Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

"Is this just another routine report from that green-eyed brat?" Marquis Qing Teng's heart stirred slightly, but he didn't pay it too much attention.

He doted on this son. Bi Mou served as the branch manager in Thunder City, partly to serve the Mother River, and partly as a training opportunity for Qing Teng Hou. Bi Mou would occasionally send back important intelligence or personnel changes, including the matter of him using the original copy of the first volume of the "Record of the Origin of Ten Thousand Spirits" to recruit an eternal true god named "Gu You".

Qing Teng Hou recalled.

Bi Mou said that the ancient, mysterious life energy was extremely vast and pure, with extraordinary potential, making it worthwhile to invest in this inheritance. Qing Teng Hou didn't take it too seriously at the time.

The original copy of the first volume of "The Origin of All Spirits"? For ordinary eternal true gods, it is an unparalleled treasure that can cause fathers and sons to turn against each other and masters and disciples to become enemies.

But given his status as the Marquis of Qing Teng in the River of Life, this was merely a resource he could casually exchange for using the merits he had accumulated in the River of Life's treasure trove.

If it were the complete book, I would have to think about it more carefully, but since it's just the first volume, I don't care at all.

His idea at the time was simple: to make his son happy.

It's rare for someone with blue eyes to be so attentive to recruiting talent, and to personally plan for it. Giving him this inheritance is a way of supporting his career.

Secondly, there's the mentality of scratching lottery tickets.

Originating from the vast and boundless continent, their Mother River of Life radiates influence across 30% of their territory. Every thousand eras, they conduct large-scale recruitment, investing massive amounts of resources and absorbing countless peak and ultimate eternal true gods.

But in the end, only one in a million, perhaps even one in ten million, can cross that insurmountable barrier and become the ruler of chaos!

That ancient abyss may have some strange aspects, but breaking through to the Chaos Realm?

The probability is extremely low.

Qing Teng Hou had no hope at all, treating it as "tuition fees" for his son, a casual investment.

After sending out the inheritance, Qing Teng Hou quickly put the matter out of his mind and turned to dealing with the core affairs of the Mother River and comprehending the laws of the Great Dao.

Therefore, at this moment, Qing Teng Hou simply pointed his finger at the emerald green light, and information instantly flooded into his sea of ​​consciousness.

The message began with Blue Eyes' usual respectful greeting.

Qing Teng Hou wore a gentle smile, preparing to quickly review the information and offer some encouragement.

However, the next moment——

boom! ! !
The gentle smile on Qing Teng Hou's face froze instantly!

His eyes, which were brimming with boundless vitality and utterly serene, suddenly widened, and an unbelievable, dazzling light burst forth from the depths of his pupils!
The life law that was wrapped around his fingertips as he deduced the secret technique collapsed with a "snap" due to the violent tremor of his mind, and the dissipated energy caused ripples to spread across the life tundra beneath his feet.

“Chaos…Chaos Ruler? Ancient Nether?!” Qing Teng Hou murmured unconsciously, his voice trembling without him even realizing it.

His heart, which had been calm and undisturbed for countless ages, was now restless.

"This... how is this possible?! This is ridiculously fast!" A strong, almost absurd thought overwhelmed him.

A hundred years have passed since he sent out the God King's inheritance!
For any living being on the continent of origin, a hundred years is an extremely short period of time.

And that person he considered a "lottery ticket" target, someone he paid no attention to at all? In such a short time... became the ruler of chaos?!

Qing Teng Hou's thoughts swept over the image fragments transmitted by Bi Mou again and again: the chaotic tribulation clouds that blotted out the sun above Thunder City, the vast and domineering pressure that reigned supreme, the primal fluctuations that carried the aura of destruction yet subtly coexisted with the laws of life... All of this was incredibly real, clearly demonstrating the birth of a newly ascended Chaos Ruler.

“Azure Eyes…that bastard Azure Eyes…” Qing Teng Hou suddenly stood up, and the life tundra beneath him bloomed with countless beautiful spiritual flowers because of his movement, but he was completely unaware.

The overwhelming surprise was like a flood bursting its banks, instantly overwhelming all his thoughts.

A genuine copy of the first volume of the God King's inheritance, given away casually.

It was a casual investment that was originally intended only to support my son and for which I had no expectations.

Surprisingly... they actually managed to acquire a Chaos Ruler.

This isn't like winning the lottery; it's like picking up a random stone and discovering it's a rare and wondrous treasure.

"Hahahaha! Good! Good! Good!!!" Qing Teng Hou could no longer contain his joy and burst into laughter. His laughter echoed throughout the vast temple, causing the emerald Milky Way on the dome to sway slightly.

His eyes shone with immense excitement and pride.

"My son has good taste! Haha! The first volume of 'The Origin of Ten Thousand Spirits'? Worth it! Worth it all! This deal is the most worthwhile one I, Qing Teng Hou, have ever made in my life!" He slammed his fist on the empty space in front of him, where a jade table that had been placed had long since been shattered into dust by the power he unconsciously emitted.

After the ecstasy came a rapidly rising heat and determination.

Qing Teng Hou's uncontrollable elation and loss of composure had already attracted the attention of the other powerful figures in the hall.

The several Chaos Great Saints, sitting cross-legged on the Tundra of Life, maintained their meditative postures, their auras as deep and solid as ancient trees, but their thoughts had already quietly swept over the area where Qing Teng Hou was located.

Seeing that Qing Teng Hou first lost his composure and crushed the law, and then suddenly stood up and laughed loudly, the Great Sages all understood what was going on.

Within this colossal entity of the Mother River of Life, numerous factions exist, each with its own territory.

The lineage of Qing Teng Hou is quite powerful, and he himself is a potential candidate to reach the God-King realm. His excitement is most likely due to some great good news within his faction or among his direct relatives.

Unless it is a major event concerning the entire Mother River of Life, according to the rules, the Great Sages of other factions will not rashly ask questions. This is an unspoken rule and a tacit understanding.

Everyone simply kept their eyes down, remaining silent and waiting. They knew that if it truly involved a major matter concerning the overall interests of the Mother River, Lord Qing Teng would naturally report it to the God King, and everyone would then be informed.

really.

After laughing loudly, as if to vent all the joy and pride that had been building up in his chest, Qing Teng Hou composed himself, his face flushed with an undisguised blush, and bowed deeply to the two divine kings at the head of the table. His voice was loud and clear, resounding throughout the entire ancestral temple.

"Your Majesty Qing'ai! Your Majesty Lan Yue!"

"It has a branch in Thunder City under its jurisdiction..."

With Qing Teng Hou's impassioned words, he presented all the information transmitted from Bi Mou and the breakthrough image to the center of the temple without reservation, especially to the two God Kings.

Enveloped in a hazy emerald halo, the Azure Mist God-King leaned slightly forward, as if the dawn were piercing through the thin mist. The aura surrounding her, which encompassed all things and nurtured all living beings, seemed to become more active.

The chaotic tapestry of life and destruction intertwined in the image of Xu Yang's breakthrough seemed to paint a faint yet incredibly real smile of relief on her hazy face, like the warm spring sun melting ice and snow. Her voice was ethereal and gentle, like a babbling brook, soothing the soul: "Life as the foundation, destruction as the blade, chaos naturally forms. Such a foundation, such comprehension, is hard to find even in billions of years. Your discerning eyes have recognized this talent, guiding it into my mother river—a great virtue! Qing Teng, your guidance of your son is also a great achievement!"

Her approval carried a maternal generosity and a heartfelt appreciation for the miracle of life.

Beside him, the imposing and imposing figure of the Lan Yue God King suddenly surged in power, as if a slumbering giant had awakened. The space around his projection distorted slightly due to this fluctuation in power. The terrifying chaotic pressure and the stable chaotic space that Xu Yang unleashed in the image, far surpassing that of a newly advanced being, caused the eyes in his projection, which seemed to be inlaid with stars, to burst forth with a sharp, tangible light.

His voice was like a roar from the depths of the earth, full of power and unquestionable authority: "Having just entered the Chaos, he already possesses such a grand presence. The perfection of the evolution of the Chaos space is comparable to that of an old monster who has lived for many years. This child is definitely not someone to be underestimated! Now that he has entered my sect, I will devote all my efforts to cultivating him! This is a blessing for my Mother River!"

The Azure Feather Great Sage, clad in emerald robes, was a female Great Sage with a refined and elegant demeanor, like a divine bird in human form. At this moment, a bright smile bloomed on her usually cold face, and her voice sang like a lark: "Wonderful! My virtuous nephew, Azure Eyes, has performed an unparalleled feat. This is an omen of the flourishing fortune of my Mother River! Lord Green Vine, congratulations!"

Her joy came from the bottom of her heart, for both the mother river and her ally.

Not only her, but also the Great Sage of Rock, the Great Sage of Withering and Flourishing... all of them were congratulating Marquis Qing Teng.

The entire ancestral temple was filled with an exhilarating and joyful atmosphere due to Xu Yang's advancement and the good news from Qing Teng Hou. Every powerful figure, regardless of their faction, radiated genuine happiness.

After all, having another powerful and infinitely potential Chaos Ruler is a real boost to the strength of the entire Mother River of Life, and it adds another advantage in the competition with other super powers.

The thoughts of the Azure Mist God King and the Lanyue God King converged in the air for a moment, instantly reaching a consensus.

Lan Yue God King spoke first, his voice like thunder: "This is a golden opportunity, we cannot afford to miss it! Qing Teng!"

"Qing Teng is here!" Qing Teng Hou immediately bowed and said.

"You shall depart immediately and personally go to Thunder City!" The God-King Lanyue's voice was resolute. "With the utmost sincerity of my Mother River, you must ensure that this Ancient Netherworld is completely and firmly established in my Mother River's camp!"

The gentle voice of the Azure Mist God King then rang out, adding, "The strongest bond is nothing more than shared interests and deep ties. Azure Vine, take our sincerity with you."

“Take a strand of ‘life essence’.”

"Open access to the original copies of the middle and lower volumes of the 'Records of the Origin of All Spirits' and allow them to study them at the ancestral temple's 'Pavilion of Ten Thousand Laws' at any time."

"Furthermore, he is granted the title of 'Guardian of All Spirits' and enjoys the authority of a core Chaos Elder."

This treatment can be considered the highest level of courting and investment that the Mother River of Life has made in the newly emerged ruler of chaos.

"Qing Teng, I obey the divine king's decree and will certainly not fail in my duty!"

Without further delay, he turned around and disappeared from the spot.

"Om-!"

"Brother Qing Teng... you are truly anxious." The Great Sage of Rock stroked his beard and sighed.

“This is a matter of great importance. Delay could lead to unforeseen changes. I understand, I understand.” Great Sage Cui Ling nodded.

The Great Sage of Withered Glory stared at the spot where the crack disappeared. His withered face was expressionless, but the interplay of life and death in his eyes seemed to quicken slightly.

……

Thunder City, outside the Purple Lightning Cave.

Less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea has passed since Xu Yang broke through, triggering a celestial phenomenon and announcing his ascension to the Chaos Ruler.

But the entire city of Thunder had already come to a complete boil.

Although the chaotic tribulation clouds in the sky had begun to dissipate slowly, the overwhelming pressure of the Chaos Ruler still enveloped the entire city as if it were a tangible force, causing countless cultivators to feel both excited and trembling with fear.

Throughout the city, streaks of light rose, and powerful auras surged forth. The eternal true god leaders of various forces were gathering in the direction of the Purple Lightning Cave No. 79 with a complex mix of emotions, including awe, curiosity, and trepidation, preparing to pay homage to this newly ascended giant.

President Lei Ze, Venerable Bi Mou, Lord Lei Fa, and others were naturally the closest and had been waiting respectfully outside the cave.

His emerald-eyed face was filled with barely suppressed excitement and pride. He had just received a message from his father, Marquis Qing Teng, about cause and effect. Although the message was brief, it gave him confidence in his victory.

Before Xu Yang could summon them, suddenly—

"Boom!!!"

Above Thunder City, above the still-lingering chaotic tribulation clouds, space was suddenly torn apart by an overwhelming and unstoppable life force.

Unlike Xu Yang's domineering breakthrough, which was intertwined with destruction and chaos, this spatial tear was filled with a vast and boundless vitality that nourished all things.

A dazzling emerald green beam of light, like a branch of a divine tree reaching to the heavens, crashed down from the crack.

The beam of light was aimed at the open space in front of the Purple Lightning Cave No. 79.

The beam of light landed without stirring up any dust. Instead, it caused vegetation to sprout out of thin air and grow wildly in the surrounding area, with everything flourishing.

As the light faded, a figure dressed in a dark green star-patterned robe, with a handsome and dignified face, and emanating an aura even more profound and vast than the lingering pressure in the sky above Thunder City, stood before the entrance to the cave.

It is indeed Marquis Qing Teng!
His gaze swept across the entire area like lightning, and the invisible pressure caused Lei Ze, Lei Fa, and the others who were about to step forward to pay their respects to freeze in place, as if bound by invisible vines, making it difficult for them to even breathe.

Only the woman with the blue eyes stood tall and stepped out from the crowd: "Father!"

Qing Teng Hou's gaze fell on Bi Mou, a hint of admiration and satisfaction flashing in his eyes. He nodded slightly, "Mou'er, well done."

Receiving praise from his father, even though he was the most favored son, the Azure-Eyed Venerable was still incredibly excited.

Meanwhile, many of the other faction leaders were shocked to learn that the Azure-Eyed Venerable's father was actually the Chaos Ruler. At the same time, they all secretly lamented that they had missed their chance. Since the powerful figures from their own factions hadn't arrived, they, as mere underlings, were not qualified to speak with the Chaos Ruler.

As expected, after greeting his son, Qing Teng Hou stopped looking at anyone and focused all his attention on the tightly closed door of the cave.

He remained silent and did not forcefully knock on the door.

He straightened his perfectly wrinkle-free robes, solemnly clasped his hands in front of him, and addressed the cave entrance in a loud voice:

"The River of Life, Lord Qing Teng, by the decree of the two God-Kings, Qing Ai and Lan Yue, has come to congratulate Protector Gu You on ascending to the realm of the Lord of Chaos!"

The sound was not loud, but it penetrated the cave's restrictions with the clarity of a living pulse, echoing in every corner inside and outside the cave.

"On behalf of the River of Life, I offer this congratulatory gift and convey the sincere wishes of His Majesty the Divine King!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qing Teng Hou slowly lifted the object with his palm facing upwards.

hum!
A pure, indescribable emerald-green light shone in his palm. At the center of the light was not a physical treasure, but a wisp of liquid that flowed slowly like a living thing, exuding the supreme aura of the origin of life—Life Essence!
The mere aura emanating from it made all the Eternal True Gods outside the cave feel refreshed and invigorated, their divine power stirring within them as if they were about to undergo a leap in their life level.

Even the lingering aura of destructive laws above Thunder City was temporarily suppressed and neutralized by this vast source of life.

At this moment, the entire city of Thunder fell silent.

Everyone who rushed over was so shocked by the sight that they were speechless.

Inside the cave, Xu Yang, who had just stabilized his cultivation level, slowly opened his eyes.

His consciousness had already perceived everything outside the door.

Looking at the suspended "Source of Life," and feeling the strong resonance between its origin and the life law he had just comprehended, even with his composure, a trace of genuine surprise and solemnity flashed in the depths of his eyes.

“The decree of the God-King… the essence of life…” Xu Yang’s lips curled into a meaningful smile.

The River of Life reacted even faster and more... domineeringly than he had anticipated.

This sincerity is truly substantial.

With a slight thought, the numerous restrictions enveloping the cave silently dissipated.

The heavy doors, accompanied by a deep rumble, slowly opened inwards. (End of Chapter)