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

"The Heart-Burning Mirror..." A thoughtful look flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes.

The attributes of this treasure are extremely compatible with him, and its ability to reflect soul attacks may play a miraculous role in critical moments.

More importantly, the price of 245 Treasure Points, while expensive, is still within his budget.

The Treasure Points from the clan reward haven't arrived yet, but they're already available. So, Lin Yuan's account should have a real balance of 312.5 Treasure Points, more than enough to exchange for the Burning Heart Mirror.

"As for treasures that assist in flight..."

Lin Yuan browsed a few more high-level treasures that aided flight. They were all priced above 220 treasure points, but most of them were palace-type, and their speed improvement compared to the Flowing Light Wings was not significant.

"Let's exchange for a soul-type artifact first."

He is now a top overlord, so naturally his gaze must be directed upwards. When facing a true cosmic master, the importance of soul defense even surpasses that of physical defense.

After all, once the soul is destroyed or enslaved, even the strongest divine body is useless.

The speed of the Flowing Light Wings is sufficient for now, but the Soul-Suppressing Bell is clearly insufficient in defense against soul attacks at the level of a universe master.

Although the Flame Sky Palace also has soul defense capabilities, it takes time to enter the palace. In the ever-changing battle, this brief time difference can determine life or death.

With the Burning Heart Mirror, he no longer needed to worry about being instantly killed by a soul attack at the level of a universe lord; at least he could hold out until he could hide in the Flame Sky Palace.

"Confirmed exchange for the Burning Heart Mirror".

[Exchange request submitted...]

[Permission verification passed...]

[Payment with Treasure Points: 245 points]

[Redeem successful!]

On the blue stone platform, a reddish-gold ancient mirror slowly emerged.

The mirror is smooth with flame patterns carved along the edges, while the back features a complex cryptic design.

Lin Yuan reached out and touched it, and the ancient mirror transformed into a stream of light that merged into his brow.

In an instant, he felt a warm fire barrier appear around his soul, containing astonishing defensive power, as if it could burn away all soul attacks.

Lin Yuan had a slight thought and tried to have his Azure Dragon clone test its defenses with a soul strike.

Over the course of more than 600,000 years in the Time Palace, as the avatars of the Flame God Clan repeatedly perished in genetic collapse and were reborn, his spiritual will was also constantly strengthened through trials.

Now his spiritual will is close to that of a universe master. Any soul impact he makes is enough to shake the soul of an ordinary universe overlord. He can definitely hold his own against soul masters of the same level.

But when his soul impacted the Burning Heart Mirror, the mirror surface lit up slightly, and a few ripples of crimson-gold fire barrier completely dissolved it.

"With it and the Flame Sky Palace, I can be invincible even when facing second- or third-tier universe masters."

Lin Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

At this moment, another prompt appeared on the screen:

The clan reward of 100 Arcana Points has been credited to your account. Your current account balance is: 167.5 Arcana Points and 31.45 Super Arcana Points.

"The reward has arrived."

Lin Yuan glanced at his balance and did not continue exchanging.

167.5 Treasure Points is neither a lot nor a little.

This is enough for him to exchange for a top-tier treasure weapon, but he can't afford a high-level auxiliary treasure. Since his current combat power system is already very complete, he might as well save the remaining treasure points for when he needs them later.

"It's time to go see my senior sister."

Lin Yuan put away the light screen, turned around and walked out of the side hall.

……

Chaos City, the residence of Venerable Flame Moon.

As soon as Lin Yuan arrived outside the courtyard, the gate opened automatically.

"Junior brother, come in."

The voice of Venerable Yan Yue came from inside the courtyard.

Lin Yuan stepped inside and saw Venerable Yan Yue sitting in the pavilion in the middle of the lake, leisurely drinking tea.

"Senior Sister." Lin Yuan walked into the pavilion and sat down opposite her.

Venerable Yan Yue scrutinized him closely, his eyes filled with satisfaction: "You shocked the entire primordial universe in the battle of Thunderfire Canyon. Such a feat has never occurred in the history of our entire human race."

"Just good luck," Lin Yuan said modestly.

"Luck?" Venerable Yan Yue shook his head. "Strength is strength, there's no need to be so modest."

Your teacher would be very proud of your achievements today.

Upon hearing the mention of the Star Prison Demon Lord, Lin Yuan's expression turned serious: "My teacher is guarding the Star Prison; I wonder when he will be able to emerge."

"That's what the race needs, and it's also his choice." Venerable Yan Yue sighed softly. "However, given my teacher's personality, he can actually cultivate in peace in the Star Prison. Perhaps the opportunity to break through to become a Universe Lord lies there."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lin Yuan took out a treasure: a crimson crystal sphere with countless flames flowing inside.

"Senior Sister, this Dragon Flame Profound Heart River is an ordinary domain-type treasure that was seized from Venerable Flame Dragon. It suits you quite well, so I'm giving it to you."

"I can't take it!" Venerable Yan Yue quickly waved his hand. "Junior brother, this is too precious..."

"Senior Sister, there's no need to refuse," Lin Yuan said earnestly. "You have been my teacher for millions of years, instructing me in cultivation and guiding me forward. Moreover, the Purple Flame Demon Sound Bell that you bestowed upon me back then has helped me turn danger into safety many times."

"Although I am now stronger than you, I will always remember this kindness."

He pushed the crystal ball in front of Venerable Yan Yue: "Now that I am a top overlord, it will probably be difficult for me to team up with you and Lawrence again when I enter the Primordial Star in the future."

"Although I am now stronger than you, I will always remember this kindness."

He pushed the crystal ball in front of Venerable Yan Yue: "Now that I am a top overlord, it will probably be difficult for me to team up with you and Lawrence again when I enter the Primordial Star in the future."

You should accept this treasure, as it will at least give you an extra layer of protection in dangerous situations.

The Venerable Flame Moon looked at the crystal sphere before him, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

She remained silent for a long time before finally reaching out to take it.

"Alright, I'll accept it." She said softly, "But junior brother, you must be careful. You're now in the eye of the storm, and the alien race will never let this go."

They are also afraid of a full-scale war with our human race, so they dare not send the Lord of the Universe to assassinate you in other places. But the Primordial Star is different. Even if your main war avatar perishes, the race will not be able to stand up for you.

"I understand." Lin Yuan nodded. "Senior sisters, you must also be careful. The environment on the Primal Star is dangerous. Contact me anytime if you need anything."

Venerable Yan Yue smiled: "Don't worry, although I am not as strong as you, I am still one of the best among the high-level Venerables. Moreover, after the transformation of my divine body, I will have the combat power of a universe overlord, so I still have the ability to protect myself."

……

After leaving Yan Yue, Lin Yuan's mind was drawn into the chat group. Several requests for help flooded the screen, and the constant vibrations of the notification sounds gave him a headache.

[Maoshan Lin Jiu: @All fellow Daoists, I have encountered a strange matter, and I am truly at a loss. I would like to ask you all for your opinions.]

[My dearest older sister: @Everyone, I'm so annoyed! Please come out and help me think of a solution!]

Lin Yuan was slightly surprised. Why were these two asking for help at the same time?

Uncle Nine always valued his reputation highly, so he would almost never ask for help unless absolutely necessary; this little fox, on the other hand, was often loud and boisterous, but rarely did he actually ask for help online.

With a slight thought, he opened the virtual tea room and pulled Uncle Nine and Ya Ya in at the same time.

Before long, projections of Gu Xun'er, Ye Fan, Meng Qi, and others also appeared one after another.

"Brother Lin Yuan."

"Brother Lin."

"Greetings, fellow Daoists."

……

Everyone greeted them.

Lin Yuan nodded in response, then looked at Uncle Nine, whose brows were slightly furrowed: "Fellow Daoist Lin, what is troubling you so much?"

Uncle Nine stroked his beard, his face still showing some confusion and bewilderment. He slowly said:

"This matter is rather strange."

Some time ago, I went into seclusion to study the Shangqing Dadong Zhenjing and the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts. I made some progress and when my mind was clear, I suddenly felt a lightness all over my body, as if I had broken through some kind of limit.

When she opened her eyes again, she was no longer inside the dojo.

After leaving Renjia Town, Uncle Nine went on a journey to subdue demons and monsters. He eventually established the Fuxi Hall in a town in Guangxi and took in two apprentices who were relatively easy to manage.

He paused, then continued, "Where I am now is a desolate mountain wilderness, where the spiritual energy is somewhat richer than in my original world."

I found an abandoned thatched hut to stay in temporarily, and I wanted to inquire where this place was.

But to my surprise, the local villagers seemed to recognize me, addressing me as "The Hermit of the Thatched Cottage" upon meeting me, and even asking, "Did you subdue any demons or evil spirits during your travels, Hermit?"

"The Hermit of the Thatched Cottage?" Lin Yuan repeated the title.

"That's right." Uncle Nine nodded, his worry deepening. "I have confirmed this repeatedly, and the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage they mentioned is extremely similar to me in appearance, physique, and even some of his habits."

But I, a humble Taoist, have just arrived in this realm. How can there be any talk of returning from a wandering journey?

The language and clothing of this world are somewhat similar to those of my previous world... well, they seem to resemble the Ming Dynasty.

This humble Taoist is unsure whether this is some kind of reflection of my reincarnated memories, or whether I have truly ascended to a world with which I have a deep connection. Therefore, I would like to ask my fellow Taoists for their help in analyzing this matter.

Upon hearing this, everyone wore thoughtful expressions. Ascension? The Ming Dynasty? The Hermit of the Thatched Cottage?

Gu Xun'er spoke first: "Uncle Jiu, according to what you said, you must have triggered the world's rules after your cultivation broke through, and thus you were guided to a higher world."

This exists in many cultivation systems, just like how people in the Dou Qi Continent ascend to the Great Thousand Worlds after their ascension; there shouldn't be any danger.

"Miss Xun'er is right." Han Li nodded and spoke cautiously, "The Spirit Realm here is the same as the Immortal Realm, Demon Realm, and Monster Realm."

"But the appearance and habits of that hermit in the thatched cottage are very similar to those of Uncle Nine, and he might even be mistaken for someone else by ordinary people. This coincidence is too great."

I think this might be the world he experienced in one of his previous reincarnations, and the two must have a very deep connection.

Uncle Nine smiled wryly and said, "I think so too, but it's hard to prove."

While everyone was frowning in worry, Ye Fan, who had been stroking his chin, suddenly lit up and exchanged a glance with Meng Qi next to him. Meng Qi's lips also curled into a playful smile.

"Ming Dynasty... Thatched Cottage Hermit..."

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Fan finally spoke: "Ninth Uncle, I seem to have a vague recollection. If I remember correctly, there was a major villain called... the Fusang Ghost King?"

Meng Qi clapped his hands and exclaimed, "That's right! There's even a time-travel scene in it. It's an old movie called 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth'!"

Ye Fan added, "If the world you ascended to, Uncle Jiu, is truly based on or derived from the book 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth,' then it makes perfect sense for the mountain people to call you the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage. You may very well have descended to the very beginning of that story."

The virtual tea room fell silent for a moment.

Although Gu Xun'er, Han Li, and others were no strangers to the concept of film, they still found it incredibly fascinating every time they heard this kind of analysis that linked Uncle Nine's reincarnation experience with the real existence of the world.

Uncle Nine himself had a complex expression, showing both a sense of realization and a feeling of absurdity.

"So that's how it is... I've ascended into the world of opera again?" He shook his head, then his expression turned solemn. "If that's truly the case, then the Japanese Ghost King..."

"The Ghost King probably exists too, and might even be wreaking havoc on the world," Lin Yuan casually remarked, then looked at Meng Qi, "Little Meng, since you have this recollection, are you confident you can create a copy of that memory?"

Lin Yuan hadn't watched all the old movies, and he had no recollection of movies like "Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate," which weren't very well-known. So he could only watch movies starring Meng Qi and Ye Fan.

Meng Qi chuckled: "I just confirmed the details with Grandma Ye, and it should be pretty much confirmed."

I'll upload it right away so Uncle Nine and everyone else can see it, and they can assess the situation and make plans accordingly.

"Ding! Group member Meng Qi has uploaded a memory copy 'Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate', which is now available for everyone to view."

Uncle Nine took a deep breath: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Meng Qi. I will observe the situation before making further plans."

Good books are never stopped being updated, waiting for you to appreciate them.

It tells the story of a hermit in a thatched hut during the Ming Dynasty who battles the Japanese Demon King. In the end, during their magical duel, he accidentally opens the gate between heaven and earth, and together with the Demon King, they are transported to modern-day Hong Kong.

Ye Fan added, "If the world you ascended to, Uncle Jiu, is truly based on or derived from the book 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth,' then it makes perfect sense for the mountain people to call you the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage. You may very well have descended to the very beginning of that story."

The virtual tea room fell silent for a moment.

Although Gu Xun'er, Han Li, and others were no strangers to the concept of film, they still found it incredibly fascinating every time they heard this kind of analysis that linked Uncle Nine's reincarnation experience with the real existence of the world.

Uncle Nine himself had a complex expression, showing both a sense of realization and a feeling of absurdity.

"So that's how it is... I've ascended into the world of opera again?" He shook his head, then his expression turned solemn. "If that's truly the case, then the Japanese Ghost King..."

"The Ghost King probably exists too, and might even be wreaking havoc on the world," Lin Yuan casually remarked, then looked at Meng Qi, "Little Meng, since you have this recollection, are you confident you can create a copy of that memory?"

Lin Yuan hadn't watched all the old movies, and he had no recollection of movies like "Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate," which weren't very well-known. So he could only watch movies starring Meng Qi and Ye Fan.

Meng Qi chuckled: "I just confirmed the details with Grandma Ye, and it should be pretty much confirmed."

I'll upload it right away so Uncle Nine and everyone else can see it, and they can assess the situation and make plans accordingly.

"Ding! Group member Meng Qi has uploaded a memory copy 'Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate', which is now available for everyone to view."

Uncle Nine took a deep breath: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Meng Qi. I will observe the situation before making further plans."

Ye Fan added, "If the world you ascended to, Uncle Jiu, is truly based on or derived from the book 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth,' then it makes perfect sense for the mountain people to call you the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage. You may very well have descended to the very beginning of that story."

The virtual tea room fell silent for a moment.

Although Gu Xun'er, Han Li, and others were no strangers to the concept of film, they still found it incredibly fascinating every time they heard this kind of analysis that linked Uncle Nine's reincarnation experience with the real existence of the world.

Uncle Nine himself had a complex expression, showing both a sense of realization and a feeling of absurdity.

"So that's how it is... I've ascended into the world of opera again?" He shook his head, then his expression turned solemn. "If that's truly the case, then the Japanese Ghost King..."

"The Ghost King probably exists too, and might even be wreaking havoc on the world," Lin Yuan casually remarked, then looked at Meng Qi, "Little Meng, since you have this recollection, are you confident you can create a copy of that memory?"

Lin Yuan hadn't watched all the old movies, and he had no recollection of movies like "Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate," which weren't very well-known. So he could only watch movies starring Meng Qi and Ye Fan.

Meng Qi chuckled: "I just confirmed the details with Grandma Ye, and it should be pretty much confirmed."

I'll upload it right away so Uncle Nine and everyone else can see it, and they can assess the situation and make plans accordingly.

"Ding! Group member Meng Qi has uploaded a memory copy 'Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate', which is now available for everyone to view."

Uncle Nine took a deep breath: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Meng Qi. I will observe the situation before making further plans."

"The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth?" Uncle Nine was taken aback; he had no recollection of this name.

"That's right!" Meng Qi exclaimed excitedly. "Uncle Jiu, you've acted in so many movies, including this one, 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth'."

It tells the story of a hermit in a thatched hut during the Ming Dynasty who battles the Japanese Demon King. In the end, during their magical duel, he accidentally opens the gate between heaven and earth, and together with the Demon King, they are transported to modern-day Hong Kong.

Ye Fan added, "If the world you ascended to, Uncle Jiu, is truly based on or derived from the book 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth,' then it makes perfect sense for the mountain people to call you the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage. You may very well have descended to the very beginning of that story."

The virtual tea room fell silent for a moment.

Although Gu Xun'er, Han Li, and others were no strangers to the concept of film, they still found it incredibly fascinating every time they heard this kind of analysis that linked Uncle Nine's reincarnation experience with the real existence of the world.

Uncle Nine himself had a complex expression, showing both a sense of realization and a feeling of absurdity.

"So that's how it is... I've ascended into the world of opera again?" He shook his head, then his expression turned solemn. "If that's truly the case, then the Japanese Ghost King..."

"The Ghost King probably exists too, and might even be wreaking havoc on the world," Lin Yuan casually remarked, then looked at Meng Qi, "Little Meng, since you have this recollection, are you confident you can create a copy of that memory?"

Lin Yuan hadn't watched all the old movies, and he had no recollection of movies like "Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate," which weren't very well-known. So he could only watch movies starring Meng Qi and Ye Fan.

Meng Qi chuckled: "I just confirmed the details with Grandma Ye, and it should be pretty much confirmed."

I'll upload it right away so Uncle Nine and everyone else can see it, and they can assess the situation and make plans accordingly.

"Ding! Group member Meng Qi has uploaded a memory copy 'Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate', which is now available for everyone to view."

Uncle Nine took a deep breath: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Meng Qi. I will observe the situation before making further plans."

"That's right!" Meng Qi exclaimed excitedly. "Uncle Jiu, you've acted in so many movies, including this one, 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth'."

It tells the story of a hermit in a thatched hut during the Ming Dynasty who battles the Japanese Demon King. In the end, during their magical duel, he accidentally opens the gate between heaven and earth, and together with the Demon King, they are transported to modern-day Hong Kong.

Ye Fan added, "If the world you ascended to, Uncle Jiu, is truly based on or derived from the book 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth,' then it makes perfect sense for the mountain people to call you the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage. You may very well have descended to the very beginning of that story."

The virtual tea room fell silent for a moment.

Although Gu Xun'er, Han Li, and others were no strangers to the concept of film, they still found it incredibly fascinating every time they heard this kind of analysis that linked Uncle Nine's reincarnation experience with the real existence of the world.

Uncle Nine himself had a complex expression, showing both a sense of realization and a feeling of absurdity.

"So that's how it is... I've ascended into the world of opera again?" He shook his head, then his expression turned solemn. "If that's truly the case, then the Japanese Ghost King..."

"The Ghost King probably exists too, and might even be wreaking havoc on the world," Lin Yuan casually remarked, then looked at Meng Qi, "Little Meng, since you have this recollection, are you confident you can create a copy of that memory?"

Lin Yuan hadn't watched all the old movies, and he had no recollection of movies like "Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate," which weren't very well-known. So he could only watch movies starring Meng Qi and Ye Fan.

Meng Qi chuckled: "I just confirmed the details with Grandma Ye, and it should be pretty much confirmed."

I'll upload it right away so Uncle Nine and everyone else can see it, and they can assess the situation and make plans accordingly.

"Ding! Group member Meng Qi has uploaded a memory copy 'Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate', which is now available for everyone to view."

Uncle Nine took a deep breath: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Meng Qi. I will observe the situation before making further plans."

It tells the story of a hermit in a thatched hut during the Ming Dynasty who battles the Japanese Demon King. In the end, during their magical duel, he accidentally opens the gate between heaven and earth, and together with the Demon King, they are transported to modern-day Hong Kong.

Ye Fan added, "If the world you ascended to, Uncle Jiu, is truly based on or derived from the book 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth,' then it makes perfect sense for the mountain people to call you the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage. You may very well have descended to the very beginning of that story."

The virtual tea room fell silent for a moment.

Although Gu Xun'er, Han Li, and others were no strangers to the concept of film, they still found it incredibly fascinating every time they heard this kind of analysis that linked Uncle Nine's reincarnation experience with the real existence of the world.

Uncle Nine himself had a complex expression, showing both a sense of realization and a feeling of absurdity.

"So that's how it is... I've ascended into the world of opera again?" He shook his head, then his expression turned solemn. "If that's truly the case, then the Japanese Ghost King..."

"The Ghost King probably exists too, and might even be wreaking havoc on the world," Lin Yuan casually remarked, then looked at Meng Qi, "Little Meng, since you have this recollection, are you confident you can create a copy of that memory?"

Lin Yuan hadn't watched all the old movies, and he had no recollection of movies like "Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate," which weren't very well-known. So he could only watch movies starring Meng Qi and Ye Fan.

Meng Qi chuckled: "I just confirmed the details with Grandma Ye, and it should be pretty much confirmed."

I'll upload it right away so Uncle Nine and everyone else can see it, and they can assess the situation and make plans accordingly.

"Ding! Group member Meng Qi has uploaded a memory copy 'Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate', which is now available for everyone to view."

Uncle Nine took a deep breath: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Meng Qi. I will observe the situation before making further plans."

Ye Fan added, "If the world you ascended to, Uncle Jiu, is truly based on or derived from the book 'The Mysterious Gate of Heaven and Earth,' then it makes perfect sense for the mountain people to call you the Hermit of the Thatched Cottage. You may very well have descended to the very beginning of that story."

The virtual tea room fell silent for a moment.

Although Gu Xun'er, Han Li, and others were no strangers to the concept of film, they still found it incredibly fascinating every time they heard this kind of analysis that linked Uncle Nine's reincarnation experience with the real existence of the world.

Uncle Nine himself had a complex expression, showing both a sense of realization and a feeling of absurdity.

"So that's how it is... I've ascended into the world of opera again?" He shook his head, then his expression turned solemn. "If that's truly the case, then the Japanese Ghost King..."

"The Ghost King probably exists too, and might even be wreaking havoc on the world," Lin Yuan casually remarked, then looked at Meng Qi, "Little Meng, since you have this recollection, are you confident you can create a copy of that memory?"

Lin Yuan hadn't watched all the old movies, and he had no recollection of movies like "Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate," which weren't very well-known. So he could only watch movies starring Meng Qi and Ye Fan.

Meng Qi chuckled: "I just confirmed the details with Grandma Ye, and it should be pretty much confirmed."

I'll upload it right away so Uncle Nine and everyone else can see it, and they can assess the situation and make plans accordingly.

"Ding! Group member Meng Qi has uploaded a memory copy 'Heaven and Earth Mystic Gate', which is now available for everyone to view."

Uncle Nine took a deep breath: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Meng Qi. I will observe the situation before making further plans."