Swallowing the Stars: The Supreme Being of All Heavens

Chapter 18 Blood Spring Gathering

Quiet.

If the situation had to be described, it was like a pack of hungry wolves entering a sheepfold, and for a moment no one spoke.

Many people present recognized the group of adventurers from their imposing and fierce demeanor.

Suk was somewhat aware of this.

The adventurers mainly come from a super-powerful human force—the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance!

This is a respectable, powerful, and formidable group.

Over 99% of powerful martial artists and mentalists will join the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance.

Although the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance is relatively loosely organized, no cosmic nation dares to offend it in the vast universe.

Planetary level only qualifies someone as an adventurer. Only Celestial level is eligible to take the assessment and strive for the title of "Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary"! Only Cosmic level is eligible to participate in the "Cosmic One-Star Mercenary" assessment!

It's merely qualifying you to take the exam! Whether you receive the title depends on passing the exam! The "Cosmic Mercenary" exam is extremely difficult!!

The emblem of the mercenary of Universe One Star is a planet on a blood-red wave.

The medal design for trainee mercenaries is only blood-red waves.

The lowest-ranking adventurer's badge features a drop of blood.

Suk observed carefully and found that the badges worn by the adventurers in front of him did not have any blood-red waves, proving that there was not even a single cosmic apprentice mercenary.

Adventurers don't need to take any exams; they just need to register to become adventurers. However, trainee mercenaries need to take an exam, one-star mercenaries need to take an exam, and so on. Every title requires an exam!

The group, exuding an oppressive aura, headed straight for the illuminated elevator on the upper floors of the hotel, with people constantly making way for them as they left.

The discussion only began after they had completely gone upstairs and were out of sight.

"Where did these adventurers come from? They're all strangers to me; I have absolutely no recollection of them."

"Those people gave me a fierce and scary feeling; they didn't look like people to be messed with."

"Could this adventurer team be Eloi's uncle's?" Suk wondered to himself. He had previously detected through the intelligent computer that the strongest member of the team was the bald, burly man at the fifth level of the Constant Star realm, along with another at the third level of the Constant Star realm, two at the first level of the Constant Star realm, and the rest were all at the eighth or ninth level of the Planetary Star realm. They were an extremely formidable force on this planet.

Suk walked toward the elevator. Ordinary people below the 300th floor ride the most ordinary elevators, while the Cloud Ladder is above the 300th floor, and the Flowing Light Elevator is on the 600th floor.

"Saki, I've arrived."

……

Inside the ever-ascending, shimmering elevator, the adventurer team was also engaged in conversation.

"The items have already started to be sold."

The bald, pointed-eared, muscular man with skin that looked like metal, whose eyes seemed to flash with lightning, said in a deep voice, "We were lucky this time and made a fortune, more than we have ever made before. But I still feel uneasy. We should leave this planet as soon as possible and not stay any longer."

"After this, I might consider taking the trainee mercenary exam."

Those around were taken aback.

The trainee mercenary assessment requires reaching the Constant Star level to participate. The elimination rate is extremely high. This is to weed out those unsuitable for this perilous journey! The method of elimination... is mostly death. Only luck allows one to survive. Therefore, the trainee mercenary assessment is notoriously known for its high mortality rate.

"If anything happens to me, this team will be led by Asai, and you can decide for yourselves whether to stay or leave." The bald, pointed-eared man's calm tone carried an undeniable firmness.

"Boss, I believe you can succeed."

"Yes, it's just a trainee mercenary assessment. It won't be difficult for you."

"You'll be leading us from now on."

Regardless of their true feelings, the team members outwardly expressed their loyalty.

A smile appeared on the bald, pointed-eared man's rock-deep face.

He nodded, looking at a thin man with gray-blue hair in the group. "Although there shouldn't be any danger on this planet, we can't forget the rules. Everyone, stay vigilant. Wagner, you also need to take care of your business as soon as possible. Remember, don't leak any information about the team. Knowing too much about certain things won't do your family any good." He seemed to be advising, yet his words carried a hidden warning.

"I know, boss." The gaunt man nodded slightly with a serious expression.

The bald, burly man glanced at the flowing light elevator, which had begun to stop, smiled, and clapped his hands. "Alright, I've booked all 999 floors. Have fun, everyone!"

From the 600th floor upwards, each customer must book an entire floor to serve them, which is extremely expensive.

However, this was nothing to this group of adventurers.

"Suker."

"Brother Suk."

Upon arriving on the 127th floor, Suk was surrounded by two pretty girls who looked almost identical.

They both have red hair and big, bright blue eyes, but their skin isn't as dark as Saki's; instead, it's as white and smooth as milk.

The tight-fitting clothes perfectly showcased their curvaceous, slender, and toned figures.

Saki stood there chuckling to himself; he enjoyed seeing his brother looking troubled.

Beside Saki stood a slender figure dressed in white, with long, flowing blue hair. She was an ice-like girl, her skin as white as snow, exuding a cold and aloof beauty. Her eyes were ice-blue, like the purest ice crystals, her nose was high and straight, and her lips were almost bloodless, like an ice sculpture. Only when she saw Suk appear did a trace of emotion appear in her eyes.

"You've broken through to the planetary level?" The girl walked over and looked at Suk seriously before speaking.

"Huh? What?" Saki's smile froze instantly. He was rather careless and didn't notice the change in Suk immediately. On the contrary, Elo, being a girl, was more observant and noticed something.

Saki looked at Suk in disbelief, "You really broke through?" His voice trembled slightly.

Suk gave a nonchalant "hmm," a casual response that struck Saki like a thunderbolt, causing him to involuntarily take a step back and stare at his friend in disbelief.

"You...you've all broken through? Does that mean I'm the only one who hasn't?" Saki's expression was uncertain. He had been the group's top fighter for years, and now he was actually holding them back?

"Suk, you're amazing! You're even better than my brother!" His two younger sisters looked at him with admiration, which made Saki even more frustrated. He scratched his head and muttered, "That's impossible. We tested it last time, and I was clearly improving faster than you... How come you're the same as Elo? Do you have an uncle too?"

Ignoring him, Suk greeted Saki's family and gave Saki's sister a gift.

"The little ones have all sat down to eat," said Saki's father, a tall, handsome red-haired man, with a smile.

He is Zoki's father, Zodo, a nice man, but the way he looks at Suk seems to have a different meaning, which makes him feel a little uncomfortable.

It's as if they're saying, "When are you going to bring my few salted-brain daughters home?"

Suk sat down, with his two best friends sitting on either side of him.

Suk glanced at Eloi, recalling his previous encounter with the adventurers, and wanted to ask her about it, but ultimately remained silent.

……

At this moment, in the starry sky outside Moon River Star, a huge, blood-red spaceship with special markings shuttled through the air and flew towards the planet.

Inside the spaceship, a group of people dressed in various combat uniforms stared coldly at the blue planet, the air thick with a sense of impending doom.

A cold voice came from behind.

"We've received word from headquarters that the target is located on this planet, and our team has been assigned to carry out the elimination mission."

"The chairman has given the order that none of them should be let go."

"Anyone who dares to kill a member of our Blood Spring Society, no matter who they are... shall die!"