Swallowing the Stars: Becoming a God Starting with a Hundred Generations of Talent

Lu Yun stepped inside, and when he saw the messy pile of materials on the table, he knew what was going on.

"sit."

Lu Yun sat down as instructed, his gaze falling on the pile of materials, but he did not speak immediately.

His talent as a "Master Refiner" gave him a natural affinity and insight into these materials.

At the same time, the forty-fold increase in psychic power also means that he possesses a brain capacity far exceeding that of ordinary people.

He just stared at it quietly for less than thirty seconds.

Just when Miss Lina thought he was as helpless as everyone else, Lu Yun spoke up.

"This is an incomplete set of 'Star Fusion' arm guard core materials, which has been deliberately mixed with seventeen kinds of waste materials with conflicting properties to increase the difficulty of identification."

One sentence made Ms. Lina in the observation room sit up straight abruptly.

Lu Yun did not pause; his fingers did not touch any material, but merely hovered in the air.

"For example, the properties of this 'Gravity Rock' completely clash with the lightness of the three 'Wind Whisper Beast' scales. Putting them together will only weaken each other."

Even the frame of the rhombus steel couldn't withstand the energy loop created by the combined effects of stardust and corrosive blood.

He spoke slowly, but every word was clear and to the point, without a single wasted word.

Finally, his gaze fell on the unremarkable black stone.

"This stone..." Lu Yun paused, "...shouldn't be recorded in the database."

Miss Lina's lips curled up slightly; this was what she truly wanted to test.

"but……"

Lu Yun changed the subject, revealing a strong sense of confidence.

"My intuition tells me that it is not a mineral, but more like an energy crystal left behind by a special creature after it died."

It is extremely stable in nature and has a slight absorption and amplification effect on soul energy.

"If you grind it into powder and mix it into the lining of the arm guard, it will not improve physical defense, but it can effectively resist soul impact."

"The conclusion is simple."

"Treat it as waste; this pile of materials is worth no more than two thousand Black Dragon Coins."

However, if the waste is removed, the main materials are replenished, and this black stone is used effectively... the finished product will be worth at least 50,000 Black Dragon Coins.

For those in dire need of a spiritual healer, the price can be even higher.

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

With a soft "click," the door to the interview room was pushed open.

Lina, a blonde woman, walked in with a hint of surprise on her face.

She went straight to Lu Yun and picked up the resume he had placed on the corner of the table.

Lina's smile deepened as her gaze lingered briefly on the words "First Place in the First Martial Arts University of Wanhu Star" and "Mental Master".

"Wow, what a steal!"

Before she finished speaking, she had already walked around the long table, stood next to Lu Yun, and slapped him on the shoulder without any hesitation.

"That's right, you're the one." Lina's voice was clear and strong. "From now on, follow me, and I'll guarantee you a life of luxury."

The silver-haired assistant, standing nearby, noticed Ms. Lina's intimate and casual behavior.

A barely perceptible tremor flickered in her cold eyes, and her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

"I want this person."

Lina didn't even wait for Lu Yun's reply before turning to the silver-haired assistant and instructing, "Sister Xue, take him to complete the onboarding procedures and register him directly with our Weapon Refining Department 3."

"Yes, Miss." The silver-haired assistant nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Lu Yun.

Lina patted Lu Yun on the shoulder and laughed, "Come on, let's finish the formalities and go check out our territory."

……

The procedures were completed quickly. A dozen minutes later, Lu Yun's identity information was entered into the system, and he officially became a trainee weapon refiner of the Tarlan Weapon Group.

Afterwards, Lina took him in the elevator, which went straight to the seventh basement level.

"bite."

The heavy alloy door slid open, and a wave of heat, a mixture of metal and energy, rushed out.

Behind the door was a huge studio spanning over a thousand square meters, where several energy furnaces emitted a soft glow, and suspended robotic arms moved with precision.

Three men and one woman were each engrossed in their worktables, intently repairing weapons.

Upon seeing Lina enter, the four immediately stopped what they were doing, stood up, and greeted her, "Miss Lina."

Lu Yun glanced at the four people, all of whom were planetary-level martial artists, yet they were so respectful to Lina.

A first-tier high-level weapon refiner is comparable in status to a late-stage star-level expert, no wonder that's the case.

"Let me introduce you to a new colleague, Lu Yun." Lina pointed to Lu Yun, her tone casual. "Please look out for each other from now on."

The four nodded politely.

Then, Lina turned to Lu Yun and pointed to the mountain of ore piled up in the corner: "You're new here, so start with the basics. Today's task is to sort and process that batch of 'Crimson Iron'."

Lu Yun nodded.

"Regarding compensation," Lina continued, "an annual salary of 500 Black Dragon Coins. Commissions will be calculated together with the studio for now, but will be calculated separately once you can independently repair or forge a Tier 1 low-grade psychic weapon."

As she said this, she patted Lu Yun's arm again and said in a deliberately serious tone:

"I know it will be a bit tough at first. But our working hours are quite reasonable, five hours a day, five days on and two days off."

Lu Yun was taken aback.

Five hours a day? Five days on, two days off?

Is this what you call hard work?

This job is so easy, it's almost as relaxing as the welfare-oriented job at Gaode Maps.

The thought flashed through his mind, but his face remained expressionless as he calmly nodded.

I accept.

Lu Yun quickly got to work.

With the talent of [Master Refiner], the inner essence of every piece of Crimson Flame Iron was clearly imprinted in his mind.

The purity, energy level, and internal defects are all readily apparent.

Once the first batch of ore was processed, a notification sounded in my mind.

[Achievement Acquired: Identified A2 Grade Material, Crimson Iron]

[Achievement Points +1]

A slight smile appeared on Lu Yun's lips as he continued to immerse himself in his work.

Time flies, and almost three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The studio on the seventh basement level remains unchanged.

Lu Yun's life was stable and regular.

He spends almost all of his five-hour workday processing materials.

His talent as a "Master Refiner" allows him to clearly perceive the most subtle differences between each material.

What would take an ordinary apprentice several hours to complete, he could do in half an hour.

His efficiency is the highest in the entire weapon-refining department.

Lina was very satisfied with him, and the others in the studio were already used to this taciturn but incredibly capable young man.

After get off work, Lu Yun would return to his villa and devote all his time to cultivation.

Such arduous practice yields remarkable results.

"Finally, planetary level two."

Inside the cultivation room, Lu Yun slowly opened his eyes, feeling the primal force within his body, which was several times stronger than it had been three years ago. However, there was not much joy on his face; instead, his brows furrowed slightly.

Over the past three years, his salary plus the studio's collective commission has brought him to approximately 1,800 Black Dragon Coins annually.

After paying for the villa's daily maintenance, almost nothing was left.

He could only buy the lowest grade energy crystals to aid his cultivation.

He knew that his rapid breakthrough from planetary level one to level two was largely due to the foundation and insights he had accumulated in his previous life.

This advantage is being rapidly depleted.

To continue making breakthroughs and reach planetary level three, four, or even higher, the pace will slow down without a massive accumulation of resources.

"At this rate, let alone reaching the ninth level of the planetary realm in a hundred years, it's probably even three hundred years away." Lu Yun silently calculated in his mind, "Not to mention the unattainable Hengxing level, and comprehending the 'Domain'."

However, after a moment's thought, Lu Yun's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

"These three years have not been simply about sorting materials."

Three years of practice have allowed him to perfectly combine theory with practice, and his understanding of weapon crafting has long surpassed that of an apprentice.

"A low-grade Tier 1 telekinetic weapon... I'm quite confident in its effectiveness."

Once he can independently forge weapons, his income calculation method will change completely.

According to the group's regulations, the commission of independent weapon refiners is directly linked to the value of the weapons.

Even the most ordinary Tier 1 low-grade psychic weapon costs over 5,000 Black Dragon Coins.

Even if he only receives a 10% commission, his income will experience a significant leap.

"It'll be soon, it'll be soon." Lu Yun clenched his fist, no longer feeling anxious.

Just as Lu Yun made up his mind to seek a breakthrough in the art of weapon crafting, the quantum computer on his wrist suddenly vibrated.

"Beep beep beep."

As soon as Lu Yun connected the call, Gao De's chubby face filled the screen, looking even rounder than three years ago, his eyes squinting into slits as he smiled.

"You've been living quite comfortably these past few years..."

"Haha, Brother Lu, my wife gave birth to another son! Now I have both a son and a daughter!" Gao De patted his belly proudly. "The clan rewarded me with a batch of resources, and I just broke through to the next level—I'm now a Planetary Level Two cultivator!"

His tone was full of undisguised satisfaction.

"Congratulations." Lu Yun was genuinely happy for him.

"Hehe, let's get down to business," Gao De changed the subject, lowering his voice, "You haven't forgotten, have you? Today is our five-year agreement!"

Lu Yun was taken aback upon hearing this.

A five-year agreement.

"See you at the usual spot in the virtual universe. Su Chen is already here, just waiting for you!"

"it is good."

After hanging up the call, Lu Yun's thoughts were stirred.

The four of them in college: him, Gao De, Su Chen, and... Ling Xue.

Ling Xue was the most talented among them, and in her junior year, she was exceptionally admitted to the "Qianwu Dojo," a sacred cultivation ground for the entire human realm.

Before leaving, the four made a pact that no matter where they were, they would meet again in the virtual universe every five years.

The first five years have arrived.

With a thought, Lu Yun connected his consciousness to the virtual universe.

……