Swallowed Star: The Six Eyes
Chapter 4

A Word of Advice for Luo Feng!

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"That's more like it! Let me try out my swordsmanship!"

Watching the number of monsters steadily increase, Gu Ce chuckled and drew the longsword from his back.

Movement techniques on Earth were divided into Basic Level, Micro Level, Perfect Level, and Artistic Conception Level.

Above Artistic Conception Level was Domain Level.

The classifications in the universe, meanwhile, only included Basic Level, Artistic Conception Level, Domain Level, and World Level.

After awakening Six Eyes, setting aside his ability to directly observe the workings of the Origin Laws of Space, the learning ability granted by Six Eyes alone was enough for Gu Ce to quickly reach the peak of Basic Level!

And Artistic Conception Level? It would not trouble Gu Ce for long, either.

Even Domains were no obstacle to Gu Ce. Comprehending Laws was what he would need to consider afterward.

Aside from movement techniques, weapon techniques on Earth were likewise divided into four levels: Basic Level, Specialization Level, Mastered Swordplay, and Artistic Conception Level.

Although Gu Ce's movement technique was highly advanced, he had barely practiced swordsmanship and remained at Basic Level. This was the perfect chance to hone it.

"The first level of Longevity Swordplay gives rise to an additional Hidden Force. Though it cannot directly enhance one's strength, it allows a second burst of power in a short period. It is equivalent to unleashing two full-power strikes in succession, catching an opponent off guard. This Hidden Force can also be used to alter one's position, making one as unpredictable as ghosts and gods, leaving enemies unable to guess one's next move!"

The essence of the first level of Longevity Swordplay surfaced in his mind.

Longevity Swordplay was known for its unceasing flow and unfathomable unpredictability. It focused on wearing down opponents and borrowing force to return force.

Once cultivated to the third level, it could unleash eight bursts in a short time. It was the pinnacle of combining movement technique and swordsmanship! Combined with fourfold force generation, it was second only to "World Annihilation" and "Nine Heavens Thunder Blade."

Gu Ce tightened his grip around the longsword. The surrounding monsters were cowed by his aura, and for a moment, none dared rush forward.

"If you won't move, then I will." Gu Ce said with a smile.

Whoosh!

Gu Ce exploded into motion, charging into the beast horde at incredible speed. He restrained his movement technique and instead devoted himself wholly to swordsmanship. With the physical fitness of an Advanced Warrior, nearly every slash killed a monster, and his proficiency in swordsmanship continued to rise.

Clang!

One slash severed an Iron-Haired Boar's tusk.

Whoosh!

Another slash took a Tiger Mastiff's head.

Relying on the explosive burst of Hidden Force from Longevity Swordplay, Gu Ce could still move through the beast horde like a dragon even without relying on his movement technique, shifting and weaving with ease.

Although these Primary Beast Soldiers were consumed by bloodlust, they still possessed the instinctive fear of death. Under Gu Ce's slaughter, the monsters at the outer edge actually began to flee!

That would not do!

They were all my prey!

With a thought from Gu Ce, his movement technique and swordsmanship merged into one.

In an instant!

The pace of slaughter rose once more.

The beast horde, numbering in the hundreds, was ultimately forced into rout by Gu Ce alone!

"Hah!"

After dealing with the final monster and sheathing his longsword, Gu Ce smiled.

His swordsmanship had entered the Mastered Swordplay level!

He was even close to successfully grasping the second level of Longevity Swordplay!

Suddenly, some movement came from behind him.

"Hm? Luo Feng?"

Gu Ce had not expected to run into the future Galactic Lord again. Was it a coincidence?

"You know me?" Luo Feng was somewhat surprised. This fierce man knew him?

"I heard others talking about you in the plaza." Gu Ce casually explained. "My name is Gu Ce."

"I heard that the Limitless Martial Arts School recruited you early? Looks like you're a genius too." Gu Ce said with a smile.

"No, no." Luo Feng immediately felt a little embarrassed at Gu Ce's praise. "Compared to you, Brother Gu, I'm nothing. By the way, how come I've never heard your name before?"

Gu Ce's height of 1.91 meters was highly deceptive.

"Brother?" Gu Ce smiled faintly. "I'm sixteen this year."

Uh...

Luo Feng became even more embarrassed upon hearing that.

"Luo Feng," Gu Ce suddenly said.

"What is it?" Luo Feng froze.

"A strong person does not need to hide his talent." Gu Ce spoke seriously. "Only by showing your brilliance can you earn more people's appreciation, gain more resources, and protect the people you care about. Hiding your talent might let you play the pig to eat the tiger, but it might also fool you into becoming the pig yourself."

"I hope you show your true talent instead of letting yourself be confined here." Gu Ce patted Luo Feng on the shoulder. "I believe you can go much farther in the future. Believe me, War God will only be your starting point."

"Brother Gu..." Luo Feng stopped himself, watching as Gu Ce gradually walked away.

Brother Gu... no, what did Gu Ce mean by that? Could he have discovered the dark golden sphere in my mind?

Luo Feng pondered it secretly, but he could never guess the truth.

Gu Ce's thoughts were simple. He hoped Luo Feng would reveal his identity as a Spirit Reader early and receive better training from the Limitless Martial Arts School. With Luo Feng's talent, he would soon be able to join the Limitless Martial Arts School's Elite Training Camp and become a War God faster than in the original story.

At that point, Li Yao and the like would be no issue.

Earth was still too small. The starry universe was where Luo Feng and he belonged.

Like the original story? Far too slow.

He was not a Spirit Reader and could not become Yinmo Star's inheritor, so all he could do was accelerate Luo Feng's growth.

Those in the monitoring room had already gone numb.

"Is Mastered Swordplay really this easy?" the officer muttered.

He felt as though he had lived his whole life for nothing, being inferior even to a sixteen-year-old child.

"Don't worry, everyone feels crushed." Wang Heng comforted him. "He's the real monster. We don't need to compare ourselves to him. Look, that kid named Luo Feng is pretty good too. Micro Level movement technique—find a way to recruit him for our Lightning Martial Arts School."

"Wang Heng!" Zhuge Tao finally grew anxious. "Having one Gu Ce isn't enough for you? You want to steal someone from my Limitless Martial Arts School too?"

"Didn't you try to poach Gu Ce earlier?" Wang Heng said disdainfully.

"You!" Zhuge Tao was momentarily speechless and somewhat exasperated.

The talent Luo Feng had displayed at this time was certainly enough to enter the Basic Training Camp, but there was still a vast gap between him and Gu Ce.

"Enough, enough, you two, stop arguing." The officer hurriedly intervened. "Look, if you don't stop him soon, Gu Ce is really going to clear Monster Town by himself!"

The two immediately turned their heads, snorted coldly, and stared at the screen together.

Just as the officer had said, Gu Ce had gone on a killing spree in Monster Town all by himself!

Wang Heng suddenly recalled what Gu Hesheng had said. Could it actually come true?

He had only just finished clearing the beast hordes and rested for a short while before beginning his slaughter again. The other prospective martial artists could only watch helplessly as Gu Ce slaughtered everything in sight.

It was as though his stamina would never run out.

"Old Wang, shouldn't you step in and stop him? The others won't be able to complete the assessment otherwise," the officer reminded him.

"Let him finish the assessment early. And don't let the other prospective martial artists learn about his results," Wang Heng said as he rose and walked out of the room.

Gu Ce had already killed hundreds of monsters. No matter what, he had created a record unprecedented in history and perhaps never to be surpassed.

Letting the other examinees know would only crush their motivation. Too great a gap could not serve as encouragement.

Gu Ce in Monster Town had stopped slaughtering before Wang Heng arrived.

These Primary Beast Soldiers simply could not threaten him. Trying to break through to Artistic Conception Level tonight and comprehend Conception would still be somewhat difficult.

After giving it some thought, Gu Ce decided to leave some monsters for the other examinees.

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