I picked up attributes in Swallowing Star.

Luo Yuan couldn't tell whether he liked or admired Jiang Fang, but he felt relaxed and safe when he was with this woman.

Luo Yuan stood up with her wine glass in hand and walked towards Jiang Fang's direction. Sharp-eyed people around her showed kind smiles. Jiang Fang also noticed Luo Yuan's actions. Usually a strong woman, she was now acting like a little woman, clutching the hem of her skirt and looking somewhat flustered.

"Beautiful lady, would you mind accompanying me for a walk?" Luo Yuan said to Jiang Fang with a smile. Jiang Fang looked at him shyly, and after a while, she nodded.

The two put down their wine glasses and walked side by side toward the castle rooftop.

On the rooftop, moonlight streamed down as the two gazed at the moon in silence, neither speaking, yet both were deeply troubled.

"You look beautiful tonight," Luo Yuan suddenly turned around and smiled.

"Really? You're still the same, just much more serious now." Jiang Fang smiled, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, though her tone held a hint of teasing playfulness.

Upon hearing this, Luo Yuan raised an eyebrow. Suddenly, he wrapped his arm around Jiang Fang's slender waist and looked at her with a smile. This time, Jiang Fang did not dodge or accuse him of being a hooligan. The two embraced like that.

"Your strength has broken through to the planetary level," Luo Yuan suddenly asked.

"Yes, I have to thank you for the Wood Crystal and Azure Marrow. When the headmaster handed them to me, I couldn't believe it. When I found out it was from you, I knew you cared about me too," Jiang Fang said tenderly, leaning on Luo Yuan's shoulder.

"Oh, then tell me, when did you fall in love with me?" Luo Yuan winked at Jiang Fang and asked with great interest.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fang pinched Luo Yuan's waist with her left hand, and Luo Yuan quickly pretended to cry out in pain a few times.

"I don't know when I fell in love with you. The year I spent with you was actually the happiest year of my life. Although you often had a flirtatious way of speaking, the way you looked at me was pure and full of appreciation. You also taught me a lot of sword techniques. People say you are a peerless genius and an invincible expert, but I know that you are lonely, insecure, and indifferent to this world." Jiang Fang said to Luo Yuan earnestly.

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Chapter 76 The Intruder

"You seem to understand me quite well." Luo Yuan tightened his grip on Jiang Fang's slender waist.

"By the way, you've been going out a lot these past few years, where have you been going?" Jiang Fang asked.

"I went to a planet very far from Earth, where there are many geniuses and powerful individuals. In their eyes, Earth is nothing more than a toy that they can manipulate at will," Luo Yuan said calmly.

"Really? The universe and the starry sky, I want to see that too," Jiang Fang said longingly.

“Your strength is still too weak right now, and it would be too dangerous for you to go. Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll give you a consciousness-intelligent helmet and a hundred million Black Dragon Coins. You can log into the cosmic virtual network, where you can meet people from all over the universe, and you can also go to the killing field to improve your strength. Once your strength reaches the stellar level, I will arrange for you to go to other planets for training,” Luo Yuan said after thinking for a while.

"Okay, whatever you say." Jiang Fang hugged Luo Yuan and leaned on his shoulder, saying happily.

Over the next few years, Luo Yuan spent his days learning and acquiring attributes in the virtual universe's killing arena and decisive battle space, and his nights discussing the philosophy of life with Jiang Fang. His strength also improved significantly. Although he was still at the ninth level of the Stellar Realm, he had reached the ninth level in all ten domains and had also acquired many laws, including the Time Domain and laws. According to the four levels of the realm: Foundation - Intent - Domain - World! Even among the universe-level powerhouses, there are some who do not have a domain.

………………

In the vast expanse of the solar system, a saucer-shaped, silver-gray spaceship has approached Earth.

"What a beautiful planet, azure blue, a color that touches the heart."

Inside the spacecraft control room.

Tall and handsome Captain Bro Norland, dressed in a silver combat suit, looked on with enjoyment as he gazed at the azure planet displayed in the virtual environment before him. "It's so mesmerizing! I love it! Yes, I love it! I really want to have it!" Some of the crew members around him were already shouting excitedly, unlike the captain's sentimental exclamation.

Suddenly, an old man frowned and reminded him, "But, Captain, three years ago when we accidentally passed through the wormhole, we discovered that this planet in the void region has an owner. Our intrusion is a violation of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's Constitution, and being listed as a space pirate would be troublesome."

The handsome captain sneered, "We've been lucky enough to stumble into this void region; how can we leave empty-handed? Besides, this planet's value is incalculable. After all, it's a life-bearing planet once dominated by an invincible powerhouse; its value is definitely higher than ordinary life-bearing planets. And this time..."

Faced with enormous profits, all risks are worthwhile. We can first gather information about this planet, then inform the family, and leave the rest to the family. If the other side isn't strong enough, hehehe..."

………………

In the vast starry sky, a saucer-shaped, silver-gray spaceship floats stealthily in space.

"Captain, we have collected some data and notified the family by receiving information from the planet's classified network," said the spaceship's AI, Atuka.

"In terms of technology and military, this planet is still in the initial stage of 'space civilization' and is far behind 'cosmic civilization'."

The only thing worth noting is that this planet possesses many precious items from the universe, such as the Wood Crystal, the Black God Combat Suit, the Cloud Vine, psychic weapons, and spatial rings, all of which were obtained from ancient civilization ruins.

"Furthermore, we've learned through this planet's network that there are several thousand powerful alien beings on this planet, their strength unknown, but estimated to be above the planetary level," Atuka quickly said.

“Captain, we’ve also discovered a special kind of dew on this planet, which Earthlings have named ‘Dew of Evolution.’ After identification, it appears to be ‘Purple Dew’ from the universe,” Atuka added. “Moreover, it’s estimated that the amount of Purple Dew on Earth is enormous, perhaps several hundred tons.”

Atuka also estimated the approximate number based on the current number of advanced learners on Earth.

"Purple Dew on Earth? A powerful alien?" The handsome captain, who was drinking, was somewhat surprised. "Could it be that the lord of this planet has connections with some forces in the universe? Let's not act rashly and wait for the family's opinion."

"drop!"

"Captain, an unknown number has requested a call. The other party has proactively revealed their identity; they are a cosmic-level powerhouse," Atuka shouted.

"puff!"

Bro Noranshan spat out a mouthful of liquor, jumped to his feet, and stared wide-eyed: "Cosmic level?"

"Connect!" Bro Noranshan shouted, then added, "Wait a minute!"

Bro Nolan took a deep breath, wiped his face to calm himself down, and then said, "Connect the communication."

“Yes, Captain,” Atuka called out.

beep!

A screen appeared out of thin air on the spaceship wall, displaying a handsome middle-aged man with pointed ears, slightly reddish eyes, and a resemblance to Bro Rolland.

"Elder Chief." Bro Noranshan bowed respectfully.

“Bro!” The sixth-level patriarch of the cosmic realm smiled as he looked at Bro Norlan Mountain.

“You did a good job. I just received the ancestor’s order. This planet isn’t very valuable, but the ancient civilization relics on it are very valuable and of great significance to him. The ancestor ordered you to come back first. The clan will send an elite team to infiltrate Earth and loot those ancient civilization relics. Even if their whereabouts are exposed later… let that elite team call themselves ‘space pirates.’ Earthlings will have no evidence to say that the team belongs to my Nuolanshan clan.”

"Chieftain, soon after we left, space pirates appeared? Don't the Earthlings have any suspicions?" Bro asked.

"Remember this!" the old patriarch said coldly, "Imperial law is based on evidence! Without evidence, even if they know that the people were left by my Nuolanshan family, if they have no proof... that those people are indeed from my Nuolanshan family, then that Earth lord 'Luo Yuan' will be powerless!"

………………

On a mountaintop shrouded in mist, a cluster of ancient palaces stood side by side. In a pavilion within the palace complex, Luo Yuan, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen sat facing each other, drinking tea.

"Hmm? Big brother, second brother, third brother, just now Babata informed me that an alien spaceship's intelligence is secretly infiltrating our Earth's confidential network to obtain information. Through reverse intrusion, Babata learned that a force in the universe called the Noranshan family has discovered Earth and plans to send an elite team to infiltrate and plunder the civilization relics on Earth," Luo Feng suddenly said.

"Heh, they've arrived? They're three years late. Is it because of my own butterfly effect again? Looks like I'll have to install a defense system for this solar system when I have the money. The aliens' intelligence has invaded from a great distance, but Earth can't even sense it." Luo Yuan put down his teacup and thought to himself.

"How strong is the opponent?" Luo Yuan asked.

“Three are at the stellar level, and five are at the planetary level, but the Norlan Mountain family has a ninth-level cosmic-level ancestor as their backer,” Luo Feng said.

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Chapter 77 All Killed

"Cosmic level ninth rank? No problem. Their elite team will probably need another three years. Once we finish the Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary Assessment, we won't be afraid of them anymore," Luo Yuan said calmly.

"Uh, after participating in the Space Trainee Mercenary Assessment, you're no longer afraid of them?" Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen all looked puzzled.

"You'll find out when the time comes." Luo Yuan didn't explain; he couldn't very well say that he could predict the future and make a fortune during the assessment.

"Okay, we believe you. But what about the spaceship that's stuck in outer space and the people inside?" Luo Feng asked.

Luo Yuan thought for a moment, then said with a cold smile, "Since they're here, let's just wipe them out. Let's proceed according to the normal procedures. However, we can leave that spaceship behind and have Babata hack into its system to take control."

"Meng Yi!" Luo Yuan called out.

swoosh~

Suddenly, a figure covered in black Force armor appeared out of thin air beside Luo Yuan. He knelt down on one knee and respectfully said, "Master!"

"Okay, go and lead 50 ninth-tier stellar-level guards to wipe out those people in outer space. Also, use the space ring I have to bring the spaceship back intact," Luo Yuan said calmly, then took off the space ring from his finger and handed it to Meng Yi.

"Your subordinate obeys!" Meng Yi took the ring, then vanished in a flash.

"Third Brother is truly showing the demeanor of an Earth lord now!" Luo Feng exclaimed in admiration, while Hong and Thor also smiled.

"Hey, you're starting to tease me now. You'll all have these things in the future," Luo Yuan laughed.

………………

In the vast starry sky of the solar system, Captain Bro Norlandan, aboard a saucer-shaped silver-gray spaceship, is preparing to lead his crew to evacuate.

"Drip drop~"

"Captain, something's wrong! We're surrounded!" the spaceship's AI, Atuka, quickly warned.

"Ha, are those blind fools the ones who dare to oppose my Nolan Mountain family?" Bro Nolan Mountain shouted angrily.

“Captain, they flew out of that Earth. There are about fifty stellar-level ninth-tier beings, all wearing black Force armor!” Atuka replied.

"What? Fifty ninth-tier stellar-level beings? What do we do? We can't beat them!" Bro Nolanshan said in a panic.

"Captain, quickly reveal that we are from the Norlan Mountain family, then they will have to give us face and let us go," an elderly man of stellar level reminded him from inside the spaceship.

"Yes, yes, Atuka, turn on the projection function quickly, I want to speak!" Bro Norland shouted.

"Om~"

The intelligent Atuka activated the spaceship's projection function, and a huge projection of Mount Bro Nolan appeared above the spaceship.

"Ahem, everyone, I am Bro Nolanshan, a member of the Nolanshan family of the Carlo Empire. I am just passing by. Please let us leave, or my Nolanshan family will send a fleet to punish you!" Bro Nolanshan appeared arrogant, but he was panicking inside. He tried to use the reputation of the Nolanshan family to deceive people.

After a while, Meng Yi, dressed in black armor, stepped forward. His powerful mental energy spread out, and everyone present immediately understood his meaning.

"To the members of the Noranshan family of the Carlo Empire, according to Articles 61, 62, and 63 of Chapter 12 of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's Constitution, trespassing on a planet without the permission of its administrator is considered space piracy! Your Noranshan family, knowing that this planet has a lord, still trespassed. Based on our lord's orders, you will be exterminated as space pirates! This is the notification."

With a wave of his hand, Meng summoned fifty ninth-tier stellar-level guards who immediately took action. They gave the people inside the spaceship no chance to beg for mercy. The mentalists among the guards directly attached their powerful mental energy to the top of the giant ship, opened the hatch, and dragged out the crew members one by one, killing them on the spot. The bodies were collected and taken back to Earth as fertilizer to prevent pollution of the sky. The process was very smooth and simple. No one on Earth knew about any of this, nor did they know that alien invaders had come.

………………

A mountaintop palace shrouded in mist in a base city in Jiangnan, China.

swoosh~

Meng Yi appeared, knelt on one knee and said, "Master, all the intruders have been killed!" He then respectfully returned the spatial ring.

"Hmm, well done. You may leave now," Luo Yuan said calmly, taking a sip of tea.

The next moment, Meng Yi's figure faded and then slowly disappeared.

"Luo Feng, here you go. This spaceship is yours now. After you're done transferring it, give me back the ring." Luo Yuan said, tossing the ring to Luo Feng.

"This, this is so embarrassing!" Luo Feng said with a smile, touching the ring.