Chapter 164: Alien Invasion (Part Three)

Up until now, Qin Ming had always cultivated entirely on his own without any personal guidance.

Had it not been for the Enlightenment Platform, how could he have possibly reached his current standing?

Now, with the personal instruction of Man Luo, an immortal powerhouse, his past accumulation and foundation erupted all at once. He was able to patch his flaws, bridge his gaps, and progress with breathtaking speed.

"Speed is nothing more than wind. The absolute pinnacle of speed transcends into time. Once you comprehend the true essence of wind, you can begin to comprehend the laws of time!"

"Strength is embodied in the earth; the laws of earth hold a weight within their solidity that possesses the immovable majesty of a mountain!"

"The berserk nature of fire, the eerie distortion of light, the terrifying swiftness of thunder, the piercing sharpness of metal, and the fluid versatility of water!"

Man Luo outlined the eight fundamental laws of the universe, analyzing the unique characteristics of each so that Qin Ming would not be completely clueless when facing enemies in the future.

"You have already perceived the law of wind, and comprehending the domain of wind will be very simple for you. Once you fuse the domain of wind with the domain of space, your speed will become peerless and matchless throughout the world!" Man Luo said.

Qin Ming listened with utmost earnestness, asking whenever something was unclear. "Can domains be fused?"

"Of course!" Man Luo replied. "It's just that fusion is extremely difficult and consumes a vast amount of time. I advise you to focus solely on the path of space, and treat the law of wind as a minor pursuit. In the Blackdragon Mountain Empire, there is a major faction called the Three-Axe Mountain, founded by three individuals who had not yet reached immortality back then. Today, the two weakest among them have stepped into the realm of immortality, while one truly brilliant and dazzling figure named Luo was originally proficient in the law of light. Ambitious as he was, he desired to comprehend the path of space before stepping into immortality. What a pity! He wasted millions of years, and by the time his lifespan was nearing its end, it was too late to turn back, leaving him with no hope of breakthrough. The path of cultivation lies in understanding oneself and grasping the one aspect you excel at so you can travel further. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush; that is the very same principle."

"Understood, Senior Uncle!"

"Very good!" Man Luo smiled. "Let's discuss the Cleaving Void Blade Art. Although you have comprehended the sixth form, you still struggle to transition between moves naturally, and you cannot switch stances at will. This is a fatal taboo in battle, as it easily gives your opponents an opening."

Time flew swiftly within the Killing Space.

During this period, Qin Ming also returned to reality to spend time with his parents, occasionally entering the Great Vast World to sit cross-legged on the Enlightenment Platform, fully absorbing Man Luo's teachings and turning them into his own insights.

In the blink of an eye, two months passed.

"A genius's learning speed is truly astonishing!" Man Luo remarked. "Keep this up, and your future will undoubtedly be brilliant!"

"Then I shall accept your auspicious words, Senior Uncle!"

"Haha, as long as your brat doesn't court death, you are bound to achieve great things in the future!" Man Luo laughed heartily. Over two months of companionship, he had witnessed the terrifying depth of Qin Ming's comprehension. He learned so fast that he basically only needed explanations to be given once. Their relationship during this period had also grown exceptionally harmonious. "The things I promised you are ready. Where should they be delivered?"

"Senior Uncle, in that case, I won't stand on ceremony!" Qin Ming sent over the coordinates of White Blue Star.

"Just as your master said, it's merely a drop in the bucket!" Man Luo said with his hands clasped behind his back, though his heart actually ached a little.

"You really are magnanimous, Senior." Qin Ming gave a thumbs-up. "Senior Uncle, do you happen to have a channel to purchase the Fruit of Life?"

"The Fruit of Life? It's not easy to acquire. However, a month from now, the once-every-three-years Ganwu Auction will be held, right on Ganwu Continent in the Virtual Universe!" Man Luo shook his head, then added, "To participate in the Ganwu Auction, one needs to be at least a three-star customer of the two major universe banks. Since you possess one hundred domain lords' units of wealth, you are already a four-star customer, which is more than enough qualification to attend. The Fruit of Life should appear there, so you can go take a look!"

"The Ganwu Auction?" Qin Ming noted it down in his mind. "A three-star customer of the Universe Galaxy Bank requires ten domain lords' units of wealth, while a four-star customer requires one hundred. Anyone with that kind of asset must probably have reached the world lord level, right?"

When the red-haired powerhouse had transferred one hundred domain lords' units of wealth to him back then, he had automatically become a four-star customer of the Universe Galaxy Bank.

At this tier, one could enjoy numerous services, such as purchasing items and trading rare treasures, all conducted securely through the bank.

Naturally, there were also financial management services and a series of other perks.

"Indeed!" Man Luo nodded. "It's difficult to accumulate so much wealth before reaching the world lord level. Unlike you, who simply took a master and instantly obtained one hundred units. If word got out, those world lords would probably turn green with envy!"

"I suppose I'm just blessed with good fortune!"

"Fortune—such a mysterious and marvelous thing," Man Luo sighed with emotion before saying, "Alright, my guidance for you ends here. Cultivate on your own from now on! If you have any doubts, you can come ask me. Oh, and if you get the chance, go visit your master's Blood Rain Fragrant Pavilion; that place holds true treasures!"

"I will remember this. Thank you very much, Senior Uncle!" Qin Ming bowed deeply in utmost respect.

Man Luo smiled and waved his hand, his figure dissolving into nothingness.

Standing alone within the Killing Space for a long while, Qin Ming pondered his upcoming arrangements.

"It's time to purchase Earth. Even though there's no immediate crisis right now, I must prepare for a rainy day!"

Back when he engaged in gambling battles, his primary goal in making money was to buy Earth, but the flurry of events following his apprenticeship had caused delays.

"Master, an alert has come through from reality!" Little Fatty popped out.

"An alert?" Qin Ming was startled. "What happened?"

"An alien spaceship has appeared in the solar system!" Little Fatty reported. "The warning system deployed in the solar system has already been destroyed, and the enemy will descend upon Earth very soon!"

"What's bound to come will come after all!" Qin Ming sneered.

When he, Luo Feng, and the others first ventured into the universe, they had purchased slaves and an early-warning system. Unfortunately, due to limited funds, the system they bought was far too primitive and easily detected.

Leaving the Virtual Universe, Qin Ming materialized inside his family's castle.

This castle was one of the modular, dismantlable structures they had purchased previously.

After tidying up slightly, he walked outside.

Looking up, he saw Luo Feng, Hong, and Thunder God already hovering in the sky above, waiting for him.

Without a word, he soared into the air to join them.

"Qin Ming, it's a good thing you had the foresight to buy an early-warning system back then, otherwise outsiders could have infiltrated our home without us even knowing!" Luo Feng said with a lingering look of fear. "What should we do now? If the enemy has a universe-level powerhouse, we'll be in deep trouble!"

As for star-level enemies? He had no fear of them whatsoever, especially with Qin Ming around.

"Even a universe-level powerhouse, I can slay them!" Qin Ming declared with absolute confidence. "If we go out to meet them with only a single spaceship, once it's destroyed, we'll be in a real pickle. Let's wait. Let them descend upon Earth and leave their ship, then we'll launch a thunderous strike!"

"I'm just worried they might exceed the limits of what we can handle," Thunder God worriedly expressed.

"Worry won't help either way!" Hong said calmly. "Right now, we can only fight passively!"

Luo Feng also wore a heavily concerned expression.

"Don't worry!" Qin Ming smiled. "Didn't Babata find through the warning system that the incoming spaceship is only of B-grade? At that level, even if there are powerful individuals inside, how strong could they possibly be? At the absolute most, they'd be at the ninth tier of the star level!"