Devouring the Stars: The Lord of the Sky

Chapter 112 Godfather, Spare My Life!

Virtual Universe, World Zone 66.

Upon being teleported, Lu Jin felt a sudden dizziness and his vision blurred.

Three seconds later, my vision returned and everything became clear.

What comes into view is a rather ordinary-looking living room.

He was standing in the middle of the living room, with the bedroom, dining room, and other rooms nearby.

After glancing at the surrounding scenery and feeling the gravity in the 66th World District, which was ten thousand times stronger than that of Earth, Lu Jin looked at the arm guard he was wearing on his left wrist.

The arm guard has a flexible screen that can automatically receive various messages from the Virtual Universe Company.

The screen was covered with dense text.

Participant: Lu Jin (Guanghan Star Region)
Points: 0
Rank: None
World Area: 66th World Area

Time: The preliminary elimination will last for 30 days. Once the time is up, the entire preliminary round will end, and the winner will be determined based on the final score ranking.

Note: World Zone 66 is a continent simulated based on the appearance of the real-world planet 'Maiwei' in the Skyfrost Universe Kingdom.

The entire continent has a total of 88 cities, as well as wilderness, mountains and other terrains, with a land area of ​​more than 11 million square kilometers.

The hardness of many items, such as houses and ground surfaces, in the 66th World District is B9.

Scoring rules: You get one point for each player you kill, and you also get half of the opponent's points. Killing strong players will earn you more points.

Leaderboard Rules: Even if someone dies, they will still be ranked. If a player has enough points, even if they die before the preliminaries end and lose half of their points, they may still be ranked in the top 1001. All players are urged to hurry up and eliminate their opponents.

A serious reminder: each person only has one life. Upon death, the preliminary selection process ends, and half of your points are lost.

'The population density is quite high.'

Lu Jin raised an eyebrow.

On the continent, which spans over 11 million square kilometers, hundreds of billions of contestants have gathered.

On average, this means that every 11 square kilometers, or an area three or four kilometers long and wide, is home to tens of thousands of people.

Moreover, this is the average for the entire 66th World District, not the population density in cities.

It's important to understand that this area of ​​over 11 million square kilometers includes wilderness and mountains.

"My great shield is itching for a fight!"

A smile appeared on Lu Jin's lips. With a thought, the Heavenly Frost Divine Weapon and the Water Cloud Shuttle materialized from within his World Ring.

"Whoosh-"

With a whooshing sound, Lu Jin's figure flew out of the window.

Standing in mid-air atop the Water Cloud Shuttle, Lu Jin saw a bustling city.

High-rise buildings stand tall, and skyscrapers are everywhere.

But the entire city was eerily quiet, with no one in sight on the wide streets, making it seem like a ghost town.

Of course, the city immediately came alive the next moment, because...
"You scum, come out and meet your god!"

At this moment, Lu Jin looked exactly like a cult member, standing arrogantly in mid-air and shouting.

"call out--"

After a two-second silence, a streak of dark light shot through the air from the city below.

Clearly, someone couldn't stand it anymore and was preparing to give the young man a good beating.

"Hmph~, you dare to show off your meager skills before an expert?"

Lu Jin snorted coldly, and a string of blue light flew out from the Heavenly Frost Divine Weapon he was carrying on his back.

A burst of brilliant blue light erupted, and strands of blue silk thread strung together, forming nine three-inch-long crystal ice cones.

Heavenly Frost Divine Weapon, First Level: Ice Cone Style!
It's just killing small monsters; there's no need to use your ultimate skill. Clearing the field with your regular skills is enough.

Of course, in Lu Jin's view, the first level of mastering the nine divine weapons is minor skills.

However, for the countless stellar-level mental cultivators participating in the preliminary rounds of the Genius Battle, this was already a super move that they could only dream of.

After all, there are fewer than a thousand participants in the entire Tianshuang Universe Kingdom who have been able to cross the threshold of the lower-level primordial laws.

Moreover, this data includes martial artists, not just mentalists.

"call out--"

"Bam—"

A streak of azure light shot out, shattering the black dagger that had been piercing through the air, and then smashing the chest of a bald young man.

Subsequently, centered on Lu Jin himself, within a radius of over a thousand meters, nine three-inch-long crystal ice cones transformed into streaks of light and darted about at high speed.

"Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang—"

A series of explosive sounds rang out as nine three-inch ice spikes, moving at lightning speed, accurately struck the heads of the contestants.

In less than three seconds, hundreds of crimson flowers of death bloomed in the city below.

At the same time, the text on the screen of the arm protector Lu Jin was wearing on his wrist had changed.

Participant: Lu Jin (Guanghan Star Region)
Points: 469
Ranking: 1
"Tsk~, they easily got first place."

Lu Jin smacked his lips.

Just as Lu Jin was feeling sentimental, the city below erupted into chaos, with all the contestants fleeing for their lives.

Thanks to the widespread adoption of virtual universes, the aliens in Swallowing the Stars can be considered quite knowledgeable.

They might not know about things at a higher level, or they might not have permission to view them in the virtual universe.

However, most people have only seen the first move of the famous Frost God Weapon, the "Ice Cone Style," in the virtual universe.

Regardless of the type of divine weapon wielded, the ability to unleash the first level with the strength of a ninth-tier stellar level means that one's mastery of lower-level laws has undoubtedly crossed the threshold of the fundamental laws.

To encounter such a genius right at the start, someone who ranks among the top in the entire universe, is simply the worst luck imaginable!

"Run? Do you think you can escape?"
However, your godfather is merciful; those who cry out "Godfather, spare my life!" will not be killed by him!

Lu Jin raised an eyebrow and said with a smile.

Immediately, Lu Jin rode the Water Cloud Shuttle and whistled through the air, his nine three-inch-long crystal ice spikes hurtling through the air, shattering all the 'unfilial adopted sons' along the way.

"Father of yours!"

"You old scoundrel, you're dreaming!"

"Father, spare my life!"

"I swear I will never acknowledge a thief as my father!"

"Seniors can be killed, but not humiliated!"

"Father, spare my life!"

The preliminary rounds take place in a virtual universe, and being killed doesn't mean you're really dead; it just means the end of your journey in this year's Genius Battle.

Therefore, most people are not afraid of death, and no matter how strong Lu Jin is, he cannot make them submit.

Lu Jin showed no mercy to these people. The crystal ice spikes flashed past at lightning speed, and their heads shattered like watermelons hitting the ground, splattering red and white everywhere before gradually turning into nothingness and being refreshed by the virtual universe.

However, most people did not give in, but a small number of them did, running away while shouting "Godfather, spare my life?"
A spineless scoundrel?
No, no, no, as long as such a genius doesn't die, he is destined to become a strongman in the future.

Being verbally taken advantage of by future powers is nothing; consider it as feeding the dogs.

On the other side, in the 44th World District.

In the air above a city, Luo Feng flew on a dark cloud shuttle, surrounded by nine hazy golden illusion swords.

Wherever it passed, within a radius of a thousand meters, not a single person survived; all were killed by the golden illusionary sword piercing their chests.

Like Lu Jin, Luo Feng also showed no intention of holding back, both aiming to take first place in the world region.

Because the top player in each world region can directly qualify for the final battle without having to participate in subsequent arena matches.

Participating in more competitions can provide valuable experience and training.

However, in Luo Feng's view, rather than spending a lot of time fighting in the arena, or even the reincarnation battles after the arena, it would be better to concentrate on comprehending the laws in the Great Luo Heaven Realm where the fundamental laws of the universe are manifested in the sky.

Twenty days later, in the 66th World District. "Whoosh—"

"Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang—"

"Father, spare my life!"

Nine three-inch-long, crystalline ice spikes darted rapidly across a radius of a kilometer. Wherever Lu Jin passed, they were accompanied by a dense cacophony of heads exploding and a few cries for mercy.

Twenty days have passed, and Lu Jin no longer needs to remind those who shout "Godfather, spare my life!" to stop killing them.

Throughout the entire 66th World District, anyone with a bit of inside information knows that a 'adopted son maniac' has appeared in this World District who wields the Frost God Weapon with incredible skill.
Adopted son maniac?

Shouldn't he be a godfather maniac?
Heh~, when calling this guy by his nickname, he can't possibly take advantage of us, can he?
However, in the eyes of the contestants from the 66th World Zone, although this guy is somewhat inhuman, he is still trustworthy.

No matter how strong or weak you are, or how high or low your score is, as long as you shout "Godfather, spare my life!" this guy will let you go.

While Lu Jin was sweeping through the cities below, four figures gathered on a high mountain thousands of miles away.

"Gentlemen, what do you say? Are you in or not?"

A red-haired youth carrying a crimson sword asked the other five people.

"Damn it! This scoundrel is extremely arrogant, we can't tolerate it!"

The long-haired youth holding a cyan spear spoke.

"Let's do it! Does he really think he's invincible just because he can unleash nine ice spikes at the same time? With the combined strength of the four of us, we might just be able to defeat him!"

The bald young man carrying a golden battle sword on his back said.

"What about you?"

The red-haired youth looked at the boy who hadn't spoken, wore a mask, and carried a dark gold staff on his back.

"This person is so arrogant, he must have some tricks up his sleeve. I'd better just let it go."

The masked boy shook his head.

There are fools every year, but someone who can cultivate themselves to this level can hardly be considered a fool.

Moreover, this is only the preliminary stage of the Genius Battle, which can be said to be the very beginning, so no one will reveal their trump cards in the open.

The chances of winning are slim, so the masked boy has no intention of participating.

If the preliminary rounds are nearing their end, the masked boy will definitely participate, since ranking second or 1001st in points is the same.

But there are still ten days left in the qualifiers. If they lose, their points will be halved, and if they fail to rank in the top 1001 of the world, they'll be in for a world-wide disaster.

Upon hearing this, the three red-haired youths looked rather displeased.

We've already come all this way, and you're saying you're quitting?
The red-haired youth gave the masked boy a disapproving look, tightened his grip on his longsword, and gave the other two a glance.

Seeing this, the two immediately understood and moved their feet slightly.

The three of them subtly formed a circle, surrounding the masked boy.

"What do you want to do?"

The masked boy realized something was wrong.

"He's a genius who has at least crossed the threshold of the fundamental laws, so don't boost others' morale and diminish your own."

"Make a choice: either come with us to destroy that 'adopted son maniac,' or the three of us will eliminate you first."

The red-haired youth stroked the longsword in his hand and said with an unfriendly expression.

Masked boy: "."

Okay, okay, this is how you play, right?
"Father, spare my life!"

"Father, spare my life!"

"Father, spare my life!"

Amid cries of "Father, spare my life!", Lu Jin, having swept through a city and whose points surged once more, solidifying his position as number one in the world region, left the city aboard his Water Cloud Shuttle to sweep through the next city.

However, not long after leaving the city, Lu Jin spotted four figures flying in from the distant horizon.

Seeing this, Lu Jin raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who goes there?"

The red-haired youth pointed his crimson sword directly at the enemy, his expression slightly arrogant, and said, "Arrogant madman, listen up! I am the Third Prince of the Blazing Flame Empire."

Before the red-haired youth could finish speaking, Lu Jin interrupted, "So you're just a nobody!"

"you--"

The red-haired youth was furious.

"Go! Get him!"

The red-haired youth waved his hand and charged towards Lu Jin first.

A long-haired youth wielding a cyan spear and a bald youth wielding a golden battle sword followed closely behind.

As for the masked boy?

The masked boy also moved, but he didn't rush towards Lu Jin. With a thought, the Divine Weapon he carried on his back flew out a string of golden light.

"call out--"

Golden light converged and burst forth, and through the connecting golden threads, a hazy golden phantom sword materialized, then shot out at lightning speed toward the red-haired youth.

Threatening me to join?
Hmph~, can't this young master turn against me?

Sensing the anomaly behind him, the red-haired youth's expression changed drastically. He flashed, and the surrounding space slightly distorted as he used a spatial illusion to evade the 'illusionary sword style' that attacked from behind.

"Damn it, what are you doing?"

The red-haired youth roared in anger.

"Is that even a question? It's nothing more than betraying me! I've had a good laugh, though. You can leave now, you masked one. I won't kill you."

“Swish, swish, swish, swish—”

As he spoke, Lu Jin's mind raced, and three foot-long crystal ice cones in front of him coalesced into three streaks of azure light, hurtling towards the three red-haired youths at breakneck speed.

'Three Sky-Piercing Techniques?'

The masked boy's pupils constricted sharply, his face filled with disbelief.

next second.

"Boom bang bang-"

Completely powerless to resist, the long-haired youth and the bald youth were instantly blown apart by foot-long ice spikes.

"Dang-dang-dang-dang-"

"Bam—"

The remaining red-haired youth, with his decent agility, wielded his fire-type martial arts weapon to block several attacks, but under the continuous bombardment of the 'Sky-Piercing Style', he was eventually pierced through the skull by a foot-long ice spike.

"Trash!"

Lu Jin smirked as he easily dealt with his three opponents.

It's not difficult at all, it's too easy.

He could easily suppress any opponent of this caliber, let alone just three, or even three hundred.

After glancing at the masked boy in the distance, Lu Jin flew off to the next city on his own.

'Good for him, thank goodness he betrayed us in time!'

Watching Lu Jin's departing figure, the masked boy secretly felt relieved.

Fortunately, he betrayed them before the fight started, otherwise his journey in the Genius Battle would have ended by now.

Don't be fooled into thinking that shouting "Father, spare my life!" will make him let you go when facing this "adopted son maniac".

But the condition for letting you off the hook is that you shout it before he makes a move.

Once he makes a move, he won't care whether you shout or not; he'll just blow your head off.

Bonus chapter for May (5)

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