Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

The White God Emperor's eyes, which contained the meaning of the world's birth and death, quietly watched Xu Yang, as if trying to see through the truth in his words.

A brief silence fell over the palace, broken only by the subtle sounds of bubbles rising and falling in the surrounding world and the low murmurs of chaotic creatures in the distance.

"Even rogue cultivators have their own path." The God Emperor's voice rang out again, devoid of emotion. "Your merits deserve reward. As for your doubts, I have no intention of delving into them. The Eastern Extreme Region is vast, and there is bound to be a place for you to cultivate in seclusion."

However, the God Emperor's gaze did not waver. His eyes, which contained both creation and destruction, remained fixed on Xu Yang, and his voice, like the harmony of all realms, said, "Bai Yu, your path of destruction is sharp and full of potential. Observing your core will, it is also resilient and unyielding, already glimpsing the threshold of the Chaos Realm. Such talent... alas, the path of a rogue cultivator is ultimately limited by resources and fraught with difficulties. Even with extraordinary talent, without the encouragement of fellow cultivators and sufficient resources, it is extremely difficult to reach a higher realm."

The Emperor's words were calm, but Xu Yang understood that this was an invitation, an olive branch that could not be easily refused.

The White Origin God Emperor pointed out the fatal weakness of rogue cultivators—a lack of resources and isolation.

"As the Emperor who governs the Great Dao of the World's Origin and resides in the Eastern Pole, I also cherish talent." The Emperor's voice carried an air of absolute confidence. "Although the Eastern Pole is on the edge of the Origin Continent, it is one of the three first-rate powers, and its foundation is beyond your imagination. Under my command, there is also a cultivation force called the 'Hall of Myriad Realms'."

As Emperor Bai Qi finished speaking, ripples spread across the "World Wall" on one side of the palace, which was composed of countless world bubbles. One of the bubbles, radiating a warm, jade-like luster, rapidly enlarged and solidified, detaching from the "wall" and hovering before Xu Yang and Xuan Yue, like a three-dimensional painting unfolding.

Inside the bubble, light and shadow shift and transform, ultimately revealing a breathtaking and vibrant paradise.

A vast, boundless valley basin shrouded in mist.

In the center of the basin lies a crystal-clear emerald lake, its surface shimmering with vibrant life force. Floating on its surface are lotuses of pure light, each with a tiny, ever-changing phantom of a world at its heart. On the shore of the lake is a chalcedony plaza, sculpted as if from the finest jade.

The square is warm and smooth, shimmering with a soft green light, and some simple futons and low tables are placed on it in a pleasingly irregular manner.

On the table are jade slips or ancient scrolls made of animal hide, exuding the vicissitudes of time and the aura of wisdom.

Paths paved with colorful pebbles meander from the Chalcedony Plaza to every corner of the valley. Along the paths, exotic flowers and plants vie for attention, some blooming like miniature nebulae spinning, others with clearly visible veins on their leaves, flowing with the radiance of runes of law.

Following a path, one can see several bamboo and wood huts nestled among verdant ancient vines and spiritual trees. The huts are simple and elegant, with their doors open or half-closed. Under the corridor of one of the huts, Xu Yang clearly saw a Chaos Ruler dressed in loose robes, resembling an old farmer, holding a thick ancient scroll made of animal hide. He was engrossed in reading it, occasionally shaking his head and muttering incantations. His fingers were also unconsciously tracing mysterious lines on his knees, clearly immersed in the profound deduction of laws.

On the terrace of another secluded residence not far away, a Chaos Ruler dressed as a beautiful woman in palace attire leaned against the railing, frowning in deep thought as she gazed at a landscape scroll with flowing light and shadow floating before her. With a light touch of her jade-like finger, the shapes of mountains and water in the scroll subtly changed, demonstrating the principles of mutual generation and restraint between the elements of earth and water...

There are so many different things.

The voice of Emperor Baiqi carried a hint of leisure: "This is the Palace of Myriad Realms. It is not a grand temple, but a secluded garden of Dao. All things in nature are contained within it. Cultivating together here, one can understand reincarnation by observing the blooming and withering of flowers, know the laws by listening to the murmuring of flowing water, and understand creation by feeding birds and beasts with their intelligence. Each member of the palace finds their own interest and cultivates their own path."

His gaze fell on Xu Yang, then pointed to the golden figure standing proudly atop a phoenix tree in the Hall of Myriad Realms: "That golden feather was cultivated by me with painstaking effort using the origin of chaos and the essence of the void. Its feathers and form themselves contain the laws and principles of spatial cutting and ultimate yang destruction. If you enter the hall, you can observe it often, examine it closely, and comprehend its life form and the flow of its Dao. This will surely be of great benefit to your path of destruction."

After the display, the bubble slowly shrank and merged into the wall of the world.

But the scene of birds singing, flowers blooming, vibrant life, and the natural order has been deeply imprinted in Xu Yang's heart.

Bai Qi, the Divine Emperor, calmly looked at Xu Yang: "How is it? The tranquility here, the vitality here, the fellow cultivators here, can help you conceal your sharpness and find new life in destruction?"

"The members of the hall are all outstanding individuals in the Chaos Realm. Some control a region's matter, some are experts in space and time, and some have comprehended the cycle of life and death... They discuss the Dao on an equal footing, share their knowledge, and can also receive guidance from me in my spare time."

Xu Yang gazed in the direction where the bubbles disappeared, as if he could still smell the fragrance of the grass and trees, hear the chirping of the spirit bird, and see the peerless beauty of the golden-feathered divine bird standing proudly on the phoenix tree.

The God Emperor's gaze fell on Xu Yang, and he continued to offer extremely tempting conditions: "You can freely comprehend the countless scenes of birth and death of worlds stored in the Myriad Realms Palace, and you can also borrow the 'Chaos Cataclysm Record' collected in the palace - this is a record of various ultimate destruction scenes, which will be of great benefit to your path."

"I, the Emperor, grant you permission to periodically enter the 'Chaos Source Pool.' The pool contains the essence of chaos that I have refined after the destruction of countless worlds. It contains the most primordial power of destruction and creation, which is of great benefit to tempering the divine body, purifying divine power, and even comprehending the origin of the Great Dao of Destruction. This is a resource that only my direct core members can enjoy."

"By entering my Palace of Myriad Realms, you will receive the protection of the Eastern Region. No matter how arrogant the Heavenly Fiend of the 'Fire Kingdom' is, they will have to consider whether they dare to antagonize me. As a guest minister, you hold a prestigious position. Unless there are important regional affairs, I will not disturb your cultivation."

The Xuan Yue Sovereign listened from the side and nodded repeatedly. This was indeed a very high level of treatment. He was also a Chaos Realm cultivator under the command of the White Qi God Emperor, and his daily treatment was not much different from this.

Although His Majesty the God Emperor wields the Great Dao of the World's Origin, once he reaches the second level of the God King realm, the resources he possesses are unimaginable to the Chaos Ruler. The Great Daos cultivated by the twelve God Emperors of the Eastern Extreme Region overlap, but they can also share resources with each other and thus cover the vast majority of the Great Daos of Origin.

Therefore, even someone like him who cultivates the Great Dao of the Origin of Matter can thrive in it.

What Xu Yang is being given now is a resource package tailored to the needs of the Dao of Destruction, especially the "Chaos Cataclysm Record" and the "Chaos Source Pool," which are simply unparalleled treasures for cultivators of the Dao of Destruction!

In comparison, the status of patronage and guest minister were merely incidental and commonplace.

In the Chaos Realm, as long as one doesn't commit an monstrous act, even a God-King level expert won't suffer a harsh fate. For example, the Heavenly Fiend Great Sage sacrificed many lives in the Eastern Extreme Region and devoured tribes along the way, but the White Qi God Emperor only killed two of his bodies and didn't pursue him to the Huo Kingdom to cause trouble for his true body.

The most important thing is the "Secret Technique of Reincarnation," which makes even powerful God-King level experts with large families unwilling to fight to the death with Chaos level experts. They are not afraid of themselves, but even a centipede with a hundred legs will not die easily. Their relatives and children are easily killed by their reincarnated enemies.

Generally, only powerhouses at the God Emperor level are confident in completely killing someone before they can use the reincarnation technique in the Chaos Realm.

There is one and a half such powerful individuals in the entire Eastern Extreme Region. The Eastern Extreme Ancestor counts as one, and the Empress of Fengdu counts as half.

Upon hearing Bai Qi Shenhuang's words, Xu Yang's mind raced as he instantly weighed the pros and cons.

The resources are a perfect match!

The catalogue and source pool can greatly accelerate the growth of the Great Dao of Destruction and make up for the shortcomings of inheritance.

Comparing the pros and cons, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages!

The purpose of this clone's existence is to explore the Great Dao of Destruction, acquire resources, establish roots in the Eastern Extreme Region, and leave behind a cave.

The recruitment by the White-Clothed Divine Emperor provided a near-perfect platform and talisman. As for the risk of exposure, it was minimal; his unprecedentedly perfect divine body was no joke!

The reason why the Beasts of the Realm have always been wiped out as soon as they arrive on the Origin Continent is that those Beasts of the Realm born in the three thousand dimensions have no knowledge of the Origin Continent. They are used to sweeping everything in their respective cosmic seas and ruling as kings.

Upon arriving at the Origin Continent, seeing 'delicious' food everywhere, who would have thought that this place was a backyard kept by a large number of top big shots? Any emerging or discordant factors are as conspicuous as ink stains on a blank sheet of paper!

Even the strongest world beasts, which rely on their innate ability to survive and lack self-control, are no match for these top-tier figures and can be easily destroyed.

Moreover, once a World Beast fully matures, it will reach the ultimate realm of God King. Ultimate realm powerhouses have a significant impact on the structure of the Origin Continent, and the top-level beneficiaries will not allow such things to happen one after another.

So even though the Three Thousand Universe Seas can continuously give birth to Realm Beasts, so far only the Realm Beast of the Heavenly Wood Kingdom has grown to its peak, and all the others have been killed in the long river of time.

The Heavenly Wood Kingdom's ruler is incredibly powerful and capable of protecting the World Beast. As for the others, even ordinary God-King level experts couldn't possibly protect them!
So, should we refuse Emperor Baiqi's invitation?
That would be foolish, not only missing a golden opportunity but also likely immediately displeasing the God Emperor.

With this in mind, Xu Yang no longer hesitated.

Meeting the Emperor's calm gaze, he bowed solemnly, his voice clear: "Your Majesty's kindness is deeply appreciated by Bai Yu! Your Majesty's insight is keen, and the opportunity you have bestowed upon me is truly a lifesaver for my path. I have spent half my life wandering, and all I have sought is to advance in the Great Dao. Now that Your Majesty has not abandoned me and has granted me this path to heaven, how could I dare to refuse?"

He raised his head, his eyes filled with a thirst for power and a hope for the future: "Baiyu is willing to enter the Palace of Myriad Realms and become a guest minister under Your Majesty! I will certainly devote myself to cultivation, comprehend the true meaning of destruction, and live up to Your Majesty's kindness in recognizing me today! If there is any need within the realm, Baiyu will also do his best to repay Your Majesty's kindness in protecting and supporting me!"

accept!

The Xuan Yue Overlord felt a great weight lifted from his heart, and a genuine smile appeared on his face.

This is the wise move!
The dust swirling around the White Qi God Emperor, who sat cross-legged at the core of the continent's illusory form, seemed to have calmed down slightly. On his blurred face, his eyes, which held the meaning of life and death, seemed to flash with a hint of satisfaction.

"Good." The God Emperor's voice carried a hint of approval. "Knowing when to advance and retreat is the mark of a hero. The struggle for the Great Dao cannot be won by mere brute force. Now that you have entered the Palace of Myriad Realms, you are a member of my Eastern Region."

The God Emperor raised his hand and gestured.

An ancient token with a subtle pattern of destructive lightning at its core appeared out of thin air in front of Xu Yang—the Guest Elder Token of the Myriad Realms Palace!
This order not only grants access to all the powers of the Chaos Realm of the Eastern Extreme Domain, but also serves as a symbol of status, allowing free entry and exit to the core area of ​​the Myriad Realms Palace and the mobilization of some resources.

At the same time, a stream of light containing the vast information of the world's origin entered Xu Yang's brow, which was the coordinates leading to the "Chaos Source Pool", the opening incantation, and the permission mark for first entry.

The location and borrowing rules of the "Chaos Cataclysm Record" were also clearly imprinted in Xu Yang's mind.

"Xuanyue."

"exist!"

"You shall continue to supply Bai Yu with the basic cultivation resources he needs, according to the highest-ranking guest elder standard. Furthermore, issue a decree to all parties that Bai Yu shall be a guest elder of my Myriad Realms Palace."

"Your Majesty's decree is hereby obeyed!" Xuan Yue solemnly accepted the order, his gaze towards Xu Yang unconsciously softening with affection.

"Go. With your Guest Elder Token, you can sense the location of the Myriad Realms Palace. Your first entry into the Chaos Source Pool will have miraculous effects; experience it well." After saying this, the figure of the White Qi God Emperor slowly merged into the core of that world's origin and finally disappeared.

The immense pressure completely dissipated.

Only Xu Yang and Xuan Yue remained in the Wanxiang Palace.

Holding the warm yet slightly destructive thunderous aura of the guest elder token in his hand, Xu Yang felt a surge of excitement as he listened to the clear guidance about the Chaos Source Pool in his mind.

This step has finally been taken!

Resources, support, like-minded people, a safe cultivation environment... This destructive clone has finally established a solid foundation in the core circle of the Eastern Extreme Region.

"Congratulations, Brother Baiyu!" Sovereign Xuanyue smiled and cupped his hands, his tone sincere. "To be admitted to the Palace of Myriad Realms and to be so highly regarded by His Majesty, your future is limitless. From now on, we two are truly comrades."

Xu Yang returned the greeting with a smile: "Thank you for the introduction, Brother Xuan Yue. I will need your help in the future, as we are both in the same domain."

"Your Majesty's gift of the 'Chronicle of Chaos Annihilation' is something Bai Yuxin longs for, and he wishes to go to the Myriad Realms Palace to see it immediately. I wonder if Brother Xuan Yue has the time to accompany me?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yue's face immediately lit up with a smile of understanding and support: "Haha, brother, how could I not understand your eagerness to seek the Dao? This 'Chaos Annihilation Record' is one of the most important treasures of the Myriad Realms Palace's fundamental Dao, I understand. Today, brother, you have been granted access by His Majesty, and I, Xuan Yue, would also like to share in this and have a glimpse of this legendary true understanding of destruction. Let's go together!"

The two exchanged a smile and didn't linger any longer.

Xuan Yue is also a member of the Myriad Realms Palace and has his own access rights.

Both of them simultaneously became absorbed in their respective objects.

hum!
As spatial fluctuations swept by, the scene of the Myriad Realms Palace was instantly replaced by the fresh and vibrant world of the Myriad Realms Hall.

A refreshing scent of grass and trees wafts through the air, and the Chalcedony Square exudes a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

The secluded dwelling of Zhenjielu stood silently in the distance, and the faint calls of spirit birds echoed from Wanlingyuan. The square remained tranquil, with only a few figures sitting or strolling nearby.

"Come on, brother, to Zhenjie Lodge!" Xuan Yue was clearly very familiar with this place, leading Xu Yang onto a path paved with colorful pebbles, heading straight for the ancient bamboo and wood dwellings nestled among verdant vines and spirit trees. (End of Chapter)