Swallowing the Stars: The Rise of Emperor Wei

Gao Sheng slept for more than a day and when he woke up, he felt refreshed.

"Am I at Planetary Level 5? And my Force is also at Level 5?"

Gao Sheng immediately noticed the changes within himself.

Introspect the world within your body.

[Host Information]

Body: Planetary Level 5

Force: Planetary Level 5

Development level: 0.13

Mental Power: Planetary Level 3

Development level: 0.18

Willpower: Planetary Level 6

[Number of chances to participate in the lottery: 1]

[Number of evolution attempts: 1]

[Evolutionary Energy: 0/10000]

……

Moreover, Gao Sheng noticed that he had lost some weight.

However, he is still a chubby little boy.

It doesn't seem to be fake alcohol.

This Purple Fire Ape Wine originally contained gentle life energy, which could quickly and safely enhance strength. One or two cups could make an ordinary person become a cosmic-level being. It wasn't too surprising that just one drop could raise him four levels, after all, he was only a planetary-level being. However, it was a bit strange that it only enhanced his Force and not his psychic power. Logically, if his physical fitness improved, he could withstand a higher level of psychic power.

Anyway, that's a minor issue; it can be improved with a little effort.

Although it would be strange for Anson and the others to see this, why should I explain?

Gao Sheng first took out the Azure Wave Marrow Bottle and took a big gulp. Then, a pale yellow Wood Crystal appeared in his hand and he threw it directly into his mouth.

Life energy surged into the sea of ​​consciousness, and a new planet of mental energy rapidly took shape.

"So fast."

Gao Sheng throws another one.

Too fast! One after another, the Muya Crystals transformed into life energy and were rapidly absorbed.

Once your physical level is high enough, you don't need to put much effort into improving your mental power. The key point is that the Purple Fire Ape Wine can enhance your Fire Law talent. I wonder if it's effective?

Gao Sheng focused his mind on his dantian, where he found that the Primal Force Planet, consisting of one large and four small planets, was entirely red.

"This single drop of wine actually transformed my wood-attribute genetic force into fire-attribute? My body also became fire-attribute? My special ability is: Burst?"

Sensing the surroundings closely, one noticed something different in the void: specks of red energy.

Planetary-level genetic energy can be released externally, but this red energy is certainly not the genetic energy released by Gao Sheng.

Gao Sheng had a feeling that he could control these energies through his own genetic energy.

With a thought, wisps of primal force escaped from the body's surface, naturally combining with the energy hidden in the space.

With a thought, Gao Sheng was enveloped in a burst of fiery red energy.

"This...this is?...A domain! Hahahaha, who says I'm not a genius! Hahahaha..."

The domain!

In general, one needs to reach a certain level of spiritual attainment to be able to sense the primordial energy in the void.

The levels of cultivation are divided into foundation, realm, and domain.

The so-called artistic conception is to borrow the power of heaven and earth, which is actually to borrow the primordial energy in the void.

However, at the beginning, one can only borrow it and cannot directly sense the existence of the original energy.

As one's understanding deepens, one can gradually perceive things more vaguely until the energy one senses reaches a certain intensity, at which point a domain can be formed.

However, legend has it that if one's physical talent is high enough, one can naturally possess a domain without needing to reach a very high level of cultivation.

"Is this my current physical talent?" Gao Sheng felt like he was dreaming.

Before Xiang Gaosheng even grasped the essence of the conception, he suddenly leaped into the realm level.

If Dad finds out, he'll probably go even crazier, right?

"No, I can't tell the old fat man now, or he might send me back to Jade Dragon Star, and then I won't be able to get on his good side anymore." Gao Sheng thought to himself, "Now I'm considered a genius, and with this unreliable system, what will happen in the future..."

The chubby boy chuckled foolishly.

Before long, Gao Sheng had raised his mental power to the seventh level of the planetary level, and the cultivation resources his father had given him in the spatial ring were almost completely used up.

These resources were originally intended to help Gao Sheng advance to the seventh rank, which is equivalent to adulthood.

"Connect to the virtual universe," Gao Sheng ordered the intelligent optical computer.

"Virtual universe connection in progress..." A deep, resonant voice sounded.

Black Dragon Mountain Island, on the edge of the virtual universe, the continent of Qianwu.

Heilongshan Island is enormous, mostly residential areas with only a few urban commercial districts.

On the coast of Heilongshan Island is the Carlo Peninsula residential area, a high-end residential area where the upper class of the Carlo Empire resides.

Little Fatty Gao Sheng appeared on the lawn in front of an ordinary three-story villa in the Carlo Peninsula community. This villa was the most ordinary kind in the community.

That's pretty good. Most people who own property in the virtual universe are at the Eternal Star level, and they live in ordinary neighborhoods or regular apartments. Those who can live in villas are not ordinary people.

As for planetary-level beings, most of them log in on the streets.

Real estate in the virtual universe is much more expensive than residential villas on ordinary life-bearing planets.

On Gao Sheng's shoulder stood a palm-sized, dark robot with a barrel-like body, four pillars that served as its arms and legs, and a large, darting eye on its square, hexagonal head.

"Hey? Xiao Ai, what happened to you?" Gao Sheng looked at the little robot.

The virtual avatar of this intelligent computer can be set. I clearly set it to be a beautiful little fairy, how did it turn into this grotesque thing? It really affects my mood.

Could it be that the smart computer is malfunctioning?

"Kid, I don't like the name 'Xiao Ai' (Little Love). I'll give you a chance to come up with a new name. Don't call me 'System'... Crack crack crack crack." A sound like metal scraping rang out.

"Holy crap, it's you! Where did Xiao Ai go?" Gao Sheng was stunned.

"You mean your smart computer? Kid, this computer of yours is terrible. Can't you get a better one?"

"Uh, you're really stingy even though you're broke." Gao Sheng rolled his eyes.

"You should be happy. According to the terminology used in this universe, I should be considered an intelligent life form, much better than your original intelligent quantum computer, right?" The robot raised a stick—no, a hand—and poked Gao Sheng's head.

Wow, it really is an intelligent life form; it can even hit people now.

"Please, don't touch me. How about I call you Xiao Du instead of Xiao Ai? No, look at you, you big lump of metal, how about I call you Lao Tie?"

"Bro? Sure, I like it, hahahahaha."

"What's that sound? Is that laughter? And don't call me 'kid' anymore."

"What, you still want me to call you master? Hmm, you may be a bit ugly, but you're dreaming." The iron lump laughed again.

Holy crap, I'm the dignified Emperor Wei, the future patriarch of the Wei family, handsome as a jade tree, as beautiful as Pan An, a pear tree overshadowing a crabapple tree... Oh, pshaw, forget the last part.

On Jade Dragon Star, countless young girls in love have secretly cast their glances at me, and you, a dark, unremarkable lump of iron, actually say I'm ugly?

Forget it, I won't argue with you, you piece of iron.

"How about you call me Gao Sheng, bro?" Gao Sheng forced out a smile that could charm countless girls.

"Okay." Lao Tie suddenly jumped off Gao Sheng's shoulder, and as soon as he landed, he quickly grew bigger. Then his appearance changed, and in less than two seconds, there was an old man with bronze skin in the room.

"This is the virtual universe? Very interesting, very interesting." The old man laughed heartily. "Gao Sheng, you go about your business, I'm going to take a look around."

Lao Tie lifted his leg and walked outside.

What's going on? Gao Sheng's mouth was agape in an "O" shape.

Intelligent life forms changing and running around on their own in a virtual universe? I've never heard of that. Do you have that kind of permission? Aren't you logged into my account?

You fouled, feed.

"Hey!" Gao Sheng quickly called out to Lao Tie when he saw him about to leave.

"What?" Lao Tie looked at Gao Sheng.

"What will I do if you leave?"

To operate in the virtual universe, one must rely on a little assistant; one cannot communicate and interact with the virtual universe on one's own.

"Oh, easy." Old Tie grinned and disappeared through the door.

A tiny, blue-skinned fairy girl, no bigger than the palm of a hand, appeared on Gao Sheng's shoulder. She had pointed ears, thin eyebrows, and two bright black eyes. She also had two big braids.

"Master!" the little sprite called out, its voice clear and crisp, its eyes filled with confusion, as if it didn't understand why it had appeared in the virtual universe without logging in.

Fine, Gao Sheng didn't agree, nor was he prepared to explain anything. Anyway, Xiao Ai is just an AI, not an intelligent life form.

The little elf rolled its eyes.

……

As Gao Sheng had predicted, after walking around the villa, he found that his father, Rod Weidi, was not there. The fat old man spent most of his time enjoying himself at Yunlin Courtyard on Yulong Star, claiming that he wanted to expand the Weidi family line.

I only enter the virtual universe when I'm discussing business.

However, Mom is here.

In a large room on the second floor, a stunningly beautiful woman with long, wavy silver hair, a slender yet voluptuous figure, pointed ears, and a fluffy tail entered, a charming smile on her face.

It was Gao Sheng's biological mother, the great beauty of the Jade Elf Clan, Shui Lan'er.

Shui Lan'er was originally just a slave maid bought by the old fat man, an ordinary person who wasn't even an apprentice. However, since giving birth to Gao Sheng, her status has naturally risen like a spaceship taking off, and she is now a planetary level five.

The Wei Di family is like this. They have a relatively high bloodline, and it is relatively easy for them to reach the planetary level as adults and the constellation level. However, it is difficult to have offspring. Moreover, they choose some races with low bloodlines and low strength, so it is relatively easier to have offspring. This is because the Wei Di family's bloodline is very special. It is high rather than low, so it will not lower the bloodline.

Rhodes had many maids, but only two bore him children. The first one had died of old age. It wasn't that Rhodes was heartless; her bloodline was low and her talent was poor. Her planetary level was forcibly increased, and it was too difficult to raise her to the eternal level.

"Son, why are you so late? You're flying in the Dark Universe right now, and you have nothing to do. I haven't seen you online for two days." Shui Lan'er looked at Gao Sheng with a smile.

"Mom, I have something to do. You just play your game. I'm going into town." Gao Sheng smiled.

"Are you going to talk to your friends? Hmm, make more friends so you can grow your business bigger and surpass your old man in the future."

"Yes, yes, yes."

As he stepped outside, Gao Sheng waved to him.

A carriage pulled by a winged celestial horse descended from the sky, with a spacious carriage at the back that could seat six people.

"Sir, where would you like to go?" the driver asked.

"Black Dragon Mountain City Killing Fields," Gao Sheng said, jumping into the back of the carriage.

In the virtual universe, one can travel via teleportation points scattered throughout the world, or ride in one of these horse-drawn carriages.

Both cost money. Although the carriage is slower, it allows you to go directly from point A to point without having to walk back and forth, so it may not be much slower.

If you want to walk without spending money, you can, but with an apprentice-level physique, you can't walk very fast. Want to get into the city? You wouldn't even make it in a month.

The flying carriage took off and rapidly ascended, heading towards the city.

Above, there is a floating city, which consists of special planes that can only be reached by teleportation. Without special reasons or special permissions, one cannot enter.

Below is the entire Black Dragon Mountain Island, with Black Dragon City in the very center, surrounded by various residential areas. Though called an island, it seems boundless.

After all, trillions of cosmic citizens in the entire Heilongshan star system are active on Heilongshan Island.

Soon the carriage arrived above the city and swooped down, landing steadily in front of a giant building, a building comparable to a city.

"We've arrived," the driver nodded.

"Thanks." Gao Sheng got out of the carriage, which quickly sped away. The fare was naturally deducted directly from Gao Sheng's linked bank card.

Gao Sheng has been to this place before.

However, he doesn't come here often. Here, because Gao Sheng is a spiritual master, his daily expenses are 100 million Black Dragon Coins!

No, that was the cost when you were promoted to the second level of the Planetary Star rank. Now, it costs 350 million Black Dragon Coins.

This place is not a place that ordinary cosmic citizens can come to.

If he had talent, that would be fine; it's not that the old fat man couldn't support him. It's just that Gao Sheng doesn't have any extraordinary talent, so of course he won't come often.

The Weidi family is small in number, and each member can be considered a member of a large family. Normally, they would be allocated a good life-bearing planet by the family after reaching adulthood and would be able to obtain the planet's benefits. However, the old fat man, Rod Weidi, has a business mind and has accumulated a considerable fortune over the past two thousand years!

He currently owns six inhabited planets, and with business profits, he earns a total of three to four billion Black Dragon Coins a year.

But he wouldn't let Gao Sheng spend all his time in the killing field.

Because it's unnecessary! Neither Rhodes himself nor his son and daughter have particularly high cultivation talent.

The killing arena hall was packed with tens of thousands of people, but because the hall was so large, they appeared sparsely packed.

Gao Sheng entered the corridor next to the hall with ease and found a deserted killing space.

A vast starry sky.

Gao Sheng stands on an asteroid.

"Xiao Ai, give me 100 ordinary martial artists at the seventh level of the planetary realm," Gao Sheng said.

"Okay," Xiao Ai replied in a clear voice.

Whoosh! The space has changed.

Gao Sheng, wielding a longsword and standing on a shield, appeared on the vast grassland, while 100 planetary-level beings simultaneously appeared in the distance.

The sword is a second-tier Force weapon, the shield is a second-tier Psychic weapon, and Gao Sheng is also wearing a first-tier Force battle suit.

"Kill him!"

100 people rushed over.

Gao Sheng leaped into the air, stepping on his shield, with faint red flames swirling around him, making him appear as if he were enveloped in a pale red sphere.

A cluster of dark shadows flew out from beneath his feet, forming a triangular throwing knife with each side concave. The pure black knife faintly shimmered with red light and flashed as it drew an arc, heading straight for the warrior at the front.

"Thud!" A headshot!

However, after the throwing knife pierced the opponent's head, its speed decreased significantly, and Gao Sheng could only make it circle around in an arc to accelerate again and deal with the second target.

In just a short while, the army of martial artists had rushed to within a hundred meters of Gao Sheng, who quickly stepped on his nine-sided shield and fled!

"Pfft!"

"Pfft!"

"Pfft!"

The virtual opponents were killed one by one, while the others were unaffected and even split up to encircle and surround them.

After killing most of his opponents, Gao Sheng was surrounded by dozens of martial artists and hacked to death.

……

"Xiao Ai? The opponent has a Force suit?" Gao Sheng said angrily.

Xiao Ai giggled, "Master, are you the only one allowed to have this? Others can't?"

"Yes, you make a good point."

Force suits are not something you'd find at a typical planetary level. They certainly wouldn't be available against ordinary virtual opponents in this killing field unless specifically designed for them.

Something's not right with Xiao Ai today.

Gao Sheng looked at the tiny sprite, no bigger than his palm, and the beautiful sprite looked back at him. Gao Sheng was surprised; he felt that there was a new sparkle in the sprite's eyes.

"Xiao Ai, you... have become an intelligent life form?"

Xiao Ai's eyes darted around. "Intelligent life? I don't know, maybe. I didn't understand human emotions like joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness before, but I think I do now. Seeing how you were humiliated just now made me so happy, hee hee."

"Moreover, I can now communicate with my master's consciousness."

Even though the tiny, beautiful girl didn't say anything, a voice rang in Gao Sheng's mind.

How is that possible? Xiao Ai is just the most ordinary intelligent computer, probably less than thirty years old. How could it become an intelligent life form so easily?

Could it be related to my friend?

"Uh..." Gao Sheng stared at Xiao Ai suspiciously... No, wait!

"You're not a buddy, are you?"

Xiao Ai asked in confusion, "Bro? Who's bro? I'm Xiao Ai."

At this moment, a discordant metallic voice rang out in Gao Sheng's consciousness: "Gao Sheng, what nonsense are you talking about? She is Xiao Ai, the AI ​​in your personal computer. Her changes are related to the system."

"Damn, bro, you scared me! Weren't you browsing the virtual universe?" Gao Sheng's consciousness stirred.

"What's the point of just strolling around? Alright, enough of that. Tell me about your fight just now. Your skill level was terrible. You have a domain, and you're a mentalist, yet you couldn't even handle 100 of these ordinary martial artists? Tsk tsk tsk."

Whether it's good or bad, Gao Sheng himself certainly knows.

"Hey buddy, didn't you say you didn't know anything about this universe? How do you know I'm not good enough? Do you know anything about cultivation?" Gao Sheng asked, puzzled.

"I've just arrived in this world and I truly don't know anything about this universe, but doesn't your AI brain have a lot of information?"

"Well......"

"Also, although I don't know much right now, as the system comes into sync with the origin of this world, I will know more and more... Don't ask about these things yet. Instead, think about how to improve your strength. In this universe, strength is what matters, everything else is fake, hehehehe."

"Uh, okay." Gao Sheng said with a bitter face, "I don't like cultivation."

"So what do you like?"

"Hehe, I like it, wielding power over the world when awake, and resting on the lap of a beauty when drunk."

"Pah! In my opinion, the first sentence is false, but the second sentence is true. Hehehehe."

"Damn, how did you know?"