Devouring Stars: Master of Evolution

Chapter 261 The Luo Feng Trio is About to Be Strengthened Again

Virtual Universe, Rain Mountain.

Inside a restaurant in the public area, Qin Mu, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen sat facing each other.

"Brother Mu, it's been so many years."

Luo Feng said with a smile.

"It was fine in previous years, but I haven't seen you log into the virtual universe in recent decades."

You went on another mission to the extremely dangerous Abyss of Purgatory, and there have been rumors for years that you have perished.

Thor was also amazed.

"If you hadn't told us that you would be going into seclusion for decades, we would all be worried."

You didn't even participate in the cosmic-level qualifying battle.

Hong also said.

This incident caused quite a stir at the time, and many people were discussing it.

Although Qin Mu did not participate in the qualifying battle, his manor located in the Primordial Secret Realm has been preserved and has not been downgraded to the Primordial Zone.

This is clearly illogical, and many people even secretly believe that the Lord of Chaos City is biased.

Qin Mu also laughed. A cosmic-level qualifying battle?

Even after the core members of the Virtual Universe Company enter various secret realms, their status is not static.

Cosmic-level members compete in a qualifying battle every 100 years!

Domain owners, there is a qualification battle in 1000 years!

Realm Lords, a qualification battle is held once every 10 years!

The qualifying battle is a large-scale elimination selection battle, such as the competition among the original zone's cosmic-level members for the top three spots!

He did miss the cosmic-level qualifying battle, although he broke through to the Domain Lord level after entering the Abyss of Purgatory.

Later, he broke through to the Realm Lord level, and even if he were to participate in the qualification battle, it would be the Realm Lord level qualification battle that only happens once every 10 years.

Even after Qin Mu became a Domain Lord, he would occasionally log into the virtual universe network.

Through the network connection device, Virtual Universe Company discovered that Qin Mu had reached the Domain Lord level.

However, according to company regulations, breaking through to the domain master level requires real-world confirmation.

Unlike the cosmic level, becoming a domain master requires, according to the regulations of the Virtual Universe Company, to be sent to a specific cosmic nation to carry out a mission.

If Qin Mu hadn't researched the Seed of Genes, even though he was the personal disciple of the Chaos City Lord, such public rules would generally still have to be followed.

Of course, at that time Qin Mu was still carrying out a mission in the Abyss of Purgatory. If Qin Mu didn't come out, the Virtual Universe Company couldn't forcibly pull him out.

"Haha, well, I couldn't get away at the time, and I was too lazy to come out."

"My strength broke through to the World Lord level continuously in the secret realm, so it will be 100,000 years before I can participate in the qualifying battle."

Qin Mu smiled.

"What? Brother Mu, you've broken through to the World Lord level?"

"So, Brother Mu, you're going to go on a life-or-death ordeal?"

Luo Feng was startled.

Hong and Lei Shen were also surprised. If it was a Domain Lord level, then it wouldn't be surprising.

But this is a World Lord level.

It usually takes thousands or even tens of thousands of years for an ordinary person to become a realm lord.

"Hmm, I feel like I've reached my limit, and I'm too lazy to suppress it anymore."

"I definitely need to go through life-or-death experiences, but not now. I need to calm down for a while."

Qin Mu smiled and nodded.

"Although I knew your strength would improve very quickly, I didn't expect it to be this fast!"

Without even stopping at the Domain Lord level, they went straight to the World Lord level.

I originally thought that Hong and I could get closer to you by entering the Primordial Secret Realm from the End of the World Secret Realm.

But the gap in strength is widening, and now I'm afraid I won't even be able to see your back anymore.

Thor sighed.

"Entering the Primordial Secret Realm? You went to explore the Heaven-Reaching Mountain? Congratulations."

Qin Mu smiled.

Upon entering the core of the Virtual Universe Company, Hong and Thor belonged to the Doomsday Realm, one of the four great secret realms.

There is only one possibility to bypass the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm and directly enter the Primordial Secret Realm: one must first pass through the Heaven and Earth Connecting Mountain and then participate in the qualification battle for the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm.

The core members can venture into the Tongtian Mountains at any time. There are three Tongtian Mountains: the Primordial Tongtian Mountain, the Primordial Tongtian Mountain, and the Heaven and Earth Tongtian Mountain.

If a member of the "Apocalyptic Secret Realm" successfully passes through three Heavenly Mountains in a row, they can be directly promoted to a "Primitive Secret Realm Member"!

The cosmic-level "Primordial Tongtian Mountain" requires the ability to pass through 12 levels of the Tongtian Bridge to get through.

For the Primordial Heavenly Mountain, it's about the level of the 10th level of the Heavenly Bridge; for the Heavenly Heavenly Mountain, it's only about the level of the 8th level of the Heavenly Bridge.

The Skybridge has eight floors, which is already a very high level for a cosmic-level structure.

In the original timeline, when Luo Feng participated in the Primordial Qualifying Battle and entered the Primordial Secret Realm, he was only at the seventh level of the Tongtian Bridge.

"We have to thank you for this. If you hadn't modified our bodies, increased our gene count, and made us Black Warriors, how could our strength have improved so quickly?"

Hong shook his head, his genes were boosted sixfold to become a Black Warrior, and his understanding of the laws was increased 60 times.

Their genes multiplied, and they completed two missions in the Blood Luo World, obtaining a large amount of resources and rapidly increasing their strength. They then carried out several other missions in succession.

If you can't improve quickly under these circumstances, then you're just a complete waste.

Qin Mu smiled; Hong and Thor's talents were indeed extremely strong.

After making up for his physical deficiencies, his strength immediately increased explosively.

If it weren't for the rules, with their strength, most other universe-level beings in the primordial secret realm, except for Luo Feng, would be no match for them.

The three's strength increased rapidly, which surprised many people, including the Lord of Chaos City.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that it might be related to Qin Mu.

It was because of this that the Lord of Chaos City approached Qin Mu, and Qin Mu took the opportunity to propose the Human Ascension Plan, allowing the Seed of Genes to flourish throughout the human race.

"It seems I should break through as well. I'll carry out another extreme mission, the Purgatory Abyss, and once my Golden Horned Beast clone breaks through to the Realm Lord level, I'll break through to the Domain Lord level and go out for training."

I was initially a little hesitant, but staying at the cosmic level anymore didn't seem very interesting.

Luo Feng also said that he was stronger than in the original timeline.

After clearing several dangerous missions, he still entered the desperate mission Demon Mountain and successfully obtained the inheritance of the Demon Sound God General.

Choosing the Demon Mountain mission is not surprising, as there are only 18 extreme missions to choose from, leaving little room for selection, and the Virtual Universe Company only has four secret realms under its control.

The Demon Mountain is the one that's closer and not that dangerous.

This time, however, he wasn't tricked by Moro; rather, he was bold and skillful enough to discover it himself.

As for Moro?

The difference in strength was too great; Moro was easily killed by Luo Feng the moment he made a move.

In the original timeline, Luo Feng planned to enter the Abyss of Purgatory, but he had to break through ahead of schedule because of Hong's love affair.

This time, of course, there were no such concerns.

Hong has been focusing on spiritual practice these past few years; how could he have time for romance?

Without being in a relationship, one's strength is naturally greater!

"Yes! My strength has reached a point where I should break through to the next level. The path of cultivation should be one of courageous and diligent progress!"

Qin Mu smiled.

I wonder if Luo Feng will be able to find the "Nine Tribulations Secret Manual" after he breaks through to the Domain Lord level and returns to his hometown?

Over the years, Qin Mu had the insect swarm search the entire Earth but still couldn't find it.

Even if the insect swarm breaks through to the level of the World Lord, it cannot be detected by the World Lord-level rock giants who are best at sensing the earth.

It should be noted that in the original timeline, the Luo family, led by Xu Xin, found it during the process of transforming the Earth.

This made Qin Mu suspect that he was being targeted by Zuo Shan Ke.

"Haha, but unlike Brother Mu, I won't break through to the Realm Lord level directly. I still plan to stay at the Domain Lord level for a while."

Luo Feng had no idea what Qin Mu was thinking, but after making the decision, he was visibly much more relaxed.

Generally speaking, cosmic-level geniuses stay at their level for thousands of years, while domain lord-level geniuses stay at their level for tens of thousands of years.

Training in secret realms at the cosmic level carries the least risk, but offers exceptionally high rewards.

This stage was precisely where Virtual Universe Company laid the foundation for these geniuses.

Therefore, the lowest level of a Domain Lord in the 'Primordial Secret Realm' is to have passed the eighth level of the Bridge to Heaven.

The Primal Secret Realm requires at least passing the tenth level!

"Thor and I aren't in a hurry to break through. Let's wait a few decades, and then break through after we enter the Primal Secret Realm through another qualifying battle and obtain better resources."

Hong laughed, and Thor nodded in agreement.

Clearly, they all had their own ideas and wouldn't rush to break through just because Qin Mu did.

Luo Feng possesses the Golden Horned Beast and a Demon Slayer Clan clone, allowing him to grow rapidly, while they are relatively slower.

"Yes, as long as you have your own plans."

Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen started from a much higher point; no one in their generation could rival them.

Even with 60 times the genetic advantage, Berlan would be inferior to them.

"Haha, Luo Feng, you'll need to complete the Purgatory Abyss mission for at least three years, so it should be about the same."

Let me know when you break through, and I'll help you improve your physical foundation.

And Hong, Thor, you two too.

My research should be completed in three years.

"At that time, we can increase your gene multiplier to about tenfold, and you can also choose a talent."

Qin Mu smiled.

In fact, he could do it right now, but fusing the genes of a peak-level Starry Sky Beast with ten times their original value would definitely cause significant mutations in their bodies.

The three of them were clearly unwilling.

Especially since Luo Feng has a wife, if Xu Xin, who has been widowed for over a hundred years, were to return to find that Luo Feng has transformed into a humanoid cosmic behemoth, she might be devastated...

After obtaining the corpse of the Yan God Clan member, Qin Mu conducted preliminary research and discovered that the Yan God Clan member's talent was indeed powerful.

Given enough time, Qin Mu was confident he could stabilize the human genes and prevent any mutations from occurring outside of combat.

Upon hearing Qin Mu's words, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen exchanged bewildered glances, somewhat incredulous.

Further improvement?

Ten times the gene!

That's something only a peak-bloodline behemoth like the Golden Horned Beast could achieve!

Still choosing talent!

You can even choose from these?

"You're amazing! You chose talent! With you doing this, I'm starting to think talent is worthless."

"The seed of genes, you're the one who researched it, right?"

"Besides you, I can't think of anyone else who could do that!"

Thor gave a thumbs-up and exclaimed in admiration.

Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen were certainly aware of the emergence of the Seed of Genes, and the three of them unanimously believed that it was almost certainly Qin Mu's doing.

But none of the three were stupid; they had never talked about it with anyone, and they themselves rarely discussed the topic.

Thor wouldn't have said anything if Qin Mu hadn't mentioned improving their genes again.

"Yes, that's right! Just keep this to yourselves."

Qin Mu smiled and nodded.

"It's not as exaggerated as you think. Right now, I can only give you some ordinary talents, such as the enhancement talent of the Golden Horned Beast and the imprisonment talent of the Hill and Ravine Beast."

I haven't fully figured out the Golden Horned Beast's life-saving ability to create clones, or the Destroyer Beast's time-stopping ability, so I'll have to ask you to wait a little longer.

My plan is that if I can master the Time Stop and Space Lock talents in a short time, I will then grant you these two talents.

These two talents are quite strong and will help them become immortal in the future.

Of course, it mainly depends on you guys.

Unfortunately, the more I researched the clone talent, the more mysterious it seemed, and I couldn't fully grasp it for the time being.

Otherwise, just give the clone talents to Hong and Thor.

When it comes to survival, the ability to create clones is the strongest.

Luo Feng, you already have the talent to create clones of the Golden Horned Beast, so you can't choose this one; the rules of the universe don't allow it.

"But it's okay, I have an idea for dual talents. Hong and Thor, you two will still have a chance to have the clone talent in the future."

Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen listened with their eyes lighting up.

With guaranteed enhancements, talents at this level, such as Time Freeze and Space Lockdown, are expected to be available!

The Golden Horned Beast's ability to create clones is promising!

Two talents too!

Thor was practically drooling; he had envied Luo Feng's clone for a long time.

Now he even has the opportunity to possess the talent of creating clones.

"I'll definitely tell Brother Mu before I break through to the Domain Lord level and leave!"

Having been carried by Qin Mu so many times, Luo Feng had long since come to terms with it.

Why refuse now? Let's improve our strength first. Only when we're stronger will we have a chance to help Qin Mu.

"Time Freeze talent! This must be the talent of the Destroyer Beast, it's too powerful."

"If your research is completed, and the legendary third-generation gene seed emerges, wouldn't everyone have a chance to acquire these powerful talents?"

Hong also praised Qin Mu, but he had long since become numb to Qin Mu's extraordinary research talent.

"The third-generation gene seed is not enough. The third generation can only fuse with the peak bloodline starry sky behemoth and possess the combat form of the peak bloodline starry sky behemoth."

"Talent, I plan, will only be present in the fourth generation of gene seeds."

Qin Mu smiled.

"sharp!"

The four chatted about things that happened on Earth in the past, and also talked about going to explore the outer battlefields together in the future.

At the Realm Lord level, Qin Mu will accumulate experience for a long time, and the four of them will have the opportunity to venture out together in the future.

……

Having exited the virtual universe, Qin Mu sat cross-legged on the rooftop of his residence in Chaos City.

Gazing at the sky, while comprehending the fundamental rules of the universe, a portion of my consciousness also entered my inner world.

Inside a flesh-and-blood chamber within a mother nest, hatched Flame God warriors lay within.

"This Flame God Clan is truly extraordinary; their physical talents are too strong. No wonder they are the creation of the God King!"

There was a light in Qin Mu's eyes.

Unfortunately, while the Flame God Clan possesses strong physical talents, their souls are flawed.

Humans on Earth, on the other hand, possess powerful soul talents but extremely weak physical talents, reaching only the ninth level of bloodline.

Therefore, the Mountain Guest gave the leader of the Yan God Clan the precious Origin Soul to make up for the deficiency.

Luo Feng was given a weapon called the Calamity Armor to compensate for his physical deficiencies.

In terms of potential, Earthlings are stronger.

But it is ultimately imperfect.

"I wonder if I can give Earthlings the physical talents of the Flame God Clan?"

If that were possible, and a gene seed were implanted, wouldn't that be considered the strongest human talent?

Qin Mu chuckled softly.

This was a plan he had been conceiving for a long time.

As various races of humanity in the universe have acquired the Seed of Genes, they have become increasingly powerful, and the advantages of the Earth lineage have become less pronounced.

China has not yet matured; there are too few strong individuals; it is merely a rudimentary cosmic civilization.

But as time goes by, it will always become stronger and stronger.

Ultimately, he still leans towards the Chinese lineage.

Chapter 1. I've been working on the outline lately and watching Snow Eagle Lord, so I've been delayed. I'll update normally tomorrow. The big update will start the day after tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)