Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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The outer prefecture mainly serves as a place to receive and handle matters related to the entire Blackwater Territory, important merchant caravans, and exchange groups from surrounding territories...

The Outer Prefecture can be considered the true core of the entire Blackwater Territory; everything passes through here.

As for the inner palace, it is the city lord's private residence, and no one may enter or leave without an invitation.

As the core of the entire Blackwater Territory, even at night, the entire outer district is brightly lit, with many people coming and going.

Even the guards stationed at the outer gate of the mansion were led by a being of the Cloud Realm level.

The armored commander guarding the main traffic artery instantly became wary upon seeing the approaching stranger, gripped his weapon tightly, and stepped forward.

"Stop, you..."

The armored commander was about to question them when a flash of crimson seemed to cross space and enter his eyes, causing him to instantly become respectful.

"Greetings, sir. This way, please!"

The armored commander ignored his subordinates' doubts and personally led the newcomers into the outer palace.

"Who is this Domain-level expert?"

Watching their departing commander, the subordinates exchanged bewildered glances. Only someone on the same level as the city lord could command such respect from their leader, who was at the Cloud Realm level.

Although their leader had left, the guards weren't too bothered. After all, their task of guarding the outer palace was very simple and unpretentious; they just had to stand there every day.

If they really encounter any major problems, it's not up to these insignificant figures at the top level to handle them.

Tell me about your city lord!

The one who controlled this commander was naturally Lu Yunhe, whose strength was more than one level above Lu's, leaving the former with no ability to resist.

"Yes, my lord!"

As the armored commander led Lu Yunhe to the inner palace, he recounted some matters concerning the city lord.

The lord of Blackwater Territory is named Gongshan Nian. He has ruled the entire Blackwater Territory for over two thousand years and is undoubtedly the overlord of the entire territory.

Moreover, Gong Shannian is very famous in this world city, but not because of his strength, but because the world lord of this world city is his own brother.

Having a world lord's younger brother, Gong Shannian became the lord of a city right after breaking through to the domain level, and only later fused with the Blood Crystal.

Although the Immortal Temple stipulates that one must fuse with a Blood Crystal to become a lord, it's not unreasonable for me to only temporarily assume the position of lord.

"World Lord!"

Upon hearing this title, Lu Yunhe's heart stirred. He hadn't expected that an ordinary territory would be associated with a Realm Lord.

Upon learning that Gong Shannian had a Realm Lord-level figure behind him, a brand new plan instantly appeared in Lu Yunhe's mind.

"Tell me everything you know about this world-class person as well."

Since a Realm Lord-level expert was involved, Lu Yunhe, who originally planned to kill and rob directly, decided to play it safe and go through the formalities first.

Led by the armored commander, Lu Yunhe passed through the bustling outer palace and arrived at the heavily guarded inner palace.

Even if the armored commander has strength second only to the domain level, he still has to obediently accept questioning when he comes to the inner palace.

Unfortunately, thanks to Lu Yunhe's mental illusion abilities, the so-called strict guard was as easy as returning to his own home.

Ignoring the wealth accumulated by the City Lord's Mansion over many years, which was merely the wealth of a regional lord, Lu Yunhe didn't even bother with it.

It should be noted that even without considering Lu Yunhe's own wealth, his identity in the Primal Secret Realm allows him to obtain a large amount of ordinary resources from the Virtual Universe Company for free.

After passing through the inner palace's treasure room, martial arts pavilion, and other buildings, Lu Yunhe stopped in front of an exquisitely beautiful palace.

Seemingly confident in its own strength, there were only a handful of guards in front of the palace, and not even a patrol team.

"Stop, who is it?"

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Chapter 134 Gongshan Nian

Inside the palace, Gong Shannian, sporting a small mustache, was holding a golden book containing the secret techniques created by his world-class older brother.

"I wonder when I'll be able to break through to the world-class level!"

Gong Shannian sighed. Despite having access to the resources of the entire Blackwater region and receiving personal instruction from a world-class expert, he still felt a long way off from breaking through to the world-class level, with no clear direction in sight.

zizi...

Just then, the palace gates were suddenly opened.

"who!"

Upon seeing this, Gong Shannian immediately picked up his weapon, a whip that resembled a black snake, and warily looked towards the door. Without his order, the guards would never have opened the door on their own initiative, so the identity of who opened it was self-evident.

"Lord City Lord!"

A calm voice rang out, and a young man swaggered in.

Seeing the young appearance of the newcomer, Gong Shannian did not lower his guard at all, after all, for cultivators, appearance is completely meaningless.

"An unfamiliar face, wielding a sword, blood-red eyes...eyes..."

Gong Shannian, who was sizing up the intruders, suddenly lost consciousness and saw nothing but blood.

Roar……

However, the next second, a beastly roar filled with murderous intent shattered this blood-red world, and Gong Shannian, whose eyes had been dazed, instantly regained his clarity.

"Damn little thief!"

Upon realizing what had happened to him, Gong Shannian flew into a rage and brandished his snake whip. A pale blue aura accompanied the whip, instantly enveloping the entire palace.

The Realm of Water + The Laws of Water!

Although the life forms residing in the secret realms of the universe have had their soul limits reduced, the abundant primordial energy of the universe allows them to comprehend the laws of domains and origins more easily than life forms in the primordial universe at the cosmic and domain lord levels.

Not to mention that after fusing with Blood Crystal, even fusing just one crystal will greatly enhance one's understanding of the fundamental laws.

"That roar of a beast just now!"

Although it was just a casually thrown illusion, Lu Yunhe was somewhat surprised that it was broken so easily by the opponent.

Before Lu Yunhe could think any further, Gong Shannian's furious attack swept across the entire palace, instantly crushing the incredibly sturdy palace into pieces.

"Mission failed, goodbye!"

Seeing Gong Shannian rushing towards him, Lu Yunhe smiled slightly, then turned around and soared into the sky.

"Where to run!"

Having been assassinated for no reason, Gong Shannian, who had been in charge of the Blackwater Territory for so many years, had never suffered such humiliation. He had to keep this little thief alive no matter what.

boom!

Gong Shannian seemed to have installed a water jet generator under his feet, and chased directly towards the figure on the horizon.

With their combined strength as domain lords, they soon flew out of Blackwater City and arrived in the boundless wilderness.

"Is this the place you've chosen to bury yourself?"

Gong Shannian, who was following closely behind, stopped when he saw Lu Yunhe stop, and sneered.

"If you dared to get a little closer, perhaps you would be more convincing!"

Lu Yunhe looked at Gong Shannian, who was a good ten kilometers away from him, and was slightly speechless. It seemed that the other party was also a person who followed his heart.

Ten kilometers is both very close and very far for a domain lord-level being. At the speed of a domain lord-level being, ten kilometers can be crossed in an instant, but this distance is also enough for them to take any countermeasures.

"But it seems that you are the only one who ambushed me."

Gong Shannian, not daring to advance rashly, carefully observed the open surroundings but found no ambush. However, even if there were, it wouldn't matter, as he had already made arrangements in advance.

Gong Shannian thought of something in his storage space and suddenly felt full of confidence.

"Then go to hell!"

Unaware of the danger, Gong Shannian decided to test the waters first.

"Black Serpent Breath!"

Having made up his mind, Gong Shannian made a fierce move, his long whip shooting towards Lu Yunhe like flowing water.

"Heavenly Sword Style!"

Because the Blood Luo Continent was a self-contained civilization, Lu Yunhe did not use the Ten Tribulations Divine Weapon, but instead opted for a weapon more suited to the Blood Luo world. However, although the weapon was inferior, it did not hinder his use of skills.

Lu Yunhe unleashed a sword strike, instantly creating a 4,000-meter-long light sword that crashed directly into the oncoming water snake.

Rumble…

The two powerful energies collided, and the shockwave from the explosion shattered the first layer of the Blood Continent above.

"This person's strength is no less than mine!"

After exchanging a single blow, Gong Shannian's eyes narrowed. He had thought his opponent was an illusionist, but he hadn't expected that his opponent's martial arts skills were equally impressive.

"Who are you?"

Gong Shannian questioned, "Such a powerful being could not have appeared without a reason."

"Could it be someone from the Temple of Immortality?" Gong Shannian pondered in his mind, but the next moment a sword light slashed down from a distance, interrupting his thoughts.

"court death!"

Having been provoked several times for no reason, Gong Shannian stopped holding back and began to activate the fused Blood Luo power, causing a secret rune invisible to outsiders to appear on his chest.

"No matter who you are, you're going to die here today!"

Gong Shannian brandished the black snake whip, imbued with the power of primordial laws, his aura subtly surpassing the level of a domain lord.

Because he was facing an opponent who was also a domain lord, Gong Shannian did not reveal the power of his domain and mainly used the power of the primordial laws.

"That's the power!"

After Gongshan Nian unleashed the power of blood and blood, Lu Yunhe also sensed the power that broke his illusion.

"Although I haven't fused with the Blood Crystal yet, fighting against someone who possesses the power of Blood Crystal beforehand should allow me to better experience this power."

Lu Yunhe suppressed his physical strength and did not use his primordial laws to attack, so as not to kill his opponent in one blow.

Subsequently, the two, who had initially been probing each other from a distance, immediately engaged in close combat.