Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Chapter 204 Reaction Emerges

"Everyone," Hu Yanbo began, "the contents of this inheritance are enough to guide you to the limit of the strongest."

His words caused a burning light to burst forth in the eyes of the Star Ancestor, the Primordial Island Lord, and others.

This is exactly what they've been dreaming of!

Hu Yanbo didn't care about giving away the inheritance that could reach the limit of the strongest.

It's important to understand that even in the original story, despite Luo Feng providing a great deal of inheritance and assistance after passing through reincarnation, only a handful of humans ultimately managed to break through to become Void True Gods and successfully pass through reincarnation.

Passing through reincarnation and arriving at the Origin Continent is merely a new beginning.

That is a wider world, and also a more brutal battlefield.

There is no such thing as "those who ascend from the lower realms have stronger talents" there.

Without any lineage, many geniuses who groped their way to becoming Void Gods have been unable to advance any further after arriving on the Origin Continent for countless epochs.

Not to mention those who have to rely on inheritance and exploration to reach the limits of true godhood.

However, these Huyanbos would not tell them such a cruel reality.

"Thank you, Lord of All Things!" The strongest among them bowed solemnly in gratitude.

For them, this inherited guidance, which points directly to the limits of the strongest, is of immeasurable value and is enough to clear the clouds and bring them to the light in their long cultivation journey.

As for what comes after that, once you reach the pinnacle of strength, who will be afraid of whom!

No?

The strongest individuals took their leave one after another, and their consciousness projections slowly dissipated.

Soon, only Hu Yanbo, the Zerg Queen, and the Starry Sky Beast Ancestor remained in the space.

Hu Yanbo's gaze fell on the Zerg Queen and the Star Ancestor, filled with curiosity.

Under the Queen's proactive adjustments, the Zerg territory has gradually moved out of the core, rich area that was originally adjacent to the human race and retreated to the "secondary core" area.

Although the territory has changed, thanks to the Empress's strength as the strongest being in the universe and the correct choices made in this war, the Zerg still retain a relatively vast living space and resources, far surpassing the mechanical race and the demon race, which had to flee to remote star systems in a panic.

As for the Starry Sky Beast Alliance, it doesn't have a high need for fixed territories, so it has no such worries.

"Is there anything else, you two?" Hu Yanbo asked in a calm tone.

The Zerg Queen's hazy, multicolored aura rippled slightly. She stepped forward, her posture no longer the languid and regal one of the past, but respectfully saying, "Thank you again, Lord of All Things!"

"It is already quite difficult for me to reach the limit of the strongest by relying on this inheritance, even if my talent and potential are exhausted over a long period of time."

The Queen paused, her tone becoming even more earnest, "But at that time, with your extraordinary talent, you had probably already reached heights beyond our comprehension. A frog in a well cannot fathom the vastness of the universe."

"Instead of wasting my time alone, I want to join Hongmeng and follow in your footsteps."

The colossal phantom of the Starry Sky Beast Ancestor also let out a low laugh: "Hehe, me too."

Both men belonged to certain ethnic groups and were acquainted with the Mountain Dweller.

Even though the Mountain Dweller was bound by his oath to be unable to reveal the secret of transcending reincarnation, his immense strength and attitude toward Huyan Bo were themselves the most powerful hints.

"Okay!" Hu Yanbo nodded.

As the saying goes, "First come, first served; last come, last served."

The powerful individuals who knelt first had already obtained what they wanted.

The demon race, the prison race, the crystal race, and others, due to their stubbornness, hesitation, or greed, missed the best opportunity and ultimately suffered the fate of extermination of their races and the collapse of their territories.

Now it's another chance for the first to kneel to get what they want, and the last to kneel will get nothing.

The primordial universe was calm and peaceful, but the cosmic sea was turbulent and stormy.

Purple Moon Holy Land Universe.

"A bunch of useless trash..." A faint purple-robed figure stood there, "They were defeated in a matter of moments after the first exchange."

When the Purple Moon Ancestor learned the details, he was so angry he laughed.

Half of the strongest people are traitors.

"Relying on these useless people is not as reliable as breaking through on my own," said the Purple Moon Ancestor in a cold voice.

Within the microcosm of the First God in the First Cycle Era.

Six towering figures sat quietly in meditation.

"It seems that Blue-Eyes died at the hands of the human race." The Third God's deep voice broke the silence.

The appearance of the Lord of Darkness on the battlefield, and the Azure-Eyed Light that has caused headaches for the Lords of the Universe, have revealed the truth behind the fall of the Azure-Eyed True Lord.

Logically, having identified the culprit behind the fall of their clan's pillar, the Divine Eye Clan should be enraged and seek revenge at all costs.

However, the reality was that the Divine Eye Clan responded in silence.

The strongest do indeed have their own temperaments, but their temperaments are often based on the premise that their own absolute safety and interests are not fatally threatened.

When it comes to their own safety, even the most irritable god will instantly become extremely cautious.

The instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm is deeply ingrained in life, especially for these old monsters whose every thought involves billions of calculations.

"The Blue-Eyed Ones must have fallen to the unknown ancient inheritance obtained by the Lord of All Things back then." The First True Lord spoke slowly, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger.

"That secret technique that can instantly render Lord Liulan Star incapable of resistance may only be the tip of the iceberg."

The First God naturally had doubts about Huyanbo's methods in dealing with Liulan Star Lord.

However, judging from the intelligence of the original universe war, Hu Yanbo was able to unleash the strength of the seventh rank when he was unrestricted, but he did not instantly kill the two ancestors of the demon race. It is likely that such a secret technique could not kill the strongest.

Therefore, other methods are the only option.

But in any case, this proves how terrifying and unknown that tradition is.

The First God quickly made up his mind.

His gaze swept over the other five True Lords. "Pass down the order. From this day forward, all members of my Divine Eye Clan, when venturing into the three forbidden zones of the Cosmic Sea, shall, as far as possible, retreat from any human race or its allies, and shall not provoke them."

This cycle of reincarnation is not yet over, and it doesn't need to reach its most frenzied stage yet.

Not only the Divine Eye Clan, but also the forces of the first and second reincarnation eras issued similar orders.

The primordial universe, the territory of humankind.

Tens of thousands of years have passed since that great war that established hegemony ended.

For a powerful being with an eternal lifespan, tens of thousands of years is but a fleeting moment, but for a human race that is rapidly expanding and digesting the spoils of war, it is enough to bring about earth-shattering changes.

The territory of human populations experienced explosive growth after the war.

Having taken over most of the rich star sectors left behind by the Demon Race, the Mechanical Race, the Prison Race, and the Crystal Race, plus some core areas voluntarily ceded by the Zerg Race, the territory actually controlled by humanity has reached more than five thousand star sectors!

Such a vast territory meant that almost all human cosmic venerables became "cosmic rulers," responsible for governing one—

One or even several star sectors.

The rulers of the universe joined forces to venture into the three most dangerous places.

The same goes for Luo Feng.

As for the true leader and pillar of the human race—the Lord of All Things, Huyanbo—he was waiting for something after repaying the peak will of the Void True God.

On this day, the wait finally paid off.

Virtual universe, supreme temple.

Surrounded by chaotic energy, everyone turned their attention to Hu Yanbo, who was in the main seat, and Luo Feng, who had just finished his report.

"The Tomb Ship? The selection process for the lineage of the ancient civilization of the Broken East River?" The Chaos City Lord frowned slightly, digesting the astonishing news brought by Luo Feng.

In the past, when the Tomb Ship appeared, there were only 36 slots available besides the ship's controller, and there was no so-called inheritance.

Moreover, it involves a selection process that tests one's comprehension!

"The Rhinoceros Emperor's Game? A test of comprehension?" The Dragon Lord pondered.

All eyes remained on Huyanbo.

After all, if we talk about the human race, or even look at the entire primordial universe and the cosmic ocean, whose enlightenment is the most extraordinary and the most incredible?

Without a doubt, he is the Lord of all things!

Although Luo Feng's talent and comprehension propelled him from World Lord to Universe Lord in just tens of thousands of years, the actual time involved, including the acceleration of time, exceeded one hundred million years.

They are far inferior to Huyanbo after his awakening.

"Teacher," Luo Feng also looked at Hu Yanbo.

"The virtual consciousness of Duan Donghe stated that the inheritor must rely on their own comprehension to solve the Rhinoceros Emperor Formation. The faster the progress and the better the performance, the more likely they are to obtain its core inheritance."

"This disciple has made a preliminary attempt and finds it to be incredibly profound."

"If the teacher were to intervene, we would surely be able to obtain the inheritance of this ancient civilization!"

Luo Feng, inside the Tomb Ship, observed the Rhinoceros Emperor's Formation and felt it was incredibly profound. He wasn't even sure if he could surpass the other experts present.

Not to mention the possibility of it being passed down.

However, one thing is certain: if the teacher goes, they will definitely be far ahead.

Everyone present nodded in agreement.

No one can ever have too much ancient heritage, especially since this Duan Donghe heritage seems to be extremely precious.

They even used tests of comprehension.

Hu Yanbo met everyone's gazes calmly and said, "I am already aware of this matter. I had already set off when Luo Feng delivered the message."

Everyone's spirits lifted.

Hu Yanbo continued, "Giant Axe, you will later inform the Mountain Guest, the Empress, and the Star Ancestor that the four of you will also go to the area where the Tomb Ship is located."

The founder of the giant axe, who was mentioned by name, nodded.

"As for the others," Hu Yanbo's gaze swept over the Chaos City Lord, Peng Gong's Lord, and others.

"Everything remains the same. Go out and explore if you want to, stay and guard if you want to. There's no need to let the matter of the tomb ship disrupt your rhythm."

"This test of inheritance focuses on comprehension; it doesn't matter how many people participate!"

To be honest, apart from myself and Luo Feng, the others in the test of Duan Donghe were just there to make up the numbers.

Going to more places is a waste of time.

As for arranging for Giant Axe and his men to go, Hu Yanbo had other plans.

Just as humanity's leadership was discussing strategies and acting swiftly, news of the emergence of the Tomb Ship and the possession of the legacy of the ancient super civilization "Duan Donghe" had already swept across the entire cosmic ocean like a cosmic storm!

In the three great cycles of reincarnation and the two great holy land universes, almost every force that could be named, regardless of size or strength, was stirred up by this earth-shattering news.

In an instant, on the outer perimeter, inner domain, and even the edge of the core area of ​​the spaceship, figures exuding powerful auras sped towards the coordinates of the Tomb Ship, piloting various palaces, ships, and shuttles, sparing no effort!

Swish swish swish —

The inner region of the spaceship is a dangerous area filled with distorted spatial rifts and eternal icy storms.

A beam of light flashed and teleported at an astonishing speed!

Each movement covered a distance far exceeding the range of divine power that ordinary universe masters could detect!

At the entrance to the Tomb Ship's cabin, powerful figures were already waiting.

Guarding this place at this moment are two cosmic lords from the "Skeleton Clan" of the first era of reincarnation, and another rock giant lord who is as silent as a mountain.

All three possessed considerable power, at least at the top level of the third rank.

However, when they saw the dark red light and shadow rapidly approaching within the danger zone from afar, the three cosmic lords couldn't help but tremble.

"He is the strongest in the universe!" the Lord of the Red Parrot thought to himself.

Just as they were filled with doubt and uncertainty, the dark red light flashed and appeared in the void less than a million kilometers away from the hatch entrance, where it came to a steady stop.

The light faded, revealing a magnificent palace treasure, its entire body a deep crimson.

The next moment, light and shadow appeared above the palace, and two majestic figures emerged.

The leader, clad in a simple black battle robe, possessed a restrained divine aura, yet the subtle pressure emanating from him, revealing his life force, instantly made the three Universe Lords, including the Lord of the Sea, realize that he was a formidable Universe Lord.

Standing half a step behind the black-robed youth was a towering giant covered in dark gold, ferocious bone armor, exuding an aura of endless violence and dominance.

His mere presence alone exuded an undisguised, terrifying pressure that instilled a sense of dread in the three cosmic lords.

"Rampaging Demon God!!!" The three Lords of the Sea recognized the identity of the being behind them almost instantly!

This infamous lone warrior, known for his ruthless and unbridled actions in the cosmic sea and possessing the supreme treasure armor "Blood Sea Demon Armor," has actually arrived!

So, who is that black-robed youth, the Lord of the Universe, who can command even the unruly Demon God to stand respectfully behind him?

The three Skeleton Race Universe Lords were filled with thoughts racing, their minds filled with surprise and uncertainty.

At this moment, the black-robed youth who was leading the group—none other than Huyan Bo's Netherworld Avatar—sounded with divine power throughout the void!

"Alright, there's nothing more for you to do here."

"You can leave now."

The Lord of the Sea felt a chill run down his spine. He was about to retort when his gaze fell upon the rampaging demon god behind Huyanbo, who stood silently like a prehistoric beast, his blood-red eyes indifferently glancing at him. All his dissatisfaction and anger were instantly extinguished.

Rampant Demon God!

This guy is notoriously reckless, possesses formidable combat power, and his ability to survive is among the best in the universe.

The strongest member of the Skeleton Clan is still on his way, so it would be unwise to clash with this madman at this moment.

"Let's go." The Lord of the Crying Sea suppressed his emotions and left with the Lord of the Red Parrot.

The Lord of the Rocks also transformed into a streak of light and quickly departed.

"If you're going to be so arrogant, then you'll be blocking the way. Just wait for Giant Axe and the others." Hu Yanbo said as he stepped into the metal hatch.

Suddenly—"Boom!~~"

A blurry afterimage was hurtling forward at an incredible speed! Its speed far exceeded 100,000 times the speed of light, ignoring the ice demons that could freeze souls and the flames that could incinerate divine bodies along the way, and sped toward the Tomb Ship.

The newcomer possessed an eerie yet powerful aura; he was none other than the strongest being in the universe from the "Celestial Bell Clan," a relatively weak but individually formidable race from the first era of reincarnation—the Shadow Bell Demon Lord!

As it approached the hatch of the tomb ship, the blurry afterimage suddenly slowed down, as if it had changed from extreme motion to extreme stillness, revealing a huge bell-shaped phantom shrouded in a hazy black mist.

Immediately afterwards, the bell's shadow dissipated, revealing its true form.

It was a tall, thin, and strange old man with long, loose hair.

Above his long hair hung millions of miniature black bells!

Not only on his hair, but also on his eyebrows, the gaps in his skin texture, and even the folds of his ancient black robe, countless tiny bell-shaped patterns shimmered.

He stood silently in the void, his body not deliberately radiating any pressure, yet imperceptible black ripples naturally spread out around him, faintly resonating as if countless extremely subtle chimes echoed and resonated around him.

This is the most distinctive characteristic of the Heavenly Bell Clan's powerful members. Their divine power, soul fluctuations, and even attack methods are often related to the form and rhythm of the bell.

The Shadow Demon Lord's eyes immediately locked onto the open hatch of the Tomb Ship, a greedy glint in them.

The legacy of the Broken East River!

This is the last straw that the Heavenly Bell Clan might be grasping at before their reincarnation limit approaches!

However, his light immediately fell outside the hatch onto the dark red, ferocious figure that stood like a sculpture on the huge meteorite.

"Hmm?" The Shadow Demon Lord frowned almost imperceptibly, a hint of surprise appearing on his sinister face. "Rampaging Demon God?"

"This madman is here too?"

"Did he bring his disciple with him?" The Shadow Demon Lord also saw the Nether Sea clone that was preparing to enter.

At this moment, the Lord of the Skeleton Clan, the Lord of the Crying Sea, and the Lord of the Crimson Parrot, who had not flown far, stopped and watched from a distance.

The Lord of the Crying Sea transmitted a gloating message: "Before our clan's experts arrived, we encountered that Shadow Bell Demon Lord first."

"The two strongest fighters are about to clash!"

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