Swallowing the Stars: I Have a Primordial Dao Seed

In the "Flame Dragon Universe Kingdom," a vast planet far from the Zi Chen Universe Kingdom, a discussion about Zhou Yuan is taking place inside a palace built of volcanic rock.

Seated in the main seat of the palace was a boy who looked to be only a little over ten years old. He wore a set of golden armor, his face was young, but his eyes were unusually deep—this was Yan Lie, the prince of the Yanlong Universe Kingdom, and one of the Yanlong Universe Kingdom's seeded contestants in this battle of the strong.

At that moment, he looked down at the giant who was leaning over him and asked in a calm tone, "Which of these threatening opponents are you referring to?"

The giant was tens of meters tall, covered in dark red rock armor. He respectfully raised his head, and the projection device in his hand lit up, revealing three figures in mid-air—Zhou Yuan in the middle, a cold-faced blond youth on the left, and a girl with wings of light on her back on the right.

"Your Highness, these three are the opponents that the intelligence department has determined to be the greatest threat to you in this battle of the strongest." The giant pointed to Zhou Yuan in the middle, his tone solemn. "Especially this Zhou Yuan, a martial artist from the Zi Chen Universe Kingdom, nicknamed 'Sword God.' He took first place in the elimination round with an absolute advantage, and his points were more than three times higher than the second place."

"According to intelligence analysis, he excels in the fundamental laws of earth and space. His mastery of the earth law has reached the level of 'law recognition,' and his understanding of the spatial law is unfathomable. Opponents of the same level are almost unable to withstand him. The intelligence department judges that he is highly likely to win the overall championship of this tournament."

The giant then pointed to the blond youth on the left: "This is Keane, from the Black Prison Universe Kingdom, nicknamed 'God of Slaughter.' He is a psychic, extremely ruthless. He slaughtered all the alien and human contestants he encountered in the elimination rounds, leaving no survivors. He is proficient in the fundamental law of metal, and has also touched the threshold of the law of space. His control over psychic weapons is unparalleled."

Finally, he pointed to the winged girl on his right: "This is Shafi'i, from the Crystal Universe Kingdom, nicknamed 'Light Feather.' She is also a psychic, and the wings on her back are a psychic weapon with extremely high speed. She is proficient in the fundamental laws of light, and has also reached the threshold of the laws of time. She excels in long-range attacks and restraint."

Yan Lie looked at Zhou Yuan on the projection, his brows furrowing slightly: "Is Zhou Yuan really that strong? He's already been judged to be in first place after only the elimination rounds? How big is the gap between me and him?"

The giant hesitated for a moment before cautiously replying, "Your Highness, according to the intelligence department's simulations, Zhou Yuan's mastery of the Earth Origin Law far surpasses yours, and he is also proficient in the Space Origin Law. Based solely on the combat power Zhou Yuan has revealed, you probably wouldn't last more than ten moves against him."

"Alright, I understand, you can go now." The boy waved his hand, signaling the giant to leave. "It seems I should try to befriend him in the future. We're from the same generation of the Strongest Warriors, so we have some connection. It'll be easier to make friends that way."

"Your subordinate obeys!" the giant replied respectfully, turning and leaving the palace.

The scene inside the palace was playing out across various cosmic nations, and information about the young prince Yan Lie was also being disseminated by intelligence agencies in those nations.

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Zhou Yuan, following the immortal servant of the Zi Chen Kingdom Lord, transformed into a streak of light and landed in front of a giant manor on the right side of the main hall. This manor covered an area of ​​over a thousand square kilometers, surrounded by a pale purple protective array. Within it, one could vaguely see rolling mountains and babbling streams, like a small world.

At the entrance of the manor, a group of servants dressed in uniform were already waiting respectfully, led by a powerful Realm Lord with a calm and composed demeanor.

"Your Highness, this is the residence arranged for you by the master. The manors next door are the residences of the other princes, but they are currently serving or training in various parts of the universe and will not be returning for the time being." The immortal servant pointed to the manors and introduced them to Zhou Yuan respectfully.

He then pointed to the powerful Realm Lord leading the way at the entrance: "This is Qian Hong, the manor's steward. From now on, you can directly instruct him on any needs you may have within the manor."

Qian Hong quickly stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said in a deep and powerful voice, "Your Highness, I, Qian Hong, will be your personal steward from now on, and will manage all the affairs of the manor for you."

"Your Highness, I shall take my leave now. The steward will explain all the details of the manor to you." After the handover was completed, the immortal servant bowed and said goodbye, then transformed into a streak of azure light and disappeared into the horizon.

"Thank you for your trouble." Zhou Yuan nodded slightly and watched the other person leave.

"Your Highness, please follow me inside." Qian Hong gestured for him to enter and stepped into the manor first. Zhou Yuan followed behind, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings. He saw ancient trees reaching for the sky, the primordial power so dense it was almost condensed into a thin mist, and a faint fragrance of flowers permeating the air—a truly delightful scene.

As Qian Hong walked, he introduced the buildings of the manor. He pointed to a building in the distance that was made entirely of alloy and crystal and said, "That is His Highness's training ground. Inside, there is a battle arena with extremely high defense, which can withstand battles between immortal powerhouses; there is also a super-large nutrient tank for His Highness's use."

Zhou Yuan looked in the direction he pointed. The building was magnificent, with a pale purple array light shimmering on its top. The energy fluctuations emanating from it were enough to make people feel awe.

"Not bad." Zhou Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

"This is your main villa, located in the center of the manor. It is equipped with a dedicated service team, and your meals and accommodations will be taken care of." Qian Hong then pointed to a simple and elegant villa deep in the manor. The villa is surrounded by gardens and an artificial lake, and looks peaceful and comfortable.

"Let's go take a look first." Zhou Yuan's heart stirred, and he strode towards the villa. Qian Hong followed beside him, continuing to introduce the other facilities in the manor.

The two entered the villa. The interior was simply yet elegantly decorated, exuding luxury without being ostentatious. Zhou Yuan glanced around and then said to Qian Hong, "You should go back first. I need to go into seclusion for a while. I'll contact you if anything comes up."

Upon hearing this, Qian Hong bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

"Yes, Your Highness." Qian Hong bowed respectfully and slowly left the villa, closing the door behind him.

Zhou Yuan went straight to the rest room on the third floor, which had already been set up as a small secluded cultivation room. He sat cross-legged in the center of the formation, closed his eyes, and began to digest the guidance given by the King of Zichen Kingdom.

In his mind, the scene of the King of Zichen explaining the laws kept replaying, and he reorganized and integrated each knowledge point.

Time slipped away quietly during cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, twenty-nine days had passed since the end of the first stage of the elimination rounds. On this day, Zhou Yuan was immersed in comprehending the laws when his virtual communicator suddenly beeped urgently.

He opened his eyes and checked the information before suddenly remembering—the second stage of the Zichen Universe Kingdom's Strongest Battle, the Arena Tournament, was about to begin tomorrow. According to the rules, all 501 surviving participants from all world zones today, as well as the top 500 eliminated contestants by points, had to attend a pre-match meeting hosted by the Virtual Universe Company to confirm the rules and group assignments for the Arena Tournament.

Zhou Yuan shook his head helplessly, and could only temporarily suspend his seclusion. He got up and stretched his limbs, feeling full of power, and his understanding of the laws had deepened.

"Alright, I've been in seclusion for so long, it's a good time to go and check on the arena matches," Zhou Yuan said to himself.