Swallowing the Stars: Become Stronger by Taking on Disciples

Chapter 26 Guarding the Spot! Body Merges into the Void!

In the virtual universe, on Thunder Island, at the foot of a mountain, in a pavilion...

King Zhenyan, King Longyu, and King Tongnan sat together.

"Back then, some people laughed at Yanlong King for making a foolish decision to serve under Lord Xingyu, who wasn't even a Venerable. Now, they're all dumbfounded."

"Who would have thought that Lord Xingyu would grow so fast, breaking through to the Universe Lord level in less than ten thousand years?"

"King Yanlong has a sharp eye; that old fox is cunning."

Listening to Tong Nanwang and Long Yuwang's back-and-forth conversation, Zhen Yanwang spoke up: "Don't you find it strange? Yanlongwang has only been in the Void Temple for a few hundred years. Even with Lord Xingyu's personal guidance, it's impossible for him to break through so quickly."

Longyu King was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and said seriously, "You know what, it is indeed quite strange. Yanlong King's cultivation aptitude seems to be quite average."

"Zhenyan, do you mean that Lord Xingyu has also modified the cultivation environment of the Void Temple?" Tong Nanwang understood his meaning.

News of the Void Temple being transformed into a palace complex composed of precious and supreme treasures has spread throughout the five major human powers. This extravagant undertaking has stunned everyone.

In retrospect, all of this was just an illusion; the truly powerful things were hidden inside the palace.

"I'm not sure, it's just a guess."

"Hmm?" A virtual screen popped up in front of the three of them, displaying the list of applicants for the position of guardian of the Void Realm.

There were over a thousand people!

"This...why are so many Venerables applying to go to the Void Secret Realm to oversee things?" King Tongnan asked in surprise.

The Void Realm is located on the border of human territory and is frequently the site of conflicts with the demon race. No Venerable has ever volunteered to go there; it is always the five major powers that forcibly appoint them.

What's going on now? Everyone's rushing to go!

"It seems the Void Temple is indeed not as simple as I imagined. And it makes sense; the place where Lord Xingyu is stationed is no simple matter either," said King Longyu.

King Zhenyan nodded

The Dragon King cultivates the Golden Void Beast God Path, and he was able to break through in the Void God Palace. It seems that Lord Xingyu not only created the Thunder-Time Fusion Law, but also has some knowledge of the other seven fusion laws.

It's possible that there are other fusion law inheritances within the Void Temple.

"If only I could go there and comprehend it, even the Dragon King could break through to the Venerable realm, so could I," King Zhenyan murmured.

Thunder Island mountainside

"A hundred times faster time flow, a enlightenment space that can enhance comprehension, a complete inheritance of laws... No wonder you're all scrambling to get into the Void Secret Realm. I can't take it anymore, I want to sign up too!"

"Nine Swords, weren't you going to the Mechanical Race's secret realm to search for treasure? Why are you applying to go to the Void Secret Realm?"

"I've changed my mind, is that not allowed?"

"Sigh, this spot is too hard to get. Look at everyone else, they all have powerful connections. Our chances are slim."

"I don't think so. The higher-ups won't let people with connections take all the spots, leaving us with absolutely nothing."

"I agree. If there's unfair competition for such top-tier resources, it could cause huge chaos."

"I really envy Shui Jian and Tian Xing. They get to follow Lord Xing Yu around and enjoy all the good things."

..........

At the summit of Thunder Island, the Starry Sky Temple

"Increase the number of Venerable Guardians guarding the Void Realm?" Gao Ya shook his head and said, "No, the Void Realm only needs five Venerable Guardians."

"Since everyone wants to come, then we will follow the rotation cycle and tally the clan contributions of all Venerables every 100 epochs. The top five will be able to guard the Void Secret Realm. The guardians of this round will have to wait five rotation cycles before they can participate in the ranking again."

The Lord of Chaos City smiled wryly: "This Void Realm was originally jointly managed by the five major powers. What if one of them manages to take all the spots...?"

"Hmm, what you said makes sense. Then each faction will recommend one person, but this person's contribution value must rank first in their faction and cannot be less than one ordinary treasure."

The Lord of Chaos City paused, then nodded slightly: "I will convey your decision immediately."

Void Temple

The five Venerable Ones looked troubled as they saw the virtual screen before them.

"See? I told you this couldn't be kept secret for long."

"Hmph, what a jinx."

"Ah, cherish these last moments," the Greatsword Master sighed softly, sinking into his cultivation.

Inside the palace below

Jade, from the Ancient Dream Universe Kingdom, was immersed in a strange state, feeling himself wriggling in a spatial rift, half of his body already merging with the space itself.

A gentle, subtle spatial force washed over and permeated the other half of his body from above, as if applying lubricant to help him more smoothly squeeze into the spatial crevice and complete a subtle leap in his life form.

One year, two years, three years... a hundred years quietly passed, the power of space dwindled, and the lubrication effect worsened.

He looked anxiously out of the narrow crevice, where only one hand was sticking out.

"Hurry, hurry!" He pulled hard, trying to pull his hand in before the spatial power disappeared, to completely merge it into the void.

After a while, the spatial force changed from a thin stream to a droplet, a drop in the ocean, completely ineffective in providing lubrication.

"Come in!" Jade strained with all his might, but it felt like his wrist had an extra two inches of bone, and it was stuck outside.

When he looked up at the ceiling again, even the teardrop-shaped spatial power was gone!

"Oh, what a pity."

His body slumped, and he slumped to the ground, shaking his hand that was still outside. He inadvertently pulled...

"Um!"

Jade was dumbfounded

How did you get in?

"Boom!" A powerful aura rose from his body.

An incomparably powerful aura of law, like an invisible sky, crashed down, precisely enveloping the entire temple.

Countless silver-white, mysterious runes flowed around the temple, their holy light making the entire temple dazzlingly bright.

"The fundamental laws have descended!" The immortal guards stationed outside the temple all looked up.

Inside the hall, the five Venerable Ones were also awakened.

"It's the aura of the laws of space! Someone has gained recognition from the fundamental laws of space!"

"Hmm, the aura is a bit weak; it shouldn't be an acknowledgment at the level of the three profound mysteries."

"I had long heard that your sermons were of extremely high quality, but I never expected that your sermons to these immortal army lords would result in someone being recognized by the fundamental laws and stepping into the level of a marquis immortal on your very first attempt."

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The other disciples' gazes were focused on Jed, whose entire body had merged into the void.

"It's the minor secret technique below teleportation, 'Body Merging with the Void,' and Jade has actually taken this step."

"That's normal. Jade was already at the peak of the Immortal Military Lord level before he came. His understanding of the laws of space was already quite high. He also spent a hundred years comprehending in the temple. Now, with his teacher's guidance, he just kicked the ball into the goal at the last minute."

"That's the benefit of having a teacher to guide you. If we tried to comprehend the laws like we used to, we wouldn't know when we could break through."

.........

Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, a drop of silvery-white water appeared out of thin air above Jade's head, and then fell directly down.

Tick ​​tock!

A drop of silvery-white water fell onto his brow and seeped right in.

In mid-air, Gao Ya revealed a faint smile, his body disappearing into the void, leaving behind a faint echo.

"This sermon is now concluded. The enlightenment space within the temple will remain open. You may continue your meditation in turn. The rest of you, step down."

"Yes, teacher."