Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Chapter 156 The Giant Axe Meeting

With the passage secure and ample time available, Hu Yanbo no longer devoted himself to the frenzied devouring as he had initially.

A sliver of his consciousness detached from his main body and began to ponder another crucial question—how to fulfill the repayment conditions for this advance payment to the "Lord of the Universe".

"Kill any universe master—" With a thought, Hu Yanbo once again separated a wisp of his consciousness and connected it to the virtual universe.

"The target shouldn't be too strong, preferably Tier 1, at most Tier 2. It's best to be certain that the opponent doesn't have clones."

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"The demon race, the insect race, the machine race, and their affiliated alliances."

Now, Hu Yanbo's authority is different!

After receiving personal approval from the founder of the Giant Axe and the Lord of Chaos City, his status in the virtual universe system of the human race has been officially upgraded from the previous "Seven-Star Overlord" authority to the "True Universe Lord" authority!

They even possess the qualification to attend the highest meeting of the human race—the Giant Axe Meeting!

"Lord of Tongling (Subordinate to the Demon Race), Third Tier, whose true form is a special life form, Tongling Mountain Stone," possesses extremely strong defense, an immense divine body, no clones, and wields the top-tier domain treasure, Floating Mountain and Sea, and permanently resides in its birthplace, the Tongling Secret Realm...

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"Lord of Banff (Zerg Alliance Affiliation): Top-tier Tier 2, skilled in soul attacks, relatively weak in direct combat, with decent survivability, frequently active in his clan's Banff Nexus" and the Zerg's peripheral borders...

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Each name, accompanied by more detailed assessments of its strength, preferred methods, range of activities, and estimated survival abilities, flashed through Hu Yanbo's mind.

"As expected, there's no information on a first-order universe lord!" Hu Yanbo thought to himself as he quickly scanned the intelligence.

"A fourth-tier opponent fighting a first-tier opponent? Hu Yanbo estimated that with a full-force attack, he could shatter the opponent's divine body in one blow, or even annihilate it entirely." However, upon closer reflection, that's not the case.

Hu Yanbo's mind raced.

First-order universe masters are usually newly promoted, and their life genes and secret techniques are still in a period of rapid improvement.

Even with the intelligence capabilities of the Hong Alliance, the Lord of the Universe at this stage could not detect it.

It is likely that only the highest levels of their own clan know this.

"It seems that finding an easy target isn't so easy after all."

"In that case, let's choose from these second-tier, or even top-tier, targets!" Hu Yanbo was not discouraged.

His gaze swept over the list again.

"Not only do I have to carefully select my opponents, but I also have to take the lead in arranging the location and timing of the battle!" Hu Yanbo thought to himself.

Favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships—these seem to be the essential elements of ordinary warfare. However, at the level of the Lord of the Universe, who can shatter galaxies with a wave of his hand, he seems to no longer be bound by these factors.

However, this is not the case.

Suddenly, Hu Yanbo's gaze lingered on the name of a Universe Lord belonging to the demon race on the list, and he chuckled softly.

"I've chosen you!"

Having a clear goal, Hu Yanbo did not rush into action.

After all, a complete set of procedures is still needed, and it takes time to lay out a complete set of procedures.

"Sharpening your axe won't delay your woodcutting."

Hu Yanbo calmed down and continued to patiently guide the Nine Nether Sea to evolve!

On the other hand, they also began to deal with another important task entrusted to them by the Lord of Chaos City—to create their own Chaos Monument!

Creating the Chaos Monument is neither particularly difficult nor particularly simple.

If one merely sketches a diagram based on one's own understanding of the laws, infuses it with divine power, and forms a diagram containing the fluctuations of the laws, it may guide others to comprehend the direction of the laws, but its effect relies more on the observer's own comprehension and lacks a systematic approach.

It's like being given an unexplored mine; how much treasure you can dig out depends entirely on your own abilities.

The reason why the 52 Chaos Monuments erected by the human race in Chaos City are regarded as treasures of inheritance is that their creators all systematically summarized, concluded and sublimated their life's learning!

Each Chaos Stele represents a complete, progressive, and gradually deepening school of thought—a cultivation system!

It breaks down the complex laws of the universe into clear levels, guiding the seeker step by step, starting from the most basic essence of the laws, gradually delving deeper until they reach the heights achieved by the creator.

Previously, Hu Yanbo's plan was to use the "Law of Metal" as an introductory guide, and then gradually reveal the mysteries of the "Law of Space," with a focus on guiding the use of soul attack methods.

This is a path consistent with his past performance.

But now, the situation is different!

Under the immense power of the "system pre-drawn" approach, although he had not fully comprehended the laws of time, Hu Yanbo was reborn as the "Golden Void Beast God" through the "Way of Golden Void Fusion".

A complete "Golden Void Fusion Law" Chaos Stele will undoubtedly have a more significant guiding effect on future generations of the clan than the "Golden Void Chaos Stele"!

Among the 52 Chaos Steles currently existing in the Chaos City of the human race, there are naturally some that simply expound the mysteries of the "Law of Metal" and the "Law of Space," and there may even be more than one.

Different creators have different perspectives on the same principle, different ways of applying it, and different focuses, thus forming different schools of thought.

Therefore, even if Hu Yanbo's previously conceived Chaos Stele, which begins with the Law of Metal, gradually reveals the Law of Space, and ultimately leans towards soul attacks, is successfully established, it is merely a new way of displaying among the many schools of thought based on the Laws of Metal and Space.

For the community, it provides a valuable, but not revolutionary, alternative.

The Chaos Stele that can be fused with gold and void is completely different!

"Moreover, I seem to be the first person in the human race, and even in the Hong Alliance, to achieve the status of a universe master through the path of the Beast God!" Hu Yanbo stroked his chin.

The race has five major factions, each with a considerable number of immortals and venerables who choose a particular path of beast god because their talents are more suited to it.

Within the human race, this path is found only in the Star Prison Demon Lord's "Star Prison Chaos Stele".

Now, there's Huyanbo too.

Furthermore, Huyan Bo's method of integrating laws is complete and flawless!

"Is the Star Prison Demon Lord stuck at the final step because he lacks the Heart of the Beast God?"

Heart of the Beast God!

It is the key to truly becoming a beast god.

Without the heart of the Beast God, there will always be an insurmountable barrier between one and the Lord of the Universe.

"Although I knew of the existence of the 'Heart of the Beast God,' I didn't possess it myself, so I couldn't accurately determine the specific reason why the Star Prison Demon Lord was stuck at the bottleneck." Hu Yanbo understood.

"However, if I were to meet the Star Prison Demon Lord again, I would be able to detect it during our exchange of blows."

"If it truly lacks the heart of the Beast God, then it remains to be seen whether the founder of the Giant Axe is willing to part with it!"

"I'm willing to give it up; there's still a sliver of a chance!"

"If you can't bear to part with it, then you can only wait for the guidance of the East River's legacy hundreds of thousands of years from now."

His thoughts quickly returned to the present moment, away from the matter of the Star Prison Demon Lord.

With a thought, Hu Yanbo took out the precious materials that the Lord of Chaos City had prepared for him to build the core of the Chaos Monument.

These materials are radiant and contain the extraordinary ability to stabilize space and bear the intent of laws. They are extremely valuable, roughly estimated to be worth several treasure points, enough to build an excellent ordinary Chaos Stele.

But Hu Yanbo only sensed it briefly before shaking his head slightly.

"Not enough!" he muttered to himself.

These materials would be more than enough to build a Chaos Monument based on a single superior law.

But the complete Golden Void Fusion Law he is now building places even higher demands on the core carrier!

"It seems I'll have to go see the Lord of Chaos City again," Hu Yanbo said with a helpless smile.

"However, should we first arrange the plan to hunt down the Lord of the Universe, and then proceed after success? Or should we make the request first, and then slowly build the plan while waiting for the hunting opportunity?" Hu Yanbo pondered for a moment.

What?

You said that the cosmic lords of the race would investigate where Huyanbo's Golden Void Fusion Path came from.

Sorry!

We're not building it!

Just before Huyanbo made a decision—

"drop!"

A special notification sound from the virtual universe system rang in his consciousness.

With a thought, Hu Yanbo connected his consciousness to the virtual universe, where an email with a faint golden axe-shaped mark was quietly floating in the most conspicuous position in his private space.

The sender was none other than the founder of Giant Axe!

"The Giant Axe Conference?" Hu Yanbo's heart skipped a beat, and he was slightly surprised.

The highest council of humankind is divided into two types.

One type is a large-scale supreme meeting, attended by all cosmic venerables, all cosmic lords, and the strongest beings in the universe.

Such meetings are usually held to announce major events that affect the entire race, especially those concerning the interests of the cosmic sovereigns, such as the allocation of new cosmic realms or large-scale war mobilizations.

The other type is the kind summoned at this moment, a high-level internal meeting attended only by the true core pillars of the human race, the Lord of the Universe, and the strongest beings in the universe. Because it is usually held in the "Giant Axe Temple" of the virtual universe, it is also known as the "Giant Axe Meeting".

The matters discussed at the Great Axe Conference are all important issues involving the fate of the ethnic group and requiring joint decision-making at the highest level.

"At this point in time, it's probably still about ten thousand years before Luo Feng was born," Hu Yanbo quickly checked the timeline, a hint of curiosity rising in his heart.

"In the original story, during this period, the human realm seemed to be peaceful and tranquil; we haven't heard of any earth-shattering events happening."

But Hu Yanbo quickly came to terms with it.

"That's true. Even if something major happened, I wouldn't know, since in the original story, I was already dead!"

"Of course, even if they were alive, they wouldn't deserve to know."

"The level is too low; all one can perceive and experience is prosperity!"

With that in mind, Hu Yanbo opened a new teleportation point in the virtual universe.

In the endless dark void, faint starlight can be seen in the distance.

An ancient temple floats silently in the center of this void.

In front of the temple was a small open space, in the center of which sat a simple, long stone table.

There is only one stone chair at the main seat of the stone table, while there is a row of stone chairs on each side.

At this moment, these stone chairs are already occupied by towering figures exuding a vast aura. They are of various shapes and sizes, some humanoid and others of special life forms, but each of them naturally radiates a pressure that makes the starry sky tremble.

They are the true pillars of humanity—the Lords of the Universe!

At this moment, the meeting had not yet officially begun, and the Lord of the Universe was casually chatting.

The focus of the conversation was Huyanbo.

There's no way around it; in the last tens of thousands of years, the most prominent human species has been Huyanbo!

They can no longer be simply described as "supernovas"; they are now the pillars of their race, second only to the eighteen of them.

"Haha, Huang Jian, your disciple is quite an extraordinary fellow!"

"The United Star Prison has single-handedly annihilated twenty-three cosmic overlords from the three major alliances!"

"Your Cosmic Mercenary Alliance has now truly become a top-tier cosmic overlord of its own."

"You flatter me, everyone. Huyan Bo is still young and has a long way to go. He hasn't even broken through to the level of a Universe Lord yet, so we mustn't praise him excessively, lest he become arrogant," the Lord of Desolate Mirror said modestly, but anyone could hear the smugness hidden in his voice!

"Whoosh!"

Just as everyone was chatting, a figure suddenly appeared inside the temple.

The newcomer was none other than Huyanbo!

His appearance instantly shattered the previously relaxed atmosphere.

Beside the stone table, the cosmic lords who had been talking or resting with their eyes closed all turned their gazes toward this uninvited guest at almost the same time.

Their faces simultaneously showed expressions of astonishment and confusion.

What's going on?

Huyanbo?!

How did he end up here? This is the Temple of the Giant Axe!

It is the highest meeting place that only the universe lords and the founders of the giant axe of the human race are qualified to set foot in!

Indeed, Hu Yanbo is very strong. Everyone acknowledges that he possesses strength comparable to or even surpassing the top cosmic overlords. He is undoubtedly the most dazzling existence in the clan, second only to the eighteen pillars.

However, it is still a step below "equal status".

The Lord of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace, the Venerable Ancestral Tree, and the Demon Lord of the Star Prison—which of these three isn't a renowned and top-tier cosmic overlord?

Their strength was second only to theirs, yet for countless millennia, none of the three had ever been qualified to set foot in the Giant Axe Temple!

Only those beings who truly stand on the same level of life as them and possess the power of a master of the universe are qualified to be here and discuss matters of life and death for their race!

In an instant, the gazes of all the universe lords shifted from Huyan Bo to the Lord of Desolation! Their eyes were filled with questions.

However, what they saw was the same astonishment and bewilderment written on the rugged face of the Lord of the Wasteland!

He even widened his eyes slightly, clearly unaware of Huyanbo's appearance!

Seeing that the Lord of Desolation also reacted in this way, a thought flashed through the minds of the Universe Lords present, and their gazes once again focused on Hu Yanbo, who was standing there calmly.

"Could it be that the founder of the Giant Axe suddenly convened a supreme meeting because of Huyan Bo?"

"It may even be related to the secret of why he was able to rise so quickly, from an ordinary marquis to immortality, and in just tens of thousands of years he could rival the top cosmic overlords."

Did he voluntarily confess to the founder of the Giant Axe what earth-shattering opportunity he had encountered?

Did the founder of the Giant Axe discover something about Huyanbo by going back in time?

Countless speculations instantly flooded the minds of the Lords of the Universe.