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

The surface of the celestial rock, which is about 8.2 light-years in diameter, is not completely smooth.

It features naturally formed canyons, mountains, and even some bottomless caves.

The Lord of Chaos City, along with Jiang Ming, instantly teleported to the depths of a seemingly ordinary canyon.

Hidden in the canyon walls is the entrance to a cave, concealed by array patterns.

These secret patterns blend perfectly with the surrounding environment. If it weren't for the Chaos City Lord leading the way, even if Jiang Ming flew by, he would hardly notice them without careful investigation.

"This is one of the strongholds of our human race here."

The Lord of Chaos waved his hand to lift the restriction, and the two stepped inside.

The interior of the cave is a hidden world, with the space expanded like a small palace complex.

The chaotic airflow was isolated from the outside, making the environment very comfortable.

"City Lord."

"chaos."

Several figures appeared at the entrance in an instant and bowed respectfully.

They come in various forms, including humans and other alien universe lords from the Hongmeng Alliance.

Jiang Ming glanced at them and quickly identified their identities.

Wielding a giant axe, the 'Lord of Void Gold' exudes a wild aura, while the 'Lord of Azure East' is shrouded in starlight, radiating elegance and nobility.

And two alien universe lords of the Hongmeng: the 'Stone Mountain Lord', who is towering in stature and has skin like rock, and the 'Mist Spring Lord', whose body is composed entirely of water and whose life form is peculiar.

"This is Jiang Ming, the newly appointed Lord of the Universe, the 'Lord of Heartfire' of our human race."

The Lord of Chaos introduced them to the several Lords of the Universe.

"The Lord of Heart Fire".

"Heartfire."

The Lord of Virtual Gold and the Lord of Azure East greeted each other with smiles and friendly attitudes.

The Lord of Stone Mountain and the Lord of Dark Spring also gave a slight greeting.

“Jiang Ming has just entered the Cosmic Sea and doesn’t know much about the Qingfeng Realm. If you have time, you can talk to him about it.”

The Lord of Chaos City said.

"It's natural."

The Lord of False Gold laughed heartily.

"Heartfire, you're new here. What do you think of this Peak-Swept Realm?"

"Vast, dangerous."

Jiang Ming's words were concise and to the point.

"Haha, well said!"

The Lord of False Gold nodded.

"The outer region of the Peak Realm is alright, relatively safe, but we still can't be careless."

Those high-speed flying rocks occasionally collide, with enough force to severely injure or even annihilate the Lord of the Universe.

Some seemingly calm bodies of water and caves may harbor unknown dangers.

The Lord of Qingdong added gently.

"The three most dangerous places are called dangerous places not only because of their harsh environment, but also because..."

The battles between the strong are more frequent and brutal.

For the sake of priceless treasures and for the sake of fortuitous opportunities, any encounter could escalate into a life-or-death struggle.

The Lord of Stone Mountain spoke in a deep voice.

"Most of the powerful figures from the two holy lands and the first and second reincarnation eras look down on our third universe era, believing that we have shallow foundations."

Be extra careful when you encounter them.

The Lord of the Netherworld was surrounded by flowing water, conveying his thoughts.

"Our Hongmeng is located in the outer domain of Qingfeng Realm. Our main opponents are the Divine Eye Clan, the Skeleton Clan, and the Demon Clan Alliance, among other forces."

This is a map showing the distribution of major forces in the outer domain of the Peak Realm. Lord of Heartfire, you may familiarize yourself with it first.

As he spoke, a message in light and shadow was transmitted to Jiang Ming.

After receiving the information, Jiang Ming quickly browsed it. The information marked the areas where dozens of known forces frequently operated, centered on the main mountain of Qingfeng Realm and within the vast surrounding outer domain, as well as some dangerous locations requiring special attention and possible sites of valuable materials.

"Thank you all."

Jiang Ming bowed and thanked him.

This information was crucial for his rapid integration into the cosmic ocean environment.

"No need to be so polite. We are both members of the Hongmeng Alliance, so we should support each other."

The Lord of Qingdong smiled.

Seeing that Jiang Ming had already made initial contact with several universe lords, the Chaos City Lord spoke up.

"Jiang Ming, you will rest here for now and familiarize yourself with the surroundings."

If you choose to take action, you can decide for yourself or you can join them.

I need to go to the inner region to meet up with the Giant Axe Master and take care of some matters.

"Teacher, rest assured, I understand."

Jiang Ming nodded.

The Lord of Chaos City gave a few more instructions to the Lord of Void Gold and the others, and then teleported away.

After the Lord of Chaos City left, the several Universe Lords talked with Jiang Ming for a while before dispersing, some to meditate and others to prepare for another exploration.

Jiang Ming then chose a side hall within the stronghold to stay in and began to carefully study the distribution map given by the Lord of the Nether Spring, as well as the detailed information about the powerful figures from all sides of the Cosmic Sea in his mind.

"The Divine Eye Clan... the pinnacle clan of the first reincarnation era, with seven of the strongest beings in the universe and over a hundred universe lords. They are extremely united, but also extremely domineering."

"The Skeleton Clan... has a unique life form, enjoys killing, and its soul attacks are bizarre."

"The Demon Clan Alliance... Dream Demon Ancestor, Tremor Demon Ancestor..."

"Two great holy land universes... Purple Moon Holy Land, Eastern Emperor Holy Land..."

Information about various forces and renowned powerful figures flowed through his mind.

"The cosmic sea is indeed much more wonderful and dangerous than the primordial universe."

A strong fighting spirit ignited in Jiang Ming's eyes.

Here, he will encounter a wider world and more powerful opponents, which will play an irreplaceable role in his path of self-improvement and climbing to a higher level.

"I don't need to go out and explore for the time being. It's not too late to make plans after I'm familiar with the environment."

With a thought, Jiang Ming silently summoned ten thousand mental clones in the side hall.

Each clone concealed its aura, maintaining its strength at the level of a cosmic overlord.

While this level of strength is the weakest in the entire universe, it is sufficient for exploration and adventure.

"Go."

One after another, mental clones merged into the space, appearing directly on the surface of the huge boulder outside, and then teleported in all directions of the Inclined Peak Realm.

With the ability to teleport by 'merging with the universe', the mental clone travels with extremely high efficiency and is far safer than others.

Using the "body merges with the universe" technique to travel, Jiang Ming sensed a place different from the original universe.

“My ‘body-in-universe’ has shrunk in size, and the original universe has eroded and weakened me.”

Jiang Ming sensed this change and pondered it.

"That's right. Although the power of the primordial universe can still radiate outwards when we are in the cosmic sea, it is far less powerful than it is in the primordial universe."

And the scope of my 'body merges with the universe' has shrunk.
"It must be because we are in the cosmic ocean, and the space here is different from the original universe."

Jiang Ming himself was stationed at the stronghold, observing the cosmic sea through the vision of his clones, and experiencing the differences between the primordial universe and the cosmic sea.

The environment of the cosmic ocean is completely different from that of the primordial universe.

Jiang Ming planned to let his mental clone adapt to a relatively safe area in the outer realm for a period of time, gather some intelligence and resources, and then decide on the next course of action.

The mental clones constantly teleported, avoiding areas ravaged by energy storms and powerful auras along the way.

Soon after, a strange sight came into view.

It was a vast void, with countless fragments of stars of varying sizes suspended in the air.

These fragments are not natural stars, but some kind of mineral crystals, emitting a shimmering light. They seem to be connected by some kind of gravitational force, slowly rotating to form a beautiful 'Lake of Shattered Stars'.

According to the map, this place occasionally produces a precious material called 'Star Tear Gold,' which is an auxiliary material for refining top-tier treasures and even peak-level treasures. (End of Chapter)