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

Lu Yun's figure flickered and moved repeatedly within the space of more than 300 square meters.

He strictly followed the diagrams in the "Dream Manual," controlling every muscle in his body and adjusting his breathing rhythm and power exertion techniques.

His talent for absolute calmness allows his brain to always be operating at high speed and analyzing.

He clearly captured, memorized, and then imitated every subtle movement of the human body model on the virtual screen.

however--

A day has passed.

In the cultivation room, Lu Yun stopped what he was doing. He was slightly out of breath, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

He still hadn't grasped the first level of "Illusory Dreams".

"It's really difficult," Lu Yun thought to himself, but his face showed no sign of discouragement.

S-rank movement techniques are not easy to master.

The fact that one can make countless attempts and corrections within a single day is already a huge advantage brought about by the talent of "extensive knowledge and strong memory".

This also made him more aware of himself.

I am not a peerless genius like Luo Feng. My comprehension of martial arts is perhaps only slightly better than that of an ordinary person.

"However..." Lu Yun felt the surging genetic energy within his body and a smile appeared on his face, "The guiding technique attached to this 'Dream Illusion' is indeed amazing."

After just one day of cultivation, he could clearly feel that the efficiency of his genetic energy circulation and the speed at which his body absorbed the energy were much faster than before.

……

Two more days later.

Lu Yun had just finished a round of cultivation and was resting in the living room with a drink of water when his communication watch suddenly beeped.

He glanced at the caller ID—Jiang Nian.

"Instructor Jiang." Lu Yun answered the phone.

"Haha, Lu Yun, how are you? Getting used to Jiangnan Base City?" Jiang Nian's hearty laughter came through the receiver, radiating enthusiasm.

"Everything is fine, thank you for your concern, Instructor," Lu Yun replied calmly.

"That's good." Jiang Nian exchanged a few pleasantries and quickly got to the point. "It's like this, I have an old friend named Chen Gu, and he leads a martial arts team called the 'Rock Squad'."

"Their team isn't very well-known, but they have a good reputation in the industry. Their strength lies in their steadiness and they never act rashly. The team leader, Chen Gu, is a mid-level soldier who has been venturing into the wilderness for almost ten years and is very experienced."

"One of their team members was recently injured and needs to recuperate, so they're short one person. They're planning to go to the outskirts of City 031 to hunt some H-level monsters, which is considered a relatively safe route."

I mentioned you to him, and he'd be happy to mentor a newcomer. Working with experienced teams like theirs will greatly help you familiarize yourself with the wilderness, and it's safer too. What do you think? Give it a try?

Jiang Nian was genuinely concerned for Lu Yun.

In his view, the most important thing for a novice martial artist is not how strong the monsters they can hunt, but how to survive safely and accumulate experience.

Although the Rock Team is not well-known, Captain Chen Gu's composure and experience are exactly what newcomers need.

However, after listening, Lu Yun shook his head without hesitation.

"Instructor Jiang, thank you for your kindness. But I don't plan to form a team for the time being."

"Huh?" Jiang Nian was clearly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Lu Yun to refuse so decisively. "Why? Lu Yun, I know you're talented, but the wilderness is different from the testing lab. The monsters there won't hold back. Having an experienced team to guide you will be beneficial to your growth..."

"I understand," Lu Yun interrupted him. "I have my own cultivation plan. I want to get used to it on my own for a while."

Jiang Nian was silent for a moment, then finally sighed: "Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't try to persuade you any further. But you must remember, safety first! Don't venture into dangerous areas easily. Start from the outermost monster zone and take it one step at a time."

"I will."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Yun put down his water glass.

Team up?

This may seem like a shortcut for experienced people to mentor new ones, but for him, it is a constraint.

His trump card is his spiritual mastery.

More importantly, forming a team means that loot will be distributed according to contribution.

For him, hunting G-class and H-class monsters with a thought was as simple as using his mental power, no different from harvesting wheat.

Hunting alone is the most efficient way to kill.

"Let's master the first level of 'Dream Illusion' first."

...

Inside Jiang Nian's office at the Extreme Martial Arts Academy.

He put down his communicator watch, his brow furrowed slightly.

"How is it?" Xu Hu, sitting opposite, put down his teacup and asked in a deep voice.

"I refused," Jiang Nian shook his head.

Xu Hu's eyes widened: "He refused? Chen Gu's Rock-Solid Team is steady and reliable, perfect for newcomers. Why did he refuse?"

"He said he had his own plans and wanted to explore on his own first," Jiang Nian said.

The office fell silent.

"Alone?" Xu Hu frowned, lowering his voice. "Old Jiang, do you think... he's scared? After all, a test is a test, but going to the battlefield is a different story."

Every year there are geniuses like this who shine brightly in the assessment, but once they see blood in the wilderness, they can never take that step again.

Jiang Nian shook his head: "It doesn't seem like it. His tone on the phone was very calm, not like he was afraid."

He paused, then sighed. "I'm more worried about something else... getting an S-level contract and living in a villa. If you or I were eighteen, would we still have the will to risk our lives in the wilderness?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hu's face darkened, and he snorted heavily, "Are you saying he wants to lie down and enjoy life? He took the resources of the martial arts school, but lost his fighting spirit? That's too disappointing!"

Immense wealth and a comfortable life are enough to erode the brilliance of a genius.

They've seen this kind of thing far too often.

"Hopefully we're overthinking it." Jiang Nian rubbed his temples. "After all, the energy he showed during the test didn't seem fake."

"Hmph, whether he's a dragon or a worm, we'll only know after he's been to the wilderness." Xu Hu picked up his teacup. "I don't believe he can stay in the base city forever."

...

More than a month later.

Inside the meditation room.

Swish!Swish!Swish!

Lu Yun's figure transformed into a series of blurry afterimages within the 300-square-meter space.

Sometimes it's like willow catkins in the wind, drifting aimlessly and leaving no trace; other times it's like a ghost in the dark, appearing at the other end of the room with eerie steps.

The person's movements were filled with a dreamlike, unreal quality, as if every step was on the boundary between illusion and reality.

Finally, Lu Yun stopped abruptly, stood firmly, and his breathing was steady and without any disturbance.

The first stage of "Illusory Dream" is complete.

As he mastered the movement technique, his movement technique level naturally jumped from the "Subtle Level" to the "Perfect Level".

Almost at the same time, a message came to his mind.

[Achieved the first level of Earth-rank S-level movement technique "Dreamscape," gaining 2 achievement points.]

[Your movement technique has reached the perfect level, earning you 2 achievement points.]

A genuine smile finally appeared on Lu Yun's face.

"It's not easy."

More than a month, a whole month of intense training.

With his not-so-top-tier martial arts comprehension, if it weren't for his [extensive knowledge and strong memory], coupled with his almost sleepless efforts over the past month, it would have been impossible for him to master it so quickly.

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