On the third day after making his decision.
Ganwu Dojo sent Han Han an email regarding how he would be handled.
First, he would be listed as an elite student, with authority equivalent to a Two-Leaf Ganwu Envoy. He could enter the dojo treasury to purchase items, and the first three Bloodline Evolution Agents would be available at a ninety percent discount.
Second, once every three years, he could attend a public lecture by a Three-Leaf Ganwu Member for free. The opportunities could be accumulated.
Third, he could not join any other factions apart from the Virtual Universe Company, Giant Axe Coliseum, Universe Mercenary Alliance, Universe First Bank, and Universe Galaxy Bank. If he joined any of those five major factions, the first two benefits would be revoked.
Of course.
Becoming a universe mercenary did not count. This referred to fully joining the Universe Mercenary Alliance.
The signature at the end of the email was blank. As long as Han Han left his spiritual imprint, it would mean that he agreed to Ganwu Dojo's terms.
"Buzz~"
The two characters Han Han, formed from spiritual power, appeared. At the same time, his authority within Ganwu Dojo was raised.
At a glance, the increase was far from minor.
Two-Leaf Ganwu Envoys were powerhouses among Domain Lords. In terms of status alone, they were no lower than ordinary World Lords outside, and they held some standing even within Ganwu Dojo.
With a thought, he switched to the treasury interface.
Six main categories appeared: secret techniques, weapons, battle armor, spacecraft, special treasures, and materials.
"Ice Flower should belong under special treasures."
Han Han clicked into the special treasures category, and information on all kinds of treasures immediately appeared.
He did not specifically search for Ice Flower. Although nothing had gone wrong in the simulation, this was reality. Han Han felt it was safer to be cautious.
Fortunately, Ice Flower was a relatively high-end treasure and was listed near the top of the special treasures category.
Name: Ice Flower Effect: Increases one's affinity with laws Price: 32 Hunyuan Units Purchase Authority: Immortal Gods, select Three-Leaf Ganwu Members Stock: 0 Method of Use: Melt with Origin Force before consuming. Those below Universe Rank must use an Ice Heart Potion or a high-end cold-resistance potion to assist absorption. Protection from a powerhouse is also acceptable.
The simulation had probably simplified quite a lot. His authority had even been too low at the time, but now that he checked for himself, he discovered far more detailed information.
For example, an Ice Heart Potion was not strictly necessary. As long as someone could withstand the cold of the melted Ice Flower, it would work. The Ice Heart Potion was simply the easiest option.
After that, Han Han continued browsing for treasures.
Nutrient Fluid, Bloodline Evolution Agents, and more. Later, he also looked through the spacecraft and materials categories.
"So expensive." Han Han was deeply struck.
It was no wonder.
Two-Leaf Ganwu Envoys could purchase many good things, but Domain Lords themselves possessed considerable wealth. Their savings were generally measured in Cosmic Coins.
"I'll deal with it later."
Ganwu Dojo could not possibly find out exactly how much savings he had. He could buy them once he had money later.
Now, Han Han planned to take a look at the public lectures.
Three-Leaf Ganwu Members were generally World Lords, but World Lords were also the realm with the greatest disparity in strength.
To break through to World Lord, one merely needed to comprehend a trace of a law, merge one's Origin Force, spiritual power, and so on, and comprehend World Force. That was enough to advance all the way to the peak of World Lord ninth stage.
Yet those who continuously comprehended laws, gained recognition from an Origin Law, or even came within a trace of fully comprehending one and grasped some of the mysteries of higher laws could also be World Lords.
Both might be at the peak of World Lord ninth stage, but the latter could instantly kill the former.
"Can't choose someone too weak, but I can't aim too high either."
Han Han kept filtering through the options.
The Ganwu Universe Kingdom was simply too vast. Even if Ganwu Dojo's Three-Leaf Ganwu Members were all comparatively strong among World Lords, there were still nearly ten thousand of them. Dozens were currently about to give public lectures.
"Him, then."
The image stopped on a man with azure scales.
His name was Ponu, a World Lord eighth stage who had gained recognition from the Wood Origin Law.
Most importantly.
Ponu's public lecture this time was on the Wood Domain. It would greatly help Han Han improve his Wood Domain later, making him the most suitable of all the instructors.
"Beep!"
"Elite student Han Han, would you like to register for the public lecture of Three-Leaf Ganwu Member Ponu? If so, please pay 10,000 Cosmic Coins."
"Detected that you may attend one public lecture for free every three years. Would you like to use that opportunity for this course?" the intelligent system reminded Han Han.
"Use it," Han Han said.
"Registration successful," the intelligent system sounded again. "Please teleport to Dojo District E-18 within one hour. Failure to arrive before the deadline will be considered forfeiture of this course."
After setting the location, Han Han teleported over directly.
District E-18 was a gigantic plaza. A platform rose slightly in the center, while 10,081 prayer mats surrounded it for students attending the lecture.
By the time Han Han arrived, over a hundred people were already there. Without exception, all of them were Domain Lords.
"For Universe Ranks, comprehending a Domain is the key. This kind of course really isn't suitable for them." Han Han walked to a prayer mat in the middle and sat down.
Those Domain Lords did not approach him to talk, and he did not take the initiative to speak either.
"Hm?"
About fifty minutes later, a puzzled voice sounded beside Han Han's ear. "I thought I was the only Star Rank here. I didn't expect there to be a Planetary Rank too."
Han Han opened his eyes and looked over. It was a young woman at Star Rank seventh stage.
"My name is Nalan. How did you get in? Did you buy a slot with money? That shouldn't be possible either. You'd need at least One-Leaf Ganwu Member authority." Nalan did not mean to offend him. Her tone was purely curious.
"Because I'm an outer-ring genius of the dojo," Han Han said with a smile.
"Oh?"
Nalan continued, "I remember now. I heard from the instructors that there was a Planetary Rank genius who comprehended a Domain. It's a pity you refused to join the core. Your name was... right! Han Han. Is that you?"
Han Han nodded.
"It really is you."
Nalan immediately became interested. She hurried over to the prayer mat beside Han Han and sat down. "What were you thinking? You actually turned down such great benefits."
"But this way, I'm freer," Han Han said with a smile.
"True." Nalan seemed to recall something and said, "The instructors arrange life-and-death trials from time to time, and some are mandatory."
"But between life and death is indeed where one improves the fastest. Take me, for example. I have a second-tier bloodline, and it's only been a little over four years since I comprehended a Domain, yet I've already reached the eighth level."
Han Han: "Was that even human speech?"
"You..."
Nalan had just been about to continue when a pressure suddenly spread from the far side of the plaza. Everyone present turned their eyes in that direction. World Lord Ponu had arrived.
"What's your Virtual Universe number? We'll talk again after the public lecture ends," Nalan said to Han Han.
Han Han was quite willing.
To comprehend the eighth level of a Domain in four years, Nalan's talent was certainly extraordinary as well. Befriending such a little genius was not a bad thing.
"Silence!"
Ponu spoke. With that one word, the entire plaza fell into absolute silence.
"In this public lecture, I will explain how to further improve the Wood Domain, and even how to step across the threshold of laws."
"Buzz~" An invisible Domain spread out.
Han Han could sense that this was only the most ordinary Wood Domain, one that had just been comprehended. It was the most basic level, and he was currently at that level himself.
"This is the most basic Wood Domain..."
Ponu began his explanation, and Han Han listened with complete focus, afraid of missing anything crucial.
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