Chapter 166: A Mere Sprinkling (Second Update)

“Old Third, you’re not worried?” Thunder God patted the big bald head. “Forty Stellar Level 9s—how can we possibly contend with that?”

Babata’s projection appeared. “The best approach is to have Luo Feng break through to the Stellar Level himself, inherit your master’s fortune, register it with the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, and buy Earth. Becoming Earth’s lord will grant legal protection under the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. Although the Nuolan Mountain family is powerful, before the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, they’re insignificant ants and would never dare act recklessly.”

“Only three months left to break through to the Stellar Level?” Luo Feng smiled bitterly.

He had no confidence at all.

“Didn’t I say not to worry? Why don’t you believe me?” Qin Ming sighed helplessly. “Do you know what I’ve been doing these past two months? I’ve been secluded, practically in deep meditation. Do you have any idea what I’ve experienced?”

“Old Third, could it be that you really have a way to handle this?” Hong’s eyes gleamed. Since Qin Ming emphasized it again, there had to be some certainty.

Luo Feng and Thunder God also took it more seriously.

“You should have visited the Killing Grounds in the Virtual Universe, right?”

“Yes!” Hong nodded. “It’s a supreme sanctuary for cultivation, but it’s so expensive. The killing space there costs a million Black Dragon Coins per day. I couldn’t afford to play there even if I sold myself!”

“But have you heard about the Battle Space gamble two months ago?”

“I spent a lot of time in the Killing Hall, so of course I heard about it. That gamble involved two hundred trillion in staggering wealth. One of the contenders was called Qin Huang. The rumors were explosive; all the factions on Black Dragon Mountain Island searched for him but to no avail.” Hong stiffened, a strange light flashing in his eyes as his breathing quickened. “Qin Huang, the First Emperor—Old Third, could that be you?”

“How could it be Old Third?” Thunder God was startled, then shook his head. “That master fought invincibly across the Virtual Universe and Black Dragon Mountain Island. So awe-inspiring, terrifyingly powerful.”

“Perhaps it really is!” Babata exclaimed with joy. “Qin Ming’s realm has long reached the ninth level, and he’s comprehended the origin law of space. Qin Ming, tell me, is that Qin Huang really you?”

Luo Feng looked over as well.

“Of course it’s me!” Qin Ming smiled warmly.

“Old Third, really?”

At that moment, even Hong was unsettled.

Thunder God and Luo Feng craned their necks.

“The First Emperor unified the six kingdoms, laying the foundation of Greater China; I alone suppress Earth—no less than him!” Qin Ming nodded with a smile. “I am Qin Huang!”

“Damn!” Thunder God slapped Qin Ming’s shoulder hard. “Who would have thought you’re so badass, crushing the geniuses of Black Dragon Mountain Island to the ground, and making two hundred trillion in a day. Two hundred trillion Black Dragon Coins—that’s a miracle!”

“Incredible!” Luo Feng gave a thumbs-up.

“This time, there’s nothing to worry about!” Hong laughed. “Old Third, now that you have the money, hurry up and buy Earth. This is the top priority; it cannot be delayed!”

Qin Ming smiled. “I know what’s important. Send me your account details!”

“Old Third, purchase Earth first, everything else can wait!” Hong shook his head.

Thunder God and Luo Feng agreed.

They all understood priorities.

“Two hundred trillion is just pocket change!” Qin Ming said.

“Two hundred trillion Black Dragon Coins is pocket change?” Thunder God’s voice sharpened. “What on earth have you done? That’s two hundred trillion! And you don’t even blink an eye at it?”

Luo Feng and Hong were shocked and speechless.

“Enough chatter, hurry and send me the accounts. As for Earth’s sovereignty, let Luo Feng handle it; the title of Earth Lord belongs to him. With his hidden power and future potential, he can shoulder the responsibility. As for me? I don’t want to bother!” Qin Ming declared. “From now on, not even the Nuolan Mountain family, let alone the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, will dare provoke us!”

“You’re amazing!” Thunder God was utterly speechless and immediately sent over the account information. “I don’t want much, just give me some pocket change!”

“I want pocket change too!” Luo Feng was not to be outdone.

“I definitely don’t mind a little pocket change!” Hong laughed.

“Haha, just wait and see!” Qin Ming showed a strange expression.

A moment later...!

“Ah… how is this possible?” Luo Feng was the first to exclaim. “Let me count again, how many zeros... one, two, three, four, five... a one followed by thirteen zeros—that’s a hundred billion! The unit is Universe Coins! One Universe Coin equals a thousand Qianwu Coins, which equals a million Black Dragon Coins. One hundred billion Universe Coins equals ten trillion Black Dragon Coins. My goodness, am I seeing things, or is this world just too crazy?”

“T-this...!” Thunder God trembled.

“Old Third, have you robbed the treasury of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire?” Hong was completely unsettled.

A hundred billion Black Dragon Coins, ten trillion Black Dragon Coins—they each had that much.

Even in dreams, they wouldn’t dare imagine it!

“What? One hundred billion Universe Coins?” Babata’s scream was even louder. “How is this possible? Not Black Dragon Coins, but Universe Coins—one hundred billion Universe Coins! Luo Feng, the three accounts left by the old master can only be accessed by spiritual mages of this lineage. I already said, the first account is only accessible to you once you reach the Stellar Level. Guess how much it contains?”

“One trillion Universe Coins?” Luo Feng’s heart pounded wildly. “It must be more than what Qin Ming gave me. After all, the master is an immortal powerhouse!”

“Nonsense!” Babata burst out. “The first account set by the old master, expecting the heir to be only at Stellar Level, stored only ten billion Qianwu Coins!”

“Ten billion, and still Qianwu Coins?” Luo Feng paused, then curled his lips. “Master is so stingy, not even a fraction of what Qin Ming has!”

This time Babata smiled bitterly. “Who could have imagined Qin Ming would receive such a fortune? By the way, Qin Ming, you must have apprenticed under a terrifying master, right? Otherwise, there’s no way you’d have so many Universe Coins! You gave three people one hundred billion each; you must have even more!”

“Of course!” Qin Ming grinned. “Man Luo of the Killing Grounds is my senior uncle!”

“Man Luo is your senior uncle?” Hong’s eyes widened. “I’ve heard Man Luo is the chief of the Black Dragon Mountain Island Killing Grounds and an immortal powerhouse!”

“If the immortal powerhouse is your senior uncle, then your master must be even stronger!” Thunder God clicked his tongue. “Old Third, you’ve leapt to the top in one step. Haha, from now on, we don’t have to fear anything. The Nuolan Mountain family? Heh, we’ll crush them with money.”

“Your master must be a high-ranking figure in the Virtual Universe. Who is he? What level of cultivation?” Babata urged.

Hong and the others showed curious expressions.

“I wasn’t told the name, but several of my senior brothers and sisters seem stronger than Man Luo!” Qin Ming shook his head.

“Senior brothers and sisters stronger than Man Luo?”

Even Hong couldn’t help but smile.

“My head hurts; I don’t want to think about it!” Thunder God said. “No matter what, Old Third has grabbed a big sturdy leg, and Old Third’s leg is as thick as a giant pillar holding up the sky. We just need to cling tightly to Old Third’s thick leg. Haha, next, I’m going to buy, buy, buy, and spend every day training in the Killing Space!”

“Buy what’s necessary, and when it’s all spent, just say so!” Qin Ming’s words left them speechless but happier, and above all, moved.

“But remember, if there’s ever a chance, don’t break through to the Universe Level. In about three or four years, the Virtual Universe Company will hold a once-in-ten-thousand-years Genius Battle. Talents from 1,008 Universe Nations will compete. Only those who rank well will gain tremendous opportunities. This is only for humans; Luo Feng’s Golden Horn Giant Beast clone cannot participate but can keep improving strength.”

“Genius Battle?” The three were surprised.

After a brief explanation, Qin Ming said, “Next, I’ll take the captured spaceship to White Blue Star to collect some things. You three go buy Earth’s sovereignty and purchase some Universe-level slaves to station there. That way, when we venture out, we can be more at ease!”

“You’re the boss now; we’ll follow your lead!” Thunder God joked.

Hong and Luo Feng naturally had no objections.

After killing the captured Bro and the others, they split into two groups and advanced once again into the cosmos.

But compared to their previous cautious approach, this time they were all full of confidence and vigor.