Absolutely legitimate Star Iron, I've awakened the Underworld System?

"Alright, it's about time to head back." Bai Qiong nodded.

On the way back, the two were walking peacefully when March 7th suddenly noticed something. He nudged Bai Qiong with his elbow and whispered, "Hey, Bai Qiong, look at those company employees over there. The way they're looking at us isn't quite right."

Following March 7's gaze, Bai Qiong saw several employees in Interstellar Peace Corporation uniforms standing not far away, staring intently at them with a kind of... fanaticism?

Looking at them, Bai Qiong revealed a strange expression.

Could these people be some kind of low-budget version of Team Rocket from the original storyline?

I thought they wouldn't come in this timeline, but it seems they really will.

Bai Qiong couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Before Bai Qiong and San Yueqi could react, the company employees walked over aggressively.

"Ha! I knew I'd find you here!"

One of the menacing company employees said loudly.

"We'll definitely find you, you little devils from the Star Train!"

Another menacing company employee chimed in, "Your head-to-head statistics against the champion candidate from Shiluwa have been exposed. Just hand over that piggy bank you're holding; it'll be better for both of us."

"Huh? Who are you?! We haven't done anything to you."

March 7th looked utterly bewildered, hands on hips, and questioned, "And that line about the 'little brat' from the Starry Sky Train is just so inappropriate! How dare your company do that?"

"Listen up, we are members of the 'Topa Support Group'!"

The stern-looking company employee said smugly, "That piggy bank is very important to Director Toppa; we must get our hands on it!"

"We must get our hands on it!"

The vicious company employee chimed in again, "We must gather all the most powerful ethereal spirits in the entire universe and give them to the director. That way, she can win again at the celebration!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Qiong's expression changed.

Taking advantage of the moment when March 7th was arguing with the two company employees, he quietly walked up behind Toppa.

Then, without anyone noticing, Bai Qiong's hand gently landed on Topa's pert buttocks and patted it lightly.

At the same time, he whispered to her in a voice only Toppa could hear, "Look at you, you've failed to supervise your subordinates properly. You'll be in for it tonight."

"Hmph! Hmph!"

Topa's body trembled slightly, and the sound he made was both expectant and trembling.

These idiots would never guess that their goddess, the previous champion of the Interstellar Victory Celebration, is actually this piggy bank.

And Toppa will get a severe beating tonight because of their reckless behavior.

If they knew everything, would they kneel down and beg me to be gentler?

Thinking of this, Bai Qiong couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Bai Qiong stepped forward, cleared his throat, and said loudly, "It seems you villains aren't very well-informed. If you want the powerful ethereal spirit I have to offer to Toppa, why don't you want that, but a pig instead?"

As he spoke, Bai Qiong took a coin out of his pocket and tossed it gently into the air.

The coin traced an arc in the air, and at its highest point, it suddenly burst into a dazzling light.

As the light faded, a colossal, over ten-meter-long Mother of Illusion appeared before them.

The Mother of Illusion let out a low roar, and a powerful pressure instantly enveloped the entire area.

"Wh...what? Holy crap, is there such a level of ethereal spirit?"

The fierce-looking company employee turned pale with fright, and his voice began to tremble.

"Aaaaaah, I'm going to die, I'm definitely going to die."

"

The aggressive company employee collapsed to the ground, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

Bai Qiong gave them both a disdainful look.

No, it's just data from a virtual game, is it really necessary to make such a fuss?

Are you addicted to cosplaying as Team Rocket?

He walked to the Mother of Illusion and gently patted her body, signaling her to calm her aura.

Cocolia obediently lowered her head, the light around her gradually dimmed, and her size began to shrink as she fell back into the coin in the White Sky.

"How about it? Do you want more?"

Bai Qiong fiddled with the coin in his hand, looking at the two company employees with a half-smile.

"No...no...no more"

The stern-looking company employee waved his hands repeatedly, cold sweat already beading on his forehead.

"We...we're going."

The menacing company employee also got up from the ground, grabbed his companion, and stumbled away from the scene.

"Tch, that's so boring, there's no need to even fight."

Bai Qiong curled her lip and put the coin away. She had to admit, using a leader-level Aether Spirit like this was really satisfying—strong stats and high intimidation. Should she go get another one?

Bai Qiong looked at the Dan Ding Si not far away, where the towering Jianmu tree was faintly visible, and fell into deep thought.

The system's voice sounded at the right time.

[Master, I know what you're thinking. As for Huanlong, don't even think about it in this "Ether Front" event. You'll get your wish in the next "Fox Temple Chronicles" event.]

"We have to wait for another version?" Hearing this, Bai Qiong couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. [What? You've gotten addicted to making grand pronouncements?] Bai Qiong nodded thoughtfully. It seems a bit...

Night falls, and the stars twinkle.

It was getting late, so Bai Qiong took March 7 back to Beloborg.

Inside a room at the Goethe Hotel.

The first battle was over, and March 7th fell into a deep sleep. Bai Qiong was sitting on the bed, resting with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, he felt a soft touch against his back.

Immediately afterwards, a pair of slender arms wrapped around him and gently embraced his waist.

"Topa?"

Bai Qiong opened her eyes and asked softly.

"Um"

Topa's voice came from behind, carrying a hint of laziness and... anticipation.

"Your fan club members are really enthusiastic."

Bai Qiong's lips curled up slightly, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.

"Hmph, I have never acknowledged that they have such a support group."

Topa didn't answer directly, but buried her head in Bai Qiong's back and rubbed against him gently.

Because Toppa has been cosplaying piggy banks for a while, he has gradually gotten used to this method.

"Even if you say that, you can't escape the punishment tonight."

Bai Qiong turned around, pulled Topa into his arms, and his eyes gleamed with a playful light.

"I...I never said I was going to run away..."

Topa's voice was barely audible, and an alluring blush rose on her cheeks.

"Oh? Is that so?" Bai Qiong lowered her head and whispered in Topa's ear, "Then I... won't be polite. Remember to keep your voice down, don't wake March 7th." "Mm..."

The atmosphere in the room instantly became enchanting...

The second battle of White Sky begins!

'bite!'

[Target character Topa's corruption value increased by 2%][Topa's current corruption value: 100%]

[Task completed. "Anime Points" reward has been credited to your account. Please check.]

[Anime Highlights: Watermelon belly, high-pressure "water" gun, and rain showers are no longer a dream!]

[Congratulations, Master! You've acquired your second prized possession. The markings on Topa's belly are now complete.]

The next day, Bai Qiong and March 7 arrived at the next decisive paradise - the Black Tower Space Station.

As soon as he landed, March 7th's gaze immediately caught sight of a familiar figure, and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face.

“Look, isn’t that Mr. Giovanni?” She raised her voice slightly, her clear voice carrying a hint of complaint. “Sure enough, we’ve run into him again. He sneaks up to us every day, and then has those champion candidates deliver messages to us after the event. I can’t stand it!” “Bai Qiong, don’t stop me.”

She turned her head, her azure eyes looking at Bai Qiong beside her, a hint of coquettishness in her voice, "You want me to go ask him myself? I want to see what he's up to!"

Bai Qiong looked at San Yueqi's adorable pouty face, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with amusement.

"If you're so eager to ask, then go ahead and ask." Since his girlfriend had said so, he might as well let her have her way. Perhaps the Pleasant Fate Traveler really would set up a riddle and then directly tell her the answer...

After all, those guys are capable of anything, and you can't fathom their thought process using common sense.

Bai Qiong was also looking forward to how things would develop. With Bai Qiong's permission, March 7th immediately started walking towards Giovanni.

Giovanni seemed to have noticed their movements, stopped, and turned around, still wearing his signature mask, making it impossible to see his true face.

His gaze fell on March 7, who was walking ahead, and then swept over Bai Qiong beside him. With a meaningful smile, he spoke first: "You two, how have you been? We meet again."

Giovanni's voice carried a deliberate ease, as if he were just meeting an old friend by chance on the street.

March 7th stopped in front of Giovanni, his deep blue eyes fixed on him, making no attempt to hide his doubt and dissatisfaction. He went straight to the point and questioned him: "Mr. Giovanni, you've actually been intentionally guiding us to achieve a certain goal, haven't you?"

She paused, then pressed on, her tone inquisitive, "You've been having the 'Champion Chiefs' from each of the decisive venues relay messages to us... What exactly is your purpose?"