Devouring Stars: Master of Evolution

Qin Mu's expression turned serious as he read the message sent back by a team of scout Zerg before they died.

The Wanmo Universe has three major imperial clans: the Chutian Clan, the Jianshui Clan, and the Qingye Clan.

Each family created a giant continent as their home.

After conquering the Chu Tian family and obtaining a massive amount of resources, Qin Mu naturally had his sights set on the continents where the other two imperial clans resided, so he immediately dispatched a reconnaissance team.

As expected, the protective formation of the Jian Shui family's capital city has also been automatically activated.

Without permission, it's impossible to enter.

The Qingye family is somewhat special. Unlike the other two major families, the bloodlines they awaken are mostly plant-oriented.

The capital city is built on a starry tree that is about 1 light-year tall.

When the swarm's scout units approached, they were horrified to discover that the Star Tree had used itself as nourishment to nurture a massive, rotting nest!

Around that nest, pollutants constantly enter and transform into nutrients.

It seems to be gestating something.

Even more remarkably, near that nest, there was a corrupted entity of the Void True God, Emperor Qingye.

It was a million kilometers tall with emerald green skin and branches on its body, like the life of a tree-man.

This once peaceful and serene being now has snake scales growing on its body, and beneath those scales have grown eyes that exude an evil aura!

The branches on its body transformed into flesh and blood, writhing eerily.

Clearly, this Void God had already been corrupted, and the degree of corruption was even deeper than that of other powerful beings.

Around it, pollutants emanating an aura of dominance appeared one after another, seemingly summoned.

While the swarms of insects wreaked havoc throughout the universe, these contaminants were also at work.

"Something's not right! I have a feeling this isn't a simple nest, it's more like an altar?"

Qin Mu carefully recalled the information transmitted back by the swarm and compared it with the data in the swarm's vast database.

"Doesn't this seem somewhat similar to a modified altar in a matriarchal system?"

Suddenly, Qin Mu's expression changed.

Among the 21 different cosmological systems identified, one is called the Mother Ancestor System.

This system is extremely bizarre. They regard heaven and earth as an embryo and themselves as infants, using heaven and earth to nurture themselves.

When one's strength is sufficient, one can nurture oneself using the universe as an embryo.

This system requires the establishment of a Mother Ancestor Altar to transform the universe. They do not worship heaven and earth, nor the universe, but rather an incomparably sublime and ethereal being—the Mother Ancestor!

The Mother Goddess protected them like a mother, nurtured them, made them strong, and enabled them to display all sorts of incredible abilities.

This system was rather clumsy in its early stages, but it became increasingly bizarre and unpredictable as it progressed.

"A matriarchal system?"

This system also existed in the primordial universe!

Among the 52 Chaos Monuments of the human race, one is the [Mother Ancestor Chaos Monument]!

The inscription depicts an ancient, towering tree with withered, yellow leaves, countless of which are falling. The detached leaves resemble soldiers forming military formations, capable of shifting at will.

However, the Mother Ancestor System in the primordial universe was still very crude, and could only reach the Venerable Realm, which was nothing special.

The rotting nest seems to be even more mysterious than the maternal lineage.

"As expected, I knew it wouldn't be that easy."

Qin Mu's face darkened completely.

If they are just mindless polluters, no matter how many there are, they are just a disorganized mess.

As the swarm continues its slaughter, their numbers will dwindle.

For those powerful individuals, the swarm can also send out top-tier units to encircle and annihilate them.

Even if there were three Void God-level beings, Qin Mu was not afraid at all.

However, judging from the performance of the Azure Leaf Emperor, it should already possess sufficient intelligence, and even the ability to command those ordinary pollutants.

"Judging from that contaminated nest, it should be newly established and not yet complete. I still have time."

If the other side were to complete the altar, transform the primordial will of the universe, and allow life to be born within the nest, then things would be in serious trouble.

The worst possible outcome would simply be that the will of the universe would completely descend into madness, the universe would be destroyed prematurely, a new cycle would begin, and a new will of the universe would be born.

However, if the other party's plan succeeds.

It's likely that even the will of the universe will be replaced, just like the system of cosmic messengers.

A contaminated entity that has merged with the will of the universe is invincible within the universe!

No matter how many insects there are, or how strong they are, they can never be his match.

What will happen then?

The swarm of insects is eroded and corrupted, turning into puppets of the enemy.

Qin Mu felt a chill run down his spine.

He couldn't help but recall what 'King' had said: if it's failure, death is the best outcome!

"We must act quickly! We must launch an attack before the enemy has finished its gestation phase!"

Qin Mu's eyes narrowed, and he quickly made a decision.

However, Qin Mu did not mobilize troops to start a full-scale war.

The other party was not prepared, and neither was I.

The insect swarm hasn't even had time to digest the many treasures obtained from the Imperial Capital's treasury, so it's unable to unleash its true combat power.

Among these treasures, more than 200 are considered to be of the highest and most powerful quality within the universe!

Once these treasures are mastered, and the swarm's unique war techniques are employed, powerful war behemoths can be summoned.

In this way, they would have the means to confront a powerhouse like a Void God.

Facing a Void God and a large number of other Gods and Lords of the Universe, they stormed into the opponent's nest.

Without adequate preparation, the chances of obtaining the swarm are slim.

When the gap in strength reaches a certain level, no matter how many people there are, they will only become targets for slaughter.

Not only that, as the swarm continues its slaughter throughout the universe, the will of the universe is becoming increasingly clear.

Perhaps I can first try to use the system of cosmic messengers to get the will of the universe to cooperate with my cultivation!

In this way, the strength of the swarm can be greatly enhanced in a short period of time.

And most importantly, there are three Void Gods in the Wanmo Universe. Only one has been discovered so far. Where did the other two go?

Could they have also cultivated these rotten nests?

Qin Mu had to consider this problem.

"We must find the other two Void Gods as soon as possible!"

As his thoughts raced, Qin Mu transmitted his voice to Chu Tianrui, who had already selected the treasures and was preparing to go into seclusion.

"Lord Qin Mu."

After teleporting in front of Qin Mu, Chu Tianrui asked with some confusion.

"You said that Emperor Chu Tian left the capital tens of thousands of years ago to go on an adventure in the universe. Do you know where he might have gone?"

This is absolutely crucial!

Qin Mu stared intently at him.

"What happened?"

Seeing Qin Mu's serious expression, Chu Tianrui immediately became nervous.

After Qin Mu easily conquered the capital and the cosmic will favored him more and more as he refined the spirit of the formation, his confidence grew, and he had great confidence in cleaning up all the pollutants in the universe.

After all, no matter how many pollutants there are, they have no intelligence.

How could they possibly be a match for the swarm?

Without wasting words, Qin Mu directly transmitted the scene the swarm had seen into his mind and roughly stated his guesses.

"How could a pollutant possibly possess intelligence?"

Chu Tianrui's expression changed drastically.

"Let me think, let me think! Before the Emperor left, he mentioned the Ten Thousand Demon Cave to us unintentionally!"

Yes, it's the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons!

My father and the Stream Emperor most likely went to the Ten Thousand Demon Cave together to seek their fortune!

Qin Mu's expression also changed slightly.

Among the information obtained by the swarm was some information about the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons.

The Cave of Ten Thousand Demons is an extremely special place within the universe of Ten Thousand Demons. Even the cycle of cosmic reincarnation and destruction cannot harm it.

Because this is the legendary treasure land bestowed upon them by the progenitor of all demons.

The information indicates that the [Ten Thousand Demon Cave] is divided into a core layer, an inner layer, and an outer layer.

Generally speaking, only the strongest rulers and those who have reached the Void God realm can enter the core layer.

It is said that the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons is extremely magical, not only accelerating cultivation but also optimizing and purifying their bloodline, bringing all sorts of incredible benefits.

"The Cave of Ten Thousand Demons?"

Qin Mu nodded; that was indeed the most likely location.

"I will send out a swarm of insects to scout."

After confirming with Chu Tianrui, he was instructed to continue his cultivation.

Qin Mu took a deep breath; Chu Tianrui's guess alone was not enough.

He needs more definitive information.

Within the universe of Wanmo, who can understand things better than the will of the universe?

After the swarm's slaughter, the cosmic will has become much more lucid, and perhaps we can get some help from it.

Qin Mu closed his eyes, and the massive will of the insect swarm spread, attempting to communicate with the cosmic will surrounding him.

"I need help. I need to locate the other two Void Gods. Also, I need your assistance in my cultivation so I can master more of the universe's rules as soon as possible!"

While relaying the message, Qin Mu also conveyed the information about the rotting nest and numerous speculations.

"The Cave of Ten Thousand Demons..."

As a somewhat chaotic thought arose, the will of the universe also transmitted back an image!

That was the scene of three towering figures conversing in the void before rushing into the Ten Thousand Demon Cave.

"Wait a minute! How can there be three people?"

Qin Mu was startled.

Among these three figures, he actually saw the Azure Leaf Emperor perched above the rotting nest!

The three of them went to the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons together, but only one of them came out!

Where did the other two go?

Is it still inside the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, or has it been devoured by Emperor Qingye?

"I have a bad feeling about this. Let's scout ahead. In any case, improving our strength is the most important thing, as long as the Zerg swarm is strong enough."

Just run them over.

Sensing that the will of the universe had agreed to assist him in his cultivation, Qin Mu calmed down.

Strength is the foundation of everything!

Immediately, Qin Mu began cultivating the methods of that universe within the Universe Messenger System, attempting to invoke the descent of the universe's rules.

boom!

Almost the instant Qin Mu activated his technique, the rules of the universe descended with a roar.

The fundamental laws of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, as well as the laws of time and space, and even some extremely powerful laws within the universe of ten thousand demons, such as killing, fluctuation, extreme point, devouring, and countless others, were presented to Qin Mu in the clearest form.

"The Law of Metal? The Law of Space?"

"So that's how it is!"

"I was too naive in the past."

Qin Mu immediately became engrossed in the fervor. In order to better comprehend the world, he directly took out the World Mother Nest and transformed it into the main body of a fortress spanning ten trillion kilometers.

The primeval seas, the ancient war trees, the insect hive tyrants, the eight innate beast gods, and so on, are all immersed in the rules personally manifested by the will of the universe.

"The Path of Slaughter? So this is the Path of Slaughter! The more you kill, the stronger you become!"

Qin Mu was pleasantly surprised to find that his understanding of many laws was improving at an astonishing rate. (End of Chapter)