Chapter 1 Blue Star

Blue Star, the courtyard of a home.

Xu Jingming leisurely sat on a chair in the courtyard. As a Source生命 (Source lifeform), he could clearly see every location on Blue Star. No matter how strict the defenses, as long as Source power could penetrate, it would be within Xu Jingming's line of sight.

"All of Blue Star is singing and dancing; the entire planet is celebrating." Xu Jingming smiled. "The news of my breakthrough has been completely made public on Blue Star." After all, the Yuanchu Research Institute issued the document more than three days ago.

Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing opened the glass door of the living room and rushed out quickly. "Dad, you didn't even tell us you were coming back," Xu Lixing said excitedly. "It was the home security system that sent the message."

"Jingming, you've been gone for more than three days, and the entire Blue Star civilization has been celebrating like crazy," Li Miaomiao said with a smile. "Our entire Blue Star civilization's celebration will last a whole month!"

"I saw it. As soon as I came back, I discovered the celebrations everywhere," Xu Jingming said.

"The celebrations in reality are just so-so; it's the virtual world that's completely wild," Li Miaomiao said. "Look at the viewing platform; almost every livestreaming room is celebrating, and everyone claims to be your loyal fan."

Xu Lixing sat down beside him, holding her father's arm, her eyes full of admiration. "Dad, you don't know, but now whether it's ordinary people or cosmic lifeforms, everyone worships and admires you! Before, we Blue Star people were very inferior when facing those cosmic tourists who came to Blue Star! Facing the former Black Moon civilization's royal army, facing the employees and customers of the Chimeng Group's branch, we didn't dare to offend them in the slightest and were very humble!"

"Those who deal with outsiders are very humble," Xu Lixing said with emotion. "I don't want to bow my head, so I'd rather stay at home and not go out! I don't want to meet people from those foreign civilizations."

"But those outsiders still need cosmic lifeforms to receive them, and they are very careful when receiving them," Xu Lixing said. "In the past few days, in the virtual world! We Blue Star's cosmic lifeforms have been extremely excited, and they all feel that they can finally stand up straight! They don't have to be so humble or so careful."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly. "I understand."

Of course, he understood. In the past few years, everything on Blue Star had been under the surveillance of the Yuanchu battle armor. Xu Jingming saw that whether it was cosmic lifeforms or ordinary people, the Blue Star civilization was very respectful and humble when facing powerful civilization guests!

He also saw that some cosmic lifeforms had become traitors, some wanted to immigrate, wanted to move to the Black Moon civilization, wanted to move to other powerful civilizations. When a civilization is weak, people are naturally humble.

And Xu Jingming becoming a Source生命 (Source lifeform) reshaped the spine of the entire Blue Star civilization! The people of the Blue Star civilization could stand up straight and no longer had to be humble. They could also confidently and calmly face foreign civilizations.

"Jingming," Xu Hong and his wife, and Li Chen'an and his wife, also came over. After they broke through to become cosmic lifeforms with external help, they also lived in this community, but their residences occupied a smaller area.

"Grandson!" Old Master Xu was beaming. "My good grandson, you've really brought glory to our ancestors this time! Our old Xu family really has face this time, not just ordinary face."

"Grandpa," Xu Jingming immediately got up to greet him.

"Oh my, these two or three days, those cosmic lifeforms of our Blue Star have been coming to me one by one," Old Master Xu said with a hearty laugh. "Even some cosmic lifeforms from other civilizations have been able to find my contact information; an old man like me has become a hot commodity!"

Xu's father nodded from the side. "Yes, these two or three days, our whole family has seemed to be caught in a vortex; too many strangers have come to show their goodwill."

Xu Jingming nodded. It was normal. His position in the Wugou Star Alliance would undoubtedly soar rapidly, and all forces could foresee that in the next 100,000 years, Xu Jingming's influence on the Wugou Star Alliance would be terrifying. And it was normal for Xu Jingming's closest relatives to be exposed to all kinds of sugar-coated bullets.

"Grandson," Old Master Xu said with a smile, "The more glory, fame, and power come to you, the more you must remain steady. Fame and fortune are like a vortex; if you can't stay steady, you will be swept away. If you can stay steady, you will be a sea-stabilizing needle, and the entire Blue Star civilization will be stabilized because of you."

Xu Jingming nodded. "I understand; don't get carried away."

"Like back then, your grandpa was also a star player, and I got carried away too. Of course, my little bit of fame and fortune can't compare to what you have now," Old Master Xu looked at the people around him. "We are all Jingming's family, so don't get carried away either! I even think we should calm down for a year first! Think and reflect more during this year, and then!!! Then really start doing things."

"Dad, you're right," Xu Hong and his wife both nodded. "Especially Lixing!" Old Master Xu looked at Xu Lixing.

"Don't worry, Old Master," Xu Lixing said with a playful smile. "I'm the most sensible."

Old Master Xu looked at his great-granddaughter, his eyes narrowed with a smile. "Good, today is a day of great joy; the entire Blue Star civilization will celebrate for a month, and our family must celebrate for at least three days. Oh, it really makes me happy even if I close my eyes now. It's really bringing glory to our ancestors. How could the Xu family's kid be so amazing!"

Inside a teahouse.

Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang sat facing each other. They drank tea and looked out through the glass windows at the celebrations outside. A group of people were singing and dancing. Huge light screens showed Xu Jingming's battle videos, including the 'Cosmic Peak Battle' video.

"So many years," Liu Hai said with a smile, like a squinting old tiger, "Finally, I can relax."

"Yeah." Lei Yunfang gently blew on his tea, watching the tea leaves swirling and sinking. "Before, I always felt an invisible pressure. The civilization was too weak, and our batch of cosmic lifeforms bore the responsibility. We had to work hard and拼命 (拼命 - pinyin: pīnmìng - desperately)! No matter when, the invisible pressure never allowed us to relax for a moment, but now!!!! I'm completely relaxed."

"Relaxed," Liu Hai nodded. "I really didn't expect that a Source生命 (Source lifeform) would be born in the Blue Star civilization so quickly. Becoming a Source生命 (Source lifeform) in 31 years of cultivation—the fastest in the entire human race in the universe in this era! I really can't imagine that the kid who once broke his leg and shed tears offstage could reach this point today."

Lei Yunfang laughed. "Yes, I also watched him grow step by step. In the beginning, I could give him pointers, but he grew rapidly. In less than a year, he became the number one person on the entire planet, even defeating you."

"Don't mention defeating me; he even defeated Envoy Yao Yanu," Liu Hai said with a smile. "However, no matter what step he reaches, he is still my disciple. This is something I, Liu Hai, can brag about for a lifetime."

"Yes, your disciple," Lei Yunfang said with envy. "Really amazing, a Source生命 (Source lifeform)."

Liu Hai also looked out the glass window. "It's really good; the current Blue Star civilization is so much better than before."

The two of them looked at the happy smiles and confident smiles of the people celebrating outside the glass window! They both felt that the dark clouds in the sky over the entire Blue Star had dissipated.

Pang Ze was also sitting leisurely in his own courtyard. "For so many years, I've never felt so relaxed." Pang Ze sat comfortably, not thinking about anything, just enjoying the breeze.

For a long time, he had been the most capable cosmic lifeform on Blue Star. He had always worked hard, trying his best to fight for the Blue Star civilization. After all, in the original estimation, Blue Star might not have a 'Source生命 (Source lifeform)' appear in his lifetime. However, Xu Jingming's breakthrough was a huge surprise.

"Buzz." Pang Ze lightly tapped on the light screen, and an alien man appeared on the screen. "Pang, Miss Mara said you want to resign?" the alien man said. "You have been working for me for twenty years. Haven't you always been happy during these twenty years? Is it because of money or because of position? If you have any dissatisfaction, you can say it, and I can try to get it for you within the family."

"The Ouro family has treated me very well, and the treatment hasn't been bad either," Pang Ze said. "However, Mr. Yu Xuan, do you still remember that I am from the Blue Star civilization?"

The alien man was stunned. "Yes, I remember that you are from the Blue Star civilization, a newly promoted civilization."

"Our Blue Star civilization now has a Source生命 (Source lifeform)," Pang Ze said with a smile. "He is about to establish his group company and has already extended an invitation to me. I plan to serve him from now on."

"Source生命 (Source lifeform)?" The alien man was slightly confused, and he immediately began to investigate. After all, he was not from the Wugou Star Alliance but from the distant Jiuyu Star Alliance, so he did not know about "Wu Ming's identity" so quickly.

"Blue Star civilization, Lord Wu Ming? Becoming a Source生命 (Source lifeform) in 31 years of cultivation?" The alien man was immediately stunned when he saw this, and then a look of excitement appeared on his face. "Haha, Pang, your Blue Star civilization has produced a remarkable figure. I am also very happy that you want to resign. I believe our Ouro family will have many opportunities to cooperate with Lord Wu Ming behind you in the future."

The Ouro family has a long history, a huge population, and countless talents. Throughout its history, it has produced a cosmic legend and has a deep foundation. Although it is currently in a period of mediocrity, it still has seven Source生命 (Source lifeform).

"I'll contact you again after I officially join," Pang Ze said with a smile. He didn't dare to make any promises now.

"The Ouro family is very willing to cooperate with Lord Wu Ming," the alien man said with a smile.

After this contact was severed, the alien man, Yu Xuan Ouro, immediately contacted one of the leading figures of the Ouro family—an old man with a faint golden glow all over his body—who looked over through the light screen. "My child, what's the matter?"

"Father, one of my subordinates whom I once recruited is from the Blue Star civilization," Yu Xuan Ouro immediately said. "And I just investigated and found that Lord Wu Ming is also from the Blue Star civilization."

"Is that so?" The old man's eyes lit up. "Is your subordinate familiar with Lord Wu Ming?"

"He has already resigned and will serve Lord Wu Ming," Yu Xuan said. "Of course, he and I have been friends for twenty years. Perhaps we can have the opportunity to cooperate with Lord Wu Ming through him."

The old man nodded slightly. "Leave this matter to you. In our Ouro family's estimation, Lord Wu Ming will probably be one of the top three figures in the entire Hunter Universe Domain in the future."

"Father, do you mean he can become a cosmic legend?"

"You may not quite understand what it means to become a Source生命 (Source lifeform) in 31 years," the old man shook his head and said. "Our Ouro family hasn't even had a tenth-order Source生命 (Source lifeform) appear in recent years and has been in decline for too long. I don't know when we will be able to restore the glory of our ancestors."

During the dark era, the family leader led the family's branches to continue fighting against the alien races. At that time, heroes emerged in large numbers. It had even produced a cosmic legend! But the current Ouro family is too mediocre compared to then.

"Cooperating with others is just icing on the cake," the old man sighed. "The most important thing is that our Ouro family must produce talents! You must put more effort into discovering and cultivating talents in the star system territory you are responsible for."

"Yes," the alien man responded respectfully.

"Wu Ming." The old man thought of this Wu Ming and thought of that ancestor in history. He had also been amazingly talented and had become a cosmic legend! He was also good at guiding the younger generations of the family. At that time, the Ouro family produced talents in large numbers, and even several tenth-order Source生命 (Source lifeform) appeared. It's just that the situation of the human race was too bad at that time, and even Supreme Realm experts had fallen, so the ancestor did not have good enough conditions to grow.

"The current Ouro family is completely corrupted compared to then," the old man thought of this and felt very powerless. He wanted to change it, but it was too difficult.

Black Moon civilization.

"We received news that Lord Wu Ming has returned to Blue Star." Mo Lilun and a total of thirteen people were in the hall, and the atmosphere was very oppressive.

"Our Black Moon civilization has risen step by step from weakness, has experienced disasters, and has had many great ancestors make efforts to have today's prosperity," the old man with long red-brown hair said solemnly. "And it can be foreseen that Lord Wu Ming will become the strongest existence in the entire Wugou Star Alliance in the near future. If our Black Moon civilization's feud with Lord Wu Ming causes Lord Wu Ming to be hostile!!! In the next 100,000 years, we will encounter many difficulties, and the entire civilization may completely decline because of this."

100,000 years is too long. Even if the Black Moon civilization has a deep foundation, the suppression of 100,000 years will probably lead to decline.

"Lord Wu Ming is the most outstanding Source生命 (Source lifeform) in the history of the Wugou Star Alliance. The rise of Lord Wu Ming is unstoppable." The old man with long red-brown hair glanced around. "The Yuanchu Research Institute will do its best to protect Lord Wu Ming, and even the cosmic alien races cannot stop it."

"The only thing we can do is to resolve the feud! Resolve this feud at all costs!" The old man with long red-brown hair said solemnly. "I, as the Grand Elder of the Black Moon civilization, order that this time, the thirteen elders must follow the decision of the Supreme Council to go to the Blue Star civilization. Anyone who dares to violate the decision will be regarded as betraying the entire civilization! They will be dealt with for the crime of betraying the civilization."

No one present objected. "Departure." The old man with long red-brown hair walked in front, Mo Lilun walked in second place, and the elders followed closely.

The thirteen elders led the Black Moon delegation to the Blue Star civilization on a spaceship. "Reporting to the Grand Elder, the spaceship needs to go through two wormhole traversals and is expected to arrive at the Blue Star civilization in 31 minutes." The voice of the spaceship's intelligence echoed in the spaceship's command hall.

The thirteen elders were all standing, and the other members of the delegation were standing respectfully far away. It was rare in the civilization's history for the highest thirteen elders of the entire Black Moon civilization to be dispatched at the same time.

"We must succeed." The thirteen elders looked out at the endless starry sky. They all understood that they could not afford to fail. If they failed, they would become sinners of the entire Black Moon civilization.