novelraw Chapter 116: Thunderous Secret Technique
Chapter 116: Thunderous Secret Technique
In the dark universe, the Black Dragon Mountain X81 spaceship glides smoothly through the darkness.
Inside the spaceship's training room, Thor sat cross-legged on the alloy floor.
He placed the "Thunder Secret Technique" he had exchanged from the Realm Within a Realm in front of him, along with several lightning-attribute treasures that Hong had selected for him.
He calmed himself down and probed his consciousness into the "Thunder Secret Technique," when suddenly something unexpected happened.
Suddenly, the "Thunder Secret Technique" before them erupted with blinding purple lightning.
Lightning converged in mid-air, creating a small virtual projection. Accompanied by the sound of electricity, a familiar silver face emerged from the projection, wearing a smug expression.
"Hey, bald kid, we meet again."
This sudden change caused Thor's primal energy to stagnate.
"You...you are fog."
Thor reacted quickly, grabbing the sword beside him and pointing it at the silver face in mid-air.
"What are you doing here?"
The intelligent life form, Mist, looked at Thor, who seemed to be facing a formidable enemy, stroked its virtual beard, and laughed.
"Don't be nervous, young man. Put down your knife. I'm not your enemy."
The fog signaled to Thor to remain calm.
"I am not only the manager of the realm within a realm, but also the great Lord of the Kabu realm, and the auxiliary intelligence left in this true inheritance."
Thor's eyes widened, and he didn't react for a moment.
The intelligent life form that had made a fool of countless martial artists in the Realm Within a Realm was now appearing in his spaceship in such a tiny form.
Thor dared not be careless. Although he lowered his sword slightly, the genetic energy within his body was still ready to be unleashed.
Seeing this, Wu had no choice but to spread his hands to indicate that he posed no threat.
Upon seeing this, Thor activated the spaceship's internal communication system, and a few seconds later, the hatch slid open.
Hong walked in with his hands behind his back, followed closely by Luo Feng. Dark red Moyun Vine surrounded him, and Tai Nuo and Fu Xi followed behind, along with virtual projections of two intelligent beings, Babata and Qiu Jian.
Upon seeing the familiar silver face in mid-air, the other four members of the team were taken aback, but Hong remained calm, seemingly unsurprised.
Despite everyone's wariness, Wu didn't care at all and instead spoke casually about the matter.
"Hehe, you must be very curious about why I'm here, right?"
The fog cleared, and he cleared his throat.
"Those idiots outside are fighting tooth and nail for that inheritance crystal ball, but it's all a scam."
"My great master, Lord Kabu, deliberately set this trap, setting the highest price for that empty crystal ball, just to lure those greedy Black Dragon Mountain powers into the trap."
As Wu got more into the conversation, he couldn't help but burst into laughter, his laughter filled with smugness.
"That crystal ball that requires three passwords to open doesn't contain any cultivation techniques or treasures. It only contains a recording, filled with the master's mockery and ridicule of those fools, hahahaha."
"The true inheritance, the master's insights and unique skills regarding the laws of lightning, were hidden from the very beginning in the 'Thunder Secret Technique' that you exchanged for 80 world ores."
Wu turned to look at Hong, her eyes full of admiration.
"You black-haired boy are still the most clear-headed. You didn't lose your mind in the face of temptation and chose a treasure with real value. By a twist of fate, you solved the test set by your master and obtained the precious inheritance of the Realm Within a Realm."
After hearing these words, Thor and Luo Feng exchanged a glance, both feeling shocked.
The thought of Ninth Prince Brolin and his grandfather Hargrave, the Realm Lord, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of star-level troops, and Hargrave even having his fortune emptied by Three Axe Mountain, only to end up with a mocking recording, filled the two with a sense of absurdity.
Just as Thor and Luo Feng were still processing the deception, Babata and Qiu Jian, who were floating in mid-air, had grim expressions on their faces.
"You old codger, still daring to be so smug here."
Babata crossed his arms, revealing his devilish little fangs. He pointed a finger at the mist's nose.
"I remember it very clearly. Back in Central Square, it was you who deliberately revealed our team's appearance and characteristics in front of all the factions."
"This caused us to be besieged several times within the Realm of Boundaries."
Qiu Jian, standing to the side, added coldly.
"To cover our retreat, Three Axe Mountain lost nearly two thousand elite soldiers. And all of this stemmed from your pointless crystal ball hoax."
Fog was rendered speechless by the two intelligent beings, and coughed awkwardly twice in an attempt to defend itself.
"Oh dear, so this is also a way for the master to test the successor's ability to handle crises..."
But this explanation only made the two advanced intelligent beings angrier.
"Test you my foot!"
Babata and Qiu Jian exchanged a glance and instantly reached an agreement.
"Beat him up."
Babata roared and pounced on him.
Qiu Jian manipulated the code, condensing it into a sharp sword composed of data streams, and smashed it down on the virtual projection of the fog.
"Hey, hey, what are you doing? Young people like you have no sportsmanship, resorting to sneak attacks."
The fog's projection was thrown wildly in mid-air, making a constant clamor.
Hong, Lei Shen, and Luo Feng watched this farce and smiled helplessly.
Just as the intelligent lifeforms were causing chaos, the auxiliary computer on Hong's wrist received a message.
Hong stared intently, his heart beating slightly faster.
The person who contacted him was Manluo, a big shot at the Virtual Universe Company.
Hong gave Luo Feng and Thor a few instructions, then turned and left the cultivation room, returning to his own quiet room to connect his consciousness to the virtual universe.
Heilongshan Island, a private estate suspended in the clouds.
Manluo, dressed in simple martial arts attire, stood with her hands behind her back, gazing at the distant sea of clouds.
Seeing Hong's figure materialize, Manluo spoke directly.
"I know about your performance in the Realm Within a Realm; it was very good."
"Every action you take proves that you have the potential to become a strong person. Your temperament, wisdom, and decisiveness surpass those of your peers."
Manluo turned around and looked directly into Hong's eyes.
"Back then, I said I intended to take you as a disciple on a nominal basis. That statement still stands. Now, I need your answer."
Hong stood still, thinking quickly.
The threat from Mount Noran is no longer a concern, thanks to the protection of Mount Sanfu. However, to gain a foothold in the universe, a powerful teacher willing to genuinely nurture one is indispensable.
And Manluo is the best choice at this stage.
Having figured this out, he strode forward, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and respectfully bowed to Manluo as if to become her disciple, his voice booming.
"Disciple Hong greets Master."
"Haha, okay."
Manlu let out a hearty laugh, and he granted Hong some internal access credentials for the Black Dragon Mountain branch of the Virtual Universe Company.
"From today onwards, you are my disciple, Manluo. These privileges will make things easier for you in the future. Come see me again after you've finished dealing with your trivial matters."
Hong exited the virtual universe, and his consciousness returned.
He immediately shared this good news with Thor and Luo Feng, and the two brothers were genuinely happy for their eldest brother.
With Manluo, a powerful figure, as their backer, their future path will be much smoother.
Just then, Mingyu, who was in charge of escorting them from the rear, also sent an encrypted message.
"Brother Hong, congratulations on becoming Lord Manluo's disciple. Your future is limitless."