Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Steel of the Heart

"May I ask, Lord Mingyu, what exactly defines a top-tier elite?" Xiang Bei asked with some curiosity.

The original work only mentions a few levels of classification, but does not provide any specific details.

"You're so greedy!" Ming Yu laughed, not angry at all. Greed was a good thing, because it meant that the chances of being recruited by him were greater.

As he spoke, Mingyu gently waved his hand, and three battle videos appeared behind him.

It was the battle they had experienced before.

The white-armored man wielding a spear, the gaunt warrior using a sword, and the burly man holding a staff in one hand in the video are the same opponents who fought Xiang Bei and his group before.

"These three are all Level 2 elites from the Black Dragon Mountain branch of my Virtual Universe Company, and this is the treatment I will be giving you next."

The best way to achieve the treatment of a Level 2 elite is to comprehend the mysteries of the field at the Planetary level, just like you.

Or perhaps, one can comprehend the abilities of three or more realms at the planetary level.

Above that is the first-tier elite. For a planetary-level individual to become a first-tier elite, the first step is to be able to comprehend the power of three domains, just like him.

As he spoke, Mingyu pointed at Hong and then said, "Of course, this is quite demanding for most geniuses. In addition, there are some other methods, such as mastering the first level of a domain lord-level secret manual in the first or second level of the domain, or reaching a certain standard in terms of power amplitude."

If it were a constant-level realm, then one would need to master the power of five domains, or perhaps, like me, possess three domains and cultivate the first two levels of a domain lord-level secret technique, and so on.

"Actually, since you don't have a master, if you could join the Virtual Universe Company, they could provide you with advanced cultivation techniques, including those at the Domain Lord level. You might even become top-tier elites."

Mingyu looked at Xiang Bei and Lei Shen with a mixture of enticement and expectation.

If Xiang Bei and the others can join Virtual Universe Company and go even further, that would be a good thing for him, as Virtual Universe Company would naturally give him some benefits.

In Mingyu's view, Xiang Bei and others have achieved this level without any formal training, so they do have a good chance of becoming top-tier elites in the future.

As for top-tier elites, geniuses of this caliber are extremely rare, and even their Black Dragon Mountain branch hasn't managed to discover many.

Moreover, their Black Dragon Mountain branch couldn't retain elites of this caliber. After they were discovered and trained for a period of time, they would be sent to the higher-level Qianwu Universe Kingdom branch.

However, after thinking about it, Mingyu still revealed the conditions for becoming a top-tier elite, as a way of giving these kids some hope.

"For ordinary geniuses, being a top-tier elite is extremely difficult. First, at the planetary level, one must master at least five levels of domain level and cultivate the first level of a world lord-level secret manual, while also mastering at least 25 times the power amplitude."

To reach the Hengxing level, one must master at least seven levels of domain power, and after cultivating the first two levels of the Realm Lord's Secret Manual, the amplitude of power exerted must reach at least 35 times.

As soon as Ming Yu finished speaking, Xiang Bei and the others showed expressions of shock.

Reaching the planetary level requires five domains, which is simply a pipe dream for ordinary people, and even for Hong and his group, it is extremely challenging.

After all, they have cultivated for so long and they know very well how difficult it is to master a domain.

"How are you? Still confident?" Mingyu asked.

"That's because we don't have the cultivation lineage. If we did, we might not be unable to defeat him!" Thor replied bluntly.

"Hahaha, how ambitious!" Ming Yu laughed. "So, are you interested in joining our Virtual Universe Company? Once you join, you'll not only receive Bloodline Evolution Agents, but you'll also be exposed to many of the Virtual Universe Company's cultivation secrets. You'll even have Domain Lord-level or World Lord-level powerhouses teaching you!"

Mingyu's tone was extremely seductive, and even Hong and Leishen had a hint of longing in their eyes.

However, they managed to suppress it.

"Surely all of this comes with conditions? What obligations would we have if we joined Virtual Universe Company?" Hong asked.

"There aren't any other requirements. Virtual Universe Company aims to cultivate geniuses. Since you are currently weak, the company will have stricter requirements, such as training and life-or-death tests. However, you can rest assured that as your strength increases, your treatment will become more flexible. You just need to complete some necessary tasks," Ming Yu said directly.

"I understand!" Hong and Lei Shen fell silent. Clearly, they were not fond of being restrained, and although the conditions offered by Ming Yu were good, they were difficult for them to accept.

"Feel sorry..."

"Brother Hong!"

Just as Hong was about to refuse, Xiang Bei interrupted him.

"Lord Mingyu, please allow us a few words alone," Xiang Bei said.

"Of course." Mingyu nodded.

"Xiao Bei, what's wrong?" Thor and Hong looked at Xiang Bei with doubt in their eyes.

"Honghe, Second Brother, Virtual Universe Company has a powerful background. This is an opportunity I want to seize," Xiang Bei said to the two.

"But didn't we agree to go and challenge the Cosmic Genius Battle together?" Thor asked.

"Second Brother, there are still more than ten years before the start of the Cosmic Genius Battle. This gap is too long. If something happens in the middle, it will be unpredictable for us."

You should know the situation in our hometown; it simply can't withstand wind and rain.

I don't know if my talent is enough to stand out in the Cosmic Genius Battle.

Therefore, joining the Virtual Universe Corporation is the best outcome for me. With the protection of the Virtual Universe Corporation, even if our home planet is exposed, the enemy will not dare to invade the homeworld of a member of the Virtual Universe Corporation.

Xiang Bei spoke eloquently.

"But..." Thor didn't know how to persuade him, after all, if he really let Xiang Bei go to the Virtual Universe Company, he might not be able to return to Earth until he became a cosmic-level being.

Who knows whether this departure will last for decades or even centuries.

Is it really worth leaving your hometown like this?

"Second Brother, there are no buts. This was all my own choice, my own decision. Besides, we can still meet in the virtual universe. This place is almost exactly the same as the real world, so it can't really be considered leaving," Xiang Bei said with a smile.

"Alright." Hong nodded, his deep eyes fixed on Xiang Bei.

"Everyone has their own choices, and the people of your hometown will remember everything you did," Hong said solemnly.

"Haha, Hong and Second Brother, it's not as serious as you guys make it out to be. I'll get better training at Virtual Universe Company, and maybe I'll have far surpassed you guys by the time we meet again!" Xiang Bei said casually.

"You brat, it's not that easy to surpass us. You still need to train!" Thor said with a laugh.