Reunions were always brief. Everyone had their own affairs to attend to and their own cultivation.
Dongguan also bought a plot of land in Nine Star Bay on Black Dragon Mountain Island.
In the short term, it seemed quite expensive, but in the long run, it was far more convenient and economical than teleporting over from Guchen Continent again and again.
This way, whenever he entered the Virtual Universe, he could choose to log in at either Lingyun Peak on Guchen Continent or Nine Star Bay on Black Dragon Mountain Island.
Afterward, he logged off.
The Virtual Universe had a dazzling array of things, but actual cultivation still had to take place in reality.
Sea Spirit Star.
On land, at a settlement belonging to a tribe of the Land Spirit Race.
In a tavern, Dongguan ate and drank in a corner while listening to the other patrons' conversations.
At the moment, he looked much like an ordinary member of the Land Spirit Race.
The Land Spirit Race looked very similar to Earthlings. Dongguan only needed to conceal the eye between his brows and alter his appearance slightly to avoid being recognized.
For him, having reached the eighth layer of Body Transformation, this was no challenge.
"Ever since the planet got a new lord..." an Apprentice Level member of the Land Spirit Race chatted with his companions.
"That's right. We don't need to offer up so many of our people every year anymore, and our geniuses no longer have to hide themselves. We can cultivate freely. It's so much better than before."
"I'm planning to apply to the new sect nearby. Want to come along?"
"Let's go together."
After finishing their food and drinks, the people at that table left together.
Dongguan ate and drank, some vague ideas forming in his