Swallowing the Stars: The cheat system only comes when I'm almost a god?

The exciting chapter "Chapter 113: Emperor Yan Incurs Public Enrage Again, Scattering Soul Sand" is now available online. Click to read it now!

The original star, numbered 6254, has an abnormal gravity. Its surface is covered with sharp metallic peaks, and its sky is a perpetual iron gray.

Deep within a canyon scarred with sword marks, a man clad in dark gold dragon-patterned armor sat cross-legged. He was none other than Dragon Sword Venerable, the personal disciple of the Human Dragon Lord.

Three ancient swords of different shapes floated in front of him—Qingming, whose blade was wrapped with dragon patterns; Chiyan, which was as red as blood; and Yinshuang, which shook the space.

Each of these three swords is an exceptional ordinary treasure on its own, and when the two are combined, their power is comparable to a high-grade treasure. When all three are gathered together, they are undoubtedly among the most outstanding high-grade treasures.

These three swords were obtained by him after a near-death experience during the last opening of the Primordial Star. They are components of a top-tier treasure set called the "Four Symbols Slaying Heaven Sword Formation".

The sword formation should have four main swords and a formation diagram. If all four can be gathered, its power will be among the top-tier treasure weapons.

Unfortunately, millions of epochs have passed, and although the Dragon Sword Venerable has been secretly investigating, the last Xuanhuang Sword and the array diagram have remained elusive.

"My master once said that the essence of swordsmanship lies in purity." The Dragon Sword Venerable gently stroked the sword. "When my strength advances further and I create my own ultimate swordsmanship technique, even without a complete sword formation, it will be enough..."

Before the words were even finished, an overwhelming and terrifying pressure suddenly descended.

The iron-gray clouds in the sky were torn apart by an invisible force, revealing the deep starry sky behind them, which was then dyed crimson.

A towering figure stepped out from the center of the vortex passage, clad in dark red armor, wielding a ferocious halberd, and with a single horn on its head radiating a sharp light that could tear through the void.

"Emperor Yan!" The Dragon Sword Venerable's expression changed drastically, and he stood up instantly. Everyone knew that Emperor Yan loved to snatch other people's treasures, and his heart skipped a beat.

Three ancient swords hummed and circled around him, their sword energy soaring into the sky, attempting to resist the overwhelming pressure.

However, in the face of the will of the Lord of the Universe, this sword formation, which was enough to make ordinary cosmic overlords retreat, appeared pale and powerless. The sword energy was dissolved by the invisible domain as soon as it rose.

Emperor Yan's gaze swept calmly over the Dragon Sword Venerable, finally settling on the three ancient swords, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Just now, among the treasures he plundered during the previous openings of the Primal Star, one array diagram and its accompanying longsword suddenly resonated, and he knew that it was time for him to obtain treasures again.

"Long Xing's little apprentice?" Yan Di's voice echoed like thunder through the canyon. "These three swords in your hands are destined for me."

Dragon Sword Venerable's heart sank. Being so close, he could also sense the resonance between the components of the Four Symbols Slaughtering Heaven Sword Formation. With the example of Purple Wind Venerable before him, he knew that this time it would be difficult to end well, but he still wanted to try to struggle.

He suppressed the trembling in his soul, clasped his hands and said, "Emperor Yan possesses numerous treasures, and I imagine even the most supreme treasures are not of concern to you."

"But these three swords hold a different meaning for me. They are the very things that have sustained my life. I wonder if you, sir, would be willing to part with them? I am willing to pay a sufficient price to exchange for the Xuanhuang Sword and the array in your possession..."

"Who said I look down on it?" Emperor Yan interrupted him, his tone completely calm. "Besides, I haven't actually collected a complete top-tier sword array. I'd be happy even if it just sat in my treasure vault collecting dust."

"Let's not talk about anything else." He raised his hand, and a jet-black battle blade appeared in his palm. "This is the 'Burning Soul Blade,' a masterpiece among high-grade treasure weapons. I'll use it to exchange for the three swords in your hands. You've made a huge profit."

Looking at the Burning Silent Blade, Dragon Sword Venerable felt a surge of anger rising to his head.

Made a fortune?

Not to mention that each of these three swords is a top-quality weapon on its own, even without the array diagram, the three swords combined are definitely among the most outstanding high-grade treasures, with a value far exceeding that of ordinary high-grade treasure weapons.

Moreover, the three swords are compatible with his cultivation path and are the most important components of his combat power. Without the swords, what kind of Dragon Sword Venerable would he be?

As for the Burning Soul Blade? Although it is considered a good item among high-grade treasures, its value is definitely not comparable to the three swords. Moreover, it is seriously incompatible with his path, and it would take a long time to adapt to and refine it after obtaining it. It would be good if it could exert 70% or 80% of its original combat power.

If he were to actually make the exchange, he could forget about gaining anything else from the Primordial Star!

"Lord Yan Emperor!" The Dragon Sword Venerable's eyes were bloodshot, and his sword energy surged once more. "These three sword strikes are of paramount importance to this junior, and I am afraid I cannot comply! I beg you, senior, to consider the sake of my master, Lord Dragon Journey..."

"Long Xing's face?" Emperor Yan's eyes suddenly turned cold, and the surrounding flame domain abruptly contracted. "I've already given you face before making this exchange. Otherwise, do you think you'd still be standing here speaking to me?"

A terrifying will pressed down on Dragon Sword Venerable like a mountain, causing his divine body to tremble.

The three ancient swords, which were connected to his heart, also let out mournful cries under the suppression of the flame domain.

Dragon Sword Venerable gritted his teeth, golden blood seeping from his gums, feeling an unprecedented sense of humiliation and powerlessness.

Resist? He would probably be annihilated in an instant. Even if his tribe resurrected him in the future, the humiliation and hatred of having his treasure stolen today would be etched into his heart.

Not resist? Just watch helplessly as the three swords you've painstakingly refined are so brutally taken away, and even your own sword heart will be tarnished and damaged!

Finally, in the midst of extreme torment, a resolute glint flashed in the eyes of the Dragon Sword Venerable.

Rather than have one's sword heart tarnished and one's path severed, it would be better to...

"Emperor Yan! You will not obtain them before I perish today!" Dragon Sword Venerable roared, and his sword energy erupted from his body!

The three swords, Azure Nether, Crimson Flame, and Silver Frost, unleashed unprecedented brilliance. He burned his divine power, transforming himself into a sword light that tore through the void, fiercely piercing towards the towering fiery figure!

This sword strike is the culmination of his life's swordsmanship, a cry of his indomitable sword spirit!

"An ant trying to shake a tree is overestimating its own strength." Emperor Yan's eyes were indifferent, and he didn't even raise his halberd, but just flicked his finger.

Om-!

A thin, crimson line of fire appeared out of thin air and struck precisely at the core of the sword light.

Click!

The sword light shattered inch by inch, and the Dragon Sword Venerable's divine body and soul were instantly annihilated by the terrifying power of the fire line.

One move, and he fell.

Emperor Yan raised his hand and collected all the treasures that had popped out of the Dragon Sword Venerable's World Ring, including the three ancient swords that had lost their masters.

His gaze swept across the canyon, and an invisible ripple spread outwards.

Control time and space!

All traces of the battle were erased, and the entire area was restored to its original state, as if nothing had ever happened.

After doing all this, Emperor Yan disappeared into the sky full of fiery lotuses.

He remained completely unmoved.

He's just a cosmic overlord. So what if he's a disciple of the Dragon Lord?

Reviving the cosmic overlord requires the intervention of the universe's strongest being. The giant axe is currently adventuring deep within the cosmic ocean and has not yet returned. It is unknown how many tens of thousands of years will pass before he returns and revives the overlord.

Even if the Dragon Sword Venerable is resurrected, would the Dragon Lord really break off relations with him completely because of a mere high-level overlord?

Moreover, it was the other party who attacked first.

Even if we confront each other in the future, I will still be in the right.

……

Lin Yuan was naturally unaware of what was happening on the distant primordial star, as his consciousness was currently connected to the multiverse chat group.

Lin Yuan: ...So, that's the situation.

[Lin Yuan: In the upcoming battles, powerful King-level experts will appear from time to time. My current conventional methods are enough to deal with early-stage King-level experts, but they won't be enough for anyone higher.]

Although Vicona has reached the peak of her reign, she cannot simply unleash this devastating weapon. Otherwise, the Zerg would go mad if they knew that she had enslaved an Immortal-level Queen. This method can only be used at the last moment.

He still needed some methods that could normally harm powerful beings who had reached the King level. Although he knew that the group members would almost certainly not have them, it didn't stop him from venting his frustrations.

[Lin Yuan: The most reliable Femore Venom, 300 million mixed units per gram... Tsk, I've accumulated some resources on the battlefield over the decades, but spending it like this hurts.]

He wasn't complaining about being poor.

Over hundreds of thousands of years, the Firewood Squad has hunted down numerous alien races and earned titles, accumulating a rich haul of spoils.

However, the price of one gram of Femo Venom, which costs 300 million mixed units, is simply outrageous. Even if he bought a few grams, he would feel the pinch for a long time.

[Meng Qi: Haha, so you're worried about money now?]

He recalled how generous Lin Yuan was when he first joined the group, taking care of all the cultivation resources for the group members. Compared to his current situation, it was truly laughable.

[Ye Fan: Xiao Meng, Brother Lin Yuan means he thinks it's not cost-effective.]

[Lin Yuan: @Meng Qi, if you don't discipline him for three days, he'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles!]

[Lin Yuan: I've been busy cultivating lately and haven't had time to discipline you. Are you itching for a beating again? Well, I'll let you have your fun then.]

[Lin Yuan:]

Meng Qi: ???

In the world of supreme power, Xiao Meng's lips twitched.

The image of the bald man stabbing a woman with a knife, with bubbles around his mouth saying "Woman, I want you to remember me forever," made him feel like he was going oxygen-deprived.

He hasn't done it yet, and even in the memory copy, he didn't say those words!

Meng Qi: ***

[Han Li: This is the first time I've known that chat groups have a mute function.]

[Ye Fan: Indeed, as expected of Xiao Meng, she always brings joy to people.]

……

The future has changed. With the support of the Tushita Palace, Meng Qi no longer needs to stab his beloved in the back, so making a joke is harmless.

[Uncle Nine: I have some exorcising items, but they are far too inferior to my abilities, so I'm afraid I cannot help you.]

It has to be the Holy Master of All Realms; only he is seriously trying to find a solution for Lin Yuan.

[Gu Xun'er: Little Fairy Doctor's current strength is only at the peak of Dou Zong. I don't know if the original poison of the Calamity Poison Body will be effective, but I'll still send some to Brother Lin Yuan to see.]

"Ding! Group member Gu Xun'er sent Lin Yuan a designated red envelope."

[Han Li: If all else fails, try using the spiritual liquid from the little green bottle. Maybe it will cause the opponent to explode and die.]

"Ding! Group member Han Li sent Lin Yuan a designated red envelope."

[Meng Qi:]

The group was abuzz with discussion, but just as Lin Yuan had predicted, due to the limitations of their world level, almost nothing they had brought out was effective for achieving the title of Immortal King.

Just as he was pondering whether he should really grit his teeth and purchase Fimor Venom—

[Meng Qi: I have something good here, do you want it?]

[Lin Yuan: What is it? Tell me.]

[Meng Qi: Soul-dispersing sand! 】

Meng Qi: This is something that those two fools, Golden Horn and Silver Horn, were coaxed by the mother fox to make when they descended to the mortal realm.

It is made by mixing the core powder of Yin-filthy stars with the water of the Nine Nether River of Oblivion and the juice of the Fallen Soul Grass, among a whole host of other vicious substances, and is specifically designed to damage the soul.

Even a peak-level expert in the Dharma Body realm would have their soul quickly dissipate if they were contaminated by just one grain of it, unless they had special soul defense methods.

Most importantly, it's cheap!

Those two simpletons have little knowledge of quirky toys. You can easily exchange them for a pound or two of some odd or strange minerals or other trinkets from your world.

Lin Yuan's eyes lit up!

It specifically targets the soul and is effective against those at the peak of the Dharma Body realm. Even a King-level expert in this world would not be able to escape it.

Although it has little effect on soulless life forms like the Mechs, it is cheap and much better than Fermoo Venom.

Lin Yuan: Meng Qi...

[Lin Yuan: It was wrong of me to post a picture mocking you as my brother. I apologize to Xiao Meng here.]

[Lin Yuan: But we'll need your help to get more Soul-Scattering Sand from Golden Horn and the others.]

[Meng Qi: Ha! His initial arrogance followed by his obsequiousness is laughable.]

Xiao Meng became arrogant again.

But there was nothing he could do; the other party had something he needed, so Lin Yuan had no choice but to endure it.

"I hope you can actually get your hands on the Soul-Scattering Sand, otherwise I'll be spreading the untold story of Mang Jingang and Su Meng in the group every day from now on."

Lin Yuan: Let them laugh. As long as we get the stuff.

In the world of supreme beings, Meng Qi was still somewhat unaccustomed to the other party not retaliating against him.

Of course, he also knew that if he didn't do what he promised, he would definitely not have a good time afterward.

[Meng Qi: Sure! I'll go knock on those two idiots' bamboo... no, I mean, negotiate amicably. First, tell me how much you want?]

Lin Yuan: Cough...

[Lin Yuan: If possible, I'd accept a thousand or eight hundred tons.]