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

Chapter 74 Apology: Five Victories in Five Battles [Ten Updates]

After the emperor and his entourage left, the council hall of the Luo family ancestral home remained quiet.

All the elders stared blankly at the star map document in the center of the table, feeling as if they were dreaming.

Just then, a communication request came in.

On the screen appeared a middle-aged man with a big smile on his face.

He was one of the creditors who forced the Luo family to repay their loan early, and the president of Black Horn Bank.

"Chief Luo! Congratulations! Congratulations!"

The bank manager smiled obsequiously, "I just watched young friend Luo Yun's match, it was truly—truly a god descended to earth!"

Luo Shan looked at him calmly: "Is there something you need, Mr. Bank Manager?"

"Something's wrong, something's wrong." The bank manager rubbed his hands and said hurriedly, "About that loan of fifty billion cosmic coins, you see—it was all a misunderstanding! It was my subordinates who were ignorant and caused you trouble."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming incredibly sincere.

"Consider that money our Black Horn Bank's sponsorship of young friend Luo Yun's future cultivation! No need to repay it! Not a single penny!"

These words shocked everyone present.

Seventh Uncle Luo Zhan couldn't help but sneer: "That's not what you said when you were forcing us to pay back the debt."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across the bank manager's face, but he immediately put on a smile again.

"It was my fault, it was my fault. I beg Chief Luo and all the elders to forgive my mistake."

Luo Shan looked at him and slowly shook his head.

"Paying back debts is a matter of course. Our Luo family will pay them back."

He paused, then continued, "However, according to our previous agreement, the debt should be repaid within a million years."

"Yes, yes, yes!" The bank manager nodded like a chicken pecking at rice. "One million years! No, two million years is fine too! Interest-free! Completely free!"

Luo Shan said no more and hung up the call.

Inside the hall, the elders looked at each other, and they all saw endless emotions in each other's eyes.

This is a classic case of "when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

Luo Yun, single-handedly, brought the entire family to an unprecedented height.

The days passed by.

The second stage of the elimination rounds, the one-on-one ring battles, began soon.

From the 1,000 finalists, the final 100 will be selected.

The rules are simple: each person is randomly matched with five opponents, and the person who wins all five matches advances directly.

Virtual universe, a dedicated dimension for arena battles.

Lu Yun's figure appeared on a huge arena floating in the starry sky.

Opposite him stood a burly minotaur wielding two axes, exuding a ferocious aura.

"My name is Monta," the burly minotaur said in a deep voice. "I know you're strong, but I won't give up."

Lu Yun looked at him and nodded.

"You can make your move now."

"roar!"

With a roar, Monta bulged his muscles and charged forward.

Lu Yun's eyes remained calm, but a thought flashed through his mind.

call out!

A dark, silvery light flashed and disappeared.

Monta's body suddenly froze, and a bloody hole appeared between his eyebrows.

"First match, won."

Lu Yun's figure disappeared from the arena.

Soon, the second match began.

His opponent was a female assassin with unpredictable movements.

"The match begins."

As the resounding voice echoed, the female assassin vanished instantly.

Lu Yun didn't even blink.

puff.

A soft sound.

The female assassin appeared out of thin air a hundred meters away, and a silver light pierced through her chest.

"Second match, victory."

In the third match, the opponent was a powerful mentalist.

"The match begins."

"Die—" The mentalist was about to launch a soul attack.

puff.

A flash of silver light, and his body fell to the ground.

"Match 3, won."

The fourth match.

The fifth match.

In all five matches, Lu Yun defeated his opponent with a single move.

No opponent could withstand his second move.

When he stepped off the ring for the fifth time, a tremendous roar resounded throughout the spectator area.

"Contestant Luo Yun has won all five matches and successfully advanced!"

"He will qualify to represent our Ancient Wheel Universe Kingdom in the 1008 Universe Kingdom Finals!"

Lu Yun has just finished the match.

Back in the house.

A figure appeared out of thin air in the space in front of them.

This is a middle-aged man wearing a loose white robe and with a gentle smile on his face.

He looked ordinary, but the vast, star-like aura emanating from him clearly indicated that he was an immortal being.

"Young friend Luo Yun," the white-robed man said with a smile, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze.

"Who is this senior?" Lu Yun looked at him calmly.

"My name is Salun," the white-robed man introduced himself. "I am now the new ruler of the Ancient Wheel Mystic Realm."

He looked at Lu Yun with a hint of apology in his eyes.

"The previous one, Musaro, made a mistake. His Majesty the King is very angry and has punished him severely."

Salen's tone was very sincere.

"His Majesty the King asked me to deliver a message to you."

"He said your talent is the pride of our entire Ancient Wheel Universe Kingdom. If you can successfully enter the Virtual Universe Company, it will be your great opportunity, and the entire Universe Kingdom will celebrate for you."

"But if you fail to enter—" Salen paused, then continued, "the gates to the Ancient Wheel Secret Realm will remain forever open for you. From then on, no one will dare to target you again."

Lu Yun nodded after listening.

Given his demonstrated abilities, it's almost a certainty that he'll join the Virtual Universe Company.

Therefore, he was not greatly moved by these words.

However, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Just a verbal commendation? This King of Ancient Wheels is being far too stingy."

His subtle thoughts seemed to have been noticed by the other party.

Salen suddenly burst into laughter.

"Young friend, do you feel that His Majesty's reward is somewhat—not quite right?"

He blinked, and his tone became amused.

Lu Yun didn't speak, she just looked at him.

"His Majesty's reward will naturally be bestowed after the finals." Salen smiled, and an ancient-looking spatial ring appeared out of thin air in his hand. "This is an apology gift that someone asked me to bring."

He handed the ring to him.

"Musaro asked me to tell you that everything before was a misunderstanding."

Lu Yun took the ring and probed it with his mental energy.

The next moment, his eyes flickered slightly.

Inside the ring, a pile of strange, multicolored crystals lay quietly, each radiating a vibration that resonated with the very laws of the universe.

Mixed unit.

A total of 50 mixed units.

This is a huge sum of money.

It's important to know that 1 Hunyuan unit is equal to 1 trillion cosmic coins.

50 Mixed Yuan Units equals 50 trillion!

An immortal's entire fortune, even for a poorer person, is only a few thousand mixed units.

It seems that Musaro really went to great lengths to appease the king's anger, as well as his own.

Lu Yun accepted the ring.

He looked up at Salen.

"Thank you, senior, and please also thank the King on my behalf."