Swallowed Star Chapter 1485 - Transcending Reincarnation (The Final Episode) Part 1
Previously on Swallowed Star...
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
In the solar system, a white-clad couple positioned themselves in the empty void, staring at a enormous red-glowing celestial body in the distance. It was a colossal red star!
“Even as a newborn star,” Luo Feng murmured softly, “once the original universe hits its final phase, this star will age swiftly and transform. The change will happen way quicker than a regular star's development. In no time, it will turn into a massive red giant.”
“Didn't you say that earlier?” Xu Xin chuckled beside him. “With the final stage underway, the origin of the original universe is pulling energy from every life and celestial body. Of course, it will weaken much faster.” She let out a sigh. “For countless years, whenever a star neared its end, we'd shift to another for Earth's sake. But now, even Earth is no more.”
Luo Feng nodded lightly.
Not long before, as this newly relocated newborn star began aging at an alarming rate, many powerful beings from Earth's lineage chose to transfer their ancestral planet, “Earth,” straight into the miniature universe. After getting Luo Feng's approval, they finally placed Earth inside Luo Feng's miniature universe. He designated a dedicated space area there, mimicking the solar system environment.
Luo Feng sighed once more, murmuring, “Yet another reincarnation era draws to a close, just like that.”
“I still remember our early days,” Xu Xin reflected. “We were just high school kids in Earth's headquarters city back then. Who could've imagined we'd survive to this day—to see the oceans vanish, rocks turn to dust, and the whole universe meet its end.”
Luo Feng glanced down at his wife nearby. The couple exchanged smiles.
He gazed back at the immense, radiant red star. It was stunning. Utterly breathtaking. Reminiscent of Earth's sunset in bygone times.
After quite a while…
“Huh?” Luo Feng's eyebrows furrowed.
Xu Xin looked puzzled and asked, “What's wrong?” Then, sensing it too, she peered into the distance.
A silhouette emerged in the far-off void. Moments later, it sped toward them.
It was a universe master clad in a vibrant robe. Her eyes sparkled with even brighter colors than her attire. One of the beast gods from Ancestral God School, she bowed respectfully.
“Honorable Milky Way Horde Leader,” she declared. “The three ancestral gods sent me. They inform you that… the original universe faces destruction in three years! Surely, Milky Way Horde Leader recalls the old promise. Please head to Ancestral God Palace before the three-year deadline expires.”
Luo Feng nodded. “Understood.”
“I won't disturb you longer.” The female beast god bowed again and departed silently.
“Just three years remaining.” Xu Xin sighed quietly.
“Yes, three years.” Luo Feng nodded.
Xu Xin gazed at Luo Feng. She knew this reincarnation era's end meant Luo Feng would soon depart for his reincarnation breakthrough attempt. How could she not feel anxious?
******
The last three years' deadline spurred frantic activity among the original universe's races. Facing the universe's total collapse, relocation became urgent.
Two young men climbed aboard a spaceship ready to launch toward a distant planet, the main assembly hub.
“The original universe itself is doomed,” one lamented. “I wish I could take more friends. But each of us gets only ten spots.”
“Quit complaining,” the other replied. “The original universe is vast. Miniature universes are tiny by comparison. Destiny decrees 99.9999 percent won't enter one. We're lucky—Milky Way Kingdom selected us, letting us bring ten each.”
This was a massive migration. Human relocation prioritized sector lords, undying fighters, and stronger ones first. Next came talents picked by major powers like Milky Way Kingdom, Virtual Universe Company, Huge Axe Dojo, and Universe Star River Bank. Even some standout War of Talents participants, unchosen otherwise, got spots.
Depending on their strength, they could bring family and friends.
Humans handled relocation far gentler than demons or automaton race. Thanks to their mighty true god: Luo Feng!
Humans boasted 98 true gods, yet Luo Feng's miniature universe spanned 1,000 times any other's area! He matched 1,000 true gods' volumes alone!
Plus, Luo Feng and Teacher Origin would break through to true gods of void space by era's end. Their miniature universes would then hold far more lives and beings. That's why they crammed in as many as possible—no fear of overcrowding later. Breakthroughs eased expansion immensely. Thus, vast numbers of humans joined the move!
Still, against the original universe's endless humans, only a fraction qualified!
******
In Luo Feng's miniature universe, at Nine Sectors Mountain, streams flowed, mountains rolled, birds sang, beasts roamed. A scenic haven, Luo Feng's cultivation retreat, typically overseen by Morosa.
Sou! Sou! Sou! Sou! Sou! Sou!
From the distance, a thick swarm of figures approached in flight. This caught Luo Feng's eye mid-chat with his parents and wife. He turned to watch.
Over 1,000 figures landed. Reverently, they bowed and chorused, “Milky Way Ancestor!”
These 3,000-plus were all universe masters. Humans totaled 1,222. In this migration, they spread to various miniature universes. Luo Feng's, the largest, drew the most—especially true god potentials.
Nearly all prospects chose his realm. Over 900 human universe masters went to Luo Feng's care. Plus Hong Alliance races lacking true gods. As human leaders, allies got priority too. Thus, over 3,000 Hong Alliance universe masters entered Luo Feng's domain.
More than 900 human universe masters arrived with hordes: universe knights, undying fighters, sector lords, myriad talents, vast follower groups, and more.
“Everyone's here,” Luo Feng smiled. “Follow the plan we devised.”
“Yes, Ancestor,” the over 1,000 universe masters responded respectfully.
Swiftly, they scattered one by one. Across 100,000 plane surfaces, they released their charges. Each plane became a new homeland.
“Father, you're an ancestor now,” Luo Hai said enviously.
“Soon,” Luo Ping added, “humans will breed generation after generation in Father's universe. With Father's breakthrough, our ‘Milky Way Holy Land Universe’ turns eternal. Endless reincarnation eras will flourish here, making Father the eternal ancestor.”
Luo Feng chuckled at his sons' words.
Indeed. He and Teacher Origin could ascend to true gods of void space anytime. Internally, humans dubbed their realms “Teacher Origin Holy Land Universe” and “Milky Way Holy Land Universe,” calling them “Teacher Origin Ancestor” and “Milky Way Ancestor.”
“Hmm?” Luo Feng turned again.
From afar, six figures flew closer.
“Milky Way,” they greeted humbly and respectfully.
“Jue He, Blood Orchid, Rampage, you've arrived.” Luo Feng smiled and nodded. These six were true gods from first and second reincarnation eras.
Great extermination loomed. For first-era beings, it spelled doom. Without transcending reincarnation, annihilation awaited. Knowing their limits, they hoped for spots in other miniature universes. But capacities were finite—who'd accept extras?
Only Luo Feng could, with his vast universe and imminent void space true god breakthrough.
“Proceed.” Luo Feng instructed.
“Thank you.” The six true gods brimmed with thanks.
Luo Feng observed their departure. Two motives guided his acceptance: past bonds; plus, at “ultimate limit of void space true god” level, studying the original universe's doom—plus Morosa exchanges—would soon propel him to eternal true god. Thus, room would abound; six aides wouldn't hurt.
“When I reach eternal true god,” Luo Feng mused, “my miniature universe will birth new true gods.”
Miniature universe denizens weren't hopeless for true godhood. In regular true god minis, max was universe master.
Void space true god minis allowed true gods, at huge cost: partitioning universe sections. Few did it. But for eternal true god Luo Feng, it'd be trivial—quick recovery assured!
Like the World of Jin: an eternal true god's bred miniature universe.
******
White-robed Luo Feng entered Ancestral God Palace.
“Milky Way, at last. Just one month till great extermination.” High above, the three ancestral gods sat; the elder one grinned. “Your arrival completes our final duty. Per origin willpower's directive, simply remain in Ancestral God Palace. We're off.”
Smiling, the three ancestral gods farewelled Luo Feng and exited the original universe. Ancestral god secret region emptied of all great beings.
Indeed, original universe powers had evacuated progressively for ages. Few lingered.
White-clad Luo Feng stood there, whispering, “Great extermination.”
Not his original body—just a godly power avatar!
Hong!
Void around Luo Feng warped suddenly. A natural wormhole formed; intangible origin willpower enveloped him.
“Inviting me in?”
Luo Feng grasped the origin willpower's intent. Fearless, he stepped forward. Time-space shifted; he entered a boundless, enigmatic realm.
Here, countless light spots floated amid emptiness. Each pulsed with immense power. Even weakest rivaled universe masters. Their might awed Luo Feng. He felt tiny, insignificant.
“This place?”
Luo Feng recalled his “I Am the Universe” inheritance moment—consciousness once entered here. A light spot touched him, granting the technique. Then, his level was low; now, vastly advanced, vision broadened.
This was the original universe's origin land.
Amid myriad lights, few held inheritances. Most brimmed with origin power! Each like an endless world of boundless energy.
Luo Feng grinned. One step nearly reached a light spot—yet it drifted away, retreating light-years. Untouchable.
“Haha…!” Luo Feng laughed freely. Cross-legged, he sat right there.
Hua!
Abruptly, colorful radiance bloomed in the origin space. Blurry rainbow hues draped Luo Feng. Enveloped, his body seemed to stretch; willpower surged across the original universe.
Through star fields, secret regions, barren zones, origin stars—he pierced all.
From sand-grain tiny to law ocean vast. Luo Feng's willpower swept everything. In that instant, he became the original universe!
“Incredible. This… the original universe's framework?”
Luo Feng was entranced, fully absorbed. Origin space held countless lights, sorted into 100,000 types, orbiting one center: “Beginning of the Origin”!
Far more intricate than his “Beginning of the Origin” and “100,000 Heavens”—like those expanded into infinite expanse.
“So,” Luo Feng marveled, “Law Ocean energy stores this way in the universe.” Awe filled him. “Natural wormholes… secret regions… life energy, revealed.”
Though barred from deepest life origin, observing macro to micro once yielded shocking insights.
“Still, the final great extermination promises the most aid.”
Cross-legged in origin space, Luo Feng awaited silently.
******
“Original universe's doom nears. I've witnessed it before—utterly shocking.”
In chaotic airflow void space, aboard a gray ship, Rampaging Devil God recounted the prior cycle to listeners: universe masters, knights, undyings, key talents.
“How soon till destruction?”
“In void space, will we feel the original universe's end here?”
Many in the hall voiced concerns.
“No fears,” Rampaging Devil God boomed cheerfully. “We're safe. Recall, last time…”
Loneliness tormented even the invincible. Solitude bred misery. Since entering Luo Feng’s miniature universe, Ram