Chapter 134: Terrifying Progress

This virtual space is a castle, with a planet hanging overhead and an infinite starry sky beneath one’s feet, a sight of boundless awe. Even Qin Ming could not help but feel his heart race upon his first arrival.

"When you eventually enter the universe, the first thing you must do is connect to the Virtual Universe Network; it is known as the second world of humanity," Babata said. "How I truly miss it! It is a pity I do not know how long it will be before I can enter again."

After this sigh, they arrived in a study. Babata gestured toward the bookshelves and said, "Here lie secret techniques and insights for the Planetary, Stellar, Universe, and Domain Lord levels and beyond. These are martial arts manuals I have compiled. Make sure to study them whenever you have the time."

"Furthermore, you are to spend four hours every day contemplating the Laws of Space."

"The patterns within your body are the best path for comprehending these laws; you must maintain that practice. After all, the ultimate end of cultivation is the strength of one's grasp on the laws."

"As for the 'Void Illusion Step' and the 'Void-Cleaving Saber Art,' these are your means of killing enemies; you must contemplate them regularly."

"Also, you must study the 'Detailed Explanation of Spatial Foundations' and the 'Ten Thousand Thread Flow'."

"You possess strong self-discipline, so arrange your own schedule for now. If you find yourself in a muddle, I will then devise a detailed plan for you. How does that sound?" Babata asked.

"Very well," Qin Ming nodded. "I have always cultivated on my own; if you were to force a schedule upon me, I would likely find it unnatural."

"I leave this place to you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask," Babata said. "I shall continue to roam your human network. The young ladies within are quite something, hehe!"

"What does it matter if they are 'something'? You can see them, but you cannot touch them," Qin Ming said with a chuckle.

Babata vanished. Qin Ming did not rush into cultivation but instead sat in a chair. Although this was a virtual space, it was indistinguishable from reality, feeling incredibly authentic. He first pulled out the "Detailed Explanation of Spatial Foundations" and began to flip through the pages. Only after reading it was Qin Ming truly shaken.

Previously, he had felt that space could only be extended through spatial vortices, folding, splitting, or teleportation. It was only after reading this detailed explanation that he realized how ignorant he had been.

A single Law of Space is an incredibly vast system. His previous understanding did not even qualify as scratching the surface, and his grasp of the spatial domain was pitifully crude. From that day on, Qin Ming threw himself entirely into study, absorbing knowledge. He did not forget to study the universal language, a mandatory course for his eventual foray into the cosmos.

Ten days later, inside the smart fighter jet, Qin Ming opened his eyes. He opened the hatch, flew out, and stood silently at an altitude of ten thousand meters. In the blink of an eye, the space around him twisted slightly. A radius of nine thousand meters had been enveloped by his domain.

"Domain Level Three!" Babata’s voice rang out. "You have only spent ten days reading in the virtual space, and you have actually pushed your spatial domain up by a level? How, how, how am I supposed to describe this? A surprise? It is practically a shock!" He exclaimed repeatedly.

"Previously, I was working behind closed doors, unaware of the path forward. Now that I have guidance and have sorted things out, the power of my domain has naturally increased. As for the fourth level, I fear that will not be achieved in a short time," Qin Ming laughed.

"It is already extremely rare to comprehend a domain at the Planetary level, but for those who reach the third level, the ones I know can be counted on one hand, and those individuals are the peak geniuses of the entire universe," Babata said. "Qin Ming, I am certain that once you step into the universe, you will soar to the heavens!"

"I’ll take your word for it!"

Qin Ming’s improvement did not stop there. Half a month later, he executed the first strike of the Void-Cleaving Saber Art.

"To comprehend the first strike, one must perceive the fluctuations of the Laws of Space; otherwise, this strike cannot be executed at all. With this strike, you can walk sideways within the Planetary level, and even an average first-level Stellar combatant could be killed by you," Babata offered his assessment at the right moment.

Two months later!

"You, you, you actually realized the second strike of the Void-Cleaving Saber Art? The second strike! You must comprehend a thread of the origin laws of cosmic space to achieve it. Does this mean you have comprehended a thread of the cosmic spatial origin laws?"

"Haven't you seen it for yourself?"

"I, I must be seeing things! To comprehend the cosmic origin laws at the Planetary level—and one of the most difficult ones at that—even if it is just a thread, if word got out, all the major powers in the universe would be stirred into action. Qin Ming, you are impressive, you are truly impressive! I originally let you practice the Void-Cleaving Saber Art merely to assist in your comprehension of the spatial laws; I thought mastering the first form would be your limit. Who knew, who knew that in just a few months, you would comprehend the second strike!"

"It is only a thread of the spatial origin laws; it is nothing to boast about."

"Nothing to boast about?" Babata’s voice was piercing. "You have no idea what it means to comprehend the origin laws at the Planetary level. It means your path is smooth and clear; it means you can stand shoulder to shoulder with the most gifted geniuses in the entire universe; it means you... Sigh, you must not become arrogant. Talent is one thing, but hard work is also crucial. Look at those Star Beasts; once they reach adulthood, they can reach the World Lord level. Their bloodline is so powerful, yet a large portion of them die of old age at the World Lord level. Why? Because they rely on their strong bloodlines and terrifying talent, stop working hard, and eventually, they can only die of old age."

He changed his tone, fearing Qin Ming might grow conceited, and did not forget to offer a word of caution.

"Rest assured, I know what I am doing."

"As long as you know, as long as you know. Compared to you, Luo Feng is as dim-witted as a pig!" Babata remarked. "Of course, he is not actually stupid; in fact, he is very clever. It is just that compared to you, the gap is not just a little bit."

"Everyone has their own destiny. Who is to say that Luo Feng cannot soar to the heavens in the future?"

"That is true! Fortune is something that cannot be seen or touched. Once it arrives, even a pig can achieve immortality. Fortune, ah... my old master just lacked a bit of it. Sigh!" Babata became lost in his sorrow once more.

Life goes on, and cultivation never stops. High in the air, Qin Ming stood motionless, yet thousands of meters away, another figure appeared. The two figures were identical, even their presence was exactly the same, which was profoundly eerie.

"The Void Illusion Step has also been initiated!" Babata clicked his tongue. "The Void Illusion Step is simple; once you perceive spatial fluctuations, you utilize them to form a substantial illusion. Because of the power of space, it is no different from reality; it can confuse the eyes and even the senses, while the true body silently approaches the opponent for a fatal strike. The more profound your mastery of the Void Illusion Step, the more illusions you can leave behind. It is a pity that these illusions possess no offensive power. However, contemplating this footwork technique will lay the foundation for the 'Ten Thousand Thread Flow.' Once you have mastered this perfectly, you can begin cultivating the 'Ten Thousand Thread Flow.' After all, you have already comprehended a thread of the spatial origin laws, so you are fully prepared to cultivate it!"

"Understood," Qin Ming nodded. Having someone to provide guidance was much more convenient, and it allowed him to avoid many unnecessary detours.