On the southern grasslands of the Ganwu Secret Realm, the wind swept the scent of fresh grass across the silver-white roof of Villa 1086.
Tang Ping pushed open the alloy door to the Cultivation Room, unable to hide the smile tugging at his lips. He was in an exceptionally good mood.
He had just broken through to Universe Level, and Babata had immediately awarded him a fourfold bonus: a full forty million Ganwu Coins, which came to forty billion Black Dragon Coins. That fortune was enough to buy a Tier 3 Telekinetic Weapon that only Universe Level powerhouses could use, or a Tier 3 Battle Suit with astonishing defensive power.
Those Universe Level powerhouses without influential backing often had to struggle for thousands, even tens of thousands, of years before they could save enough to buy such a treasure. Yet he had gotten one effortlessly, right after breaking through.
"Turns out that when you're making your way in the world, connections and power really are everything!" Tang Ping stretched, every bone and muscle in his body feeling wonderfully relaxed.
Easy wins were the best!
As he was basking in his good fortune, his Virtual Computer suddenly displayed two notifications, accompanied by a crisp electronic chime:
[Beep. Elite student Tang San has been detected reaching Universe Level. In accordance with the rules of the secret realm, his status has been upgraded to Universe Level Elite Privileges. Four additional opportunities to study the Immortal Monument Forest have been granted. The Universe Level Ganwu Treasury has been unlocked. Applications to select a residence in the Universe Level Elite Student District are now open.] [Beep. Your application to reside in the Universe Level Elite Student District has been approved. Please select your district within three days.]
Tang Ping raised an eyebrow, his