Swallowing the Stars: Heart of the Martial God

Chapter 179 Purple Moon Ancestor: Impossible, absolutely impossible!

The impact of this battle goes far beyond that.

The Purple Moon Holy Land is extremely vast and prosperous, teeming with powerful individuals.

Purple Moon Cliff is one of the legendary places of the Purple Moon Clan.

The cliff face is entirely pale purple, with ancient runes engraved on its surface. It floats silently in the void, with rolling nebula waves below and an eternal purple moon hanging above, its clear light casting a hazy glow over the entire cliff face.

This is where many universe lords of the Purple Moon Clan often gather. Their long and limitless lifespans make them incredibly leisurely, and it's common for them to chat for tens of thousands of years at a single gathering.

At this moment, hundreds of figures were scattered in twos and threes on Purple Moon Cliff.

Some sat leaning against the jade railings on the cliff edge, holding spiritual wine imbued with energy; others sat around a stone table, discussing interesting stories about the cosmic sea; still others stood on the cliff edge, gazing at the distant nebulae, enjoying a rare moment of tranquility.

Wisps of mist, illuminated by the clear glow of the purple moon, swirled like a light veil, making the entire Purple Moon Cliff appear even more serene and elegant.

"I just got some news! Big news, absolutely big news!" A clear and urgent voice suddenly rang out, breaking the silence on the cliff.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman dressed in silver walking quickly towards them. She had three heads and eight arms, each arm slender and fair, and her face was full of excitement. Even the silver ornaments on her head swayed gently with her steps.

This woman was none other than the "Silver Veil Master" of the Purple Moon Clan, known for her excellent information network and quite popular among the clan's universe masters.

"Lord of the Silver Veil, what big news could excite you so much?" a green-robed cosmic lord asked with a smile, his eyes full of curiosity.

The Lord of Silver Veil stopped, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense. She glanced around at the crowd, and seeing that all eyes were on her, she raised her voice, her tone filled with exaggerated astonishment: "Not long ago, a super genius was born among the human race in the primordial universe! Guess what? This genius broke through and became a universe lord after only five thousand years of cultivation!"

"What? He became the master of the universe after cultivating for more than five thousand years?"

"Is this...is this still a human being?"

Five thousand years is nothing more than a nap for these powerful beings who possess endless lifespans.

Based on their cultivation time, when they were five thousand years old, most of them were still undergoing cosmic-level trials and tribulations, yet the other party had already become the Lord of the Universe.
The lords of the universe exclaimed in surprise, their faces filled with disbelief.

Breaking through to the level of a universe master in just over five thousand years is a speed that has exceeded their understanding of the limits of cultivation; it is simply unheard of.

Seeing this, the Lord of Silver Veil became even more smug, and continued with great enthusiasm, "Don't be shocked yet, this is not the end! The combat power of this human genius is truly outrageous! He first fought a great battle with the Dream Demon Ancestor in the Primordial Universe!"

"A newly ascended Universe Lord fighting against the Dream Demon Ancestor?" Another exclamation rang out, and a purple-robed Universe Lord couldn't help but ask, "The Dream Demon Ancestor is the strongest being in the universe, possessing the most powerful treasure. Even if he were suppressed in the Primal Universe, he's not someone a newly ascended Universe Lord could contend with, right? Could it be that human kid has a most powerful treasure?"

The Silver Veil Lord shook her finger, her tone tinged with mystery, "Not only that, but even more outrageous is that not long after, these humans clashed with the Divine Eye Clan in the Waters of the Peak-Swept Realm!"

She paused, deliberately slowing her speech, and seeing the eager looks in everyone's eyes, before continuing, "He and the Seventh True Lord of the Divine Eye Clan fought for several years! Most importantly, throughout the entire battle, that human had the upper hand, forcing the Seventh True Lord into a series of defeats!"

"What?" Just then, a clear, cold voice suddenly rang out, and then, a figure in white appeared in the crowd without warning.

This person was tall and slender, with a faint white aura emanating from him. His aura was calm and dignified, and just by standing there, the surrounding space seemed to freeze.

"Awaken to the True God!"

"I have met the True God Juehua!"

Upon seeing this, all the lords of the universe rose and bowed, their tone full of respect.

The newcomer was none other than one of the few remaining strongest beings in the universe from the Purple Moon Holy Land, a True God of Awakening. He rarely appeared in his clan, so his sudden appearance at Purple Moon Cliff today was clearly due to being attracted by the words of the Silver Veil Lord.

Juehua True God nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the Silver Veil Lord, his tone tinged with urgency: "Silver Veil Lord, you just said that a human who cultivated for five thousand years became the Lord of the Universe and could even fight against the strongest being in the universe? Is this true?"

Seeing that even the True God of Awakening had arrived, the Lord of Silver Veil quickly suppressed her smugness, but still couldn't hide her excitement. She nodded earnestly and said, "This is absolutely true! All the powerful beings in the Qingfeng Realm's waters witnessed that battle. Everyone called that human 'Emperor Yan,' and he fought against the Seventh True Lord of the Divine Eye Clan for several years. The commotion was so great that it attracted countless powerful beings to watch. In the end, the Third and Sixth True Lords of the Divine Eye Clan also rushed over and engaged in a five-way battle with Emperor Yan, Ling Xuan, and the human Giant Axe Founder. In the end, the three True Lords of the Divine Eye Clan were still at a disadvantage!"

As she spoke, she gestured with her hands to describe the battle, vividly recounting the scene: "The most exciting part was yet to come! The three True Lords of the Divine Eye Clan were driven to desperation and actually joined forces to unleash the Eternal True Mystic Art!"

Even so, the Divine Eye Clan was still defeated, and the three True Lords were captured in one fell swoop.

In the end, the Divine Eye Clan had no choice but to hand over three supreme treasures and promise a public apology in exchange for the lives of the three True Lords!

The Silver Veil Lord became more and more excited as she spoke, waving all eight of her arms and her face full of fanaticism, as if she had witnessed the great battle herself.

The moment she finished speaking, Purple Moon Cliff suddenly trembled violently!
"Buzz—" The purple moon hanging above the cliff suddenly burst out with dazzling purple light, which poured down like a waterfall, enveloping the entire Purple Moon Cliff.

Immediately afterwards, the ancient patterns on the cliff surface began to light up one by one, emitting a faint fluorescence and forming a huge array pattern.

"Boom!" A deafening roar resounded, and a huge phantom suddenly rose from the purple moonlight.

The phantom was formed entirely from the power of the purple moon, reaching a height of ten thousand feet. It was surrounded by layers of purple halos, each containing a vast power of laws that made people tremble.

"This is……"

"The aura of the progenitor!"

"Is the progenitor about to appear?"

The cosmic lords on Purple Moon Cliff stopped their discussions, looked up at the enormous phantom, their faces filled with awe and excitement, and bowed in respect.

"Boom!" The halo around the purple moon phantom suddenly began to change.

Five layers of light surrounded the purple moon phantom, slowly rotating and emanating a powerful pressure that made even the soul tremble.

All the powerful figures in the Purple Moon Holy Land, whether they were cosmic lords or immortal gods, could feel this majesty and looked towards the direction of Purple Moon Cliff with eyes full of reverence.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!" The moment the Purple Moon Ancestor appeared, his voice resounded like a great bell, filled with unprecedented astonishment and disbelief.

The ten-thousand-foot-tall purple moon phantom, which originally exuded a calm and powerful aura, was now trembling slightly. The purple halo surrounding it flickered erratically, as if it had been subjected to a great impact.

The powerful figures of the Purple Moon Holy Land looked at each other in bewilderment, wondering what was wrong with their ancestor.
Normally, the ancestor always kept to himself and was unfathomable. Why is he acting so strangely today?
"You're saying a human who has cultivated for over five thousand years can contend with the strongest being in the universe?" The Purple Moon Ancestor ignored the astonishment of the other Purple Moon Holy Land experts, his gaze sharp as he stared directly at the Silver Veil Master, his eyes seemingly trying to see through her and extract a different answer from her.

"Yes, Ancestor! Silver Veil dares not lie in the slightest." Although she was a little uneasy when the Ancestor asked her so solemnly, the Lord of Silver Veil still made a firm and repeated assurance.

"How is this possible? How is this possible..." The Purple Moon Ancestor's heart was in turmoil.

His voice unconsciously lowered, filled with deep doubt and resentment.

"Find out all the information about that human. I need all his intelligence. Go now!" The Purple Moon Ancestor paused, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and spoke again. His voice regained some of its former majesty, but the urgency in his words was impossible to conceal. "Yes, Ancestor!" All the powerful figures on Purple Moon Cliff bowed and responded in unison, their voices loud and clear.

Immediately, the figure of the Purple Moon Ancestor disappeared again, leaving only the gradually dimming Purple Moon phantom and a group of Purple Moon Clan powerhouses lost in thought.

"Even a powerful being like the Ancestor, who has gone through countless reincarnations, thinks that human is defying the heavens?" the Lord of the Deer Insects murmured, his eyes filled with shock and contemplation.

"The appearance of the Ancestor and the importance attached to that human must not be spread. Just gather intelligence in secret." The True God of Awakening frowned, his expression solemn, and he gave the order in a low voice.

He was well aware of the sensitivity of this matter; if it were to spread, it would likely cause even greater turmoil in the universe.

"Yes!" the crowd responded in unison, their voices tinged with awe. "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

On the continent of origin, outside a majestic gate, a young man with eight faces and twenty-four arms stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

His eyes widened as if they were about to pop out of their sockets, his pupils contracted sharply, filled with shock and resentment.

His body, which was originally full of power, began to tremble slightly. His eight arms clenched unconsciously, and the joints turned white from the force.

"When I broke through, my foundation was already inferior to that good-for-nothing Eastern Emperor. I finally joined the Flying Tiger Tower and obtained the news of seizing the Primal Universe. I originally thought I could surpass that Eastern Emperor and obtain the Primal Universe, but unexpectedly, the human race gave birth to that Primal Ancestor. I finally guided that Primal Ancestor to seize the Primal Universe's original will ahead of time, but he was suppressed by the original will. Unexpectedly, another Flame Emperor was born. It's really..."

The young man said through gritted teeth, his voice filled with resentment and unwillingness.

As he spoke, he paced back and forth, leaving deep footprints on the ground beneath his feet.

With each step he took, he waved his arm, as if trying to vent his frustration.

"Ziyue, what are you doing?" A majestic voice rang out from inside the gate, followed by a figure in blue armor walking out.

“Lord Huanqing, I…” Ancestor Ziyue was about to explain when he was interrupted by the other party waving his hand.

“Shut up. What kind of behavior is this, walking around like this? If you offend a guest, what punishment will you receive?”

"Yes." The majestic Purple Moon Ancestor in the Cosmic Sea could only grit his teeth and bow in apology.

"Hmph, keep a close watch on the gate and greet the guests coming and going." Lord Huanqing snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"Damn it, once I possess the primordial universe and become a Chaos Realm expert, I will make you die." Ancestor Purple Moon could only watch the other party's voice and roar in his heart with resentment.

……

Time surges like a galaxy in the cosmic ocean, so fast that it leaves no trace.

In the blink of an eye, ten thousand years have quietly passed.

Since the Lord of Chaos City accepted the Star Hand, he has been studying its secret techniques day and night, and today he has finally found a new opportunity for a breakthrough.

He successfully created his own sixth-order secret technique, finally broke through the shackles, and successfully broke through to become the third strongest being in the universe after the Primordial Ancestor and the Giant Axe Founder!
This news was like a thunderclap, instantly spreading throughout the entire primordial universe and even to many forces in the cosmic sea.

To celebrate this grand event, the Human Alliance held a grand banquet atop Thunder Island in the virtual universe, inviting powerful figures from all races to witness it.

Thunder Island, which used to be somewhat solemn, is now bustling like a boiling furnace.

As soon as Ling Xuan stepped into the virtual space, before he could even see the crowd gathered in the distance, a cacophony of noisy yet joyous sounds rushed towards him.

The place was incredibly lively at the moment. As soon as Ling Xuan arrived, before he could even see who was in the distance, he heard all sorts of noises, some deep, some shrill, some hoarse...

"Huh?" Ling Xuan glanced at the crowd and couldn't help but be slightly surprised. "There are quite a few people here, even many alien forces have sent representatives."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a respectful voice came from the crowd: "Emperor Yan!"

Immediately afterwards, more greetings rose and fell: "Greetings, Emperor Yan!"

A cosmic ruler from an alien race with dozens of tentacles was the first to squeeze out of the crowd and bow to Ling Xuan.

His antennae trembled slightly, and his eyes were filled with awe.

Over the years, Ling Xuan has fought against the Dream Demon Ancestor and the Seventh True Lord of the Divine Eye Clan, and even defeated the Eternal True God with his Heavenly Eye. Although he has not officially broken through to become the strongest in the universe, his combat power and status are already no different from those of the strongest in the universe, which is enough to earn the respect of the strong from all races.

In an instant, many powerful figures from other races gathered around, some exchanging pleasantries, others subtly expressing their desire to cooperate.

For them, the Chaos City Lord becoming the strongest being in the universe meant that the strength of the human race had reached a new level.

In the future, when venturing into the spaceship, there will be another powerful ally to rely on; more importantly, humanity possesses the combat power of the three strongest beings in the universe, and its momentum has grown to the point that it can influence the original universe's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or pattern of the universe). It is only a matter of time before it returns to its heyday when the original ancestor was alive.

These "loyal subjects" who chose to follow humanity closely even after their ancestors were suppressed are now even more excited. Following such a rising race, they are sure to receive more resources and opportunities in the future, an opportunity that no force would want to miss.

Just then, the crowd automatically parted to make way, and the Lord of Chaos City walked side by side with the Giant Axe Founder and the Candle Dragon King.

The current Lord of Chaos City has a more condensed chaotic aura around him, and his brows now bear the unique majesty of the strongest being in the universe, yet he still carries a gentle smile.

His gaze fell on Ling Xuan, and he spoke slowly, his tone tinged with emotion: "My teacher was suppressed for provoking the primordial will of the universe. Since then, I have been tasked with guarding Chaos City, protecting the foundation of the initial universe for my teacher, and cultivating outstanding young talents and elite geniuses for humanity. For hundreds of billions of epochs, I have always been diligent and conscientious, never daring to slack off in the slightest, for fear of failing my teacher's entrustment and the expectations of my race."

He paused, looking at Ling Xuan with eyes full of relief: "I never expected that it would be those two old guys, Giant Axe and Candle Dragon, who would first cultivate a hero like you. Being able to support humanity like Giant Axe has finally put my heart, which has been hanging in suspense for countless epochs, at ease. Perhaps it is this sense of relief that allowed me to naturally break through the bottleneck when comprehending the Star Hand."

"Chaos, so you should really thank me!" King Zhulong stepped forward, holding a cup of fine wine, laughing loudly, his tone tinged with pride. "This kid is my offspring, the son of Zhulong. If I hadn't been able to reproduce and encouraged those little guys to reproduce more, regardless of any nonsense about bloodlines, there wouldn't be the Flame Emperor today, and there wouldn't be your 'breakthrough after relaxation'?"

"Haha, Teacher is right!" Ling Xuan laughed and agreed, taking the wine cup handed to him by the Candle Dragon King. "However, the key to the Chaos City Lord's breakthrough is his own accumulation over countless eras. I just happened to be there."

"You're too modest, kid." The Giant Axe Founder patted Ling Xuan on the shoulder and laughed heartily. "Today is a joyous day for Chaos' breakthrough, why bother with such polite words? Come, everyone, raise your glasses and toast to Chaos becoming the strongest in the universe, to the future of humanity!"

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

Whether they were human powerhouses or representatives of other races, they all raised their glasses and drank the fine wine in one gulp.

At the summit of Thunder Island, cheers, laughter, and blessings mingled together, resounding throughout the entire virtual universe.

Together with the Lord of Chaos City, the founder of the Giant Axe, and Ling Xuan, they calmly dealt with the overtures from various forces, demonstrating humanity's confidence and securing more development opportunities for their race.

(End of this chapter)