I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 541 Branch Attack

After arriving in the Wild Universe Kingdom, Chu Yang and Takina did not go directly to the Virtual Universe Company branch.

After entering the territory of the Wild Universe Kingdom, Zando controlled the spaceship to stop in outer space on the planet Manka.

"Master, is your friend here?" Takina asked Manka Star, puzzled.

Chu Yang didn't answer directly, but just smiled faintly, a smile that Takina couldn't quite decipher.

"I've come to see an old friend."

Chu Yang's real purpose for this trip was to find Uka, the genius domain lord with whom he had met once thousands of years ago in the Primordial Secret Realm.

Logically speaking, with Uka's talent, he should be a Realm Lord by now, but the Chaos City Lord said that he is still at the Domain Lord level, which made Chu Yang somewhat concerned.

He had a vague feeling that Uka's stagnation might be related to the threat posed by the Zerg Queen.

When Chu Yang and Takina found Uka on Manka Star, he was sitting alone on the edge of a cliff, staring blankly into the distance.

"Uka, long time no see." Chu Yang's voice broke the silence.

Uka turned around abruptly and was stunned when he saw Chu Yang. Then, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, a mixture of surprise and...fear.

Chu Yang's current status and position are far from what he had seen before, and Chu Yang's strength is comparable to that of the ruler of their universe kingdom.

"Your Highness Chu Yang...you...why are you here?" Uka's voice was hoarse, and he was clearly not in good spirits. Chu Yang walked over and sat down next to Uka, carefully examining him.

Uka's face was pale, his eyes were unfocused, and he exuded a faint aura of decay, making him completely different from the spirited young man he was thousands of years ago.

"What happened to you? You look like this!" Chu Yang asked bluntly.

Uka gave a bitter smile, his eyes filled with helplessness and pain.

"It's a long story... I've been poisoned by the Zerg Queen's mental toxin, and it's tormented me for years, preventing me from breaking through..."

"My father and the others have also seen it, including some powerful figures in the virtual universe, but the conditions for unlocking it are too harsh; at least one precious treasure must be given in return!"

Chu Yang frowned, then reached out and placed his hand on Uka's shoulder.

A surge of pure life energy flowed into Uka's body, quickly dispelling the toxins within him.

This energy did not originate from the primordial universe, but rather from the world of the gods that Chu Yang obtained, and it has a remarkable effect on this kind of mental poison.

"What...what is this?" Uka felt a warm current flow through his body, and his spirits lifted.

Uka was also somewhat incredulous that the problem that had plagued him for hundreds of years had been solved just like that.

Uka was stunned as he felt the surging power within him, like a desert that had been parched for a long time finally receiving rain, now brimming with life.

Even the realm that had been suppressed for hundreds of years suddenly loosened at this moment!

Uka was originally a ninth-level Domain Lord, but he had been unable to break through due to the effects of the poison. Now that he was released, he showed signs of breaking through!

Next, as long as I focus on cultivation for a period of time and make up for the deficit, I will definitely be able to reach the realm master level in one fell swoop!

"I...I feel much better! Is the poison...really gone?"

Uka's voice trembled slightly, filled with unbelievable surprise.

Chu Yang withdrew his hand and smiled faintly: "It's cured. This little bit of poison is nothing to me."

His tone carried a hint of arrogance, as if it were just a trivial matter.

Uka stood up excitedly and bowed deeply to Chu Yang: "Lord Chu Yang, I am deeply grateful! I, Uka, will remember this kindness forever! If there is ever a need for you, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"It's nothing, don't worry about it too much."

Chu Yang withdrew his hand without explanation, and continued, "Now can we talk about the Zerg Queen?"

Uka took a deep breath, gathered his thoughts, and began to speak slowly.

It turns out that a thousand years ago, Uka was ordered to guard the Virtual Universe Company's branch in the Wild Universe Kingdom.

By chance, he discovered a Zerg soldier hidden in a spatial interlayer and was about to report it when...

The insectoid soldier discovered it. Although it had guards nearby, it severely injured the insectoid soldier, but also incurred the insectoid soldier's wrath and planted a mental poison in it.

After that, Uka fell into a slump.

Chu Yang also knew that over the years, the Zerg Queen had been secretly accumulating power, preparing to retaliate against the Virtual Universe Company.

Uka was just unlucky; he was injured by a Zerg warrior from the realm.

"The Zerg Queen's revenge should begin very soon!"

Uka's tone carried a hint of anxiety, clearly indicating that he also knew this was an immortal-level Zerg queen.

"Virtual Universe Corporation's branch is in imminent danger!!"

"Don't worry, now that I'm here, I won't let him succeed!"

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Chu Yang's eyes.

"Takina, Uka, you two stay on Manka Star for now, I'm going to the branch."

Takina was a little worried. "Master, are you going by yourself? It's too dangerous!"

Chu Yang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

After leaving Manka Star, Chu Yang went to the Virtual Universe Company branch alone.

He already had a preliminary plan in mind: to use the bodies of the Zerg warriors he had purchased to set a trap, lure the Zerg Queen of the Savage Universe Kingdom out, and annihilate her in one fell swoop.

On the surface, everything seemed calm at the Virtual Universe Company branch, but Chu Yang keenly sensed something amiss.

A faint smell of blood filled the air, a unique odor that only the Zerg could emit.

Swish!

Tucker appeared instantly.

Tucker knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Master."

Chu Yang nodded slightly. "How is the situation?"

Tucker stood up, his expression grave: "The branch has a large number of Zerg warriors lurking in some important places within the universe. The lowest level is World Lord, and there are even many Immortals lurking among them, ready to launch an attack at any time."

Chu Yang sneered, "It seems that the Zerg Queen is determined to take revenge. She really thinks highly of me."

"Master, should I eliminate them all now?" A hint of killing intent flashed in Tucker's eyes.

Chu Yang waved his hand, "No rush. Since we're here, let's play with them for a while."

He paused, then continued, "Didn't you control dozens of Immortal-level slaves? They've been able to infiltrate human territory for so long without being discovered; they must have enslaved quite a few lower-ranking servants to facilitate their actions!"

"Get some cosmic-level slaves from these immortals, alive, the more the better."

Although Tucker had some doubts, he still accepted the order and left.

Chu Yang looked up at the sky and muttered to himself, "I hope this Zerg Queen won't disappoint me."

Soon, Tucker returned with a large number of slaves, about three thousand!

These slaves came from various races, and they trembled with fear in their eyes.

Chu Yang ignored the slaves' fear and with a wave of his hand, he took them all into his divine kingdom.

"Tucker, you stay here and keep an eye on the situation at the branch. Notify me immediately if the Zerg launch an attack," Chu Yang instructed.

"Yes, Master."

Chu Yang's figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

In the divine kingdom, Chu Yang looked at the trembling slaves and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

He took out a pile of Zerg warrior bodies he had purchased. These bodies were all at the World Lord and Immortal levels, which he had prepared specifically to deal with the Zerg Queen.

Chu Yang implanted these bodies into the bodies of slaves. These slaves already possessed physical attributes far exceeding those of ordinary people, and after fusing with the body fragments of the Zerg warriors, their strength was greatly enhanced.

It also possesses some characteristics of Zerg warriors, such as powerful regeneration and resistance to mental attacks.

Chu Yang looked at the modified slaves and nodded in satisfaction.

"Go, my warriors, go and give that Zerg Queen a surprise."

Chu Yang released these slaves from the divine kingdom, allowing them to infiltrate the Virtual Universe Company's branch.

These slaves appeared no different from ordinary slaves on the surface, but in reality, they had become Chu Yang's puppets, ready to obey his orders at any time.

Chu Yang did not directly control these slaves, but allowed them to move freely and integrate into the branch as much as possible, waiting for the appearance of the Zerg Queen.

……

The atmosphere inside the Virtual Universe Company's branch was exceptionally oppressive.

Everyone could feel an uneasy atmosphere in the air, like the calm before a storm.

A man in a black uniform sat in the office, his brow furrowed. He was Claire, the head of the Wild Universe branch of the Virtual Universe Company.

Claire rubbed his temples in frustration. This damned feeling of oppression had been going on for days. Ever since that Venerable Tucker under Chu Yang caused trouble, he had felt something was wrong.

Although headquarters repeatedly assured him that they had sent strong individuals to secretly protect the branch, a lingering gloom remained in his heart.

"Knock knock knock".

There was a knock on the door, and Claire snapped impatiently, "Come in!"

A woman with a beautiful figure entered and respectfully said, "Lady Claire, Prince Uka has arrived!"

"Uka?" Claire paused, then seemed to remember something: "Let him in!"

A moment later, a simply dressed young man walked in. Claire recognized him at a glance: Uka, the genius who was once famous in the Primordial Secret Realm thousands of years ago, but now…

"Your Highness Uka, what brings you here? Huh? You've recovered?" Claire asked in surprise.

Claire was well aware of the poison in Uka's body. To cure it, she would have to spend at least one precious treasure. Not to mention him, even her father might not be able to afford that price.

Uka's father was just an Immortal Military Lord. You must know that Uka is a core member of the Virtual Universe Company and is very likely to break through to Immortality in the future. If there is a way, how can we let Uka be tormented by the poison for so long!

"I was lucky to meet a benefactor who cured me!" Uka shook his head, not wanting to continue the story, and instead said, "The Zerg Queen is about to attack this branch!"

Uka's voice was low, tinged with barely concealed fear: "I sensed it, it's nearby..."

He paused, a flicker of pain crossing his eyes. "Although the toxins in my body have been removed, the fear of being controlled by them is deeply imprinted on the depths of my soul..."

Claire gasped; Uka's words undoubtedly confirmed his unease.

He jumped to his feet, pacing back and forth, and said anxiously, "Damn it! What the hell are those guys at headquarters doing! Didn't they say they sent strong people to protect the branch? Where are they?!"

An immortal-level Zerg queen is at least comparable to a king-level invincible being. Their branch's highest combat strength is only at the peak of the marquis level. How could they be a match for the other party!

Uka shook his head, his eyes vacant: "I don't know... Perhaps, they've already..."

Just then, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded, and the entire branch shook violently.

"They're here!" Claire's face turned deathly pale. At this point, she didn't care about anything else, grabbed Uka's arm, and yelled, "Quick! Get out of here!"

However, before they could even take a step, the office door was blasted to pieces by a powerful force.

A massive Zerg warrior appeared at the entrance, its body covered in thick, metallic-looking carapace. Its crimson compound eyes stared intently at Claire and Uka, and it let out a chilling roar.

This Zerg warrior was none other than a King-level Immortal!

Claire's expression changed drastically; he knew he was no match for this monster.

He shoved Uka aside and yelled, "Run!"

At the same time, the Force within him surged wildly, transforming into a dazzling beam of light that slashed fiercely at the Zerg warrior.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, Claire's attack left only a shallow mark on the Zerg warrior's carapace.

The Zerg warrior's counterattack came like a tidal wave, instantly blasting Claire away, sending her crashing heavily against the wall, her fate unknown.

Seeing this, Uka closed his eyes in despair.

He knew it was all over...

However, the expected death did not occur.

He slowly opened his eyes, only to see a familiar figure blocking his way.

Chu Yang!

Chu Yang's lips curled into a cold smile as he looked at the immortal-level Zerg warrior in front of him. His eyes showed no fear, but rather a mocking expression.

"Someone like you dares to run wild on my human territory?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Yang's figure vanished from the spot.

The next moment, he appeared behind the Zerg warrior and threw a punch.

"Bang!"

With a muffled thud, the massive body of the Zerg warrior flew out like a cannonball, smashing a huge hole in the wall.

Chu Yang ignored the insectoid creature and turned to look outside.

At this moment, the entire branch was in complete chaos, with sounds of fighting and screams everywhere.

Chu Yang's modified slaves also appeared and engaged in fierce battles with the Zerg warriors.

Although these slaves' strength has been greatly enhanced, they still seem somewhat powerless against the large number of Zerg warriors.

Chu Yang's goal was to show the Zerg Queen his methods of modifying slaves, thereby arousing her interest.

As a master of souls, if she could obtain Chu Yang's methods, she would be able to easily create more powerful "humans".

Modified slaves are no match for Zerg warriors.

Chu Yang frowned slightly.

He hadn't expected the Zerg Queen to be so insane, sending so many immortal-level Zerg warriors to besiege this branch.

This is absolutely suicidal!

It seems I underestimated its vengeful nature. (End of Chapter)