved, an invisible ripple spread out.

His entire consciousness immediately plunged into darkness.

When Chen Fan's consciousness regained clarity, he had already appeared in a super-large villa-like structure.

Clad in a black training suit, Chen Fan appeared in this space, feeling a bit unaccustomed.

"This room is really big!"

Chen Fan quickly scanned his surroundings, finding that the room he was in was about three hundred square meters.

Fitness, entertainment, training, and even a balcony and other recreational facilities were all available, making it look like a great place to relax.

"As expected of the God of War Palace, built by the World Company in conjunction with several major powers. Its level of realism, if placed in a virtual online game, would definitely be a sensation."

Chen Fan sighed with emotion, then withdrew his gaze.

Thump!!

Chen Fan leaped and lay sprawled on the super large bed in the middle of the room.

Soft and very comfortable!

"Welcome, Chen Fan, God of War!"

Just three minutes after Chen Fan entered the virtual space, a cold female voice suddenly rang out.

Chen Fan was slightly startled, looking up and around, seemingly searching for the source of the voice.

"Chen Fan, God of War, this is your exclusive room in the God of War Palace. No one else will enter besides you!"

"In the God of War Palace, you can eat and play whatever you want to your heart's content. The resources here are abundant, far beyond your imagination!"

At this point, the voice paused, seemingly preparing for what to say next.

"Chen Fan, God of War, on your bedside table, there is a copy of the 'God of War Palace Regulations'. You can refer to its contents. I wish you a pleasant time in the God of War Palace!"

The voice disappeared, and Chen Fan picked up the "God of War Palace Regulations" beside him, reading it carefully.

In less than five minutes, Chen Fan had almost finished reading the thick page of regulations.

"Indeed, just like in the original work, the God of War Palace is a special organization established by Hong, the world's strongest, and Thunder God, the second strongest, in collaboration with God of War martial artists worldwide. They serve as the First and Second Chairmen, with Planetary-level martial artists serving as council members."

"Due to the great battle at the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins, the thirteen council members have been reduced to eleven.

And the number of Gods of War has decreased from one hundred and forty to one hundred and twenty-two, with myself being the one hundred and twenty-third."

Chen Fan carefully read the content related to the God of War Palace.

"China actually has five Planetary-level martial artists and thirty-two God of War martial artists. That's so impressive."

Chen Fan was somewhat shocked as he looked at the introduction of various powers in the God of War Palace Regulations.

"No, counting me, China now has thirty-three God of War martial artists."

Chen Fan's face showed joy as he muttered to himself.

China surpassed the other powers, only slightly inferior to the Ultimate Thunder Martial Hall.

"Hmm, I didn't expect the HR Alliance to also have a newly promoted Planet-level council member—Kassel-Polenas."

"The Polenas Family is the family of my aunt, Venina."

Chen Fan muttered softly, a fleeting glint flashing in his eyes.

Subsequently, a wicked smile appeared at the corner of Chen Fan's mouth.

"Let's go, let's explore the interior of the God of War Palace."

Chen Fan came to the large floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the boundless, swirling mist outside. Amidst the rising clouds and vibrant colors, he vaguely felt as if he were in a fairyland.

"I hope all the people of China can enjoy this stable and peaceful state of existence."

Watching the clouds unfurl and the ever-changing mists, Chen Fan silently made a decision for himself.

Clear out the monsters and restore peace and tranquility to the world!!

Following the dedicated passage, Chen Fan went from his room to the main plaza of the God of War Palace.

As he crossed through an opening along a winding path, Chen Fan's vision suddenly opened up—

A building resembling an ancient imperial city impressively appeared before him.

On the tall city walls, built of white jade, three regular script characters were neatly written—"God of War Palace."

"As expected of the World Company's work; their every move is so domineering and decisive."

Chen Fan looked at the three grand characters, written with powerful strokes, and felt a surge of emotion.

After entering the city, the people visible were sparse; there was hardly anyone present.

"Is the God of War Palace this deserted?"

A hint of doubt appeared between Chen Fan's brows, but he quickly understood.

It was still only 2017, not 2056 as in the original work, so the small number of high-end combatants was entirely normal.

Furthermore, large-scale wars between humans and monsters were still ongoing.

These God of War martial artists were too busy putting out fires to have much time to enter the God of War Palace to rest.

After all, they were the strongest military force in their respective regions, the ultimate weapons against monsters.

Thinking of this, Chen Fan understood why the scene here was so bleak.

After a brief tour, Chen Fan familiarized himself with the various locations within the God of War Palace.

The God of War Palace's conference hall, God of War Palace mall, and reception hall... everything was complete, identical in structure to the original work.

And during his browsing, Chen Fan also discovered that the prices in the God of War Palace were more than one-third cheaper than those in outside malls.

It seemed as if various items were being sold at cost price.

Various martial arts secret manuals, combat suits, Battle Blades, and other items needed by martial artists were all available, almost dazzling Chen Fan.

Soon, Chen Fan had finished familiarizing himself with the God of War Palace.

Immediately after, he directly exited the God of War Palace.

Before he left, the cool, emotionless electronic voice rang out again—

"Chen Fan, God of War, there is a gathering to welcome new Gods of War every month in the God of War Palace. The next gathering is in seven days. Please be sure to attend."

"A gathering to welcome new Gods of War!?"

Chen Fan was slightly startled, then nodded: "I won't be absent!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Fan's consciousness had detached from the virtual space and returned to the dedicated training room.

Sitting cross-legged on the marble floor, Chen Fan recalled the many wonders of the God of War Palace, and couldn't help but yearn for the Virtual Universe in his mind.

If Earth's virtual space was so realistic, what would the Virtual Universe, which was countless levels higher, be like?

With this yearning and anticipation, Chen Fan put on his combat uniform again.

He planned to return to the Ninth Army headquarters in Kyoto Base City to begin planning his trip to the Australian continent and Mist Island.

Just as Chen Fan was walking out of the military martial hall in high spirits, his communication watch suddenly rang.