Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

In an instant, the Temple of Thousand Desires was filled with flashing lights and turbulent energy.

Light and darkness, holiness and filth—various diametrically opposed forces collide and merge fiercely within their respective small spheres, enacting silent transformations and struggles.

Can't wait any longer.

Alarm bells blared in Bai Yu's mind. Hesitation at this moment was far more dangerous than swallowing the potentially trap-laden source blood. Becoming the target of everyone, being the first to be targeted by the Blood-Clad Demoness, would mean certain death.

This completely contradicts his original intention of deliberately concealing his weaknesses and reducing the threat in the corridor of desire!

"I'll take the gamble." A cold, decisive statement exploded deep within Bai Yu's mind. "With such an opportunity before me, how can I give up now? Even if there are traps, I must seize this chance and secure it for myself. As for the rest... I'll deal with whatever comes my way!"

Om-!
In the blink of an eye, Bai Yu's outstretched molten gold right claw suddenly clenched.

puff!
The pink halo surrounding the primordial blood shattered instantly, and he firmly grasped the pure, flawless, and infinitely alluring drop of seraphic primordial blood in his palm.

There was no hesitation.

Bai Yu suddenly opened his mouth and shoved the holy blood in his palm, along with the last wisp of pink mist swirling around it, directly into his mouth.

"Gudong!"

The instant the holy blood entered his throat—

Boom-! ! ! !

It was as if a star formed from pure light had exploded at the throat of the white jade!

An indescribable flow of energy burst forth instantly. This power was supremely yang, pure, strong, and holy, carrying the mighty force to cleanse all filth and purify all darkness. It was like a mortal enemy to the darkest source within his Devouring Essence Golden Core, which devoured all things and annihilated everything. The moment they came into contact, they erupted into the most intense and almost destructive conflict.

"Ugh—!"

Even with its body as tough as a Chaos Divine Weapon and its will as firm as ten-thousand-year-old divine iron, Bai Yu couldn't help but let out a muffled groan of extreme pain.

The molten gold divine patterns on his body instantly became dazzlingly bright, as if countless blazing platinum blades were about to tear him apart from the inside. His meridians, bones, internal organs, and even every particle that made up his divine body were enduring the frenzied clash and tearing of two extreme forces.

destroy!

The ultimate destruction unfolded within his body!
However, right at the core of this energy storm that seemed poised to utterly destroy Bai Yu—the dantian—a sudden change occurred.

The rapidly spinning, miniature black hole-like Devouring Golden Core did not collapse as expected under the impact of the violent torrent of light. On the contrary, the intricate and mysterious dark gold patterns on the surface of the Golden Core suddenly burst forth with an unprecedented deep and eerie light under the frenzied "washing" of the power of light.

hum!hum!hum!
The golden core trembled violently, emitting a strange buzzing sound.

The darkest, devouring source seemed to be completely enraged, or as if it had encountered a destined opponent, unleashing a terrifying suction and annihilation force no less powerful than the torrent of light. Darkness and light, like two roaring ancient dragons, engaged in the most primal and brutal battle and entanglement within the narrow space inside the golden core.

Devour!

Annihilation!

Purify!
newborn!

Two completely opposite ultimate forces, which should be irreconcilable, have formed a strange and dynamic balance within the strange furnace of the Devouring Essence Golden Pill.

Darkness is no longer purely about devouring and destroying, and light is no longer about absolute purification and repulsion.

On the surface of the golden core, the originally perfectly round, dark golden hue began to twist and flow violently. The profound darkness and the brilliant light, as if possessing a life of their own, chased, tore, and permeated each other… Ultimately, they forcefully outlined and condensed on the surface of the golden core, forming a slowly rotating, ever-renewing…

The Chaos Taiji Diagram.

Half of it is a deep, abyss-like darkness, seemingly capable of swallowing all the heavens and myriad worlds.

Half of it is the dazzling, holy sun, seemingly capable of purifying all gloom.

The yin-yang fish, head to tail, flowed slowly across the surface of the golden elixir, exuding an ancient, vast, and seemingly chaotic aura that contained the secrets of the birth and end of the universe.

It was at the very moment that the chaotic Tai Chi diagram took shape.

boom--! ! !
Bai Yu felt as if his entire soul had been plunged into a boiling ocean composed of the purest principles of Tao.

An unprecedentedly clear "world".

Before he devoured the source of light and his golden core transformed into the chaotic Taiji, his understanding of this source world was like looking through a thick layer of frosted glass. He could only vaguely sense the Devouring Dao he cultivated, as well as some basic elemental laws related to combat, such as the superficial aspects of fire and lightning.

But at this moment.

That layer of "frosted glass" was completely shattered by the ancient Taoist principles contained within the chaotic Tai Chi diagram.

The whole world became clearer, more vivid, and... "noisier" than ever before in his "eyes".

"Om-"

"Boom——"

"Susu-"

"Wow--"

"His-"

Countless "Taoist sounds," some grand, some subtle, some violent, and some gentle, were like billions of invisible strings being plucked simultaneously, clearly penetrating the depths of his soul.

That was the chanting of the laws of heaven and earth.

It is the manifestation of the most fundamental rules that constitute this world.

It was no longer a vague sensation, but an incredibly clear "seeing".

One by one, strand by strand, line by line... colorful and varied "light ribbons" or "chains" crisscross and penetrate the void, forming a giant net that covers the heavens and the earth, so complex and mysterious as to be unimaginable.

A fiery path, red and scorching, seemingly composed of endless lava stars!
The "Path of Thunder" is a violent and rampant force, like billions of thunder dragons roaring and charging!
The "path of desire"—pink, alluring, ever-changing, and capable of stirring the deepest desires in the hearts of all living beings!
The gray and lifeless desolation intertwines with the emerald green vitality, interpreting the "way of life and death" of all things in the cycle of reincarnation!
The profound and majestic "Way of Thick Earth" that bears all things!
The "Way of Freezing"—icy cold that freezes time and space...

Too much!
So clear!

Fire, thunder, desire, life and death, thick earth, ice, sharp metal, gentle water, storm, shadow, deadly poison, deadly poison, curse, blessing, space, time...

Dozens of clearly discernible bands of light, each with a distinct aura, flowed and intertwined in his divine vision like a surging, colorful river. Their sheer number, clarity, and activity far surpassed anything he had ever seen on the continent of origin.

On the Origin Continent, comprehending even one Great Dao is incredibly difficult. To perceive so many Great Daos simultaneously is simply impossible unless one reaches the peak of the God King realm.

Here, the Chaos God alone, through the profound mystery of the Chaos Taiji Diagram, had already glimpsed such a vast ocean of Dao principles.

"This...is this the foundation of this world?" Bai Yu was shocked and almost dazed by this sudden grand feast of the Great Dao.

He greedily "breathed" in this extremely rich aura of Dao principles, like a parched land receiving sweet rain.

Thoughts began to deduce at an unprecedented speed. Those originally obscure and difficult-to-understand mysteries became much clearer and easier to understand under the illumination of many great principles. In particular, the part about devouring all things and melting all principles made rapid progress.

He felt as if he had pushed open a golden door leading to the supreme path.

Behind the door lies an infinite range of possibilities that could allow him to surpass his previous peak.

What is the Blood-Clad Demoness's conspiracy?

What potential pitfalls?

At this moment, everyone was temporarily dispersed by the impact of this real, boundless, and unfathomable opportunity based on the Dao!

"An opportunity! This is truly an unparalleled opportunity!" Bai Yu was filled with this ecstatic thought. He didn't care about the impending catastrophe; he just wanted to seize this immense wealth and secure his fortune.

Once you can digest this insight, your strength will skyrocket, and even if someone has tricks up their sleeve, you'll have the resources to maneuver or even turn the tables.

Without hesitation, he frantically activated the Chaos Taiji Diagram, stabilizing the turbulent energy of light and darkness within his body while immersing his entire mind in the vast ocean of the Great Dao, eagerly capturing, analyzing, and imprinting the trajectory and true meaning of those dozens of clear Dao principles.

……

On the throne, the languid smile on the face of the Blood-Clad Demoness, like a datura flower touched by a spring breeze, suddenly burst forth with a breathtaking yet chillingly eerie radiance.

Become!

All the prey are now in our trap!

The Seraph's blood, like the perfect poison bait, has begun to merge most deeply with their own demonic essence, will, and even the core of their life. At this moment, it is the golden moment when their minds and the source of light are most closely combined, their perception of the outside world is most dull, and their will defense is most "fresh and fragile".

At the same time, it is also the peak moment when their power is sublimated and they become the most perfect 'great medicine'!

Otherwise, the Blood-Clad Demoness wouldn't have given them the Seraph's Source Blood to consume; she wanted to maximize their potential!

Her gaze first fell on the lava troll Karum.

After consuming the source blood, this brute from the Burning Blood lineage indeed had a much more stable and enhanced aura. A faint holy light flowed across the lava on his body. He was closing his eyes to feel the increase in power, seemingly completely unaware of everything around him.

"Hmph." The Blood-Clad Demoness snorted coldly in her heart, and flicked the pink mist that was wrapped around her fingertips.

hum!
A nearly transparent pink beam of light descended from the temple dome without warning, instantly enveloping the unsuspecting Karum. Runes flowed within the beam, forming an incredibly sturdy cage, and a powerful spatial confinement force emanated from it!
"Huh?!" Karum suddenly opened his giant lava eyes, his expression a mixture of shock and rage. "Demon Princess! What are you doing?!"

The raging lava power instantly boiled, violently impacting the pink cage, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea, only causing a barely perceptible ripple in the pillar of light.

"General Karum, please calm down." The Blood-Clad Demoness's languid voice, imbued with a strange magic, resounded deep within his soul, carrying an undeniable pressure. "This is my secret place. The ritual to be performed involves the secrets of the origin. To avoid any unexpected interference, and for the General's safety, please wait here for a moment. Once the ritual is over, I will release you."

Her voice carried a powerful spiritual suggestion, while simultaneously highlighting the "Burning Blood Yin God" brand, employing both soft and hard tactics.

Karum paused for a moment.

His molten mind raced: force it open? Of course.

But right now... the ritual that the Blood-Clad Demoness takes so seriously... could it be...?
For a moment, Karum was shaken to his core!

"Hmph! I hope you keep your word, Demoness!" Karum finally roared, suppressing his boiling power. He stood in the cage like a lava sculpture, arms crossed, his huge eyes fixed on the outside. Although he was reckless and irritable, he had survived in the Abyss until now and possessed basic judgment of the situation.

Having settled Karum, this eyesore, the Blood-Clad Demoness's gaze instantly became incredibly fiery and greedy, like a hungry wolf eyeing a flock of defenseless lambs.

Her gaze swept over the seven figures who were immersed in their own transformations and insights: the Bone Master, the Black Corrosion Venerable, the Heart-Eating Poison Queen, the Shadow Assassin Akaros, Baal, the Thousand Faces, and the White Jade.

"The feast... has begun!" she announced silently, her red lips slightly parted.

Deep within those alluring eyes, a pink vortex began to spin wildly at an unprecedented speed.

"The Seven Emotions Sinking Formation—Activate!"

With a low shout in her heart, the entire Thousand Desires Temple trembled violently.

Above the dome, the "stars" formed by countless crystals of desire suddenly burst forth with dazzling pinkish-purple light. On the smooth obsidian glass ground, intricate and mysterious demonic patterns flowing with viscous blood light appeared, spread, and intertwined as if they were alive! Instantly, they formed a huge demonic array that covered the entire core area of ​​the temple.

The core of the magic array is the Bloodlust Lotus Pond, which is shrouded in pink and gold mist!
At this moment, the lotus pond seemed to be boiling, with pink and golden mist surging out wildly, so thick that it was impossible to dissolve.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
Seven thicker, viscous pink beams of light descended precisely from the dome, instantly enveloping the Bone Master, the Black Corrosion Venerable, the Heart-Eating Poison Queen, Shadow Assassin Akaros, Baal, Thousand Faces, and White Jade.

Inside each beam of light, a honeycomb-like independent cage quickly condensed, composed of countless pink rune barriers.

Then, an even stranger change occurred.

On the walls, ceiling, and floor of each cage, the blood-red magical patterns grew and spread wildly like vines, instantly covering the entire inner wall of the cage. A dense, suffocating pink mist, like sticky honey yet possessing a deadly allure and corrosive power, gushed out from these magical patterns, rapidly filling every cage space like a living thing.

The seven emotions bewitch the soul!
This was a terrifying demonic miasma bestowed by the God of Joyful Yin, a product of his lifelong mastery of the Seven Emotions Dao and the collection of the most filthy and depraved desires from the abyss.

It is not highly poisonous, yet it is a thousand times more terrifying than any poison.

It can ignore the body's defenses, directly penetrate the soul, and arouse the deepest desires, fears, obsessions, loves and hates in the hearts of living beings... amplifying them infinitely until they are completely submerged and transformed into a pure and chaotic "source of desire," becoming nourishment for the demon princess.

Originally intended as a trump card in battle, the Blood-Clad Demoness used it on these seven people to ensure their safety, hoping they would be quietly devoured by her.

"Uh……"

The first to groan in pain was Thousand Faces!
He was already the weakest in will, and after consuming the source blood, his mind was almost completely shaken by the overwhelming power of light, barely maintaining his form with the help of transformation techniques. At this moment, enveloped by the pink mist, the constantly flashing and changing light and shadow on his body solidified and collapsed instantly, like ice crystals thrown into boiling water.

“No…no…mine…it’s all mine! Beauty…power…treasure…” The light and shadow on the Thousand Faces completely dissipated, revealing a blurry humanoid figure with a distorted face and unfocused eyes. At times, it frantically reached out to grasp at the void, as if trying to seize endless treasures; at other times, its face showed extreme fear, curling up and trembling; and at still other times, it revealed a lewd smile, making obscene gestures towards the air…

His seven emotions and six desires were like a wild beast out of control, tearing at his reason. (End of Chapter)