Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

Luyuan Country, Xuanhu City.

In the chaotic ruins deep within the Qingwu Palace, time seems to have lost its meaning.

Cangya's cross-legged figure resembled an eternal monument. His bare-chested Myriad Transformations Thunder Armor was no longer a warm and restrained silver, but rather a deep, chaotic purple that seemed to contain endless stars and thunder.

On the surface of the soft armor, the wandering runes were no longer simply combining and evolving, but began to spontaneously weave and construct, forming miniature, ever-changing phantoms of chaotic stars and thunderous worlds.

The expansion of the divine universe deep within his sea of ​​consciousness had reached a critical point.

That "divine heart," condensed from pure will, was like a star about to explode as a supernova, radiating endless light and heat, yet collapsing inward with unimaginable density and mass.

The "Dao Pattern Chains" extending from the Divine Heart and condensed from the Ten Great Laws are no longer simple lines, but have transformed into magnificent "Law Pillars" supporting the universe. Each pillar is trembling violently, and countless ancient runes representing different branches of the Chaos Laws are appearing on its surface.

And that vast ocean of golden divine power was now boiling!
The waves were no longer simple undulations, but rather formed countless enormous vortexes of divine power within his body, following mysterious trajectories. At the center of each vortex, chaotic energy from the outside world was being frantically absorbed, compressed, and transformed, imprinting it with the life and will of Cangya himself.

"The realm of chaos begins today!" Cangya's grand will, like the first thunderclap at the beginning of creation, resounded within his own divine universe.

Rumble——! ! !
The chaotic laws and Daoist aura manifested throughout the Chaotic Ruins seemed to be summoned by an irresistible force, transforming into torrents of chaotic energy with unprecedented ferocity, surging wildly into Cangya's body.

The Myriad Transformations Thunder Armor erupted with dazzling chaotic purple light, emitting a deep and sacred hum, as if crowning this moment.

Cangya's body became a terrifying energy black hole, or a chaotic singularity that was frantically giving birth to a new world!
On the surface of his skin, the golden lines were no longer just pulsating like blood vessels, but rather rose, moved, and reorganized like tectonic plates, as if countless stars were being born, colliding, and annihilating beneath his skin.

An immense, primordial pressure, far surpassing that of an eternal true god and carrying the immeasurable weight of the creation of the world and the establishment of its laws, emanated uncontrollably from his body.

The oppressive force was so real, so heavy.

It is no longer an introverted aura, but a materialized power of law!

Click, click——

Centered on Cangya, the walls of the Chaos Ruins quiet chamber, which were incredibly sturdy and capable of withstanding the full force of an eternal true god's attack, began to crack. At the same time, tiny spatial cracks, shimmering with chaotic colors, spread out, as if this small space could no longer contain the "world" that was being born within him.

On the Purple Crystal Pavilion of Qingwu Palace.

The ancient avatar, who was brewing tea and enjoying the scenery, suddenly focused his gaze, which then turned into endless satisfaction and admiration.

"Here it is," he said softly, his tone carrying a hint of long-awaited relief.

Beside her, Mengcha also felt the heavy pressure that made her soul tremble slightly, her beautiful eyes gleaming with surprise: "Husband, Cangya, he..."

“A breakthrough is imminent.” Gu You nodded. “The laws of chaos have been comprehended, the framework of the divine heart universe is complete, and the infinite divine body and the foundation of the world have begun to resonate and merge… Taking this step will make you a true master of chaos, stepping into the ranks of the strong on the Origin Continent.”

He raised his hand and waved gently.

hum-

An invisible wave instantly enveloped the entire Qingwu Palace, and even most of Xuanhu City.

A gentle yet incredibly resilient protective shield, incorporating the laws of destruction and life, quietly emerged, firmly binding the potential law-based upheavals and energy surges that Cangya's breakthrough might trigger within the Qingwu Palace's boundaries, while simultaneously isolating him from all possible prying eyes and disturbances from the outside world.

"The birth of the Chaos Ruler will cause quite a stir. Xuanhu City, martial law begins today." Xu Yang's calm voice entered the ears and souls of every Xuanhu Guard, carrying an unquestionable authority. "Those who are not involved are not allowed to approach within ten thousand miles of Qingwu Palace."

"Yes!" Yan Xiao, Yan Jin, and other high-ranking members of the Xuanhu Guard responded solemnly and instantly entered a state of highest alert.

The arrays throughout the city hummed and lit up, and an invisible aura of killing intent permeated the air.

All living beings, whether eternal true gods or ordinary true gods, felt a sense of awe and excitement stemming from their very life instincts, as if some great being was being born around them.

……

Deep in the wasteland, inside the "Azure Wyvern".

Yu Ji had just finished a hunt and was maneuvering the Azure Winged Dragon to collect its spoils: "This hunting is getting less and less interesting. All the powerful beasts around Xuanhu City have been eaten by Uncle Guji, leaving only the old, weak, and sick..."

The number of strange beasts on the entire Origin Continent is virtually limitless, but their distribution around each city varies greatly. Although Green Origin Kingdom is not a remote area, the flow of resources has always been difficult due to the covert suppression by the Flame Wind Ancient Kingdom.

Beasts are also resources. Powerful beasts are basically considered 'liquid assets' of major cities. Therefore, even though there are beasts around Xuanhu City that can be kept, it is still not enough to make ends meet.

“Miss, how about I go to another place and buy a batch of exotic beasts?” Behind Yu Ji, a burly Xuanhu Guard knelt on one knee and said respectfully.

Yu Ji was somewhat tempted, but then shook her head: "Forget it, the outer realms are too dangerous. My father forbade me from going out to take risks until I reach the Chaos Realm, and I don't want you to take any risks either."

Upon hearing this, the Xuanhu Guard, kneeling on one knee, was moved, but also somewhat astonished. The City Lord truly had high standards for his daughter and disciples; they were not allowed to leave Xuanhu City until they reached the Chaos Realm.

But then I thought about it again. Not only is the city lord himself a Chaos Realm expert, but his brother is also a Chaos Realm expert... With two high-ranking Chaos Realm experts guarding a city, isn't that the main reason why he traveled thousands of miles to follow him?
Suddenly, Yu Ji's delicate body trembled violently, and she almost dropped the control core in her hand.

It wasn't an external attack, but rather a fluctuation transmitted from a command token.

"This is... Senior Brother Cangya?!" Yu Ji instantly realized, her beautiful eyes flashing with disbelief. "He's about to break through?! A Chaos Ruler?!"

She knew all too well what this meant!

After centuries of arduous cultivation, the fruits of our labor are finally about to ripen!
"Ling! Return at full speed!" Yu Ji gave the order decisively without the slightest hesitation.

The Azure Winged Dragon let out a roar and carried out the command without hesitation. Its massive body instantly became ethereal, transforming into a streak of azure light that almost blended into the background of space, and sped towards Xuanhu City at several times its usual speed.

……

Inside the Ruins of Chaos.

Cangya's breakthrough has reached its most crucial moment. His true god heart is undergoing its final, essential transformation in the center of that boiling ocean of divine power.

Endless divine power, processed by the Divine Pillar of the Divine Heart Universe Laws and imbued with Cangya's personal life mark and the profound mysteries of the Chaos Laws, surged wildly into that one point like rivers flowing into the sea.

The structure of the heart of the true God is disintegrating, reorganizing, and sublimating!
It transforms from a "core" that stores and transforms divine power into a "world origin" that can generate its own laws, evolve all things, and support a real "inner world".

This process was accompanied by unimaginable pain and the deafening roar of colliding laws, but Cangya's will, like the immortal divine heart, was indestructible.

The Myriad Transformations Thunder Armor seemed to have completely merged with him. The armor itself seemed to have transformed into his second skin, second set of bones, and even a second energy circulation system, frantically absorbing the chaotic energy from the outside world to assist in the stability and expansion of his inner world.

I don’t know how much time has passed.

It may be a moment, or it may be ten thousand years.

When the last trace of turbulent energy subsided, when the last ripple of the law was smoothed out.

Cangya, who was sitting cross-legged on the futon, slowly, very slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were no longer calm and deep as before, but had transformed into two slowly rotating chaotic vortexes, within which stars seemed to be born and die.

One glance is enough to determine the earth, water, wind, and fire, and to interpret the sun, moon, and stars!
A vast, profound, and perfect aura, carrying a world-like inclusiveness and majesty, naturally emanated from him.

The Lord of Chaos!

Become!

He gently raised his hand, and without any divine power being poured into his fingertips, the surrounding chaotic laws swirled and fluttered around him like the most docile pets. In the blink of an eye, he could stir up chaotic tides across thousands of miles.

He had a slight thought and looked inward at himself.

The once vast but somewhat loose ocean of divine power has now transformed into a real and tangible "chaotic world within the body," which, although still relatively "immature," has an incredibly stable and solid structure.

This world is governed by his will as the Heavenly Dao, with the Ten Great Laws as its framework, and the divine power derived from his infinite divine body as its material and energy foundation. Although its scope is far smaller than the small universes outside, its essence is already a "Chaotic Origin Space" belonging to him, Cangya, independent of the primordial universe!
"This is... the power of the Chaos Ruler." Cangya murmured to himself, his voice carrying the texture and rhythm of laws.

He stood up slowly.

With his movements, he devoured all the chaotic energy surrounding the dilapidated quiet room, and the cracks in the space rapidly healed, strengthened, and even became more stable under the influence of his unconscious will.

The light of the Myriad Transformations Thunder Armor subsided, transforming back into a close-fitting silver soft armor. However, the runes flowing on it now carried a sense of weight and the weight of world rules.

Yes, his expertise actually leans slightly towards the fundamental Dao of the world!
With a single step, Cangya left the Chaos Ruins and appeared in the main hall of Qingwu Palace.

Gu You and Meng Cha, who had been waiting there, and Yu Ji, who had just rushed back at full speed and still carried the smell of battle, all turned their gazes to him at the same time.

Sensing the perfect, unfathomable aura of a chaotic sovereign emanating from Cangya, as well as the unique Daoist charm that subtly resonated with the world, the three reacted differently.

Gu You's eyes were filled with undisguised admiration and satisfaction: "Good, with the Divine Heart as the sky, all laws as the earth, and the Divine Body as the foundation, a world of its own is formed! Cang Ya, you have walked this path very steadily and solidly. The future is promising."

Meng Cha was filled with joy and a hint of awe: "Congratulations Cangya on entering the Chaos Realm. From now on, you will be a true helper to your master."

Yu Ji was the most direct. She rushed forward, circled Cang Ya twice, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and patted Cang Ya's shoulder hard. At this moment, the strength of the Chaos Ruler's physical body made her feel as if she had patted a chaotic weapon: "Senior brother, you really did it! Chaos Ruler! Tell me, how does it feel? Isn't it incredibly powerful? If I can't beat someone in a fight in the future, you have to help me!"

Her eyes were filled with excitement and pride, as if she herself had broken through.

Cangya looked at his master, mistress, and junior sister before him, a relaxed and warm smile appearing on his face. This smile softened the imposing aura of a newly ascended Chaos Ruler, adding a touch of humanity to his demeanor.

"Master, Mistress." He first bowed solemnly to Gu You and Meng Cha, "This disciple has lived up to your expectations."

Then he looked at Yu Ji, a rare hint of mischief in his eyes: "So... I feel like I could probably take on a hundred of you?"

"Wow! Senior brother, you've gotten too cocky!" Yu Ji immediately jumped up and down, but couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.

The atmosphere inside the hall was filled with joy and hope because of Cangya's successful breakthrough.

Gu You stroked his beard and smiled, his gaze sweeping over his beloved disciple and daughter, then looking towards the magnificent Xuanhu City outside the palace.

“Now that Cangya has become the ruler of chaos, my lineage has truly established itself within the sphere of influence of the Mother River of Life, and has become a pillar of strength.” He pondered to himself, “Next, it is time to select a suitable Chaos Realm inheritance for him, consolidate his realm, and begin to explore the expansion and cultivation of his ‘inner world’.”

"As for Yu Ji... this girl is playful, but her talent is actually quite good. Perhaps we should give her more responsibilities."

"The strength of the God-King can be gradually built up, waiting for the right opportunity to be revealed to the higher-ups of the Mother River."

A satisfied smile, like that of an old father, appeared on Gu You's face.

……

"Oh? Another Chaos Realm cultivator has emerged under Gu You's command?" The Chaos Causality Disc in front of the North Wind God King burst into light, waking him from his cultivation.

In the empty, quiet room, only the North Wind God King's mutterings echoed quietly: "Having monitored for hundreds of epochs, this guy Gu You hasn't crossed the Cosmic Sea to capture the Beast of the Realm. Has he given up, or was he just asking for fun before?"

The hundreds of eras of the Origin Continent, when placed within the Cosmic Sea, constitute a remarkably long period of time. After all, one cycle in the Cosmic Sea is only equivalent to ten thousand eras on the Origin Continent.

“This Gu You has a secret. He himself is only a Chaos Realm cultivator, but now he has nurtured two more Chaos Realm cultivators in succession.” Stroking his chin, the North Wind God King’s eyes revealed interest. “If I can obtain his secret, perhaps more Chaos Realm cultivators will be born among my offspring.”

For a dignified first-level God-King like him, the Chaos Realm was useless in battle, but it could be used for command and resource management. Over countless years, only three of his countless offspring reached the Chaos Realm.

This aroused the North Wind God-King's greed, and also served as a way to compensate for the bitterness of hundreds of epochs of futile surveillance. (End of Chapter)