Swallowing the Stars: I Have No Cheat Codes

Chapter 2 Breaking through the Realm Lord

Lu Xing's lips curled up slightly. "The fact that it can't be found proves that it's a real treasure. It seems that the opportunity to break through to the realm master level lies in the red crystal."

Although most treasures are nurtured in the secret realms of the universe, nothing is absolute and there are always some unexpected events.

With a clenched fist, the red crystal flew into his palm. His mental energy seeped into it, and red veins began to appear and disappear within it.

"what?"

Inside Lu Xing's body, a grayish crystal began to tremble. That was his life core. When a domain lord condenses his life core, his body is no longer a weakness. As long as the life core is not broken, he can survive.

"Comfortable...incredibly comfortable, as if my soul has been elevated, and not only that, but I also inexplicably absorb desire."

As he spoke, he unconsciously brought the red crystal closer to his chest, and his life core also moved closer to it at that moment, as if the two were resonating with each other.

"not good!"

Lu Xing realized something was wrong; he was being tempted, an irresistible temptation. By the time he realized it, it was too late; the fusion of the red crystal and the life core was already unstoppable.

"Buzz~ Buzz~..."

Rings of energy spread out from the life core. Fortunately, there were no other people in this galaxy, and the energy reaction of the star masked the fusion, so it would not be detected.

At this moment, Lu Xing's will became a blank, or rather, an ethereal state.

The only living being was the Everlasting Star Blazing Sun Vine standing to the side, but it had already curled up and dared not make the slightest move. In front of the Domain Lord, an Everlasting Star Vine was like an ant; if it dared to move, it would die.

In contrast, consider Lu Xing.

The originally grayish life core began to show red veins, which were originally veins in the red crystal and have now transferred to his life core.

The next moment, the lines began to appear on her skin all over her body, giving her a unique aura.

"what!"

A roar was heard.

His life core was being transformed by the red crystal, and his soul rested within it. This kind of pain originating from the soul was absolutely unique.

The entire renovation lasted ten days, and the red lines looked as if they had been carved on.

"I was careless."

Lu Xing exhaled and stretched his modified body. "The Domain Lord's will couldn't resist that temptation, but it's understandable. Who would have thought that the red crystal could actually improve the genetic level?"

"From 1x to 10x gene, this is an evolution at the fundamental level of life. It would be very difficult for a domain lord to resist. Of course, only a fool would resist something that can improve the gene level."

Yes, after fusing with the red crystal, his genetic level has reached 10 times, which is the level that most humans can only reach when they are crowned kings and invincible. Below the level of the Lord of the Universe, the highest increase is 100 times, so 10 times is not bad.

With a thought, Lu Xing unleashed a fiery red domain that expanded outwards, instantly covering an area of ​​ten thousand kilometers in radius, and a powerful pressure swept in.

Ninefold Fire Domain!

"Sure enough, the scope of the domain has expanded tenfold. A 10-gene level represents a tenfold improvement in every aspect!" Lu Xing thought to himself with a smile. "But what makes me happiest is..."

A hint of red flashed in his eyes, and the entire Fire Domain trembled violently. At the same time, the scene changed, and the embryonic form of a world began to take shape, with the void within the life core gradually coming to life.

Foundation – Artistic Conception – Domain – World

Originally, his understanding of the laws was not enough to transform the domain into a world, but with a gene level of 10 times, even if he just lazed around and waited to die, he could break through to the realm master level. This was more than enough to help him break through that little constraint, thus turning the fire domain into a fire world.

Subsequently, the world of fire resonated with his formed inner world, and the Force, mental power, and will were united once again, with strands of world power flowing through his inner world.

At this point, the power of the world no longer dissipated, but instead actively helped the evolution of the inner world. Large amounts of land appeared out of thin air, and the empty world began to show some signs of life.

At the same time, a massive amount of cosmic energy surged in, along with cosmic crystals. The original body was seeking an opportunity to break through to the realm master level, so how could it not prepare sufficient cosmic crystals? One exquisite cosmic crystal after another was transferred from the spatial ring into the body world, transforming into the foundation supporting the world.

"Phew~"

"Fortunately, the original owner had prepared a lot of cosmic crystals, otherwise I would have had to go back and purchase another batch. The construction of the inner world cannot be lost."

Lu Xing's consciousness looked at the inner world within him, which had a diameter of 10 kilometers. The peak size of a typical human world lord was only about this size, and it would definitely be even larger when he broke through to the peak.

"A Realm Lord is already considered a high-end combat force in a medium-sized universe country. Even in the original Shadow Tower, there are only 108 Realm Lords, at least that's the number on the surface."

As he stepped forward, a surge of world power erupted, instantly enveloping the Blazing Sun Vine and pulling it before him.

"Logically speaking, a ninth-level Celestial Star Blazing Sun Vine should be 18 kilometers long and have two dark red stripes. With each breakthrough of a major realm, its length increases tenfold and one more stripe is added. This one is indeed a mutation, but it should be in a good direction."

Lu Xing examined the Blazing Sun Vine. Although it was only 18 meters long—yes, its length had been reduced by a thousand times—it had no fewer than ten dense, wide, dark red veins that intertwined with each other.

After pondering for a while, Lu Xing exuded a large amount of blood and enveloped the Blazing Sun Vine in front of him. "Plant life at the Hengxing level has already separated from its juvenile stage, and it is basically impossible for it to recognize a master again. However, this one seems to be a little different. I will try my best, and if it doesn't work, I will destroy it."

Although his blood was wrapped around the Blazing Sun Vine, not a single drop was actually absorbed. After breaking through to the Hengxing level, it was almost impossible for the Blazing Sun Vine to recognize him as its master unless he wanted to; they would instinctively resist.

"Absorb and acknowledge its master! Or die!"

Lu Xing roared, and the pressure of a Realm Lord instantly enveloped the Blazing Sun Vine. Moreover, the distinct difference in life level also made the Blazing Sun Vine tremble.

If the attempt to recognize its master fails, Lu Xing will never abandon it, nor will he sell it. After all, this Blazing Sun Vine has been tainted by the red crystal and even absorbed some of it. If something is discovered that could implicate him, he'll be in deep trouble.

Even invincible kings and cosmic lords would be tempted by a treasure like the red crystal; he couldn't afford to gamble with it, for a single glance from such a being would be fatal.

Under the pressure, the Blazing Sun Vine absorbed Lu Xing's blood into its body. This is the condition for the Blazing Sun Vine to recognize its master. Once the unique blood is absorbed into the body, the Blazing Sun Vine will treat the blood's owner as a family member, remaining loyal until death.

"It has indeed mutated, and its intelligence is incomparable to that of ordinary plant life." Lu Xing saw the blood being absorbed, and an invisible connection was formed between the two.

Ordinary plant life forms would probably only cease to follow their instincts if they became immortal; forcing them to conform would only result in extreme resistance.

"From the first moment I saw you, I felt that you were extraordinary. The plant life actually gave up what it depended on for survival. It clearly has a high level of intelligence. From now on, I will call you Blazing Star. I hope you can accompany me all the way."

The Blazing Sun Vine emitted specks of red light in agreement, and its slender vines, only 18 meters long, wrapped around Lu Xing's left arm, eventually merging into his skin to form a tattoo of interwoven red and green.

(End of this chapter)