Did I Eat The Universe ?

Shuang Yue watched as the purple-robed man, Jì Miè, vanished into the void, his heart churning with emotion. The recent life-and-death encounter had made him realize that, while his inner universe had begun to show its power, the world of devourers was far more brutal and merciless than he had imagined.

Returning to his humble abode, Shuang Yue sat alone under the dim light, his mind still echoing with the battle cries from earlier. He retrieved ancient texts and notes he had collected over the years, meticulously reading the passages that recorded ancient laws and prophecies. The pages, though yellowed, seemed to emit a guiding light.

"When the stars whisper, the inner universe awakens…" This phrase from the ancient texts now held a new meaning. Shuang Yue closed his eyes, allowing his consciousness to once again enter the gradually stabilizing microcosm within him.

Within his inner world, a miniature starry sea slowly rotated. The stars flickered rhythmically, energy flows weaving through countless laws, as if hiding myriad mysteries. He saw the fragments left by the black-armored man he had recently devoured, like an unpolished gem being examined and refined. After the confrontation with Jì Miè, the outline of his inner universe had subtly become more complex. Shuang Yue felt that he must delve deeper into understanding this power to face stronger adversaries in the future.

He silently resolved, "I must seek answers, perfect the operating laws of my inner universe, and make this power my true shield and blade."

The next morning, shrouded in mist, Shuang Yue stepped out of his cabin and embarked on a journey of exploration. The city still lay in slumber, but he sensed that the entire world was undergoing subtle changes due to the awakening of inner universe power—the trees at the street corners, the walls at the end of alleys, all seemed to whisper ancient secrets.

Walking through familiar yet unfamiliar streets, echoes of the previous night's cry, "Inner universe, devour!" resonated in his mind, stirring a strong sense of battle and desire within him. Shuang Yue knew that if he didn't quickly enhance his power, the challenges ahead would only become more severe.

He arrived at an abandoned Taoist temple on the outskirts of the city. This temple, once known in legends to contain numerous cultivation secrets, now lay in ruins. However, it was rumored to still hold traces of heavenly energy, suitable for meditation and comprehension. Shuang Yue pushed open the weathered stone door and entered the main hall. Inside, weeds grew rampant, and broken symbols were carved into the stone slabs. He knelt before a damaged Buddha statue, silently praying, "I seek the guidance of the Heavenly Dao to help me comprehend the mysteries of the inner universe."

In the silence of the temple, he seemed to hear faint whispers from afar, like celestial music, narrating secrets of devouring and reshaping. Shuang Yue closed his eyes, letting his consciousness wander within his inner universe. This time, he was not merely a passive recipient but attempted to converse with this power.

In the depths of his consciousness, he saw an immensely grand palace, filled with various star artifacts. Each artifact contained the laws of a world, intertwining into a magnificent star map. He seemed to hear a whisper from within, "The path of the strong must be forged through trials."

In a trance, Shuang Yue saw a figure appear—a white-robed elder with a kind yet imposing demeanor. The elder nodded with a smile, and with a gentle wave of his hand, beams of light shot out from the palace, as if guiding him into deeper realms.

At that moment, Shuang Yue suddenly understood: the inner universe is not merely a vessel for devouring power; it also holds the key to inheriting ancestral wisdom and regulating the laws of heaven and earth. As the ancient texts say, "All laws return to one, all within the heart." If he could truly grasp this profound meaning, the inner universe would not just be a tool for gaining strength but could become a weapon to truly master his destiny.

As Shuang Yue immersed himself in this realization, sudden hurried footsteps and whispers came from outside. A group of figures approached the temple with caution and vigilance. Shuang Yue's heart tightened; he knew they might be disciples of a small sect or seekers of the temple's legendary secrets.

He quickly composed himself, hiding in a corner of the temple. Through a broken window, he saw several plainly dressed youths approaching quietly, one with eyes gleaming with excitement and desire.

"The elder mentioned that this place once housed the 'Star Elixir,' which can greatly enhance one's cultivation…" one whispered.

Another eagerly added, "It's said that finding this elixir allows one to comprehend an ancient devouring technique, changing one's fate!"

Shuang Yue smirked inwardly; their thirst for power mirrored his own past desires. But now, he treaded a deeper path, with his growing inner universe silently heralding his destiny.

After some thought, he decided not to disturb these seekers. He needed solitary meditation to refine the operating laws of his inner universe. Quietly, he left the dilapidated temple, venturing onto a more winding path.

Walking along the misty mountain trails, Shuang Yue recalled the fierce battle and Jì Miè's stern gaze. He knew that without rapid improvement, he might soon face even stronger devourers. The fire within him, both fear and resolve, drove him onward.

The mountain path grew steeper, with exotic flora along the way. Shuang Yue occasionally paused to observe the spiritual energy within the vegetation, using his inner universe to adjust the surrounding energy flows. He sought to understand the connection between his inner universe and the natural order.

In a tranquil valley, he finally found the answer he had been seeking for so long—a naturally formed stone chamber. Inside the stone chamber, the air was damp and musty, filled with the scent of moss. Ancient runes adorned the stone walls, emitting a faint blue light that flickered softly. These runes resonated with the inner cosmos within Shuangyue.

Shuangyue gently touched the stone wall, and in an instant, a vivid image flooded into his mind: a powerful ancient Devourer sat there, gazing at the starry sky, as if waiting for someone who had yet to arrive. The figure's voice was deep and resolute: "Only those who comprehend the path of all things as one can rewrite the laws and rule over heaven and earth."

This scene struck Shuangyue's soul like thunder. He realized that this journey was not just about devouring enemies to gain strength; he also needed to thoroughly understand these laws and elevate the operation of his inner cosmos to a higher level.

He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and focused entirely on the expanding sea of stars within him. Time seemed to freeze at that moment. Only the unquenchable flame in his heart burned fiercely. In his consciousness, Shuangyue communicated with the ancient vision, trying to unravel its mysteries. Gradually, he felt an invisible force emanating from the stone chamber, resonating harmoniously with his inner cosmos. At that moment, it was as if countless stars aligned within him, forming a new pattern of laws.

When he opened his eyes again, a trace of determination and clarity flashed across his face. He murmured to himself: "The inner cosmos is not just a power of devouring—it is the key to mastering heaven and earth. From this day on, I will fully utilize this power and make it the blade that rewrites my destiny!"

As Shuangyue was immersed in this revelation, a deep horn blast and the sound of footsteps came from the distance. The echo of the horn was like a summon from an ancient battlefield, shaking the entire valley. Shuangyue understood that this was not just a fluctuation of the valley's spiritual energy—it likely signaled a new wave of Devourers stirring in the outside world.

He suddenly stood up, clenched his fists, and committed the laws he had comprehended in the stone chamber to memory. No matter how many challenges lay ahead, he vowed to hold fast to this power and keep his inner cosmos unshaken.

Shuangyue walked out of the stone chamber and ran along the winding path of the valley toward the direction of the horn. He knew that this journey of exploration would bring more unknown trials and inevitable conflicts with other Devourers who had awakened their power. Each confrontation, each enlightenment, would make his inner cosmos more stable and powerful.

After passing through a dark pine forest, Shuangyue arrived at a canyon. The wind howled through the canyon, and strange lights flickered faintly in its depths. He stopped, remained vigilant, took a deep breath, and prepared to observe the changes ahead with full concentration.

Soon, a group of strangers in black robes slowly emerged from the depths of the canyon. Their steps were uniform, and their eyes were cold and wary. Shuangyue's heart stirred—these people were definitely not ordinary passersby; they seemed more like disciples of some mysterious sect. Their whispers included words like "secrets of the inner cosmos" and "devouring arts."

Shuangyue hid in the shadows of the trees and listened intently. It seemed that this group was preparing for an internal trial, a ritual called "Stellar Tempering," aimed at enhancing their cultivation. Watching their serious and devout expressions, Shuangyue felt a trace of curiosity and a desire for knowledge.

He realized that this was a rare opportunity to deepen his understanding of the inner cosmos and perfect his own laws. If he could observe, or even participate, he might gain valuable insights. So, he quietly followed the group of black-robed disciples and sneaked into the small courtyard where they gathered.

Inside the courtyard, candlelight flickered, and the air was filled with the scent of incense and talismans. In the center stood an ancient bronze cauldron, with flames burning fiercely within it. The disciples surrounded it, chanting ancient incantations in low voices. Shuangyue watched quietly, listening to their murmurs, and gradually pieced together the truth: this "Stellar Tempering" was a ritual that used the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to fuse with the laws of the inner cosmos.

At that moment, an elder in black robes suddenly looked up, his gaze sweeping around as if he could see through people's hearts. Shuangyue's heart raced, and he quickly hid deeper into the shadows. The elder spoke slowly: "Today's tempering is not only a test of our will but also a measure of the stability of our inner cosmos. If one can resonate with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, they can ascend to a higher realm; if not, the wrath of the Heavenly Dao will surely descend."

These words plunged Shuangyue into deep thought. The wrath of the Heavenly Dao, the resonance of the inner cosmos—these concepts intertwined with his enlightenment in the stone chamber, filling him with both anticipation and a sense of urgency for the path ahead.

After the elder finished speaking, the disciples threw themselves into the ritual in front of the cauldron. Watching this solemn scene, a desire surged in Shuangyue's heart: he too must perfect his inner cosmos and transform this power into laws capable of shaking heaven and earth.

He quietly left the scene and sat down in a secluded spot at the edge of the canyon, closing his eyes. The night breeze brushed past, and he let his consciousness roam freely, returning to that inner cosmos that belonged only to him. This time, he was no longer just passively absorbing but actively adjusting, integrating the laws he had comprehended in the stone chamber into its operation.

As time passed, Shuangyue perceived that the stars in his inner cosmos were aligning in a more orderly manner, and the flow of energy became more harmonious. The once chaotic fluctuations now operated under a new rhythm. Joy surged in his heart—he could almost see the scene of himself advancing further on the path of the Devourer.

When night fell again, Shuangyue stood up, took a deep breath, and looked resolutely ahead. He knew that more intense trials and conflicts awaited him ahead, and he must always be prepared to face challenges from the Heavenly Dao, other realms, and rival Devourers.

"Inner cosmos—today, I establish its first new law: order and evolution in parallel!" he whispered, his tone carrying both gentleness and steely determination.

Standing at the edge of the canyon, gazing at the slowly rising sun on the horizon, Shuangyue's heart was as clear as a mirror: from now on, he would not only master devouring but also learn to control this power, making it the ultimate weapon to transcend fate and rewrite heaven and earth.

As dawn broke, the valley was filled with the sounds of birdsong and the wind, as if heaven and earth were witnessing the rebirth of this Devourer. And Shuangyue was ready to embark on the long journey toward a higher realm.