Swallowing the Stars: The System Bound the Wrong Person at the Start

With the complete awakening of his mind and will, Chen Yang felt that the process of conception had long been pushed to its end.

With a thought, the three-meter-diameter crimson jade sphere that had enveloped him for tens of thousands of years seemed to have completed its historical mission. The warm luster on the surface of the crimson jade sphere began to flow violently, and dense, mysterious golden runes appeared and disappeared continuously. Then, in a silent ripple, the hard jade shell instantly crumbled.

Instead of shattering and falling to the ground, it transformed into countless tiny, crimson particles that, as if possessing a spirit, frantically converged towards Chen Yang at the center.

These particles gently enveloped his entire body, intertwining layer upon layer. First, they formed a pure black inner garment, then a crimson, wide-sleeved, cross-collar long robe, its lapels embroidered with cloud patterns in gold thread, fluttering in the wind. Loose black trousers were tied at the waist with a wide silk belt. Finally, a shimmering, fiery red outer robe was draped over his shoulders. The robe moved without wind, its hem subtly shimmering with flame patterns, exuding both opulence and a chillingly imposing aura.

Chen Yang slowly opened his eyes, took a step, and his figure was already suspended in this huge cave deep underground.

He looked down and examined himself.

This body was no longer the pot-bellied figure of his previous life, but a tall, slender, and perfectly proportioned physique brimming with explosive power. His face retained exactly the handsome features he had been so proud of in his previous life, only now his features were more refined and three-dimensional, like a work of art sculpted by God himself, exuding a breathtakingly beautiful charm.

A head of fiery red, slightly tousled hair cascaded down his back, reaching all the way to his waist, with golden sparks flickering among the strands. On each of his cheeks was a blood-red demonic mark, eerie and mysterious, adding a touch of wicked arrogance to his handsome face.

"Let's test the true form of the Pangu Clan..."

With a thought, a pair of long, curved horns instantly sprouted from the top of Chen Yang's head. They were entirely crimson and exuded a terrifying aura that suppressed all heavens. This was his battle form, resembling an ancient demon god, with overwhelming power.

With another thought, the horns vanished instantly, and he transformed back into a peerless nobleman in a red robe. Only the occasional glint of light in his deep eyes revealed his extraordinary nature.

"In normal state, he's like a human; in battle, he's like a demon." Chen Yang's lips curled up slightly, quite satisfied with this look. "It does bear some resemblance to the Demon Lord Chonglou, whom I admired in my past life."

But he didn't rush to adapt to this body, because his consciousness was immediately drawn to the four treasures in the original core world that had never been explored.

With a thought, he entered the primordial core world, and a primordial core fell onto the ground of the cave.

Chen Yang's vision blurred, and he found himself in a hazy world that was a thousand kilometers long and wide. The first thing he saw was the familiar divine spark at the very center of this world, with 10,081 soul cores orbiting the divine spark in some mysterious trajectory.

Chen Yang's eyes shifted, and he focused his gaze on the four items not far from his divine spark. Now, with his official birth, the veil on these four treasures was finally about to be lifted.

The first thing that catches the eye is a bead floating in mid-air.

It is only the size of a thumb, with a strange glassy texture, but inside it seems to seal an entire galaxy cluster. All the galaxies revolve around the black hole, and all the black holes revolve around a gravitational source.

"Galaxy Cluster Astronomical Computer: The Milky Way?"

Information about it instantly flashed through Chen Yang's mind. This was a supercomputing power collection left behind when the technologically advanced Earth civilization in a certain dimension was destroyed. It was a celestial computing group built by imitating the local star cluster, but now it had been completely transformed and upgraded by the system.

"Good stuff, but I'm lacking a central processing core within my divine essence."

With a thought, the bead instantly transformed into a stream of light and plunged directly into the divine spark!

boom!

Inside the divine core, the tiny bead shattered instantly, releasing the entire vast galaxy cluster into the divine core space. Each satellite, planet, star, black hole, and the central gravitational source within the galaxy cluster was a giant celestial computer. Satellite-level celestial computers, planet-level celestial computers, star-level celestial computers, galaxy-level celestial computers, and galaxy cluster celestial computers formed a complete, vast, and sophisticated celestial computing cluster suspended in the very center of the divine core space.

"What terrifying computing power!"

Chen Yang was overjoyed. After connecting with the divine spark, the terrifying speed of his mental processing made him feel like an omnipotent god, but he knew that this was just an illusion.

Even more remarkably, this "galactic" computer, which originally required a massive amount of dark energy, is now directly connected to or even integrated into the divine core. The divine source within the divine core, transformed from faith and thoughts, instantly became the energy core of this supercomputer.

Chen Yang immediately waved his hand and renamed it: "From this day forward, you are—the Heavenly Book!"

The moment the "Heavenly Book" connected to the divine spark, Chen Yang immediately performed a self-check of computing power and energy consumption.

The result made him gasp. Under the extreme condition of abundant divine energy supply, this galaxy cluster celestial computer only needed one frame to perform a full-dimensional deep scan of the vast and boundless primordial universe!

A single frame is the universe!

However, behind this incredible computing power lies a terrifying energy consumption. Chen Yang quickly figured out the energy consumption limit of the "Heavenly Book" and took the opportunity to anchor the Divine Source to the monetary system of the primordial universe.

As a high-dimensional energy, Divine Source's value far surpasses that of the energy hard currency of the primordial universe. To avoid the troublesome exchange rate fluctuations between Qianwu Coins and Universe Coins, and between Heavy Treasure Points and Supreme Treasure Points in the primordial universe, Chen Yang directly established an absolutely fixed "base-ten-thousand" exchange rate within his Divine Spark:

Ten thousand iron coins equal one copper coin, one trillion copper coins equal one silver coin, ten trillion silver coins equal one gold coin, and ten thousand gold coins equal one jade coin!

Under this fixed ratio, the value of Divine Source Units is completely anchored: Iron Coins are equivalent to Qianwu Coins, Copper Coins to Universe Coins, Silver Coins to Hunyuan Units, Gold Coins to Heavy Treasure Points, and the highest-level Jade Coins are equivalent to Supreme Treasure Points!

Cosmic Coins are energy units, and the Hunyuan Units and Treasure Points on them have fixed exchange rates. Chen Yang directly applied these rates. However, the exchange rate between Qianwu Coins and Cosmic Coins fluctuates between the official and black markets, as does the exchange rate between Treasure Points and Supreme Treasure Points. Because the number of treasures in the treasure vault fluctuates, Chen Yang directly set these two levels to 10,000 to 1. Currently, according to this exchange rate, three Qianwu Coins are roughly equal to one Iron Coin, and one Jade Coin is roughly equal to three Supreme Treasure Points.

There's no way around it; divine energy is a unit of energy, and it can't fluctuate.

With this absolutely stable value system, the consumption of the Heavenly Book becomes clear: scanning the Milky Way only requires 1 iron coins; scanning the Black Dragon Mountain Star Region requires 1 million copper coins; scanning the entire Qianwu Universe Kingdom requires 1 silver coins; scanning the entire human territory requires 10 gold coins; and scanning the entire Primordial Universe... requires a full 1 jade coins!

"Good heavens, this isn't a celestial computer, it's clearly a bottomless pit that devours divine power!" Chen Yang thought to himself, clicking his tongue in amazement.

If it were any other life form, even a cosmic overlord with wealth beyond measure, its reserves would be instantly drained by this terrifying energy consumption. But who is Chen Yang? He is a supreme being possessing the divine talent of the Pangu race! As long as the faith in Pangu continues, divine energy will flow incessantly like a surging river.

Chen Yang took stock of the divine resources within his divine core. Accumulated over thousands of years, coupled with the remaining faith in Pangu in the Chinese land during the Wu Zhou period, his current assets are approximately: 1 jade coin, 5 gold coins, 200 silver coins, and more than 300 billion copper coins and 5679 iron coins.

With this limited reserves, let alone scanning the entire universe, we can't even scan the territory of the human race.

"He Xi, halt the whole-universe scan plan." Chen Yang's thoughts shifted slightly, and he decisively adjusted the strategy. "Using the divine source within your current divine core as a limit, conduct a high-precision deep scan of the 'Black Dragon Mountain Star Region' and 'several neighboring star regions.' Highlight: unclaimed life-bearing planets, ancient civilization relics, the legacy of fallen powerful beings, and undiscovered cosmic treasures."

"Yes, Master. Divine resources are being mobilized, and the Heavenly Book is operating at a reduced frequency..."

Data streams flashed wildly in He Xi's eyes, and the divine source within her divine core began to be consumed at a visible rate.

Just three breaths later, He Xi's clear voice rang out again: "Scan complete. This scan consumed 15 silver coins. A total of 3 high-value unclaimed relics, 32781 undiscovered unclaimed native life planets, and 12 scattered World Lord-level sites were discovered. The remaining unclaimed treasures of low value amount to approximately 11."

As He Xi reported, a clear three-dimensional star map unfolded in Chen Yang's mind, with several coordinate points flashing red light standing out.

"Very good." Chen Yang's lips curled into a satisfied smile. Although he couldn't scan the entire universe, this "precision poverty alleviation" scan was enough for him to gain a foothold in this primitive universe and earn his first real pot of gold.

"It seems we need to start planning ahead of time to spread the Pangu faith and harvest divine resources. After all, we'll still need the believers to support this gold-devouring beast, the Heavenly Book."

When discussing believers, one must mention the origins of divine faith and the transformation of the divine monetary system. Faith is the power of the mind, unrelated to the strength of physical power, but only linked to willpower and the degree of faith.

Whether by coincidence or not, the currency units and believers in the Divine Source are basically perfectly equivalent: iron coins correspond to general believers, ordinary believers to copper coins, devout believers to silver coins, fanatical believers to gold coins, and saints who dedicate their whole heart and soul to the cause to jade coins. One coin can be converted into the corresponding unit each year.

This is also the origin of Chen Yang's remaining divine source balance. In the early days of the world, there were indeed some fanatical believers who allowed him to accumulate so much initial divine source.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Yang's gaze fell on the second treasure.

It was a tiny figure that was only 17 centimeters tall.

She looks like an exquisitely crafted figurine, with long silver hair, a stunningly beautiful face, and three pairs of wings on her back, each 20 centimeters long, while she herself is only 17 centimeters tall.

"He Xi?" Chen Yang was somewhat surprised.

The information indicates that this is an intelligent spirit life form: He Xi, a flesh-and-blood life form, but all the atoms in its body are sacred atoms.

Although it is only 17 centimeters tall, this body is precisely composed of 3 (3×10^24) sacred atoms! Each sacred atom is like an independent computing unit, with computing power no less than that of the intelligent life in this world. The computing power of the entire body composed of 3 sacred atoms would absolutely crush the mechanical race in this world, not to mention that it is also equipped with the fourth-generation angel gene engine system.

This is no figurine; it's clearly a miniature version of a fourth-generation divine body—a super life form!

"Wake up."

Chen Yang lightly tapped his fingertip, injecting his soul power, carrying the genetic energy, into it.

He Xi's tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, and the entire figure instantly transformed into a living little person, with its three pairs of wings spread out to a full forty centimeters wide.

A hint of confusion flashed in her light blue eyes, but she quickly focused on Chen Yang, and streams of data flowed rapidly in her beautiful eyes.

Without any hesitation or testing, the moment the power of her soul and the primal energy of her genes were injected, the underlying logic of her genes allowed her to complete the recognition process.

"Greetings, Lord." He Xi knelt in the air and bowed to Chen Yang. Her sexy, red lips parted slightly, and her familiar, clear voice rang out, reaching Chen Yang's ears.

"He Xi, I grant you the authority to connect to the divine essence. From now on, you will be in charge of the 'Heavenly Book'."

"Yes, my lord."

He Xi flashed and flew directly to Chen Yang's left shoulder, while the gene engine system connected to the godhood and obtained management authority over the Heavenly Book.

In an instant, the originally cold mechanical computing power gained a touch of agility and intelligence.

After dealing with those two powerful weapons, Chen Yang looked at the remaining two items.

The third item was a long sword.

The blade is made up of countless tiny fragments, and it looks dilapidated and broken at first glance, as if it would shatter at the slightest touch.

"Flame Demon Blade".

Chen Yang reached out and grasped the hilt of the knife. A violent fire law surged into his body instantly, but it was immediately suppressed by the Undying Divine Body.

This sword's form closely resembles the Thousand Blades Demon Blade from a certain Chinese comic in my past life—it's all offense and no defense, unparalleled in the world. But its essence is far more terrifying; each fragment is a manifestation of an ultimate law.

With a thought, Chen Yang's Fiery Demon Blade instantly disintegrated, transforming into ten thousand jade-like blade fragments that floated around him like stars surrounding the moon. Each fragment bore ten imprints of various elemental laws, capable of activating these imprints at any moment and unleashing terrifying power.

"A fine knife." Chen Yang nodded in satisfaction, and then the blade instantly reformed and returned to its original shape, disappearing into a scabbard that appeared out of thin air and being inserted into his belt.

The last treasure was a pure purple jade bead.

"Soul Bead"

Chen Yang picked up the bead and felt a warm, soothing power, a feeling as if his soul had been comforted.

This is an enhanced version of the Soul Bead for Earth. Unlike life forms that can only modify their own soul, mind, and will potential during normal life forms on Earth, this bead has a hundred times the effect. During the 30,000 years that Chen Yang was nurtured, it strengthened his soul origin and will potential to the extreme.

The reason why Chen Yang was able to have an instant spiritual awakening and realize the idealistic will of the Pangu Clan was largely due to the role played by this bead during Chen Yang's gestation period.

It is also a soul-related treasure, possessing not only formidable soul defense capabilities, but also ensuring that Chen Yang's mind remains in an "absolutely clear" state as long as he wears it, immune to all mental pollution, including soul attacks and illusions.

"Divinity, Calculation, Super Scientific Genius: He Xi, Law-Based Battle Blade, Soul Treasure."

Leaving the primordial world and returning to the outer cave, Chen Yang took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within his body.

Starting with top-tier gear, but that's all there is to it.

He looked up in a certain direction within the cave, his gaze seemingly piercing through the thick layers of rock, reaching the magnificent Daming Palace. He then glanced towards the Australian continent, peering through the earth at the Meteorite Starship. Finally, he looked upwards, peering through the rock layers at the deep, mysterious cosmic sky.

Wu Zetian, with the sun and moon shining brightly in the sky, what a magnificent spirit! There are still fifteen years left, no need to rush.

You can go find Babata first. Now that He Xi has taken over the "Heavenly Book", the divine source is enough for the time being. You can contact Babata and get the dark universe coordinates to return to Earth. Otherwise, this Earth is a place where you can only leave but not enter.

"Now that I'm here in the World of Swallowed Stars, it's time to live a different life. There are just too many things about this world that I can't stand."

"He Xi, use micro wormhole technology to transport me to the surface."

He Xi, sitting on Chen Yang's left shoulder, nodded. A miniature wormhole vortex appeared in front of Chen Yang. He took a step and his figure disappeared instantly, leaving only the empty cave behind him, silently telling the story of the beginning of a myth deep underground.