Swallowing the Stars, Hu Yanbo's Pre-Godhood

Hu Yanbo briefly explained the information about the Inheritance Crystal to Marquis Huiguang and Marquis Panshi.

However, as he spoke, the expressions on the faces of Marquis Huiguang and Marquis Panshi gradually changed from attentive listening to complete bewilderment and confusion.

"The only divine messenger in the universe?"

"A candidate for divine messenger?"

Individually, they might understand the literal meaning of these words, but when they were put together and pointed to a hidden world they had never encountered before, far beyond their current level, the two immortal marquises felt their minds buzzing, as if they were listening to a book written in heaven.

Seeing their bewildered expressions, Hu Yanbo instantly understood and chuckled to himself.

"Yes, I was being a bit presumptuous."

"The legacy of divine generals," "the legacy of divine messengers"... the meanings represented by these terms are so profound that only those who have attained immortality and become kings can truly comprehend them!

Only within the "Hongmeng" circle, which centers on the human faction, will this become common knowledge for communication or trade among the strong.

Otherwise, even within the internal treasure trove of the Virtual Universe Company, the publicly available exchange list would likely not contain any concrete information about the relevant inheritances, let alone the specific details of the exchange.

As for the Qianwu Universe Kingdom? It's nowhere near their borders!

Therefore, Hu Yanbo used a more straightforward and easier-to-understand way of saying it.

"Hundreds of billions?! Two or three billion?!" Marquis Huiguang and Marquis Panshi exclaimed almost simultaneously, their eyes wide open, their breaths nearly stopping!

This astronomical figure completely shattered their understanding!

They risk their lives to complete a five-star cosmic mercenary mission, and the reward is usually only in the millions of mixed units.

Hundreds of billions? That's an unimaginable fortune for them!

It's enough to buy their lives countless times!

Hu Yanbo nodded, confirming the dizzying number.

He continued, "You obtained this by accident, so it should rightfully belong to you. However, it is crucial to my future cultivation path, so I think..."

Before he could finish speaking, Marquis Huiguang shook his head violently, urgently interrupting him: "Huyan Bo! Don't say that!"

Her face was filled with lingering fear and gratitude: "If you hadn't come to save us in time, Pan Shi and I would have been annihilated and perished completely! Without our lives, what's the point of talking about the ownership of the treasure?"

"No matter how precious this thing is, if it falls into our hands, it will ultimately be taken by the Bloodfang King! We simply can't protect it!"

Marquis Panshi beside him nodded emphatically, his tone extremely serious: "Huiguang is right! Lord Huyanbo, this thing is too hot to handle! Its value is far beyond our means!"

"It's not an opportunity for us, it's a disaster! Only in your hands can it truly serve its purpose. We'll be relieved if you accept it! Please, you must accept it!"

Their attitude was exceptionally resolute, without the slightest reluctance or greed, only the clarity of someone who had survived a calamity and absolute trust in Huyanbo.

Looking into the clear and honest eyes of his two old friends, Hu Yanbo felt a warmth in his heart. He said nothing more, smiled, and nodded solemnly: "Alright. In that case, I will accept this opportunity."

He reached out and put the dark silver inheritance crystal into his world ring.

After a moment's thought, he said, "This item is of great significance to me, and I will not let you suffer this risk and loss in vain."

"Once you return to the human realm, I will arrange an opportunity for you to cultivate in seclusion in the 'Primordial Universe Chaos City.' I will cover all the expenses."

"The Primordial Universe? Chaos City?!"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Huiguang and Marquis Panshi were first stunned, then their eyes blazed with disbelief and extreme joy!

Chaos City!

That is a sacred place of cultivation that billions of geniuses and countless immortal powerhouses of the human race dream of!

It is the fastest and most precious place to comprehend the fundamental laws!

The number of slots for their study is extremely precious and extremely difficult to obtain. Usually, only the core geniuses of the five major forces or immortals who have made great contributions have the opportunity to obtain them!

Although both of them were granted the title of Marquis and possessed considerable strength, they lacked powerful backing. Obtaining a cultivation spot in Chaos City was practically wishful thinking for them!

And now, Hu Yanbo is casually promising to arrange an opportunity for them? And even cover all the expenses?

At this moment, all those distant and illusory concepts—such as billions of inheritance crystals or the sole supreme position in the universe—were instantly forgotten by them!

Compared to the real opportunity to cultivate in the Chaos City that could immediately give them a leap forward in their cultivation path, the hot-button inheritance crystal was utterly worthless!

Do you really think that you can just get any treasure and sell it to a king for billions?

That's practically suicide!

In the universe, killing and robbing are the norm. If you encounter a strong person who follows the rules and gives you some compensation, you're already lucky.

Someone like Hu Yanbo, who not only saved their lives but was also willing to give such a generous reward, is truly one in a million!

"Lord Huyanbo!" The two women's voices trembled with excitement.

Hu Yanbo waved his hand, stopping them from speaking: "There's no need to refuse. This is not a difficult matter for me."

"It was in Chaos City that I broke through. Perhaps it will also be an important turning point on your path of cultivation."

I love telling little lies!

Hu Yanbo's last sentence was all lies.

Did they really think that entering Chaos City would allow them to make such a big breakthrough?

but…

Looking at his two old friends, whose eyes were shining with excitement, Hu Yanbo thought to himself:

"Although the words may be exaggerated, for them, going to Chaos City to gain enlightenment is indeed a great opportunity."

"Given that neither of them had any powerful backgrounds, they were able to cultivate to the level of 'barely able to be enfeoffed as marquises' and 'high-level marquises' simply by relying on their own efforts in the outside world. Their character, perseverance, and even talent are by no means mediocre."

"This will allow them to calm down, systematically observe the Chaos Stele, and feel the clear operation of the fundamental laws, thereby clarifying their future path and making up for the deficiencies and deviations in their past cultivation."

"This period of reflection and refinement will solidify their foundation and increase their chances of breaking through to the rank of King in the future."

"This is far superior to those so-called 'geniuses' who have been nurtured by the core of the five major powers and have countless resources, yet are still stuck at the Marquis level!"

Thinking of this, the subtle feeling that Hu Yanbo had felt because of the "white lie" dissipated.

This is indeed a gift that can truly help them.

"This matter is settled. I will contact the relevant department shortly and send the information about the available spots to your email address."

After the transaction was completed, Hu Yanbo spoke while sending a portion of his consciousness toward the Yuan Emperor's palace.