The Banquet and an Introduction to the "Time Chapter" in Swallowed Star

In the world of unparalleled martial arts.

Qie Qiong sat cross-legged, and time around him sometimes accelerated and sometimes stopped.

Divine power surged within him, operating according to the profound path of "Space-Time Destruction: The Time Chapter," refining his divine body time and again.

From the original source of that ultimate technique, a special power was released, accelerating the cultivation process of the "Time Chapter".

After an unknown amount of time, the ripples of time around Qie Qiong slowly subsided. Qie Qiong opened her eyes, a flash of silver light appearing briefly before returning to calm.

He didn't feel that his body had become much stronger.

After all, although Qie Qiong's own creation of the Cosmic Body was not a unique skill, it was comparable to a normal Fourth Firmament World Deity.

However, Qie Qiong sensed that with the successful cultivation of the "Time Chapter," his body contained a strange quality.

He knew that this was a characteristic bestowed upon him upon completing the First Level Realm cultivation in the "Time Chapter".

This property seems to greatly increase his body's resilience.

He stood up and looked at the Space-Time Island Lord, who had been standing to the side as if he were in harmony with Space-Time itself.

They bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Master."

The Space-Time Island Lord wore a satisfied smile and nodded slightly, "You have mastered the first four chapters of 'Space-Time Destruction: The Time Chapter.' This ultimate technique requires time to hone. I summoned you today not only for the mission rewards but also to explain your responsibilities as a 'Protective Divine General.'"

He looked at Qie Qiong, his tone solemn. "A divine general has two duties: first, to wage war against external forces and uphold the dignity of the temple, as you did when you killed Shadow; second, to guard the fiefdom."

"A fiefdom?" Qie Qiong's heart stirred. It seemed his guess was correct; this Protective Divine General was none other than the Five Emperors of the Bloodshed Divine Court.

"Not bad." The Space-Time Island Lord nodded, his tone gentle. "After the Great Destruction, the universe was reborn. The Divine Realm is vast and contains many mysterious places, which are very beneficial to cultivation."

"Within the territory controlled by my Space-Time Temple, there are several such treasure lands. I have selected three of the more central ones as the fiefdoms of the Protective Divine General. Now, one of them will be under your senior brother's responsibility, and you may choose one of the remaining two."

Qie Qiong listened attentively.

"Of the three treasure lands, Flame Mountain has already been chosen by your senior brother Nine Yang. The other two are the Time River and the Green Bamboo Sea," said the Space-Time Island Lord.

"River of Time?" Qie Qiong asked doubtfully, "Teacher, what is the relationship between the River of Time and the Long River of Time?"

He immediately thought of the vast river that runs through the universe and carries the Life Imprint.

Qie Qiong didn't care that Flame Mountain was chosen, after all, he followed the Path of Space-Time, and this treasure land was obviously related to the path of fire.

As for the Green Bamboo Sea, although the Space-Time Island Lord hasn't introduced it yet, it seems that Qie Qiong already has a choice.

The Space-Time Island Lord nodded slightly, his voice still calm, and explained to Qie Qiong, "That's right. The Time River is related to the River of Time, but it's related to the Time River from the previous era."

"The previous era?" Qie Qiong asked in confusion.

Qie Qiong knew that the era of the Snow Eagle World and the era of the Swallowed Star World were not the same thing.

The "epoch" mentioned here refers to the number of cycles of the universe.

"Indeed, it is a manifestation of a tributary of the River of Time that appeared in the world when the universe of the previous era was destroyed."

Although it is no longer the original river that carries all life, it is still a rare treasure land.

He paused slightly, then continued, "The most important and peculiar aspects of this Time River are twofold. First, although the beings present in the current River of Time are not reflected in the river, fragments of scenes from the previous era, or even more ancient eras, are frequently mirrored. These illusions are incredibly realistic, depicting earth-shattering battles between powerful beings, grand scenes of the rise and fall of civilizations, or mysterious fragments of the universe's evolution—immersing oneself in them is like experiencing past eras firsthand, offering ineffable benefits for understanding the rules of Heaven and Earth, and even for tempering one's will."

"Secondly," the Space-Time Island Lord continued, "for cultivators who practice the Path of Time and Space, the Time River itself is an unparalleled sacred ground. The time rules contained within the river are exceptionally active; being immersed in it allows one to comprehend time rules a thousand times more efficiently than in ordinary places. Its core area is even more effective for cultivating the 'Space-Time Destruction: Time Chapter.'"

Upon hearing these two effects, Qie Qiong had already made up his mind.

A tributary of the River of Time from the previous era has manifested!

It reflects the true illusion of an ancient era, and one can even immerse oneself in it and comprehend the rules of Heaven and Earth.

It is the sacred training ground for "Space-Time Destruction: Time Chapter"!

The combination of these three elements is simply a perfect opportunity for him!

He didn't even bother to listen to what was so special about the "Green Bamboo Sea" anymore; he had already made up his mind.

Before the Space-Time Island Lord could finish speaking, he bowed respectfully without hesitation, his voice resolute. "Master! This disciple chooses the Time River!"

"Alright." The Space-Time Island Lord said calmly, "Since that's the case, the Time River will henceforth be under your jurisdiction. Its specific location and the method of controlling the restrictions will be taught to you by the spirit later. As Protective Divine General, guarding your fiefdom is your duty, so do not slack off."

"Yes! This disciple will certainly live up to Master's expectations!" Qie Qiong was overjoyed. With the "Time River" as his foundation, he was confident that he could make rapid progress in the path of time and truly push the Time-Space Fusion to a higher level!

However, what Qie Qiong didn't know was that this Time River wasn't actually one of the divine generals' fiefdoms; it was one of the Space-Time Island Lord's own cultivation grounds. It's just that the Space-Time Island Lord knew about the "Space-Time Destruction: Time Chapter" at the center of the Time River.

It has a great function, which is why the Time River was added.

The Space-Time Island Lord nodded slightly, his figure merging into Space-Time, gradually disappearing.

Qie Qiong bowed slightly and headed towards the Space-Time Courtyard.

Qie Qiong had just returned to the Space-Time Courtyard and hadn't even had time to sort out the details of the mission when a hearty laugh came from outside the courtyard gate.

"Qie Qiong! You're finally back!" It was Dongbo Bai, whose face was beaming with a warm smile.

Behind him followed three figures with slightly weaker auras; these were the three guardian disciples of the Space-Time Island Lord.

Clearly, these four had been together all along; otherwise, they wouldn't have come together so soon after hearing the news of Qie Qiong's return. "Brother Dongfang, fellow disciples," Qie Qiong said with a gentle smile, "I've just returned, and you're all quite well-informed."

"Haha, we've been waiting for news from you, Senior Brother. And since we invited you, we naturally had to hurry." Dongbo Bai laughed as he stepped forward. "As soon as we heard you were back, we rushed over. You must have already completed your mission."

"Now that Senior Brother has completed Master's mission, it is only natural for me, as his junior brother and sister, to come and offer my congratulations," the Dharma Protector disciple said with a smile. "We have already prepared a banquet, Senior Brother, what do you think?"

Qie Qiong immediately nodded. "Lead the way."

Inside the hall.

Surrounded by his fellow disciples, Qie Qiong naturally took the seat of honor.

Then the fellow disciples took their seats one by one.

Qie Qiong took his seat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over his fellow disciples below, each with a smile and a different expression.

Dongbo Bai, representing the inner disciples, spoke with a smile, "Qie Qiong Brother Qieqiong has successfully completed his master's mission and graduated today, a truly momentous occasion for our Space-Time Courtyard. We have prepared a small gift for you as a token of our congratulations and best wishes for your early attainment of great power!"

After speaking, he gestured slightly. The first of the three Dharma Protectors sitting at the very back of the guest seats immediately stood up.

This was a kind-faced Second Firmament World Deity. He stepped forward, and a faint light flashed in his right palm, revealing a jade pot that was entirely emerald green and exuded a chilling aura.

"Senior Brother Qie Qiong," he respectfully presented the jade pot with both hands, "My cultivation is shallow, and I have only this Cold Jade Heart-Cleansing Pot to offer. This pot can produce a drop of Mystic Ice Jade Liquid every hundred years, which is of some benefit to condensing True Body Deity Heart and calming the agitation of divine power. I hope Senior Brother will accept it."

After saying this, he handed the jade pot to the maid standing beside him.

The maid took the jade pot and gently placed it on the table in front of Qie Qiong.

Qie Qiong raised an eyebrow.

He had heard of the Cold Jade Heart-Cleansing Pot, a treasure he had never seen before.

Although the Mystic Ice Jade Liquid is no longer of much use at the Qie Qiong realm, it is still worth ten million Deity Crystals. It seems that this guardian disciple has used up all his savings.

Next, the second Dharma protector disciple stood up.

Take out a palm-sized box, neither gold nor wood. Open the lid to reveal nine silver beads inside, which seem to have Stars flowing within them.

"Junior brother congratulates senior brother!" he announced loudly. "These are nine Starshine Spirit-Stabilizing Pearls. Wearing them can help stabilize the mind."

The maid also stepped forward and presented the box of Starshine Spirit-Stabilizing Pearls to the Qie Qiong table.

The third Dharma protector disciple was next.

This disciple possessed a calm demeanor and a composed gaze.

He rose unhurriedly, and a three-inch-tall purple-gold pagoda appeared in his hand.

The tower is covered with intricate and mysterious runes, faintly emanating a powerful aura.

"Qie Qiong Brother Qieqiong," his voice was clear and melodious, "I am offering this Purple Dawn God-Suppressing Tower."

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Qie Qiong raised an eyebrow slightly upon seeing the tower. This junior brother was quite willing to part with it. He knew about this treasure; it was said that only Fourth Firmament World Deity skilled in crafting treasures could forge it, and its value was over a hundred million Deity Crystals.

He remembered that this junior brother was called Zhong Hui, the World Deity.

His junior brother's family has a Fourth Firmament World Deity, so it seems that his family ancestor also received a share of this gift.

Otherwise, even though he was the guardian disciple of the Space-Time Island Lord, he was still Second Firmament World Deity, and one hundred million Deity Crystals would be a devastating blow.

Finally, it was the turn of the inner disciple, Dongbo Bai. He stood up with a smile on his face, and a wooden box appeared in his hand, containing a golden fruit.

"Qie Qiong," Dongbo Bai said in a gentle voice, "This is the World Sand Heart Fruit that Master bestowed upon me before. I originally intended to enjoy it later, but since you are completing your apprenticeship today, I will take this opportunity to present it to you." A maid stepped forward and presented the World Sand Heart Fruit to Qie Qiong.

In Dongbo Bai's view, this junior brother was the biggest support he would have in the future, besides his master.

Others may not know, but he doesn't know, about this being who can break the record of the World Deity three times in a row.

After completing his apprenticeship, this person will likely soar to great heights, and there's a high chance he'll become a powerful figure in the future. Once he does, he'll probably reach the level of the Three Ancestors very quickly.

Knowing full well that Qie Qiong might hold a very high position in the future, it's only natural to offer him help while he's still weak.

After all, when Qie Qiong reaches the level of the Three Ancestors, no, even without reaching the level of the Three Ancestors, he only needs to become a Great Power.

Dongbo Bai wanted to give a gift, Qie Qiong didn't like it. Now that he's giving it, Qie Qiong has accepted it—that's karma!

This is the thigh, so naturally one should offer up their precious treasure.

Even if someone else gives it to him, this senior brother might not accept it!

Qie Qiong was even more stunned when he saw the World Sand Heart Fruit. This person was really willing to spend so much. In the original story, the White Sand City Lord was expelled from his sect for stealing the World Sand Heart Fruit from the Bloodshed God Emperor.

Its value is definitely at least 100 million Deity Crystals, and due to its rarity, it is even more priceless and unavailable.

Qie Qiong's gaze swept over the four congratulatory gifts on the table, a gentle smile on his face. He nodded slightly, greeting everyone present. "Thank you all for your kindness, fellow disciples. From today onwards, if you have any small matters to attend to, please come to me, and I will do my best to help. Come, let's drink to this cup together!"

The Swallowed Star World.

In the Initial Universe, within the Chaos City.

After returning from the Giant Axe Secret Realm, Qie Qiong went straight back to the quiet room of his mansion in Chaos City. Sitting cross-legged, Qie Qiong slowly opened his eyes, digesting his insights into the "Time Chapter" from the Snow Eagle World.

"The Space-Time Destruction —truly profound. The Space Chapter modifies divine power; the Time Chapter tempers the body. The combination of the two is the true path to the Space-Time Destruction," Qie Qiong thought to himself. "In the Snow Eagle World, I have the Time River to aid me, making the cultivation of the Time Chapter twice as effective. But in this Swallowed Star World— "

The rules of the Swallowed Star World are completely different from those of the Snow Eagle World.

The unique skills of the Snow Eagle World cannot be directly cultivated here.

"Fortunately, I have a system." With a thought, Qie Qiong's consciousness sank into his Sea of Consciousness.

Buzz!

The familiar system panel unfolded in my mind, flowing with silver light and exuding a mysterious aura.

His thoughts locked onto the icon shimmering with silver light—[Myriad Heavens Mall].

A silver light screen appeared, clearly categorized. Qie Qiong's gaze fell directly on the [Classics] category.

"Search: 'Space-Time Destruction - Time Chapter'." He issued the command in his mind.

Space-Time Destruction: The Time Chapter

"As expected, the physical techniques of the Snow Eagle Sect are, in this world, secret arts for cultivating at the Gene Level."

Space-Time Destruction: The Time Chapter

Source: Snow Eagle World Exchange Price: Chapters 1 to 4: 8,000 Myriad Heavens Coins Chapter 5: 80,000 Myriad Heavens Coins Chapter 6: 800,000 Myriad Heavens Coins "This Time Chapter truly lives up to its reputation as a unique skill originating from the Space Chapter; even the level is the same," Qie Qiong murmured.

Then I looked at the introduction to the "Time Chapter".

Detailed Explanation of Effects: Cultivating the first level of the Gene Level yields a 100x multiplier, the second level 800x, the fourth level 5000x, and the Sixth Layer allows one to cultivate a "Time Body," achieving Perfect Gene Level!

Looking at the detailed information on the screen, especially the specific description of its effects, even with Qie Qiong's current state of mind, her breath caught in her throat slightly.

Perfect Genes!

That would be extremely rare even for Universe Master. Among Universe Master Devouring Worlds, reaching Perfect Gene Level ten thousand times is already considered very good.

Even beings with Perfect Gene Level are already the Universe Supreme Master.