Their commission was suspicious.

Hilarious! If Chen Luo really uses Illusionary Aura in the competition, will the other players still play?

Let alone players, even the Interstellar Peace Corporation is terrified of Huanlong. After all, he is the Destruction Envoy, the Annihilation Lord, a fearsome figure throughout the entire galaxy!

To put it bluntly, the civilizations destroyed by Huanlong, the Destruction Order Envoy, may have seen more planets than Topa, a member of the debt collection team who frequently travels to different planets.

"The organizers suggest you don't mind it and that you shouldn't meddle in other people's business."

“I am the champion of the previous season, and I decide that.” Topa decided to uphold the dignity of the Etherfront players.

"But doesn't this game say that you can use the company's most advanced ether copying technology to record any creature you see in an ether coin? Then I can print them out and compete against other players, letting my ether spirit companions win honor for me."

"But in short, any Commander-level combatants are prohibited from participating," Topa said.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

In fact, given Chen Luo's terrifying strength, Topa shouldn't have been so assertive. However, since Chen Luo said that the two sides were now friends and not negotiating with the purpose of a transaction, Topa felt that he could be a little tougher.

"I see..." Chen Luo stroked his chin, stood up, and then turned and walked out of the room.

"Hey, what are you going to do later? If you're not happy about it, we can discuss it further." Topa stood up.

Topa didn't know if Chen Luo was a tough nut to crack, so he needed to ask.

"No, I think you're quite right. After all, if everyone can capture the Commander and use him as an Ether Spirit, then the Ether Front will be too difficult to play."

“I think that apart from you, probably no one else could capture the messenger and use him as an ethereal spirit or a pet.” Topa felt that Chen Luo might still be too modest.

You can ask around the entire galaxy, but no one will say a word. Who dares to say they can capture a messenger and keep it as a pet?

However, Toppa felt that Chen Luo's decision to abandon such an outrageous idea was a good thing for the entire Ether Front.

“But it’s great that you think that way,” Topa continued.

"So, Chen Luo, what are you planning to do next?"

"So I plan to capture a Star God. After all, there may be many Envoys, but there are only a handful of Star Gods. So it won't happen that everyone captures a Star God to use as an Ether Spirit."

"Hmm, indeed... wait, what did you just say?"

"Go capture the Star God to be your Ether Spirit! Let me tell you, I'm very familiar with the Star God of Joy, he definitely won't mind being my Ether Spirit for a few days. Then the Star God of Joy and I will rampage through the Ether battlefield!"

"...I will include a rule in the later parts of the game that prohibits capturing Star Gods and Commanders to make Ether Spirits," Topa said coldly.

Chen Luo's is not Ether Spirit at all!

Ethers don't fight with real creatures!

However, Chen Luo's claim that he can transform living beings into ethereal spirits is not particularly unfair in a certain sense.

But you can't say he did the right thing!

You are not allowed to use special abilities to transform real beings into ethereal spirits!

You are not allowed to seize the messenger and make it your own ethereal spirit!

You are not allowed to capture the Star Gods and make them your own ethereal spirits!

When these three new rules appear in the Etherfront tournament guidelines, many players will likely complain about how stupid the organizers were to include such outrageous rules.

But they will never know what the organizers actually did to maintain the game's balance.

Behind every outrageous rule lies a lesson learned through blood and tears.

"Wow, Toppa, you're going too far! You won't let me do this or that. Do you believe I'll turn you into an Ether Spirit and make you use Ether Coins to help me grind events?"

"..." It sounds outrageous, but if it were Chen Luo, it might not be so outrageous.

"In short, the rules can't be changed. If you want to turn me into an ethereal spirit, then go ahead." Toppa had an expression of utter defiance, as if he wasn't afraid of being scalded by boiling water.

Seeing that Chen Luo was very reasonable, Toppa was no longer afraid of him.

Friends wouldn't resort to strange methods when they argue, right?

"Alright, let's compromise. I won't use any combat power above the Commander level as Ether Spirits, but you can no longer forbid me from capturing Ether Spirits to participate in competitions."

[Ding! Mission complete!]

"...I'll think about it."

How could you possibly refuse?

"Because I have no idea what you're going to catch for the competition. What if you catch a doomsday beast or something? That would be... Hmm? Why do you look like that? You're not actually planning to catch a doomsday beast, are you?"

"Damn it, you saw through me!"

“Where are you going to find a doomsday beast? No, that’s not the point. Can’t you catch something normal? I’m already being generous by not forbidding you from temporarily transforming creatures into ethereal forms.” Toppa sighed.

Although Toppa really wanted to prohibit Chen Luo from using his special abilities to turn living beings into ethereal spirits, he decided against including that rule in the regulations.

All Toppa can do now is limit the range of people Chen Luo can arrest.

"Um... I'll go make you another cup of tea." Seeing that Bronya didn't understand the discussion between Chen Luo and Toppa at all, Bronya chose to go and refill the teacups.

After watching Bronya leave, Chen Luo suddenly asked Topa.

"You won't let me catch the Doomsday Beast, you won't let me catch Ling Shi, and you won't let me catch the Star God, so how about I catch someone who can be defeated by a two-month-old baby with his friends wielding firewood sticks?"

"...Should it work?" Topa felt that there was something hidden in Chen Luo's words, but Topa couldn't imagine what kind of strong person could be defeated by a child who was only a few months old, wielding a fire poker and leading his friends.

"Okay, I understand. I'll go find Cocolia then."

"But we haven't finalized the arrangements for the Ether Front yet."

"You can discuss this with Bronya. It's about time he learned to manage the affairs of Ariello. Oh, by the way, where do you plan to hold the competitions in the regions you've prepared?" Chen Luo asked casually before leaving.

"The tentative plan is the Black Tower Space Station Yalilo 6 and the Fairy Ship."

"Aren't there only three competition zones?"

“Each Etherfront Championship has four regions. This time, in order to make a name for ourselves in Yalilo, we plan to place two of the regions on Yalilo 6. We are still choosing the location,” Topa said.

"If nothing unexpected happens, one competition area should be located in the upper city and the other in the lower city."

"Then I'm relieved. Isn't this a perfect match of four regions with four characters?" Chen Luo nodded, then turned and left.

"Huh? Where's Chen Luo?" When Bronya returned with the tea, she found that Chen Luo had disappeared.

“Chen Luo said he’s going to capture the Ether Spirit, and that we can discuss the issues concerning the Ether Front between the two of us. But I’m worried that Chen Luo might cause some trouble… Bronya, can you help me think of any loopholes in this operation?” Topa asked, frowning.

"This Ether Front activity represents whether Yalilo 6 can appear in the public eye and connect with the interstellar community. Although Yalilo can indeed develop with the help of Paradise in the future, it will not do Yalilo any harm if it develops sooner."

Topa felt it was necessary to explain the pros and cons in order to get Bronya to help him think things through.

“That does sound very important. Tell me what Chen Luo said before he left?” Bronya asked after sitting down.

After recalling for a moment, Toppa repeated everything Chen Luo had said during their conversation, down to the smallest detail.

Because Bronya said that Chen Luo particularly likes to find bugs, so you must carefully repeat everything Chen Luo has said.

Chen Luo's penchant for finding bugs might be a side effect of fulfilling his wish.

Why bother doing a proper job when you can find bugs to fulfill your wish?

For example... how to persuade a little girl not to eat candy.

The answer is... take her candy!

Simple, fast, and efficient!

“…Oh no!” Bronya slammed her hand on the table and stood up.

"What's wrong?" Topa admitted that he was startled by Bronya.

"Chen Luo is going to take my mother away!"

"Huh?" Bronya's sudden change of topic caught Topa off guard.

What did you say

"Hurry up and come with me, or we might be too late. We'll talk about the details on the way." Bronya grabbed Topa's hand and rushed out.

On the way, Bronya expressed her concerns.

"In fact, the person Chen Luo was talking about might be my mother. Because of some special reason, my mother fought with the pioneers."

"The child who was only a few months old was referring to Pioneer Star. Although Pioneer Star was indeed quite old before, it was indeed recreated at the Black Tower Space Station. And the fire stick that Chen Luo mentioned is the Flame Spear of the Great Guardian of Beloborg."

"Moreover, based on my understanding of Chen Luo, he might do something even more outrageous."

"For example?" Toppa thought Chen Luo was a pretty good person.

Putting aside the fact that he gave himself a priceless piggy bank to protect amber, just considering that Chen Luo repaid the debts of Yalilo, who had no relatives or friends, it would seem that Chen Luo had done more than enough.

Furthermore, Mr. Void Treasury will donate half of his profits to charity, which should also be at Chen Luo's behest.

From this perspective, it's hard to say whether Chen Luo is a truly great philanthropist, but he has certainly helped many, many people.

Toppa really couldn't believe that Chen Luo could do something so outrageous.

"Perhaps our definitions of 'excessive' are slightly different. You just mentioned that the four regions of the Etherfront are one in the Upper Region, one in the Lower Region, one in the Black Tower Space Station, and one in the Immortal Ship..."

"Honestly, I have no doubt that after Chen Luo kidnapped my mother, he will also kidnap Natasha from the lower district, Lady Black Tower from the Black Tower Space Station, and a certain high-ranking official from the Immortal Ship. I was going to say it might be General Jing Yuan, but since General Jing Yuan seems to be recuperating for the time being, it is more likely to be Acting General Fu Xuan."

Why did he do that? Just because it was convenient?

"No, I think it's probably because they couldn't deal with the opponent's ethereal spirit, so they dealt with the opponent instead. After all, Chen Luo turned a real person into an ethereal spirit. If it were a player from the Black Tower Space Station, would they dare to attack Lady Black Tower?"

"...According to you, that Ms. Natasha from the Lower City is...?"

"The leader of the Lower Zone Fire is somewhat similar to the position of the High Guardian in the Upper Zone, and the doctor who has the final say in the Lower Zone."

"..."

Is this the legendary strategy of subduing the enemy without fighting?

I've learned my lesson.

Thinking about it this way, Topa even suddenly had the possibility that Chen Luo might turn the Void Treasury into an Ether Spirit as well. In that case, Topa really couldn't say whether he would dare to launch an attack.

No matter how strong you are in a game, it's all fake, but if your salary is deducted, it's real.

As Bronya hurriedly led Topa toward the High Warden's office, she discovered that the Silvermane Iron Guards, who were supposed to be standing guard in front of the office, had slowly left.

After inquiring, Bronya learned that Chen Luo had come out again after entering the High Guardian's office and told everyone to leave.

Bronya panicked even more.

"Open the door! Silvermane Iron Guard!" Bronya kicked open the door to the High Warden's office.

Then, they saw Cocolia, dressed in the attire of the Mother of Illusions, with a slightly flushed face, and Chen Luo standing beside her, holding Cocolia's original Great Guardian attire.

"..."

"..."

"..."

"Um, should I excuse myself?" Topa asked in a low voice.

Chapter 1936 Chen Luo, who was banned from the competition

"Chen Luo, you're suspended!"

"Huh? Why should I?"

"This is the inspiration you gave us. Since we can't solve the problem, let's solve the person who raised the problem."

"Huh?" Chen Luo stared at Topa in disbelief.

Chen Luo began to wonder whether Toppa was inherently bad, or whether he had been corrupted by Chen Luo after spending a short time with him.

But upon closer reflection, Toppa, as the leader of the debt collection team, had seen many people, so he naturally had his own methods for dealing with certain shameless individuals.

In Toppa's eyes, Chen Luo is now a shameless person.

You kidnapped someone's boss and made him an ethereal being, using the emperor to command the feudal lords. As long as you don't admit defeat, you'll turn around and make things difficult for him. You're really something!

To prevent Chen Luo from directly pulling out his superior diamond or even more terrifyingly capturing the Guardian Star God Kripper during the Ether Front competition, which would force Toppa to admit defeat, Toppa decided to ban Chen Luo from the competition.

"Um, Mother, if Chen Luo threatens you, just blink." Bronya asked softly, looking at Cocolia who stood silently to the side, radiating endless coldness.

However, Cocolia only glanced at Bronya and did not make any further moves.

Of course, it's also possible that Cocolia wore a mask that covered his eyes after putting on the outfit, preventing people from seeing his expression.

However, Bronya felt that Cocolia seemed to be cooperating with Chen Luo quite a bit.