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

In the initial universe, in the meditation room of Chaos City.

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, his consciousness sinking into the deepest level of deduction.

"The first move of the Flaming Dragon Break, 'Blazing Flame,' has reached the pinnacle of secret techniques, but it is still one step away from becoming the ultimate secret technique at the level of a cosmic overlord."

As he thought this, within the spatial interlayer near the divine kingdom, the Flame God Clan clone had already begun its training.

The dark red figure held the Crimson Meteorite Spear, and each thrust of the spear tip carried the power to incinerate stars, easily tearing apart the surrounding space and then quickly mending it.

"In the primordial universe, the universally acknowledged cosmic overlords of all races are actually divided into two types." The knowledge imparted by his teacher, Venerable Yan Cang, surfaced in Lin Yuan's mind. "The first type is the powerful beings who created the ultimate secret techniques of cosmic overlords; the second type is beings like me with extremely high genetic levels."

He examined his own condition.

The overwhelming divine power brought by the more than three thousand times genetic level allowed him to defeat Venerables when he was crowned a King. Now, having broken through to the Universe Venerable level, and with the support of a high-grade treasure, his combat power has reached the level of a Universe Overlord.

Most ordinary universe venerables among the myriad races of the universe have a genetic level of only thirty or forty times, and many universe overlords only have sixty or seventy times. Those who can reach the limit of one hundred times allowed by the original universe are extremely rare, and basically only top overlords can have this level.

Lin Yuan's Yan God Clan clone has a genetic level that is more than three thousand times higher!

This foundation allows him to be recognized as the cosmic overlord by all races, even without having created the ultimate secret technique, simply by virtue of his pure divine power.

Lin Yuan's mind was clear: "Although there is no obvious difference in strength between these two paths, creating one's own ultimate secret technique is a path that every overlord must take if he wants to continue to climb higher."

He needs to start preparing now. Once he comprehends the fundamental laws of time to an extremely high level, successfully creates the ultimate secret technique, and upgrades the treasures he possesses, Lin Yuan will be able to reach the level of a top overlord.

"Let's start with the first move of the Flaming Dragon Break."

Lin Yuan activated the enlightenment function in the chat group, conducting millions of simulations and deductions in the virtual space.

He attempted to incorporate the mysteries of the laws of time into his marksmanship.

Time acceleration can push gun speed to its limit, time deceleration can slow down the opponent's movements, and time freezing can even freeze a spacetime.

"True fusion is not a simple addition." Lin Yuan learned from repeated failures, "The laws of time must become an inseparable part of marksmanship, so that every shot carries the rhythm of the flow of time..."

An idea popped into his mind: if he could make the flow of time around him different from the outside world when he attacked, then his opponent would have a hard time reacting.

"But this requires a very high level of understanding of the fundamental laws of time." Lin Yuan frowned. "But I haven't even fully mastered the first profound principle yet."

The laws of time are more difficult to apply than the laws of space.

In the primordial universe, the vast majority of cosmic lords were space lords. The reason for this is that the fundamental laws of time are too abstract. At least the laws of space can be understood from the form, but how can one comprehend the changes of time from wind, thunder, and light?

"It's time to officially begin the deal with Han Li," Lin Yuan thought to himself. "The spiritual liquid in the Palm Heaven Bottle contains the Law of Time. Although it is different from the fundamental Law of Time in this world, it can still be of some reference to me."

"Perhaps we can start with the fusion of two systems." He turned back to continue modifying the secret technique.

He tried to incorporate the meaning of the passage of time into the spear's edge, so that each thrust not only carried the heat of flames but also the relentless corrosive power of time.

In the virtual simulation, the power of this technique was enhanced, but it is still far from being the true ultimate secret technique.

"It's not pure enough." Lin Yuan shook his head. "The burst of flames and the passage of time are inherently contradictory. Forcing them to merge would only weaken their respective characteristics."

Time flies by as one deeply contemplates the meaning.

One month, three months, one year...

Lin Yuan kept trying new directions.

The fusion of fire and space has reached its current pinnacle, so could we try combining fire and light?

The laws of light also possess the characteristics of speed and penetration, and like fire, they belong to the energy category, making them even more compatible.

When Qing Yanjing broke through to immortality, he comprehended the law of light. In order to help him improve his strength, Lin Yuan also comprehended the fundamental law of light for a period of time and explained it to him.

Furthermore, the Glint-Glint Fruit from the One Piece world also earned him the affirmation of the fundamental laws, thus Lin Yuan had long since mastered the complete fundamental laws of light.

This has been a series of years of speculation.

He gradually figured out some of the tricks of the trade.

He discovered that if the extreme speed and focusing properties of the laws of light were incorporated into gunplay, the gun beam would not spread after it exploded, but would continuously converge and compress, eventually forming a beam of light as thin as a hair but with a terrifyingly high temperature.

"The penetrating power of a beam of light far exceeds that of a flame impact, and it is also faster and more difficult to defend against."

A glint of light flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes. "But how do we give the beam of light the sustained burning properties of a flame?"

One problem after another.

The difficulty of creating the ultimate secret technique far exceeded expectations.

This is not merely a collection of insights into the laws, but a sublimation of the understanding of the essence of the laws.

Twenty years have passed.

Lin Yuan has made considerable progress in improving the first form of the Flaming Dragon Break, but breaking through that bottleneck is still a long way off.

He created a technique called "Flame Light Thrust," which initially fused the laws of fire and light. The spear's edge transformed into a blazing white beam, increasing its penetrating power by 30% compared to the original blazing flame, and its speed by more than twice.

"But this is still within the realm of peak secret techniques," Lin Yuan calmly assessed. "The increase in power mainly comes from the increased breadth of the fusion of laws, rather than a qualitative change in depth."

The true ultimate secret technique is the trump card that allows the cosmic overlord to briefly contend with the cosmic master.

"I need more time." Lin Yuan was not discouraged.

These decades have not been entirely fruitless.

Through continuous deduction, his understanding of fire, space, light, and even the laws of time became more profound, and his combat skills became increasingly refined.

More importantly, he clarified the path forward.

"First, I will thoroughly understand the three profound mysteries of the Law of Time. Then, I will fuse the Law of Light with the Laws of Fire and Space. Finally, I will attempt to integrate the Law of Time to create my own ultimate four-element fusion technique!"

……

Just as Lin Yuan was preparing to continue his seclusion, a message came from the virtual universe.

Venerable Yan Yue and Lawrence have returned from the original star and are waiting for them on the mainland at the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company.

As Lin Yuan stepped out of the shuttle ship, he immediately sensed the chilling atmosphere permeating the surrounding space.

Unlike the tranquility and peace of the first visit, the powerful figures coming and going here now all look hurried, and many of them still bear the marks of battle, clearly warriors who have just returned from the outer battlefields or the original planet.

"Junior brother!"

A familiar voice came from inside.

Lin Yuan turned his head and saw Venerable Yan Yue and Lawrence flying over from a distance.

Venerable Yan Yue was clad in fiery red armor, while Lawrence wore silver armor and a blue robe. Their auras were even more profound and restrained than they had been hundreds of years ago, clearly indicating that they had made further progress in the battles on the Primordial Star.

"Senior sister, Lawrence." Lin Yuan stepped forward to greet him.

Celestial Eclipse Venerable looked Lin Yuan up and down, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Captain, congratulations on successfully breaking through to the Venerable realm. But why does it feel like you're deliberately concealing your aura just like back then?"

Lin Yuan smiled slightly: "My teacher suggested that I keep the news hidden and catch my opponent off guard on the Primordial Star."

"As expected of a top overlord, you have unique insights into problems." Lawrence nodded. "The alien races all think that you are still invincible as a king. Even if you are strong in battle, your ability to protect yourself is not as good as that of a true cosmic lord. They will definitely underestimate you when they encounter you. This is our opportunity."

The three arrived at a rest area on the headquarters mainland and sat down at the open-air starry sky tea table.

"Venerable Jinliu has officially left the team," Venerable Yanyue said bluntly. "He suffered some injuries on the Primordial Star, and his divine body has been damaged by more than seven percent. He needs to recuperate for a long time."

Lawrence added, "It's not just about injuries; Jinliu's fighting style really doesn't suit our pace. Yan Yue and I both have large divine bodies, and we often trade injuries for injuries and unleash bursts of divine power during battles, which he can't keep up with."

Lin Yuan nodded in understanding.

Battles on the original planets are often brutal and direct, without much embellishment.

When the strength of both sides is similar, the battle comes down to the strength of their divine bodies, the quality of their treasures, and the courage to risk their lives.

"So the three of us are a perfect team," Venerable Yan Yue laughed. "We all have enormous divine bodies and high genetic levels. Just by the total amount and quality of our divine power, we can crush most universe venerables."

Lin Yuan nodded: "The size of my Yan God Clan clone's divine body cannot compare with the Azure Dragon's body, but the quality of divine power brought by the three thousand times genetic level makes me unafraid of ordinary overlords. In addition, I have the Azure Dragon clone as a backup, so my ability to fight continuously is not a problem."

Lawrence's eyes flashed with surprise: "More than three thousand times the genetic level? Add to that a spiritual will close to that of a cosmic venerable, no wonder you were able to defeat a venerable one back then when you were a king."

More than 500,000 years ago, when the three of them parted ways, he knew that Lin Yuan had an extremely strong mental will, but he didn't know that the other party had made further breakthroughs afterward.

"That's why we should be even more careful." Venerable Yan Yue looked at Lin Yuan seriously. "The more talented you are, the more the alien races will want to kill you. We might even encounter a trap specifically designed for you on the Primal Star."

She began to describe the original star in detail.

"There are 10,081 original stars, each with a different environment."

Most importantly, there are three rules:

First, it cannot be teleported;

Secondly, it is impossible to teleport to a divine realm within it;

Third, the primordial star itself is incredibly solid; even attacks from ordinary cosmic beings cannot damage its surface.

Lawrence continued, "Because we can't teleport, abilities like flight speed and domain control become extremely important. Your choice of the Myriad Flows Flame Light Realm is excellent; it perfectly compensates for the fact that neither of us has a domain-type treasure after Venerable Jinliu left the team."

"There's one more thing," Venerable Yan Yue said solemnly. "When some supreme treasures are born, they will cause strange phenomena in the heavens and earth, which can be sensed by all the powerful beings nearby. At that time, a large number of Venerables will often gather. If you don't want to participate in the competition, it's best not to go near them at this time."

She flipped her hand and took out a crystal, handing it to Lin Yuan: "These are maps of several primordial stars we've visited before. They mark known dangerous areas and the patterns of treasure appearances. Memorize them as soon as possible."

Lin Yuan accepted the crystal and immersed his consciousness in it.

A deluge of information flooded my mind: numbering systems, terrain features, ethnic distribution, historical battle records...

"We're heading to the primordial planet numbered 6382 this time." Lawrence activated a light screen, displaying an image of a planet covered in glaciers. "This planet has a relatively simple environment with few complex terrains, making it suitable for beginners. Moreover, according to intelligence, several powerful figures from weaker races in the Northern Frontier Alliance frequently operate there."

Venerable Yan Yue added, "The strategy is clear: unless the location where the treasure appears is very close to us, we will not actively participate in the competition for the treasure, but will focus on hunting down the Venerables of the Northern Frontier Alliance."

"With the strength of the three of us, as long as we don't encounter a team led by a cosmic overlord, we can basically do whatever we want."

"What if we encounter a cosmic overlord?" Lin Yuan asked.

"We'll see." A hint of fighting spirit flashed in Venerable Yan Yue's eyes. "We might be able to take down an ordinary universe overlord if the three of us join forces. But if it's a top-tier overlord... then we'll run as far away as possible."

Lawrence laughed and said, "The most taboo thing on the Primal Star is greed; only by surviving can you earn more."

Lin Yuan nodded and noted it down.

The three then discussed details such as tactical coordination, signal communication, and retreat plans, until they had simulated all possible scenarios.

"By the way, are you familiar with all your treasures?" Venerable Yan Yue asked.

Lin Yuan nodded in reply: "We did adaptive training in the initial universe during this period, but actual combat is ultimately different, and we still need to hone our skills in real battles."

"That's good." Venerable Yan Yue stood up. "Without further ado, let's set off now."

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The wildly popular online novel, *Swallowing the Stars: The Golden Finger Only Arrives When You're Almost a God?*, is a masterpiece by author Geng Nu Jingangchu.