177: Chapter 177 From Immortal to God, Priority Research Rights

"Huh? Chen Mo!"

Du Ming, who was in the middle of a fierce battle with a junior Prodigy, suddenly turned his head.

He had clearly noticed the group that had arrived at the Gladiator Arena.

In fact, it wasn't just Du Ming; many senior Students had also seen them.

It wasn't that they recognized Chen Mo and the other Students of the God Selection Class, but rather that there was no one in all of The Stars who didn't recognize Kong Hanshu.

"Teacher Kong."

"Special Instructor Kong."

"Let's go!"

Kong Hanshu ignored the surprised gazes.

A spatial portal immediately opened, and he took the Students of the God Selection Class and disappeared from the spot.

Seeing this, the Students were instantly disappointed.

But when they regained their focus and looked toward the Gladiator Arena, everyone froze.

For no other reason.

Su Zixuan, who had just been trading blows back and forth with Du Ming in the arena, was now being shielded behind the Level 1 Instructor acting as the referee.

As for Du Ming...

"Wait for me."

Du Ming put away the Classic of Mountains and Seas, transformed into a streak of light, and fled the Gladiator Arena.

The spatial portal that had already closed opened once again, but it wasn't opened by Kong Hanshu; it was Du Ming's handiwork.

"Space Law, this Du Ming was still hiding something!"

The senior Students stared blankly at this scene, and Su Zixuan, who had been effortlessly defeated by Du Ming earlier, widened his eyes even further.

"Whatever, I'm not getting involved in this anymore. This Du Ming definitely has some issues."

Su Zixuan thought bitterly to himself.

He hadn't wanted to get involved in this mess to begin with, but he couldn't stop people from coming to him every day.

The result was already obvious; this Du Ming hadn't taken him seriously at all.

"Hmm?"

Kong Hanshu, who had already escaped into the spatial portal, suddenly turned back and looked at the approaching Du Ming with a surprised expression.

Although it was a result of him not intervening, to be able to open a spatial passage created by him meant that Du Ming's comprehension of Space Law could not be lower than 50%, which meant...

"Demigod, Major Achievement in Space Law."

Kong Hanshu couldn't help but glance at Chen Mo, who was standing beside him, his eyes looking a bit strange.

"Why are you looking at me? I'm the fake one; that guy is the real big shot."

Facing Kong Hanshu's gaze, Chen Mo couldn't help but grumble inwardly.

Among the people present, besides Kong Hanshu, he was perhaps the only one who could discern some of Du Ming's background, thanks to his own Time-Space Law having just stepped into Minor Achievement.

To be honest, Chen Mo was struggling to keep a straight Face right now.

Could Du Ming have come to The Stars specifically to slap his Face?

As fellow Reincarnation big shots, you're really making me lose Face by doing this, aren't you?

"Haha, Chen Mo, you've finally come out of seclusion."

Du Ming ran excitedly to Chen Mo, and after examining him closely, his eyes showed a slight change.

Clearly, Du Ming had also discovered Chen Mo's surged Cultivation level.

In fact, it was more than that; compared to Kong Hanshu, Du Ming could see even more.

"Looks like you've made quite the harvest!"

Du Ming gave Chen Mo a meaningful look, a smile playing on his lips.

"It's alright."

Chen Mo naturally understood what Du Ming meant.

For Du Ming, Cultivation level wasn't important.

What the other party was truly surprised by was the White Bone Dharma Image on him, which had already been Cultivated to a certain level.

"Why did you follow us?"

Kong Hanshu's somewhat helpless voice rang out, interrupting their reunion.

"To play!"

Du Ming said without the slightest hesitation.

But as soon as these words were spoken, Kong Hanshu's Face immediately darkened.

"Go away."

Before the words had even faded, a new spatial portal opened beneath Du Ming's feet.

Before Du Ming could react, he had already disappeared into this temporarily constructed spatial passage.

Clearly, when facing a serious Kong Hanshu, even someone as Heaven-Defying as Du Ming had no ability to resist.

"This..."

Chen Mo was stunned.

Liu Xuanfeng and the others couldn't help but twitch their lips.

As for Du Ming...

"Damn it!"

Du Ming, who had been directly teleported back to the Gladiator Arena, rarely cursed.

But soon, a smile appeared on his Face again.

"That's right, it's the aura of the Lesser Vehicle Buddhist lineage. This kid Chen Mo actually managed to comprehend a method of Cultivation suitable for the Divine Dao from that incomplete Dharma Image so quickly. Impressive!"

For Du Ming, the Lesser Vehicle Buddhist lineage was not worth mentioning at all.

It was just a minor path of Buddhism!

Even if fully Cultivated, it would only reach the peak of Golden Immortal.

What he truly found incredible was the efficiency with which Chen Mo improved spiritual arts.

It was true that the reincarnated true spirits of the Primordial World possessed unique advantages, but after switching to Cultivate the Divine Dao, it was essentially starting over.

Whether it was him or other old monsters, everyone had to go through a painful transition period.

He had been slow to achieve a Breakthrough, not just because he was digesting the foundations of his previous life.

He was also going through the path that all reincarnators in the Main World must experience.

From Immortal to Soul Transformation!

"This brat..."

Inside the spatial passage, Kong Hanshu couldn't help but shake his head.

It was only because his temper had changed after becoming an instructor at The Stars; if it were those years at the extraterritorial battlefield, he wouldn't be Kong Hanshu if he didn't beat Du Ming until he became withdrawn.

"Teacher Kong, please calm your anger."

Liu Xuanfeng hurriedly consoled him, not forgetting to wink at their second big shot.

Chen Mo sighed inwardly, but still spoke up as well.

"Teacher Kong, he just has this kind of personality. I'll go talk to him later."

Hearing Chen Mo say this, the anger in Kong Hanshu's heart calmed down slightly.

However, Chen Mo's words did indeed remind him of something.

That's right, compared to the rest of them, Chen Mo, as his nominal fellow countryman, was indeed more suitable to act as a persuader.

"If you have time, help me persuade him. I'm not asking him to be like the ordinary Students, but at least he should look like a Student."

Kong Hanshu said slowly.

"Hmm, I'll try my best."

Chen Mo nodded, but he had absolutely no intention of doing so in his heart.

Persuade Du Ming.

Heh!

"Are they not here yet?"

In the exclusive research room of Professor Xu Bo at the Civilization Research Institute of The Stars.

Compared to the teaching area and star rings located in the center of the continent of The Stars, the three major research institutes were each located in the three border regions of the continent.

There was no help for it; any research related to the Divine Dao was actually risky.

Especially at the Civilization Research Institute.

Historically, there had been cases where a certain divine relics or civilization relic had gone out of control.

"It should be soon."

Shen Xinghe glanced at the time on his wristwatch and spoke softly.

According to the institute's instructions, Professor Professor Xu Bo was not supposed to show up for this transaction, but Professor Xu Bo came anyway.

As for the reason—

"Professor!"

A shout came from outside the research room.

It was a young man wearing the standard white lab coat of the research institute, with the words "Trainee Researcher" written on his identity tag.

"They're here!"

Professor Xu Bo and Shen Xinghe's eyes lit up.

Not caring about the fourth-year Student who had rushed over to deliver the message, they headed straight out of the research room.

But before the two of them could walk out, several figures had already walked in.

"Professor Xu!"

The moment he saw Professor Xu Bo, a smile immediately appeared on Kong Hanshu's Face.

Professor Xu Bo had played a major role in ensuring that the negotiations between the Academic Affairs Office and the Civilization Research Institute went so smoothly this time.

"Little Kong, it's been a long time since we last met!"

Professor Xu Bo was also all smiles, but his gaze only lingered on Kong Hanshu, who was in the lead, for a moment, before immediately turning to the figure behind him.

"Chen Mo."

Professor Xu Bo said with a smile.

"Professor Xu!"

Looking at Professor Xu Bo in front of him, Chen Mo's eyes were slightly complex.

He knew Professor Xu Bo, and much earlier than anyone had expected.

But compared to the Professor Xu Bo he had seen in various materials or videos, Professor Xu at this time seemed somewhat ordinary, completely lacking the high spirits he would have in over a hundred years when he would extensively promote the virus-based race.

But come to think of it, the virus system was only in its infancy at the moment.

Perhaps even Professor Xu Bo himself hadn't placed his research focus on the virus system yet.

"Good child."

The smile on Professor Xu Bo's Face became more pronounced, his eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly, and he reached out to pull Chen Mo.

"Professor, let's talk about business first."

Kong Hanshu finally couldn't help it and spoke up to interrupt.

Hearing Kong Hanshu's words, Professor Xu Bo also felt a bit awkward and nodded hurriedly.

"Good."

As he spoke, Professor Xu Bo turned his gaze to the person behind him...

"What was your name again?"

Professor Xu Bo frowned slightly, his gaze turning to the young man wearing the trainee researcher tag.

"Professor!"

A bitter smile appeared on the young man's Face: "I'm Qi Quan, a fourth-year Student, the assistant you hired three months ago."

When saying this, Qi Quan's tone was a bit aggrieved.

Seeing this, everyone felt a bit ashamed for him.

The guy had been working under you for three months, and yet he didn't even deserve to have his name remembered?

"Oh! Sorry, I've been too busy lately."

Professor Xu Bo himself felt embarrassed and hurriedly tried to make amends.

"It's fine."

How could Qi Quan dare to accept this apology? Whether he could stay after graduation depended on Professor Xu Bo's mood.

"Hmm."

Professor Xu Bo nodded gently, then said again: "Are the veritas contracts ready?"

"They are ready."

Qi Quan hurriedly took out the four prepared veritas contracts from his storage bracelet.

Kong Hanshu took them, and after confirming there were no issues, he handed them directly to the Students behind him.

"Take a look, everyone."

Chen Mo took the veritas contract handed over by Kong Hanshu.

Good heavens, it was actually more Advanced than the veritas contract he had signed with the Blue Cave back then.

An eighth-order veritas contract; once this thing was signed, even a Main God would not dare to breach it.

"300,000 credits!"

An exclamation rang out; it was none other than the older of the two Xia sisters, Xia Yanzhuo.

"If you don't want credits, it can be exchanged for 500 million credit points."

Qi Quan offered, but was met with an eye roll from Xia Yanzhuo: "Only a fool would want credit points."

For Students, credit points and the like were all empty.

In The Stars, credits were king.

"Sign it, sister!"

After signing her name, Xia Yanzhuo handed the veritas contract to Xia Yanbing.

"Hmm!"

Xia Yanbing nodded obediently, then also left her name on the veritas contract.

Seeing this, Huo Qing hesitated for a moment, then also completed the signing of the contract.

Only Chen Mo and Liu Xuanfeng did not take action.

"What's the matter? Are you not satisfied?"

Professor Xu Bo frowned.

Credits were indeed the internal currency of The Stars, but the research institute's annual credit quota was also limited.

For the Primordial World relics that were dispersed into six parts, 300,000 per piece was basically the limit.

"No, the price is very reasonable."

Chen Mo waved his hands hurriedly, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up.

"Professor, I want to add a supplementary clause."

Hearing this, everyone looked at Chen Mo, except for Liu Xuanfeng, who remained unmoved.

The reason he hadn't signed was simple: because Chen Mo hadn't.

"Speak!"

Although Professor Xu Bo was a bit displeased, he still intended to hear Chen Mo's request.

"I want to apply for the priority research rights for these relics. As an official researcher, I should have this qualification, right?"

As soon as Chen Mo finished speaking, except for Kong Hanshu who already knew, the people of the God Selection Class all widened their eyes.

Official researcher?

Did they hear wrong, or did Chen Mo say it wrong?

This is not scientific!