Kunlun

At the top of a skyscraper.

Lin Yan looked down at the city. This planet had undergone tremendous changes in a short period of time, becoming incredibly prosperous.

Skyscrapers, flying cars, aerial parking platforms... are everywhere.

The contagion of technology is powerful, especially for most Life Planet in the universe. In particular, life forms with inherently weak genes will utilize technology to create an extremely comfortable living environment.

The virtual space "Second World" envelops the entire Earth, and the intelligent system "Tianqi" governs the order; everything is thriving.

"Tianqi" is the name Lin Yan gave to the Domain Lord level Mechanical Puppet. It is an extremely advanced intelligence. Although it has not yet evolved into Intelligent life form, it is already very close. Lin Yan sent it to monitor the order of the earth and to watch the little things happening in the world through the monitoring devices connected to it in various places.

And the host that connects to the virtual space, to see the stories that happen to humans in the "Second World".

This in itself gives it the potential to evolve.

It needs to experience and think before it can transform from an intelligent being with emotions into a special form of life!

The main body of the Mechanical Puppet was located on Earth, while some of its separate programs monitored the interstellar warships and the Trial Planet.

It was only a short ten years.

But it has already undergone changes that no human could have imagined.

However, for Lin Yan, the plan for the rise of Earth has not yet officially begun.

Virtual Universe, Ganwu Continent, Purple Crystal Island.

Commerce Department, Conference Hall.

At this moment, a clip from an expansion pack is playing on the screen.

The vast universe, the boundless starry sky.

As the scene zooms in, among billions of stars, a planet with a diameter of 860,000 kilometers, comparable in size to a normal star, is entirely blue-green and emits a faint iridescent light, making it incredibly beautiful.

Countless satellites orbit three stars, obtaining all their energy output, forming an artificial celestial structure that mines the Stellar Energy. The three Stellar Yuan provide the planet with enormous energy.

A massive shadow is approaching.

In a universe where darkness and cold coexist, nine enormous figures moved slowly, exuding endless desolation, as if they had existed since time immemorial. They were actually nine dragon corpses!

Each dragon corpse was thousands of kilometers long, with a black Iron Chains nearly ten meters thick bound to its tail, connecting to the dark Universe Space behind the nine dragon corpses, where a bronze coffin twenty kilometers long hung silently.

The bronze coffin is simple and unadorned, with some blurred ancient patterns on it, full of the vicissitudes of time.

Although it appears to be slowly approaching, spacetime seems to shatter as it moves, traversing vast distances and constantly drawing closer to that beautiful blue planet.

A vast starry sky, nebulae of various colors.

A Space Station in the desolate universe discovered this scene and immediately sent out a call signal.

"Calling Canglan Star..."

This is the plot of "Kunlun". The Nine Dragons Pulling Coffin Approached the Canglan Star, and the entire planet was sealed into the bronze coffin. It eventually appeared in an ancient and wild world, which was called "Kunlun Realm".

Lost in this strange world, the Canglan Star began to extend its tentacles to explore this flourishing Xianxia civilization.

It strives to depict the bizarre and fantastical aspects of the new world, while gradually unfolding the clash of civilizations.

A man with a pointed nose stood up and said, "The specific operating data has been displayed on the screen in front of you. It can be described as a very high-quality investment project. His Highness Lin Yan's request is for us to acquire 51% of the controlling stake in Jiuzhou Company for 3 million Hunyuan. Virtual Universe Company will be responsible for assisting in the subsequent operation of 'Kunlun'."

"These 3 million Hunyuan will all be invested in the internal development of Jiuzhou Company, without any cash-out. Most of it will be used to purchase advertising services from the Virtual Universe System. Of course, since it is a subsidiary, our advertising resources will be priced lower."

"Only after a hundred years, when Jiuzhou Company's operations are relatively stable, will it distribute dividends to shareholders."

Another senior executive in the investment department remarked with some emotion. "3 million yuan in mixed currency, even in this way, is truly astonishing."

The man with the pointed nose smiled and said, "The Peak Genius Battle has always enjoyed an amazing amount of attention. If the champion of previous years had any ideas, he could indeed gain a lot of benefits. However, this year's champion is different from the previous years. The amount of discussion generated is far greater, and he is sought after by countless young people. In addition, with His Highness Lin Yan's advance arrangements, such a great effect can be achieved with minimal effort."

"Furthermore, as far as I know, in a short period of time, based on market response, he has invested more than a thousand Hun Yuan Unit in advertising. Now is the critical moment for his fame to be transformed. The effect of investing one unit of Hunyuan is ten or a hundred times that of others."

Lin Yan at this moment is a superstar of humankind.

"However, he is very sensible. Given the current revenue of 'Kunlun,' it would be enough to make most people lose their heads, but he understands that such glory is only temporary. If he does not cooperate with our Virtual Universe Company, his fame will not last long."

The man with the pointed nose smiled and said, "Only our Virtual Universe Company, with the most extensive experience in game operation, can continue the perfect start he created."

More than half of the top 100 virtual games in the Virtual Universe Network belong to Virtual Universe Company.

One of the senior investment executives then said, "I have reviewed the specific information, and their businesses in the catering and financial investment sectors also have great potential."

"Right."

"The project proposal states that as the game's storyline progresses and an important plot item, the 'Undying Medicine - Enlightenment Tea Tree,' is revealed, a new product called 'tea' will be launched. When I visited Jiuzhou Company for research, I tried this beverage, and with the patent protection of the Virtual Universe, it has great market potential."

"There's also the 'Jiuzhou Star' business center that the Jiuzhou Company is preparing to establish. It has already acquired a large number of companies in the Ganwu Universe Country. Its prospects are very good, and it is worth our consideration."

The senior management of the investment department were abuzz with discussion.

The man with the pointed nose smiled and said, "You've overlooked the most important point."

"Um?"

The senior executives in the investment department exchanged bewildered glances; nothing had been overlooked...

The man with the pointed nose said loudly, "Behind the Jiuzhou Company stand two princes, who have entered the Original Secret Realm and the Primordial Beginning Secret Realm respectively. This is the greatest wealth, which can guarantee that this project has unlimited potential."

A strange look appeared in everyone's eyes.

This is a world of the strong, a world of power. As long as they stand there, everyone will want to give them money.

There will be no obstacles.

"We agree to the acquisition proposal."

I second that.

This is the eleventh day since the end of the Genius Battle, Lin Yan will leave tomorrow.

A young couple stood amidst a sea of roses.

The wind rustled faintly.

The rich fragrance of flowers wafted in the wind.

You should think of me often.

Wen Zhi'an stood beside Lin Yan, her clothes fluttering in the wind, her loose hair covering her cheeks, her bright eyes rippling with autumn water, she held his hand and whispered.

Lin Yan looked at her, as if recalling a shady spot under a tree fifteen years ago.

At this moment, memory slowly overlaps with reality.

This is the person I love...

She seems to have never changed.

He stroked her face and said gently, "I haven't left yet, but I've already started missing you."

"That won't do..." Wen Zhi'an lowered his eyelids, his voice somewhat muffled, "Since you can go further, don't stop because of my existence."

She sniffed lightly, but her tone was full of pride. "My man is the most dazzling person in the universe. How can he be tarnished because of me?"

Every word resonated deeply with Lin Yan.

For someone far away, love is such a luxury. On this journey, how much tolerance did this gentle, jade-like woman give him?

This is the most unfair thing in the world.

He smiled.

Call!

In an instant, countless rose petals danced in the air, creating an incredibly beautiful scene.

Wen Zhi'an was stunned for a moment, and saw wisps of red energy emerging from the rose petals and gathering in Lin Yan's hand.

It eventually transformed into a red Crystal Diamond.

A ring appeared in Lin Yan's hand, and he placed the Crystal Diamond on it. Then he took Wen Zhi'an's right hand and put it on her finger.

He smiled and said, "Jiuzhou Company is now Second-level Subsidiary Company of Virtual Universe Company. According to the rules, the managers of Second-level Subsidiary Company can become Core Layer members of the 'Doomsday Secret Realm'. Because they far exceed the threshold of the second level, I asked them for two spots."

"Luo Feng and I will be gone for a long time. We can't keep you waiting in the same place, only able to watch us leave."

"So."

"Zhi'an, we are not that far apart."

Wen Zhi'an stared at him blankly. It turned out that he had been arranging all of this for a long time. She smiled slightly, but tears still fell uncontrollably.

Lin Yan pressed his body close and gently kissed away her tears.

She hugged him tightly.

Lin Yan continued, "That's not all."

"This ring is actually a World Ring, containing one of my clones. However, this clone looks so ugly, so I'll just leave it there."

"You can meet me through the Virtual Universe, or chat with me directly through an avatar at any time."

He paused for a moment, then said, "When I come back next time, give me a child. Hmm... one won't do. I want to watch them grow up with you."

After Lin Yan's Green Line Devouring Worm Clone broke through to the Cosmic level, it could simultaneously produce ten clones. The strength of the clones was affected by the number of clones being controlled at the same time. However, if it was just to remain conscious and not engage in combat, only a trace of consciousness was needed, and it would not affect the strength of the other clones.

This is also why Lin Yan was so eager to break through as soon as the Genius Battle ended.

Men should always bear some responsibility.

Wen Zhi'an hugged him tightly, his warm breath brushing against his ear.

She said slowly, "You promised to do this, so you must keep your word."

Lin Yan smiled. His physique was special, making it difficult for him to conceive under normal circumstances. However, he believed that a solution could be found at the Virtual Universe Company, since he was not a naturally Special Lifeform and there was a significant difference between them.

"I will."

Wen Zhi'an raised his head, his eyes, clear as a deer's, were incredibly captivating, and he gently kissed him with his cherry-colored lips.

A long time.

"Zhi'an, we still have a long way to go."

"But don't feel alone, you must remember..."

I will always be by your side.

"Forever, forever..."