Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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If there were still supreme treasures, it wouldn't just be wealth, but also power.

However, even the most powerful treasures have high requirements for the user's cultivation level and may not necessarily help them achieve a breakthrough in strength.

“I’m fairly confident, otherwise I wouldn’t be here.” The Lord of the Stars nodded.

"Especially since the city lord offended the Nine Absolutes Island Lord before, but the latter has not retaliated for a long time, it makes us even more convinced of this."

As a peerless demon lord, to be so humiliated yet not retaliating, must mean he has a more crucial plan at play.

“Even if it’s not the legacy of the Yin Demon Lord, the Nine Absolutes Island Lord must have encountered other problems. I think the Island Lord wouldn’t let this opportunity pass by,” said the Lord of Stars.

"really!"

Lu Yunhe nodded. Since he had already offended them, it didn't matter if he offended them a little more. Besides, it was really not good to just stand by and watch the enemy plot in the dark.

Now that we know, we must try to sabotage it and not let the enemy have an easy time.

If the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island really obtains some powerful secret treasure, even if he doesn't become invincible, just the fact that he can unleash power surpassing that of a cosmic god would make Lu Yunhe consider running away.

With his extraordinary foundation, he was not afraid to face the third level of the Cosmic God, but he was still far inferior to the power that surpassed the Cosmic God.

"Lord of the City, what's your decision?" the Lord of Stars asked confidently, believing that the other party would not refuse his invitation.

"I need a more detailed plan," Lu Yunhe said calmly. Neither the so-called Yin Demon Lord's legacy nor the Nine Absolutes Island Master of the Ultimate Realm were easy to deal with; they were all very dangerous, even to beings like them who were at the second level of the Cosmic God realm.

Otherwise, if the Lord of the Stars could handle the situation himself, he would never have revealed it, much less seek help from others.

Now, by sharing profits, we also share risks, so that we can shoulder the burden together if problems arise.

Lu Yunhe understood this as well. After all, it was the Nine Absolutes Island Master who discovered the secret first, and one person alone could not compete with it, so it was better to find several.

"Besides the city lord, I have also invited the Lone Fire Island Lord and the Chaotic Demon God. The four of them are enough," said the Lord of Stars.

Whether it's searching for relics or dealing with the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island, the four of them are more than enough.

The number of people involved in this alliance should not be too large, otherwise it will be impossible to stop outsiders, and it will be troublesome once the people of the ancient country find out.

It shouldn't be too little either, otherwise one won't feel safe facing the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island.

"So it was those two!" Lu Yunhe glanced at the Lord of Stars. These people were probably carefully selected and powerful, but there wasn't a single one of them who was at the third level of the Cosmic God realm.

The Lord of Lone Fire Island and the God of Chaos are both renowned figures, top-tier individuals in the second level of the Cosmic God realm, and possess the strength to easily kill beings of the same level.

Moreover, the power once established by the Lord of Lone Fire Island was destroyed by the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island, and the two sides harbor an irreconcilable hatred.

Even without the allure of the Yin Demon Lord's legacy, if someone were to plot against the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island, the Lord of Lonely Fire Island probably wouldn't refuse.

Chaos God is also a top existence in the Black Prison Yin Sea, like a god and a demon. He was once invited by the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island, but after he refused, the two had some conflicts.

As for Lu Yunhe himself, needless to say, he also offended the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island very badly.

The four of them working together are fully capable of contending with the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island; but if one of them is missing, they will be no match for him.

With the threat of the Nine Absolutes Island Master present, they will not easily give up the alliance, even if they encounter some temptations.

Because once the Nine Absolutes Island Master defeats them one by one, the remaining people will definitely not be able to keep their benefits, and no one will believe the demon's promises.

Just as Lu Yunhe thought, these people were indeed carefully selected by the Lord of Stars. They would rather have none than have bad ones. Even if they missed this opportunity, they would not want to put themselves in a desperate situation.

Especially the Lord of Chaos City. Originally, the Lord of the Stars felt that he needed to choose for a while longer, but then the Lord of Chaos City appeared.

Whether a reincarnated person from another source world is trustworthy is a question, but their background is absolutely clean, even cleaner than the other two.

Moreover, his strength was just right; although he didn't reach the ultimate realm, he surpassed the second level of an ordinary cosmic god.

When opportunities arise and competition ensues, everyone will have a chance, and the balance will not be disrupted.

"I agree. When do we start?"

Since he had already agreed, Lu Yunhe was very straightforward. People with clones naturally have fewer concerns than others.

Even if these people have any schemes or tricks, Lu Yunhe is not afraid. At worst, he will only lose one clone.

“Since the city lord has agreed, the sooner the better. I’ll inform the two of them as well,” the Lord of Stars said quickly, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Whether this plan succeeds or fails, it will have a significant impact on the Black Prison and the Dark Sea.

Once the legacy of the Yin Demon Lord is obtained, another powerful being will emerge in the Black Prison Yin Sea, at least a Lord-level expert.

As a cosmic god of the Realm Heart Continent, his understanding of powerful beings was far deeper than that of outsiders like Lu Yunhe, and he had even interacted with some of them.

"Nine Absolutes, although you discovered the secret realm first, who knows if the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!" the Lord of Stars thought to himself.

After discovering this secret, he kept it to himself and secretly contacted other cosmic gods. Now, he finally saw a glimmer of hope.

The legacy of a powerful cosmic god who participated in the ancient wars holds unparalleled allure for everyone.

The two then exchanged some information, and the Lord of Stars quickly left to inform his other two teammates.

"Let's go to a dungeon!"

Watching the departing figure of the Lord of Stars, Lu Yunhe felt a sense of anticipation.

Compared to other cosmic gods, he appeared more composed and confident.

Even if we fail, at worst we'll just lose one clone and need to lie low for a while longer.

"But since I need to seize the treasure, I should prepare properly so that I won't be too weak when faced with it," Lu Yunhe thought to himself.

It must be said that the inheritance of a third-level cosmic god is indeed very tempting, and perhaps it contains the ultimate treasure he desires.

The ultimate treasure can unleash its full power even at the second level of a cosmic god, making it comparable to an ultimate realm being.

The creation of a top-tier treasure generally requires the same level of attainment as the Ultimate Realm, which means that the origin path within a top-tier treasure is likely to be a popular one, rather than an unpopular one.

For example, the ultimate treasures of the Void Realm are highly unlikely to exist, let alone the even less common Origin Realm treasures, such as those related to destiny and wishes...

Lu Yunhe can unleash the full power of most top-tier treasures. Even if he can't, he can just wait a while longer. There's no issue of suitability.

……

Without keeping Lu Yunhe waiting any longer, the Lord of Stars quickly contacted the other two.

The meeting place was chosen deep within the Black Prison Sea, near Nine Absolutes Island.

"Lord of Lone Fire Island, God of Chaos!"

Lu Yunhe saw two other "Cosmic Gods" who could barely be considered teammates.

The Lord of Lone Fire Island had a face full of bitter hatred, giving people a feeling of immense sorrow.

The Chaotic Demon God, on the other hand, has a two-faced appearance, supposedly caused by some secret technique he practiced. He can be cheerful one moment and gloomy the next, almost like he has a split personality.

Lu Yunhe suddenly realized that the people present seemed to have some psychological problems.

However, these questions are all based on the standards of ordinary people, and it is not appropriate to judge practitioners.

Lu Yunhe glanced at his teammates, and then sensed the faint aura of death emanating from the distant horizon, indicating the location of Nine Absolute Island.

The Chaos God and the Lone Fire Island Lord also sized up the Chaos City Lord. There was no doubt about his strength; at least he wouldn't be a hindrance.

“The Lord of Nine Absolutes Island moved his island once, and I suspect that he discovered the location of the Yin Demon Lord’s fall back then. Over the years, the place of his fall seems to have been worn down as well, and a wisp of his aura was leaked out before, which I captured,” the Lord of Stars said after everyone had arrived, and then added a sentence.

“I have obtained items related to the Yin Demon Lord before, which is why I have some awareness of it.”

"However, why would he move his Nine Absolutes Island there? Wouldn't that be too conspicuous?" Chaos Demon God asked, frowning.

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Lone Fire Island couldn't help but sneer, "The place where the Yin Demon Lord fell was so well hidden that even an invincible being couldn't find it."

“Under these circumstances, even if the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island discovers the place of the fall, the long-term decay will still cause a great commotion.”

"In that case, it would be better to just move our own Nine Absolutes Island over here, at least that would cover up some of the traces."

As for brute-force attacks, Black Prison and Yin Hai haven't made any major moves recently, either because they can't or because they're hesitant.

"But this is good in a way. I suppose the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island is also on the island and has opened up a safe passage for us. We can just go directly there," the Lord of Stars said with a smile.

"Hahaha!"

Hearing this, everyone laughed, which eased the tension somewhat.

Of course, this was just a joke. Going to raid the lair of an ultimate realm expert was a lot of pressure for everyone.

As for traps or the like, the people present were either confident in their abilities or had trump cards up their sleeves.

Having arrived here now, I am naturally well-prepared.

So, when it comes to things like dividing the spoils, those who become cosmic gods have gone through countless adventures, so it's not like they're opening champagne halfway through. They'll wait for the final result before making any decisions.

"Nine Absolutes, let me see what you're up to." The Lone Fire Island Master's heart was cold. Of all the people present, only he had the primary goal of dealing with the Nine Absolutes Island Master; the secret treasures and such were secondary.

After a brief discussion to avoid misjudgment, the four quickly flew towards Nine Absolutes Island.

Rumble... Crack...

Before even getting close, they saw an island enveloped in a shimmering, boundless energy.

Various energy turbulence, magnetic storms, lightning waterfalls, and so on transformed into silver beasts that flew around the island, making it a complete wasteland. Even a cosmic god felt a blinding light on its face.

Although it is a desolate place, it is actually more suitable for a cosmic god than a paradise of birdsong and fragrant flowers.

This place has been transformed into a forbidden zone by the Nine Absolutes Island Master. It is extremely chaotic, and outsiders have no way of knowing what he wants to do.

“Absolutely no heaven, absolute earth, absolute fate, absolute destiny…” the Lone Fire Island Master murmured.

"Everyone be careful. This place is the lair of that old guy, Nine Absolutes. Be extremely cautious," said the Lord of Stars.

However, he didn't need to remind them; just seeing the movements on the distant islands was enough to make them wary.

"Let's test the waters first!"

The next moment, everyone's aura suddenly changed, transforming into a unified black-robed figure, except for the Lone Fire Island Master, who remained unchanged.

Clearly, when they actually faced the Lord of Nine Absolutes Island, the other three still had some reservations and kept their thoughts to themselves.

"Nine Absolutes, get out here!"

The Lord of Lone Fire Island took the lead, exuding a sharp aura and pressing down on Nine Absolutes Island in front of him.

"Who dares to trespass on my Nine Absolutes Island?" The Sea Demon and the Wind Demon flew out from the island, glaring angrily at the newcomers.

However, upon seeing the figure of the Lone Fire Island Master, the two demons' expressions changed instantly, especially since there were three black-robed helpers. Without the slightest hesitation, they retreated directly into the range of the island's formation.

Back when they were the Three Demons of Calamity, they had fought against the Lord of Lone Fire Island. It took the three of them working together to contend with him. Now that one of them is missing, they are no match for him, not to mention that the other side seems to have three teammates.

These three calamity demons are all of average strength, ranking at the bottom among the second level of the cosmic gods. Otherwise, if they were strong enough, they wouldn't have joined another demon and lived under someone else's command.

Upon seeing this, the four men's eyes lit up, and without hesitation, they pressed forward.