Immersed in cultivation, the long journey did not feel tedious to Ye Yun but rather fulfilling. After over a month, his comprehension of the Law of Water deepened, and his Light Realm advanced to the third level. While he had just begun to understand the Law of Gold and had yet to develop a realm, he had still made significant progress.
The spaceship emerged from the dark universe, revealing a massive planet ahead. This was no ordinary world but a transit base belonging to the Qianwu Universe Kingdom. As Ye Yun's spaceship docked at the port, someone was already waiting for him.
Ye Yun had spent over six months cultivating on Earth. Apart from studying the laws, refining his force amplitude, and practicing the Nine-Section Cold Light Spear, he devoted much of his time to the decisive battle space of the Qianwu Continent's killing field in the virtual universe. Although he only had limited time each day, months of battles and training allowed him to establish his own momentum, ultimately drawing the attention of the Qianwu Secret Realm's overseer.
With only a few years left until the next Top Geniuses Battle of the Universe, Ye Yun knew that Lord Qianwu, the indebted Universe Master, placed great importance on these competitions. Cultivating exceptional young talents for the tribe would earn Lord Qianwu substantial contributions, easing some of the burdens he bore.
Because of this, the Qianwu Secret Realm, the kingdom's core training ground for geniuses, had been actively recruiting talents. The Qianwu Continent's killing field in the virtual universe also had a dedicated overseer. Ye Yun quickly reached nine stars within months and remained undefeated, naturally attracting significant attention.
After defeating several elites from the Qianwu Secret Realm sent to assess him, Ye Yun passed the evaluation. Without hesitation, he accepted the invitation to join the Qianwu Secret Realm and was officially recognized as an elite genius.
Taking Ye Yun's situation into account, the overseer did not immediately send him to the heart of the Qianwu Secret Realm but instead granted him preparation time. Once Ye Yun decided to depart from Earth, arrangements were made to receive him at the transit planet.
A tall, muscular man clad in a black vest stood waiting, his thick arms exposed. His broad face bore an honest smile as he bowed slightly and spoke in a voice like thunder:
"Sir Ye Yun, I've been waiting for you!"
With a hint from Momoyu, Ye Yun understood that this seemingly simple-minded man, Blue, was in fact a formidable ninth-level Domain Lord. Although Blue concealed his aura, Ye Yun could still sense the pressure from his life level. Remaining composed, Ye Yun smiled and asked softly:
"Mr. Blue, no need for such formalities. Will you be escorting me to the Qianwu Secret Realm headquarters?"
Blue nodded with a grin. "Yes, Mr. Ye Yun. The Black Dragon Mountain Star Region is quite far from the Qianwu Universe's core. Traveling alone would not only take a long time but also be dangerous. If you go with me, it will take at most three months."
Satisfied with the arrangements, Ye Yun followed Blue to the harbor, stopping in front of a massive spaceship.
Triangular in shape, each side of the spaceship spanned at least three kilometers, emitting a faint dark-green glow. This was an E-class large-scale pure metal spaceship.
Under Blue's guidance, Ye Yun boarded the spacecraft, typically reserved for realm master-level powerhouses. Once inside, the ship activated its traction system, slowly pulling Ye Yun's Black Dragon Mountain X81 spacecraft into an empty cabin before accelerating and vanishing from the original universe.
As they walked through the spaceship's corridors, Ye Yun whispered to Blue, "Mr. Blue, we will pass by a planet under the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's jurisdiction, correct? I have some matters to attend to."
Despite his immense strength, Blue treated Ye Yun with great friendliness. Though a ninth-level Domain Lord, his status in the Qianwu Secret Realm was only average. Ye Yun, on the other hand, was a newly discovered elite genius with immense potential. Based on past patterns, such talents typically reached the peak of the Realm Lord stage, with a chance of attaining immortality.
Blue, aware that his own potential was nearing its limits, knew that Ye Yun's future far outshone his own. Naturally, he wanted to befriend him rather than risk offending someone with limitless potential. Though he appeared simple, Blue was far from foolish. Having investigated Ye Yun, he knew that, in terms of star-level potential, Ye Yun ranked among the top ten in the Qianwu Secret Realm.
The Qianwu Secret Realm's top geniuses were monstrous, with many surpassing even realm masters in their comprehension of laws despite practicing for far shorter periods. For Ye Yun to rank among the top ten in such a field spoke volumes.
After a day spent handling affairs on Earth, Ye Yun entered his private lounge and immersed his consciousness into the virtual universe. As soon as he arrived, Blue's virtual figure appeared beside him.
With a smile, Blue said, "Now that you've joined us, access to the virtual Qianwu Secret Realm has been unlocked. You may enter anytime."
Ye Yun nodded, watching Momoyu playfully blow bubbles in front of him. Stretching out his hand, he tapped its head and softly commanded:
"Momoyu, teleport to the Qianwu Secret Realm."
In the center of the Qianwu Continent within the virtual universe lay a vast region—the base of the Qianwu Secret Realm. Ordinary individuals could not enter.
Now that Ye Yun had officially joined, he had the option to teleport to this special area upon entering the virtual universe. Previously grayed out, this permission had now been activated. Meeting Blue had granted him access.
The view shifted, revealing a massive courtyard spanning tens of square kilometers. As Ye Yun took in his surroundings, Blue's voice sounded:
"Sir Ye Yun, this is your private residence in the virtual Qianwu Secret Realm. No one may enter without your permission. You may cultivate here without worry."
Blue waved his hand, summoning a light screen displaying an image. He pointed at it, explaining:
"The Qianwu Secret Realm is vast, with extensive facilities. Its layout mirrors that of the real Qianwu Secret Realm, though on a smaller scale. It offers cultivation, leisure, entertainment, and education. The detailed guide has been sent to your assistant."
Ye Yun thanked him. Blue scratched his head and quietly disappeared, leaving Ye Yun alone.
Entering his quarters, Ye Yun conversed with Momoyu, gaining a general understanding of the Qianwu Secret Realm's structure.
Just as Blue described, the virtual Qianwu Secret Realm mirrored its real-world counterpart. This allowed Ye Yun to familiarize himself with it before physically arriving.
His courtyard was situated in the star-level elite residential area. Also present were domain lords, realm lords, and even immortal-level powerhouses. Residences were private, while training, educational, and communal spaces were open to all.
Exploring further, Ye Yun found that many realm masters and even immortals held lectures on the laws of perception, freely available to elite disciples. This was one of their privileges.
"It seems the Qianwu Secret Realm borrowed from the Virtual Universe Company's model," Ye Yun mused. "It resembles the company's four great secret realms, though with weaker resources and instructors. Even so, it's the most powerful within the Qianwu Universe."
After browsing Momoyu's information, Ye Yun selected a class taught by an immortal expert on the Law of Water. The scene changed, and he found himself in a vast hall. A woman in blue hovered at the center, her face obscured. In her palm, an ever-changing water sphere demonstrated the law's principles as her ethereal voice echoed through the space.
Many attendees quietly watched, some manifesting similar water spheres to simulate and comprehend the law. After a short while, Ye Yun immersed himself in the lesson, following their example.
Three months later, their journey aboard the E-class spacecraft came to an end.
As they exited the dark universe and returned to the original one, Ye Yun stood beside Blue, gazing at a colossal, borderless continent stretching across space.
This was the Qianwu Secret Realm of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom.
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