Chapter 92: Universe‑Level and Meteor Tears

The Universe Human Peak Genius Battle that swept the endless realms finally drew its curtain.

Zhou Yang and Luo Feng left the Virtual Universe after giving the staff the real‑world rendezvous point.

Soon the Virtual Universe will dispatch a dedicated spacecraft to the rendezvous point to transport them to the Initial Universe.

"Yangzi, I'm done talking with you. This departure from Earth will be at least hundreds of years; I need to spend more time with my family."

Luo Feng laughed as he said goodbye, "Brother, not to single you out, but you're not a kid anymore. Find a partner quickly, so Uncle Zhou, Aunt Wang can have a few grand‑sons; when you're not on Earth, they'll have someone to keep them company."

"Mireya from last time seemed fine; if not, I'll introduce you to my cousin. I promise, even though you're the strongest on Earth now, if my cousin doesn't like you, you have no chance!"

Zhou Yang rolled his eyes: "Go ahead with yours! Why are you so meddlesome?"

"Hahaha, think it over properly; it's a brotherly conscience thing."

Luo Feng's communication was abruptly cut off.

"Luo Feng, that guy, acts like a matchmaker."

Zhou Yang smiled and shook his head.

But upon careful thought, it does have a few points of logic.

My own departure means staying in the Initial Universe for 30 years, equivalent to 100 years in the outside world.

Such a long span, if placed before the Great Nirvana, would likely involve at least four or five generations.

According to traditional Chinese views, parents have only one child, and being unable to fulfill filial duties at home is indeed unacceptable.

Or

"While Mom and Dad are still young, persuade them to have another?"

The sensation caused by the Genius Battle still reverberates across the various human nations.

In this Genius Battle, Zhou Yang and Luo Feng took first and third place respectively, directly occupying two of the top three slots, and completely ignited the Qianwu Universe Nation.

Within the Qianwu Universe Nation, especially inside the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, from the Emperor down to ordinary citizens, everyone fell into utter frenzy!

This is the most supreme Genius Battle covering all Cosmic Human Race across the Universe, and among the top three, two came from our Qianwu Universe Nation, the Black Dragon Mountain Empire!

What a great honor!

It should be noted that in previous Genius Battles, not to mention the universal ranking, even within the Qianwu Universe Nation's rankings, people from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire rarely appeared.

This has always been a source of great embarrassment for the Black Dragon Mountain Empire; whenever they talk with friends from other empires, they feel inferior.

However, after this Genius Battle, countless citizens of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire have had their stature fully straightened!

"Heh heh, our Black Dragon Mountain Empire only plays high‑end games; anyone who hasn't taken first place in the Universe overall ranking doesn't deserve to speak with us!"

"Reward, a great reward!"

The Emperor of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire even personally ordered that the entire Milky Way be granted to Zhou Yang as a domain, with numerous resources and cash rewards as well.

A few days later, the Qianwu Universe Nation's rewards also arrived.

In view of Zhou Yang, Luo Feng and Rong Jun's outstanding performance in this Genius Battle, the Qianwu Universe Nation's reputation surged!

The Qianwu Nation Lord, in high spirits, personally bestowed the rewards!

The Nation Lord promised that Zhou Yang may select one or several Secret Techniques from the Virtual Universe Company treasury with a total value not exceeding 100,000 points, and the Qianwu Nation Lord will cover the required points.

Luo Feng and Rong Jun may each select Secret Techniques with a total value not exceeding 10,000 points, the required points also to be paid by the Qianwu Nation Lord.

Moreover, if Zhou Yang wishes, after passing the third tier of the Tongtian Bridge, the Qianwu Nation Lord is willing to take him as a direct disciple and teach him personally.

If Luo Feng or Rong Jun need, he can also recommend suitable Immortal Level teachers, whose skill is at least above King‑Sealing Level.

One must admit, the Qianwu Nation Lord truly knows how to treat people.

The rewards he personally granted are undoubtedly the most suitable for the three, providing great assistance to Zhou Yang and the others.

With these two rewards, the three of them will find the early path into the Virtual Universe Company much smoother!

Zhou Yang and Luo Feng accompany their families while waiting quietly.

On September 18, 2071, the two boarded a spacecraft and arrived at Jiuyang Star, a planet in the Milky Way.

This is the first planet Zhou Yang purchased besides Earth.

Now, this planet, serving as Earth's humanity's frontier stepping‑stone into the Universe, has been heavily remodeled.

Around the planet, the starry sky is fitted with numerous surveillance devices, and on the outer satellites a d6 Level Railgun harvested from the World Within World has been installed, together forming Jiuyang Star's defense system.

On the planet, massive survival fortresses stand as Earth's frontier bases.

In recent years, many Earth humans have reached Planet Level, such as Zhou Yang's former Martial Artist Squad captain Lei Hong, his teacher Dong Dao, and some veteran strongmen from Earth, all of whom began venturing into the Universe via Jiuyang Star.

Among them, some have found their own means of survival and advancement, beginning to acquire resources independently.

Others died shortly after entering the Universe, fallen in various battles or perils.

Nevertheless, the path of the strong has always paired opportunity with risk.

These deaths have not frightened Earthlings; instead, more and more newcomers chase the footsteps of their predecessors, continuing the conquest of the starry sky.

In recent years, the Huaxia Starlight Universe Company, funded by Zhou Yang, began operations, steered by Luo Feng's wife Xu Xin and his brother Luo Hua.

Although the two have average cultivation aptitude, one is extremely gifted in business, the other a born investment prodigy.

It is believed that under their hands, the Huaxia Starlight Universe Company will rise swiftly, earning more wealth for Earth's humanity!

"Yangzi, you have done so much for Earth's humanity, including me; every Earthling should thank you!"

Luo Feng couldn't help but sigh to Zhou Yang.

Zhou Yang smiled at the words:

"Haha, A Feng, being melodramatic. If it were you, you might do even more and do it better!"

"Could I really do it better?"

Luo Feng murmured softly.

"Alright, stop overthinking; the Virtual Universe Company's spacecraft has arrived!"

Zhou Yang laughed, called out to Luo Feng, and the two walked forward together.

On the open ground ahead, an ancient, jet‑black spacecraft shaped like a battle sword was slowly descending.

The ship's hatch opened automatically; after the two entered, the ancient craft shot upward and vanished in an instant into the endless Xingkong!

"Your Highnesses, I will not disturb you further; this voyage will take about three years, and if you need anything during the journey, just call my name."

Inside the ship, Sha Rong, the Realm Lord from the Virtual Universe Company, finished briefing Zhou Yang and Luo Feng on the Four Great Secret Realms of the Virtual Universe and then left the cabin.

"Yangzi, I intend to break through to the Universe Level as soon as possible and then purchase a Secret Technique for comprehension; what are your plans?"

Luo Feng asked.

"We should break through to the Universe Level; after a Life Leap, our spiritual strength becomes greater, and both Law Perception and the speed of comprehending Secret Techniques will increase considerably."

Zhou Yang also nodded.

"By the way, don't waste the Virtual Universe reward points; be sure to buy a Secret Technique that suits you."

He reminded, "I was browsing the treasury earlier and saw a Secret Technique called 'Floating Blood'; it seems more suitable for you, and it only costs 800 points. You can check it later."

"'Floating Blood'? Fine, I'll look at it later."

Luo Feng stood up, "Then I'm off to cultivate; Yangzi, you keep at it too—watch out, in three years I might surpass you!"

"Haha, I'm waiting for you!"

After Luo Feng also left, only Zhou Yang remained in the room.

He sat cross‑legged in the cabin, beginning to gradually relax his mind.

Nourished by Life Yuan Power, his bodily level had already reached the pinnacle of the Heng Star Level Ninth Order.

Moreover, his Law Perception, consciousness intensity, and other metrics already met the requirements; now is the time to break through to the Universe Level!

In his Consciousness Sea, a Double‑Layer Treasure Pagoda loomed majestically, hovering.

Inside the pagoda, nine intensely hot fire balls traced strange paths, orbiting each other and forming an odd celestial structure.

As Zhou Yang ceased restraining, the pure energy of the Universe was wildly absorbed by the nine fire balls.

With this influx of energy, the nine fire balls, already at their limit, began to vibrate and their volume expanded rapidly.

When the nine fire balls expanded to their utmost—

"Boom~~~"

The largest of the miniature stars exploded violently!

Immediately after, the other eight miniature stars were triggered to explode!

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Amid the successive thunderous blasts, the nine miniature stars instantly exploded into countless Stardust Fragments, even forming massive dust nebulae.

After a while, everything returned to calm.

In the Consciousness Sea, the massive nebulae, star clusters, dust, and countless tiny planets produced by the Big Bang coalesced into a gigantic vortex Galaxy.

At the core of this enormous vortex Galaxy, the smallest stars are most numerous—countless in the millions—and the whole vortex Galaxy has eight spiral arms.

The densest core of the vortex Galaxy, however, contains an extremely small dark region.

There lies the vortex Galaxy's first 'Black Hole'.

This tiny Black Hole is slowly devouring the surrounding 'stars', 'dust', and so on.

After being refined by it, a purer energy slowly releases.

Through repeated refinement, Zhou Yang's Soul Power continuously surged.

At that moment, an inexplicable pull suddenly emanated from the Meteor Tear at his chest.

The sensation seemed to draw his entire soul into it.

Zhou Yang hesitated slightly, but ultimately he completely let go of his mind, allowing his consciousness to follow that vague attractive force and instantly merge into the Meteor Tear!

(End of chapter)