Qing Yu's smart assistant suddenly chimed.
"'Special Attention' email?"
Qing Yu opened it and scanned it. The email's suffix was — Tian Shi Palace Lord! As a Transmigrator, Qing Yu still had an impression of this name—a top-tier Universe Overlord!
"Teacher," Qing Yu looked at Marquis Tianyi. "Tian Shi Palace Lord sent me an email!"
"What?! Tian Shi Palace Lord?!" Marquis Tianyi's voice suddenly rose, filled with disbelief!
The relief and rationality on his face were instantly replaced by shock. He didn't even care about losing his composure, taking a step in front of Qing Yu, his tone extremely urgent:
"Quick! Open it and see! What's the content?!"
Qing Yu immediately clicked on the email.
The email content was very concise:
Qing Yu:
I have reviewed your record of challenging the Tongtian Bridge. In the path of the universe chaos tablet, your talent is barely adequate, but your willpower is acceptable, and your comprehension is good.
If you can pass the seventh level of the Cosmic Sky Bridge before your thirty-year period in Primordial Chaos City expires,
I, Tian Shi, will accept you as my disciple. If you fail, this agreement will be void.
Additionally, I will apply to the Corporation to grant you ten extra opportunities to comprehend the universe chaos tablet!
— Tian Shi Palace Lord!
After reading the email, Qing Yu hadn't even had time to react. The moment he saw the content of the email, his body was already trembling slightly with excitement!
He suddenly looked at Qing Yu, an unprecedented light bursting from his eyes, his voice trembling with extreme reverence and excitement:
"Qing Yu! You must succeed! You must seize this opportunity! This is Tian Shi Palace Lord!!"
Afraid that Qing Yu didn't know what kind of existence Tian Shi Palace Lord was, Marquis Tianyi immediately emphasized to Qing Yu in an extremely solemn tone:
"Your Lord Jin Lan of the Jinlan Universe Kingdom? Venerable Nine Swords? Although they are also Universe Venerables, compared to Tian Shi Palace Lord, neither their status nor their strength is on the same level. They must even show three points of deference to Tian Shi Palace Lord!"
"One person suppresses the Blood Luo World, his might dominating the vast Star Sea for countless years! A single thought from him is enough to determine the rise and fall of countless civilizations! To be able to become his disciple… is an unparalleled opportunity! It is enough to give your future path infinite possibilities!"
As a Transmigrator, when he first awakened his memories, he did fantasize about becoming a disciple of Primordial Chaos City Lord like Luo Feng, but that was ultimately a distant dream.
Now, to be able to receive a test personally bestowed by Tian Shi Palace Lord and be granted the opportunity to become his disciple, there was nothing more to be dissatisfied with.
Marquis Tianyi stared at Qing Yu with burning eyes.
"The seventh level! Difficult! As difficult as ascending to heaven! But Qing Yu! This is an opportunity to reach the true peak! It's an opportunity worth risking everything for! Do you understand?!"
Qing Yu met Marquis Tianyi's excited and expectant gaze, his voice steady, yet containing an unyielding and undeniable power:
"Teacher, I understand."
"The seventh level… This disciple will certainly do his utmost…"
"Your teacher will also help you!" Marquis Tianyi nodded, also making a certain resolution.
Marquis Tianyi's excitement calmed down slightly, and he added in a solemn tone:
"Qing Yu, Tian Shi Palace Lord's favor is a tremendous opportunity! But before that, you must first go and pay respects to Venerable Nine Swords."
Marquis Tianyi explained:
"Venerable Nine Swords is your direct Venerable. According to the Virtual Universe Corporation's rules, once you break through to immortal, you will be under his command. Tian Shi Palace Lord's status is extraordinary. If he accepts you as his disciple, in the future, you will naturally no longer be under Venerable Nine Swords's jurisdiction."
"But both in terms of emotion and reason, you should personally inform Venerable Nine Swords. Moreover…" Marquis Tianyi paused.
"Given Tian Shi Palace Lord's status, his intention to accept you as his disciple is certainly no secret among the higher-ups. Venerable Nine Swords must already know. Your proactive visit is a matter of courtesy and also an attitude."
Qing Yu understood in his heart; he was not an ignorant bumpkin.
"This disciple understands. I will go and pay respects to the Venerable now," Qing Yu said in a deep voice.
Virtual Universe, Venerable Nine Swords's exclusive plane.
Inside the magnificent temple, the atmosphere was different from usual. Venerable Nine Swords sat on his throne, his usually stern and majestic face now bearing a hint of complexity.
"Tian Shi Palace Lord… actually took a liking to Qing Yu?" Venerable Nine Swords muttered to himself in a low voice, his brows tightly furrowed.
He recalled his previous evaluation of Qing Yu — "biting off more than he can chew," "self-righteous," "wrong path," "a lesson"… For a moment, he felt a mix of emotions.
He presided over the genius battle with the intention of discovering talents for his own use. When Qing Yu displayed his talent, although he disagreed with his path, he had a glimmer of hope.
But later, when he saw Qing Yu choose the universe chaos tablet, he felt more disappointment and skepticism.
Now, this young man whom he didn't favor, and even thought had gone astray, was taken notice of by Tian Shi Palace Lord, whose status and strength surpassed his, and was given a test to be accepted as a disciple!
"Did I misjudge him, missing a true genius?" Venerable Nine Swords did not believe that an existence like Tian Shi Palace Lord would randomly accept disciples. It must be that some excellent quality in Qing Yu that he was unaware of had been discovered!
Just then, a respectful announcement came from outside the temple from an attendant:
"Venerable, Primal Secret Realm member Qing Yu requests an audience."
Venerable Nine Swords's eyes moved slightly. He quickly composed the complex expression on his face, returning to his usual majestic and stern demeanor, and said in a deep voice:
"Let him in."
Qing Yu's figure appeared in the temple, his steps steady, and he respectfully bowed:
"Qing Yu, greets the Venerable."
Venerable Nine Swords's gaze was like a torch, falling upon Qing Yu, as if to re-examine him. This time, he looked exceptionally carefully. After a long moment, he slowly spoke, his voice betraying no emotion:
"Qing Yu, your matter… this Venerable already knows."
"Tian Shi Palace Lord is a pillar of our human race. To gain his favor is your great fortune. Since you have this opportunity, you must go all out and not disappoint Tian Shi Palace Lord's expectations, and also not… disgrace your status as a Primal Secret Realm member."
He was, after all, an Venerable, and quickly adjusted his mindset. His words contained encouragement, but also a hint of admonition.
"I respectfully obey the Venerable's teachings!" Qing Yu bowed again.
"Go. Cultivate well. The seventh level of the Tongtian Bridge… is not easy." Venerable Nine Swords waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of complexity that even he didn't detect.
"Qing Yu takes his leave." Qing Yu respectfully bowed, and his figure slowly disappeared from the temple.
Meanwhile, in a certain palace in Primordial Chaos City.
King Ziyuan's figure appeared almost instantly in Snow Prison King's place of quiet cultivation, his face showing undisguised teasing and astonishment:
"Xue Yu! Guess what? That young man you rejected has been noticed by Tian Shi Palace Lord! Tian Shi Palace Lord personally sent him an email, stating that as long as he can pass the seventh level of the Cosmic Sky Bridge within thirty years in Primordial Chaos City, he will accept him as his disciple!"
Snow Prison King, who had initially closed his eyes, not wanting to bother with King Ziyuan, suddenly had his eyelids twitch when he heard the four words "Tian Shi Palace Lord"!
He abruptly opened his eyes, and a flicker of astonishment crossed the depths of his cold gaze!
"Tian Shi Palace Lord? Accepting him as a disciple?" Snow Prison King's voice was still cold and hard, but his speaking speed was noticeably faster.
"How could Tian Shi Palace Lord take a liking to him?!"