Chapter 182: The Continent

Under the force of the world, the food nation's legions, once filled with panic and utterly powerless, were cast down into the wilderness. But when they heard Luo Feng's voice echoing through heaven and earth, they quietly sighed in relief.

"This terrifying being, 'Luo He,' is extraordinarily merciful—he has not punished us, the Eternal True Gods."

"If he had been even slightly cruel, a single thought would have erased us all."

These Eternal True Gods of the food nation's legions now felt genuine gratitude.

"Luo He Shenwang is truly merciful."

"He did not harm us."

The many Chaos Realm cultivators of the food nation also felt a chill of dread; though they each had resurrection vessels, if their true bodies were destroyed and their treasures lost, it would still cause them great pain.

Normally, a Shenwang would not bully the weak. But during a war between two nations, Shenwang tactics become far more cruel and ruthless. Some Shenwang slaughter indiscriminately. Like the Tiankun Guozhu of the food nation, when capturing enemy lands, they level entire enemy capitals and leave not a single soul alive. Others, during war, indulge their rage, devouring entire cities.

Others, like the Ancestor of Snow Realm, even without war, frequently commit monstrous atrocities.

Thus, for these weaker beings, Luo Feng's refusal to punish the weak during this war—truly makes him one of the most merciful Shenwang in existence.

"Luo He Shenwang has given us one day to leave."

"The war has escalated—it's no longer something we can interfere with."

One by one, the Chaos Realm cultivators gathered their legions and hurried away.

Alone, their legions could hardly escape the Yu nation's territory in a single day. But with a Chaos Realm cultivator carrying them, their speed increased dramatically.

…

Luo Feng's world force enveloped twelve Chaos States—its disturbance was immense, and powerful beings across the Origin Continent all sensed it.

"Luo He just became a Shenwang, yet already controls a domain spanning twelve Chaos States?" Powerful Shenwang of the Yanfeng Ancient Nation noticed this, and even several Emperor Monarchs were paying attention.

"Judging by the scope of his world force, there's no doubt—he has reached peerless status in the first layer of Shenwang."

"There are a few in this era who achieved peerless first-layer Shenwang without external aid. But to reach this level immediately upon becoming a Shenwang… in the history of the Origin Continent, Luo He is likely the third!"

"The first was Earth Shenwang, the second was Di Qing, and the third is this Luo He."

Earth Shenwang, though a second-layer Shenwang, could fight on equal terms with Emperor Monarchs and Sovereigns—even survived being surrounded and hunted by multiple Sovereigns of Thunder Ancient Nation, and still roams free to this day.

Di Qing needs no further explanation.

"Luo He's potential is terrifying."

Most Shenwang of the Yanfeng Ancient Nation had not cultivated the Hunyuan bloodline and remained clear-headed—they knew they should befriend Luo He, not oppose him.

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"Another powerful one among these wandering cultivators?" The Shenwang of Thunder Ancient Nation sensed the situation in Yu Nation from afar.

"Our Ancestors are too merciful. If the two Ancestors had joined forces, they could have monopolized all resources of the Origin Continent. There'd be no room for these wandering cultivators—they'd never get a chance to grow."

"If Luo He had been born into the imperial clan, he might have reached the Ultimate Realm. But as a wandering cultivator… he'll likely just become another Earth Shenwang."

The Shenwang of Thunder Ancient Nation chatted casually, paying no real heed.

In terms of peak combat power, both imperial clans held absolute superiority. Luo Feng's talent and potential might earn him their attention—but on the Origin Continent, few warriors truly merited their notice, and Luo Feng was already among them.

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"Last time I invited him to my Two-World Palace, he refused. No rush—he'll soon feel the pressure from the two imperial clans." In a common city's tavern, a man sipped wine, gazing toward Yu Nation. His aura was utterly ordinary—even Emperor Monarchs and Sovereigns would never sense his uniqueness.

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Shadow Heaven Realm.

The long-haired figure seated cross-legged in the pavilion radiated power outward, sensing the vast world force that now engulfed twelve Chaos States in Yu Nation.

"Luo He is beginning to shine." The long-haired figure whispered softly.

When Luo Feng killed a messenger of Shadow Heaven Realm, its master did not anger—he rejoiced.

"Just became a Shenwang, yet already possesses peerless first-layer Shenwang power."

"Even I, after a thousand eons of cultivation since becoming a Shenwang, only achieved peerless first-layer status without external aid. Luo He's talent is truly terrifying."

"The more terrifying, the better. Our top-tier wandering cultivators are still too weak." The long-haired figure gazed toward Luo He, "Luo He is still weak—he's only just crossed the threshold of a warlord."

He was delighted by Luo Feng's growth, yet knew Luo Feng could not yet join the struggles at his own level.

Peerless first-layer Shenwang qualifies one as a warlord of the Origin Continent—but this is the bare minimum of a warlord.

Like Tiankun Guozhu, a second-layer Shenwang who also cultivates Hunyuan bloodline, is a true warlord—his intimidation far surpasses Luo Feng's.

In the royal palace of the food nation's capital: "How dare this Luo He interfere in our war?" Wuxiang Laozu exclaimed in furious shock, gazing toward the distant horizon.

Luo Feng's colossal face loomed over more than ten Chaos States; with Shenwang power, even from the food nation's capital, his image remained clearly visible.

The four Shenwang watching from afar all felt shock, anger, and pressure—world force spanning over a dozen Chaos States proved one thing: Luo Feng's strength had indeed reached warlord level.

"Brother, he's driving out our food nation legions," Wuxiang Laozu asked urgently, "How should we respond? If we tolerate this, we'll become a laughingstock across the Origin Continent."

Tiankun Guozhu sat calmly, gazing at the giant face in the sky: "Tolerate? This plan was jointly devised by me and my friends. Luo He alone cannot stop it."

Upon hearing this, the four Shenwang all exhaled in relief.

"Brother, what's our next move?" Dao Mo Shenwang asked.

"He is the direct disciple of an Emperor Monarch—we must show him some respect." Tiankun Guozhu spoke calmly, "Ku Feng, you specialize in body division—send a clone to meet Luo He. Tell him to withdraw immediately, and I'll pretend this never happened. But if he continues interfering… I will make him pay a terrible price and regret it forever!"

"Yes." Ku Feng Shenwang replied.

Of all five Shenwang of the food nation, only Ku Feng Shenwang mastered body division—precisely because of this skill was he invited by Tiankun Guozhu, and many delicate tasks suited him best.

"Should we tell Luo He that this war is the will of our Guozhu and several second-layer Shenwang?" Ku Feng Shenwang asked.

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"Tell him," Tiankun Guozhu said calmly. "So he doesn't act foolishly."

"Yes." Ku Feng Shenwang's confidence surged.

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Luo Feng's face, covering more than ten Chaos States, gazed toward the food nation's capital.

His actions were so grand that many factions on the Origin Continent had noticed—surely, the food nation's Shenwang were aware.

"Here he comes." Luo Feng sensed a figure appearing in the wilderness—a golden skeletal form, smiling at him.

"Ku Feng Shenwang?" Luo Feng recognized him.

Ku Feng Shenwang also cultivated the Path of Life's Origin, but his strength was far inferior to Snow Realm Ancestor and Luo Feng—yet he could still forge numerous skeletal clones.

The Path of Life's Origin was like this: weak in combat, but vastly superior in survival.

"Luo He Shenwang," Ku Feng Shenwang bowed respectfully before Luo Feng, smiling, "I don't know what promises the Yu nation's ruler made you, but I must clarify: the intent of this war is not to exterminate Yu Nation. This war was decided by my Guozhu, 'Tiankun Guozhu,' and several other second-layer Shenwang."

"If you obstruct us, you won't just be opposing my Guozhu—you'll be opposing several other beings of equal rank." Ku Feng Shenwang said, "I've come hoping you understand the stakes and withdraw early. My Guozhu will no longer hold a grudge. You and our food nation can remain friends."

"No grudge?" Luo Feng said. "Tiankun Guozhu is remarkably generous."

"My Guozhu loves making friends—and especially enjoys befriending Shenwang like you, Luo He." Ku Feng Shenwang said.

"Too bad," Luo Feng looked down, calmly, "Yu Shui Guozhu is my friend. I've already promised him—I won't break my word or betray my friend!"

Ku Feng Shenwang immediately sensed trouble.

"Order all food nation legions to withdraw. I'll represent Yu Nation and forgive your invasion." Luo Feng gazed downward, "That will resolve this war."

"You won't pursue it?" Ku Feng Shenwang blurted, "Luo He Shenwang, didn't you hear? This is the joint decision of my Guozhu and several friends. Are you certain you truly want to interfere?"

"I promised Yu Shui Guozhu—I must keep my word."

Luo Feng looked down: "Return and tell Tiankun Guozhu: I will protect Yu Nation! Don't force me to act!"

"Luo He Shenwang, I warned you in good faith, yet you refuse to reconsider," Ku Feng Shenwang warned. "If you persist, you will pay a heavy price. You'll regret it."

"Tell Tiankun Guozhu too—if he moves, he'll pay a terrible price!" Luo Feng said coldly.

"Good, good, good." Ku Feng Shenwang said.

"You don't need to leave."

Luo Feng glanced at him coldly.

Terrifying world force surged instantly, converging upon Ku Feng Shenwang's clone—and crushed it to dust in an instant.

Crushing a Shenwang clone… was Luo Feng's statement of intent!

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Far away in the food nation's royal palace, Tiankun Guozhu had watched the entire negotiation. When Luo Feng crushed Ku Feng Shenwang's clone, his expression turned icy.

"Peerless first-layer Shenwang—barely qualifies as a warlord, yet dares to be so arrogant." Tiankun Guozhu rose, and the heavens and earth trembled, "I'll make him understand: ignoring my goodwill and still defying me will cost him dearly!"

BOOM!

Tiankun Guozhu vanished instantly.

(End of Chapter)