Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

"What? Both the Machine Race and the Human Race have sent representatives to surrender?" Xu Yang received a message from his teacher, the Devouring Lord, as soon as he left the small universe.

He had anticipated the surrender of the machine race, but the surrender of the human race was completely unexpected.

"Yes, they are all waiting in their clan's territory, just waiting for your word." The pride and arrogance in the Devouring Heaven Lord's words could still be heard even across billions of miles. "Once we incorporate them, the primordial universe will truly be unified by us."

"The Machine Race and the Human Race can surrender, but times have changed." Xu Yang replied to the message while rushing towards the Sirius Clan's territory. "They must contribute their respective core assets, otherwise it's impossible to let them return to the original universe for free."

The Zerg were wise to surrender back then, losing only a territory the size of a few dozen star sectors, and now they can enjoy the spoils of victory.

The reason why the Machine Race and the Human Race are surrendering now is because they have no hope and are forced to seek survival out of desperation... It's impossible for me to just smile and agree as soon as you say you're surrendering.

Moreover, the human race had tried to harm us by seizing control of the original universe. Letting them go too easily would only make us appear weak and vulnerable.

"Of course, we can't let them get away with this." The Lord of Devouring Heaven also agreed wholeheartedly. The mechanical race and the human race still have many good things in them, and it would be best to extract the best from them.

……

The land of the Sirius clan, where palaces hang high.

The Lord of Devouring Heaven did not receive the envoys from the Machine Race and the Human Race in a solemn and majestic hall, but rather in a peaceful and serene strange garden world.

There are no ordinary flowers and plants here, only huge, colorful vines rooted in the void and drawing energy from the universe, winding and coiling around. Occasionally, beautiful flowers with strange fragrances bloom on the vines, each petal like the most exquisite sculpture.

These 'Myriad-Colored Vine's' strength, reaching the level of immortality, are infamous throughout the universe. However, within the Sirius Clan, they are merely 'purification devices' that absorb and expel mixed cosmic energy and release pure air currents.

The air was filled with pure cosmic energy and a subtle fragrance.

In the heart of this vast garden, a pavilion carved from warm white jade floats low in the air.

Inside the pavilion, the figure of the Lord of Devouring Heaven was not tall, but rather elegant, with gray fur and an aura as deep and restrained as a bottomless abyss.

He sat upright in the main seat.

Two figures stood quietly in the pavilion, not even taking a seat.

On the left is the representative of the Mechanical Race, the Lord of the Star of Ya.

On the right is the representative of the human race, the chubby Lord Peng Gong.

Regardless of their true thoughts, at least their expressions were respectful, showing no sign of dissatisfaction or overstepping boundaries.

The garden was silent, save for the enormous purple vines that stretched out silently, drawing energy from the earth.

This silence was more suffocating than any roar on the battlefield.

The Lord of Devouring Heaven slowly picked up the jade cup in front of him, took a sip of the fine wine, and moved with composure.

"I've kept you waiting." His voice was gentle, not arrogant. "The winds of the primordial universe have finally come to a stop."

He put down the jade cup, the bottom of which touched the jade tabletop, making a sound loud enough to make the hearts of the two powerful figures below stop for a moment.

“I have already informed the Sovereign of your purpose. However…”

"If you want to board the ship now, we'll first have to see what decent tickets you can come up with."

Xu Yang had just told him that if they wanted to squeeze every last drop of profit out of the Machine Race and the Human Race, they couldn't let the Overlord personally get involved in such haggling; it would be too beneath him.

He needs to give a heads-up first, to let both groups know what's going on.

"Boat tickets?"

Both the Lord of Yaxing and the Lord of Penggong were taken aback, but then they quickly realized what was happening.

Peng Gong's Lord was alright, as he held a high position, but Ya Xing's Lord was almost at the bottom of the Mechanical Race's high-ranking officials. Before coming here, the Mechanical Father God hadn't promised her any authority, which immediately gave her a huge headache.

"What do you want, Devourer of Heaven?" the Lord of Ya Star asked, forcing a smile. "I can convey it to Father God."

Lord Peng Gong was about to speak, but upon hearing what Lord Ya Xing said, he immediately shut his mouth.

Let's wait.

"Hmph!" The Lord of Devouring Heaven showed no mercy this time, letting out a cold snort. His elegant and restrained aura instantly became deep and terrifying. His gray fur moved without wind, and an invisible pressure caused the energy in the entire garden to stagnate slightly. The myriad-colored vines that breathed in and out of energy instinctively curled their leaves. "The Overlord will arrive soon, yet your mechanical race doesn't even have a single one who can make decisions... Contact someone immediately and find someone who can!"

The icy voice was like a cold current sweeping across the universe.

"Otherwise, let's not talk!"

Cold sweat?

No, mechanical life forms do not have sweat glands.

What if negotiations break down? What if the last hope for the Machine Race is cut off? The Lord of Ya Star cannot bear such consequences, nor can anyone else!
"Please wait a moment, I will contact Father God immediately," the Lord of Ya Star said hurriedly.

Without the slightest hesitation, she took out the token and made the connection in front of the Lord of Devouring Heaven.

The token hummed and floated in front of her.

Beside him, Peng Gongzhi's chubby face also froze.

He had initially believed that as the representative of the human race, his status and authority were high enough to allow him to maneuver. However, the Devouring Lord's thunderous rage at the mechanical race representative's lack of authority was like a bucket of ice water poured over his head, instantly sobering him up—he was probably not even qualified before the approaching True God of Sirius…

The disparity in strength means that even the right to negotiate requires the other party's approval.

With a flick of his chubby hand, Peng Gongzhi produced an ancient token that exuded a chaotic aura. This token was made of neither gold nor jade, and its surface was covered with a misty mist like that of a nebula.

He also poured all his will into the token, and the nebulous mist on the token suddenly surged and boiled, quickly outlining two blurry but majestic figures—the true decision-making core of the human race, the Lord of Chaos City and the founder of the giant axe!
In the garden, only the faint hissing sound of the Myriad-Colored Vine instinctively absorbing and releasing energy, and the low hum of the two communication tokens frantically drawing energy and building a link, remained.

a long time.

Finally, the light from the mithril token before the Lord of Yaxing stabilized, and the rapid buzzing subsided. With a sense of relief, she said, "Swallowing Heaven, Father God is already in the Primordial Universe, rushing to the Sirius Clan's territory at full speed, and will arrive in a moment."

A short while later, the swirling nebula mist on the Chaos Token in Lord Peng's hand stabilized. Lord Peng took a deep breath, forcing a respectful expression onto his plump face: "My human race's Chaos True God and the Giant Axe Founder are also in the Primordial Universe, tearing open a spatial passage, and will arrive immediately!"

Inside the pavilion, the Lord of Devouring Heaven nodded.

Of course he knew.

The surveillance outposts set up by the demon race outside the two races were not just for show; they had already relayed the news that the Mechanical Father God and the two True God powerhouses of the human race had left the small universe. At this critical moment, where else could they go besides their impregnable stronghold?

The answer is self-evident.

Perhaps because the powerful figures of the two races were more anxious, they arrived at the Sirius Clan's territory before Xu Yang.

There was no fanfare, no display of the might of the strongest being in the universe... after all, this is not something to be proud of.

In the vast garden, the Lord of Yaxing and the Lord of Penggong retreated to the side, where the mechanical father god, who resembled an oval black sphere, stood, along with the Chaos City Lord with a blood-red tail and a chilling aura, and the Giant Axe Founder who looked like a barbarian.

For the first time, the three of them had peacefully arrived in the heart of the demon realm, at Xu Yang's base camp.

Facing three beings who stood at the pinnacle of the primordial universe, the Lord of Devouring Heaven remained seated in the main seat of the pavilion.

His gray hair rippled slightly in the invisible force field as his gaze calmly swept over the three strongest beings in the universe below, each capable of killing him in an instant. His face showed not a trace of fear or tension, only the nonchalant composure of a host welcoming "guests," and the deep confidence of having a colossal pillar supporting him.

This confidence did not come from nowhere.

Just before the three giants arrived in their true forms, an extremely subtle aura, like a peerless divine weapon lurking in the shadows, flashed by in several seemingly empty corners of the garden!
These four fleeting, locking auras were his greatest reliance—the four demon generals led by the Crimson Feather General!
"The three of you," the gentle voice of the Lord of Devouring Heaven broke the silence, "It's been a long time. I'm sure this is the first time you've all experienced something like this."

This is the first time we have gathered so "peacefully" deep in enemy territory, and the first time we have been treated with such "courtesy"!
"No need for formalities."

"My demon race wants all of your mechanical race's techniques for crafting mechanical creations, as well as the secrets of the Heart of Evolution."

"Humanity, on the other hand, needs to hand over the original knowledge notes and control over the virtual universe."

What? ! !
The three strongest beings in the universe were stunned for a moment, and then an unnamed rage rose from the bottom of their hearts.

Even the phrase "asking for a lion's mouth" is insufficient to describe what the Lord of Devouring Heaven is saying now.

What we asked from both tribes were fundamental things!
The mechanical race's crafting technology is unparalleled in the universe, with only the human race somewhat approaching it, but still far behind. The Heart of Evolution is even more crucial; although it's a treasure intended for intelligent life, its importance in the birth of the mechanical race is no less than the crafting technology itself!
For humans, both the ancestral manuscripts and the virtual universe are extremely precious items.

“That’s asking for too much!” the founder of the giant axe said in a deep voice.

The Mechanical Father God also spoke up: "These are all fundamental issues, and they are inappropriate."

Faced with the doubts and anger of the three strongest beings in the universe, the Lord of Devouring Heaven simply shook his head slightly.

"A lot?" His voice remained gentle, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible mockery. "Not much at all."

"Compared to the continuation of the clan, these external things are not many."

"Think about your countless subjects, huddled in miniature universes, cut off from their path to advancement, and whose potential is declining day by day."

The Lord of Devouring Heaven sighed and said, "Hand over these things, and you can return to the Primal Universe. My Demon Clan can still carve out a territory for both of your races to continue to multiply."

"Even if you make contributions, when our race's Sirius transcends, you will have the opportunity to join them."

"Think about it for yourself."

After saying that, the Lord of Devouring Heaven fell silent.

The three strongest beings in the universe were experiencing a mix of emotions, their thoughts in turmoil.

If they don't accept it, the negotiations can't continue.

I accepted it, but I was deeply unwilling.

"We can give you a copy of the Primordial Manuscript, but we really can't give you the Virtual Universe." The Chaos City Lord and the Giant Axe Founder exchanged a glance and made a decision.

The Primordial Ancestor's Notes, which he had previously given a copy to the Demon Lord of the Prison Clan, were no longer considered non-saleable, so giving them away... didn't require much mental preparation. However, the Virtual Universe was constructed around the Mechanical Lord, who was originally the Primordial Ancestor's servant. That Mechanical Lord was loyal only to the Primordial Ancestor, and even the Chaos City Lord, his direct disciple, only temporarily held authority over it.

I really can't give it to you.

"No need, you don't need to hand over what you have now."

Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the air above the garden, and Xu Yang strode out from it. "All you need to do is hand over the original secret technique you comprehended, 'Virtual Universe'."

Xu Yang's sudden appearance startled everyone.

The name of the demon, the shadow of the tree.

Moreover, Xu Yang's reputation was forged in the blood and fire of war, so they couldn't help but be afraid.

"What are you talking about? I don't know anything about this." The Chaos City Lord's heart skipped a beat. The fact that the virtual universe was a secret technique was a top secret of the human race, and very few people knew about it... How did Sirius find out about it?

"Stop pretending." The Lord of Devouring Heaven spoke. "Since you said you have it, then you definitely have it. If you don't hand it over, then let's just fight."

The Lord of Devouring Heaven now had unparalleled confidence in Xu Yang. Without Xu Yang even needing to refute him, he launched his attack first. In his view, Xu Yang never spoke nonsense; since he had said these words, it proved that the human race definitely possessed this thing.

The Chaos City Lord, who had been refuted, turned pale and then flushed, looking extremely ugly.

Finally, he took a deep breath, as if using all his strength, and his face, shrouded in mist, seemed to become even more blurred. He slowly raised his hand, and a jade slip, composed of countless miniature star illusions and resembling a small universe, slowly condensed in his palm.

The surface of the jade slip was covered with light patterns that resembled the veins of the universe, which recorded the heaven-defying tenth-level secret technique, "Virtual Universe"!

In terms of power, Virtual Universe is not strong, but in terms of ingenuity, it can be called the best of this era.

Even the secret techniques that Luo Feng created later in the original work are far inferior in spirituality to the groundbreaking secret techniques like "Virtual Universe".

Xu Yang took it, glanced at it, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

"My demon race can do without the forging technology," Xu Yang transmitted to the mechanical father god, "but the method for cultivating the Heart of Evolution must be handed over in its entirety."

"as well as……"

Xu Yang's gaze subtly swept over the Lord of Asia Star, who stood silently behind the Mechanical Father God, like a background figure.

"she."

The secret technique for the "Virtual Universe" has been obtained. To construct a virtual universe belonging to the demon race, a carrier with sufficient computing power is needed—

The best, of course, is the mechanical father god.

However, using him to construct it would be a waste of performance; a single mechanical universe master would suffice. (End of Chapter)