Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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A bald man with crystal hair appeared before Luo Feng, a hint of fondness flickering in his cold eyes. After so many years, finally someone had passed the elite disciple assessment for a Spiritual Master.

Then, the bald crystal man took out four items and began talking to Luo Feng.

"Has Master Lu been here before?"

Luo Feng voiced his doubts. As soon as he entered the ruins, he discovered that his assessment was completely different from the information he had gathered, and he was immediately locked in a secret room.

If you can't break out of the room within three years, you'll be trapped inside.

Upon seeing this message, Luo Feng understood that Lu Yunhe was testing him. He had to leave within six months; he couldn't really wait three years.

However, the only thing that made Luo Feng feel fortunate was that this secret manual of mentalists, "Basic 312 Styles," seemed to be an upgraded version of the mentalist technique he was cultivating, so he made rapid progress in the early stages.

If he were to start learning from scratch, Luo Feng estimated it would take at least one or two years to master the skill and break through the crystal room.

"He did come here decades ago, and he even entered the elite martial arts channel!" The bald crystal man couldn't help but sigh as he recalled what had happened before.

"How much time did Master Lu spend?" Luo Feng asked curiously.

"He left three months later!" The bald crystal man paused for a moment, not revealing that Lu Yunhe would be able to pass the elite martial artist passage a month later.

"It only took three months! As expected of Master Lu!" Luo Feng was astonished. If he remembered correctly, the Great Cataclysm should have just ended at that time, and the cultivator system probably hadn't even been established yet.

"Luckily, he gave me six months." Luo Feng was somewhat relieved that Lu Yunhe hadn't selected disciples according to his own standards. In three months, could anyone on Earth succeed?

"Do you still have any questions?"

After handing everything over to Luo Feng, the bald crystal man asked again, since he was the first person in five thousand years to pass through the elite channel for mental cultivators, so he naturally deserved certain preferential treatment.

Luo Feng processed the content of their conversation and seemed to have thought of something: "What is Master Lu's strength?"

"Probably stellar level!" the bald man in the crystal said uncertainly, as the base's resources were simply insufficient to monitor Lu Yunhe's behavior.

"It's actually the Stellar level!" Luo Feng exclaimed in surprise. The bald crystal man had just told him about the division of realms in the universe, so he naturally understood the strength represented by the Stellar level. He was currently only at the Apprentice level; there was the Planetary level ahead, and only above that was the Stellar level.

"If you can really become his disciple, it would be an excellent opportunity. Compared to his strength, his realm is truly powerful. Although he may only have the strength of a stellar level, even a cosmic level expert might not be his match."

When it came to realms of understanding, the bald crystal man's words carried a hint of disbelief.

"realm?"

Luo Feng was somewhat confused, but he also felt the shock in the bald crystal man's words. The fact that even an alien intelligence found it incredible showed that Master Lu was truly amazing.

Please tell him thank you for me!

Just as Luo Feng was about to leave, the bald crystal man spoke. He had noticed the traces of the Meteorite Star on Luo Feng's body while he was cultivating, realizing that the Meteorite Star's legacy seemed to have spread outwards.

"understand!"

Luo Feng nodded, puzzled, and then left the base eagerly, wanting to let the outside world know that he was still alive.

Luo Feng caused a huge sensation as soon as he emerged from the ruins, because someone actually managed to come out of the No. 9 civilization ruins more than three months later.

"Mom and Dad, it's Xu Xin!"

Upon exiting the ruins, Luo Feng first informed his family and the Xu family that he was safe. Then, he rested at the human base established outside the ruins, waiting for someone to come and take him back.

After Luo Feng finished resting, Dong Nanbiao came to pick him up in a specially designed intelligent fighter jet.

"Are you planning to go home first, or..."

"Let's go see Master Lu first!"

Luo Feng said shyly that he had contacted his family while he was recuperating, and they all agreed that the most important thing now was to 'find a master', since they were relieved to know that he was still alive.

"it is good!"

With Luo Feng feeling uneasy, the fighter jet arrived outside a villa after flying for a while.

"Go in by yourself!"

Luo Feng looked at the villa with curiosity. As a star-level being, he lived in such an ordinary place, which was quite different from what he had imagined.

"come in!"

An unfamiliar voice rang in Luo Feng's ears. He then took a deep breath and walked directly into the house.

Inside the house, besides Lu Yunhe, there was a man with a buzz cut dressed in black and a bald man dressed in white.

"Hong and Thor are here too!"

Luo Feng's heart stirred. He had met the two of them once when he went to the Global Elite Training Base before, so he had some impression of them.

"Greetings, Master Lu!" Luo Feng said respectfully.

"Master Lu, is this the disciple you intend to take in? Truly, a hero emerges from among the young." Hong sized up Luo Feng, wanting to know what was so special about the young man before him: "Neither Thor nor I are qualified to become your disciples."

"flood!"

Lu Yunhe shook his head helplessly. He could forget about Luo Feng, given the age difference, but Hong was different. He was even older than him and could be considered a senior from the Great Cataclysm.

"Oh, does Hong also want to become an apprentice?" Hearing Hong's words, Luo Feng felt a little proud, because he had succeeded and passed the test within six months.

"Haha, Hong, if we two successfully become disciples in the future, we'll probably have to call Luo Feng Senior Brother." Thor joined in the teasing, showing no sign of being one of the world's top three strongest.

However, Luo Feng was very clear about why Hong and Lei Shen were acting so friendly.

The bald crystal man once said that Hong and Thor were only planetary level, but Lu Shi was already comparable to the cosmic level. Even in some ordinary star systems, he could be considered a strongman.

Then, seeing that Luo Feng was still somewhat at a loss, Hong quickly reminded him, "Luo Feng, what are you waiting for?"

Upon hearing Hong's reminder, Luo Feng instantly snapped out of his daze and immediately knelt before Lu Yunhe, saying, "Student Luo Feng begs Master to accept me as his disciple."

"it is good!"

Lu Yunhe nodded, indicating that Luo Feng could get up.

"Is it over just like that?" Luo Feng was a little confused when he got up, feeling that it had been a bit rushed.

“You are my only disciple right now, and I don’t know if I will take on any more disciples in the future, so let’s keep things simple. We can consider these formalities when we decide to take on more disciples in the future!” Lu Yunhe said casually.

"Do as you please!" Upon hearing Lu Yunhe's words, Luo Feng seemed to understand something. His master was a powerhouse comparable to the universe level, and nothing on Earth could affect or bind him. Naturally, he would not be bound by these worldly rules.

"Is this what a strong person is like?!"

Chapter 75 Demon Babata

"Xiaofeng, as my first disciple, I will not treat you unfairly."

Lu Yunhe spoke, and then four objects appeared in front of Luo Feng: a chip, a spindle-shaped object, a white crystal, and something that looked like a tree root.

"Luo Feng, you've passed the elite assessment and should have received the smart wristband. It's a smart chip containing all the data from the apprentice level to the cosmic level, enough for your current use."

"Thank you Master!"

Upon hearing Lu Yunhe's words, Luo Feng excitedly accepted the chip and handed it to his smart wristband. Although Luo Feng had never been hindered by cultivation techniques due to his exceptional talent, he understood the immense value of this chip—something that money couldn't buy.

"The second item is a Tier 3 psychic weapon—the Sky Shuttle. You already have the Black God Set for defense, which is sufficient for you up to the planetary level. This offensive psychic weapon will be given to you."

"Third level!"

Luo Feng solemnly accepted the Sky Shuttle. The third tier corresponds to the cosmic level, which means that this weapon is sufficient for him to use up to the cosmic level, although he is not sure if he can cultivate to that level in his lifetime.

The first two items were priceless treasures, and Luo Feng was very curious about the remaining two treasures.

Looking at Luo Feng's burning gaze, Lu Yunhe smiled nonchalantly. The current City Lord Luo hadn't seen much of the world yet: "The white crystal is called Muya Crystal. Apprentices at the eighth or ninth level can directly upgrade to the Planetary level after consuming it. It's for you. Ebony root is a spirit of plants and trees. It can be used to make wine to enhance the strength of ordinary martial artists. It's for your family."

Upon hearing the effects of the latter two treasures, Luo Feng was deeply moved: "Master's great kindness is something I can never repay."

The four treasures covered everything from cultivation techniques and weapons to personal training and family circumstances. Such thoughtful care would move even the most hard-hearted person, let alone Luo Feng, who had always received a classical education.

"Haha, Master Lu, you still say you didn't accept us two as disciples." Hong laughed as he looked at the gifts Luo Feng received. He also had that chip, and then gave one to Thor as well.

Over the years, under Lu Yunhe's tutelage, Hong has made rapid progress and has already comprehended the fourth level of the Light Domain, while Thor has also successfully comprehended the Lightning Domain.

Therefore, upon learning that Luo Feng had successfully completed Lu Yunhe's assessment, Hong and Lei Shen also rushed over.

Hong then gave Luo Feng an intelligent fighter jet as a means of transportation. Thor realized that he didn't seem to have anything else to give, so he gave Luo Feng the identity of the second-in-command of the Thunder Martial Arts School and assets worth trillions.

After becoming an apprentice, Luo Feng discovered that his wealth and strength had instantly reached the top tier on Earth.

"Once I digest the Wood Crystal, learn how to use the Sky Shuttle, and acquire the Black God Set, I will be able to face anyone on Earth except my master, Hong, and the Thunder God."

Luo Feng felt a surge of ambition. His master was number one in the world, so he had to at least be number two on Earth to live up to his master's name.

“I’ll be staying on Earth for a while, so I’ll have some free time to give you some pointers. Your foundation is too weak.”

Having explored most of the solar system, Lu Yunhe now needed to deal with the Meteorite Star issue, after which he could travel directly into space.

"Yes, Master!"

Afterwards, Luo Feng bid farewell to Lu Yunhe, flew his smart fighter jet home, and also met with Xu Xin.

A month later, Luo Feng graduated from the elite training academy and, at the urging of the Xu family, married Xu Xin.

Six months later!

"Master, how exactly should one comprehend this realm?"

After finishing his cultivation for the day, Luo Feng, somewhat frustrated, asked Lu Yunhe about issues related to the domain.

Master, Hong, and Thor all comprehended their domains when they were at the planetary level. As Lu Yunhe's disciple, Luo Feng felt that he couldn't fall behind.

Hearing Luo Feng's words, Lu Yunhe chuckled. Did this disciple think domains were as easy as cabbages? "To comprehend a domain, one must have a certain understanding of how the world works and reach a state of harmony between man and nature. Only then can one naturally comprehend a domain."

"Or, by relying on great perseverance and willpower, one can substitute one's own will for the will of Heaven, forcibly use one's will to reverse the laws of the world, and control the domain."

"To substitute one's own heart for the heart of Heaven!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng was deeply moved. Although he often read those ancient books, he didn't particularly like those convoluted principles. This method, relying on one's own will, seemed more suitable for him.

"By the way, Luo Feng, I have a task for you." Lu Yunhe sent a coordinate to Luo Feng's AI system, asking him to go there!

"Yes!"

Luo Feng naturally paid close attention to the first task his master had given him, and immediately set off after receiving the coordinates.

Kirishima!

Luo Feng flew to the coordinates in his fighter jet: "But Master only gave me a location. What exactly do you want me to do?"

"Let's go down and take a look!"

Unable to find inspiration, Luo Feng decided to go down and take a look first. He then stepped onto the Sky Shuttle and left the spaceship alone, landing on Fog Island.