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

Virtual universe, Thunder Island's central mountain range.

Inside Venerable Yan Cang's private temple, crimson-gold flame patterns flowed slowly across the pillars and walls, illuminating the entire hall as if it were the core of a furnace.

Lin Yuan stood in the center of the main hall, looking at Venerable Yan Cang, who had just officially become his teacher, and felt a surge of emotions.

"Disciple." Venerable Yan Cang sat on the Flame Throne, his crimson robes fluttering even without wind. "Besides the two high-grade treasures I promised you before, there is something else I need to tell you."

Lin Yuan's expression turned serious: "Please speak, teacher."

"It concerns the inheritance of the Divine General of the Mountain Suppressor," Venerable Yan Cang said slowly. "After discussion, the clan's higher-ups have decided to arrange an inheritance of the Divine General of the Mountain Suppressor for you to make up for your shortcomings in physical amplitude."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan's face showed a strange expression.

He opened his mouth, about to say that he had already increased his body's amplitude to 99.98 times in the inheritance of the Blazing Cloud God General, only a step away from the 100-fold limit, and that he didn't need to receive any more God General inheritance to make up for his shortcomings.

But he swallowed the words back down his throat.

After all, he had never revealed this secret to anyone, not even Teacher Yan Yue.

If I were to reveal it now, I would inevitably have to explain how I took the final step in the Blazing Cloud Inheritance only to give it up voluntarily. This involves too many secrets, including the existence of the chat group, which is really inconvenient to disclose.

However, just as Lin Yuan was considering how to politely refuse, Venerable Yan Cang seemed to see through his thoughts and suddenly laughed.

"What, you think it's unnecessary?" A sly glint flashed in Venerable Yan Cang's eyes. "I know that the inheritance of the Mountain Suppressing General is not very compatible with you, but I have my own way."

As he spoke, Venerable Yan Cang flipped his hand, and a crystal core, entirely earthen yellow with mysterious patterns flowing across its surface, appeared in his palm.

The moment the crystal core appeared, the gravity of the entire hall seemed to change.

Lin Yuan felt his body sink slightly, and the surrounding space and time became solid and heavy. Even the flame patterns flowing in the air slowed down a bit.

"This is..." Lin Yuan's pupils contracted slightly.

"The Earth and Sky Beast God's Inheritance Crystal Core." Venerable Yan Cang's tone carried a hint of pride. "This is a treasure that I obtained from the Lord of the Nine Netherworlds in exchange for a high-grade supreme weapon."

He said he obtained this from an ancient ruin while adventuring in the cosmic sea, and that it contained a portion of the legacy of a certain earth-elemental beast god from three previous eras of reincarnation.

Lin Yuan's breath hitched slightly.

The Beast God's Legacy!

This is far beyond what the inheritance of a divine general can compare to. Although the inheritance of a divine general is powerful, it is ultimately just the inheritance of generals under the Beast God. The inheritance of a Beast God, on the other hand, points directly to the essence of the laws of fusion and is the broad road to becoming the master of the universe or even a higher realm.

Venerable Yan Cang handed the crystal core to Lin Yuan and said in a deep voice, "With this, you will have no problem mastering the complete Earth Origin Law within three hundred years. When you receive the inheritance of the Mountain Suppressing God General, the compatibility will naturally be much higher."

Venerable Yan Cang looked at Lin Yuan and continued, "Originally, this matter should have been communicated to you by the Lord of Ice Peak, but after hearing about it, I took the initiative to handle it."

I was worried that your gains might be limited due to a lack of compatibility with the Zhenyue lineage, so I specifically searched for this treasure over the past few centuries. So, do you still want to refuse now?

Lin Yuan stared at the crystal core that exuded a heavy aura, his mind racing.

He certainly doesn't need to rely on the Zhenyue inheritance to increase his body's amplitude, but the Beast God inheritance crystal core is another matter.

To reach a higher level in the future, the integration of laws is an inevitable path.

Although the fusion of earth and space is different from his main cultivation paths of fire and space, all laws are interconnected. Comprehending another fusion law will have immeasurable benefits for him in understanding the essence of laws and broadening his cultivation path.

Moreover, this crystal core allows him to quickly master the complete laws of earth.

Although Devil Fruits can help him gain recognition from the fundamental laws, which one—the Stone-Stone Fruit, the Swamp-Swamp Fruit, the Sand-Sand Fruit—corresponds to the fundamental law of earth in the primordial universe? Or are none of them?

Lin Yuan didn't know either. He had tried all of these things, but he had been unable to gain the recognition of the Earth Origin Law for a long time.

This Beast God's Inheritance Crystal Core, however, is a real reference answer, pointing directly to the essence of the Law of Earth.

"Disciple..." Lin Yuan took a deep breath and respectfully accepted the crystal core with both hands. "Thank you for your generous gift, Master! I will certainly do my utmost to inherit the legacy of the Mountain-Suppressing Divine General!"

This wave must start from the heart.

Venerable Yan Cang nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. The inheritance of the Mountain Guardian General will begin in more than eight hundred years, giving you ample time to prepare."

"Thank you for your trouble, teacher." Lin Yuan was deeply moved.

"You are my disciple, so as your teacher, I naturally have to consider your needs." Venerable Yan Cang waved his hand. "The second matter concerns the recent major developments of the clan. As the future pillar of the clan, you also need to be aware of these developments."

His expression turned serious.

You should already know about the establishment of the Northern Frontier Alliance.

Lin Yuan nodded: "This disciple has heard a little about it."

Venerable Yan Cang said in a deep voice, "The Giant Axe Founder is about to discuss countermeasures with the strongest members of several other top forces. Although I am not clear about the specific details, I can foresee that the situation in the Primordial Universe will undergo a dramatic change."

You should already know about the establishment of the Northern Frontier Alliance.

Lin Yuan nodded: "This disciple has heard a little about it."

Venerable Yan Cang said in a deep voice, "The Giant Axe Founder is about to discuss countermeasures with the strongest members of several other top forces. Although I am not clear about the specific details, I can foresee that the situation in the Primordial Universe will undergo a dramatic change."

Lin Yuan seemed to be deep in thought.

The establishment of the Northern Frontier Alliance has indeed disrupted the existing order.

With nearly a hundred universe masters united, and the strongest being in the universe in charge, this force is enough to threaten any top power.

"Teacher," Lin Yuan asked, "what are the plans of the clan's leadership?"

"Observe the situation and act when the opportunity arises," Venerable Yan Cang said succinctly. "But one thing is certain: you should try to avoid leaving the clan's territory in the near future."

With the formation of the Northern Frontier Alliance, various forces are realigning themselves, and anything can happen amidst the chaos.

"Disciple understands."

"Alright, I've said everything I needed to say." Venerable Yan Cang stood up. "Go and cultivate. I have already transmitted the refining method of the Earth Void Origin Core into your sea of ​​consciousness. If you have any questions, you can ask me at any time."

"Yes."

……

Just as Lin Yuan began to comprehend the Earth Void Beast God's inherited crystal core, in the Cosmic Sea, outside the Flowing Heavy Mountain.

This is one of the few safe areas in the cosmic sea, where spacetime is relatively stable.

At this moment, five majestic thoughts descended upon this place across endless time and space, condensing into five indistinct figures in the void.

The first figure was slender and perfect, surrounded by endless light; her mere presence seemed to attract all minds.

The second figure was a savage giant carrying a massive axe on his back, its sharp aura seemingly capable of cleaving through chaos.

The third figure was a massive oval-shaped brown sphere, its surface flowing with billions of data streams, making it appear mysterious and unpredictable.

The fourth figure exuded a pure killing aura, with bloodthirsty eyes and a giant tail coiled around its body, like a demon god who had emerged from hell.

The fifth figure exuded a sacred and solemn aura, its entire body seemingly composed of pure crystals, a stark contrast to the previous one.

The five strongest beings in the universe gathered here, and even though it was just a projection of their thoughts, the surrounding space trembled slightly, and the chaotic air currents gave way to them.

"Your Majesty, when will Mengcha and Zhenjiao arrive?" The voice of the Mechanical Father God rang out first.

"I've sent the message about the meeting. They said they're dealing with a small-scale rebellion instigated by the Northern Frontier Alliance and will be here soon." The Zerg Queen's voice was gentle, but now it carried a distinct gravity.

The establishment of the Northern Frontier Alliance not only divided interests externally, but also began to shake the foundations of the rule of these elite groups from within.

As soon as he finished speaking, space twisted violently, and billions of star-like points of light converged and condensed into a silver serpent that stretched across the starry sky—the Dream Demon Ancestor of the Demon Clan.

"Empress, giant axe..." The Dream Demon Ancestor's serpentine eyes swept over the people present, as if to say hello.

He was clearly in a bad mood: "Those scum from the Northern Frontier Alliance have overstepped their bounds, daring to bewitch my demon race's vassal groups!"

"Profits are tempting, Dream Tea." The founder of the Giant Axe said in a deep voice, "The conditions offered by Lord Liulan Star are too tempting for those weaker races. The reason I have gathered you all here today is to discuss how to cut off this overreaching hand."

"How to sever it?" The Demon Ancestor of the Prison Clan let out a hoarse laugh, filled with bloodthirsty desire. "In my opinion, we should directly assemble a large army, select a few of the most active tribes in the Northern Frontier Alliance, and crush their territories with thunderous force!"

Once we kill them until they are terrified, the alliance will naturally crumble!

So what if the Northern Frontier True God is the strongest being in the universe? His strength was actually quite average. In the primordial universe, the combined efforts of the six of us would have been enough to make him back down.

This proposal is full of the directness and cruelty that the Prison Clan is known for.

"Demon Ancestor, your style is still as passionate as ever." The Crystal Clan Holy Lord spoke calmly: "But what would be the cost of waging a full-scale war against an alliance with nearly a hundred universe lords?"

Even if we could crush them, who would face the wrath of the Northern Frontier God head-on? He was originally the strongest lone traveler and could disregard the Northern Frontier Alliance, but who among us could disregard our own race?

Besides, who can guarantee that other "allies" won't take advantage of the situation?

The words of the Crystal Clan Saint Lord completely chilled the atmosphere.

The most troublesome thing about the strongest lone warriors is their identity. Once they are thoroughly angered, they might shamelessly attack the Lord of the Universe or even the Venerable One of the Universe. And who among those present doesn't have a large clan behind them? Therefore, launching a full-scale war directly would be the stupidest choice.

Moreover, the history of the six top powers being wary and calculating against each other is far longer than the history of cooperation. Joining forces to suppress the Northern Frontier Alliance is a common interest, but how to prevent being betrayed by teammates in the process is also a problem.

"What the Holy Lord said makes sense." The Mechanical Race Father God accelerated his analysis, "Based on the current intelligence model, a full-scale war with the Northern Frontier Alliance would greatly deplete the race's resources and give other secondary forces the opportunity to rise. The risk is extremely high."

Her body shimmered with light as she continued to explain her plan: "The True God of the Northern Frontier is a lone wolf. He has no deep ties with the various races within the alliance; it's more of a transaction. We can start from there."

"How do we begin?" asked the founder of Giant Axe.

"Put pressure on them, but keep it within a certain range." Her voice was calculating. "We can target the relatively weaker races in the Northern Frontier Alliance and send Venerables to hunt down their strongest members on the Primordial Star and in various cosmic secret realms."

The Dream Demon Ancestor immediately grasped the key point: "Then observe the reaction of the True God of the Northern Frontier?"

"Indeed." The Zerg Queen nodded. "Resurrecting the Cosmic Venerable is no small feat. If the Northern Frontier True God is willing to frequently intervene for these races, even at the cost of fighting against us, it means he is deeply committed and the alliance is solid. We need to plan this carefully."

But more likely...

"He will weigh the pros and cons." The founder of the giant axe took over the conversation, a glint of light in his eyes. "Resurrecting the cosmic overlord is also a burden for him. Is it worth it to take action time and time again for the sake of the races he has joined?"

If he shows hesitation, or only provides protection to a few powerful core groups, then cracks will appear within the alliance.

"Fear and despair will spread." The Crystal Clan's Holy Lord agreed. "Those weaker clans who hope to gain protection by relying on the Northern Frontier Alliance will find that the so-called protection is limited."

At that time, without us lifting a finger, their internal divisions will crumble, and we can even secretly erode those groups that begin to waver.

"Divide and conquer, subdue the enemy without fighting," the Machine God summarized. "This strategy has a higher success rate than direct warfare, and the resource consumption and risks are controllable."

"Alright!" Although the Demon Ancestor of the Prison Clan preferred direct warfare, he also agreed that this plan was more in line with their current interests. "Then let the minions go and cause some trouble first."

"Our demon race has many cosmic venerables, and what we fear least is fighting," Dream Demon Ancestor added.

"The human race will cooperate with the Hongmeng Society," the founder of the Giant Axe stated.

"The Crystal Clan will also contribute," said the Crystal Clan's Holy Lord.

……

After all parties reached a consensus, the strongest beings in the universe quickly disappeared, and the starry sky returned to peace once again.

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