Chapter 157: New journey
In the Dry Witch Universe, on the surface of a desolate, unnamed desert planet within the Black Dragon Mountain Territory, a dazzling light appeared out of nowhere. Suddenly, a crescent-shaped spaceship materialized in the air.
"Your Highness Wang Yi, we have arrived in the Gumar Galaxy of the Black Dragon Mountain Territory. This galaxy is the closest point to the Milky Way," said a man clad in spiked armor with an iron demeanor, smiling as he stood beside the black-haired youth.
"Thank you, Commander Bai Que," Wang Yi replied with gratitude. "I truly appreciate your assistance this time."
"There's no need to thank me," Bai Que responded courteously. "I was ordered by His Majesty, and it is my honor to serve a peerless genius like Your Highness."
After his victory in the Peak Genius Battle, Wang Yi submitted a request to visit his home planet. To expedite his return to Earth, he obtained permission for a "God Kingdom Teleportation."
The Kingdom of God exists within the cracks of the universe, and the channels connecting it to the outside world allow for instantaneous travel across vast distances—hundreds of millions of light-years or even farther. Each teleportation opens a spatial channel, with costs varying by distance. Given Wang Yi's status as a member of the Virtual Universe Company's Primal Secret Realm, the Kingdom of Dry Witch prioritized his request. The Lord of the Kingdom himself assigned an immortal aide to escort Wang Yi near the Milky Way Galaxy.
After a brief farewell to the polite immortal, Wang Yi, filled with anticipation, boarded his spaceship. In less than a day, he returned to Earth. He yearned to reunite with his family before embarking on his journey to the Original Universe.
After all, once he left, who knew when he would return?
That Evening: Jiujiang City, First High School
A pair of young lovers strolled together under the starry sky. The long-haired woman gazed fondly at the brightly lit school building, her eyes filled with nostalgia.
"You used to sleep through the last class, and no one could wake you up," Lin Youyu teased with a gentle smile. "Every time the teacher came near, I was terrified!"
Wang Yi chuckled and touched his nose. "I stayed up late training back then. I couldn't help being sleepy in class."
"And yet, the teachers all got used to it," he added with a grin. As a leader among his peers, Wang Yi often found teachers willing to turn a blind eye.
Lin Youyu's face softened as she continued, "Back then, I used to wonder what our future would be like. And now, here we are, still together—and with a child."
Feeling a pang of guilt and love, Wang Yi pulled her into a tight embrace. Beneath the night sky, the couple shared a moment of quiet reminiscence.
"Husband," Lin Youyu murmured softly, "I want to have another child."
"...Let's do it," Wang Yi replied with a smile.
September 18, 2071: Wang Yi's Family Home
Though Wang Yi's eldest child was already as tall as him, his parents still looked youthful as they held his hands tightly, unwilling to let go. Their eyes glistened with unshed tears.
Wang Yi's eldest, a thirteen-year-old boy who had grown rapidly, stood beside his father, appearing almost like his younger sibling. He, too, fought back tears, knowing the parting was inevitable.
After heartfelt farewells, Wang Yi turned and left, his heart heavy with the weight of separation.
Icy Star: A Frozen Land of Snow and Storms
Wang Yi and Luo Feng boarded a spacecraft sent by the Virtual Universe Company. The vessel was an ancient yet imposing ship, nearly 600 meters long and enveloped in a mysterious aura, as though it had existed for eons.
Inside, a burly man covered in purple fur greeted them with a warm smile. "Your Highness Wang Yi, Your Highness Luo Feng," he began. "I am Zi Kun, an immortal from the Beginning Secret Realm of the Virtual Universe Company."
Both Wang Yi and Luo Feng were taken aback. "An immortal from the Absolute Beginning Secret Realm!"
"Indeed," Zi Kun confirmed. "Because I was tasked with escorting two prodigies from the Primal Secret Realm, the Virtual Universe Company sent me personally."
In the Virtual Universe Company, the four core secret realms are ranked: Primal, Beginning, Heaven and Earth, and Apocalypse. As members of the Primal Secret Realm, Wang Yi and Luo Feng held a status equal to marquis-level immortals, even surpassing a military-level immortal like Zi Kun in rank. While Zi Kun treated them with due respect, Wang Yi and Luo Feng reciprocated with courtesy.
"Your Highnesses, please join me in the virtual universe," Zi Kun said. "I will guide you to the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company."
Wang Yi's eyes lit up with excitement. At last, they were about to enter the legendary "Primal Chaos City in the Beginning Universe.," the Virtual Universe Company's base of operations.
In the comfort of their luxurious cabins, Wang Yi and Luo Feng lay down and activated their virtual assistants. Their consciousnesses immediately transported into the Virtual Universe.
Meanwhile, in reality, their spacecraft entered the dark universe, accelerating to nearly 20 times the speed of light. Their destination: the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company.