Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

In the heart of Thunder City, the tower that pierces the sky like a giant, deep blue sword is the location of a branch of the Thunder Merchant Guild. Fine purple electric patterns flow across the tower's surface, radiating a powerful yet restrained aura, showcasing the profound foundation of the ancient Thunder Kingdom behind it.

Xu Yang and his two companions entered the Chamber of Commerce hall.

The interior space is extremely spacious, with a soaring dome constructed of pure energy crystals, and the light is soft yet bright.

The hall was divided into sections displaying a dazzling array of treasures: ores shimmering with lightning, weapons and armor flowing with the secret runes of laws, jade boxes containing rare materials, and even live, strange lightning-attribute beast cubs... Customers came and went in an endless stream, most of them possessing powerful auras, at least Void True Gods, and there were quite a few Eternal True Gods as well.

The air was filled with pure lightning energy and the aura of various treasures.

Upon seeing Xu Yang and his companions enter, a young female attendant dressed in the standard blue robes of the Thunder Merchant Guild, whose aura was at the peak of the Void True God realm, immediately came forward. She maintained a perfect smile: "Welcome to the Thunder City branch of the Thunder Merchant Guild, gentlemen. How may I help you?"

"We are selling a batch of materials. The quantity is relatively large, and the quality is acceptable," Xu Yang said succinctly.

"Yes, sir, please follow me to the VIP room for further discussion." The waitress dared not be negligent; if someone could mention "a large quantity" of Eternal True Gods, the transaction volume was usually not small.

She respectfully led the three to a quiet passage at the back of the hall, into an elegantly furnished VIP room equipped with powerful security barriers.

Soon, a middle-aged appraiser with a calm demeanor and an air of eternal divinity was invited in. He was wearing a dark blue robe embroidered with lightning bolt patterns.

"My lord, this is our Chamber of Commerce's senior deacon, Lord Lei Yan," the waitress introduced.

Lei Yan Shenjun waved away the maidservants, then nodded slightly to Xu Yang: "Please show me the materials, Your Excellency."

Xu Yang didn't waste any words, and his mind was set on something.

On the open ground in front of him, the space rippled like water, and piles of refining materials of various shapes and sizes, radiating powerful energy fluctuations, poured out like waterfalls!

boom! ! !
The VIP room was instantly filled with an extremely rich aura of law!
The crimson flame crystals, each one like solidified flame, radiate an intense heat capable of incinerating everything...

The azure-blue void iron, its surface flowing with a chilling aura that seemed to freeze space...

The purplish-gold star-like mother metal was incredibly heavy, carrying the weight of a fallen star...

The ancient tree trunk, lush and verdant, contains a powerful source of life...

There were even a few strange minerals that shimmered with a chaotic light and had mysterious patterns naturally engraved on their surfaces...

These materials are diverse, encompassing various fundamental Dao auras such as time, space, life, and destruction. They are all top-tier main materials for refining Eternal True God-level treasures and even Chaos Ruler-level treasures!
"Hiss—!" Even Lei Yan, who was backed by the Thunder Merchant Guild and had seen a lot, couldn't help but gasp and his eyes widened.

“This…this…” Lord Lei Yan’s voice trembled as soon as he glanced at it. He immediately realized that the value of this batch of materials far exceeded his expectations.

He dared not be negligent in the slightest, and immediately stepped forward. His hands glowed with a faint blue light as he carefully picked up each piece of material and examined it closely. The more he looked, the more alarmed he became.

"Heavenly Fire Essence Marrow! This piece is so big, it must have come from a large mine!"

"Void Cold Soul! So pure, how rare! How rare!"

"Star Mother Gold... such a huge piece?!"

"This...this is a by-product of 'Chaotic Breath Soil'? Although its purity is slightly inferior, it is still quite rare!"

……

As Lei Yan Shenjun appraised the item, he muttered to himself, his face filled with shock.

He has examined countless materials, but to see so many high-quality advanced materials at once, including several rare materials even at the Chaos level, is a rare occurrence in his long career!

He quickly estimated that the value of just this pile of materials in front of him was... at least close to one hundred million cosmic sands.

Immediately, Lord Lei Yan activated the Chamber of Commerce's magic array and began to accurately estimate the value of the materials before him.

One hundred and ten million cosmic sands!
What is this concept?
The combined wealth of all the ancient families in the city, whose lineage has spanned countless eons, might not even amount to this much!
This amount of cosmic sand is generally only available to the Chaos Ruler.

"Distinguished guest... are you... are you sure you want to sell these?" Lei Yan Divine Lord's voice was slightly hoarse, and his gaze toward Xu Yang was full of awe.

The Eternal True God who could produce so many top-tier materials must have an unfathomable background. He dared not imagine whether the other party had even more in their spatial ring.

“Sell them all.” Xu Yang nodded calmly.

"Please...please wait a moment, esteemed guest! Such a large transaction is beyond my authority. I will immediately go and invite the guild master to come and discuss this with you personally!" Lord Lei Yan dared not make the decision on his own, so he quickly apologized and hurriedly left the VIP room.

Soon, an old man with an even deeper aura, seemingly reaching the limit of an eternal true god, wearing a magnificent purple robe with lightning patterns, strode in, accompanied by the Thunder Rock God.

He is none other than Lei Ze, the president of the Thunder City branch of the Thunder Chamber of Commerce!
President Lei Ze's gaze swept across the pile of gleaming materials on the ground with lightning speed, his pupils slightly contracting. But immediately, a warm smile spread across his face as he cupped his hands and said, "I am Lei Ze, the president of this branch. Please forgive any shortcomings in my service! The quality and quantity of your materials are truly exceptional! My Thunder Merchant Guild will certainly offer you the fairest price!"

He sat down himself and began negotiations with Xu Yang.

As a top-tier power, the Thunder Merchant Guild's reputation is its foundation, and the prices it offered were quite fair, even with a slight premium on some rare materials. Ultimately, the transaction price for this batch of materials was set at 113 million units of cosmic sand!
"Sir, this is your transaction voucher. One hundred and thirteen million cosmic sands have been deposited into my Thunder Merchant Guild. It is valid throughout the continent and can be withdrawn or traded at any Thunder Merchant Guild or cooperating force." Guild Master Lei Ze handed Xu Yang a token that shimmered with deep purple lightning and seemed to have countless tiny lightning runes flowing inside.

Xu Yang took the token; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, and he could clearly sense the enormous numbers contained within it.

He showed no intention of leaving; instead, he placed the token on the table.

"Wait a minute," Xu Yang said, turning his gaze to President Lei Ze. "I won't take this money for now. I need to purchase some items from your guild."

A glint flashed in President Lei Ze's eyes, and his smile widened: "Oh? What does Your Excellency need? My Thunder Merchant Guild has everything! Whether it's divine weapons, rare materials, cultivation techniques, or even intelligence, just ask, and I will do my best to satisfy you!"

He prefers wealthy customers who immediately spend money after receiving it, especially those who have just displayed their wealth, which is enough to make him envious.

Xu Yang picked up the spiritual tea on the table, took a small sip, and seemed to be carefully considering his words. After a moment, he put down the teacup and spoke: "First, a treasure to aid in comprehending the laws of chaos."

This is his most pressing need. The Laws of Chaos are the essential path for an Eternal True God to become the Lord of Chaos, and it is also his most important goal at present. Any treasure that can improve his comprehension efficiency is urgently needed!
"Second," Xu Yang paused, "a God-King level inheritance containing the Great Dao of the Origin of Life. The complete book is not required, just the first volume or the basic chapter is sufficient."

He knew full well that the price of a complete God-King level inheritance was astronomical, often costing hundreds of millions or even billions of cosmic sands, unless all his refining materials were used. However, the first volume or the basic chapter was often the key to getting started and laying a foundation, and its value was relatively controllable, fluctuating around ten million to one hundred million cosmic sands, which was within his current affordability range.

“Third,” Xu Yang’s gaze narrowed slightly, “treasures containing high-level bloodlines, especially those of exotic beasts and divine beasts. The concentration of the bloodline doesn’t need to be high, but it must contain the original imprint that cultivators can comprehend and guide the evolution of their own bloodline.”

After listening to Xu Yang's request, Chairman Lei Ze's smile remained warm, but a hint of solemnity and amazement flashed deep in his eyes.

A treasure to aid in comprehending the laws of chaos? A god-king-level inheritance of the Great Dao of the Origin of Life? A treasure containing the bloodline of an ancient divine beast?

"Your request is indeed extraordinary!" President Lei Ze clapped his hands in admiration, his expression becoming solemn. "Please rest assured, as a top-tier chamber of commerce on the continent, the Thunder Chamber of Commerce will do its utmost to meet your needs. We do indeed possess or have channels to collect the three types of treasures you mentioned!"

He immediately instructed Lei Yan, the Divine Lord beside him, "Lei Yan, quickly retrieve the highest-level secret treasure catalog from the treasury! Project all the treasures that match your description from the 'Chaos Secret Treasure' series A, 'Divine King's Legacy' series B, and 'Bloodline Wonders' series C! Also, bring us the list from our Chamber of Commerce regarding the ores recently produced in the 'Thunder Swamp Abyss' that contain special bloodline fluctuations!"

The 'Thunderous Abyss' adjacent to Thunder City was once said to have been the blood of a supreme expert who dripped into it in ancient times, seeping into the mountain rocks and mineral veins and giving birth to many strange ores.

"Yes, President!" Lord Lei Yan dared not delay and immediately turned to carry out the task.

Soon, several light screens lit up again in the VIP room, displaying a dense array of information, projections, and prices of various treasures.

Xu Yang's eyes were sharp as he quickly scanned the area:
"Chaos Evolution Monument": Contains fragments of the initial evolution of the laws of chaos; immersing oneself in it can greatly enhance comprehension efficiency. The effect lasts for one hundred years. Price: 80 million cosmic sands!

"Enlightenment Bodhi Seed": Formed from innate spiritual roots, wearing or refining it can purify the mind and concentrate the spirit, enhance affinity with the laws of chaos, and also provide a significant boost to the laws of chaos. Price: 30 million cosmic sands/seed!
"Void Stone": Can slightly enhance perception of the origin of chaos and void. Price: 50 million cosmic sand.

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The Azure Emperor's Longevity Scripture (Volume 1): The foundational text of the Great Dao of Life, a divine-king level inheritance, elucidating the origin of life's creation. Price: 95 million cosmic sands.

*The Record of the Origin of All Spirits* (Basic Volume): Elucidates the origin of life and its connection to all things, with strong compatibility. Price: 88 million cosmic sands.

"The True Explanation of the Blood Sea" (Introductory Chapter): This book leans towards the fusion of life and destruction, and is rather domineering. Price: 73 million cosmic sands.

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"Ancient Celestial Phoenix Essence Blood" (Diluted): Contains a trace of the original bloodline imprint of the divine beast Celestial Phoenix. Price: 65 million cosmic sands.

"Chaotic Demon Ape Heart Blood Crystal" (Fragment): Contains the aura of a raging Chaotic Demon Ape bloodline. Price: 52 million cosmic sands.

"Fragment of Xuan Turtle Shell": Contains the ancient Xuan Turtle defensive bloodline imprint. Price: 48 million cosmic sands.

"Great Abyss Blood-Patterned Thunder Crystal": The ore contains mysterious blood-red patterns within, and its energy fluctuations are mixed with an extremely ancient, faint, but highly valuable aura. It is of superior quality. Price: Five million cosmic sands per cube.

"Great Abyss Dark Gold Ore Mother": Accompanied by strange golden spots, containing a hint of sharp gold immortality, of superior quality. Price: Nine million cosmic sands per cube.

Xu Yang's gaze swept quickly across the area as he made his own calculations.

If you buy the most expensive ones, the total price will be as high as: 80 million + 95 million + 65 million = 240 million cosmic sand.

This far exceeds the 113 million he had just received.

Xu Yang's gaze swept quickly over several of the most top-tier treasures, and he made a decision in an instant.

Take the Chaos Dao Evolution Stele!

This was the key aid for him to break through to the Chaos Dominator realm, with the most direct and powerful effect. Although the 80 million cosmic sands were expensive, they had to be spent.

Next, his gaze fell on the two types of Great Abyss Ore: Great Abyss Blood-Patterned Lightning Crystal and Great Abyss Dark Gold Ore Mother.

The reasons for choosing them are very valid, and they offer excellent value for money. Compared to the tens of millions of fragments of divine beast essence blood, these two ores are much cheaper.

One Blood-Patterned Thunder Crystal costs only five million, while one Dark Gold Ore Mother costs nine million.

Moreover, these are local specialties, ensuring a relatively stable source. The Thunder Abyss is just outside the city, and the Thunder Merchant Guild, as one of the largest local powers, has a reliable channel for acquiring these ores. If these ores truly contain the bloodline aura of ancient, supreme powerhouses and can be effectively utilized, as described, then continued purchases are possible in the future.

The essence blood of other divine beasts is often unique or extremely rare; once you buy it, you may not have it again, making it a one-time resource.

As for the first volume of a divine-king level inheritance like the "Azure Emperor's Longevity Scripture"... Xu Yang was tempted, but after glancing at the price of 95 million, and considering that he was carrying a "bomb" of 5 billion, he ultimately suppressed the idea of ​​buying it.

After weighing the pros and cons, Xu Yang quickly made the safest choice.

“President Lei Ze,” he pointed to the light screen, “I want this Chaos Evolution Dao Stele, and…” he then pointed to the ore, “one each of the Great Abyss Blood Pattern Thunder Crystal and the Great Abyss Dark Gold Ore Mother.”

President Lei Ze's smile widened: "Very well, Your Excellency. Lei Yan, go and retrieve the treasure immediately!"

"Yes!" Lord Lei Yan immediately accepted the order and left.

Soon, the three treasures were carefully presented.

The Chaos Evolutionary Dao Stele is a palm-sized gray stone stele with chaotic energy swirling around its surface. Just one glance at it makes one feel as if their mind is being drawn into a world where laws are initially evolving. At this moment, the stele is contained in a jade box covered with runes.

The Great Abyss Blood-Patterned Thunder Crystal is not just a single piece of ore, but a large quantity of ore, enough to be measured in a standard unit of "one cubic meter," compressed and sealed by a spatial secret technique. The whole thing has a deep dark purple color, and a large number of spiderweb-like blood-red patterns can be seen winding inside the ore pile, faintly exuding a silent and ancient pressure, as if it originated from the blood imprints before the primordial era.

The Great Abyss Dark Gold Ore Mother is also a compressed and sealed pile of ore. The main body of the ore is dark gold in color, extremely hard, and the surface is densely covered with tiny golden spots, like solidified stars, exuding a sharp and immortal aura.

Xu Yang examined them carefully, especially using his willpower to perceive the two types of ore.

"Quality is perfect, deal." Xu Yang nodded in satisfaction. He took out the Thunder Crystal Talisman, and with a flash of light, 94 million cosmic sands were drawn out.

Xu Yang put the three treasures into his world ring and also retrieved the remaining 19 million tokens.

"Pleasant transaction, Chairman Lei Ze. The remaining funds will be held for future transactions." Xu Yang prepared to get up and take his leave.

President Lei Ze rose with a broad smile to see him off, clearly impressed by the generous and mysterious Eternal True God. "Haha, it was truly a pleasure to trade with you. You are always welcome to visit again!" (End of Chapter)