Swallowing the Stars: Reboot, The Eternal Serpent!

Chapter 96 Thirty Years Have Passed By!

"I named it the 'Core of the Void,' a byproduct of a special treasure. It possesses faint life characteristics and, after being nurtured, can be used as a flying telekinetic weapon."

"I have only seen seven [Cores of the Void], and there are probably only these seven 'fruit cores' existing in the entire primordial universe."

"Their attribute combinations are varied, including 'Thunder Time + Wood Void,' 'Light Time + Wood Void,' 'Wind Time + Earth Void,' and so on."

"The one I used before was a combination of 'Thunder Time' and 'Earth Space,' which perfectly matches the path you're on."

"If I didn't already have a better flying weapon, I really wouldn't be willing to give it to you."

Orianna could not find any information about the [Core of the Void] in the Virtual Universe Corporation's treasury.

But since it was so highly praised by an invincible king, Jiang Zhe felt that it must be comparable to the Luo Fu Pipa, a treasure of the rank of marquis.

In other words, its value is roughly between 100 million and 200 million mixed units.

Not to mention that there may only be seven similar treasures in the original universe. What magical effects would the "fruit" with them as its core have?

Jiang Zhe composed himself and declined, saying, "Teacher, this is too precious; I cannot accept it."

"These two items are gifts for your formal acceptance of me as your master. If you truly accept me as your teacher, then please accept them."

"Besides, you need them too, don't you?"

"I can guarantee that, unless they are weapons used by some of our top-tier kings or venerables, there shouldn't be any more suitable for you in the entire universe."

"Take it. What I give away, I won't take back."

"This... thank you, teacher. I am truly grateful." Jiang Zhe bowed gratefully and accepted the gift.

The Holy Spirit King smiled and said, "You will also need to change your flight technique. The one I have prepared for you was created by a top master of the 'Cosmic School.' It has a very high level of concept and can help you comprehend the fundamental laws of time and space."

"I'll send you the detailed information about the secret technique via email. You can purchase it yourself."

"You can still afford the points needed to buy the first few parts of that secret manual, so I won't help you."

"I can buy it myself, teacher. You've already helped me a lot," Jiang Zhe quickly said.

"Alright, if there's anything you don't understand about what we've covered these past few days, I'll explain it to you in detail again."

"Teacher, my questions mainly focus on the first two pictures..."

Normal teaching between master and apprentice began.

……

About seven days later, Jiang Zhe returned with a full load.

Back in his meditation quarters, Jiang Zhe entered the quiet room and began to read the two emails sent by Teacher Holy Spirit Wang.

The first letter is about the usage of the "Hand of Time and Space".

After reading it, Jiang Zhe felt that its usage was very similar to that of "Beast God's Hand," an advanced version of "Destroyer's Hand."

When the auction was completed, I was thinking that if "Hand of Destruction" couldn't keep up, I would replace it with "Hand of Beast God".

Unexpectedly, after choosing the Cosmic Chaos Monument, both of them were eliminated early due to incompatibility of their attributes.

How to use "Hand of Time and Space" -

First layer: [Spear of Punishment]...

Second level: [Suppressing the Thunder Pillar]...

Third level: [Domain of Annihilation]...

Fourth level: [The Great Millstone of the Void]...

Fifth level: [The End World]...

Sixth level: [Thunder Forges Stars]...

Seventh level: [Starry Night]...

Eighth level: [Dragon Descends]...

Ninth level: [Heavenly Punishment Demonic Light]...

The book also includes two special notes provided by Teacher Holy Spirit King.

—At the Realm Lord stage, the seventh level is enough to contend with ordinary immortal gods, and the eighth and ninth levels can contend with Marquis-level immortals, and even shatter their divine bodies.

However, without special means, it is impossible to kill a powerful Marquis who possesses an "immortal body".

Jiang Zhe, with the "Hand of Time and Space" encased in his left arm, nurtured it with his mental power, and murmured, "If this mental weapon were simplified further, removing the application of the fundamental laws of space and retaining only the fundamental laws of lightning and time, it could probably contend for a place among the nine divine weapons of wielders, right?"

After reading the second email, Jiang Zhe logged into the virtual universe.

He had a premonition that the secret method recommended by Teacher Wang, the Holy Spirit, must be quite valuable.

Yuxiang Mountain, Manor No. 114 in the Primitive Area.

Jiang Zhe suddenly appeared in the study, turned on the desktop computer, clicked on the treasure trove on the screen, and directly searched for "The Complete Record of Time-Space Body Techniques".

Soon, an introduction to "The Complete Record of Time-Space Body Techniques" appeared on the computer screen.

—The Complete Record of Time-Space Movement Techniques, redeemable for 20 million points (70% off the Primal Secret Realm 'Cosmic Style', 80% off the Primordial Secret Realm 'Cosmic Style', all others at full price)

Jiang Zhe: ? ? ?

On what grounds is this?

The secret technique created by the Lord of the Universe is worth around 100 million points.

The secret techniques created by a True King-level Immortal only amount to around 80 points.

That's 2000 million points?

Jiang Zhe looked at his points balance and felt that Teacher Holy Spirit Wang was playing a joke on him.

"Can it be purchased separately?"

Thinking this, Jiang Zhe clicked on the entry again, and an interface similar to online shopping on Earth, where you could select product attributes, popped up on the screen.

Not "color" or "size," but rather—

"Time Speed ​​Change"!

"Time stands still!"

"Spatial strangulation!"

"Space Lockdown!"

"Teleportation!"

The five options represent six profound mysteries of the fundamental laws of time and space, powerful techniques that only high-ranking kings can master.

Single choice? No, it seems to be multiple choice.

Jiang Zhe tried selecting all five options. The price of "The Complete Record of Time and Space Movement Techniques" is 1000 million points.

Select "Time Shift" to change the arcane name to "Intertwined Shadows" and the price is 25 points.

Jiang Zhe suddenly realized, "I understand now, a self-selected platter-style secret technique—this Venerable One has quite the imagination!"

After a moment's thought, Jiang Zhe made a decision, clicked the mouse twice, and selected the two options: "Time Speed ​​Change" and "Space Lockdown".

This is the path he has always been walking.

The highest level in "Shadow Realm" is "Time Variable".

His performance in the Genius Battle incorporated his understanding of the fundamental laws of earth and space, with the aim of suppressing the target surrounded by the illusion, which coincided with "spatial blockade".

The new secret method follows the old path, so this choice is reasonable.

Jiang Zhe wanted a set of movement techniques specifically designed for combat!

As for "teleportation" and "time freeze," they are suitable for use alone and do not need to be integrated into combat techniques.

After selecting both items, the secret technique's name changes to "Shadow Forbidden Zone," and the price is 100 million points, with the same discount conditions as before.

Looking at my points balance, I'm still short of cash.

Fortunately, I didn't squander my points, and this secret technique was not only discounted, but also allowed for tiered purchases.

First level, Hundred Layers of Shadows, 100 points. (9 profound mysteries from two factions)

Second level, Thousand Layers of Shadows, 1000 points. (36 profound mysteries from two factions)

The third level, Myriad Shadows, 1 points. (108 profound mysteries from two factions)

Fourth level, Forbidden Realm Shadow, 10 points. (Multiple subcategories and mysteries within the dual factions)

Fifth level, Forbidden Annihilation, 100 million points. (Two profound mysteries from two factions.)

"Buying the first three floors is enough for now."

Click the mouse to complete the payment, spend 7000 points, and have 64500 points remaining.

Soon after, Etoll delivered the goods to their door.

Jiang Zhe couldn't wait to start studying it, trying to soothe the growing pains caused by the equipment replacement as soon as possible.

Over the next month, Jiang Zhe practiced the use of "Hand of Time and Space" and "Core of the Void" in the virtual universe.

In reality, one would bind the "Core of the Void" with blood and nurture two pieces of equipment with spiritual power.

Two months after entering the initial universe, Jiang Zhe began to engage in actual combat, hunting down the third treasure of Chaos City—the Chaos Beast.

After a Chaos Beast dies, it releases its Chaos True Spirit. After the soul absorbs it, it will slowly begin to transform, becoming more compatible with the universe and slightly improving its understanding of the laws.

I'm currently reading the error-free version! This is the first time I've published this novel.

Jiang Zhe also had the idea of ​​"making the fish taste two ways".

It absorbs the true spirit of chaos and also accumulates the essence of source through the [Conqueror] secret method.

After hunting several Chaos Beasts beyond their level, Jiang Zhe discovered that they were of low intelligence and, like the ferocious beasts, were of little use, providing very little source essence.

"Sigh, if I want to improve my genetic level, I'll have to wait until I leave the initial universe and carry out a cultivation mission... to hunt down the natives!"

Jiang Zhe was making plans in his mind.

……

Time flies like water, and ten years in Chaos City passed in the blink of an eye.

The Jade King, under the command of the Nine Swords Venerable, was ordered to observe the cultivation progress of the members of this year's Genius Battle.

Berlan passed the fourth level, while the other seven geniuses passed the second level.

Luo Feng happened to awaken during this period, and after passing through the second and third levels, his talent began to shine, and he became famous overnight.

Jiang Zhe remained completely still, spending the past ten years moving between four locations: his cultivation residence, the city lord's mansion, the Holy Spirit King's residence, and outside Chaos City.

He never crossed the Tongtian Bridge again, and no one knows what level of cultivation he had reached.

But no one dared to underestimate him, after all, he was a formidable person who could break through six levels in a row at the beginning, and no one knew how exaggerated his insights accumulated over ten years were.

Although King Longyu was curious, he had been instructed by the Nine Swords Venerable before he came that he did not need to worry about Jiang Zhe's situation, as Jiang Zhe had been recruited into another faction and was now on a different path from them.

"Master, it's time to go see your family."

On the rooftop, Jiang Zhe, who was deeply comprehending the fundamental laws, was awakened by Orianna.

Jiang Zhe touched his long beard on his chin, then scratched his long, loose hair at the back of his head. Feeling very uncomfortable, he raised his hand to shave off his beard and shaved his long hair into a clean-cut buzz cut.

"Anna, what time is it now?"

"Master, ten years and three months have passed in Chaos City. It is April 4, 2105 in the Earth calendar. It is Qingming Festival again. Your grandfather is calling you back... um, back to the Cyber ​​Temple to pay respects to your ancestors."

"Huh? This can be cyberpunk too?" Jiang Zhe shook his head and chuckled. "Yeah, I got it. I'll go back later."

He raised his hand to touch the inscription he had carved on the floor in front of him, reflecting on the gains of the past ten years.

"Having comprehended 44 mysteries of time, 38 mysteries of space... I must say, the remaining 72 mysteries are incredibly difficult to grasp!"

"No wonder even with Luo Feng's comprehension speed at the World Lord level, it would have taken him over 100 years to fully understand it in Chaos City."

"I have 20 years left to work together with the Silver-Clad Primordial Spirit and the Candlelight Avatar to comprehend this. I wonder what kind of results we can achieve."

The deeper Jiang Zhe's understanding of the fundamental laws, the more he could appreciate the power of his Zhuzhao clone and his second primordial spirit.

The clarity of the Candle Illumination Avatar's understanding of the fundamental laws of time and space is too high!

Jiang Zhe felt that even the World Tree, a leader in the spacetime realm of the primordial universe, could not compare to the Candlelight Avatar in this respect.

As for the second primordial spirit, an independent second self, it makes Jiang Zhe achieve twice the result with half the effort whenever he does the same thing as the second primordial spirit.

After calming himself down, Jiang Zhe logged into the virtual universe and teleported to Black Dragon Mountain Island.

He spent three days with his family, then had a meal with Hong and Lei Shen to ask how they were doing before returning to continue his study of the fundamental laws.

……

In the church where the Holy Spirit King teaches in Chaos City.

"You have comprehended 94 fundamental mysteries of the fundamental laws of time and 90 fundamental mysteries of the fundamental laws of space. I have never seen such an outrageous genius as you."

The Holy Spirit King was increasingly pleased with Jiang Zhe and had long regarded him as his successor.

He then asked, "What about the two lower-level fundamental laws, thunder and earth?"

Jiang Zhe hesitated for a moment before replying, "It needs to be recognized by the fundamental law of thunder, but it still has a long way to go to be recognized by the fundamental law of earth."

After all, during the 100 years that the silver-clad primordial spirit spent outside, it completely abandoned comprehending the fundamental laws of earth and focused on the fundamental laws of space, which allowed it to narrow the gap to four mysteries.

The progress of the Laws of Thunder was due to the help of the "Thor's Illustrated Manual".

"Did Mobosang instruct you not to gain recognition from the lower-level fundamental laws too quickly?" The Holy Spirit King looked displeased.

Jiang Zhe nodded. "Teacher Mo Bosang is afraid that I will become the top of the alien hunting list."

"Heh, you'll be attempting the Heavenly Bridge later. Once the results are in, you'll definitely top the alien race hunting list. Being recognized by the fundamental laws is a minor matter. So, you plan to bide your time and leave Chaos City with a score of six?"

"No, teacher, I will give it my all on the Bridge to Heaven."

Assassination? Jiang Zhe was not afraid.

"Go ahead, do as you wish. Just ride the wind and rise high. As for the arrows that come from the shadows, my family and I will protect you!"

"I have already sent a female royal servant to guard your solar system and to revamp it, so you have no worries about the future."

A look of reminiscence crossed the Holy Spirit King's eyes as he said softly, "We will never repeat the mistakes we made in the past!"

……

After leaving Master Holy Spirit King's residence, Jiang Zhe returned to his cultivation abode, logged into the virtual universe, and was teleported to the Tongtian Bridge plane.

The final dance in Chaos City!

I do odd jobs downstairs, so I came back late.

Things will return to normal next month.

(End of this chapter)