Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Steel of the Heart

"Senior Suotuo, where are we headed next? To the headquarters of Virtual Universe Company in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire?"

Although Suo Tuo told him to just call him by his name, Xiang Bei still gave Suo Tuo the respect due to a strong person.

"Yes and no," Suotuo said with a smile.

Seeing the questioning look in Xiang Bei's eyes, Suo Tuo continued to explain, "We are indeed going to the headquarters of Virtual Universe Company in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire."

"However, as a branch of Virtual Universe Company, we own an entire large star system in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire."

Among them are five life-bearing planets, 12 habitable planets after modification, and 72 modified base planets, including satellites, planets, etc.

We are now heading to the planet of trainees—Iris Light—which is specifically used to cultivate the elites within the Virtual Universe Company.

"The entire Hengxing Galaxy is the headquarters!" Xiang Bei looked at Suo Tuo with some surprise.

However, considering the Virtual Universe Company's transcendent status and terrifying power, it's clear that what Sotuo said wasn't an exaggeration.

"Yes, it's not just these planets. There are also many secret realms and realms within realms in the branch. You'll find out when you get to the branch," Sotuo said.

"Okay." Xiang Bei nodded.

This trip was to travel from Judong Star to Yuanguang Star, the heartland of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. The distance was extremely far, but fortunately they were traveling on a D9-class spaceship from the Virtual Universe Company. Its speed was far superior to Xiang Bei's A3-class passenger ship. It would only take half a month to travel from Judong Star to Yuanguang Star, greatly saving travel time.

Moreover, this E9-class spaceship is quite luxurious, with a bar, lounge, entertainment area, training room, and even C-class intelligent robots serving as service personnel, making it extremely extravagant.

Xiang Bei was naturally quite satisfied with this, but at this moment he had no mind to enjoy the powerful facilities of the spaceship and instead entered the virtual universe.

After agreeing to become a Level 2 elite at the Black Dragon Mountain branch of the Virtual Universe Company, Xiang Bei naturally received many rewards from the company.

The most valuable item was naturally the bloodline evolution agent, but it was obviously not very useful to Xiang Bei, as his Heart Steel would help him raise his genetic level.

He naturally wouldn't be interested in a bottle of bloodline evolution agent.

However, the Virtual Universe Company prohibits the sale of this item, and its development is tantamount to a death sentence.

Moreover, Xiang Bei certainly wouldn't waste such a good thing by selling it.

So Xiang Bei kept it, intending for the old man to use it.

However, besides these, Xiangbei has many other resources.

For example, Xiang Bei can freely choose two domain lord-level inheritance manuals.

For example, Xiang Bei has 300 contribution points as starting capital, which allows him to purchase items he wants at the Black Dragon Mountain branch of the Virtual Universe Company.

Xiang Bei was eager to enter the virtual universe because of those two sets of Domain Lord-level secret manuals.

Compared to a domain lord-level secret manual, 300 contribution points are just a small amount.

However, the secret manual was exactly what Xiang Bei needed most.

The basic cultivation techniques taught at the Qianwu Taoist Temple were indeed lagging behind Xiang Bei's cultivation progress.

Of course, before that, Xiang Bei found Ming Yu again.

"Lord Mingyu," Xiang Bei said respectfully, bowing.

"What does Xiang Bei want with me?" Ming Yu asked curiously.

He had just received news that the spaceship had picked up Xiang Bei and was now flying towards Yuanguang Star.

"It is like this, Lord Mingyu. I have the opportunity to choose between two sets of Domain Lord-level secret techniques, but with my limited knowledge, I find it difficult to make a decision. So I would like to ask you for advice. I wonder if you would be willing to enlighten me?" Xiang Bei asked humbly and respectfully.

"Of course." Ming Yu smiled, not offended by Xiang Bei's cleverness, but rather somewhat appreciative.

Many geniuses selected by the Virtual Universe Company, after receiving the opportunity to choose advanced inheritances for free, are so eager to make their own choices that they waste precious opportunities.

Little did they know that with their planetary and celestial perspectives, the choices they made might not be entirely suitable for their spiritual practice.

Therefore, it would be best to find a strong person with both ability and broad vision to provide them with advice.

Powerful figures like Ming Yu, who personally recruited them into the Virtual Universe Company, are actually their best mentors.

Xiang Bei and his group were geniuses recruited and discovered by Ming Yu, and their future growth in the Virtual Universe Company was closely related to Ming Yu.

The higher Xiang Bei and his team grow, the more benefits Ming Yu will receive from the Virtual Universe Company.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, a mentor like Mingyu would be willing to help Xiang Bei and the others grow.

"Thank you, sir," Xiang Bei said respectfully.

"Alright, I remember you're studying the realm of water. If you don't have a suitable lineage for your cultivation, this book, 'The Five Elements Water Method,' would be suitable for you."

As he spoke, Mingyu manipulated the light screen and directly displayed a secret manual.

"This is a secret technique created by Marquis Wu Sui when he was still at the Domain Lord level. Later, Marquis Wu Sui personally revised it. Although it is a Domain Lord level cultivation method, its true power is no less than any Realm Lord level secret manual."

"Thank you, Lord Mingyu." Xiang Bei's eyes shone. Sure enough, having insider guidance was much better than making a blind choice on his own.

Others might not understand what Mingyu meant by the Marquis of Wusui, but Xiang Bei knew perfectly well that this was an immortal being who had been granted the title of Marquis.

Although it was only a technique created by this immortal weakling, it was later revised by the Marquis of Sui.

Such a cultivation method is certainly unmatched by any other domain lord-level cultivation method.

Xiang Bei was naturally overjoyed.

"Hmm." Mingyu nodded, then said, "I've seen your previous battle videos. Although you cultivate the Water Domain, your forte is attack rather than defense. I also recommended the 'Five Elements Water Technique' to you. As for attack techniques, I recommend this one, 'Shattering Peak.' This technique focuses on attack, which is suitable for you."

"By the way, I remember you are a level 2 elite, you should have 300 contribution points."

"Yes," Xiang Bei replied.

"Well, don't rush to use it. When you encounter a bottleneck in the first level of cultivating the Five Elements Water Technique, buy a Blue Sea Coconut. Consuming the juice and pulp will have miraculous effects!" Ming Yu nodded, and then suggested to Xiang Bei.

"Yes, thank you, sir." Xiang Bei bowed respectfully again.

Mingyu said that all of this was of great help to him.

Not only did they tell him which secret manual he should practice, but they also told him how to break through his bottleneck.

Without Mingyu, he would have taken many detours.

"Alright, go back and cultivate diligently. I look forward to you making further progress," Mingyu said, waving his hand.

"Yes, I will certainly live up to your expectations, sir." Xiang Bei bowed again before slowly retreating.