Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

Emperor Tianguang's gentle gaze fell upon Xueyin, his pure lightning containing no displeasure, only a faint hint of inquiry: "Speak."

Xueyin took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and his voice was clear and firm: "This disciple has forged the Bloodline of the Devouring World Thunder Dragon and mastered the Devouring Abyss Weapon. This path is dangerous. Although this disciple has barely suppressed the ferocity and stabilized his mind with the True Meaning of the Purifying Thunder Light bestowed by Master, this disciple knows that the ferocity of the bloodline is like a malignant sore, and the backlash from devouring is like a sword hanging over one's head! This disciple's Dao heart and will are the greatest obstacle to advancing on this path! Although this disciple won the battle in the Thunderfire Crystal Forest, I also felt that after devouring the source of a powerful enemy, the ferocious thoughts deep in my sea of ​​consciousness were restless, and I need to suppress them with even greater mental strength. If this continues, it may become the root of disaster."

He raised his head, his gaze meeting the all-encompassing eyes of the Heavenly Light Emperor, his expression filled with a profound understanding of his own path and a thirst for greater power: "The Azure Thunder Creation Scroll contains unparalleled life creation, its mysteries boundless. However, this disciple is dull-witted and feels that this path is slightly incompatible with the 'sharpness' of my current devouring and destruction. This disciple is even more worried that, with my current foundation of will, forcibly comprehending this great Dao of life creation may not only fail to achieve a harmonizing effect, but may also intensify the ferocity of my bloodline, trigger a backlash, and shake my Dao heart."

Xueyin spoke slowly but clearly, analyzing his own predicament with candor. He did not directly deny the value of the "Azure Thunder Creation Scroll," but instead pointed out the potential risks based on his own bloodline characteristics, current state of will, and the core of his path.

"This disciple dares to ask," his voice suddenly rising, "that you might... replace this 'Azure Thunder Creation Scroll' with a willpower secret technique that leads directly to the ultimate realm? A willpower secret technique that can help this disciple suppress the ferocity of his bloodline, temper his Dao heart and will, and resist the backlash of being devoured! This is the most urgent matter for this disciple at present, for the cultivation of his life and the continuation of his Dao path! This disciple is willing to devote all his energy to learning this technique, to forge an unparalleled foundation of willpower, and then pursue the Great Dao!"

After saying that, Xueyin lowered his head deeply, his forehead touching the cold, crystalline ground again, his heart pounding wildly in his chest.

He is gambling!
He gambled that Emperor Tianguang could understand his predicament, and that this emperor, known for his tolerance and vision, valued his disciple's clear understanding and choices regarding his own path.

Inside the radiant hall, all was silent.

Only pure, purifying lightning flowed silently.

Emperor Tianguang silently gazed at Xueyin, who was prostrating himself on the ground, his face, composed of pure lightning, revealing no expression.

Time seemed to freeze for a few breaths.

Just as Xueyin's heart began to grow uneasy, the gentle and peaceful voice of Emperor Tianguang finally rang out. There was no blame at all, but rather a hint of... a relieved smile.

"Goodness." That one word, like a gentle spring breeze, instantly dispelled all the gloom and pressure that had been weighing on Xue Yin's heart.

"You are able to see your own hidden dangers, discern the obstacles on the path, remain unmoved by the temptations of the Great Dao, and deeply understand that willpower is the foundation of cultivation... Such clarity and such decisiveness greatly please me." The Heavenly Light Emperor's voice was filled with approval. "There are countless Great Daos, but the one that suits you is the ultimate Dao. Forcing other paths will only bring harm. What you seek is precisely in line with the foundation of your current path and also in line with the true meaning of 'adaptability' in the Thunder Dao. Approved."

As the word "Accurate" fell, Emperor Tianguang pointed his finger and gently touched the floating "Azure Thunder Creation Scroll".

hum!
The emerald green scroll of life's creation instantly transformed into specks of light and vanished.

The pool of light surged once more, and a point of darkness, so deep it seemed capable of swallowing all light, slowly rose from its center.

It was not physical darkness, but a pure, cold, soul-chilling condensation of the will to "annihilate." It eventually transformed into a strange crystal the size of a pigeon's egg, shaped like an eye.

This "pupil" has no pupil, only a slowly rotating dark vortex that seems to connect to the ultimate nothingness of the universe, emanating a terrifying aura that freezes the soul and annihilates all thoughts.

Even the pure radiance of the Pure Light Heaven, when it approached, was silently swallowed up and reduced to oblivion.

"This object is called 'Eye of the Abyss'." Emperor Tianguang's voice carried a hint of solemnity. "It is not an ordinary secret technique or book, but a rare artifact from beyond the realm that contains the origin of 'Annihilation of Will'. It is also the core medium and carrier for cultivating the ultimate will technique of the same name, 'Eye of the Abyss'."

He looked at Xueyin: "The path is neither protection nor amplification, but the ultimate 'annihilation' and 'nothingness'! Refine this thing, communicate with its origin with your divine sense, and draw upon the annihilating power of the Abyss to constantly hone, refine, and even 'annihilate' the impure, ferocious, and restless negative thoughts that have arisen in your will due to devouring! Like forging divine iron, it is hammered and refined a thousand times, removing the dross and keeping the essence! In the end, it will make your will as deep, silent, and impervious to all laws and undisturbed by all thoughts as the Abyss! This is the supreme barrier for you to resist the backlash of your bloodline, stabilize your Dao heart, and even face the impact of higher-level wills in the future!"

His tone turned serious: "However, this thing is extremely dangerous. Its annihilating power can damage the very source of your will if you are not careful. At best, it will damage your soul; at worst, it will cause your will to collapse, turning you into a walking corpse! Only those with a will as firm as the Chaos Divine Iron should touch it! Do you dare to accept this inheritance?"

As Xueyin sensed the terrifying aura emanating from the "Eye of the Abyss," which seemed to freeze and annihilate even his own thoughts, he felt no fear. Instead, an uncontrollable excitement and desire surged from the depths of his soul.

that's it!
Cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. With my cheat-like abilities, why should I fear such dangers?
"This disciple dares!" Xueyin's voice was resolute, filled with unwavering determination.

Emperor Tianguang nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction appearing in the pure lightning: "Good. This 'Eye of the Abyss' is yours."

He said no more and continued to point to the remaining treasure.

The third radiance was a fist-sized, viscous, dark golden liquid that pulsated slightly like a living thing. Fine, crimson-gold patterns flowed across its surface, resembling a network of blood vessels, emanating a boundless, primordial life force and an ancient, majestic, yet primal and ferocious bloodline pressure.

The pressure was so strong that it even caused the Blood Shadow's Devouring World Thunder Dragon bloodline to resonate and stir. The Myriad Tribulations Thunder Scale Armor trembled slightly, and the Abyss Devourer beside him let out a deep, eager cry, with its three Reverse Scale Vortexes spinning wildly.

"This is the 'Primordial Blood Essence'!" Emperor Tianguang's voice carried a hint of emotion. "It is not something naturally formed, but rather a bloodline treasure created by our royal family through the expending of endless resources and secret methods to refine the essence of countless powerful Primordial life forms, then incorporating a wisp of thunderous essence from our ancestor. It contains the purest and most primordial power of Primordial life creation, along with a trace of the supreme bloodline Dao of the Thunder Ancestor. It is an unparalleled treasure that aids in bloodline cultivation, purifies the bloodline's essence, and stimulates the bloodline's potential!"

He looked at the Devouring Thunder Dragon bloodline within Xue Yin's body, which had become noticeably more active due to the appearance of the "Primordial Blood Marrow," and said gently, "Your Devouring Thunder Dragon bloodline, though strong, is not perfect. There will inevitably be losses during the refining process, and the power of the bloodline must be constantly purified and refined in order to unleash its true power and support you in climbing to higher realms. This 'Primordial Blood Marrow' is the unparalleled resource for your bloodline cultivation! Refining and absorbing it can help you remove impurities from your bloodline, purify your origin, and stimulate deeper levels of bloodline supernatural powers. Even... if you can withstand its power, you may be able to trigger a resonance with that trace of ancestral Dao rhyme deep within your bloodline, and glimpse a higher mystery of the fusion of thunder and life! This thing is domineering, and the refining must be done step by step, guided by the power of thunder evolved from the 'Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Prison,' and protected by the Cleansing Thunder Light. Otherwise, there is a risk of your bloodline boiling and your body exploding."

Blood Shadow felt an unprecedented thirst within his bloodline, and the undisguised greed of Abyss Devourer, and no longer had any doubts in his heart.

This "primordial blood essence" is the key to repairing his bloodline foundation and promoting bloodline evolution!

He took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his blood, and bowed deeply for the third time: "Master's great kindness is deeply appreciated by your disciple! This blood marrow will surely be the cornerstone for your unparalleled bloodline foundation. Your disciple will definitely act cautiously and live up to this treasure."

Three precious treasures floated in front of him.

The "Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Prison" inherits a Dao seed that shines with lightning and possesses countless Daoist charms. The "Eye of the Abyss" is a strange and profound object, its annihilating will sending chills down one's spine.

The 'Hunyuan Blood Marrow' pulsates ceaselessly, radiating the most primal allure of life and power.

Emperor Tianguang looked at the extremely respectful Xueyin, his gentle gaze filled with expectation: "These three items are the foundation of your path. The Dao Seed of Inheritance and the wondrous artifact of will are the true teachings bestowed upon you by your master; the Primordial Blood Marrow is a treasure to help your bloodline reach its peak. However, you must remember that the Ancestor taught that royal resources must be obtained through proper means. These three items are the limit of what I can give you within my authority. All resources, auxiliary materials, and even more profound inheritances required for your subsequent cultivation must be fought for and obtained through merit with the sword in your hand! I can answer your questions and guide you, but the path is under your feet."

Blood Shadow respectfully accepted the three floating treasures with both hands.

The Thunder Dao Seed felt slightly numb upon contact, containing endless mysteries; the Eye of the Abyss was cold and lifeless, and touching it with one's will felt like stepping into an abyss; the Primordial Blood Marrow was warm and pulsating, with its immense life force and bloodline pressure rushing through the palm to the heart.

He gathered the treasures, his voice resolute and filled with unwavering determination: "Disciple kowtows to Master for bestowing upon me the path to heaven! These three treasures are the guiding light on my path! Whatever I need, I will use the Abyss Devourer in my hand to cut through thorns and gain merit! I will never fail Master's grace in imparting the Dao!"

Emperor Tianguang nodded slightly, a satisfied smile on his face: "Good. First, refine a wisp of Hunyuan Blood Marrow to solidify the foundation of your bloodline, then try to use the Purifying Lightning as a guide to make initial contact with the 'Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Prison' and the 'Eye of the Abyss.' Proceeding step by step and consolidating the foundation is the right path. Go."

"Disciple obeys! Disciple takes his leave!" Xueyin bowed deeply once more, filled with indescribable excitement and a heavy sense of responsibility, before turning and leaving.

Stepping out of the palace gates and bathed in the eternal and pure light of the Pure Light Heaven, Xueyin felt that the three treasures in his hands were as heavy as a thousand pounds, yet they also seemed to contain infinite possibilities.

Xueyin left Jingguangtian and the Holy City, returning to his own city.

Having another mentor and a powerful backer, with no obligations yet, is simply the best thing in the world.

Even though Xue Yin's strength was already comparable to that of a typical first-level God King, he was still overjoyed.

"I've accumulated enough cheat codes; it seems I can find some time to activate it again." A panel faintly appeared in Blood Shadow's eyes. At his current level and status, his reliance on [Secret Technique Extraction] was still very low, but it wasn't completely useless. He still needed to make the most of the opportunity that only came once every hundred epochs.

……

Just as Xueyin was preparing to comprehend and cultivate.

Meanwhile, in the ancient kingdom of Yanfeng.

A city was shrouded in layers of powerful formations and restrictions. In the most luxurious mansion in the city, a handsome young man with an almost otherworldly face, dressed in dark gold armor, sat cross-legged.

His body was covered in flowing crimson-gold flame patterns, and beneath his skin, molten lava seemed to surge, radiating a chillingly hot and domineering aura. He was none other than the most outstanding Chaos Realm peak genius of this generation of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom's royal family—the Qingyuan Marquis!

He comes from the Imperial Green lineage, possesses boundless potential, and holds a prestigious position.

At this moment, Qingyuan Hou's handsome face was filled with barely suppressed excitement and a hint of unbelievable ecstasy. In his outstretched palm, a token that was neither gold nor jade, but flowed with silver light, floated silently.

"The Infinite Space Token... The clan actually bestowed this upon me!" Qingyuan Hou's heart pounded wildly, flames dancing in his crimson-gold pupils. "Although it's the lowest-value 'Yuan Treasure Land,' it's still an opportunity left behind by Yuan! Legend has it that even the most ordinary Yuan Treasure Land contains far more fundamental laws and trials than any secret realm on the Origin Continent! This is the clan's recognition of my potential, and an excellent opportunity for me to break through to the Chaos Realm and glimpse the God King's domain!"

As a core member of the royal family, he naturally knew the value of the "Treasure Land of the Yuan Dynasty".

Even though this "infinite space" is rated the lowest among all the treasure lands, the merit required to exchange for it is an astronomical figure, and it is only available to those with great merit.

This gift is of extraordinary significance.

Marquis Qingyuan forcibly suppressed his turbulent emotions, his gaze becoming incredibly focused. He took a deep breath, carefully channeling the pure divine power within him into the silver token in his palm.

hum!
The token suddenly lit up.

The entire meditation room was illuminated, and an indescribable, ancient, vast, and all-encompassing wave of thought, seemingly originating from the source of endless time and space, emanated from the token. This wave was so immense that the carefully arranged array and restrictions within Qingyuan Marquis's meditation room vanished silently as if made of paper, without even a ripple.

Qingyuan Hou's divine sense seemed to be gently enveloped and drawn by an irresistible force, instantly detaching from his physical body and transcending the barriers of endless space and time, projecting towards an indescribable dimension. His consciousness felt itself immersed in an indescribably vast and profound "infinity," where countless fundamental yet primordial laws flowed, arose, perished, and combined before his eyes like a vast galaxy…

Just as Qingyuan Hou's consciousness was completely drawn away.

The silver token, which had been suspended in mid-air in the quiet room and had lost the support of divine power, did not dim its brilliance. Instead, the moment Xuan Hu's consciousness left his body, it suddenly shrank inward, like a burst bubble or a drop of water merging into the void.

Like the last ripples created by a stone thrown into a deep pool, it spread out in the center of the quiet room.

Once the ripples subsided, the token had vanished without a trace.

It's like it never existed.

In the quiet room, only the body of Qingyuan Marquis, sitting cross-legged, remained, along with the faint Daoist aura of the "Treasure Land of Primordial Origin" that had not yet completely dissipated. (End of Chapter)