Zerg Lord of the Devouring Stars

Jiang Chen took to the air and flew high above the Dragon Star, heading to his next destination: to open a virtual universe network account.

In the vast universe that swallows the stars, the human race consists of five colossal beings.

The five giants of the universe are: the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, the First Bank of the Universe, the Giant Axe Arena, the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance, and the Virtual Universe Company!

Both banks cater to the wealthy; even immortal beings typically deposit their money and treasures in these two banks.

Hu Yanbo deposited his money in the Cosmic Galaxy Bank.

The Giant Axe Arena is the fairest arena for martial arts. Under the supervision of the arena's live broadcast, battles are fought to the death until one side is defeated, resulting in a 100% death rate in each match. Winning ten matches earns you the title of "Warrior" in the Giant Axe Arena. Winning one hundred matches earns you the title of "Martial Arts King" in the Giant Axe Arena. Winning over a hundred matches earns you the title of "Giant Axe Warrior" in the Giant Axe Arena.

If a cosmic-level being crosses the threshold of the laws, they are practically invincible in the Giant Axe Arena.

The Cosmic Mercenary Alliance is a loosely organized group. Over 99% of martial artists and mentalists join the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance.

The Virtual Universe Company, whose "Virtual Universe" can be called a second world for humanity, allows people scattered anywhere in the universe to communicate instantly through the internet, and it also has many other functions. Other elite groups are very envious, or even jealous.

Dragon City, Virtual Universe Company.

"Sir, is there anything I can do for you?" A beautiful woman with a pretty face, wearing a red uniform and having a fluffy tail flew over, bowed slightly and smiled.

Jiang Chen glanced at her fluffy tail, which looked very fluffy and must feel nice to touch.

Snapped!

Jiang Chen mentally slapped himself. He was getting carried away, wanting to raise foxes and rabbits every day.

"Open an account," Jiang Chen said directly.

For account opening, how much is the one-time virtual universe network fee? Is it divided into 100-year, 1000-year, and 10-year plans?

"Three tiers, 000 years. The annual internet fee is either 10 Black Dragon Coins or 0008 Qianwu Coins." A beautiful woman with a fox tail said with a smile. Jiang Chen thought for a moment, "Anyway, the Genius Battle is coming soon, and then I'll have the opportunity to become a member of the Virtual Universe Company. I won't need to worry about these things then." "Open an account, 100 years will do," Jiang Chen said directly.

"Yes, sir," the beautiful woman smiled and nodded, beginning to assist Jiang Chen with the process.

With citizenship of the Black Dragon Empire, opening an account is very easy; after paying with Qianwu coins, all the formalities are completed.

Dragon Star.

In a private room at a casual restaurant.

"Hill, enter the virtual universe," Jiang Chen instructed.

"Yes, Master." Hill was also very happy. For high-level intelligences like them, the virtual universe was their true domain.

After opening an account, I want to enter the virtual universe, but once I enter the virtual universe, my consciousness has to leave my body, so I have to find a safe place.

"Virtual universe connection in progress"

A deep, resounding voice echoed in Jiang Chen's mind.

Jiang Chen's consciousness was plunged into darkness.

Virtual universe.

This is an ancient city with streets paved with stones. The pedestrians have strange appearances and varying heights. Most of them wear simple gray clothes, and each of them has a small elf brush on their shoulder. Jiang Chen suddenly appeared on the street. It was Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen was also dressed in simple gray clothes, with a tiny little fairy named Hill sitting on his shoulder. Hill was also dressed in the same green clothes, making her even cuter and turning her into a real little elf.

"Is this the virtual universe network?" Jiang Chen exclaimed.

It's amazing! You can't tell it's fake at all. It's 100% simulated, allowing you to communicate face-to-face anytime, anywhere.

"Master, everyone within the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's territory who connects to the virtual universe network will appear directly on Black Dragon Mountain Island," Hill explained.

Jiang Chen turned to look at Hill on his shoulder. Hill is a little elf that everyone who enters receives, and the number varies depending on the level of intelligence.

Some people use the lowest-level consciousness-sensing helmet, which will only get the sprites to respond when commanded. However, those with a little money will use an auxiliary light brain, and those who are even richer and more powerful will use a higher-level intelligent light brain.

Intelligent life cannot be bought with money. The birth of each intelligent life is a miracle, requiring a long time and experience.

Hill is considered a high-level intelligent quantum computer that is close to intelligent life, so it sometimes exhibits some human emotions.

Hill offered his explanation: "Master, humanity's virtual universe network is incredibly amazing."

"In the virtual universe, you can chat with friends remotely, or you can meet them directly in the virtual universe."

"You can also play virtual games. These are 100% simulated virtual games, exactly the same as real-life ones."

"Games, food, beautiful women, finance, trading, martial arts, and learning—it has everything."

There's nothing the virtual universe can't do, only things you haven't thought of!

However, Master, the virtual universe network is ultimately virtual; it cannot allow your body to evolve, so do not immerse yourself in it too deeply.

Hill added a final warning: because the virtual universe network is so perfect, many people have gotten trapped in it.

Before the Great Nirvana on Earth, countless people were already addicted to games in the human world, not to mention super virtual online games with such high realism.

Compared to the real universe, the virtual universe is more prosperous and more attractive.

"I understand." Jiang Chen nodded; he naturally understood.

"Of course, if you're playing some cultivation games, like the 'Trial Tower' on Earth, that's fine too," Hill added.

It seems Hill and Babata think the same way. But the Trial Tower is a place to hone one's skills. Being torn apart by monsters time and time again is not a pleasant experience. After Jiang Chen joined the virtual universe network, he could easily find a lot of information online and make purchases.

For example, searching for "Silver Guardian" will easily reveal that a single Silver Guardian is priced at 2 million Black Dragon Coins, and a ton of Silver metal is priced at 1 million Black Dragon Coins.

However, much of the information is highly confidential and cannot be accessed by anyone who is not of high status or position.

Jiang Chen is now able to access a large amount of knowledge, including the most basic knowledge.

"Become the ruler of Earth." Jiang Chen looked up the methods to become the ruler of Earth.

The game involves three options: discovering a new planet during a space adventure, or discovering a planet that is legally unclaimed.

The first option is to inform the Empire and receive an Imperial reward. The Black Dragon Mountain Empire will reward a minimum of 1000 billion Black Dragon Coins and a maximum of 100 billion Black Dragon Coins, depending on the planet.

The second option is to buy the planet directly. Since you discovered it, buying it will only cost a small amount of money. Depending on the planet's level, buying it will require a minimum of 3000 billion Black Dragon Coins and a maximum of 3 trillion Black Dragon Coins.

The third option is to cooperate with the Empire in managing the planet. This requires paying a minimum of 1000 billion and a maximum of 1 trillion Black Dragon City. The Black Dragon Empire will not interfere in the planet's internal management; they will only collect import and export tariffs.

"But these three options are completely useless to me right now," Jiang Chen sighed.

First of all, buying the planet is too expensive; I simply don't have the money.

Secondly, Earth was obscured by Hu Yanbo's physical cosmic traversal using spatial secrets, which directly concealed the cosmic coordinates corresponding to the Earth's surroundings within a thousand light-years. Other spaceships were unable to locate these coordinates and thus could not approach Earth.

Ordinary spacecraft can only reach Earth by continuously flying nearly a thousand light-years away, a journey that would take nearly a thousand years.

"We can only wait. Once those unlucky space adventurers travel through the wormhole to the vicinity of Earth and know its location, things will be much easier." Jiang Chen temporarily abandoned his idea of ​​becoming the lord of Earth.

Longxing, a restaurant known for its many flavors.

After a busy half-day, Jiang Chen arrived at Baiwei Restaurant, a well-known restaurant in Longxing.

As soon as Jiang Chen sat down, a beautiful and alluring woman with blue hair approached him, smiling and bowing, "Sir, is there anything you need?"

Jiang Chen looked up at her. She would be considered a great beauty on Earth, but on Dragon Star, those who hadn't reached the planetary level all met tragic ends.

Being able to work as a waiter in this restaurant is already considered quite good.

In the universe, a beautiful woman who isn't even a planetary-level being often destined for a tragic fate.

They weren't even citizens; they had no legal protection. Anyone with a bit of power could kill or arrest them at will, and those arrested could be sold into slavery.

The fate of slaves has been demonstrated on Earth long ago. Slaves are not even treated as complete human beings; they are killed and abused without anyone intervening.

"Just bring me a few of your restaurant's signature dishes," Jiang Chen thought to himself, filled with emotion.

"Yes, sir." The beautiful and alluring waitress smiled and nodded, then turned and left.

It's miserable to be below the planetary level, but that's the norm in the universe. Anyone below the planetary level is just an ant. Jiang Chen can't manage it, doesn't want to, and is unable to manage it.

He's only at the planetary level himself, how can he concern himself with things in the universe?

After a while, the exquisite dishes were served one by one, and Jiang Chen understood why the Baiwei Restaurant was so famous. Indeed, every dish was delicious. After eating and drinking his fill, Jiang Chen continued on his way.

The staff at these restaurants are at least at the apprentice level, while the vast majority of people on Earth today are not even apprentices.

Apprentices are highly respected and hold a very high status on Earth.

Planetary level, one of them is comparable to a country.

"I'm just a lowly native at the planetary level," Jiang Chen chuckled self-deprecatingly.

Longxing, Qibao Store.

This treasure shop occupies a vast area, and inside, it is divided into areas containing combat suits, beast taming equipment, and telekinetic weapons.

There are all sorts of things, including strange fruits and robots.

Each item has a simulated projection image, and all those treasures are incredibly expensive.

Jiang Chen was dazzled by what he saw after he went inside.

"Moyun Vine Seeds, Amethyst Fruits, Tier 3 Psychic Weapons, Memory Metal, Flowing Silver Guardians, Azure Wave Bone Path."

Expensive items are projected and displayed in front of each guest, but most guests are just there to admire them from afar.

Because many of these items are simply too expensive.

There are even a very few treasures that you couldn't afford even if you sold an entire planet.