257: The army is approaching!

Netherworld.

At the top of the quiet, mist-shrouded valley, two silver-white universe spaceships remained suspended.

In the heart of the valley, Chen Fan instructed four of his slave warriors, who had already broken through to Universe Rank, to guard a side each, protecting those in the valley who were currently breaking through, along with the spaceships.

Safety first!

At this moment, in the center of the wide valley, about fifty figures were scattered, sitting cross-legged in the mist.

Dense life aura and pure cosmic energy enveloped everyone, like a fairyland.

Without exception, everyone had received the pink life fruit given by Chen Fan and was at the critical stage of breaking through to Universe Rank.

However, Chen Fan sat quietly in mid-air, his breathing light, like an old monk in meditation.

At this moment, a slender Battle Blade, emitting raging flames, rested on his knees.

Although these flames looked incredibly scorching, twisting the space slightly, they caused no harm to Chen Fan.

This was the fifth-tier weapon, ‘Abandoned Fire Blade,’ carefully selected by Chen Fan from the inheritance left by Heavenly Azure Dragon Lord.

This was a fifth-tier Origin Power weapon containing fire-attribute laws and a hint of space Origin Laws.

Even among fifth-tier weapons, this Abandoned Fire Blade was considered a peak weapon.

Its value was almost on par with the ‘Blade of Absolute Rest’ that Chen Fan had given to Yaso.

Ever since receiving instruction from the demoness Qi Yue, Chen Fan had been wholeheartedly immersed in comprehending fire-attribute laws, not daring to delay even a bit.

After all, the depth of his law comprehension would directly affect the strength of Chen Fan’s domain and his combat power.

Just as Chen Fan was comprehending the laws, a major event occurred on Canglan Star.

Virtual Universe, Black Dragon Mountain Island.

Inside the castle of the Ice Sea Divine Kingdom, a heated discussion was underway.

This discussion had been going on for three months, right up to the present.

And the subject of these factions’ debate had always revolved around one theme—Realm Lord Ming Sa’s collection and inheritance!!

For the inheritance and legacy of this peak World Lord, the sixteen great families of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, the four major organizations, and the two great holy lands all dispatched World Lord powerhouses to attend the meeting.

The host of this meeting was Yaso, a fifth-tier World Lord powerhouse from North Dragon City.

However, all those attending the meeting were powerful martial artists at the peak of the World Lord stage.

But no one dared to say anything about the meeting organized by Yaso.

Even the two great holy lands, Black Dragon Mountain and Ice Sea Divine Kingdom, dared not criticize.

The reason was simple:

It was only because Yaso’s master was the commander of the Qianwu Universe Country’s Seventh Legion, a genuine Undying powerhouse.

Although this Undying powerhouse was very stingy, his inherent protectiveness made these World Lord powerhouses shiver.

And Yaso happened to be a very favored disciple of this Seventh Legion Commander.

Just today, this three-month-long meeting finally concluded:

“The sixteen families of Black Dragon Mountain, each family may dispatch a maximum of one hundred thousand Astral Rank adventurers.”

“The four organizations, each may dispatch five hundred thousand Astral Rank adventurers!”

“The two great holy lands, each may dispatch a maximum of one million Astral Rank adventurers to enter!!”

“This meeting regarding Realm Lord Ming Sa is now concluded!!”

…As Yaso’s resounding voice rang out, the number of personnel each faction could dispatch was finalized.

At this point, all twenty-seven World Lords nodded in agreement.

Only one World Lord powerhouse from White Tiger House glared fiercely, staring angrily at Yaso.

Three years ago, it was Yaso’s two Domain Lord subordinates, Gui Ya and Ghost Thorn, who killed Nolan Mountain, a Great Axe warrior from their Hundred Tiger House, on the spot in a dance hall on Canglan Star, and then left swaggering.

This scene was witnessed by many martial artists.

For a long time afterward, North Dragon City became the laughingstock of the other three major organizations and even the entire Canglan Star.

“What are you looking at? Do you want a beating too?”

Yaso glared back fiercely at the peak World Lord powerhouse from White Tiger House.

If you’re unreasonable, you’re still a bit arrogant; if you’re reasonable, you’re infinitely arrogant!

This saying perfectly described Yaso.

“Alright, as we agreed before, everyone go back and prepare.”

After saying his last sentence, Yaso directly logged out of the Virtual Universe.

As he exited, other World Lord powerhouses also left one after another.

Thus, this three-month-long World Lord meeting came to an end.

In this way, the two great holy lands, the four major civilian organizations, and the sixteen great families of Black Dragon Mountain, while allocating the personnel to enter the Netherworld, also reached another agreement—

Regarding everything in the World Lord World, including the inheritance, it’s first come, first served!

Or rather, it goes to the capable!

As soon as this news spread, the entire Canglan Star and even the surrounding star systems erupted in excitement.

These martial artists, who already loved adventure, flocked to the Netherworld even more eagerly.

Thus, continuous teams of Astral Rank ninth-tier martial artists gathered from all over, then quickly rushed into the Netherworld.

They included elite martial artists from various major factions, as well as teams organized privately.

Soon,

On Canglan Star, team after team of Astral Rank warriors, uniformly dressed and unusually spirited, arrived one after another.

However, after only a brief rest, they directly entered the Netherworld, almost without any hesitation.

These Astral Rank warriors were decisive and acted strictly according to orders!

All their actions and demeanor resembled a disciplined army.

These martial artists, wearing standard battle attire, were all elite warriors of the Black Dragon Mountain Holy Land.

In just three days, tens of thousands of warrior teams passed the information review of the Universe Mercenary Alliance and entered the Netherworld.

Almost all the martial artists who entered had Astral Rank ninth-tier combat power; not even one Astral Rank first-tier was seen.

As for existences at Universe Rank and above, they were strictly forbidden from entering.

After all, the rules of the Universe Mercenary Alliance were not to be trifled with; anyone who dared to challenge the assessment area, even a Domain Lord, would be killed on the spot.

No one was willing to court such trouble.

At this moment, in the sandy plain at the core of the Netherworld, giant steel fortresses rose one after another.

Astral Rank martial artists moved in and out, bustling like an orderly anthill.

These were all the masterpieces of the Black Dragon Mountain Third Prince, a large base capable of housing three hundred thousand Astral Rank martial artists.

For Realm Lord Ming Sa’s legacy and his inheritance, the Third Prince Bukata not only used his power and connections.

At the same time, he also borrowed numerous troops from his father and maternal grandfather.

All for the entire legacy of Realm Lord Ming Sa!

Not only had the Third Prince Bukata made all the necessary preparations.

Tens of thousands of miles away, in another location, a similar large military camp had also been established.

This was where the Black Dragon Mountain Second Prince’s military camp was located.

However, compared to the Third Prince, the First Prince’s troops were much smaller in number, only about one hundred thousand Astral Rank martial artists.

Quality over quantity!

Just as the armies of the two Black Dragon Mountain Princes entered the Netherworld and laid their foundations, the forces dispatched by the other major factions also stepped into the World Lord World.

The entire Netherworld had become volatile, with undercurrents surging.

However, Chen Fan was completely unaware of all this; he remained quietly guarding his brothers in the misty valley, awaiting the moment of their metamorphosis.

By then, even if a large army pressed on, he would not fear in the slightest!!

PS: Better late than never!!