Swallowing the Stars: My Comprehension is Beyond the Heavens!

Chapter 180 Family Parting from Your Highness

"Your sister-in-law should be at the company."

Luo Feng sat down on a chair by the lawn. After the Genius Battle, he and Luo Xia could finally relax completely.

Upon hearing this, Luo Xia nodded and sat down on a chair nearby.

In the virtual universe, the sky is blue, with drifting clouds, much like the sky on Earth.

This is certainly one of the reasons why Rorschach and his group specifically chose this location to buy the villa.

Because only the sky here resembles the sky on Earth.

As for other areas, the sky looks completely different from that on Earth.

Luo Xia still remembers that when he accompanied his mother and the others shopping, he saw a sky filled with dreamy aurora borealis in a commercial street.

Let me first talk about my sister-in-law, Xu Xin.

After giving birth to her brother Luo Feng's child, the eldest sister-in-law returned to school. After graduating, she started her own business and opened a company.

With Luo Feng and Luo Xia as her backers, her entrepreneurial journey went smoothly, and she encountered virtually no obstacles.

All the powerful families on Earth wanted to get involved with Xu Xin and establish connections with Luo Feng and Luo Xia.

Later, after Luo Xia and Luo Feng brought back the virtual reality headset, Xu Xin felt that her career on Earth wasn't challenging enough, so she started a company in the virtual universe.

Of course, the current business scope is limited to the territories of Luo Xia and Luo Feng.

Previously, Luo Feng and Luo Xia obtained two hundred planets as territories from the domain lord Ming Yu, so Xu Xin's company business extended to these territories.

The company's current development is fairly good.

Oh, and there's one more thing worth mentioning.

That is Xu Xin's Eternal Love. In the original work, because Luo Feng and the Golden Horned Beast were suspected of dying together, the heartbroken Xu Xin committed suicide, unintentionally triggering the effect of Eternal Love, and thus gaining a lifespan of 1000 epochs.

But the price is that you can no longer cultivate.

Now, because of Luo Xia's existence, Xu Xin naturally did not commit suicide, and the effect of Eternal Love was not activated, so she can still cultivate at this time.

With the help of Luo Feng and Luo Xia, the family's physique reached the level of a war god. Luo Xia also taught his family the new gene energy cultivation method that he had comprehended a long time ago.

This new gene-based energy cultivation method allows one to absorb energy from the universe at any time, without requiring daily effort in cultivation; strength will naturally increase.

Luo Hua's strength has now reached the peak of the God of War level.

Luo Hongguo has reached the strength of an intermediate-level War God.

Gong Xinlan is a beginner-level War God.

Zhen Nan and Xu Xin are also beginner-level War Gods.

Their energy wasn't focused on learning martial arts, so their progress in strength was very slow.

If Luo Xia and Luo Feng hadn't bought them all sorts of rare and precious herbs from the universe to nourish them, they might never have reached their current strength in their entire lives.

Like Luo Ping and Luo Hai, who inherited excellent genes from Luo Feng, they are only eleven or twelve years old, but their strength has already reached the planetary level!

Luo Hai, in particular, takes Luo Feng and Luo Xia as role models all day long and has a great passion for cultivation. His strength has subtly surpassed that of his older brother, Luo Ping.

"Xiao Hai and Ping Ping should be at the Qianwu Dojo, or in a virtual game."

Luo Feng muttered to himself.

Upon hearing this, Luo Xia laughed and said, "Dad and Mom are probably in a virtual game."

"Yes, they seem to really like those virtual games that are similar to Chinese fantasy games," Luo Feng said.

Luo Xia said, "When my parents were young, most of the TV dramas they watched were Chinese fantasy dramas. Moreover, we Chinese people have a concept of 'chivalry' in our hearts from childhood to adulthood, so it's natural that we would be interested in such virtual games."

After a pause, Luo Xia rested his head on his hands, leaned back in his chair, and said contentedly, "Let them go with Mom and Dad. They've spent half their lives in fear and despair, but now their suffering has finally come to an end."

Luo Feng nodded, about to say something, when Luo Hua's voice suddenly came from the third-floor balcony of a villa in the distance—

"Big brother, Xia! You're back!?"

Luo Xia waved, and soon Luo Hua ran over, excitedly asking, "How did it go? What was the final result?"

Luo Feng laughed and said, "Third Brother took first place. I almost did; I only made it into the top ten."

"First? Top ten?" Luo Hua's eyes widened.

Having spent a lot of time in contact with people in the universe, he also knows what the genius selection battle means.

To achieve first place and a top-ten finish in such a grand competition is definitely not an easy feat!

He was overjoyed and quickly contacted others.

Soon the whole family arrived.

Even Hong and Thor came.

Oh, by the way, Hong has already left with that Time Realm Lord and is currently wandering in the universe.

After much deliberation, Hong finally decided to become the disciple of Luo, the Lord of the Time Realm.

Everyone happily hosted a family banquet in the virtual universe.

There was no one else, just Luo Xia's family, plus Xu Gang's side, and Hong and Lei Shen's families.

After the banquet, Luo Xia and Luo Feng also received an email from Virtual Universe Company.

They were notified by email that the company would pick them up in 12 days from Bailanxing.

This time, they went directly to headquarters, and then from headquarters to the initial universe.

Luo Xia and Luo Feng had thirty years of enlightenment time in the initial universe.

However, because the flow of time is different in the initial universe and the primordial universe, thirty years in the initial universe is 100 years in the primordial universe.

In other words, Luo Xia and Luo Feng will be separated from their families for at least 100 years after saying goodbye to them this time.

"Xia, Feng, are you going to be gone for so long?"

When Luo Xia finished telling her when he was leaving, his mother, Gong Xinlan, couldn't help but ask.

Luo Hongguo nodded in agreement and said, "You guys have been gone for quite a while."

Luo Xia said, "So I'll have to leave the family to you, Second Brother and Sister-in-law. Before my brother and I leave, we'll leave a lot of money. Don't be stingy with it. If you find any treasures that can help you cultivate and improve your strength, just buy them."

His biggest worry after being away from Luo Feng for so long was his family. He feared that when they returned, their family members would be old and frail, with little time left to live.

In other words, the universe is vast and contains many treasures that can prolong life. They could spend money to buy those treasures and give them to their families.

For Luo Xia and Luo Feng, who received the bonus from Virtual Universe Company, money is not an issue now.

Luo Hua nodded, "I know..."

On the other side, Luo Feng was also comforting his wife, Xu Xin.

After the family members calmed down, Luo Xia and Luo Feng followed Hong and Lei Shen to a mountain peak.

Four people stood on the mountaintop, gazing up at the sky.

Hong suddenly said, "Luo Feng, Luo Xia, would you like to hear the story of me and Thor from back then?"

Luo Xia and Luo Feng nodded.

Hong then began to recount what happened between him and Thor before and after the Great Nirvana.

His voice seemed to travel through the long river of time, sighing softly, "Back then, during the Great Nirvana, I watched countless compatriots die, and witnessed scene after scene of sorrow unfold. I understood then that someone in humanity had to stand up."

"It won't work without someone taking the lead! That person could be someone else! It could be me! After realizing this, I kept improving myself and eventually established the 'Ultimate Martial Arts School' to create a competitive mechanism and improve the martial arts strength of all humanity."

Hong looked at Luo Feng and Luo Xia, a smile on his face just like the one he had when they first met at Jiangnan Pavilion.

"Now, the crisis on Earth has been resolved."

"But our Earth is too weak in the entire universe. The internal crisis has been resolved, but the external crisis is terrifying and profound, and the competition in the universe is even more fierce."

"There are millions of races of humankind, but some races are enslaved."

Why were they enslaved?

"It's because their race lacks truly powerful individuals! Their race isn't strong enough!"

"We humans on Earth are also facing this danger today."

"Fortunately, you two brothers seized the opportunity and rose to prominence, giving humanity on Earth time and space to develop."

"Luo Xia, Luo Feng, you did a great job!"

Hong took a deep breath. "For a human race to rise, especially when it is still young, someone must step forward, there must be pioneers! You have barely managed to do that now, but genius does not equate to strength."

Thor then said, "While this might put some pressure on you, you two brothers are truly carrying the entire Earth forward. If you were to perish, my brother and I, with our current strength, simply couldn't protect the planet!"

Hong nodded and looked solemnly at Luo Feng and Luo Xia, saying:

"so!"

"Luo Xia, Luo Feng! Earth is counting on you two for now!"

"Thor and I will also work hard! As long as the four of us become strong, in ten thousand years, one powerful being after another will naturally emerge on Earth! By then, the trend will be set, and the overall strength of Earth will have increased, so we won't need to rely on individual intimidation."

Luo Xia and Luo Feng nodded.

They understand this principle as well.

Next, the four most powerful people on Earth talked for a long time, about the future of Earth and about cultivation...

Hong and Thor didn't say much and quickly said goodbye.

Because they knew that Luo Xia and Luo Feng still needed time to truly say goodbye to their families.

……

Reality, Earth.

Rorschach's consciousness returned to his body, and immediately he smelled a delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen.

"Mom, what delicious food are you making?"

"Since you and your older brother are going to be away for so long, I've made a few of your favorite dishes. Go and call your older brother and the others over for dinner later."

"Okay, I'll go right now!"

Following his mother's orders, Luo Xia immediately headed towards his elder brother's villa.

As soon as he got close to the villa, he heard noises coming from inside. He felt embarrassed and quickly went home.

Seeing that he had returned quickly, Luo Hongguo asked, "Where are your older brother and the others?"

Luo Xia touched his nose, embarrassed, and said, "My older brother and sister-in-law are doing their business right now..."

Luo Hongguo: "..."

Gong Xinlan glanced at Luo Xia and said, "Alright then, I won't call your older brother and the others... Your spatial ring can hold all this food, right? You can take it to the spaceship for your older brother!"

"no problem!"

Rorschach bowed respectfully, feigning seriousness.

Gong Xinlan rolled her eyes at her youngest son and went back to the kitchen to continue her work.

Luo Xia looked at Melissa, who was not far away, and said, "Melissa, I can't bring anyone else with me when I go to the headquarters of Virtual Universe Company this time, so I'm asking you to stay at home and take care of my parents."

Melissa nodded gently. "Yes, Master."

With Luo Xia's help, she has already advanced to the eighth level of the Hengxing Star!

"Practice the secret techniques I left you diligently," Rorschach added. "If you have any questions, come find me through the virtual universe."

Luo Xia was not stingy with Melissa, whom he had completely controlled. Except for the core knowledge that Teacher Huyanbo did not teach Melissa, Luo Xia taught her everything else he could.

Melissa nodded respectfully, "Master, I will try my best."

……

December 2071, 9.

Luo Xia and Luo Feng boarded a spaceship and headed to Bailan Star.

Twelve days later, they saw an ancient, jet-black spaceship, resembling a battle sword, slowly descending from the sky.

We're leaving.

Luo Feng turned to look at Di Fan, the ninth-tier cosmic-level slave that Luo Feng and Luo Xia had specially bought to protect Earth.

"When Xia and I are not here, please protect my family."

"Yes, Master."

Di Fan answered respectfully, watching Luo Feng and Luo Xia walk towards the ancient-looking spaceship.

The spacecraft is about 600 meters long.

It is about 100 meters wide.

It is also 100 meters thick.

Its shape is similar to a war sword, and it is completely black. When you get close to it, you can feel the ancient aura that time has accumulated on it.

Amidst the falling snow, Luo Xia and Luo Feng arrived in front of the ancient-looking spaceship.

Babata shouted, "This is the Guyan Stone Mother! An F-class spaceship forged from the Guyan Stone Mother!"

At her shout, the spaceship's hatch opened.

A group of people flew out of the spaceship.

The leader looked almost exactly like an Earthling. He wore a black battle suit, had a hooked nose, a thin build, an old face, and a mark of ice and snow between his brows.

The old man simply stood there, yet he subtly controlled the surrounding world.

Luo Xia and Luo Feng knew that the other party must be a realm lord who had been recognized by the fundamental laws of the universe!

"Shawu greets Your Highnesses!"

The old man bowed slightly to Luo Xia and Luo Feng and said.

"Greetings, Your Highnesses!"

A group of domain lords and cosmic-level beings behind the old man also bowed to Luo Feng and Luo Xia.

Luo Xia and Luo Feng were slightly surprised.

Luo Xia raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled. "Your Highness?"

Sha Wu smiled and said, "There are many things that Your Highnesses do not yet understand. Please come with us onto the ship first. It will take three years to get to the company headquarters from here, and we cannot afford to delay."

"Hmm..." Luo Feng nodded.

So the group of people, led by Sha Wu, and then with Luo Xia and Luo Feng at the head, entered the spaceship.

Inside the spaceship, there is a very spacious and luxurious hall.

The lobby is furnished with comfortable sofas and tables.

On the table were rare fruits and fine wines, and in a corner of the hall, beautiful maids were always waiting.

"Tsk..."

Rorschach clicked his tongue in disapproval.

Luo Feng looked around and smiled, "This place is nice."

He and Luo Xia casually sat down on the sofa, then looked at Sha Wu, a realm lord recognized by the fundamental laws, and asked, "Why does Mr. Sha Wu address us two brothers as Your Highness?"

Sha Wu smiled and said, "Your Highnesses, please allow me to explain slowly. Let me first introduce myself. I am Sha Wu, a realm master within the company's core layer, the 'Apocalyptic Secret Realm'."

Luo Xia and Luo Feng exchanged a glance, both somewhat surprised.

The company actually sent a realm lord from a post-apocalyptic secret realm to greet them.

Sha Wu continued, "Our company has very few core members. They're extremely rare. Normally, there are only three ways to become a core member."

"One is to achieve a ranking in the top 1000 in the Genius Battle."

"The second is the outstanding elites cultivated within the company."

"Thirdly, a small number of realm lords are recruited by the company because of their own excellence."

Luo Feng blinked. "A small number of Realm Lords?"

Sha Wu nodded and said, "Yes, because ordinary realm lords have virtually no hope of breaking through to immortality. Some can't even get the recognition of the fundamental laws, so the company can't possibly take them seriously."

He smiled and added, "Only the truly elite, the truly strong, can become the core members of the company."

Sha Wu looked at Luo Feng and Luo Xia and continued, "As for why we address the two princes as 'Your Highnesses,' it's because... among the four secret realms in the core layer, the Doomsday Secret Realm is the outermost layer."

"When core members of the Doomsday Secret Realm meet members of the three major secret realms, if the other party's strength is lower than that of an Immortal, they shall all address them as Your Highness."

Sha Wu looked at Luo Xia and Luo Feng respectfully, "Your Highness Luo Xia entered the 'Primordial Secret Realm,' which holds the highest status. Your Highness Luo Feng entered the Primordial Secret Realm, which is also higher than the Doomsday Secret Realm. Naturally, we must address you both as Your Highness!"

That basically explains everything.

Luo Xia and Luo Feng nodded, indicating that they understood.

Sha Wu smiled and said, "Your Highnesses, please come with me into the virtual universe. I will take you to the virtual headquarters of my Virtual Universe Company."

Babata then added, "Atuka and I just obtained a permission, Rorschach. When you and your brother enter the virtual universe, you can be directly teleported to the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company!"

Luo Xia and Luo Feng exchanged a glance, and under the guidance of the maid, they entered their respective rooms. Then, with the help of Babata and Atuka, their consciousness entered the virtual universe.

The two brothers appeared at the villa on Heilongshan Island at almost the same time.

Then Babata and Atuka activated the program and teleported.

The two brothers were instantly transported to a special dimension.

This plane is the plane where the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company is located.

……

This is a suspended mountain peak shrouded in clouds and mist.

The mountain was enormous; a mere sense revealed that its diameter was larger than that of a typical life-bearing planet!

There are various streets and buildings on this mountain.

Luo Xia and Luo Feng appeared on the street at the same time.

"Your Highness!"

Sha Wu ran over from a distance, calling out to Luo Xia and Luo Feng.

"Mr. Shawu!" Luo Feng replied with a smile.

Sha Wu approached and introduced Luo Xia and Luo Feng with a smile: "Your Highness Luo Xia, Your Highness Luo Feng, this is the dimensional space where our Virtual Universe Company headquarters is located. It's even more lively here than our headquarters in reality."

He paused slightly, then continued, "After all, in reality, many important figures don't stay in headquarters all the time."

Rorschach asked, "Mr. Shawu, what's the name of the mountain we're on now?"

"Your Highness Luo Xia, this mountain is called Yu Xiang Mountain, and its diameter is approximately 8.9 kilometers," Sha Wu replied.

Luo Feng was taken aback. "So big?"

The Earth's diameter is only a little over ten thousand kilometers...

Sha Wu laughed and said, "Of course it needs to be big, otherwise the area of ​​many training grounds will not be enough. In this Yuxiang Mountain, it is divided into five areas: the Primordial Area, the Primordial Area, the Heavenly Area, the Apocalypse Area, and the Public Area."

"Each district is roughly the same size."

"Among them, the population of the original area does not exceed 120 people."

Luo Xia blinked, meaning that there were no more than 120 spots available in the Primal Secret Realm.

There are really too few spots available.

Sha Wu continued, "The Primordial District has over a thousand people, and the Heavenly District has over ten thousand. The largest district is the End Times District, with over ten million people."

He looked at Luo Xia and Luo Feng, "I must remind you two that members of the secret realm cannot enter each other's areas, but everyone can enter the public areas."

Luo Xia and Luo Feng exchanged a glance.

Rorschach said, "So, in the future, if I want to see my brother here, I can only do so in the public area?"

Shawu nodded. "Yes, Your Highness."

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