Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

A more refined, more stable, and brighter core chaotic halo than before, the prototype of the Destruction Pseudo-World instantly condensed and took shape at the tip of the Black Emperor Claw!

This time, the nascent pseudo-world was forcibly shaped by the will of Xu Yang's avatar, no longer limited to a sphere or a drill bit, but transformed into an arc-shaped blade of destruction with extremely sharp edges, seemingly capable of cutting through the chaotic boundary.

The False Blade vibrated rapidly, emitting a piercing hum.

Where the blade passed, space silently ripped open a smooth, mirror-like, pitch-black rift. At its core, the chaotic halo emanated a chilling "Return to Nothingness, Nurturing Spirit" essence, as if dragging everything before it into an abyss of annihilation, returning it to its most primordial state!
"break!"

Xu Yang transformed and swung the Black Emperor Claw fiercely!
Claw out!

No light!

silent!

There is only one ultimate "line"!
A cutting line that condenses all the power to destroy the pseudo-world, driven by the top-level Chaos God Body and carried by the Black Emperor Claw, has also reached the peak power of the Chaos Realm!

This "line" is like the first ray of light at the beginning of the universe, and also like the last trace at the end of all things.

It disregarded spatial distance and, in the instant it was swung, it had already struck the dark red origin.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

The dark, sharp pseudo-world blade and the dark red origin containing the power to end the Blood Prison touched each other silently, under the breathless gaze of all living beings in the Fallen Star Realm.

There was no dramatic explosion as expected.

There is only one... an ultimate showdown between "cutting" and "annihilation"!

laugh--! ! !
It was like the sharpest blade slicing through the toughest leather.

The point of contact erupted with a blinding, indescribable light. Within that light lay the ultimate power to cleave through everything; space itself, like fragile silk, was smoothly and silently torn open at the point of contact, creating a massive rift spanning millions of miles!
Within the rift lies pure nothingness and a raging stream of chaotic particles.

That dark red origin of the end was forcibly sliced ​​open from the very center by this extremely sharp blade of destruction!
Click——! ! !
A faint sound, yet as sharp as the world shattering.

A straight, smooth crack instantly pierced through the dark red origin. On either side of the crack, the power of the end was frantically dissipating, attempting to annihilate everything, and the will of destruction was trying to completely sever it and drag it into the abyss.

"Roar!!!" The projection of the Blood Prison Great Sage's will roared in pain and rage. He could feel that the core essence of his projection was being forcibly torn apart, disintegrated, and assimilated by a true meaning of annihilation.

boom--! ! !
The origin point has completely shattered!

The terrifying power of the Blood Prison's End, having lost its core restraint, exploded like a detonated powder keg!
However, the destructive energy that erupted was forcibly guided and diverted to both sides by the pseudo-world blade that cut right past it, like a torrent that was split apart, surging past the sides of Xu Yang's avatar and crashing into the depths of the distant chaotic void.

The Blade of the False Realm, its momentum undiminished, sliced ​​through the origin point and plunged directly into the blood-red demonic face that was violently fluctuating and illusory due to the collapse of the origin point.

Pfft——! ! !
Like a hot knife slicing through grease, the enormous demonic face was smoothly cleaved in two from the center of its brow to its jaw by this blade of destruction!
The filthy sea of ​​blood and resentment that made up the demon's face were instantly annihilated and purified by the power of destruction.

"what--!!!"

The projection of the Blood Prison Great Sage's will emitted a shrill, distorted scream, filled with unbelievable horror and soul-deep pain.

The projection of this will instantly became extremely dim and illusory, as if it might dissipate at any moment.

"Gu You!!! You ruined my plans! I'll remember you!" The Blood Prison Great Sage's venomous and violent roar echoed through the void, yet his voice was weak and trembling, carrying a hint of fear he himself didn't even realize. "This enmity is irreconcilable! You wait—!!!"

Amidst a fierce roar, the shattered and mangled phantom of the Blood Sea Demon Face could no longer be maintained. Under the erosion of the residual power of the Destroyed False Realm, it disintegrated and disappeared completely, like a sand painting blown away by the wind.

The crimson sea of ​​blood covering the starry sky, countless struggling demonic shadows, terrifying pressure... all vanished into thin air.

The sky has returned to its eternally somber gray hue, typical of the Fallen Star Realm.

Only the slowly healing, massive spatial rift spanning millions of miles, and the lingering destructive energy in the air, silently testified to the breathtaking battle of the rulers that had just taken place.

Xu Yang's avatar slowly emerged from the edge of the spatial rift, wielding the Black Emperor Claw. His black robe fluttered in the turbulent energy flow, and the Daoist aura of destruction circulated around him. Although his aura was also quite depleted, his gaze remained deep and calm, carrying the power to kill the Blood Prison Great Saint's avatar, which was even more imposing than when he was at his peak!
He glanced down at the devastated Shenxing Realm below, which looked as if it had been plowed through, and at the trembling, survivors of the Xuanhu Guards. Finally, his gaze settled on the gray-robed elder, whose aura was weak but who was still leading his people in kneeling in worship.

Upon meeting that gaze, the gray-robed elder trembled violently. Struggling, he led his entire clan in a deep bow towards the god-like figure in the void, their voices hoarse yet filled with unparalleled awe and gratitude.

"The Bitter Clan... bows in gratitude to the Ancient Netherworld Sovereign... for the grace of rebirth! Your divine might... is unparalleled throughout history! Our clan... will forever remember you, and is willing to die for you!"

Xu Yang nodded slightly, his voice indifferent yet clear, reaching everyone's ears: "Long ago, I received the kindness of Ku Yanju. Now you are facing a formidable enemy that you cannot defeat. I will give you a choice: you may bring your people to my fiefdom to live... However, the final choice is yours. You may go or not go, it is all up to you."

"Our clan is willing!" The gray-robed elder didn't even consult with the clansmen behind him, fearing that Xu Yang would change his mind, so he hurriedly kowtowed repeatedly and shouted.

Xu Yang was their last lifeline, a Chaos Sovereign who had delivered himself to their doorstep. How could they refuse him? If they didn't seize him, the Blood Prison Great Sage might just wipe them out.

The other kneeling members of the Ku tribe did not object; they were all overjoyed at surviving such a calamity, especially the direct descendants of Ku Yanju. They were not only overjoyed, but the more astute among them had already envisioned a bright future—if they reached the fiefdom of this ruler, with the legacy of their ancestors, their branch would likely rise to become one of the main branches of the tribe!

Xu Yang was not surprised by their reaction. Anyone who wasn't stupid would have made the same choice. Therefore, he turned his gaze to Dong Yue and the other Xuanhu Guards, "Dong Yue."

"Your subordinate is here!" Dong Yue immediately bowed.

"You are in charge of handling the aftermath here. Take them away from the Nine Nether Chaos State and back to Xuanhu City to settle them down," Xu Yang's avatar instructed.

"Yes, sir!" Dong Yue solemnly accepted the order. Xu Yang's avatar said no more, his figure transforming into a stream of dark light and disappearing back into Dong Yue's spatial treasure, as if he had never appeared.

"Pack your things, we'll set off in half a day." Knowing Xu Yang's relationship with the Bitter Clan, Dong Yue spoke in a friendly tone to the Bitter Clan members below.

The people of the Bitter Clan scattered and disappeared into the stars below, where they began to pack up their valuables and belongings, preparing to head to their new home.

……

The distant Blood Prison Demon Palace.

Deep within the viscous, churning pool of filthy blood, reeking of endless stench and resentment, a figure sitting cross-legged, enveloped in a dense crimson light, suddenly shuddered.

puff!
A large mouthful of dark red, seemingly primordial demonic blood condensed from countless vengeful spirits spurted out, merging into the blood pool beneath him and stirring up violent waves.

As the bloodstains dissipated, a pale, sinister face was revealed, now filled with shock, anger, and a hint of disbelief.

It is the true form of the Blood Prison Great Sage!

His breathing was visibly disordered, and his eyes held not only violence but also a hint of surprise and uncertainty.

“Gu You…?” The Blood Prison Great Sage gritted his teeth and muttered the name, his voice like the cold wind of the Netherworld. “What a powerful Ancient You Ruler! The same avatar was able to annihilate my original will projection, and even… almost destroyed part of my vengeful spirit origin!”

Recalling that dark blade of destruction, which contained the ultimate annihilation and the strange true meaning of "return to nothingness," a chill involuntarily rose in the heart of the Blood Prison Great Sage.

That power is extremely pure and extremely domineering, and it has an almost natural-enemy-like restraint on negative forces such as filth, resentment, and curses.

His Blood Prison Path seemed to have met its nemesis in front of it!
"What...what is his background? I've never heard of him before. And that divine body...although it's an avatar, the physical power he unleashes is something no nobody could possibly possess!" The Blood Prison Great Sage frowned, growing increasingly alarmed with each thought. "How could a ruler who suddenly appeared possess such a foundation? Could it be...that he has some formidable power behind him?"

Having been so severely injured by an unknown junior, with his will projection destroyed and even his physical body suffering some backlash, the Blood Prison Great Sage was filled with boundless rage and resentment.

"No, we must find out his background. Knowing your enemy is the key to victory!" The Blood Prison Great Sage's eyes flashed with bloodlust. "The Flame Wind Guild Hall. Yes, to the Flame Wind Guild Hall! They possess endless intelligence from the Origin Continent; as long as you can afford the price, there's no information they can't buy!"

Without further hesitation, the Great Sage of Blood Prison transformed into a streak of blood and instantly burst out of the Demon Palace, heading towards the nearest large Chaos City—the Yanfeng Guild branch in Qingfeng City.

He needed intelligence; he needed to know just who this Ancient Netherworld Ruler really was!
……

Qingfeng City, situated on a vast grassland, is an important transportation hub and trade center for several nearby Chaos Provinces, and is extremely prosperous.

The branch of the Flamewind Guild is located in the most central area of ​​the city. Its architectural style is simple and grand, and the entire building is constructed of a kind of crimson crystal called "Flamestone", which exudes a constant warmth and an invisible majesty.

The entrance to the guild hall was bustling with people, and most of those entering and leaving exuded an unfathomable aura; there were countless eternal gods among them.

The Blood Prison Great Sage concealed most of his aura, but still carried an undeniable bloodthirsty and murderous aura as he strode into the guild hall. His fearsome reputation spread far and wide, and his entrance immediately terrified the powerful figures within.

The servants inside the guild hall were all well-trained Void True Gods or Eternal True Gods. Upon seeing the Blood Prison Great Saint, an Eternal True God steward with a calm demeanor immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Senior Blood Prison. We are honored by your presence. What can we do for you?"

The Blood Prison Great Sage's gaze swept across the spacious, bright hall, which was equipped with numerous isolation and detection arrays. He went straight to the point, his voice low and deep: "Buy intelligence! Call your master to see me."

Upon hearing this, the manager respectfully said, "Senior, please follow me. Information transactions must be conducted in a special quiet room. The master is already waiting for you there."

Blood Prison Great Sage snorted coldly and followed the steward through several corridors into a quiet room equipped with powerful isolation and protective formations.

As soon as he entered, the Great Sage of Blood Prison paused for a moment, and the arrogance on his face subsided considerably.

Inside the quiet room were two people. One was the owner of the Yanfeng Guild Hall in Qingfeng City, and the other was an old man with a long red robe, a thin face, and a profound aura. Judging from his aura, he was also a Chaos Ruler!
"Brother Blood Prison, I've long admired your name." Guest Elder Yan Jin smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, but a hint of scrutiny lingered in his eyes. "Please sit. Whose information do you wish to purchase, Brother?"

Although the Blood Prison Great Sage was more cautious, he still sat down with an air of authority and said directly, "Gu You! A Chaos Realm cultivator who suddenly appeared. I've never heard of him before. His methods are strange, and he is skilled in an extremely domineering path of destruction that can annihilate, wither, and even... carry some kind of true meaning of annihilation! Not long ago in the Nine Nether Chaos Continent, he destroyed a projection of my will!"

He didn't shy away from talking about the losses he suffered, partly to ensure the accuracy of the intelligence, and partly to see the reaction of the Yanfeng Guild.

When Yan Jin heard keywords such as "Ancient Netherworld," "Path of Destruction," "Annihilation and Withering," and "True Meaning of Annihilation," the smile on his face faded, and his eyes became serious.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The person that Brother Blood Prison mentioned is indeed recorded in my Flame Wind Guild. His name is 'Gu You,' which you haven't heard of before, only because he is a newly promoted Chaos Ruler, but his origins are mysterious and his rise is extremely rapid."

He paused for a moment, then looked at the Blood Prison Great Sage: "Brother Dao, do you know this person's current identity?"

"What is his identity?" The Blood Prison Great Sage frowned, his ominous premonition growing stronger.

"He is a formal member of the River of Life!" Elder Yan Jin said, each word uttered with a hint of solemnity.

"The Mother River of Life?!" The Blood Prison Great Sage's pupils suddenly contracted, and he exclaimed in disbelief. Even with his fearsome reputation, he couldn't help but feel a jolt of shock upon hearing these four words.

Mother River of Life!

What a colossal entity it was! One of the top powers on the Origin Continent, a force that dared to oppose the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, and it is still alive and well to this day.

He commands a vast array of powerful individuals, and his foundation is unfathomable!

Its members walk the origins and hold a transcendent status, so ordinary forces dare not provoke them!
"He's actually from the River of Life?!" The Blood Prison Great Sage's expression shifted rapidly. His anger was instantly extinguished, replaced by deep apprehension and a lingering fear. (End of Chapter)