Swallow the starry sky, grind to become the strongest in the universe

Chapter 128 Facing the Lord of the Universe, A Moment of Brilliance

"Master, you have a new title now."

Inside the spacecraft control room, Yu Duan is making repairs.

At this moment, Tianran's figure appeared on the spaceship's control screen.

"What name?"

Yu Duan asked with a hint of curiosity.

Star Sword King is a title that Yu Duan earned over the past thousand years in the battlefields beyond the realm.

After creating the "Opening Up" sword technique, Yu Duan used this secret method in almost every battle.

As the sword was drawn, starlight cascaded down like a waterfall.

That's how he got the title of Star Sword King.

"Demon Sword King, Fierce Sword King, Fierce Demon King, there are many names, all describing the master as a great demon king."

A proud expression appeared on Tianran's face: "And within our human camp, besides the title of Star Sword King, some people also call Master Holy Sword King."

In recent years, Yu Duan has hunted down alien immortals mostly by finding targets through distress signals from the military system.

Therefore, Yu Duan often saves the strong people in the human camp, and he does not forcibly demand payment.

That's how the title "Holy Sword King" came about.

"In recent decades, Master has forced the enemy to self-destruct in every battle, which is indeed too brutal. The military system has even sent a warning that Master's acts of slaughter may be targeted by the alien races."

Naturally, he was somewhat worried.

A person being granted the title of King of Immortality is not uncommon on battlefields outside the realm.

Unless one is an exceptional genius, an immortal king will not be specifically assassinated.

However, such a large-scale massacre of the weak and immortal by Yu Duan would likely be targeted for severe punishment.

"Alright... then let's keep a low profile for two years."

It's a bit of a pity about Yu Duan.

"Qiang!"

A dark, ancient longsword appeared in Yu Duan's palm.

Simple, understated, and with a restrained air.

The power of the world, intertwined with the laws of time and light, flowed into the black longsword, creating a sharp, resolute, and unstoppable aura.

"With my current understanding of the laws, I have already created a top-tier ultimate technique. Creating a second one should be much easier."

"But... I always feel that my sword technique is still lacking something, not powerful enough to be unstoppable."

Yu Duan's eyes were half-closed, and his aura was rising, becoming extremely sharp. From concealing his sword at the edge... to severing heads and breaking limbs, he would still draw his sword.

A moment later, Yu Duan opened his eyes.

"I witnessed the resolute determination of many powerful individuals in the face of life-or-death crises."

"But I have never experienced a real life-or-death crisis."

"It would be unwise to put oneself in a real life-or-death situation just to hone a sword technique."

"Headache……"

Yu Duan took a deep breath; he still had to witness more life-or-death moments.

……

For the next period of time, Yu Duan kept a much lower profile.

They no longer frantically search for and slaughter immortals from other factions, but they still occasionally go out hunting.

Time flies, and more than two thousand years have passed.

In the virtual universe, secret techniques hone the space.

"puff--"

A terrifying spatial breath swept out, instantly filling the vast surrounding area.

Yu Duan's figure was somewhat disheveled as he dodged the terrifying breath, searching for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.

"Ow!"

A golden beast roared, its ethereal divine power coalescing into countless flying blades that pierced directly at the source of Duan's soul.

This is a golden magical beast, a relatively ordinary special life form, with a genetic level of about 150 times.

However, this golden demon beast is considered extremely strong among ordinary special life forms.

It has no weaknesses in terms of physical attacks, soul attacks, movement speed, defense, etc.

"boom--"

The enormous golden figure rampaged wildly, shattering the vast starry sky into abysses.

Swish!
Yu Duan's figure resembled a brilliant starlight, rapidly leaping through the vast space.

Until a suitable opportunity is found.

"die!"

Yu Duan let out a soft shout, and the demonic sound resounded.

Thousands of layers of illusory spacetime rippled and swelled, accompanied by a not-so-dazzling sword light.

A single sword strike seals victory; absolute concentration; ultimate explosion!
The sharp, piercing energy instantly tore through tens of millions of kilometers of deep space.

That blade, which could be described as a 'faint light', pierced through the golden beast's brow almost instantly.

The power of time purification spread out, instantly annihilating the golden beast.

These are all insights gained by ordinary beginners to the Immortal Divine Body and those who have been crowned as Immortal Kings. The only outcome for Yu Duan and his opponent in the decisive battle space is to instantly kill each other.

"I won. My 207th opponent. My second sword move has finally surpassed the level of a beginner."

Yu Duan's progress in the second sword technique was clearly not as fast as his progress in the first.

Because developing sword techniques better suits Yu Duan's character, who is tenacious and unyielding.

If he had honed his swordsmanship and developed new techniques, Yu Duan would have already been able to kill his 374th opponent.

Even the most powerful and invincible kings are inferior to Yu Duan in terms of secret techniques.

Not every invincible king can create a technique that approaches the ultimate level.

"The application of the power of laws also requires continued practice."

"The C-grade material is far too fragile. As instructed by the teacher, we must go all out. If even the slightest bit of power is leaked, it will be completely destroyed."

As the Dark Lord teacher said.

Back then, the eldest brother, Lord Youhou, successfully sculpted a statue made of A1-grade material at the Immortal level.

Therefore, the eldest brother was able to create an ultimate level of martial arts at the Immortal level.

The second senior brother, Venerable Youmo, only achieved this level during his time as a Universe Venerable, and then created his own ultimate technique as a Universe Overlord.

Even the most powerful beings in the universe don't all possess ultimate techniques.

For example, Herodo, a standard cosmic overlord, only created his own ultimate technique.

Within the grand realm of the Universal Venerable.

The secret technique of superimposing amplitude at the gene level can provide a boost of several dozen times. If treasures and secret techniques do not hold you back, you will be considered a mid-level Venerable.

Generally, after being promoted from King of Kings to Universe Venerable, one only needs to accumulate some time to become a Middle Venerable.

A high-level Venerable must have a divine body strength that is hundreds of times greater than that of a basic divine body.

As for the cosmic overlord, the secret method of gene superposition amplitude would have an amplification of at least two to three thousand times.

The limit for ordinary life forms at the level of cosmic overlords is basically the same as that of the second brother (a character from Journey to the West).

The ultimate secret technique requires a hundredfold increase in genes, a hundredfold increase in amplitude, and superior treasures. One's understanding of the laws must also reach the limit under the rule of the universe. None of these can be missing.

The top-tier cosmic overlords are basically beyond the reach of ordinary life forms; without a powerful and special divine body, there is absolutely no hope.

"Resolute..."

Yu Duan pondered for a moment, and then a glimmer of inspiration flashed in his eyes.

To be truly resolute means to draw your sword against the stronger opponent!
"Perhaps I know how to make my inner strength more complete." ...

A moment later, in the virtual universe, at the Temple of Youhou.

"Junior Brother wants to see my Youhou Thorn?"

Lord Youhou was somewhat surprised, but he still agreed without hesitation.

A dark blue spear appeared, with sharp, three-pronged spikes at both ends.

Countless mysterious and complex laws and patterns swirl around this ancient spear.

The moment the Youhou Thorn appeared, Yu Duan felt an immense pressure.

The universe was distorted, as if it had become sharp, causing Yu Duan to feel a slight stinging sensation all over his skin.

This is a true treasure... and a top-tier killing treasure at that!
Yu Duan quickly explained, "No, no, no, Senior Brother, you misunderstand. I want to witness Senior Brother's secret technique, the Netherworld Thorn. I want to experience a strike from the Netherworld Thorn!"

The first move of Lord Youhou's secret technique is called Youhou Thrust.

This was also the name that Lord Youhou chose when he created the secret technique. Like Yu Duan, he was terrible at naming things.

It seems that most strong people are bad at naming things, like 'River Under the Night'.

"Junior Brother, are you serious? Facing the full force of the Lord of the Universe head-on. Even if you don't get injured, the sheer pressure alone could break the will of an ordinary Universe Venerable, leaving them unable to even resist."

Lord Youhou suppressed his carefree smile and became serious.

"Yes, senior brother, I am creating a sword move that requires me to confront that unstoppable power."

Yu Duan nodded repeatedly, and then demonstrated his second sword move.

Lord Youhou pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, I will control my power. As your senior brother, I also want to know what level your will has reached."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire Youhou Temple instantly transformed, appearing directly within the battle space where Yu Duan was practicing his secret techniques.

"Junior brother, watch closely!"

The arrogance, the sinister aura, and the domineering presence of the Lord of Youhou instantly spread out.

At this moment, deep space seemed to freeze, and the stars bowed their heads.

The entire universe submitted to Lord Youhou.

Almost at the same time, the figure of Lord Youhou rapidly expanded, transforming into a majestic and vast divine body!

"Junior brother, can you still draw your sword?"

The voice of Lord Youhou rang out, and the entire space-time was in turmoil and rumbling.

Majestic! Towering!
Yu Duan felt as if the entire starry sky was pressing down on his heart.

This pressure is enough to make even an ordinary cosmic venerable tremble in his soul and his will crumble!

Are fireflies more beautiful than the bright moon?
Do not!
Yu Duan felt as insignificant as a speck of dust, yet he had to face the ruler of the universe!
Countless stars appear small and fragile in the presence of Lord Youhou, let alone Yu Duan, a mere realm lord.

Helpless, powerless, ashamed...

A variety of emotions welled up in Yu Duan's heart, affecting his state of mind.

The gap was so large that even the feeling of despair was hard to evoke.

If Yu Duan's will hadn't been strong enough...

Let alone the realm lords, even those ancient kings and immortals might be terrified to death under this power, their souls collapsing and falling!
"Draw your sword!!!"

Lord Youhou's voice trembled, as if he were roaring in anger!

This is a kind of intimidation illusion. Although Lord Youhou is not a master of souls, as a disciple of the Lord of Darkness, how could he not know any soul techniques?

At that moment, Yu Duan saw the stars explode before his eyes, and the entire Milky Way transformed into the most dazzling fireworks, illuminating the entire universe.

With just a shout, Yu Duan was trapped in an illusion. No matter how strong Yu Duan's will was, he could now truly feel his soul dissolving.

"Draw your sword! Draw your sword! Draw your sword..."

The sound of the stars vibrating transformed into roars.

The greatest sound is silent? Before the Lord of the Universe, even the grandest vibrations and sounds must follow a certain order!

Where is your resolve?!

Yu Duan's heart trembled, and his will seemed to be ignited.

"kill!!!"

Yu Duan roared, his soul boiling, his will burning, his heart and mind in perfect harmony.

In an instant, the layers of illusion collapsed.

The Lord of Youhou will ultimately have to hold back and won't go all out, otherwise, in the virtual universe, it's hard to guarantee that it won't affect his true self, especially his soul-level techniques.

Compared to that majestic and imposing figure, Yu Duan was like a speck of dust.

Yet this tiny speck of dust transformed into a sword light, flashing intermittently... shooting straight toward that towering figure.

Insignificant, humble... that sword light dimmed endlessly before the Lord of Youhou.

Faced with the boundless power on the level of life, Yu Duan's figure was dissolving at this moment—unleashing his final sword strike.

"This is—the Youhou Assassin!"

The voice of Lord Youhou rang out, and a secret technique was unleashed!

"Boom!"

At this moment, Yu Duan felt as if the universe was collapsing and the galaxy was falling silent before him!

A sharp glint is bursting forth, tearing through the universe!
It was trillions of times more intense than Yu Duan's sword light, transforming into an unstoppable cosmic torrent that roared toward Yu Duan.

In Yu Duan's perception, a cosmic spear pierced through his soul in an instant.

The blazing fire of their souls was extinguished in an instant.

But in the very instant that the flame of the soul was extinguished.

The dim sword light shone brightly for a moment, yet remained small and insignificant.

However, this sword strike was condensed to the extreme, sublimated to the ultimate, and shot into the rolling torrent of the universe, without avoiding its sharp edge!
"puff!"

Like a bursting bubble, the surging cosmic torrent obliterated everything, swallowing up Yu Duan's figure!

……

Chaos City, Yu Duan himself.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa..."

Yu Duan was breathing heavily, his eyes were bloodshot and his skin was cracked all over his body.

The essence of the soul and the power of the world both reached their peak at this moment, breaking free from the terror of death.

"Decisive... no, this sword should be renamed, called 'Moment'!"

Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, fleeting beauty!
hum!
Suddenly, ripples spread through the space and time within the courtyard.

The figure of Lord Youhou appeared directly in front of Yu Duan.

This is an incarnation of divine power. Since the Cosmic Sea cannot access the virtual universe, the lords of the various universes of each race leave an incarnation within the Chaos City so that they can access the virtual universe.

Instantly, an overbearing aura spread out.

In a daze, Yu Duan seemed to return to that moment just now, with boundless pressure enveloping his heart.

"Brother!"

A smile appeared on Yu Duan's pale face.

Seeing this, Lord Youhou breathed a sigh of relief, completely concealing his aura and transforming back into the carefree and eccentric young man.

"Well done, that sword strike you just made was amazing."

Lord Youhou patted Yu Duan on the shoulder.

As the only Universe Lord among the three generations of disciples of the Primordial Ancestor, Lord Youhou possesses extremely powerful divine body and treasures, only his secret techniques are slightly inferior.

The main reason is that Lord Youhou has only been the ruler of the universe for a few billion epochs and is still very young.

Even so, the spread of Lord Youhou's power was enough to make most ordinary Venerables lose the courage to resist.

(End of this chapter)