Swallowed Star: Primordial Artifact

Chapter 284 Nine Great Servants
Inside the Star Tower, in a grand hall surrounded by numerous sealed stars, the hazy light weaves together to create a dreamlike scene.

Jiang Ye, clad in golden armor and silver robes, stood proudly, as if he were the ruler of heaven and earth. Behind him, rows of super-strong individuals stood in neat rows, exuding a majestic aura. Among them, the nine strongest individuals at the forefront emanated a powerful aura that made one's heart tremble.

They are -

Dark Thunder King, a supreme expert at the King level! He possesses the Dark Thunder Armor and Dark Thunder Spear, both treasured treasures, as well as the Thunderous Netherworld Realm, a domain treasure.

The King of Soul Lament, a master of the ultimate soul realm! He possesses the soul treasure "Soul Weeping Spirit String".

King of Illusions, a master of the ultimate soul realm! He possesses the soul treasure "Mirror of Illusions".

King Hanyuan, at the pinnacle of the King-level realm, possesses the "Frosty Crystal Myriad Threads Chain," a top-tier binding treasure!
The Crimson Flag King, a supreme expert at the pinnacle of the King realm! His domain's most precious treasure, the "Crimson Flame Battle Flag"!
Shining Star King, the pinnacle of the Kingly Realm, possesses the treasured armor "Starry Divine Armor"!
King Lieyue, the pinnacle of the Kingly rank. He possesses the powerful weapon "Infernal Battle Axe"!
King Shaking the Heavens, a supreme expert at the pinnacle of the King realm! He possesses the treasured weapon "Lanze Halberd"!
Li Yunwang, the pinnacle of the Kingly title! Possesses the powerful weapon "Tianyun Sword"!
These are the nine most powerful among Jiang Ye's hundred servants. The entire hunting process involved more than two hundred battles, with the actual number of Kings killed exceeding five hundred. When killing a high-level King Immortal, they were incredibly lucky to discover that this high-level King Immortal possessed a common binding treasure called "Frosty Crystal Thousand Silk Net." In contrast, none of the many King Limit and Soul Masters they killed possessed any such treasures.

Based on the strength and fighting style of his subordinates, Jiang Ye ultimately gave the Cold Crystal Myriad Silk Chain, a top-tier treasure upgraded from the Qiankun Cauldron, to King Hanyuan. Meanwhile, the Illusionary Mirror, originally intended for King Jinghun, was given to King Huanjin, who was stronger and more suitable for its use.

Due to time constraints, Jiang Ye hasn't been able to upgrade many treasures using the Qiankun Cauldron. So far, he can only equip these nine servants with at least one treasure each.

Looking at the more than one hundred powerful figures before him, Jiang Ye couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

"108 in total, including 66 peak-level Soul Masters, 39 peak-level Soul Masters, 2 peak-level Soul Masters, and one Dark Thunder King who is comparable to the Seven Swords Kings."

Of the 108 powerful individuals, 32 were directly controlled by Jiang Ye, including the nine strongest individuals currently in front of him.

As for the rest, they are all indirectly controlled.

When selecting targets from the beginning, Jiang Ye carefully observed these kings at their limit. Those he could directly control were specially chosen by Jiang Ye based on various information, such as their reputation and whether they possessed special methods. Those he could directly control were those that Jiang Ye believed had great potential and outstanding strength.

As the last powerful figure directly controlled by Jiang Ye, King Hanyuan was brought under Jiang Ye's control precisely because of his perfect compatibility with the Hanjing Myriad Silk Chain.

After all, in terms of importance, the Frost Crystal Chain, this top-tier treasure, is far more valuable than an ordinary King-level expert.

……

In the bustling Hongmeng City, a private room in an elegant restaurant is bathed in soft light, creating a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere.

Jiang Ye was leisurely holding his tea, sipping it slowly.

As Luo Feng began to make a name for himself in the virtual universe company, the secrets of Earth were also exposed. His wife, Xu Xin, founded Pinghai Company, which became increasingly prosperous. Tea, a unique beverage originating from China, also spread throughout the universe with this opportunity, gradually winning the favor of many interstellar guests.

Jiang Ye, being a Chinese from another world, naturally felt a sense of familiarity with this.

"Knock! Knock!" The crisp, rhythmic knocking broke the brief silence.

Inside the private room, well-trained attendants dressed in special attire gently touched the wall.

In an instant, a graceful figure appeared on the previously blank screen, like a scroll unfolding.

The person was dressed in an exquisite light blue armor, which seemed to be carefully forged from deep-sea ice crystals, shimmering with a dreamlike luster in the dim light.

She had a graceful figure, her short blue hair was neat and tidy yet playful, and her eyes had a hint of dark green, making her mysterious and charming. She was none other than Meng Yu Wang, one of the few female friends Jiang Ye had made under the identity of the King of Killing Gold.

Jiang Ye slightly raised his eyes, his gaze lingered on the screen for a moment, and then he nodded slightly to the attendant.

The attendant immediately understood, and stepped forward with light steps, gently opening the door to the private room.

"Whoosh." The door to the private room opened slowly, making a soft sound.

Meng Yu Wang entered gracefully, each step seemingly dancing in the air, exuding an innate elegance and charm.

"You may leave now," Jiang Ye instructed the servant.

"Yes." The attendant responded respectfully and quietly withdrew, the door closing softly behind him. Only Jiang Ye and Meng Yu Wang remained in the private room.

"King of the Golden Slayer...you busy man, why did you suddenly remember to see me?" King Mengyu's lips parted slightly, a hint of languid charm in her eyes, gently stirring the heart. As she spoke, she turned slightly to look at Jiang Ye, "I've heard that you, King of the Golden Slayer, recently stirred up a large-scale massacre in the Star Tower. The commotion was quite something, truly astonishing."

As a high-level immortal king, Meng Yuwang may not be the strongest, but as a well-known socialite in Hongmeng City, she has extensive connections and is well-informed.

In the past, she had been quite flattering of "King of Killing Gold". But this time, Jiang Ye caused such a big commotion and became famous. When Meng Yu Wang first heard the news, she was really shocked. She really did not expect that King of Killing Gold had become so powerful that he could easily kill even the limit of the King level.

"I need your help with something." Jiang Ye didn't exchange any pleasantries or formalities; his gaze was firm as he got straight to the point.

"Since King Shijin has entrusted me with something, I will naturally do my utmost without hesitation. But I wonder... with my meager abilities, how exactly can I help you, King Shijin?" King Mengyu looked at Jiang Ye with a smile, a smile as beautiful and captivating as a blooming flower, but behind that smile, there seemed to be some speculation and contemplation.

"Tell me where King Lin Yuan is, with the exact coordinates!" Jiang Ye's gaze was intense, like two sharp blades, as he looked directly at King Meng Yu. "Once it's confirmed, 1 million Chaos Units will be your reward."

"Oh, as expected of the King of Gold Slayer, you're certainly generous." King Mengyu raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise and delight flashing in her eyes. She then glanced at Jiang Ye, a sly glint in her eyes. "This matter can't be known to King Linyuan, can it?"

She already guessed that there must be a hidden reason behind it. After all, not long ago, the Star Tower sealed the stars and the "King of Killing Gold" and the King of Lin Yuan led many powerful people in the human camp.

Given this friendship, Jiang Ye wouldn't have gone through such a roundabout way to ask her for coordinates unless the circumstances were special.

"Hmm." Jiang Ye responded simply, nodding slightly, which was considered an affirmation of Meng Yuwang's guess.

Queen Mengyu, being exceptionally intelligent, understood Jiang Ye's reaction immediately. A slight smile played on her lips as she said, "King Lin Yuan is currently in the 'Morning Sand Starfield,' one of the most dangerous and terrifying places in the seventh battlefield of the outer domain. King Shijin, you may proceed to the Morning Sand Starfield. Once you arrive, I will inform you of his exact coordinates." Her tone exuded a confident certainty, as if she knew King Lin Yuan's whereabouts perfectly.

"Hmm." Jiang Ye nodded with a smile. "Then I'll leave it to you, King Mengyu. I believe in your abilities." With that, Jiang Ye stood up, and in a flash, he disappeared into thin air.

King Mengyu stared blankly at the spot where Jiang Ye had disappeared. After a moment, he slowly picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and his eyes were thoughtful. A meaningful smile appeared on his lips: "It seems to be getting more and more interesting. This King Shijin is not simple. It seems that he is worth getting to know better."

……

Inside the Star Tower, in the grand hall surrounded by numerous sealed stars, the light was hazy, mysterious and solemn.

Jiang Ye swept his gaze across his nine most powerful subordinates and asked loudly, "Among you, who can arrive at the Morning Sand Star Region the fastest?"

"Master, I can do it."

In an instant, three powerful figures spoke simultaneously. It should be noted that these nine experts were among the top tier of the Outer Domain Battlefield. Those stronger than them were mainly a handful of extraordinary powerhouses like the Fallen King and the Seven Swords King. Besides guarding the Star Tower, they also frequently ventured into other dangerous areas of the Seventh Battlefield of the Outer Domain Battlefield, leaving their coordinates in the surrounding areas.

“Very well, King Hanyuan, you shall lead the way.” Jiang Ye made a decisive decision.

"Yes, Master," King Hanyuan replied respectfully.

"Besides Dark Thunder King and Cold Abyss King who will accompany me, the other seven will temporarily enter the world ring. I will summon you again when I need you to fight," Jiang Ye calmly gave the order. The seven top experts respectfully accepted the order and stepped into the ordinary world ring one by one. Jiang Ye could summon them at crucial moments.

Even if the battle is so intense that the "world power" within the world ring cannot be activated, it would not be difficult for these seven powerful individuals to forcibly break through a world and escape.

At the crucial moment, Jiang Ye was able to bring them out. Even though the battle was too intense to activate the "world power" within the world ring, those seven top-tier experts were fully capable of forcibly breaking through a world to emerge.

As for the other soul servants who didn't possess any valuable treasures, Jiang Ye stored them in another world ring.

As for the other soul servants who did not possess any valuable treasures, Jiang Ye stored them in another world ring.

"Master, years ago I placed a token that could aid plant life inside one of the meteorites in the Morning Sand Starfield," King Hanyuan respectfully reported.

"Let's set off then," Jiang Ye ordered.

A hazy light suddenly appeared, enveloping the area, and Jiang Ye could even faintly glimpse the hazy scenery of a divine kingdom in the distance.

Wow!
With a flash of light, Jiang Ye, Dark Thunder King, and Cold Abyss King were instantly teleported away from the Star Tower.

……

First, they were teleported to the Divine Kingdom, and then teleported again, finally arriving in the Morning Sand Starfield.

In the vast and boundless ocean of the universe, the Morning Sands Starfield is like a mysterious and magnificent cosmic wonder.

From a macroscopic perspective, the Morning Sands Starfield presents a unique and orderly structure, formed by nine enormous star sand belts intertwined, resembling nine winding, coiling dragons. Each star sand belt is composed of countless shimmering star particles, which, under the influence of cosmic energy, shimmer with colorful light, like a flowing galaxy, dazzling and radiant.

“Master, the situation in the Morning Sand Starfield is quite complex,” King Hanyuan said respectfully. “This starfield is divided into nine major sand belts, each with its own unique characteristics. Moreover, the closer you get to the core, the faster time flows, which results in vastly different gains in time when cultivating in different areas.”

Furthermore, the Morning Sand Starfield possesses a peculiar force field. Upon first entering, one can feel a powerful suction force, as if trying to pull everything in. The deeper one goes, the more terrifying this suction force becomes. However, when one goes deeper to a certain extent, the suction force suddenly disappears, turning into a repulsive force. The closer one gets to the core of the starfield, the more astonishing the repulsive force becomes; to this day, no one has been known to have reached the core of the Morning Sand Starfield.

A powerful being once attempted to teleport into the core area, but the moment he attempted to teleport, the far more powerful repulsive force instantly annihilated the immortal god.

The most dangerous places on the battlefields beyond the realms are all somewhat special, and of course, the Star Tower is the most special, because the Star Tower itself is a super treasure.

"Hmm!" Jiang Ye stared intently at the core of the Morning Sand Starfield, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate the many barriers of space and reach that unreachable point.

"This is... a treasure." Jiang Ye instantly felt every cell in his body tremble involuntarily, and then he cheered. The feeling was like that of countless beggars who had been thirsty for a long time, who suddenly saw a sumptuous feast, and they were crazy and enthusiastic.

This cheer, surging from the depths of every cell in the body, was all focused on one direction—the core region of the Morning Sands Starfield.

Without a doubt, the treasure that made every cell in my body cheer was right there!

"The distance is shrinking."

"The distance between us is constantly shrinking." As Jiang Ye and King Hanyuan continued to approach the Morning Sand Starfield.

Jiang Ye's expression was very solemn, every cell in his body trembled and cheered, and every cell could lock onto a point in the distance, allowing Jiang Ye to clearly determine that the "point" that attracted him came from the deepest part of the Morning Sand Starfield.

"What is it that makes every cell in my body crave it so much?" Jiang Ye frowned and pondered.

Jiang Ye found the so-called hunger and thirst too mysterious and unpredictable, because even a treasure should not evoke such a feeling of hunger and thirst in him.

Things like "Blood Crystal" and "Blood of the Beast God"... There are countless powerful figures and treasures in Chaos City, but I have never felt this kind of hunger before.

Furthermore, Jiang Ye checked the virtual universe network search and found nothing about any treasure that would cause a person to feel hunger at such a distance, especially since only he could feel it.

None of his hundred servants felt that way.

(End of this chapter)