The Seventh Base

The 'Mystic God' Virtual World cultivation differs from other virtual worlds, as Mystic God often guides Xu Mo towards self-realization rather than direct instruction.

As time passes, Xu Mo finds his spiritual power cultivation progressing rapidly, and his ability to utilize spiritual power growing stronger, which directly boosts his capabilities in other areas as well, making the cultivation of combat skills more proficient.

In the past year or so, Xu Mo has been mostly secluded in cultivation, while the Mystic God Temple has been bustling again for a period.

The new batch of cultivators has already entered the Mystic God Temple and have undergone the Ten Temple Alliance.

The leading figure of this batch is quite extraordinary, Lowell, the son of the Governor of Chloe Star, who himself has remarkable talent. He ranked fifth in the Ten Temple Alliance, which, although not in the top three, is considered excellent.

Moreover, he successfully became a true disciple of the Mystic God Temple.

Shortly after becoming a true disciple, Lowell successfully broke through to a state of extremity, showcasing extraordinary talent, proving he is well-deserving of being the Temple's leading figure.

After Lowell entered the state of extremity, he began challenging the previous batch of cultivators in the Mystic God Temple, defeating several in succession, even overcoming one who was ranked in the top ten of the previous batch, causing quite a stir.

Subsequently, he challenged his senior, Augustus.

Lowell, being the Governor's son, like Augustus, graduated from the Chloe Transcendent Academy and then entered the Mystic God Temple. This is the optimal growth path for the descendants of Chloe Star's high-level officials, and a careful study would reveal many similarities.

First, the top academy, then the Mystic God Temple, becoming a true disciple, advancing towards Skywalker.

The Mystic God Temple was established in the O'Brian Republic and has always been the Republic's holy land for cultivation, with continued support from the Republic. Moreover, elite individuals from various eras of the Republic continue to enter the Mystic God Temple, some even becoming true disciples like Lowell.

Thus, in a certain sense, the Mystic God Temple and the Republic have somewhat integrated.

Augustus did not reject Lowell's challenge; under the watchful gaze of many in the Mystic God Temple, they engage in a pinnacle duel, and ultimately, Augustus defeats Lowell.

Both are the top ranked individuals of their respective batch, but Augustus entered the Mystic God Temple a year earlier and reached the state of extremity that much sooner, still having the edge.

Despite the defeat in this great battle, it gave Lowell considerable confidence, as they both exist in the state of extremity. Despite the year of advantage, it seems not too significant, and he can barely fight against Augustus.

Thus, Lowell expressed a desire to spar with Zero, who ranked first in the Ten Temple Alliance, and Xu Mo who ranked third, causing another stir within the Mystic God Temple.

However, Xu Mo and Zero seemed not to hear, as they did not respond to Lowell.

Indeed, they didn't hear; Xu Mo, in seclusion for cultivation, completely disregarded external events, including those of the Mystic God Temple, the new batch of Temple cultivators, and the Ten Temple Alliance, paying them no attention.

Xu Mo doesn't focus, nor does Zero.

However, Xu Mo does have an affair to attend to lately, as the carrier along with Ross's group are en route to Chloe Star, and are about to arrive.

Upon reaching the Skull Star Domain, they began preparations to establish a base there, after which Stark remained there, while Ross and a group of researchers moved to Chloe Star.

Being one of the nine provincial centers, Chloe Star is most suitable as a location for setting up an office. If conditions allow, they might even establish a base on Chloe Star in the future.

Currently, the conflict between the Empire and the Republic intensifies, the O'Brian Republic's territory remains unstable, with only the nine core planets unthreatened by war.

Furthermore, Ross and the researchers from Byron Star need to inspect and learn about the Republic's weaponry and equipment. Although their technology comes from advanced civilizations, the Republic's main stars are also high-level civilizations. If the weapons and equipment they produce lack competitiveness, it would be pointless.

In truth, in times of war, powerful warships are the most scarce resource; however, constructing warships takes a considerable amount of time. While currently led by Byron Star, the Star System Alliance has already mastered starship construction technology, constructing ordinary warships bears no value.

Unless they can construct advanced battleships.

Given this situation, Ross and his researchers clearly need to venture out instead of staying in the Skull Star Domain.

Moreover, they need to recruit more talent into their team.

At this moment, Xu Mo is dining and chatting with Erin Uranos; Zero is not present.

"Alpha Star?" Xu Mo asked.

"Yes," Erin Uranos nodded, "Alpha Star is geographically located at the Republic's center, surrounded by the major provinces, also known as the Republic's Mechanical Star. There, it has achieved full artificial intelligence implementation, with advanced technology. Alpha Star radiates its influence throughout the entire province, forming the Republic's strong technological industry chain. There's a saying that half of the Republic's weapons and equipment are produced in Alfa Province. Although somewhat exaggerated, it demonstrates the influence of Alfa Province."

Xu Mo nodded slightly.

Gamma Province is energy-rich, Alfa Province technologically advanced, the Capital Star's status is extraordinary, and certain provinces are military strongholds.

The development status of each province is different and highly diversified. After all, planets are inherently distant, with vastly varying cultural, economic, technological aspects, having been unassociated for a long time after the Empire's collapse, only unified by the Republic later.

"You've mostly been in seclusion for cultivation over the past year or so; why suddenly inquire about these things?" Erin Uranos asked curiously.

"I want to establish a company, focusing on technology," Xu Mo stated.

"A technology company?" Erin Uranos was a bit surprised; Xu Mo, being a cultivation prodigy, suddenly running to establish a company seemed a bit incompatible.

For a cultivation prodigy like Xu Mo, money and resources are never scarce, so it only suggests that establishing a company is for other ambitions.

However, Erin Uranos didn't ask further.

"Let's see if there's a chance to collaborate with the Uranos family later." Xu Mo said. When Ross arrives, they are newcomers and will need to leverage various forces.

Otherwise, it will be tough to make progress.

"Alright, we can chat with my father when the time comes." Erin Uranos replied. Her father, Hodge Uranos, had always encouraged her to engage more with Xu Mo, naturally not opposing collaboration.

"Hmm." Xu Mo nodded.

"I'm a bit curious about something, may I ask you?" Erin Uranos looked into Xu Mo's eyes with a clear gaze and asked.

"Of course." Xu Mo nodded.

"Have you become a student of any Hall Master?" Erin Uranos asked curiously. Augustus had already been a student of a Hall Master for some time, but Xu Mo hadn't mentioned it, as he had been cultivating independently, and if it was the case, probably no one outside would know.

"No." Xu Mo shook his head.

"Really?" Erin Uranos found it a bit strange, given Xu Mo's talent, it shouldn't be the case.

After all, Xu Mo was ranked third in the Ten Temple Alliance, narrowly defeated by Oxso.

But Xu Mo wouldn't lie to her; perhaps he truly wasn't.

"The new batch has already been cultivating in the Mystic God Temple for some time, have you heard of Lowell, ranked first?" Erin Uranos continued to ask.

"No." Xu Mo shook his head: "I haven't paid attention to this matter."

"No wonder." Erin Uranos replied.

"No wonder what?" Xu Mo asked.

"Lowell is the new batch's first, he broke into fifth in the Ten Temple Alliance, became a true transmission of the Mystic God Temple, broke through barriers, defeating several of our batch's Transcendents, including those ranked in the top ten, and later challenged Augustus but was defeated."

Erin Uranos looked at Xu Mo and said, "He also claimed he wants to challenge you and Zero."

"Fifth in the Ten Temple Alliance, not bad. But defeating Augustus indeed seems unlikely." Xu Mo said, considering if it weren't for him and Zero, Augustus would likely be in the top five for the previous batch's combat strength.

As for challenging him?

Xu Mo wasn't very interested, although such challenges aren't necessarily malicious, they are part of the normal competition in the Mystic God Temple, and actual combat is part of cultivation, encouraging cultivators to continually strive forward.

However, the first of this batch doesn't spark much interest in him.

Oxso, meanwhile, is a different matter.

He hadn't wasted this year and a half.

Erin Uranos smiled at Xu Mo's words, seeing his lack of interest as genuine disinterest, with Xu Mo stating that defeating Augustus was improbable, meaning defeating him? Probably even less likely.

These words demonstrated his strong confidence.

Erin Uranos smiled and said, "This Governor's son is likely to be frustrated."

"What?" Xu Mo asked upon hearing Erin Uranos' words: "Governor's son?"

"Lowell is the Governor's son of Chloe Star, a gifted individual and Augustus' junior. Previously, they were both at Chloe Academy, so Augustus accepted his challenge request." Erin Uranos explained.

"Actually, I'm very interested." Xu Mo said.

"Hmm?" Erin Uranos looked at Xu Mo and blinked.

"I'm really looking forward to competing against such a prodigy." Xu Mo said. "Erin, can you arrange it for me?"

"...…" Erin Uranos stared at Xu Mo, now feeling a bit puzzled. Earlier, Xu Mo seemed indifferent to accepting challenges, but why such a sudden change?

Moreover, he spoke politely.

She recalled the key point, Xu Mo's attitude changed upon hearing the opponent was the Governor's son.

Yet, given Xu Mo's status as a true transmission of the Mystic God Temple, and the potential to be one of the top ten Hall Master students.

Even as a Governor's son, Lowell's status didn't hold much advantage.

So what is this guy thinking?

How would Erin understand, considering, after all, within the four seas, all men are brothers.