Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

Upon hearing this, Jiu Wuye quickly drew a cup of liquid from the brewing barrel. The liquid was as clear as the starry sky, yet it was also filled with an indescribable mysterious aura—a mixture of Starry Sky Jade Liquid from the Soul-Devouring Dove.

The wine glass was handed to Xu Yang. The faint aroma of the wine was incredibly unique, neither strong nor mild, yet it carried a purity and profundity that penetrated straight to the soul.

Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Yang took the glass, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

The moment the liquor entered his throat, Xu Yang's pupils contracted sharply!
There was no spiciness or heat as expected, only an indescribable, icy, clear stream that instantly flowed through my limbs and bones, rushing straight to the depths of my consciousness!

Om-!
It was as if the sounds of the entire world had vanished in an instant, and everything before my eyes twisted and spun like an overturned kaleidoscope.

The sky is spinning, the earth is turning.

The flying boat beneath their feet seemed to have transformed into a spinning top, the distant swamp into a flowing, colorful river, and even the figures of Jiu Wuye, who stood respectfully beside them, and Guji, who watched nervously, appeared elongated and overlapping!
A strong sense of dizziness, like an invisible giant wave, affected Xu Yang's incredibly strong will in a short period of time.

The next instant, the will spontaneously wanted to eliminate this influence.

"Stop." Xu Yang suppressed his willpower's defense mechanism and chose to fully experience the effects of the elixir.

outside world.

"Whoa, Master! What's wrong with you?!" Guji was terrified. He had never seen Xu Yang in such a "disorderly" state before. His dazed eyes and swaying body made him instantly think that Xu Yang might have been poisoned!

"Roar!!!" Guji roared angrily, its small body instantly expanding, its aura terrifying, and it violently locked onto Jiu Wuye, whose face had turned deathly pale. "You bastard! What did you do to Master?!"

Jiu Wuye was also horrified.

He never expected that the inconspicuous fellow beside his master would be so fierce and domineering. He wanted to explain, but Guji's destructive killing intent pressed down on him like a tangible force, rendering him unable to move and causing his soul to tremble.

So scary.

Finished!

Jiu Wuye felt a chill in his heart and closed his eyes in despair.

At this critical moment——

"Guji... Stop..." A voice, slightly hazy yet containing undeniable power, rang out.

Although Xu Yang swayed slightly and his eyes still held a hazy, drunken look, one hand was already firmly placed on Guji's head, who was about to pounce.

That seemingly casual press contained an irresistible power, instantly suppressing Guji's violent aura and returning him to his normal appearance.

"Master! Are you alright?" Guji nuzzled Xu Yang's hand anxiously, her voice filled with surprise.

"It's alright... This wine... is truly wondrous..." Xu Yang's voice was somewhat indistinct, but his eyes were not confused. On the contrary, under the intense dizziness, it was as if a layer of dust had been wiped away, revealing an unprecedented clarity and transparency.

He said no more, and without even having time to comfort Guji, he sat down cross-legged on the deck of the airship and closed his eyes.

boom!
A vast and profound wave of will, accompanied by a hint of chaos, suddenly spread from Xu Yang's body. The divine power around him flowed slowly like gentle mist, seemingly calm, but undergoing some kind of transformation within.

Both Jiu Wuye and Guji were stunned by this aura and dared not make a sound, even holding their breath.

Guji nervously stood guard beside Xu Yang's legs, its big eyes fixed on its master.

Jiu Wuye's heart pounded wildly, filled with both lingering fear and an indescribable sense of pride—his wine truly could help his master!

Time seemed to become viscous and slow at this moment.

The airship moved silently over the swamp under autopilot, the distorted scenery below flashing by.

The time it takes to drink a cup of tea is but a fleeting moment to the eternal God.

But for Xu Yang, who had his eyes closed, it was as if he had experienced a strange spiritual journey through the void.

In that state of "chaos" brought about by extreme dizziness, all the confusion he usually had about comprehending the laws of chaos, the incomprehensible fragments of the laws, and the subtle sluggishness in the operation of his own divine power were now clearly reflected like a shattered mirror.

There was no logical deduction, only a kind of "insight" that seemed almost like a sudden flash of inspiration.

It sounded like the ramblings of someone drunk, yet it went straight to the heart of the matter.

Some points that had troubled him for a long time regarding the chaotic law of "transformation from the virtual to the real, and the mutual generation of the virtual and the real" suddenly became incredibly clear in that clear and serene state of mind.

"I see……"

"This function should be adjusted as follows..."

"The difference between reality and illusion lies in a single thought..."

Countless subtle insights flow through my heart like clear streams.

finally--

Xu Yang slowly opened his eyes.

Where was there even a trace of drunkenness in those eyes?
His deep eyes, like cleansed crystal, shimmered with a divine light that seemed to see into the very essence of things. An irrepressible, heartfelt joy spread across his lips.

He exhaled a long, incredibly satisfying breath, his face showing unprecedented ease and contentment.

"Excellent wine, truly excellent wine!" Xu Yang's voice was clear and powerful, filled with satisfied praise. "Jiu Wuye, you said this wine is the best in the Eternal True God Realm, and that... is no exaggeration."

He looked intently at Jiu Wuye, whose face still showed signs of shock and disbelief at the sudden confirmation: "This wine has such miraculous effects on cultivation and enlightenment. The mind becomes clear and pure, and the fog of the past is instantly cleared away. Although it only takes a cup of tea to achieve enlightenment, it is equivalent to half a month of hard work. What is even more remarkable is that it can sweep away the dust of the mind and bring a flash of inspiration."

Xu Yang's joy was palpable.

At his level, any treasure that could help him comprehend the laws of chaos would be invaluable.

In his eyes, this wine was priceless.

"This wine..." Xu Yang made the final decision, "The recipe for this wine is classified as top secret! Without my permission, it must not be circulated to anyone else, nor can it be distributed to anyone else!"

"Yes, Master! Your subordinate obeys!" Jiu Wuye's voice trembled with excitement as he bowed deeply.

To receive such high praise from his master is an honor for him!

Overwhelmed with excitement, Jiu Wuye quickly added, "Master, this wine is indeed wonderful, but the ingredients required for its brewing are extremely demanding. In particular, the 'Soul-Devouring Dove' is born in a chaotic and gloomy place, and its essence can only be collected once in a very long time, and it is extremely rare. Back then... I exhausted all my efforts to collect enough for revenge. Now, what's left in the barrel, plus my last bit of treasure, is only enough for... about three cups."

"Three cups?" Upon hearing Jiu Wuye announce this number, Xu Yang showed no disappointment whatsoever. Instead, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes gleamed with a confident light.

Three cups? So what?
In the past, Xu Yang might have felt a pang of regret and heartache when faced with such a limited-edition treasure.

but now?
The goal of his trip instantly flashed into his mind—the enormous fortune given to him by the Mountain Hermit.

Refining materials worth 5 billion cosmic sands!

What is the concept of five billion cosmic sands?
For super merchant guilds like Yanfeng Guild and Leiting Guild, which are spread throughout the Origin Continent, this wealth is enough to make them honored guests!

If he so desired, he could mobilize the vast resource networks of the two major chambers of commerce in a short period of time to search for rare materials that are unimaginable to ordinary people.

A mere "Soul-Devouring Dove"?
Even the rarer and more precious Chaos artifacts, as long as they exist on the Origin Continent and can be bought with cosmic sand, are nothing more than commodities waiting to be sold in the face of a massive base of five billion.

Xu Yang looked at Jiu Wuye, who was filled with anxiety and fear that the scarcity of materials would disappoint his master. His smile grew wider, radiating an air of confident dominance: "Mere materials, what is there to worry about?"

He waved his hand dismissively, "All you need to do is give me a detailed list of all the ingredients needed to brew this liquor, their properties, possible substitutes, and so on. You don't need to worry about anything else."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Wuye was taken aback, not understanding what was going on, but he still immediately replied respectfully, "Yes, Master! I will prepare it and present it to you shortly!"

Xu Yang nodded, turning his gaze out of the flying boat.

……

In the western part of the Eastern Extreme Region, in the Chaotic State of Tianfeng, within the city of Kunxi.

As the first line of contact between the cultivator forces of the Eastern Extreme Region and the Origin Continent, Kunxi City is also one of the largest cities on the Origin Continent. This majestic city, standing on the western border of the Eastern Extreme Region, is like a giant beast lurking in the chaotic air currents, exuding an ancient, heavy, and somewhat solemn aura unique to the border.

The garrison here far surpasses that of second-rate kingdoms and cities, with Chaos Realm experts stationed here year-round.

Even in times of emergency, a god-king level expert can descend!
"I didn't expect that entering and leaving the Eastern Extreme Region would be so difficult." In an ordinary restaurant in the city, Xu Yang and his two companions were drinking on the upper floor, watching the outside world.

Although Xu Yang and Gu Ji were poor, Jiu Wuye, as the chief brewer of the Black Feather Tribe for nearly a million epochs, had accumulated more wealth than the average Eternal True God. Therefore, the three of them spent money without any scruples.

“Yes, Master, but because we are Eternal True Gods, the review process is more rigorous.” Jiu Wuye said respectfully, “On the contrary, those Void True Gods and True Gods don’t have so many rules.”

Xu Yang nodded. The restaurant where the three of them were located was in a very good position. By leaning on the railing, they could take in the entire view of the huge city gate area.

The city gate was so wide that it seemed to reach the sky, and the crowds surged like a rushing river.

But unlike the bustling, orderly megacities within the continent of origin, an invisible tension permeates the air here.

Several menacing, legion-style mechanical artifacts, inscribed with complex war runes, hovered high above the city gates. Their massive size exuded a chilling aura, and their cold claws subtly swept over every living being entering and leaving below, silently proclaiming the inviolable military might of this place.

They are all war machines powerful enough to suppress the eternal true god, the fangs of Kunxi City!
Although there were many people coming and going, they were clearly separated.

Those cultivators who clearly belonged to the Eastern Extreme Region—their clothing styles varied, some were rugged with animal skin elements, while others were delicate and exuded the natural charm of plants and trees, but most of them carried a wildness and profundity that came from the depths of their blood.

Although they followed the rules as they marched, they appeared relatively calm, and when their eyes swept over the totems or unique emblems hanging on the city wall, they naturally revealed a sense of identity and belonging.

Only occasionally, when their gaze swept over the "outsiders" mixed in with the crowd, a hint of wariness, scrutiny, or even... hostility would flash deep in their eyes that were hard to completely hide.

The hostility is not directed at any specific individual, but rather seems to be ingrained in the blood, a rejection of the "outsider" as a whole.

In contrast, those "outsiders" from other countries and forces on the Origin Continent, whether solitary Eternal Gods or groups of merchants, all behaved with remarkable discipline. Most of them moved in haste, and even when flying, they tried to conceal their presence, quickly skimming along the prescribed flight paths, without any arrogance or domineering behavior.

Even the Eternal True Gods behaved with unusual humility and caution in the face of this important border town, which was controlled by the Eastern Extreme Region, had a Chaos Realm expert in charge, and could even attract God Kings.

"Guji, eat slowly." Xu Yang glanced at Guji, who was happily devouring a huge meat patty that was supposedly a specialty of Kunxi City and looked like the wings of some kind of ferocious bird, and reminded him.

"Mmm, delicious!" Guji mumbled, his mouth stuffed full, completely absorbed in the food, oblivious to the invisible undercurrent surging below.

This wait lasted for half a month.

On this day, steady and powerful footsteps were heard outside the quiet room of the restaurant where they were temporarily staying, accompanied by the slight rustling of nail plates.

"My lords, it is Lord Mo Yan, the deputy commander of the Kunxi City Guard, who has come to see you." A respectful voice of a servant rang out from outside the door.

Jiu Wuye, who had been cautiously watching for any movement, immediately got up and quickly walked to the door to open it.

Outside the door stood a burly man dressed in dark blue armor engraved with Kunpeng cloud patterns.

His face was as resolute as a rock, his eyes as sharp as a hawk, and he exuded an aura of battle-hardened iron and blood. His strength had reached the peak of the Eternal True God! He was none other than Mo Yan, the deputy general of the city guard.

Behind him followed two solemn-looking guards whose auras resembled those of an eternal god.

Mo Yan's gaze swept across the room as if it were a physical object, pausing slightly on Xu Yang, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation. A hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes—although the other party's aura was extremely restrained, his calm and composed demeanor, like a deep pool and a towering mountain, made even this battle-hardened veteran feel a sense of instinctive pressure.

He glanced again at Guji, who looked lazy and had just finished gnawing on some kind of ferocious beast bone, with a shiny, oily mouth, and at Jiu Wuye, who was calm and respectful.

"Are you three the ones who applied for the departure tokens, 'Gu You,' 'Gu Li,' and 'Jiu Wuye'?" Mo Yan asked, his voice not loud, but carrying an air of authority.

“Indeed, it’s a great honor that General Moyan made this trip in person.” Jiu Wuye was very polite and stepped aside to let him pass.

Mo Yan nodded and strode into the room.

Without much formality, he extended his right hand, which was covered by a metal gauntlet, with three palm-sized, jet-black tokens shaped like some kind of feather floating in his palm.

The token is made of neither gold nor jade, and has a warm, smooth feel. Its surface flows with a dark blue light that seems to breathe, faintly outlining the phantom of a Kunpeng about to take flight.

“These are your departure tokens.” Mo Yan pushed the three tokens toward Jiu Wuye. “Your aura, appearance, and the reason for your departure have been recorded in these tokens. With these tokens, you may pass through the border without hindrance.”

Jiu Wuye took it and handed it to Xu Yang and Guji.

It felt slightly heavy upon first touch, and a strange fluctuation of law subtly resonated with its own divine power, clearly indicating that it possessed powerful anti-counterfeiting and tracking capabilities.

However, Mo Yan's mission was not over. Normally, handing over the talisman would not require a deputy general like him to get involved. But this time, it was three Eternal True Gods who were leaving the country for the first time.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his tall figure like an iron tower, his gaze sweeping over Xu Yang and the other two.

The atmosphere in the entire quiet room suddenly became somber and heavy.

"Now that the talisman has been delivered, I have two more words to say to the three of you in person." Mo Yan's voice suddenly turned cold. "These are the rules of Kunxi City, and also the ironclad laws of the Eastern Extreme Region. They concern your lives and futures, so you must remember every single word!" (End of Chapter)