Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Chapter 212 The Beasts Attack

With a glimmer of hope that he might find something of value, the Golden Skull True Lord cautiously moved a little closer to the all-consuming edge of the dim land. His powerful divine energy, like tentacles, probed into that chilling darkness, trying to sense any potential treasure fluctuations or safe paths within.

However, he didn't sense any inheritance, nor did he detect the aura of the most powerful treasure. Instead, his divine power suddenly came into contact with an indescribable and terrifying existence!

It was a gigantic monster that emanated an ominous dark light and was incredibly ugly and ferocious in appearance!

It has two twisted heads, each with only one eye, one nostril that opens and closes constantly to inhale, and a huge mouth that flows with thick saliva!

Its body has a pair of muscular arms covered with barbs, and a pair of thick lower limbs with reverse joints.

What's most chilling is that there are dozens of wounds of varying sizes on its dark skin, from which black blood is gushing out!

However, even with such severe injuries, the aura naturally emanating from this monster still made the Golden Skull True Lord feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and even the flow of his divine power became stagnant!

"What the hell?!" The Golden Skull True Lord was horrified. He had never seen such an ugly, evil, and powerful life form in the cosmic sea!

This is by no means any known special life form or creature of dangerous places!

"roar--!"

The ugly monster seemed to have sensed the Golden Skull True Lord's divine sense probing, and the single eye on each of its two heads locked onto his direction, letting out a roar!

Immediately, the injured body burst forth with terrifying speed, like a streak of dark light tearing through space, instantly traversing what seemed like a considerable distance. A giant claw covered in scales and bone spurs was already slashing down towards the Golden Skull True Lord!

"Damn it!" The Golden Skull True Lord's soul, which had just been impacted by the roar, suddenly reacted and hastily swung the supreme treasure divine axe in his hand. The axe light burst forth and met the sky-covering giant claw!

He was, after all, the strongest, and his fighting instincts remained.

However-

"clang!!!"

The divine axe collided with the giant claw, producing a piercing explosion!

The Golden Skull True Lord felt an irresistible, terrifying force, a mixture of destruction and devouring, coming from the axe handle, which made his arms go numb and his body tremble violently!

Even more terrifying, the black aura attached to the monster's claws was actually eroding his divine power!

Originally, with the support of the most powerful treasure, he possessed top-tier eighth-order strength. However, in the face of this monster's terrifying pressure and strange power, he couldn't even unleash the strength of a newly ascended True God!

"Crack!" After just three moves, the Golden Skull True Lord's divine axe was knocked off course by a single claw!

Another giant claw shot out like a ghost, instantly piercing through his divine body!

"No—!" The Golden Skull True Lord roared in despair, frantically burning his divine power in an attempt to break free.

But the hideous monster's giant claws seemed to contain the power to suppress the universe, binding him tightly.

The two giant mouths on the heads opened at the same time, revealing sharp teeth, and bit down on half of his divine body in one bite!

"Crunch—Gurgle—"

A sickening chewing sound rang out, mixed with the short, agonizing scream of the Golden Skull God.

The monster devoured the Golden Skull True Lord, a top-tier eighth-order True God, as if it were a delicious meal!

"Life from the primordial universe, tastes pretty good, energy quite pure." The monster chewed simultaneously with its two heads, uttering muffled but satisfied whispers, black blood dripping from the corners of its mouth.

As it devoured the Golden Skull True Lord, the dozens of terrifying wounds on its body began to wriggle and heal at a speed visible to the naked eye!

His aura did not weaken due to the battle; on the contrary, it subtly increased!

For them, consuming high-quality life forms is the best supplement and evolutionary resource!

After chewing, the monster stepped forward and picked up the supreme treasure axe that had been blasted away.

The monster stretched out one of its arms, grabbed the axe handle, and casually swung it twice, creating gusts of dark, destructive axe wind.

"This weapon is fairly handy. I might be able to use it when hunting in the future," it murmured.

While most Beasts were still lurking deep in the dark lands, only occasionally emerging to hunt their own kind or devour some chaotic energy, "Shi Maya" was able to evolve to the second tier first. Its ferocity, cunning, and ambition were among the best of all Beasts.

It swung the divine axe a few times, getting used to this unfamiliar weapon.

Immediately, the four cold, single eyes on the two heads simultaneously gazed into the deeper part of the dim land, into the core area where endless darkness and waves of destruction surged, their eyes flashing with deep-seated hatred and greed.

"Morosa, you ambushed me, not only stealing the food I was about to eat, but also seriously injuring me. I will remember this grudge!" Shimaye roared in his heart.

It was while it was devouring another second-tier world beast that it was ambushed by Morosa. Not only was its prey stolen, but it was also almost killed. It escaped with its life only after suffering serious injuries.

Among the beasts of the realm, their own kind is the most delicious food, but also the most dangerous and cunning.

"I can't defeat you now, but delicious food isn't just limited to those cunning creatures in the lair." The gaze of the Devourer returned to the distance.

That faintly perceptible aura, belonging to the direction of the "primordial universe".

"These foods from outside" are much easier to eat, and they're also good for energy.

"I'll go out, devour enough 'food,' and become stronger before I come back!"

"Then I will devour you, Moroza! Then I will devour Bedi, and all those stronger than me! I will climb step by step to the very top!"

"To become the last and only king!"

Just as it was planning its bright future—

Whoosh—

In the distance, amidst the endless waves, a large ship with an ancient design and emanating strange energy suddenly broke through the waves and approached rapidly.

The large ship came to a stop, and three towering figures flew out from it: King Zhenjia, Ancestral God Qiuyan, and Lord Haolei Star.

The three true gods, who were infamous throughout the cosmic sea, now bowed respectfully to the ugly beast like the most humble servants, their voices filled with awe: "Your Majesty."

Once someone is successfully enslaved by a Realm Beast, their soul imprint will bear the special mark of the Realm Beast pack. To the other Realm Beasts, the enslaved person is essentially the common property of the entire Realm Beast pack.

Therefore, it is not inappropriate for King Zhenjia and others to refer to any beast in the realm as "King" or "Master".

Shima stopped swinging the divine axe, lowered its two heads, and looked down at the three respectful true gods below with its two cold, single eyes, scrutinizing them carefully.

A moment later, its body suddenly began to wriggle and change in a strange way!

A dark light swirled within, and the hideous two-headed monster rapidly changed and shrank, its bones reorganizing and its skin transforming—

In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a tall creature with metallic skin similar to King Zhenjia and rocky textures like the Ancestral God Qiuyan, and a huge tail trailing behind it!

"Looking at it this way—" the transformed Shimaye looked down at its new arm, then looked up at King Zhenjia and the other two, "doesn't it resemble your kind?"

King Zhenjia, Ancestral God Qiuyan, and Lord Haolei were all alarmed and quickly replied, "Yes!!"

"Very good." The Beast Devourer Maya seemed quite satisfied with its new form.

"Give me detailed information about all the powerful beings in your universe, especially those so-called strongest ones," including their strength.

Tell me everything: the methods, the treasures, everything you know.

King Zhenjia and Ancestral God Qiuyan exchanged a glance, both seeing the excitement in each other's eyes.

"Yes!" The three who had pledged allegiance suppressed their inner turmoil and answered without hesitation.

For them, the stronger the Beasts are and the more they devour, the more rewards they may receive in the future.

King Zhenjia stepped forward and began to use his divine power to condense the information flow, including the three major cycles of the cosmic sea, the two holy lands, the new pattern after the rise of the human race in the primordial universe, and the intelligence of well-known powerful figures from various forces.

In particular, information about the current prominent figures such as the "human race," the "founder of the giant axe," the "lord of all things," and the "mountain dweller" should be reported to this king, who exudes an aura of greed and destruction, in as much detail as possible.

As he listened to these descriptions, the light in the eyes of the "World Beast Devouring Maya" grew brighter and brighter.

"So, the so-called three strongest beings in the current universe sea actually come from the same era, or even the same faction?" The Beast Devourer Maya let out a mocking laugh.

"You so-called seniors," having cultivated through two more complete cycles of reincarnation, are still inferior to a new generation rising in a new era of the primordial universe?

"They're really getting worse as they get older."

King Zhenjia and the other two lowered their heads and remained silent, filled with shame and indignation, but dared not show it in the slightest.

"Alright." Shimaya moved his newly transformed arm, which was covered with metal and rock textures, and felt the simulated divine power flowing within his body.

"The more powerful the 'food,' the more delicious it is to devour, and the more helpful it is to my evolution."

"Especially that Lord of All Things" — it paused, a hint of solemnity flashing across its eyes for the first time.

According to the descriptions of King Zhenjia and others, this human named Huyanbo was far beyond the reach of ordinary powerful beings in the cosmic sea.

Such incredible comprehension means that their growth rate and potential ceiling are extremely terrifying, making them an enemy that must be faced squarely.

"However, that's all." Shimaya quickly suppressed that solemnity, replacing it with an even more intense desire for destruction and confidence.

"If even these so-called three strongest beings are no match for me, then the entire cosmic sea will become my hunting ground!"

"All the miniature universes, all the strongest beings in the universes, will be the resources for my evolution!"

To become a citizen of the motherland, one must first determine whether Superman exists.

Although Shima was unaware of this famous quote, he generally understood what to do.

Since absorbing the Golden Skull True Lord, Shimaya clearly felt an increase in his own strength.

This led it to conclude that devouring the foundation of the strongest being in the universe—the miniature universe's origin—would allow it to reap even greater rewards.

The miniature universe is the foundation and source of divine power of the strongest beings in the universe. Its primordial energy is so vast and pure that it far surpasses that of a single true god!

If you can first devour the source and then kill its master, you will maximize efficiency and gains!

This is also a very important reason why Shimaha wanted to go to the Cosmic Sea.

"Delicious food—" Shimaya looked towards the direction of the primordial universe, her eyes reflecting what seemed to be an endless bloody feast.

"I am coming."

The boat of the tomb, the corridor of life and death.

The hazy palace light, interwoven with gold and red, enveloped Luo Feng, who was unraveling the Rhinoceros Emperor's Formation.

Not far away, the three strongest beings in the universe—the Zerg Queen, the Progenitor of the Starry Sky Beasts, and the Rampaging Demon God—waited silently.

The Zerg Queen stood gracefully, then suddenly murmured...?

The Zerg Queen's beautiful face suddenly furrowed her brows!

Just a moment ago, her miniature universe experienced an extremely strange tremor!

She sensed that the most core and mysterious source of her miniature universe was rapidly weakening!

It was as if an invisible, intangible giant mouth was lying on her cosmic origin, devouring its essence and fundamental nature!

"What's going on?!" The Zerg Queen was filled with shock and disbelief.

How stable is the origin of a miniature universe?

Even if attacked by external forces, it is impossible to damage its essence!

The Queen believed that even the creator of the giant axe could not have done this.

"At this rate—" the Zerg Queen rapidly estimated, her face growing increasingly pale, "In at most half a month! My miniature universe's essence will be completely drained by this unknown entity!"

Once the source is depleted, the miniature universe will collapse and be annihilated instantly!

Although she, the strongest being in the universe, will not perish, her strength will be greatly diminished, and she will never have the chance to improve again!

"What is it? Who is it?!" The Zerg Queen suppressed her shock and anger, her beautiful eyes flashing with cold light.

"We must immediately notify Giant Axe, Mountain Dweller, and Lord of All Things!" The Zerg Queen did not hesitate at all.

This matter is too bizarre and too threatening for her to handle alone.

She glanced at Luo Feng, who was still focused on solving the Rhinoceros Emperor's Formation, and then at the Star Ancestor and the Rampaging Demon God beside her, who had noticed her unusual behavior and cast questioning glances at her.

"My miniature universe is in grave danger." The Zerg Queen's voice was icy as she swiftly informed her two companions of the situation via divine telepathy. "My very essence is being devoured by an unknown entity."

Upon hearing this, both the Star Ancestor and the Rampaging Demon God's expressions changed drastically.

Devouring the origin of miniature universes?

This is an absolutely unprecedented and terrifying event!

"I'm rushing back at full speed, but it's too late!!"

How far is the distance from the spaceship region where the Tomb Ship is located to her miniature universe?

Even though she is the strongest being in the universe and possesses the supreme palace-type treasure "Empress's Palace" which allows her to travel freely and teleport over extremely long distances, it is absolutely impossible for her to return in just half a month!

The vastness of the cosmic sea became the most deadly distance at this moment.

"I hope the Lord of All Things is in the primordial universe!" The Zerg Queen was constantly contacting Huyanbo through the virtual universe.

The strongest being in the primordial universe had a smaller universe that floated in the cosmic sea, but it had a deeper, more fundamental connection with the primordial universe.

Through this connection, a relatively stable, fixed channel can be established within the primordial universe, pointing from the primordial universe to its own miniature universe.