Swallowing the Stars: Becoming a God Starting with a Hundred Generations of Talent

Chapter 118 A Chronicle of All Beings - Blood Crystal [Sixth Update]

Two hundred feet behind the column.

The caravan also slowly came to a stop.

"call----"

The caravan leader, Wang Shangren, let out a long sigh of relief, his whole body relaxing, his back already soaked with cold sweat.

"Father, we've arrived." The girl beside him also showed a relieved expression, as if she had survived a disaster.

"Yes, we've finally arrived." Merchant Wang sighed with emotion. Looking at the massive procession merging into the inner city's crowd, his eyes were filled with gratitude and lingering fear. "We owe everything to Young Master Su Chen along the way. Otherwise, we probably wouldn't have survived this shipment, or even our lives."

Arriving safely finally put his mind at ease.

"This is the inner city."

There was a deep sense of awe in Wang Shangren's eyes.

"In the wilderness, bandits roam freely, and even a Cloud Realm expert can perish. But in the inner city, no one dares to act recklessly. Because here, a Lord-level expert is stationed!"

"Lord-level?" The girl seemed to understand but not quite.

"Yes." Wang Shangren lowered his voice, as if mentioning the word was a desecration. "A lord-level expert, that is the true ruler of the entire Pinghu Territory."

Every word and action can determine the life and death of countless people.

The bandit gang Black Wind Stronghold is nothing but dust in front of the lord.

Once we're inside the city, we're safe.

After saying this, he bowed deeply once again in the direction of the departing procession.

He knew that his connection with that important figure had come to an end.

The Lord's Mansion.

This mansion is the core of power in the entire Pinghu Territory, and it is more than ten times more magnificent than the Zhenhai Marquis's mansion.

In a quiet study, Lord Pinghu held a jade slip in his hand and looked at it quietly.

He was dressed in a magnificent purple robe, his face dignified, exuding authority without anger.

A guard in black appeared silently in the study and knelt on one knee.

"My lord," the black-clad guard said respectfully, "news has come from the Zhenhai Marquis's residence that Su Qing's elder brother, Su Chen, arrived in the inner city today. According to the latest intelligence from the Cloud Ranking, he is ranked seventh."

Lord Pinghu didn't even lift his eyelids, only giving a faint "hmm".

The black-clad guard continued his report: "This man has an astonishing record. He once killed fifteen experts of the same level in the Black Mountain Territory outside Yunchuan City with a single sword strike."

"knew.

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Lord Pinghu, still looking at the jade slip in his hand, casually said, "It's just a Cloud-level expert; the Wei family will handle it themselves. There's no need to report this to me again."

"Yes."

The figure of the black-clad guard disappeared silently once again.

In the eyes of the Lord of Pinghu, being ranked seventh on the Cloud Ranking is indeed nothing special.

He was a lord-level powerhouse, the ruler of the entire Pinghu Territory.

Those at the Cloud Realm level were like ants before him, easily annihilated with a flick of the wrist.

At the same time.

The news spread like wildfire among the top powers in the inner city.

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The Li family's residence is located in the north of the city.

After listening to his subordinate's report, an old man's cloudy eyes flashed with a glint of shrewdness.

"Killing fifteen of his own level with a single sword strike? This Su Chen is no ordinary man. He probably cultivates a sword path that is extremely focused on killing." Send someone to deliver a congratulatory gift, saying that the Li family congratulates the Wei family on gaining a fine son-in-law.

"Yes, Ancestor."

The Chen family residence is located in the west of the city.

Upon hearing this, a middle-aged man merely gave a disdainful sneer.

"Seventh on the Cloud Ranking? Sounds intimidating, but it's just a small place on the border acting tough. The inner city is a deep and dangerous place; even a dragon has to coil up! Ignore it and just wait and see."

Different families reacted differently.

Some chose to show goodwill, some chose to wait and see, and some simply ignored it.

At this moment, the Zhenhai Marquis's mansion was brightly decorated and bustling with activity.

A long red carpet stretched from the gate of the mansion all the way to the inner courtyard.

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The sides were filled with the direct descendants and servants of the Marquis of Zhenhai's mansion, all craning their necks, eager to catch a glimpse of the legendary strongman.

Su Qing and Xue'er walked hand in hand ahead.

It was Xue'er's first time visiting such a bustling city. Seeing such a magnificent mansion, her big eyes were filled with curiosity as she looked around.

"Sister-in-law, this place is so big," Xue'er whispered.

With a gentle smile on her face, Su Qing softly introduced the surrounding scenery to her.

And behind them.

Luo Yun, dressed in blue, walked calmly, with Wei Qiming beside her, whose attitude became increasingly respectful.

The young ladies from the Wei family around them all focused their attention on Luo Yun, whispering among themselves.

"Look, isn't that Young Master Su Chen? He's so young!"

"Yes, this is the aura of a sword cultivator. I like this feeling."

These usually haughty heiresses were now all swooning over him.

For them, ability and talent are far more attractive than family background.

Luo Yun, on the other hand, is undoubtedly perfect.

After passing through a long corridor and courtyard, the group arrived at a council hall.

In the main seat of the hall sat an elderly man with white hair and beard, but who was in good spirits.

He was the pillar of Zhenhai Marquis's mansion, the previous generation's old marquis, and the true head of the Wei family.

On his left and right sat more than ten elders with calm and composed demeanor.

When Luo Yun walked into the hall, everyone's eyes were instantly focused on him.

The old Marquis's gaze was like lightning, as if he could see right through Luo Yun.

Wei Qiming quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Grandpa, elders, this is my wife's elder brother, Su Chen."

Luo Yun simply nodded calmly to the old Marquis in the main seat, as a greeting.

There was neither servility nor arrogance.

He stood there calmly, as if he were not visiting someone else's house, but taking a stroll in his own backyard.

That composure sent a chill down the spines of all the Wei family elders present.

"Okay, okay, okay."

The old marquis said "good" three times in a row, stood up, and showed a warm smile on his face.

"Young Master Su Chen, you must be tired from your journey. Please, take a seat."

After exchanging pleasantries, the atmosphere in the hall gradually quieted down.

The elders, being quite perceptive, kept quiet and handed the stage over to the old Marquis.

The old Marquis looked at Luo Yun with admiration in his eyes. He smiled and waved to everyone, "You may all leave now. Qiming, take good care of Su Qing and the others."

Then, he turned to Luo Yun and said in a gentle tone, "Su Chen, please come to my study for a chat."

Although everyone was curious as to why the old Marquis had summoned a young man alone, no one dared to ask any further questions and bowed to take their leave.

Wei Qiming also led Su Qing and the others to leave first.

Soon, only the two of them remained in the large council hall.

Luo Yun remained calm as he followed the old Marquis through several quiet corridors to a quaint and elegant study.

The study was filled with the aroma of sandalwood incense, and the walls were lined with bookshelves, exuding an atmosphere of time and history.

"Please sit down." The old Marquis personally poured Luo Yun a cup of tea and gestured for him to sit down. He was not at all pretentious, but rather like an elder from an ordinary family.

After Luo Yun sat down, the old Marquis slowly spoke, looking intently at him: "Su Chen, you have achieved so much at such a young age; your future is limitless. I wonder what your plans are for the future?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Yun's expression remained calm. He seemed to ponder for a moment before slowly saying, "I grew up in Yunchuan City, listening to stories of Blood Warriors."

Those legendary powerhouses are the true pinnacle of this continent. Therefore, I want to become a Blood Warrior.

The old marquis's eyes suddenly lit up.

He smiled and said, "Becoming a Blood Warrior is difficult, extremely difficult. However, our Wei family might be able to help you."

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"If you can promise me one thing, I can give you a Blood Crystal."

A look of surprise and confusion appeared on Luo Yun's face at just the right moment.

He pretended not to know and asked, "Blood Crystal? What's that?"

Seeing his expression, the old marquis's last doubts were dispelled.

In his view, it was perfectly normal for Su Chen, who came from a small border town, not to know the value of Blood Crystal.

He patiently explained, "The Blood Crystal is the key to becoming a Blood Warrior. It can integrate into your body, fundamentally changing the essence of your life and elevating your life level. You could say it's the cornerstone of becoming a Blood Warrior."

The old lord sighed softly as he finished speaking.

His eyes revealed a hint of helplessness that only appeared in a secluded room, a helplessness etched by the passage of time.

"What I'm about to say will be heard by you." The old marquis lowered his voice slightly, "I'm getting old, and there's no hope of breaking through to the world level anymore. By my calculations, I have at most a hundred years left to live."

His gaze seemed to penetrate the walls of the study, looking into the depths of the Wei family mansion.

"Our Wei family may seem powerful, but without a world-class expert to oversee it, it's like a castle on sand, ready to collapse at any moment."

I hope that if the Wei family ever faces hardship in the future, you will spare no effort to protect the family for your sister's sake.

Luo Yun remained silent for a moment.

Then, he nodded solemnly.

"The Wei family is Su Qing's family. If the Wei family faces any danger in the future, I will never stand idly by, as long as it is within my power."

"good!"

This is exactly what the old Marquis was waiting for.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face. Without the slightest hesitation, he took out a jade box that he kept close to his body from his pocket.

The jade box was opened, and inside lay an irregularly shaped rhomboid crystal.

The crystal was entirely blood-red, as if it contained a concentrated ocean of blood, exuding a strange aura of life.

"This is the Blood Crystal." The old Marquis handed over the jade box.

Luo Yun reached out and took it; it felt slightly heavy in his hand.

He carefully examined the Blood Crystal in his hand, feeling the immense energy contained within it.

After a moment, he raised his head, looked at the old Marquis, and asked the question that concerned him most.

"My lord, this Blood Crystal is so wondrous. I'm very curious, how exactly is it produced?"