Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

The Great Sage of Wine Soul is the Great Sage of Chaos, who has one direct tribe and twelve direct tribes under his command, ruling over the two continents of the East Pole and the Southwest.

Unlike the regions of the Origin Continent that were occupied by cultivators, the natives of the Eastern Extreme Domain only possessed thirteen large cities, belonging to the founder of the Eastern Extreme Domain and the twelve emperors.

The rest, even the Great Sages of Chaos, almost never had the habit of building large cities. At most, they would build small cities within their own fiefdoms for their core clansmen to live in, rather than for outsiders.

Although there are no longer cities to collect housing fees from residents, the tribes within their jurisdictions still need to offer sacrifices to higher levels, so the resources of the God-King and the Chaos Great Sages can still be guaranteed.

Of course, if one only takes without giving back, even the most united indigenous people will eventually fall apart. Therefore, the tribal promotion channels opened by the higher-ups are naturally the best way to resolve conflicts.

Take the Yongzan tribe as an example. Chief Yongzan is an eternal true god. As long as he doesn't provoke the great demon and gathers other tribes to watch over and help each other, he can protect a pure land in this wilderness.

They are good at maintaining the status quo but lack ambition.

The resources accumulated in this way are barely enough for even the clan leader Yongzan's own cultivation, let alone for nurturing his descendants and producing another eternal true god... The odds of that are no different from having a huge gold ingot suddenly fall into Yongzan's arms while he's sitting at home.

Therefore, as the smallest unit that can stably take root in the wilderness, if a lower-level tribe like Yongzan wants to produce more talents, either someone from the tribe leaves to venture into the wilderness and gamble on the minuscule probability of breaking through life and death, or they wait for higher-level tribes to come down and select talents from time to time!
Once selected, one will be taken away for training and given resources. All that's required is to serve the upper-level tribes for a period of time after breaking through to the Eternal True God realm. After that, whether one stays or leaves is entirely up to them.

……

"The Fire Rhinoceros Tribe?!" Akaya suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with disbelief!

One of the twelve direct line tribes!

A true behemoth!
“That’s right.” Chief Yongzan’s golden-brown pupils seemed to pulsate with the energy of the earth. “The Fire Rhinoceros Tribe’s envoy is here to inspect and select promising Void True Gods to bring back to the Fire Rhinoceros Tribe, where resources will be poured into them to help them break through the Eternal Bottleneck!”

boom--!
Akaya felt an intensely hot surge rush from his tailbone straight to the top of his head! His blood seemed to boil! His heart pounded wildly like an ancient beast trapped in his chest, emitting a heavy, drum-like roar!

His breathing instantly became extremely heavy, each inhale like a bellows being pulled, his chest heaving violently, as if he wanted to suck the stagnant air in the hall into his lungs and burn it!

opportunity!

An opportunity he had waited for countless eons!
An opportunity that could change his destiny!
Although the lifespan of a Void God is infinite, it is not eternal. After all, the wilderness is far too dangerous; one could easily perish from a single encounter. Only upon reaching the realm of an Eternal God, and by being cautious and discreet, can the dangers of the Great Wilderness be mitigated.

Over the long course of time, Chi Gu has experienced countless life-and-death battles and witnessed the endless cruelty of the wilderness.

He clearly remembered that the last time he had a similar opportunity was when he had just broken through to the late stage of Void True God!
At that time, when the envoy of the "Howling Moon Tribe" passed by for the selection, he could only watch from afar!

Going back even further... it was so long ago that he had almost forgotten it!
twice!

Twice in his life, he was on the verge of reaching a higher level, but he could only look up at the stars like an ant, never even having the right to participate!
And now, he is one of the tribe's eighteen warriors!

He is at the peak of the Void True God!
They are truly the top fighting force of the tribe!

He finally had the opportunity to appear on the selection list of the main department!
Who wouldn't want to see even greater views?

Who wouldn't want to break free from the shackles of this wilderness and pursue that legendary, eternal glory?
Who wouldn't want the name of the Yongzan tribe to resound throughout a wider territory because of his rise?
The realm of the eternal true god signifies not only a leap in power, but also a complete transformation in the level of life! It means being able to protect the tribe for a much longer time!

A surge of immense joy and intense desire coursed through him like magma, threatening to breach the dam of reason! He instinctively clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, causing a sharp pain that barely prevented him from roaring out in excitement.

But his heavy breathing, his violently heaving chest, and the almost burning heat in his eyes had already revealed the raging storm in his heart!

Seeing the reaction of his capable subordinate, Chief Yongzan's usually calm face finally showed a hint of satisfaction. Chigu was the tribesman he had the highest hopes for; he was talented, strong, and most importantly, he had a strong drive!

The other seventeen warriors had all participated in the selection process to varying degrees. Generally, the first time had the best chance, and the more times they participated, the lower their chances of passing the selection became. Of course, it's not that there's no chance at all, but they would become "veterans," and their chances of passing would drop sharply.

"The selection of envoys will take place in half a month." The clan chief's voice regained its composure, like a stabilizing force, calming Chi Gu's turbulent emotions slightly. "The location is set in 'Stone Rift Valley.' This is also one of the reasons why the 'Stone Rift Conference' is being held ahead of schedule."

"First, our four tribes must compete to allow the envoy to select those with true potential before they can enter the Trial Tower to participate in the selection." Chief Yongzan spoke calmly, clearly thinking this was normal and there was nothing wrong with it.

Although Akaya felt like he was being picked out like prey at a market, the thought that being chosen would give him the chance to break through to become an Eternal True God immediately dispelled the unpleasant feeling in his mind.

"Don't worry, Chieftain, Chigu will do his best!" Chigu said, pounding his chest hard with his large palm.

“Yes, go ahead.” Yongzan nodded. “Prepare well, for the tribe and for yourself.”

……

Outside the hall, the bonfire at the edge of the square was still burning brightly, creating a lively atmosphere.

The hunting party members sat around the largest campfire, feasting on the golden-brown, crispy legs of the Mountain-Splitting Hou beast. The fat dripped and sizzled, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of meat and the mellow scent of ale.

Laughter and cheers filled the air, a mixture of relief at surviving the ordeal and the joy of returning home with a bountiful harvest.

Every truly enjoyable experience of eating, drinking, and having fun comes after a tense and dangerous wilderness hunt. The indulgence that follows extreme danger is irresistible.

Chi Baihu was keeping Xu Yang and Guji company, occasionally telling them about the surrounding area of ​​Xishan.

Xu Yang was slicing meat with a knife, while Gu Ji was a completely different story. The huge beast leg in front of him was now just a skeletal skeleton. He was holding a wide bowl full of ale next to him and gulping it down like a cow. His face was covered in oil, and his eyes were full of satisfaction as if he had the whole world.

"Captain! Come quick! We've been waiting for you!" A sharp-eyed team member spotted Akaya and immediately waved loudly, holding up a huge bone cup, his face beaming with a genuine smile. Akaya forced a smile and strode over.

He took the large bone cup filled with amber-colored ale from his teammate, the rich aroma of the liquor mingling with the scent of roasted meat filling his nostrils. In the past, he would have downed it in one gulp, celebrating with his brothers in a hearty revelry.

But at this moment, the warm ale tasted rather bland, as if what I was drinking was not a fine wine, but a heavy burden of worries.

He took a large, symbolic gulp, letting the slightly spicy liquid slide down his throat, but his gaze involuntarily drifted towards the depths of the tribe, towards the direction of the warriors' stone houses adorned with golden tiger and bear battle banners.

The details of the Fire Rhinoceros tribe's selection process swirled in his mind: who would be his opponents in the Stone Splitting Tournament? Would the other three major tribes target him? What secrets lay behind the selection process...?

"Uncle? Uncle!" Chi Xi and Chi Huan jumped up together and patted him on the shoulder, handing him a large piece of the best-roasted leg meat. "Try this, the ribs we specially saved for you, the most tender and fragrant!"

Akaya snapped out of his daze, looking at his family's concerned eyes and the golden, glistening roasted meat they offered him. A warmth filled his heart, and he took the piece and took a big bite. The skin was crispy, and the inside was juicy and flavorful—truly a rare delicacy.

However, Akashiro keenly sensed her husband's absent-mindedness.

She put down the knife in her hand, looked at Chigu, and whispered, "What's wrong? Does the clan leader have new instructions?" She thought the clan leader had assigned her a difficult task.

Akaya snapped back to reality, met his wife's probing gaze, and then glanced at Xu Yang, who was calmly eating beside him.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anxiety, and replied, "Baihu, I have urgent business to attend to. I need to go find Chifeng and the others to inquire about the situation. You must make sure to treat our two distinguished guests, Gu You and Gu Li, well and arrange for them to rest in the best stone house. Make sure they have an ample supply of clean water and food."

He paused, then emphasized, "When I return tomorrow, I will personally escort these two distinguished guests to the 'Hundred Treasures Pavilion' trading area!"

Upon hearing this, a look of understanding flashed in Akahakuto's eyes.

She knew her husband was a steady man, and he would never be so flustered and anxious at a victory celebration unless it concerned the tribe or his own future. She immediately nodded solemnly: "Go ahead and rest assured, I'll take care of things here. The two distinguished guests will not be neglected."

Chigu gratefully squeezed his wife's arm with his large hand, then put down the half-eaten roast meat and the half-full glass of ale in his hand, and said loudly to the brothers sitting around him, "Brothers, enjoy your meal! The clan leader just gave me some instructions, and I have to go meet up with those old buddies from Chifeng. You all have a good time!"

He found a plausible excuse.

"Haha, go ahead, Captain! We have important business to attend to!" The team members responded with laughter, as they were used to the warriors often needing to discuss important matters.

Chi Gu clasped his hands in a fist salute towards Xu Yang and Gu Ji, and said apologetically, "Brother Gu You, Brother Gu Li, I have some trivial matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first. Please enjoy yourselves, and I will take you to the tribe's trading place tomorrow."

Xu Yang said: "Brother Chigu, please do as you please."

Guji was holding a bowl of water, chewing the last piece of meat with its mouth bulging. When it heard this, it just mumbled "mmm" twice, its eyes still fixed on another animal leg that was being roasted by the fire.

Akaya said no more, turned around and strode away from the noisy and lively bonfire dinner.

His steps were extremely fast, carrying an irrepressible urgency. His burly figure quickly merged into the darker area deep within the tribe, surrounded by the warriors' stone houses, leaving only the flickering light and shadow of the campfire behind him, stretching and shrinking.

He couldn't wait to find Chifeng immediately, his closest and most well-informed brother!

He needs to know everything about the selection process as soon as possible!
He had waited for this moment for far too long!
Every breath felt like an eternity!
……

In the pitch-black night, torches burned along the roadside. Xu Yang and Guji walked on the bluestone path, casting long shadows.

“Master, that Chigu is in such a hurry, could he be planning something against us?” Guji was holding a jar filled with wine. “There should be an Eternal God in the palace next to that square. I can smell his scent.”

As he spoke, he let out a burp.

Don't underestimate Guji just because he's only a Void True God now. His sensitivity to divine power is no less than that of Xu Yang, who is already an Eternal True God. In addition, this is the heart of the Yongzan tribe, and Yongzan has not completely concealed his aura.

“It shouldn’t be.” Xu Yang walked ahead without turning his head. “However, Chi Gu’s emotions fluctuated greatly after entering and leaving the palace, so something big must have happened.”

Having absorbed the talents of hundreds of millions of world beasts, including those capable of sensing the emotional changes of the weak, Chi Gu's emotions were generally stable before entering the palace. However, once he came out, the fluctuations were like a rollercoaster ride, extremely large. Moreover, he even hastily participated in and left the victory celebration party that usually lasted until late at night.

"Hiccup~~~ That's good, as long as they don't target us." Guji chuckled. "However, since your other two bodies have separated and both carry my blood, we're not afraid even if they have any schemes or tricks."

"Don't be careless. Although these natives lost the struggle, they still managed to occupy such a large territory on the edge of the land. They must have some unique methods. Although clones are powerful for self-preservation, they are not foolproof." Xu Yang tapped Guji's head and admonished him.

"Hehe~~ I know, but how could these eternal true gods possibly come into contact with such advanced techniques as causal curse killing..." Guji shrank his neck and whispered.

Xu Yang nodded in response, but did not say anything more.

Indeed, since entering the Yongzan tribe, although we haven't secretly spied on much, judging from the tribe's overall layout, this tribe is not considered very strong.

The strongest one should be the Eternal True God in that palace, but in terms of aura, the Eternal True God is not as good as him, not to mention the various mechanical treasures he carries.

The causal curse can generally only be used by the ruler of chaos, the eternal true god.
Basically impossible.

"Get some rest. Those red and white villagers said there seems to be a powerful trading post in the tribe; we should be able to find out the information we need there." Xu Yang gently pushed open the stone house door and went inside. (End of Chapter)