Swallowing the Stars, I am the Lord of the Galaxy

"I've been cultivating for so long, but I haven't really had a chance to see the local customs and culture of this Origin Continent."

Stardust smiled slightly and whispered to the void.

"Mu Qing, come with me to the city for a stroll."

As soon as he finished speaking, a dark shadow appeared out of the void.

Mu Qing had completely suppressed the ferocious aura of the Beast Realm and transformed into a handsome young man in black. However, the golden vertical line between his brows still exuded a faint but powerful aura.

"The master has finally decided to go out for a walk."

Mu Qing said with a grin.

"These past three decades have really been suffocating me."

Xingchen shook his head and chuckled: "Do you think I don't know? You sneak out to hunt once every hundred years, and you've almost eaten all the ferocious beasts around Xuanming City to extinction."

Mu Qing scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed: "I'm just helping Master eliminate a potential threat..."

"Stop it."

With a wave of his hand, Xingchen and the two instantly appeared outside the Sky Pavilion.

"I'm just going shopping today, not causing any trouble."

"As ordered!"

Mu Qing made an exaggerated bowing gesture.

The two concealed their auras and strolled through the streets of Xuanming City like ordinary eternal true gods.

Three centuries have passed, and this great city remains unchanged, still prosperous, with shops lining both sides of the streets and the sounds of vendors calling out their wares.

"Take a look! A nine-leaf Ganoderma lucidum just picked from the Chaos Secret Realm!"

"True God-level battle armor, with a bonus of triple defensive formations!"

"Chaos Crystal Ore, purity guaranteed to be over 98%!"

Stardust looked at the stalls with great interest.

On the Origin Continent, Chaos Crystals are the universal currency, while the higher-level "Cosmic Sand" is the hard currency used by stronger individuals for trade.

“Master, the Chaos Beast meat at that ‘Drunken Immortal’ restaurant up ahead is absolutely superb.”

Mu Qing licked her lips.

“I… uh, I heard it’s delicious.”

Stardust glanced at him: "You mean by 'hearing' that you've actually tried it yourself?"

Mu Qing chuckled and didn't deny it.

The two strolled into the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.

The interior space was far larger than it appeared from the outside, clearly due to the application of spatial laws. A servant at the Void True God realm stepped forward: "Seniors, may I ask..."

Before he could finish speaking, his eyes suddenly widened, and his legs trembled uncontrollably—he recognized Mu Qing. Three years ago, this man had single-handedly eaten up half a year's worth of their restaurant's inventory!

"We've reserved your usual spot..."

The waiter's voice trembled.

Stardust glanced at Mu Qing with amusement: "Looks like you're already a celebrity here."

Mu Qing chuckled and touched his nose.

The two were led to a private room on the top floor, from which they could overlook most of Xuanming City. Xingchen ordered several signature dishes and a pot of "Millennium Intoxication".

"Tell me, what did these three generations do?"

Stardust took a sip of wine and asked.

Mu Qing immediately perked up: "Master, things have been quite lively during your seclusion. First, there was the Void Mother Tree. Great Sage Qingye issued a reward for finding three missing leaves from the Mother Tree."

Stardust tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "As expected."

"That's all."

Xingchen nodded.

"You must have made a lot of money lately."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qing chuckled.

"Hehehe, Master, I've taken on a lot of assassin missions lately and made quite a bit of money."

"how many."

"Five hundred million cosmic sands".

Stardust took a bite of the delicious food.

Squint slightly.

This food is truly unique.

"Not bad, it's quite easy for the Chaos Overlord to make this much money."

Stardust savored the food on the plate. The meat was tender and juicy, melting in her mouth, and indeed had a unique flavor.

This must be a dish made by someone who practices food as a spiritual path.

He slowly swallowed the last sip, picked up his glass and took a small sip of "Millennium Intoxication," the rich aroma of which bloomed in his mouth.

"Master, does the tenderloin of this 'Chaotic Fire Rhinoceros' suit your taste?"

Mu Qing asked solicitously.

"good."

Stardust nodded slightly.

"It truly deserves to be called a masterpiece."

Mu Qing immediately beamed with joy, as if he himself were the one being praised.

After a hearty meal, Xingchen leaned against the window, gazing at the bustling city, and suddenly asked, "Are there any places to enjoy entertainment in this city? I've been cultivating for so long, it's time to relax."

Mu Qing's eyes lit up: "Master, you've asked at the perfect time! The most famous 'Heavenly Sound Pavilion' in Xuanming City is nearby. It's said that the musicians there can play music that touches the soul, and even the top Eternal True Gods praise it highly."

"Oh?"

Stardust became interested.

"Even the eternal God praised it?"

"Absolutely true!"

Stardust stood up: "Then let's go and see for ourselves."

The two left Zuixianlou and walked along the bustling main street.

Before long, a uniquely shaped building appeared before us—the entire pavilion rose in a spiral shape, its outer walls inlaid with countless musical runes, and faint music could be heard from afar.

"This is it."

Mu Qing pointed ahead.

"The Heavenly Sound Pavilion has three floors. The higher you go, the higher the level of the performer."

Xingchen and Muqing arrived in front of Tianyin Pavilion and saw that the entire complex was shrouded in a hazy musical barrier, from which they could faintly hear melodious music coming from within.

“Master, this Tianyin Pavilion is no ordinary place.”

Mu Qing explained.

"It is said that the Pavilion Master is an eternal true god who attained enlightenment through music, and the music he plays can directly touch the soul."

Xingchen nodded slightly. As soon as the two stepped into the pavilion, a maid dressed in a green dress came to greet them.

When she saw who it was, her expression changed immediately, and she quickly bowed and said, "It is an honor for our Tianyin Pavilion to have two esteemed guests here."

Mu Qing grinned: "Arrange the best private room for us."

"Yes, yes, please come with me."

The maidservant led the way, trembling with fear.

As he passed through the many corridors, Xingchen's divine sense swept over each private room.

Most of the private rooms were filled with Void Gods enjoying the music, but when his divine sense probed into the deepest hall, the scene he saw made his eyes turn cold.

In the center of the hall, more than ten true gods were bound by invisible chains of music, their bodies writhing in agony.

The surrounding area was filled with richly dressed spectators who drank and made merry while watching the suffering of these "gods" under the torment of music.

"Your Excellency, this is our top-tier 'Heavenly Sound Palace'."

The maid respectfully pushed open a carved wooden door.

"Here you can appreciate the purest essence of music..."

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly felt a chill run through her body.

Starlight shimmered in Xingchen's eyes, and an invisible pressure silenced the entire Tianyin Pavilion.

"Owner?"

Mu Qing noticed Xing Chen's emotional change.

Xingchen didn't answer, but instead strode towards the main hall. The maid tried to stop her, but was so frightened by a single look from Mu Qing that she collapsed to the ground.

Inside the main hall, an old man in purple robes was manipulating the sonic chains, causing the true gods to let out shrill screams.

The surrounding audience cheered.

"Keep going! Make that number three scream even louder!"

A young man in fine clothes excitedly slapped the table.

"Whoever can sustain the musical performance the longest will be richly rewarded by this young master!"

Just as the atmosphere reached its climax, the doors of the main hall suddenly opened silently. Stardust stood with his hands behind his back, coldly observing the people inside.

"Who?!"

The old man in purple robes shouted sternly.