Chapter 68

A moment later, a three-meter-tall blood-red figure fell.

……

For half a month straight, Xiao Yu remained immersed in the Slaughter Space, constantly familiarizing himself with the application of the law power and domain he had comprehended in battle. At the same time, he also became familiar with the use of the Sky Thunder Blade.

"Xiao Yu, we'll reach Earth soon." the mist voice transmission said.

"Leave the Virtual Universe." Xiao Yu ordered.

As soon as his words fell, his figure vanished directly within the Slaughter Space.

When Xiao Yu's consciousness returned to his body, he found that the Guotai had already completed its shuttle from the dark universe.

In the afternoon, after returning to the Xiao Family villa, I discovered that one side of the main hall had unexpectedly added a small hall; though called a small hall, it actually covered four or five hundred square meters, containing slides, bumper cars, etc., resembling a children's Amusement Park.

Next to the parents' bedroom on the second floor, a nursery had been added, decorated very cartoonish; Mother Xu Jingyi was holding a baby, humming a children's song, while two Mengbei tribe beauties greeted nearby.

Upon seeing Xiao Yu's arrival, the two hurriedly bowed: "Young master."

"Mom, this is my brother, let me have a look." Xiao Yu leaned toward his mother Xu Jingyi, wanting to snatch the baby and hold it himself.

Mother Xu Jingyi turned aside, dodging, and said: "How reckless! Your brother just newborn, still small; I'm afraid you'll hurt him."

Xiao Yu could only watch from the side, feeling that he was no longer his mother's beloved treasure.

"Mom, have you decided on a name!"

"Dad gave him the name Xiao Rong, with the nickname Rongrong." Mother Xu Jingyi admonished: "The formal name is fine, but the nickname sounds a bit girlish."

Rongrong, Rongrong, indeed sounds a bit girlish.

"Mom, when was Rongrong born? I need to prepare some gifts for him!" Xiao Yu asked.

"December 28th, what kind of gift do you give someone so tiny!" Mother Xu Jingyi said.

At dinner, Xiao Yu also realized that over the nine months he'd been away, the family's changes were still significant; his father Xiao Dingguo and Xiao Ling had already reached planetary level seven, surpassing even the strength of council-level experts. This was thanks to the ample supply of Blue Wave Marrow, while his mother, due to her pregnancy, had only risen to planetary level four.

Furthermore, his great-uncle Xiao Guohua had also reached planetary level four as a warrior, and his third uncle Xiao Guoxuan's strength had also reached planetary level.

The younger siblings in the clan also all participated in practical assessments, and even the weakest among them are now at the war commander level.

The changes on Earth are even greater; the Solar System's defense circle has been completed, with survival bases on Earth sufficient to accommodate hundreds of billions of people, and hundreds of C9-level laser cannons have been constructed and installed on the far side of the Moon.

In the outer region, there are 3,600 defense bases in the asteroid belt, each equipped with five to ten C9-level laser cannons.

Additionally, there are survival and defense bases distributed on the major planets and their satellites.

These can greatly enhance the Solar System's early warning and defense capabilities.

In the Virtual Universe, at Xiao Yu's home, Xiao Yu, Hong, and Lei Shen were drinking tasty beverages while chatting, including some situations from the past half year.

Xiao Yu took a sip of his drink and said: "Elder brother, second brother, this means you've also joined the Virtual Universe as external members."

"Not bad, since Lord Mingyu personally invited us, how could we not join! However, we can't tolerate the restrictions, so we joined as external members." Lei Shen said.

"Not bad, even as external members the benefits are plentiful; 100 million Qian Wu coins can buy a bloodline evolution potion, and after using it, one's strength not only rises to Stellar level two, but also feels like the speed of increase is much faster than before." Hong said.

"Since joining as a nominal disciple of the Fallen Ink Star lineage, I've obtained many warrior secret techniques, and recently my physical amplitude has increased greatly." Lei Shen also sighed: "I don't know when that kid Luo Feng will be able to come out!"

After Hong and Lei Shen joined the Fallen Ink Star lineage, they naturally also knew Luo Feng's current state.

"I'd say it's soon; at most three months and he'll be out. Once he emerges, I estimate his realm will still lag a bit." Xiao Yu laughed.

"Third Brother, I and the eldest brother have been thinking about applying for the Cosmic Intern Mercenary assessment; what do you think?" Lei Shen suddenly said.

"Cosmic Intern Mercenary assessment? I think we can wait a while, let our strength increase a bit more before going." Xiao Yu said: "Besides, there's something you might not have heard about—the Cosmic Peak Talent War is about to be held."

"Cosmic Peak Talent War?" Hong and Lei Shen exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, the Cosmic Peak Talent War is held every five thousand years, organized alternately by the Virtual Universe Company and the Great Axe Battle Arena; this time it's the Virtual Universe Company's turn to host. At that time, all Stellar-level geniuses from across the universe will participate, including not only those who have comprehended domains, but many who have stepped into the Primordial Law Threshold, even those who have grasped a trace of Fundamental Law." Xiao Yu explained.

"Wow! How many Human Race geniuses across the whole universe would there be!" Lei Shen exclaimed in astonishment.

Hong and Lei Shen both had their interest sparked; battling geniuses is a fortune for people.

"Just the Qian Wu Universe Country alone has hundreds of billions, and the entire Human Race has 1,008 universe countries; tell me how many people would participate." Xiao Yu laughed.

"Tens of trillions of geniuses, and the final victor will surely be a genius among geniuses." Hong said.

"Each universe country selects 1,000 participants, with 1.008 million people competing; the top 1,000 will all be absorbed by the Virtual Universe Company and enter its core layer, receiving training that is absolutely top-notch in the universe. Even losers will be absorbed by their respective universe countries; for us, the Qian Wu Universe Country, we will be taken in by the Qian Wu Secret Realm, also gaining decent training." Xiao Yu continued.

"To secure the final spot, one must comprehend a trace of law; only then is it possible. And to comprehend law, one generally needs to have a deep understanding of one's domain."

Solar System, Mars, 300 kilometers west of the micro C9-level survival base.

This is a massive impact crater formed by an asteroid strike, resembling a basin.

Xiao Yu wore a fourth-tier Force Armor, holding in his hand a fourth-tier lightning and time system Force weapon, the crescent war blade, continually training in the inherited Space Secret Technique and Lightning Secret Technique, sometimes also studying the Time Secret Technique.

Now Xiao Yu has been training on Mars for three months.

Although the climate on Mars is harsh, it cannot affect Stellar-level warriors.

"Beep!"

A communication sound came from the auxiliary light brain; Xiao Yu glanced and saw it was from Luo Feng.

After connecting.

"Xiao Yu, I'm out." Luo Feng appeared on the screen exactly as before.

"Congratulations! Luo Feng." Xiao Yu laughed: "When are you getting married to Xu Xin?"

"It's been set for May 18th." Luo Feng said: "Xiao Yu, thank you for the spaceship you gave me."

"Haha, you'll soon be calling me brother; what's with the politeness?" Xiao Yu said: "I'll participate on time then."

"Before the wedding, I'll first make a trip to Chilong Star to handle my identity." Luo Feng said.

"Going to Chilong Star? I bought a castle there; you can stay there first when you arrive, and I'll let Xiao Shier know in advance." Xiao Yu laughed.

"Okay, thanks." Luo Feng said.

"Focus on increasing your strength; once you reach Stellar level, we'll go together for the Cosmic Intern Mercenary assessment." Xiao Yu said: "By the way, I've already prepared the planetary-level training resources for you, placed with your brother Luo Hua—thirty kilograms of Blue Wave Marrow."

"Wow, Xiao Yu, you're really thoughtful!" Babata said.

"This is how it'll be: after you get married, me, Hong, Lei Shen, and you—our four brothers from the Fallen Ink Star lineage will formally become sworn siblings." Xiao Yu said.

"Good, I have always respected Hong and Lei Shen's character." Luo Feng said.

Mars, even during the day it is misty, the sky covered by wind and sand.

"System, open the Eye of Law." Xiao Yu murmured in his heart.

【Wish Points continuously deducted (100 Wish Silver Coins/day)】

【Wish Points continuously being realized……】

The right eye recovered the state of the Eye of Law, continuously emitting purple light; the whole world recovered the state of the Law's outward manifestation, except that unlike Thunder Star, the Lightning Law secret patterns here are not prominent, being similar to other Fundamental Laws.

Xiao Yu tried to close his right eye, but there was no effect; the outward information of the world's laws continued to be transmitted into his mind.

"System, obtain an eye mask that can block the Eye of Law."

【Setting successful!】

【Second Wish: obtain an eye mask that can block the Eye of Law (1 Wish Gold Coins)】

【1 Wish Gold Coins has been deducted!】

【Wish has been fulfilled!】

Xiao Yu's hand produced a Golden Eye Mask, made of a material like cloth, with unknown profound secret patterns engraved above the right eye.

Wearing it, like a one-eyed dragon, the Eye of Law was indeed blocked, leaving only the normal world in the left eye.

After taking off the Golden Eye Mask again, he stored it inside the Space Ring.

"System, I wish to obtain a set of spacetime secret technique most suitable for me."

【Setting successful!】

【Second Wish: obtain a set of spacetime secret technique most suitable for the host (Wish Gold Coins (1000))】

"It actually requires a hundred billion Universe Crystals; this wish is really expensive." Xiao Yu thought to himself.

"He said to the system: System, absorb 200,000 cubic meters of Universe Crystals from the Space Ring."

【Absorbing 200,000 cubic meters of Universe Origin Crystals, gaining 2000 Wish Gold Coins.】

"System, fulfill the second wish."

"The wish is being fulfilled……"

At an unknown place, the heavens and earth are boundlessly vast, energy profoundly mysterious; an incredibly mighty figure demonstrates an incredibly profound sword technique.

Meanwhile, at an infinitely distant place, there is a figure crouching beside a stone table, watching the demonstration while referring to the purple book on the table; the book shimmers with profound secret patterns, its content entirely composed of secret patterns.

Suddenly, an intangible energy enveloped the book.

"What the hell! Dare to block my textbook!" a clear child's voice rang out.

A giant purple-energy-formed brush shaft from the depths of the boundless energy enclosure instantly struck the head of the figure that had just made the sound.

"Little brother, don't make a fuss, peacefully watch Dad's martial demonstration!" an arrogant girl's voice rang out.

"Stupid sister, this can't be blamed on me!" the boy muttered to himself.

"Still talking! If you say more I'll hit you again, Dad specifically assigned me to supervise your studies!" the girl continued.

The figure before the stone table felt utterly wronged; his palm turned into a purple heaven-covering giant palm that slapped the stone table, yet not a sound was made.

The intangible energy that had just covered the purple book instantly fled into the distance, evading the attack of the heaven-covering giant palm.

However, just after it flew off the boy's head, a purple sword slash came from the void; the intangible energy, like a book, split in the middle—the upper part vanished, the lower part fell onto the stone table and was tightly gripped by the boy's giant palm.

The mighty figure approached the boy, looked at the intangible energy he held, and a blade flash in his hand passed through, its trajectory directly sinking into spacetime.

The mighty figure's eyes flashed with purple light as he said: "Son, it's nothing, just a mischievous kid."

Before his words even faded, the mighty figure continued demonstrating the sword technique just shown, as if he had never stopped.

【Wish Gold Coins (1000) have been deducted.】

【Obtained the fragmented manual of the spacetime fusion secret technique Phantom Slash.】

A purple book made of unknown material appeared in Xiao Yu's hand.

The book is very thin, with only nine pages besides the cover; its name is written in a kind of profound secret pattern, and below it three characters are marked in the Universal Cosmic Language: Phantom Slash Technique.

Of the nine pages, only the first six have content; each page's front is written in profound secret patterns, while the back is explained in the Universal Cosmic Language.

Through these explanations, Xiao Yu also understood what kind of secret technique Phantom Slash is.

Phantom Slash is a secret technique that combines the spacetime fusion law, body technique, and sword technique.

First Tier, Phantom One Slash: requires entering the Space Origin Law Threshold, Instant Teleport a kilometer distance, leaving behind one phantom; after completing the attack, instantly return.

Second Tier, Phantom Ten Slashes: requires grasping a hint of Space Origin Law, stepping into the Time Origin Law Threshold, instantly leaving behind ten phantoms; each phantom can Instant Teleport up to ten thousand meters distance, can change direction once, while completing one attack simultaneously.

Third Tier, Phantom Hundred Slashes: requires grasping a small part of Space Origin Law and a hint of Time Origin Law, instantly leaving behind a hundred phantoms; each phantom can Instant Teleport up to one hundred thousand meters distance.

Fourth Tier, Phantom Thousand Slashes: requires grasping a large part of Space Origin Law and a small part of Time Origin Law, instantly leaving behind a thousand phantoms; each phantom can Instant Teleport up to one million meters distance.

Fifth Tier, Phantom Ten Thousand Slashes: requires comprehending Space Origin Law fully and grasping a large part of Time Origin Law, instantly leaving behind ten thousand phantoms; each phantom can Instant Teleport up to ten million meters distance.

Sixth Tier, Phantom Slash: requires comprehending Space Origin Law fully and Time Origin Law fully; Instant Teleport distance is within the range of divine sense, and the number of phantoms is arbitrary.

Seventh Tier, Invisible.

Eighth Tier, Invisible.

Ninth Tier, Invisible.

Just the introduction of these first six tiers made Xiao Yu feel incredibly shocked.

When he opened the first page, many of the secret patterns on the front were understandable to him; most were secret patterns from some space laws he had comprehended.

Based on these secret patterns, he continually practiced, striving to achieve the first tier as soon as possible.

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