Chapter 103

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Chapter 103: Inheritance Arrangements

In a secluded training room within a military base, Qin Mu sat across from Hong, Lei Shen, and Jia Yi. The atmosphere was calm, yet charged with anticipation.

"Back at the Mars base, I mentioned that I had a way to obtain Earth's dark universe coordinates and a powerful inheritance. Well, I've secured everything," Qin Mu said with a smile, his tone light but filled with satisfaction.

"You've got it already?" Jia Yi asked, his expression a mix of curiosity and disbelief. Hong and Lei Shen shared similar looks of surprise.

"Yes, it's no secret now. As I've told you before, Earth was once the territory of a powerful figure in the universe. His name was Huyan Bo, the leader of the Yun Mo sect. Fifty thousand years ago, this Undying being was killed by his enemies. Before his death, he fled to Earth and left behind his inheritance," Qin Mu explained, his voice carrying a hint of pride.

"The Yun Mo sect? An Undying being?" The three men were visibly stunned. They had learned from Qin Mu what it meant to be an Undying—a being so powerful that even time could not erode their existence.

"The Yun Mo inheritance is hidden beneath Misty Island. About ten thousand meters underground lies a spaceship, and within it resides the intelligent lifeform of Huyan Bo. For fifty thousand years, it has monitored Earth, waiting for a suitable inheritor. The various spirits of nature on Misty Island were cultivated by it to attract Earth's geniuses and screen potential candidates," Qin Mu continued.

"I've visited Misty Island multiple times, hoping to obtain the inheritance. Unfortunately, the intelligent lifeform, Babata, didn't choose me. It even went to great lengths to hide itself, making it impossible for me to locate it. Fortunately, it eventually chose Luo Feng as its inheritor and left the buried Yun Mo ship. As the inheritor, Luo Feng is bound by the rules of the inheritance and cannot reveal the existence of the Yun Mo." 

"All of this was within my expectations, but Babata's surveillance capabilities were too formidable for me to act rashly. It wasn't until recently, when a Space Beast, the Golden Horned Beast, descended upon Earth, that I saw an opportunity. I captured the beast and used it to strike a deal with Babata, securing the entire Yun Mo inheritance!"

As Qin Mu finished speaking, the room fell silent. The sheer magnitude of the information left the three men momentarily speechless.

"Fifty thousand years... It took fifty thousand years to find an inheritor," Hong murmured, his voice tinged with awe.

"No wonder Luo Feng's strength has grown so rapidly. It all makes sense now," Lei Shen added, his eyes narrowing in thought.

"The Golden Horned Beast? What kind of creature is that?" Jia Yi asked, his curiosity piqued.

Qin Mu went on to explain the nature of Space Beasts and the Golden Horned Beast in particular. He detailed how the Golden Horned Beast, if properly nurtured, could grow to the level of a Sector Lord, and how its possession could grant Luo Feng unparalleled power.

"Possession? By taking over a Golden Horned Beast, one could reach the Sector Lord level with enough resources? Such a creature exists in the universe?" Hong exclaimed, his voice filled with both admiration and disbelief.

"It's fortunate that you discovered the Golden Horned Beast early. Otherwise, it could have brought calamity to Earth," Jia Yi said, his tone laced with relief.

"We must establish defenses beyond Earth, even within the solar system, as soon as possible. This time, we were lucky that Qin Mu found it in time. What if next time it's something even more dangerous?" Lei Shen interjected; his expression serious.

"Earlier, you mentioned that Earth's dark universe coordinates were hidden. How did the Golden Horned Beast find its way here? Has the spatial secret technique failed? If so, Earth could be in grave danger," Lei Shen continued.

"The technique likely hasn't failed completely, but after fifty thousand years, it's not surprising that some issues have arisen. We must make contact with the universe as soon as possible. If a powerful being from the universe were to arrive, we'd be in trouble," Qin Mu replied, shaking his head.

"Let's not dwell on that for now. I've already sent the inheritance to your communication devices. Take a look," Qin Mu said, changing the subject.

The three men nodded and activated their auxiliary computers, which had become standard equipment after the technological advancements following their visit to the Mars base. Virtual helmets were also being mass-produced and would soon be available globally.

"Good heavens, this is how force amplitude works?" Lei Shen muttered; his eyes wide with realization. "My 'Nine Stage Thunder Blade' pales in comparison."

"So, this is it!" Hong's eyes sparkled as he immersed himself in the ancient texts.

"I understand now, I understand!" Jia Yi was equally engrossed.

Seeing the three men absorbed in the inheritance, Qin Mu didn't disturb them. Instead, he began his own study of the techniques. He had only skimmed through them earlier, but now he delved deeper.

After some time, faint traces of electricity began to flicker in the training room. Lei Shen, who had been sitting cross-legged in meditation, remained calm, but the air around him crackled with energy. Soon, the entire room was filled with a swirling field of lightning.

"So, this is what a domain is. Hong has mentioned it many times, but I could never grasp it. After reading the Yun Mo inheritance, it suddenly clicked," Lei Shen said, his voice steady. His talent had always been exceptional, and he had been on the verge of comprehending a domain. In the original timeline, it was the pressure of the Golden Horned Beast's rampage that pushed him to break through. But now, with the Yun Mo inheritance, he had achieved this breakthrough much earlier.

"Congratulations!" Hong said sincerely, his voice filled with genuine admiration.

"Congratulations!" Jia Yi added, though he couldn't fully comprehend the concept of a domain, he knew it was a formidable power. Hong's dominance on Earth had been largely due to his mastery of a domain.

"The credit goes to the profound mysteries of the Yun Mo inheritance. Without it, I wouldn't have achieved this so quickly," Lei Shen said, his gaze shifting to Qin Mu. 

Though he didn't voice his gratitude, his eyes conveyed his deep appreciation. Such a priceless inheritance, given freely and without reservation, was an immense favor. Words alone couldn't express his gratitude, and he vowed to remember this debt. The same sentiment was shared by Hong and Jia Yi. They, too, felt the weight of Qin Mu's generosity.

"Congratulations! You can study the inheritance in more detail after you return. I've only just obtained it myself, so we can discuss and explore it together," Qin Mu said with a smile, noticing the gratitude in Lei Shen's eyes.

"But the reason I called you here today isn't just about the inheritance. It's also about our plans to enter the universe."

"Even with the Black Dragon Mountain X81 spaceship, a round trip to the universe will take about a month. You've just received the inheritance, and there's a lot to arrange. The same goes for the top talents we've selected to accompany us. They'll need to improve their strength as well. In the universe, those below the planetary level aren't considered citizens. They have no legal protection and can be killed or enslaved at will. They can't even purchase spaceship tickets," Qin Mu explained, his tone growing more serious.

"These are treasures I obtained from Babata called Mu Ya Crystals. When consumed by a Wargod-level fighter, they can quickly elevate them to the planetary level. Have the selected talents first reach the Wargod level using spirits of nature, then use these crystals to reach the planetary level. Only then can they apply for citizenship. In the universe, intelligence alone isn't enough—strength is essential. I'll give you some of these crystals for your own cultivation as well."

As he spoke, Qin Mu retrieved a batch of translucent, milky-white crystals from his spatial ring. They emitted a faint, enticing aroma.

"Mu Ya Crystals are treasures in the universe, suitable for humans, beasts, plant lifeforms, and many other lifeforms. Even Domain Lords, Sector Lords, and the Undying purchase them. Aside from using them for your own cultivation, you can also feed them to your Cloud Vine. However, I don't have many, so we'll need to see if we can acquire more once we enter the universe."

"You'll need to improve your strength as quickly as possible. Planetary level is still too weak in the universe. With this inheritance and the Mu Ya Crystals, we'll all experience a rapid growth phase. Once we've strengthened ourselves further, we'll enter the universe together."

Seeing that Qin Mu had even prepared cultivation resources for them, Hong felt a deep sense of gratitude. He was thankful that Earth had someone like Qin Mu.

None of the three men declined Qin Mu's arrangements. At this point, words of thanks would have felt hollow. The best way to repay Qin Mu's generosity was to grow stronger as quickly as possible.

"Not just you, but I also need to improve my strength. So, let's set our departure for three months from now. By then, I should have broken through to the Star level. The universe is a dangerous place, after all."

After finalizing their cultivation plans, Qin Mu turned to Jia Yi.

"The Yun Mo inheritance will serve as Earth's foundation. As long as the conditions are met, it should be shared with the people. Some of the basic knowledge can be widely disseminated. In addition to these cultivation resources, I've also obtained a complete set of technological data from Babata, ranging from communication devices to spaceships. I've already uploaded it to the virtual space. Arrange for our researchers to study and absorb this knowledge. It will take some time."

Qin Mu continued, "I've also gained control of Ruin No. 9 from Babata. This ruin is actually a monitoring base left by Yun Mo sect on Earth. It has been observing the entire planet, and its intelligent system knows a great deal about Earth's history. We can use its data to conduct another thorough cleansing of Earth. As we prepare to enter the universe, it can help us identify any deeply hidden threats. I'll have it monitor everyone on Earth to ensure stability. Of course, it will only have surveillance authority. Enforcement will still be our responsibility."

After meticulously arranging every detail, Qin Mu finally relaxed.

Ruin No. 9 was a significant site on Earth, and Qin Mu had always remembered the bald crystal man within it. Rather than letting it remain idle, he decided to put it to work for the benefit of humanity. The ruin also housed a production line for Black God Suits, which could be mass-produced with the right resources. These suits were incredibly useful for planetary-level fighters.

Qin Mu had done everything he could think of for Earth. With these resources, Earth's talents wouldn't be inferior to those of ordinary factions in the universe. From here on out, it would be up to humanity to strive and grow in the cosmos. Qin Mu wouldn't act as a caretaker; he believed in letting Earth forge its own path.

"Understood. I'll make the necessary arrangements," Jia Yi said solemnly. Qin Mu had already done so much for Earth, and humanity would not forget his contributions.

"Then it's settled. We depart in three months!"

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