Swallowing the Stars: The Supreme Being of All Heavens

Chapter 46 An Unexpected Joy

Suk felt a surge of immense joy.

Did Liu Mila succeed?

Although he had been hopeful, who knew what might happen behind the stone gate, so he wasn't very confident.

But now, he felt at peace.

"Ishiwata, you protect me," Suk instructed, then closed his eyes and connected his consciousness to the virtual universe.

Intelligent optical computers are usually in a semi-connected virtual universe state, capable of receiving messages from others. However, if they want to make calls or send messages, they must consciously enter the virtual universe.

The "Virtual Universe Network" is an incredibly powerful concept. The universe is vast and boundless. Yet, through the "Virtual Universe Network," even those separated by billions of light-years can meet and communicate virtually. It's 100% virtual.

Because it is so realistic and brings people countless joys, many people become so engrossed in the virtual universe that they forget about reality.

Actually, you can use a smart computer as a host to build a real virtual world (equivalent to a personal area network). It's just not as grand as a virtual universe, but it's enough to enjoy. It's also 100% virtual realism, and everything you play is very realistic... It's just that most people can't afford a smart computer.

Suk leaned against a star-level guard, his eyes closed. An indicator light on his smart computer was faintly glowing, clearly indicating that a sliver of his consciousness had entered the "virtual universe network."

"What's wrong, Master?" The other guards came over.

The female star-level guard glanced at them, her tone tinged with delight. "Lady Liumira has broken through inside."

"What?" Everyone was startled, then looked at each other in bewilderment.

……

On Jialan Island, on the edge of the Liuyun Continent, an ancient street bustled with people of all races from the universe. Suddenly, a white-haired boy dressed in simple white clothes appeared. On his shoulder was an adorable white animal the size of a small dog's fist. This was the virtual appearance of Suk's personal intelligent computer, a different entity from the black-haired, beast-eared, gothic-skirted intelligent computer on the spaceship.

"Master, Liu Mila has agreed to meet you in the virtual universe. I have already activated the map navigation for the meeting place on Jialan Island." The puppy spoke, but it was a mature and charming voice.

Suk also has some unique little-known quirks.

"Wangcai, let's go." Su Ke nodded, a smile on his face.

Above them, they saw many beautiful white winged horses pulling carriages. In the virtual universe, long distances are generally covered by "fixed teleportation points," while short distances are covered by these winged carriages. This is because everyone in the virtual universe has physical abilities comparable to a "fourth-level apprentice," so they cannot fly and their movement speed is not fast enough. Using winged horses is much faster. Of course... riding a winged horse costs money!

Soon they arrived at a nearby bridge, beneath which flowed a babbling river, and willows swayed along the riverbank. A petite figure dressed in blue was already waiting there.

"Master," Liu Mila bowed respectfully.

Suk scrutinized Liumira closely... but couldn't discern anything.

"Liumila, did you seize that opportunity inside?" Suk asked.

Liu Mila shook her head. "No, Master, the breakthrough I was talking about... I broke through on my own. It's hard to explain outside, so I wanted to meet you in the virtual universe."

Suk was taken aback. "You broke through on your own?"

Looking at Liu Mila, who looked so well-behaved and like a girl from a modest family, Suk couldn't believe it.

How difficult is it for a Hengxing (Constant Star) to break through to the Universe (Cosmic Star) level? Even among the top powers of the Jialan Empire, only a tiny fraction of their countless young elites and geniuses have managed to break through to the Universe level!

He originally thought that Liu Mila had broken through the barrier through a fortuitous opportunity within the stone gate!

"Yes, Master, I never expected this to happen," Liu Mila said with emotion. "I've faced danger time and time again inside the Stone Gate, and most recently, I almost died. I was severely injured and hid away, using the treasures in the spatial ring you gave me to recover. And it was during this process that I broke through!"

Suk didn't know what to say. Should he say it was an unexpected stroke of luck? Liu Mila originally came for the opportunity inside the stone gate, but in the end, she broke through on her own.

"So you're at the cosmic level now?" Suk still couldn't quite believe it.

"Yes, Master, look." Liu Mila proactively showed the information on her body.

When connecting to the "Virtual Universe Network" via an auxiliary or intelligent optical brain, it is possible to request a strength test! The Virtual Universe Network will scan the human body and detect strength through devices on the "intelligent" or "auxiliary" optical brains! Normally, people do not display their strength in the virtual universe. However, in special circumstances, such as in certain "special locations" where strength requirements apply to entrants, it is necessary to display one's strength.

"Hmm, let me see..." Suk looked carefully, and sure enough... Liu Mira's level had become "Cosmic Level 1 Mentalist".

"I never expected this, I really never expected it." Suk sighed, feeling that life is unpredictable.

However, he also had doubts. Although breaking through to the cosmic level was indeed very difficult, it seemed a bit abnormal that no one on Planet Gulei had broken through to the cosmic level on their own in all these years.

Suk looked at Liumira and thought to himself that he had made a huge profit by buying this slave! He had managed to stumble upon such a rare opportunity; his luck was truly incredible.

The price of a first-tier cosmic-level slave is hundreds or even thousands of times higher than that of a ninth-tier eternal-level slave!

"Liumila, according to the name of this native planet, you should be called Emperor Liumila," Suk joked.

Liu Mila was a little embarrassed. "What emperor? I'm just a servant of my master."

"Master, I'm a little worried," Liu Mila suddenly said. "After I became a universe-level being, I vaguely felt the world I was in rejecting me. It seems I can't stay there for long anymore. I'm also worried... I won't be able to get the opportunity they mentioned."

"Hmm?" Suk frowned. But since Liumira had broken through, the opportunity to become an emperor that others coveted was meaningless to her. Suk said, "Liumira, you, Hail, and Kadibus contact each other using the virtual universe to see where you are and whether you can meet up. If the three of you can get together, you should be able to compete for this opportunity."

Liu Mila immediately understood. "Master wants me to help them? I understand. But the space is rejecting me more and more, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay for long."

Suk nodded. "Do your best."

Soon after, Liumira and Hail made contact. They both had a general map of this world. By comparison, they found that Kadibus was farther away from Liumira, while Hail was very close.

Because of time constraints, Liumira could only meet up with Hail, and then the two of them headed towards their destination.

Upon seeing the message, Suk silently wished them success, and then focused his energy once again on the Stone Gate Secret Technique.

For him, cultivating in the Stone Gate is the most important thing now.