Chapter 153

Chapter 153: Causing a Sensation!

“Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon is online?!”

“Quick, quick, quick! Stop him!!”

“We’ve been waiting for days, and finally caught him online!”

“The record holder really gets different treatment—even the system broadcast has voice!”

“Why are there suddenly so many people? Which one is the real Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon?”

“Who cares who it is—just stop them all and ask one by one!”

“.…”

Virtual Network avatars don’t reveal their own nicknames… just like when Su Xiaobai entered the Virtual Network for the first time, Dong He Duan had to ask for his name.

So when Su Xiaobai and a group of Earth’s Martial Commander-level prodigies entered the virtual world and appeared at the login point together, a mob swarmed around them, layers deep from every direction, even above and below, surrounding them tightly.

And then one after another, nearly shouting at the top of their lungs: “Who is Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon?!”

Faced with such a scene, the Earth’s Martial Commander prodigies were completely bewildered.

Among them, those who had never logged into the Virtual Network looked at each other in confusion. They had no idea what was going on or why such a commotion erupted as soon as they arrived.

Those who had logged in before and knew what the Virtual Network was like—who understood how many powerful elites were inside—had complicated expressions.

Unconsciously, all their gazes fell on Su Xiaobai.

Once upon a time, they too had basked in the limelight, celebrated like stars at Base No. 1…

But that was on Earth.

In the Virtual Network, everything resets to zero.

What used to be their pride—their family’s supply of top-tier cultivation resources, peerless techniques, and elite guidance—all of that becomes irrelevant.

In the Virtual Network, they can rely only on themselves.

And this net connects the entire Vast Domain, filled with countless prodigies and saint-level talents.

You may think you’re strong—but there will always be those beyond imagination, even stronger than you!

There are always higher heavens, and mountains beyond mountains.

And at this moment, Su Xiaobai was that higher heaven, that mountain beyond mountains—a man among men!

“Ding! You have new mail!”

“Ding! You have new mail!”

“Ding! You have new mail!”

“Ding! ‘Truefire Wuwei’ has sent you a friend request!”

“Ding! ‘Flower Rain’ has sent you a friend request!”

“Ding! ‘Bodhisattva Celestial Dog’ has sent you a friend request!”

“Ding! ‘Soul Purifier’ invites you to join the faction ‘Seven Absolutes Alliance’!”

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“Ding! ‘White Crane’ invites you to join the faction ‘Hundred Refinements Sect’!”

“Ding! ‘Illusory Glaze’ invites you to join the faction ‘Drunken Dream Valley’!”

“.…”

Even though many couldn’t recognize the true identity of Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon… the Virtual Network’s mailbox allows anyone to send messages directly if they know your nickname.

So Su Xiaobai’s inbox exploded instantly.

A deluge of emails, friend requests, and faction invites (which require close proximity) surged toward him like a tidal wave!

“Who is Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon?”

Just then, a few figures glowing with extraordinary brilliance appeared in the sky and asked.

The Earth’s Martial Commander prodigies looked up.

These were Martial God-level beings!

The Newborn City is a place for Martial Commander-level beings.

Martial Gods are automatically transmitted by the system to a far grander, more complex, and more resource-rich place—the Grand Illusory City!

The Newborn City offers no real benefits to them beyond showing off.

Returning from the Grand Illusory City to the Newborn City costs 1,000 cultivation points* for transmission alone, and another 1,000 points per day to stay…

[*Training points changed to cultivation points]

Only bored Martial Gods, or those who’ve achieved something in the Grand Illusory City, would come back here to show off for newbies.

Of course, there are also minor factions trying to recruit fresh blood who do the same.

Anyone who recognized these figures wouldn’t think they were just here to flex…

Because they came from the Five Great Alliances!

“I, from the Blood Slayer Alliance, am willing to offer treatment several times better than even a Saint Child to invite Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon into our ranks!”

“I, from Cloudsky Palace, also extend an invitation with similarly superior treatment!”

“Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon, join our ‘Pavilion of the Tower’! Whatever elixirs or techniques you need, we guarantee to offer the best—far beyond what Blood Slayer or Cloudsky can provide!”

“I’m from Dark Banquet. Brother Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon, please join us. Our offers surpass any of the other Four Alliances!”

Martial Gods from the Four Great Alliances called out loudly with their invitations.

Meanwhile, a representative from the Virtual Network Army directly locked eyes on Su Xiaobai in the crowd.

He stepped forward:

“Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon, I am the commander of the Virtual Network Army. I sincerely invite you to join us! Our treatment will be no less than what the Four Great Alliances offer. So long as you remain in the Virtual Network, you will enjoy privileges that others can only dream of!”

“What’s so great about the Virtual Network? It’s just about techniques. Our Pavilion Within Pavilion’s elixirs are top-notch—whether in training or battle! Little brother, join us. With alchemists backing you, no one would dare touch you!”

“Elixirs? My Blood Slayer Alliance has elite warriors everywhere! Shout once and aid will come. Brother Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon, join us and you’ll never need to worry again—we’ve got elixirs, spirit weapons, everything you need!”

“Never worry again? How many of your talents have been ambushed and killed lately?”

“Still better than your Pavilion’s alchemists—weak as kittens! They vanish in a crisis!”

“Weak as kittens? Want to go a few rounds and find out?”

“You think I’m afraid of you?”

“.…”

Before Su Xiaobai could even respond, the Five Great Alliances had already started arguing.

Seeing this, representatives from other factions could only sigh.

Compared to the Five Alliances, they were simply too insignificant.

Some even left quietly—how could they compete with that kind of power?

Most people, however, were filled with envy.

To have Martial Gods from the Five Great Alliances fight over you personally…

Such an honor could only belong to a peerless genius who dominated floor after floor!

“Thank you all. I truly appreciate the offers—I’ll consider them carefully!”

Facing the Martial Gods’ invitations, Su Xiaobai cupped his fists politely, then turned to the others: “Everyone, let’s go—to the Illusory Tower!”

With that, he vanished from his spot and headed toward the Illusory Tower.

The Earth’s Martial Commander-level prodigies followed him without a word.

Still, many others weren’t willing to give up and trailed behind…

Even if they couldn’t recruit him—just being friends or building a connection would be enough!

“Did he just turn us down?”

“Hmph! Arrogant genius!”

“At least he’s got the talent to back it up. Did you ever get offers like this back in the day?”

“If not for the restriction that Martial Kings and above can’t return to the Newborn City, the higher-ups would’ve already sent Martial Kings or even Martial Emperors here… With his qualifications, a bit of arrogance is understandable!”

“He must be heading for the Illusory Tower again. Let’s see how far he gets this time!”

“Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon’s current record is 70 floors. I spent centuries and only made it to 99… I never got past the 100th floor. Will he manage it?”

“That hundredth floor is everyone’s nightmare. Reaching the Sub-King level is one thing—but reaching a Primary Martial King is an entirely different matter!”

At this point, several of them nodded in agreement.

In the vast Vast Domain, with billions of lifeforms and countless powerhouses…

Those who reached Sub-King at the Martial Commander level were common.

But those who could break through and ascend to Primary Martial King… were extremely rare!

It was a massive divide.

Cross it, and you soar to the heavens.

Fail, and you remain grounded.

Had the five of them not lost hope of passing the hundredth floor, they wouldn’t have given up and chosen to advance directly to Martial God.

They all harbored lingering resentment and regret over the hundredth floor.

And they knew all too well how difficult it was to cross that threshold.

Just then, the five received a notification—Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon has begun his challenge!