Swallowing the Stars: Level 1, One Talent, Invincible Chaos Origin

Chapter 162, You Are More Important Than the Rules
The golden-red 'Sword of Judgment', like a giant sword cleaving through the cosmic sky, fell towards the 'Chen Continent'.

The spacecraft came to a stop, and the hatch opened.

As soon as Jiang Ming took a step out, he felt the energy in the Primal Secret Realm was far richer and purer than that in the outside world, as well as the omnipresent and clearer fluctuations of the fundamental laws.

However, his mind was not immediately absorbed in the changes in the cultivation environment.

His gaze immediately fell upon the graceful figure standing at the entrance of the manor.

Ai Chen seemed to have been waiting there for a long time.

She changed out of her cultivation armor and into a moon-white long dress, the hem of which swayed gently with the tiny energy flow, like a delicate orchid blooming under the moon.

She looked at Jiang Ming as he stepped out of the spaceship, her eyes filled with joy, anticipation, and a hint of barely concealed nervousness.

That hug in the virtual universe was full of genuine emotion, but it was ultimately separated by a layer of virtuality.

Now, it is time to meet in person.

A gentle smile appeared on Jiang Ming's face as he quickly walked over.

"Wait for a long time?"

He asked softly, and naturally stood in front of Ai Chen.

Ai Chen shook her head slightly, her voice soft.

"No, I calculated that you would arrive around this time."

She raised her head and bravely met Jiang Ming's gaze.

"Welcome back."

These four simple words contain an unusual level of intimacy.

Jiang Ming felt a warmth in his heart and naturally reached out to grasp Ai Chen's slightly cold fingers.

Ai Chen's body trembled slightly, and her slender fingers tightened their grip on him.

A captivating blush crept onto her fair cheeks and the base of her ears.

The two walked into the manor side by side. Crimson Flame Intelligence had already arranged everything, and the servants silently withdrew.

Walking along the quiet garden path, surrounded by rare and exotic flowers and plants, exuding a tranquil and refreshing fragrance.

Neither of them spoke for a moment, and a subtle and warm atmosphere flowed in the silence.

In the end, it was Jiang Ming who spoke first, breaking the veil of silence.

"Did you encounter any danger during your cultivation mission?"

Virtual Universe Company's approach to cultivating geniuses is free-range; truly mandatory tasks are almost nonexistent.

But it will set up enough rewards to motivate geniuses to strive for it.

Besides the help from Jiang Ming, the 'cultivation mission' from the Virtual Universe Company was also a crucial factor in Ai Chen's significant progress.

"No, with 'Blood Prison' helping me, I didn't encounter any danger."

As Ai Chen spoke, his gaze involuntarily turned to Jiang Ming.

"Won't keeping 'Blood Prison' by my side break the rules of the Virtual Universe Company?"

Although she didn't say it clearly, the worry in Ai Chen's eyes still caught Jiang Ming's attention.

"You are more important than the rules."

Jiang Ming's expression remained unchanged, and his words were spoken with an air of self-righteousness.

When they parted last time, Jiang Ming put the 'Blood Prison Giant Elephant' into a world ring and left it to Ai Chen.

Ai Chen gripped Jiang Ming's hand tighter again, her heart skipping a beat.

“I thought we were from two different worlds.”

Tears streamed down Ai Chen's face as she could no longer suppress her emotions and rushed into Jiang Ming's arms.

Back in Chaos City, she realized that she and Jiang Ming belonged to completely different dimensions, if not for the fact that they were both contestants in the same year's Genius Battle.

Given Jiang Ming's looks, she didn't even have the right to stand behind him.

The gifts given at the time of parting were, in fact, a farewell.

Jiang Ming reached out and touched Ai Chen's eyes, wiping away her tears.

"fool."

Jiang Ming paused slightly. "For the endless years to come, having you by my side will be my greatest fortune."

Jiang Ming's words were like a warm spark, instantly dispelling the unease and confusion that had been building up in Ai Chen's heart for so long.

She looked up at Jiang Ming through teary eyes, her reflection mirroring his image and the glittering Milky Way.

Looking at Jiang Ming, Ai Chen smiled, a smile as bright and pure as a rainbow after the rain.

She simply nodded vigorously, burying her face back into Jiang Ming's chest, greedily inhaling his real and reassuring scent.

This time, the embrace was no longer a virtual barrier, but a real warmth and excitement.

Their heartbeats gradually synchronized in the quiet garden, as if two souls were merging.

After a long silence, Ai Chen finally spoke softly, with a hint of shyness in her voice.

How long will you stay this time?

"Not long."

Jiang Ming stroked her beautiful hair.

"I have broken through to the Realm Lord level and need to go to Chaos City as soon as possible. It is the best place to comprehend the laws."

A fleeting hint of disappointment crossed Ai Chen's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by understanding and support.

She is also an unparalleled genius of the Dreamwing Clan, and understands the importance of cultivation, especially for someone like Jiang Ming, where every step is related to the future.

"Yes, I know."

she whispered.

"I will work hard to cultivate here and I won't let you down."

"You have never let me down."

Jiang Ming smiled slightly.

"Come on, show me around this manor. Actually, I spent the least amount of time at this place in the primeval secret realm."

The two walked hand in hand through the sprawling estate like any ordinary couple.

The Red Flame AI system adjusts the environment in a timely manner, ensuring that the breeze and the fragrance of flowers are just right.

As night fell completely, the 136 stars of 'Wuchen Spacetime' filled the sky, shining brightly together.

On a terrace overlooking most of the manor at night, Jiang Ming and Ai Chen stood side by side.

Ai Chen put her arm around Jiang Ming's and leaned against him.

Feeling sweet and happy inside.

"Although I won't be staying in the Primal Realm for very long this time, we have plenty of time."

As Jiang Ming spoke, the flow of time around him subtly fluctuated, and without a sound, the flow of time in the area where he and Ai Chen were located underwent a tremendous change.

"This, this is?"

Ai Chen has an extremely high talent for the laws of time, although he began to specialize in the laws of space after receiving the 'Six-Winged Black Serpent Diagram' from Jiang Ming.

However, her original understanding of the laws of time will not disappear.

Although the time fluctuations were minimal at this moment, she was in the region of time flow and naturally became aware of them.

"Time has been altered; at this moment, we are experiencing hundreds of years, while the outside world is experiencing only one day."

Jiang Ming's words startled Ai Chen slightly, and then her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

"Several hundred years? That's only equivalent to one day in the outside world?"

She felt the obscure yet majestic fluctuations of time surrounding her, and her heart was filled with overwhelming awe.

Jiang Ming looked down at Ai Chen, who was in a state of shock in his arms, and smiled slightly.

"I can't just leave you as soon as I get back."

The path of spiritual practice may be long, but the people and scenery around us are equally worth pausing to appreciate.

"Ah."

All the words she wanted to say were reduced to a soft "hmm." Ai Chen tightened her grip on Jiang Ming's arm, as if trying to merge herself into his side.

The time that followed became peaceful and long.

(End of this chapter)