Swallowing the Stars: Starting with Family Revitalization

Blue Flame Star.

The twelve first-level administrative planets of the Ancient Ting Universe Kingdom are also the only naturally formed administrative planet. The other eleven were transformed by the divine kingdom. This planet was originally a tourist destination. Like the Qilong Star, it has unique natural scenery. Its atmosphere produces blue flames that reflect across the entire sky. After being reflected by the ocean, it eventually creates a unique blue aurora sea.

Therefore, this star is also called the Blue Ocean Star.

Looking out from the atmosphere, the ocean covers more than 90 percent of the area, with only a few scattered pieces of land, making for a very beautiful landscape.

Later, due to the incorporation of thousands of surrounding star systems into the Ancient Ting Universe Kingdom, coupled with the planet's unique geographical location, it gradually became an administrative star.

The Immortal Guard leader, Sparrow Spirit, dressed in dark red tight-fitting armor, smiled and introduced to Shen Ping: "There are quite a few forces currently residing on this planet, including the five royal families of the Ancient Thunder Universe Kingdom, a branch of my Virtual Universe Company, as well as the headquarters of the Giant Axe Arena, the Universe First Bank, and other branches, all of which are located here."

"Therefore, the planet is full of powerful people, including immortals, marquises from the cosmic kingdoms, and kings from the five major powers. Even world lords have to keep a low profile here. Even immortal gods don't dare to act recklessly. The younger generation of those families dare not be presumptuous. As a result, the security environment of the entire planet, as well as other aspects, is very good."

Shen Ping nodded. "No wonder prices are so high here. I bought a manor and it cost me nearly 20 billion cosmic coins. If you lived here, even a Domain Lord would feel a lot of pressure, and only a World Lord would feel a little more comfortable."

He couldn't help but sigh.

The more prosperous the administrative planet, the higher the cost of living. Those who can live here are generally powerful, and ordinary people simply cannot afford it.

"This amount of money is nothing to Your Highness."

Que Ling laughed.

It's really nothing.

Normally, an immortal god's entire fortune is only around 10,000 Chaos Units, but Shen Ping alone earned a million points just by passing the thirteenth level of the Sky Bridge in Chaos City, which is equivalent to hundreds of thousands of Chaos Units. Not to mention the Blood Luo Crystals he obtained in the Blood Luo World, as well as the mission points he acquired from other mission worlds.

Apart from that.

There are also Pingwei Universe Company and Luohua Investment Company, which distribute dividends every ten years.

All of this money combined has long exceeded an immortal's fortune.

Not even counting the rewards from Shen Ping's family, the Locke Divine Water alone surpasses the level of a Marquis-level Immortal. If we include the supreme treasures, I'm afraid that among all the human races, only the strongest beings in the universe and a few powerful universe lords like the Chaos City Lord are more extravagant than him.

Of course, these things cannot be converted into cash for the time being.

However, the amount of resources he can actually utilize is not much, and it is even less than the million mixed units left by Teacher Luo Feng and Hu Yanbo.

"Your Highness has accumulated over a million points by conquering the Heavenly Bridge."

"If Your Highness were willing, those princes and nobles would be more than happy to give you their estates."

The cosmic-level guards behind him spoke up.

Shen Ping smiled and said nothing. He led a group of guards and flew straight towards the manor in Black Moon City. He bought the manor not to keep a low profile, but for the future development of his family. The main purpose of his visit was to develop the Shen family's business in the Ancient Ting Universe. Naturally, a stable place to live was needed.

Black Moon City would be a good fit.

Enter the manor.

An Xueyi, Li Yuewei, and Su Yin successively arranged bedrooms for the bloodline descendants they brought over, and also arranged accommodations for the cosmic-level guards and realm lords.

The estate is large enough.

Even with so many people, it doesn't feel crowded.

Settled down.

Shen Ping then met with the three giants of the Gu Ting branch of the virtual universe. They had received the news long ago and had been waiting for more than three years just for this welcome. Although they were complaining in their hearts, when they saw Shen Ping, they all smiled as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"Marquis of Qianshan".

"Lord Biling".

"Marquis Ji Xue".

In every branch of the virtual company of the Cosmic Kingdom, the heads of the three major departments—the Military Department, the Commerce Department, and so on—are all at the minimum level of Marquis-level Immortal Strength. This Marquis-level Strength is stronger than that of a King or Marquis in the Cosmic Kingdom, and the Ancient Ting Cosmic Kingdom is no exception.

"Shen Ping!"

"You've finally arrived."

The three powerful figures, all holding the rank of Marquis, smiled and said.

Shen Ping hurriedly said, "The journey is long and has caused some delay. I hope the three of you will forgive us."

"It's alright, it's alright."

"It doesn't matter if it's a little later."

The three, including Qian Shanhou, enthusiastically took Shen Ping to visit the manor they had built for him. It must be said that the manor was extremely luxurious. Some of the ornamental plants inside were rare treasures brought from all over the world. For example, a single artificial rock was very expensive, worth tens of thousands of universe coins, which made Shen Ping secretly gasp in amazement.

Que Ling followed Shen Ping silently, her eyes scanning the surroundings. When they parted, she whispered, "Your Highness, this manor is quite valuable, no less than the price of some star regions. It seems they really put in some effort, but it's a bit too wasteful."

"Besides flattering Your Highness, I also wanted to keep you on your toes and prevent you from investigating some of their affairs."

Shen Ping nodded. "I understand. The three giants have been operating their virtual universe branches in the Ancient Ting Universe for many years and are deeply entrenched. If we really investigate, we will definitely find out about illegal activities, which will be a big problem for them."

As the three Marquis-level officials entered the main hall, Sparrow Spirit, enveloped in immortal power, continued, "Does Your Highness intend to investigate further?"

"His Excellency also instructed that if you wish to exercise your supervisory rights, he will support you and will resolve any subsequent troubles for you."

The Nine Swords Venerable spoke with great confidence.

After all, Marquis Qianshan, Marquis Jixue, and Marquis Biling are only Marquis-level Immortals. Even if their backgrounds are not low, they would not dare to target the personal disciple of the Nine Swords Venerable. Moreover, Shen Ping's talent and potential are far beyond what other members of the Primal Secret Realm can match.

Simply conquering the cosmic-level Tongtian Mountain has already proven his talent.

Faced with such a genius who was valued by the top management of the Virtual Universe Company headquarters, how could the three giants dare to be negligent? So even if Shen Ping really wanted to investigate, they could only accept it and dared not have any other thoughts.

Moreover.

If a fight really breaks out, Que Ling alone can protect Shen Ping.

Shen Ping shook his head. "Although I've been transferred to another department, I won't interfere too much with the operation of the three departments. As long as these three don't go too far, I'll just turn a blind eye."

Que Ling hummed in agreement. "It's good that Your Highness has thought it through. Your talent and comprehension are exceptional. The most important thing is cultivation, not dealing with these tedious matters. If we really investigate in detail, it will take up a lot of your energy, which would be a loss."

As they talked, they arrived at the main hall.

The main hall is decorated even more luxuriously.

All the materials used are the most expensive.

Marquis Qianshan said, "Shen Ping, we plan to hold a welcome banquet for you here. The higher the standard of the banquet, the better, so as to reflect your status."

Bi Linghou also said, "Yes, you are a member of the Primal Secret Realm and have also conquered Tongtian Mountain. Such a genius should naturally have a corresponding status and position."

Ji Xuehou nodded repeatedly, "We must let the kings and nobles of the Ancient Ting Universe Kingdom witness the brilliance of my Primal Secret Realm Domain Lord-level strongest genius."

The three of them were praising him.

Shen Ping found it quite pleasant to listen to. People always like to hear compliments, even if they know it's just flattery, they still feel they've benefited.

"There's no need to expand the scope; just invite some princes and nobles. I've been transferred here, and I'd like to trouble the three of you with a few things."

Upon hearing this...

Marquis Qianshan replied without hesitation, "Shen Ping, you're being too polite. What's the trouble? Tell us, and we'll do our best to help you with anything we can do."

"Yes, yes, in this Ancient Thunder Universe Kingdom, the three of us still have some influence."

"Other kings and nobles dare not disrespect us."

Shen Ping hurriedly said, "It's not a big deal. It's like this, I have some businesses in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, which were recently transferred to the Guting Universe Kingdom. My wives, who rarely have the chance to spend time together, came along with me. They have nothing to do, so I decided to let them continue doing what they used to do, running some businesses or something."

"Of course, this business is conducted in accordance with all the rules and regulations. We would appreciate your help within our capabilities."

Upon hearing that it was such a simple matter, Marquis Qianshan immediately patted his chest and said he would take care of it.

The other two immortals who were granted the title of Marquis also said that they would ask the other participating kings and marquises to make things easier for them at the banquet.

With the promises of the three of them.

Shen Ping breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Sparrow Spirit reminded, "The three of you, it's best not to make a big show of His Highness's welcoming banquet, lest it attract spies from other races. If something happens at the banquet, the three of you will be held responsible. Hmph, when the Venerable One blames you, the three of you will be held accountable."

Qian Shanhou and the others were startled; they had almost forgotten about this matter.

Given Shen Ping's excellence.

They've probably already been added to the alien race's assassination list.

Many of the domain lord-level members sent out by the Virtual Universe Company died at the hands of alien races. As for Shen Ping, who had broken through the universe-level Tongtian Mountain, such a genius would definitely be assassinated by alien races at all costs if given the chance.

……

The matter of the welcome banquet.

Shen Ping didn't take it to heart. He had met with the three giants and finalized the matter. Then, his consciousness entered the virtual universe to purchase the rare treasures needed to cultivate the Flame Star Flower from the Realm Lord to the peak of the Realm Lord. During the three-year journey, the Flame Star Flower had already broken through to the Realm Lord level.

However, when immortal auxiliary plants reach the realm master level, the resources required are extremely high. For example, the Cloud Vine cultivated by the owner of Meteorite Star required more than six million Chaos Units.

Flame Star Flower has been with Shen Ping from the very beginning.

Although it wasn't used very often during battles.

It can be addressed.

He had deep feelings for it, so he invested a lot of resources in it, basically cultivating it according to the strongest main vine. To continue cultivating it from the realm master level to the peak of the realm master, at least eight million mixed yuan units are needed.

Shen Ping doesn't have that much money right now. Unless he sells some of the items he received as a family reward, the points he has are far from enough.

"The Fruit of Life, the Heart of the Star, and some spaceships, laser guns, etc. can all be sold directly, but we can't take too much... Let's deal with some first and slowly cultivate the Flame Star Flower."

"Once you start earning points from completing tasks, you can quickly convert them into cash."

So far.

His experience is limited to the cultivation mission world of Chaos City, the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company, so there are many things he can't share, mainly because they are difficult to explain. After all, any transaction will leave a record.

While doing missions outside the main area, you might encounter or kill some powerful individuals, and you might obtain some treasures from them; who knows?

Therefore, items such as the Fruit of Life, spaceships, and laser guns can be gradually converted into cash, accumulating into a large sum of money over time.

"What I can really do to quickly monetize my power is go to the outer battlefields after becoming a Realm Lord!"

Shen Ping sighed.

The trials of life and death on the battlefield beyond the borders, and the wealth obtained from killing alien races, cannot be traced. Therefore, many treasures, even major treasures, that the family rewards can be brought out at that time.

By then.

He truly deserves to be called richer than a country.

But for now, I can only endure it.

no way.

"Once I complete the series of quests and conquer the Domain Lord-level Tongtian Mountain, I'll break through to the Realm Lord level!"

A three-year journey.

After being immersed in the nutrient capsule, his main body reached the ninth level of the Domain Lord level, while his World Tree clone and Frost Whale clone slowed down because there was only one nutrient capsule available.

However, it has the Rock Divine Water.

The other clones also have no bottlenecks and can improve rapidly without limit. Therefore, it only takes a few decades for the clones to reach the ninth level of the Domain Lord level one after another. And from the Domain Lord to the World Lord, with his understanding of the laws and his consciousness, there is no bottleneck at all.

Suppress your emotions.

Shen Ping continued to immerse himself in cultivation.

These past three years or so.

He had absorbed and digested more than half of the profound meaning of the sword technique manual of the Respected Law Rune level. He estimated that in another ten years, he would be able to completely digest it. At that time, after sorting it out, his strength would truly soar, and his understanding and comprehension of sword techniques would also reach a qualitative leap.

Apart from that.

With the continuous accumulation and superposition of various laws and talents, his comprehension of the fundamental laws of space and fire progressed rapidly. First, fire, after breaking through to the Domain Lord level, he gained the recognition of the fundamental laws of fire.

As for spatial aspects, although it is still far from any of the three major aspects such as teleportation, strangulation, and blockade, its level has basically reached the fifteenth level of the Sky Bridge.

It can be said.

If he were to attempt the Tongtian Bridge now, he could pass through all sixteen levels with his swordsmanship. However, for a Domain Lord-level Tongtian Bridge, the level of law is only the most basic requirement. He is not yet fully confident that he can pass it, so he is not in a hurry to go to Tongtian Mountain.

"The Sword Technique Manual, the Notes on Time and Space, the Beast God Statue, the Secret Technique of the Fusion Law of the Fire and Void Beast God, and the Nine Universes Chaos Stele... As my strength continues to increase, there are more and more things I need to comprehend and study. Fortunately, I have three avatars, otherwise I really wouldn't have so much time and energy!"

Shen Ping shook his head.

Without clones, people like Wuka Rongjun can only make good use of their time, but he and Luo Feng are different. Their clones allow them to focus on cultivation, which is why they progress very quickly.

Time flies when you're practicing.

Before we knew it, it was time for the welcome banquet.

this day.

Expensive spaceships and even the immortal ships of the mechanical race arrived in Black Moon City. The kings and nobles who received invitations brought their most beloved descendants to participate. (End of Chapter)