This is Swallowed Star, not Resident Evil.

Chapter 403 Showdown

Within the Immortal Alliance, the four core forces are the most powerful, with over 83% of the entire civilization's power converging on them.

Another core area gathered about 10% of the momentum, while the remaining two areas took away 3% and 2% respectively.

"It should be the four Great Celestial Venerables, as well as the Celestial Venerable of Chasing Light, the Celestial Venerable of Burying Heart, and the Celestial Venerable of Freedom." Ye Yang easily identified their identities.

In fact, besides these, there are several other relatively small vortexes in the Milky Way, but they are too inconspicuous, with the largest accounting for only 0.14%.

Of course, these are all situations that do not take Ye Yang's current situation into account.

Once we take Ye Yang into account—

Ye Yang silently sensed the ever-increasing momentum of fortune, pondering how to explain it to others.

There's no other reason than that there are simply too many.

And it's still growing!

Ye Yang's current percentage is: 27% - 35% - 4%

In the blink of an eye, it reached 52%, and then the speed slowed down.

These powerful forces were all forcibly seized from other Heavenly Venerables.

Ye Yang didn't want to be so ostentatious, but it was his first time entering this field, and he wasn't very familiar with it, so he didn't know how to handle it for a while.

The great momentum of those civilizations' fortunes and causal relationships arose spontaneously because his Great Dao was incomparably profound and powerful.

Just like water flowing downhill, it's a natural thing.

However, the effect was indeed too domineering, snatching half of it in one go, it was practically plunder!

Powerful thoughts extended from the unseen force.

All those wills descended upon Ye Yang, watching over him.

Naturally, the profound mysteries of the Great Dao permeated the area, giving birth to all sorts of extraordinary phenomena.

Whether it's a sword formation radiating murderous intent, the clanging of metal against metal, or a boundless and powerful surge of primordial energy, or the orderly and unchanging arrangement of stars in their strict positions, or a towering tree exuding lush greenery and a sweet fragrance—

The four most powerful wills scrutinized Ye Yang.

The one who arrived a step late —

It is a beam of light! It shines from nowhere and nowhere, and then disappears without a trace.

The will within that beam of light emanated an emotion ranging from curiosity to fervor.

Finally, there was the endless, pervasive mist, beneath which lay a bottomless abyss filled with decay, despair, and loneliness.

Six extraordinary phenomena surrounded Ye Yang, and six powerful wills were also watching him.

"Ye Yang?"

A voice filled with surprise and confusion rang out, and Ye Yang knew that it was the will of Haotian Venerable.

Among the various Celestial Venerables, he had the longest contact with the Venerable of Salvation from Suffering due to the Void Plague, but the Venerable of Haotian practically watched him grow up.

After all, the Enlightenment Project was led by the Heavenly Venerable Haotian. Even if he didn't manage trivial matters, he would regularly review the reports of outstanding geniuses, so he naturally noticed Ye Yang very early on.

It was only when Ye Yang analyzed the "Supreme True and Spiritual Words" that Haotian Tianzun truly took it seriously.

Otherwise, it would just be an ordinary name in the report.

"It is him. Although this Great Dao is different from before, it has developed and transformed on the basis of the past," said the Heavenly Venerable of Salvation from Suffering.

"He was promoted to True Lord not long ago, how could he suddenly reach such a level? Even if he cultivated for hundreds of millions of years in the dungeon with time accelerated, it wouldn't be like this—" Gouchen Heavenly Venerable made no attempt to hide his shock.

Buzz~~

The endless, desolate abyss-like phenomenon disappeared, retreating back into a star sector within the Milky Way.

"The Burial of Hearts has departed."

"Is this the first time this has happened in a million years?"

"Ye Yang's sudden appearance caused a shift in the balance of power within civilization, which would inevitably cause a stir. However, she had no further desires and nothing more to say, so she left, didn't she?"

"Xiaoyao isn't here either, so it seems like it'll be the five of us discussing this again."

Almost instantly, the four Celestial Venerables and the Celestial Venerable of Chasing Light completed their exchange and looked at Ye Yang together.

Facing this gaze, Ye Yang felt no pressure whatsoever. Whether it was the power of the Great Dao or the pressure of will, he could easily withstand it at this moment.

"As expected, water overflows when it's full. Ye Yang, I know you can't control yourself right now. Take a look at this guide to controlling power and the overall situation, and try to gather and restrain your spontaneous power."

"The Star River Array is now severely affected."

Haotian Venerable directly transmitted a message.

Upon reading it, Ye Yang discovered that it was a very detailed method for condensing and controlling the authority of civilization, as well as an in-depth analysis and study of the nature of this power and the science of manipulation.

If Ye Yang were to figure it out on his own, it might take hundreds or even thousands of years to barely create a framework, but Haotian Venerable gave it to him directly without holding anything back.

"Have you all tried your best to wrest power from me?"

Ye Yang asked curiously.

"That's just how it is."

Haotian Venerable said frankly, "Your Great Dao is now too powerful. We have to do our best to stabilize it to maintain the normal operation of the Star River Array. Even so, the position you naturally condensed has taken away more than half of the fortune and momentum. It is truly inconceivable."

Ye Yang nodded silently; the gap was indeed significant.

If everyone refrains from using any techniques and relies solely on the natural pull of their rank, then Ye Yang will occupy more than 95% of the overall civilization's power, and all the other Celestial Venerables or Quasi-Celestial Venerables will be squeezed into the remaining 5%.

If everyone uses tricks—then the remaining people probably won't even be able to hold onto 5% of the territory, and may be compressed to a pitiful 0.3% or less!

The difference is evident.

The Supreme Celestial Venerable asked excitedly, "Did you break through? Refine the Great Void? Or directly refine the Primordial Beginning? How exactly did you do it?"

"You jumped directly from True Lord to your current level. Does that mean our current path is wrong?"

Ye Yang has already used techniques to suppress the power and position he has formed, giving up a large share, and finally occupying about 12%, which is the minimum even if he reduces it to this level.

Facing the expectant gazes of the five Celestial Venerables, especially the gaze of the Celestial Venerable Chasing Light that seemed to want to dissect him completely, Ye Yang shook his head and said, "Seniors, I am still at the stage of refining the Primordial Essence. To be honest, my current achievements are all thanks to my dungeon world."

"My instance world is theoretically a level ten world, an infinite single universe. Its cultivation system far surpasses that of the current Immortal Alliance, and the complexity and perfection of its world laws far exceed our current imagination."

"It is through the accumulation of knowledge in another world that I have been able to get to this point."

"Essentially, it's because my current Dao is too perfect and too powerful."

2

Now, Ye Yang no longer needs to hide anything.

It's true that many powerful figures in the Immortal Alliance may have various hidden cards, but does that mean he doesn't have any?

The Immortal Alliance has only developed the theory of thought algorithms to the intermediate True Monarch level, but Ye Yang has already pushed this theory to another level by analyzing and studying his own will!

Based on his current perception, through the connection of the great fortune, he could instantly destroy the price consciousness of almost everyone in the Immortal Alliance civilization of the entire main world and directly possess their information!

Perhaps a few Celestial Venerables will survive, as they still possess a mathematical weapon, but Ye Yang has far more tricks up his sleeve!

Even without taking into account the half-baked heterologous logic of the "unity trap" (from *The Great Circular World*) —

Through studying the Multi-Human Federation Heritage Library, Ye Yang also learned several logical layer theories such as [Life Blueprint], [Chaotic Succession], and [Regression System]!

Ye Yang is also capable of employing relevant countermeasures.

Putting aside these logical and mathematical methods, in terms of overall strength, Ye Yang is above everyone in the Immortal Alliance.

The sheer power and status alone are enough to prevent the Immortal Alliance system from functioning properly!

The celestial beings were completely unable to draw upon this power, and they couldn't even suppress Ye Yang from doing so.

Ye Yang now has the resources to make a showdown.

"Isn't this a breakthrough in the main world?"

The several wills fell silent for a moment, and their earlier excitement subsided somewhat.

However, they were also very happy about the emergence of a super world that truly surpassed level nine.

"Ye Yang—" Haotian Venerable spoke up: "We must clarify your status first."

"Actually, if you want to occupy a higher position in civilization, or even have a headship appointed for you, we can support you. But the reality is that the Immortal Alliance, this great ship, already has its own operating mode and course of navigation."

"Making minor adjustments is acceptable, but making too many changes would be self-destructive. In addition, the entire system that currently maintains the Milky Way's high-speed travel in the cosmic void, such as the Star River Array and the black hole-white hole controllable spacetime field, is all tied to the position of Wen Quanbing."

"This system must be supported by four core elements. It cannot be changed for the time being. A fifth core element cannot be added, and the four core elements cannot be unified. If you replace any of us, it will cause an imbalance of power."

Gouchen Tianzun interjected, "I've long wanted to quit. If possible, I'd like a junior to take over my position, but unfortunately, no one can handle it."

Taihuang Tianzun continued, "Ye Yang, after we leave the Great Void of the Universe, the existing system will disintegrate and be rebuilt. Right now, we're all crammed into a small boat, so we can't make any big moves."

All four of them were trying to keep Ye Yang calm.

The meaning is simple: given Ye Yang's current strength, they are willing to grant him a corresponding status, but they also hope that Ye Yang will not cause trouble when the survival of all humanity is threatened.

"If I want to mess around—once I reach the starry sky on the other side, Ye Yang can do whatever he wants."

Among the vast majority of True Immortals, Star Lords, and True Monarchs, the four Celestial Venerables possess absolute authority and prestige. After all, they were the ones who led these powerful beings to conquer the entire galaxy, they were the ones who established the system, and they were the ones who carried out the plan to escape the Great Void.

If they really can't stand Ye Yang, they can then run away and split up the family, leaving hundreds of billions of cultivators below the Immortal level for Ye Yang to rule. But under no circumstances should any conflict occur during the voyage!

Of course—based on their understanding of Ye Yang, it's highly unlikely that things will escalate to that unpleasant point.

"hehe."

Ye Yang smiled. It seemed that his sudden rise to prominence and the fact that his power had surpassed everyone else in an instant had indeed put enormous pressure on these civilization leaders.

"You seniors are joking. I have no intention of vying for power or dominating the world."

He no longer concealed his identity, declaring, "I am the top candidate for the ruler of all heavens, and my goal is to completely control the [Gate of All Heavens] before reaching the other side of the starry sky!"

"Please lend me a hand, seniors."

A complete showdown, laying everything bare—

Let the other person understand your thoughts, and you will also be able to understand the other person's thoughts.

There are now consensuses on status, power, and resource allocation.

"Within a century, the birth of the eighth Celestial Venerable of human civilization will be announced."

"As a Celestial Venerable in the wilderness—Celestial Venerable Minghong has the authority to control a star sector. A new region within the Milky Way will be designated as the boundaries of this new star sector."

"Of course, there will be a fare to pay." The Milky Way carries hundreds of millions of stars within the star sector controlled by Ye Yang, which will consume even more resources!

"Master Minghong has veto power over any issue at the All-Immortal Alliance Council."

"Minghong Celestial Venerable has the right to know all official files of the Immortal Alliance and the right to supervise all official affairs —"

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The Immortal Alliance and Celestial Venerable Minghong signed a "Millennial Cooperation Treaty."

The Immortal Alliance and Minghong Tianzun signed a "Cooperation Agreement for the Development of the Cosmic Sea Dungeon World."

The official name of Devouring World in the official Immortal Alliance documents is "Cosmic Sea World".

『————』

In about three days, Ye Yang efficiently negotiated the terms with the highest level of the Immortal Alliance.

After all, he is a talent cultivated within the Immortal Alliance system. Currently, their relationship is similar to that of the Celestial Venerable Chasing Light, but in reality, it is much deeper!

In the process of developing and devouring the world and controlling the [Gate of All Heavens]—as long as Ye Yang does not do anything to lose the hearts of the people, then without a doubt, he will gradually become the new leader of civilization!

He was the most likely to control the Gate of All Heavens, which meant he was qualified for it.

"The Millennium Cooperation Treaty: Within a thousand years, I will assist the Immortal Alliance in suppressing the resistance forces of all level eight and nine dungeon worlds, liberating all the True Monarch combat forces stationed in these worlds, so that the entire Immortal Alliance can concentrate its efforts on the development of the Devouring World."

Ye Yang looked at the treaty, and the terms were very favorable. For any battlefield development project that invited him to participate, he would receive at least 20% of the revenue based solely on his Heavenly Venerable status!

What Ye Yang wanted to do was not to enter these instance worlds with his real body, but to let his fungal clone enter!

Fungi and mimicry insectoids will fight alongside the Immortal Alliance cultivators.

It's hard to imagine that scene.

"But before that, I need to thoroughly study this so-called 'Celestial Venerable' realm, as well as all the Immortal Alliance's research on refining the 'Primordial Beginning' and 'Refining the Void.'"

"Perhaps—I have already managed to break through this bottleneck of civilization."

Through the detailed information provided by several Celestial Venerables, Ye Yang has come to understand that he is not yet a true Celestial Venerable.

By condensing one's own Great Dao into a status, and by imbuing one's Dao Fruit with authority, one gathers the wishes of all beings and paves the way forward.

That was a newly emerging cultivation method that allowed cultivators to break through to the level of True Monarchs during the era when the Immortal Alliance was established.

One by one, the rulers of nations, presidents, sect leaders, and founders of mega-corporations in the Milky Way became beings akin to celestial beings.

However, the strength of their Great Dao is generally only at the peak of the True Monarch level, or even less!

Only three top-tier beings, whose Dao realm has transcended to another level, possess terrifying combat power and can be called true Celestial Venerables!

The four top True Monarchs of the Immortal Alliance embodied the wishes of countless cultivators at the bottom. Haotian Heavenly Venerable was the first to break through himself and ascend the Great Dao, becoming the fourth Heavenly Venerable at that time.

Next is Gouchen Tianzun, and finally Jiuku Tianzun.

Taihuang Tianzun was able to ascend to the Great Dao and become a true Tianzun only after the Immortal Alliance had basically pacified all the major forces in the Milky Way, leaving only a few remnants to resist. This was achieved through studying the countless worlds connected by the [Gate of All Heavens] and the myriad laws of these worlds.

"By constantly refining and cultivating one's own Great Dao, reaching the peak and limit of a True Monarch, one can form small cores of great power," which are the weak vortexes I sensed.

"Theoretically, they could achieve the status of a pseudo-Celestial Venerable," or perhaps a quasi-Celestial Venerable, increasing their combat power by tens or even hundreds of times, but still falling short of the profound mysteries of a true Celestial Venerable."

"In terms of the realm of the Great Dao, the Celestial Venerable has indeed truly transcended the True Monarch by a whole realm. However, limited by his cultivation in the main world—only at the stage of refining the Primordial Essence—he cannot find the next path, and the essence of his power has not undergone a true qualitative change, so he is only half-finished."

Ye Yang laughed: "It's like when I was in the Devouring World, I had once comprehended the ninth-order serpent scale secret pattern system. Although my law realm was comparable to that of a universe venerable, my divine power just couldn't transform; the essence of my power was simply inferior!"

"Therefore, as long as they break through in their cultivation in the main world and their power foundation is elevated, the combat power of Haotian Venerable and others will immediately increase a thousandfold."

"Refining the Void — in essence, it's still about dealing with the black hole."

"The black holes in the main world are not the kind of harmless creatures that devour other worlds."

There are also differences between black holes.