Swallowing the Stars: The Wind Sword Master.

Chapter 103 Do you think possession is better?

Swish!

A dark red light flashed, and a triangular fighter jet hovered above Ning Ze. Immediately afterward, a black shadow flashed, and Hong appeared beside Ning Ze.

Hong immediately shut down the live stream, then anxiously asked, "How is it?" It's better not to let the general public see this kind of thing; if there's any bad news, it will only cause panic.

"Not bad, this lion-like monster has thick hide and is quite resilient," Ning Ze replied truthfully, then asked, "Has the Gym Leader found a way to tether or restrain it?"

"Even you can't kill it?" Hong's expression turned somewhat ugly.

"Can't kill it?" Ning Ze was taken aback, and after a moment of deep thought, he said, "I've been studying and testing it these past few days. Although it can recover from its injuries quickly and doesn't have any fatal parts, it's not like it's impossible to kill."

"Based on my observations, its recovery speed is fast, but it is still injured. I can feel its recovery speed slowing down, but the slowdown is quite slight. If I fight at full strength, it will take about a week before it is unable to recover, or rather, it will not be able to recover at all. At that time, it will no longer have the power to fight back."

"However, the consumption of my power of laws in battle is also very high. My spirit and energy need to recover. If I really want to kill it, it will take one or two months. Is there no way to trap it? Killing it directly seems a bit wasteful to me. I came out this time to ask if you have thought of a way to trap it."

"A waste?" Hong said in a deep voice when he saw his confident look. "Since we can kill it, let's kill it. You probably don't know, it's called the Golden Horned Beast..." Hong patiently explained the Golden Horned Beast, "It's still in its infancy. If we can't kill it as soon as possible, it will become more and more terrifying with its growth rate."

"So it's called the Golden Horned Beast, not a monster from Earth. No wonder it has so many strange moves." Ning Ze suddenly realized. He had just finished his training when he encountered a monster and fought it for more than three days before he learned its name.

"Don't worry, Master, it's not improving as fast as I am. Since there's no way to trap it, I'll just stay here and watch. It's already badly injured, so it'll be easier to injure it next time."

Hong's lips twitched. Rationally, he believed Ning Ze's words, but he couldn't afford to gamble with the fate of humanity.

Hong took a deep breath and asked, "What do you want to do with it? We don't have a way to enter space yet. The spaceship is still under development. Even with the data from the ruins, it will probably be decades before we can enter space. The Golden Horned Beast is valuable, but it can't be sold for money, so there's no profit in the short term. It's too dangerous!"

Ning Ze glanced down, and across the endless sea and through the thick ground, he saw the golden-horned behemoth fast asleep. It had eaten its fill and was now resting, rapidly recovering its energy.

"I want to keep it for sparring. With this guy around, my cultivation speed can at least double!" Ning Ze didn't want to kill this star beast, not because it was worth much money, but mainly because it could quickly increase his power.

Yes, he could indeed sense that the golden-horned behemoth was rapidly improving, not only in combat experience, but even its strange moves were becoming more sophisticated, though these techniques still seemed immature to him.

The only thing that's really strong is that move that makes the whole body glow with golden light, which can double the strength in all aspects. Other than that, the Golden Horned Beast has run out of tricks.

He could sense the aura of despair emanating from the golden-horned behemoth, and he was confident of defeating this monster.

Hong felt a real headache coming on; he didn't want to kill the people he could kill!

No wonder this kid stopped coming to spar with him after the initial sparring session; it turns out he was no match for him anymore.

No one can rival Ning Ze now. The higher you climb, the colder it gets. The pressure of bearing the safety of an entire planet is terrifying. The only thing to do is to do your best to improve your strength.

He could understand that feeling, but he felt uneasy. The Golden Horned Beast was too dangerous; it was better to kill such a monster. How to persuade it was a problem!

As the two were talking, Luo Feng had already flown over. The fighter jet controlled by Babata could exceed the speed limit and was not much slower than Hong's Primordial Fighter.

Seeing that the two had finished their conversation, Luo Feng called out, "Master, Brother Ning."

Ning Ze nodded, looked at Luo Feng's hesitant expression, smiled faintly, and asked, "Did you come here for something?"

Luo Feng nodded, turned around and said, "Master, I'd like to discuss some personal matters with Brother Ning."

"Alright, you provided the information. Talk to him that keeping the Golden Horned Beast alive is too dangerous." Hong turned his head. "I'll go and get the collections from all the major powers and see if we can find a way to trap it."

"Okay." Ning Ze nodded, and Hong Fei flew into the fighter jet and left.

"Alright, now you can tell me. Could it be related to that golden-horned behemoth?"

Luo Feng said somewhat awkwardly, "Yes, Brother Ning, actually I have a way that satisfies both sides. It can spar with you, and at the same time, it will no longer be in danger to Earth."

Ning Ze glanced sideways, quietly waiting for what would follow.

Luo Feng organized his thoughts and said, "As you know, I have obtained a legacy."

"Okay." Ning Ze nodded. "Continue."

Luo Feng slowly said, "Golden Horned Beasts are extremely precious in the universe. The strongest bloodline of humans only reaches the Domain Lord level, while the Golden Horned Beast reaches the World Lord level after adulthood. Moreover, with its powerful body, it can even rival the Immortals after cultivation."

"If it were a strong being, it might raise and enslave it. But for a weak being, the best way is to possess it. Possessing the Golden Horned Beast's talents can quickly increase one's strength—that's the foundation! I've obtained a secret technique called 'Possession,' which allows me to take over everything from this Golden Horned Beast, so I want to possess it."

"If I succeed, our Earth will have at least one World Lord in the future. According to the records in my inheritance, it is very easy for a World Lord to possess several star systems..."

"Enslavement! Possession!" Ning Ze felt a chill run down his spine. He seemed to see only the tip of the iceberg of the universe. The law of the jungle was so naked, and it could even be said that it was ruthless and unscrupulous.

His expression fell silent. The universe is magnificent, but it is not beautiful. Without strength, the world will be pale.

In his mind, Babata loudly communicated with Luo Feng, "Quick, this kid's scared too! Hurry up and shove the secret manual in his face, then he'll definitely agree to let you possess him!"

"What a fantastic opportunity! I sense that this golden-horned behemoth is at least half weakened. Incredible fellow, he can even suppress a golden-horned behemoth. I even feel that killing this golden-horned behemoth wouldn't be difficult for him! You're about to take off!"

"Before he enters the universe, let's quickly lure that golden-horned behemoth over here! Then you'll be set for life! You can become a world lord without even lifting a finger, and you'll be able to protect Earth for at least a thousand epochs!"

Luo Feng was slightly annoyed. What did he mean by being frightened?

He was the first one to be startled!

Is this why I've been telling him about the cruelty of the universe these past few days?

He had to admit that he was indeed terrified by Babata. The universe was cold, and the deep space was even colder. Enslavement and extermination were everywhere, and the law of the jungle was vividly displayed.

He received the teachings of a spiritual master and understood that the soul is the origin of a person.

That's why he agreed to the possession.

The fact that Babata was so eager for it clearly shows that immortality was extremely important to him, even something he craved. This was an opportunity for him, and of course he had to seize it.

That's why he came to discuss this matter with Ning Ze.

"Babata, we can talk, but I don't need to play those tricks on Brother Ning. Brother Ning has already understood what I mean. This monster isn't that important to him. He will help me."

"As for those secret manuals, I would have taken them out long ago if you hadn't stopped me. I don't want to use them as a bargaining chip!"

Luo Feng looked very serious. As the fourth strongest person on Earth, he and Ning Ze would replace Hong and Thor in their previous positions.

In the future, they will venture into that universe to explore. They will become the pillars of Earth, huddling together for warmth in that cold universe, and working together to protect their homeland.

If there is a need, it is a simple request, not a motivation based on an exchange of benefits. This motivation is very important.

At the very least, he didn't think those manuals could compare to the Golden Horned Beast. Even the miserly Babata was willing to take them out, which showed just how great this opportunity was. The value of those manuals was simply not comparable.

Luo Feng also had his pride. He didn't want to take advantage of them. He would just remember their kindness. Talking about benefits would hurt their feelings and tarnish their beliefs.

After a moment of silence, Ning Ze spoke up, asking with a puzzled look, "Do you feel that possession is better? I feel that my own body might be better, and cultivation would be smoother."

"Also, is possession safe? It concerns the soul. I've studied it for a year and only grasped the basics, barely able to move around. These techniques are very dangerous! Are you confident?"

Babata felt a sharp toothache and kept muttering, "That freak! He treats such a trashy body like a treasure! And judging from his words, he's even mastered a soul attack technique?"

"Luo Feng, don't believe him! You're different! Look at what he's done—advanced planetary level, planetary level comprehension of laws. Do you think you can do that? Your current level is only at the realm of intent, far from the realm! I've followed my master for 6000 epochs and never heard of such a genius. Your talent is only slightly better than Hong and Lei Shen. Even if you cultivate step by step to become a constant level cultivator, it will take you fifty years!"

"Let's forget about Ning Ze. Your chance has arrived. Once you possess this golden-horned behemoth, you'll definitely surpass him! Your strength will increase like drinking water or eating rice. Swallowing some metal might even allow you to comprehend a domain or a law. Otherwise, relying solely on yourself... to be honest, a master can only guide you through the door; the rest is up to you. Even an immortal disciple wouldn't be this monstrous. Your foundation is very weak, and now you have the opportunity to possess someone at such a vulnerable stage—this is an incredible stroke of luck!"

"Babata, no need to say more, I understand."

Luo Feng looked at Ning Ze seriously and replied confidently, "The Body Seizure Technique is safe."

He then gave a wry smile.

"I don't have your talent, Brother Ning. I'm already finding cultivation extremely difficult. Being able to seize its body would be a tremendous opportunity for me!"

Ning Ze frowned. The physical body is the cradle for nurturing the soul, and he still felt that his own body was in better condition.

Then he thought about his own situation. His rate of improvement was definitely not fast in the universe. Hong had told him that the golden-horned behemoth was only one year old and had become a star level in just one year.

Then there's talent. In one battle, that golden-horned behemoth's combat skills went from the specialized level to the perfect level.

It took him two months.

Although not fast, the system at least allows him to improve through cultivation, which is considered a good talent. His comprehension is exceptional, allowing him to create secret manuals after studying flashes of inspiration in his mind.

Without the system's assistance, he wouldn't even have had the chance to possess the Golden Horned Beast; he would probably just be a warrior now.

Strength requires talent, talent requires opportunity, and opportunity requires luck.

This golden-horned behemoth is an incredible opportunity, and now that it's right in front of him, Luo Feng's choice becomes quite normal.

Ning Ze nodded slightly. "Okay, what do you want me to do?"

Luo Feng smiled broadly. "Brother Ning, you said you were confident you could make it stupid, so could you at least make it near death and unconscious? Above the planetary level, essence, energy, and spirit are unified. If the body is severely injured, the soul will also be weakened. It would be best to put it into a deep sleep, so I can be much safer."

"Okay, I'll be careful at the end, but it might take a while. The fighting is putting a lot of stress on my mind and body right now, and I need restorative medicine. Go to my house and get Xin Dingrui; I need to recover my mental strength."

Ning Ze agreed without hesitation. Hong also asked him to kill the Golden Horned Beast. Everyone on Earth was concerned about this place, and keeping the Golden Horned Beast alive was indeed risky. Killing it now would be better, so that Luo Feng could have a stable sparring partner after he possessed the body.

Upon hearing this, Babata, the miser, immediately shouted, "Luo Feng, tell him he doesn't need to go back! I have the Divine Brightness Grass here! It's excellent for restoring mental strength. Even if he's only at the planetary level, with the Divine Brightness Grass to recover, he can fight for ten days and ten nights without any problem!"

"Brother Ning, I have a treasure here that can restore mental strength and energy." Luo Feng raised his hand, and a pale purple tuft of grass the size of a flowerpot appeared in his hand. It looked like he was holding a fluffy purple ball of yarn, with specks of stars on it.

Ning Ze looked at Luo Feng in surprise, shrugged, and said helplessly, "You and the museum master are both so rich, only Thor and I are penniless. Was that the legendary space equipment just now?"

Babata shouted excitedly, "Hahaha, a little native dares to compare his wealth with the great demon Babata? He's never even seen a spatial ring before, has he?"

Luo Feng smiled slightly, raised his hand and touched his nose, "I'm lucky."

"Okay, I'll begin. Holding it makes me feel refreshed, I should recover quickly."

After saying that, Ning Ze stood in the air and closed his eyes. He began to absorb the life energy within, and his body and mind relaxed. A breeze rose.

"Tsk tsk, this kid, I thought he was stupid, but he actually comprehended the law, even scaring your Demon Lord Babata!" Babata was very arrogant, and even after being slapped in the face, he was still stubborn. "Luo Feng, you can ask him how he comprehended the law later. This kind of genius must have unique skills. Maybe you can comprehend it after listening to him!" Even though there were not many people around, he still acted in a sneaky manner, which showed how much he valued the skills of comprehending the law.

About half an hour later, Ning Ze suddenly opened his eyes, and two beams of divine light shot straight towards the golden-horned behemoth beneath the ocean.

It was an underground manganese-iron ore deposit, half of which had been eaten by the Golden Horned Beast. The beast lay on the ground, fast asleep, its wings fluttering intermittently as if it were not sleeping peacefully.

"I'm all recovered now. You'd better stay far away. I'll come and wake you up once I've put it to sleep."

"Let's go, Luo Feng, let's get some distance away. These two monsters are both at the Hengxing level, while you're only at the third level of the Planetary level. You won't be able to withstand the aftershocks," Babata urged hurriedly.

Luo Feng glanced at the sea. He naturally didn't have Ning Ze's special cultivation level. He just saw a purple octopus in the ocean, sighed in his heart, and then flew into the spaceship.

Babata comforted him, saying, "Although your foundation is a bit weak right now, once you possess the Golden Horned Beast, you'll catch up quickly. That's a peak-level life form in the universe; the surprise will far exceed your imagination! As long as you work hard, surpassing Ning Ze isn't impossible."

"Babata, I'm fine, you don't need to comfort me?"

Luo Feng took a deep breath, sat down cross-legged, and began to adjust his state. Neither of them spoke, but the hurdle of possession was not easy to overcome. As a peak-level life form in the universe, while their talents were strong, possession was even more difficult.

Although Babata says his success rate in possession is 90%, he needs a 100% success rate!

The fighter jets transformed into blue streaks as they prepared to head to Hongning Base City to wait temporarily. As for combat, all they could do was avoid causing trouble.

(End of this chapter)