Space-Time Nightmare Beast

"Master, based on your wishes, several life options with high compatibility have been selected for you."

Xiaoye's voice sounded beside Qin Ming, and several marked life forms instantly appeared on the screen.

In the end, Qin Ming's gaze settled on one of them.

It was a strange life form resembling flowing liquid, its shape unfixed—sometimes like a nebula, sometimes like running water—emitting a dreamy, hazy luster.

"Space-Time Nightmare Beast?" Qin Ming looked at its description.

According to the data, the Space-Time Nightmare Beast was a special life in the universe, with a gene level of about 180 times, possessing three innate talents.

First, it had an extremely strong instinctive affinity for the Laws of Time and Space.

Second, its body could freely shift between solid and illusory space-time, evading most physical and energy attacks, and also had strong resistance to soul attacks.

Third, although it was a flesh-and-blood life, it had no fixed form and could freely simulate and change into any shape.

However, just exchanging a small part of its body required 10 million points, and it also needed approval from the high-level authorities of the Virtual Universe Company.

Qin Ming's gaze locked firmly onto the introduction of the Space-Time Nightmare Beast, especially the 180-fold gene level and its exceptional affinity for the Laws of Time and Space.

180-fold gene level!

In the universe, life forms exceeding 100 times the gene level were extremely rare. 180 times was far beyond the gene level of ordinary special life!

This meant that once it was nurtured into a clone, its starting point would be incredibly high, and its potential would be immeasurable.

And the top-tier affinity for the Laws of Time and Space further reduced the difficulty of comprehending them.

It could even be said to add a sliver of possibility for becoming a Universe Master!

Of course, the exchange conditions were also extremely harsh. Just exchanging some materials required 10 million points, plus high-level approval.

"Space-Time Nightmare Beast?" Qin Ming murmured, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

The Golden Horned Behemoth, one of the twelve great Star Beasts, was utterly insignificant compared to the Space-Time Nightmare Beast.

Its gene level was only ten times, and its only noteworthy trait was its cloning talent. No wonder Chaos City Lord had evaluated it in the original work as merely a moderately good opportunity.

"Xiaoye, pull up more detailed background information and historical records on the 'Space-Time Nightmare Beast,'" Qin Ming instructed.

"Yes, Master!"

More information appeared on the screen.

The Space-Time Nightmare Beast was born in cosmic space-time rifts or deep within certain extreme space-time secret realms. It was a flesh-and-blood life form that was the physical manifestation of the Laws of Time and Space.

Extremely rare, with elusive movements, only a handful of individuals had been confirmed and recorded in history.

Qin Ming had already decided that his first clone would be this one, but the points issue was a headache.

10 million points!

Not to mention just a Universe-level cultivator; even those Domain Lord-level geniuses from the Primal Secret Realm couldn't come up with that.

To put it in perspective, within the Virtual Universe Company system, 1 point was roughly equivalent to 1 Hunyuan unit.

A Domain Lord's entire net worth might range from just a few Hunyuan units to a few hundred.

An ordinary Undying Army Leader's wealth typically ranged from a few hundred to ten thousand Hunyuan units.

A stronger high-level Army Leader might have tens of thousands to millions of Hunyuan units.

Only Undyings who had truly reached the Marquis level, liquidating all their savings including weapons and equipment, could possibly reach the tens of millions level.

In other words, the exchange threshold for the Space-Time Nightmare Beast was almost aimed at the King-level Undying tier!

And all of Qin Ming's current points came mainly from his initial quota as a Primal Secret Realm member and the 10x point bonus for newcomers challenging the Heavenly Bridge in Chaos City.

But even so, the total was only a few hundred thousand points.

Compared to 10 million, it was a world of difference.

If he tried to accumulate 10 million points through normal means, he would need to complete countless high-difficulty, high-risk missions and spend a long, long time—something he was clearly unwilling to wait for.

Even if he cleared the Universe-Level Primal Heavenly Mountain and earned 100 million points, he wouldn't be able to claim them until he reached the Domain Lord level.

"It seems... I'll have to think of another way," Qin Ming said, closing the virtual screen.

The advantages of the Space-Time Nightmare Beast were too obvious, and its potential ceiling aligned perfectly with his own path of laws. He really couldn't bear to give it up.

If he missed this opportunity, finding another clone as perfect and precious as this would take who knows how long.

After a moment of thought, an idea surfaced in his mind.

Perhaps... the fastest shortcut was right in front of him.

He took a deep breath and, through his authority, attempted to connect to Chaos City Lord in the Virtual Universe.

"Disciple Qin Ming has an important matter to request an audience with Master."

After a brief silence, a vast, gentle will descended, enveloping him.

"What is it?" Chaos City Lord's voice sounded directly in Qin Ming's consciousness.

"Master," Qin Ming said respectfully.

"Your disciple has arrived at the Primal Secret Realm. Regarding the Star Crystal Beast clone bestowed by Master, your disciple already has a favored choice. However..."

He briefly explained the information about the Space-Time Nightmare Beast and the exchange threshold of 10 million contribution points to Chaos City Lord.

"...Your disciple knows this request is rather abrupt, but the Space-Time Nightmare Beast's talent aligns with your disciple's path, and its potential is extremely high.

Therefore, your disciple presumes to beg Master for assistance—either to secure the exchange qualification or to temporarily borrow the contribution points. Your disciple is willing to repay double with future mission earnings!"

Qin Ming finished speaking in one breath, his heart unavoidably uneasy.

The virtual space fell into a brief silence.

"The Space-Time Nightmare Beast, hmm... Not a bad eye for talent." Chaos City Lord's voice rang out, carrying a trace of barely perceptible approval.

"This creature is indeed rare, and it can enhance one's comprehension of the laws of space-time. If it were a complete specimen, its value would be even more extraordinary."

"However, even just the 10 million contribution points for a partial sample is an astronomical figure for you at present. But..." Chaos City Lord shifted his tone.

"Since you claim to be my personal disciple, as your master, I naturally should lend you a hand."

"The contribution points needed to exchange for the Space-Time Nightmare Beast—your master can advance them for you. As for repayment?" Chaos City Lord's voice carried a hint of amusement.

"There's no need. Consider these 10 million contribution points as your master's second gift for taking you as a disciple."

"But the Virtual Universe Company has its own rules.

Contribution points can be gifted, but to exchange for a lifeform like the Space-Time Nightmare Beast, even as one of the Company's power-holders, I must go through the proper procedures to apply for special approval on your behalf.

Wait patiently for a few days, and the result will be notified to you."

Hearing this, Qin Ming immediately relaxed.

"Thank you, Master! Your disciple... will not disappoint Master's high expectations!" He bowed solemnly.

"Mm." Chaos City Lord acknowledged, and his vast will receded like a tide.

After disconnecting, Qin Ming stood silently in the virtual study for a long time.

He hadn't expected Chaos City Lord to agree so readily!

This master's kindness was truly weighty.

"With the Space-Time Nightmare Beast clone, plus the insights from the Jin World..." A gleam flickered in Qin Ming's eyes, filled with unprecedented confidence in the future.