Swallowing the Stars: Level 1, One Talent, Invincible Chaos Origin

Chapter 200, The Will of the Withered Bones

Deep within the desolate starry river, a peculiar atmosphere of desolation, death, yet hidden vitality, surged into Jiang Ming's spiritual world like an invisible tide, only to be swallowed by that dark abyss.

As the power of intent surged in, Jiang Ming was able to clearly sense the subtle changes in the 'Celestial Abyss Space-Time'.

"Is it because the source of this artistic conception is the lingering resentment of countless living beings?"

Jiang Ming couldn't help but wonder to himself.

The formation of this galaxy of withered bones before us is likely related to the Zerg's annihilation of the Nightmare Clan.

As a powerful race, the Nightmare Clan has a Universe Lord in charge, making them a force to be reckoned with even in the entire primordial universe.

It was enough to give rise to an extremely brilliant and glorious civilization.

The size of the ethnic group and the number of powerful individuals are both unimaginable figures.

Although they were eventually wiped out, it was not because the Nightmare Clan was too weak, but because the opponent they faced was far too terrifying.

"The formation of the Bone Galaxy may not be as simple as the death of countless living beings. The death of the Lord of the Nightmare Clan may be the key to the creation of the Bone Galaxy."

Jiang Ming thought to himself.

His will followed the peculiar artistic conception that permeated the entire galaxy, although he could not trace its source for the time being.

But Jiang Ming vaguely sensed that this artistic conception concealed an extremely profound essence.

Its origin is very likely related to that fallen cosmic ruler.

"A range of 2.1 light-years is too large."

Jiang Ming frowned slightly. His will was extremely strong, and he could naturally explore far by following the artistic conception permeating the River of Dry Bones.

However, for a galaxy with a diameter of 2.1 light-years, if Jiang Ming wanted to trace the origin of its artistic conception, it would take at least tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years.

"However, the effect of this power of artistic conception on Jieyuan's growth is even greater than the nourishment from those 'dark planets'."

Jiang Ming thought to himself.

The 'Dark Planet' was a place where Jiang Ming ordered the collection and gathering of 'materials' for the purpose of quickly accumulating them for the opening of the Abyss when he was in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom.

These 'dark planets' are often home to heinous cosmic criminals, prisons where criminals from various medium-sized cosmic nations are gathered, and the hideouts of some evil forces.

Jiang Ming's 360 illusory light clones have never left these 'dark planets', constantly collecting the thoughts of all living beings on these 'dark planets'.

"Since this power of artistic conception is more effective, we can put aside the collection of 'materials' from the 'Dark Planet' for now."

Thinking this, Jiang Ming's mind stirred.

Ganwu Universe Country.

Experimental Planet 276.

Jiang Ming initially deployed millions of planetary to stellar-level cosmic criminals to this planet, but only a few hundred years later (primitive universe time), only tens of thousands of stellar-level criminals remain alive on this experimental planet.

When collecting 'materials' from life-bearing planets, Jiang Ming always takes great care to protect the bodies and wills of those people.

Therefore, even after a long time, it will not have much impact; it will have more positive effects.

As one's will is tempered by illusions, one's mind will grow, making the path of cultivation smoother and increasing the probability of producing a genius.

In recent years, a large number of geniuses have emerged from the Celestial Group.

That is the reason.

However, Jiang Ming was not so gentle with these 'dark planets'. His methods of collecting 'materials' were rather crude. In just a few hundred years, the experimental planets had reached the end of the fourth batch.

Every batch of criminals met an inevitable end, with none surviving. Jiang Ming's will was like the heavens above, simply observing everything.

The criminals trapped in the illusion are no different from those living in the real universe. They reproduce generation after generation in the illusion, and the civilization they form evolves time and time again.

"The history of every 'dark planet' is an epic of human survival."

Jiang Ming looked at this planet, and at the same time, he was also observing hundreds of other experimental planets.

Each experimental planet is an epic tale, with its own unique development.

Within the illusory world, they experienced countless reincarnations and countless lives.

"It is said that one who is without desires is invincible. In fact, desire is the most fundamental driving force of life."

Jiang Ming sighed, having observed the cycle of life countless times and the struggles of countless living beings to survive.

Its core driving force, from beginning to end, has never deviated from the word "desire".

"Are you leaving?"

Jiang Ming's gaze fell on a spot in the starry sky, where golden divine light was appearing, a phenomenon of divine kingdom teleportation.

From within the golden light, a squad of Abyss Insects emerged and knelt in the direction of Jiang Ming.

Jiang Ming strode towards the starry sky. As he moved, tens of thousands of stellar-level criminals on the planet's surface behind him, who had been maintaining a steady breathing rhythm, stopped breathing at the same time.

The next moment, it turned into grains of cosmic dust, dissipated, and nourished the planet.

These criminals were recruited by Jiang Ming from various medium-sized universe countries, and each of them had an unforgivable past.

Using them as test subjects was merely a way to utilize their remaining energy; now that they're leaving, there's naturally no need for them to live any longer.

The desolate starry river seems to be a melody of death and desolation.

Jiang Ming sat cross-legged in the Milky Way, his eyes closed, yet his aura resonated slowly with the vast and tragic atmosphere of the entire Bone Star River.

His 360 illusory clones were all thrown into this galaxy of withered bones.

They dispersed to various places, constantly collecting that unique artistic conception.

During this continuous collection process, Jiang Ming's mind began to immerse itself in the artistic conception of the withered bone star river.

He 'saw' the struggles and roars of countless Nightmare Clan creatures under the iron hooves of the Zerg, the collapse of glorious civilizations, the resentment of the fallen warriors, and the faint, tenacious yearning for new life that stubbornly sprouted from the ruins of destruction...

These fragmented thoughts, through the sedimentation of long years and the nurturing of the special environment of the starry sky, have transformed into this unique 'withered bones realm'.

It is not just about death and despair, but also contains a powerful idea of ​​'living towards death'!

Jiang Ming's 'Celestial Abyss Space-Time' is like a greedy black hole, continuously devouring this pure and vast power of artistic conception.

The abyss was expanding, and the power of calamity was becoming increasingly profound and refined. Along with it, the core of his will seemed to be refined and forged again and again.

At first, he passively absorbed the feeling, experiencing the sorrow and deathly stillness.

Gradually, he seemed to transform into countless beings, simultaneously experiencing the joys, sorrows, loves, and hates of countless Nightmare Clan creatures in their final moments.

This experience is far more profound and powerful than observing the reincarnation of criminals on those 'dark planets'!
Because this is the spiritual fire that erupted simultaneously in the final moments of an entire race and a glorious civilization, its intensity like that of an eternal, undying star.

It shone into Jiang Ming's spiritual world, allowing him to feel its power at all times.

Faced with this spiritual power that seemed like a fixed star in his mind, Jiang Ming's understanding of 'spiritual power' soared at an unprecedented speed.

(End of this chapter)