Morosa began his seclusion to properly digest the golden scale beetle corpse. Luo Feng remained focused on the Transformation Law.
"Buzz," "buzz."
Luo Feng watched the two particles floating before him. A sharp edge flowed along the palm of his hand, like a keen blade, sweeping past the two particles.
One of the particles split open, revealing two particles fused in a yin-yang embrace inside. The other particle also split, revealing particles divided into three rotating and chasing piles.
"In both cases, a single particle enveloped the interior," Luo Feng observed. "The encompassing large particle is like a world; this is the beginning of everything..."
Luo Feng noticed the commonalities between the two forms.
In the 'Trinity Form' of a perfect Chaos-level creature, 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 change.
"Is the evolution within a single particle like the gestation and evolution of a world?" Luo Feng observed, as the many mysteries of 'Life Spirituality' and 'Life Body,' two major branches he had mastered to the peak of the Chaos Realm, collided within his mind.
Time flowed on.
Suddenly, at a certain moment, Luo Feng naturally stopped his cultivation.
"It's time to depart." Luo Feng had long ago set the departure time, and even during secluded cultivation, he would emerge punctually when the time came.
On the day of departure, Emperor Chu Yu personally came to see Luo Feng off.
"Brother Luo He, for this Heaven-level mission, all First-Class Marquises will try their best. In terms of individual strength, I am ultimately the weakest, and for my two individual sub-missions... I'm afraid my ranking will be low," Marquis Chu Yu said, looking at Luo Feng. "So for this mission, we don't need to feel too much pressure."
"You should focus on preparing for your individual missions," Luo Feng said. "The Blood Spirit Golden Pearl mission can be entirely left to me."
Marquis Chu Yu nodded.
If the Heaven-level mission had come later, a few hundred eras later, after he had reached the peak of the Chaos Realm, his chances of success for his individual missions would have been much greater.
But such was life; things couldn't always go exactly as one wished.
"The competition for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls will be at the border between our two nations, so you must be careful," Marquis Chu Yu warned.
"Don't forget I cultivate the physical body. While my ability to contend for Blood Spirit Golden Pearls might be average, my life-saving capabilities are beyond doubt," Luo Feng said truthfully. His preferred combat system indeed put him at a disadvantage when it came to competing for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls.
Both 'Life Spirituality' and 'Life Body' were renowned for their life-preserving abilities.
Competing for treasures against cultivators of paths like karma, space, and world truly meant he wasn't as elusive as they were.
"Let's both just do our best," Marquis Chu Yu said with a smile.
"I'll depart first. If I acquire any Blood Spirit Golden Pearls, I'll send them back immediately," Luo Feng stated.
Marquis Chu Yu nodded.
Before Luo Feng left, he saw Original Ancestor and Mo Yuqing Yan, who were there to see him off.
Luo Feng nodded to Original Ancestor, then instructed Mo Yuqing Yan, "Qing Yan, Luo Sa is also in secluded cultivation now. You too should put more effort into your cultivation."
"Yes, Master," Mo Yuqing Yan immediately replied.
Luo Feng nodded, then took a single step and instantly traversed space, departing.
Marquis Chu Yu watched this scene.
"I also need to put up a good fight for my two individual missions," Marquis Chu Yu said, giving a slight nod to Original Ancestor and Mo Yuqing Yan, before also departing.
The Ancient Kingdom of Blazefeng and the Ancient Kingdom of Thunder occupied the most central and prosperous territories of the entire Origin Continent! More natural treasures were born here, and the number of cultivators and exotic beasts that thrived was also much greater.
The border between these two nations was even more so the very center of the Origin Continent! Precious resources were incredibly abundant here.
The two great ancient kingdoms also had an unstated agreement: most resources were left for Chaos-level beings to compete over. Only a very small number of resources would prompt Divine Kings to act.
"Arrived."
Luo Feng left Chu Capital and traveled using the Evasion Transformation Law, reaching his destination in just over three hours.
With the Evasion Transformation Law, Luo Feng seemed to merge into the void, looking from afar at the high sky in the distance, where an incredibly vast blood-red fireball hung! The light emitted by this blood-red fireball was entirely red, illuminating the surrounding land and rivers.
"This is the 'Blood Spirit Star,' formed by the natural environment. The Blood Spirit Star illuminates a vast surrounding area, causing some natural treasures to also be produced nearby," Luo Feng observed, looking at the Blood Spirit Star.
"The flames of this Blood Spirit Star erupt about two or three times every era. During these eruptions, liquid-like flames will be spewed out, along with Blood Spirit Golden Pearls."
"The mission lasts for one era."
"Within this era, all Blood Spirit Golden Pearls that erupt must be seized."
Luo Feng watched from a distant location.
The Blood Spirit Star's entry into its eruption period had precursors, so there was no need to arrive too early.
With a wave of Luo Feng's hand, the laws of chaos operated, and chaotic power naturally converged to form an ordinary cave dwelling. The dwelling was also set up with a relatively simple formation to block prying eyes.
"Let's wait for the Blood Spirit Star to enter its eruption period." Luo Feng projected a divine power avatar, who sat cross-legged in a pavilion, constantly monitoring the Blood Spirit Star's movements from afar. Luo Feng's true body had already entered the Star Tower to cultivate.
Over one era, he estimated there would only be two or three opportunities to contend for the pearls. The remaining long stretches of time would, of course, be used for cultivation.
"I can sense quite a few powerful auras already around the Blood Spirit Star," Palace Lord Yuan Xiu muttered, merging with the surroundings as he silently observed the area around the Blood Spirit Star. He couldn't help but reveal a slight smile. "Helping Marquis Chu Feng compete for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls this time is also an opportunity to contend with various powerful individuals."
In Palace Lord Yuan Xiu's view, for this competition, doing his best was sufficient.
As for Marquis Chu Feng's final ranking? He didn't care.
Palace Lord Yuan Xiu was more concerned with his own cultivation.
A grey shadow was hidden deep within the void, not revealing any aura, silently observing the area around the Blood Spirit Star.
"According to my observations, there are already at least nine auras in the vicinity," the grey shadow noted, "It seems this competition for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls won't be easy."
"General Yan Su, I trust your ability to contend for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls," an invisible wave transmitted via telepathy.
"The competition is fierce this time. I can't guarantee I'll acquire the most Blood Spirit Golden Pearls, but I can ensure I won't get fewer than ten," the grey shadow said. "You, from the Two Worlds Palace, don't forget what you promised me."
The invisible wave replied, "Rest assured, fairness is paramount in the Two Worlds Palace's dealings."
"Good," the grey shadow responded.
"During this competition for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls, Luo He should also make a move. At a crucial moment, you can target him and disrupt his Blood Spirit Golden Pearl mission," the invisible wave stated.
"But he's a direct disciple of the Emperor..." the grey shadow said.
"The Emperor won't bully a smaller one by dealing with a Chaos Realm transcendent like you," the invisible wave said. "In a normal contest, who would care?"
"Add thirty percent to the benefits you promised me," the grey shadow stated.
"As long as you fully disrupt his mission, I'll add thirty percent," the invisible wave said. Given his strength, Chaos Realm transcendent beings were generally very courteous and dared not slight him.
But Luo Feng's direct attack on his avatar had indeed angered him.
Yet, he dared not truly force his way into Chu Capital!
"A mere Chaos Realm transcendent!" As an internal member of the Two Worlds Palace and an ancient entity of the Origin Continent, he was accustomed to being superior! Luo Feng's offense had indeed ignited his wrath.
Patches of clouds in the sky suddenly gained consciousness, looking down upon the Blood Spirit Star in the distance.
"Junior Brother Chu Ying asked for my help. This time, I won't take too many Blood Spirit Golden Pearls, I'll just take half!" the patches of clouds observed their surroundings. "As for the other half, let all parties scramble for them."
"Once I take half, Junior Brother Chu Ying will certainly be ranked first for this Blood Spirit Golden Pearl sub-mission. For the other two sub-missions... Junior Brother Chu Ying will also surely be first."
The patches of clouds continued observing.
The powerful individuals secretly observing in the vicinity, however, had no inkling that those clouds had become conscious.
Boom!!!
As various powerhouses remained hidden in the vicinity, patiently awaiting the Blood Spirit Star's eruption period, a terrifying commotion suddenly erupted, causing all the concealed powerhouses to look over from afar.
"What's that?" Luo Feng's divine power avatar also looked instantly.
A gigantic hooved claw was seen tearing through the void, crossing it, and its massive body fully emerged into this space.
"What an enormous body," Luo Feng marveled inwardly.
His lower body had four massive hooved claws, while his upper body possessed a pair of thick, powerful arms. He was also burdened with coils of black chains and numerous short spears on his back.
Standing there, his body was likely nine hundred billion kilometers tall.
The airflow from his breath formed storms.
His eyes were like stars.
"Hahahaha..." He stood on the ground, sweeping his gaze across all directions. His eyes pierced through layers of concealment, observing each powerful individual. "People of the Ancient Kingdom of Blazefeng, your Imperial Chu lineage designated 'collecting Blood Spirit Golden Pearls' as a sub-mission for a Heaven-level task? Did you even bother to ask if my Ancient Kingdom of Thunder agreed?"
He grinned, his enormous mouth widening into a more unrestrained laugh. "Most of the Blood Spirit Golden Pearls this time belong to me! However, I'm willing to sell Blood Spirit Golden Pearls to you; the highest bidder gets them, haha..."
His laughter created ripples throughout the heavens and earth, causing many surrounding mountain ranges to crack and many large trees to be directly shattered into dust.
The powerful individuals hidden in the shadows all felt a headache upon seeing this.
"It's the 'Wild Wind City Lord' from the Ancient Kingdom of Thunder."
"This is a mission for the Ancient Kingdom of Blazefeng, yet the Wild Wind City Lord comes to interfere?"
Even Palace Lord Yuan Xiu and the others felt pressure. Luo Feng, observing the colossal figure from afar, also felt a headache coming on.
"Wild Wind City Lord!"
Luo Feng frowned.
In the Ancient Kingdom of Blazefeng, cultivation of the 'Primordial Bloodline' system was generally prohibited for those at the Chaos Realm. Even after becoming a Divine King, there were numerous hurdles, and only after strict review would one be qualified to learn the Primordial Bloodline system.
This was because the 'Primordial Bloodline' contained immense power and remnants of chaotic will. For someone at the Chaos Realm to attempt to comprehend it usually resulted only in loss of control.
The Imperial Family of the Ancient Kingdom of Thunder, however, permitted cultivation of the Primordial Bloodline at the Chaos Realm. Although many among them went mad, and some Divine Kings also went insane and lost control, it had to be admitted that those who managed to remain clear-headed possessed terrifying strength.
"According to the intelligence I've gathered, the cultivation systems of the top-tier existences in the Origin Continent can be divided into two main categories."
"One category involves cultivating by relying on Primordial Bloodlines, Primordial materials, and Primordial power. Their strength is generally greater! The inheritances and resources for this category are very expensive."
"The other category is regular Great Dao cultivation, like the first tribulation of my 'Eight Tribulations Life Form' and the first volume of 'Seventy-Two Blades of Annihilation,' which are purely Great Dao cultivation."
Pure Great Dao cultivation requires fewer resources and doesn't lead to loss of control, but its general strength is inferior.
One must comprehend their own Dao for their strength to advance.
"Cultivating with the aid of Primordial power and Primordial materials is still relatively low risk."
"Cultivating with the aid of Primordial Bloodlines is the most dangerous," Luo Feng said, looking at the towering Wild Wind City Lord.
However, once successful, every 'Chaos Realm transcendent' who cultivated with Primordial Bloodlines was extraordinarily powerful.
For example, Marquis Chu Yuan, who hadn't even mastered it yet, couldn't be killed even when Luo Feng transformed him into a liquid. If he were to master it, his strength would undergo a qualitative change! His power would be unimaginable.
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