Chapter 223: Chapter Six: Ultimate — The Food Nation

"Take over the Food Nation?" Luo Feng smiled. "I indeed intend to!"

The Lord of Yu Shui Nation chuckled at once: "Hahahaha… When you were at the Divine King First Layer, you weren't afraid of the Tiankun Nation's Lord. Now that you've reached the Divine King Second Layer, your many techniques surpass even the Tiankun Nation's Lord! If you seize the Food Nation, I'm certain no other strong ones will dare contest it."

A second-rate nation's territory? Luo Feng had already shown enough power to claim it.

"Not yet."

Luo Feng replied, "The three rulers of the Food Nation have just died. If I immediately seize it, I risk drawing the attention of that black-robed, golden-masked strong one. If he takes offense, it will be disastrous."

"True. That mysterious strong one killed all three Food Nation rulers at once—he must hold a grudge against them." The Lord of Yu Shui agreed. "Now, all factions are watching the Food Nation. Now is not the time to act."

"Wait one day," Luo Feng said. "Acting after a day is a sign of respect for that mysterious strong one."

"One day? Too risky," the Lord of Yu Shui worried. "Such a vast territory may draw Chushou from other ancient Divine Kings."

"Seizing such a vast territory is never easy," Luo Feng said patiently.

The one who killed the three Food Nation rulers was himself.

To kill them and immediately seize the Food Nation would only increase suspicion against him.

Luo Feng didn't know the extent of the two ancient nations' investigative methods, but according to past intelligence, both possessed formidable abilities to probe the past and divine fate—perhaps they already suspected him.

Luo Feng had prepared for exposure—but delaying it slightly was always better.

The later he was exposed, the deeper his accumulation would be—and the easier it would be to handle danger.

"I've already exchanged for the Special-Class Legacy: 'World Lifeform' and 'Hundong Beast Body,' Divine King Second Layer sections. I must thoroughly contemplate them to strengthen my own accumulation."

The Upper-Class Legacies—'Eight-Catastrophe Lifeform' and 'Seven-Two Slash Blades'—were still too simple for him.

Only the most difficult secrets within the Special-Class Legacies could better refine his comprehension.

"I wonder whether the two ancient nations will discover me." Luo Feng used the Star Tower to sense the surroundings, sensing the countless disciples of Daohe Sect, the countless citizens of Yu Yang City.

Had he relied solely on the Twenty-Four Forms' World Lifeform, his will beyond Divine King level, and his numerous avatars, Luo Feng would have been far more cautious—perhaps even exchanged for a relic beyond Divine King level from the Infinite Space to protect himself.

Without the Star Tower, he was barely equal to a Sovereign. Though he had willpower superiority, Sovereigns typically possessed more than one relic beyond Divine King level.

But with the Star Tower—

Luo Feng could calmly prepare for exposure.

The more he studied the Star Tower, the more clearly he understood its terrifying might.

…

Within the Thunder Ancient Nation's territory.

In an ancient hall, three figures sat apart.

"I've summoned you both today for a favor," said a massive figure covered in pure silver hair.

"Silver Moon Divine King, you're asking us for a favor?"

The other two figures were surprised.

The silver-haired figure's eyes were deep and calm. "You know—just now, the three rulers of the Food Nation died."

"That black-robed, golden-masked strong one is terrifying. Any below Sovereign level who faces him has no chance to resist." These two strong ones also knew the intelligence—they understood the killer's horror.

"That strong one far surpasses us—we cannot provoke him," said the silver-haired figure. "But the Food Nation is now leaderless—a perfect opportunity to seize it."

"Silver Moon, are you leaving the Thunder Ancient Nation?" the two strong ones asked in shock.

Silver Moon Divine King was a guest Divine King of the Thunder Ancient Nation, having served for countless eons.

"I never fully joined the Thunder Ancient Nation," said the silver-haired figure. "I've labored faithfully for them over countless years, yet they always assigned me the most dangerous missions. My true body has been devoured by those madmen more than once."

The Thunder Ancient Nation had three semi-uncontrolled Sovereign-level strong ones. When awake, the nation released them. They needed subordinates. The royal family's Divine Kings avoided them—so only guest Divine Kings obediently served.

Silver Moon Divine King was powerful enough and a guest, having followed more than one semi-uncontrolled Sovereign. When a Sovereign went mad, driven by the hunger of primordial blood, they devoured all life around them. Silver Moon Divine King at least survived long enough—just one or two moments—to use his resurrection vessel to recover.

"I've had enough."

The silver-haired figure shook his head. "I've decided to seize the Food Nation's territory and live freely—no more suffering under the Thunder Ancient Nation. I invite you two friends—you both excel at avatars. Each of you send one avatar… and I'll give each of you ten Chaos States!"

The two strong ones exchanged glances.

Those skilled in avatars held a great advantage—they could maintain outposts in many places.

"Agreed."

"Fine." Both readily accepted.

On one hand, ten additional Chaos States each. On the other, they wished to befriend Silver Moon Divine King—his repeated service to semi-uncontrolled Sovereigns indirectly proved his strength.

His direct combat power equaled that of the Tiankun Nation's Lord, yet his vitality far surpassed it.

"When do we act?" the two strong ones asked Silver Moon Divine King.

"At first light," Silver Moon Divine King gazed outward. "Enduring this night is a sign of respect for that mysterious strong one."

…

With the death of the three Food Nation rulers, Skull Peak Divine King fled in terror. Liu Yu Divine King couldn't escape in time—her power was too weak. No major force on the Origin Continent cared for her. The Food Nation was temporarily leaderless.

The Food Nation now held a full 135 Chaos States—large even among second-rate nations. Such vast territory naturally attracted many overlord-level beings.

Night passed. Dawn slowly brightened.

The Food Nation's capital was filled with panic. Its cultivators were well-informed—they knew the three rulers were dead and feared great conflict. A clash between Divine Kings could sweep them all into oblivion with a single ripple.

They could only tremble in fear, waiting anxiously. Some cultivators had already fled the capital.

"Whoosh."

A colossal figure appeared above the capital.

Its entire body was covered in silver hair. Its size rivaled that of the Tiankun Nation's Lord in true form. Its furry tail stretched as if reaching the world's end. Its eyes were countless times larger than the entire capital.

"From this moment, the Food Nation is renamed 'Silver Moon Nation.' I, Silver Moon Divine King, along with Sea Demon Divine King and Tian Yi Divine King, shall jointly rule the entire Silver Moon Nation!" The silver-haired figure's voice boomed, echoing across the entire Food Nation.

Behind the silver-haired figure stood two other figures.

One was a form woven from endless water. The other, a vast phantom silhouette.

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The Tiankun Nation's Lord had spent countless eons to seize such territory. Silver Moon Divine King sought to reap the harvest. He feared his single presence wouldn't be enough to deter others—so he brought along Sea Demon Divine King and Tian Yi Divine King, both masters of avatars. Together, their combined intimidation was far greater.

"Hahahaha! Silver Moon Divine King, a guest of the Thunder Ancient Nation, crossing half the Origin Continent to seize the Food Nation?" A laugh rang out.

Two figures emerged from nothingness.

Silver Moon Divine King, Sea Demon Divine King, and Tian Yi Divine King turned to look.

"My Han Sen Nation borders the Food Nation," said a towering, bald figure coldly. "The Food Nation belongs to Han Sen Nation!"

"Han Sen Nation's Lord?"

Silver Moon Divine King, Sea Demon Divine King, and Tian Yi Divine King paid little heed to Han Sen Nation's Lord—he was mediocre even among Divine King Second Layer. His only notable claim was his lifelong friendship with Zi Mu Divine King, the ruler of Tian Mu Nation.

"I've already spoken with Tian Mu Nation. They agree," the bald figure said.

"Leave immediately," said the black-scaled man beside him. His expressionless face sent chills through Silver Moon Divine King and the others.

"One of the Six Lords of the Destruction Legion—Dark Heaven Lord." They all recognized him.

Tian Mu Nation's greatest strength was its peak Jieshou.

The Jieshou had birthed the vast Destruction Legion. Its ranks, from highest to lowest, began with the Six Lords—each as powerful as a Return Void Sovereign or Wu Xin Divine King.

Six Lords, Eighteen Generals, Thirty-Six Commanders—all were Divine King-level combatants within the Destruction Legion.

Even the weakest Commander ranked among the peak of Divine King First Layer.

"So what if he's Dark Heaven Lord?" Silver Moon Divine King sneered. "If all six Lords of the Destruction Legion came, I'd turn and flee. But you alone? Hmph." He had served semi-uncontrolled Sovereigns—what did he fear from one Legion Lord?

"Han Sen Nation's Lord, your strength is insufficient. Forcing yourself to seize the Food Nation will bring backlash," Sea Demon Divine King added.

…

Luo Feng had planned to wait a day before acting—but at first light, a strong one had already moved.

"Silver Moon Divine King, with Sea Demon Divine King and Tian Yi Divine King, has acted. Han Sen Nation's Lord has appeared with Dark Heaven Lord of the Tian Mu Nation's Destruction Legion." Luo Feng nodded slightly. "They've all moved. It's only natural for me to act now."

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

In an instant, five silver-robed Luo Fengs moved simultaneously.

Each silver-robed Luo Feng contained roughly one percent of the 'World Lifeform True Body's' energy reserves—equivalent to about thirty percent of a Perfect Divine Body's reserves. Already terrifying.

Had Luo Feng's will been merely at the Ultimate Divine King level, even with his profound soul foundation, each avatar could only unleash five or six percent of its power.

But with willpower beyond Divine King level, even his True Body was effortlessly controlled.

Each of these five avatars could envelop a fifty- to sixty-Chaos-State radius centered on themselves.

Yet the World Lifeform True Body, blessed with the Lotus of Life, could encompass roughly three hundred Chaos States. At this thought, the world's power surged across every corner of the Food Nation.

"Boom—boom—boom—"

The entire Food Nation was enveloped.

Terrifying world power spread everywhere, suppressing all directions—also suppressing Silver Moon Divine King, Sea Demon Divine King, Tian Yi Divine King, Han Sen Nation's Lord, and Dark Heaven Lord of the Destruction Legion.

"Hmm?" All five felt a crushing pressure descend upon them. Their expressions changed.

"I am Luo He."

Within the range of world power, all life trembled. A vast voice echoed through every city, every wilderness.

"From this moment, the Food Nation is under the rule of Daohe Sect."

"Do any of you five have objections?"

Five silver-robed Luo Fengs appeared above the Food Nation's capital, facing the five Divine King Second Layer strong ones.

(End of Chapter)