This was a separate plane, belonging exclusively to the Gan Wu Country Lord.
Swish.
Space rippled like water, and two figures emerged. Gan Yang King stepped out first, followed closely by Ji Ning's clone.
The environment here resembled the Gan Wu Secret Realm, yet felt incomparably deeper and heavier. A colossal floating island drifted in the void, its scale vast beyond comprehension. At its center stood a grand hall—immense, solemn, and austere. There were no excessive decorations, only a throne tens of meters wide placed at the highest point.
Upon that throne sat a towering figure clad in bright yellow armor.
Even seated, he radiated an aura of eternity—an Undying presence so ancient that time itself seemed to avoid him.
Ji Ning's clone lifted his gaze.
The moment he did, it felt as though he were staring directly into layers of Space Origin Laws. Space folded and overlapped endlessly around the Country Lord's body, blurring his features and rendering them indistinct. One could sense his existence, yet not fully perceive him.
Recalling what he knew of the Gan Wu Country Lord, Ji Ning felt a trace of emotion stir in his heart.
This was a legendary figure—an ancient Universe Exalt whose strength was formidable, yet whose fate was notoriously ill-starred. He had fallen more than once, losing treasures, incurring massive debts, and eventually retreating into Human territory to recuperate in obscurity.
"Ancestor," Gan Yang King said respectfully, standing beneath the throne. "Ji Ning has been brought."
The Gan Wu Country Lord opened his eyes.
Those eyes seemed to contain boundless space.
"Ji Ning," a vast, resonant voice echoed through the hall, "you cleared the fifteenth floor of my Gan Wu Tower on your first attempt. Very good."
"Greetings, Country Lord," Ji Ning's clone stepped forward and bowed deeply. "This junior merely displayed the strength he should have."
The Gan Wu Country Lord's gaze lingered on him.
As one of the most ancient Universe Exalts of the Human race, he had witnessed countless geniuses rise and fall. From Ji Ning's calm tone and steady bearing, he could tell at once—this young man was not intoxicated by success.
More importantly, the Country Lord sensed something else.
Ji Ning still had unrevealed trump cards.
That realization stirred genuine interest.
Too many geniuses he had seen in the past were brimming with arrogance, believing themselves unrivaled beneath the heavens. Such people often burned brightly, then vanished just as quickly. Only those who combined talent with reverence for the universe could truly grow far.
And in recent epochs, the Gan Wu Universe Country had produced disappointingly few such figures.
Thus, Ji Ning's appearance was timely.
"With your talent," the Gan Wu Country Lord continued, "you could stand out in the next Universe Peak Genius Battle and directly enter the Virtual Universe Corporation. However, that battle is still several thousand years away. I doubt you intend to wait that long."
He paused slightly.
"How about this—are you willing to become my registered disciple?"
Ji Ning's heart steadied.
"I have reviewed your tower trial," the Country Lord said calmly. "You have encountered opportunities and inheritances, but you lack systematic guidance. Your law comprehension is fragmented and disordered. Otherwise, with your current foundation, clearing the fifteenth floor would not have been your limit."
Originally, the Country Lord had planned to directly recommend Ji Ning to the Virtual Universe Corporation. Yet after this brief exchange, he changed his mind.
It would be better to first take Ji Ning in, polish his foundations, and then personally recommend him to participate in the core assessment, aiming straight for the Primitive Mystical Region.
After all, the Gan Wu Country Lord could offer guidance and secret techniques—but resources were another matter. For those, the Virtual Universe Corporation was indispensable.
"Greetings, Master!"
Ji Ning's clone did not hesitate. He knelt and kowtowed respectfully.
Refusing such an opportunity would have been foolish. No matter how financially constrained the Gan Wu Country Lord might be, he was still a high-level Universe Exalt. His guidance alone was priceless.
"Haha, rise," the Gan Wu Country Lord said, clearly pleased.
"Where are you currently located? I will have someone bring you to the Gan Wu Secret Realm."
After Ji Ning answered, the Country Lord turned slightly toward Gan Yang King.
"Gan Yang, make the arrangements. Ensure his safety."
Gan Yang King bowed. "Understood."
"Travel will take some time," the Country Lord continued. "Your law comprehension needs restructuring. Within the Virtual Universe, you may access my collection room. I will designate several texts on law analysis—study them carefully. They will help you systematize your understanding and go much further in the future."
"As for the rest, we will discuss it once you arrive."
With a wave of his hand, the audience ended. Ji Ning and Gan Yang King bowed again and withdrew from the hall.
Outside, Gan Yang King spoke calmly, "Junior Brother Ji Ning, remain on Qiu Long Star for now. My people are already on their way. During this period, focus entirely on the books Master has given you. Even core members of the Virtual Universe Corporation would need astronomical points to access such materials."
"Thank you, Senior Brother," Ji Ning replied. "I will remain on Qiu Long Star and cultivate diligently."
Gan Yang King nodded, satisfied, and both figures soon logged off.
Back in the automatically purchased manor on Qiu Long Star, Bai Yue opened his eyes.
"A perfect outcome," he thought, a faint smile forming.
Being accepted as a disciple of the Gan Wu Country Lord was not something he had fully anticipated—but it fit seamlessly into his plan. Knowledge, protection, and a legitimate backing were exactly what he needed.
The Gan Wu Country Lord might lack resources, but his status alone was an unshakable shield.
With such support, Bai Yue could continue selling high-end materials and weapons through analysis and creation. Even heavy treasures would not be out of reach in the future.
Once he claimed first place in the upcoming Universe Peak Genius Battle and entered the Primitive Mystical Region, his foundation would become unassailable.
During this waiting period, the mental focus of all three clones plunged into the Country Lord's collection.
Much of Bai Yue's law comprehension had come from fragmented insights gained through analysis abilities. While powerful, it lacked cohesion. The Country Lord's assessment had struck directly at the heart of the issue.
Fortunately, the Golden-Horned Beast inheritance—especially Metal and Space Origin Laws—had already given him a relatively complete framework. Combined with secret techniques like Absolute Space, inspiration continued to accumulate.
This was precisely why he could clear fourteen floors of the Gan Wu Tower.
Now, with proper guidance, the road ahead was finally clear.
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