Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Chapter 249 If you don't use the cheat, you'll be punished by heaven and earth (Happy Chinese New Year everyone!)

In the primordial universe, Luo Feng's divine avatar floated in the void, gazing at the majestic universe with a diameter of ten trillion light-years, on par with the primordial universe, and his mind was shocked like never before.

He once believed that the vastness and grandeur of the primordial universe were unrepeatable.

It is the cradle of countless lives, the source of laws, and the cornerstone of all existence in the universe.

However, a cultivator's microcosm is ultimately just an extension of their individual life, and it has its limits.

But at this moment, the teacher's miniature universe lay there, radiating a powerful aura and law fluctuations no less than those of the primordial universe, completely overturning this perception.

"Different universes can reach the same ultimate form"—a thought burst forth in Luo Feng's mind, like lightning piercing through the fog.

"While the size and shape of the universe may differ, is there some common principle underlying the systems that support their existence and operation?"

Once the idea takes hold, it can never be stopped.

His true form is no longer limited to observing the Earth and the solar system, but instead invests his will in a grander perspective.

The workings of the primordial universe, the teacher's newly formed universe, even the life chart of his own divine body, and the life structure chart containing the world beasts—

These four completely different scenes began to emerge simultaneously in his consciousness, and he referenced and compared them with each other.

In the past, he searched more for traces of "life's creation" in all things.

Now, he sees something more fundamental—the system.

Whether it's celestial systems (like the solar system), life systems (like the formation of Earth), cosmic systems (the primordial universe and the teacher's miniature universe), or even life structures down to the microscopic level (oneself and the Beasts of the Realm) —

They all exhibit a striking similarity:

There are one or more cores that drive the entire system in a seemingly repetitive but actually infinitely mysterious operation.

This operation maintains the system's balance, growth, and evolution.

The sun is the core of the solar system, and its gravity drives the planets to move.

Earth is the core of that stellar network of life, invisibly gathering and transforming life energy.

The primordial will of the original universe (even if it is vague) is the source and core of all its internal laws and the operation of life.

The core of the teacher's miniature cosmic trial is the teacher's own will and the Great Dao, which maintains the balance and existence of the universe in a more efficient and controllable way.

Looking at the life structure diagrams of himself and the Beast of the Realm, aren't those extremely complex lines of secret patterns the most subtle and essential "life operation system"?

Each key node is like the core of the system, supporting the stability of the entire life structure and the flow of power.

"System, core, operation."

"Different scales, different forms of expression, but the underlying 'rules and logic' are the same!"

In Luo Feng's mind, the long-standing mystery about how to push his own life structure to perfection was torn apart at this moment by this understanding that spanned both the macro and micro levels!

He no longer fixated on finding answers in the details of life's development, but instead stepped back to deduce the ultimate perfect form of life's structure from the fundamental laws governing the operation of the system.

Countless scenarios from the past and the future flowed and unfolded rapidly in his mind, but at this moment, the unfolding had a completely new foundation.

He transformed his understanding of the cosmic and celestial systems into a framework, and rationally wove the Beast Life Chart into his own perfect life structure.

Silently, his will was undergoing a deeper transformation, and his understanding of the essence of life was deepening and integrating at an unprecedented speed.

The membrane that had always blocked him became thinner than ever before.

"Soon—"

Luo Feng's true form remained seated, but deep within his eyes, it seemed as if countless stars were being born and dying, and the light of the system's construction was flickering.

He looked at the wisp of dark red Beast blood at his fingertips. The rhythm of destruction within it no longer felt alien to him; instead, it was like a mirror, clearly reflecting the light he was about to complete on the other side.

"Life structure, reorganization!"

Luo Feng extended his right hand, palm facing up.

Every component of divine power that makes up his palm is imprinted with his soul mark. At this moment, under his will, the complex life structure diagram that constitutes his divine body, which was originally close to 90,000 times the genetic material, begins to undergo fundamental changes.

"Clap clap clap clap clap—!!!"

Energy ripples caused by the reorganization of the divine body.

Within the divine body, naked figures separated from Luo Feng's main body, manifesting in various forms: some roaring angrily, some brandishing swords ready to fight, some standing silently in contemplation, some curled up in peaceful sleep, and some laughing heartily towards the sky—

One hundred thousand ultra-miniature naked Luo peaks, though not connected to each other, are subtly linked, forming the life structure diagram of Luo peaks.

"Ten thousand points of light, perfectly harmonious—" The realm his teacher, Hu Yanbo, had once mentioned flashed through Luo Feng's mind: "To transcend infinity is true perfection."

Whoosh—

The entire process, from start to finish, took less than five seconds.

The moment the last structure was assembled and the last point of light returned to its place, Luo Feng's entire body, from the tips of his hair to his fingertips, suddenly burst forth with pure and warm golden light!

The light initially enveloped only him, but then spread out with a speed that transcended time and space!

Countless golden rays illuminated the entire primordial universe!

In the cosmic sea, countless powerful beings, who were shocked by the expansion of Hu Yanbo's miniature universe to ten trillion light-years, were suddenly drawn to another anomaly.

Behind them, within the vast and boundless primordial universe, an incomparably dazzling golden light suddenly rose!

The light seemed to originate from the depths of the universe's origin, shining through the membrane of the primordial universe. Although it did not break through the constraints to illuminate the cosmic sea, it still made the souls of all the powerful beings who sensed it tremble, feeling a supreme rule descend upon the primordial universe.

"This light—" The pupils of an ancient true god contracted, and long-sealed memories were instantly illuminated.

"How similar it is to the light emanating from the great progenitor of all things when he broke through to become a true god and illuminated the universe countless ages ago!"

"Equally supreme, equally pure!"

Upon hearing this, over 90% of the universe lords and true gods present suddenly remembered.

They had all experienced that era and witnessed firsthand the extraordinary scene before Hu Yanbo broke through to become a true god, where a golden light pierced through the primordial universe, illuminating the entire cosmic sea and even small universes could not obscure it.

Only a few new generations born in later eras felt unfamiliar and bewildered by this.

"However, this time the light seems to be confined within the primordial universe?" a true god from the first era of reincarnation wondered.

"I remember when the Ancestor of All Things broke through, his glory was unstoppable, penetrating everything. Even we, hiding in the deepest part of our own small universe, could clearly sense it and even involuntarily prostrate ourselves in worship."

"Indeed!" The First True Lord of the Divine Eye Clan took over the conversation, his tone filled with complex emotions. The "kneeling on the ground" of the past was no longer seen as a disgrace, but rather as a testament to the legend that he had personally experienced and was worthy of being boasted to for future generations.

"That sight is unforgettable. The primordial universe and the cosmic ocean were illuminated in every corner. It seems that no one else in the world can replicate that magnificent feat."

"Even so, to be able to trigger such a phenomenon, with light enveloping the entire primordial universe, is something to be proud of," another true god sighed.

"But who exactly is the one who broke through?"

A name was quickly mentioned in the telepathic exchanges among many powerful individuals.

"Could it be Luo Feng, the Lord of the Milky Way, a direct disciple of the Ancestor of All Things?"

Luo Feng's name is widely known throughout the Universe Sea.

Despite being at the level of a universe master, his combat power surpassed that of the vast majority of true gods, and he occupied the primordial universe for a long time.

(Aside from Huyan Bo's incarnation) He holds the title of the strongest.

His disciples have all broken through to the level of true god, but he himself has remained at the level of the master of the universe.

It has long been rumored that this is a special test set up for him by the progenitor of all things.

Only by passing the test set by the progenitor of all things can such a scene be triggered.

"Judging from the expressions of the Hongmeng and the human powerhouses, it's highly likely that it's the Lord of the Galaxy!"

"Having successfully passed the test of the Ancestor of All Things, we may no longer be able to call ourselves Lords of the Milky Way."

"He should be respectfully addressed as—the True God of the Galaxy! Even—the Progenitor of the Galaxy!"

Countless gazes, filled with awe, curiosity, reverence, and complex emotions, moved back and forth between the majestic universe a hundred trillion light-years away and the golden light permeating the primordial universe.

This era is undoubtedly the best of times.

The Primordial Ancestor, the Progenitor of All Things, and the Lord of the Milky Way successively dominated the world, with the former two having already transcended it.

The realm of the Primordial Ancestor has long surpassed the scope of the ancestors of all previous holy lands, and its height is unfathomable.

The Primordial Ancestor is even more incredible; its miniature universe alone is comparable to the primordial universe.

Now even Luo Feng, the Lord of the Galaxy, has taken a crucial step.

Besides those three, the human race has produced many geniuses and enjoyed great fortune. Even pillars like the founder of the Giant Axe and the Lord of Chaos City have talents that would have been enough to lead the way in any era.

But this era is also the worst of times.

Under such dazzling light, even if you possess the qualities of a true god and harbor transcendent ambitions, you will feel how insignificant you are.

Your efforts and achievements are like fireflies compared to the bright moon in the eyes of these people, unable to stir up the slightest ripple.

"You say," an ancient true god from the first era of reincarnation said with a smile, gazing at the golden radiance in the primordial universe that was gradually fading but still retained its lingering glow.

"Lord of the Galaxy, after transcending reincarnation, how long will it take for him to surpass the Primordial Ancestor?"

A moment of silence fell over the area.

Another true god slowly spoke, his tone complex: "I'm afraid it won't be long."

"Don't forget, he passed the test set by the Ancestor of All Things."

"We cannot even begin to imagine how difficult that test was, but in this era, only the Lord of the Galaxy has been able to pass the test of the Primordial Ancestor. There is not even a Primordial Ancestor. Therefore—"

He didn't finish his sentence, but all the strong understood.

The original ancestor was very strong, without a doubt.

But in this era where the rules were rewritten by the progenitor of all things, passing his test represents much more.

Countless powerful individuals felt a mix of emotions.

They witnessed a magnificent and breathtaking era belonging to humankind, while they themselves were merely insignificant footnotes outside this grand tapestry.

At this moment, Hu Yanbo's entire consciousness was immersed in a deep understanding of the fundamental Dao of cause and effect.

Therefore, he was not distracted and did not notice the movement within the primordial universe that his disciple Luo Feng had already achieved a perfect divine body.

However, even if he noticed, he wouldn't be surprised.

For Luo Feng, reaching the realm of perfect divine body was only a matter of time.

"So that's how it is. This is the whole mystery of the 'karma' branch." Hu Yanbo realized.

Previously, through the advance payment system, he had comprehended one of the six branches of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect, the "Branch of Destiny." This branch is more inclined to observe, guide, and weave the trajectory of destiny, making it unpredictable.

Previously, he had glimpsed the trajectory of the Great Sage of Ten Thousand Formations' operation and even its attack intentions through the many mysteries of this branch of fate, thus predicting the opportunity.

At this moment, under the guidance of the "Record of Cause and Effect" and through in-depth observation of the origin of cause and effect, he naturally comprehended another major branch—the "Karma Branch".

The Great Dao of Cause and Effect is not without its ruthless methods of killing; a large part of its most powerful offensive domain is built upon the "branch of karma."

Karma is the invisible force formed by the accumulation of cause and effect, which can trigger punishment, intensify calamities, and attack directly at the essence of things, making it impossible to defend against.

Huyanbo is particularly close to this "karmic branch".

It is sharp and direct, perfectly matching the intangible nature of cause and effect in determining life and death. Having grasped this at this moment, countless rudimentary forms of techniques for accumulating karma and inflicting karmic punishment naturally emerged in his mind.

Hu Yanbo sensed that he had very little time left to connect his consciousness with the supreme source of rules.

Furthermore, having gained a new understanding of the "karma" branch, he no longer focused on the Great Dao of Cause and Effect, but instead turned his attention to the other fundamental Daos that coexisted in that mysterious place.

Nine vast primordial avenues are clearly presented.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the nine avenues were clearly distinct from one another and had not truly merged.

They are like nine giant pillars supporting the heavens and the earth, each independent yet influencing and intertwining with each other, working together to ultimately form the complete supreme rules, evolving into everything on the continent of origin.

The way living beings are conceived, their cultivation system, and the structure of spacetime—all are determined by this supreme set of rules.

"As far as I know, there is more to breaking free from this cage than simply following the established path, transcending the God-King realm, and then groping for the Great Dao in endless darkness," Hu Yanbo pondered.

There are three main ways to break free from constraints:

First, it is the ultimate awakening of bloodline, returning to the ancestral source, and achieving the primordial life;

Secondly, one can completely control the origin of a source world and directly become the master of the source world, that is, a world-class primordial life form.

The third method is to break through the law with force, forcefully break through at the semi-primordial level, ascend to the gate in one step, and directly become a primordial lord.

Apart from the second method of "controlling the source world", the first and third methods require the user to have the strength of a semi-primordial level before they can even attempt them.

"Master the origin of the source world, first become a world-class Chaos Source, and then, with the help of the resulting leap in thinking and long-term accumulation, attempt to break through to the Lord level."

"Among the seven lords of cultivators, apart from Xingmang and Naigu, the other lords all seem to have followed this path."

Hu Yanbo analyzed.

"Although a lord who achieves power in this way may not possess the same astonishing potential as one who breaks through magic with brute force."

"But—in all my journey, have I ever truly relied on intuition?"

While comprehension is important, it takes time to develop and mature.

He has a system.

Using cheat codes is much faster and more reliable than struggling to develop one's understanding.

If you don't use the cheat, you'll be punished by heaven and earth.