Did I Eat The Universe ?

Darkness. Boundless darkness.

Shuang Yue felt himself sinking into an endless abyss. There was no light, no sound—nothing at all. Even his existence seemed to blur. He tried to breathe but found no air; he tried to move but felt no limbs. It was as if the entire world had abandoned him.

"Where… am I?"

His consciousness drifted like a rootless leaf on water, and he couldn't even remember how he had ended up here. The last thing he recalled was exploring an ancient ruin, touching a peculiar crystal that radiated an eerie energy—then a powerful force engulfed him. When he regained awareness, he found himself in this empty void.

Just as despair threatened to consume him, specks of light flickered in the distance.

At first, they were as faint as dying embers. But instantly, they ignited like raging flames, illuminating the void around him. To his astonishment, these were not ordinary stars but miniature worlds, each orbiting in a mysterious trajectory around him.

Then, a grand voice resonated in his mind, as if echoing from the very essence of the cosmos:

"Inner Cosmos… Activation."

Boom!

Shuang Yue's consciousness trembled as an overwhelming flood of information surged into his mind. It was like a galaxy cascading into his soul, shaking him to his core.

"The Inner Cosmos—an independent world where all things become one."

"It can devour worlds, assimilating them as its own."

"It can construct laws and reshape reality."

"When the Inner Cosmos reaches its ultimate form, its wielder will transcend all and surpass the heavens!"

The words struck him like divine decrees. His very soul burned with intensity, and he couldn't suppress a deep, primal roar as his blood seemed to boil with power!

Boom!

An immense force erupted from within him, like a slumbering titan awakening. In that moment, Shuang Yue realized—

A universe was forming inside his very being!

At first, it was minuscule, like a newborn seed. But as his awareness extended into it, the universe began to expand. Stars, mist, spiritual energy—everything took shape, moving in perfect harmony like a real cosmos.

"This… is my power?"

Shuang Yue's heart pounded violently.

This was no ordinary ability—it was a force capable of rewriting the very fabric of existence!

He could feel it: as he grew stronger, so too would his Inner Cosmos. And if it reached its peak, he might truly gain dominion over all worlds and become an unparalleled existence!

Just as he was reveling in his newfound power, the Inner Cosmos trembled slightly. A strange force pulsed outward, extending beyond him.

From somewhere unknown, a fragment of a shattered world drifted toward him. The mysterious energy within him pulled it in, and as it merged with his Inner Cosmos, it transformed into a radiant star, subtly expanding his universe.

"Devour worlds… and grow stronger?"

Shuang Yue's eyes gleamed, and his heartbeat quickened.

This meant that as long as he continued absorbing the energy of other worlds, his Inner Cosmos could evolve without limit. He could reshape the laws of reality and claim ultimate control over existence itself!

But… would the universe truly allow such a being to exist?

—Buzz!

Suddenly, the void trembled violently. A cold and formidable presence surged from the distance.

Shuang Yue's eyes snapped up, and his expression darkened.

A figure emerged from the darkness.

Clad in black armor, the man exuded an overwhelming aura of devouring energy. His crimson eyes locked onto Shuang Yue, filled with greed and frenzy.

"Hahaha… I can't believe it. Another devourer has been born in this universe!"

Shuang Yue's pupils contracted. His mind reeled.

—Another devourer?!

He had believed himself to be unique. But now, he realized—this path had long been walked by others. There were already powerful beings who wielded the same ability. Perhaps… there was even an entire civilization of devourers!

The black-armored man licked his lips and sneered. "Kid, you've just awakened your Inner Cosmos, haven't you? That's perfect… your power will make an excellent meal for me!"

Before his words even faded, a terrifying devouring storm erupted behind him. The immense suction force swept across the void, aiming to consume Shuang Yue—along with his entire Inner Cosmos!

Shuang Yue's heart pounded as dread clawed at his mind. His fists clenched tightly.

"Damn it… His Inner Cosmos is far stronger than mine…!"

But just as he faced certain doom, a message suddenly echoed in his mind:

—The laws of the Inner Cosmos are determined by its wielder.

"Inner Cosmos… devour!"

Boom!

Shuang Yue's Inner Cosmos roared to life, launching a counterattack! His universe began to reverse the devouring storm, siphoning its energy instead!

The black-armored man's expression twisted in shock. "What?! Impossible!"

Shuang Yue gritted his teeth, pouring all his strength into his Inner Cosmos. He could feel his world accelerating, generating new laws, and adapting in real time. He was evolving in this battle of devourers, while his enemy…

I was being absorbed by him!

The black-armored man's body began to distort, his expression shifting from disbelief to utter despair. "No—!"

But before he could utter another word, his entire existence shattered. His essence dissolved into pure energy and was completely consumed by Shuang Yue's Inner Cosmos.

In that instant, Shuang Yue felt his universe expand once more. His power surged to an entirely new level.

Slowly, he opened his eyes, feeling the immense strength coursing through him. A smirk tugged at his lips.

"This path… I've only just begun."

"But I will never be someone else's prey."

"I will devour the endless starry skies… and become the true master of the universe