Swallowed Star: Primordial Artifact

Chapter 283 Crazy Killing

Inside the Star Tower, which spans nine light-years, lies a brutal battlefield where hundreds of thousands of immortal powerhouses engage in a frenzied and brutal slaughter.

These immortal beings, who seem like gods in the outside world, are like cannon fodder here. Every day, hundreds or thousands of immortal lives perish and turn into cosmic dust.

After acquiring the Mirror Soul King, Jiang Ye's hunting success rate reached one-fifth to one-third, and the number of his servants increased dramatically. As a result, Jiang Ye gradually began to hide and stop showing himself. Instead, he let his servants take the lead. A King Limit cultivator with a set of treasures, together with the Mirror Soul King who possessed a soul treasure and several King Limit cultivators who were given treasures by Jiang Ye—Dark Demon Poison Water and Star-Sealing Treasures—could begin hunting.

The birth of each of the sealed stars is a grand and spectacular event, and the whereabouts of almost every sealed star are recorded.

and so……

Although Jiang Ye granted the Mirror Soul King and other servants the power to seal the stars, he issued extremely strict orders: "The use of the 'suppression and sealing' ability is strictly prohibited. You can only shrink the sealed stars into a crystal ball and smash them!"

It should be noted that the Star-Sealing Suppressor was originally designed with smashing as its primary attack method.

When it shrinks to the shape of a crystal ball, it may seem small, but it can still draw upon the power of the laws of the universe. Although the power of simply smashing it is far less terrifying than that of suppressing and sealing, it should not be underestimated.

The key is that, when used in this way, it is difficult for other powerful individuals to recognize that this is actually a star-sealing device.

After all, when the Star-Sealing Formation truly unleashes its power, it usually becomes enormous, directly suppressing and sealing enemies within it. However, when it is sized like a marble and used to smash enemies, it is indeed difficult for people to perceive its true form.

“The sealing of the stars involves the Star Tower, and the stakes are extremely high, so there is no room for error.” Jiang Ye’s expression was solemn as he repeatedly emphasized to his soul servants, “You are absolutely forbidden from using the power of suppression and sealing without my permission.”

Jiang Ye not only made this demand of his servants, but he also adhered to this principle himself, only using the ability to smash.

Moreover, Zhenfeng Xingchen Jiangye will never easily give it to others. It will only lend it to soul servants temporarily when necessary, and will definitely take it back afterwards.

After all, if the soul servant were unfortunately killed and the sealed star fell into the hands of other powerful beings, then there would be a lot of trouble.

The secret of the Star Tower cannot tolerate the slightest risk, and he didn't want to unwittingly take the blame for Luo Feng.

……

The hunt lasted for two months.

During the month-long hunting campaign, there were four battles every day for the first ten days or so, and Jiang Ye participated in every single one, playing a key role. In the following month and a half, although the intensity of the battles decreased slightly, it still remained at three battles per day.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ye went into hiding and sent his servants to fight. Although the hunting efficiency was slightly reduced due to Jiang Ye's lack of direct involvement, it was not a major problem.

Moreover, Jiang Ye made this arrangement to avoid potential trouble.

After all, if he personally appeared in every battle and took the lead, slaughtering many powerful individuals, it would inevitably provoke public anger and bring endless trouble to his hunting plan.

Therefore, he chose to upgrade the soul treasures for these soul servants behind the scenes, thereby enhancing their strength.

One month, a total of 283 battles.

The hunting operation was remarkably successful. The number of powerful individuals under Jiang Ye's command rapidly expanded from just Dark Thunder King to a full 108! In other words, Jiang Ye successfully acquired 108 soul-type master servants with strength at least at the peak of the King-level.

"Congratulations, master!"

"Master, these are the treasures confiscated this time."

The soul servants were extremely loyal to Jiang Ye, and they offered all the treasures and wealth they had captured in each battle, along with their own original possessions, to Jiang Ye without reservation.

Then, Jiang Ye would allocate his powerful subordinates reasonably based on the actual situation.

Although these 283 battles allowed Jiang Ye to accumulate enormous wealth, he also had to shoulder the responsibility of improving the strength of his 108 powerful servants and equipping them with treasures, which put considerable pressure on him.

…………

The storm that Jiang Ye stirred up inside the Star Tower has swept across the entire Star Tower like a tsunami.

at first……

Jiang Ye led the Dark Thunder King in a bloodbath, the news of which circulated quietly only within the three major alien factions.

At that time, when distributed among the various factions, the number of powerful individuals killed by Jiang Ye was not particularly large. This only attracted the special attention of the Mechanical Race, which increased Jiang Ye's reputation somewhat... but the Star Tower as a whole remained relatively calm.

However, as time passed, news also spread from other factions that many powerful figures had been killed by Jiang Ye. This news was like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar within the Star Tower.

In just eight days, there were thirty-two battles, and news of ten of them spread like wildfire.

Because of the various factions combined, nearly sixty Immortal Kings perished due to the killing of King Jin (Jiang Ye)! Among them, there were 25 peak-level Soul Masters or Limit-level Kings!
"Wow!"

The news caused an instant sensation throughout the Star Tower.

……

The extraterritorial battlefield is a place of slaughter and battle, and the powerful individuals who can come here are not cowards and will not be afraid of the power of the King of Slaughter.

The act of "killing the King of Gold" has indeed aroused public outrage!

Many powerful alien races traveled in large groups, each wanting to find the King of Gold Slayer and the King of Dark Thunder, and to kill the King of Gold Slayer! On the surface, it was to avenge their own kind, but in reality, they were all after Jiang Ye's immense wealth. After all, not to mention the great treasures that Jiang Ye might possess, the sheer number of powerful people he had killed added up to a considerable fortune.

Inside the once tranquil Star Tower, hundreds of thousands of alien immortals were caught in a frenzied battle, far more intense than ever before, and the probability of the strong falling also increased dramatically.

but--

However, the King of Slaughter, whom these angry alien warriors had been searching for, had vanished without a trace, as if he had evaporated into thin air.

In the subsequent battles, the King of Slaughter was never seen again.

In reality, some of the powerful individuals enslaved by Jiang Ye had not yet been exposed. Therefore, under Jiang Ye's arrangement, these powerful subordinates with unrevealed identities were grouped into teams of two or three to carry out joint hunting operations.

They only fought one battle a day, and Jiang Ye was not involved in any of them.

As a result, no one associated these battles with Jiang Ye.

The atmosphere within the Star Tower had become frenzied and chaotic due to the carnage instigated by the King of Gold. Even after the King of Gold disappeared, his secretly dispatched powerful servants continued their operations, causing peak-level soul masters and ultimate-level experts to continue to fall.

The successive falls of these top experts, like drops of water thrown into hot oil, made the atmosphere in the Star Tower increasingly frenzied.

"This is insane! Even the peak and limit levels of the Star Tower have fallen without being able to suppress the birth of the Star Tower. We should leave the Star Tower as soon as possible!" some of the fearful suggested in fear.

"I've heard that there have been frequent disturbances in the Morning Sand Starfield lately, and perhaps some treasure has appeared. Let's go there!"

"Haha, this is a rare opportunity! With the fall of the powerful, their wealth has become ownerless, giving us a perfect chance to acquire a huge fortune. Kill!" The bloodthirsty and warlike warriors shouted excitedly.

"It's so boring to back down when faced with a tough opponent. The Star Tower is a real killing paradise now!"

Some of the fearful and timid quietly left the Star Tower, but some bloodthirsty, warlike, and confident strongmen rushed into the Star Tower, causing the chaos inside to escalate... Many strongmen have been searching for their target, the "King of Slaughter," but unfortunately, they have not been able to find him.

*******
In the forbidden space.

Clad in dazzling golden armor, his body radiating a faint black light, at first glance he resembled a cold and ruthless mechanical puppet. He was none other than the top-tier mechanical expert of the Star Tower – “King of Fate”.

"To think he could kill so many peak-level King-level experts who specialize in souls, and so many King-level limit experts! More than ten in total! And many other King-level immortals..." King Mingyun's voice was powerful and resounding, his eyes flashing with fighting spirit. "It seems that the news that King Lieji brought back back then was very likely true. This human must possess a domain-level treasure."

The six powerful figures following him were all respectful.

"Kill the Gold King." The Life-Destroying King's fighting spirit burned fiercely. With his current strength, ordinary King-level experts could hardly arouse his interest.

Those he needs to deal with are either people with special opportunities, those who possess valuable treasures, or powerful individuals with special combat abilities.

In short, it has to be something that sets it apart from others.

The last time the Star-Sealing Demon appeared, the Fate-Destroying King failed to kill the Seven Swords King, a fact that had always bothered him. He wasn't entirely confident in dealing with the Seven Swords King, the Tower Dragon King, and other top-tier powerhouses. However, he was full of confidence in the newly emerging Gold-Slaying King, whose fame far surpassed that of ordinary peak-level Kings.

"My lord, we have searched everywhere, but we still cannot find any trace of the King of Gold," a powerful subordinate reported cautiously.

“We have also contacted many comrades and allies, but we still have no clue about the King of Gold Killers.” Another powerful figure looked troubled.

Upon hearing this, King Mingyun's eyes flashed with anger, and he roared, "That cowardly King Shijin caused such a commotion, killing more than ten peak King-level soul experts and limit King-level experts, and then just disappeared without a trace? Could he have escaped from the Star Tower? Investigate thoroughly! Our mechanical race's experts are scattered throughout the battlefield. I'm offering a bounty of 20 billion Azure Units. Anyone who can provide the King Shijin's accurate coordinates will be rewarded with 20 billion Azure Units upon confirmation."

"Yes!"

"Yes, Master!" the six powerful subordinates replied in unison.

“Kill the King of Gold…” The King of Death’s eyes flashed with murderous intent.

King Mingyun knew that since King Shijin was able to kill so many powerful figures, he must have had special experiences or possessed great treasures.

Moreover, the wealth obtained from killing these powerful individuals alone would be no small sum even for King Mingyun.

Once the "King of Gold Killing" is successfully killed, he is very likely to obtain great treasures and huge wealth. With such an attractive target, the 2 billion bounty is just a drop in the ocean.
……

"Kill the King of Gold?"

"check!"

"Find out the whereabouts of the King of Gold Killers!" The Tower Dragon King had clearly also set his sights on the King of Gold Killers. In his view, killing the King of Gold Killers would not only uphold his own status but also allow him to seize his treasures and wealth, making it a sure-fire way to make money.

……

Although this storm was triggered by the King of Gold Slayer, and although he killed more than ten super strongmen and many kings, firstly, although the King of Gold Slayer himself was strong, killing those kings at the limit of strength could not be considered a "massacre", and secondly, the number was not large enough to alarm some real super strongmen.

However, some of the most renowned figures on the battlefields beyond the realms, such as the King of Destiny, the King of Tower Dragon, and the King of Mysterious Tomb, have all set their sights on the King of Slaughtering Gold.

In this dog-eat-dog world, strength and fame go hand in hand.

Since the King of Killing Gold dared to do such a shocking thing, the covetousness of the King of Destiny, the King of Tower Dragon, and others is undoubtedly a test he must face.

As for the alien races, they didn't expect Jiang Ye to defeat powerful figures like the King of Destiny. As long as Jiang Ye could escape unscathed from the King of Destiny, the Tower Dragon King, and others, that would prove his strength, and they wouldn't easily cause trouble for Jiang Ye again.

However, for Jiang Ye, his goals go far beyond that.

……

In the virtual universe, at Jiang Ye's manor.

The living room in the manor is elegantly and exquisitely decorated. Soft light shines down from the dome, reflecting on the polished crystal floor and creating a dreamlike halo.

At this moment, only Jiang Ye and Ai Chen were sitting opposite each other in the living room.

"Jiang Ye, judging from what you're saying, the commotion you've caused on the extraterritorial battlefield this time must be quite significant?" Ai Chen frowned slightly, looking at Jiang Ye with a worried expression, and said softly, "The greater your fame, the stronger the powerful figures you attract! I reckon... many of those alien races might have their eyes on you."

Jiang Ye remained calm, took a sip of tea, and slowly said, "This is inevitable. I've killed so many powerful figures; even with caution, it's unavoidable that I'll attract the attention of those alien races. However, this is also part of my plan." He then set down his teacup, gazing tenderly at Ai Chen, before reaching out and gently pulling her into his arms. "How can I fear these things if I want to gain a foothold in this cruel universe? Besides, I now possess considerable strength and hold many trump cards; I am not someone to be manipulated or left defenseless."

Ai Chen's cheeks flushed slightly, as if she was touched by Jiang Ye's sudden intimate gesture.

After a moment, she tilted her head slightly, a hint of helplessness and longing flashing in her eyes, and said softly, "I long to be by your side, but our child is not yet born, and my teacher hopes I can cultivate for a little longer to improve my strength. I..."

Jiang Ye gently stroked Ai Chen's hair and said tenderly, "I understand that the child and cultivation are both important to you, so you don't need to feel troubled by it. Chaos City is an excellent place for cultivation, and staying there is good for both you and the child. You don't need to worry too much about me; I will handle things carefully."

Ai Chen nodded slightly, leaning against Jiang Ye's chest, feeling his warmth and strength, and felt a little relieved: "You must be careful in everything you do on the battlefield outside the domain. Those alien powerhouses will not let you go easily. If you encounter danger, don't be reckless. Preserving your life is the most important thing."

Jiang Ye looked down at Ai Chen, his eyes full of love: "Don't worry, I won't joke with my own life."

(End of this chapter)