The Nine Secrets of Swallowing the Stars Combined

"We've traced it back to the oldest point in time, but still haven't found anything."

"Strange, what kind of special encounters could one possibly have while confined to this Blood Luo world?"

The blurry figure stood silently, and the surrounding space and time vibrated like ripples on water as he spoke to himself.

"We have entered Chaos City. My senior brother has checked; both the soul and body are native to the Blood Luo race. There is no evidence of possession by other races or enslavement..."

As the self-talk ended, the space-time around the blurry figure suddenly distorted, and the person completely disappeared into the depths of the ancient god's ruins, as if they had never existed.

. . . . . . .

In the virtual universe, in the primitive area of ​​Yuxiang Mountain, inside the study of Ba Qi's exclusive manor.

Ba Qi sat on the sofa, holding a crystal glass in his hand. His gaze fell on the virtual screen projected by the intelligent life form Dika. Looking at the list of exclusive privileges for the realm masters of the Primal Secret Realm, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, "No wonder the number of realm masters in the Primal Secret Realm has always been strictly controlled at one hundred, and there has never been an over-limit."

The details of the benefits on the screen were clear and comprehensive. Whether it was the cultivation quota based on Hunyuan, the free access to comprehend the Chaos Stele, or the qualification to unlock the special secret technique library, each item was luxurious.

"Such a massive investment of resources in training would be overwhelming, even for a top power like the human race, if there were too many spots available," Ba Qi said with a touch of melancholy.

"Unfortunately, I am already on the verge of breaking through to immortality, and I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy most of these privileges for geniuses."

He knew clearly that his foundation was not honed by the laws of the Realm Lord realm, but by the inheritance of the Nine Secrets.

Only by quickly improving his cultivation level can he unlock more of the Nine Secret Techniques, which is the key to his rapid rise.

Looking at the other geniuses in the Primordial Secret Realm, they all thought of spending a few more years at the Realm Lord level to hone their understanding of the fundamental laws of the universe to the extreme, striving to directly challenge the Marquis or even King level when they break through to Immortality.

But Ba Qi's path was different from theirs from the very beginning. He had no time to reflect, nor did he need to reflect in that way.

"Break through to Immortality as soon as possible, unlock the second secret technique of the Nine Secrets, and then find a way to cultivate a second clone. This is the fastest shortcut to improve my combat power." Ba Qi was determined, and his gaze became more and more resolute.

Just then, Dika's cheerful voice suddenly rang out in the study, breaking the tranquility: "Master, you have received an email—an invitation to a meeting in a virtual dimension!"

Ba Qi raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "A meeting invitation? Someone invited me to meet in the virtual universe?"

"Yes, Master!" Dika's figure danced beside the screen, his tone tinged with curiosity. "However, the other party has higher privileges than you; I cannot ascertain their identity information!"

These words surprised Ba Qi even more.

He is now the Lord of the Primordial Secret Realm, with extremely high authority in the virtual universe. Ordinary immortal gods are far inferior to him, and those who have higher authority than him are definitely not ordinary beings.

"Who could it be?" He tapped his fingertips lightly on the sofa armrest, pondering to himself, "Could it be a high-ranking cosmic being from the human race, or perhaps an even more supreme being?"

After a moment's thought, Ba Qi smiled faintly, his doubts gradually dissipating: "Never mind, this is a virtual universe, no one can truly threaten me, what harm is there in meeting them?"

The next moment, he looked up at Dika and instructed, "Accept the invitation."

"Received, Master!" Dika responded excitedly, tapping the screen with her little paw.

In an instant, Ba Qi felt the void around him distort, and a gentle yet irresistible force enveloped his consciousness. The scene before him changed rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, he found himself in a magnificent palace.

The entire palace was enveloped in a dark, blood-red light. The interior was vast and boundless, filled with a familiar, primal aura originating from the Blood Luo World. Before Ba Qi could even find his footing, a series of cheerful conversations and laughter rose and fell around him.

"Haha, he's here!"

"It's called Ba Qi, right?"

"Indeed, his title back home seems to be something like... Oh, right, Blood God!"

"Blood God's Domination? That's domineering enough, I like it!"

"Hahaha, after waiting for billions of years, finally a newcomer has arrived! Now I'm not the youngest anymore!"

"Yes, that's true. From now on, I won't call you Little Seven anymore; I'll call you Old Seven!"

"Hahaha....."

A hearty laugh echoed through the hall. Ba Qi composed himself and looked in the direction of the sound. Not far in front of the hall, he saw seven human figures standing side by side, chatting and laughing with each other. Their expressions were full of familiarity, but their eyes were looking him up and down with interest, with a hint of scrutiny but more of affection.

"Seven people... Could it be..." Ba Qi's heart jolted, and a thought instantly surfaced in his mind.

These seven figures were all dressed in armor of different shapes and sizes, some blood-red and fierce, some golden and dazzling, and some in heavy black robes.

The physical appearance of several of them was remarkably similar to that of several core human races in the Blood Luo World he remembered.

"It seems you've already guessed who we are."

At this moment, the leading figure slowly walked over, a gentle smile on his face, surrounded by a powerful yet restrained aura. Just by walking slowly forward, he caused the surrounding void to tremble slightly.

The other six also stopped talking and laughing, and followed along, their eyes fixed on Ba Qi, full of joy.

"Welcome, young man from my hometown, new generation of Black Warrior." The black-haired man at the head of the group stopped. He was dressed in blood-red armor and his figure was quite similar to Ba Qi's. His tone was friendly yet solemn. "Let me introduce myself, Blood Domain Lord."

"I am Venerable Golden Arrow!" A tall, upright man in a golden battle robe said with a cheerful smile.

"Venerable Bloodlust." A middle-aged man dressed in black robes nodded slightly, his tone steady.

"The Crimson Venerable One".

"I am Venerable Shagu."

"The Venerable Lord of the Fierce Prison".

Finally, a young man clad in golden armor with two silver horns on his head stepped forward, patted his chest, and laughed heartily: "Haha, I am the Devouring Realm King! From now on, you can just call me Seventh Brother!"

As the seven introduced themselves one by one, Ba Qi's suspicions were completely confirmed. He immediately bowed and said respectfully and calmly, "Greetings, seniors!"

He knew in his heart that the seven people in front of him were the seniors that the Palace Master of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace had mentioned before, who had been brought out of the Blood Luo World before him. They were the people from his homeland who were closest to him in this vast universe.

"I already told you to call me 'brother,' all this 'senior' stuff is too formal!" The golden-armored youth who called himself the Devouring Realm King stepped forward and put his arm around Ba Qi's shoulder, his tone unusually warm. "We're all brothers who came from the Blood Luo World, there's no distinction of seniority!"

Ba Qi paused slightly, then a smile appeared on his face.