Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

The gray-white giant hammer and the golden sword collided solidly.

No sound.

Or rather, the sound transcends the realm of hearing.

Only a single, destructive, invisible shockwave spread wildly in all directions in a spherical shape. Wherever it passed, space cracked like a shattered mirror, and the sinking star sea below was forced into a terrifying depression with a diameter of millions of miles and an unfathomable depth. The dark, murky water was completely emptied in a fraction of a second.

The spherical shield sank inward to its limit, its surface flashing and flickering with golden light, and countless sword energy runes shattered and reformed.

Within the formation, more than a third of the great swordsmen coughed up blood and fainted. Even the elders at the Chaos God level were all pale and their breathing was disordered.

The bone island beneath the feet of the Bone Demon also trembled violently under this terrifying impact, its surface cracking open with countless fissures.

Both sides were serious about this attack!

"He actually blocked it?" The soul fire in the Bone Slaughter Demon's eye sockets flickered, seemingly somewhat surprised. His attack, though seemingly effortless, was in fact his full strength, which he considered no less powerful than the attack of the Yin Heaven God.

The defensive power of the Thousand Mountains Sword Formation was even stronger than he had expected.

"As expected of one of the eight branches of the Myriad Transformations Sword Sect, you have some foundation." He slowly withdrew his clenched hands, the gray-white giant hammer dissipated, and the Molten Bone Demon Domain also slightly contracted. His gaze turned to the great swordsmen who had fainted in the sword formation. "However, how many more times can you withstand such an attack?"

Yue Qianzhong suppressed his surging blood and qi and the backlash from the formation, a cold calculation flashing deep in his eyes. The Bone Demon was right, the sword formation couldn't withstand too many attacks like that, but the opponent's use of such a large-scale "Melting Bone Demon Domain" and "Mountain Shattering Strike" was also extremely taxing, and it was definitely not as easy as it seemed on the surface.

"The Molten Sea Warrior lives up to his reputation." Yue Qianzhong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his voice ringing out like the sound of a sword, "But to think you can break through my Thousand Peaks Sword Formation with this is to underestimate the heritage of my Myriad Transformations Sword Sect!"

Before he finished speaking, a palm-sized, cyan jade talisman resembling a miniature mountain suddenly appeared in his hand. The runes on the surface of the jade talisman were ancient and simple, with faint phantom images of mountains surrounding it, exuding a majestic aura that seemed to bear the weight of eternity.

"Ten Thousand Mountains Suppressing Spirit Talisman!"

The soul fire in the Bone-Slaying Demon's eye sockets suddenly condensed, recognizing the item. This was a secret treasure passed down through the "Severing Mountain Lineage" of the Myriad Transformations Sword Sect, containing the primordial power of the "Great Dao of Mountains and Rivers." Used to enhance formations, it could increase their defensive power several times over in a short period, making them extremely difficult to break through. The opponent had even brought this; they were indeed well-prepared.

At the same time, Yue Qianzhong secretly transmitted his voice to Yue Zhenhai and Yue Qingtian: "Prepare the 'Sky-Splitting Sword Seal' and wait for the right opportunity. Our goal is to force out the Yin Tianshen hiding in the shadows behind them!"

That's right, their goal wasn't to fight to the death at all.

On the other side, the Bone Slaughter Demon also sneered inwardly. He too had a trump card yet—a "Blood Fiend Bone Bead" bestowed upon him by the Blood Burning Yin God. Once detonated, it would be enough to temporarily shield a large area from the fluctuations of the alien Dao, creating an excellent opportunity for battle.

He also wanted to see if the Sword God behind the Myriad Transformations Sword Sect would be unable to resist intervening in the face of his offensive.

Just as both sides were secretly plotting their next move and harboring their own ulterior motives, preparing for the next clash—

On the eastern horizon of the battlefield, the dark clouds that had been shrouded in the smog of the Sea of ​​Stars for years were suddenly torn apart by a pure white, blazing beam of light.

The pillar of light is sacred, vast, and filled with the powerful will to purify all defilement!

Wherever it passed, the surging demonic energy melted away like ice and snow, the viscous seawater was purified into clear and transparent water, and even the space itself seemed to become much "cleaner".

The beam of light, like a lighthouse, illuminated this chaotic sea.

Immediately afterwards, at the source of the pillar of light, a majestic portal constructed of pure holy light slowly opened in the clouds.

From inside the door came the sound of uniform, sacred, rhythmic footsteps and the rustling of armor.

Squads of knights, clad in silver-gold armor, carrying greatswords of light, and surrounded by pure holy flames, emerged from the portal, traversing bridges of light. Their auras were imposing; the lowest among them were at the level of Great Demon Gods, with the five leading knight commanders radiating the pressure of Chaos Gods.

At the forefront was a female knight commander riding a pure white unicorn and wielding a lance engulfed in burning golden flames. Her face was concealed by a visor, revealing only a pair of golden eyes that seemed to contain two small suns. Her gaze swept across the battlefield with a condescending scrutiny and indifference.

“Holy Radiance Hall... Knights of Light!” Yue Qianzhong and Bone Slaughter Demon recognized the newcomers almost simultaneously, their hearts filled with joy and surprise.

The people from the Temple of Holy Light arrived, which was expected and part of the plan.

The Myriad Transformations Sword Sect and the Holy Radiance Palace have always shared the same stance in this 'demon extermination' campaign. At least on the surface, they are "allies," with the common goal of finding out the true nature of the Myriad Demon Continent, especially the possible existence of "chaos-related" elements.

However, allies are ultimately just allies, and it's impossible to completely trust them.

Above the bridge of light, the imposing ranks of the Knights of Light stood in solemn formation. Leading them, the female knight commander—Isarael, a peak Chaos God with the cultivation of a Chaos God and the captain of the first Knight Order of the Holy Light Temple's "Purification Sequence"—scanned the battlefield before finally settling on the Thousand Peaks Sword Formation, and nodded slightly.

"Friends of the Myriad Transformations Sword Sect, thank you for your hard work." Her voice came through the mask, cool yet with a touch of formulaic concern. "By order of the Archbishop, the First Knights have come to assist in eliminating the demonic threat in the Starfall Sea."

She didn't look at the Bone Island, but the surging holy light and purifying will had already locked onto the Bone Demon's side like an invisible blade.

The soul fire in the Bone Demon's eye sockets flickered violently, and alarm bells rang in his mind.

He could handle the Thousand Peaks Sword Formation with ease, but now, with the addition of a complete Holy Light Temple Knights, especially with the commander being Isarael, who is known for her toughness and purification methods... the pressure has increased dramatically!
"Scum from the Holy Radiance Palace, you're here to join the fun too?" Bone Slaughter Demon sneered, trying to provoke the other party with words. At the same time, he secretly activated the White Bone Island, and the surrounding demonic energy vortex accelerated its rotation. The Molten Bone Demon Domain became solid again, assuming a full defensive posture.

The "Blood Fiend Bone Bead" in his arms was also ready to be unleashed.

"Purifying the darkness is our sacred duty." Isarael remained unperturbed, pointing her golden flaming spear at the island of bones, her voice suddenly turning fierce, "Knights, form ranks—'Divine Judgment'!"

"Glory is my life!" Thousands of Knights of Light roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.

They swiftly shifted their formation, centering on Isarael, their holy light intertwining to form a vast and complex array of sacred runes in mid-air. At the center of this array, the phantom of a golden greatsword, condensed from pure holy light and the laws of judgment, slowly emerged, its blade pointing directly at the island of bones. The terrifying aura of purification and judgment caused the surrounding demonic energy to hiss and melt away.

Seeing this, Yue Qianzhong's eyes flashed, and he immediately seized the opportunity: "Sword Formation Change—'Thousand Mountains Shatter the Sky'! Cooperate with the Holy Radiance Palace to annihilate the demon!"

The once-solid, thousand-sword-qi mountain phantom suddenly trembled, transforming from a heavy defensive form into a sharp offensive formation.

The thousand mountains seemed to come alive, transforming into massive torrents of sword energy that tore through the heavens and earth, echoing the holy light judgment sword in the sky, attacking the bone island from both sides. On one side was the supremely powerful and sharp torrent of Geng metal sword energy, capable of destroying everything!

On one side is a sacred, radiant sword of pure and clean light, embodying judgment and justice!

Although their attributes are not entirely the same, their goals are aligned and their momentum is linked, forming a terrifying combined attack. The space itself groaned under the immense pressure of these two forces, and the seawater that had just begun to flow back into the Starry Sea was once again forced open by the terrifying pressure, creating an even larger void!

"Damn it!" the Bone Demon cursed, knowing he could no longer hold back.

He slammed his hand on his chest, and the "Blood Fiend Bone Bead" shot out and exploded instantly.

boom! ! !
The moment the blood-red bone bead exploded, an indescribable and eerie fluctuation, like a dark red tide, spread wildly from the white bone island, covering hundreds of millions of miles!
This fluctuation is not a direct attack energy, but it is more cunning and vicious than any attack.

Wherever it passed, it seemed to drape the world in a thick veil of "blood and filth".

Om-!
The torrent of Geng metal sword energy formed by the Thousand Mountains Sword Formation, upon contact with this blood-fiend fluctuation, had its originally incomparably sharp sword intent, which resonated with the Geng metal laws of heaven and earth, suddenly choked by an invisible hand—the spirituality of the sword energy and its connection with the origin of the Great Dao were directly blocked.

Although the torrent had not completely collapsed, its power, speed, and even the stability of its form had visibly plummeted! The sword pillar that once seemed to pierce through the heavens and earth became dark and sluggish, and there were even faint signs of chaotic and colliding sword energies inside.

On the other side, the phantom of the "Divine Judgment" giant sword condensed in the Holy Radiance Temple was also subjected to intense targeting. The pure holy light and the laws of judgment were inherently incompatible with the filthy and chaotic bloodlust fluctuations. The holy flames on the surface of the golden giant sword flickered and swayed violently, like a candle in the wind. The transmission of the will of judgment became impossible, the solidity of the giant sword dropped rapidly, and signs of disintegration began to appear at its edges.

The core function of this "Blood Fiend Bone Bead" is to temporarily interfere with and shield the resonance of the Great Dao Laws and the fluctuations of the origin within a certain range!

While it cannot completely erase the energy contained in the opponent's attack, it can severely weaken the most threatening part, the "true meaning" that relies most on the amplification of the original Dao.

"What a vicious magic weapon!" Yue Qianzhong was startled, immediately realizing the ruthlessness of his opponent's trump card. The power of the Myriad Transformations Sword Sect's sword formation largely relied on the perfect resonance between sword intent and the fundamental Dao, especially the metal and earth attributes. Now that the connection of laws had been interfered with by the defilement, the power of the sword formation had been reduced by ninety-nine percent!

A hint of coldness flashed in Isarael's golden eyes.

The light and purifying power of the Holy Light Temple also heavily rely on resonance with the "Path of Holy Light." Now that the holy light is defiled, the will to judge is hindered, and its power is greatly diminished.

at the same time.

"Weeping Ghosts! Savage Bones! Help me activate the 'Ten Thousand Bones Skull'!" the Bone Slaughter Demon roared fiercely.

The old woman who was crying and the injured Great Demon of Barbarian Bones dared not delay and immediately poured their demonic energy into the white bone island beneath their feet without reservation.

The entire island trembled violently, and the pale skeletons seemed to come alive, growing and piecing themselves together wildly. At the center of the island, a throne of bones made up of countless huge, grotesque skulls rose up with a roar.

On the throne, a skeletal demon god, a million feet tall and wielding a giant scythe of white bones, slowly rose. His empty eye sockets burned with raging demonic flames, emanating a sinister, deathly, and all-consuming terrifying aura.

This is the ultimate form of Bone Island—the Skeleton of Ten Thousand Bones!
It requires the presence of the Bone-Slaying Demon and the combined power of three Chaos Gods to activate, and its power is enough to withstand the Yin Heaven God for a short time!
The Skeleton Demon God roared to the sky, sweeping his giant scythe of white bones across the room, tearing through space with a gray-white arc of death.

The gray-white arc of death swept across, and Yue Qianzhong and Isarael reacted almost simultaneously!

"Hmph, unorthodox methods!" Yue Qianzhong snorted coldly, and the "Ten Thousand Mountains Suppressing Spirit Talisman" in his hand suddenly shone with a blue light. He no longer used it to simply reinforce his defense, but instead slammed it into the core of the sword formation beneath his feet.

"Mountains possess spirits, and their power will endure forever—Suppress them!"

boom!
A surge of "true essence of mountains" erupted from the depths of the sword formation!

This true meaning does not directly invoke the laws of the external world, but originates from a wisp of the Great Dao of Mountains contained within the jade talisman itself. Like a stabilizing force, it forcibly creates a stable area of ​​rules belonging to "Mountains" within the blood-stained and filthy domain.

The weakened torrent of Gengjin sword energy, after being infused and stabilized by this pure mountain essence, was instantly like a shot of adrenaline, becoming solid and substantial again. Although its sharpness was still not as great as before, it could at least block an attack for a moment.

On the other side, Isarael's lips moved slightly beneath her visor, reciting a short, ancient incantation. A cross pendant inlaid with pure radiant stone on her chest suddenly lit up, projecting a soft yet incredibly resilient halo of divine light that enveloped her and the core of the knightly order behind her.

"Divine Protection, Radiant Heart!"

Within the halo's range, the bloodthirsty, foul power was forcibly repelled. The Holy Light Judgment Greatsword became clear again, and its burning holy flames stabilized. The arc of death struck the greatsword, unleashing a violent energy annihilation. The Holy Light Greatsword trembled violently and shattered with a deafening roar, but it had successfully blocked the attack for a moment.

The two sides' most prized possessions—the Mountain Origin Jade Talisman and the Radiant Blessing Pendant—played a crucial role at the critical moment, stabilizing the situation.

Upon seeing this, the Bone Demon's eye sockets flashed with a hint of resentment and solemnity.

The opponent truly lives up to his reputation as an elite member of a top-tier power; his trump cards are indeed formidable. While his Blood Fiend Bone Beads are highly effective, their duration is limited.

"Hmph, let's see how long you can hold out!" The Bone Demon urged the Skeleton Demon God to launch a more ferocious series of attacks, taking advantage of the weakened state of the enemy to expand the spoils of war.

However, Yue Qianzhong and Isarael exchanged a glance, and a tacit understanding had already been reached.

"Captain Isarael, this fiend's methods are unpredictable; we can't afford to drag this out," Yue Qianzhong transmitted his voice. "Let's join forces, finish this quickly, and force out who's behind him!"

“Just what I wanted,” Isarael replied coldly.

The next moment, Yue Qianzhong shouted: "Thousand Mountains Sword Formation - 'Return to Oneness and Limitlessness'!"

The sword formation changed again. The thousand sword qi mountain phantoms no longer dispersed, but rapidly collapsed inward, together with the mountain source power provided by the jade talisman, condensing at the core of the sword formation into a sword qi that was only a hundred feet long, but whose entire body presented a hazy gray sword qi that was neither black nor white.

This sword no longer displays sharpness, but contains a terrifying artistic conception of "suppression, return to origin, and return to the source," as if it can dissolve all things and return them to chaos.

Isarael also raised her spear, the holy flames in her golden eyes burning to their fullest extent: "Judgment—'Final Purification'!"

The holy light of the knights behind her was almost completely drained, converging entirely on the spear in her hand. The golden flame at the tip of the spear changed from a bright white to a deep, dark gold that seemed capable of ending everything.

A wave of the laws of ending and judgment spread out! (End of Chapter)