Hong's Fortuitous Encounter

When Thunder God entered the Core Layer of the Virtual Universe Company, he chose the "Cosmic Extreme Chaos Stele" to go to Chaos City. With the introduction of King Tong Nan, he successfully became the master of "King Ju Lei", a Cosmic Extreme School Peak Feng Wang Expert.

Certainly.

Even if you become an apprentice, the teacher will not have that much time to guide you.

Therefore, the Virtual Universe Company arranges for Feng Wang Immortal God to provide close guidance to the Core Member of the Original Secret Realm, which naturally greatly benefits their cultivation.

In comparison...

The Green Line Devouring Worm Clone once hunted extensively in the Star Tower, enslaving more than three hundred Feng Wang expert!

Among them, there are 24 Peak Feng Wang Soul Master and 24 Feng Wang Limit. Adding the Soul Servant of these Alien Race powerhouses, the Feng Wang Immortal God is close to two thousand, and the number of Immortal Army Lord is even greater!

Although they are all Alien Race, after connecting to the Virtual Universe, they can simulate some human figures and teach properly on Galaxy Island.

The most widespread are some skills courses or consciousness training courses, the core of which lies in physical exertion and Psionic Amplitude, combined with domains, the use of various weapons, and so on.

These are the foundation of cultivation.

Like the "Flawless Holy Sword" that Lin Yan created a long time ago, which he modified when he was at the Domain Lord level, if mastered, it can achieve a perfect exertion of 100 units of force, and amplify the strength, speed, defense and other aspects.

Because of Lin Yan's own fame, "The Flawless Holy Sword" can be considered the most popular basic martial arts textbook on Earth, bar none.

Of course, given Lin Yan's skill level, his creations would be considered among the most advanced secret techniques in the entire universe.

On Galaxy Island, there is a wide variety of basic courses for all kinds of martial artists, Mental Master, and even some unorthodox paths.

Apart from a few fixed courses for students, all Earth citizens can attend classes at their own discretion, without any coercion.

As for the Origin Law course... it has a high threshold, requiring one to cross the threshold of the law. Secondly, in order to stimulate competition, there are different requirements for one's contribution star level to learn various courses.

This star rating system is a set of value standards that has gradually formed during the development of the Earth lineage, aiming to prevent internal corruption and enhance social mobility.

It can be understood as a distinction similar to the "primordial, the beginning, heaven and earth, and the end times" secret realms. However, due to the special nature of the Earth lineage, people who are mediocre in the early Pingping may rise to prominence in the later stages. In order to give more people the opportunity to develop, in addition to talent, there are many other evaluation criteria.

At this stage, those who can cross the threshold of the rules almost all meet the contribution star requirements. Such rules are mainly for long-term considerations.

The lessons on the eight lower-level Origin Law, such as "metal, wood, water, and light," were taught by immortal beings, while the two Origin Law, "space and time," were taught by Feng Wang Immortal God.

The outstanding individuals on Earth who are qualified to enter the "Han Jin Pavilion," as well as some of the most elite geniuses, have educational resources that are almost on par with the core geniuses of the Original Secret Realm. They can not only consult with the Feng Wang Immortal God at any time, but also receive numerous public lectures from Feng Wang expert.

For someone like Thunder God, it goes without saying.

If you have any questions about cultivation, you can ask them freely on Galaxy Island. The strength of each expert there is no less than that of his teacher, "King Ju Lei." It's practically paradise.

"In that case, Thunder God, you'd better do your best, or you'll be eliminated from the Qualification Battle and sent to the Primordial Beginning Secret Realm again," Lin Yan said with a smile.

The members of the Original Secret Realm Domain Lord level have all passed the 10th level of the Tongtian Bridge, and each of them has a special secret technique.

Both Bolan and Rong Jun became domain lords in the Original Secret Realm. However, in the Domain Lord level Qualification Battle once every thousand years, Rong Jun was eliminated and sent to the Primordial Beginning Secret Realm. He had to go through two more Qualification Battle before he was able to re-enter the Original Secret Realm.

However... it is said that Rong Jun has changed quite a bit since then, and his progress is getting faster and faster, even faster than Bolan's.

This also gradually made many people understand why Rong Jun was able to attract the attention of two ancient Universe Country Lord who wanted to take him as their disciple as soon as he entered Chaos City.

Thunder God has cultivated at the Cosmic level for over four thousand years and is currently at the level of the 9th level of the Tongtian Bridge. If he cannot pass the 10th level before the next Qualification Battle, he will likely be eliminated.

Of course, Lin Yan was just saying it casually, and whether or not it was Original Secret Realm had little impact on Thunder God.

"Keep it up! Haha, I can't let you down!" Thunder God laughed heartily.

He himself was quite concerned, after all, the four of them came from Earth together. Although his achievements were not bad, there was a big gap compared to the other three.

Lin Yanxuan, the King of the Cloud Universe, was like a thunderclap in the core of the Virtual Universe Company, and his reputation still resonates even after so much time has passed!

Who could have imagined... that before the next Genius Battle even started, and while most of the newcomers from the same cohort hadn't even broken through to the Domain Lord level, Lin Yan, one of these newcomers, had already become Invincible Feng Wang?

That's outrageous!

Luo Feng's reputation is also quite good. He was accepted as a personal disciple by the Chaos City Lord and broke through the Domain Lord Level Original Tongtian Mountain. He is also a genius who is extremely dazzling.

As for Hong, he also had a different fate.

In a quiet courtyard.

The four people sat around the table.

Lin Yan uncorked the bamboo-shaped wine pot in his hand, poured wine for them, and looked at Hong: "We haven't heard from you all these years. Why were you removed from the list of Core Member of Virtual Universe Company? If you hadn't said you had some good fortune, we would have been afraid that something would have happened to you."

Around 200 years after Lin Yan entered the Outer Domain Battlefield, Hong, who was then a member of the Primordial Beginning Secret Realm Cosmic level, suddenly withdrew from the Virtual Universe Company, leaving only an email before disappearing without a trace.

The email only mentioned that there was another encounter, without revealing any other information. Thunder God rushed to Lin Yan's place, and Lin Yan inquired with his teacher, but the answer he received was rather vague. He was only told that it was related to the Illusionary Sea and that there was no need to worry.

Upon hearing about the Illusionary Sea, Lin Yan could guess some of the details, but he didn't know the specifics.

"Yeah, Brother Hong was originally in the Primordial Beginning Secret Realm just like me, but he suddenly disappeared. I was so worried." The white-robed Thunder God looked at Hong.

"What happened?" Luo Feng asked.

Such a situation is extremely rare. The promotion and elimination mechanism of the Virtual Universe Company is within the Four Great Secret Realms. Everything is normal. How could Core Member the Primordial Beginning Secret Realm be directly expelled?

"Yes, there were indeed some unexpected events. At that time, I didn't know the situation, so I can't explain it very clearly," Hong said with a smile. "Back then, I was carrying out a Desperate Level Mission. I had just submitted the mission when I was received by the Chaos City Lord, the highest-ranking person in the company, in the Virtual Universe."

"Teacher?" Luo Feng's eyes widened.

Judging from the timeline, he had only been a disciple of the Chaos City Lord for a short time at that time, so why did his teacher suddenly meet with Hong?

He recalled Lin Yan's words about the Earth: "Is it related to the Earth?"

"Yes." Hong nodded slightly. "The Chaos City Lord told me that he already knows that Lin Yan and you are both from Earth, and that he has investigated the situation on Earth and discovered the special nature of Earth's existence. However, Lin Yan rejected the clan's proposal to exchange for partial ownership of Earth, and the clan will not interfere with Earth's development for the time being."

"Lin Yan told us this before. The main reason why the Chaos City Lord met with me was that... Lin Yan had mentioned to him that Thunder God and I possessed talents in terms of mental state that were beyond the reach of ordinary people."

Hong looked at Lin Yan.

"That's true." Lin Yan nodded.

"So, Brother Hong, this was the reason you sent me into the Illusionary Sea?" Thunder God asked in surprise.

"Yes, we can't reveal too much before Earth's secrets are exposed. We need to give Lin Yan time so he can have a chance to refuse and prevent Earth from being taken away. But now that things have come to an end, it doesn't matter anymore." Hong sighed. "That Illusionary Sea is indeed very powerful. I went through island after island, and it became more and more difficult. Even I was pushed to the limit before I finally made it through the 21st island with great difficulty."

Luo Feng was stunned.

He was filled with disbelief. "The Illusionary Sea has only 21 islands from the outside to the inside. In the deepest part, there is a pressure of the Universe Venerable level. Brother Hong, you were only at the Cosmic level at the time, how did you manage to withstand it?"

"Mm." Hong nodded slightly.

"This is the wonderful use of the third state of mind, 'Mind Embraces All.' No matter how strong the pressure is, it can be contained. With My Heart is Limitless, the ability to resist pressure increases significantly, so I can naturally pass through this 21st island."

He laughed and said, "When Thunder God achieved 'Unity of Heaven and Man' in his cultivation of mind, he also passed through the 15th island, which was comparable to the pressure of King-level Immortal."

Luo Feng looked at Hong, then at Thunder God, his face full of astonishment.

Although he knew that Hong and Thunder God were far inferior to him in terms of talent, and their advantage lay in their mental state, the fact that they had conquered the 21st island at Cosmic level was truly terrifying!

Lin Yan looked at them, smiling but saying nothing.

In the original story, Hong only passed the 20th island. However, the original timeline is earlier, and he had just entered the third state of mind. Due to Lin Yan's influence, Hong will go further in comprehending the Universe Origin Law. His will will be more powerful as it is influenced by the Origin Law, so it is not surprising that he passed the 21st island.

However, Lin Yan had no interest in the Illusionary Sea. The 21st island was like a toy. Only if there were a 27th or 30th island, like the Tongtian Bridge, would it be worth exploring.

"My expedition into the Illusionary Sea was ordered by the Chaos City Lord, so the news didn't get out. I was just told to wait for further information." Hong revealed a smile. "Not long after, I met a powerful figure in the Virtual Universe. I can't tell you his specific name, but he was a hidden powerhouse among the human race, Great Existence comparable to the 'Chaos City Lord,' and he took me in as his disciple!"

"As for leaving Virtual Universe Company, firstly, it's because Lin Yan and Luo Feng's performance has been too extraordinary, and it's a way to suppress the news. Secondly, my teacher's training plan for me also has many conflicts with the procedures of Virtual Universe Company."

"Over the years, I've been undergoing special training arranged by my senior brother. I haven't even connected to the Virtual Universe Network, and I've already broken through to the World Lord level!" Hong laughed. "Now my Law Comprehension has reached the 12th level. My teacher has designed a cultivation path for me called 'Illusion Warrior Path'. When I fire a spear, it also contains an illusion attack. This is my best path."

"Huh?" Luo Feng and Thunder God were both shocked.

A hidden powerhouse comparable to the "Chaos City Lord", World Lord level, on the 12th floor of the Tongtian Bridge, Illusion Warrior Path.

There's a huge amount of information in this.

Lin Yan seemed to be deep in thought.

In the thousands of years of rapid development of the Earth lineage, many people have been found to have reached the first and second levels of mental cultivation, but the third level... apart from Hong, only Lin Yan remains.

Such an extraordinary state of mind was discovered by the Chaos City Lord. Given his style, he would naturally find the most suitable teacher for Hong. This hidden powerhouse is most likely the "Darkness Lord".

The Darkness Lord is proficient in illusion magic, and his disciple, "Lord of Ghost Marquis," is a martial artist. It would be most suitable for Hong to be taught by him.

Even Hong himself is a practitioner of the "Law of Light," and he loves to use the dark variations of the Law of Light.

Although in the original story, he was taken in as a disciple by the Great Axe Founder, which seemed more powerful, it may not necessarily be suitable for Hong.

Since we already have the Master of the Universe as our teacher, there's no need to care about the resources at the Core Layer the Virtual Universe Company. There's nothing wrong with withdrawing.

With the same amount of cultivation time, Hong's talent in comprehending the laws was only slightly better than Thunder God's. Thunder God had already found it very difficult to pass the 9th level of the Tongtian Bridge, but Hong was able to reach the 12th level. This was mainly due to the difference in the speed of comprehension at the World Lord level.

"So, does that mean I've gained another junior disciple?" Lin Yan looked at Hong and Luo Feng, secretly chuckling to himself.

From now on, we'll each follow our own rules. I'll call you brother, and you'll call me your senior uncle!

However, a teacher is a teacher, and a disciple who wants to become a strong person still has to take the path one step at a time.

"It's a pity that even after Thunder God conquered the 15th island, no powerful figure would take him as a disciple," Lin Yan thought to himself.

That's understandable, actually.

Compared to Hong's 21st level, Thunder God's 15th level is naturally not as amazing. Even if he were to take on a disciple, it would be at most a Universe Venerable being taking on a disciple.

However, at that time, the Great Axe Founder had not yet returned, and the specific situation on Earth was not yet clear. Naturally, the Chaos City Lord had a wait-and-see attitude and did not want those Universe Venerable to know this information.

Furthermore, since there are other players of this caliber on Earth, Thunder God becomes less important.

"Actually, it doesn't really matter." Lin Yan shook his head inwardly. "Even if he were to be accepted as a disciple by the Universe Venerable, given Thunder God's rate of progress, how much effort could he possibly put into him? But on this Galaxy Island, there are so many Feng Wang Limit here. When it comes to guidance, there's absolutely no chance of him being secretive or impatient. Given Thunder God's level of understanding, whether he has Universe Venerable as a teacher or not makes absolutely no difference."

"Once he reaches that level, with me around, will we still need to worry about these kinds of issues?"

Luo Feng was happy for Hong after hearing his story.

He thought back to the first time he left Earth and went to Qiulong Star. At that time, among the four of them, apart from Lin Yan and his Golden Horn Beast clone who were at the Stellar level, his main body was close in strength to Hong and Lei Thunder God. As they entered the universe, the gap between them grew larger and larger.

Even though they had both entered the Core Layer the Virtual Universe Company, they were still far behind. Now that Hong Neng had such an opportunity, it was naturally a great thing.

"Lin Yan, Hong, and countless other geniuses from various races in the universe may have studied under powerful masters, had Special Encounters, or possessed extraordinary talents."

"Lin Yan has only been on the Outer Domain Battlefield for a little over two thousand years, yet he has become a figure comparable to Master True Yan King. I am also about to go there."

"I, Luo Feng, will definitely surpass countless people and stand at the peak!"

"Must!"

A fighting spirit burned within him.

The strength of his companions did not make him feel insecure; instead, it broadened his horizons and fueled his ambition!

The name of the King Xuanyuan is renowned far and wide; can't Luo Feng be famous throughout the universe?

"I can definitely do it!" Luo Feng said silently.

The four continued their conversation in the courtyard.

"Lin Yan, do you mean... Earth's problems have been completely resolved, and the race will even provide assistance to the development of Earth lineage?" Luo Feng asked happily.

"Yes." Lin Yan nodded.

"That's fantastic!" Hong's eyes lit up. "Earth already has some World Master. If it continues to develop like this, what will it be like!"

"World Master!" Thunder God with some emotion. "In the Black Dragon Mountain Star Domain, a force that has a World Master is considered quite formidable!"

"Back when Lin Yan and Luo Feng hadn't grown up yet, Brother Hong and I were most worried that Universe Adventurer would discover Earth's existence and turn it into their slave planet. Looking at it now, it's like a dream."

He sighed with regret.

It is truly astonishing that such dramatic changes could occur over thousands of years.

"I plan to wait until the Earth lineage has grown stronger and my own strength has increased before seeking out Cosmic Secret Realm to establish a continent. Not only will it have an incredibly vast land, but the rich Universe Origin Energy of the Cosmic Secret Realm will also be used to further promote the bloodline level of Earthling," Lin Yan said with a smile. "Then, using the divine kingdom as a transit point, I will establish Divine Kingdom Passage with Earth. It will be even better then."

Luo Feng, Hong, and Thunder God's eyes lit up.

How could they not understand the benefits of the Cosmic Secret Realm?

In those cultivation worlds, there are no conditions as good Earth lineage, where countless powerful individuals can emerge simply from the rich Origin Energy.

"However, I have something very important to discuss with you," Lin Yan said solemnly, looking at them.

"Um?"

Judging from Lin Yan's expression, they were all somewhat confused.

"What is it?" Hong asked.

"We've known each other for so many years, you should know my character," Lin Yan said. "I am not a foolish person. I may be poor and want to live a simple life, but I can still see the life and death of others, and I still want to change some of the chaotic and corrupt order."

"The fact that Earth didn't become a slave planet was just a matter of luck. If the Nuolanshan Family's fleet had arrived earlier, our fate might have been completely different."

"What about the others?"

"There are far too many planets, far too many people, who have been plunged into Purgatory simply because they lack a bit of luck!"

"We now have a higher status, and we've led the Earth onto a brighter and more promising path." Lin Yan's eyes shone brightly. "So I've thought about it for a long time, and I don't want to sit idly by and watch all of this happen!"

"I want to use our youthful energy and vibrant spirit to truly change the whole world!"