After respectfully bowing, Qing Yu returned to his study.
With a slight thought, the exclusive treasure trove interface for core members of the Virtual Universe Corporation opened.
A vast sea of information rushed forth, with a dazzling array of categories: secret techniques, divine weapons, battle armor, rare treasures, life fruits, technological weapons, special resources… all-encompassing and mesmerizing.
However, Qing Yu's goal was very clear.
"Search for the secret technique 'Myriad Tribulations'!"
The light screen flickered, and information about the Myriad Tribulations secret technique appeared.
Created by "Yi Yun," it was a basic cosmic-style secret technique, explaining the first three diagrams of the universe chaos tablet, requiring 1800 points for exchange.
"Only 1800 points? I'm a member of the Primal Secret Realm, so I get a 30% discount! It only costs me 1260 points. What a bargain! Exchange!"
"Transaction successful! 1260 points deducted, balance 98740 points." As the undisputed first place in this genius battle, the Virtual Universe Corporation directly rewarded him with 100000 points.
Immediately after, Qing Yu continued without pause: "Search for the soul defense secret technique 'Seven Soul Bell'! Exchange directly."
"Transaction successful! 10500 points deducted (original price 15000 points), balance 88240 points."
Secret techniques, as a form of knowledge, are very convenient to trade in the Virtual Universe, but it's not like simply sending an email; instead, it's like reality where someone delivers it to your door, only much faster.
As soon as the transaction completion prompt sounded, a call request from "Administrator Adeline" instantly popped up, and Qing Yu connected.
"Good day, Your Highness Qing Yu," Adeline's gentle and respectful voice came through.
"I just received the secret technique manuals that were delivered and need Your Highness to personally sign for them."
"Wait a moment," Qing Yu responded, flying out of the manor.
A moment later, Qing Yu walked back into the manor, carrying two large suitcases.
Qing Yu immediately opened the box labeled "Myriad Tribulations," inside which were neatly arranged 270 thin silver metal booklets, each recording a secret technique!
Qing Yu's eyes sparkled with anticipation as he picked up the topmost one and immersed his mind within it.
"Next, it's time to continue my arduous cultivation!"
As soon as he entered the state, Qing Yu was immediately shocked by its exquisitely brilliant method of explanation! The profound mysteries of the laws, vast and abstruse, were like a heavenly book, often only understood intuitively but difficult to articulate, and even harder to systematize.
"So that's how it is! It can be understood this way!" Qing Yu's eyes burst forth with an unprecedented brilliance.
This senior, "Yi Yun," is truly a peerless genius! He actually dissected the profound mysteries of the first three diagrams of the universe chaos tablet, like a butcher dismembering an ox, using 270 secret techniques, progressing layer by layer and systematically!
If Qing Yu's previous comprehension of the laws of space-time was like fumbling forward in a fog, then this Myriad Tribulations was like a lighthouse illuminating his path forward, not only pointing the direction but also clearly marking every cornerstone beneath his feet!
Many previously vague sensations, laws he knew but didn't understand why, now became clear and well-organized!
Qing Yu immersed himself in it, ravenously, forgetting the passage of time, absorbing this supreme crystallization of wisdom at an astonishing speed.
Whenever he encountered a difficult bottleneck, he immediately sought guidance from Marquis Tianyi. As the mentor assigned by the company, Marquis Tianyi himself was an immortal Marquis on the path of space-time laws!
His guidance was often incisive, hitting the core directly, clearing the fog for Qing Yu and doubling his efficiency.
Time quietly slipped away in focused cultivation, and two months later.
"Teacher!"
Marquis Tianyi's gaze swept over Qing Yu as usual, and he nodded slightly: "What questions do you have now?"
"Disciple has successfully mastered the first secret technique of Myriad Tribulations, and wishes to ask Teacher to help verify it," Qing Yu said calmly, as if stating an ordinary matter.
"Hmm… Hmm?!" Marquis Tianyi's originally calm expression suddenly froze!
"What did you say? The first secret technique, you... you're sure you've mastered it?! It's only been two months!" Marquis Tianyi's face was filled with pure, unbelievable shock!
Two months? In his estimation, for Qing Yu to even initially understand its principles would be considered extremely perceptive! Based on his previous assessment of Qing Yu's talent, mastery? That was simply impossible!
"Disciple is certain! I have already mastered it!" Qing Yu's tone was resolute, and his eyes were full of confidence.
"Please, Teacher, verify!"
"Good! Good! Demonstrate! Demonstrate it for me right now!" Marquis Tianyi's eyes burst forth with an unprecedented sharp light, even carrying a hint of eagerness and scrutiny that he himself had not noticed.
The two came to the secret technique practice space, with Marquis Tianyi standing on one side of the space, his aura deep and unmoving like a mountain.
"Take out your weapon and use the first secret technique – 'Base Point Pierce' – with all your might against me!"
With a thought, a simple, ancient long spear, dark and silvery-grey, appeared in Qing Yu's hand.
Qing Yu was originally a pure Spiritual Master, but Myriad Tribulations' creator, 'Yi Yun,' was a martial artist who used a spear, so his Myriad Tribulations was naturally a spear technique manual.
For the best comprehension, Qing Yu also chose to practice this secret technique with a spear.
"Teacher, disciple apologizes for the offense!" Qing Yu's eyes instantly became incredibly focused. He didn't use any flashy moves, just a simple, direct thrust of the spear!
Buzz—!
This spear thrust was fast! Accurate! Ruthless! It perfectly displayed the true essence of space-time, condensed to a single point, of "Base Point Pierce"!
Marquis Tianyi extended his index finger, his fingertip enveloped in even more profound and abstruse space-time law fluctuations, precisely tapping Qing Yu's spear tip.
Pop!
With a faint sound, like a thin spatial membrane tearing, Qing Yu's spear thrust was easily neutralized.
Marquis Tianyi withdrew his finger, and when he looked at Qing Yu again, Marquis Tianyi's eyes blazed with light, and the shock on his face had long been replaced by immense delight!
"Base Point Pierce! It truly is Base Point Pierce! And... he has grasped its essence!"
"Good! Good! Good!" Marquis Tianyi praised repeatedly, his tone filled with warmth and joy.
"Qing Yu! I greatly underestimated you before! Your comprehension of the laws of space-time far exceeds my expectations! To master 'Base Point Pierce' and grasp its essence in two months! Good! Excellent!"
Qing Yu felt Marquis Tianyi's genuine excitement and praise, and respectfully said:
"Disciple's progress is entirely due to Teacher's meticulous guidance and the exquisite brilliance of the Myriad Tribulations secret technique."
"No matter how good a secret technique is, it depends on the person!" Marquis Tianyi waved his hand, his smile growing wider.
"The harsh requirement I set for him earlier, to master the first nine secret techniques in three years, was originally intended to let him hit a wall, then retreat in the face of difficulty, recognize reality, and then specialize in one path..." Marquis Tianyi paced a few steps, seemingly calming his inner shock.
"I never expected this boy to master the first secret technique in just two months! Could it be... that he truly is well-suited for the path of dual cultivation of space-time? ...Let's wait and see, I hope this boy can truly give me a surprise!"
Marquis Tianyi stopped, his gaze fixed on Qing Yu.
"Although you have now mastered the first secret technique, remember not to be complacent in the slightest! The Myriad Tribulations secret technique becomes more profound and abstruse the further you go. The more solidly and thoroughly you master it, the more steadily and further you can walk your future path!"