Twenty Years Later
Twenty years have passed since Yang Wu completed the 'Dead Star' mission.
Over the course of twenty years, Yang Wu spent eight years completing two Desperate Level Mission in the Virtual Universe Company's Primal Secret Region: 'Mizong Galaxy' and 'Purgatory Abyss'.
There is only one mission in the Mizong Galaxy, which requires the trial participants to find 39 crystals specified in the mission. Upon completion, they will receive 500,000 points.
The Mizong Galaxy, as its name suggests, is a place resembling a super maze. However, this maze is so vast that it rivals the size of the Milky Way Galaxy.
The Mizong Galaxy contains many opportunities, both large and small; of course, these opportunities also harbor immense dangers.
During his search for the 39 crystals specified in the mission, Yang Wu discovered several extremely dangerous locations.
After the Earthling Main Body died three times, Yang Wu obtained various precious materials worth nearly five million Hunyuan Unit.
In the end, Yang Wu spent six years collecting all 39 crystals and successfully completed the mission of the 'Mizong Galaxy'.
As for the 'Purgatory Abyss', it truly lives up to its reputation as the most difficult, Desperate Level Mission.
In Yang Wu's view, the Purgatory Abyss was essentially an enhanced version of the Demon Mountain. Not only was the environment extremely harsh, but he also had to constantly face the pursuit of the abyss's native inhabitants.
There are no humans in the Purgatory Abyss; the native life forms there belong to another elite race in the universe, the Prison Clan.
Although there are no Immortal beings of the Prison Clan in the Purgatory Abyss, there are a large number of World Lord and Domain Lord.
As for Universe Level, they are countless.
The Prison Clan can be considered the most bloodthirsty race in the entire Primal Universe; they can kill each other without any reason whatsoever.
Even the high-ranking Prison Clan would not stop the fighting between the various races under their command; on the contrary, they would secretly fuel the flames, and would not hesitate to do so even if it meant the annihilation of several races.
Amidst such bloody slaughter, the Prison Clan also gave birth to many great beings whose names resounded throughout the universe. After the emergence of the Universe Supreme Being, the Prison Clan became one of the Six Great Peak Races.
Throughout the entire Purgatory Abyss, bloody slaughter takes place every moment.
Therefore, for Yang Wu and other trial participants, the mission in the Purgatory Abyss is extremely dangerous. The slightest mistake could lead to their demise.
Fortunately, Yang Wu possessed extraordinary willpower and immense strength, and ultimately completed the mission in the Purgatory Abyss without ever perishing.
But that's quite normal.
Black Warrior, Law Comprehension of the Twelfth level of the Heavenly Bridge...
Yang Wu's current strength is absolutely top-tier, even among all the Universe Level geniuses throughout Human Race history.
If he had already faced the danger of perishing in the Purgatory Abyss, then this Desperate Level Mission wouldn't have had a 99% mortality rate.
In this Purgatory Abyss, Yang Wu did not specifically seek out opportunities, so after two years, he directly completed the Purgatory Abyss mission and received a reward of one million points.
Virtual Universe, Yuxiang Mountain.
In the Primal Region, within Yang Wu Manor.
At this moment, the incredibly vast training ground was simulated as a boundless starry sky.
At the very center of this vast starry sky, Yang Wu stood calmly, gazing at a colossal star in the void ahead.
Suddenly--
Yang Wu suddenly exerted force with both legs, transforming himself into a dark Golden Flowing Light, leaving a trail in the starry sky like a shooting star, and instantly rushing towards a distant star.
"Shattered Starry Sky!"
Yang Wu suddenly clenched his right fist and then threw a punch.
With a single punch, the two Origin Law of fire and space were instantly activated. The fierce fist force even generated a visible shockwave, and countless fist shadows rushed towards the simulated star in front of Yang Wu.
Thump!
With a muffled sound, the brilliant star exploded instantly, shattering into countless fragments of meteorite.
'Shattered Starry Sky' is the third move of the Marquis Lihuo's famous secret technique, the Lihuo Fist. It is the strongest move created by the Marquis Lihuo through his understanding of the Law of Fire and his combination with the Law of Space.
Although the Law of Fire is only Lower Law, fully comprehending it is only comparable to the Tenth Layer of the Heavenly Bridge.
However, the <Lihuo Fist> created by Marquis Lihuo brought the Law of Fire to their extreme, and with the addition of a portion of the Law of Space, this secret technique of Marquis Lihuo became exceptionally powerful.
Yang Wu had searched for the "Lihuo Fist" in the treasure vault of the Virtual Universe Company; it was priced at a whopping 100,000 points.
It's worth noting that even the Soul Seal created by Hu Yanbo Master of Yunmo Star, only costs around 10,000 points.
Although Hu Yanbo only possessed the strength to barely be granted the title of Marquis, the <Soul Seal> he created was quite extraordinary, completely comparable to the Self-Created Secret Technique of ordinary high-level Marquis Level Immortal.
For example, the first three volumes of "Space-Time Essays" that Yang Wu bought only cost him 100,000 points.
Wow!
With a thought, Yang Wu caused the vast starry sky to vanish, and the surroundings once again transformed into a spacious training ground.
Just then, a lean old man dressed in a fiery red robe appeared beside Yang Wu.
"Teacher!" Yang Wu greeted him quickly.
"Yang Wu, I never expected you could actually use the third form of the <Lihuo Fist>!" Although Marquis Lihuo was still surprised, his expression remained calm.
It's not that Yang Wu's progress isn't remarkable; it's just that over the past twenty years, Marquis Lihuo has become numb to Yang Wu's progress.
When Yang Wu crossed the ninth level of the Heavenly Bridge in Chaos City, Marquis Lihuo had already recognized his extraordinary abilities.
However, Yang Wu's recent progress has still amazed Marquis Lihuo.
In recent times, Yang Wu has made small progress every month and big progress every six months.
In just twenty years, Yang Wu's Law Comprehension has even surpassed that of those Domain Lord Level powerhouses who have cultivated in seclusion for tens of thousands of years in the Primal Secret Region!
If it weren't for the fact that he was in Virtual Universe, Marquis Lihuo would have thought he was under the spell of a Peak King Level soul master.
When Marquis Lihuo first comprehended the Law of Space, he did not follow the path of analyzing the Law Essence, so he was not very clear about Yang Wu's understanding of the Law of Space.
However, when it comes to the Origin Law of Fire, Marquis Lihuo has already exhausted all his teachings!
Because Yang Wu's current understanding of the Law of Fire is only one step away from fully comprehending Law of Fire.
"Thanks to your careful guidance, teacher!" Yang Wu said respectfully.
Although Yang Wu's progress was so remarkable because of the two simulations that had just passed, Marquis Lihuo had been carefully guiding Yang Wu in the Simulator, so Yang Wu was not wrong.
"Yang Wu!" Marquis Lihuo couldn't help but exclaim, "You are the strongest genius I have ever seen in my long life! Even those extraordinary individuals among our Human Race who have conquered the Primal Heavenly Mountain cannot match your speed of comprehension at the Universe Level!"
Immediately, a hint of melancholy flashed Marquis Lihuo's face as he sighed, "Unfortunately, with your current Law Comprehension the laws, I can no longer continue to be your teacher!"
Given Yang Wu's extraordinary talent, it's no surprise that Marquis Yang Wu Marquis Lihuo is willing to continue guiding him!
However, Yang Wu is now only one step away from comprehending the Law of Fire, which cannot be achieved simply by giving guidance! As for the Law of Space, although Marquis Lihuo has more knowledge than Yang Wu in terms of quantity, he has not taken the path of analyzing the Law Essence, so he is also unable to guide Yang Wu at all.
Yang Wu had actually been prepared for this matter, so Yang Wu didn't try to persuade Marquis Lihuo to stay. Instead, he respectfully said, "Yang Wu will always remember your careful guidance over the past hundred years!"
"Hmm!" Marquis Lihuo was very satisfied after hearing Yang Wu's words.
Marquis Lihuo was a powerful figure under the command of the Nine Sword Venerable. He came to the Primal Region to serve as Yang Wu's personal tutor, which was done under orders.
After spending over a hundred years together, Marquis Lihuo had developed a great fondness for Yang Wu.
Moreover, being able to teach a peerless genius like Yang Wu for over a hundred years is something that Marquis Lihuo can also commend.
After respectfully seeing off Marquis Lihuo, Yang Wu immediately set off for Hall No. 2 of the Lecture Hall.
Today, there happens to be a lecture given by a King Level Immortal specializes in the Law of Space, so Yang Wu certainly wouldn't miss it.
Primal Region, Lecture Hall number two.
The entire lecture hall is 80 kilometers long and 60 kilometers wide.
Apart from a few student seats at the edges, the rest of the space belongs to the lecturers.
At this moment, dozens of geniuses were listening to a lecture given by King Level Immortal who was about five meters tall in the distance.
Among these geniuses, most are World Lord, several are Domain Lord Level, and those at the Universe Level are extremely rare.
"So that's how it is."
"That's brilliant!"
Yang Wu sat cross-legged in the crowd, a look of joy involuntarily appearing on his face.
Since comprehending all 108 Space Essence, Yang Wu's cultivation speed has slowed down considerably.
The most important reason for this was the loss of guidance from the Nine Sword Venerable.
Yang Wu had completely comprehended the Nine Sword Venerable's previous analysis of the Law Essence of space.
In order to gradually reveal his Law Comprehension, Yang Wu did not continue to consult the Nine Sword Venerable. Therefore, he could only rely on some public lectures to comprehend the Law of Space.
The one lecturing on the stage at this moment is a King Level Immortal is well-versed in the Law of Space.
As the other party spoke, they waved their hands to demonstrate, and Law Secret Pattern continuously appeared in mid-air.
All the geniuses were listening attentively.
Much later.
"That's enough for today," the five-meter-tall, King Level Immortal said with a smile.
"Thank you, Teacher Xie!"
Many geniuses, including Yang Wu, who were listening to the lecture below, immediately stood up and bowed respectfully.
The King Level Immortal teacher nodded, and then, before everyone's eyes, vanished into thin air from the Lecture Hall.
Yang Wu slowly walked out, sorting out and digesting the many insights he had gained from the previous explanation.
At the same time, Yang Wu could hear the constant chatter of other people.
"Look, that's Yang Wu!"
"He had already passed the ninth level of the Heavenly Bridge before leaving Chaos City! He's a monster! We've cultivated at the Domain Lord Level for tens of thousands of years, and we've only just barely passed the Tenth Layer!"
Not far from Yang Wu were two Domain Lord Level geniuses. One had pointed ears and was a Werewolf Race genius, while the other was a lean man wearing black battle armor.
The Werewolf Race genius suddenly smiled and asked, "There are less than ten years left until the Qualification Battle for their Universe Level geniuses, Toka, do you think Yang Wu has a chance to pass the Tenth Layer the Heavenly Bridge?"
"Impossible!" the lean man said coldly. "Although time flows more slowly in Chaos City, our comprehension speed outside is about ten times slower than in Chaos City. Moreover, every three levels of the Heavenly Bridge are a challenge, and the Tenth Layer is extremely difficult. Most of the Domain Lord Level in the Taichu Region have been stuck on the ninth level for thousands of years! Although Yang Wu's talent is extraordinary, it is absolutely impossible for him to pass the Tenth Layer within a hundred years of leaving Chaos City!"
At that moment, many people looked at Yang Wu, who was leaving, and began to discuss among themselves.
"Is that Yang Wu, the peerless genius hailed as a once-in-hundred-thousand-epoch-times figure?"
Yes, that's him.
"When we left Chaos City, the strongest among us had only made it past the fifth level of the Heavenly Bridge! He actually managed to pass the ninth level, he's a monster!"
"Having just emerged from Chaos City, his Law Comprehension has already crushed that Universe Level's number one genius, 'Fito.' I'm afraid that in another thousand years, it will be our turn as Domain Lord."
Because Yang Wu had received guidance from the Nine Sword Venerable, he had attended fewer public lectures before.
Some Primal Secret Region Member were seeing Yang Wu for the first time, so Yang Wu instantly became the center of everyone's discussion.
In a secluded corner, a young man dressed in golden armor kept glancing at Yang Wu, his heart filled with jealousy and worry.
"Damn it! Yang Wu is already so strong, why hasn't he broken through to the Domain Lord Level yet?"
"There are less than ten years left until the Universe Level Qualification Battle. There are only three spots for Universe Level members from the Primal Secret Region. Yang Wu and Fito have definitely taken two of those spots. I still have to compete with those members from the Taichu Secret Realm!"
The Gold Armor youth was extremely anxious. "That 'werewolf' Krofu is also very powerful, and my chances of defeating him are slim! It's infuriating that the difference between the Primal Secret Region and the Taichu Secret Realm is too great. If I'm eliminated, it will be even harder to climb back up."
"No, after I further refine 'Beast Fist,' I must accept a Desperate Level Mission, hoping to increase my strength."
As Yang Wu walked down the road, he could clearly hear the whispers and comments of others.
"The Tenth Layer of the Heavenly Bridge?"
"Will it take another thousand years to be able to crush Domain Lord Level?"
Yang Wu thought to himself, "These people... they don't know that I don't consider them opponents at all!"
Throughout the entire story, Yang Wu had only one rival: the true peerless genius, Luo Feng.
Even though he has now fully grasped the essence of the Law of Space, Yang Wu doesn't dare say that he can truly suppress Luo Feng indefinitely.
That's a peerless genius who can create the Ultimate Secret Technique in just 50,000 years!
Take King Zhenyan, for example. He was an extremely talented genius, but even after cultivating for hundreds of millions of years, the secret techniques he created were only infinitely close to the ultimate level!
Among all the Immortal beings in humankind today, there is not a single one who has been able to create the Ultimate Secret Technique.
"Master, these people are actually speculating whether you can pass the Tenth Layer of the Heavenly Bridge. How interesting!" Chi Yan's voice rang in Yang Wu's mind.
To this day, Yang Wu has displayed all the gains he made in the previous two simulations in the Virtual Universe.
The one who understands Yang Wu's current strength best is undoubtedly Chi Yan, the Intelligent Life that has always been with him.
"Master, why don't you try crossing the Heavenly Bridge? I bet the expressions on these people's faces will be priceless after you Heavenly Bridge!" Chi Yan said with a smile.
Since evolving into Intelligent Life, Chi Yan has become more and more like a real life form.
"Break through the Heavenly Bridge?" Yang Wu's heart skipped a beat.
It was now January 2265 Earth time, and the number of times recorded on the Time Simulator in Yang Wu's mind had been refreshed once again.
Yang Wu's strength has been gradually revealed in the Virtual Universe over the past twenty years.
"It seems there's really no need to wait any longer?" Yang Wu thought to himself.
With the Clone Technique, Yang Wu can survive to the time limit in each simulation; moreover, after breaking through to the Domain Lord Level, his talent is very likely to improve again.
With these two points in mind, Yang Wu certainly wouldn't remain stuck at the Universe Level.
"Then let's go and conquer the Heavenly Bridge!" Yang Wu smiled slightly and instantly disappeared from the Lecture Hall.
At the stellar level, the protagonist's talent is equivalent to Uka's; at the cosmic level, he's a genius who appears only once every few hundred thousand years, slightly stronger than Moro and Lian Luo (who were granted the title of Marquis upon achieving Immortality). That makes sense. Although Lian Luo was initially described as very powerful, he's at most among the top thirty Primordial Secret Realm Masters, not even number one. If the protagonist's talent truly appears only once every ten thousand epochs, then in the simulator, with tens of thousands of years of experience, his comprehension should barely reach the Marquis level.
As for the time it took to comprehend the Law of Fire, you can look at Luo Feng before he broke through to Immortal; it took him hundreds of years to Heavenly Bridge.