Swallowed Star: The Sacred Eye of Duplication

In the original novel, Luo Feng stepped into the threshold of the Law of Gold while at the fifth level of the Gold Realm, thanks to the powerful talent of the Golden Horned Beast in the Law of Gold. Ye Yun, on the other hand, had already reached the seventh level in the Water Realm but had yet to reach the threshold for the Law of Water.

However, Ye Yun wasn't in a hurry. He had only obtained the blue-gold crystal recently, and he had made good progress already. After all, the Golden Horned Beast reached this stage only after attaining the cosmic level. With a few years left before the Universe Genius Battle, Ye Yun was confident he would make it.

Ye Yun opened his eyes, exhaled lightly, stored the blue-gold crystal, and communicated with the Momo Fish through his consciousness.

"Momo Fish, access the virtual universe!"

His consciousness entered the virtual universe, and Ye Yun effortlessly arrived at the killing ground hall on Black Dragon Mountain Island.

The hall, surrounded by a sea of blood, was vast—comparable to the size of a city. Despite its size, Ye Yun noticed how sparse the crowd was.

The killing field was a unique feature in the virtual universe, where one could select opponents for simulated battles. It was invaluable for honing combat skills, practicing body movements, and perfecting secret techniques or weapon control.

Although the entry fee was steep—5 million Black Dragon Coins or 3,500 Qianwu Coins per day—many found the benefits worth the cost. As a first-level stellar spiritualist, Ye Yun could easily afford it, but for most, such access was not possible.

Walking toward the end of the hall, Ye Yun entered one of the corridors and selected a separate killing space.

"Momo Fish, set the opponent: First-order star-level spiritualist, eighth level of Water Realm, perfect mastery of the second stage of 'Soft Water Gun.'"

Soon, a figure in black appeared before Ye Yun, floating with a two-meter-long blue spear on his back. The figure's face was obscured, but his appearance mirrored Ye Yun's own, and he stared at Ye Yun without expression.

"Bring it on!"

Each time Ye Yun made progress in his training, he would visit this space to test himself against an appropriate opponent. Over the past few months, his combat skills had greatly improved.

The "Soft Water Gun" was Ye Yun's weapon of choice. A third-grade top-tier telekinetic weapon, it was perfect for his stage. It had three stages, the first of which could be mastered by general planetary-level spiritualists. The first stage had two variations: "Soft Water Fish" and "Cold Water Python."

With his control over mental power and willpower, Ye Yun had fully mastered the first stage. Now, he was focusing on the second stage. The Soft Water Gun, though a powerful weapon, was difficult to master. Many star-level spiritualists struggled with the second stage, and most couldn't even begin practicing it.

Ye Yun faced considerable challenges, but the simulated opponents in the killing space helped him accelerate his progress. By fighting opponents who were better than him, he absorbed their techniques and improved his understanding. Thanks to this, Ye Yun had now mastered two of the three variations in the second stage.

Ye Yun's soft water gun broke into tiny blue needles, which formed a complex, lifelike blue swordfish under his control. It swam silently through the air, as if in water, and attacked the black figure.

The black figure remained still. The blue spear on his back transformed into a blue swordfish, clashing against Ye Yun's controlled swordfish. The two swordfish fought fiercely in the air, each collision testing their mental control.

The blue swordfish, part of the first stage of the Soft Water Gun, is a complex creation made of countless blue needles. It's a huge test of mental control, and most planetary-level spiritualists find it challenging to master.

After nearly a minute of fighting, Ye Yun withdrew his swordfish and concentrated more mental power. The swordfish transformed into a four-meter-long blue python, which coiled and struck like a living creature. It engaged the black figure's python in a silent, ghostly battle.

The opponent's mode was set to "verification teaching," meaning it would not actively attack. Instead, it served as a resistant target, allowing Ye Yun to familiarize himself with his abilities.

Once Ye Yun completed the first stage, he moved on to the second stage. This time, he felt the pressure. The opponent was much more skilled, far surpassing Ye Yun in both proficiency and power. The fight became much more difficult.

As Ye Yun's soft water gun shifted between forms, the battle continued for over an hour before he dispersed the opponent and exited the virtual universe.

Although the Soft Water Gun was only a third-tier telekinetic weapon, its creator also developed the "Cold Light Nine-Section Spear," a legendary weapon among spiritualists. The Soft Water Gun could be considered its precursor or a weakened version. With a deep understanding of the Law of Water, Ye Yun could potentially enhance the Soft Water Gun's power and lay a foundation for mastering the Cold Light Nine-Section Spear in the future.

However, Ye Yun knew that mastering the Cold Light Nine-Section Spear required understanding not only the Law of Water but also the Law of Space—something he hadn't yet encountered.

Ye Yun had a plan for eventually understanding the Law of Space, and once that was set in motion, mastering the Cold Light Nine-Section Spear would not be impossible. It was the weapon he had chosen to pursue before reaching the Realm Lord level.

Exiting the virtual universe, Momoyu's voice sounded.

"Dad, we're almost at our destination—the Wulong Galaxy. The spacecraft is slowing down."

As the spacecraft slowed and exited the dark universe, Ye Yun saw a dark green planet appear on the exterior scene simulation.

"Is this Bahe Planet? Momoyu, prepare to turn invisible and enter the atmosphere."

The spacecraft passed through the atmosphere undetected and entered Bahe Planet. Momoyu hacked into the planet's network and quickly gathered information.

"Dad, the people here call themselves Bahe Star People. They've been developing for over 200,000 years. The strongest among them are three star-level warriors. The total population is around 20 billion, with most being apprentice-level and a small number reaching planetary level."

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow, curious.

"Considering they've produced star-level warriors, the people of Bahe must have good genetic talent. So why are there still only three star-level warriors after all this time?"

Momoyu replied with a bubble.

"The three star-level warriors are actually the rulers of Bahe Planet. They control all resources, monitor the tribes, and restrict their advancement. The common people are merely resources for them to exploit."

Ye Yun understood what Momoyu meant immediately. Bahe Star, while seemingly peaceful, was essentially a slave planet. The three star-level warriors had exploited their own people to gather resources, allowing them to reach their current level.

This kind of exploitation was common throughout the universe, with powerful leaders profiting from the suffering of their people, selling them for their own gain.

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