On December 9th, at Hongning Base City, the Extreme martial art Building stood tall on a bustling downtown street. This 88-story skyscraper is a landmark of the city.
On the 41st floor, in a spacious and luxurious reception room.
"Mr. Wang Yi, after calculations... you are entitled to 22.5 billion Huaxia Coins and 11.25 million contribution points for these monster materials," said a middle-aged man in a suit, addressing the black-haired young man seated in the chair with great politeness.
"Alright," Wang Yi nodded casually. His indifferent attitude towards the two high-lord-level monster materials made the middle-aged man, well-versed in this field, break into a slight sweat.
Shortly after, Wang Yi walked out of the Extreme Building carrying a metal box. Under the astonished gazes of passersby, Yuejin's Intelligent Fighter left Hongning Base City.
From that day forward, Wang Yi officially gained the status of a High War God. In the vast blue sky, a black streak flashed across the horizon.
"This is the 'consciousness sensor' that allows you to connect with the 'Temple of War'," Wang Yi said, sitting in the luxurious and comfortable driver's seat in the cabin of the King-class smart fighter. He opened the metal box in front of him to reveal a familiar dark blue helmet.
This consciousness sensor helmet is provided free of charge when a warrior becomes a God of War and joins the Temple of War. With this helmet, anyone can enter the virtual space from anywhere on Earth.
Wang Yi had long been curious about the legendary War God Temple, especially since the secret method, The Foundation of Spiritual Teacher Training, which he wanted to practice, could only be accessed in the virtual space.
"Black Dragon, set course for the Global Headquarters of the Thunder Martial Arts Hall at Tongping Base City, Seven-Star Building," Wang Yi instructed the smart system while activating the 3D virtual view to observe the scenery outside.
Tongping Base City, with over 100 million people in South Asia, was very stable, largely due to the presence of Thor, the second-strongest human on Earth.
The base city's air defense system suddenly received an access request.
"Beep!"
"Signal verified, access granted."
Soon, a sleek black triangular fighter broke through the sky, instantly passing through the city's defense system. Without signal recognition, the fighter would have been considered an enemy and targeted by laser beams. Even powerful king-level monsters or planet-star warriors dared not face direct attacks from such weapons.
The awe-inspiring black triangular fighter made its way to the global headquarters of the renowned Thunder Martial Arts Hall at the Seven-Star Building.
Contrary to its name, the Seven-Star Building isn't a pagoda but a collection of seven ancient-style towers. The tallest one at the center is where Thor typically resides and trains.
Staff at the Thunder Martial Arts Hall's global headquarters immediately noticed the arrival of an unfamiliar triangular smart fighter. However, as Thor had already arranged for Wang Yi's visit, the security system confirmed his identity and allowed him entry.
"This is the Seven-Star Building," Wang Yi said as he descended from the sky, standing on a war blade.
At that moment, Wang Yi made sure to conceal his identity.
"Huh?"
"Someone is flying down from that fighter!"
"Wow, could he be someone beyond the level of a War God?"
"No, look closely. He's using something to fly down. He's a Spiritual Teacher!"
Two staff members, dressed in white robes, approached Wang Yi with smiles. "Mr. Wang Yi, welcome. We are from the global headquarters of the Thunder Martial Arts Hall, here to guide you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
Wang Yi smiled and thanked them, and under their guidance, he began his tour of the headquarters.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully signing in. You are rewarded with the Ninefold Thunder Blade Mastery.]
[You have mastered the Ninefold Thunder Blade technique.]
[Check-in availability for this location: 0]
Wang Yi's smile grew even brighter.
An hour later, after a swift 'tour' of the Thunder Martial Arts Hall's global headquarters, Wang Yi excused himself, claiming to have urgent matters to attend to, and quickly left in his smart fighter.
Thor, standing on the highest balcony of the central tower, watched as Wang Yi disappeared into the distance. Scratching his shiny head, he looked puzzled.
"Did that kid really just come for a quick visit and leave?"
Even though Thor racked his brain, he couldn't fathom the existence of a 'check-in' system in this world.
Meanwhile, Wang Yi was quite pleased with his latest sign-in.
His force technique had previously been a weak point, but now, having mastered the Ninefold Thunder Blade technique, his power had increased several times over.
"Now, it's time to head back to Jiangnan, to go home," Wang Yi thought with a smile as he looked at the 3D virtual projection.
The thought of going home brought a surge of excitement to his heart.
Jiangnan Base City, Yangzhou City.
Mingyue Community.
Since moving to Mingyue Community, Wang Yi's parents had become well-acquainted with Luo Feng's family and other neighbors. They lived a comfortable life, their only concern being their son, who was far away.
Yesterday, after learning their son would return today, the elderly couple began making preparations.
Wang Yi's sister's family also came over early in the morning.
"Old Wang, what are you doing?" An elderly man at the community gate asked Wang Yi's father as he stood there, straightening his head to look out.
"Your son's coming back today?" The man, Old Zhang, widened his eyes after hearing Wang Yi's father's reply.
"Isn't it only December 9th? Doesn't the training camp usually close at the end of December? Are you sure your son is coming back today?" Old Zhang asked skeptically, having some knowledge of the camp schedule.
Wang Yi's father, though uncertain, still replied, "My son did say he'd be back today. He called me not long ago, so he should be arriving soon."
"Oh?" Old Zhang scratched his head, wondering if he had forgotten something due to his age.
At that moment, Wang Yi's mother, Li Lan, arrived with her two grandsons, followed by Wang Yi's sister and brother-in-law.
"Oh, the whole family is here," Old Zhang noted, blinking in surprise.
For some reason, when the children heard their uncle was returning, they became very excited, bouncing around near the community gate. Their mother had to hold one of their hands to keep them from running off.
The children asked eagerly, "Will uncle really come home today?"
It wasn't long before a black streak zipped across the sky, coming to a stop above the Mingyue Community. The imposing black triangular fighter hovered as the door automatically opened, and a figure flew out.
"Dad, Mom."
Everyone at the community gate stood in stunned silence.
Even Old Zhang rubbed his eyes in disbelief.