Chapter 164: Chapter 159 Wang Xu’s Request
As Baleng reluctantly pressed his own blood onto the Contract Scroll, the Cosmic Law descended with a thunder, and every Cosmic Martial Artist of the Wind Forest Cosmic Country could clearly feel the invisible shackles wrapping around them. Subconsciously, the Half-Steep Star Domain belonged to the Tai Long Cosmic Country, not them.
The border war had ended.
Baleng’s face was icy cold, unwilling to linger here any longer: "Let’s go!"
The defeat in this border war was suffocating. The Wind Forest side had already captured both the Mixed Universe Realm and White Hole Level battlefields, and with just a casual victory in either the Void Level or Black Hole Level battlefields, they could have won the war.
However, a single Black Hole Level battle completely reversed the outcome, rendering the Wind Forest Cosmic Country’s efforts over several centuries utterly wasted, gone with the wind.
If it were a typical border war, Baleng would never compromise out of fear. If the opponent was determined to exterminate them, he would rather fight to the death than surrender.
But an anomaly named Wang Xu appeared.
Wang Xu’s presence made Baleng extremely fearful. With just one strike, he sent four thousand Wind Forest soldiers fleeing in disarray, his attack methods mysterious and unpredictable.
Not only that, but the support from the Cosmic Alliance left, and the black-robed individuals vanished without a trace. In such circumstances, Baleng had no choice but to succumb.
The war was lost, and at most, Baleng would lose some face.
But if the entire Black Hole Level battlefield’s tens of thousands of soldiers were wiped out, it would be a tremendous ridicule and mockery for Baleng.
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The Half-Steep Star Domain originally belonged to the Tai Long Cosmic Country. The contract Baleng signed promised not to invade again within ten thousand years, otherwise they would face punishment from the Cosmic Law.
Soon, all the soldiers of the Wind Forest Cosmic Country withdrew, no longer appearing in the Half-Steep Star Domain.
War Headquarters.
"Wang Xu, choose the treasures you need." In the Exchange Hall, Yin Gu personally led Wang Xu in and went straight to the Core Area of the Treasure Vault, where the treasures were of enormous value and extremely rare, with the lowest being the pinnacle Ancient Soldiers.
Wang Xu smiled slightly. When it came to treasures, he never refused an offer. He was well aware that the war’s situation had drastically changed with his expulsion of the black-robed individuals, not only winning the Black Hole Level battlefield but also directly forcing the Wind Forest Cosmic Country to win the entire border war.
In gratitude, Yin Gu personally brought him to the Treasure Vault and allowed him to enter the Core Area that ordinary people could not touch, and let him choose ten treasures at will.
Ten treasures might seem scarce, but the highest-class treasures in the Treasure Vault are the Extreme Divine Soldiers, which are invaluable. The cheapest still requires tens of millions of Cosmic Crystals.
The Immortal Divine Soldier Wang Xu obtained in the Heaven-Reaching Tower were ordinary Divine Soldiers. The White Jade Long Saber in his hand was given by Qing Zhang and was an elite Divine Soldier.
War Soldiers are not necessarily stronger the better; the key is whether they suit the Cosmic Martial Artist and if they can perfectly display the Secret Technique and Will. The higher the compatibility, the greater the power unleashed.
Thus, many martial artists hold an Immortal Divine Soldier but exhibit power inferior to a Cosmic Martial Artist wielding a Void Warrior.
As Wang Xu strolled through the Treasure Vault, he looked around.
The Treasure Vault was large, like a vast grand hall, with various Warrior Armor hanging on the walls, radiant with brilliant hues and exuding a thick aura.
Gentle, domineering, cold, scorching... Wang Xu was dazzled and didn’t know how to choose.
"Hmm?" Soon, Wang Xu’s gaze fell on a dark, round weapon embryo.
An Immortal Divine Soldier takes a long time to form under the influence of the cosmos.
During this period, if someone discovers the Immortal Divine Soldier and brings it out earlier, it presents as a nascent weapon embryo.
The weapon embryo lacks any power but can be used as a refinement material for War Soldiers, altering their forms and increasing their power.
This discovery skyrocketed the value of what used to be useless weapon embryos.
Most Cosmic Martial Artists excel in only one type of War Soldier, for example, Wang Xu is only adept with sabers. If forced to switch to a sword, he probably couldn’t exert even one percent of his current power.
By consistently using the same type of War Soldier, when a Cosmic Martial Artist’s power advances, they must continue using it if there are no suitable replacements.
In this way, the restriction of the War Soldier can prevent the Cosmic Martial Artist from achieving their greatest potential.
The emergence of weapon embryos has completely changed this situation.
Through the refinement of a weapon embryo, even a low-level War Soldier can be elevated and advanced into a new War Soldier compatible with one’s power.
Wang Xu was exactly like this.
The White Jade Long Saber had followed him for so long; although it was an elite Divine Soldier, it could no longer satisfy him. He needed stronger sword-shaped Combat Soldiers.
But in the Core Area of the Treasure Vault, there were almost no sword-shaped Extreme Divine Soldiers, and those resembling its form were not as effective as the White Jade Long Saber. Only the weapon embryo could precisely meet Wang Xu’s needs.
The White Jade Long Saber being an elite Divine Soldier, he could refine it into an Extreme Divine Soldier using the weapon embryo.
"Marshal Yin Gu, I’ll take ten weapon embryos." Wang Xu said.
Although weapon embryos are a type of Immortal Divine Soldier, they possess no inherent power and are used only to refine War Soldiers, comparable in value to an ordinary Divine Soldier. Wang Xu’s request for ten weapon embryos equates only to the value of ten ordinary Divine Soldiers.
Yin Gu nodded, giving Wang Xu an appreciative look. He initially thought Wang Xu would choose ten Extreme Divine Soldiers, given their immense value. Even if he didn’t use them himself, selling them could fetch a substantial amount of Cosmic Crystals.
"Alright, since you have shown such sincerity, I’ll directly give you twenty war soldier embryos." Yin Gu waved his hand, and immediately, twenty spherical, jet-black war soldier embryos flew in from all directions, landing in front of Wang Xu.
"Thank you, Marshal." Seeing Yin Gu’s generosity, Wang Xu accepted without any pretense.
"Wang Xu, thanks to your presence in this border war, Tai Long was able to achieve victory... On behalf of the Tai Long Cosmic Country, I thank you for your assistance." Yin Gu slightly bowed, solemnly saluting Wang Xu.
Wang Xu was taken aback by the honor. Despite his strong will, having a Celestial God Realm being bow to him felt like an ancient emperor bowing to a soldier.
"Marshal Yin Gu, the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion sent me precisely for this border war, there’s no need for such grand gestures." Wang Xu calmed himself slightly and with a slight smile, said, "You only need to confirm that I completed the task."
The tasks assigned by the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion for the border battlefield typically require a marshal’s confirmation of completion, unless there are strict requirements on how many years to stay or specific achievements to achieve.
"I certainly won’t forget that." Yin Gu laughed, "Moreover, I’ve submitted a complete report of the war to the National Hall. An invitation from them should be coming soon."
The Cosmos needs powerful individuals, and the stronger they are, the more they benefit the Cosmic Country, thereby enhancing its status.
Wang Xu, coming from the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion, has unquestionable talent, and now, having accomplished such a significant feat for the Tai Long Cosmic Country, the National Hall will surely invite him with great fanfare, also aiming to recruit him.
Wang Xu’s eyes lit up. Receiving an invitation from the National Hall of the Cosmic Country not only signifies recognition of one’s power but also symbolizes honor.
What matters more is that Wang Xu desperately needs this invitation.
"Marshal Yin Gu, I happen to have a request that requires your assistance." Wang Xu said.
"Hahaha, I’ve incurred such a great debt to you, naturally, I must repay it. Speak, as long as it’s within my power, I’ll do my utmost to help you." Yin Gu laughed.
"My hometown is called Earth, located in a remote corner of the Fallen Dragon Star Domain." Wang Xu sighed, "Earth is too weak. Before me, the strongest was only pseudo-Void Level. I’m the only one in many years to leave the star and step into the cosmos."
"I must become stronger, to protect my hometown, to protect my family and friends... Therefore, I need to adventure in the cosmos to grow stronger."
"But by doing so, Earth will be unprotected and could be invaded by other Cosmic Martial Artists at any time... I need a powerful force to shelter Earth, deterring other Cosmic Martial Artists from invading."
Wang Xu’s gaze turned sharp, his fist slowly clenched.
"Now that I’ve become Black Hole Level, I qualify to become a ’Star Lord,’ but with my name alone, I can’t stop those Cosmic Martial Artists. I need your help."
Having lived for so long, Yin Gu understood Wang Xu’s words the first time around.
Wang Xu wants to grow stronger and needs to venture into the cosmos, but fears that during his absence, his hometown might be troubled by other cosmic warriors. Hence, he hopes Yin Gu would use the Cosmic Country’s name to protect Wang Xu’s hometown.
"I thought it was a major issue..." Yin Gu shook his head with a chuckle, "Wang Xu, rest assured, leave this to me. Give me the coordinates of Earth."
Wang Xu, filled with joy, immediately provided Earth’s coordinates in the Fallen Dragon Star Domain.
Yin Gu took out a technological communication device and began to make contact.
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Tai Long Cosmic Country’s National Territory Hall.
At this moment, in a vast office, a Cosmic Martial Artist with a pair of horns on his head was discussing important matters with three other Cosmic Martial Artists.
Ding!
Suddenly, a communication request sound interrupted the conversation. The horned Cosmic Martial Artist froze, then showed a look of terror.
"Gentlemen, I’m terribly sorry, I need to handle an urgent matter, let’s discuss this another time." Immediately, the horned Cosmic Martial Artist addressed his guests. The three other Cosmic Martial Artists frowned with dissatisfaction, but considering the other party’s position as Hall Master of the National Territory Hall, they could only get up and leave.
After the door closed, a screen suddenly appeared, projecting a golden dragon-shaped emblem.
"Li Xiao?"
A cold voice resonated from the screen, revealing it was none other than Yin Gu. Li Xiao, the horned warrior, looked fearful and promptly responded, "It’s me!"
"Follow this coordinate, find the area, you have ten minutes." Yin Gu ordered, allowing no hesitation from Li Xiao, who immediately complied.
Li Xiao didn’t dare to waste a moment, instantly instructing, "I need detailed information about these coordinates within five minutes!"
In less than five minutes, merely three minutes later, a detailed document was delivered to Li Xiao.
"Dragon Star River in the Fallen Dragon Star Domain?"
"Yes, located at the edge of the Dragon Star River, there is a life star," Li Xiao said.
"Good, directly change the owner of this star’s Star Lordship to ’Wang Xu.’"
Li Xiao was taken aback, then hesitantly said, "Sir, apologies, this change may not be possible."
"Why?" Yin Gu asked.
"This star already has a Star Lord." (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote and leave monthly votes at Qidian (). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to to read.)