Morosa began his seclusion to fully absorb the golden-scaled insect corpse, while Luo Feng continued focusing on the Transformation Technique.
Luo Feng observed the two floating particles in front of him, with sharp energy flowing along the edge of his palm like a blade, cutting through the two particles.
One particle split open, revealing two yin-yang fused particles inside. The other particle split open, revealing particles grouped into three sets that rotated and chased each other.
“Each particle contains the inner essence,” Luo Feng observed. “The larger particle is like a world, a primordial beginning…”
Luo Feng noticed the commonality between the two forms.
The Trinity Form of perfect Chaos-level beings had a simpler internal structure within the larger particle world.
The Tenfold World Form of the golden-scaled insect, however, had a more profound internal evolution, and its power was a qualitative leap.
“Is the evolution within a single particle like the evolution of a world?” Luo Feng pondered as the mysteries of the two major branches, Life Spirit and Life Body, collided within his mind, both having reached the peak of the Chaos Realm.
Suddenly, Luo Feng naturally stopped his cultivation.
“It’s time to depart.” Luo Feng had long set a departure time. Even in the middle of his seclusion, he would exit at the scheduled time.
On the day of departure, Di Chu Yu personally came to send Luo Feng off.
“Brother Luo He, in this heaven-level mission, all first-class marquises will give it their all. In terms of individual strength, I am the weakest. For the two individual sub-tasks… I fear my ranking will be quite low,” Marquis Chu Yu said, looking at Luo Feng. “So, we shouldn’t put too much pressure on ourselves for this mission.”
“Focus on preparing for your individual tasks,” Luo Feng replied. “Leave the task of securing the Blood Spirit Gold Pearl entirely to me.”
Marquis Chu Yu nodded.
If the heaven-level mission had come later, maybe a few hundred epochs later, and he had reached the peak of the Chaos Realm, he would have had more confidence in completing the individual tasks.
But life rarely goes as one wishes.
“The Blood Spirit Gold Pearl is being contested at the border between the two kingdoms, so be cautious,” Marquis Chu Yu advised.
“Don’t forget, I specialize in body refinement. While I might not be the best at securing the Blood Spirit Gold Pearl, my ability to stay alive is unquestionable,” Luo Feng said honestly. His combat system was indeed at a disadvantage when it came to treasure hunting.
Life Spirit and Life Body… both were renowned for their survival abilities.
Compared to those cultivating paths of causality, space, or worlds, Luo Feng indeed had less agility in treasure hunting.
“We’ll both do our best,” Marquis Chu Yu smiled.
“I’ll head off now. Once I secure the Blood Spirit Gold Pearl, I’ll send it back immediately,” Luo Feng said.
Marquis Chu Yu nodded.
Before leaving, Luo Feng glanced at the nearby Yuan Zu and Mo Yu Qingyan, who had come to see him off.
Luo Feng nodded at Yuan Zu, then instructed Mo Yu Qingyan, “Qingyan, now that Morosa is also in seclusion, you should focus more on your own cultivation.”
“Yes, Master,” Mo Yu Qingyan responded immediately.
Luo Feng nodded and, with a step, vanished into the void.
Marquis Chu Yu watched the scene.
“I must also give it my all for my two individual tasks,” Marquis Chu Yu nodded to Yuan Zu and Mo Yu Qingyan before leaving as well.
The Ancient Flame Kingdom and the Ancient Thunder Kingdom occupied the most central and prosperous territories of the Origin Continent! Here, heavenly treasures were more abundant, and the number of cultivators and exotic beasts was far greater.
The border between the two kingdoms was known as the very center of the Origin Continent, rich with precious resources.
The two ancient kingdoms had a tacit understanding—most resources were left for the Chaos Realm beings to compete for, and only a small fraction would attract Divine Kings.
Luo Feng left the Chu Capital and, using his Transformation Technique, took only three hours to reach his destination.
With the Transformation Technique, Luo Feng seemed to merge into the void as he watched from afar. In the distant sky, he saw an enormous blood-red star emitting crimson light, illuminating the land and rivers below.
“That’s the ‘Blood Spirit Star,’ a natural phenomenon. Its glow causes the surrounding area to produce many heavenly treasures,” Luo Feng observed the Blood Spirit Star.
“The flames of the Blood Spirit Star erupt two to three times per epoch, spewing liquid-like flames along with the Blood Spirit Gold Pearls.”
“The mission lasts for one epoch.”
“Throughout this epoch, every Blood Spirit Gold Pearl that erupts will be contested.”
Luo Feng observed from afar.
There were clear signs when the Blood Spirit Star was about to enter its eruption phase, so there was no need to get too close too early.
With a wave of his hand, Luo Feng manipulated the laws of chaos to form a simple dwelling. The dwelling was also protected by a simple array to prevent any prying.
“I’ll wait for the Blood Spirit Star to enter its eruption phase.” Luo Feng created a Divine Power Incarnation that sat cross-legged in a pavilion, always attuned to the movement of the distant Blood Spirit Star, while his true body entered the Star Tower to cultivate.
During the entire epoch, there would likely only be two or three contests. The rest of the time would be spent on cultivation.
“I can sense that there are already several powerful presences near the Blood Spirit Star.” The Lord of Yuanxiu Manor merged into the surrounding world, quietly observing the area around the Blood Spirit Star. He smiled slightly. “Helping Marquis Chu Feng secure the Blood Spirit Gold Pearl will also give me a chance to cross paths with other powerful beings.”
In the eyes of the Lord of Yuanxiu Manor, the contest was a matter of doing his best.
As for Marquis Chu Feng’s final ranking? He didn’t care too much.
What mattered most to him was his own cultivation.
A gray shadow concealed deep within the void, not releasing any aura, silently observed the area around the Blood Spirit Star.
“Based on my observations, there are at least nine other presences nearby,” the gray shadow noted. “It seems this contest for the Blood Spirit Gold Pearls won’t be easy.”
“General Yan Su, I believe in your ability to secure the Blood Spirit Gold Pearls,” a formless voice transmitted.
“This competition is fierce. I can’t promise I’ll get the most, but I can ensure I’ll secure at least ten pearls,” the gray shadow replied. “And don’t forget your promise to me, Two Realms Palace.”
“Rest assured, at Two Realms Palace, fairness is our top priority,” the formless voice responded.
“Good,” the gray shadow agreed.
“In this contest for the Blood Spirit Gold Pearls, Luo He will likely make a move. When the time comes, you can hinder him and sabotage his task,” the formless voice suggested.
“But he’s a direct disciple of the Emperor…” the gray shadow hesitated.
“The Emperor wouldn’t lower himself to retaliate against you, a mere Chaos Realm Transcendent,” the formless voice said. “In a fair fight, no one will interfere.”
“Then increase the promised reward by thirty percent,” the gray shadow demanded.
“As long as you do everything you can to disrupt his mission, I’ll increase the reward by thirty percent,” the formless voice agreed. With his power, even Chaos Realm Transcendents treated him with respect, never daring to slight him.
However, Luo Feng had once directly shattered his incarnation, which had indeed angered him.
But he didn’t dare storm into the Chu Capital to retaliate!
“A mere Chaos Realm Transcendent!” As a member of Two Realms Palace and an ancient entity of the Origin Continent, he was used to being above others! Luo Feng’s offense had indeed ignited his fury.
In the sky, a cluster of clouds suddenly gained consciousness, gazing down at the distant Blood Spirit Star.
“Junior Brother Chu Ying asked for my help. I won’t take too much of the Blood Spirit Gold Pearls—just half,” the cloud muttered as it observed its surroundings. “I’ll leave the other half for the others to fight over.”
“Once I take half, Junior Brother Chu Ying will definitely rank first in this sub-mission for the Blood Spirit Gold Pearls. And with the other two sub-missions… he’ll surely be first in those as well.”
The cloud continued its observation.
None of the powerful figures lurking nearby noticed that the clouds had gained consciousness.
While various hidden powerhouses patiently waited for the Blood Spirit Star to enter its eruption phase, a terrifying noise suddenly erupted, causing everyone to look in its direction.
“What’s that?” Luo Feng’s Divine Power Incarnation glanced over.
A gigantic hoof pierced through the void, stepping across space as an enormous body emerged into this world.
“What a massive body,” Luo Feng marveled.
Its lower body had four enormous hooves, while its upper body had two thick, powerful arms, with black chains coiled around it and short spears on its back.
Standing tall, its body was nearly nine trillion kilometers high.
Its breath alone created storms.
Its eyes were like stars.
ahaha…” It stood on the ground, scanning the surroundings. Its eyes pierced through layers of concealment, observing each powerful figure. “The task of ‘collecting the Blood Spirit Gold Pearls’ is part of your heaven-level mission, Emperor Chu’s lineage? Did you even ask whether the Ancient Thunder Kingdom agreed?”
It grinned, its gaping mouth spreading wider, laughing even more wildly. “Most of the Blood Spirit Gold Pearls will belong to me this time! But, I’m willing to sell them to you. Highest bidder wins, hahaha…”
Its laughter sent ripples through the world, causing nearby mountains to crack and many trees to be reduced to dust.
Many hidden powerhouses were troubled by the sight.
“It’s the ‘City Lord of Arid Wind’ from the Ancient Thunder Kingdom.”
“This is a task of the Ancient Flame Kingdom, and the City Lord of Arid Wind wants to interfere?”
Even the Lord of Yuanxiu Manor and others felt the pressure. Luo Feng, gazing at the towering figure, also felt troubled.
“City Lord of Arid Wind!”
In the Ancient Flame Kingdom, those in the Chaos Realm were generally forbidden from cultivating the ‘primordial bloodline’ system. Even Divine Kings had to pass numerous tests and be thoroughly screened before they were allowed to study the primordial bloodline system.
This was because the power contained within the primordial bloodline was too vast and often carried chaotic will. If Chaos Realm beings attempted to comprehend it, the only likely outcome was losing control.
However, the Ancient Thunder Kingdom allowed their Chaos Realm beings to cultivate the primordial bloodline. Although many of them became insane, and even some Divine Kings lost control, those who managed to remain sane were incredibly powerful.
“Based on the information I’ve gathered, the highest-level entities on the Origin Continent can be divided into two categories.”
“One category is those who cultivate using primordial bloodlines, primordial materials, and primordial power. This group is generally stronger, but their inheritances and resources are extremely expensive.”
“The other category is those who follow the path of pure Dao cultivation, like my *Eight Tribulations Life Form*’s first tribulation and the first volume of *Seventy-Two Slash Annihilation*, which are purely Dao cultivation.”
Pure Dao cultivation required fewer resources and carried no risk of losing control, but the power was generally weaker.
One had to realize their own path to improve their strength.
“Cultivating with primordial power and materials carries low risk.”
“But cultivating with primordial bloodlines is the most dangerous,” Luo Feng thought as he watched the towering City Lord of Arid Wind.
However, those who succeeded in mastering primordial bloodlines were incredibly formidable.
Even Marquis Chu Yuan, who hadn’t yet mastered it, survived after Luo Feng nearly obliterated him. If he had fully mastered it, the transformation in his strength would be unimaginable.