Swallowing the Stars: Only in my later years did I come to the life-spending panel.

Babata put his hands on his hips, flapped his mechanical wings, and flew to Zhou Mu.

"Zhou Mu, as an intelligent life form of the Meteorite Star, I formally invite you to join the Meteorite Star lineage and become the master's last, and currently only, direct disciple!"

"I will do everything in my power to help you become a powerful being in the universe, perhaps even an immortal god!"

"Are you willing?"

Zhou Mu glanced at Babata, then looked back at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng was standing behind them, looking completely bewildered, clearly still reeling from the conversation.

But when he heard Babata's words, there were no complicated emotions in his eyes, only joy for his master who had obtained the inheritance of the ancient civilization's relics.

Zhou Mu withdrew his gaze and looked at Babata.

"I refuse."

Babata's smile froze again.

"Refuse...refuse?"

Her eyes widened, thinking she had misheard. "Do you know how powerful the Meteorite Star lineage is? Do you know how precious Master's legacy is?"

"I know."

Zhou Mu interrupted her, his tone calm, "It's precisely because I know that I can't accept it."

He possesses a life-sustaining panel, where killing enemies allows him to plunder lifespans as resources. He only needs to acquire resources to level up. To be honest, the inheritance of Meteorite Star is not a necessity for him. Having Babata by his side would actually be a hindrance.

Babata was stunned.

Zhou Mu turned around and looked at Luo Feng.

"Luo Feng, come here."

Luo Feng was taken aback and quickly stepped forward.

Zhou Mu raised his hand, pointed at Luo Feng, and said to Babata, "He is my disciple, named Luo Feng. His talent as a mentalist is stronger than mine, making him the most suitable person for the inheritance of Meteorite Star."

Babata stared wide-eyed at Luo Feng.

The next second, beams of light shot out from her eyes, scanning Luo Feng from head to toe.

[Target analysis in progress...]

Bone age: 19 years old

[Energy fluctuations: Apprentice-level seventh-tier martial artist, Apprentice-level ninth-tier mentalist]

[Brain width: 21]

Bloodline Rank: Ninth Grade

Babata's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Brain width 21?"

"How is it? Are you qualified to be a personal disciple of Meteorite Star?"

Babata nodded smugly, "His talent as a mentalist is much higher than yours, but it's insignificant in the universe. On some core planets of cosmic kingdoms, there are even apprentice-level individuals with a brain span of 30 or 40!"

"There's no other way. Only the two of you on Earth meet the criteria, so we have to choose the tallest among the short."

After saying that, Babata excitedly flew to Luo Feng and looked him up and down, his eyes full of light.

"Kid, your name is Luo Feng, right?"

"Join the Star of Meteorite! With your talent, under the master's meticulously planned personal disciple training program, there is a very high probability that you will become a powerful figure in the universe, and even have the potential to become an immortal being!"

"So? Are you willing?"

Luo Feng was stunned.

He looked at Zhou Mu, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Master...

Did you give him this incredible opportunity?

"Master, I..."

Luo Feng spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse.

Zhou Mu waved his hand, signaling him not to rush.

Luo Feng took a deep breath and looked at Babata.

"I regret to decline."

Babata: "???"

She was completely stunned.

What day is it today? Such incredible opportunities are being offered to us, and we're turning them down one after another?

"You...you...have absolutely no idea what the Meteorite Star inheritance means to you!"

Babata's voice cracked slightly, her slender hands flailing in the air, "On Earth, besides Meteorite Star, what other way do you have to contact the universe?"

"I know."

Luo Feng interrupted her, his voice calm and firm, "But this opportunity was brought to me by my master."

"Without my master, I wouldn't even know this place existed. Without my master, I might even have fallen victim to that Cloud-Piercing Vine."

He looked at Zhou Mu, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect.

"This opportunity should belong to Master. As Master becomes stronger, he will naturally provide me with better resources and guidance. I don't need to take what belongs to Master."

Babata opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

She looked at Zhou Mu, then turned to Lei Feng, and was touched by the unspoken trust between the two.

This kind of master-disciple relationship...

Such things are rare in the universe.

"You two..."

Babata stood with his hands on his hips, the mechanical wings on his back flapping gently. "One gives way, the other pushes—is this some kind of grocery shopping?"

She flew to Zhou Mu, her eyes full of seriousness.

"Zhou Mu, listen to me carefully. The inheritance of Meteorite Star isn't something you can just hand over. The inheritance requires verified physique and talent; not just anyone is worthy of it!"

She flew to Luo Feng again and poked his forehead with her slender fingers.

"And you, kid. Respecting your teacher is a good thing, but excessive humility is just being old-fashioned. Your master gave you the opportunity because he thought you were suitable, not because he wanted you to keep passing the buck!"

Luo Feng lowered his head and remained silent.

"Babata is right."

Zhou Mu spoke up, "Luo Feng, you need this legacy."

Luo Feng raised his head, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Master..."

"Let me finish."

Zhou Mu interrupted Luo Feng, "I have my own path to walk. The legacy of Meteorite Star is an aid to me, but you are different."

He paused, his gaze deep.

"Moreover, we don't need to choose between two options."

Babata blinked. "What do you mean?"

Zhou Mu looked at her, a slight smile playing on his lips: "In the Meteorite Star lineage, only direct disciples can receive the complete core inheritance, right?"

Babata nodded.

"What about the disciples who are only registered in name?"

Babata was taken aback, but then he understood what he meant.

"You wish to become the master's disciple?"

Zhou Mu nodded: "That's right. Luo Feng will receive the complete core inheritance, and I will join the Meteorite Star lineage as a disciple. Naturally, I will also help rebuild Meteorite Star and even avenge Hu Yanbo."

Babata opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Logically speaking, there has never been such a precedent in the Meteorite Star lineage.

but......

She glanced at Zhou Mu, then at Luo Feng, her eyes filled with conflict.

After 50,000 years, we've finally encountered two suitable seedlings.

One is a prodigy who comprehended seven realms and even touched the threshold of the laws at the planetary level, and the other is a mentalist with good talent.

If we miss them, how many more years will we have to wait?

Another 50,000 years?

When will my master's revenge be avenged?

Babata bit his lip and made his final decision.

"good!"

She put her hands on her hips, and the mechanical wings on her back suddenly unfolded. "I agree! We'll do it your way!"

She flew to the two of them and cleared her throat:

"Luo Feng, from this moment on, you are the personal disciple of Hu Yanbo, the master of Meteorite Star."

"Logically, when the master takes on a personal disciple, he should invite many friends and make a grand entrance. However, since the master is dead and the Meteorite Star has been destroyed, everything should be kept simple."

"Simply kowtow eight times before the deceased's body."

"Luo Feng, Zhou Mu, come with me."

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