Swallowing the Stars: Recruiting Apprentices and Getting Cash Back

The 7th to 9th levels of the Skybridge are in the starry sky. The 10th to 12th levels are inside a planet, with the bridge extending from the star's core and magma layer all the way to the surface.

"I choose, a martial artist." Contrary to his usual behavior, Nolanshan chose a martial artist as his opponent to show his emphasis on the tenth floor.

Generally speaking, martial artists of the same level are weaker than mental cultivators.

Unable to assess the strength of the opponents on the tenth floor of the Sky Bridge, Nuolanshan made a more cautious choice.

"Hahaha, he ran out of steam. He must have sensed that he wouldn't make it through," the red-haired Venerable said gloatingly.

"Let's not talk about that now. When Nuolanshan was trying to conquer the ninth level, you bet he couldn't make it. Don't even think about reneging on your promise. I'll arrange for someone to retrieve it right away," the Qianwu Kingdom King said coldly.

"Do you think I'm like you? I'm not so poor that I'd default on my debts," the red-haired venerable one said in annoyance.

"You..." The King of Qianwu Kingdom was so angry that his veins bulged, and he said hatefully, "Now that the game is starting, do you still dare to place a bet?"

"What's there to be afraid of? I bet he can't get through. Qianwu, don't you have high hopes for your disciple? If you have the guts, bet Nuolanshan can get through." The red-haired Venerable shouted.

"Of course I support my disciple. I'll bet one of my most valuable treasures. Do you dare to bet?" The King of Qianwu Kingdom was going all out, bringing out even the most precious treasure sword from his treasury to place his bet.

"Gan Wu, take it easy."

"Qianwu, don't be red-eyed."

The Yuan Chen Kingdom Lord and other cosmic venerables were all trying to persuade the Qian Wu Kingdom Lord not to get so excited and not to gamble so much.

Originally, this bet was just a small gamble for fun, and no one really expected to make a fortune from it.

Upon hearing the news of the heavy treasure, all the cosmic venerables fell silent.

"Since the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom is so generous, how could I be stingy? I'll also bet on a treasure, and it's a domain-type treasure at that." The red-haired Venerable took out a mirror, which was none other than the most valuable domain-type treasure among the treasures—the Limitless Mirror of Divergence.

Its ability to trap enemies is secondary; its main function is to block space and time, preventing enemies from teleporting.

"Fine, don't cry if you lose." The ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom snorted.

"You should say that to yourself," the red-haired Venerable said defiantly.

Ugh--

Seeing the two like this, the group of bigwigs couldn't help but sigh. Gamblers are indeed unstoppable; no amount of persuasion could change their minds.

Although it's in a virtual universe, no one can go back on their word once it's been said, as the Virtual Universe Company has all the evidence.

Nuolanshan was unaware of this; he was staring intently at the mysterious man in yellow robes carrying a long sword opposite him.

"Hmm? Cosmic level! That's quite rare." The mysterious man in yellow was very surprised to see Nuolanshan. In his database, over the long years, there have been only a handful of people who have passed the ninth level of the Bridge to Heaven.

Unexpectedly, another one has appeared in this era.

"Seventh level of the Cosmic Divine Weapon! One axe cuts through heaven and earth!" Nolan Mountain didn't have time to waste words with him, and the seventh level of the Cosmic Divine Weapon was launched.

Several years ago, he was already able to use the seventh level of the Cosmic Weapon, but in the past few years, he has not made much progress in the use of the Cosmic Weapon and is still stuck in the initial stage.

The boundless giant axe, like Mount Tai pressing down, or like the sharpest sword, slashed towards the mysterious man in yellow.

Most importantly, this move also carries a strong sense of spacetime laws, locking onto the mysterious man in yellow.

"Slash!" the mysterious man in yellow roared, unleashing boundless power that caused the surrounding space to tremble.

The sharp laws of metal shone on his battle blade, revealing its full brilliance.

With a single strike, not only did it shatter the spatial and temporal constraints, but boundless sword energy also slammed into the giant axe.

Boom!

When the two collided, the cosmic weapon transformed into thousands of tiny axes, and the aftershocks from their collision blasted everything in this space into nothingness.

It can be said that with a single strike, the seventh level of the Cosmic Divine Weapon has been broken.

"Sever the Boundary!" Before the aftershocks had even subsided, Nuolanshan had already unleashed a slash with his axe, which was none other than the third move of the Nine Forms of Heaven Opening: Sever the Boundary.

"Slash!" The mysterious man in yellow didn't hesitate and quickly swung his sword to counter.

Chi!

The mysterious man in yellow was killed instantly with a single axe stroke, his knife unwillingly stuck into the bridge.

"I never expected that his talent in martial arts would be even greater than that of a mentalist." The red-haired Venerable slumped into his chair, dumbfounded.

Honestly, even though he was a cosmic venerable, he wasn't that strong at the cosmic level. It would have been quite an achievement for him to pass the ninth level.

"Hahaha...that treasure is mine now. Hey you, remember to wipe it clean, I'll send someone to retrieve it right now." The King of Qianwu laughed heartily, his disciple really made him proud.

Enveloped in countless small axes, Mount Nuolan was instantly annihilated by a single thought, and the world of axes condensed into a single giant black axe.

The red-haired venerable one gritted his teeth in anger and said resentfully, "Qian Wu, do you dare to continue the bet?"

"Do you think I'm stupid? I'll quit while I'm ahead," the King of Qianwu laughed.

"You!" The red-haired Venerable was so angry that his hands trembled. He gritted his teeth and stamped his foot, saying, "Fine, I'll offer two treasures, and you only need to offer one as your bet. If you win, both treasures are yours. Even if you lose, you won't lose or gain anything." The red-haired Venerable tempted him.

"No, no, no, don't let a game ruin the harmony." The King of Ancient Wheel stepped in to smooth things over. Treasures are not like cabbages; it hurts whoever loses.

The Qianwu has been poor for so many years, and now that he has finally won a valuable treasure, he cannot give it away again.

"Exactly, it's not that serious." The other cosmic venerables also chimed in, saying that the bet should end.

"Qianwu, do you dare!" The Red Fang Venerable ignored all advice and stared intently at the Qianwu King.

"Bring it on, who's afraid of who? I won't take advantage of you. I'll use the Limitless Spectroscope you lost to me as my stake. If I lose, I won't need to send anyone to retrieve it." The King of Qianwu Kingdom was really going all out.

Ugh--

Alright, that's settled then. Gambler, oh gambler.

The Lord of Yuan Chen Kingdom turned his eyes and the next second his figure appeared on the Nine Heavens Bridge, standing in front of Nuolan Mountain.

As the host of this year's Ultimate Battle of the Universe, he was able to appear there legally and legitimately.

"Teacher Yuan Chen." Nuolanshan hurriedly bowed respectfully upon seeing Yuan Chen.

"Nuolan Mountain, since you have comprehended all the laws, why do you only display the laws of metal and space, apart from the cosmic divine weapon?" asked the ruler of Yuanchen Kingdom.

"Because the Nine Universes Chaos Stele embodies the laws of metal and space, I only display these two laws as a sign of respect for the Nine Universes School," Nuolanshan replied.

"Nonsense! Foolishness!" the Yuan Chen Kingdom Lord cursed. "Being hesitant and restrained is disrespectful and contemptuous of the Nine Universes School. What is the purpose of crossing the Heavenly Bridge? It is to display your talents as much as possible. I said before crossing the Heavenly Bridge, don't hide your abilities."

If you don't go all out, you absolutely won't be able to get past the eleventh level of the Nine Heavens Bridge.

Did you know that, to support you, the sorcerer has staked everything on you winning?

boom!

The last sentence exploded in Nuolanshan's mind like a thunderclap.

Nolanshan knew better than anyone that his teacher, the Qianwu Kingdom's Lord, who was the most burdened in the universe, had only two treasures. He had given one to him, and the other was also given to him for his own sake.

kill!

For Teacher Ganwu, we must go all out and go all out!

On the eleventh floor, my chosen opponent is the Controller!

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