Swallowing the Stars: Analyzing All Things

In the void, all was silent.

A flame flashed in Peak Flame King's gray eyes. He swept his gaze over the assembled Kings and Immortals, "If you want to fight, then fight somewhere else. If you don't want to fight, then shut up. Fengli Star hasn't opened yet. If anyone wants to be eliminated early, I don't mind giving them a hand."

The void fell silent instantly.

King Ziqin turned his head away and stopped speaking. King Lingsui stopped questioning him, and King Shixu shrugged and said nothing more.

No one made a move.

There is no benefit in fighting now.

The wind and stars have not yet erupted, and the treasures have not yet been revealed. Fighting at this time would only be a waste of energy.

Those who can cultivate to the level of King and Immortal are all shrewd and capable. No one is stupid; who would act rashly without a benefit?

Time flowed by in silence.

one day.

Two days.

One month.

Six months.

No one moved, no one retreated. Their patience was as long as their lifespan. For those who had been granted immortality, waiting for a mere six months was not even a blink of an eye.

this day.

Feng Lixing suddenly moved.

The brownish-yellow clouds on the planet's surface suddenly accelerated their churning, and the dark red storm belt began to spin wildly, as if being stirred by an invisible giant hand.

"Buzz~"

The entire planet began to tremble slightly.

Silent and unnoticed, yet it traveled light-years away through space itself, causing the hearts of every immortal king to flutter and their gazes to focus on this giant star.

It came with the tremors.

It is light!

Endless light, a strange golden-red light, erupted from the depths of the core of the star Fengli, piercing through gaseous clouds several light-years thick, illuminating the entire void.

Where the light shines.

The gaseous clouds were torn into countless fragments, and the endless winds were crushed into dust. The entire planet trembled violently, expanded, collapsed, and reassembled in the light.

From gaseous state to solid state.

As Feng Lixing began its transformation, a dozen or so vast auras in the distance tensed up simultaneously, and all eyes and senses focused on the transforming giant star at this moment.

……

The tranquil meditation room.

Lin Yan sat cross-legged in meditation. The surrounding suspended cosmic crystals had dimmed, and pure cosmic energy continuously flowed in, transforming into a trickle that cleansed his body.

Just then.

"Buzz~" "Buzz~" "Buzz~"

The warrior's watch vibrated three times in quick succession, causing Lin Yan to immediately end his current cultivation.

He opened his eyes and raised his hand to turn on the light screen.

A line of large, bold, scarlet text appeared on the screen—a legion-level mandatory order.

[Attention all members of the 477th Legion: Effective immediately, the Legion is withdrawing from the current war zone. All members may choose to transfer to other extra-domain battlefields, or temporarily withdraw from extra-domain battlefields, and repeat...]

Evacuate?

Lin Yan was taken aback. He continued reading, glancing at the brief instructions accompanying the order.

"turn out to be……"

"It's Feng Li Xing that's erupted."

The giant gas giant Fengli Star, after being dormant for ten thousand epochs, has finally ushered in its eruptive cycle once again.

With the eruption of Fengli Star, a large number of powerful alien races are pouring into this vast star field.

Demon race, mechanical race, insect race...

The war zone where the 477th Legion is located happens to be within the sphere of influence of the eruption on Fengli Star. If they continue to stay here, it means they will face a direct confrontation with the continuous influx of powerful alien races.

In addition, the brief description of the order also mentioned: "According to past practice, the eruption of Fengli Star will most likely last for hundreds of years, or even more than a thousand years, before it gradually stabilizes."

"During this period, the surrounding area is very likely to become a battlefield for powerful beings from various races to fight for treasures. The survival probability of non-immortal-level combatants in this area is less than one in ten million. It is recommended that non-essential combat personnel evacuate."

Lin Yan remained silent for a moment.

He looked down at the dim cosmic crystals around him, then glanced at the scarlet command on his wristwatch.

Evacuate?

Or should we switch sides?

He hesitated for only a moment before making a decision.

He decided to temporarily withdraw from the battlefield outside the region.

He was neither cowardly nor afraid of war. The battlefield outside the region was a place of life and death, and he was prepared from the first day he stepped into it.

But compared to moving to other battlefields, the best option for him is to leave temporarily.

He needs time to grow.

This period of Feng Lixing's eruption provided him with a legitimate time to grow.

Lin Yan turned off the light screen, got up and walked out of the quiet room.

……

There were already quite a few people in the lounge.

The news spread quickly, and groups of soldiers stood in the hall, talking in hushed tones.

Some looked serious, some relaxed, and some were eager to try...

Nanxi sat on a bench in the corner, arms crossed. Seeing Lin Yan approach, she nodded to him. "You saw him?"

"Um."

Lin Yan walked over and sat down next to him. "What are your plans?"

"I plan to stay and fight on other battlefields beyond the region," Nanxi replied crisply, then continued, "Nanshan's military achievements have only just begun to accumulate, and I'm worried about him."

He glanced at Lin Yan. "And you?"

"Go back to the universe."

Nanxi didn't show any surprise, she just nodded, "That's true, you're accumulating military merits quickly, so there's no rush."

"It's rare to encounter such an emergency. Going back early is better than holding out on the battlefield outside the region."

The two spoke in hushed tones.

Suddenly, Captain Longko sent a message summoning the team members to assemble in the command center.

Lin Yan stood up, patted Nanxi on the shoulder, and said, "You..."

"Take care of yourself."

"Haha, you too." Nanxi grinned. "Next time we meet, don't let me completely surpass you."

Lin Yan's breakthrough is no secret.

The Nether Soul Crystal that Commander Xian received as a reward caused a huge stir among the many cosmic-level warriors, but no one dared to feel jealous, because this award was backed by real military merit.

Everyone knew that this was not just favoritism, but also a form of encouragement.

Inside the command center, Captain Longko looked serious.

"The Legion's orders have reached each and every one of you, and I will not repeat them." Longko's gaze swept over all the team members. "I will only say three things. First, this is not a rout, but a strategic retreat by the Legion. Retreat is the only correct choice."

"Second, for those who do not want to withdraw and choose to stay and continue fighting, the military system will make unified arrangements for them to transfer to other battlefields."

"third--"

His voice suddenly softened, and his gaze lingered on all the soldiers for a moment.

"On the battlefield beyond our borders, survival is the greatest victory. Whether you choose to stay or go back, remember this."

"yes!"

Everyone responded loudly.

"Get ready!"

Longko waved his hand. "The spaceship will depart in two hours. The entire legion will return to the barracks base first."

Two hours later, a spaceship quietly rose from the mist-shrouded fragmented continent, leaving a thin trail of light in the void.

Finding an open area, the spaceship suddenly accelerated to the speed of light, and then with a slight tremor, it entered the dark universe.

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