Swallowing the Stars, I am the Lord of the Galaxy

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"With the strength of a first-level God King, he defeated the Devouring Heavenly Kun, a second-level God King... After this battle, Luo Feng's name will surely shake the world. Humanity will gain another pillar of strength!"

Xingchen felt overjoyed. As a teacher, seeing her student achieve such success filled her with indescribable joy and pride.

"Food Country..."

A cold glint flashed in Xingchen's eyes. He was well aware of the deep-seated hatred between Luo Feng and the Food Kingdom—a feud that was irreconcilable. Today's temporary truce was merely a compromise reached by both sides after weighing the pros and cons.

"The pressure is considerable."

The stars gently tapped on the jade railing of the observatory.

"The three rulers of the Food Kingdom are all formidable opponents. Among them, Tian Kun may not be the strongest. Although Luo Feng has shown amazing potential, his cultivation is still shallow... Hmm, it's time."

He raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through endless time and space once again, landing in the direction of Huyang City in the Yu Kingdom, on the silver-robed youth who had just concealed his aura atop the city wall.

"The fledgling eagle has spread its wings and soared into the sky. But the storms ahead will only be greater."

A gentle and expectant smile appeared on Xingchen's face.

"It's time to formally meet my teacher. It's been over a hundred centuries since we last met. I wonder what kind of expression he'll have when he sees me."

Thinking of this, a smile couldn't help but flash across Xingchen's eyes.

The State of Yu, Huyang City.

The aftershocks of the great battle had not yet completely subsided. Although the city was filled with the joy of defeating a powerful enemy, it was also permeated with the exhaustion of tension and the busy work of repairing wounds.

Luo Feng sat cross-legged in the quiet room of the city lord's mansion, his body surrounded by flowing silver light. He was silently repairing the damage he had suffered in the battle with the Heavenly Kun Kingdom Lord and digesting the insights he had gained from the battle.

Just as he calmed his mind and forgot himself and the world around him.

Inside the quiet room, the space remained perfectly still, yet the light naturally and subtly shifted, as if an invisible, gentle, yet supreme realm had quietly descended, temporarily isolating this place from the outside world.

Luo Feng suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp blade intent flashing across his face as he warily looked towards the center of the quiet room. To be able to penetrate his defenses so silently, without him even noticing, meant the newcomer's strength was absolutely unfathomable!

However, when he saw the figure that had appeared there at some unknown time, standing with his hands behind his back, smiling at him, the wariness on his face instantly turned into utter astonishment, which was then replaced by immense joy and disbelief!

The figure wore a simple star-patterned robe, his posture upright, his face handsome and gentle, his eyes deep as if containing an endless galaxy. His aura blended perfectly with the entire universe, both vast and boundless, yet peaceful and restrained. Who else could it be but his teacher, Xingchen?!

"teacher?!"

Luo Feng blurted out, "Disciple Luo Feng greets Master! I was unaware of your arrival and failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me!"

His attitude was extremely respectful, and it came from the bottom of his heart.

No matter how powerful he is now, or how much his name shakes the continent, before the stars, he will always be the disciple who came from Earth, who was guided by them and inherited their legacy.

Xingchen looked at the disciple who was bowing respectfully before him, and felt the powerful aura and sharp will emanating from the other party that were no less than those of a typical second-level God King. His eyes were filled with even more satisfaction and a smile.

He raised his palm, and an invisible and gentle force lifted Luo Feng up.

"Hehe, no need for such formalities."

Xingchen's voice was gentle, with a hint of teasing.

"You are now the renowned 'Luohe God King' of the Origin Continent, a powerful figure who defeated the Devouring Kingdom's Heavenly Kun. Such a grand gift is surely too much for your master to bear."

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He quickly said, "Teacher, please don't make fun of your disciple. In front of you, I will always be your disciple. If it weren't for your guidance and inheritance in the past, how could I be where I am today? I should have gone to the Star Kingdom to pay my respects to you as soon as possible, but I was just entering the God King realm and was busy with many things. In addition, the Yu Shi War broke out, and I have not been able to get away. Instead, I have troubled you to come in person. It is really my fault."

Chapter 369 Human Race Gathering

His words were utterly sincere. After becoming a God-King, he had indeed thought about visiting his teacher as soon as possible, but one thing after another had kept him occupied, and he hadn't had the time yet.

Xingchen waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to pay attention to these formalities, and casually sat down on a jade stool in the quiet room.

He looked Luo Feng up and down and nodded in praise: "Not bad, really not bad. Although I am far away in the Star Kingdom, I have been paying attention to your every move. You have reached this point in such a short time, which far exceeds my expectations. Especially in today's battle, facing the Heavenly Kun, you broke through on the spot, self-destructed your clone, and used ten clones to suppress the powerful enemy... Your decisiveness, courage and strength are all top-notch."

Hearing his teacher's straightforward praise, especially his thorough knowledge of the details of his battle, Luo Feng felt both warm and somewhat surprised: "Teacher, you... saw everything?"

"Although the Origin Continent is vast, once we reach our level, if we are willing to pay attention, the distance is not insurmountable."

Xingchen smiled slightly, her tone calm.

"With such a commotion, it's hard for me not to notice."

Luo Feng suddenly understood, and his admiration for his teacher's level of attainment grew even stronger.

He knew his teacher was strong, but the exact extent of that strength had always been a mystery. Now it seemed that his teacher's strength was probably even more unfathomable than he had imagined, at least a top-tier existence among the second level of the God King realm, and perhaps even higher.

"I hope my humble skills will make you laugh, Master."

Luo Feng humbly said that in front of his teacher, he put away the coldness and sharpness he had shown when facing Tian Kun, and resumed the proper duties of a disciple.

"The Lord of Kun Kingdom was indeed formidable that day. I had to use every means at my disposal to force him to retreat. If it weren't for his dying counterattack and the other lords of Shi Kingdom, we might have been able to achieve our goal today..."

Xingchen nodded and replied.

"Yes, you did the right thing. The path of cultivation is not just about fighting and being strong. You must be able to assess the situation, know when to advance and retreat, and understand the gains and losses in order to go far. Tian Kun has cultivated for countless years, has a profound foundation, and has the bloodline of Hunyuan. He is not someone to be trifled with. The fact that you, as a newly entered God King, could fight him to this extent is already astonishing. Given time, when your cultivation advances further, killing him will not be difficult."

"The teacher's teachings are correct."

Luo Feng responded respectfully.

"This disciple will diligently cultivate and break through as soon as possible to eliminate future troubles."

Xingchen nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject slightly, his tone becoming more formal: "Now that you have become a God-King and possess strength comparable to a top-tier overlord, you have truly established yourself on this Origin Continent. What are your plans now? Will you continue to stay in the Yu Kingdom, or... do you have other plans?"

Luo Feng pondered for a moment, then said frankly, "Teacher, the Yu Kingdom has been kind to me by accepting me, and our cooperation in fighting against the Shi Kingdom has been pleasant. However, the Yu Kingdom is ultimately not my foundation. My initial plan is that after settling my karmic ties with the Shi Kingdom, I may seek a secluded place to establish my own divine kingdom, to expand the territory of the human race, and to prepare for even greater storms in the future."

He mentioned some vague information he learned from Teacher Zuoshanke about the crisis in the Source World and the Yuan.

Upon hearing this, Xingchen's eyes showed even greater admiration: "Establishing your own sect and expanding the territory for the human race, what ambition! With your current strength, you should indeed have such a plan."

He paused, looked at Luo Feng, and smiled as he offered a choice: "However, before you go out to expand your territory, would you be interested in registering your name in my Star Kingdom?"

Luo Feng was slightly taken aback and looked at his teacher.

Xingchen explained calmly, “The Star Kingdom was founded by me. Although I dare not claim to be the strongest force on the Origin Continent, it is a pure land that has gathered many human elites. With me here to oversee it, ordinary forces dare not invade. If you are willing to join, you can become the ‘Second Ruler of the Star Kingdom,’ with a status equal to mine, sharing the kingdom’s resources and authority. At that time, the entire Star Kingdom will be your strongest backing.”

This invitation is incredibly prestigious! It directly grants the second ruler the status of a king, placing him on par with the founder—this is almost the highest level of recognition and trust.

A warm feeling welled up in Luo Feng's heart.

He understood that his teacher wanted to provide him with a stable and powerful sanctuary and support, so that he wouldn't have to endure too much hardship in his early years. Given the prestige of the Star Kingdom on the Origin Continent, joining it would indeed save him countless troubles and bring him immense benefits.

He barely hesitated before solemnly saying, "I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Master! The Star Kingdom is the culmination of your efforts and a vital foundation for our human race on the Origin Continent. It is my honor to join it and walk alongside you, Master. How could I possibly refuse? I, Luo Feng, am willing to join the Star Kingdom!"

Seeing Luo Feng agree so readily, Xingchen's smile grew even more gentle and gratified. But then his expression turned slightly serious, and he added, "Don't rush to agree. Joining the Star Kingdom means enjoying protection and resources, but you also need to bear the corresponding responsibilities. In addition, there is one thing I need to explain to you in advance."

"Teacher, please speak."

Luo Feng's expression hardened, and he listened attentively.

Xingchen's gaze was profound as he slowly said, "I know of your deep-seated hatred for the Food Kingdom, and the Xingchen Kingdom will also be your reliance for revenge. However, those three rulers of the Food Kingdom... especially the one who orchestrated the destruction of your Jin Kingdom lineage, must be killed by your own hands. This is your karma, your inner turmoil, and also a tribulation and stepping stone for you to hone yourself and reach greater heights. Unless you face certain death, I and the other powerful figures from other kingdoms will not directly intervene to settle this grudge for you. Do you understand?"

His tone carried an unquestionable air.

This is not indifference, but the true way to cultivate strong individuals.

Only by personally resolving karmic debts and eliminating inner demons can one achieve a perfect Dao heart, unblock one's will, and go further on the path to the future.

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng showed no disappointment whatsoever. Instead, his eyes blazed with an incomparably sharp and resolute light. He nodded heavily, his voice ringing out: "That's exactly right! Even if Master hadn't said so, this disciple would never have intended to delegate the task to anyone else! The lives of the three monarchs of Shiguo must be taken by my own hands, Luo Feng! This is an inevitable tribulation on my path of cultivation, and also a debt I must repay to my deceased ancestors! This disciple will certainly use the blade in my hand to settle all of this!"

His answer was resolute, full of absolute confidence and determination.

Relying on teachers or powerful figures for protection to exact revenge was never an option for him. What he wanted was to crush them with his own absolute strength, achieving his revenge and settling scores in a fair and square manner!

Seeing the burning fighting spirit and unwavering determination in his disciple's eyes, Xingchen finally smiled with complete relief: "Good! That's spirited! This is the disciple of Xingchen! Since that's the case..."

He stretched out his palm, and a point of light as brilliant as the origin of stars slowly emerged in his palm, condensing into a token that was neither jade nor gold. Stars surrounded the token, faintly forming the character "峰" (peak), radiating a peculiar fluctuation connected to the origin of the Star Kingdom.

"This is the identity token of the second ruler of the Star Kingdom. With this token, you can freely mobilize some of the kingdom's resources and power. From today onwards, you are the second ruler of my Star Kingdom!"

Luo Feng took a deep breath and respectfully accepted the heavy token with both hands.

"Disciple Luo Feng will certainly live up to the trust placed in him by his teacher and the nation!"

He made a solemn promise.

Xingchen nodded with satisfaction, his figure slowly becoming ethereal: "Now that things are settled here, it's time for your master to return. There are still some matters to attend to within the kingdom. You should stay here and consolidate your cultivation. After you've finished dealing with the affairs of Yu Kingdom, you can return to the kingdom at any time with the order. At that time, I will tell you in detail about the kingdom and... some deeper secrets about the Origin Continent."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xingchen's figure vanished like starlight, and the invisible barrier in the quiet room was lifted, restoring everything to its original state, as if no one had ever been there.

Only the Star Token in Luo Feng's hand, the warm current surging in his heart, and his even firmer belief proved that the brief but extraordinary meeting had just taken place.

Luo Feng gripped the token tightly, his gaze once again fixed on the direction of the Food Kingdom, his eyes sharp as knives.

"Food Kingdom... just wait. The day I break through will be the day you are all destroyed!"

With the Star Kingdom as his backing, his path forward will be smoother, but the sword of revenge still needs to be wielded by himself.

The next moment, he composed himself, sat down cross-legged again, and continued to immerse himself in cultivation. This time, however, his aura became even more concentrated and profound.

Xingchen returned to Xingchen and spoke.

"Luo Feng has risen to prominence, and the pillar supporting the sky has been formed."

Xingchen murmured to himself, his tone tinged with relief, but also with a hint of consideration.

"But the future of Earth, and even the entire human race, cannot be fully supported by the efforts of one person. It is a real waste that your potential is trapped in a place like the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom."

He was well aware of the original ancestor's talent.

To be able to reach the limit of a Void True God and even touch a trace of the Eternal True God's intent in a resource-scarce place like the primordial universe through one's own exploration, one's comprehension and temperament must be absolutely top-notch.

If not for the limitations of fate, having arrived at the Origin Continent earlier and obtained its heritage and resources, his achievements would certainly not be much less than Luo Feng's.

Now Luo Feng has grown up and even joined the Star Kingdom, becoming its second ruler.

Therefore, it is only natural to bring the original ancestor over, give it the resources and inheritance it deserves, and let it grow as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Xingchen's mind stirred slightly.

Without a sound, a figure shrouded in the hazy starlight appeared below the observatory and respectfully bowed: "Your Majesty."

This figure exuded an obscure aura, revealing himself to be a powerful individual who had reached the peak of the Chaos Realm and was one of the core high-ranking members of the Star Kingdom.

"Star Pivot".

Xingchen did not turn around; his voice was calm but contained an undeniable will.

"You will personally lead the team, carrying my token, to the 'Flowing Fire Domain' of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, to find a Void True God named 'Yuan'. He is an old friend and senior of Luo He, the second ruler of my Star Kingdom, and also a person of exceptional talent. Find him, reveal your identity, and inquire about his wishes. If he is willing, bring him safely back to the kingdom. You must ensure his safety without any mistakes."

As he spoke, a slightly smaller silver token, which also contained the original aura of the Star Kingdom, flew towards the Star Hub.

Xing Shu was startled. The Second Ruler, Luo Feng?