Chapter 56: Lu Hongwen

Just the Immortal Altar dimension alone granted Lu Qingshan 81,000 points; clearing the eleventh and twelfth levels of the Heavenly Thunder Bridge added over three hundred thousand points to him…

But compared to the rewards Lu Qingshan earned in the Illusion Sea dimension, these points were utterly insignificant!

Remember, the rewards in the Illusion Sea dimension were the same as those in the Bridge dimension—each island cleared doubled the points!

Lu Qingshan has now cleared seventeen islands in one go, earning a reward of over thirteen million points!

Such an astonishing reward was enough to rival the entire fortune of some ordinary Marquis Immortals, effectively making Lu Qingshan rich overnight!

“Now that my points have surged, I can finally do things I couldn’t before!” Lu Qingshan thought to himself.

After all, Lu Qingshan had only recently broken through to Immortal status, and to enhance his strength, he needed to accomplish many things.

For instance, buying or commissioning weapons and armor suited to him; continuing to cultivate his auxiliary lifeforms; purchasing suitable secret techniques…

Previously, Lu Qingshan had been penniless and had to cut corners on all these matters—but now, with over ten million points in rewards, he could finally plan properly!

“Of course, the first thing I must do now is send Old Three to the Initial Universe to give it a shot!”

Lu Qingshan thought to himself: “And since I’m flush with points now, I can prepare more auxiliary cultivation treasures for him!”

Even with over ten million points in wealth, Lu Qingshan did not believe he could guarantee his third son Lu Hongwen would break through to Immortal status.

After all, mastering a complete lower-level primal law to become an Immortal was far too difficult—even many Immortals with Royal-level strength who had cultivated for over a hundred thousand years possessed far greater wealth than Lu Qingshan now, yet they still could not help their close kin break through!

Thinking of this, Lu Qingshan’s mind stirred, and he immediately teleported himself back to his palace on Lei Guang Island from the palace on Thunder Island.

At this moment, Lu Hongwen had gone to another planet to handle family affairs; meeting him was most convenient via the Virtual Universe.

After sending Lu Hongwen an email, Lu Qingshan waited quietly in the parlor.

Moments later, Lu Hongwen’s figure appeared in the parlor.

“Father!” Lu Hongwen first bowed respectfully to Lu Qingshan, then asked with some confusion: “You summoned me for something?”

“Old Three!”

Lu Qingshan looked at Lu Hongwen, who had always faithfully followed him, and asked gently: “You’ve cultivated for over nine million years now, right? How is your understanding of the Metal Primal Law?”

Hearing Lu Qingshan’s concern, Lu Hongwen was deeply moved and quickly replied: “Father, I’ve cultivated for nine million seven hundred thousand years. As for the Metal Primal Law, I haven’t even fully comprehended the eighth level of the Golden Light Secret Technique!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan felt deeply helpless.

Because the Human Clan had fifty Chaos Steles guiding cultivation, many secret techniques circulating were matched to corresponding levels of the Heavenly Bridge.

The Golden Light Secret Technique was clearly created by an Immortal who had broken through by comprehending the Metal and Void Chaos Steles, serving as a foundational guide to understanding the Metal Primal Law.

The Golden Light Secret Technique had ten levels, corresponding to levels one through ten of the Heavenly Bridge; fully mastering it granted complete command of the Metal Primal Law—a very decent foundational technique.

But now, Lu Hongwen had only three hundred thousand years left, yet he hadn’t even mastered the eighth level of the Golden Light Secret Technique—even if he spent all remaining time cultivating in the Initial Universe, breaking through to Immortal status would be extraordinarily difficult!

Yet, no matter how hard, Lu Qingshan would give him a chance!

Thinking of this, Lu Qingshan immediately said: “Old Three, put down your current affairs and return home immediately!”

“I’ll exchange for an Initial Universe comprehension slot for you. Then you’ll come with me to the Virtual Universe Corporation’s headquarters, where you can enter the Initial Universe to cultivate!”

“Father, this…”

Hearing Lu Qingshan’s words, Lu Hongwen was stunned, then filled with boundless emotion.

As a Realm Lord, Lu Hongwen had seen Realm Lord Initial Universe comprehension slots auctioned at the Yanfeng Auction many times, each fetching over thirty thousand Yuan Units—a price usually claimed by veteran Immortals.

For a Realm Lord to obtain such a slot was nearly impossible!

Lu Hongwen remembered clearly that ever since his father Lu Qingshan first broke through to Realm Lord, he had been scheming for an Initial Universe comprehension slot.

Even so, Lu Qingshan had worked diligently for the Virtual Universe Corporation for millions of years, combined with the family’s long-term accumulation, before finally securing one such slot for a Realm Lord.

Yet now, Lu Qingshan was handing him such a precious slot so casually?

Thirty thousand Yuan Units was a fortune even for most Immortals!

Like Lei Guang Ancestor, who had ruled the Lei Guang Sea Domain for eons, he had only sent two of his most outstanding descendants to the Initial Universe!

And his current strength was far inferior to Lu Qingshan’s original level—he hadn’t even earned the Metal Primal Law’s recognition; even entering the Initial Universe offered him almost no chance to become an Immortal!

Yet despite this, his father had prepared such a precious slot for him—how could he not be moved?

But after being moved, Lu Hongwen bowed again respectfully to Lu Qingshan: “Thank you for your great trust, Father! But my comprehension is poor; even with this Initial Universe slot, I have no chance to break through. So please keep your points to enhance your own strength—it will better secure our family’s status!”

In Lu Hongwen’s eyes, even if his father had become a true Immortal, accumulating thirty thousand Yuan Units in a hundred thousand years would be extremely difficult—perhaps even forcing him to borrow from others.

If Lu Hongwen had decent comprehension, he might have accepted the slot and risked it in the Initial Universe—but now, he hadn’t even gained the Metal Primal Law’s recognition; even prolonged cultivation there would not let him break through. Better to leave these resources to his father or more promising family members.

Hearing his third son’s words, Lu Qingshan was deeply moved!

Lu Qingshan had once gone to great lengths to secure an Initial Universe slot, so he knew how vital such a slot was to a Realm Lord nearing his lifespan’s end.

Yet now, Lu Hongwen willingly gave up this priceless opportunity—for his family and his father!

Thinking of this, Lu Qingshan asked again: “Old Three, haven’t you thought about how close you are to your lifespan’s end?”

“Father!”

Lu Hongwen replied quickly: “Having followed you across the universe for nearly ten million years, I’m already content! Besides, I still have three hundred thousand years left—far longer than most in the universe!”

“You’re quite content!”

Lu Qingshan suddenly smiled: “But I haven’t given up yet—you shouldn’t either!”

“Don’t worry—I’ve grown much stronger recently, and my points are abundant. Even sending all your siblings into the Initial Universe is effortless for me now!”

“So your task now is to finish your affairs quickly and return to Thunder Star to join me at the Virtual Universe Corporation’s universal headquarters!”

“This…”

Hearing Lu Qingshan’s words, Lu Hongwen was stunned.

Sending all his siblings into the Initial Universe? That would require nearly two hundred thousand Yuan Units!

Could his father, having become an Immortal only a hundred thousand years ago, have already amassed such a terrifying fortune?

Thinking of this, Lu Hongwen couldn’t help asking: “Father, are you serious?”

“Mm.” Lu Qingshan nodded slightly, then teased: “Of course, if you still refuse, I can give the slot to someone else!”

“I’ll go!”

Lu Hongwen quickly changed his mind: “Father, rest assured—I’ll return to Thunder Star immediately!”

He had previously declined the slot out of fear he’d burden Lu Qingshan—but now that Lu Qingshan said he could effortlessly send all his siblings in, what was there to hesitate over?

Even if the chance to break through was minuscule, he would give it his all!

…

While Lu Qingshan and Lu Hongwen spoke, the news of his clearing the twelfth level of the Heavenly Bridge spread through the military lord immortal circle on Thunder Island, carried by Walsh.

In the parlor of Hoge’s residence on Thunder Island.

Hoge was browsing treasures in the Virtual Universe Corporation’s vault that he had long coveted, but his current points were insufficient to buy them; if he continued working normally, he’d need millions of years to save enough!

“If only I could clear the fourteenth level of the Heavenly Bridge—or the fourteenth island of the Illusion Sea!”

Hoge thought to himself: “Either achievement would grant me a massive point bonus, letting me buy these treasures and push my Moyun to Immortal status!”

But just then, his auxiliary intelligent lifeform received an email.

“Wolashi’s email? Has he cleared the thirteenth level of the Heavenly Bridge?”

Since they had both been members of the Endtime Dungeon, Hoge knew Wolashi well—they had even fought together on the Outer Battlefield for hundreds of years.

Thinking of this, Hoge casually opened Wolashi’s email.

“Hoge, just now, your teacher Lu Qingshan cleared the twelfth level of the Heavenly Thunder Bridge. Are you surprised?”

Seeing this message, Hoge froze slightly.

As Lu Qingshan’s direct disciple, he knew his teacher’s strength well!

When he first began cultivating, Lu Qingshan had greatly helped him with Thunder Primal Law comprehension!

But after Lu Qingshan turned to Time Primal Law, he had even asked Hoge for advice on certain doubts.

In Hoge’s eyes, his teacher’s understanding of Time Primal Law was at most level seven or eight of the Heavenly Bridge.

Yet now, Lu Qingshan had cleared the twelfth level of the Heavenly Thunder Bridge?

After his initial shock, Hoge quickly felt joy: “With such a leap in my teacher’s strength, I must go congratulate him!”

Thinking of this, Hoge immediately bought a bottle of fine wine from the Virtual Universe Corporation’s vault and headed toward Lu Qingshan’s residence on Thunder Island.

…

On the Outer Battlefield.

The elite squad led by Marquis Storm and “Purple Radiance” Luo Si had just finished a battle and were resting at a safe point.

“How is this possible?”

“Purple Radiance” Luo Si’s face showed astonishment after receiving an email from a friend.

“Luo Si, what’s wrong?” Marquis Storm asked, puzzled.

He cared for Luo Si, his contemporary.

Especially since Luo Si had already retired from the Outer Battlefield, yet followed his invitation back into this perilous place!

“Storm, do you remember the Lu Qingshan I introduced you to?” Luo Si’s shock faded quickly into calm.

“Oh?”

Storm said casually: “The guy who joined the same Genius War as us but failed to rank in the top thousand, then barely got a Realm Lord Initial Universe slot and eventually broke through to Immortal status?”

Storm, as a Marquis Immortal with Immortal Body, and a disciple of a Royal Peak expert, usually associated only with high-ranking Military Lords.

Though he’d met Lu Qingshan a few times at Luo Si’s banquets, he’d only retained a faint impression.

“Yes, him!”

Luo Si nodded: “Just now, a friend in the corporation sent word—Lu Qingshan cleared the twelfth level of the Heavenly Bridge!”

“What?”

Hearing this, Storm was equally astonished: “Didn’t you say his Time Primal Law comprehension was only level seven? Has he jumped from level seven to twelve in such a short time?”

Actually, Storm himself had advanced from level seven to level twelve of the Heavenly Bridge in under a million years—but back then, he was still a Realm Lord, and his comprehension speed was far faster than after becoming an Immortal!

But since he broke through to the rank of Marquis Immortal by comprehending the laws of the 15th level of the Skybridge, his rate of law comprehension had slowed dramatically.

Over a million years ago, Lu Xiusi spent millions of credits to exchange for ten million years of initial universe contemplation time, yet even now, he had not yet passed the 16th level of the Skybridge!

In comparison, Lu Qingshan’s progress since becoming an Immortal had been far faster than his!

“I’m not entirely sure!” Luo Si couldn’t help saying: “Lu Qingshan himself told me his comprehension of the Time Origin Law was only at the 7th level of the Skybridge—he had no reason to lie to me!”

“Never mind, don’t think about it so much!”

Lu Xiusi waved his hand: “Since Lu Qingshan has passed the 12th level of the Skybridge, let’s interact with him more. If he can break through to High Military Lord, we might even invite him to explore the Outer Battlefield together!”

…

While some Immortal Military Lords were astonished by Lu Qingshan’s passage of the 12th level of the Skybridge, many Soul Masters of the Virtual Universe Corporation’s Wang-level ranks received emails from the Illusion Sea Realm Administrator.

“A mere youngster who passed the 12th level of the Skybridge managed to conquer the 17th island of the Illusion Sea Realm? What incredible willpower!”

“Too bad my secret technique demands even higher law comprehension—if not, I could have taken him as a disciple and nurtured him properly!”

…

“A Junior Military Lord with willpower rivaling that of a Wang-level Immortal? That’s truly impressive!”

“With such formidable willpower, his chances of becoming a powerful cultivator are much higher. Hmm, let me check his other information—if everything checks out, I might as well take him as a disciple!”

…

“This youngster’s willpower is astonishing! When I first broke through, I became a Marquis-level Soul Master—but even then, my willpower likely didn’t match his!”

“Took nearly ten million years to pass the 12th level of the Skybridge? Doesn’t matter—my secret technique demands even higher willpower. This youngster is qualified to become my disciple!”

“With proper cultivation, he might even become a Marquis Immortal disciple!”

…

“Hahaha! I just created this secret technique and needed a disciple to test it—turns out fortune smiles when you’re asleep!”

“Let me see! Hmm? This youngster is from our Thunder Heaven lineage—he even attended lessons under our Master?”

“Hahaha! Who would’ve thought our Master misjudged someone? Now that I’ve taken him as a disciple, I’ll have a good laugh at him next time we meet!”

“Let me think—sending an email isn’t safe enough. I’ll go there in person.”

…

Inside the Chaos City.

Several Masters of the Thunder Heaven Chaos Stele lineage were gathered together.

“Lei Huanwang, you’re lucky this time!” a handsome fox-tribe man couldn’t help saying: “Our Thunder Heaven lineage finally produced such a promising talent—and you snatched him up!”

“Hahaha!” another burly man laughed: “Lei Huanwang, what did you expect? You follow the Illusionist path! This youngster excels in the Warrior path—joining you would ruin him!”

“Hmph!” Lei Huanwang couldn’t help snorting coldly.

But at that moment, Lei Huanwang suddenly received an email from the Illusion Sea Realm Administrator.

(End of Chapter)