Swallowed Star: Lord of the Wolf

Time slipped by quietly, and two hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.

Since meeting with many high-ranking gods of the River of Life, Gu You has been secluded in Xuanhu City to cultivate diligently. During this time, the God King of the North Wind specially sent him copies of the first three volumes of the "Myriad Spirits Longevity Chart".

Faced with the North Wind God King's somewhat obsequious behavior, Gu You was a little puzzled, but since he didn't know he had been monitored, he was unaware of the true situation and was quite friendly to him.

"This 'Myriad Spirits Longevity Chart' should be a superior inheritance similar to that in an infinite space. The first three volumes correspond exactly to all the paths of the Great Dao of the Origin of Life at the God-King level. If one masters them all, one can directly reach the Ultimate Realm. It also contains seven Ultimate Realm techniques." Gu You flipped through the scroll copy, pondering to himself, "But since it dares to mention the first three volumes, could there be God Emperor Realm methods later on?"

Gu You's gaze was leisurely, showing no sign of covetousness.

Within the Source World, the path ends at the ultimate God-King realm. Beyond that, one must grope in the darkness, stumbling and struggling forward. Even the owner of the "Myriad Spirits Longevity Diagram" may not have succeeded. The path he opened up may seem smooth, but at some point it may turn into a precipice.

Even if we take a step back and assume that the ultimate goal of the "Myriad Spirits Longevity Chart" is indeed the "Way of the Primordial Origin of Life," the Great Dao is such that those who learn from me live, while those who imitate me die!

You can't draw a tiger from a cat; you can only end up with a strange, unrecognizable creature.

“It’s useful, but it won’t be decisive for me.” Gu You casually placed the copy on the cutting board. He could personally observe the ‘Great Dao of Destruction’ and the ‘Great Dao of Life’, so naturally he wouldn’t be eager to learn this method.

Although directly confronting and comprehending the Great Dao is difficult and prone to going astray, the tempering of one's comprehension is also readily apparent. If one is unwilling to put in the hard work to improve their comprehension even with a readily available path, what will happen when they break through to the God Emperor realm and have no further guidance? Wouldn't that completely sever their path forward?
Gu You clearly distinguished between what was more important and what was less important.

I'd rather suffer more now than shed fewer tears later.

hum~~~
Suddenly, a blue jade talisman at his waist, representing his identity as the God-King of the Mother River of Life, trembled slightly.

"Hmm?" Gu You picked up the jade talisman.

A majestic voice entered his mind directly; it was the voice of the God-King Zongfu: "Those with avatars may come to the Mother River Source Palace in the Mother River World. The Dream Realm is about to open; those who wish to go there, please arrive quickly."

It is concise yet contains important information.

“Dream Realm…” Gu You’s eyes narrowed slightly.

He knows this place.

That was one of the several high-grade treasure lands left behind by "Yuan" on the Origin Continent. It was said to be divided into three major areas: the shallow layer, the deep layer, and the core, containing countless opportunities and treasures left by Yuan. The treasures in the shallow layer were worth millions of merit points, and with exceptional luck, one might even obtain rare treasures worth tens of millions. The deep layer, on the other hand, could produce treasures worth hundreds of millions or even billions. As for the core area… it was said to contain "naturally occurring secret treasures"!
But not just anyone can enter this dream realm.

The two ancient kingdoms—the Flame Wind Kingdom and the Thunder Kingdom—have long joined forces to seal off the entrance to the Dream Realm, stationing heavy troops and setting up numerous arrays to monopolize this treasure land.

Ordinary God Kings, even those at the peak of the second level of God King, would almost certainly die if they tried to force their way in alone.

Zongfu God King and Yufu God King are among the few overlords on the entire Origin Continent who, with their second-level God King realm, can rival Emperors and Monarchs!
Only combat power at their level has the ability to forcefully break through the sealing array and enter the dream realm.

"Summon all the powerful individuals within the Mother River who are willing and have clones..." Gu You's mind raced, and he instantly understood Zong Fu's intention.

With Zongfu and Yufu's strength, as long as they avoid the most dangerous core areas and only explore the shallow and deep layers of the Dream Realm, they are almost safe from death. However, their special summons of other God-Kings within the River of Life is clearly not to seek help—God-Kings at the first level are lucky to even protect themselves in a place like the Dream Realm, let alone help others.

The real purpose is to give the God-King with the ability to create clones within the River of Life an opportunity!
An opportunity to access the Yuan Dynasty's treasure trove, compete for valuable artifacts, hone your skills, and find a breakthrough!

“The shallow areas are fraught with danger even for a first-level God King, but fortune favors the bold… and I am already at the second level. As long as I am cautious, exploring the deeper areas will greatly benefit my cultivation.” A resolute glint flashed in Gu You’s eyes.

Although he did not follow the path of the Origin of Life and Death, he had already mastered both the Great Dao of Life and Destruction. Among them, the Life Spirituality lineage of the Origin of Life was particularly adept at dividing the divine body to create several clones with a portion of the original body's strength, which was not difficult for him.

"My three avatars are connected by a panel, so I'm not afraid of the fall of any of my divine bodies. My Ancient Nether Avatar only needs to leave a single divine power molecule as a seed in Xuanhu City. That way, even if the main body falls, the seed can quickly recover its state through the connection with the other divine bodies." Ancient Nether had the confidence to take risks, especially with the 'White Jade Avatar' in the distant world. With the energy reserves of a God Emperor at the peak of his power, restoring a divine body at the second level of God King realm would only take a breath.

"This opportunity cannot be missed." Gu You stood up, left behind a seed, and sent a thought to Gu Ji, who was instructing Yu Ji and Cangya on their cultivation. Then, his figure transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the void, heading straight for the Mother River World.

……

Mother River World, Mother River Source Palace.

The atmosphere was completely different from when Gu You was welcomed last time; it was no longer serious but very enthusiastic.

Several figures had already gathered around the huge cyan crystal table.

At the head of the table, the God-King Zongfu remained dressed in a simple black robe, his expression calm. To his left, the God-King Yufu, his towering figure radiating a heavy aura, was no longer the憨厚吃货 (honest and simple-minded glutton) he had been before. His face now bore the composure and indifference of someone who had weathered countless battles. In his hand, he toyed with a palm-sized, jet-black metal block, which seemed to writhe slightly as if it were alive, emanating a chilling sharpness.

On the right, the Divine King of Lanyue, clad in dark gold armor, closed his eyes to rest, but a faint blood-red battlefield aura and the illusory sound of metal clashing lingered around him, clearly indicating that he was also ready.

Several of the god-kings I'd met before, such as the Netherbone God-King, the Wind Ripple God-King, and the Ironwood God-King, were also present, each exuding an aura that was either cold, ethereal, or profound.

The true form of the North Wind God King also arrived. When he saw Gu You enter, his eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded as a greeting.

Gu You quickly walked to his seat and sat down, nodding slightly to Zongfu God-King and the other God-Kings.

The God-King Zongfu's gaze swept over the assembled God-Kings, and he spoke slowly, his voice calm yet penetrating: "Everyone, the 'Two Realms Sealing Array' at the entrance to the Dream Realm experiences a brief 'tidal weakening period' every so often, lasting approximately one day. According to calculations, the next weakening period will be in thirty-seven days."

"Within the Dream Realm, there are countless opportunities, but dangers are also everywhere. Even in the shallow areas, the risk of death for a first-level God King exceeds 70%. In the deep areas, a first-level God King will almost certainly die. Even a second-level God King needs to be extremely cautious in the deep areas."

"On this journey, Yu Fu and I will break through the blockade and lead those willing to go into the shallower areas of the Dream Realm. Once inside, life and death are left to fate, and you will each seek your own opportunities. We will not be responsible for protection, nor will we interfere with your exploration. The only requirement is that if you encounter powerful figures from other forces within the Dream Realm, you should help each other to the best of your ability, without endangering your own foundation, and you must not betray your comrades." His gaze lingered for a moment, especially on a few God-Kings like Bei Feng and Ming Gu, whose personalities were not so "reliable."

"Of course, those who are unwilling to take the risk can withdraw now; we will not force them," King Yufu added in a low voice, putting away the black metal block.

There was silence in the hall.

The allure of the dream realm is immense, but the risks are equally terrifying.

For someone at the first level of the God King realm, a single exploration could mean being stuck there forever. Even with the ability to create clones, the loss of the clones and the injuries to the main body cannot be ignored.

A moment later, the ethereal voice of the Wind Ripple God-King rang out: "My fundamental path lies in speed and exploration. Although the Dream Realm is dangerous, I can still protect myself. I am willing to go." She cultivates the Great Dao of Wind Origin, making her extremely fast, and her survival and exploration abilities are among the best in the first realm.

Ironwood God King stroked his beard, a resolute look appearing on his weathered face: "I have been stuck in a bottleneck for a long time. Perhaps the dangers of the Dream Realm can help me seize the treasure and see through the fog. My 'Ironwood Clone' can also be used. Count me in."

The Nether Bone God King smiled sinisterly and licked his lips: "Where the deathly aura is dense in the Dream Realm, there may be the 'Nether Bone Essence' I need. How could I miss such an opportunity?" He was skilled in the transformation between life and death, and in certain dangerous places, he was like a fish in water.

Lan Yue God King opened his eyes, glanced at Zong Fu, and said in a deep voice, "I need to guard 'Zhan Yue Pass' and prevent the Yan Feng Ancient Kingdom from making any moves. I cannot spare the time this time."

The North Wind God King gritted his teeth. He had been stuck at the peak of the first realm for too long and desperately needed an opportunity to break through. Even without a clone, he believed that his means of survival were not weak: "The North Wind is willing to go!"

Zongfu God King frowned: "Beifeng, you don't have the ability to create clones. Don't you plan to come out after you go in?" Beifeng God King was quite strong, but he didn't have the ability to create clones. Zongfu God King hadn't thought he would sign up for the competition beforehand.

The North Wind God King clasped his hands in a fist salute: "I don't plan to come out anytime soon. If I can get the resources to break through to the second realm, that would be best. If not, I will choose to reincarnate." He never expected that the Zongfu God King would specially pick him up when he came out.

"You..." King Zongfu frowned even more deeply. King Beifeng was in charge of the intelligence organization within the River of Life. Wouldn't things fall into chaos if he left?
The Dream Realm is no joke!
Upon seeing this, the North Wind God King quickly said, "Lord Zongfu, please rest assured. I have temporarily entrusted the intelligence matters to Fellow Daoist Qing'ai. There will absolutely be no problems." As he spoke, he looked in the direction of the Qing'ai God King.

Qing'ai God-King is a rare female God-King who also cultivates the Great Dao of the Origin of Life. She is kind to people and has good relationships with almost everyone.

"That is indeed the case," said the Azure Mist God King softly. "Then I will stay and guard the Mother River World this time, just in case."

King Zongfu said no more, nodded, and looked at Gu You: "Gu You, what about you? You have only recently advanced, and the Dream Domain is especially dangerous for you. You should think it over carefully."

Gu You met the gazes of the gods and kings and calmly said, "In the struggle for the Great Dao, one either advances or retreats. I have the ability to create clones and am willing to explore the Dream Realm. If I am fortunate enough to find treasures, this trip will not have been in vain."

“Alright.” King Zongfu nodded. “In that case, those who are willing to go are myself, Yufu, Fengyi, Tiemu, Beifeng, Minggu, and Guyou, a total of seven. The rest of you, stay behind at the Mother River and be sure to be vigilant.”

"Thirty-seven days from now, the 'Tidal Decline Period' of the Dream Realm entrance will begin. We must break in within a day. The entrance is guarded year-round by at least four second-level God Kings and more than ten first-level God Kings, along with the 'Two Realms Sealing Array,' making it impregnable. Even during the decline period, a forceful breakthrough will require swift and decisive action."

"Remember, once inside, immediately disperse, conceal your whereabouts, and explore on your own. Once the weakening period is over and the formation recovers, the entrance will be completely sealed. If you wish to leave at that time, you can wait for me to send you a message."

As he spoke, God King Zongfu glanced at God King Beifeng. In the end, he was still a powerful figure under his command, so even if it was a bit troublesome, he had to give him a chance.

"Thank you, Lord Zongfu." The North Wind God King immediately bowed with his hands clasped.

King Zongfu continued, "Remember, our goal is not to wage war against the two ancient kingdoms, but to break in! All actions must prioritize entering the Dream Realm. Once inside, everything will depend on yourselves."

"Understood!" everyone replied solemnly.

"Go back and prepare, adjust your condition, and refine necessary treasures, especially life-saving items and clones. We will meet again in twenty-five days and set off together for the 'Ancient Abyss of Dreams,' where the entrance to the Dream Realm is located," added the God-King Yu Fu.

The gods rose and transformed into streaks of light, departing into the air, which was filled with the chilling atmosphere of an impending great battle.

……

Twenty-five days passed in the blink of an eye.

Seven figures appeared silently on a relatively calm meteorite platform.

The God-King Zongfu was dressed in a black robe, his aura as deep and unfathomable as an abyss. The God-King Yufu, on the other hand, had changed into a set of ferocious dark red heavy armor, carrying a giant battle axe that was longer than his own height. The axe blade had faint blood-red patterns flowing over it, exuding a suffocating aura of destruction.

"Everyone's here." The God-King Zongfu's gaze swept over everyone. "This journey is perilous. I'll emphasize again: be extremely careful within the Dream Realm! Let's go!"

Without any further words, the seven figures instantly tore through the void and sped towards the "Ancient Abyss of Illusions".

With the power of a god-king, traversing endless territories would only take some time.

Several days later, a vast abyss, filled with a magnificent, colorful mist, with layers upon layers of spatial dimensions, seemingly leading to countless dream worlds, appeared at the edge of everyone's perception.

Ancient Abyss of Dreams!

In a specific location within the ancient abyss, space was forcibly distorted and fixed, forming a massive "portal" that emitted heart-pounding energy fluctuations.

On either side of the gate stands a gigantic floating war fortress, with flags fluttering atop it—one bearing the emblem of the Flamewind Kingdom, burning with eternal flames, and the other the emblem of the Thunder Kingdom, interwoven with destructive lightning.

Countless array patterns, like chains, extended from the two fortresses, intertwining above the portals to form a super-complex array covering an area exceeding hundreds of millions of miles—the Interdimensional Sealing Array! (End of Chapter)