World Lord Level Secret Technique

Facing Tang Ping's sincere thanks, Babata curled the corner of her mouth, gave a slight nod, and waved her hand dismissively. "Small matter. Just choose a secret technique and a weapon for yourself. If you have no idea, you can state your requirements, and I'll help you pick."

Tang Ping frowned upon hearing this.

He knew very well that in this Swallowed Star world, the core keys to cultivation were only two things: comprehension of laws and strength of will.

However, he had yet to break through to the Planetary level, so he had no idea which element he had an affinity for. If he were to choose blindly now and end up with something incompatible, the loss would be far too great.

After pondering for a moment, he cupped his hands again, explained his concerns truthfully, and asked if he could wait until he reached the Planetary level before making a choice. With the resources he had just obtained, he could logically push for the Planetary level once he returned, and it wouldn't take long.

Babata waved her hand nonchalantly, her tone lazy. "No need to wait for a breakthrough. I just re-scanned you; you have a dual affinity for wind and thunder, your brain domain width has reached 30, and you have already awakened Spiritual Telekinesis. Your aptitude is actually quite good."

Luo Xiaoyu looked at her husband in surprise, her eyes full of confusion.

What kind of fortuitous encounter had he stumbled upon? His aptitude had improved so significantly—not only had his brain domain width increased, but he had also gained a thunder affinity and Spiritual Telekinesis?

Could it be that he had consumed some rare, heaven-defying treasure? Thinking of this, a trace of envy couldn't help but well up in her heart.

Tang Ping was delighted upon hearing this.

In the Swallowed Star world, although those with poor aptitude might change their fate through heaven-defying luck, the vast majority of people lacked such opportunities. Aptitude often determined, to a large extent, how far one could go on the path of cultivation.

After a moment of contemplation, Tang Ping cupped his hands again and asked respectfully, "Lord Babata, regarding the secret technique, could you give me one that is wind-thunder dual-attribute and excels in self-preservation? As for the weapon, I want one that is both cool and adept at defense and survival—a sword would be best."

As an old bookworm who had been reading legitimate copies on Qidian for ten years, although he was tired of the tropes where the protagonist used a sword, he had to admit that when it came to looking cool and showing off, the sword was definitely the top choice.

Furthermore, he was a Spirit Reader; he didn't need to engage in close-quarters combat, so using a sword was perfectly suitable.

Being strong is only for a moment, but being cool is for a lifetime!

As for why he emphasized self-preservation, the reason was simple: he cherished his life. If dignity was lost, one might still be able to trade it for money, but if life was lost, then everything was truly gone.

Babata's mouth twitched upon hearing this.

But since he was the registered disciple she had chosen, she had to accept it with tears in her eyes. She silently searched her database for a moment, then waved her hand, and an antique-looking box landed directly in front of Tang Ping.

"The secret technique is yours, and I've already arranged for the weapon to be delivered to your home. You'd better cultivate properly and not give me a reason to be unhappy, hmph!"

Babata glared fiercely at Tang Ping and bared her teeth, looking seemingly vicious, before flicking her tail, crossing her arms, and vanishing from the spot.

"Respectfully send off Lord Babata!" Tang Ping and Luo Xiaoyu hurriedly bowed in unison to see her off.

Politeness costs nothing; this was an eternal truth.

A moment later, Tang Ping couldn't wait to open the box. When he saw the Wind-Thunder Secret Canon inside, his eyes were filled with surprise.

This was actually a top-tier secret technique that could be cultivated up to the World Lord level. Its creator was most proficient in the Wind-Thunder Evasion Technique, and its self-preservation capabilities were top-notch.

The Sky-Splitting Sword gifted by Babata was even a legendary Tier 3 Telekinetic Weapon, worth a fortune. This sword could not only split into countless small blades for wide-range attacks but could also combine into a giant sword to execute the Wind-Thunder Sword Technique.

Most importantly, it could condense into wings, which, when combined with the secret technique to execute the Wind-Thunder Evasion Technique, would leave cultivators of the same level far behind in terms of speed.

In critical moments, the sword-wings could also form a defensive barrier to protect himself.

One had to know that Tier 3 Telekinetic Weapons were divine armaments that only the high and mighty Universe Level powerhouses could control, not to mention the entire set of matching secret techniques.

This was absolutely a massive stroke of luck!

Lord Babata, loyalty!

"Tang Ping, you shouldn't have made those demands just now." Luo Xiaoyu struggled for a moment before whispering her advice.

Tang Ping raised his hand to interrupt her, smiling as he said, "Wife, what is suitable is the best. This might be the only opportunity of my life, so of course, I had to be honest."

"Besides, as long as I can demonstrate corresponding value, I believe the great, generous, and kind Lord Babata will not blame me."

"Al...right." Luo Xiaoyu nodded helplessly, then said, "Next, I need to apply for a residence for the family, order tickets, and have the family equip suitable Universe Level slave guards. These things will take about three months."

"During this time, you can stay at my place, or go back to say goodbye to your friends and family, settle your assets, and pack your bags."

"As for the breakthrough to the Planetary level, for the sake of safety, remember to come find me. I can help you apply for the Luo Family's exclusive Cultivation Room. The Origin Force there is abundant, and there are powerhouses guarding it, so the cultivation results will be much better."

Tang Ping nodded in response, "No problem."

After giving these instructions, Luo Xiaoyu's figure instantly vanished from the virtual world, clearly off to handle the follow-up matters. It was evident that she was an impatient person who liked to get things done quickly.

Tang Ping did not delay and immediately scanned the Wind-Thunder Secret Canon into his smart bracelet.

After finishing this, Tang Ping quickly clicked the logout button. Accompanied by a slight sense of dizziness, he withdrew from the virtual world.

The moment he took off the Virtual Reality Helmet, the light of the real world made his eyes squint slightly, and it took a good while for him to fully open them. Too many unimaginable things had happened in the game today, and he felt his mind was a bit exhausted and needed a good rest to adjust.

As a veteran novel fan, Tang Ping understood one truth: when things are going smoothly, staying calm and steady is crucial.

After all, villains die from talking too much, and showing off gets you struck by lightning!

He scanned his surroundings and found that his "cheap" wife was long gone, with only a faint, lingering fragrance remaining on the seat, as if to prove she had once been there.

After checking out and walking out of the room, he stood at the entrance and looked up at this technologically advanced city.

The skyscrapers in front of him soared into the clouds, reaching ten thousand meters in height, as if they were about to pierce the sky. The tops of the buildings were lost in the clouds, making it impossible to see their full scale.

As far as he knew, the underground of the city was mostly factories filled with robots working busily; they operated tirelessly to maintain the city's various supply needs. The areas above the middle section that could be reached by sunlight were residential zones.

On the roads, several energetic students walked by, laughing and joking. Not far away, a few residents were strolling leisurely. Looking up, one could see countless aerial hovercars flying rapidly under the guidance of the intelligent system.

They were like meteors in the night sky, flashing with light and moving in an orderly fashion along established tracks.

All over the buildings, there were many commercials; some were 3D projections displaying cool special effects in the air, while others were giant electronic screens scrolling through attractive content.

Things like: Three-Year Apprentice Five-Year Planetary, <Persistence is the Secret to Success, [Zhongxia Education] Accompanies You to Climb the Peak of Martial Arts>, <Inspiring Wisdom, Lighting Up the Future—Let Martial Arts Be the Lighthouse of Your Life—Thor Toddler Training Class>, <Luo Family Civil Servant Crash Course, 300,000 Guaranteed Pass>.

The influencers and celebrities endorsing them all possessed extraordinary strength, at least having the legendary Planetary level strength. They could fly through the air, and a single person could even destroy a city, yet now, for the sake of a little cultivation resource, they were working hard to sell their faces and sing in commercials.

Tang Ping looked at these commercials, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

This world is truly interesting. The Luo Family is indeed quite something!