Swallowing the Stars: I'll Destroy the Universe with My Talent Attributes

A hint of despair and ruthlessness flashed in the burly captain's eyes as he prepared to unleash a move that would take everyone down with him.

At this critical moment—

clang!

An invisible aura of killing intent suddenly descended, enveloping the entire cave!

In an instant, enveloped by this killing aura, all the insectoids froze in their tracks.

"This is... reinforcements??"

The burly captain, being experienced, immediately realized what had happened, and his eyes flashed with disbelief and ecstatic joy at having escaped a desperate situation!

Immediately afterwards, a silver figure shot out from the passage behind them, like a meteor tearing through the darkness.

Before the person even arrived, a single, intensely concentrated glint of cold light pierced the air!

The second move of "Starfall Annihilation" - Star Vortex - Sky Tremor!

The Swift Spear pierced the densest part of the insectoid swarm, and the high-frequency vibrations of the Force exploded instantly, like a boulder thrown into water.

Visible spatial ripples spread out, and dozens of insectoid beings within the area, including planetary-level second and third-tier guards, emitted teeth-grinding cracking sounds from within their bodies.

Although the surface of the shell was intact, the internal structure had been completely shattered and collapsed in large sections!

The power of that single strike cleared out almost half of the cave!

Qin Yuan's figure was solid, standing with his gun in hand, his silver Black God suit gleaming with a cold luster under the faint phosphorescence of the fungal carpet.

His gaze swept over the remaining, listless insectoid guards, as if they were lambs to the slaughter.

"Thank you for your help!"

The burly captain, realizing what was happening, quickly shouted, his voice filled with gratitude and awe. Anyone possessing such strength was undoubtedly a top-tier individual among their peers!

Qin Yuan nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

He brandished his spear again, like a tiger among sheep. The remaining insectoid race was unable to mount any effective resistance and was quickly wiped out.

The battle ended, leaving only the heavy smell of blood and the corpses of the insectoid race inside the cave.

"Leike, captain of the ordinary mercenary squad in the Flowing Wind District, thanks you for saving my life!"

Despite the pain of his severed arm, the burly man, Rex, stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

The other two team members also struggled to their feet, their eyes filled with relief at surviving the ordeal and awe for Qin Yuan.

"It was just a small favor."

Qin Yuan spoke in a flat tone.

"Are you here to take on a clearing mission too?"

"Yes, I didn't expect the defenses deep within this nest to be far stronger than the intelligence reports suggested, with even planetary-level fourth-tier insectoid guards..."

Rex smiled bitterly, glancing at his fallen teammates, his expression somber.

Qin Yuan asked no more questions and turned his gaze to the depths of the cave, where there was an even larger entrance covered with a thick fungal carpet.

A chilling, icy mental fluctuation was faintly emanating from it.

"The insectoid leader is inside."

Qin Yuan could sense that the information transmitted by the [Battle Prediction (Green)] talent showed that the core of that mental fluctuation had reached the fifth level of the planetary level!

Moreover, its energy flow pattern is extremely peculiar, full of implications of reproduction and control.

"Stay here to heal your wounds, do not venture any further. Leave as soon as possible."

Qin Yuan said something to Lei Ke and the others, then walked towards the final entrance without hesitation, gun in hand.

"Be careful, sir! The insectoid leader's mental attack is extremely terrifying!"

Rex quickly reminded him.

Qin Yuan waved his hand, and his figure disappeared into the darkness.

The insectoid nest is a much larger space.

In the center is a huge hatching pool made of flesh and mucus, filled with countless unhatched insect eggs.

No wonder even with the human race's tolerance, they haven't accepted the insectoid race. It turns out the insectoid race is oviparous, and they've already sided with the human race!

In the center of the hatching pool lay a gigantic creature, like a worm magnified countless times, with countless compound eyes on its head and a huge mouth full of sharp teeth—the leader of the insectoid race!

The moment Qin Yuan stepped in, the insectoid leader's countless compound eyes locked onto him.

A violent, chaotic, and corrosive mental shock, like an invisible tsunami, crashed fiercely into Qin Yuan's sea of ​​consciousness!

If it were an ordinary fourth or even fifth-tier planetary-level being, facing this attack that specifically targets the mind, they would probably instantly become confused or even turn into an idiot!

However, Qin Yuan merely frowned slightly. The pure spiritual power cultivated from the Star Spin Secret Technique in his sea of ​​consciousness spontaneously condensed, forming an incomparably solid barrier in conjunction with the Spear of Will in his mind.

More importantly, the [Combat Prediction (Green)] talent not only predicts energy and physical attacks, but also has an amazing insight into the trajectory of mental attacks. He can clearly "see" the weak points and core intentions of that mental impact.

"Star Ruins Domain!"

With no outsiders present, Qin Yuan expanded his domain without any reservations.

Once the Star Ruins Domain appears, it not only suppresses matter, but also interferes with and weakens spiritual energy!

After the violent mental impact entered the domain, its power was immediately reduced by more than 30%. The remaining part was cleverly guided and deflected by Qin Yuan with his pure mental power and prediction!

The insectoid leader let out a sharp, piercing mental shriek, seemingly angry and bewildered by the ineffectiveness of the attack.

It's now!

A sharp glint flashed in Qin Yuan's eyes.

He discerned that after the insectoid leader launched his mental attack, the flow of energy within his body would momentarily stagnate, and the defense of his core—a special energy nodule located below his head—would be reduced to its lowest level!

The third move of "Starfall Annihilation" - Starburst - Sea Rift!

The Force and the Astral Power he drew were highly compressed and concentrated at the tip of the Amazing Spear!

The gun hummed slightly, and a point of extreme cold light flashed, as if it could tear apart the starry sea!

call out!

The Swift Spear transformed into a starlight piercing through the void, shooting with unparalleled speed and penetrating power towards the energy knot of the insectoid leader!

puff!

With a terrifying penetrating force containing 80 times the combat power, it instantly tore through the insectoid leader's tough skin and layers of energy defense, directly hitting the pulsating energy nodule!

The insectoid leader's massive body stiffened abruptly, his countless compound eyes revealing unbelievable fear and pain. Then, the knots exploded with a deafening roar, unleashing a massive surge of uncontrolled energy that wreaked havoc from within.

Rumble~

The insectoid leader let out a final, piercing scream, his body swelling violently like an overinflated balloon before bursting open.

Green blood, broken tissue, and mucus poured down like a torrential rain, turning the entire hatching pool into an eerie color.

The unhatched insect eggs in the hatching pool also quickly lost their vitality and turned gray after the death of the insectoid leader.

Qin Yuan shook his spear, dispelling the filth, and slowly exhaled a breath of foul air.

Chapter 114 Breakthrough of the Star Vortex Secret Technique (4K)

The battle is over.

By using his domain to weaken mental impact and relying on his talent to perceive weaknesses, he can kill with a single, powerful shot!

The entire process was smooth and efficient, with Qin Yuan making full use of his strengths.

He walked to the vicinity of the insectoid leader's corpse, found the core fragment that the mercenary mission required him to confirm, and collected some valuable materials.

He then discovered a small pool of milky-white liquid next to the incubation pool, which contained some of the essence of life and pure energy.

This is the 'Marrow of Life', which is beneficial for strengthening the physical body and can be considered an extra bonus.

When Qin Yuan emerged from the deepest lair of the insectoid race, the three members of Rek's team had already treated their injuries and were anxiously waiting. Seeing Qin Yuan emerge unharmed, they breathed a sigh of relief, their eyes filled with even greater awe.

"This is our mission credentials and some materials we collected from the Zerg race, as a token of our gratitude."

Rex offered them some items. They knew very well that without Qin Yuan, they wouldn't even be able to save their lives, let alone complete the mission.

Qin Yuan accepted the spoils of war without hesitation. After leaving the Dark Cavern together, they handed over their missions at the Mercenary Alliance.

"Qin Yuan, a quasi-ordinary mercenary, has completed the D-level assessment mission 'Clearing the Dark Caverns.' Mission rating: Perfect. Rewards: 10000 Black Dragon Coins, 10000 Mercenary Points, and one Force Potion with no side effects. Mercenary rank upgraded to: Ordinary Mercenary."

Back at his residence, Qin Yuan took the Force potion. The powerful yet gentle medicinal energy dissipated, propelling his cultivation to new heights. His strength, speed, and total genetic force steadily increased.

......

The hustle and bustle of the Qilong Star Flowing Wind Zone was isolated outside the thick soundproofing field.

Inside the high-end hotel's cultivation room, Qin Yuan sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint silver aura—a manifestation of the Star Whirlpool Secret Technique operating at its peak.

The effects of the "Force Potion" that had just been taken had not yet fully dissipated, and it intertwined with the primal energy of the remaining star core fragments in the body, like two rushing rivers surging and turbulent in the meridians.

After completing his first assessment and officially being promoted to a regular mercenary, Qin Yuan did not relax in the slightest.

The vastness and cruelty of the universe were already beginning to emerge in the dark underground cave.

He knew that his fifth-level planetary realm might be enough to barely establish himself on this Dragon Star, but it was far from sufficient to reach the vast universe.

"I must cultivate and break through to a higher realm as soon as possible!"

Qin Yuan's resolve was firm.

He recalled the essence of the second level of the "Star Core Condensation" technique.

This secret technique is not simply about condensing an energy core within the body, but rather about simulating the nascent form of a star at its birth, the process of generating, compressing, and finally stabilizing the primordial force vortex within the body into an energy source.

Previously, his breakthrough to the fifth level of the planetary stage was mainly due to the accumulation of energy, but now he needs a deeper understanding and a qualitative change.

Of course, accumulating quantity is also indispensable.

"The hotel's environment still has too low a concentration of cosmic energy."

Qin Yuan opened his eyes, a thoughtful look flashing across his face.

He quickly located a place through the mercenary terminal – the "Starlight Cultivation Tower" officially operated by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire in the Flowing Wind District.

The area is where the earth's veins and starlight are activated, creating a high-concentration energy environment. It is the top choice for cultivators in the city to cultivate in seclusion, but of course, the cost is extremely high.