When Zhou Yu of the Desolate Era World chose to enter seclusion, elsewhere—
Swallowed Star World.
Ganwu Universe Country.
Water Moon Planet, a breathtakingly beautiful planet shrouded in clouds and mist.
At this moment, a spacecraft from the Virtual Universe Company's headquarters arrived outside Water Moon Planet.
Inside the spacecraft, a burly purple-skinned ape-man stood in the main control room. Using the external-view simulation, he gazed curiously at the ocean-covered planet below.
"So this is Water Moon Planet? It truly is beautiful. No wonder it produced such a peerless genius." The ape-man silently marveled.
Before long, the spacecraft received landing clearance and quickly descended.
The instant the spacecraft landed, a ripple flashed through the space before it. A figure clad in casual clothes appeared there in an instant.
It was naturally Zhou Yu of the Swallowed Star World.
Water Moon Planet was the planet where he had been born. Back then, it had belonged to the Gemonsen Family, to which Zhou Yu belonged, while his parents had merely managed it.
Now, this planet and even the star system it resided in naturally belonged to Zhou Yu.
"Hahaha, Zhou Yu, everyone is still talking about you clearing Primal Sky Mountain, yet you secretly made your breakthrough." The spacecraft hatch opened, and the burly purple-skinned ape-man strode out with a laugh.
"I felt I could break through, so I did. Purple Crystal King, sorry to make you come all this way." Zhou Yu smiled as he stepped forward and shook the ape-man's hand.
"The treasures you purchased are too valuable. Ordinary people aren't qualified to escort them." As he spoke, the ape-man waved his hand, and dozens of alloy cases instantly appeared before them.
"Check the goods first."
"Alright."
Zhou Yu agreed.
A few years ago, after breaking through to the Immortal level, he had returned to his hometown, Water Moon Planet. Aside from visiting his family, he had used his previous savings, plus the one hundred billion points he had earned from clearing Primal Sky Mountain, to purchase a large number of treasures—the very items Peak-Level King-Rank Immortal Purple Crystal King had personally delivered.
Zhou Yu opened the largest metal case. Inside lay a violet-gold disk covered in intricate Space Law secret patterns. One glance was enough to tell that it was an absolutely top-tier spirit weapon.
"The Space Myriad Blade Disk, worth fifty billion points." Zhou Yu stroked the secret patterns on its surface and silently sighed.
Although this spirit weapon still fell far short of a true supreme treasure, it was truly the finest treasure he had ever seen.
In this world, he had not encountered the slightest fortuitous opportunity. He had simply cultivated with nothing but the basics until he cleared Primal Sky Mountain, then broke through to become an Immortal.
"Spending nearly half my fortune on this was worth it." Zhou Yu soon opened another metal case.
Inside was a Detector.
A Detector worth thirty billion points was considered a top-grade item even within humanity.
Whether venturing out or searching for treasures, intelligence was crucial. Spending thirty billion points was worth it.
As for the other miscellaneous treasures, Zhou Yu quickly inspected them as well.
"The goods are all in order."
Zhou Yu put away the many treasures, then signed the delivery manifest Purple Crystal King handed him.
"Haha, then my task is complete." Purple Crystal King spoke before asking curiously:
"Zhou Yu, you're probably at least Peak-Level King-Rank in strength now. Have you decided on a title?"
"No rush. Once I head to the Outer Battlefield, I'll earn my title on the battlefield." Zhou Yu smiled.
"As expected of a peerless genius of our human race." Purple Crystal King praised him.
"With your current strength, it's time for you to go out and make your mark. You must have felt terribly stifled in the Outer Battlefield before, right?"
One could imagine it: a peerless genius with absurdly high law comprehension but a foundation that was far too weak would surely feel constrained wherever he went.
Now that Zhou Yu had finally become an Immortal, returning to the Outer Battlefield would be completely different.
Zhou Yu merely smiled at those words and said nothing more.
As for a title, he had only mentioned it casually. This time, he was heading to the Outer Battlefield to kill.
After all, he needed more simulation attempts.
After chatting for a little longer, Purple Crystal King soon returned to his spacecraft and departed Water Moon Planet.
Zhou Yu also Teleported to his residence on Water Moon Planet. With a thought, his casual clothes changed into a set of jet-black armor.
"Zhou Yu, you've only been back for less than ten years. Are you leaving again already?" A breathtakingly beautiful woman saw Zhou Yu donning his armor and immediately sensed his intentions.
She was the youngest daughter of the Gemonsen Family's Domain Lord Rank ancestor, Meng Li Gemonsen.
Though her marriage to Zhou Yu had been an alliance marriage, they had long since had children, and after spending so many years together, Zhou Yu had developed genuine feelings for her.
"Meng Li, I've already broken through. This time is different from before. Going to the Outer Battlefield will be much safer now." Zhou Yu smiled.
"Go bring Jingjing and my parents here. I have gifts for all of you."
Meng Li nodded. She knew she could not change Zhou Yu's decision.
Very soon, Zhou Yu's daughter and parents all arrived. Upon learning that Zhou Yu was leaving after having returned for merely six or seven years, they were naturally reluctant to see him go, but no one could persuade him otherwise.
Zhou Yu then brought out the gifts he had prepared, treasures he had purchased with a great many points.
These treasures were enough to forcibly raise his family members' realms to the World Lord level.
World Lords possessed lifespans of up to ten million years, so Zhou Yu's departure this time was merely a temporary parting to them.
In addition, Zhou Yu had prepared a treasure for the Gemonsen Family's Domain Lord Rank ancestor, which Meng Li would deliver on his behalf.
The early stages of cultivation had been the most difficult period of his rise. After all, the talent Potential Boost was one that came into its own in the later stages. During that time, the Gemonsen Family ancestor had helped Zhou Yu tremendously. Now that he had finally risen to prominence, he naturally had to repay him.
After settling matters with his family, Zhou Yu hesitated no longer. He left Water Moon Planet and headed straight for the Outer Battlefield.
The Outer Battlefield was a battlefield established by the four greatest powers of the universe: the Hong Alliance, Monster Race Alliance, Zerg Alliance, and Machine Race Alliance.
Though called a battlefield, it was in truth also a massive training ground. Many experts from the four peak powers had emerged from the Outer Battlefield.
The Outer Battlefield was divided into eleven major battlefields, each located within a different Universe Secret Realm.
A month passed in the blink of an eye after Zhou Yu left Water Moon Planet.
Within the Eleventh Battlefield stood a vast continent several light-years in diameter, known to the experts who came here as the Dark Continent.
Many floating islands also existed around the edges of the Dark Continent. Although the cosmic energy on these islands was not as dense as it was in the depths of the Dark Continent, it was still not to be underestimated. People often discovered treasures on these islands.
This attracted many experts to explore the area.
At this moment, a battle suddenly erupted on an island roughly one million kilometers in diameter.
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