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

"This child's willpower and courage far surpass those of ordinary people," the Lava King thought to himself. "No wonder he was able to achieve the title of invincible king in less than ten million years."

The light and shadow continued, "Only one candidate god general can be born in a place of inheritance. If Lin Yuan had accepted the inheritance at that time, the other inheritance temples in this place would have collapsed. So, you are indeed very lucky."

After a moment of silence, the Lava King suddenly asked, "Senior, since Lin Yuan was able to reach the final step, it means that his compatibility with the inheritance is also extremely high."

If he were to travel to other places where the Blazing Clouds lineage has been passed down, would he still have the opportunity to receive the complete inheritance?

"Of course." The light and shadow nodded. "There are many places in the universe where the Blazing Cloud God General inherits his legacy, and the content of the inheritance is the same. Judging from his performance this time, he can reach the end in any of these places. However..."

The light and shadow paused for a moment: "Other inheritance sites are either in the territory of the demon race, or in the territory of the insect race, or in the secret realm controlled by the Starry Sky Beast Alliance... It is extremely difficult to enter them."

But the other party is, after all, from one of the four top clans. Given his status and background, if he really wanted to, he might be able to get another spot.

Upon hearing this, the Lava King's mind raced.

Lin Yuan was originally a peerless genius of the human race, and his grandmaster was a top overlord who created the Yan Cang lineage. He had a profound background. Even if he gave up this time, he would still have the opportunity to go to other inheritance sites in the future and receive the inheritance of the Blazing Cloud God General again.

"A definite future cosmic overlord... perhaps even a future god-general!" The Lava King made his decision.

Born into a weak clan, he rose to become a cosmic overlord through inheritance, but his foundation was shallow. Apart from the Blazing Sky Crystal Armor bestowed by his inheritance, he didn't even have a decent offensive weapon.

To gain a foothold in the vast universe and to secure more resources for his race, he must attach himself to powerful forces and befriend strong individuals from all sides.

The human race is one of the four most powerful races in the original universe and the leader of the Hong Alliance, making them an excellent choice.

Lin Yuan, this human genius with whom he shares a lineage, is also the most suitable person to befriend.

"Although he is currently only at the King-level Invincible realm, with his talent, breaking through to the Universe Venerable realm is only a matter of time. Even if he remains stuck at the King-level, he will surely receive the divine general's inheritance again in the future and become a cosmic overlord!"

The more Lava King thought about it, the clearer his mind became.

"Moreover, I come from the same place of inheritance as him, and I owe him a debt of gratitude for my successful acquisition of the inheritance. With this connection, it is perfectly legitimate for us to become friends."

"If he needs help in the future, I may offer assistance as appropriate; if my community is in trouble, I may also ask him for help. Mutual benefit is the only way to ensure long-term stability."

With his mind made up, the Lava King suddenly felt enlightened.

He looked at the light and shadow again and bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

The light and shadow smiled and nodded: "My mission is complete. Candidate General, it's time for you to leave."

Having said that, Guangying waved his hand.

The space shifted, and the Lava King appeared on the dark red rock-paved plaza outside the Temple of Inheritance.

"It's over..." The Lava Venerable, having achieved the status of a Venerable, felt the immense divine power brought about by the hundredfold increase in the genetic level within his body, as well as the exquisite "Blazing Cloud Secret Technique" in his mind. His heart was filled with a mixture of pride and caution.

He glanced at the other temples still shrouded in light, especially the one where Lin Yuan was, his gaze complex.

"My luck is indeed extremely good!" he exclaimed in his heart again. "If the Chaos King hadn't given up his opportunity, how could I have gotten this chance? Although I am now a candidate for God General, my foundation is still shallow, so I need to be more careful with my words and actions."

He knew that the Blazing Cloud God General's inheritance was located in the Crimson Flame Secret Realm at the core of human territory, and that the inheritance slots were mostly divided among the human race and its core members of the Hong Alliance.

He was born into the weak Crystal Ant Clan, and this spot was barely obtained thanks to his life-or-death friendship with King Crimson Beacon and the clan's best efforts in exhausting its resources.

Now, he, an "outsider," has obtained the complete inheritance, causing the inheritance site to collapse and interrupting the opportunities of the other thirty-one powerful individuals.

If this matter is not handled properly, it could easily provoke their dissatisfaction and even affect the clan's status within the Hong Alliance.

"I cannot leave immediately," the Lava Master made a swift decision.

"The collapse of the Land of Inheritance is inevitable, but at least I can make a gesture of waiting and trying."

If they rush out to announce their success and demonstrate their power, the resentment of those kings whose lineage was interrupted will likely intensify.

Conversely, if I stay here and demonstrate a willingness to wait for the sake of the alliance, even if it's just a formality, it can ease others' emotions and win some goodwill and room for maneuver for the clan.

Therefore, the Lava Venerable suppressed the slightly surging aura around him caused by his recent breakthrough and stood quietly in the square, waiting patiently.

……

Above the Crimson Flame Secret Realm, after sensing the arrival of the fundamental laws of space, King Crimson Flame had been keeping a close eye on the movements of the Inheritance Ground.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the majestic crimson-gold palaces transformed into countless crimson-gold specks of light and scattered, while the inheritance staircases and guardian beasts within the palaces rapidly vanished into nothingness under a special power of rules.

"What's going on?!"

"The tradition has been broken! The ladder is disappearing!"

"My God, the Land of Heritage is collapsing!"

At almost the same time, in other temples of inheritance, inheritors at any level were forced to interrupt their comprehension and were expelled from the collapsing palace by an irresistible force.

In the blink of an eye, the thirty-two magnificent temples vanished without a trace, leaving only powerful kings of varying auras hovering above the basin.

Below, the numerous Flame Fiend Beasts were initially stunned, but then, stimulated by the auras of the many powerful figures, they let out earth-shaking roars and surged forward madly!

"roar!"

"Hey!"

Flaming breath and lava meteorites rained down like a storm.

"So noisy!"

A cold, indifferent snort rang out, and the Lava Venerable raised his hand and swept it lightly.

"Pfft pfft pfft pfft..."

The millions of Flame Fiend Beasts were instantly reduced to ashes as the wave swept past, without even causing a ripple.

Dead!

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All the powerful figures who had reached the King level froze on the spot, staring incredulously at the source of the voice—the "Lava King," who had been at the peak of the King level not long ago.

At this moment, the Lava Venerable's aura was as deep as the sea. He stood quietly, with faint crimson-gold secret patterns flowing around his body, naturally blending with the space.

"Lava King? You've broken through? And..." The voice of Jin Yanwang, a human king-level powerhouse from the Universe First Bank, was dry. He was closer to Lava Venerable and felt it most deeply.

The ability to casually annihilate millions of Flame Fiend Beasts is something that no ordinary newly promoted Universe Venerable could achieve.

"Yes, the collapse of the Land of Inheritance... Only receiving the complete inheritance of a god could cause this!" King Rock Armor exclaimed. Coming from a weak race, he harbored more illusions and knew more about such secrets.

"Lava King... no, Lava Venerable! You have received the complete inheritance of the Blazing Cloud God General?"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

All the kings' gazes were focused on the Lava Venerable, a mixture of shock, realization, envy, and disappointment.

They finally understood why the lineage had been interrupted: their peer had ascended to the highest level and obtained the complete lineage they had always dreamed of.

Crimson Beacon King instantly appeared beside Lava Venerable. With a complicated expression, he patted his old friend on the shoulder and transmitted his voice, "Goodness, you kept this from me for so long. I'll settle the score with you when we get back."

Then, he turned to the crowd and said loudly, "Everyone, Lava is blessed with great fortune and is in harmony with the inheritance of the Blazing Cloud God General. This time, he has broken through to become a Universe Venerable, which is a great blessing for our Hong Alliance!"

Crimson Beacon King's words not only clarified the reality but also set the tone for the matter—the Lava Venerable is a Venerable of the Hong Alliance, and his breakthrough is a fortunate event.

This helps to alleviate the discontent that those who were granted titles might feel due to the interruption of their succession.

Venerable Lava also spoke at the right time, his tone tinged with apology: "Friends, I was fortunate to obtain this opportunity, but it caused the land of inheritance to collapse and interrupted your inheritance. I feel truly uneasy about this."

When I sensed the impending collapse of the Temple of Inheritance, I attempted to delay it, but due to the limitations of the rules, I was ultimately unable to stop it. Lava apologizes to everyone for this.

He bowed slightly, adopting a very humble posture.

This gesture indeed had an effect, and the expressions of many powerful figures who had been granted the title of King softened slightly.

They were certainly frustrated, but they also knew that it was Lava's ability to receive the complete divine general's inheritance, so the collapse of the inheritance site was not his fault.

The two sides are now worlds apart in strength and status, yet the Lava Venerable actually took the initiative to apologize, which was already giving them enough face. Considering that his breakthrough had also benefited the overall strength of the Hong Alliance, their dissatisfaction had faded considerably.

"Congratulations, Venerable Lava!"

"Congratulations, Venerable One, on attaining the Great Dao and becoming a supreme ruler!"

"This is a fortunate opportunity for you, Venerable One. We can only express our respect and dare not blame you!"

Coming to their senses, the powerful kings put aside their complicated emotions, put on respectful smiles, and offered their congratulations in unison. The subtle atmosphere caused by the interruption of the inheritance completely dissipated.

At the same time, all the kings present immediately relayed the news through the virtual universe that Lava Venerable had fully accepted the inheritance of Blazing Cloud God and broken through to the Universe Venerable level back to their respective forces.

……

Virtual universe, atop the central mountain range of Thunder Island.

Several powerful figures who hold the highest authority over the human race gathered here. Although it was not a formal meeting, the atmosphere was still somewhat solemn.

"The complete inheritance of the Blazing Cloud God General was taken by a member of a weak clan in the Hong Alliance?" A figure surrounded by cold air spoke; he was none other than the Ice Peak Lord of the Virtual Universe Company lineage.

"The Molten Crystal Ants... I remember, that clan's territory wasn't even a whole star sector, right? Their strongest member was once a Lava King at the peak of his realm."

The voice of the Void Gold Lord of the Giant Axe Arena was deep and resonant: "The inheritance was clearly within the territory of the human race, but in the end it was obtained by outsiders. Some of the little guys below must be quite unhappy about it."

"Even if you're unhappy, you have to keep it to yourself." The Qingdong Master of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank chimed in: "Lava was originally a member of my Hong Alliance. His breakthrough to become a cosmic overlord has enhanced the overall strength of my Hong Alliance."

Moreover, his becoming a candidate for divine general will automatically make him an outer member of the Ancestral God Cult, which will also benefit our human race's layout within the Ancestral God Cult.

The key now is to soothe internal tensions and properly manage the relationship with this dominant power.

"As for appeasement, since the inheritance of the divine general was obtained by outsiders, it is impossible to force those little ones who were interrupted to accept this matter. However, it can be calmed down with a little resources."

Lord of the Wasteland stroked his chin: "As for Venerable Lava, his breakthrough this time can be considered a contribution to the Hong Alliance. According to custom, he should be rewarded. Last time, when Jiufeng of our Universe Mercenary Alliance obtained the complete Spirit Wind Inheritance, the clan rewarded him with a thousand treasure points and an ordinary treasure."

"The due reward will certainly be given to show that our Hong Alliance is fair in rewarding and punishing." The Chaos City Lord nodded. "However, the inheritance of the Spirit Wind God General is different from that of the Blazing Cloud God General. The Lava Venerable is ultimately an outsider, so the reward given to him should be different from the one given to the Dove Wind Venerable last time."

The Lord of Ice Peaks said calmly, "Give him twenty treasure points."

"Twenty points?" The Lord of Void Gold raised an eyebrow. "Isn't that a bit low? A decent ordinary heavy treasure armor costs about that much."

"Twenty treasure points is just right," the Lord of Ice Peak explained. "Firstly, these are enough for him to exchange for a decent ordinary treasure weapon or armor in the treasure vault, but far from enough to exchange for soul-type or palace-type treasures. There's no need to worry about higher-level treasures easily leaking out."

"Secondly," the Lord of Qingdong continued, a wise glint in his eyes, "the Lava Venerable has probably exhausted his own and his clan's accumulated contributions in order to obtain a place in the inheritance."

To truly exchange these twenty treasure points for treasures, he needs to make corresponding contributions to the Hong Alliance and earn enough extra contribution points to activate the usage rights.

In this way, he will be more actively involved in the affairs of the Hong Alliance, serving our human race and the Hong Alliance. We will not only not lose out, but we can also use this opportunity to bind ourselves to a newly emerging overlord.

"Brilliant!" The Lord of the Wasteland clapped his hands and laughed. "Twenty points is neither too much nor too little. It gives him face, shows his attitude, and sets a threshold to entice him to put in the effort. Let's settle on that!"

The Lord of Chaos City smiled and nodded: "Agreed."