A Small Gathering and a Falling Star

Under the watchful eyes of one thousand and eight universe kingdoms, the preliminary round of the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament, hosted by the Virtual Universe Company, finally drew to a close.

How many people felt dejected and how many were invigorated remains unknown to outsiders, but every world sector revealed a batch of immensely talented geniuses.

The one hundred geniuses who secured first place in their respective world sectors go without saying; they have stepped onto the pinnacle of their lives.

Although it is not guaranteed that they will pass the final selection of the Virtual Universe Company, having stood out among so many universe-level geniuses, they undoubtedly have a bright future ahead.

Those lucky few who successfully pass the Virtual Universe Company's selection need not be mentioned.

As for those geniuses who fail the selection, the various factions or powerhouses within the Meteor Universe Kingdom surely wouldn't mind gaining an excellent successor.

This is a guaranteed win-win investment; one trusts that the influential leaders with a keen eye will not miss such an opportunity. After all, those who stand at the peak of power are surely sharp-minded.

At this moment, in the Meteor Sacred Land, Marquis Fire Spirit and two other immortal gods were very happy.

Setting aside the unexpected harvest of Huang Wuye and his two companions, the Meteor Universe Kingdom itself produced three promising seedlings, all of whom were capable of joining the Virtual Universe Company.

One of them was Ye Wuhen, who himself belonged to the Meteor Sacred Land.

Although his status was special and he held a position within the Meteor Legion, it could not be denied that he was a member of the Meteor Sacred Land.

Of the other two, one was a spirit reader—a powerful illusionist—and the other was a martial artist with a deep understanding of the origin laws of wind.

One male and one female; although they were not as strong as Ye Wuhen, they were more than enough to enter the top one thousand.

One could only say that this day was a time for celebration, though how many people shed tears of bitterness in the process remains unknown.

At least for now, Huang Wuye and his three companions were in high spirits. They were currently gathering in a private room within the Meteor Sacred Land, specially provided for geniuses.

After the service staff brought the wine and food, they began to chat idly.

The four of them raised their glasses and clinked them together, toasting to their great victory in the opening round.

In this preliminary round, they were lucky enough to each secure first place in their respective world sectors, allowing them to bypass the arena battles.

Although Huang Xue and the others were not as strong as Huang Wuye, they were still quite impressive compared to other universe-level individuals in the Meteor Universe Kingdom.

Among them, Ye Wuhen had been cultivating for a long time, possessed high innate talent, and had a profound understanding of the light laws.

After taking on a master and receiving guidance from a King-level teacher, his deep accumulation of knowledge was rapidly realized. His progress in the light laws advanced by leaps and bounds, and his current strength was second only to Huang Wuye.

As for Huang Xue and Huang Hu, their own life genes were five times that of ordinary humans, so their comprehension of laws was naturally not poor.

Furthermore, the elders behind them were powerful. Seeing Huang Wuye's rapid progress over the years, they had applied for many precious resources to enhance their comprehension of laws.

They had also accelerated their cultivation for over a hundred years in a special world within the clan. If it weren't for their secret techniques lagging behind, their strength might have even surpassed Ye Wuhen's.

That's right, they were cheating—using a time cheat.

Under Huang Wuye's ever-accelerating progress, the two of them felt the pressure. Seeing that Huang Wuye was about to head off to the Virtual Universe Company, they, having grown up together, were naturally unwilling to fall behind.

Therefore, they spent some precious opportunities to enter a special small world for cultivation.

That small world not only accelerated cultivation but also provided opportunities to enhance their comprehension of laws.

To gain entry into that world, the elders behind them had also paid a significant price.

At this moment, as the four of them finished their meal and drinks, they were all in good spirits.

"There is still some time left, so let us cultivate well and strive to secure a good ranking."

Huang Wuye glanced at the three of them and spoke.

He was not surprised that Huang Xue and the other had made it through; he had heard of their situation. After all, his relationship with Huang Hu was unusual, and Huang Xue would tell him about everything.

Ye Wuhen, however, was a bit of a surprise. It seemed this guy was not simple either, but he didn't pay too much attention to it; after all, everyone has their own secrets, don't they?

Huang Xue and the others nodded slightly, then bid their farewells. They hadn't had it as easy as Huang Wuye during the six months of continuous combat; they needed to go back to rest and organize their gains.

They had gained quite a lot from so many battles and needed to take the time to consolidate their findings.

Watching the backs of the three as they left, Huang Wuye smiled. It felt good to have companions on the journey.

After his reflection, he opened his communication list and sent a message to Marquis Fire Spirit, having received his contact information earlier.

Over there, Marquis Fire Spirit, who was in the middle of a conversation, received Huang Wuye's message. Not daring to be negligent, he immediately set off.

Huang Wuye didn't wait long before he saw the figure of Marquis Fire Spirit.

"Your Highness!"

"I apologize for the trouble, Marquis Fire Spirit. Now that the warrior tournament has concluded, I have some free time. It is time for me to go and pay my respects to the Meteor Kingdom Lord. I must trouble you to introduce me."

There was no help for it; although Huang Wuye had long heard the name of his cheap father's teacher, he had been born too recently and had never met the Meteor Kingdom Lord, nor did he have his contact information. He had no choice but to find a guide.

And so, Marquis Fire Spirit became his best choice.

"Haha, it is my fault for not leaving the Kingdom Lord's contact information earlier."

Marquis Fire Spirit laughed heartily. He hadn't considered that, but it was a good thing. He had been worrying about not having a chance to interact more with this monstrous Highness; this was exactly what he needed.

"Your Highness, follow me." He was secretly delighted, then took the lead, flying into the sky to guide Huang Wuye.

Before long, Marquis Fire Spirit brought Huang Wuye to a spaceship. Seeing the confusion on Huang Wuye's face, he explained.

"The Kingdom Lord is usually not on Meteor Star. He enjoys quiet and spends most of his time cultivating in a secret realm not far away, so we need to take a spaceship to get there."

Huang Wuye suddenly understood; so that was how it was. He then followed him onto the spaceship.

As the spaceship activated, the Meteor Sacred Land vanished from sight in an instant.

The spaceship's simulation system automatically projected the view outside, and a mesmerizing galaxy came into view.

"Your Highness, our Meteor Universe Kingdom is named after the falling stars. The surrounding area is densely packed with countless uninhabited stars that are constantly being reborn and destroyed, hence the name."

Marquis Fire Spirit watched the entranced Huang Wuye and explained from the side.

Huang Wuye nodded, first thanking Marquis Fire Spirit before casting his gaze back toward the countless stars surrounding them.

Watching those stars cycle through birth and death, he felt a wave of emotion; one star after another was accelerated toward destruction and rebirth under the influence of peerless power.

The strange mysteries contained within left Huang Wuye somewhat dazed, and soon, fluctuations of laws began to permeate his body, mimicking this peculiar vibration.

He fell into a state of profound enlightenment, and seeing this, Marquis Fire Spirit did not disturb him. Just like that, the spaceship fell into silence.