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

In the vast and boundless depths of the universe, an E9-class ship, with a streamlined shape resembling an ancient multi-story building, is silently approaching its target planet at sub-light speed.

Inside the command center, Huang stood quietly before the enormous panoramic window. His deep gaze pierced through layers of dazzling nebulae, finally settling on the massive, earthen-yellow planet in front of him.

As one of Chen Yang's clones, his current body is named "Wilderness," and his title is "Human Emperor."

Over the past six months, with the full support of the divine source manifested resources, his cultivation has steadily advanced to the third level of the Hengxing stage.

However, he possesses a perfect genetic multiplier of 10081 times. In terms of physical strength and primal force foundation alone, even on a cosmic scale, he is barely comparable to those domain lord-level powerhouses with slightly weaker foundations.

"He Xi, prepare to descend." Huang turned around and calmly walked towards the command platform.

"Understood. Entering the atmosphere of Qian Yuan Star..." He Xi's clear and melodious voice rang out steadily in Chen Yang's mind.

As the boat-shaped spaceship pierced the atmosphere of Qian Yuan Star, He Xi's report continued: "Pangu, according to the initial scan of the 'Heavenly Book,' the strongest combat force on this planet is at the peak of the Realm Lord level, totaling 5 people; there are approximately 36 Realm Lord-level experts; and approximately 3760 Domain Lord-level experts. As for cultivators at the Hengxing, Universe, and below levels, they are countless. However, these pose no threat to you, Pangu. It's just that your current Hengxing-level third-tier cultivation is only considered low-level here."

"The administrative star of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom is indeed worthy of its reputation." Huang's lips curled into a faint smile, his deep eyes showing no sign of panic. "However, realm is ultimately just a facade. He Xi, activate the 'Heavenly Book' and use the divine talent 'God' to simulate the realm of a Realm Lord for me, and simulate the life fluctuations of a Realm Lord."

"Command confirmed. The 'Heavenly Book' is taking over your vital signs and energy fluctuations... Simulation complete. Your current aura and soul fluctuations have been locked at the ninth level of the Realm Lord."

"Maintaining this mimicry consumes approximately one copper coin of divine essence per day."

……

Qian Yuan Star's outer space docking port.

As soon as the E9-class ship, resembling an ancient multi-storied vessel, entered planetary orbit, it received a traction signal from the docking port. He Xi precisely maneuvered the ship, following the invisible traction beam, and steadily brought it to a stop on a massive ring-shaped metal platform.

"Master, we have arrived at the E-level docking station," He Xi reported. "According to the standards of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, the E-level docking station is mainly for the spaceships of World Lord-level powerhouses. The docking fee is 1200 Qianwu coins per year."

Huang nodded slightly. Before stepping out of the spaceship, he made a thought, and a cosmic coin emitting a faint halo appeared out of thin air at his fingertips.

These are cosmic coins materialized in advance on the spaceship using divine energy, intended for docking and citizenship processing. He materialized exactly one copper coin, and created ten in total as initial emergency funds.

The hatch slowly opened, and Huang stepped out.

He was dressed in a dark brocade robe, embroidered with subtle silver cloud patterns that shimmered with each step. His features were exquisitely handsome, yet his aloof expression gave his striking good looks a touch of coldness that kept people at a distance. His long, jet-black hair was simply tied back with a black jade crown. Standing tall and elegant in the wind, his robes billowing, he resembled a celestial being emerging from the night. His eyes were slightly lowered, their deep black depths revealing an innate arrogance and aloofness. He gently tapped a white jade fan in his hand, exuding unparalleled refinement and unmatched elegance.

A cosmic-level staff member at the docking station immediately approached and bowed respectfully: "Your Excellency, the E-level docking fee is 1200 Qianwu Coins per year. Would you like to pay by card or cash?"

Huang casually tossed the cosmic coin over, saying in a flat tone, "The rest is yours."

The staff member instinctively caught it, but when he saw what it was, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

Cosmic currency?!

One Cosmic Coin is equal to 3300 Qianwu Coins! This person not only paid 1200 Qianwu Coins for parking, but also casually tipped him over 2000 Qianwu Coins?!

"Thank you so much for your generous gift, sir!" The staff member was so excited that he trembled all over and bowed deeply, not daring to lift his head.

"Hmm." Huang responded indifferently and strode towards the exit of the harbor.

……

Qian Yuan Star, Cang Yun City.

After leaving the harbor, Huang did not rush to the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, but instead followed the route planned by He Xi and went straight to the government office of the Qianwu Cosmic Kingdom.

Obtaining citizenship is the first step he must take to travel in the universe.

The government office hall was bustling with people. Huang exuded a terrifying aura befitting a World Lord-level powerhouse, but under the precise control of the "Heavenly Book," this aura was perfectly concealed, attracting no unnecessary attention. He went straight to the nationality processing window.

Inside the window, a cosmic-level clerk looked up, and upon seeing Huang, a hint of awe flashed in his eyes. He quickly stood up and said, "Respected Realm Lord, how may I help you?"

"Apply for citizenship in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom." Huang got straight to the point.

The clerk immediately brought up the system interface and respectfully asked, "Sir, may I ask which universe country you were a citizen of before?"

"No," Huang replied calmly.

The clerk paused, a strange glint in his eyes. A World Lord-level expert who didn't even have a nationality? After all, a World Lord-level expert was already a figure of considerable importance in the universe. Could he be a disciple of some powerful figure, who had been in seclusion cultivating and had never ventured out?

The clerk pressed a button on the instrument, and a hazy light enveloped the wasteland.

"Beep beep—" The clerk saw the universal language displayed on the instrument: "No such person found."

The clerk didn't ask any further questions, simply stating according to procedure: "Since you haven't applied for any other nationality, you don't need to contact your original nationality to renounce your citizenship. You can directly apply for Ganwu nationality."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "The processing fee is 500 Qianwu coins."

Huang's mind stirred again, and he flicked a cosmic coin from his fingertip, letting it land gently on the windowsill: "Keep the change."

The clerk glanced at the cosmic coin, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. He quickly put the coin away and handed over the faintly glowing identification document with both hands: "Sir, your Qianwu citizenship has been processed. This is your identification document; the Qianwu Cosmic Nation's citizen system has recorded your information."

Huang took the ID card, scanned it with his divine sense, and nodded in satisfaction after confirming that the information was correct.

"He Xi, the citizenship is done." Huang said in his mind as he walked out of the government office.

"Very good. Next, go to the Cosmic Galaxy Bank." He Xi's voice rang in his mind at just the right moment.

……

The Cosmic Galaxy Bank, one of the five major powers of humanity, is a symbol of wealth and power in the universe. Even immortal kings, let alone world lords, must maintain awe here.

Upon entering the hall, Huang went straight to the VIP reception area. A beautiful cosmic-level maid in a professional suit immediately greeted him. When she sensed the aura of a World Lord emanating from Huang, a hint of awe flashed in her eyes, and she respectfully bowed: "Respected World Lord, how may I help you?"

"I want to sell a fifth-tier World Lord-level weapon and an E9-level mechanical puppet." Huang got straight to the point, his tone calm.

The maid's pupils suddenly contracted. A fifth-tier weapon of the Realm Lord level? An E9-level mechanical puppet? These were treasures that could drive even Domain Lord level powerhouses mad! She dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately initiated a high-level reception procedure.

A moment later, an elderly man of the Domain Lord level, dressed in a silver robe and with an aged face, walked out from the inner hall. He was one of the managers of this branch. The moment he saw Huang, his gaze was fixed on the ancient battle sword in Huang's hand, as well as the E9-level guard puppet next to him, which had a streamlined body and exuded the unique aura of the cold mechanical race.

The old manager took the battle sword with both hands, his previously cloudy eyes instantly gleaming. He didn't speak immediately, but carefully lifted the sword and placed it on the floating appraisal platform in the center of the VIP reception area.

"Initiate the highest level of matter and law analysis," the old supervisor instructed in a low voice.

In an instant, dozens of eerie blue beams of light projected from above the appraisal table, completely enveloping the battle blade. Countless fine streams of data flooded the beams of light like a waterfall, leaving only the soft hum of the instruments in the entire hall.

The old supervisor stared intently at the light screen, his breathing unconsciously becoming shallow. As the analysis deepened, the shock in his eyes grew even more intense.

"A fine blade... truly a fine blade!" The old manager couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, his fingers gently tracing the blade through the air. "Please look, sir. This is no ordinary cosmic alloy. Its main material incorporates an extremely rare 'stellar core gold.' This metal can only be formed under the extreme conditions of star collapse. It has an extremely high density, yet it can exhibit incredible flexibility after being infused with the Force."

He paused, his tone growing increasingly solemn: "What's even more remarkable is its forging craftsmanship. The blade contains as many as 3,600 secret runes, all interconnected to form a perfect closed loop. This 'rune resonance' technique is so advanced that even the chief forging master of our Cosmic Galaxy Bank's Qianwu branch only has a success rate of less than 30%. Yet the runes on this blade flow seamlessly, without the slightest hesitation or flaw, undoubtedly crafted by an immortal forging master."

The old manager took a deep breath, shifted his gaze from the battle sword to Huang, and spoke with undisguised fervor and certainty:

"Through a triple cross-comparison by the virtual universe system, this battle blade not only boasts top-tier materials and perfect runes, but also exudes a brand-new aura, showing no trace of residual primal force or battle wear. This is a truly 'perfect' new fifth-tier World Lord weapon! Based on its superior materials, perfect rune circuitry, and impeccable condition, our Cosmic Galaxy Bank is willing to offer 1.3 trillion Cosmic Coins. Your Excellency, this is the highest premium our branch can offer."

The old supervisor shifted his gaze from the battle sword to the streamlined E9-level mechanical puppet. The fervor in his eyes did not diminish; instead, it intensified.

He took a deep breath, took out a silver, multifaceted crystal from his pocket, and gently pressed it onto the core of the puppet's chest.

"Buzz—"

The crystal suddenly lit up, and countless fine rays of light shot out from the polyhedron, instantly covering the puppet's entire body like a spider web. These rays were not simple scans, but rather, with an extremely precise frequency, they penetrated every inch of the puppet's alloy armor, every energy circuit, and even its core intelligence matrix.

The old supervisor's pupils contracted slightly. He closed his eyes and engaged in a deep "soul" communication with the puppet through the crystal.

A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

"This...how is this possible?!" The old supervisor's voice trembled slightly as he stared intently at the puppet, as if witnessing an impossible miracle. "Your Excellency, please forgive my lapse in composure. This puppet...its internal structure completely overturns our understanding of E9-level mechanical puppets!"

He pointed to the puppet's chest, his voice urgent and excited: "Look at this core circuit! Most E9-level puppets on the market have a maximum of 3,600 core circuits, and there's a slight energy loss between them. But this puppet… its core circuits have an astonishing 7,200! Moreover, these circuits aren't simply stacked; they're arranged in an extremely sophisticated 'nested' structure, with an energy transfer efficiency of 99.97%! This… this has already reached the threshold of an F-level puppet!"

The old supervisor stroked the puppet's alloy shell again, the cold yet delicate touch resonating between his fingertips: "Look at this material! This is no ordinary E9 grade alloy, but a special alloy that has undergone at least nine 'molecular-level recastings.' Its hardness, toughness, and Force affinity far surpass those of other puppets of the same grade. Even more incredible is the puppet's intelligence matrix..."

He paused, a deep sense of apprehension flashing in his eyes: "Its intelligent matrix is ​​not any of the familiar mechanical race intelligence templates. Its underlying logic seems to incorporate... an extremely sophisticated 'mimicry algorithm.' This makes its combat instincts and adaptability far surpass those of mechanical puppets of the same level, and even... even comparable to some true peak World Lord-level powerhouses!"

The old manager took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions, then straightened up, bowed deeply to Huang, and spoke with utmost solemnity:

"Your Excellency, after triple cross-comparison by the virtual universe system and my personal appraisal, this E9-level mechanical puppet... is a true masterpiece of 'custom-made excellence'! Its value cannot be measured by ordinary E9-level puppets! Our Cosmic Galaxy Bank is willing to offer this puppet an extremely high valuation of 360 Mixed Yuan Units! Your Excellency, this is the highest price our branch can offer, a price that will be recorded in the history of the Qian Yuan Star Branch of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank!"

After he finished speaking, the VIP reception area fell into a brief silence.

Huang listened quietly to the old manager's impassioned speech, his expression remaining calm as still water. His deep, dark eyes showed no emotion whatsoever, as if this astonishing wealth, enough to drive countless domain lords and even world lords mad, was nothing more than an ordinary number in his eyes.

"Can."

After a long while, Huang nodded slightly, parted his thin lips, and uttered two words.

His tone was completely flat, showing neither surprise nor any enthusiasm for the enormous sum of money. This composure, unmoved even by a collapsing mountain, only amplified the old manager's awe—a realm lord who could produce such a treasure and yet treat such astronomical wealth as nothing must possess unfathomable depths of power.

Seeing Huang nod in agreement, the old supervisor breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. He immediately handed over a jet-black metal card that emitted a faint luster, along with a silver metal arm guard.

"A total of 361.3 Mixed Yuan Units have been deposited into your personal account. This is your bank card. Your deposit balance has exceeded 10 Mixed Yuan Units, and you have been automatically upgraded to a three-star customer of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank. This smart optical brain arm protector is a gift from our bank. We have already opened an account for you with the Virtual Universe Company and paid the fee for 10,000 years."

Huang casually took the black card and arm guard, and his divine sense swept over them like ripples on water, instantly confirming the account balance.

Thank you.

A satisfied smile appeared on his lips as he put the black card and arm guard into his spatial ring. However, he didn't leave immediately because he still had some things to buy.

"I need to buy some things and apply for smart system services."