Swallowing the Stars: The Puzzle of Everything!

Chapter 48 The Return of Canggu

It was clear that post-war Gilal was no longer a suitable place to stay.

Apart from some buildings that remain intact, most of the high-rise buildings in other areas have collapsed, with countless metal fragments mixed with boulders, lava, and bursting underground currents. It will take at least ten years to repair them.

"Let's continue the banquet under the stars!"

Xue Ying Cang Gu took out the latest D9-class folding base and casually operated it a couple of times. Immediately, a silver-white floating fortress appeared in space. The cold machinery gradually started operating as the power supply was turned on, forming a gravity and gas environment similar to the ground of a normal life-bearing planet.

Similarly, the other powerful figures acted as if nothing had happened, clinking glasses and discussing a range of topics including politics and economics.

"What exactly happened?"

Seeing that no one was around, Xue Ying Cang Gu pulled Perseus aside, lowered his voice, and pointed to the young man on the left who seemed to be unaffected.

"You'd have to ask your ancestor."

Perseus's lips moved, and his voice rang directly in Xue Ying Cang Gu's mind through his telekinesis. Especially at this moment, as he locked onto Bodo Cang Gu in the distance, he could also feel an extremely powerful aura, flickering faintly in the limited space, like an annoying fly following him like a shadow.

"He's inviting me over to discuss a business deal, I have to leave immediately..."

Suddenly, Xueying Canggu reached out and grabbed Perseus.

"Don't forget, I was here first."

"I know!"

Perseus coldly pulled off his robe, seemingly standing with Xue Ying Cang Gu, but in reality, he didn't agree to anything.

In this transaction, since no new treaty has been finalized, the highest bidder wins—and compared to the eldest prince, the ancestor of the Canggu Empire is the wealthiest person in the entire empire.

……

"Lord of the Ancient Realm, since you invited me to meet, isn't it a bit late to show up?"

Under the dim starry sky, the light of the stars twinkled continuously. Perseus stood steadily on a cratered meteorite with his arms crossed, looking at the vast, empty void before him.

Suddenly, an invisible ripple flashed by.

On the other side of the meteorite, a hunched figure appeared out of nowhere, his aura heavy and imposing, like a towering mountain.

"You seem to have no sense of respect, kid!"

"A sense of awe?"

Perseus burst into laughter. "That's something you only do when facing someone stronger than me. Ancient Realm Lord, as long as you remain a Realm Lord, you absolutely cannot kill me. Since you can't do anything to me, it seems you can't interfere with what I do... What are you planning to do—"

Perseus frowned slightly as he suddenly sensed a murderous intent.

As he unleashed his primal force and retreated rapidly, the Hun Tian Ling on his body stretched forward like an arrow, constantly ramming into the giant palm in front of him.

"Bang!", "Bang!", "Bang!"...

The terrifying impact unleashed surging waves of fire.

The giant hand advanced layer by layer, and with just a gentle shake, it repelled the Hun Tian Ling's series of attacks.

"You really think I'm afraid of you?!"

Seeing that the Ancient Realm Lord was relentless, Perseus transformed himself, conjuring up a three-headed, six-armed form, while a terrifying phantom appeared behind him.

The Flame Spear suddenly enlarged and smashed forward. The half-activated "Heaven and Earth Formation" combined with "Chaotic Heaven Fire" instantly soared to an unimaginable level of power.

"boom!!!!!"

The Ancient Realm Lord stood expressionless in the void, seemingly unharmed, but in reality, a corner of his robe was rapidly shattering.

He squinted at the aggressive young man opposite him.

"You seem to be holding back."

"I told you, I'm not much weaker than you old guys. Don't even mention you're a realm lord, even if you really broke through..."

Perseus chuckled twice, his expression ambiguous.

The Ancient Realm Lord sighed, "I need to test your abilities before deciding whether to tell you the truth!"

"The truth is that your Canggu Empire is a hot commodity."

"Prince Ziyuan, Lord Qianming... so many Lords have moved at the mere mention of your name. Old man, have you amassed enough wealth to become an immortal, or are you hiding some kind of treasure that can elevate the level of life's genes? Surely you're not hiding a small, undeveloped secret realm, are you?"

The Ancient Realm Lord remained silent.

He looked up at Perseus, who had also become somewhat serious, realizing that something was wrong.

"What if I said I actually have it???"

"What, a small one..."

Perseus's pupils constricted. "You really have a secret realm?"

"About nine million years ago, I was just a native of this planet."

As if lost in some unforgettable memory, the Lord of the Ancient Realm began to recount his rise to power.

From planetary natives to world lords.

One by one, his former kin fell on the path of maintaining the planet's independence. Only he, a ninth-level Constant Star, unexpectedly discovered a small, undeveloped secret realm in a desolate star field.

Thanks to the unique environment and special resources of the secret realm, the Ancient Realm Lord comprehended the Law of Earth and has progressed from the Hengxing level to where he is today.

Unfortunately, the gains from the outer perimeter of the secret realm were not enough for him to become immortal.

Millions of years have passed in the blink of an eye. The youth who once fought for their race have realized their dream of establishing themselves in the universe, but this secret realm has become the most difficult hot potato to deal with.

How many people have you said the same thing to?

No matter how emotionally charged the Ancient Realm Lord was, Perseus remained calm.

"If you hand over the secret realm to the Virtual Universe Company, with the protection of the five major powers, who can possibly dare to attack the Canggu Empire? — You released this information, probably intending for us to fight to the death. Do you think you can't afford to live anymore and are planning to drag a few people down with you?"

The Lord of the Ancient Realm smiled.

He lowered his head and let out a maniacal laugh. When he looked up again, his eyes had become distinctly obsessive and cruel, like a demon crawling out of hell at midnight, looking at this ancient and eternal vast universe with utmost resentment!

"Hahaha, you actually figured it out."

"But so what?"

"What belongs to the ancients belongs to the ancients, but what's mine, why should you get it so easily?!"

"Or are you afraid because you know you'll be facing those veteran realm lords on this trip, and you're not planning to go to that secret realm?"

"That won't happen—"

Perseus shook his head. "How could there be no casualties when fighting for treasure?"

"With the emergence of the secret realm, numerous powerful realm lords have descended. It is imperative to first determine who is superior before deciding the ownership of the treasures."

"However, there's one thing I'm curious about..."

As he spoke, he looked up at the Ancient Realm Lord who was also looking up.

"The Mingguang Empire should also be aware of the movements of the various realm lords within its borders. They've set their sights on the coordinates of the secret realm you possess, and are brazenly planting their own people in the Canggu Empire. How come the powerful members of the royal family haven't noticed anything about this at all?"

"How did they manage to do that???"

"It's understandable that I don't know your reliance is on the secret realm, but with the fall of the Canggu Empire, is there really no one in the Mingguang Empire interested?"