Swallowing the Stars: I, the New Master of Babata

Despite being a planetary-level powerhouse who surpassed the God of War and had a lifespan exceeding a thousand years, he appeared old and frail, as if he would soon pass away, with an indescribable sense of decay about him.

However, from the Great Nirvana period in 2013 to now, it has only been a few decades. During this period, even centenarians who break through to the planetary level will regain their youthful appearance.

The reason is also very simple.

Nehru's breakthrough was normal. As the world's third-ranked mentalist, he was a true genius. Even without any guidance, he still broke through to the planetary level and even had the opportunity to break through to the celestial level in the future.

Yan Hai forced his way through, using some shady methods, and finally broke through to the planetary level. His foundation was damaged, his future was hopeless, and his lifespan was greatly reduced, which is why he became this old man.

Like the poison of power, it can make people stop at nothing.

The allure of force can drive people to disregard everything.

The rise of Dong Qing, the world's third strongest, in particular, has spurred many people on.

Since the Azure Emperor has proven that those who come after him still have a chance, it means that the path is not yet closed.

But most people either force their way through like Yan Hai, mortgaging their future prospects and lifespan, or die in the ruins of ancient civilizations like Vinina Pleinas's late husband, Li Yao.

It is important to know oneself. Sometimes it is very difficult to admit that you are not as good as others, and it is also very hard to convince yourself. However, some things cannot be changed by pretending to be stupid or refusing to admit them.

Just like now.

Dong Qing merely glanced at Yan Hai and Nehru. The latter was alright, but his nerves were a little tense, due to the pressure from the world's third strongest being, the Azure Emperor, and the world's number one mentalist.

Yan Hai himself seemed to feel an indescribable terror. His knees went weak and he almost knelt on the ground. His old and withered face revealed the fear that came from the depths of his heart.

too frightening.

For Yan Hai, Dong Qing, a ninth-level planetary-level being, was terrifying, even more so than Hong and Lei Shen.

But this is not Dong Qing's fault. It's mainly because he has only just stabilized his realm and cannot yet control his aura well.

"The Mercenary Alliance is independent of the five major powers, but it is under the jurisdiction of the War God Palace. It usually has a good relationship with the HR Alliance. I don't think you need my support."

Dong Qing didn't like the Mercenary Alliance. To be precise, he disliked the term "mercenary" because mercenaries only cared about money and wouldn't do anything for money.

However, Dong Qing was not a pedantic person.

Because too many people only care about money and not about people.

The Mercenary Alliance is certainly not some noble and righteous force, but the HR Alliance, a capitalist interest group and an alliance of global financial families, is hardly anything high-class either.

At least for now, the new force he is preparing to build requires the support of the five major powers, the HR Alliance, and most of the scattered forces around the world. He is not planning to destroy the other party with one blow.

"Great Azure Emperor, you may not know this, but over the years, the branches of the Limit Martial Arts School and the Thunder Martial Arts School have spread to almost every corner of the world, even outside the base city."

"The five major powers are doing well. They are currently cooperating with the Limit Martial Arts School and the Thunder Martial Arts School. In terms of people's livelihood and government affairs, they cannot do without the five major powers for the time being. The HR Alliance also has the support of the fifth elder of the War God Palace, Ister."

The speaker was Nehru, from India. Although he was not as strong as the current strongest man in India, the Lion King Tripati Singh, he had ambitions that ordinary people could not imagine.

He wanted to become the next Hong, the next Thor, and build his own power, instead of being a pedantic figure like Tripati Singh from The Lion King, who simply stayed obediently in India.

Therefore, he spearheaded the creation of the Global Mercenary Alliance.

This attracted Yan Hai and others to join the alliance.

But then he discovered...

His strength as the second-best mentalist in India and the third-best in the world is not enough to support his ambition to dominate the region.

Moreover, he was terrified. Before Dongqing rose to prominence, he was the second-best in the world; after Dongqing rose to prominence, he became the third-best.

When more and more young spiritual practitioners rise up in the future.

He, the third most valuable spiritual master in the world, will become increasingly worthless.

"But our mercenary alliance is finding it increasingly difficult to survive under the pressure from the Thunder Martial Arts School and the Limit Martial Arts School."

"We implore Your Majesty, for the sake of us being fellow Chinese, to support the Global Mercenary Alliance."

Yan Hai picked up where Nehru left off. He had originally wanted to put on airs and use his seniority to intimidate others, but after Dong Qing's casual glance, he instantly realized his own identity and status.

In the martial arts era, strength is paramount. Seniority matters. If someone gives you face, they are your elder; if they don't, you are nothing. Helpless, Yan Hai could only grit his teeth and try to appeal to Dong Qing's emotions.

We're all from the same hometown.

Chinese people.

Dongqing doesn't care about the monks' feelings, but he does care about the Buddha's.

I'll help you out of consideration for our shared hometown.

"I don't understand how you want my support. Secondly, I think there's something wrong with what you just said; it seems to have the potential to disrupt the peace."

"The Ultimate Martial Arts School and the Thunder Martial Arts School are legitimate organizations. How can they be considered oppressive? They are organizations established by Hong and Thor for the peace of the Earth and the continuation of humanity."

Dong Qing felt that Yan Hai was a brainless good-for-nothing.

Although this meeting was not open to the public.

But given Hong and Thor's status and position, it wouldn't be difficult for them to find out the content of this meeting.

Who knows, they might be watching a live broadcast through virtual reality right now.

"The reason I accepted the invitation to attend this meeting is not to fight for power or to become your pawn."

"It's not for those human heroes who came through the Great Nirvana, such as Hong and Thor, to fight to the death."

Speaking of it.

Dong Qing paused slightly.

He looked down at everyone below.

Hua Xia, Jia Yi, military representative, planetary level three.

EU, East, EU representative, the strongest in the HR Alliance, planetary level three, former world's strongest mentalist, and the fifth elder of the War God Palace.

American, Mohanderson, the Ice Emperor, the strongest in America, a third-tier planetary-level expert, and the fourth elder of the War God Palace.

Sokolov, Russia's strongest individual, a planetary-level Tier 3.

Tripati Singh, the Lion King, is the strongest person in India, a third-tier planetary-level expert.

HR Alliance, Speaker, Isadora, High God of War.

HR Alliance, China Region President, Vinina Bolenas, High-Ranking War God.

His own students.

His own disciples.

Heads of major base cities in the five major countries.

The inspectors and patrolmen of the five great powers.

There were over a thousand people in the conference building.

They were all under Dong Qing's watchful eye.

"The Earth is small, but the universe is vast!"

"If we focus all our attention on the Earth, we will inevitably face irreconcilable conflicts sooner or later."

"But if we broaden our perspective, the universe and the stars will be our vast journey!"

Some things to say.

Dong Qing didn't want to say it, but before the Earth's monsters were even dealt with, Earth's humans were already preparing to start fighting amongst themselves.

In addition, the demon Babata had previously stated that Earth was about to be exposed and was very likely to be targeted by aliens.

Dong Qing had no choice but to step in and mediate.

To prevent humans from killing themselves.

Although Dongqing had no idea how dark the civilizational order of this universe was.

But having read the Dark Forest Theory of the Three-Body Problem in his previous life, he was very worried.

Since we can't rely on anyone else.

Then I'll have to do it myself.

Let's protect this beautiful blue Earth.