Swallowing the Stars: Becoming a God Starting with a Hundred Generations of Talent

Chapter 101 Becoming an Apprentice of the Black Mist King [First Update]

A moment later, Luo Yun returned to his familiar cultivation residence.

Having passed the fourth level of the Sky Bridge, he was in a good mood and was preparing to sort out his insights from this experience.

Just then.

A figure appeared in front of his door without warning.

Luo Yun felt a chill run down his spine and abruptly looked up.

She was a woman dressed in a gorgeous black robe, with a graceful figure and stunning curves.

Her face was covered by a thin black veil, obscuring her features; she was half-human, half-snake in appearance.

But those exposed eyes alone are enough to make one's heart flutter.

"Luo Yun".

Her cool yet strangely alluring voice rang in Luo Yun's ears.

Luo Yun was startled and immediately guessed the identity of the person who came.

He immediately bowed and greeted them with utmost respect.

"Luo Yun greets Lord Black Mist King."

He paused, his tone filled with sincere gratitude: "Thank you for your guidance in that email, sir. I have benefited greatly from it."

The Black Mist King stared at him silently with his narrow eyes, without speaking immediately.

After a moment, she let out a soft hum that was barely audible.

"Your performance was alright."

The Black Mist King's voice was calm, "You've grasped the essence of 'Nine Universes Illusionary Mist' quite well, which shows your comprehension is indeed top-tier. However, don't be arrogant or complacent."

"The fourth level of the Sky Bridge is just the beginning."

"You have a long road ahead of you. Without a good mentor, even the greatest talent may lead you astray and you may end up just another ordinary person."

The Black Mist King's words carried a condescending tone, but he did not directly mention taking on a disciple.

She has her pride.

For someone of her caliber to show herself is already the biggest hint she could give.

If the little guy is smart enough, he should know what to do.

Luo Yun's mind raced.

He certainly understood the Black Mist King's implication.

The meaning couldn't be clearer: a king who had achieved immortality had personally come to his residence and uttered these words.

But----

"The Black Mist King is a powerful figure from the Giant Axe Arena lineage." Luo Yun pondered to himself, "As for me, I was selected through the Virtual Universe Company's Genius Battle, so I'm considered a seed of this faction within the Virtual Universe Company."

Although these two major forces belong to the same human race, they are in competition with each other.

Is it really possible for me to become her disciple?

Thinking this through, Luo Yun no longer hesitated. He raised his head, meeting the Black Mist King's scrutinizing gaze, and mustered his courage to ask, "Lord Black Mist King, I am from the Virtual Universe Company. I wonder—would I have the honor of becoming your disciple?"

Upon hearing this, the corners of the Black Mist King's mouth, hidden beneath his black veil, curled up in an almost imperceptible arc.

That's exactly what she was waiting for.

"Hmph." The Black Mist King snorted lightly, his voice carrying a hint of self-righteousness. "What kind of question is that?"

"Our human race's five major powers, though in competition, are also a unified whole. When it comes to true geniuses, no one holds prejudices against any particular faction."

"As long as it helps your growth, not only can you become my apprentice, but you can even become an apprentice to other people in the Virtual Universe Company in the future."

The Black Mist King looked at Luo Yun and slowly said, "Just like Luo Feng from the previous year."

"He first became a disciple of the True Exploration King, but later, didn't he also become a disciple of the Chaos City Lord?"

"We are happy as long as our students become stronger."

As soon as the Black Mist King finished speaking, Luo Yun's mind raced.

To become an apprentice.

This is an incredibly important decision.

His first thought was about the Black Mist King's character.

According to my memory, Black Mist King and True Yan King were good friends. Although they were arrogant, their character was absolutely impeccable.

This is fundamental.

Immediately afterwards, Luo Yun began to think about something deeper.

With the talent he has shown so far, he will pass through the fourth level of the Bridge to Heaven in ten years, making him comparable to Berlan.

Such a performance might actually attract the attention of some cosmic venerable being, who might take him as a disciple.

But, the Supreme Being of the Universe—

Luo Yun shook his head.

How so?

It's too high for him now.

The cosmic beings are the true pillars of the human race.

They view problems and think about things from the grand perspective of the entire human race.

In their eyes, the family of a disciple might really be nothing.

What if one day I really do perish while adventuring out into the world?

Would a cosmic master teacher waste his energy on his own small family?

Luo Yun thought, not necessarily.

Conferring the title of King and Immortal is just right.

In Luo Yun's view, their vision was not as lofty and untouched by worldly affairs as that of the Universe Venerable.

They still have their own closeness and distance, and their own joys and sorrows.

If she became the Black Mist King's disciple, she would be part of her lineage.

In the future, I will receive some resources from the Virtual Universe Company and give them back to my family.

Even if she were to pass away one day, with the Black Mist King as her master and disciple, and with her immortal title of king overshadowing her, the Luo family wouldn't face any major problems.

That's the most important thing.

This thought instantly made him make up his mind.

Luo Yun raised his head, the last trace of hesitation in his eyes disappearing, replaced by unwavering determination.

Without the slightest hesitation, he solemnly bowed to the Black Mist King before him.

"Disciple Luo Yun greets Master!"

His voice was full of respect and sincerity.

Looking at Luo Yun kneeling before him, the Black Mist King finally revealed a genuine, deeply satisfied smile beneath his black veil.

She had been waiting for this moment for ten years.

She had been watching this little guy ever since he stepped into Chaos City.

Now, this most outstanding disciple finally belongs to her.

"it is good."

"From this day forward, you are my disciple, Black Mist."

Looking at Luo Yun in front of him, the Black Mist King finally revealed a genuine and extremely satisfied smile on his lips beneath the black veil.

She had been waiting for this moment for ten years.

She had been watching this little guy ever since he stepped into Chaos City.

Now, this most outstanding disciple finally belongs to her.

"it is good."

The Black Mist King nodded slightly, his voice carrying a hint of barely concealed joy.

"From this day forward, you are my disciple, Black Mist."

With a wave of her hand, a gentle force helped Luo Yun up.

"If you have any questions right now, you can ask me." The Black Mist King looked at Luo Yun, his tone calm yet authoritative. "Whether it's about cultivation or some common sense about the universe."

Luo Yun thought for a moment, then shook his head: "This disciple has no problem for the time being."

He has his own path, memories of his past life, and confusion about cultivation. He prefers to think and solve these problems on his own.

The Black Mist King was not surprised by this; truly top geniuses all have their own ideas.

She nodded and continued, "After you leave Chaos City, I'll see how you perform. After we go to the Primal Secret Realm, I'll give you some gifts to make your missions easier."

"Thank you, teacher." Luo Yun bowed again.

The news that Luo Yun had become the Black Mist King's disciple spread very quickly.

Almost the instant Luo Yun left, the news spread throughout the circle of all the geniuses of this generation.

On the island of Tongtian Bridge, the geniuses who had not yet dispersed had just barely recovered from the shock of the "fourth level" when they received this new message.

However, this time, there was no uproar in the crowd.

Everyone remained calm.

"Luo Yun has become the disciple of the Black Mist King."

"oh."

"understood."

After a brief exchange, there was a natural silence.

"That's normal," a genius said softly, without the slightest surprise in his tone. "Perfectly normal."

His companion nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, with the talent Luo Yun has shown, isn't it only natural that he should become an apprentice and be granted the title of Immortal King?"

This statement was immediately accepted by everyone.

"That's right, while we're still struggling with the first and second levels, he's already passed the fourth. The gap is on a completely different level."

"Let alone becoming his disciple and being granted immortality, I wouldn't be surprised at all if word got out that a cosmic venerable one wanted to take him as a disciple."

"That's what I think too."

In the hearts of these geniuses.

Luo Yun is no longer a competitor on the same track as them.

That's a different level of existence.

A legend they could only look up to.

For a legend, being chosen by an immortal king and taken as a personal disciple, isn't that the most basic requirement?

Among the crowd, Xianyin, Morosa, and Wuchi stood together, their expressions complex.

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