"That's Base No. 1… As expected of humanity's strongest base—it's unbelievably rich and powerful!"

As he got closer and saw the true form of that 'line', Su Xiaobai couldn't help but exclaim.

It was a wall.

A towering wall, like the Great Wall itself, stretching for hundreds of meters into the sky, extending endlessly beyond sight.

And its surface was cast from Fanhai Gold!

If it were before, Su Xiaobai wouldn't have known what Fanhai Gold was… But after spending a few days studying forging materials and gathering enhancement materials, he finally understood—Fanhai Gold was an extraordinary metal mineral.

Its hardness was enough to withstand an invasion from a Martial God-level beast!

That meant its value was unimaginable!

Base No. 1 used Fanhai Gold to build its walls—even if it was just a thin surface coating for reinforcement… that mere layer alone was worth more than trillions; its value was calculated in quadrillions or even quintillions!

Setting aside the cost, this level of metal material was something that money couldn't even buy—it was extremely rare. Yet, Base No. 1 had managed to collect such an outrageous amount.

It was obvious that the source wasn't Earth; it must have come from an otherworldly realm!

This only strengthened Su Xiaobai's suspicion—

The connection between Base No. 1 and the otherworldly realm is far greater than I imagined!

As he got even closer, Su Xiaobai could now see over the towering wall—inside was a bustling city, as vibrant as Earth in his previous life. Skyscrapers, a jungle of steel buildings…

If someone stood inside the city, they would feel as if there were no beasts, no great catastrophe, and no otherworldly threats… as if the world had never changed.

And throughout the city, many Martial Commanders were flying through the air in rapid motion.

"Stop!"

Suddenly, a streak of light shot forward, blocking the warship's path.

With just a raised hand, a violent gust of wind surged forward, making the entire warship feel as if it were stuck in a swamp, its movement slowing dramatically.

A Great Transcendent-level wind-based martial technique!

Su Xiaobai's eyes flashed.

Then he looked at the figure standing before him—a man clad in bronze armor, holding a bronze halberd. His face was resolute, his gaze as sharp as a sword, and his entire presence exuded a massive, oppressive aura…

His cultivation level is that of a genuine, ordinary Martial God!

An ordinary Martial God serving as a mere guard?

Only Base No. 1 would be capable of something like this.

"Which base are you from? Do you have permission to enter? If you have a pass, present it now!"

The bronze-armored soldier spoke coldly.

"I'm from Base No. 15, seeking residency in Base No. 1."

"You want a pass? Is this good enough?"

Su Xiaobai took out the severed head of Wu Family's Martial God and tossed it over.

"Ranked 83rd on the Silver List of Martial Gods?"

The bronze soldier recognized it immediately, his expression shifting slightly. "Did you kill him?"

"Who else?"

Su Xiaobai's voice came from behind the soldier.

The soldier whipped around in shock, his pupils contracting.

The speed of this Ultimate Martial Commander was so fast that he hadn't even been able to react!

If the opponent had attacked just now, he would have been dead on the spot!

"My lord!"

Having witnessed Su Xiaobai's strength, the sharpness in the bronze soldier's eyes faded as he respectfully bowed to him.

This was the world of martial artists—

Strength was everything.

"My lord, to reside in Base No. 1, you must first undergo an evaluation."

"You may come with me, but the people behind you are not allowed to enter Base No. 1."

The bronze soldier stated.

"Not even for a temporary visit?"

"My lord, Base No. 1 has strict rules. Unless the Governor of a Super Base submits an application in advance, undergoes an approval process, and receives a pass, no one is allowed even temporary entry."

The bronze soldier shook his head. "Without a pass, entering Base No. 1 would cause unnecessary trouble."

"Of course, if you pass the evaluation, you may apply for temporary residency privileges."

As expected of Base No. 1—so strict!

Even temporary entry required a complex approval process…

But that made sense.

Base No. 1 is the core of humanity.

If anything happened to it, the consequences would be catastrophic.

Thus, in order to eliminate any risks, this completely isolated approach was actually the safest.

"Understood."

Su Xiaobai nodded. He then gave instructions to Dongfang Rou, and even had the system dispatch three shadow guards just in case of any unexpected events.

"This way, my lord."

The bronze soldier led Su Xiaobai toward the massive wall of Base No. 1.

As they got closer, Su Xiaobai finally saw the full details of the wall.

Formations!

Dense, intricate formations were carved into the Fanhai Gold surface—countless in number!

Every three centimeters, there was a miniature formation embedded.

If they were all activated at once, they could instantly kill anything below Martial King-level… perhaps even injure a Martial King!

It was clear that Base No. 1 had been fully prepared for war.

The bronze soldier revealed his identity, and a two-meter-high opening appeared at the center of the wall, just enough to pass through.

The moment Su Xiaobai stepped inside, his vision suddenly brightened!

Before him lay a city that seemed like a dream.

Ancient architecture, modern skyscrapers, and futuristic buildings all coexisted in harmony… The dazzling scenery reminded Su Xiaobai of Senluo Cloud City.

"This way, my lord."

As Su Xiaobai followed the bronze soldier through the city, he marveled at the breathtaking sights.

From the soldier's words, Su Xiaobai learned about Base No. 1's general situation.

The entire base spans a staggering trillions of kilometers!

And its population?

A whopping 172 billion people!

Hearing such an enormous number, Su Xiaobai finally understood why Base No. 1 was so wealthy…

With such a terrifying population, it was only natural.

In other bases, Martial Gods were highly sought-after elites—

But in Base No. 1, they were just common soldiers!

Soon, they arrived at a high-tech-looking building.

"You want to apply for residency?"

A voice questioned—it belonged to the building's director, an Elite Martial God.

Hearing an Ultimate Martial Commander apply for residency, the director frowned.

A person making such a request was either an exceptional genius or a complete fool.

He carefully sized up Su Xiaobai.

From his perception, he was inclined toward the first option—

Because Su Xiaobai felt no different from a Martial God!

In fact, his aura was even more restrained and deep than any Martial God he had encountered. If unleashed, it would be terrifying!

"Director, this is what this lord has brought."

The bronze soldier presented the severed head.

"Ranked 83rd on the Silver List?"

The director's eyes flashed as he stared at Su Xiaobai. "You killed him?"

"Yes."

Su Xiaobai nodded.

"Another genius rising from another base…"

"Very well, I approve your residency."

The director decisively granted permission.

There had been precedents—many Ultimate Martial Commanders had slain ordinary Martial Gods and later became legendary figures in Base No. 1!

Su Xiaobai clearly had that same potential.

"But I want to bring some people with me as well."

Su Xiaobai added.

"How many?"

The director asked casually.

"Three thousand five hundred."

Hearing this number, the director's hand trembled as he was about to sign.

"How many did you say?!"

"Three thousand five hundred?"