Devouring the Stars: Soul Master

Chapter 227 Return to Qianwu Universe

Kasor metal is a strange cosmic metal that has a powerful destructive effect on immortal beings.

A 'Kaso Dagger' made entirely of Kaso metal, once pierced into the body of a King-level expert, would instantly cause the expert's divine body to collapse and perish.

The metal's uniqueness and strength are beyond doubt.

However, in reality, very few people would do that.

Because it's impractical and too expensive.

Just like the 'Blood Rage Battle Axe' in Qin Ming's hands, as well as the 'Heavenly Dragon Star-Breaking Halberd' and the psychic weapon 'Heavy Mountain Prison' that he purchased later, even if these three treasures are only wrapped in key positions.

You'll need at least 5 treasure points!
And this is just the cost of materials; having a top-tier weapon refiner modify it would also be very expensive.

Let alone a realm lord, even a king, how many invincible kings can change their status?
Once they reach the level of being invincible and kingly, they no longer need Kaso metal to destroy the enemy's divine body. They possess divine power themselves and can completely annihilate it with it.

If one is a cosmic sage, then there is even less need for it.

Most of those who were granted titles of nobility would be easily crushed by them.

However, the effects of the Kaso metal are not good for the Cosmic Venerable; it is better to unleash the power of the treasure itself.

Only a special case like Qin Ming, a genius who is a realm lord but has super strong combat power and enough resources, would think of doing this.

With the Kaso metal encasing him, even if it's just a surface layer, killing the King of Sealing would be as easy as cutting melons and vegetables.

This is not suppression by strength, but suppression by wealth!

As a disciple of the Lord of the Universe, Qin Ming made an appointment for the transformation in the virtual universe and immediately contacted his teacher, the Lord of Darkness.

……

Dark Temple.

"teacher!"

Qin Ming stood below the temple, looking at his teacher, the Lord of Darkness.

"What is it?" The Lord of Darkness smiled at Qin Ming.

“Teacher, my clone has broken through to the World Lord level, and my human body has also reached the Domain Lord level. I want to go back to the Qianwu Universe Kingdom and stay in the Eighteen Star Prison for a while.”

Qin Ming looked at the Lord of Darkness and pondered for a moment.

"I want to try killing some immortals, or even some kings with great sins. Their souls might be able to help improve the River of Souls."

Those who can be imprisoned in the Eighteen Star Prison are not easy to deal with!
Some of them might have some powerful connections.

It's best to tell the teacher first, to avoid trouble later.

If that doesn't work, then he'll just level up to the Realm Lord level on the spot, then go to the outer battlefield to kill after a period of consolidation!

With my current strength and financial resources, I have a good chance of successfully eliminating a prince if I'm careful.

"You've broken through? Go ahead if you want."

The Lord of Darkness revealed a hint of joy and smiled.

He knew Qin Ming's strength very well, and he was even more aware of what level he would reach after breaking through. With such strength, it would be a waste of time for him to stay at the cosmic level.

"I'll take care of everything else. You can just go to the Eighteen Star Prison to carry out your Domain Lord mission."

"Thank you teacher!"

Qin Ming's eyes lit up.

It would be better to go to the outer battlefield after the Myriad Soul Banner breaks through to the sixth rank.

Given his thirst for the soul, he would definitely need to wreak havoc on the battlefield beyond the realm, so naturally, the stronger he is, the better before setting off!

"Go out into the world and see the vastness of nature. You're just dabbling in cosmic-level secret realms; you won't truly grow there."

You have given birth to two top-tier special life clones, so the road ahead will be very difficult.

Without sufficient trials and tribulations, even achieving immortality is difficult!
And you are my disciple!

The resources and treatment you receive in all aspects are unmatched by ordinary geniuses, but the challenges you will face in the future will also far exceed those of them.

Among the top races that are hostile to us, you are ranked number one on the assassination list!

The crisis involved will be far more terrifying than you imagine.

"The Lord of Darkness spoke."

"Yes, disciple understands."

Qin Ming nodded. When he first broke through to the realm master level, the diameter of his inner world exceeded 10 billion kilometers, and the hardness of his primordial core was frightening.

If one's understanding of laws is not strong enough, and one cannot comprehend powerful secret techniques, it is indeed possible to be trapped at the realm lord level for a long time, or even be stuck at the realm lord level forever!
"Your third clone, the World Tree materials, will take a little longer, but it shouldn't be too long. Go ahead and do what you want to do. I'll let you know in advance once you get the materials."

"That's what the Lord of Darkness said."

Not only him, but several of Qin Ming's senior brothers were also using various means.

To the Dark Lord's surprise, after making contact with the prince of the Nine Netherworlds, Venerable White Phoenix seemed to have made a new discovery.

However, things are still uncertain.

"Thank you for your help, teacher. I'm not in a hurry."

Qin Ming quickly replied that he knew very well that the concept of time held by the Lord of the Universe and the Venerable of the Universe was different from that of a Realm Lord like himself; a short nap could last for hundreds or thousands of years.

"Well, let's go!"

……

In the primeval secret realm, within Qin Ming's manor on the Wu Chen Continent.

"Your Highness Qin Ming, the virtual universe network has detected through your network connection that you have reached the Domain Lord level. According to company regulations, we need to confirm this in the real world."

Three black-clad stewards stood respectfully in front of Qin Ming.

"no problem."

Qin Ming smiled and said that as long as you log into the virtual universe, whether it's through a consciousness-sensing helmet or an intelligent optical brain, etc.

Any device equipped with a network connection also has a 'body scan' function. However, this scan is not very accurate.

Core members of the Virtual Universe Company who reach the Domain Lord level need to be deployed externally, while those at the World Lord level need to undergo life-or-death trials—this applies to everyone.

They will not give Qin Ming any special treatment just because he is a disciple of the Lord of the Universe.

"Please release your psychic and primal powers, Your Highness," the head black-clad steward said respectfully.

"Ok."

Qin Ming smiled and released a pure burst of telekinetic and primal force, scanning the instruments behind them as instructed.

Then a series of beeping sounds rang out.

The three black-clad deacons nodded slightly in confirmation, confirming that the intensity of Qin Ming's released mental power and primal force had reached the 'first-level Domain Lord' level.

Then comes the blood test.

It was still an easy pass.

"The blood gene test has passed. Your Highness's body can be greatly enhanced, up to the ninth level of the Domain Lord."

The head black-clad steward looked at Qin Ming and said, "Your Highness, the test results have been transmitted to the virtual universe network. Congratulations, Your Highness, on reaching the Domain Lord level!"

"Thank you." Qin Ming nodded.

"Your Highness has been confirmed to be at the Domain Lord level. According to the rules, Your Highness has one more opportunity to enhance your body."

The head black-clad steward smiled and said, "We have brought the nutrient capsule. It contains enough nutrient solution to strengthen His Highness to the ninth level of the Domain Lord."

Before setting off, they specially prepared a special nutrient solution.

Virtual Universe Company is just that arrogant!

Every core genius, including those in the Doomsday Zone, doesn't need to waste time accumulating energy.

Once you reach the first level of the Domain Lord rank, you can directly strengthen yourself to the ninth level of the Domain Lord rank through the nutrient capsule!
Breaking through to the Realm Lord level directly elevates one to the Peak Realm Lord level!

"call!"

A silver-white nutrient tank appeared out of thin air in front of Qin Ming. The seemingly ancient nutrient tank was quite expensive to build.

Of course, the 'nutrient solution' inside the nutrient tank is the real treasure!

"Your Highness, this nutrient capsule can only be used by you alone," the head black-clad steward said with a smile. "Besides the nutrient capsule, there is something else I need to tell Your Highness."

Qin Ming stood there listening quietly.

“Your Highness, having reached the Domain Lord level, you will be sent to a post outside the region according to the rules!” The head black-clad steward looked at Qin Ming. “Normally, you would be sent to your hometown.”

Your Highness's hometown is the 'Qianwu Universe Kingdom'.

Your Highness, would you be willing to return to the Qianwu Universe Kingdom and assume a key position at the Qianwu branch of the Virtual Universe Company?

If you don't wish to, you can choose any space kingdom.

“I am willing to go to the Qianwu Universe Kingdom.” Qin Ming nodded.

As a disciple of the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom, he naturally had to go to the Qianwu Universe Kingdom. Returning to the Qianwu Universe Kingdom was like returning home.

"Then all that's left is to wait for the process. The virtual universe will notify you once the appointment is finalized. Everything is done, so I won't disturb you any longer."

……

Looking at the nutrient tank, Qin Ming lay down inside.

Qin Ming didn't care about the position he was appointed to by the Virtual Universe Company.

As a disciple of the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom, once he arrives in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, his status will be second only to the ruler and above all others!

Moreover, the Qianwu Universe Kingdom itself is managed by the Virtual Universe Company.

The human race comprises 1008 cosmic armies of the 1008 cosmic nations, of which 504 are managed by the Virtual Universe Company and the respective cosmic nations themselves.

The other 504 armies are managed by the Giant Axe Arena and the various universe nations themselves.

With the dual identities of being a disciple of the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom and a disciple of the ruler of the Virtual Universe Company, one can imagine how high his status is.

Of course, Qin Ming's true confidence comes from his own strength.

The three giants of the Qianwu branch of the Virtual Universe Company are only at the Marquis level of Immortal, and they are all easy targets for Qin Ming to defeat in one move.

There's really nothing to worry about.

……

The news of Qin Ming becoming the domain lord quickly spread throughout Yuxiang Mountain.

As the pinnacle of talent within the virtual universe company, who wouldn't yearn to enter the primordial secret realm?
But Qin Ming is different!

He had only been in the Primordial Secret Realm for less than a hundred years, and hadn't even started the first qualifying battle yet, but he had already broken through to the Domain Lord level!
"How did Qin Ming break through so quickly? The geniuses of Yuxiang Mountain, especially the elders, can all break through to the Domain Lord level at any time, right?"

"How can Qin Ming compare to the others? The strongest of the ten Domain Lord-level members of the 'Primordial Secret Realm' has only passed the eleventh level of the Bridge to Heaven!"
He had already passed the thirteenth level when he was in Chaos City.

Nearly a century has passed, and our strength has improved considerably. Do you think he hasn't made any progress?

"Yes! The gap is too big. Even if he enters the Primal Zone at the Domain Lord level, he will still be the absolute number one!"

"Over the years, after he completed his missions, the point levels for several missions have been lowered. If he stays any longer, he'll ruin the mission world."

They were initially surprised by Qin Ming's breakthrough, but then they understood.

In less than a century, Qin Ming completed ten missions in a row, three of which were at the extreme level!
The resources plundered from it are staggering.

Even though Qin Ming has toned it down a lot, he has still caused considerable damage to some worlds, making many people wary of him.

Meanwhile, Qin Ming ignored the outside discussions and focused on absorbing nutrients in the nutrient tank to improve himself.

When the upgrade was over, they promptly contacted their teacher, the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom.

"Teacher, I have broken through and am going back to the Qianwu Universe Kingdom."

"Okay, come back."

(End of this chapter)