Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

"In addition, besides setting opponents, the Mountain and Sea Battle Arena can also set up battle areas," Chu Ci said, snapping his fingers as he explained.

The next moment, thick snow covered everyone's calves, the north wind howled, snow fell heavily, and the air was filled with a strong icy atmosphere. It was a world of ice and snow.

Seeing the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, Chu Ci smiled slightly and snapped his fingers again.

The next second, a wave of intense heat hit you, instantly making you break out in a sweat. The ground was scorched red, cracked with countless tiny fissures, and you could vaguely see the hot magma flowing beneath.

This is clearly a scene from a fiery mountain.

After Chu Ci snapped his fingers again, the scene returned to the normal Soul Arena.

"That's amazing!" Tang Wulin exclaimed.

Cao Dezhi turned to Chu Ci and asked, "Can the Mountain and Sea Battle Arena set up any kind of opponent?"

Chu Ci said calmly, "Even those below the Limit Douluo level, and those below the four-word Battle Armor Master level, can set it up."

"That means the virtual universe system can withstand the energy of a Limit Douluo. That's terrifying," Cao Dezhi murmured softly.

The Star Dou Battle Network cannot handle the energy of a three-word Battle Armor Master or higher. In comparison, it's clear that the Star Dou Battle Network and the Virtual Universe are not on the same level.

"These are some of the more outstanding aspects of the current virtual universe. What do you all think?" Chu Ci asked with a smile, inquiring about their user experience.

Chapter 328 Transaction Negotiations, Cao Dezhi's Worries

Cao Dezhi said in a deep voice, "A groundbreaking masterpiece. Originally, the appearance of the Star Battle Network was enough to shock us old guys. But your virtual universe has really had a significant impact on our understanding over the years."

Xue Er looked at Chu Ci and asked solemnly, "The virtual universe is good, but I'd like to hear more about your plans for its future development. Is it intended as a secret weapon for the Temple of War? Or what?"

Chu Ci smiled slightly and replied, "The virtual universe is vast enough to cover the entire Federation, so I welcome everyone and all forces within the Federation to reside in and use the virtual universe."

"Of course, you can't use it for free; there are corresponding charges for each facility."

"If a faction chooses to settle in the virtual universe, what conditions can you offer?" Blood Two asked.

Cao Dezhi frowned slightly, while Chu Ci's eyes lit up and he quickly said, "We can set aside a separate area for forces that are interested in purchasing as their base in the virtual universe, and make special adjustments to the base according to their needs."

As he spoke, Chu Ci raised his hand and made a sweeping motion in the air, and a transparent screen appeared in front of everyone, showing a small city dominated by red.

"For example, in the Blood God Realm that I designed a couple of days ago, there is a very special killing field that is particularly good for training the combat abilities of Soul Masters."

Upon hearing this, Cao Dezhi and Xue Er exchanged a glance and instantly understood each other's meaning.

Alright! They're coming for us!

Cao Dezhi, his face dark, said irritably, "You've already emptied our Blood God Legion's coffers, so we don't have anything good to trade with you anymore."

Chu Ci chuckled, "How can there be no good stuff? So many three-word battle armor masters, so many highly talented soul masters, aren't these all top-notch resources?"

Cao Dezhi's expression darkened slightly, and he said in a cold voice, "Chu Ci, taking away the Blood God Legion's assets is not enough; you're now targeting the Blood God Legion's people?"

Chu Ci said calmly, "Xue Yi, you have to consider what will happen to the Blood God Legion after the Abyss problem is solved!"

Cao Dezhi shook his head. "Solving the problem of the abyss is a long and arduous task. It's not time to consider the issue you mentioned yet."

Chu Ci opened his mouth, about to say something, when Xue Er suddenly interrupted him.

"Alright, whether the Blood God Legion should move into the virtual universe is a major decision that requires a collective discussion among the Blood God Legion's high command before a decision can be made."

"Chu Ci, we will give you an answer in a few days."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ci thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay!"

……

In a dormitory room on the second floor of the Blood God Camp's circular hall, Cao Dezhi, who had exited the virtual universe, sat with a flickering gaze, seemingly lost in thought.

"Beep!"

A knock sounded at the door, and Cao Dezhi snapped out of his thoughts, saying in a deep voice, "Come in!"

Xue Er pushed open the door and entered, saying softly, "Big Brother!"

"Oh, Second Brother, what's the matter?" Cao Dezhi asked casually.

Xue Er sat cross-legged opposite Cao Dezhi and asked, "I would like to ask you, brother, what your opinion is on whether the Blood God Legion should move into the virtual universe."

Cao Dezhi pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "If the Blood God Legion could enter the virtual universe, it would naturally benefit immensely, but the conditions offered by Chu Ci are simply too harsh."

"As you know, the Blood God Legion has steadfastly guarded the Abyss Plane for many years and has never participated in disputes within the Federation."

"But Chu Ci is very ambitious. His proposal of such conditions is clearly an attempt to tie the Blood God Legion to his big ship, which is inconsistent with the Blood God Legion's responsibilities."

Xue Er glanced at Cao Dezhi with a complicated expression, sighed, and said helplessly, "Although the Blood God Legion takes it upon itself to protect the continent, it is, after all, subordinate to the Federal Military Department. There is nothing wrong with participating in Federal disputes to seek its own interests."

"Rather than saying you don't want the Blood God Legion to participate in the Federation's conflict, it's more accurate to say that you don't want the Blood God Legion to stand on Chu Ci's side in the Federation's conflict, but rather you want the Blood God Legion to stand on Tang Wulin's side, that is, Shrek Academy's side."

Cao Dezhi remained silent. Xue Er was right; the Blood God Legion was an extremely powerful force. He wanted to try and fight for Tang Wulin.

"I'm sorry, this is my personal wish. I just want to do my best to help him share some of the burden, so that Wu Lin can at least have an easier time."

Xue Er waved his hand, sighed, and said softly, "Brother, I understand how you feel. But if I may be frank, with Chu Ci around, do you think Zhang Huanyun will choose to support Tang Wulin?"

Cao Dezhi's expression darkened further. Chu Ci's talent and aptitude were even greater than Tang Wulin's, and Chu Ci and Zhang Huanyun were both from the War God Temple, so their relationship was naturally closer.

Despite Chu Ci having joined the Blood God Camp and become Blood Seven, he knew that Chu Ci and Zhang Huanyun's relationship remained very close.

Xue Er continued, "Brother, to tell you the truth, as long as Chu Ci doesn't encounter any problems, he will be the next Hall Master of the War God Hall."

After listening, Cao Dezhi frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Does Guan Yue have no objection to Chu Ci becoming the next Palace Master?"

“You know Guan Yue, right? He never cares about power or anything like that,” Xue Er said.

"Sigh, once we old folks retire, Chu Ci will probably be the leader of the Federation," Cao Dezhi sighed.

“So what I mean is that instead of doing all this useless work, we should take this opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Chu Ci, which would definitely be very beneficial to the establishment of Shrek Academy,” Xue Er advised.

"Furthermore, I believe you can see that everyone else is very interested in the virtual universe. I don't think it's a good idea to reject the virtual universe for that reason."

Cao Dezhi pondered for a long time, then sighed and murmured, "Second brother, I will think it over carefully."

Xue Er stood up, walked to the door, and as he placed his hand on the doorknob, he turned back and said, "Brother, Chu Ci's power is already established. No matter how you view Chu Ci, you should not be his enemy. It is best to seek the greatest benefit for yourselves while going along with his wishes."

"Clap!"

The door was gently closed. Cao Dezhi looked wistfully at the virtual reality headset beside him and finally murmured helplessly.

"Why isn't Chu Ci a prodigy of the Tang Sect or Shrek Academy?"

……

In the Blood God Legion Commander's office, Chu Ci crossed his legs and watched Zhang Huanyun across from him fiddling with a virtual reality headset, like a curious child.

"So, Commander Zhang, are you going to join the virtual universe?"

"Add, add, add, of course I'll add," Zhang Huanyun quickly replied.

"Shouldn't we have a meeting to discuss this?" Chu Ci raised an eyebrow and said casually.

Chapter 329 Promotion of the Virtual Universe

Zhang Huanyun shook his head and said confidently, "Don't worry, I am the commander of the Blood God Legion. I can make decisions on things that can benefit the entire legion."

"As for Cao Dezhi, I know his little schemes very well, and I'll try to persuade him."

"That's good," Chu Ci took out a storage bracelet and handed it to Zhang Huanyun. "This contains enough virtual helmets for your Blood God Legion. As for the Blood God Realm, it will be delivered to the Blood God Legion in three days. Also, please summarize any requirements you have for the Blood God Realm and give them to me tomorrow morning."

Zhang Huanyun took the storage bracelet, probed it with her mental energy, and smiled with satisfaction when she saw that it was full of virtual helmets.

"Good good!"

……

Chu Ci returned to the Blood God Camp and found Tang Wulin, Ye Xinglan, and Yuanen Yehui.

"I need to go back to Mingdu. Do you want to go back and visit?"

Tang Wulin shook his head. "I'm not going back. The academy sent us to the Blood God Legion so that we could be trained and grow here. If we go back without making any progress, we would be letting down our elders."

Ye Xinglan and Yuan Enyehui also expressed their unwillingness to return, for reasons similar to those of Tang Wulin.

"However, Brother Ci, if you go to Tian Dou City, remember to give our regards to Teacher Wu and the others," Tang Wulin finally asked.

"it is good!"

……

After asking Zhang Huanyun for leave, Chu Ci boarded the Silverwing fighter jet and rushed to Mingdu. He landed at the Central Army Base and went up the mountain back to the Temple of War.

Upon entering the Temple of War, Chu Ci went straight to the deputy temple master's office.

"Please come in!"

Chu Ci pushed open the door and entered, only to see two men sitting in the office.

Guan Yue, the deputy head of the Temple of War, and Jing Xu, the head of the virtual universe department of the Chu Group.

Jing Xu, a middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses, is a level nine Soul Master and was formerly a researcher within the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.

When Guan Yue took Chu Ci to the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology to request the Star Battle Network project, Chu Ci immediately took a liking to Jing Xu, a level nine Soul Master.

Then, Chu Ci attracted Jing Xu with her advanced abilities in the field of soul tools, and then successfully persuaded Jing Xu to stay with Chu Group to be in charge of the development of the virtual universe project with generous benefits.

As it turns out, Chu Ci's vision was correct, and Jing Xu made an indispensable contribution to the development of the virtual universe.

More importantly, stimulated by the Chu Ci and the Virtual Universe project, Jing Xu seems to be showing signs of breaking through to the level 10 Soul Master.

Soul tools have broken through level nine in this era, reaching a maximum of level twelve, so naturally there are soul masters who have broken through level nine.

Even if they do appear, the existence of a level 9 or 10 Soul Master is still extremely rare, about the same as the number of Divine Craftsmen among Blacksmiths, which shows how scarce they are.

Upon discovering this, the Chu Group immediately included Jingxu in its key training list and invested a large amount of resources in his development.

Jing Xu lived up to expectations, successfully stepping into the threshold of a level 10 Soul Master, and his future is indeed promising.

Upon seeing Chu Ci enter, Guan Yue smiled warmly and said cheerfully, "Chu Ci, it's been a long time."

Jing Xu stood up and said respectfully, "Young Master Chu!"

After spending so much time with Chu Ci in the virtual universe project, Jing Xu has become a staunch supporter of Chu Ci, or "die-hard fan" for short.

Chu Ci nodded slightly, "Long time no see, Palace Master Guan, Old Xu."

Glancing at the two virtual reality headsets on the table, Chu Ci chuckled and said, "It seems that Old Xu has already introduced the virtual universe to Palace Master Guan."