Swallowing the Stars: Providing a Loan to Luo Feng Begins

Chapter 133 Master Zuoshanke, recognizing the Star Tower as your master isn't difficult at all! (3.5k)

Inside the vast hall, countless stars swirled around.

"Teacher, senior brother, is this the interior of the Star Tower?" Luo Feng, in his human form, gazed upwards, where countless stars floated, radiating terrifying power.

The man sitting on the mountain nodded:
"Yes, this is the interior of the Star Tower. Even I, the creator of this supreme treasure, don't fully understand its mysteries..."

"When I was refining it, a streak of light flew by."

"It merged with this Star Tower to form this supreme treasure, which greatly enhanced its power while also making it much more difficult to recognize its owner."

"So that's how it is." Luo Feng pretended to be thoughtful, but in his heart he was saying to Chen Qi, "Chen Qi, how come my teacher, Zuo Shan Ke, doesn't know as much about this Star Tower as you do? I remember you said that the creation of this Star Tower was actually interfered with by another terrifying being, 'Yuan'."

Inside the system space, Chen Qi said:

"Yes, Yuan made a move."

"The races within the primordial universe believed it to be an ultimate treasure, while the Mountain-Sitting Guest considered it a powerful weapon of a god-king. In reality, its power was far more terrifying..."

"However, each of the secret runes is extremely powerful, making it difficult to fully utilize their effects..."

"but."

"This is a palace-type treasure. Once you recognize it as your master, even if you can't unleash its power, you can at least roam freely throughout the universe, and you'll have no worries about your safety."

"Within the scope of the primordial universe."

"No living or dangerous environment should be able to completely destroy the Star Tower."

As mentioned in the original storyline's origin continent content, the Star Tower actually fused with an important scale from the Primordial Ancestor.

Its strength.

It is completely incomparable to any other supreme treasure or divine weapon.

"Teacher, I remember you initially said it was a life-or-death test, to recognize the Star Tower as your master. Is it very dangerous?" Luo Feng asked.

The man sitting on the mountain pondered for a moment.

Even after it was forged, he didn't fully understand the Star Tower, but he did conduct some experiments.

At this moment, he is saying:

“I once captured a group of cosmic venerables to conduct a recognition experiment, and without exception, they all perished.”

"Then the immortals and realm lords, they can generally last longer."

"The test of recognizing a master should be a level of willpower that surpasses the strength of the soul. For example, the stronger the soul, the stronger the willpower required for recognizing a master!"

"Therefore, I nurtured your lineage on Earth."

"In terms of improving their mental state and will, they are an outstanding group. There were two candidates before you, one an immortal and the other a world lord."

"That candidate for the realm master level has the deepest degree of commitment among all the examinees."

"It persisted for over three thousand years, but still perished!"

"So, I don't know exactly how long I need to persist before I can fully acknowledge the Lord. I'm not sure about your chances of acknowledging the Lord either."

"Therefore I say, this is a test of life and death."

"However, if you are not suitable, I'm afraid there will be no next candidate. Luo Feng, you don't need to worry. You are already my disciple. Even if you perish, I will revive you. The Nine Tribulations Secret Manual... and so on, you will not lose any of them."

Luo Feng nodded.

He could sense that even with his current willpower, the Mountain Hermit wasn't very confident that he could successfully recognize the master.

However, Chen Qi had told him about it.

The requirements for a World Lord-level Star Tower to recognize a master should be at the level of a Cosmic Venerable or a High-level Cosmic Venerable. In short, the requirements certainly cannot reach the will of a Cosmic Overlord.

He has only been cultivating for a little over a thousand years.

The will of a cosmic sovereign is already quite stable. The process of recognizing a master has lasted for more than 6,000 years, and the process of recognizing a master itself can temper one's will.

Chen Qi and him.

They also prepared a considerable amount of loan funds for emergencies.

Overall, the reserves are quite comprehensive.

Chen Qi was looking at it from within the system space.

He originally planned to let Luo Feng prepare thoroughly, such as honing his will to the level of a cosmic overlord. Anyway, he couldn't break through to immortality now, so there was no need to rush to recognize the Star Tower as his master.

But
Luo Feng learned from the Mountain Hermit that the process of the Star Tower recognizing its master could involve torture and tempering one's will, and he was tempted.

Chen Qi thought about it and decided not to stop him.

After all, there's always the Mountain Hermit to back him up. He can reverse time and space to revive Luo Feng. Even if he fails, Luo Feng won't lose the opportunity to cultivate the Nine Tribulations Secret Manual.

As for reversing time and resurrecting...

Chen Qi asked the system if Luo Feng would be unable to be resurrected because of his and the system's existence. The system's answer was no, Luo Feng could be resurrected.

Essentially.
The system is bound to Chen Qi. Even if Luo Feng dies temporarily, the system space will not disappear, and Luo Feng can be resurrected. The identity of the 'lender' is just a cooperative relationship.

therefore
There is absolutely no risk in pledging allegiance to a master beforehand.

"Actually, I'm overthinking it. In the original story, Luo Feng was still able to cultivate for the first few thousand years. Now, Luo Feng's will is even stronger, and with the help of the 'Heart Mirror Illuminating the World,' his will can be tempered for several more thousand years. At his current speed, it could be over a thousand years."

"I estimate that by then my willpower will have increased, and I won't feel any pressure."

Chen Qi was relieved of his worries.

As the mountain dweller gazed at the Star Tower, he thought of his Jinwang Palace, the Origin Continent, and his revenge plan.

He said to Luo Feng:

"Luo Feng, are you ready to acknowledge him as your master?"

"Ah."

Luo Feng nodded.

Inside the main hall, beams of light shot out rapidly, intertwining and connecting with each other, eventually forming a round bead.

It is crystal clear and faintly emits a golden light.

"The time ahead will be very long, and in the end, your will may be tormented, and you may be unable to do anything but devote yourself to enduring the pain." As the Mountain-Sitting Guest spoke, his eyes revealed anticipation. He hoped that his disciple, who was favored by the primordial universe, could grow to the height he desired.

He said:

"Luo Feng, go and make it your master!"

Luo Feng did not stop the crystal bead. He quickly integrated it into his human body and made contact with the 'Origin Bead' within him.

At the same time, far away in Chaos City, the original core within the Soul Devouring Beast's clone also immediately triggered this fluctuation... and together they established a connection.

At first, Luo Feng felt nothing.

"Boom~"

A surge of pain erupted in his mind, but Luo Feng quickly adapted.

"Teacher, it doesn't seem as painful as you described?" Luo Feng couldn't help but say. He only felt a little bit of pain, and it was very easy and effortless.

Completely unaffected by anything.

The Mountain-Sitting Guest chuckled and said, "You can still speak now, but you'll understand in a few years. It will become increasingly difficult to endure as time goes on, and I think the process might be much more complex than just three thousand years." Luo Feng nodded and waited quietly. Since he felt nothing, he decided to start cultivating. He planned to cultivate the "Heart Mirror Illuminating the World" once or twice a day, experiencing the crushing of consciousness once or twice, since the Star Tower's strength wasn't enough anyway.

Even when seriously injured, he felt nothing.

You can continue to cultivate your willpower.

另外
We must not neglect the practice of the laws.

Time passed by year after year.

The Golden Horned Beast's clones fought on the outer battlefield, and due to the existence of the 'Illusory World Poison,' they could easily put even the invincible King into a deep sleep.

The three dominant clans have been unable to find a solution.

It was only guessed that contact with divine bodies and divine power would lead to slumber.

The whereabouts of the 'Shattered Realm King' are already mysterious. With such terrifying methods, even the invincible kings dare not come out. There are quite a few invincible kings in the three major races, but who dares to risk being enslaved?
That would mean utter annihilation!

Even resurrection is impossible.

From this point on, the extraterrestrial battlefield saw humanity launch a full-scale offensive, with the three major race factions unable to suppress the individual human faction, making it a battleground between offense and defense against the aliens.

Now, all three major ethnic groups have lost face.

The four major races held a negotiation, the final battle ended, and humanity emerged victorious. The details of the compromises made behind the scenes remain unknown.

To temper the weak of the tribe.

The human race's high command retrieved the armor beads that had been previously released.

In the blink of an eye.
A thousand years have passed.

Luo Feng has been recognizing the Star Tower as his master for a thousand years.

“Teacher, it’s been a thousand years. I’ll just stay here and watch over my junior brother.” Puti looked at the towering, mountain-like mountain-sitting guest.

The mountain dweller shook his head and said, "It's only a few thousand years. I want to personally watch over it here to prevent any mistakes or accidents so that I can take action in time."

In his eyes.

The Star Tower is, after all, a weapon of the God-King.

If there are any special stages during the recognition process that cause an accident for the disciple, then it is very likely that his risky trip to the primordial universe will yield no results.

At this stage.

Luo Feng didn't feel anything special; he just focused on his daily cultivation, improving his willpower, and comprehending the laws. He could also occasionally enter the virtual universe to spend time with his family.

The 'Soul-Devouring Beast' can often be seen within Chaos City.

Time continues to pass.

Chen Qi lent Luo Feng the 'Rhino King's Game,' a special game from the Origin Continent that can develop comprehension.

These thousands of years.

Luo Feng wasn't under much pressure, which allowed him to solve the Rhinoceros Emperor's Formation while cultivating... and also slowly develop his comprehension and aptitude.

In the blink of an eye.

Four thousand years have passed.

The strength of the bond with its master grew increasingly terrifying. Luo Feng remained expressionless, but a unique will was emanating from his entire body, like a sharp blade...

“Teacher, it’s been four thousand years.” Puti’s face was full of nervousness.

The Mountain Guest had not anticipated that the Star Tower would change so drastically, and he didn't know how long it would last. Now he was also starting to worry about Luo Feng's safety.

He had sensed on several occasions that Luo Feng's will was weakening.

In fact.

Within Luo Feng's sea of ​​consciousness.

The 'Mirror of the Mind' was reflecting on the sea of ​​consciousness, and awareness was being destroyed on a large scale.
Yes.

Even after four thousand years, Luo Feng still had the strength to temper his will while enduring the Star Tower's recognition of him as its master.

In other words.

Even after the "Mirror of the Mind Reflecting on the World" had ravaged his will, he was able to endure it.

Furthermore, Chen Qi has further enhanced this "Mirror of the Mind," and it now has a tremendous effect before achieving the will of the Lord of the Universe.

Therefore.
More than a thousand years after recognizing his master, Luo Feng broke through his will once again by cultivating the "Heart Mirror Illuminating the World Map".

He has officially reached the level of a high-level cosmic venerable.

Even powerful figures like the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom and Senior Brother Jinfu only have this level of willpower.

The mountain dweller sensed Luo Feng's weakened will each time, but in reality, it was just that Luo Feng was practicing the "Heart Mirror Illuminating the World" technique.

However, the mountain dweller did not delve into Luo Feng's sea of ​​consciousness and thus could not detect it.

See this.

The mountain dweller sighed:

"It's too difficult for the Star Tower to recognize a master."

"The current intensity has reached a terrifying level."

"Luo Feng's will is the first path of his state of mind. Even if you look at him with a blank expression, the will he releases may have reached a critical point. His repeated weakening of will is obvious proof of this."

"Hey"

Luo Feng was enduring pain, but with his willpower, it had only been four thousand years, so it had little impact and could not even be considered 'pain'.

The conversation between the mountain dweller and Master Puti could be clearly heard.

He opened his eyes and said:

"teacher"

"Don't worry about me, I'm perfectly fine!"

"Look, I can walk a few more steps for you."

To allay Mr. Zuoshanke's concerns, Luo Feng stood up, took two steps with a calm expression, and shrugged.

This means it's nothing at all.

"Would you like me to demonstrate a few more secret techniques for you?" Luo Feng really didn't feel any pressure. More than two thousand years ago, he already possessed the will of a High-Level Universe Venerable. He could probably completely accept the will of a High-Level Universe Venerable as his master.

We've only reached four thousand years ago, it's really easy.

The man sitting on the mountain was taken aback.

Luo Feng told the truth:

"Teacher, you don't need to worry."

"The Star Tower recognizing its master isn't actually that difficult; its power seems to increase faster than my willpower..."

(End of this chapter)