Swallowing the Stars, I am the Lord of the Galaxy

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"I've heard that you have extraordinary strength, and seeing it today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."

Xingchen nodded slightly: "Fellow Daoist Hanyue, you are too kind."

Xuanjizi then introduced three more people: the two deputy city lords were "Crimson Flame" and "Azure Thunder," both at the third level of the Eternal True God realm; and the third was "Iron Mountain," the city's enshrined deity, at the first level of the Eternal True God realm.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xuanjizi took out a map and placed it in front of him: "Everyone, according to the latest intelligence, the five members of the Food Kingdom are currently lurking near the 'Bone Rot Pool' deep within the Ghost Swamp. Bloodfang Old Demon is the strongest, but the other four should not be underestimated either."

Han Yue Zhenjun said coldly, "I suggest we split into two groups. One group should launch a feigned attack from the front to draw attention; the other group should sneak in and take care of those four Eternal True Gods at the sixth level first."

"inappropriate."

One person shook their head.

"If the five of them are grouped together, it would be dangerous to split up."

Mu Qing grinned: "If you ask me, we should just charge in. My master and I will deal with Bloodfang Demon, and you guys can hold off the other four."

Cold Moon True Monarch frowned slightly: "Fellow Daoist Stardust, your companion seems to be..."

"He has the ability."

Stardust said calmly.

"However, a more prudent plan is indeed needed."

After much discussion, the group decided that Xingchen and Muqing would take the lead in attacking the Blood Fang Demon, Hanyue Zhenjun would be responsible for restraining the two enemies, and Xuanjizi and the other two would join forces to deal with the remaining two.

"remember."

Stardust gave his final words of advice.

"Retreat immediately if the situation turns unfavorable. The Ghost Swamp has a unique environment; do not linger in battle."

Han Yue Zhenjun nodded: "Fellow Daoist Xingchen has considered this very well. The poisonous miasma in the Corpse-Rotting Pool is indeed not suitable for a prolonged battle."

Xuanjizi put away the map, his expression solemn: "Everyone, this operation is of great importance. If we can successfully wipe out this group of cultivators from the Food Kingdom, the Qin Kingdom will surely reward us handsomely."

Stardust remained noncommittal, simply gazing into the distance: "Let's set off."

The group boarded the Eternal Ship and sped towards the Ghost Swamp.

On the flying boat, Xingchen secretly transmitted his voice to Mu Qing: "Be careful of that Hanyue Zhenjun, I feel that something is wrong with him."

A fierce glint flashed in Mu Qing's eyes: "Master suspects he has something going on? Should I kill him first?"

"No need."

Stardust shook his head.

"Let's wait and see. If he makes any unusual moves, we can deal with it all at once."

Mu Qing licked his lips, revealing his gleaming white teeth: "Understood."

The airship cut through the sky and soon arrived above a swamp shrouded in gray mist.

This is the Ghost Swamp, a place so feared that even the eternal gods dare not venture into it.

There are quite a few poisonous beasts inside, including many at the level of Eternal True Gods.

"arrive."

Stardust piloted the spaceship to a slow descent.

"The Boiling Bone Pool is ten miles ahead. Everyone, be prepared."

Everyone drew their weapons, their expressions grave. A fierce battle was about to begin.

……

And this moment.

Deep within the Boiling Bone Pool, in the center of a swamp shrouded in dark green poisonous mist, five figures were concealed within a decaying ancient temple.

Bloodfang Old Demon sat cross-legged on a moss-covered stone platform, his withered fingers gently tapping his knees.

On his wrinkled face, a pair of scarlet eyes gleamed eerily in the darkness.

"Sir, we've had 'that thing' for three days now."

A cultivator from the Food Kingdom, dressed in a black robe, whispered.

"When will our backup arrive? This Ghost Swamp is no place to linger."

Bloodfang Old Demon snorted coldly: "What's the rush? Since the Marquis sent us here, he must have made thorough arrangements."

Another cultivator, his face covered in strange markings, frowned and said, "The longer we stay here, the greater the danger of being discovered by the Qin Kingdom. It's said that Xuanji City has already become aware of this..."

"So what if you notice?"

Bloodfang Demon grinned maliciously.

"What can a mere border town do to me? Even if they send troops, it's just to deliver supplies to us."

As he spoke, he stuck out his scarlet tongue and licked his lips, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth.

"But my lord..."

The black-robed cultivator who spoke first was about to say something, but was interrupted by the Blood Fang Demon.

"enough!"

Blood Fang Demon's eyes flashed with blood-red light.

"Wait three more days. If our reinforcements don't arrive, we'll withdraw on our own. Now, everyone, stay alert!"

The four cultivators from the Food Kingdom quickly agreed and dispersed to maintain vigilance.

The black-robed monk walked to the dilapidated window of the ancient temple, gazing at the poisonous fog spreading outside, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

He touched the heavily sealed black jade box in his arms—it contained the treasure they had risked everything to infiltrate the Qin Kingdom to seize.

"hope everything is fine……"

He murmured quietly.

Suddenly, Bloodfang Demon stood up abruptly, his crimson eyes fixed on a certain direction: "Someone's coming!"

Almost simultaneously, a cold voice pierced through the poisonous fog and echoed above the ancient temple: "You rats of the Food Kingdom, come out and face your deaths!"

Bloodfang Demon's expression changed drastically: "They're from the Qin Kingdom! How could they have found this place so quickly?"

"Sir, what should I do?"

Four cultivators from the Food Kingdom quickly gathered around, their expressions tense.

Bloodfang Demon's eyes flashed with a fierce light: "Since they've come looking for us, let's make sure they don't leave alive!"

He suddenly waved his hand, and the roof of the ancient temple exploded open with a roar. Five figures soared into the sky, heading towards the direction from which the sound came.

Above the Boiling Bone Pool, Xingchen and the others stood suspended in mid-air. Seeing five blood-red figures emerge from the poisonous mist, True Monarch Hanyue coldly said, "They really are here!"

Bloodfang Demon hovered in mid-air, his cold gaze sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on Stardust: "You bunch of trash dare to come looking for trouble with me?"

"Bloodfang Demon, today is your death day."

"Hahaha!"

Bloodfang Demon laughed wildly.

"Such arrogance! I'd like to see what you're capable of!"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly opened his blood-red maw, and a foul-smelling jet of blood shot out, heading straight for Xingchen's face!

The war is about to break out!

"This guy is pretty decisive!"

As Xingchen thought to himself, the Eternal True God unfolded the next moment.

boom!

They easily blocked that attack!

Mu Qing grinned maliciously, his figure flashing out from beside Xing Chen like a ghost, heading straight for Blood Fang Old Demon!

"Old man, suffer death!"

He laughed wildly, unleashing a terrifying aura, showing no fear whatsoever of the Bloodfang Demon's peak Eternal True God pressure.

"court death!"

Blood Fang Demon's eyes flashed with crimson light, and his withered hand slammed out, tearing through space and hurtling towards Mu Qing.

Mu Qing neither dodged nor evaded, but instead condensed a layer of azure light in his right fist and met the attack head-on.

boom!

The two terrifying forces collided, causing space to shatter inch by inch, and the violent shockwave dispersed the surrounding poisonous mist.

Bloodfang Demon swayed slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "How is this possible?"

He was at the peak of the Eternal True God realm. Although he didn't use his full strength in this palm strike, it was still enough to severely injure an ordinary eighth-level Eternal True God.

But the blue-haired man in front of them actually caught it without a scratch!

"Is this all you can do?"

Mu Qing licked his lips, his eyes flashing with even more ferocity.

He flashed and instantly appeared behind Bloodfang Old Demon, unleashing a sweeping whip kick.

There are many people here, so he naturally won't use his Beastmaster abilities, but even so, his strength is still terrifying!

Bloodfang Demon hurriedly turned around to block, but was sent flying hundreds of feet by the kick, his arms going numb.

"What a strong body!"

Bloodfang Demon was horrified. He cultivated the Blood Demon Path, and his physical body was already incredibly strong, yet he was at a disadvantage against this blue-haired man!

The Cold Moon True Monarch, watching from afar, narrowed his pupils: "This Mu Qing, his strength is actually so terrifying?"

He originally thought that Stardust was the main fighting force, but he didn't expect that this seemingly follower could actually fight against Bloodfang Old Demon head-on!

"Don't be distracted!"

Xingchen coldly reminded them, while simultaneously unleashing He Guang, its blade pointing directly at the other four cultivators from the Food Kingdom: "Quickly finish this!"

Han Yue Zhenjun regained his senses and immediately joined Xuanjizi and the others in attacking the remaining enemies.