Swallowing the Stars: Sacrifice for a Thousandfold Return

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While processing the information, Lu Ming asked, "What level are most of the powerful individuals active in the outer regions?"

"The universe is dominated by the Lord of the Universe, and occasionally the strongest beings in the universe will patrol the outer perimeter."

"The Lord of Chaos City said."

"However, even the strongest beings in the universe will not easily go all out in the outer realms, as the spatial structure here is very unstable."

As the two were talking, the view ahead gradually became clear.

Through the dense, chaotic airflow, the outline of an incomparably majestic mountain peak could be vaguely seen. The mountain peak seemed to have been cut in half by some sharp weapon, and its top was incredibly flat.

This is the origin of the name "Qingfengjie" – it resembles a mountain peak that has been overturned.

"Here we are."

The Lord of Chaos City stopped in his tracks.

"You'll have to walk the road ahead on your own. Remember, in the Peak Realm, survival is always the top priority."

Lu Ming gazed at the majestic mountain peak in the distance, sensing the ancient and dangerous aura emanating from it, and took a deep breath: "I understand."

The Lord of Chaos City gave a final instruction: "If you encounter an emergency, you can try to contact Giant Axe, but he should be deep in the inner domain right now and may not be able to arrive in time."

After speaking, the figure of the Chaos City Lord gradually dissipated into the chaotic airflow.

Lu Ming stood alone at the edge of the outer domain of the Qingfeng Realm, with the Nine Dragons Palace slowly rotating beside him.

He checked the information in the crystal one last time, making sure he remembered several key safety points and danger zones.

"Let's begin."

He stepped into the palace's treasured hall and carefully maneuvered the Nine Dragons Palace forward.

As they drew closer, the full view of the Peak Realm gradually came into view. It was a colossal mountain that defied description, its surface riddled with countless caves and fissures, from which one could vaguely sense various energy fluctuations emanating.

Just as Lu Ming was about to choose an entrance, he suddenly sensed an energy fluctuation coming from afar. Using the detection function of the palace's treasure, he discovered that other powerful individuals were also active nearby.

"It seems that the Peak Realm is even more lively than I imagined."

Lu Ming became secretly wary, adjusted his direction, and chose a relatively secluded entrance.

The Nine Dragons Palace transformed into a stream of light and silently disappeared into an entrance to the outer domain of the Peak Realm, beginning Lu Ming's first real adventure in the cosmic sea.

The Nine Dragons Palace moved silently through the outer domain of the Peak Realm. Lu Ming carefully chose his path, avoiding several known danger zones marked in the data.

After flying for an unknown amount of time, the view suddenly opened up ahead, revealing a magnificent scene that defied description.

It was a “river,” but rather a vast ocean of liquid energy.

The river is so wide that it is difficult to measure; even measuring it in light-years would be an underestimation. The water flowing within is not ordinary water, but an unknown liquid that gleams with a strange light and contains special energy fluctuations.

When the river is calm, it is like a mirror, reflecting the distorted light and shadow of the Inclined Peak Realm. Occasionally, ripples appear, but they can instantly unleash energy tides that sweep across light-years.

"What a peculiar place..."

Lu Ming manipulated the palace's treasure to hover in the void at the edge of the river, observing it carefully.

The information mentions this place as the "Silent River," a rather special area in the outer region of the Peak Realm. The river contains special energy and occasionally gives birth to some peculiar materials, but it is also accompanied by unknown dangers.

His divine senses swept across the river surface carefully, and he suddenly paused slightly.

Deep within this seemingly lifeless river, he sensed some signs of life!

These life forms are peculiar, seemingly composed entirely of energy and some kind of matter from the river, and are quite different from life forms seen in the ordinary universe.

As he carefully observed one of the translucent energy life forms that floated slowly like a jellyfish, he realized that...

boom! ! !

The calm river surface below suddenly exploded! A huge shadow burst out of the water at an unimaginable speed, bringing with it towering waves of energy!

It was a ferocious-looking behemoth, its entire body composed of a deep blue liquid, like flowing crystal, yet radiating a cold, metallic luster.

It has no obvious facial features, only a huge mouth full of sharp teeth, like a vortex, which is tearing through space at this moment, with a terrifying power to devour everything, biting at the Nine Dragons Palace that is suspended in mid-air!

Chapter 138 Water Beast

"Ok?"

Lu Ming's gaze sharpened, and his reaction was extremely swift. Almost the instant the giant beast burst from the water, the Nine Dragons Palace transformed into a blur, shifting thousands of kilometers in the blink of an eye, narrowly avoiding the sudden attack.

The water beast bit into empty air, letting out a silent roar that rippled through the surrounding space. Its liquid body twisted nimbly in the void, its chilling killing intent firmly locked onto the Nine Dragons Palace.

"This creature... is very aggressive."

Lu Ming was not surprised but delighted, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

"Perfect timing! I'm new here, so I'll test my skills on you and see what's so special about the creatures in this cosmic sea!"

With a sudden thought, he stopped relying on the palace's treasures.

Swish!

A figure rushed out directly from the Nine Dragons Palace, it was none other than Lu Ming himself, with his black hair flowing in the wind!

He did not use his Nether Sea Avatar, but instead planned to test the quality of the water beast with his true form first.

After appearing, Lu Ming did not hesitate. He pushed off the ground and shot forward like an arrow towards the water beast that had just missed its attack and was about to pounce again!

The Sky-Splitting Battle Blade appeared in his hand, carrying a sharp aura that could tear apart the chaotic air currents of the cosmic sea, and cleaved straight at the massive body of the water beast!

"Roar!"

Sensing Lu Ming's provocation, the water beast seemed to be enraged. Its massive body stirred up more river water, forming chains of energy that, along with its gaping maw, coiled around and devoured Lu Ming!

Lu Ming and the mysterious water beast in the Silent River collided with a deafening roar above this vast and strange river!

boom! boom! boom!

Above the Silent River, Lu Ming engaged in a fierce battle with the blue water beast.

The battle blades collided repeatedly with the energy claws and water arrows condensed by the water beasts, unleashing deafening roars, and the aftershocks of energy stirred up towering waves on the river below.

"Wow! That's quite a bit of strength, defense, and speed!"

After several head-on clashes, Lu Ming was secretly alarmed.

This water beast's strength is comparable to that of a top cosmic overlord in the primordial universe!

If it weren't for the fact that his true strength far surpassed that of ordinary universe venerables, and that he didn't have many tricks up his sleeve, he probably would have really suffered a loss.

"Are you the only one who is so special, or are all the water beasts in this Silent River so troublesome?"

Lu Ming's eyes sharpened, and he no longer held back.

"A glorious calamity!"

He let out a low shout, and the Sky-Splitting Battle Blade in his hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, as if a miniature universe was born and expanded on the blade, and then, with terrifying power that could burn everything and destroy the rules, he slashed down fiercely!

This strike embodies Lu Ming's profound understanding of the laws of fire and space fusion, and incorporates the essence of the powerful secret technique "Glory of the World," making its power even greater!

As the blade flashed, the layers of water shield that the water beast tried to condense shattered like paper. Its body, made of strange liquid, let out a mournful, silent screech before being cut in two!

The enormous body instantly lost its vitality, turning into two ordinary pools of blue liquid, which fell back into the silent river below, leaving only a blue water droplet about the size of a fist, perfectly round, with liquid flowing inside, and radiating pure energy fluctuations.

"This is……"

Lu Ming reached out and caught the blue water droplet in his hand.

It is cool to the touch, and you can clearly feel the pure water energy and a unique life force contained within it.

"It seems to be the life core of this water beast, or rather, an energy crystal? It's a pretty good material."

As he was about to examine the matter closely, he suddenly felt a chilling aura coming from all directions!

Crash-! ! !

The once calm Jihe River is now boiling over!

Hundreds, even thousands, of enormous shadows emerged from beneath the river's surface and soared into the sky!

Looking around, almost every inch of space was filled with these water beasts of various shapes, all exuding the same cold killing intent!

They varied in size, with the smallest being only a hundred meters long and the largest being several times larger than the one from before. Their strength also ranged from World Lord and Immortal to Universe Venerable and even comparable to Universe Overlord!

Their target was crystal clear—Lu Ming, who was hovering in mid-air, holding a blue water droplet!

"Hmph! I've really stirred up a hornet's nest!"

Lu Ming snorted coldly. Faced with this overwhelming, seemingly endless army of water beasts, he remained calm despite his shock.

"Cosmic Cage!"

He pressed his hands down, combining his powerful divine strength and will to draw upon the laws of the surrounding universe!

An invisible, enormous spherical force field instantly expanded outward from him, enveloping the hundreds of water beasts charging at the forefront!

boom! ! !

Within the force field, space seemed to be completely frozen and stripped away!

The water beasts enveloped within, regardless of their strength, froze instantly, as if trapped in amber, their very thoughts frozen. The next moment, an invisible force of spatial compression erupted!

Bang bang bang bang...!

Like bubbles being crushed, the hundreds of water beasts didn't even have time to scream before their massive bodies shattered into pure energy and countless blue water droplets of varying sizes, suspended within the force field.

Lu Ming waved his hand, collecting all the water droplets, including the one from before. His movements were clean and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.

Having done all this, he didn't even glance at the more surging water beasts rushing towards him from behind. With a flash, he returned to the Nine Dragons Palace.

hum!

The palace treasure emitted a low hum, instantly transforming into a stream of light. Ignoring the obstruction of the water beasts, it forcefully broke through the encirclement, quickly ascended into the air, and left this boiling, silent river region far behind.

Standing inside the palace, looking down at the swarm of water beasts that surged like a blue tide and almost filled the entire field of vision, Lu Ming gently exhaled.

"There are too many... and it seems that there are even more powerful auras hidden among them."

His face was solemn.

"This is just one of the outermost rivers of the Peak Realm... and the creatures within are already so troublesome. If one were to be surrounded by a beast tide, even a weaker universe lord would likely have their divine power slowly depleted and ultimately perish here."

This made him realize even more deeply the terrifying nature of the Peak Realm. And this was just the tip of the iceberg.

His thoughts drifted to the legends mentioned in the documents about the "Dark Land," the deepest and most dangerous place in the Peak Realm. It was said to be the lair of the "World Beasts"!