Swallowed Star Universe
Earth – August 2021
Jiangnan Base City, Outskirts
On the outskirts of Jiangnan Base City stood a colossal private estate.
A massive villa—an imposing fusion of ancient royal architecture and modern luxury—rose at the heart of hundreds of acres of privately owned land. The scale of the estate was grand enough to accommodate thousands of people with ease.
Security here was absolute. Armed soldiers stood guard every three meters, forming an unbroken defensive line. Interspersed among them were elite female martial artists, including several warrior-general–level experts, patrolling day and night. Their presence alone ensured that not even a shadow could approach the villa unnoticed.
The owner of this place was Luo Yuan.
Luo Yuan was the elder brother of Luo Hongguo, the father of the future Hunyuan Lord - Luo Feng and eldest son of Luo Honggu and Jiang Ran.
Several branches of the Luo family lived together in this estate.
Luo Yuan's aunt, Luo Hongqin, lived here with her husband Tang Hai, their son Tang Chen, Tang Chen's wife, their daughter Tang Yongqin, and their son Tang Yangquan.
Mother Jiang Ran's younger brother also resided here with his wife and their only daughter, Jiang Fang.
To the outside world, Luo Yuan possessed multiple identities. He was one of Earth's Three Invincible War Gods.
Among them, Luo Yuan was the strongest, known as War God Yuanjun. Hong was known as the Martial Master, while Lei Shen as the Thunder God.
In his previous life, Luo Yuan had been an orphan. Reborn into this world with a complete family, his heart was filled with an unshakable determination—to change fate, grow stronger, and pursue eternal life. Even if he were to fail, he still had Luo Feng as his ultimate backup plan.
From birth, Luo Yuan had been calm and composed. Due to transmigration, he possessed a photographic memory. Taking advantage of the fact that the world had yet to recognize the true value of martial arts and spiritual cultivation, he secretly used the internet and downloaded countless martial arts and cultivation techniques while they were still freely available. He was only five years old at the time.
To build a solid foundation, Luo Yuan began practicing martial arts and spiritual techniques as early as possible. His father often scolded him, and his mother worried endlessly, but Luo Yuan remained unmoved. By repeatedly demonstrating his extraordinary learning ability, he eventually silenced their concerns.
At the age of ten, Luo Yuan felt that his improvement had begun to stagnate. Even so, he could still defeat five adults simultaneously, earning him the title of a martial arts prodigy within a small circle.
After turning ten, he participated in and won national and international martial arts competitions meant for participants aged sixteen to eighteen—and even dominated competitions for the eighteen to thirty age group.
His fame began to spread internationally and he received massive monetary rewards totaling tens of millions. Using just one million, he purchased a villa on the outskirts of Jiangnan City at an extremely low price.
Over the next five years, relying on his foresight, Luo Yuan invested eight million into the stock market while keeping one million as backup. By 2010, his net worth had soared into the tens of billions.
Understanding human nature well, Luo Yuan hired only loyal bodyguards. He devoted himself completely to cultivation, spending billions to acquire every martial arts technique and spiritual method available on Earth, whether from ancient families or hidden martial lineages.
By 2011, Luo Yuan had already identified two key individuals—Hong and Thor (Lei Shen).
Hong was the strongest underworld assassin in the world, while Thor was someone Luo Yuan encountered while purchasing ancient yoga techniques. The two soon became close friends.
Hong was initially puzzled. Why would such a renowned martial arts prodigy hire him? And what kind of mission required a face-to-face explanation?
Luo Yuan later invited Thor and his daughter to vacation at his newly reconstructed villa. The estate, spanning over a hundred acres, was heavily guarded by beautiful yet deadly female bodyguards.
After Thor arrived with his daughter Lei Xue, Luo Yuan invited Hong and Thor into a secret underground chamber. Lei Xue was left in the care of Tang Chen and his wife, with Tang Yongqin as her playmate, as the two girls were only three years apart.
Within the chamber, Luo Yuan revealed his true strength.
As a quasi-martial artist, his fist strength exceeded 1,000 kilograms, and his speed surpassed normal human limits. His maternal uncle Jiang Nan was also present to witness it.
Hong and Thor were left utterly speechless.
Luo Yuan then explained his cultivation methods and future plans. That day, the three swore brotherhood.
Hong abandoned his life as an assassin and joined the Luo family as its guardian, settling in the villa with his children Gu Yue and Gu Tian. Thor made the same choice, bringing his daughter to live there as well.
At this point, the Luo Family Villa housed:
Luo Yuan (16), Luo Hongguo (6), their parents Luo Honggu (39) and Jiang Ran (38);
Jiang Nan (21) and his wife.
Aunt Luo Hongqin, Tang Hai, Tang Chen & his wife, Tang Yongqin (5), and Tang Yangquan (1);
Hong with Gu Yue and Gu Tian;
and finally Lei Shen with Lei Xue.
Aside from them were elite female guards and household staff.
Under Luo Yuan's guidance, everyone began cultivating a technique he personally deduced—Wuji Yuangong, meaning Infinite Origin Technique, a name that reflected its boundless ambition.
By 2013, Luo Yuan had reached adulthood. Hong and Lei Shen also became quasi-martial artists, though their foundations were weaker due to their age. The others progressed steadily.
By 2015, Luo Yuan, Hong, and Lei Shen successfully deduced the Five Hearts to Heaven cultivation method. However, Luo Yuan instructed them not to practice it yet, as the RR Virus had not yet spread.
At this time, Luo Yuan's fist strength reached 4,000 kilograms, placing him at high-level warrior strength. Hong and Lei Shen reached 2,000 kilograms, becoming mid-level warriors. Those who reached quasi-martial artist level included Gu Yue, Lei Xue, Jiang Nan, and Tang Chen.
When the RR Virus finally spread, Luo Yuan was the first to sense it as his mental power awakened. His consciousness condensed into the same dark golden solid sphere as Luo Feng's. He felt both excited and relieved.
He immediately began cultivating the Five Hearts to Heaven method, absorbing cosmic energy. Time passed unnoticed until the shackles shattered.
Luo Yuan broke through directly to Warlord level, possessing 8,000 kilograms of base strength, a speed of 90 m/s, and mental power at high Warlord level—equivalent to Apprentice Level 4, with mental power reaching Apprentice Level 6.
After stabilizing his realm, he informed Hong, Lei Shen, and Jiang Nan. He deliberately withheld the method from the children, deciding to pass it down only after they turned sixteen. Hong and Lei Shen soon reached Apprentice Level 3.
As animals and plants evolved into terrifying monsters, Luo Yuan's Warlord cultivation granted him initial safety in the chaotic new era.
Together with Hong and Lei Shen, he formed a three-man hunting team, beginning with the area surrounding the villa. He also taught the female guards cultivation techniques.
Time flowed like water, and everything continued to progress.
(To be continued in Chapter 2)