Swallowing the Stars: Ten Thousand Times Return for Taking on Disciples

Chapter 376 Filled with remorse, Zhen Yan confesses!
"This is impossible!!"

After reading these two emails, Crabbe was completely dumbfounded, feeling like his brain couldn't keep up.

Yi Yun actually crossed the 17th and 18th floors of the sky bridge directly?
How can this be! !
It's only been a short time, a mere ten thousand years... just one era, yet Yi Yun has already broken through two more levels in a row. The key is that he directly broke through the 18th level, which is the level of a King-level Immortal God.

Conferring the title of King...

Crabbe was completely stunned.

Although it was hard to believe, the message came from the official website of Virtual Universe Company, so there was obviously no problem with it.

Logically, since Yi Yun broke through to the Immortal God realm, his qualification as a core member of the secret realm should have been automatically revoked, and there should have been no announcement for him passing through the Tongtian Bridge. However, Yi Yun went to the Tongtian Bridge plane too early, and the company still had time to verify his identity. The process was not yet fully completed; they had only just blocked his name from the list. Naturally, the announcement was still made as usual.

"Wouldn't this mean Yi Yun has become an immortal god who has been granted the title of King?"

Crabbe looked at the intelligent life form girl beside him.

"Yes, Master. Yi Yun has broken through to the level of Immortal God and passed through the 18th level of the Heavenly Bridge. He must be at the level of King Immortal God. He should have already obtained permanent residency in Chaos City."

The usually cheerful Xiao Wu was now somewhat sad, and she seemed unsure how to comfort her master.

This should have been an opportunity for her master, but... Xiao Wu felt extremely regretful. She shouldn't have made that foolish suggestion back then. She should have persuaded her master to become the personal disciple of the Venerable of Ten Thousand Laws. Now it's too late to say anything.

"Xiao...Xiao Wu, I don't think I've told anyone else about Venerable Wanfa wanting to take me as his personal disciple."

Crabbe asked somewhat uncertainly.

“Yes, Master. At the time, out of consideration for the King of Ten Thousand Laws, you didn’t mention this to anyone,” Xiao Wu replied.

"Thank goodness... I'm glad I didn't tell anyone, otherwise I would definitely have become a negative example."

Crabbe felt a slight sense of comfort; at least it wasn't the worst outcome.

However, thinking of Yi Yun, whose talent and strength were clearly inferior to his own, who had now become a King-level Immortal God, while he was still far from reaching the 17th level of the Heavenly Bridge and was completely unable to complete the task of Thunder Venerable, a wave of sorrow washed over him again.

The opportunity should have been his!

"Xiao Wu... I feel like crying."

Crabbe said.

"Master, me too..."

"woo woo woo woo!!"

The master and servant embraced each other and burst into tears.

……

The Nine-Story Tower in Chaos City has seven floors.

While they were chatting, King Longyu suddenly showed a surprised expression.

“True Yan King, Black Mist King, I just received a message that you might be interested in.”

"what news?"

"Wang Zhenyan asked curiously."

"It's news about Yi Yun, the disciple of Venerable Wanfa. Yi Yun has just passed through the 17th and 18th levels of the Myriad Universe Sky Bridge and has broken through to become an Immortal God, becoming the youngest Grandmaster in our Virtual Universe Company."

"Yi Yun has crossed the 18-story Heavenly Bridge?"

Both the True King and the Black Mist King were surprised.

Of the three, Longyu Wang was the most well-informed. After all, she followed the Nine Swords Venerable and had thousands of immortal gods above the rank of Marquis under her command, so she could receive a lot of news immediately.

"No wonder Venerable Wanfa said that yesterday at Green Mountain Residence. It turns out that Venerable Wanfa already knew about his disciple's strength."

The Black Mist King glanced at the True Stroke King, and the doubts in his heart were resolved.

No wonder Venerable Wanfa was not surprised when he heard that his disciple had broken through to the Immortal God realm yesterday; instead, he smiled.

They must have known long ago that Yi Yun already possessed the understanding of the laws of becoming a King. Not to mention the geniuses who are the Realm Lords of the Primordial Secret Realm, even in the Primordial Secret Realm, only a very few can become King-level Immortal Gods upon breaking through.

Given Yi Yun's strength, it's understandable that he would choose to break through.

“I still feel it’s a bit of a pity. After all, Yi Yun is a Realm Lord. The higher the talent displayed by a Realm Lord, the higher the treatment they receive. If Yi Yun were still a Realm Lord member now, the treatment he would receive would probably far exceed that of most Primal Secret Realm Lord members,” True King Yan said.

Longyu King thought for a moment and said, "It's probably because Yi Yun thinks he's the disciple of the Venerable of Ten Thousand Laws, so he doesn't care about those resources. After all, the Venerable of Ten Thousand Laws is known for his generosity. The Venerable of Ten Thousand Laws has paid a lot for Yi Yun to have his current strength!"

"There should be a treasure spot somewhere," the Black Mist King guessed.

Longyu King laughed and said, "Even if there isn't, it's almost the same. Besides the incomparably precious treasures, it must also be related to the guidance of Venerable Wanfa. Venerable Wanfa's understanding of the fundamental laws of time is too exaggerated. Didn't you just say that even that old fellow Anju King was convinced?"

Longyu King looked at Black Mist King and continued, "In the future, you and Anju King will be the strongest under the command of Venerable Wanfa. Venerable Wanfa is so generous, you will definitely receive your share of the benefits."

The Black Mist King nodded: "Following Venerable Wanfa will definitely be better than following other universe venerables."

“Zhenyan, if the Black Mist King receives a great treasure reward in the future, won’t you be envious?” Longyu King teased Zhenyan King.

“What do I have to envy!” King Zhenyan shook his head.

"True King Yan, you seem to have something on your mind?"

"Wang Longyu asked in surprise."

"Ah, is it that obvious?" King Zhenyan was somewhat surprised.

The Black Mist King smiled and said, "It's not just Sister Longyu who noticed, I noticed it too. Usually when you, Zhenyan, communicate with us, you are very talkative, but today you are noticeably quieter. What else could it be if you have something on your mind? Do you also want to join the Venerable of Ten Thousand Laws, but are only limited by your teacher?"

"Ahem... Fine, I won't hide it from you anymore. You'll find out soon enough anyway." True King Yan was already a little embarrassed about keeping things from his best friends, and now that he'd been found out, he just went all out, saying, "Actually, I've already become a disciple of Venerable Wanfa. So what you said earlier wasn't quite right. Black Mist and King Anju aren't the strongest under Venerable Wanfa; I am!"

"Ah, Zhenyan, you're not joking, are you?" King Longyu covered his mouth in shock.

"Yes, Zhenyan, this news is truly astonishing. Weren't you and Venerable Wanfa friends before?" Even the usually composed Black Mist King was surprised at this moment.

“Indeed, Venerable Wanfa and I are friends, but what is more important than this?”

With a flick of his wrist, King Zhenyan produced a hexagonal stone tablet engraved with mysterious patterns that appeared in his hairy palm.

"This is……"

Both the Black Mist King and the Jade King looked on in shock.

King Zhenyan calmly said, "Just as you all thought, it is that thing. With this, I have a great chance to become a Universe Venerable. Tell me, can I refuse?"

"Zhenyan...you're so lucky."

"Zhenyan, when you become a cosmic venerable one in the future, don't forget me."

……

Seeing the envious expressions on his two friends' faces, King Zhenyan breathed a sigh of relief, put away the stone tablet, and said with a smile, "So, following Venerable Wanfa will definitely not be a problem. Black Mist... you might even have the chance to become a Universe Venerable in the future."

"Becoming a Universe Venerable is something I can't even dream of. I'd be content to become an invincible King like you. Zhenyan, when are you leaving for the Ancestral God Sect?"

"About a year later."

"I am uncertain," said the True King.

If his teacher hadn't told him to have Venerable Dragon Whale come back to fetch him, True King Yan would have already left. He couldn't wait to go to the Ancestral God Sect to receive his inheritance...

……

The news that Yi Yun had crossed the 18-level Heavenly Bridge spread throughout the core of the entire Virtual Universe Company in just a few days.

The previous doubts and ridicule have completely fallen silent. Yi Yun is now a genuine Grandmaster-level expert, wielding significant power, and with a Universe Venerable as his teacher, few dare to offend him, except for other veteran Grandmaster-level experts.

Those geniuses who had been discussing Yi Yun at the Primordial Secret Realm had all shut up and made a pact that no one was allowed to spread what they had said together.

Yi Yun used his strength to slap those who doubted him in the face.

Many geniuses envy Yi Yun, envying that he has a good teacher.

The original secret realm, Wuchen Continent.

In a very simple cultivation chamber, Lingyu slowly got up, receiving a lot of information.

"Yi Yun? The disciple from the Primordial Secret Realm whom our teacher took in ten thousand years ago, who didn't participate in the life-and-death trial, has actually become a King-level Immortal God and passed through the 18th level of the Heavenly Bridge. He's really lucky!"

Lingyu is different from Yiyun. Although she had also gained many benefits before, she achieved the title of King by fighting her way up step by step in the battlefield outside the domain, experiencing countless dangers.

She was well aware of how difficult it was to become a king-level immortal god.

That guy Jin Jian has spent almost twice as much time fighting on the extraterritorial battlefield, and all he's made is the title of 'Black Sword Marquis'.

Yi Yun's success today is undoubtedly due to the great guidance and cultivation he received from his teacher.

"However... I am still the most outstanding disciple of the teacher!" Ling Yu was very confident. Not to mention the 18th floor of the Heavenly Bridge, even the 19th floor of the Heavenly Bridge could not stop her from moving forward.

"Since Yi Yun has already caused a sensation, why not add fuel to the fire and let others know how excellent the teacher's ability to cultivate disciples is?"

Lingyu felt a sense of anticipation, and the next second she appeared on the Tongtian Bridge plane.

Seeing that there was no one on the Wanzhou Tongtian Bridge, Lingyu flew over without hesitation.

Not long after, Jin Jian, carrying a giant golden sword, also appeared on the Tongtian Bridge plane. However, there were still people fighting on the Nine Universe Tongtian Bridge at the moment, so he had to wait in line.

"Your Highness, it's been a long time... Are you confident you can cross the 17th Heavenly Bridge?"

Baffin, dressed in a black robe adorned with stars, appeared beside him at some point.

"Lord Baffin, you're too narrow-minded. I've been fighting on the battlefields beyond the realms for 20,000 years. Now, a 17-story bridge to heaven is something anyone can do."

Jin Jian cupped his hands in greeting.

"Forehead!"

Hearing Jin Jian say that, Baffin almost choked. Why did this guy say something so irritating?

"Could it be that Your Highness Jin Jian can also cross the 18-level Heavenly Bridge? Just like Your Highness Yi Yun?"

Baffin asked, somewhat surprised.

"It's hard to say, it's hard to say. We'll only know after we try." Jin Jian wasn't entirely confident about the 18th floor, so he didn't boast. Although he was certain he had the strength to cross the 18th floor of the Heavenly Bridge, having the strength to cross the 18th floor didn't necessarily mean he could make it through.

“It seems that His Highness Golden Sword still has some confidence. Hmm…” Baffin suddenly looked in the direction of the Tongtian Bridge of the Myriad Universes. When Ling Yu entered the Tongtian Bridge plane, he naturally paid attention to him immediately. He only came over to greet Golden Sword after seeing him. He didn’t expect that in just one moment, Ling Yu had already reached the 19th level of the Tongtian Bridge.

"It passed! It actually got through!"

Baffin was astonished.

He then looked at the calm Jin Jian beside him and said with a smile, "Your Highness Jin Jian, Your Highness Ling Yu was also just crossing the Tongtian Bridge. She has already crossed the 19th level of the Wanzhou Tongtian Bridge."

"Lingyu has passed the 19th floor?"

Jin Jian was stunned, somewhat lacking confidence... Although he knew that Ling Yu had killed the Soul Chaser King, he also knew that the other party had succeeded by relying on the Soul Treasure and the venom. He did not expect that Ling Yu's understanding of the laws was so exaggerated.

"Yes, Your Highness, do you think I would deceive you? You should receive an official email from Virtual Universe Company soon."

Baffin chuckled.

Jin Jian glanced at his email and, sure enough, received several emails. He clicked on the last one, which was the news that Ling Yu had passed the 19th floor of the Heavenly Bridge.

Without saying a word, he turned around.

"Your Highness Jin Jian, where are you going? The Nine Heavens Bridge is about to close."

"Your Highness, don't go!"

Hearing Baffin's words from behind, Jin Jian quickened his pace and disappeared from the Tongtian Bridge plane a dozen meters away from Baffin.

Knowing that Ling Yu had passed the 19th level of the Heavenly Bridge, he naturally wouldn't continue to try the Nine Heavens Bridge. He was here to show off, and if he tried to pass the Heavenly Bridge now, wouldn't he just become a background figure?

Even if you manage to cross the 18th level of the Heavenly Bridge, you will still be overshadowed by the light of the Spirit Feather. If you can't even cross the 18th level of the Heavenly Bridge, you will become a laughing stock.

Jin Jian didn't want to become just a background character...

"A 19-story bridge to heaven is nothing. After I cultivate in seclusion for tens of thousands of years, I will definitely be able to cross it!"

Jin Jian was not discouraged by Ling Yu's success in crossing the 19th level of the Heavenly Bridge; instead, it fueled his fighting spirit.

Throughout his life, Jin Jian has never been inferior to anyone, at least not to a woman. Sooner or later, he will surpass Ling Yu!
The future definitely belongs to him!
……

The distant, wild universe kingdom, Manka Star.

Inside the enormous palace, Wu Man stared at the emails, his dark face filled with astonishment.

"It's one thing for Junior Brother Yi Yun to have passed the 18th level of the Heavenly Bridge, but I didn't expect Senior Sister Ling Yu to be even more amazing. She actually passed the 19th level of the Heavenly Bridge in one go... All of Master's disciples are defying the heavens. I'm still only at the level of the 16th level of the Heavenly Bridge."

Wu Man looked up at his father, the emperor of Manka Star.

"Father, was I too stupid?"

"Nonsense!" Emperor Manka shook his head: "You are the fruit of my and your mother's lives, our only offspring. How could your talent be ordinary? Don't think about comparing yourself to Yi Yun, or Ling Yu... Can you compare yourself to others? How long have you been cultivating? In the Primal Secret Realm, your strength can already be considered mid-range."

"But they're both disciples of the same teacher, yet the difference is just too great." Wu Man was somewhat discouraged.

"Yi Yun has been carefully nurtured by Venerable Wanfa over the past ten thousand years. It's normal for him to have made progress, given the countless resources he's expended. When your teacher bestowed the Snow Demon Flower upon you, wasn't your progress also quite astonishing? Ling Yu is fighting on the battlefield outside the realm and is also the disciple of the Chaos City Lord. What are you comparing her to? Wu Man... you will always be your father's pride and the ancestor's most proud descendant. Don't think about these nonsense things. Otherwise, you should consider your marriage."

"Ah, Father, didn't we agree not to pressure him into marriage for now?" Wu Man asked, somewhat troubled.

"We didn't urge you before because your strength was steadily improving. Now that you've hit a bottleneck, what's the point of not getting married? Do you want our Manka Star royal family to lose its lineage?" the Manka Star Emperor scolded.

“Although our Manka Star has a first-class bloodline in the universe, and each of us has extraordinary talent, the price is also very high. The chance of reproduction is too low, and we cannot compare with other races. You are now a world lord... You must consider this matter.”

"Yes, Father, I agree, but I don't want a woman from the Wild God Clan!" Wu Man made his final concession.

"You can say these things to me, but don't let your mother hear them. The Wild Universe Kingdom is ruled by our Barbarian Clan and the Wild God Clan. It would be best if we united."

"No, that's my bottom line."

"You scoundrel, you should be grateful to have found someone suitable, why are you being so picky? Tell me, which ethnic group do you want to marry into?"

“The Dream Wing Clan and the Star Tree Clan,” Wu Man said.

Emperor Manka thought for a moment: "I can see that you like pretty vases, but the Dream Wing Clan won't do, their bloodline level is still a bit too low. The Star Tree Clan is fine..."

The Star Tree Clan is a first-class bloodline among the human races in the universe. They possess a special talent for procreation, and every member of the clan is extremely precious. If it weren't for Wu Man's status and position, even the emperor of Manka Star might not have been confident in finding him an outstanding member of the Star Tree Clan to marry.

"Don't leave Manka Star recently. A hundred years from now, your father will hold a wedding for you. Try to invite your teacher, Venerable Wanfa, over. If Venerable Wanfa graces us with his presence, Manka Star will have more prestige."

"I'll give it a try, but the teacher might not have time." Wu Man nodded.

"Yes, you can just ask. It doesn't matter if you come or not."

The emperor of Manka Star nodded, knowing that these matters were not something his son could decide.

(End of this chapter)