Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

After several detours, guided by Pan Shihou, Hu Yanbo arrived at a relatively stable, quiet meteorite belt with only weak energy tides flowing through it, and finally landed on a huge bluish-black meteorite.

As soon as he steadied himself, Hu Yanbo used a large detector to confirm that there were no potential dangers or pursuers around him before slightly reducing the sharp aura he had generated from his high-speed movement.

Throughout the journey, Marquis Panshi could hardly take his eyes off Huyanbo, his gaze filled with disbelief, awe, and a lingering sense of bewilderment.

She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated, her expression even showing a restraint she had never shown before when facing the Blood Fang King.

Hu Yanbo noticed her unusual behavior and spoke up, his voice much calmer: "What's wrong, Panshi? Is your injury bothering you?"

Marquis Panshi quickly shook his head, took a deep breath as if making a decision, and respectfully bowed slightly, saying, "I wouldn't dare. However, this junior may humbly ask, senior, how should I address you?"

She paused, then explained, "You are now a King-level Immortal, a powerful being who can severely injure someone of your own level with a mere wave of your hand. If I were to address you by your given name again, it would be impolite and disrespectful. May I ask... do you possess a title of King?"

Her attitude became very respectful, and she even used terms like "junior" and "honorific".

Although she and Huyanbo had a past friendship, their relationship was not particularly deep.

In the path of cultivation, those who have attained enlightenment are teachers, and the strong are respected.

When facing a powerful king who is far stronger than himself and has just saved his life, he must not be lacking in proper etiquette.

Hu Yanbo was taken aback at first, then chuckled and shook his head, his smile carrying a hint of frankness and... inexplicable meaning.

He waved his hand and said, "No need for such formalities, Panshi. Just call me Huyanbo, or you can call me 'Brother Yanbo' like before. A royal title? Ha, to be honest, I haven't had a chance to make a name for myself yet."

Hu Yanbo spoke casually, but his words struck the Marquis of Panshi like a thunderclap!

They haven't even had a chance to break out of the royal domain yet?!

This sentence contains a wealth of information!

What does this mean?

This means that the terrifyingly powerful figure before us, who can intimidate alien kings, has risen to an extremely alarming speed!

So fast that he didn't even have time to leave his own resounding title of king in the vast universe!

Marquis Panshi's heart clenched, and his pupils trembled almost imperceptibly.

really!

Hu Yanbo rose rapidly and soared to great heights in the last few decades!

She suddenly remembered that tens of thousands of years ago, the Qianwu Universe Kingdom had tried to invite Huyan Bo to join the Qianwu Universe Kingdom and become one of the three hundred kings under its ruler.

At the time, Huyan Bo's refusal was seen by the three hundred princes as a narrow-minded lone wolf who didn't know what was good for him!

But now that I think about it... that little bit of resources and support was nothing compared to the terrifying potential and strength that Hu Yanbo has shown today, it was like a firefly compared to the bright moon!

It probably wouldn't even be enough to fill a tooth gap!

Even if the Thirteen Divine Generals were to see Huyan Bo today… to see him severely injure a king with a wave of his hand, and to humbly claim that he has no title of king yet…

Marquis Panshi could almost imagine how interesting those people's expressions would be!

She forcefully suppressed the shock and awe in her heart, but her attitude became even more respectful:

"In that case, then I will presume to address you as Lord Huyanbo."

She dared not call him by his name again.

Seeing her insistence, Hu Yanbo didn't press the matter further and nodded: "Suit yourself. Now, tell me the specifics of Guanghui's situation and the exact coordinates of her hiding place."

Upon hearing the mention of the Radiant Marquis, the Rock Marquis immediately snapped out of her chaotic thoughts, respectfully raised her hand, and a World Ring appeared on her fingertip.

Then a faint light appeared from within the World Ring, and at the center of the light was a figure—the Radiant Marquis.

"Lord Huyanbo, Guanghui has only barely been granted the title of Marquis, and her immortal body is far from being solidified," said Marquis Panshi.

"They are far too fragile in the face of a true kingship!"

"Having only suffered a few direct attacks from the Bloodfang King, its divine body was largely annihilated and quickly fell into a deep slumber!"

For immortal gods, the loss of their divine body is closely related to their own will.

Normally, an immortal king relies on a strong will, and only when his divine body is damaged by more than 90% will his consciousness fall into slumber.

However, for many who have attained the title of Immortal, especially those who have just entered this realm, the loss of 70%-80% of their divine body makes it difficult to maintain a clear consciousness, and they will irreversibly fall into a deep sleep.

Looking at the sleeping Marquis Huiguang before him, Hu Yanbo felt a complex mix of emotions welling up in his heart.

At this moment, although he has already been granted the title of King, and seems to be a powerful being in the universe.

Is it really that strong that someone can be made a king?

Yes, compared to immortal military lords and marquises, being enfeoffed as a king is indeed a regional overlord, enough to enjoy a respected status in human territory and even some cosmic secret realms.

But... that's all!

Once you reach the limit of the King-Sealing Realm, you will become an even stronger King-Sealing Invincible Realm, or... a Universe Venerable!

I'm just a bigger insect.

Powerless!

Hu Yanbo didn't want to experience that absolute, despairing sense of powerlessness anymore!

This intense emotion, almost burning his chest, instantly transformed into the most resolute will to act.

"Once I awaken the light, I will stay here and seek out powerful individuals for a life-or-death battle!"

"Once we've further strengthened our forces, we'll venture into the outer battlefields!"

That place is truly a gathering place for the strong, a place of endless opportunities, and also a purgatory with the greatest dangers!

He will be there to seek the path to becoming a supreme being in the universe!

"I want to take Luo Feng as my good disciple, but I must also steadfastly continue on my own path to becoming stronger!"

This thought was crystal clear in Huyanbo's mind.

Hu Yanbo looks forward to meeting his future disciple and guiding his growth.

But before that, he must become strong enough to withstand any future storms and to protect all those he wants to protect!

Get stronger!

Become stronger at all costs!

Until... one reaches the realm of a supreme being of the universe, or even higher!

At this moment, Hu Yanbo's state of mind underwent a tremendous change.

Recalling his first arrival in this world, knowing the trajectory of his future, his heart was filled with a mixture of hope and reliance—knowing his destiny, knowing what glorious achievements his future disciple, Lord Luo, would attain.

At that time, he thought, "I will rely on this good disciple, live a peaceful life under his protection, and share in his glory."

Then, the advance payment system came into being, giving him the capital to quickly become powerful, but his mindset was not completely changed.

His thought was, "I'll do my best to complete the mission, taking it one step at a time. If things really don't work out, I still have my good disciple Luo Feng as my last resort and support."

The system is a tool, and Luo Feng is a fallback plan.

He tried hard, but he didn't truly place his own strong will at the absolute core.

But at this moment, witnessing his old friend on the verge of death, personally experiencing the power of being crowned a king, and especially recalling the absolute powerlessness he felt when facing the Demon Hand King and even the imagined cosmic venerable one…

He suddenly realized his mistake!

The system is an opportunity, an aid, but it is by no means an excuse to give up.

Luo Feng is an excellent student and a pillar of the future, but this must never be an excuse for me to slack off!

A true strong person possesses the spirit of "my destiny is in my own hands, not in the hands of fate!"

We must have the courage to take on any responsibility, even if it means sacrificing ourselves!

"Relying on others is ultimately an illusion. Only the power you control yourself is the eternal and unchanging truth!"

Hu Yanbo's eyes became incredibly sharp and resolute, and that last trace of lingering dependence was completely severed and turned to ashes!

From now on, Hu Yanbo's path to becoming stronger will be for himself!

In order to truly take control of your own destiny!

In order to be able to protect whatever I want to protect at will!

In order to stand tall among the strongest beings in the universe and overlook this vast sea of ​​stars!

Good disciples should be accepted, but that will be the appreciation and inheritance of the strong by the strong, not the protection and reliance sought by the weak!

This enlightenment was like a clear spring that cleansed the soul, and like a blazing fire that ignited a divine flame, making Huyanbo's will even purer and more tenacious!