Swallowing the Stars: Providing a Loan to Luo Feng Begins

Chapter 121 A Heart Like a Knife, Without Return! (3.5k)

"Could it be for the Star Tower?"

Chen Qi pondered.

The Mountain-Sitting Guest is the guy with the most hidden secrets in the universe.

On the surface, he is the strongest being in the universe, but in reality, he is the reincarnation of the God King from the Origin Continent on the other side of the cosmic sea!
He created the Earth and trained three disciples.

The purpose was revenge.

He asked his disciples to help him kill the God-King of the 'Food Kingdom' on the Origin Continent. Therefore, to reach that level of strength, one needs to be able to recognize the 'Star Tower' as their master, and also cultivate the Rank Element Technique, etc.

Luo Feng comes from Earth, and his current growth rate is certainly under the watchful eyes of 'Puti' and 'Sitting Mountain Guest'.

Now Tip arrives
Not surprising.

but
"I remember this Puti is the Lord of the Universe. Among humans, his clone is only at the peak of the Universe Venerable. It seems that this is the clone. The hidden realm can actually hide from the Chaos City Lord's detection using the initial universe." Chen Qi also felt amazing in the system space.

"Could it be a treasure similar to the Blood Cloud Pearl, which can transform into the 'Blood Cloud Palace Master'?"

"The Mountain-Sitting Guest is indeed a god-king of weapon crafting."

Chen Qi immediately sent a reminder in the system space.

Realizing that this person was no ordinary individual, Luo Feng said, "Senior Tip, please come in..."

After Puti was invited into the mansion.

He asked directly:

"Luo Feng, how's your willpower?"

"It's alright. Why is Senior asking this? Many alien races are probably curious about this too." After Chen Qi reminded him, Luo Feng guessed that the eldest disciple of the Mountain Guest probably wanted to know if he would have the opportunity to become the master of the Star Tower.

However, he must pretend he doesn't know about this now.

Puti smiled, offering no explanation, and simply said:

"If you have the chance, Luo Feng, before you become immortal, you must find a way to improve your will. Also, before you break through to immortality, come find me, and I will take you to a place."

Puti came here to check on Luo Feng's condition.

He knew that his teacher, the Mountain Hermit, seemed to have an important plan, and he placed even greater emphasis on his future third disciple. Only by cultivating the third disciple could his teacher's goals be achieved. He had no hope for the second disciple, 'Emperor Yan'.

After hearing Luo Feng's information, he attached great importance to this newly emerging genius on Earth. Given the current growth rate of this third candidate, he was almost the most likely to recognize the Star Tower as the master.

Many years ago.

He had heard that this person had broken through multiple layers of the Illusionary Sea, but the exact number was suppressed and hidden by the human race. However, judging from how easily he passed through the first few layers, the number of layers must not be low!

If this person cannot even acknowledge God.

Then there are the other candidates on Earth.

I am afraid.
There's no chance left!

In order to increase the possibility of Luo Feng recognizing the Star Tower as his master and to make his teacher's plan come true, he made this special trip.

"Recognizing a master on the Star Tower is too difficult. The previous two failed, and by the time one reaches the Universe Venerable stage, recognition becomes impossible. It's easier during the Realm Lord stage than the Immortal stage. I'll give Luo Feng a few pointers now, to help him hone his will and prepare in advance; perhaps that will give him a better chance!"

Puti thought to herself.

However, he cannot provide information about the Star Tower in the 'Initial Universe' and the 'Virtual Universe'.

Puti knew very well that the human race was also paying close attention to news about the Star Tower. In the eyes of the human race, the Star Tower was a precious and supreme treasure, and they would definitely attach great importance to any news about it. Mentioning it in Chaos City might attract the attention of the Chaos City Lord.

"What do you mean by this, senior?" Luo Feng pretended to be unaware.

Puti simply smiled and said:

"Strengthening one's willpower can't be a bad thing, right?"

"Don't rush to become immortal."

"You must come and talk to me when you have time. There's something else I need to tell you."

"Also, I sent a treasure to your 'Galactic Empire'. Once you receive that item, you might believe me a little more."

"A treasure?" Luo Feng asked, puzzled.

Chen Qi had no idea what Puti would send.

But Puti had already gotten up and walked directly out of the mansion.

Several hours have passed.
Babata suddenly spoke through the communication system set up by Chen Qi: "Lord Chen Qi, Luo Feng, the current emperor of the Galactic Empire has received a treasure personally delivered by an immortal from the Virtual Universe Company, saying it was sent by 'Venerable Tipu'."

"What kind of treasure is it?" Chen Qi pressed.

“Based on the photos, it should be another metal plate from the Nine Tribulations Secret Scripture,” Babata replied.

The second piece of the Nine Tribulations Secret Manual?
Chen Qi remembered that in the original story, the second piece was in the hands of a member of the Na Shi Clan in the outer battlefield. The Golden Horned Beast had asked Luo Feng to search for and approach some Na Shi Clan members in the outer battlefield, but they did not sense any fluctuations from the Nine Tribulations Secret Manual.

It has not been found yet.

Unexpectedly, the second metal plate was still in Tip's hands... and now it has been delivered directly to Luo Feng.

"So, he wants to use this Nine Tribulations Secret Manual to hint at something to me? To make me believe him?" Luo Feng pondered.

Chen Qi also thought that was the case.

Not long after, Luo Feng took the original core to the Virtual Universe Company, because he knew he couldn't cultivate the second tribulation of the Nine Tribulations Secret Manual in the Initial Universe.

He left the original core at the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company once again.

There were alien races watching Luo Feng who discovered that he had left Chaos City. They were so excited that they had just reported back to their clan and called for the assassination team to prepare.

结果
Not long after, it was discovered that Luo Feng had returned to Chaos City, but he had only traveled back and forth between the Virtual Universe Company headquarters and the Initial Universe.

What a disappointment!

Both of these places are important human strongholds!
"Chen Qi, should we pay attention to this Puti? Also, what about the willpower enhancement and the Star Tower of Recognition? I remember you mentioned a long time ago that the Star Tower of Recognition is very important." Luo Feng's Soul Devouring Beast returned to Chaos City with its original core.

The human body remained hidden deep within the headquarters of the virtual universe company, where he began cultivating the second tribulation of the Nine Tribulations Secret Manual.

As for those spies from other races...

They couldn't tell the difference between the Soul-Devouring Beast's disguise and that of a human...

Inside the system space, Chen Qi said firmly:

"The Star Tower is very important."

"To deal with this, you do need to improve your willpower. For the past few hundred years, you have mainly focused on cultivating the laws, and your willpower should be at the peak of the King-level."

"But for the Star Tower to recognize its master, a World Lord level cultivator must at least possess the will of a Universe Venerable!"

Chen Qi remembered that Luo Feng in the original novel was like that; when he finally succeeded in recognizing a master, the World Lord level already possessed the will of a Universe Venerable, which was why he succeeded. And he remembered...

Of the three paths of mindset, Luo Feng's "mind like a mirror, mind like a knife" is actually the fastest way to improve one's will, and it is also the most suitable path for recognizing the Star Tower as the master, because the will grows faster.

The other two paths are also of no help to the Star Tower that recognizes its master.

"Does it require the will of a Universe Venerable?" Upon hearing this, Luo Feng sensed the gap. His current peak King-level will was still a level below the will of a Universe Venerable, and this level was not easy to break through in a short time.

Chen Qi said, "Not only that, but recognizing a master also requires enduring a period of torment, and it lasts for a long time. If the recognition fails, the person will perish completely. So, if one's will can be raised to a higher level, it is definitely better to be higher."

"For example, the will of a top-tier cosmic venerable, or even the will of the cosmic lord, would make the recognition of a master easier."

"Wouldn't it be better to..."

Luo Feng answered quickly:

"Chen Qi, no need to say anything, I understand."

"loan!"

"I remember there's still some credit left."

"Furthermore, we still have some treasures worth a considerable amount of Treasure Points. Let's open a loan!"

"Don't worry about my ability to withstand the strain of strengthening my will. As long as there's no danger to my life and no aftereffects, you can come with peace of mind!"

"it is good."

Chen Qi began issuing loan instructions to the system.

Please enter your loan requirements.

"The core requirement is to help borrower Luo Feng improve his willpower. On this basis, we can add some cost-effectiveness, such as making the improvement process more painful..."

【…】

"Adjusted to target World Lords, with the best effect achieved through special training that pushes the will of Universe Venerables to its limits..."

【…】

"..."

finally.

The system presented Chen Qi with a loan agreement that he found to be cost-effective:

【——Loan Agreement——】

[Loan Project: "A Mirror Reflecting the World"]

[Effect of "The Mirror of the Heart Reflecting the World": When practicing this secret method, a 'mirror of the heart' will appear in the mind. When the mirror is opened, one will see directly into one's true self, understand one's state of mind, and conjure up nightmares within, constantly being disturbed by inner demons, until the sea of ​​consciousness can no longer bear it. At this point, the mirror will naturally flip over, ceasing the practice of the secret method.]

This secret technique focuses on elevating willpower to the limit of a Cosmic Venerable, but it still has the effect of enhancing willpower even above the Cosmic Venerable level. Furthermore, this secret technique is also quite effective for weaker beings at the World Lord level.

[Secret Technique Explanation: Among many powerful individuals, even those walking the same path of mental cultivation, there are slight differences. The unique feature of the "Mind Mirror Illuminating the World" is that it can further refine the mental cultivation along its inherent path. Cultivators can thereby understand their true nature and use this as their style of action, which helps to clarify thoughts and elevate the mental state.]

[This loan will utilize 42% of your credit limit]

"Tsk tsk, I've used up all my Treasure Points this round." Chen Qi looked at his credit limit, which was already maxed out.

However, my credit limit has been used up.

However, the treasures were not all spent. The treasure points earned from the pre-sale of 'World Marrow Liquid' by the Virtual Universe Company were already enough to pay off the loan.

After completing the fixed process.

Luo Feng obtained the secret technique "The Mind Mirror Illuminates the World".
He practiced briefly, and the immense mental power in his sea of ​​consciousness instantly condensed, eventually forming a huge mirror.

This mirror is not an actual object.

It is the condensation of will and consciousness.

Luo Feng's will was immersed in the "Mirror of the Mind Reflecting the World" and was instantly absorbed into it... The mirror flipped and faced his sea of ​​consciousness.

His consciousness had already fallen into the 'mirror world'!
In the sea of ​​knowledge.

‘Boom~’

It began to shake, and the consciousness within the sea of ​​consciousness was rapidly being consumed, quickly leaving the entire sea of ​​consciousness in ruins.

Just a few seconds.

Luo Feng opened his eyes, and his expression changed.

Chen Qi looked at it in the system space and asked, "How is it? This secret technique says it can help you understand your true nature and further refine your state of mind. What is your state of mind?"

When one acts in accordance with one's heart, one's thoughts become clearer, which helps in cultivation and improvement. At Luo Feng's level, one basically knows what one wants to do, but the subtle differences deep within one's heart can be discerned by the "Mirror of the Heart Reflecting the World".

Understand your original intention!

Luo Feng looked at the feedback given by "The Mirror of the Heart Reflects the World".

Said:

"My heart is like a knife, with no turning back; I must forge ahead!"

"Hmm," Chen Qi pondered, then asked, "What does this mean?"

Different interpretations of certain words can lead to completely different outcomes, and Chen Qi dared not make any definitive statements.

Luo Feng then said:

"Based on my experience in the mirror world, I have a general understanding of my inner thoughts, and I know what to do to follow my true heart."

"So what are you planning to do now?" Chen Qi asked.

"Having cultivated for so long, I've been hailed as the number one genius by the human race. Now that I have the strength, it's only natural that I should venture into the Primal Tongtian Mountain." Luo Feng smiled, preparing to enter the virtual universe.

Simultaneously.

He told the news to Teacher Chaos City Lord and Teacher True Evolution Venerable, and he also sent some more messages to Teacher Chaos City Lord.

The content is:
"Teacher, you don't need to cover up my cultivation progress this time."

"Let's make it public. I want to see the madness of these alien races! With my cultivation speed, I have nothing to fear from them!"

"The alien races are nothing more than whetstones."

I logged into the virtual universe.

Tongtian Mountain.

Luo Feng appeared in this dimensional space. His gaze was clear, and he flew directly towards the highest primordial Tongtian Mountain!
(End of this chapter)