After leaving the cave, Lu San took the five geniuses to the Maple Leaf Star Royal Treasury.
According to the rules, after they arrived at Maple Leaf Star, in addition to receiving guidance from the powerful people in the universe, they could also choose a secret method from the royal treasury.
Along the way, the identities of several geniuses quietly changed.
"Brother Lei Ming, congratulations on becoming the ancestor's disciple. Please take good care of me in the future on Maple Leaf Star." A sturdy young man spoke first, his tone full of warm compliments.
"Yes, Brother Lei Ming," said a pretty girl beside him with a sweet smile, "If I have any questions in the future, I hope you will be willing to give me some advice."
"Brother Lei Ming," another elegantly dressed young man leaned forward and whispered, "The merchant ships of our Five Yuan Chamber of Commerce pass through Jiao Lei Star on a fixed route every year. If your family needs anything, just give us a word, and the Chamber of Commerce will do its utmost."
Lei Ming agreed to everything with a slightly awkward smile on his face. He didn't become arrogant because of his sudden change in status; instead, he felt a sense of unreality.
After the surprise, there was a heavy pressure. He was afraid that he could not bear this opportunity sent from heaven and would disappoint his ancestors' expectations.
"Okay, here we are, the Royal Treasury."
Lu San's steady voice interrupted everyone's thoughts.
A towering tower made entirely of dark star metal stands before the eyes. Visible energy lines flow through the tower, emitting heart-pounding fluctuations.
"The four of you, take the order and enter the first floor for selection." Lu San handed four jade talismans engraved with the maple leaf emblem to the four geniuses, saying solemnly, "Remember, you only have one chance. Every secret manual in the treasure pavilion embodies the efforts and secrets of cultivation of our predecessors. Be sure to choose a technique that aligns with your own essence. This determines the limit of your future."
He turned to Lei Ming, his eyes brimming with a subtle hint of anticipation. "Lei Ming, follow me to the third level. The ancestor has already given instructions. Your goal for this trip is clear—the Nine Thunder Blades is a legacy the ancestor acquired during his interstellar adventures, and it's also the technique he practiced in his early years."
"Yes, sir!" Lei Ming's heart trembled, and he quickly bowed to obey the order.
Deep in the cave.
After sending Lu San and others away, Lu Qingshan moved his mind slightly, and instantly connected to the virtual universe network, and his figure appeared in a vast and boundless "killing field" space.
"Simulated Target: No. XY9527, Domain Master Level 2, Combat Style: Close Combat."
Boom!
A shadowy energy figure, emitting a powerful Domain Lord-level aura, coalesced before Lu Qingshan. Lu Qingshan stood with his hands behind his back, and an invisible domain suddenly unfolded around him. It wasn't simply light or lightning, but a blend of both, an endlessly recurring fusion of light and lightning.
The shadow of the Domain Lord slammed violently into the domain space, and his movements instantly slowed down, as if he was stuck in an extremely sticky cosmic quagmire.
Violent beams of light intertwined with leaping lightning snakes, constantly corroding and disintegrating the Domain Lord's phantom energy body. In less than a hundred breaths, the Domain Lord's phantom, like a punctured bubble, completely disintegrated with a "pop" sound.
"call..."
Lu Qingshan's figure withdrew from the virtual universe, his consciousness returned to the main body of the cave, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
"Just a trivial bit of guidance and feedback actually allowed me to directly enter the ninth level of perfection in my lightning realm!"
"Now, both the light and thunder realms have reached the ninth level peak, blending more closely with each other, and their power has increased several times."
Yes.
As a Huge axe warrior, Lu Qingshan's strength is far beyond the reach of ordinary Universe-level warriors.
The reason why he couldn't break through to the realm master was never the influence of the domain, but the damage to his physical foundation, which made it impossible for him to condense the singularity in his body.
He has made many attempts over the years. In his early years, he practiced the field of light. After realizing that he could not break through, he practiced the field of thunder and lightning, hoping to break through with the help of a special environment, but failed as well.
Relying on the powerful fusion of the two fields of light and thunder, he could fight against ordinary domain masters with the ninth level of the universe in his early years.
This is also why he can create the primary universe.
In many galaxies surrounding the Maple Leaf Empire, Lu Qingshan's strength has long been treated as that of an ordinary domain lord.
"Unfortunately, even though the lightning field has been raised to the ninth level, there is still little hope of a breakthrough."
Lu Qingshan knows his body very well and doesn't dare to try to break through easily.
"If I can repair my foundation, breaking through to the domain lord level will be a piece of cake."
Lu Qingshan quickly thought of a solution.
Give your disciple Lei Ming a treasure that can repair his foundation and improve his strength, and you will get a hundredfold return. Repairing the foundation should not be difficult.
After the first rebate.
Lu Qingshan acquired some common sense about the system. For example, only geniuses recognized by the system can accept disciples and receive rebates. Others can accept disciples and teach, but there will be no rebates, only a slight improvement. However, if they teach publicly, quantitative changes will lead to qualitative changes, and they can also gain something.
Second, the treasures bestowed upon disciples must meet their current needs and be helpful to them. If a fifth-order force weapon is bestowed upon an ordinary person, the other party will not be able to use it at all and will not receive a rebate.
Third, third-class geniuses can receive a rebate once a year.
Thoughts raced through his mind, and a clear plan took shape in Lu Qingshan's mind.
A few months later, in the Silver-Blue Empire Palace.
Hundreds of musicians were playing soothing music in the magnificent hall. Lu Qingshan was sitting and talking with a middle-aged man wearing a gorgeous imperial robe and a star crown on his head.
This person is none other than Yi Wei, the current emperor of the Silver-Blue Empire, a powerful domain lord-level being.
"Brother Qingshan!" Yi Wei smiled brightly and personally poured a glass of fine wine for Lu Qingshan. "Five thousand years have passed since we parted at the 'Dead Nebula'. Now that we meet again, you are even more charming than before."
Lu Qingshan smiled and raised his glass. "Your Majesty Yi Wei is very polite. If it weren't for your Majesty's breakthrough and turning the tide, I am afraid that my group would have already perished in that dangerous secret realm and turned into cosmic dust."
"Hahaha!" Yi Wei laughed. "Brother, you're wrong. If you hadn't protected me back then and isolated me from the attacks of the strange beasts in the secret realm, how could I have achieved my breakthrough with peace of mind? This friendship will be remembered by me!"
"Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness." Lu Qingshan put down his wine glass, his expression turned serious, and he looked directly at Yi Wei. "To be honest, I have the audacity to come here this time because I have a favor to ask of you."
Yi Wei's smile remained undimmed. "Oh? Just say it, brother. As long as it's within my ability, I won't refuse."
Lu Qingshan didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I want to purchase the Nine-Leaf Spiritual Ginseng that is treasured in His Majesty's treasury."
"Nine-Leaf Spiritual Ginseng?" Yi Wei's brows furrowed slightly, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest made of star jade. "Brother, this item is one of the most precious treasures inherited from our Silver Blue Empire. It concerns the foundation of our nation... This transaction cannot be decided by me alone. It must be discussed with the Royal Elders Council."
This reaction was within Lu Qingshan's expectations. Although the two of them were friends, they were not close enough to ask the other to take out the ancestral treasure just by saying a word.
He didn't say much, just raised his hand, and a virtual contract projection with the unique emblem of the Universe Galaxy Bank flashed appeared in the air between the two of them.
"Your Majesty, please read this," Lu Qingshan said in a calm yet powerful voice. "This is an asset mortgage certificate issued by the Universe Galaxy Bank. I am willing to use all administrative planets, resource planets, and their associated interests within the entire Maple Leaf Empire, excluding Maple Leaf Planet itself, as collateral in exchange for the Nine-Leaf Spiritual Ginseng. Once the transaction is concluded, I will return 250 billion Universe Coins to Your Majesty within a hundred years."
Yiwei's eyes quickly swept across the contract projection and he had already made a decision in his heart.
The Nine-Leaf Spiritual Ginseng is indeed precious, but it can also be purchased at some auctions or special channels. Its market value is about 200 billion universe coins, with little fluctuation. The 250 billion offered by Lu Qingshan is equivalent to a direct premium of 50 billion.
What's more, a hundred-year period is just a blink of an eye compared to the domain lord's long lifespan. With the vast territory of the Maple Leaf Empire and the contract of the Universe first Bank as collateral, the risk of this transaction is almost zero.
The solemnity on his face instantly turned into a smile, and he waved his hand: "Haha! Brother, you are really impeccable in your work. Good! I will lend you this Nine-Leaf Spiritual Ginseng. I will take care of it with the Elders' Council!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help." Lu Qingshan raised his glass in greeting.
"Come here! Let the banquet begin. Today, I, the emperor, and my brother Qingshan will not leave until we are drunk!" Yi Wei ordered excitedly.
The grand royal banquet began immediately. Important officials of the Silver Blue Empire, as well as many princes and princesses of extraordinary bearing attended the banquet. There was a constant flow of fine wine and delicacies, and voices of flattery and compliments were heard everywhere, giving Lu Qingshan enough respect.
The banquet lasted for seven days and finally ended after Lu Qingshan politely declined.
Yi Wei did not break his promise and quickly brought the Nine-Leaf Ginseng.
The whole body of the Lingshen is as crystal clear as jade, with nine emerald green leaves that exude a rich breath of life, and its shape resembles a human.
The moment the jade box opened a crack, an indescribable breath of fresh life emanated. Lu Qingshan inhaled only a tiny bit and felt a faint but distinct throbbing in his body.
"Good baby!"
Lu Qingshan was certain in his heart that the treasure was correct, and he also confirmed that this treasure could be given to his apprentice.
This kind of rare treasure that can repair one's foundation and improve one's qualifications is not subject to any restrictions on giving.
After getting the treasure, Lu Qingshan thanked Yi Wei solemnly and said goodbye.
A moment later, a dark blue spaceship with smooth lines and the emblem of the Maple Leaf Empire tore through the gravitational constraints of the Imperial Capital Star and turned into a stream of light and rushed into the vast sea of stars.
However, the spacecraft did not set a route to return to Maple Leaf Star.
Instead, the target is set at a specific coordinate at the edge of the more distant Milky Way.