"Hmm~"
Han Han felt his mind become incredibly clear. The Wood and Space Origin Laws unfolded on their own in his consciousness, and he grasped them with ease.
The insights of the fifth level of the Heavenly Bridge!
In the Genius Tournament, even the overall champion, if he had entered the Initial Universe, would have reached only this level.
But this was the Strongest Tournament. It was hard to say whether this level would be enough to take first place. Of course, he was young—much younger than the average age of contestants in the Genius Tournament.
"So this is the fifth level of the Heavenly Bridge."
Han Han came to his senses, amazed. Compared with just a few minutes ago, it was like night and day.
"Next time I run a simulation, I'm about ninety percent sure I can get my hands on that Special Lifeform, the Wood Spirit."
As for Option Nine—part of the Blood Marrow...
"I'll leave the Blood Marrow for later. The Blood Sea Void is filled with Will Impact at least at the World Lord Level. Taking it out now could cause an accident," Han Han thought.
The system's items weren't necessarily harmless. For example, it even let him choose hostile living beings like the Ice Prism Beast and the Tree Man.
"Cruise at twice the speed of light," Han Han ordered.
"Beep!"
The spaceship began accelerating.
The simulation had already confirmed that the deal would go smoothly, so there was no reason to dawdle. The sooner he arrived, completed the deal, and got the Phantom Spirit, the sooner he could start raising it.
A desolate star system, with countless specks of dust suspended in the starry sky.
Wutu Planet was the only intact planet in the system, but neither its soil nor its atmosphere was suitable for ordinary life.
A shuttle-shaped spaceship was parked on the planet's surface. The force field it emitted cleared a clean patch of ground around it.
"Have they arrived yet?"
"Probably soon. The captain already sent a notification through the system that the goods have been delivered."
"Hey, what do you think it is? Captain Yuan Wu personally led the escort. It has to be worth at least two Hunyuan Units, and the buyer must be a World Lord, too."
"Obviously."
A few Domain Lords chatted inside the spaceship.
"Enough talking."
Yuan Wu, a green-scaled man nearby, spoke sternly. He stood and headed for the exit. "The system says our trading partner has arrived on Wutu Planet. Everyone, come with me."
"Yes." The Domain Lords immediately straightened up.
"Remember, no chatting in front of our trading partner. If the intelligent system judges you to be in violation, don't blame me."
Yuan Wu and the Domain Lords left the spaceship.
Before long, another spaceship passed through the black atmosphere and landed steadily nearby. Its hatch opened, and Han Han stepped out.
"What a hostile environment."
Han Han frowned. If he hadn't had the Gold Wood Grass merge with his body, he would have needed time just to adapt.
Once he boarded the Universe Galaxy Bank's spaceship, the intelligent system automatically scanned his identity. After confirming it, it notified Yuan Wu.
"That can't be right?!"
Yuan Wu was stunned. "Planetary Level Nine, and he's a three-star user!"
But no matter how shocked he was, the Universe Galaxy Bank strictly protected its users' information. If he showed even the slightest ill intent, the intelligent system could control the spaceship's weapons and kill him in an instant.
"Esteemed user."
Yuan Wu bowed slightly and took out a silver-white ring, handing it to Li Ming. "All the items you purchased are inside this World Ring. According to regulations, we can hand them over only after you pay the remaining balance."
Han Han nodded and paid through his Smart Optical Computer.
"Beep!"
Yuan Wu's Smart Optical Computer chimed.
"Thank you for placing your trust in the Universe Galaxy Bank. You may inspect the items here. If you find any problems, please report them to the intelligent system promptly." Yuan Wu spoke in a practiced, professional tone.
"Okay," Han Han replied.
He sent his Spiritual Force into the ring and claimed it. Soon, he saw a triangular spaceship parked on a plain.
The other two World Rings floated in midair, while the young Phantom Spirit was inside a custom-made metal box. There shouldn't be any problems.
"Pleasure doing business."
"Pleasure doing business."
Han Han returned to his spaceship and left Wutu Planet.
"That man must be the son or personal disciple of some Immortal God. He tried to hide his aura, but I could still sense how terrifying it was." Yuan Wu watched the spaceship depart.
Before reaching the Domain Lord Level, it was difficult to conceal one's aura perfectly.
The spaceship reached the speed of light and entered the Dark Universe.
"Whoosh!"
Han Han entered the World Ring.
"A lifeform made of soul energy!"
Han Han eagerly opened the metal box. Honestly, he was curious about what a lifeform made of soul energy looked like. It had never been mentioned in the original story.
The metal box opened.
A cloud of three-colored mist came into view, emanating a faint soul aura.
Apprentice Rank Nine.
The Universe Galaxy Bank was a major power, after all. A young lifeform like this had naturally been carefully cultivated. Apprentice Rank Nine was the highest level it could reach before formal cultivation began.
"Tsk, tsk~"
Han Han felt his consciousness waver slightly.
Following the method for claiming it, he continuously sent his Spiritual Force into the mist. He could feel it constantly absorbing his force and transforming.
"Phew~"
Han Han opened a tiny channel and absorbed the life energy of the Locke Divine Water to replenish his Spiritual Force.
He was a warrior, so his Spiritual Force was scarce.
After about an hour, the Phantom Spirit was completely infused with Han Han's unique Spiritual Force aura. Now, he could feel the connection between them.
With a thought, the mist slipped into his body and eventually merged with his soul.
"That feels wonderful."
After the Phantom Spirit merged with him, Han Han felt that his consciousness had become clearer.
Of course,
that was just an illusion. The Phantom Spirit couldn't actually make his soul clearer. If it could, the major powers would have long since made it available to all their geniuses.
"Time to raise it."
He entered the Micro World, went to the Locke Divine Water Lake, and directed the Phantom Spirit to the surface of the lake.
As soon as it appeared, the Phantom Spirit sent him a feeling of delight.
"Absorb as much as you like. Get stronger as quickly as you can."
Han Han smiled, grateful that he had met Pansy and obtained the Locke Divine Water. Without it, with his poor talent, he would have struggled to get anywhere even with the system.
The Phantom Spirit floated on the lake. At that moment, the Micro World was like a hidden paradise.
"Should I go take a look at the Ancient Tree Secret Realm... No, it's too risky. I'll let the version of me in the simulation go instead. I'd better stay somewhere safe on a life-bearing planet."
Han Han returned to the spaceship's control room.
He planned to do what he had in the simulation and buy a property on Cuilang Planet, where he could cultivate in seclusion.
Afterward, he would leave the Dark Universe and switch to the newly purchased E-Class Spaceship. At its speed, he could reach Cuilang Planet in just seven days.
And once he bought property on Cuilang Planet, he could fly straight in without revealing that a Planetary Rank cultivator owned an E-Class Spaceship.
In the end, he settled on a price of one billion Ganwu Coins and bought a modest-sized manor.
"Done."
"Now to wait for the next simulation."
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