Chapter 135: Wasteland Wind City Lord

Mo Luo Sa began his seclusion to thoroughly assimilate the corpse of the golden scale beetle, while Luo Feng continued focusing on the Transformation Art.

"Hum." "Hum."

Luo Feng gazed at the two particles floating before him, the edge of his palm shimmering with blade-like radiance as it swept across the two particles.

One particle split open, revealing within it two fused particles of yin and yang. The other split open, exposing three clusters of particles spinning and chasing one another.

"Each is a single particle containing its interior," Luo Feng observed. "The encompassing large particle is like a world—this is the origin of unity…"

Luo Feng sensed the commonality between the two forms.

In the "Triune Form" of perfect chaotic-layer beings, the evolution within the large-particle world was simpler.

In the "Ten Directions World Form" of the golden scale beetle corpse, the evolution within the large-particle world was deeper, and its power underwent a qualitative transformation.

"Is evolution within a single particle akin to the birth and development of a world?" Luo Feng observed, as the myriad mysteries of his two pinnacle Chaotic Realm branches—Life Spirit and Life Body—collided.

Time passed.

Suddenly, at one moment, Luo Feng naturally ceased his cultivation.

"It's time to depart," Luo Feng had long set his departure time; even during seclusion, he would emerge precisely when the hour arrived.

…

On the day of departure, Emperor Chu Yu came in person to see Luo Feng off.

"Luo He, for this Class-Tian mission, every First-Rank Marquis will spare no effort. In terms of individual strength, I am ultimately the weakest—my two individual subtasks… I fear my ranking will be low," Marquis Chu Yu said to Luo Feng. "So for this mission, we need not bear excessive pressure."

"Focus on preparing for your own individual task," Luo Feng said. "The Blood Spirit Golden Pearl assignment is entirely mine."

Marquis Chu Yu nodded.

Had this Class-Tian mission come later—perhaps hundreds of eons later—he would have reached the pinnacle of the Chaotic Realm, and his chances in the individual task would have been far greater.

But such is life—it never unfolds exactly as desired.

"The competition for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls takes place at the border of the two nations. Be careful," Marquis Chu Yu said.

"Don't forget I cultivate the physical body. My ability to seize Blood Spirit Golden Pearls may be average, but my survival capability is unquestionable," Luo Feng replied truthfully—his preferred combat system indeed put him at a disadvantage in competing for the pearls.

Life Spirit and Life Body were both renowned for survival.

Competing against cultivators of Cause, Space, and World paths for treasures was indeed less nimble than they were.

"Let's both give our utmost," Marquis Chu Yu smiled.

"I'll depart first. If I collect any Blood Spirit Golden Pearls, I'll send them back immediately," Luo Feng said.

Marquis Chu Yu nodded.

Before leaving, Luo Feng noticed Yuan Zu and Mo Yu Qingyan standing nearby to see him off.

Luo Feng nodded to Yuan Zu, then instructed Mo Yu Qingyan: "Qingyan, Luo Sa is also in seclusion. You must devote more effort to your own cultivation."

"Yes, Master," Mo Yu Qingyan replied immediately.

Luo Feng nodded, then stepped forward and vanished through the void.

Marquis Chu Yu watched this scene.

"I must also fight hard for my two individual tasks," Marquis Chu Yu said, giving a slight nod to Yuan Zu and Mo Yu Qingyan before departing as well.

The Flame Wind Ancient Nation and Thunder Ancient Nation occupied the most central and prosperous territories of the Origin Continent! The celestial treasures born here were far more numerous, and the number of cultivators and monstrous beasts they produced was vastly greater.

And their borderlands were truly the heart of the Origin Continent—here, precious resources were extraordinarily abundant.

The two ancient nations had an unspoken agreement: the vast majority of resources were left for Chaotic Realm cultivators to compete for; only a handful ever attracted the attention of the Divine Kings.

"Arrived."

Luo Feng departed from Chu Capital, using the Void-Travel Transformation Art to travel, arriving at his destination in just over three hours.

With the Void-Travel Transformation Art, Luo Feng seemed to merge into the void, gazing from afar at the high sky, where a colossal crimson fireball hung—its radiance was entirely red, illuminating the surrounding land and rivers.

"This is a naturally formed 'Blood Spirit Star.' Its light bathes a vast area, causing nearby regions to produce some celestial treasures," Luo Feng observed the Blood Spirit Star.

"The flames of this Blood Spirit Star erupt roughly two or three times per eon. During eruptions, liquid-like flames spew forth, along with Blood Spirit Golden Pearls."

"The mission lasts one eon."

"All Blood Spirit Golden Pearls emitted during this eon must be competed for."

Luo Feng watched from afar.

The Blood Spirit Star's eruption had clear precursors—no need to arrive too early.

Huh.

Luo Feng waved his hand; Chaotic laws shifted, and Chaotic energy naturally coalesced into a simple cave dwelling, adorned with a basic array to block surveillance.

"Wait for the Blood Spirit Star to enter eruption phase," Luo Feng said, splitting off a divine force avatar to sit cross-legged in a pavilion, constantly sensing the distant Blood Spirit Star's movements. His true body had already entered the Star Tower to cultivate.

One eon would likely yield only two or three competitions; the rest of the long time was for cultivation.

…

"I can sense many powerful auras near the Blood Spirit Star," said Lord Yuanxiu, merging with the heavens and earth, silently observing his surroundings. A faint smile appeared on his face. "Helping Marquis Chu Feng compete for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls is also an opportunity to test myself against various strong opponents."

In Lord Yuanxiu's view, this competition was simply about giving one's best.

As for Marquis Chu Feng's final ranking? He didn't care.

Lord Yuanxiu cared more about his own cultivation. …

A gray shadow, hidden deep within the void, emitted no aura, silently observing the area around the Blood Spirit Star.

"According to my observations, at least nine auras are present," the gray shadow noted. "This competition for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls won't be easy."

"General Yan Su, I trust your ability to compete for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls," came an invisible voice.

"The competition is fierce—I can't guarantee I'll take the most, but I can ensure I won't take fewer than ten," the gray shadow replied. "Your Two Realms Palace must not forget your promise to me."

The invisible voice said: "Rest assured. Fairness is the cornerstone of our Two Realms Palace's conduct."

"Good," the gray shadow replied.

"During this competition for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls, Luo He will likely act. At a critical moment, you may strike at him and sabotage his Blood Spirit Golden Pearl mission," the invisible voice said.

"He is the Emperor's direct disciple…" the gray shadow said.

"The Emperor won't bully a Chaotic Realm transcendental like you," the invisible voice replied. "In normal combat, who would care?"

"Increase your promised reward by thirty percent," the gray shadow said.

!.

"If you fully sabotage his mission, I'll add thirty percent," the invisible voice said. With his power, Chaotic Realm transcendents generally treated him with respect, never daring to neglect him.

But Luo Feng had directly shattered his avatar—this had indeed angered him.

Yet he dared not storm into Chu Capital!

"A mere Chaotic Realm transcendental!" As a member of the Two Realms Palace and an ancient being of the Origin Continent, he was accustomed to superiority! Luo Feng's insult had truly ignited his fury.

…

A patch of clouds in the sky suddenly gained consciousness, gazing down at the distant Blood Spirit Star.

"Brother Chu Ying asked me to act. For this Blood Spirit Golden Pearl mission, I won't take much—just half!" The clouds surveyed all directions. "Let the rest fight over the other half."

"If I take half, Brother Chu Ying will surely rank first in this subtask. And for the other two subtasks… he will also rank first."

The clouds observed.

None of the hidden experts nearby sensed that the clouds had gained consciousness.

…

BOOM!!!

As all powerful figures concealed themselves around the area, patiently awaiting the Blood Spirit Star's eruption, a terrifying disturbance erupted, causing every hidden cultivator to look over.

"What is that?" Luo Feng's divine force avatar also turned its gaze.

A colossal hoof shattered the void, crossed through it, and the complete, massive body entered this space.

"Such a huge body," Luo Feng thought in shock.

Its lower half bore four enormous hooves; its upper half had two thick, powerful arms, its back laden with rings of black chains and rows of short spears.

Standing there, its height reached nine hundred billion kilometers.

Its breath formed storms.

Its eyes resembled stars.

"Hahahaha…" It stood upon the earth, scanning all directions. Its eyes pierced through layers of concealment, spotting every hidden cultivator. "Flame Wind Ancient Nation, your Emperor Chu lineage uses 'collecting Blood Spirit Golden Pearls' as a Class-Tian subtask? Did you even ask if the Thunder Ancient Nation agrees?"

It grinned, its bloodied maw widening further. "Most of these Blood Spirit Golden Pearls will be mine! But I'm willing to sell them to you—highest bidder wins, hahaha…"

Its laughter sent ripples through the heavens and earth; nearby mountain ranges cracked, and countless trees shattered instantly.

All hidden experts, upon seeing this, felt a headache coming on.

"It's the 'Wasteland Wind City Lord' of the Thunder Ancient Nation."

"This is Flame Wind Ancient Nation's mission—why is the Wasteland Wind City Lord interfering?"

Even Lord Yuanxiu and others felt pressure. Luo Feng, gazing at the towering figure, also felt a headache.

"Wasteland Wind City Lord!"

Luo Feng frowned.

In the Flame Wind Ancient Nation, cultivation of the "Primordial Bloodline" system was generally forbidden at the Chaotic Realm level. Even upon becoming a Divine King, one faced strict thresholds and rigorous review before being permitted to learn the Primordial Bloodline system.

Because the power contained within the "Primordial Bloodline" was too immense, carrying residual chaotic wills—Chaotic Realm cultivators who attempted to comprehend it usually ended up losing control.

The Thunder Ancient Nation's imperial family, however, permitted Chaotic Realm cultivators to train the Primordial Bloodline system. Though many there went mad, and even Divine Kings occasionally lost their minds, one must admit… those who remained lucid were terrifyingly powerful.

"According to the intelligence I've gathered, the highest-level beings on the Origin Continent can be divided into two major categories."

"One category relies on Primordial Bloodline, using Primordial materials and Primordial energy to cultivate—generally possessing far greater strength. This path's lineage and resources are extremely expensive."

"The other category is pure Dao cultivation—like my 'Eight Catastrophe Life Body,' First Catastrophe, and 'Severing Seventy-Two Blades,' First Scroll—both are purely Dao cultivation."

Pure Dao cultivation requires fewer resources and carries no risk of losing control, but generally yields weaker power.

One must comprehend one's own Dao to gain even a fraction of strength.

"Using Hunyuan energy and Hunyuan materials for cultivation carries relatively low risk."

"Using Hunyuan bloodline for cultivation is the most dangerous." Luo Feng gazed at the towering Lord of Huangfeng City.

But should one succeed, every "Chaos Realm transcendence" achieved through Hunyuan bloodline becomes exceedingly formidable.

Take Chu Yuan Marquis—he had not yet perfected it; even when Luo Feng crushed him into liquid, he could not be killed. But if he had perfected it, his strength would undergo a qualitative transformation—his power was unimaginable.

(End of Chapter)