Devouring the Stars: The Lord of the Sky

Chapter 247 The Ransom of the Demon Clan, Conspiracy
One of the two corpses had four claws on its abdomen, its body was covered with bluish-green scales, its body resembled a divine dragon, and it had a pair of scaled wings on its back, making it look extremely majestic.

The other head resembles a lion, with four hooves, its body covered in black scales, and three pairs of white scaled wings on its back.

Besides the extremely terrifying aura they both exuded, these two corpses also had one thing in common: their divine bodies were both over 90,000 kilometers long.

For a true god, perfect genes are merely the most basic requirement; one can achieve perfect genes without spending corresponding gene treasures.

In other words, unless it is a recent breakthrough, the divine body of a true god can reach at least 90,000 kilometers.

With a thought, Lu Jin put all nineteen corpses into the Demon Refining Pot for decomposition.

Soon, the corpse decomposed and turned into various resources.

The five major powers' cosmic lords didn't fool him; the seventeen alien cosmic lord corpses they sold to the Heavenly Court were all completely dead.

In addition to a massive amount of Universe Lord-level Life Source Crystals, among the seventeen Universe Lord-level Law Godheads, there are sixteen Spacetime Law Godheads and one Earth-Space Fusion Law Godhead.

Of the seventeen bloodline source crystals, seven have a life gene ratio exceeding nine thousand times, six have a life gene ratio reaching or approaching one thousand times, and the remaining four have a life gene ratio between one thousand and nine thousand times.

After the two True God corpses decomposed, a massive amount of True God-level Life Source Crystals, displaying ten different colors, were released.

Two perfect genetic bloodline crystals with 10081 facets and a pure gold color.

And two Law Godheads that display ten colors and are permeated with the aura of the Ten Great Laws.

'With top-grade peaches of immortality present, the bloodline source crystal at the perfect genetic level isn't really that significant.'

Lu Jin thought to himself.

It can be said that of all the resources obtained after the decomposition of the two true god corpses, the only ones that are truly useful and worthy of his attention are the two true god-level law divine sparks that contain all ten of the Ten Laws.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"

Before long, six figures arrived through the air; they were none other than Venerable Xiguang and the acting palace masters within the Heavenly Court who had not yet become rulers of the universe.

"Emperor of Heaven."

The six Venerable Xiguang bowed and paid their respects to the sea of ​​blood.

"After becoming the Lord of the Universe, you can choose your own title. You can then go to the Spirit Treasure Hall to receive a top-grade peach to achieve perfect genes. You are not allowed to log in to the virtual universe for one era."

As Lu Jin spoke, seven spacetime law divine sparks and seven bloodline source crystals with more than nine thousand times the life gene flew out from the sea of ​​blood and landed in front of Venerable Cangwu, Venerable Xiguang, and others.

"Yes, Heavenly Emperor!"

After receiving the Godhead of the Spacetime Law and the Bloodline Origin Crystal, the seven people spoke with excitement.

What excites them is not only the possibility of becoming the Lord of the Universe, but also the unrestricted access to the Hall of Immortality and the Hall of Inheritance that will be available to them once they become the Lord of the Universe.

Because the number of Heavenly Court Universe Lords is still very small, Lu Jin makes it free for Heavenly Court Universe Lords to use things like the Bodhi Tree cultivation opportunity and the countless secret techniques in the Inheritance Hall that do not require additional resources.

"Go~"

"Subordinates retire."

After bowing again, the seven people flew away.

Afterwards, Lu Jin selected from the remaining Heavenly Generals in the Heavenly Court and summoned thirteen more Heavenly Generals, including Panwu Heavenly General and Yemu Heavenly General who guarded the South Heavenly Gate.

Previously, he had one Spacetime Law Godhead left in his pocket. Now, with the acquisition of sixteen Spacetime Law Godheads, one Fusion Law Godhead, and two True God-level Law Godheads, he is able to create eighteen more Universe Lords and two True Gods.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"

Thirteen celestial generals arrived from the sky.

After giving each of the eleven individuals a spacetime law godhead or a fusion law godhead, as well as a bloodline source crystal with varying life gene multipliers, Lu Jin said, "After becoming the Lord of the Universe, you can choose your own titles. Those who lack life gene resources should study the 'Miro Supreme Diagram' on their own."

Furthermore, without my permission, none of you eleven are permitted to log into the virtual universe again. Go now.

The current Bloodline Source Crystals we have are not high enough. Relying on high-grade peaches would undoubtedly be a serious waste of precious resources. Let them cultivate the "Miro Supreme Diagram" on their own.

"Yes, Heavenly Emperor!"

After excitedly receiving the divine sparks of the laws, the eleven bowed and took their leave, leaving only Pan Wu and Ye Mu behind.

Unfortunately, they'll all be counterfeit goods for the time being.

Watching the eleven people's departing figures, Lu Jin thought to himself.

Including Zi Zhenfeng and Zi Yumo, whom he had previously cultivated, all the universe masters he had recently created using the divine sparks of laws all had obvious shortcomings.

The nine palace masters are alright, they have perfect genes. If their strongest talent secret technique is of the attack type, the only thing they lack is a supreme treasure.

However, these eleven individuals all have shortcomings in the three essential elements: life genes, secret techniques, and supreme treasures.

Of course, with the Bodhi tree there, the shortcomings of the secret method will disappear soon.

The universe is full of precious treasures, and with the Kunlun Mirror in hand, it's likely that the treasures there are no less valuable.

In short, the future is promising!
Then, Lu Jin looked at Pan Wu and the other two, and said in a deep voice, "Pan Wu."

"My subordinate is here!"

"You are removed from the ranks of heavenly generals and are hereby granted the title of 'King of the Nation'."

As he spoke, a ten-colored divine spark of law flew out from the sea of ​​blood and landed in front of Pan Wu.

"Thank you, Heavenly Emperor, for bestowing this name upon me!"

Pan Wutian, the future Eastern King of Heaven, bowed and accepted the true god-level divine spark.

Night falls.

"My subordinate is here!"

"You are removed from the ranks of Heavenly Generals and are bestowed the name 'King of Growth'."

Lu Jin also bestowed upon him a true god-level law godhead.

"Thank you, Heavenly Emperor, for bestowing this name upon me!"

The future Southern Growth Heavenly King of the Heavenly Court bowed and accepted the divine title of the Law.

Lu Jin continued, "Within one era of the primordial universe, the two of you will first cultivate various secret techniques in the Hall of Immortal Ascension to familiarize yourselves with the structure of the miniature universe. After one era, you will refine the Law Godhead."

Furthermore, without my permission, you are no longer permitted to log in to the virtual universe.

"Yes, Heavenly Emperor!"

"Go."

The two bowed and took their leave.

There was a reason why the two were allowed to accumulate experience for an entire era before breaking through.

After reaching the level of a true god, the divine kingdom will undergo a brief period of 'chaotic evolution', transforming into a miniature universe.

Comprehending the evolution of chaos can greatly elevate the realm of a true god.

Even for most true gods, the enlightenment gained from one or two cycles of reincarnation cannot compare to the brief period of chaos's evolution.

However, the extent to which one can improve their understanding of the evolution of chaos depends on the accumulation of knowledge and experience within the true god themselves.

If the two of them were to directly refine the divine sparks of the laws and become true gods, given that they are merely accumulating the ultimate secret techniques of the universe overlords, it would be a question worth considering whether their secret techniques could reach the seventh level, the minimum requirement for true gods, after undergoing chaotic evolution.

Such a counterfeit god is not in urgent need in Heaven.

It was precisely because of this consideration that Lu Jin allowed them to first cultivate the secret techniques of an era within the Hall of Ascension.

The Great Luo Heaven has the function of accelerating time by a thousand times in a designated area. Lu Jin accelerated this time and added it to the Immortal Ascension Palace.

The primordial universe was in its first era, while the Hall of Immortal Ascension was in its first thousand eras.

With countless secret techniques within the Inheritance Hall unlocked and the Bodhi Tree's blessing of enlightenment, a thousand epochs would be enough for the two to lay a solid foundation.

When he then enters the realm of true godhood through the divine spark of law, relying on the evolution of chaos, he will surely be able to raise the level of his secret techniques to the seventh rank in one fell swoop, and it is even possible that he will reach the eighth rank.

Three days later, before the Blood God's incarnation, located in the Cosmic Sea, could reach the other end of the natural wormhole, the Heavenly Court had another 'guest' arrive.

In the void of the Milky Way, outside the South Heavenly Gate, two figures teleported to the scene.

A silver-scaled serpent with a divine body spanning 100,000 kilometers, and a Nine-Mongolian Beast at the level of a cosmic venerable.

Gazing at the Southern Heavenly Gate, standing in the void millions of kilometers away, a look of hatred flashed in the eyes of the Dream Demon Ancestor.

However, the hatred in Meng Yaozu's eyes quickly subsided, and he said to the Venerable-level Nine-Monkey Beast beside him, "Meng Wu, go and inform the Heavenly Court."

The Southern Heavenly Gate of the Heavenly Court is most likely a supreme treasure of the sealing and suppressing type.

If activated by a sixth-order universe master, its power would be far greater than that of the previous great battle.

Even as a true god, the Dream Demon Ancestor dared not get too close, lest he suffer a setback, let alone directly enter the Southern Heavenly Gate.

"Yes, Demon Ancestor."

After bowing respectfully, Venerable Mengwu flew towards the South Heavenly Gate.

“Whoosh!” “Whoosh!”

Sensing a powerful figure appearing in the distance, the two guardian generals flew out of the treasure palace.

Upon seeing the silver-scaled serpent in the void, the two celestial generals' expressions changed. One of them hurriedly notified his superior, the Lord of Light, through the virtual universe.

Another heavenly general shouted, "What kind of demon comes here?"

The sound boomed and echoed through the void.

"The demon race, Meng Wu, has come to discuss matters with the Lord of Lingxiao on the orders of the Dream Demon Ancestor."

Venerable Mengwu said.

The heavenly general shouted, "Stop approaching! We have already reported to the Heavenly Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Mengwu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and stopped in mid-air.

Although he had the Dream Demon Ancestor backing him up, he was actually quite afraid inside.

After all, the Heavenly Court is no pushover. In the previous battle, several great beings of their own demon race perished, and the greatest being of their Nine-Headed Beast Royal Clan—the Lord of Nine Heads—was also suppressed by the Heavenly Court's powerful figures.

Such a ruthless individual could potentially turn his back on the demon after receiving the ransom.

If that's really the case, then once he enters the Heavenly Court, his life will certainly be in danger.

"Whoosh!"

Before long, the Azure Wave Misty Palace flew out from inside the South Heavenly Gate and stood in the void in front of the South Heavenly Gate.

Inside the Azure Wave Palace, Hong'er and her seven companions stood ready, while the Titan Warrior Legion was also in full formation, poised to unleash a combined attack of the highest level, the seventh rank, at any moment.

"Mengcha, did you bring the ransom?"

Lu Jin's voice echoed from the Azure Wave Misty Palace.

"The number one genius of the human race is nothing more than a cowardly coward."

Seeing Lu Jin hiding inside the supreme palace treasure, not daring to show himself, the Dream Demon Ancestor mocked.

After the previous great battle, the demon race's intelligence department began to investigate the intelligence of the Heavenly Court's powerful figures with all its might.

Because Lu Jin and Zi Nishang did not conceal their appearances, the demon clan's intelligence department did not spend much effort to uncover their identities.

The former is Lu Jin, a member of the original secret realm of the original virtual universe company. When the demon race discovered his identity, he was still at the top of the assassination list. He was also the Lingxiao King who rose to prominence on the battlefield outside the domain a few years ago.

The latter is a recently emerging master craftsman of supreme treasures in the Hongmeng Alliance, who should only have the strength of a Universe Venerable.

Although the demon race's higher-ups found it hard to believe that the two could grow so quickly, the facts were undeniable and they had no choice but to accept it.

"Add another top-tier treasure armor."

Lu Jin's voice echoed from within the Azure Wave Palace.

"What did you say?!"

The Dream Demon Ancestor was furious. Lu Jin said, "You demon race are indeed a bunch of ignorant beasts."

In light of your rudeness, the ransom from the Nine-Headed Lord consists of a supreme treasure palace, plus a top-tier supreme treasure armor.

The Dream Demon Ancestor roared, "Don't push your luck too far!"

Lu Jin curled his lip and said, "What do you want? If you're not satisfied, let's have another fight and see if your demon race will break into the Southern Heavenly Gate, or if my Heavenly Court will kill all the demons except for you and Zhenjiao."

Upon hearing this, the Dream Demon Ancestor had no choice but to suppress his anger.

The seven sixth-order universe lords hiding in the supreme palace treasures are not truly unsolvable problems in the primordial universe.

A supreme treasure of the sealing type, activated by a true god, can powerfully suppress it.

Moreover, the demon race does possess some top-tier treasures of the sealing type.

However, the Southern Heavenly Gate of the Heavenly Court is an extremely powerful and precious treasure for sealing and suppressing, which makes the suppression impossible.

The Heavenly Court could have used the South Heavenly Gate to block the absorption power of the top-tier sealing treasure when she activated it, or simply taken the supreme palace treasure into the South Heavenly Gate.

"Where are the nine heads?"

"Dream Demon Ancestor said in a deep voice."

"Pay the ransom first."

Although Lu Jin did not intend to disregard martial ethics this time, he had to be wary of the demon race not adhering to them.

Given the cunning nature of the demon race, they are certainly capable of doing such a thing.

"I, the demon race, cannot trust your credibility, Lingxiao."

"Dream Demon Ancestor said."

Throughout Lu Jin's growth, he has certainly done things that would be considered shameful by even the strongest.

There are cases where someone promises their opponent that they will spare their life if they hand over the treasure, but then immediately turns on them and kills them after the opponent hands over the treasure.

Feeling his reputation had been insulted, Lu Jin immediately said, "Add another top-tier treasure armor."

"you!"

The Dream Demon Ancestor was furious and, in a fit of rage, struck a blow.

Lu Jin said, "Stop with the 'you' and 'me' talk. Pay the ransom first. If you can get it, then get it. If not, then get out."

"Hmph! This high-level treasure, though not top-grade, is still equivalent to two top-tier treasure armors."

With a hateful glare at the Azure Wave Misty Palace, the Dream Demon Ancestor unleashed two streaks of light, a yellowish-brown round mirror and a white jade palace, which flew rapidly toward the Southern Heavenly Gate.

"Shh!"

A force of absorption emanated from the Azure Wave Palace, drawing the two treasures into the hall.

'good! ’

After inspecting it, Lu Jin nodded in satisfaction.

The earthen-yellow round mirror is indeed a treasure of the high-level category. Although it is not at the top level, it is not the worst of the high-level treasures either.

The white jade palace did indeed exude the aura of a top-tier treasure, but at most it was just an ordinary item among top-tier palace treasures.

"Wait!"

Lu Jin said something to the Dream Demon Ancestor.

On the other side, within the Heavenly Realm of the Cage, a cyan palace floats in the dark void.

Suddenly, not far from the blue palace, a celestial passage tens of thousands of kilometers high appeared, and the water unicorn avatar of the main body walked out from the celestial passage.

“Nine Heads, the ransom for your demon race has been paid. Leave behind all your treasures and I will let you go.”

After a pause, Lu Jin warned again, "Don't try anything funny, I have my own detection methods."

"If you don't behave, for every supreme treasure you hide, your demon race will have to pay the ransom for ten more supreme treasures."

This wasn't Lu Jin trying to fool the demons; he could conduct detailed examinations of all life within the Heavenly Realm, as well as those entering the Heavenly Realm Gate.

He could clearly see whether someone possessed a supreme treasure, including whether their world ring contained one.

Soon, the Nine-Headed Lord, covered in blue fur and with nine heads, flew out of the Treasure Palace.

"Lord of Lingxiao, all my treasures are left in the Nine-Headed Palace."

"The Lord of Nine Heads said."

Lu Jin remained silent, his gaze falling on the Lord of Nine Heads. Using his authority as the Lord of the Heavenly Realm, he conducted a thorough investigation of the Lord of Nine Heads.

At this moment, the Lord of Nine Heads felt an invisible force sweep over his entire body, as if he were naked and exposed in front of Lu Jin.

After some investigation, Lu Jin nodded: "You're smart to know what's good for you."

As he spoke, Lu Jin unleashed his divine power, storing the azure treasure palace into his external storage space.

At the same time, the South Heavenly Gate temporarily severed its connection with the Nine Heavens and manifested itself within the Heavenly Cage.

Lu Jin waved his hand: "Get lost~"

"Whoosh!"

Almost impatiently, the Nine-Headed Lord flew over the South Heavenly Gate.

Outside, in the void of the Milky Way.

A gigantic, azure beast flew out of the South Heavenly Gate.

Upon seeing the Dream Demon Ancestor standing in the distant void, the Nine-Headed Lord quickly transformed into a streak of light and flew away.

Lu Jin said, "Meng Cha, our Heavenly Court welcomes your demon race's revenge."

However, before you take revenge on my Heavenly Court, I advise you to think carefully before making a decision, lest the demon race be left with only two commanders left.

"Of course, my Heavenly Court is inclusive of all things. If the demon race is willing to submit, my Heavenly Court welcomes them."

"Hmph! Don't let this demon ancestor run into your Heavenly Court's Lord of the Universe in the Cosmic Sea."

The Dream Demon Ancestor snorted coldly and teleported away with the Nine-Headed Lord and Venerable Mengwu.

"Tsk~"

Lu Jin pursed his lips.

He was well aware of the strength of the two true gods of the demon race.

Even if Mengcha has the supreme treasure armor 'Dream Scale' and Zhenjiao has the supreme treasure weapon 'Domain Shattering Cone', their strength is only at the eighth level.

If he were to encounter Mengcha or Zhenjiao in the Cosmic Sea, he would ensure that neither of them would even have a chance to escape.

With the ransom settled, Lu Jin had a thought and restored the connection between the Nine Heavens and the Southern Heavenly Gate before returning to the Great Luo Heaven.

The Great Luo Heaven, inside the Hall of Ascension to Immortality, on the fifth floor.

Lu Jin waved his hand, and many treasures appeared. He then began to inspect the spoils of war.

First, there was the increased ransom from the Lord of Nine Heads: a supreme palace treasure and a high-level realm treasure.

The Nine-Headed Lord carries a top-tier palace treasure, a top-tier domain treasure resembling a blue bead, a set of pinnacle treasure armor, a set of pinnacle treasure weapons shaped like claws, and a high-grade soul treasure.

Lu Jin looked at Zi Nishang and asked, "Nishang, how many Treasure Points are these treasures worth?"

Besides the clan's treasure vault's intelligent system, the treasure-refining master is the most accurate in assessing the specific value of a treasure.

After injecting divine power to examine it, Zi Ni Chang said, "High-level treasures are worth about 300 treasure points, top-level palace treasures are worth about 3000 treasure points, and top-level domain treasures are worth about 2500 treasure points."

The ultimate treasure armor and weapon are worth approximately 3000 treasure points in total, while the superior high-grade soul treasure is worth approximately 900 treasure points.

Excluding the extremely rare and difficult-to-assess Supreme Palace Treasures, there are approximately 9700 Treasure Points.

"good."

Lu Jin nodded in satisfaction.

In the universe, 99% of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the strong.

Aside from cheating or receiving gifts from super-rich individuals, hunting or robbing powerful people is definitely the fastest way to get rich.

Subsequently, Lu Jin gave the magnificent palace, as white as jade, to Zi Nishang, who named it 'Yaochi Palace'.

The supreme wind-attribute palace treasure that the Nine-Headed Lord originally used was given to Qing'er, who named it 'Spirit Rhyme Immortal Wind Palace'.

As for the other treasures, Lu Jin himself had no use for them, so he simply gave them to the Lingbao Hall as part of its inventory.

Thus, among the seven, Zi'er possesses the pinnacle palace treasure 'Xuan Sha Qian Jun Palace', Lan'er possesses the top-grade palace treasure 'Bi Bo Piao Miao Palace', and Qing'er possesses the top-grade palace treasure 'Ling Yun Xian Feng Palace'.

Hmm, it's a bit strange. Among the seven sisters, the lower their ranking, the stronger their palace treasures become.

Within the Demon Clan's territory, in the Zhenzu Secret Realm, inside the Demon God Palace, the Demon Clan's highest-level meeting was held once again.

Compared to before, due to the fall of the Lord of Sirius, the Lord of the Netherworld, and the Lord of Behemoth, the number of seats in the majestic Demon God Palace has decreased by three, leaving only twenty-one seats.

"The Nine-Headed Treasure has been lost. If any of you have any extra treasures, please lend the Nine-Headed Treasure for now. I have a top-tier treasure armor here."

He glanced at the Lord of Nine Heads and said, "Dream Demon Ancestor."

Within the demon race, the relationships between lower- or middle-level demons may not be very good.

But at the highest level, unity isn't too bad.

"Thank you, Dream Demon Ancestor."

The Lord of Nine Heads said with a grateful expression.

Although it was a loan, not a free gift, the Lord of Nine Heads was still extremely grateful.

Zhen Yaozu said, "I also have a supreme treasure weapon."

"I have a high-level treasure that I can lend to you if you want it, Nine-Headed."

“I possess a treasure of the highest palace.”

"A higher soul"

The various demon race lords of the universe chimed in, each offering their own opinion, and barely managed to put together a set of supreme treasures for the Nine-Headed Lord.

The pinnacle treasures are armor and weapons, while domain-type, soul-type, and palace-type treasures are high-level treasures.

Zhen Yaozu said in a deep voice, "Such a great enmity must be avenged."

Now that the Nine Heads have been redeemed, Mengcha, inform the Zerg Queen and the Mechanical Father God of the Heavenly Court's information, and also inform the Northern Frontier Alliance, the Nine Domains Alliance, and other forces.

Humanity has gained seven more top-tier sixth-tier universe lords; they certainly won't remain indifferent. I'll also hurry back to the original universe.

The reason why the demon race did not publicize the strength of the Heavenly Court before was mainly because the Nine-Headed Lord was still in the hands of the Heavenly Court.

Now that the demonic essence has been redeemed, it's time to promote the theory of the human threat.

Not only the Zerg and the Machine Race, but also other forces that cannot stand to see the human race doing well, such as the Northern Frontier Alliance and the Nine Domains Alliance, all need to be brought in to form a loose, large alliance specifically targeting the human race.

After all, the human race's strength has expanded to this point. If everyone doesn't join forces to restrain them, the original universe might become dominated by the human race in the future.

They even tried to win over the Prison Clan and the Crystal Clan, who were also top-tier clans.

"Ah."

The Dream Demon Ancestor nodded.

On the day the Demon God Palace meeting ended, in a void somewhere in the primordial universe, the three true god powerhouses—Dream Demon Ancestor Mengcha, the Zerg Queen, and the Mechanical Father God—held a meeting.

(End of this chapter)