Devouring the Stars: Soul Master

Chapter 181 Within Chaos City, Breaking Through the Heavenly Bridge!
"Haha, you don't want to leave?"

Seeing the expression on Qin Ming's face, the sixth senior brother, Venerable Kandri, couldn't help but laugh.

Almost everyone experiences this after comprehending the Chaos Stele, especially during the first comprehension. The feeling of finding direction and moving forward, only to be suddenly interrupted, is simply maddening.

That's why almost everyone is desperately trying to find more opportunities to gain insights from the Chaos Stele.

"As expected of one of the three treasures of Chaos City, its effects are truly amazing. Many doubts in my heart have suddenly become clear. I didn't know that the understanding of the laws could be like this."

Qin Ming nodded without hesitation. The feeling of his strength increasing at a visible speed was indeed something that made people reluctant to leave.

"The Chaos Stele has the function of guiding people in their cultivation, pointing you in the right direction."

However, this relies more on your past accumulation of knowledge and experience. Once that accumulation is exhausted, progress will not be as rapid.

However, you still need more opportunities to gain insights.

Let's go and try to cross the Sky Bridge.

With your abilities, you should have no problem getting a few more opportunities to gain insights.

Sixth Senior Brother, Venerable Kandri, smiled.

"Thank you, senior brother, for your advice."

Qin Ming nodded.

"Before you cross the sky bridge, you need to find a place to live in the city. This is where you will cultivate for the next 30 years."

There's a proper way to do this; choosing the right option can save you a lot of trouble later on.

Venerable Kandri smiled.

"Please enlighten me, senior brother!"

Qin Ming's eyes lit up; he naturally knew this.

Over the millennia, countless cultivators have entered Chaos City to study the 52 Chaos Steles, and among them, there must have been many predecessors who chose the Dark Chaos Stele.

They also had many insights during their practice, which they might have recorded on paper.

When you are trying to understand something yourself, it is also important to consider the understanding of others. By comparing and contrasting these understandings, it becomes easier and more effective to gain insight.

With so many residences within Chaos City, which one was left behind by the one who comprehended the Dark Universe Monument?
Which of them are at a relatively high level?
There are naturally many intricacies involved.

And who could know this better than Venerable Kandri, the guardian of the Chaos Monument?
Luo Feng, who had just come out of the secret chamber of the Nine Universe Chaos Stele, also had a hint of envy in his eyes. He was originally immersed in his enlightenment, but he became excited after hearing what Venerable Kandri said.

If you choose well, you can save a lot of points.

Before leaving, the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom sent them some common sense tips and life skills that needed to be taken care of in Chaos City through the virtual universe, and this was one of them.

"Qin Ming, you chose the Dark Chaos Stele, so go directly to cultivation residence number 0290020521."

This dwelling was left behind by some predecessors who comprehended the Dark Chaos Monument.

Two of your senior brothers also lived there.

As for you, Luo Feng, you can go check out the rooftop of your cultivation residence, number 0290028981; you might find something there.

Venerable Kandri looked at Qin Ming, then glanced at Luo Feng who was watching eagerly, and smiled.

Luo Feng is Qin Ming's junior brother, so he doesn't mind lending a hand.

"Thank you, senior brother!"

"Thank you, Venerable Kandri."

Qin Ming and Luo Feng expressed their gratitude.

"You guys go find it yourselves, I won't go. Contact me in the virtual universe if you need anything, I'm usually there."

Qin Ming immediately bowed slightly and walked out with Luo Feng.

Venerable Kandri is the guardian of the Chaos Monument, so it's not good for him to wander around outside, and it wouldn't be good if others saw him.

After leaving the city lord's mansion, the two immediately began searching the surrounding area according to Venerable Kandri's instructions, and soon found Luo Feng's residence.

"Brother Ming, I'm benefiting from your success again this time."

Luo Feng looked at Qin Ming and smiled.

If it weren't for Qin Ming, why would Venerable Kandri have specifically given him guidance?

"There's no need for formalities between us. I'll go find mine first; it should be nearby. Once I find it, I'll try to cross the Heavenly Bridge. I'm feeling a bit like I'm at a critical juncture."

Qin Ming smiled and shook his head. He and Luo Feng had been disciples of the Qianwu Kingdom's ruler for over ten years and had developed a very deep bond.

"Yes! I've been wanting to experience that realization again!"

Luo Feng's eyes lit up when the Chaos Stele was mentioned.

That feeling was absolutely wonderful.

After saying goodbye to Luo Feng, Qin Ming quickly searched the surrounding area and soon found the residence mentioned by Venerable Kandri.

He walked to the door of his residence and placed his hand on the door.

"Drip, drip, drip..."

As the bell rang, the color of the gate to the cultivation residence gradually deepened, changing from light white to dark gray.

"Welcome, Master."

An electronic voice sounded.

"Ah."

Qin Ming walked into the room. The first floor was a huge living room with complete facilities and everything he needed.

The electronic sounds continued.

"I am a service intelligence. During the period when the master lives there, I serve the master. Whatever the master needs, such as eating, drinking, etc., just ask."

"Ah."

Qin Ming nodded slightly, then walked up the stairs to the rooftop on the third floor.

There were many casual insights and records left by previous cultivators on the rooftop, but they appeared very complicated and chaotic, and Qin Ming could not see them clearly for a while.

If Kandri specifically pointed this out, then this residence must be extraordinary.

"From today onwards, I will begin my 30-year cultivation in this Chaos City."

Qin Ming looked around and saw many cultivators meditating and comprehending the Dao on the rooftops of various cultivation residences. He even saw Luo Feng sitting cross-legged in the distance.

"Go to the virtual universe network first."

Qin Ming did not rush to comprehend cultivation.

……

In the virtual universe, Qin Ming did not immediately attempt to cross the Heavenly Bridge, but instead quickly familiarized himself with the area, including Rain Mountain and the residences of geniuses in the Primal Zone.

Qin Ming was naturally very familiar with this process.

After all, he had long been accustomed to this system in the Qianwu Secret Realm, which was originally modeled after the internal structure of the Virtual Universe Company, only with some simplifications.

After finishing all the miscellaneous tasks, the manor in the original area of ​​the virtual universe.

Qin Ming submitted an application on a panel.

"Request permission to enter the Skybridge."

Soon a voice rang in Qin Ming's mind.

"Identity confirmed, Qin Ming. You have permanently gained the qualification to enter the Bridge to Heaven. We hope you will strive to reach the end of the Bridge to Heaven. Teleporting now!"

brush!
Qin Ming disappeared directly from the manor.

……

Virtual universe, a special space.

This plane space is an endless ocean with turbulent waters.

A single island floats above the ocean, with fifty-two floating harbors arranged along its edge, each harbor extending into an endless bridge.

The bridge stretches straight to the sky, its surface gleaming with a cold, metallic sheen where the sea meets the sky.

A thick fog rises from the sea and condenses into a translucent veil beneath the long bridge, making it appear as if the bridge is floating in the clouds.

Qin Ming suddenly appeared in the central square of the island.

Almost simultaneously, Luo Feng's figure also appeared.

Upon seeing the two appear, a man in a black robe walked towards them from a distance.

The man wore a black robe embroidered with black stars, had four ears, and the area where his nose should have been was as smooth as a mirror, yet his lips held a gentle smile.

"Hello, Qin Ming, Luo Feng, I am Baffin, the guardian of the Tongtian Bridge plane, but I prefer to be called the guardian."

"Hello, Guardian."

Qin Ming and Luo Feng bowed slightly in greeting.

Being able to act as a guardian in such a place naturally requires considerable strength, so being polite is definitely the right thing to do.

“Let me introduce you,” said the guard, Baffin, nodding.

"This Sky Bridge dimension was created specifically for the 52 Chaos Steles in Chaos City."

"Our human race in the universe has been comprehending the 52 Chaos Steles for billions of years, and has also formed 52 schools of thought in Chaos City."

"This is what the watchman, Baffin, remarked."

"For example, Qin Ming, the 'Dark Chaos Stele' that you comprehended naturally belongs to the 'Dark' school. Luo Feng, on the other hand, belongs to the 'Nine Universes' school."

Even when studying the Chaos Stele, the level of understanding varies.

Only those with exceptional talent will be granted another opportunity by Chaos City to comprehend the Chaos Stele.

Qin Ming nodded. He came to Tongtian Bridge for the opportunity to comprehend the Chaos Stele.

During his past cultivation, he received personal guidance from Master Qianwu, possessed extraordinary soul talent, and had the Earth King talent as a mountain giant clone.

His understanding of the laws of earth and space is already quite remarkable.

Over the past ten years, his foundation and resources have been far more solid than those of other experts of the same level.

Having already comprehended 42 of the 108 fundamental mysteries of the laws of space, and with the guidance of the Chaos Stele system, his understanding of not only the laws of space and the laws of earth has deepened.

Furthermore, they learned how to integrate the mysteries of laws with soul attacks!
In the past, for Qin Ming, a soul attack was a soul attack, a master of divine weapons was a master of divine weapons, and a martial artist's close combat method was a matter of course.

Although all three insights are profound, they belong to different systems.

However, the Dark Chaos Monument provided a direction for merging them into one.

Whether it's a martial artist's close combat or a mentalist's techniques, both are ways of applying the laws.

Even so-called spiritual masters rely on their understanding of laws.

Even if Qin Ming wants to walk the path of the soul, he still needs to comprehend the fundamental Dao.

The Dark Chaos Monument is the best guide!

During the process of enlightenment, Qin Ming gained a deeper understanding of the fundamental laws of space and the laws of earth.

Unfortunately, this insight only lasted for seven days!

Looking at Qin Ming and Luo Feng, the guardian Baffin smiled.

"Strength is not determined by words alone."

"The method is simple: break through the Sky Bridge. The farther you go, the stronger you are!"

"This island has 52 bridges to the sky, each corresponding to one of the 52 Chaos Steles. You are studying the Dark Universe Stele, so go and challenge the 'Dark Bridge to the Sky'."

The 'Dark Sky Bridge' ascends layer by layer, reaching a total of 29 levels!

"As for Luo Feng, you will be traversing the Nine Heavens Bridge, the rules are the same."

"Successfully passing the first level grants you an opportunity for enlightenment."

The watchman, Baffin, smiled as he looked at Qin Ming and Luo Feng.

Qin Ming took a deep breath, his eyes filled with eagerness.

He was also curious about how far he could go.

Looking at Qin Ming, the guard, Baffin, smiled.

"Go for it!"

"The only person in billions of years to have passed the Trial Tower of Geniuses and been accepted as a personal disciple by Lord Youhou, I'm also curious to see which level you can reach."

His eyes held curiosity.

As the guardian, he almost never leaves the virtual universe, and his greatest pleasure is watching geniuses break through the bridge to heaven.

"The Dark Sky Bridge has 29 levels! The further you venture, the deeper your understanding of the Dark Chaos Monument will be."

"Immortality usually breaks through to the 10th floor."

"The watchman, Baffin, sighed."

"If you reach the 18th floor, you will be considered an almost invincible being among the immortals. If you reach the 21st floor, you will become the 'Lord of the Universe'."

The tenth level is Immortal! The eighteenth level is King!

Qin Ming also felt some pressure; he wanted to see his limits.

The battles in the seven trial towers were too fast, and he didn't fully demonstrate his strength.

Luo Feng's gaze was equally fervent.

No one wants to be inferior to others.

Even if this is Qin Ming!

Luo Feng has been catching up, and his strength has improved remarkably.

"Go for it!"

The watchman, Baffin, watched Qin Ming and Luo Feng expectantly.

Whoosh!
Without a word, Qin Ming transformed into a blur and flew directly towards a bridge that stretched to the ends of the earth.

Luo Feng, on the other hand, rushed towards the Nine Heavens Bridge on the other side.

The moment Qin Ming stepped into the dark, sky-reaching bridge, he received an email from the Virtual Universe Company.

This is a list of reward rules for the Tongtian Bridge.

Points are extremely important in the Virtual Universe Company, even more valuable than Hunyuan.

Many items that cannot be bought outside can be purchased in the treasure vault using points.

Like the Qianwu Secret Realm, the treasure trove of the Virtual Universe Company is divided into eight major categories: 'Mystic Arts', 'Weapons', 'Rare Treasures', 'Technological Weapons', 'Materials', 'Tools', 'Biographies', and 'Other Special Categories'.

But the treasures inside are far more abundant!
There are countless magical treasures and secret techniques of all levels, which can be redeemed as long as you have points!

For example, items like life fruits and fifth-tier psychic weapons that would otherwise be auctioned off in the outside world can be redeemed at a very low price in the Virtual Universe Company, as long as you have enough points.

For example, a typical fifth-tier psychic weapon would only cost around 10 points.

Alternatively, the secret technique of "Black Hole Evolution" that one cultivates can also be redeemed with points in the Virtual Universe Company.

The sheer number of these treasures is astonishing, but they must be redeemed using points.

For example, Qin Ming harvested a wave of Locke Divine Water and still has billions of Hunyuan on him.

Unfortunately, Virtual Universe Company doesn't approve!

Only points are accepted for redemption.

Therefore, points are the hard currency within the Virtual Universe Company!

The email contained information about the reward points for clearing the overpass.

The rules are simple.

Passing the first level rewards you with 100 points.

Passing the second level will earn you an additional 200 points.

Passing the third level will earn you an additional 400 points.

The scores doubled sequentially, then came 800 points, 1600 points, 3200 points...

The further you progress, the more points you can earn.

If one can get past the 29th floor, that would undoubtedly be an astronomical number.

Furthermore, the email included a key reminder.

That is, the Virtual Universe Company offers special rewards to newcomers who have just entered Chaos City.

That's ten times the points!
Within these 30 years, passing the first level will reward you with 1000 points, passing the second level will reward you with 2000 points, and so on!
This kind of treatment is only available to newcomers entering Chaos City for the first time.

Besides, there are other benefits to crossing the overpass.

For example, attending classes.

The Chaos Monument contains 52 major schools of thought, each with many powerful individuals who have created their own unique style.

These powerful individuals will give lectures in the virtual universe.

However, there is a prerequisite for attending the class: you must at least pass through the first three levels of the corresponding sky bridge.

As a disciple of the Lord of Darkness, he has four powerful senior brothers and is guided by the Lord of Qianwu Kingdom.

But they were too powerful, and Qin Ming couldn't possibly ask them about everything.

These lectures by powerful figures were also helpful to him.

brush!
Qin Ming's figure sped across the Tongtian Bridge.

They soon arrived at the end of the first level of the Dark Tower.

It was a huge cloud of mist.

As Qin Ming arrived, a sound emanated from the clouds.

"Choose your opponent. You can choose a martial artist, a mentalist controller, or a mentalist illusionist. Select any opponent you like."

"To defeat your opponent is to pass through the first level of the bridge to heaven."

Once you defeat your opponent, the clouds and mist will dissipate, allowing you to ascend to a higher level on the Sky Bridge.

"I choose the martial artist!"

Qin Ming pondered for a moment. Among his strengths, he was the weakest in close combat among martial artists, followed by controllers, and the strongest among illusionists.

You can experience the first level as a martial artist.

Then test your limits step by step!
(End of this chapter)