Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Chapter 192 Taking on Disciples!

Qianlong Star is a planet that specifically nurtures the lineage of Earth, serving as a sacred site of the Meteorite Star.

From apprentice level to planetary level, and then to eternal level, the resources and training system that geniuses from Earth receive here are comprehensive and top-notch.

They can borrow precious esoteric texts far exceeding what the outside world can imagine for free (of course, they can only borrow the parts they can understand), and can receive personal guidance from immortal gods at any time.

In such an environment, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen's cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

Time flew by as he focused on his training, and the opening date of the "Universe Humanity's Pinnacle Genius Battle" hosted by the Virtual Universe Company was fast approaching.

On this day, the square in the Qianlong District, where Luo Feng and his two companions were located, was much more lively than usual in the virtual universe.

A dozen or so figures, some standing and some sitting, all with smiles in their eyes, focused on Luo Feng and his two companions.

They are all sages of the Earth's lineage.

"You three little rascals," said a dignified-looking, bald, powerful man.

"But this is the first time in thousands of years that our Earth lineage has participated in this ultimate battle of geniuses."

"You have now made your official debut on the stage of all mankind, representing our Earth."

In the past, the sages who came from Earth broke through when they were ready, and there was no such thing as deliberately staying for thousands of years to wait for the competition.

After all, once they pass the "Hidden Dragon Star" star-leaving assessment, they can choose the corresponding secret realm from among the five major forces.

There's absolutely no need for them to wait for the battle of the pinnacle geniuses or the battle of the pinnacle powerhouses, unlike many other geniuses in the outside world.

"Hahaha, Shakyamuni, you were in seclusion these past few days trying to comprehend the laws, so you must have missed quite a bit of excitement." A loud and boisterous voice rang out.

A burly man, with muscles as bulging as if cast in bronze, and a face that exuded wisdom and refined elegance, strode forward.

"These three juniors are all quite talented and quick to understand; they've all at least reached the eighth level of the Domain Realm."

"What's even more remarkable is their fighting spirit in real combat—ruthless, decisive, and incredibly quick to adapt to changing situations. If we took them out now, I think they could put up a fight against those geniuses who have only grasped the threshold of the fundamental laws!"

Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen are all combat geniuses!

No, to be more precise, those who were able to pass the "Meteorite Star Trial" on Earth and finally arrive here were all, without exception, geniuses in combat.

They possess a level of self-cultivation far exceeding that of ordinary people.

This level of understanding allows them to remain absolutely calm in the heat of battle, see through every change in their own power, and perceive the subtle shifts in their opponent's intentions.

Ordinary martial artists would find it difficult to exert 80% of their strength in a life-or-death situation, but these people can exert at least 100%!

Those with a higher level of mental cultivation can even unleash 120% of their power at any moment!

"If one can gain further insights after fighting against top geniuses from all walks of life, there is a chance to advance even further," the refined and burly man said.

Of course, the standard by which the refined and dignified man refers to "the weakest" is naturally Thor.

Like Luo Feng, who not only possessed the Golden Horned Beast clone, but also immediately applied for a second clone after breaking through to the Hengxing level, using the life matter of the "Space-type Special Life Rift Seat" to greatly enhance his perception of spatial laws.

Furthermore, with the personal guidance of an immortal deity, his true combat strength can only be described as "unfathomable".

"Go ahead, we look forward to your performance," the wise men encouraged.

Luo Feng and the other two expressed their sincere gratitude.

Dear seniors, ever since we learned that they were going to participate in the Peak Genius Battle, we have all made time to spar with them.

This is also of great help to them.

"Savage, you are very strong!" Luo Feng stood still, with golden light swirling around him, looking at the burly young man who had retreated thousands of meters, with a faint golden mark on his chest and blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"However, this level is not enough."

"Hahaha!!" The burly youth known as the "savage" was not angry at all. Instead, he laughed wildly, his voice shaking the surrounding area. His eyes burned with an almost manic excitement and fighting spirit.

"Luo Feng! Well done, Luo Feng! I never imagined that someone in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom could force me to this point! You are worthy to witness my Earth-Splitting Blade!"

The savage youth stared intently at Luo Feng, his aura escalating: "I originally thought the selection process in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom wouldn't require going all out!"

"My goal is to be number one in the universe! You are just the first decent stepping stone on the way!"

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His arrogant words were broadcast live, causing an uproar among countless viewers who were watching the battle!

"The top 1,000 super geniuses of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom were only not using their full strength in his words?"

Is the ultimate goal to be number one in the overall rankings?

What confidence and arrogance!

However, faced with the overwhelming arrogance and the surging terrifying sword aura, Luo Feng was only slightly taken aback. Then, his eyes also shone with an amazing light. It was not anger, but a pure excitement and burning passion for encountering a worthy opponent!

"Ranked number one overall?" Luo Feng's previously restrained aura suddenly changed!

If it was a sharp sword hidden in its sheath before, it is now completely unsheathed, its sharpness fully revealed!

"You'll have to get past me first!"

Before he finished speaking, Luo Feng moved!

His figure blurred instantly, as if merging with space, and in the next instant he appeared directly in front of the savage youth, Yi Rongjun, as if the distance of tens of meters between the two did not exist.

At the same time, a great golden light shone brightly in front of Luo Feng, with as many as 27 strings of golden light.

Every nine strands of golden light quickly merged, transforming into a golden sword more than a foot long, which looked very realistic!

Nine dazzling golden swords emerged from the void, instantly combining and transforming into a strange longsword entirely of dark gold.

Sky Piercing Style!

Three golden rays, condensed to the extreme, pierced straight into Rong Jun's chest!

"Well done!" Rong Jun roared, his eyes showing no fear, only boiling fighting spirit.

His arm muscles bulged, and his whole body was filled with earthy yellow energy that surged wildly into the heavy, door-like battle blade—the Earth-Splitting Blade!

The blade erupted with a yellow light as solid as a mountain and as heavy as the earth, as if it were bearing the weight of an entire landmass. Facing the golden light head-on, it neither dodged nor avoided, but instead fiercely slashed upwards!

"Open it!!!"

The golden rays and yellow blade light only managed to block two of the golden swords, while another golden ray pierced straight through Rong Jun's body!

In an instant, the outcome was decided.

The three dark gold longswords transformed into streams of light and returned to Luo Feng's side, swirling around him. The fighting spirit in Luo Feng's eyes intensified.

"Is this the ultimate stage for all the universe's prodigies?"

"Just one genius from the Qianwu Universe Kingdom is enough to make me unleash most of my power."

At this time, Luo Feng's strength had far surpassed that of the same period in the original story.

However, the time spent cultivating was ultimately too short. Even if Luo Feng's Divine Weapon could reach the "Heavenly Sword Style" and even the "Great Skill Without Artifice," it would still be no match for Bo Lan.

Of course, compared to Long Yun in the original work, Luo Feng put a lot of pressure on Bo Lan.

Therefore, in the final rankings of this year's Genius Battle, Bolan remained in first place, while Luo Feng replaced Long Yun in second place.

As for Hong and Lei Shen, they naturally failed to make it into the top 1,000.

The final space of the Genius Battle.

The 1000 ultimate victors, who fought their way out of billions of geniuses in the 1008 Universe Kingdom, gathered here.

(At this time, the cosmic nations that were taking over the territory of the Machine Race were still sending people there, so those nearly a thousand cosmic nations were not included in this battle of the ultimate geniuses.)

The atmosphere was solemn, but everyone's eyes sparkled with excitement, pride, and boundless anticipation for the future.

Congratulations!

In the sky, a figure dressed in a purple robe slowly emerged. He was none other than the Nine Swords Venerable, the head of this year's Genius Battle of the Virtual Universe Company.

"You one thousand people are the most outstanding geniuses among the 1008 universe nations of the entire human race in this Genius Battle." The Nine Swords Venerable's voice clearly entered everyone's ears.

"According to the rules, you will be qualified to join the core layer of my Virtual Universe Company and receive the most advanced training among the human race."

"Of course, Virtual Universe Company respects the free will of every genius. If anyone does not wish to join, they can do so now. This is your last chance to withdraw."

This was supposed to be just a formality.

Who would give up such a coveted opportunity if they could break into the top 1,000?

but-

"Senior, I want to quit."

Swish!

All eyes were instantly drawn to it!

The one speaking was the black-haired youth standing at the front—Luo Feng!

Everyone was stunned, staring at Luo Feng in disbelief.

Leaving Virtual Universe Company?

crazy?

This is the core of the five major powers!

Moreover, Luo Feng also obtained a spot in the Primal Secret Realm!

Even the Nine Swords Venerable was surprised, but as a Venerable, he was knowledgeable and knew what was going on.

He quickly used his divine power to transmit his voice into Luo Feng's mind: "Luo Feng, I know you come from the sacred land of Qianlong Star on Meteorite Star. According to tradition, geniuses from your Qianlong Star lineage will choose to join the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance."

"But the conditions offered by my Virtual Universe Company are also those of one of the super powers, no less than those of the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance."

"Furthermore, I plan to ask you later if you would be willing to become my disciple."

"Why don't you reconsider?"

The name "Hidden Dragon Star, the Holy Land of Meteorite Star" has long been a kind of certification of potential among the upper echelons of the human race over the past few thousand years.

The disciples who emerged from there all possessed astonishing willpower; at least all of them at the cosmic level could reach the tenth level of the Illusionary Sea, and many even reached the fifteenth or twentieth level.

In addition to their amazing willpower, they are also quite talented. They may not show their talents at first, but they often demonstrate amazing potential in the years of cultivation that follow.

Among them, the potential of the realm lords is at least that of a disciple who can become a disciple of a universe overlord or even a universe lord.

The Domain Lord level is also the target of competition among the Venerables in the Mercenary Alliance.

Its growth curve is generally considered to be more and more astonishing as it goes on.

And someone like Luo Feng can demonstrate extraordinary potential in the genius battles at the Hengxing level.

That would be even more difficult to estimate.

This is the real reason why the Nine Swords Venerable and other high-ranking members of forces that are paying attention to the genius from Qianlong Star are willing to lower themselves and take the initiative to extend an olive branch.

Luo Feng sensed the sincerity of the Nine Swords Venerable, but his gaze remained firm. He bowed slightly again towards the purple figure in the sky: "Thank you for your kindness, Venerable. However, within the Meteorite Star Holy Land, a senior Venerable has already expressed his intention to take me as his disciple."

"Furthermore, the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance offered even more favorable terms before I even participated in the competition."

Under the leadership of the Chaos City Lord, the Virtual Universe Company operates with strict rules and emphasizes fairness and justice.

Even if Luo Feng joins as a "disciple of the Hidden Dragon Star", the core level treatment he can enjoy will be roughly the same as that of other geniuses in the same cohort.

However, the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance was different; their senior had already informed Luo Feng.

If you choose to join, you will receive a higher initial points amount, a greater discount on resource exchanges within the alliance's treasury, and more flexible permissions.

Furthermore, it allows us to trace back to the legendary founder of the Meteorite Star Holy Land.

Therefore, when comparing the two, it is self-evident that Dun is superior and Dun is inferior.

The Nine Swords Venerable felt a pang of bitterness upon hearing Luo Feng's reply.

However, they could only announce that Luo Feng's qualification would be postponed, and the closing ceremony of the Genius Battle could continue.

"Ever since that guy left, the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance's momentum has become increasingly unstoppable," Nine Swords Venerable thought to himself.

"Alas—" Nine Swords Venerable sighed inwardly.

"I wonder if the city lord will change his strategy in the future and give better treatment to the geniuses who emerge from 'Hidden Dragon Star'."

Fairness is fundamental, but it can also be a constraint.

The Nine Swords Venerable's gaze swept over the bewildered geniuses below, including Bolan, who looked utterly perplexed.

Even a genius like Bolan, who appears only once every tens of thousands of epochs, would still need to undergo a series of tests to be accepted as a disciple by the Nine Swords Venerable.

Chaos City, Secret Realm Journey, Easy Expansion, Become a Realm Lord.

Universe-level, Domain Lord-level, World Lord-level—all progressed smoothly.

Luo Feng's progress was even faster than Hu Yanbo had imagined.

When he became the Lord of the Realm, he had already swept aside all the geniuses of the same realm and become one of the most dazzling geniuses of his time.

This also makes the geniuses of "Hidden Dragon Star" even more prominent, because the most dazzling world master geniuses of this era all come from Hidden Dragon Star.

The Holy City of Meteorite Star, the residence of Venerable Zhenyan.

"Teacher, do you mean that the Lord of All Things intends to take me as his disciple?" Luo Feng, who had just finished cultivating the Nine Tribulations Secret Manual, couldn't help but show surprise when he heard his teacher's question, even though he was determined.

Sitting opposite him was a tall, robust man with golden fur all over his body and an ape-like face. He was none other than the teacher he had mentioned to the Nine Swords Venerable, who was interested in taking him as a disciple—the True Evolution Venerable.

Upon hearing this, Venerable Zhenyan laughed heartily, picked up the fine wine on the table, and took a large gulp.

He is now a Universal Venerable, and because of his close friendship with Hu Yanbo, he has long since broken away from the Virtual Universe Company system and become one of the Venerables of the Meteorite Star Holy Land.

As Venerable Zhenyan looked at the disciple before him who pleased him immensely, he couldn't help but recall a scene from over a thousand years ago.

At that time, after he became a Venerable One, he stayed in the Ancestral God Sect to cultivate, when he suddenly received a message from Huyan Bo.

Ask him if he wants a disciple?

At that time, Venerable Zhenyan agreed almost without hesitation.

So he quickly ended his training with the Ancestral God Sect, returned to the primordial universe, took Luo Feng as his disciple, and taught him with great care.

Now, only a thousand years have passed, and Luo Feng has grown into a dazzling world lord whose name is renowned in many star regions.

"Tsk, Wanxiang, such a good prospect, and he actually let me experience being a teacher first."

"If Wu Ni finds out about this, she'll have to go and find a good disciple to teach her too," Venerable Zhenyan thought to himself.

The Black Mist King has now moved to the Meteorite Star Holy Land and is currently in seclusion, breaking through to the Venerable realm.