Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Primal Tenfold Talent

You can choose your most challenging mission a maximum of two times. Choose carefully, as each choice could be a matter of life and death.

The following is a list of extreme missions:

1. Qingyan Ancient Continent (Virtual Universe Company's Secret Realm of Life)

2. Purgatory Abyss (The Original Secret Realm of the Virtual Universe Company)

3. Meteorite Realm (Virtual Universe Company Starry Sky Secret Realm)

4. Cloud Palace (Giant Axe Arena Divine Origin Secret Realm)

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12. Heavenly Prison (Cosmic Galaxy Bank Galaxy Secret Realm)

13. Magic Mountain (Primordial Secret Realm of Virtual Universe Company)

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19. Death Star (Cosmic Mercenary Alliance Glory Realm)

20, Frosty Netherworld (Giant Axe Arena, Giant Axe Secret Realm)

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There are 23 missions in total on the list.

"Which one should we choose? The Azure Continent?"

Meng Jingrong showed no fear whatsoever regarding the dangers of the perilous mission.

With his strength and preparation, as long as he is careful, there should be no major crisis.

Each perilous situation is described in detail, along with specific task requirements.

Meng Jingrong browsed through them one by one, his gaze finally settling on the four characters "Purgatory Abyss".

The Purgatory Abyss is located within the Primordial Secret Realm, much closer than the Azure Ancient Continent.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately clicked on the mission details.

The Abyss of Purgatory, located in the third dimension of the Primal Secret Realm, is a perilous place connecting the Crimson Rock Continent and the Netherworld Continent.

Chiyan Continent is inhabited by the Chiyan tribe;

The continent of Youjin is the territory of the Youjin race.

These two groups are natural enemies, locked in a life-or-death struggle.

The Red Rock Continent is 3.9 light-years in circumference, and the Dark Ash Continent is 3.1 light-years in circumference.

The two continents are shrouded in layers of time and space mist, completely isolating them from each other.

For this reason, the indigenous people who have lived on both continents for generations are unable to break through the fog and travel into the dark universe, and are forever trapped in this secret realm.

The Abyss of Purgatory, stretching for 720 billion kilometers, is the only path connecting the two continents.

Above the abyss, the spatial rules are extremely chaotic, the laws are distorted, and a self-contained spacetime exists.

Within the abyss lies a hellish lava field, which even the immortals would find difficult to traverse.

I want to travel from the Crimson Rock Continent to the Netherworld Continent.

The only way is to traverse the underground corridor at the bottom of the abyss.

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The description of the Purgatory Abyss is lengthy and detailed, covering a great deal of key information such as geographical environment, population distribution, and dangerous restricted areas.

Meng Jingrong patiently read through each item, not overlooking any detail.

Purgatory Abyss Quest:

1. Survive in the Abyss of Purgatory for five years and receive 100 million points.

2. Survive in the Abyss of Purgatory for fifty years and receive 800 million points.

Reminder: Completing any one of the tasks signifies a successful cultivation mission, and you can leave the Abyss of Purgatory at any time.

Before entering the Abyss of Purgatory, you need to learn the indigenous language.

The Abyss of Purgatory is incredibly terrifying; simply surviving there is extremely difficult.

Meng Jingrong accepted the offer without hesitation.

"drop!"

Please confirm acceptance of the "Purgatory Abyss" training quest.

"Received successfully."

"Please fill in your departure time. The Virtual Universe Company will arrange for someone to take you to the Abyss of Purgatory."

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One day later.

A spaceship arrives on the continent of Wuchen, outside a luxurious manor.

"Your Highness Meng Jingrong."

Three men in black uniforms stepped out of the spaceship and bowed respectfully.

"Okay, let's go." Meng Jingrong nodded and said.

"Yes."

The three uniformed men saluted respectfully and followed Meng Jingrong into the hatch. The hatch then closed, and the spaceship began to slowly ascend.

"Respectfully seeing off Your Highness!"

King Longchen led a group of guards to see them off.

Whoosh!

Moments later, the spaceship disappeared into the distant horizon.

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"Space travel complete. Now we begin our journey through the dark universe. Your Highness Meng Jingrong, it will take approximately sixteen hours to reach the third timeline."

The leading immortal-level expert smiled.

"Mm." Meng Jingrong nodded.

"By the way, are you specifically escorting them to the Abyss of Purgatory?" Meng Jingrong suddenly asked.

The immortal in black smiled and bowed, saying, "Yes, I am responsible for transporting all Domain Lord-level members who accept the Purgatory Abyss mission within the 'Starry Sky Secret Realm'."

"The Starry Sky Secret Realm?" Meng Jingrong frowned slightly.

"That's right. The Starry Sky Secret Realm is a secret realm established by the Virtual Universe Company in its early years. All the geniuses that the company has recruited in the past have lived and cultivated here."

The black-clad immortal expert patiently explained, "However, once these geniuses die or break through to immortality, the Starry Sky Secret Realm will be abolished in the future."

"ban?"

Meng Jingrong was increasingly puzzled and pressed for an answer, "Why ban it?"

"I've heard that the spatial structure of that secret realm is unstable and is on the verge of collapse."

The black-clad immortal powerhouse continued, "Furthermore, the company's early talent recruitment system had its flaws. At that time, most of the geniuses were the offspring or disciples of the cosmic rulers and top immortals. Only a very small number of them were promoted through their own strength by passing the assessments of various branches in the virtual universe."

"This system is unsustainable and cannot select true geniuses."

"Therefore, the company rebuilt the four secret realms and improved the talent cultivation and selection system, and the Starry Sky Secret Realm gradually lost its meaning."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jingrong nodded thoughtfully.

"However, those who can take on the Purgatory Abyss missions are all the top domain lord geniuses in the Starry Sky Secret Realm."

The black-clad immortal powerhouse abruptly changed the subject, "Two years ago, I sent five princes from the 'Starry Sky Secret Realm' to the Abyss of Purgatory."

"If nothing unexpected happens, they should still be in the Abyss of Purgatory."

"Five people?" Meng Jingrong raised an eyebrow.

The black-clad immortal laughed, "These five are still quite far behind Your Highness in their understanding of the laws, but their trump cards should not be underestimated."

"Understood." Meng Jingrong nodded.

Even though he is very powerful, he will never underestimate any opponent.

We must have reverence for the universe and the unknown; only with reverence can we go further and higher.

Approximately sixteen hours later, the spaceship completed its cosmic journey once again and successfully arrived at the third dimension of the Primal Secret Realm.

"Look! The Abyss of Purgatory is just ahead."

In the spaceship's control room, the black-clad immortal powerhouse pointed to the virtual exterior view in front of him and spoke to Meng Jingrong.

Through the spaceship's virtual reality system, Meng Jingrong could clearly see two giant continents shrouded in pale blue and white mist floating in the sky in the distance.

The Abyss of Purgatory is the only passage connecting the two continents.

At the top of the endless clouds of the Purgatory Abyss, a magnificent palace stands silently, exuding an ancient and majestic aura. That is the exclusive base of the Virtual Universe Company in the Purgatory Abyss.

The spaceship flew straight toward the magnificent palace and slowly landed on the giant platform in front of it.

The hatch opened, and Meng Jingrong stepped out, standing steadily in the center of the platform.

"Your Highness."

An aged figure appeared out of thin air at the edge of the platform.

He was dressed in a white robe, his figure was slightly hunched, yet he exuded an incomparably profound aura of immortality.

He looked at Meng Jingrong and said, "I am Yun Yao. Welcome, Your Highness, to the Abyss of Purgatory."

"Mr. Yunyao".

Meng Jingrong nodded slightly.

Then, accompanied by this ancient and immortal powerhouse, he flew towards the interior of the palace.

"Good heavens, who is this?"

"Why is even the 'King Yunlan' personally coming out to greet us?"

Only after Meng Jingrong's figure disappeared did the soldiers standing in the far corner dare to whisper among themselves.

"A few years ago, when five princes were on a mission together, Prince Yunlan completely ignored them."

"That's different. This is His Highness Meng Jingrong from the Primal Secret Realm."

Another Domain Lord-level soldier spoke in a low voice, his eyes slightly brightening.

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The second floor of the palace.

Accompanied by Prince Yunlan, Meng Jingrong entered a luxurious and elegant hall.

After the two took their seats...

King Yunlan spoke first, "Your Highness Jingrong, as you probably already know, the main inhabitants of the Purgatory Continent are the two hostile races, the Crimson Rock Clan and the Netherworld Ember Clan. Before entering the Purgatory Abyss, the Virtual Universe Company will issue you a Purgatory Medal."

"This medal can be considered a treasure. It can transform His Highness into the appearance of either the Crimson Rock Clan or the Netherworld Clan when he is carrying out a training mission."

Even a native at the ninth level of the Realm Lord realm couldn't distinguish the real from the fake.

"Then I'll choose the Netherworld Clan," Meng Jingrong said.

Compared to the bulky and stout appearance of the Red Rock Clan, who are clad in rock armor, the Ember Clan is more similar in appearance to humans.

"Okay, here is your identity token."

King Yunlan nodded, took out a jet-black medal from his storage space, and handed it to Meng Jingrong. At the same time, he solemnly instructed, "You must remember that once you appear within 10 meters of those Red Rock Tribe natives, the medals of both sides will resonate with each other, and they will regard you as a mortal enemy and launch a crazy attack on you."

"I see."

Meng Jingrong accepted the medal and examined it carefully.

"Your Highness, besides the obvious survival missions, there are also additional hidden missions within the Abyss of Purgatory." King Yunlan changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat mysterious.

"A hidden mission?" Meng Jingrong's eyes lit up.

"Exactly."

King Yunlan smiled and explained, "Within the Abyss of Purgatory, you can collect clan tokens from either the Crimson Rock Clan or the Netherworld Clan. Once you collect 1000 Crimson Rock Tokens or 1000 Netherworld Tokens, you can exchange them for generous hidden rewards here."

"In addition, if you can obtain the core of the Infernal Demon during the mission, you will receive a reward that I would covet."

At this point, King Yunlan's tone suddenly turned serious: "Similarly, you must be extremely careful. If you accidentally lose this Purgatory Medal, you will be trapped in the Purgatory Abyss forever, and you will never be able to leave this secret realm."

"This medal is the only key for you to return to this palace and leave the abyss of purgatory. Remember, you must never lose it."

"I know that," Meng Jingrong nodded.

"In that case, please follow me."

King Yunlan then turned around and walked through the vast hall, his figure as swift as lightning, instantly reaching a distant place.

Meng Jingrong followed closely behind, neither in a hurry nor slow.

In a short while, the two arrived at a spacetime vortex.

"Your Highness Meng Jingrong, please!"

"Um."

Meng Jingrong took a step and stepped into the passage.

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