Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Of course, merely having the understanding of the laws of the high-level Marquis title does not mean that Huyan Bo has already stepped into the high-level Marquis title.

Enlightenment through understanding the laws is a "realm," which is the authority to comprehend and leverage the fundamental power of the universe.

The strength of the divine body is the "container," the foundation for storing and circulating divine power.

The system pre-draws on that lofty "realm".

However, strengthening the divine body requires not only guidance from a high level of cultivation, but also a massive amount of energy to fill and temper it!

This is a "hard indicator" that requires time to accumulate or huge resources to achieve; it cannot be accomplished overnight.

It's like an ordinary person suddenly gaining all the combat experience and skills (insights into the laws) of a martial arts master, but their muscle strength and bone density (divine body) still need to be cultivated through hard work and nutrition (energy absorption) to gradually catch up with the level.

Hu Yanbo had also considered simultaneously drawing upon the "divine body strength of a Marquis-level official".

However, for the system, these seem to be two completely different things.

Understanding the laws is an upgrade of the "software," representing a deeper understanding of the rules of the universe.

The strength of the divine body is the enhancement of the 'hardware' and the expansion of the energy container.

The system distinguishes them very clearly; if you pay for one item in advance, you only need to pay the cost of that item.

"However, this is enough." Hu Yanbo felt the profound mysteries of the spatial laws in his mind, which far surpassed those before, and a smile appeared on his lips.

A higher level of understanding comes first, followed by greater strength.

With the enlightenment of the laws of the higher ranks as his guide, his efficiency in absorbing cosmic energy and transforming divine power will far exceed that of the past!

For him, increasing his divine body strength from a thousand times to three thousand times the power of a realm lord was simply a matter of "slow and steady wins the race" and energy accumulation; there were no more bottlenecks to speak of.

Moreover... his gaze swept over the vast Lake of Locke Divine Water in the World Ring.

With the Locke Divine Water Lake, worth billions of Hunyuan, in his possession, the one thing he has no shortage of is 'energy'!

It is entirely possible to use Locke's Divine Water to forcibly replenish and temper the divine body to a perfect state of high-level Marquis in a very short time!

With his understanding of the laws already achieved, it's only a matter of time before his divine body's strength is replenished.

"However, there's no need to be in such a hurry." Hu Yanbo changed his mind and suppressed the idea of ​​immediately using Locke's Divine Water.

The initial universe slot he purchased cost 200 million Chaos Yuan, which allows him to meditate within Chaos City for 30,000 years!

Within this chaotic city, the laws are revealed, and the clarity and efficiency of comprehension far surpass that of the outside world, making it an excellent place to consolidate one's realm and devote oneself to cultivation.

Using precious Rock Water to accelerate a process that could have been completed naturally here would be a waste.

The optimal solution is to leave it in the World Ring as a trump card for restoring divine power in critical moments.

"Thirty thousand years is more than enough time." Hu Yanbo felt the incredibly clear fluctuations of the laws around him.

"Slowly absorb cosmic energy here, and naturally elevate your divine body."

Having made up his mind, he no longer hesitated. In a flash, he left his residence and headed towards the rooftop.

.....

Deep within Chaos City, in the inner palace of the City Lord's Mansion.

Outside a quiet courtyard stands an ordinary-looking stone tablet, on which are engraved three large characters in ancient script that contain endless evil energy: "Chaos Ruins"!

Within the Chaotic Ruins, the endless land was littered with corpses, stretching as far as the eye could see. These corpses varied in shape, some as large as planets, others smaller than humans, but without exception, they all exuded a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine, as if they had been terrifying beings capable of shaking the galaxy in life.

The thick stench of blood and the aura of destruction lingered, as if time and space had frozen.

Standing atop this endless mountain of corpses and sea of ​​blood was a burly, tall man, about three meters in height.

He wore an incredibly complex and ancient dark red armor covered in scars, with boots on his feet. A tail covered in scales hung down naturally, and with each gentle sway, the space around him seemed to subtly distort.

His face, covered with strange and mysterious patterns, looked fierce and majestic, with two fiery red horns on his forehead that seemed to pierce the sky.

He is one of the pinnacle beings of the human race, the guardian of Chaos City—the Lord of Chaos City.

Suddenly, his eyes, which were as calm as the vast starry sky, opened slightly, and a barely perceptible ripple passed through them.

"Um?"

His gaze seemed to pierce through the courtyard and through space, landing on a figure in Chaos City who had just finished his seclusion and was flying towards the rooftop.

"That little fellow named Huyanbo? He comes from the Qianwu Universe Kingdom... He achieved the rank of Marquis after sixty million years, his talent is not bad."

The Lord of Chaos City pays close attention to each new batch of members. For those below the Immortal level whose souls and bodies are not fully integrated, he can probe their spiritual imprints and assess their background with a single thought.

As for immortal deities like Huyanbo, whose soul imprint has been integrated into every cell, he would dedicate a sliver of consciousness to more continuous observation.

This is a customary practice, and it is also to ensure that the community's resources do not breed spies from other ethnic groups, and to avoid making a fool of oneself and damaging the community's reputation.

"Interesting." A hint of interest seemed to appear on the unchanging face of the Chaos City Lord. "You've only been in Chaos City for a few days, yet you've already made a breakthrough. Your divine body is constantly absorbing energy. It seems you'll be able to step into the advanced level of the Marquis title soon."

Such a sudden and rapid pace of progress is quite remarkable among the immortal gods who have come to Chaos City over the long years.

After all, while the Chaos Stele is a supreme treasure, it is not a universal key. If it could easily create powerful individuals, wouldn't all the core members of the five major forces be ennobled as marquises or kings?

It's more of a guide and an explosion of accumulated knowledge.

"Moreover," Chaos City Lord thought slightly, instantly activating the highest authority of the Virtual Universe Company, presenting all records about Hu Yanbo, from his birth to his becoming immortal, and all the information that could be found in detail into his consciousness.

"Judging from the records, not long ago, Hu Yanbo was only a 'barely granted the title of Marquis.' Although his soul defense was exceptional, his comprehension of spatial laws was mediocre, and even his divine body was not yet stable..."

It is precisely because of this relatively mediocre past record that his current rapid progress seems so abrupt.

"Is it the accumulation of sixty million years, which then erupted within just a few days after entering Chaos City?"

"Or...what other twists of fate awaits?"

A tiny, insignificant doubt arose in the vast, star-like consciousness of the Chaos City Lord, only to quickly subside.

For him, this was just a minor incident worth noting, far from enough to warrant his serious attention.

As long as it is confirmed whether they are spies from other races, it is not uncommon for some anomalies and secrets to exist within human groups.

He closed his eyes again, but still spared some consciousness to watch over the several newly arrived immortal gods.

Especially Huyanbo.