Devouring the Stars: Soul Master

Chapter 266 The King of Qianwu Kingdom: I think I'm about to break through.
"Hahaha, you're guessing the identity of that human figure of light and shadow, aren't you?"

Seeing Qin Ming staring blankly at the spot where the light and shadow disappeared, King Yechen burst into laughter.

"This human figure appears whenever a member of the Hongmeng joins, and his identity... is one of the great mysteries of the Hongmeng."

Some speculate it's the avatar of a hall master within the Hongmeng Hall, while others suggest it's an intelligent system from the virtual universe. Since virtual universe systems can simulate any kind of oppressive force they desire, it's quite plausible.

Qin Ming nodded thoughtfully.

I had my own guesses.

How vast is the virtual universe?

Every day, countless humans enter it, whether for entertainment, trade, cultivation, or combat. Humans can become powerful and become one of the six top races, and the virtual universe is the first to bear the brunt.

Putting aside everything else, just the selection process for the Peak Genius Battle alone would have resulted in countless deaths without the virtual universe.

Such astonishing information and data would be beyond the capacity of even the ruler of the universe to process.

However, Qin Ming knew that the "original ancestor" who created the virtual universe had a universe master servant, who was the universe master of the mechanical race.

Perhaps only when intelligent life forms like the Machine Race become the masters of the universe can the operation of the virtual universe be maintained.

"The Primordial Ancestor! The most powerful being in the history of the human race. The universe's main beings among humans are either his disciples or under his guidance. Even the creator of the giant axe is like that."

Qin Ming sighed inwardly.

The original was so strong it was almost supermodel-like.

If it weren't for the lack of intelligence that made him doubt the primordial universe, and if he had tried to seize control of the primordial universe from within it, the human race would have long been the strongest race.

He had long awaited this strongest human being.

Qin Ming had no idea that just a moment ago, the Primordial Ancestor was watching him, or even had been watching him the whole time.

"You may not be familiar with Hongmeng. You can take a closer look. There is detailed information inside. There are many benefits to joining Hongmeng."

If there's anything you don't understand, I can take you around the Hongmeng!

Star Illusion King and other powerful figures around him also spoke up, especially the powerful figures who had been active on the Yanji Continent, who were extremely enthusiastic.

As long as they befriend Qin Ming, they will have a great deal of security on the Yanji Continent.

With Qin Ming's strength, he is absolutely invincible on the Yanji Continent.

"No problem, I'll take a look first, then we'll go take a look together."

Qin Ming responded with a smile.

He was also very curious about Hongmeng.

……

The headquarters of the Hongmeng is located in a special dimensional space within the virtual universe.

That dimensional space contains countless stars, and in the center of these stars lies a massive, floating ancient city, namely Hongmeng City.

This is a gathering place for the alliance of humans and a large number of other races, where powerful individuals abound.

The strength of official members of the Hongmeng is determined by their battle record; the stronger the record, the higher the strength rating.

One star is generally the most basic level for those who have achieved the title of King or Immortal.

Two stars is considered a strong figure among those who have been granted the title of King.

Samsung, the ultimate king.

Four stars, the initial level of the Universe Venerable, even a True King with invincible strength can be classified into this level.

……

The seven stars represent the initial level of the Lord of the Universe, a level that even the Lord of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace can be classified into.

When Qin Ming first joined, he was immediately rated as a three-star user by the system!
That is, the ultimate level of being crowned a king.

"This classification is quite reasonable. If my Mountain Giant, World Tree Avatar, and other powerful treasures were to unleash their full potential, they would be rated as four stars."

Qin Ming looked at the information in the video and text and thought to himself.

"There are approximately 10 human immortals who have been granted the title of King, but the entire Hong Alliance has over 300 million immortals who have been granted the title of King."

on video.

Hongmeng City is divided into an inner city and an outer city. Those whose strength is divided into one-star to three-star reside in the outer city.

Four- to six-star beings reside in the inner city, which is the level of cosmic venerables.

At the very heart of the entire Hongmeng City—

It is a palace a million kilometers high, like a giant sword piercing the starry sky, this is the 'Hongmeng Palace'.

That was the residence of the Seven Stars within the Hong Alliance.

Of the 15 publicly known universe masters among humanity, Qin Ming knew that there were actually 18 universe masters in the human race.

The Dark Lord teacher is one of those hidden among them.

There are a total of 21 Lords of the Hongmeng Alien Universe.

Furthermore, the human race possesses the strongest being in the universe, the Founder of the Giant Axe, and their secret techniques and treasures as the Lord of the Universe are even better.

The human race naturally holds absolute control within the Hong Alliance.

"Hongmeng!"

Looking at the information in the materials, Qin Ming was also pondering.

Think about how to get the greatest benefit from this!

As their strength increases and the gene multiplication of their clones, such as the Mountain Giant, grows, their consumption of precious resources becomes increasingly terrifying.

Relying on the Dark Teacher and the other senior brothers is no longer enough.

He needs to acquire more wealth!

"We need to find a way to sell the wealth acquired from the nineteen kings. We can do some research in Hongmeng City."

If given the opportunity, one could also use potions to alter the essence of flesh and blood, and the very core of the soul, in exchange for wealth.

Hongmeng City is a gathering place for all of humanity, as well as powerful individuals from various alien races. Which race possesses the treasure?
Of course, it is these powerful immortal gods who have been granted the title of King, and even those cosmic venerables and cosmic lords who stand at the very top. They possess the vast majority of the wealth of the many races in the Hong Alliance.

If you want to make money, Hongmeng City is naturally the best place.

"My idea of ​​having the strongest warriors in the outer battlefields work for me can also start from Hongmeng City. Top-down leadership is the best approach."

Qin Ming's eyes were thoughtful.

There are many things you can do within Hongmeng City, such as forming an elite team to explore the secret realms of the universe!

An elite force in the extraterritorial battlefield!

Special organizations formed by shared interests and common goals!
Universe lords like the Lord of Chaos City and the Lord of Void Gold may share common interests regarding the survival of their races, such as cultivating their own forces to seize treasures, but they also have conflicts of interest!

After all, even the rulers of the universe have their own desires!
Hongmeng City is truly a place where all sorts of people mingle and powerful forces are everywhere.

Trying to gain something from this is no easy task, even for someone with the backing of the Lord of Darkness!

"Huh? Teacher Qianwu is looking for me?"

Just as he was thinking about how to make use of Hongmeng City, Qin Ming looked at the message sent by the ruler of Qianwu Kingdom and opened it.

……

Virtual universe, the secret realm of the Qianwu.

"teacher."

Qin Ming's figure appeared and addressed the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom.

"Yes, Not Bad!"

The ruler of Qianwu Kingdom looked at Qin Ming with a smile, having been closely following Qin Ming's growth.

When the news of Marquis Yuanyue killing nineteen kings spread among countless ethnic groups, he was naturally among the first to learn of it.

With the body of a Realm Lord, he slew a peak-level King!

Even with such a powerful treasure, Qin Ming was still just a realm lord. He was shocked when he heard the news, for this was a direct and forceful attack!

"It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent teaching."

Qin Ming chuckled and didn't bother to explain.

"Haha, it's good that you're not arrogant! There are countless powerful figures in the outer battlefield. If you encounter danger, even your teacher cannot save you."

Seeing that Qin Ming was still the same as before, without any arrogance or complacency, the King of Qianwu Kingdom suddenly burst into laughter.

"Also, I called you here today because I have something to tell you."

As he spoke, the King of Qianwu's expression became solemn.

"Teacher, please tell me."

Qin Ming said.

“During this time, I have absorbed the essence of the soul you gave me, and my soul has become stronger. I also have many inspirations in my heart. I feel that I may be about to break through.”

The ruler of Qianwu Kingdom also showed some excitement.

"Teacher, you, you want to..."

Qin Ming was overjoyed. His teacher had become a high-level universe venerable in ancient times. He and the Chaos City Lord were both powerful figures from the same era.

But they are trapped in the final step of endless years.

In his quest for a breakthrough, he struggled time and again, venturing to primordial stars and cosmic secret realms, yet he could never take the final step to become the master of the universe.

He had even fallen three times before this, accumulating huge debts.

He could only remain stationed in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, and his strength stagnated further!

I never expected that simply giving my teacher some essence of soul would lead to a breakthrough.

Qin Ming could see the excitement in the heart of the Qianwu Kingdom's ruler at this moment.

The ruler of Qianwu Kingdom has waited too long. When he first embarked on the path of the strong, he had his family by his side, but as time went on, his family grew old one by one.

His descendants have long since become the royal family of the Qianwu lineage, and the foundation of the clan's descendants is already established, so he has no need to worry.

His only pursuit remains the path of the strong!

Some of the powerful figures from his era have become cosmic rulers, and many of his successors have gradually surpassed him.

He could only stay in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, cultivating geniuses for his people.

Until I met Qin Ming!

"I only have some feelings about it now, and I'm not sure if I can actually break through. So I need to go into seclusion for a period of time, which could be anywhere from a few hundred years to a million years."

If I'm lucky, I might break through.

Even the ruler of Qianwu Kingdom wasn't entirely confident. It was just a feeling, but he couldn't guarantee whether he would ultimately break through.

"Teacher, is there anything I can do for you? Soul essence—if you consume more and more potent soul essence, could it increase your chances of breaking through?"

Qin Ming was also quite excited. If his teacher, the Lord of Qianwu Kingdom, broke through, he would have another powerful backer!
“Soul essence? I have already consumed thousands of soul essences, and my soul has improved a lot. If I had more, that would be even better.”

The ruler of Qianwu Kingdom hesitated for a moment, but still spoke.

This opportunity was something he had waited for countless eons to finally experience, a spark of inspiration that gave him the possibility of a breakthrough. If he couldn't break through this time, he might never have another chance.

"I understand! Teacher, I still have some stock here. Hmm, please wait a while, I might be able to get something better."

Qin Ming's mind raced.

After consuming the soul essence condensed from the soul of that high-level King, he could feel that its effects were even better than the soul essence refined from the Death Soul Jade!

After the human consumed it, their gene count increased again.

He had originally planned to find time to go hunting again and kill more alien kings.

It seems we need to move things up a bit.

(End of this chapter)