Swallowed Star : Sign in to Become a God

In the central hall of the spaceship, the air thrummed with a sense of anticipation. Two young men, their black hair framing sharp and determined features, stood side by side. Both radiated an aura of confidence and latent power, their gazes fixed straight ahead as though ready to meet destiny itself. Beside them stood a tall, burly figure with an imposing presence. His purple hair shimmered faintly under the soft lighting of the hall, and his ape-like features exuded strength and wisdom in equal measure.

Breaking the silence, the ape-man offered a toothy grin. "Your Highnesses, we are nearing the global headquarters of the company," he announced, his deep voice carrying an undertone of reverence.

The two young men—Luo Feng and Wang Yi—exchanged a glance. In their eyes was a shared understanding, a silent acknowledgment of the journey that had brought them to this moment. They smiled in unison, their voices overlapping. "Finally," they said.

The weight of three arduous years hung between those words. Both had spent this time immersed in relentless training and learning within the virtual universe, a realm that tested not only their skills but also their resolve. They had pushed their limits, delving into the mysteries of their abilities and unlocking new potentials.

What set them apart from most geniuses was their unique advantage: each possessed multiple clones. These clones allowed them to train across different disciplines simultaneously, accelerating their progress to an extraordinary degree. Yet, even with this advantage, Luo Feng remained humble. He knew that, for now, Wang Yi and Bo Lan—another peerless genius whose name resonated across the galaxy—were still ahead of him.

But Luo Feng was not discouraged. Instead, he was motivated. "I'll get there," he thought, clenching his fists. "One day, I'll surpass them both."

Transitioning into the Original Universe

A sudden announcement from the ship's AI interrupted his thoughts. "Prepare for spatial traversal into the original universe. Initiating countdown: 10...9...8...7...6..."

As the countdown progressed, the atmosphere in the hall grew tense with anticipation.

"...3...2...1!"

A slight tremor rippled through the spacecraft, followed by a moment of disorienting silence. Then, with a commanding tone, the immortal god, Zi Kun, issued an order. "Activate exterior simulation."

Instantly, the walls of the spaceship seemed to dissolve into nothingness, replaced by a breathtaking panorama of the cosmos. Stars of every color sparkled against an infinite black canvas, their light creating a symphony of beauty and grandeur. Suspended within this celestial sea was an awe-inspiring sight: an immense supercontinent that seemed to defy logic and physics.

Luo Feng and Wang Yi could only stare, their minds struggling to comprehend the scale of what they were seeing.

Zi Kun's voice carried a note of pride as he gestured toward the magnificent structure. "Your Highness Wang Yi, Your Highness Luo Feng, behold the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company."

The continent stretched endlessly, its surface shimmering with an ethereal glow. Compared to this colossal landmass, the stars and planets surrounding it appeared as mere specks of dust.

"If memory serves," Wang Yi murmured, his voice tinged with awe, "the headquarters spans tens of light-years in diameter. Its sheer size is... incomprehensible."

Indeed, the logistics of constructing such a monumental structure boggled the mind. How had the Virtual Universe Company—one of the most powerful entities in existence—managed such a feat? The question lingered in Wang Yi's thoughts as their F-class spacecraft continued its approach.

Sign-In and the Reward: Time World

For over 13 hours, the spacecraft traveled at near-light speeds, steadily drawing closer to one of the many entrances to the headquarters. During this time, Wang Yi allowed himself to marvel at the scenery, but his focus never wavered. He had been waiting for this moment for three long years.

As the spacecraft neared its destination, Wang Yi silently activated the mysterious system embedded within his consciousness.

"Sign in," he commanded mentally.

A familiar notification flashed across his mind:

[Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in. Reward: Time World.]

[Time World has been added to the panel space. Activate it at your discretion.]

[This is the highest reward for this location. Further sign-ins here are unavailable.]

Wang Yi's heart skipped a beat. "The highest reward?!" he thought, excitement surging through him.

Luo Feng noticed his reaction and raised an eyebrow. "What's going on?" he asked, curious.

Wang Yi quickly composed himself, brushing off Luo Feng's question with a casual shrug. "Nothing," he replied, though his mind was racing. He wasn't ready to reveal his secret yet.

About the Time World

As Wang Yi delved into the information provided by the system, he realized the enormity of what he had just acquired. The Time World was no ordinary reward. It was an independent dimensional plane, existing outside the bounds of the original universe. To the outside world, it was invisible and undetectable, yet it allowed those inside to observe the universe without interference. It was like being hidden behind a one-way mirror.

The Time World's most extraordinary feature was its ability to manipulate the flow of time. Depending on the user's strength, the time dilation within the plane could be increased dramatically:

At the universe level, time could flow a hundred times faster (one day outside equals 100 days inside).At the domain master level, it could accelerate a thousandfold.At the realm master level, the dilation reached a staggering ten-thousandfold.

However, this power came at a cost. Maintaining such accelerated time flow required an immense amount of energy:

A hundredfold acceleration consumed 1 Hunyuan unit of resources per day.A thousandfold required 30 units per day.Ten-thousandfold demanded an astronomical 900 units daily.

At ten-thousandfold acceleration, it would cost over 330,000 Hunyuan units to sustain a single year inside the Time World. Even for most immortal gods, this expense was unimaginable.

Still, the benefits were unparalleled. The ability to train for years in mere days of real-time was invaluable, especially for someone like Wang Yi, who sought to outpace his rivals. Furthermore, the Time World offered an unparalleled means of escape. No one—not even the strongest beings in the universe—could breach its boundaries. It was the ultimate sanctuary.

As he absorbed this information, Wang Yi couldn't help but marvel at the system's generosity. "This is beyond anything I expected," he thought. "The Time World is a game-changer."

As the spacecraft finally docked at the headquarters, Wang Yi turned his gaze back to the supercontinent, a new sense of determination burning in his eyes.

"The Time World truly deserves to be the highest reward for this location," he mused, a sly grin spreading across his face. "With this, the future is mine to shape."