The Seventh Base

Xu Mo helped Jiang Lan and others obtain some Genetic Evolution Liquid, aiding the cultivation of some practitioners on Byron Star to enhance their strength.

Moreover, with Jiang Lan's strength, he could participate in next year's Mystic God Temple selection.

For the group to grow, talents from various fields are indispensable. They must cultivate a few Skywalkers; otherwise, if they provoke opponents later on, assassination would be troublesome.

However, before growing larger, there's no such risk. On the day the group was established, dozens of Mystic God Temple practitioners came to show support. Coupled with Lowell's shares, no one would offend the group initially, as there are no benefits, who would take that risk?

After finishing up these affairs, Xu Mo began cultivating in peace.

Unknowingly, several months passed. Xu Mo had been at the Mystic God Temple for almost two years. Not much had happened in these two years, as if time flew by quickly, mostly spent on cultivation.

During these two years, Xu Mo's combat power had already undergone transformation, advancing his cultivation to a critical state, gradually moving towards becoming a Skywalker.

In the 'Mystic God' Virtual World, Xu Mo remained in that peculiar state. The light of the candle had transformed into a Cosmic World, constantly changing, moving with Xu Mo's consciousness.

In here, only Xu Mo's consciousness existed.

"Boom..." In this imagined universe, it suddenly transformed into a world of Lei Ting, like a universe of lightning.

With another shift of thought, the Cosmic World changed again, turning into an Ice Seal world.

Amid this constant change, Xu Mo quietly comprehended, enriching his spiritual world. His understanding of the universe, Source Power, and spiritual power seemed to remain superficial but deepened compared to before.

After a long time, Xu Mo's consciousness withdrew.

He opened his eyes; Mystic God hadn't spoken for several days.

Existing in the Virtual World and needing to perceive the other party's presence to activate, it seemed like an Intelligent Body.

However, this Intelligent Body seemed capable of self-thought, speaking based on mood. From this perspective, it appeared more like a human life form.

Therefore, Xu Mo still didn't know what Mystic God actually was.

Xu Mo didn't stop cultivating but instead entered a Virtual Battlefield.

In this Virtual Battlefield, Star Sky Monsters were everywhere, huge in stature, standing upright like mantises but with dark red glows. They attacked Xu Mo with terrifying speed, blades in hand.

"Boom."

A burst of extremely violent spiritual power unfolded, and suddenly that Spirit Storm enveloped the surroundings. Source Power rampaged, creating a cosmic starry sky.

"Sizzle..."

As the first monster rushed in, powerful Cosmic Source Power descended like thunder, tearing bit by bit into the Star Sky Monster's body. Dark red blood spurted out, yet the monster continued charging forward towards Xu Mo, as if desperate.

Xu Mo's consciousness moved, and the terrifying thunder Source Power transformed into a Flying Sword. With a thought, the Flying Sword shot out explosively, directly piercing the monster's head, causing it to explode and die instantly.

The Flying Sword did not vanish with the destruction but remained, Xu Mo's eyes terrifyingly glowing with Energy Light, his spiritual power concentrated on the Flying Sword, transforming it into a phantom.

"Boom, boom, boom, boom..." In different directions, Xu Mo's Flying Sword continuously penetrated the Star Sky Monsters' heads, making them explode, seemingly occurring simultaneously. In an instant, the ground was littered with corpses.

At this moment, a Star Sky Monster charged at Xu Mo. Xu Mo glanced at it, and the monster paused, only to appear mad and rush towards its companion moments later.

"The design of this Virtual World is indeed ingenious, making no difference from the real world, even incorporating mind control." Xu Mo thought to himself. This virtual monster should be programmed, yet his spiritual power altered the opponent's 'program.'

Before long, a system voice came from the Virtual World. Xu Mo passed through the Virtual Trial Ground.

After that, Xu Mo broke into other Virtual Trial Grounds, consecutively breaking through several.

At this moment, Xu Mo found himself in a flaming world, with extremely terrifying temperatures that seemed to melt everything. In front of him appeared a flaming giant, like a Heavenly God.

Xu Mo's Source Power erupted to the extreme, with Flying Swords suspended before him, trembling incessantly.

Only to see the flaming giant exhale a breath; in an instant, it seemed like blazing flames scorched the sky, engulfing everything. Xu Mo's thought moved, and the Flying Sword shot out, piercing through the flames with terrifying speed, aiming for the Heavenly God-like body's frame.

But just as it neared, the Heavenly God-like figure exhaled, melting the Flying Sword, failing to break through the defense.

Moreover, the searing high temperatures approached, almost melting the protective shield around Xu Mo, though it withstood for quite a while this time.

"Hum."

Xu Mo's body shot out, appearing like a Flying Sword, blasting forth with an extremely terrifying protective shield around him, his body as if indestructible, shimmering with a mercury glow.

Layer upon layer of flames corroded the protective shield, yet it failed to burn Xu Mo's body. He continued forward, seemingly about to strike at the opponent, yet saw the figure raise a palm, slamming downward, with the palm like a sun, and by the time its rays reached Xu Mo, they had already begun destroying his body.

In the blink of an eye, Xu Mo's body was riddled with holes, and as the handprint descended, his body was reduced to nothingness.

After Xu Mo went out, he took a deep breath. The Skywalker Trial Ground was still too powerful for him; as of now, it seemed he had no chance.

The Virtual Trial Grounds of the Mystic God Temple are all top-notch. For instance, the Absolute Realm Virtual Trial Ground cannot be passed by ordinary Absolute Realm cultivators; it requires a top-tier Absolute Realm talent to break through.

And the Skywalker Trial Ground is surely the same, requiring peak Skywalker combat power to pass.

He is only in the Absolute Realm now, the gap is too wide. However, frequently experiencing the pressure of Skywalkers is also helpful for his own understanding.

Xu Mo has been in the Mystic God Temple for nearly two years.

Outside, Chloe Star was once again busy with the selection for the new Mystic God Temple. Jiang Lan would participate in this year's selection; he had already obtained a recommendation quota from the Uranos Family, and it was through his own strength.

Just as Xu Mo was preparing to focus on this year's selection for the Mystic God Temple, a message was released by the temple.

The Chloe Star Mystic God Temple will lead a group of Absolute Realm cultivators to the headquarters of the O'Brian Mystic God Temple on the Capital Star.

It was said to be for collective exchange of cultivation, but no specific reasons were mentioned, and only Absolute Realm cultivators were required.

People from Xu Mo's generation had already entered the Mystic God Temple for two years; even those who were in the Imperial Realm before had mostly entered the Absolute Realm. Those who haven't might not receive any resources.

Moreover, the selection this time is not only for Xu Mo's generation, but also for those who entered the temple earlier and the next generation, with some from Lowell's generation also being selected.

No one knows the specific selection criteria, but people speculate it is likely based on immediate combat power and potential; probably a collective cultivation session.

After all, the Ten Mystic God Temples are originally one entity, only established separately on ten main stars due to the vast territory of the republic.

This news created quite a stir within the Chloe Star Mystic God Temple.

Many people were speculating whether they would have the chance to be selected.

This time it is no longer like the Ten Temple Alliance in the virtual world; instead, they are going directly to the Capital Star. The timing has not been mentioned, and now there is even some talk in the Mystic God Temple saying that those with outstanding talent may not return but stay on the Capital Star for cultivation.

Of course, specific news has yet to be released.

Soon, the Mystic God Temple released a list, and Xu Mo received the message that he was selected.

But it was expected; with the immediate combat power of him and Zero, it was impossible not to be selected.

Xu Mo received a communicator message from Erin Uranos at the first opportunity.

"Has the list been released?" Erin asked.

"Mine has been released." Xu Mo replied.

"I heard it's out, should be synchronized." Erin's voice was somewhat lost. As she asked this, Xu Mo already understood that Erin was not selected.

Erin's current ranking in the Mystic God Temple is probably around fifty, so it's normal for her not to be selected, especially since this time it targets all Absolute Realm cultivators in the temple, not just their class.

Some people above, their immediate combat power might be very strong.

Shortly after Erin hung up, Lowell came looking for him.

"Senior Xu Mo, did you receive the notification?" Lowell asked with a hint of excitement in his voice.

"Just received it not long ago." Xu Mo replied, "How many slots are there this time?"

"Still not very clear, but it's estimated to be two or three hundred people, and not only from our Mystic God Temple—all nine other temples will go to the Capital Star as well." Lowell said, "In this way, all the strong figures of the Mystic God Temple will gather for cultivation."

Lowell was indeed a bit excited, quite eagerly anticipating it.

He ranked first in his generation, fifth among the Ten Temples. But now, with a gathering of all Absolute Realm transcendents from the temples, how could he not be excited? This trip is bound to be very exciting.

"Hmm." Xu Mo nodded.

"Senior Xu Mo, you and Senior Sister Zero showed such brilliance during the Ten Temple Alliance, even surpassing the Capital Star. Now, when we go to other's domain, I might have some fun to watch." Lowell said with a smile.

Xu Mo showed a peculiar expression, as if... O'Brian's Temple headquarters, surely there will be strong contenders.

"But it doesn't matter. With Senior Xu Mo and Senior Sister Zero's immediate combat power, who would dare to provoke? We'll turn the place upside down if needed." Lowell seemed to fear the world not in chaos, already looking forward to the events on the Capital Star.

"Don't be too arrogant when we get there. Don't forget there are still top geniuses who entered the temple before us." Xu Mo advised.

"I know." Lowell laughed, "That's why I'm even more looking forward to it."

After Xu Mo hung up the communicator, he thought about this matter, actually feeling quite expectant. He was about to connect with the core of the Mystic God Temple.