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

Within the chat group, the atmosphere became quite subtle as the video "A True Account of the Current Situation in Japan" continued to play and the group members engaged in heated discussions.

[Gu Xun'er: Sister Yan, I think I understand now. Although the methods were somewhat extreme, considering historical factors, I can understand Brother Meng Qi and the others' feelings.]

Xun'er, after all, came from an ancient clan and had seen a world where the strong were respected, so she understood the principle of cause and effect.

[Angel Yan: I understand what you're thinking.]

[Angel Yan: Actually, we angels don't condone indiscriminate slaughter of ordinary civilizations, but this situation is special.]

[Angel Yan: Queen Keisha and King Tianji have cultivated to the ninth level of the universe, equivalent to the Swallowed Star world, and are attempting to break through to the Domain Lord level in seclusion. Therefore, we currently do not have enough power to restrain Morgana and can only send her to that small island.]

She couldn't reveal the real reason she wanted to test the group members' reactions, but the Queen and He Xi were indeed only one step away from becoming domain lords, so she wasn't exactly lying.

Ye Fan: I understand.

Who doesn't know that Keisha and Liang Bing are veteran actresses?

Morgana had countless opportunities to deal with her foolish sister, but in every war, the demons were destroyed while Morgana survived alone.

One could have simply hidden away like Karl, but instead, he chose to establish a demonic civilization, leading them to roam the entire universe and wage one doomed war of civilization against the angels.

But none of that matters. What matters is that Liang Bing finally did something decent this time, and some scores will have to be settled sooner or later.

Ye Fan also recalled what he had seen and heard on Earth, and the shocking photos and records in those historical memorial halls.

Although he was not a bloodthirsty person, he still found it difficult to remain completely calm about certain historical events.

[Meng Qi: A life for a life, it's only right! Although we're from different worlds, seeing these Japanese pirates suffer makes me feel great.]

Xiao Meng was the most excited; he even sent a "pop champagne" emoji in the group chat.

[Maoshan Lin Jiu: Alas... Although I understand the cause and effect, seeing the suffering of the people, I still cannot bear it. I only hope that once this matter is over, Morgana will restrain herself and not commit any more atrocities.]

Uncle Nine sighed. His compassionate heart as a cultivator prevented him from being as completely immersed in the joy of revenge as Meng Qi.

[Yan Ling Ji: Uncle Jiu is kind-hearted.]

[Yan Lingji: But... if what Brother Meng Qi said is true, that they committed heinous crimes in another world, then perhaps their current predicament is truly the cycle of karma.]

When Yan Lingji recalled the tragic situation of Baiyue being invaded by Han, the scales in her heart had completely tipped.

[Han Li: ...I see. I've learned something.]

Han Laomo, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

Although he did not have a similar historical complex, he now understood the cause and effect. Moreover, in the dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, karmic retribution and blood debt repayment were the norm, so he was not surprised by it.

[Lin Yuan: Okay, let's leave this topic here.]

Lin Yuan interrupted the argument at the right moment.

He understood that group members from different worlds and with different experiences would inevitably have different views on the same event, and it would be meaningless to force a unified ideology.

[Angel Yan: Okay, we will continue to monitor the situation on Earth to ensure Morgana does not cross the line.]

[Lin Yuan: Okay. I'll log off now if there's nothing else. There are still some treasures waiting for me on the Primal Star.]

He posted an announcement in the group.

He was about to travel to the original star number 3758 to compete for the palace-like treasure that was about to be born. In that chaotic region, he had to be fully focused.

[Meng Qi: Holy crap, a supreme treasure has appeared? You're strong enough to participate in something like this? Brother Lin is awesome!]

He's only at the Human Immortal level of the Dharma Body Realm, but the other party has become a cosmic overlord in the blink of an eye. Xiao Meng feels that Lin Yuan's cheat code is even more powerful than his own.

[Ye Fan: Be careful. The emergence of a supreme treasure is often accompanied by fierce competition.]

[Gu Xun'er: Brother Lin Yuan, be careful.]

……

Group members sent their blessings one after another.

After giving a brief reply, Lin Yuan exited the chat group.

His consciousness returned to the hidden ice cave on the original star.

Venerable Yan Yue and Lawrence are ready to depart.

"Junior brother, how is the adjustment going?" Venerable Yan Yue asked.

Lin Yuan opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and restrained: "I'm in perfect condition and ready to depart at any time."

Lawrence checked the messages sent by the Venerables of the Hongmeng Alliance and said, "According to the latest intelligence, at least thirty cosmic Venerables have gathered on the original star number 3758. Among them, three have been confirmed to be at the level of cosmic overlords, and five are suspected to be overlords."

"This competition will be fierce," Venerable Yan Yue said solemnly. "Our goal is to fish in troubled waters, not to confront them head-on. Remember, if things become unfavorable, retreat immediately."

"Understood." Lin Yuan and Lawrence nodded simultaneously.

The three left the ice cave and came to a relatively open glacial plain.

Venerable Yanyue took out a shuttle-shaped treasure—this was the Void Shuttle she had exchanged in the clan's treasury, a top-tier flying palace-type treasure.

Because it lacks the effect of suppression, its speed is top-notch, comparable to ordinary treasures, making it suitable for long-distance travel in environments like the Primordial Star where teleportation is impossible.

"Come on up, everyone. We'll take the Void Shuttle and leave here first, then slowly search for the vortex passage leading to Primal Star 3758," said Venerable Flame Moon.

Teleportation via divine realm is not possible within the primordial star, but there are 10081 vortex channels in mid-air, one of which leads to the outer universe. The rest connect to other primordial stars.

The Void Shuttle sped across the glacier, and Lin Yuan observed the scene below through the porthole.

Eternal glaciers, howling winds, and occasional traces of battle... This is the Primal Star, a killing field where opportunity and danger coexist.

"By the way, Junior Brother," Venerable Yan Yue suddenly spoke up, "You mentioned you were improving a secret technique, how's the progress?"

Lin Yuan withdrew his gaze and replied, "The improvement of the first move of the Flame Dragon Break has yielded initial results. I named it Flame Light Spike. It incorporates the penetrating properties of the Law of Light, increasing its power by about 30% compared to the original 'Blazing Flame,' and doubling its speed."

"Oh?" Lawrence turned his head with interest. "Fusing the laws of light? That's a new idea. Flame and light both belong to the energy category of laws, so their compatibility is indeed higher than forcibly fusing the laws of time."

Venerable Yan Yue nodded in approval: "A very wise choice. The laws of time are too profound; forcibly fusing them might actually be counterproductive. Starting with laws that have a high degree of compatibility and proceeding step by step is the right way."

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "That's what I think too. However, the Flame Light Strike is still in the realm of peak secret techniques, and there's still a long way to go before it becomes an ultimate secret technique."

"No rush," Lawrence said. "Creating an ultimate secret technique is one of the most difficult things at the Cosmic Venerable stage. It's already quite remarkable that you've made such progress in such a short time after your breakthrough."

Venerable Flame Moon added, "Besides, you already possess the combat power of a cosmic overlord. The ultimate secret technique is merely icing on the cake for you. Take it slow and steady; that's the most important thing."

Lin Yuan nodded, keeping these words in mind.

……

After flying at low altitude for about half a month, they finally arrived below the vortex channel of the original star 3758.

Because the passage was in a fixed location, many Venerables would hunt down some Venerables of average strength in the vicinity. Of course, Lin Yuan's team was strong, and no one dared to cause trouble along the way.

At this moment, a dozen or so Venerables gathered nearby. Seeing the Void Shuttle descend here, they all cast wary glances at it.

"It's a human," a demon venerable said in a low voice.

"It's Venerable Yan Yue and Venerable Lawrence, and that other one... I don't recognize him, he must be a newly promoted Venerable." Another Venerable from the Northern Frontier Alliance recognized the two of them.

Ignoring the whispers of the venerable ones around them, the three stepped directly into the vortex passage.

The next moment, the world spun around.

When their vision cleared again, they found themselves standing on another primordial star.

Unlike the icy and snowy environment of Protoplanet 6382, the environment of Protoplanet 3758 was completely different.

This is a planet covered by dense forests, where the air is filled with the fragrance of grass and trees and a faint dampness.

"Such a rich life force." Lin Yuan sensed the surrounding environment.

Lawrence cautiously used his divine sense to probe the surroundings: "The plants here are a bit unusual; they seem to interfere with perception. Everyone, be careful."

Venerable Yan Yue took out his detection compass and found that its detection range was also greatly suppressed, only able to detect life fluctuations within a radius of one million kilometers.

"The environmental pressure is strong, but if it's disadvantageous to all teams, then it doesn't really matter." Sensing the faint feeling of being watched nearby, she frowned slightly. "Let's leave first; this place is too conspicuous."

The three of them transformed into streaks of light and quickly disappeared into the dense forest.

The trees in the forest are exceptionally tall, with trunks exceeding 100 meters in diameter and canopies that block out the sun.

The vines coiled around the tree trunk like giant pythons, and the ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves and moss.

As Lin Yuan flew, he observed the surrounding environment.

He could sense that there were many life forms hidden in this forest, some powerful and some weak, seemingly waiting for something.

"Where is the place where the treasure was born?" Lin Yuan asked.

Venerable Flame Moon unfolded a simple map: "According to intelligence, the location where the treasure is conceived is in the center of Azure Lake. However, the exact location will change over time, only becoming fixed three days before its birth."

She pointed to an area on the map: "We are currently in this location, about 78 billion kilometers away from Lake Bibo. At our speed, it would take us about a month to get there."

Lawrence added, "But this forest is fraught with danger, and we can't fly at full speed. Even if all goes well, it will take two to three months to get there."

Lin Yuan nodded: "There's enough time. The supreme treasure won't appear for another two hundred years. Arriving early allows us to familiarize ourselves with the environment and investigate the movements of other powerful individuals."

"That's exactly right." Venerable Yan Yue put away the map. "Let's find a place to set up a temporary base first, and then go out to explore in batches."

The three flew through the forest for about three days before finally finding a suitable place to land.

This is a natural cave hidden inside the mountain, with its entrance concealed by vines and rocks, making it very secluded.

Lawrence set up a concealment barrier at the cave entrance, while Venerable Flame Moon set up several warning arrays inside.

"Alright, it's safe for now." Venerable Yan Yue breathed a sigh of relief. "Next, we'll take turns going out to scout. Two people at a time, with one person staying behind to guard the base."

"I'll go out with my junior brother first," Lawrence said. "Yan Yue, you stay here and analyze the intelligence we've gathered."

"Alright." Venerable Yan Yue had no objection.

Lin Yuan and Lawrence left the cave and cautiously made their way towards Lake Bibo.

The two did not fly, but flew low over the forest, trying to avoid attracting the attention of others.

After flying for about half a day, Lin Yuan suddenly stopped and signaled Lawrence to take cover.

A battle is taking place not far ahead.

The two sides in the battle were teams from the Mechanical Race and the Demon Race, each with four Venerables. Their strengths were evenly matched, and the battle was extremely fierce.

The mechanical race's venerable one was covered in a metal shell, and his weapon emitted high-energy beams.

The demon race's venerable ones then revealed their true forms, sometimes as giant beasts, sometimes as birds, their claws and fangs gleaming with a cold light.

"What are they fighting over?" Lin Yuan asked telepathically.

Lawrence observed intently for a moment, then pointed to a peculiar plant in the center of the battlefield: "It should be that Jade Spirit Vine, a precious material for refining soul-type treasures, which is rare even on the Primal Star."

Lin Yuan looked in that direction and indeed saw a vine plant that was entirely green and emitted a soft glow.

Three crystal-clear fruits grew on the vine, and liquid seemed to flow inside each fruit.

"What is its value?"

"Each fruit is worth about 50 treasure points," Lawrence estimated. "But it's not very meaningful to us. We don't lack these resources, so there's no need for us to get involved."

Lin Yuan nodded.