Chapter 119

Chapter 119: The Invitation

"This is the room," the staff member said, leading the three to the entrance of a private chamber. He knocked gently on the door.

"Come in," a deep, resonant voice replied.

The door opened, revealing a towering, muscular man with a metallic, bluish-black complexion, as if he were forged from steel.

"Please, come in," the burly man said.

Without hesitation, Qin Mu, Hong, and Lei Shen stepped inside.

The man before them was none other than Ming Yu, an external executive of the Virtual Universe Company's Black Dragon Mountain Branch and a Domain Lord-level powerhouse. Qin Mu had done his homework in the Killing Hall and recognized him immediately.

How powerful was a Domain Lord? A single punch from one could trigger a catastrophic flood capable of submerging the entire Earth and causing mass extinction. Even with the Swarm's current strength, including the few Universe-level units Qin Mu had incubated, they might not be able to defeat a single Domain Lord.

"Greetings, sir," the three said in unison, bowing slightly.

Respect for the strong was a fundamental courtesy. Without the Swarm, a Domain Lord could easily obliterate Qin Mu in an instant.

"I've been observing you for some time," Ming Yu said with a smile. "You've been frequenting the Killing Field recently, and your progress has been remarkable. It's quite impressive."

After returning to Earth, the three had been deeply impacted by their experiences. Initially, they had focused on studying secret techniques, so they hadn't visited the Killing Field often. But over the past month, they had been coming regularly to test their skills.

A Domain Lord had been observing them? Hong and Lei Shen were genuinely shocked, while Qin Mu feigned surprise.

"I've watched your techniques evolve from rough to refined, which suggests your initial training was lacking. It was only after coming to the Killing Field that you began to improve. But you must understand that true transformation cannot be achieved solely in the Killing Field."

Hong and Lei Shen exchanged glances, then Hong spoke up. "Thank you for the advice, sir. We've realized this as well and plan to embark on a universe adventure soon."

Ming Yu raised an eyebrow, relieved that he had approached them in time. If they had left for their adventure, it would have been much harder to recruit them later.

"Wise decision! It seems your mentor also understands that the fastest way to evolve and improve is through life-and-death trials."

Ming Yu nodded approvingly. "Between life and death lies great terror, but also infinite power. The fact that you've chosen to seek out such trials shows that you understand this principle."

Hearing Ming Yu's words, Hong and Lei Shen felt a surge of gratitude toward Qin Mu. It was Qin Mu who had first warned them not to become too reliant on the Killing Field. Without his advice, they might have wasted precious time before realizing this truth. Now, a Domain Lord had reaffirmed their decision, proving they were on the right path.

Seeing that the three understood his point, Ming Yu continued.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Ming Yu, an external executive of the Virtual Universe Company's Black Dragon Mountain Branch. You may address me as Sir Ming Yu or Lord Ming Yu."

"Lord Ming Yu," the three said respectfully.

"All three of you show great promise. Lei Shen, you've reached the Star Level 1 and comprehended a Domain. In our Black Dragon Mountain Branch, you would be rated as a third-tier elite."

"Hong, you're only at Planetary Level 9, yet you've achieved third-level Domain comprehension. You would be rated as a first-tier elite."

Ming Yu paused, then added, "The sword-wielding genius you fought earlier is a second-tier elite in our branch, and the dual-blade warrior is a special-tier elite."

Neither Lei Shen nor Hong were fools. The moment Ming Yu revealed his identity, they guessed that their recent opponents might have been arranged by him, though they didn't show it.

"As for you, Qin Mu, you're even more exceptional! You've comprehended both the Fire Domain and the Gold Domain, both at the third level. But what truly astonishes me is your spirit amplitude. If I'm not mistaken, it exceeds 80!"

Ming Yu's tone was filled with awe. What did it mean for a Star Level 8 spirit master to have an amplitude exceeding 80?

In the original timeline, Luo Feng had a spirit amplitude of 58 during the Genius Battle. Even after joining the Virtual Universe Company's core and becoming a member of the Primal Secret Realm, his amplitude only reached 78 during the Devil Mountain mission, thanks to the Golden Horned Beast.

Yet Qin Mu, still at the Star level, had already surpassed Luo Feng's peak amplitude during his Primal Secret Realm days.

Such talent was unparalleled in Ming Yu's experience.

However, Qin Mu merely smiled at Ming Yu's praise.

A spirit amplitude exceeding 80? That was an understatement.

As the Swarm's ruler, Qin Mu's spirit amplitude had surpassed 100 the moment he reached the Star level. After cultivating the Swarm's special technique, "Heart of the Swarm," his current amplitude was 180.

Normally, a spirit amplitude of 100 was considered the perfect limit. However, special techniques and treasures could allow one to surpass this limit. These were extremely rare and valuable in the universe.

To avoid drawing too much attention, Qin Mu had deliberately suppressed his amplitude to around 80 during his battles in the Killing Field. This was already the limit for many Domain Lords. Revealing his true amplitude of 180 would likely attract the scrutiny of powerful figures, risking exposure of the Swarm.

Until he joined the Virtual Universe Company's core and gained the recognition of the Primal Chaos City Leader, he dared not reveal his full potential.

Ming Yu smiled. "The Virtual Universe Company scouts for elite talents across numerous universe nations. You are the most exceptional genius I've encountered in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. Would you consider joining our branch?"

"As a special-tier elite in our branch, you would receive the finest resources, including a top-tier bloodline evolution agent. With the serum's assistance, you could reach even greater heights."

"While life-and-death trials are crucial for growth, a solid foundation is equally important. Different bloodlines have varying evolutionary efficiencies. Some races evolve easily under pressure, while others struggle. Some races naturally reach Star, Universe, or even Domain Lord levels upon maturity. This is the power of bloodline."

"Take a look at this chart. It divides human bloodlines into ten tiers. Identify where your bloodline stands, and I can help you avoid unnecessary detours in your evolution."

Ming Yu gestured to a screen, which displayed a detailed chart.

"The human race in the universe is vast, with millions of subspecies, but they can be broadly categorized into these ten tiers."

- First-tier human bloodline: Matures to Domain Lord level.

- Second-tier human bloodline: Matures to Universe level.

- Third-tier and Fourth-tier: Matures to Star level.

- Fifth-tier and Sixth-tier: Matures to Planetary level.

- Seventh-tier and Eighth-tier: Matures to Apprentice level.

- Ninth-tier and Tenth-tier: Matures below Apprentice level, with varying potential for producing strong individuals.

"Which tier does your race's bloodline belong to?" Ming Yu asked.

Qin Mu, Hong, and Lei Shen exchanged glances. While Hong and Lei Shen were unaware of their bloodline, Qin Mu knew that Earth's human bloodline was Ninth-tier. In fact, his research on bloodline evolution agents had already reached the seventh-tier limit.

"Ninth-tier," Qin Mu stated.

"What? Ninth-tier? Impossible!" Ming Yu exclaimed, his eyes filled with astonishment and excitement.

A Ninth-tier bloodline meant a weak foundation, making it incredibly difficult to achieve high levels of power. Yet Qin Mu, with a Ninth-tier bloodline, had achieved a spirit amplitude of 80! If he were to use an evolution agent to reach the Domain Lord level, how powerful would he become?

Ming Yu was well aware of the upcoming Genius Battle. If he could recruit such a prodigy, the Black Dragon Mountain Branch might produce a genius capable of ranking in the top 100—or even the top 10—of the tournament. That would be an extraordinary achievement!

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