Swallowing the Stars: Start with an Enlightenment System

If I could only read one novel about infinite universes in my lifetime, it would probably be "Swallowing the Stars: Starting with an Enlightenment System".

Baiyuan raised his head to meet the gaze of Venerable Guiyi and said in a deep voice, "Venerable is right."

As soon as he finished speaking, a slight commotion arose in the crowd.

Countless gazes fell upon Bai Yuan, some with surprise, some with confusion, and some even with a hint of resentment in their eyes, as were those of the eliminated geniuses.

Baiyuan ignored him and continued speaking to himself:

"In this world, the strong are always respected. So-called geniuses are respected simply because they have the confidence to become strong in the future."

"But which of us dares to confidently say that we will definitely break through to the Immortal or even the Cosmic Venerable realm in the future? Even if we do break through to the Cosmic Venerable realm, what does that mean in front of the Virtual Universe Company?"

After these words were spoken, the reproachful glances in the crowd gradually became more complex.

The 1,008 immortal gods watching from the sidelines nodded in unison.

A hint of approval flashed in their eyes; this young man certainly saw things clearly.

As the strongest among the immortals, they understood the rules of this world all too well.

Whether these geniuses will be able to break through to immortality in the future is unknown, and reaching their level is even more difficult.

In the face of true power, the so-called halo of genius is nothing but a mirage.

"Is this your answer?" Venerable Guiyi asked, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Yes." Baiyuan nodded slightly. "The Blade Clan has always respected the strong."

He didn't stop there.

"However..." Bai Yuan changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the geniuses around him.

"Throughout history, the greatest talents in the world have all been like spirited steeds. As a genius, one will naturally have a bit of arrogance. If one doesn't even have a little ambition, then one is not worthy of the word 'genius'."

The atmosphere in the room changed immediately after these words were spoken.

Those geniuses who originally harbored resentment towards Baiyuan now had a more complex look in their eyes.

These words affirmed the Venerable One's words while preserving the dignity that belongs to geniuses. They acknowledged the ruthlessness of the rules without completely crushing their arrogance.

As Venerable Guiyi gazed at Baiyuan, a barely perceptible smile finally appeared in his eyes.

"You're quite tactful, managing to offend neither side."

Only now, upon hearing Venerable Guiyi's words of praise, did some meticulous immortal powerhouses belatedly realize that something was amiss.

For a junior to receive such personal praise from Venerable Guiyi was, in their eyes, absolutely extraordinary.

It's important to know that Venerable Guiyi is a figure of immense stature, standing at the very top of the entire Virtual Universe Company.

Normally, even immortal gods like them would find it difficult to catch the eye of Venerable Guiyi, let alone a genius who has not yet grown up.

But then, Venerable Guiyi not only called him by name and asked him questions, but also said that the other party was "smooth in dealing with people".

What does this mean? It means that Venerable Guiyi probably noticed this person long ago.

As soon as this thought popped into their heads, several immortal powerhouses began to murmur among themselves.

They couldn't help but re-examine Bai Yuan. His talent was indeed impressive, and in their eyes he could be considered a genius. But compared to the level of a Universe Venerable, what did this talent amount to? There was no reason for it to attract so much attention.

Could it be... that there's something about this kid that they can't see through?

Before they could think it through, Venerable Guiyi's voice rang out again, interrupting everyone's thoughts.

"Alright, the remaining two hundred contestants, go back and rest, and prepare for the next battle."

As soon as Baiyuan returned to his room, before the door could be fully closed, the Thirteen Divine Generals rushed up to him, startling Baiyuan so much that he almost drew his sword and slashed at them.

"Baiyuan, tell me the truth." The thirteen divine generals stepped forward, their eyes fixed intently on him. "Do you know Venerable Guiyi? Or have you been hiding your strength all along?"

In his view, there are only two possibilities.

Either Baiyuan and Venerable Guiyi knew each other long ago, or this kid was hiding his true talent so well that it was enough to attract the Venerable's attention.

Baiyuan subconsciously touched his bald head, looking completely bewildered.

"I don't know either. I've never seen Venerable Guiyi before. As for my strength, apart from one illusion attack I haven't used yet, I really went all out and didn't hold back."

"Is that all?" The thirteen generals frowned, clearly dissatisfied with the answer.

Baiyuan was about to nod when he suddenly remembered something, hesitated for a moment, and then told the truth:

"By the way, during the first gathering, Venerable Guiyi subjected us to a mental attack. I managed to keep my mind steady and wasn't controlled, so I guess that's why."

"What did you say?!"

The thirteen divine generals' pupils suddenly contracted, and their voices changed tone.

"You blocked that illusion manipulation!!!"

That impact of will would be unbearable even for an ordinary realm lord, let alone a star-level being.

Doesn't this mean that his willpower has reached the level of immortality?

The thirteen generals stared at Baiyuan in disbelief, their hearts filled with turbulent waves.

How could a little guy of the celestial level have such a terrifying will!

"never mind."

The thirteen generals waved their hands, forcibly suppressing the shock in their hearts.

He looked deeply at Baiyuan, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions—a mixture of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep feelings) and 望望 (wàngwàng, anticipation).

"Everyone has their own opportunities. You got to this point because of your own abilities."

After a slight pause, his tone became serious.

"The better you perform, the more you will help His Majesty the King. Keep up the good work. I can tell that Venerable Guiyi thinks highly of you."

Upon hearing this, even Thirteen Gods felt a pang of regret.

Once upon a time, he was the one who stood high above and looked down on these geniuses. With his status as one of the Thirteen Divine Generals, ordinary geniuses were nothing but fleeting clouds in his eyes, and he could hardly remember the names of any of them.

But right now, this little guy named Baiyuan has actually caught the eye of Venerable Guiyi.

That's a cosmic venerable one, and a personal disciple of the Lord of Chaos City.

If Baiyuan can truly gain the appreciation of Venerable Guiyi, his future will be limitless.

At that time, even if he were one of the thirteen divine generals, he would probably have to treat Bai Yuan with great respect and would no longer dare to act as an elder.

Thinking of this, a subtle feeling arose in the hearts of the thirteen divine generals. The opportunities in this world are truly unpredictable.

Of course, all of this is a story for another time.

The thirteen generals quickly regained their composure and said solemnly, "The most important thing right now is to prepare for the upcoming battle."

He raised his chin, gesturing for Baiyuan to look at the screen on his wrist.

"Next is the elimination round of 200 to 100. Two hundred people will be matched one-on-one, and the winners will advance to the top 100."

"After you advance, the Virtual Universe Company's computing system will automatically evaluate you and select the twenty most talented people from among these one hundred."

"Then, these twenty people continue to be matched and battled until the final top ten are determined."

"Now that you've caught the eye of Venerable Guiyi, don't waste this opportunity."

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