Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Battle of Geniuses.

Chapter 90 Star Prison Demon Lord, First Steps into the Abyss

After estimating the time required to absorb the nutrient solution, Hunzhen finally began selecting substances to inherit in preparation for absorbing the Blood Crystal.

However, it is not a special environment like the Blood Luo World. The efficiency of the evil energy invasion is limited. Even with the gene multiplier there, this 37 times gene multiplier is enough to compare with weaker special life forms. It cannot absorb too many in the short term.

Hunzhen did not intend to waste too much time. He spent half a month absorbing three Blood Crystals, becoming a Blood Warrior, and obtaining a one-fold increase in Law Compatibility and a three-fold increase in physical strength before stopping.

This doubled law alignment directly improved the clarity of the sensing law, not only increasing cultivation efficiency but also nearly doubling combat power!

This has nothing to do with whether one is a spiritualist or a martial artist.

Just like Luo Feng in the original work, with the same understanding of the laws of space, the Demon Slayer Clan is able to unleash more illusionary forms.

Similarly, Hunzhen's power in unleashing law-based attacks has also increased.

"If Blood Warriors are like this, then Black Warriors can directly increase their Law Compatibility to three times! That's three times the power of the Law!"

Hunzhen activated the power of Blood Luo and felt the power of the laws at his fingertips, which excited him greatly.

Today, Hunzhen has a basic gene multiplication rate of 37 times.

The amplitude of psychic power is 400, while the amplitude of physical exertion is slightly lower at only 50. The normal limit of amplification is 100, and a World Lord can basically reach this limit with a little study. That is to say, according to the cosmic standard, the amplitude of Hunzhen's psychic power and the amplitude of his physical exertion are 4 times and 0.5 times, respectively.

In addition to the extra boost, Hunzhen also possesses the "Life Source Burst" brought by his unique Life Source Talent Secret Technique. Given his ordinary human life foundation, the effect of the Life Source Burst naturally reaches the 10-fold limit.

And then take into account the amplitude of the Bloodlust Power.

浑真实际的战力倍率，武者方面为37倍基础身体倍率乘0.5倍发力振幅乘10倍命源爆发乘3倍血洛之力身体倍率乘2倍血洛之力法则契合……合计1110倍率！

精神念师方面为37倍基础念力倍率乘4倍发力振幅乘10倍命源爆发乘乘2倍血洛之力法则契合……合计2960倍率！

However, the difference in combat power between martial artists and mentalists appears to be only two to three times.

However, in reality, the burst of life force and the power of blood cannot perfectly combine in terms of the amplification of the body's genes.

Once the power of Bloodlust is activated, the boost from the burst of life essence will instantly decrease, so that the combat power multiplier for martial artists will actually only reach about 700 times.

Furthermore, since Hunzhen mainly cultivates the path of the controller, he has long been behind in close combat techniques of the martial arts path, so the actual difference in their power is definitely dozens of times greater.

The energy difference between a ninth-level Domain Lord and a ninth-level World Lord is a thousandfold.

With the Law Enlightenment of the ninth level of the Hunzhen Tongtian Bridge comparable to that of a peak Realm Lord, Hunzhen's current combat power, once he breaks through to the ninth level of the Domain Lord in terms of life level, even considering the suppression of the power of the world, is enough to contend with a ninth-level Realm Lord with ordinary opportunities.

"I've become this strong?"

Thinking about it carefully, before entering Chaos City, he was just a first-level cosmic-level guy who could kill enemies several minor stages ahead, but was still at the cosmic-level level.

Not long after he emerged, he jumped directly to the highest level of life below immortality, the level of a realm lord.

No, we must not be complacent.

Hunzhen had not forgotten that the Abyss of Purgatory had limited the level of life to the ceiling of the ninth rank of the Domain Lord.

Those powerful individuals among the natives have definitely remained at the ninth level of the Domain Lord realm for a very, very long time.

In terms of understanding the laws, they could probably have broken through to the realm lord level long ago, but they just haven't been able to.

Among the two royal families, there are definitely many who have comprehended the laws at the tenth level or above of the Tongtian Bridge.

These beings, blessed with unique advantages in the abyss of purgatory, have lifespans that far exceed those of ordinary humans in the universe.

Not to mention special life forms with naturally immortal lifespans? (In the original setting, special life forms have immortal lifespans)

Considering the time when the Purgatory Abyss was born, Hunzhen wouldn't be surprised even if their understanding of the laws reached a level close to that of a Universe Venerable.

Taking into account the life gene multiplier of special life forms, a rough calculation like this suggests that their actual combat strength might reach the peak of the Marquis rank or even barely qualify them as a King...

"call……"

Hunzhen's restless heart calmed down instantly.

"Yes, I am still very weak. With my limited strength, venturing into the Abyss of Purgatory is still fraught with danger."

Looking back now, without the simulation system, Hunzhen would never have even considered the idea of ​​possessing such a terrifying creature.

"Your Highness, we are about to arrive at 'Star Prison Heaven'."

Inside the spaceship, the leader of the guard, Gadi, knocked on the door and came in to report.

"it is good."

Hunzhen nodded in agreement and instructed, "This cultivation mission will last for a long time. You can cultivate peacefully in Star Prison Heaven from now on. I will naturally inform you when I come out."

"Yes."

Gadi quickly withdrew.

Upon hearing the name "Star Prison Heaven," a name immediately came to mind—the Star Prison Demon Lord.

"In the original work, he was only mentioned by name and cultivated the Path of the Beast God. He was one of the three top human universe overlords on par with the Lord of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace. I never expected that this important figure would be here."

It seems that, just as the Lord of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace oversees and supervises the Blood Luo World, the Lord of the Star Prison Demon is also responsible for guarding the Abyss of Purgatory.

Hunzhen recalled the "bet" that the Heavenly Eclipse Palace Master had mentioned when Luo Feng met him, and a strange smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Could this be the one who made the bet with that Palace Master of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace back then? I wonder how the bet has changed now that I've interfered?"

If he's lucky, he has a good chance of meeting this character who is only mentioned by name but never seen in the original work.

The cultivation task is described very clearly.

Every person attempting a cultivation mission would be personally escorted into the secret realm by this important figure.

Considering the nature of life in the Abyss of Purgatory, it is probably only a cosmic overlord-level being that could safely send the company's juniors into it without alerting the anti-combat mechanisms.

Whoosh.

While Hunzhen was pondering to himself, the spaceship had already traversed out of the dark universe.

In the distance, a huge, dark red celestial body, resembling a conch shell or a wriggling stomach, came into view.

"Length 10.2 light-years, maximum diameter 1.3 light-years."

"Is this the 'Abyss of Purgatory'?"

As the "stomach sac" undulates intermittently, the surrounding spacetime becomes somewhat distorted.

Countless dust particles, debris, and remnants floating in the starry sky were swept into the opening that resembled the mouth of a conch shell.

It was as if a giant creature was breathing.

Hunzhen shifted his gaze slightly upward, and above the dark red celestial body, a pitch-black, ring-shaped palace stood quietly.

No matter how the celestial bodies breathe, it does not shake at all, and its relative position to the celestial bodies does not change.

From the palace, a vast expanse of dark demonic energy constantly flows down, enveloping the crimson celestial body and completely covering the exposed openings, yet it does not prevent star debris from entering.

Although the palace was magnificent and enormous, its volume was less than one millionth of that of the dark red celestial body, yet it achieved such a controlling and dominant situation, which was truly breathtaking.

"It seems that this is the residence of the Star Prison Demon Lord, 'Star Prison Heaven'."

The spaceship avoided the spatial turbulence generated by the dark red celestial body and slowly entered the Star Prison Heaven along the safe route specially opened up for the Virtual Universe Company.

As soon as Hunzhen disembarked from the spaceship, he was received by an immortal-level messenger.

"Your Highness, my lord, the Lord of Star Prison has been waiting for you for a long time."

The content of this immortal statement is respectful, yet the tone is plain.

After Hunzhen waved away the accompanying guards, he used his divine power to grab Hunzhen and carried him toward the central hall of the Star Prison Heaven.

"My lord, Prince Hunzhen has been brought here."

"Step down."

It was quite different from what Hunzhen had imagined; it was a somewhat lazy and casual voice.

Looking up, a sinister-looking young man, over five meters tall, sat sideways on the dark throne in the main hall.

He had long, flowing black hair that reached his waist, light purple skin and eyes, a slender build, and wore black leather armor with his chest open, revealing dark red patterns on his chest and neck.

The dark red markings seemed to have a life of their own, occasionally wriggling on the surface of his skin, and even spreading across his neck to his face.

Evil, free, and unrestrained—that was Hunzhen's first impression of this cosmic overlord who exuded demonic energy.

Noticing Hunzhen's gaze, the Star Prison Demon Lord revealed a half-smile and said indifferently, "Kid, you dare to choose the 'Purgatory Abyss,' which has the highest mortality rate, for your first cultivation mission. You've got some nerve."

Endless demonic energy surged towards Hunzhen. Even though he knew that the other party would not attack him, Hunzhen's hair stood on end, and his vigilance was raised to the highest level.

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"Hahaha!"

"I admire arrogant brats like you!"

The demonic energy instantly subsided, and a hearty laugh came from the Star Prison Demon Lord on the throne.

Hunzhen immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said repeatedly, "Lord Demon Lord, thank you for summoning me."

"Don't be so formal, I hate all this red tape."

The Star Prison Demon Lord's laughter faded, and he said calmly, "I will send you 'down' soon. But before that, I'd like to remind you of something—"

Hunzhen pricked up his ears.

"No madness, no life. If you choose to face the abyss, you must have the courage to give up everything, or you will gain nothing."

Before Hunzhen could even begin to grasp the meaning of these words, the Star Prison Demon Lord waved his hand, and a surge of divine power enveloped him.

"Alright, you can go now."

The sound had barely entered my ears before it was already fading away, replaced by the howling wind.

In the blink of an eye, Hunzhen realized that he had left Xingyutian and was now in mid-air.

"What's going on here!?"

He found himself enveloped by a force, almost unable to move, falling downwards at a slightly tilted angle.

He was facing a dark sky.

Unlike the starry sky he knew, this sky seemed to be tainted by demonic energy, evil and murky, with only a few scattered starlight visible.

Hunzhen instantly realized that the dark sky was the demonic energy flowing out of the Star Prison Heaven.

He is falling into the depths of purgatory.

Enveloped by that divine power, he fell at an astonishing speed, and before he could even take a good look around, he collided head-on with the ground.

boom!

After the deafening roar, there was no damage whatsoever.

Hunzhen discovered that the power that had been binding him had disappeared, and he was now on a mountain of garbage made up of wreckage.

"I choose material inheritance."

The first thing he did upon landing was to complete the material inheritance.

However, unless he is truly in dire straits, he dares not reveal his Domain Lord-level aura and can only suppress his strength to remain at the ninth level of the Universe level.

However, normally speaking, such strength is already sufficient.

Even if his life level remains at the ninth level of the universe, he is still capable of contending with the ninth level of the domain lord.

But Hunzhen did not let his guard down.

They thought that because they were powerful, they could act recklessly.

He arrived at the Abyss of Purgatory almost exactly on time; in less than an hour, his simulation abilities would be refreshed again.

"It's only an hour to simulate, how could I possibly fail with my current skills?"

He had never even considered such a thought.

Before his simulation abilities were refreshed, he warned himself that he had to be extremely careful.

Many people fall into the abyss and can never rise again after just one careless mistake.

Those who dare to choose the Purgatory Abyss training mission are more or less confident in their survival ability, but the mortality rate here is still over 99%.

While its simulation capabilities are strong, it is by no means a panacea.

There must be similar talents in this universe, such as the ability to foresee the future or turn misfortune into good fortune. Perhaps those who come here for trials are like this, yet they still meet their demise.

Not only did Hunzhen not simulate the future for the next hour, but for a long time to come, he did not intend to inquire about information or try to advance his cultivation mission and possession plan.

Instead, they should personally experience the situation of the local ethnic groups, integrate successfully, and then consider other options.

"This mountain of garbage is the result of the 'breathing' of the Abyss of Purgatory."

"It seems I was transported in as 'cosmic junk.' With the methods of the cosmic overlord, it's virtually impossible for the natives of the Abyss to detect anything amiss with this disguised meteor."

"But if my own behavior is suspicious, then that's another story."

Hunzhen analyzed the situation, his gaze sweeping over the mountain of garbage. Among the piles of cosmic debris, he saw spaceship wreckage, meteorite fragments, and some unidentified mineral residues.

He recalled the fleeting glimpse he had seen during his fall: the enormous void that seemed to lead straight to the bottom of an abyss. No matter how fast he flew, he couldn't help but notice that dark abyss that resembled the maw of a giant octopus monster.

Anything that survived being swallowed by the abyss of purgatory and made it here, regardless of whether it was lucky or not, is definitely trustworthy in terms of its sturdiness.

Hunzhen observed that there were obvious signs of excavation in some of the traces on the garbage mountain.

Clearly, at least some of the local indigenous people will come here to carry out digging operations.

Hunzhen recalled the basic information about the Purgatory Abyss.

"The Abyss of Purgatory is divided into eighteen layers from top to bottom. The closer you get to the bottom, the higher the energy density. The outermost first layer is the most barren 'lower-level slum'."

Hunzhen glanced at his attire. Back in Xingyutian, he had already made his clothes as close to the indigenous setting as possible. Considering the characteristics of the "slums", they were still a bit eye-catching, but making them look old was no challenge for Hunzhen.

In the blink of an eye, the color of his clothes had darkened considerably, indicating that he had worn them for many years.

"There are various metal debris and technological remnants that fell from outer space. The Abyss of Purgatory is not lacking in a certain level of technology. However, due to the special nature of the Abyss and the unstable space here, there is no need to use creations like spaceships. Once they are taken out, it will expose the identity of the visitors from outer space."

"As for other technological products and telekinetic weapons, even if they are special, they should not cause any major problems."

After considering the extent of resistance he could mount against an adversary, Hunzhen took out a large iron shovel from his ring and strolled across the garbage mountain.

(End of this chapter)