Swallowing the Stars: Heart of the Martial God

Chapter 134 It doesn't matter, you'll talk about it.
Venerable Stone Prism even burned his own divine power to resist the binding of the Great Handprint, but the Great Handprint remained as immobile as if it were imprisoning him.

Realizing that the other party might be a top human cosmic overlord, Venerable Stone Prism's eyes were filled with despair and fear; he did not want to die.

The Shiyao Clan is just an ordinary clan. Its strongest member is merely a cosmic overlord. Once he dies, he can only be resurrected when a cosmic lord of the Three Mountains Alliance has the time.

However, in doing so, he would not only owe the Three Mountains Alliance a lot of treasure points, but also lose all the treasures he possessed.

It was even worse than when he first broke through to the Universe Venerable realm.

He immediately abandoned all dignity and pleaded with Ling Xuan, "Senior, spare my life! Senior, spare my life! I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. I shouldn't have offended your teacher. Please, for the sake of the Three Mountains Alliance and Venerable Shi Yao of my clan, spare my life! I am willing to offer all my treasures, just beg you to spare my life!"

"Treasures?" Ling Xuan laughed disdainfully. "Do you think I would lack your little things? And what are your Three Mountains Alliance and Venerable Shi Yao anyway?"

"Then... what does Senior want? As long as it's within my power, I will do it!" Venerable Stone Edge said urgently, as if grasping at the last straw.

Ling Xuan's gaze fell on Venerable Shi Leng's face, his eyes icy: "I'd like to know, how did you know that my teacher possessed a supreme treasure?"

“This…this is just my guess.” Venerable Stone Prism’s expression showed some struggle.

"It seems the other party's identity is putting you in a difficult position?" Ling Xuan smiled.

"No...it really is just my guess." Venerable Stone Edge's face turned pale as he repeatedly denied it.

"It doesn't matter, you'll tell me." A glint flashed in Ling Xuan's eyes, and the dark handprint gradually tightened.

"Damn it, if you won't let me go, then let's die together." Venerable Stone Prism felt the pitch-black handprint annihilating his divine body and immediately realized that he was doomed to die today. He stopped begging for mercy and, in order to prevent the other party from enslaving him, he began to frantically burn his divine power, preparing to detonate all his divine power in one fell swoop and self-destruct.

"Can you do it?" Ling Xuan sneered, his large handprint bearing runes that flowed around him. A purple bronze mirror appeared on his chest, and a true supreme imperial might enveloped Venerable Shi Leng. Nine ancient imperial characters appeared, and Venerable Shi Leng's rising aura immediately subsided.

As a treasure of the Great Emperor and an extension of the Dao of an Extreme Great Emperor, the Void Mirror is naturally very comprehensive, possessing not only offensive and defensive capabilities but also sealing functions.

"Wh...what?" Venerable Stone Prism was left only with astonishment, his divine power being continuously eroded by the Void Handprint and the Void Mirror.

Immediately afterwards, Ling Xuan's divine power also began to erode the soul imprint of Venerable Shi Ling.

The Shiyao people are not soulless rock beings; they naturally possess souls.

"It's...hateful."

Ling Xuan's will had long since reached the level of a universe master, making it easy for him to enslave Shi Ling Venerable, whose will was only at the mid-level Venerable level.

Under the pressure of Ling Xuan's will, Venerable Shi Ling's consciousness gradually blurred, while Ling Xuan's figure grew taller and taller in his mind.

"Master." Finally, Venerable Stone Prism lowered his head, his eyes filled with respect and fervor.

"Hahaha, Shiling, aren't you arrogant? Now bark like a dog for your ancestor." Zhulong King laughed wildly as he stepped forward.

A flash of anger crossed Venerable Stone Prism's face. He was about to rebuke him, but upon realizing that this was Ling Xuan's will, he replaced it with respect and humility.

"Woof woof woof, are you satisfied with your master's teacher?"

"Satisfied, satisfied," King Zhulong laughed. After being so frustrated for so long, he had finally gotten his revenge.

The Venerables of the Void Breaker Clan and the Thornjaw Clan remained quietly in place, not daring to run away.

The moment Venerable Stone Edge was brought back, they realized that escape was impossible. Now they could only hope that the other party was just looking for revenge against Venerable Stone Edge and would let them go.

“Senior, it was only this arrogant fool from the Shiyao clan who offended the Candle Dragon King. It has nothing to do with our Three Mountains Alliance. May we leave?” The Thornjaw Clan Venerable bowed and said.

"Of course, please do as you please." Ling Xuan smiled innocently.

The two breathed a sigh of relief and turned to fly away.

However, the two did not fly far before they noticed something amiss. If the other party really wanted to let them go, why didn't they just break the spatial seal?

Just as they were about to ask, their consciousness suddenly fell into a deep sleep, and then they turned around and respectfully bowed to Ling Xuan.

"Owner."

"Don't blame me, it's just that it's inconvenient for more people to know that the teacher possesses a priceless treasure," Ling Xuan said calmly.

"Master's divine might is invincible, we are willing to serve you." As soul servants, both of them sincerely admired Ling Xuan.

Ling Xuan then turned to Venerable Shi Ling and asked, "You still haven't told me who told you your teacher possessed a supreme treasure? Besides you, who else knew?"

Venerable Shiling replied with a respectful yet solemn expression, “Reporting to the master, this matter was informed of Venerable Shiyao by the Lord of the Heavenly Wolf of the Demon Clan, who then instructed his subordinates to handle it.”

"The Lord of Sirius?" A hint of doubt flashed in Ling Xuan's eyes. As the Lord of the Universe of the Demon Race, the Lord of Sirius was high above. Even if he was targeting the human race, he would be targeting human geniuses. Why would he pay attention to his teacher, a King-level Immortal whose potential had been exhausted?

Most importantly, they resorted to such underhanded tactics, going around in circles to target their teacher through the Three Mountains Alliance, a force they had no connection with whatsoever.

"So it was this stupid dog?" The Candle Dragon King revealed a look of sudden realization, with a hint of disdain and reminiscence in his eyes.

"Does the teacher know this Lord of Sirius? And do you have a grudge against him?" Ling Xuan asked.

"More than just acquaintances, I even gave him a good beating back then," King Zhulong laughed.

"I see," Ling Xuan said, suddenly realizing. "Then it's not surprising."

"Let's go, forget about that stupid dog for now, let's see what good stuff these alien races have on them?" King Zhulong took the initiative to change the subject, afraid that Ling Xuan would cause trouble for the Lord of the Heavenly Wolf.

The other party became the Lord of the Universe around the same time as the Lord of Chaos City, making him an extremely ancient Lord of the Universe.

His reputation was extremely high throughout the universe. No matter how strong his disciple was, he was still just a realm lord. He didn't want Ling Xuan to face the Lord of the Heavenly Wolf too early.

To deal with the Lord of Sirius, he could ask other friends for help; otherwise, the Lord of Sirius wouldn't have secretly sought out someone from the Three Mountains Alliance to target him.

"Hand over anything of value or higher that you possess," Ling Xuan ordered the three.

"Yes, Master." The three immediately and respectfully took out all their treasures from their world rings.

There were a total of twenty-five precious treasures, of which Venerable Stone Edge contributed fifteen.

"Damn it, you dog, all of these are my treasures!" Upon seeing this, the Candle Dragon King kicked Venerable Stone Ridge twice.

"Teacher, please take these treasures back with you," Ling Xuan said softly, his expression full of respect.

The Candle Dragon King waved his hand, looked at Ling Xuan with gentle eyes, and said earnestly, "No need. These treasures are no longer of much use to me. You should take them back for Ling Shuang and the others. With their talent, they will surely be able to unleash the full power of these treasures."

He paused, then continued, “My savings were originally meant for you. This old man like me might bring disaster if I keep them. You are different; you have unlimited potential and will surely carve out your own place in this universe in the future.”

Just then, Puff's notification sounded in Ling Xuan's mind—106 Treasure Points had been credited to his account, which was actually transferred to him by the Candle Dragon King without reservation.

This is far more than many cosmic overlords have spent a period of time on the original planet. "Teacher, this..." Ling Xuan hurriedly declined. He came to help the Candle Dragon King purely out of teacher-student affection, and had no intention of coveting his teacher's treasure.

He is already quite strong, and he has enough treasures to use.

Moreover, he was full of confidence in the future. He was absolutely certain that he could acquire more of the treasures left behind by the ancient lord of the Cosmic Sea, as well as the countless opportunities hidden in the Primordial Star and the Mystic Realm of Ancestral Mystery.

Moreover, once you obtain that supreme treasure, the giant axe, you won't have to worry about your teacher, the creator of the giant axe, not giving you gold coins.

As for the three children and three wives, their talents cannot keep up with Ling Xuan's speed in acquiring opportunities. In a short time, a few treasures can meet their cultivation needs, without the need to use supreme treasures.

"What use is this old codger, stuck at the Immortal King level, to me who can't progress any further? My greatest wish is to watch you grow step by step, to become the true Lord of the Universe, and to lead humanity to glory. These treasures will only reach their full value if they are in your hands." The Candle Dragon King was full of pride, as if he could already see Ling Xuan standing at the pinnacle of the universe.

“Then, teacher, I shall respectfully accept your gift.” Ling Xuan no longer declined and solemnly accepted the gift from the Candle Dragon King.

"Hahaha, good! You'd better hurry up and become the true master of the universe as soon as possible. Then, I, your ancestor, can rest easy on my laurels and enjoy a peaceful retirement." The Candle Dragon King laughed heartily, his laughter echoing in the Shadow Abyss.

After the two returned to Purple Thorn Island, the news of Venerable Stone Ridge's demise spread like wildfire.

People speculated about which powerful figure could have killed this mid-level universe venerable who dominated the Ancestral Mystic Realm.

Soon, news spread that the one who killed Venerable Stone Prism was most likely a disciple of King Candle Dragon, possibly a human who had been granted the title of Immortal King.

In an instant, the entire Ancestral Mystic Realm was shaken.

Almost everyone asserted that if the other party was truly immortal, then he must have had extraordinary opportunities and might possess an extremely powerful and unique life form.

Given time, once this immortal king breaks through to become a cosmic venerable, he will surely become a top-tier powerhouse like the next Heavenly Eclipse Palace Master, Ancestral Tree Venerable, or Star Prison Demon Lord.

However, since no one has personally witnessed Ling Xuan in action, they cannot give him a resounding title based on his fighting style.

Meanwhile, Ling Xuan's ancient giant clone had already gained fame in the Ancestral Mystic Realm and was revered as the "Ancient King".

Countless powerful figures, having heard of the legendary reputation of King Xuan Gu, yearn to befriend him and establish friendly relations with him.

After all, everyone knows that the Xuan Gu King can unleash terrifying power comparable to a Universe Venerable with just his physical body.

If you equip it with a suitable treasure, wouldn't its power be heaven-defying?

He is a special life form with nearly ten thousand times the life genes, and his innate secret techniques are extremely powerful. In addition, his divine body, which is three million kilometers long, makes him a highly sought-after commodity in the eyes of various forces.

Among them, the Northern Frontier Alliance, the Demon Clan, and the Insect Clan were the most enthusiastic, extending olive branches in an attempt to recruit the Xuan Gu King into their ranks.

The various cosmic lords and guardian deities of the peripheral organizations of the Ancestral God Cult also took notice of this Xuan Gu King who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

They possess far more information than ordinary inheritors.

The news that Xuan Gu Wang was actually just a realm lord had already quietly spread within their small circle.

Everyone was secretly observing, plotting in their hearts, hoping to bring this powerful individual with unlimited potential to their side.

But for these beings who are usually high and mighty, and who are considered strong even among the Lords of the Universe, it is a bit too much for them to lower themselves to win over a Realm Lord.

After all, although King Xuan Gu was strong, he was not strong enough to make them disregard everything.

On this very day, the avatar of the Ancient Giant finally arrived at the Nine Netherworld Space-Time he had longed for.

Along the way, he did not head straight for his destination, but instead took a roundabout route, seemingly without any purpose, but in fact, he made himself appear less purposeful.

In this way, he not only cleverly concealed his whereabouts, but also, by chance, acquired a lot of valuable treasures along the way.

Now, he is equipped with a set of powerful treasures: a top-tier Guan Dao (a type of halberd), a top-tier armor, and a pair of top-tier boots. After putting them on, his originally somewhat clumsy body has become much lighter.

The Nine Netherworld, spanning 12 light-years in diameter, appears vast and boundless, but in reality, it harbors hidden mysteries and is one of the most terrifying and dangerous regions in the Ancestral Mystic Realm.

Judging from the information on the surface alone, Ling Xuan knew that there were several powerful beings here with the combat strength of a universe master.

But he knew in his heart that this was just the tip of the iceberg. The Ancestral God Sect had given the inheritors a special warning that there were eight most dangerous places in the Ancestral God Mystic Realm, and even a Lord of the Universe could get trapped in them.

And this Nine Netherworld is one of them.

The few beings with the power of a universe master that the successors have discovered in their explorations here are probably just threats on the surface of this mysterious space-time. The real danger may be hidden in the deeper shadows.

Without warning, a spatial vortex with a diameter of about 10,000 kilometers suddenly appeared around Ling Xuan.

Inside the vortex, powerful spatial forces raged wildly, forming a terrifying oppressive force that seemed poised to devour everything around it.

The ancient giant's clone seemed oblivious and plunged straight into the spatial vortex without hesitation.

This confidence stems from his absolute trust in his own abilities.

Moreover, he knew that this was just a special spatial passage outside the Nine Netherworld. Although it was somewhat dangerous, he was fully capable of handling it with his strength.

In his view, the only one who could truly threaten him within the Nine Netherworld was the ruler of the Nine Netherworld—the Lord of the Nine Netherworld.

Despite the fact that the Ancient Giant's clone doesn't have any top-tier treasures to enhance its defense, its innate secret techniques can reduce the power of attacks it receives to one ten-thousandth. This level of defense already surpasses most top-tier treasure armor.

In addition, his quasi-emperor body, possessing ten thousand times the genetic potential, makes his physical strength even more astonishing.

Passing through the spatial vortex, Ling Xuan finally stepped into the Nine Netherworld Space-Time.

What comes into view is a vast and boundless land.

On the earth, all kinds of exotic flowers and plants grow wildly, colorful and exuding a charming fragrance. When the breeze blows, the fragrance wafts through the air, making people feel refreshed and happy.

In the distance, a majestic mountain range stretches across the sky, like a natural barrier, isolating this land from the outside world.

High above this land, the azure air currents surged like turbulent waves, seemingly concealing endless mysteries.

Without the aid of a detector, he relied entirely on his extraordinary world power and divine sense to perceive everything in this unknown area.

His divine sense spread wildly in all directions like a surging tide, not missing any slight fluctuation in the air, nor any potential danger.

High in the sky, the azure air currents surged and raged wildly, like an enraged dragon, with sharp gusts of air shooting towards the earth like arrows.

Wherever it passed, the space was torn open with black cracks, emitting a chilling "sizzling" sound.

Faced with such a terrifying sight, the Xuan Gu Giant clone simply turned slightly to the side. The azure energy that was powerful enough to tear even a King-level Immortal expert to shreds instantly struck the top-tier treasure-grade armor on his body, producing only a few crisp impact sounds before dissipating like bubbles.

(End of this chapter)