Devouring Stars: Master of Evolution

Chapter 297: Venturing into the Illusory Sea, Shocking the High-Rankings of the Virtual Universe Company

The Illusory Ocean Plane.

Rumble~~~

The black sea roared, and the waves, tens of meters high, crashed against the cliff edge time and time again.

Luo Feng, Hong, Lei Shen, Jia Yi, and Qin Mu stood on the cliff, gazing at the endless sea of ​​illusion.

"Besides talent, comprehension, and hard work, and external resources like secret techniques, the most important quality of a strong person is an unwavering will!"

"The Sea of ​​Illusions is a place that tests one's consciousness and will."

"Go for it! Show your true talent!"

Qin Mu spoke up.

Only by showcasing your talent can you gain more attention and receive more training at the core of the Virtual Universe Company!

This is the core law of the universe.

Pretending to be weak to fool others won't work in this world.

"Haha, I'm getting a little excited."

Jia Yi laughed heartily.

His early life was quite legendary.

Jia Yi's father and grandfather were both soldiers!

Even Jia Yi's grandfather had fought in the eight-year War of Resistance against Japan and the Korean War!

This was a military family, and Jia Yi was frail and sickly from childhood, resulting in underdeveloped and small stature.

But during the Great Nirvana period, it was Jia Yi! He staged legendary redemptions time and time again, saving more than ten million Chinese people who had fled during the war!

During the Great Nirvana period, martial arts cultivation did not develop into a systematic process.

Even so, Jia Yi became the first person in the military to "surpass the God of War," and his contributions were even greater during the establishment of the base city.

He has always been the pride of the military, especially after becoming a "superhuman being", Jia Yi remained absolutely loyal to the country without hesitation!

His decades of work have directly saved tens of millions of people.

More indirectly!

Before Qin Mu rose to power, it could be said that Jia Yi single-handedly carried the nation.

From a frail and sickly person, without any guidance, relying solely on his own exploration, to become the first person in the military to surpass the God of War, how strong must his willpower be?

If it weren't for his innate deficiencies, coupled with his concern for China and his focus on China's development, his achievements in cultivation would have been no less than anyone else's.

Jia Yi was also one of the people Qin Mu admired most!

After entering the universe and the Genius Battle ended, Qin Mu and his three companions entered the core of the Virtual Universe Company to focus on their cultivation.

He continued to work silently behind the scenes, controlling the vast land of China and enabling it to develop rapidly in the universe.

Therefore, when Virtual Universe Company achieved certain successes, especially with the proposal of the Human Gene Ascension Plan, which greatly enhanced its core position within the company, he used his authority to transfer Jia Yi to the company's pharmacist department.

Furthermore, through gene modification, Jia Yi's congenital deficiencies were compensated, allowing him to enter the core of the Virtual Universe Company through internal promotion.

However, he still didn't trust China.

It's better to wait until Luo Feng is promoted to Domain Lord and becomes the Special Envoy of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom before going to Chaos City to cultivate.

When Jia Yi put aside all his trivial matters and focused on cultivating after receiving the inheritance of the Chaos Stele, he unleashed astonishing talent.

With Qin Mu's genetically enhanced body, which had been adjusted to be a hundred times stronger, he entered the cosmic-level primordial secret realm in just two hundred years.

The mind has undergone a transformation during these hundreds of years of spiritual practice.

"Then let's give it a shot!"

Thor's eyes were filled with fighting spirit. In terms of mindset, he had already reached the pinnacle of Chinese culture and yoga.

During their time on Earth, he and Hong had already learned various methods of self-discipline from their ancestors, ultimately achieving a state of harmony between humanity and nature and a childlike heart.

After entering the core of the Virtual Universe Company, he read through countless secret techniques created by powerful individuals, understood their essence, and achieved a state of perfect mental perfection.

Perhaps he falls short of the top geniuses in other aspects, but in terms of mindset, he is among the most outstanding in the universe.

"I also want to see where my limits are!"

Hong laughed.

Before entering the core of the virtual universe, he had already reached the third level of his mental state: the state of "infinitely large heart, heart that encompasses everything".

Even Thor, who has achieved perfect mental clarity, is a level below him.

Of course, this can be divided into two different paths, and there is no real distinction between high and low, superior and inferior.

"I tried my best, and only managed to get to the ninth floor."

But over the past few centuries, I've also had my share of extraordinary adventures and experiences, which have transformed my mind and spirit. I want to see just how far I can go!

Luo Feng's eyes also held a fighting spirit.

Although his mental fortitude was not as strong as Hong's or Thor's, he had still reached a level where his heart was as sharp as a knife and his will was as unwavering as a single thread.

A heart as clear as ice and a mirror can see everything in the world.

A heart as sharp as a knife can cut through all obstacles.

With that, Luo Feng took the lead and flew into the Illusionary Sea.

……

At the deepest part of the Illusionary Sea, on the edge of the 21st island, sits an old man in black scale armor shrouded in a golden robe. He is the manager of the entire Illusionary Sea.

"Um?"

The old man, whose face was covered in black scales, opened his aged eyes, looked into the distance, and exclaimed in a low voice.

"A mere ninth-tier Domain Lord can conquer the tenth island of the Illusionary Sea?"

"So it's Luo Feng. He's passed through fifteen levels of the Tongtian Bridge and even the Lord of Chaos City has accepted him as a disciple."

"Let's see which island this little guy can conquer, and whether his willpower can rival his talent in the laws of nature."

The old man in black scales smiled, gazing into the void as he watched Luo Feng's journey through the Illusionary Sea.

The 21 islands in the Mirage Sea are actually quite similar to the 21 floors of the Sky Bridge.

Through the tenth island, willpower rivals immortality.

Through the fifteenth island, one's will rivals that of an immortal noble.

If one can traverse all 21 islands, one's consciousness and will will be comparable to those of a cosmic sage!

but--

Consciousness and will are very illusory and unfathomable.

In terms of willpower alone, a mere apprentice might not be inferior to a world lord-level expert!

Of course, the 'intensity of consciousness' is far inferior to that of a World Lord, but it's hard to say about sheer willpower!

The Illusionary Sea tests not only willpower but also consciousness.

"His level of consciousness is far inferior to that of a strong person."

The old man in black scales looked at the man with admiration in his eyes and said in a low voice.

"It's a disadvantage in an illusion, but clearly his will compensates for the lack of 'consciousness'."

"Such unwavering will!"

"His will is unshakeable! Even stronger than many immortal powerhouses!"

"No wonder he is a top genius who was accepted as a disciple by the Lord of Chaos City."

Watching Luo Feng effortlessly step into the eleventh floor, the old man in black scale armor praised him in his heart.

Suddenly, the old man in black scales stood up abruptly.

Another scene appeared before him.

A cosmic-level prodigy, clad in black armor, with a resolute face and a lean physique, easily broke through the islands of the Illusionary Sea, directly entering the tenth level.

"Wait! Something's not right. Someone else has broken through to the ninth island, and it's a cosmic-level little guy at that? Who is it?"

Breaking through to the ninth level of the Universe level is not the same as breaking through to the ninth level of the Domain Lord level!

"Jia Yi? This kid, selected through the internal pharmacist department, has such a strong will!"

Immediately afterward, to his horrified gaze, the willpower pressure of the tenth island, which had reached the immortal level, still failed to trap Jia Yi and directly rushed into the eleventh island.

"Such a strong consciousness, such a terrifying will. How long has it been since I've seen such a terrifying will? With such a terrifying will, one will either perish in a desperate situation or become a super strong person."

Those who can venture into the Illusionary Sea are said to possess exceptional talent.

Given exceptional talent and ample resources for nurturing, a peerless genius with an incredibly formidable will has only two paths: either perish on a dead end or become a super-strong individual!

The old man with black scales swallowed hard.

"Such a person with an extremely terrifying will can survive numerous life-or-death ordeals as long as there is a sliver of hope. Unless they perish in a desperate situation, they will inevitably become a super strong person!"

"This news must be communicated to the higher-ups."

The old man in black scales had a solemn expression.

The more valuable something is, the more attention the Virtual Universe company will pay to it.

The "Bridge to Heaven," "Illusory Sea," and "Immortal Altar" were set up to select and test the most outstanding among the geniuses!

The Immortal Altar is the least valued of the three, because almost every peak Realm Lord can achieve perfect control over their body, while the Bridge to Heaven and the Illusionary Sea are places that even many Immortals and even Universe Lords would venture into.

Therefore, the Sky Bridge and the Illusionary Sea are given more attention!

Before the old man in black scales could report, a fluctuation from the Illusionary Sea plunged him into horror once again.

"Two more Domain Lord-level Ninth Rank cultivators have broken through to the tenth island!"

"What's going on?"

"Is it Hong and Thor?"

However, in just a moment of his daze, Hong and Thor broke through the tenth island and flew into the eleventh!

"How is it possible that four geniuses could pass the eleventh level at the same time!"

Seeing the four people still making their way across islands with unstoppable momentum, the old man in black scales directly chose a special channel to contact the higher-ups of the Virtual Universe Company.

Under normal circumstances, even those who have experienced many calamities and difficulties and are burdened with great hatred could not have such a terrifying will!

Moreover, those with greater grudges, while possessing a strong will, are more susceptible to the influence of illusions.

Eleven islands of the Illusionary Realm Island were broken through at the cosmic and domain lord levels.

This situation is no longer normal!

Willpower is the essence of a general!

Consciousness is the soldier!

The strength of one's consciousness depends on factors such as mental strength and brain capacity; the higher one's strength, the stronger one's consciousness.

Ordinary strong individuals at the universe level or domain lord level, no matter how firm and unshakable their will, are like ants when faced with a consciousness strength comparable to immortality, and are directly blasted into dust!

But what about these four people?

He reached the eleventh floor solely through sheer willpower!

And it keeps breaking new ground!

After notifying the highest levels, he quickly sent emails to Luo Feng, Hong, Lei Shen, and Jia Yi's respective teachers, such as Zhenyan Wang and Longyu Wang.

"call!"

The old man in black scales breathed a sigh of relief after sending the message.

The message has already been sent; the rest is no longer his concern.

……

On the twenty-first level of the Illusionary Sea, the figure of Venerable Guiyi quietly appeared.

The highest-ranking member of the Virtual Universe Company is the Lord of Chaos City, while Venerable Guiyi has been by the Lord of Chaos City's side for many years, helping to handle some core matters.

When the old man in black scales reported the news, Venerable Guiyi discovered that it involved Luo Feng, a teacher who had just been accepted as a disciple and was very likely to become a personal disciple. Out of curiosity, he came to take a look.

"Luo Feng, Hong, Lei Shen, Jia Yi! These four guys all have very close ties with Qin Mu!"

As Venerable Guiyi was pondering this, he saw Qin Mu on the cliff edge of the Illusionary Sea.

"Could it be that it's related to Qin Mu again?"

"Impossible! Physical genes can be improved through external forces, but willpower cannot!"

In an instant, Venerable Guiyi instinctively dismissed the thought.

But if this person is Qin Mu, Venerable Guiyi is a little less confident.

He knew that Qin Mu had directly reached the 6000th floor when he received the Abyss Inheritance!

That was a level of willpower comparable to that of a cosmic overlord.

With that thought in mind, Venerable Guiyi instantly appeared around Qin Mu.

"Junior brother, what's going on?"

Venerable Guiyi looked at Qin Mu, who was gazing out from the edge of the cliff, and asked.

"Haha, Senior Brother Guiyi?"

Qin Mu saw a smile on Venerable Guiyi's face. He hadn't expected that the first person to be alarmed would be Senior Brother Guiyi again.

"Some of my friends came to explore Illusion Island, and I came to check on them!"

Seeing the puzzled look on Venerable Guiyi's face, Qin Mu said.

"Just looking? This has nothing to do with you? Your four friends have already stormed into twelve islands, and that's the thirteenth level of Hongdu!"

Venerable Guiyi looked at Qin Mu with suspicion, finding it hard to believe.

"It has nothing to do with me, they're just naturally talented."

Qin Mu shook his head directly; this matter indeed had nothing to do with him.

It's only thirteen stories high.

With their talent and aptitude, this is nothing.

Even without entering the core of the Virtual Universe Company, Thor, with his foundation from his time on Earth, could easily break through to the fourteenth or fifteenth level at the cosmic level, not to mention now that he is at the domain lord level and has many more opportunities.

As the two were talking, a figure in a green robe with purple scales appeared.

"The Nine Swords Master!"

Qin Mu nodded slightly to the person who had come.

Regardless of his contributions to the human race, his status as a direct disciple of the Chaos City Lord is no less than that of the Nine Swords Venerable.

"This is truly astonishing; four top-tier geniuses in terms of willpower have appeared all at once!"

The Nine Swords Venerable nodded and smiled.

He was the Venerable One who led Qin Mu and his fellow geniuses in this generation's battle of geniuses. If Qin Mu hadn't become the disciple of the Chaos City Lord, he should have been under his command after becoming an Immortal.

When the old man in black scales sent out the message, King Longyu notified him immediately.

Upon seeing Qin Mu, the Nine Swords Venerable sighed inwardly.

This year's Genius Battle produced a large number of top geniuses. Unfortunately, Qin Mu was taken in as a personal disciple by the Chaos City Lord at a young age, and Luo Feng also became a disciple of the Chaos City Lord.

The two top geniuses are no longer relevant to him.

As for Hong and Lei Shen, he also paid close attention to them and even considered taking them as his disciples.

Unfortunately, they were a little too slow; both of them had already become apprentices.

It doesn't matter. Even if they become disciples, as long as they are not powerful figures like the Lord of Chaos City, they will still belong to his faction and be under his management after they become immortals.

This is standard practice for hosting the battle of geniuses.

"Luo Feng and Jia Yi have entered the fourteenth level, Thor is on the fifteenth! Hong Chong has entered the sixteenth level!"

"That's incredible!"

Under the incredulous gazes of the Nine Swords Venerable and the Unity Venerable, the four of them seemed to overcome no obstacles at all, easily breaking through island after island.

As the black-scaled elder conveyed the information, and as the four continued to traverse the islands of the Illusionary Sea, figures from the Virtual Universe Company appeared one after another on the islands of the Illusionary Sea.

These people are at least King-level experts, and many of them are Venerable-level figures!

"A cosmic-level willpower is comparable to being granted a noble title; this is simply too heaven-defying!"

"That's Luo Feng? He passed the fifteenth level of the Bridge to Heaven in terms of understanding the laws, could he also pass the fifteenth level of Illusion Island?"

"A powerful figure who has been granted the title of King murmured."

How difficult is it for a Domain Lord to pass the fifteenth level of the Sky Bridge?

That's a genius who could make even a powerful figure like the Lord of Chaos City consider taking him as a disciple!

The difficulty of passing through the fifteenth island of the Illusionary Island is definitely no less than that of the fifteenth island of the Sky Bridge, and may even be more difficult!

With such a profound understanding of the laws and such a powerful will, as long as he doesn't perish, he is destined to become a top-tier powerhouse.

"That Hong is truly defying the heavens! He passed through the sixteenth island with absolute ease!"

"Thor is doing well too! He made it through and has entered the sixteenth level!"

"What's going on with their graduating class?!"

"..."

As each person was bestowed the title of King, the cosmic venerables discussed it animatedly.

Luo Feng is alright, after all, he is a genius who was taken as a disciple by the Lord of Chaos City.

But when Hong, Thor, and Jia Yi stopped hiding their talents, the entire executive team of the Virtual Universe Company was shocked!

A major shock!

(End of this chapter)