Satisfaction

Lu Heng placed all the treasure chests, unused weapons, and stockpiled supplies in front of the altar.

A small, scattered hill had formed on the ground. The chests, large and small, bore the marks of various battles, some still covered in the dried dust of the Withered Reed Plain. Beside them lay a variety of weapons and sealed bags of materials. He glanced down at the pile of things, feeling no reluctance. Reluctance to invest was a no-no if he wanted to reach the threshold of Gold Tier.

After completing the final review, Lu Heng no longer hesitated.

Kneeling on both knees and bowing in worship, the sacrificial ceremony officially begins.

He didn't recite any prayers. He simply kept his request quietly in his heart.

The moment that thought settled...

In an instant, twinkling starlight appeared out of nowhere.

It wasn't a blinding, explosive light, but a faint glow that slowly seeped from the surrounding nothingness—one, ten, hundreds, even thousands of lights. In an instant, the altar was filled with starlight, the brilliant starlight flowing silently, like a miniature starry sea contained within a small space. The light was soft, yet it carried a heavy, oppressive feeling from a distant galaxy, and even the temperature of the air seemed to subtly change.

A vast, invisible consciousness surged directly into Lu Heng's mind.

It wasn't speaking, it didn't produce sound waves, but rather a vast, chaotic, yet clearly organized stream of information that plunged straight into his soul. A massive amount of unfamiliar information flooded into his consciousness, gentle yet powerful, like a tide washing over the barrier that had long been firmly stuck in his bottleneck.

Lu Heng's body trembled violently, and his back muscles tensed involuntarily.

The bottleneck in his cultivation realm that had blocked him for so long, the invisible wall that had trapped him for so long, was instantly cleared with a crack under the impact of this power. The path he had been searching for so long to reach the Gold level was like a narrow rift torn open in the darkness, completely and clearly revealed to his perception.

The altar directly pushed open that incredibly heavy door for him.

The impact has not yet stopped.

Hidden deep within flesh and nerves, the old Starlight Meditation Method disintegrated and transformed itself at this moment.

The originally circulating Star Force channels began to vibrate and disintegrate, the flowing trajectories collapsed, and then slowly re-weaved in a completely new order. Useless branches were all cut off, and all energy converged towards a single endpoint. After being reshaped layer by layer, it was completely transformed into his own personal Greedy Wolf Meditation.

At the same time, the familiar star map in his mind was undergoing a dramatic change.

The Big Dipper Talent patterns that were gradually unlocked are now dimming, peeling away, and disappearing one by one, until they are completely erased.

The vast star map continued to shrink, large swathes of starfields fell silent, and starlight went out one by one.

In the end, the vast star map revealed only one solitary star hanging in the deep sky— Greedy Wolf.

Lu Heng felt no regret whatsoever.

He was alone from the very beginning.

The Big Dipper shines brightly across the sky, a gift to those who flock together with the stars, never meant for him, a wanderer and solitary figure. To be able to occupy the solitary and malevolent star, Greedy Wolf, among the vast array of constellations is already a stroke of good fortune.

With a slight thought, the Greedy Wolf Star) lit up.

Starlight shines upon the body, and the continuous starlight energy is automatically drawn by the Greedy Wolf Power, pulled out from the floating star points in the air, devoured, absorbed, and slowly poured into the limbs and bones.

An instinctive realization surfaced.

From now on, every move I make, even a simple, ordinary attack, will naturally be enhanced by the Greedy Wolf Star Power. I don't need to consciously activate it; it's an instinct etched into my very being.

The dormant King Snake clone within his body also met its end.

The serpentine shadow that had been lurking in the corner of his consciousness began to sway and melt. The cold scales, the forked tongue, and the sinister outline gradually disintegrated. All the accumulated energy was not wasted; it was all drawn out and merged into that newborn power.

The snake's shadow vanished.

Instead, a solid, ghostly wolf phantom appeared, looming in and out of sight beside him.

This is the materialized form of the Greedy Wolf Power after it has fully taken shape.

Lu Heng raised his right hand and casually flicked it.

In the palm of his hand, starlight suddenly condensed, then quickly receded, gathering all excess brilliance and transforming into a pure longsword, quietly hovering above his palm.

There was no panel, no text description, and no pop-up explanation.

But instinct, like innate memory, tells him everything.

This sword can fully unleash the power of his Greedy Wolf Talent, and its basic performance far surpasses any weapon he has ever owned.

At the same time, it possesses two inherent characteristics.

Firstly, the extremely smooth release of combat power perfectly matches the indomitable killing nature of the Greedy Wolf sword, without generating any internal power consumption.

Secondly, it is naturally endowed with the ability to devour, melt, and fuse ores. As long as it contains metallic properties, it can swallow them, constantly refining, advancing, and iterating its form without a fixed upper limit.

A single stroke shapes the form, completely reshaping the foundation.

The newly born Greedy Wolf Long Saber rested quietly in his palm.

There was no system panel, no attribute pop-up, only a sense of familiarity rooted in his mind. Lu Heng instinctively knew that this knife had an innate Talent for devouring and forging, capable of absorbing all metals, mechanical blades, and star mineral essences to complete its self-advancing transformation.

He raised his other hand, touched the Wristband on his wrist, and with a thought, opened the Storage Space.

One by one, he took out all his unused and used weapons and laid them on the ground.

The first weapon to be targeted was his main combat weapon, the Insect Armor Sword, which he had been using recently.

The sword, forged from layers of the carapace of a mutated giant insect, is hard and sharp, with many small nicks and chips left on its surface from battles. It also possesses the natural penetrating texture evolved from the carapace of the monster. This sword accompanied him into dangerous areas and survived countless life-or-death struggles. Its material and the essence of killing have long since left a deep mark.

Following closely behind, the swords and crossbows used in previous battles fell to the ground one by one.

Some of the blades had developed subtle curls, and the wooden handles of the crossbows had become smooth and shiny from years of handling. Although these weapons were no longer up to par with the current evolution of combat power, their foundation was undeniably strong, each piece embodying the power of metal.

After completing this step, Lu Heng continued pouring.

When they went to the Meteorite Crater, they risked their lives to collect and stockpile all the ores and meteorite concentrates. They dumped them on the ground with a loud crashing sound.

Large and small ore blocks were laid out, their surfaces shimmering with a faint stardust-like luster. These ores, fallen from beyond the realm, were of a quality far superior to ordinary metals that could be mined in the present world, and contained a faint but unique extraterrestrial energy.

All items were neatly arranged, with nothing missing.

Lu Heng's thoughts stirred slightly.

The Greedy Wolf Long Saber, suspended in mid-air, instantly generated a restrained, gentle yet irresistible attraction force.

There was no howling wind, no piercing noise.

Without a sound, all the weapons and ores on the ground were drawn away by this invisible force, slowly lifting off the ground and moving towards the blade.

The Insect Armor Sword was the first to approach, and it began to melt the moment it touched the blade.

The hard, insect-shell-like texture crumbled layer by layer, and its inherent armor-piercing and anti-violence properties detached from the sword, transforming into pure Origin Energy that melted into the blade. Following closely behind, the fine iron blades and mechanism steel of the old swords and crossbows rapidly etherealized, and the metallic essence forged through years of battle was completely devoured.

Mountains of meteorite ore melt away even faster.

The high density and hardness of the extraterrestrial minerals, the drifting stardust impurities, and the unique metallic properties transform into streams of warm currents, continuously flowing into the texture of the Greedy Wolf Long Saber and reshaping its internal structure.

Throughout the entire process of absorption, there were no loud noises or blinding bursts of light.

All the old items, former fighting forces, and long-accumulated resources gradually dissolved, turning into nourishment for the blade. In the end, the ground was clean, without a trace of residue.

The moment the devouring ended completely, the Greedy Wolf Long Saber quietly underwent a visible transformation.

The blade's texture became increasingly deep and refined, with a faint, dark purple sheen flowing across its surface. Originally, the blade was simply a pure condensation of Star Force, but now it possessed an additional layer of primordial properties bestowed upon it by both the insect armor and meteorite iron.

penetrate.

This trait has been fully formed.

It's no longer just about using its sharpness to slash. The power of this blade naturally surpasses most types of defensive systems. Heavy armor, thick shells, hardened muscles, energy shields—all barriers used to resist damage—are torn apart, pierced, and disintegrated by the penetrating effect of Star Force before this force.

Lu Heng reached out and grasped the knife handle, his wrist flicking slightly.

With a swift and decisive slash, chop, thrust, and stab, several simple yet powerful sword techniques unfolded in succession.

There was no deliberate exertion; I simply swung the ball in a rhythm familiar to my body.

The blade has an extremely comfortable feel, with the weight perfectly matching the rhythm of your own power. The Greedy Wolf Power flows out naturally with every swing, and its penetrating properties are hidden within the blade. It is understated and not ostentatious, but the hidden killing intent is heavily concealed deep within the blade.

He slowly swung his sword, again and again, trying to adapt to this new power.

After several trials, Lu Heng had become thoroughly familiar with the rhythm and power of the new weapon.

Lu Heng loosened his grip, releasing the pressure from his hand on the knife hilt.

The Greedy Wolf Long Saber hovered in front of him.

The next instant, the suppressed purple starlight within the blade burst forth with a roar.

The condensed and compact blade shape began to rapidly deconstruct, recombine, and extend. The solid metal transformed into flowing starlight, which surged, swirled, and converged, slowly pulling out limbs, a head, a fluffy mane, and a powerful long tail.

A long sword vanished completely.

Instead, there is a magnificent and majestic Astral Greedy Wolf.

Its entire body is covered with deep, dark purple star patterns, with countless tiny silver-white specks wandering among the fur's texture. Its limbs are strong and powerful, its frame is tall and slender, and its muscle lines are smooth and sharp, yet its expression maintains a calm and composed demeanor.

It did not develop independent intelligence and had no thoughts of its own. Its mind was completely bound to Lu Heng, and every action it took followed its master's will.

Lu Heng looked at the Star Wolf in front of him, which was well-proportioned and just the right size for carrying people, and a knowing look flashed in his eyes.

A ready-made mount.

No need to spend time taming them, no need for a long period of adjustment, and no need to gradually cultivate bonds and loyalty.

It was originally a form transformed from his own Greedy Wolf essence, of the same mind and origin, and is absolutely controllable.

He stepped forward, gently placed his hands on the wolf's back, exerted a little force, and flipped himself onto the Star Wolf's broad, sturdy back.

The Astral Greedy Wolf stood firmly on the stone surface, its four paws motionless. The starlight around it flowed slowly and steadily, quiet yet carrying an indescribable majesty.

Sitting on the wolf's back, Lu Heng looked down at the ground.

The large pile of sacrificial offerings used in the ritual has been completely consumed in the flow of power.

A new sense of power flowed through his body, resonating continuously with his blood.