Chapter 63: Star‑Level Nine‑Tier

Yangzhou City, Xiao Family annex.

A blood‑red triangular fighter jet sat silently in the plaza.

"Xiao Yu, this time we're finally going to space; thinking about it makes my heart a little excited," Lei Shen said with a smile.

Hong remained very calm; whether it was his nature or an act, no one knew.

"Xiao Yu, the ship has arrived," Wu's voice echoed in Xiao Yu's mind.

"Let's go, Brother Hong, Lei Shen, the ship has arrived," Xiao Yu said.

The ship deactivated its cloaking; a hundred‑meter‑long, jet‑black vessel parked beside Hong's fighter, its hatch already open.

After Xiao Yu, Hong, Lei Shen and two bodyguards entered the ship, it re‑engaged its cloaking and vanished from sight.

Six hours later.

The D9 Ji Feichuan Guotai had already docked inside the warehouse base.

Lei Shen stood on the survival base's tower, looking through the window at the ice‑covered world outside, and sighed, "I never imagined that my first departure from Earth would bring me 11,800 light‑years away, to a planet previously deemed unsuitable for life."

"This is a good place," Hong said with a smile.

"Brother Hong, Lei Shen, we'll stay on White Orchid Star for two days, then set off for Jade Rock Star to process your citizenship," Xiao Yu said.

Two days later, a deep‑gray UFO‑shaped craft flew straight to the front of Xiao Yu's warehouse base, bearing a huge Virtual Universe emblem to indicate its affiliation.

The ship came to a halt.

Xiao Yu, Hong, Lei Shen and the bodyguards waited.

The hatch opened, and a woman in a black combat suit, carrying a suitcase, stepped before Xiao Yu.

She wore glasses, gazing at Xiao Yu; her lenses flickered with a string of data only she could see.

"Identity confirmed, please receive."

"Thank you!" Xiao Yu replied.

Xiao Yu opened the metal box, revealing three slender, rainbow‑glowing tubes resembling syringes, filled with colored liquid.

After handing over the items, the woman in black flew straight into the spacecraft; within seconds the ship launched, soaring through the atmosphere and departing White Orchid Star.

"Let's go, too," Xiao Yu said.

He led Hong, Lei Shen and two Universe-level bodyguards into the Guotai spacecraft.

"Depart, destination: Jade Rock Star," Xiao Yu ordered.

"Understood," Wu replied.

"Jade Rock Star is about 170,000 light‑years from Earth; with this D9 Ji Feichuan, we can reach it in at most three days," Xiao Yu said.

Three days later.

Xiao Yu and the two companions set foot on Jade Rock Star.

Jade Rock Star, a planet directly governed by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, serves as a crucial hub for the six surrounding vassal states—more significant than the capital planets of primitive civilizations—and naturally hosts branches of the Cosmic Star River Bank and the Universe First Bank.

Although Xiao Yu had never been to Jade Rock Star, he had Wu, who had already scouted all the itineraries for today.

Their first stop was the Black Dragon Mountain Administrative Building; on the 23rd floor they smoothly processed imperial citizenship for Hong and Lei Shen.

With citizenship secured, the next tasks were easy: they went to the Virtual Cosmic Network Company to reopen accounts for the two, and Xiao Yu also repurchased 20,000 Consciousness Sensing Helmets and anonymous accounts.

12,000 of them were for his subordinates; the remainder were priced at 0.2 Contribution Points each, to be exchanged for those in need.

Each of the three placed the Consciousness Sensing Helmets into a Storage Ring.

After leaving the Virtual Cosmic Network Company, Xiao Yu led the two to the Cosmic Star River Bank.

The bank's massive doors seemed veiled with a sheet of flowing water, like the Water Curtain Cave entrance from Earth mythic tales.

Xiao Yu led them straight through the water.

As a Two-star Rank client of the Cosmic Star River Bank, Xiao Yu received a personal reception from the president, Bite. On Jade Rock Star, even the president rarely meets One-star Rank clients, let alone Two-star Rank ones, so the hospitality was extraordinary.

Opening accounts was straightforward, and with the president handling it personally, it took less than ten minutes for both accounts to be ready.

Later, Xiao Yu transferred 100 million Cosmic Coins to each, instantly upgrading their accounts to One-star Rank, granting them certain privileges.

In a bustling district of Jade Rock Star, inside an elegant, uniquely decorated bar, Xiao Yu, Hong and Lei Shen sat on a sofa while brothers Lu De Ke and Lu Ya De faithfully fulfilled their bodyguard duties, standing behind Xiao Yu and watching the crowd.

"Xiao Yu, no more words—let's do one," Lei Shen raised his glass and said.

"Cheers," Hong said.

"Cheers," Xiao Yu replied, naturally understanding Lei Shen's meaning.

Having some knowledge of the cosmos, the two naturally grasped the significance of a hundred million Cosmic Coins—it could purchase hundreds of habitable planets.

The three finished their drinks, and then Lei Shen poured another round for the two.

"Brother Hong, Lei Shen, let's become sworn brothers!" Xiao Yu suggested, having already thought it over; Hong and Lei Shen both had good temperaments and suitable characters.

"Alright! Lei Shen and I are close in age, and although there's some gap with you, Xiao Yu, on a cosmic scale we're still peers, and since we all hail from Earth, becoming brothers will make us even more united," Hong replied.

"I also agree to the brotherhood," Lei Shen said, having already intended it.

"Then who is the eldest, who is second, who is third!" Xiao Yu asked.

"Among the three of us, Brother Hong is the oldest, so he's naturally the leader," Lei Shen said.

"If we go by age, I'm the third, Lei Shen is the second, and you're the second brother, right?" Xiao Yu laughed.

"Ha ha, second brother, third brother," Hong called out.

"Eldest brother, third brother."

"Eldest brother, second brother."

The three looked at each other and laughed heartily; now that they were brothers, they needn't worry about whose money was whose.

Later, Xiao Yu took the two on a two‑day tour of Jade Rock Star, giving Hong and Lei Shen a proper glimpse of the universe's beauty and cruelty.

At present, Wu has not yet gathered all the data from Earth, so he hasn't proceeded to purchase Earth.

Moreover, Xiao Yu thought it best to discuss the matter with Baba Ta; after all, he and Luo Feng are fellow sect brothers, and there's no need to let this cause a rift.

After that, the three of them returned to the dock, boarded the Cathay, and began the journey back to Earth.

Three days later, they became invisible again, circled Earth, and continuously gathered Earth's data and information.

The three doses of Bloodline Evolution Elixir that Xiao Yu purchased were intended for his parents and his sister Xiao Ling.

Although the grade of this Elixir is not high, it can still advance the three of them to fourth‑tier bloodline, boost personal talent, and increase the chance of later promotion to higher levels.

In the Xiao Family annex, inside the small living room.

Xiao Yu said, "Dad, Mom, and sister, on this trip to the universe I bought three syringes of Bloodline Evolution Elixir for you; each of you takes one, just inject it directly."

"What is a Bloodline Evolution Elixir?" mother Xu Jingyi asked.

Xiao Yu then explained to mother Xu Jingyi, father Xiao Dingguo, and sister Xiao Ling what a bloodline is and how bloodlines are graded.

"The Bloodline Evolution Elixir we are using now can roughly raise us to fourth or fifth tier," Xiao Yu said.

"Xiao Yu, wouldn't giving it to me be a waste? I don't need to fight or anything; give it to your elder uncle first."

Elder uncle Xiao Guohua, after using the Spirit of Flora, now possesses the strength of a High-level War God, far surpassing Primary War God Xiao Ling. Of course, he still cannot match his father, who is already at the peak of High-level War God.

The reason we give it to father instead of uncle is mainly because the quantity is small; parents are the top priority, and also sister Xiao Ling, whose aptitude and talent are far stronger than uncle's.

"Mom, precisely because you don't need to fight, that's why I'm giving it to you; after using it, your strength will easily break through to Planet-level and Star-level, granting you a lifespan of tens of thousands of years, so I can fulfill my filial duty!" Xiao Yu urged.

"Yes, son, with your good intentions, you shouldn't decline." father Xiao Dingguo said.

…

"Alright, son, I'll use it." mother Xu Jingyi finally agreed after the three of them took turns persuading her.

"Dad, Mom, sister, this Bloodline Evolution Pill alters the body at the genetic level, so there will be some pain when using it; you need to endure it," Xiao Yu reminded them finally.

The three were placed in a quiet chamber.

Without hesitation, Xiao Yu took out the Bloodline Evolution Pill and injected each of the three.

"Ah!" mother Xu Jingyi and the others cried out in pain one after another.

"The system ensures the three successfully use the Bloodline Evolution Pill and reduces the pain."

【Setup successful!】

【First Wish: Ensure Xu Jingyi, Xiao Dingguo, and Xiao Ling successfully use the Bloodline Evolution Pill and reduce pain (10 Wish Copper Coins).】

【1 Wish Copper Coin has been deducted!】

【Wish has been fulfilled!】

The pain the three endured instantly dropped to one‑thousandth; it was still painful but no longer a scream of agony.

An hour later, the three were pale, their bodies drenched in sweat.

"So comfortable! Just a bit too tired," Xiao Dingguo lay casually on the floor.

Mother Xu Jingyi and Xiao Ling also slumped down, disregarding their appearance.

Xiao Yu took out three Muyu Crystals and said, "Dad, Mom, sister, your bloodlines have just successfully evolved and your bodies are in a hungry state; now is the right time to use Muyu Crystals. They contain abundant life force, perfect for replenishing what the evolution consumed."

The three took them, used them separately, and entered cultivation mode.

That day, the three successively broke through to Planet-level, becoming First‑tier Planet-level Gene Warriors with a thousand‑year lifespan.

After reaching Planet-level, Xiao Yu prepared ample Bibo Marrow for each of them. For outsiders, he even offers five kilograms for free; for his own family, he provides even more, as long as he has enough cultivation resources.

In the Virtual Universe, inside Xiao Yu's residence, Hong and Lei Shen could only enter because of his invitation.

In a small bar, beside the counter, the three sat sipping drinks and discussing the past two days' experiences.

"Elder brother, second brother, now that you have citizenship, you can go check out the Killing Field; it's a good place to hone combat skills," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

"Killing Field?" Lei Shen asked, puzzled.

"Second brother, during my travels in the Virtual Universe these past two days, I've also heard of the Killing Field; its costs aren't low," Hong said.

"Indeed, the Killing Field's fees are a bit pricey, but for you it's nothing; those expenses are worthwhile. I'll explain the Killing Field to you in detail…"

For the next five minutes, Xiao Yu described the Killing Field in great detail, including his own experiences there.

"So, you have now joined the Virtual Universe and become an external member of the Black Dragon Mountain Branch," Lei Shen said.

"Yes, second brother, a few days ago we went to Bai Lan Star, and the box I received contained Bloodline Evolution Elixir, which can boost a user's bloodline," Xiao Yu said. "Across the universe, humanity is countless, but these races can roughly be divided into ten tiers. Tier One: upon reaching adulthood one can become a Domain Lord; Tier Two: adulthood reaches Universe-level; Tiers Three and Four: adulthood reaches Star-level; Tiers Five and Six: adulthood reaches Planet-level; Tiers Seven and Eight: adulthood reaches Apprentice-level; Tiers Nine and Ten: adulthood remains insignificant."

Hong and Lei Shen, during this time, also learned some basic information through the Virtual Universe.

"Humans at most reach Tier Nine," Hong said.

"Indeed, but bloodline can be elevated: one way is using the Bloodline Evolution Pill, which only raises individuals; another is when strong members appear in the clan, such as Immortals or higher, which can gradually raise the whole clan's bloodline," Xiao Yu continued.

Hong and Lei Shen looked at Xiao Yu in confusion.

"I'm not clear on the exact reason; it likely relates to affinity with the Universe Origin, or you could think of it as racial destiny," Xiao Yu smiled.

The notion of destiny has existed in Huaxia Nation since antiquity; Hong and Lei Shen were naturally familiar with it.

——

In the Xiao Family annex, inside a quiet, vast training hall.

Xiao Yu sat cross‑legged in the center of the training hall.

"System, display the system panel."

【Host: Xiao Yu】

【First Wish: None】

【Second Wish: None】

【Third Wish: None】

【Completed Wishes: 69 times.】

【Remaining: 707 Wish Silver Coins, 7469 Wish Copper Coins.】

"System, check the character attribute panel."

【Host: Xiao Yu】

【Stellar-level First Tier 86%】

【Mental Power: Planetary-level Ninth Tier】

【Domain: Thunder Domain Double 66%】

【Amplitude: 32 times】

【Gene Level: 15 times】

"I didn't expect that, even though my mental power hasn't become mental thought power, it's still not weak!" Xiao Yu thought to himself.

"System set the First Wish to raise strength to Stellar-level Ninth Tier 99.9% within one month."

【Setting successful!】

【First Wish: Raise strength to Stellar-level Ninth Tier 99.9% within one month (15 Wish Gold Coins 3000 Wish Silver Coins).】

Xiao Yu directly took out 1.6 billion Cosmic Coins from the Space Ring, a full 1600 cubic meters.

"System absorbs 1600 cubic meters of Universe Crystal."

【Absorbing 1600 cubic meters of Universe Primordial Energy crystal, gaining 16 Wish Gold Coins.】

After having enough Wish Points, naturally begin to raise one's own strength.

"System fulfills the First Wish."

【15 Wish Gold Coins 3000 Wish Silver Coins have already been deducted!】

【Wish is being realized…】

A spherical space that feels like being in a higher‑dimensional world surrounds Xiao Yu's entire body, countless special blue energies are injected into this sphere.

Xiao Yu's consciousness is very clear during this uplift.

He can see his surroundings wrapped in blue energy, and clearly knows the feeling after these energies enter his body—extremely comfortable.

Beyond the first time, he can feel his power, the Universe Primordial Energy inside his body rapidly rising.

In less than half a day, he feels his strength has risen to Stellar-level Second Tier.

Since this uplift doesn't limit his movement, Xiao Yu continuously trains: Basic 123 Form, various secret techniques, some regular Thunder Domain techniques, and occasionally uses a Domain.

He occasionally feeds the Mo Yun Vine.

That day, Xiao Yu's strength rose to Stellar-level Second Tier, his dantian space shook massively, a newly formed micro star rapidly orbited the old star.

Day three, uplift to Stellar-level Third Tier.

……

Day twenty‑nine, strength has risen to Stellar-level Ninth Tier, Xiao Yu's dantian space contains nine stars in total, the earliest formed one in the middle is the largest, the other eight stars orbit the central largest one.

……

Day thirty‑one.

【Wish has been realized.】

Seeking recommendation!! Seeking monthly tickets!!

Thanks to Dong Yuchen Wang and Ye Yun Pa for the monthly tickets!

(End of chapter)