Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

Time slips away quietly amidst the cycle of flourishing and decay and the comprehension of its laws.

After an unknown amount of time, beneath Xueyin's tightly closed eyelids, his eyeballs moved slightly.

The Devouring Horn Layer, shimmering with a purplish-black luster, floated in his palm. Its withering and flourishing essence was like the most precise carving knife, repeatedly dissecting the vast and profound laws contained within it.

Each deeper thought is like splitting a crack in a raging, thunderous universe, revealing the supreme truth of destruction and devouring intertwined.

In the core area of ​​the Myriad Thunder Star Network, the miniature thunder dragon shadow became increasingly solid. Its mouth was slightly open, and a wisp of pure devouring power quietly spread out, silently drawing in, annihilating, and transforming the sparse energy dissipating in the quiet room into its own nourishment.

"The Way of Devouring, I have only just begun to grasp the basics..." A purplish-black light flickered in his turbid eyes. "However, this corner layer is ultimately just a fragment of inanimate matter. Although its laws are strong, it has lost its soul and its essence. To obtain the essence of the Devouring Thunder Dragon's bloodline and truly control this world-destroying power, one must draw upon its essence, blood, marrow, and bones and completely fuse them together!" His hoarse mutterings echoed in the silent room.

However, he will not be reckless. The way of cultivation lies in proceeding step by step and being down-to-earth.

……

Just as the clone Blood Shadow was forging ahead deep within the Thunder Ancient Kingdom, struggling against the erosion of the bloodline curse, in the distant other space-time, in that vast universe opened up and protected by Xu Yang—the Primordial Universe—another magnificent scene was unfolding.

This place has long since transcended the realm of the original universe, ascending to become an independent and magnificent sacred universe.

Its territory is so vast that it cannot be measured by ordinary standards.

Diameter—trillions of light-years!
This is a terrifying scale that even ordinary gods could not fathom even a fraction of in their entire lives. The cosmic membrane is incomparably tough, imprinted with the will of the Chaos Ruler, isolating it from all possible prying and intrusion from the outside world.

The universe is vast and complex. Centered on the "Chaos Temple" where Xu Yang's avatar is located, it radiates out a core territory with a diameter of over 100 billion light-years.

This is the place where the origin of the universe is most concentrated, and the laws are as clear as a tangible river. Countless cultivation continents, law-based secret realms, and inheritance stars, all condensed from Xu Yang's divine power, float in the starry sky.

Countless geniuses and experts gather here to cultivate themselves and discuss the Dao.

The temple itself is like a colossal, chaotic city spanning the sea of ​​stars, immeasurably majestic.

Surrounding the core holy land are three thousand enormous nebula arms, dividing it into three thousand relatively independent super star regions. Each star region has a diameter of hundreds of millions of light-years or more, and is governed by a cosmic lord or even a true god-level being under Xu Yang's command, responsible for maintaining order, guiding the development of civilization, and discovering geniuses.

Beyond the three thousand star fields lies an even more vast and endless star belt.

This place is home to countless galaxies, nurturing trillions of life-bearing planets, special celestial bodies, and even some naturally formed secret realms. It is the cradle for the reproduction, adventure, and growth of all life in the universe.

In this universe, Xu Yang's will is like the Way of Heaven, constantly regulating the operation and growth of the universe.

The abundance of living beings is truly vast and boundless!
Although the primordial universe has not been destroyed, the Xu Yang universe has long become the most dazzling existence in the entire cosmic sea. The number of beings that were conceived, grew, and eventually broke through to the True God realm on its own is already extremely astonishing!
The so-called original true god refers to a life form that is born, grows, and eventually breaks through the boundaries of true god within Xu Yang's universe.

Thanks to the power of Xu Yang's cosmic origin, the clarity of its laws, the abundance of its resources, and the healthy competitive environment that Xu Yang consciously guided, the number of such True Gods has now exceeded twenty!
Most of them hold important positions in core holy sites or star regions, either establishing training grounds or protecting a region, forming the backbone of Xu Yang's universe. Among them are many exceptionally talented individuals, some with genetic levels exceeding 30,000 or 60,000 times.

The true gods who gathered together included those from the same cosmic era as Xu Yang, as well as those who had come from other cosmic eras over the long years.

This group is even larger, reaching nearly three hundred people!
They brought different traditions and philosophies, interacted and collided with the original true gods, and jointly promoted the prosperity and evolution of the Xu Yang universe.

Xu Yang's master, the "Lord of Devouring Heaven," had already broken through to the True God realm with Xu Yang's full support and was now cultivating in seclusion in the core holy land, possessing a profound realm.

Among the nearly three hundred true gods, there are many who have gone even further.

While it's difficult to reach the status of an Eternal True God in one step, becoming a Void True God is not impossible. A few have already touched the threshold of Void True Godhood, and each of them is a giant who commands respect across a star field.

This is a terrifying collection of power far exceeding any era since the birth of this cosmic sea!

……

Deep within the Chaos Temple lies the Eternal Garden.

This place, seemingly real yet illusory, is an eternal spacetime secret realm that Xu Yang created at the core of the temple by combining his supreme will with the origin of the universe.

Time flows differently from the outside world, the laws are clear as a painting, exotic flowers and rare herbs never wither, and the flowing divine spring water exudes a refreshing fragrance that nourishes the soul.

In the center of the garden, beside a jade table carved from chaotic crystal.

Xu Yang's divine power avatar was leisurely sipping tea.

This avatar possessed a restrained aura, no different from an ordinary true god, but the opening and closing of its eyes seemed to contain the cycle of birth and death of the entire universe, unfathomable in its depth.

He is the extension of the ruling will of this universe.

Opposite him sat a woman of unparalleled beauty. She had a human body and a snake's tail, her posture elegant and languid, her long, dark green hair cascading down like a waterfall, her skin as white as snow, and her eyes a captivating emerald green, brimming with gentleness and spirituality.

It was Xu Yang's wife, the former queen of the demon race—Meng Cha.

With Xu Yang's unwavering support and her own relentless efforts, Meng Cha had already reached the limit of the True God level. Her divine power was pure and vast, her divine soul was as refined as crystal, and her comprehension of the Ten Great Laws had reached the pinnacle that a True God could attain.

A vibrant green snake tail swayed gently, its tip entwined with a wisp of divine light brimming with life.

At this moment, the demon queen, who was unapproachable and elegant in the eyes of countless beings outside, was lowering her head slightly, her fair and jade-like fingers unconsciously fiddling with a leaf of eternal flowers on the jade table, and her cheeks had a faint blush that was hard to detect, like that of a young girl.

"Husband..." Mengcha's voice was soft and melodious, carrying a rare, cautious plea, "Yuji... and that child Cangya, they're both preparing to set off..."

Xu Yang put down the jade cup in his hand, looked at his wife gently, his eyes full of doting and understanding: "Yes, I know."

"I...I..." Mengcha raised her head, her emerald green eyes glistening with tears, tinged with a hint of stubbornness. "Yuji, although she has achieved the Infinite Divine Body, is still quite impulsive. I'm really afraid of her...and Cangya, that child is too calculating, he's stuck at that final step..."

She paused, her voice lower, tinged with a barely perceptible shyness, "I...I also want to...go with them...to see you..."

She finally voiced her deepest wish. Reserved as she was, saying "I'll come visit you" was already her limit; she couldn't bring herself to utter anything more sweet or tender. Instead, she poured her intense longing and yearning into her expressive eyes.

Xu Yang's heart was instantly filled with this subtle yet ardent emotion.

He reached out and gently grasped Mengcha's cool, soft hand that was placed on the table.

It feels warm and smooth to the touch, just like it did back then.

“My lady…” Xu Yang’s voice was deep and gentle, carrying a comforting power, “How could I not know your feelings? This Eternal Garden may be beautiful, but in the end, it is only an avatar of mine to accompany you. I am overjoyed that you want to come looking for me.”

Mengcha felt the warmth of her husband's palm and his unconditional acceptance, which eased her anxiety. However, the blush on her cheeks deepened, and she turned her head slightly away, not daring to look directly into Xu Yang's gaze, which seemed to see through everything.

“Being trapped in this ‘small pond’ is not a good thing. It’s good to see a wider world.” Xu Yang seemed to have made up his mind. It was safer for his wife and daughter to stay in the Primal Universe, but they were not only his wife and daughter, but also cultivators climbing the path of cultivation. They had the right to pursue the life they wanted!
They are not my toys, and I cannot use the phrase "I'm doing this for your own good" as a reason to deprive them of their progress.

……

The core sacred ground, the Myriad Stars Martial Arts Arena.

This is a sacred place in Xu Yang's universe where true god-level powerhouses exchange skills, undergo trials, and verify secret techniques.

A supercontinent formed by the compression and condensation of countless star fragments floats in the void. The continent is covered with law runes, and the space is reinforced to the extreme.

At this moment, in the center of the training ground, two figures are fiercely clashing, causing countless illusory stars to rise and fall.

Yu Ji is the apple of Xu Yang and Meng Cha's eye.

In preparation for their journey to the Origin Continent, Xu Yang had her adapt to the human form beforehand.

She inherited her mother's stunning beauty, and after transforming into human form, she was slender and graceful, wearing a striking silver armor, with her long, dark green hair tied into a high ponytail that fluttered with her movements.

Her eyes sparkled like stars, full of vitality and youthful vigor.

boom!
Yu Ji unleashed a punch, seemingly effortless, yet wherever the fist passed, the space rippled like a lake, forming countless fine black threads. A vast, pure torrent of divine power, seemingly containing infinite possibilities, surged forth, carrying a terrifying force that encompassed all things yet was overwhelming and unstoppable!
Infinite Divine Body!

A perfect foundation at the genetic level, 90,000 times greater!

This punch had no fancy techniques, only the crushing power of absolute force, as if the power of the entire universe had converged at one point and exploded with a roar!

The one she fought was her senior brother, Xu Yang's personal disciple—Cang Ya!
Cangya was tall and straight, with a wolf-headed face as if carved by a knife and axe, and deep eyes that seemed to contain the sedimentation of endless stars and the years.

He was enveloped in a hazy starlight, and his aura was equally powerful, clearly indicating that he was also an Infinite Divine Body!

Faced with Yu Ji's earth-shattering punch, a hint of admiration flashed in Cangya's eyes.

He gave a low shout and formed a hand seal in front of him.

hum!
A miniature, nine-story pagoda phantom made of pure starlight instantly materialized. The pagoda rotated, its body flowing with countless mysterious star runes, emanating a powerful aura that suppressed the universe and isolated all laws!

"Star-Suppressing Tower!"

One of the true gods watching the battle murmured.

This is a unique skill created by Cangya, combining the Star Tower's legacy with his own insights.

Boom! ! !

Yu Ji's fist, imbued with boundless power, slammed heavily onto the Starlight Pagoda!
The pagoda trembled violently, starlight flashed wildly, and countless runes flickered in and out of existence. A terrifying shockwave swept out like a world-ending tsunami, but was absorbed and neutralized by the law-based light curtain surrounding the martial arts arena.

Click...click!
A subtle yet distinct cracking sound rang out.

Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the surface of the Starlight Pagoda. Although it did not completely collapse in the end, its brilliance dimmed and it was on the verge of collapse.

Cangya let out a muffled groan as his body was sent flying backward by the immense force, barely managing to regain his footing after traveling tens of thousands of miles. His face was slightly pale.

"Senior brother, are you alright?" Yu Ji stopped her playful banter and flashed to Cang Ya's side, her dark green ponytail drawing a graceful arc in the air.

"It's alright." Cangya shook his head. The wolf-headed man's face remained cold and stern, but his gaze softened as he looked at his junior sister. "Junior sister's Infinite Divine Body is becoming more and more perfect. This punch contains the power of destruction. Senior brother's 'Star-Suppressing Tower' is indeed unable to withstand it."

He readily acknowledged the gap in skill, his gaze sweeping over the silver armor on Yu Ji's body that shimmered with deep starlight. He said indulgently, "'Firefly' armor, it seems Master has put in a lot of effort for you again."

Upon hearing this, Yu Ji proudly raised her chin, her fingertips tracing the flowing star patterns on her breastplate: "That's right! Father said that the unknown lands are dangerous, so this 'Firefly' set was crafted by him using 'Void Star Essence' collected from the depths of the Cosmic Sea as the main material, incorporating a trace of chaotic origin, and combining it with my life characteristics. It has unparalleled defense and can further amplify the flow of my divine power, making it even more powerful when it erupts!"

As she spoke, she looked at Cangya again, "But Senior Brother, your Star Tower is the real weapon of mass destruction, even Father praised it highly! If you had used your true form just now, my fist might not have been able to budge it in the slightest."

A hint of a smile flashed in Cangya's eyes.

The Star Tower, originating from the Mountain-Sitting Guest, possesses immense and unfathomable power, which even his master could not fathom; it is his greatest reliance.

He nodded slightly, saying nothing more, only saying, "External forces are ultimately auxiliary; one's own cultivation level is fundamental. Junior sister, you and I have both reached the limit of True God, and the tenth-order secret technique has been mastered. The realm of Void True God... is right before our eyes."

When serious matters were mentioned, Yu Ji also put away her playful thoughts, her emerald eyes sparkling with anticipation and a hint of trepidation: "Yes, Senior Brother. We've almost reached the end of the Path to True God in this Cosmic Sea. Unknown lands, a wider world, more opportunities... and Father!"

A light of filial piety and longing shone in her eyes, "Father has already established a foundation over there. With his guidance, the risks we encounter in the cycle of reincarnation can be minimized!"

Their eyes met, and they both saw in each other a firm will to transcend and pursue a higher realm.

At their level, their purpose was no longer simply survival, but rather accumulating power to await the safest and most likely opportunity to gain a foothold on the Origin Continent—an opportunity personally guided by their father, master, the Chaos Ruler Xu Yang. (End of Chapter)