[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-devouring-the-starry-sky-2-the-origin-continent":3,"chapter-devouring-the-starry-sky-2-the-origin-continent-devouring-the-starry-sky-2-the-origin-continent-chapter-279":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Devouring the Starry Sky 2: The Origin Continent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2332907,4561,"Chapter 279: Chapter Seven: Hunting Beyond the City","devouring-the-starry-sky-2-the-origin-continent-chapter-279",279,"\u003Cp>Di Qing asked, “Luo Feng, since we’re going hunting together, we need to coordinate. So we should understand each other’s strengths. I specialize in space Dao, and my greatest skill is sword arrays—using them to trap and kill enemies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I excel at close-quarters combat,” Luo Feng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao of Birth and Death is inherently about transformation between life and death, making it ideal for close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Ultimate Realm, the Dao of Birth and Death rivals the early Divine Emperor stage of ordinary Dao paths. Merely the Dao of Birth and Death alone allows Luo Feng to match an early Divine Emperor cultivator. Add to that his five powerful avatars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even early Divine Emperor cultivators who focus solely on body refinement may have strong physiques, but few possess five such unique talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha, excellent! I set up arrays, you close in to fight—perfect synergy,” Di Qing exclaimed with delight. Among cultivators, very few are willing to engage in close combat, especially when the target is a primordial lifeform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which primordial lifeform isn’t physically formidable and gifted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I still lack a suitable weapon,” Luo Feng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, let’s go together,” Di Qing said, already prepared to lend Luo Feng some primordial crystals if he didn’t have enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Feng and Di Qing arrived at a merchant shop within the inner city of Yulan City. When Luo Feng first arrived in Yulan City, he had toured the entire city and gained a clear understanding of these weapons and secret treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those gloves,” Luo Feng fixed his gaze on a pair of black gloves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are a set of secret treasure gloves crafted early in the life of the Dao Lord of Waning Moon,” the attendant smiled. “They embody the mysteries of Life and Destruction. Combined, their power is terrifying. Today, Dao Lord of Waning Moon is one of the peak figures in the Dark Sacred Realm, having elevated both Life and Destruction Dao to the Threshold of Primordial stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Feng had heard of him before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying cultivator whose two Dao paths both reached the Threshold of Primordial stage—far stronger than the founding ancestors of the two nations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much?” Di Qing urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One hundred and five thousand primordial crystals,” the attendant smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheaper,” Luo Feng haggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a few items with fixed prices, most treasures in the Nine Rivers Sacred Realm could be negotiated. Though these gloves were powerful, their audience was small—only someone like Luo Feng, who cultivated both Life and Destruction Dao, would truly desire them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Luo Feng’s intent to buy, the attendant immediately reported to the building’s owner, who came personally to negotiate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After negotiations, they settled at ninety-eight thousand primordial crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Feng happily took possession of the gloves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were gloves personally crafted by Dao Lord of Waning Moon for his disciples when his Life and Destruction Dao were both at the late Divine Emperor stage—back when Dao Lord of Waning Moon held considerable status in the Nine Rivers Sacred Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, reaching late Divine Emperor stage in one Dao path in Yulan City already grants a chance to become an Elder of the Elder Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Lord of Waning Moon was merely one Elder of the Elder Hall, yet in power, he was nearly equal to the Hall’s leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A fine treasure,” Luo Feng, after instantly assimilating the gloves, felt the profound interplay of Life and Destruction within them—he couldn’t bear to let them go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Secret treasures of late Divine Emperor stage aren’t usually expensive,” Di Qing chuckled. “But once they reach Divine Emperor Perfect Realm, even the cheapest cost over a million primordial crystals. These gloves are a great deal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Feng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, he spent over 190,000 primordial crystals on resources; now he spent another 98,000 on this secret treasure. His remaining funds were now scarce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cave dwelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Di Ming, are you really planning to go hunting?” Di Fu asked Di Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve been in Yulan City long enough to know many cultivators with primordial bloodlines,” Di Ming nodded. “There are countless cultivators here who reached early Divine Emperor stage through primordial bloodlines alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Real hunting parties look down on us—we can only form our own teams.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dozens of early Divine Emperor cultivators with primordial bloodlines working together still have a chance to kill the weakest low-grade primordial lifeforms,” Di Ming said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You might die,” Di Fu looked at his companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Ming smiled lightly: “Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had his own secret. Though he lacked avatar techniques, he had received rewards from the Infinite Space Vault related to spiritual willpower—he once traded treasures with Yan Feng, the founding ancestor. At that time, he had requested only survival items. Yan Feng gave him two of the most top-tier survival treasures, both fused with his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could be activated when facing mortal danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Ming had also exchanged for one survival treasure himself in the Infinite Space Vault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew clearly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without avatar techniques, survival was his top priority. Everything else could be accumulated slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The path of cultivation allows no retreat,” Di Ming had made up his mind. Having lived in Yulan City for nearly a hundred epochs, he had observed long enough. He was certain: every powerful cultivator who rose to prominence had grown by battling low-grade primordial lifeforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Di Ming, if you’ve decided to go hunting, choose your teammates carefully,” Di Fu warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Di Ming understood the importance of teammates. Outside the city, with no rules to bind them, anything could happen. That’s why he’d waited until now—he was patiently searching for the right partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was precisely why Di Qing had been so thrilled when he discovered the Silver River Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trustworthy, powerful companion was exceedingly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After purchasing the secret treasure gloves and familiarizing himself with them for over a hundred days, Luo Feng and Di Qing quietly departed Yulan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Yulan City, a black airship instantly vanished, invisible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the black airship were Luo Feng and Di Qing. This was Di Qing’s strongest airship, with exceptional concealment capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With our strength, our targets will primarily be low-grade primordial lifeforms at early Divine Emperor stage. We aren’t afraid of mid-stage ones, but killing them is difficult,” Di Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Low-grade primordial lifeforms are hard to accurately judge by appearance,” Luo Feng worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we rely on experience,” Di Qing smiled. “We’ll judge together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Feng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that we’re out of the city, stay alert,” Di Qing warned. “Watch not only for low-grade primordial lifeforms, but also for other cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand,” Luo Feng opened his simulated Birth-Death Eye, observing everything within a hundred million kilometers—residual spacetime traces, energy signatures, spacetime ripples, lingering willpower…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Feng carefully scanned all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Qing also used his secret treasure to probe the surrounding void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re approaching one of the Nine Rivers—the Cold Ice River. Countless low-grade primordial lifeforms dwell there; the closer we get, the more likely we are to encounter them,” Di Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Early Divine Emperor low-grade primordial lifeforms are the most numerous, making up over ninety percent of the total. Stronger ones are far rarer. So the chance of encountering a powerful one is still very low,” Di Qing said, relaxed—he had considerable hunting experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, when hunting with companions, Di Qing had to remain wary of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, hunting with Luo Feng, he could relax immensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both had avatars on the Origin Continent—no temptation great enough would make them betray each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chatted, Luo Feng suddenly fell silent, gazing far into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His simulated Birth-Death Eye had spotted a massive creature—a huge, winged being hidden in the void, its claws sharp, wings wider than its body, triangular head with three faces, coldly observing all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No mistake! One word, one hair, one detail—none missed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scales on its wings were gray, filled with dead, lifeless grayness—just looking at it brought a sense of death’s vibration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three-Faced Graywing Beast,” Luo Feng said seriously. “From its size, aura, and vibrations, it’s still at early Divine Emperor stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Luo Feng waved his hand, and a phantom map appeared, marking the low-grade primordial lifeform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?” Di Qing guided the black airship closer, and finally spotted the creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I also judge it as early Divine Emperor level,” Di Qing said, relying on his experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Di Qing, let me strike first,” Luo Feng brimmed with combat intent. “I’ve never fought a low-grade primordial lifeform before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Qing nodded and smiled: “Fine. If you can’t handle it, I’ll step in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle would also let him properly assess Luo Feng’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Luo Feng’s body was clad in a white robe—the Tian Guang Avatar had transformed into armor! Tian Guang Avatar was the most resilient of his five avatars; using it as armor was far better than buying a secret treasure armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secret treasure armors could recover from minor damage, but if severely damaged and their secret patterns broken, restoration became nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the robe formed by Tian Guang Avatar—even if torn—could rapidly restore its energy flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Feng willed it, instantly entering a future timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cultivators could enter the past timeline. Few could enter the future timeline—that was the power of the Time Avatar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Feng can walk along other timelines?” Di Qing watched, silently amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three-Faced Graywing Beast hid within the void, its three faces coldly observing all directions. Its long, threadlike tail swayed slowly as it waited patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It knew cultivators often approached the Cold Ice River—that was its chance to ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To devour cultivators,” it craved deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more it devoured, the greater the heavenly rewards, the stronger it would become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, it might even escape this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a vast world projection descended, crushing the Three-Faced Graywing Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivators’ Dao comprehension enhances their spiritual willpower. In the past, Di Qing and the Ten Thousand Worlds Sovereign only reached Divine Emperor-level spiritual willpower after attaining the Ultimate Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Feng’s Life, Destruction, and Birth-Death Dao had all reached the Ultimate Realm, greatly strengthening his spiritual willpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Birth-Death Dao—its awakening helped the most! Luo Feng’s World Avatar now stored three hundred times the energy of a perfect Divine Body, and his spiritual willpower could easily control it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of the world projection was immense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Union of Heaven and Earth!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Heaven-Earth Avatar merged with the vast surrounding land and sky—the entire realm became Luo Feng’s domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Control of Heaven and Earth! World Projection! Both crushed and bound the Three-Faced Graywing Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A cultivator!” the Three-Faced Graywing Beast cried in shock and fury, flapping its wings to break free—but the binding force was too strong; it could only exert six or seven tenths of its power. “Damn it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forbidden Technique—Heavenly Annihilation Curse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lie Yuan Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Luo Feng’s karmic avatar unleashed one of the forbidden techniques he had created after fully comprehending the Dao of Birth and Destruction—the Heavenly Extinction Curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the karmic curse descended, Luo Feng’s world avatar simultaneously activated the Lie Yuan Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-faced gray-winged beast “saw” a vast, rolling star barreling toward it, crushing its will!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a low-level Hunsuan lifeform that had escaped the cage, whether soul or flesh, its vitality was terrifyingly resilient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously struck by the Heavenly Extinction Curse and the Lie Yuan Technique, the three-faced gray-winged beast felt dazed, its awareness severely dulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a white robe, Luo Feng stood towering, his form roughly one-third the size of the three-faced gray-winged beast, appearing instantly before it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the instant of his appearance, Luo Feng’s massive hands, clad in a secret treasure glove, became like claws, embodying the mystery of birth and destruction, forcibly piercing through the three-faced gray-winged beast’s chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1982,"2026-06-20T20:45:00.697Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7d0fe34a09ee4732efa6899b68bce3de9776fc85951de1f5665b7079af746f73","devouring-the-starry-sky-2-the-origin-continent-chapter-280","devouring-the-starry-sky-2-the-origin-continent-chapter-278",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdevouring-the-starry-sky-2-the-origin-continent-cover.jpg"]