Chapter 145: Each Has Their Own Pursuits

In Food Kingdom, Flowing Yin Chaos State.

“The latest complete intelligence on Luo River?” Inside his secluded cultivation chamber, Marquis Flowing Yin was already perusing the information. He had long subscribed to intelligence reports on Luo River, receiving any updates immediately. However, as Luo Feng's strength grew, the price of these reports also steadily increased.

“The foremost Transcendence-level Chaos Realm expert in the entire Origin Continent? And he even created his own body-refinement technique?”

“Will he become a God King in the near future?”

“Furthermore, his avatars are countless.”

Each piece of information made Marquis Flowing Yin’s expression grow increasingly grim.

He felt the imminent danger of death already looming over him.

“He can easily project numerous avatars. Since Huyang City is his, there should be an avatar stationed there.” Marquis Flowing Yin looked up. They were neighbors, and the distance was far too close.

“This intelligence report is accurate. He can become the foremost Transcendence-level Chaos Realm expert without external assistance. Such talent means he could become a God King at any moment.”

“Once he becomes a God King, his power will increase comprehensively, and he might be able to utterly kill me.”

Marquis Flowing Yin's heart trembled.

As a peak Chaos Realm expert, his life-saving abilities were strong, but Luo Feng’s current strength was already terrifying. How much stronger would he become after attaining God King status?

“Who knows what terrifying ultimate moves he might comprehend after becoming a God King, practicing the three fundamental Great Paths of Life, Destruction, and Matter simultaneously? If my resurrection vessel were annihilated in an instant, that would mean utter death.” Marquis Flowing Yin pondered.

It was incredibly difficult to completely kill a Chaos Realm expert, let alone prevent them from even using their reincarnation secret art.

However, considering Luo River’s terrifying might, Marquis Flowing Yin dared not gamble.

“This Luo River despises evil. From what I understand of his character, his current disregard for me only means he isn't entirely confident in killing me outright. Once he is, he will likely act silently.” Marquis Flowing Yin’s eyes gleamed with a cold light.

“Enough, enough.”

“I must abandon everything I have now.”

After finishing the intelligence report, Marquis Flowing Yin made a decision after a moment of contemplation.

Only through reincarnation could he completely escape the karmic entanglement with Luo River.

“I cannot provoke him; I can only evade him,” Marquis Flowing Yin thought. With reincarnation under the supreme rules, no one could find the reincarnated body. He had to act quickly, for if he delayed, Luo River might become a God King at any moment.

Marquis Flowing Yin was indeed a decisive individual. His clan's dominion was less important to him than his own life, and in a mere moment, he decided to abandon everything.

That very day, Marquis Flowing Yin emerged from seclusion and began making arrangements. Once everything was in order, he would proceed with his reincarnation.

Within the Snow Realm territory, countless snowflakes drifted down year-round.

Upon landing, the snowflakes transformed into streams, gradually merging into countless rivers. These myriad rivers surged, their main channels and branches densely interwoven, like blood vessels coursing throughout the entire Snow Realm.

These countless snowflakes and the myriad rivers covering the Snow Realm were none other than the true form of the Snow Realm Ancestor.

This was a formidable being who had cultivated the Great Path of Life Origin to an inconceivable degree.

“Hmm?” Snowflakes swirling high above converged into a figure, who smiled as he gazed towards the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom. “The last time I heard Luo River’s name was because he killed my disciple and incurred the enmity of Marquis Flowing Yin. He himself went to Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom with Emperor Chu Yu. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, he is already the foremost Transcendence-level Chaos Realm expert?”

The Snow Realm Ancestor, whose past transgressions could rank among the top ten in the Origin Continent, nevertheless possessed a transcendent aura that appeared remarkably pure.

He had completely mastered all six branches of the Great Path of Life Origin, further unifying them with the *Blood Drop Scripture* and cultivating it to the peak of the God King First Tier, reaching the state of 'Blood Forms a Boundary'.

“The Great Path of Life Origin grants unparalleled life-saving capabilities.”

“I have cultivated the *Blood Drop Scripture* to the peak of the God King First Tier. In terms of self-preservation, many God King Second Tier experts cannot compare to me. However… my combat ability is too weak.” The Snow Realm Ancestor shook his head slightly. “In a head-on confrontation, I estimate I would only be on par with this Luo River.”

Given his formidable reputation, his direct combat strength indeed seemed somewhat lacking.

For instance, a technique like the *Seventy-Two Blades of Annihilation*, even without relying on external objects, could allow one to fight beyond their tier upon reaching the peak of the God King First Tier. This illustrates the difference in cultivation paths.

All six branches of the Great Path of Destruction Origin are designed for slaughter, naturally making them incredibly powerful in that regard. While the Great Path of Life Origin also possesses methods to extinguish life, its combat prowess is far weaker compared to other paths.

Destruction, Matter, Time, Space, Immeasurable… which of these paths isn't stronger than Life in a direct confrontation?

“Since I cultivate Life, comprehending the higher-level Soul Origin Bloodline is also suitable.”

“However, once cultivated, the residual will within the Soul Origin Bloodline will corrupt me.” The Snow Realm Ancestor was well aware of the flaws of the Soul Origin Bloodline path.

Once the Soul Origin Bloodline integrates into the body, it not only transforms the physical form but also twists the soul and contaminates the mental will. The bloodline's original residual will continuously pollutes one's own will.

The flaws of the Soul Origin Bloodline path become more severe the further one progresses. It is said that at the Ultimate God King tier and above, the Soul Origin Bloodline has even more numerous defects.

However, no matter how significant the flaws, they cannot hide one fact: these bloodlines originate from Primordial Lifeforms outside the cage, a higher level of existence.

“To cultivate the *Blood Drop Scripture*, I have accumulated countless sins and formed too many karmic ties. I can sense… I must become stronger, or my life will completely perish,” the Snow Realm Ancestor mused.

Immediately, his figure dissipated, and he once again immersed himself in cultivating the Soul Origin Bloodline.

The rise of Luo River, his self-created body-refinement technique, and his status as the foremost Transcendence-level Chaos Realm expert – this news began to spread among the true powerhouses of the Origin Continent.

Within the territory of the Thunder Ancient Kingdom lay a sacred land known as Thunder Mountain. Seated Mountain Guest also arrived there at this moment.

From a distance, Thunder Mountain appeared as a towering peak, but upon ascending it, one would discover its immense and boundless expanse. Upon Thunder Mountain existed numerous individual spatial-temporal domains.

All nine monarchs of the Thunder Ancient Kingdom had either their true forms or avatars residing here permanently, and other God Kings and imperial elites also frequently visited.

“My disciple is far too strong for me,” Seated Mountain Guest mused, in quite a good mood. “The foremost Transcendence-level Chaos Realm expert… At my peak, I was probably only comparable to Luo Feng’s current strength.”

In his past life as the God King of Jin, he cultivated his body like a secret treasure weapon, reaching the 'Cosmic Flesh' realm. His physical body was terrifyingly powerful, in no way inferior to Luo Feng’s current state.

Even his physical body, when fleeing, was like an escape-type secret treasure, possessing numerous escape abilities.

When the three monarchs of the Food Kingdom made ample preparations and launched a sudden attack, Seated Mountain Guest still managed to escape.

However, under that sudden assault, his wife, his sect's fellow disciples, and his entire tribal clan were all annihilated.

It was only under the weight of his endless hatred that Seated Mountain Guest chose to venture into the Cosmic Sea, seeking an opportunity for revenge.

“My wife, my sect brothers and sisters, my sworn brothers, my tribal clan…” Seated Mountain Guest’s boundless hatred, having festered over countless years, had long ago permeated his very soul.

For revenge, he was willing to pay any price.

“I must be patient and await Luo Feng’s growth.” Seated Mountain Guest didn’t even seek out Luo Feng, unwilling to put any pressure on him, simply wishing for Luo Feng to grow steadily and safely.

As Seated Mountain Guest walked, lost in thought, he suddenly saw a figure ahead and immediately bowed: “City Lord Arid Wind!”

“Hmm.”

City Lord Arid Wind’s divine power avatar merely responded impatiently before departing.

Seated Mountain Guest paid no mind, for he knew that City Lord Arid Wind’s true form was currently imprisoned by his disciple, Luo Feng.

A moment later.

Seated Mountain Guest arrived at an ancient hall. After waiting patiently for a long time in the spacious hall, a figure bathed in flames finally appeared on the throne.

“Zuo Shanjin, do you wish to cultivate the Soul Origin Bloodline?”

The fiery figure looked down upon Seated Mountain Guest.

“Yes, God King Blazing Fire,” Seated Mountain Guest respectfully replied.

“For a Chaos Realm guest elder to cultivate the Soul Origin Bloodline, you either accumulate sufficient merit or completely join the Thunder Ancient Kingdom,” the fiery figure said, looking at Seated Mountain Guest. “Your current merit is insufficient.”

Seated Mountain Guest stated, “I am willing to fully join the Thunder Ancient Kingdom.”

Guest elders enjoyed great freedom, and it was normal for them to leave the ancient kingdom. However, once one fully joined, they were bound to the Thunder Ancient Kingdom’s chariot.

“Good.” The fiery figure nodded. “Completely joining the Thunder Ancient Kingdom merely grants you the qualification to cultivate the Soul Origin Bloodline. To truly master it, there are still many obstacles. Even among imperial descendants, very few can achieve initial mastery of the Soul Origin Bloodline and become Transcendence-level Chaos Realm experts.”

“I understand,” Seated Mountain Guest replied.

“To cultivate the Soul Origin Bloodline, the stronger your mental will, and the deeper your comprehension and accumulation of the Great Path, the better. If the residual will of the Soul Origin Bloodline completely contaminates you, causing you to forget yourself, then you will have completely lost control,” the fiery figure said. “According to the rules of my Thunder Ancient Kingdom, once one completely loses control and their self, they will be imprisoned for ten thousand epochs. If, within those ten thousand epochs, they still cannot recover their self, they will be executed.”

“I understand. I am prepared,” Seated Mountain Guest said.

He was originally a God King, his realm far surpassing the Chaos Realm. Having endured countless trials, his mental will was already at the God King Second Tier. Seated Mountain Guest was confident in maintaining his lucidity upon initial cultivation.

As for later stages, that was uncertain.

Not long ago, an ancient existence in the Thunder Ancient Kingdom, God King Snow Demon, lost control. God King Snow Demon’s strength was comparable to that of the nine monarchs of the Thunder Ancient Kingdom.

The reason he never became a monarch was his inability to fully control his own power, occasionally losing control. During this recent loss of control, he wantonly devoured everything, even consuming the true form of God King Thunder Kill, another God King Second Tier expert and fellow imperial clansman. He swallowed a God King Ultimate Tier weapon, completely digesting it.

“Follow me. First, we will select a Soul Origin Bloodline legacy, and then the corresponding Soul Origin Bloodline itself,” the fiery figure said, leading Seated Mountain Guest away.

City Lord Arid Wind was also currently meeting with a God King.

“Ancestor, my true form is now suppressed and imprisoned by Luo River,” City Lord Arid Wind’s divine power avatar said urgently. “He said he would only release me if I paid a minimum of 300 billion Cosmic Sand. I can gather 80 billion myself, so I still need 220 billion Cosmic Sand.”

“You are incompetent, coming to me to borrow Cosmic Sand,” a colossal giant sitting there said, stroking his scales with a sneer. “I myself am still short on resources for my cultivation.”

“Ancestor,” City Lord Arid Wind pleaded anxiously. “Perhaps you could intervene and negotiate with Luo River?”

The colossal giant retorted angrily, “There’s nothing to discuss! Don't you know the rules of my Thunder Ancient Kingdom? In conflicts between peers, those above will never interfere. If your strength is inferior, then you deserve to die. Even when God Kings of my Thunder Ancient Kingdom battle God Kings of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, many God Kings have died throughout history. Neither of the two Ancestors has ever interfered.”

In conflicts among peers, higher-ups absolutely do not intervene. If someone dies, it’s only because their strength was insufficient. However, if a stronger party bullies a weaker one, neither of the two ancient kingdoms would tolerate it.

“Then what should I do? No Chaos Realm expert can defeat Luo River,” City Lord Arid Wind said helplessly.

“It’s not entirely without a solution,” the colossal giant said with a smile. “Snow Demon Prison currently needs a warden. Serving for just one thousand epochs can earn you a million merits, and I can exchange those million merits for 300 billion Cosmic Sand for you.”

“Warden of Snow Demon Prison?” City Lord Arid Wind exclaimed anxiously. “Is God King Snow Demon currently imprisoned there?”

The Thunder Ancient Kingdom was quite accommodating of God King Snow Demon, hoping that he would gradually master his bloodline power. If he could permanently remain lucid, he would become a true monarch.

“To gain a million merits in a short time, this is the only way,” the colossal giant said. “Don’t worry, God King Snow Demon is relatively safe in his imprisonment.”

City Lord Arid Wind grimaced. “Relatively safe?”

If even the slightest problem occurred, his true form, serving as warden, would be annihilated, or perhaps even corrupted.

“Let me think, let me think again,” City Lord Arid Wind said, sounding worried.

“This task is in high demand. Once a God King-tier puppet can be deployed there, this duty won’t fall to you,” the colossal giant said. Serving as warden of Snow Demon Prison also entailed numerous responsibilities.

Puppets with God King-tier strength were most suitable as they feared no will-corruption, but their numbers were too scarce. The Thunder Ancient Kingdom had too many powerful individuals who occasionally lost control, and there simply weren't enough God King-tier puppets.

“Ancestor, I will think of another way,” City Lord Arid Wind immediately bowed and withdrew. As long as he had a choice, he would absolutely not become the warden of Snow Demon Prison.

The second wave of eruptions from Blood Spirit Star also lasted for about three days. Luo Feng encountered no further interference and easily collected all the Blood Spirit Crystal Orbs.

“The second wave of eruptions has ended,” Luo Feng said, nodding slightly as he looked at the now calm Blood Spirit Star. “This time, I obtained a total of 72 Blood Spirit Gold Orbs.”

Following this, with a thought, Luo Feng withdrew his vast Black River World.

For these three days, the Black River World had been continuously maintained, specifically to prevent anyone from stealing the Blood Spirit Gold Orbs.

“Three days have passed, and City Lord Arid Wind still can’t produce 300 billion Cosmic Sand?” Luo Feng shook his head. After negotiations with City Lord Arid Wind, Luo Feng had agreed that he would release him as long as the other party provided 300 billion Cosmic Sand.

Three hundred billion Cosmic Sand was roughly equivalent to one million merits. Cultivating a Soul Origin Bloodline physique required at least several million merits. His demand for only one million merits’ worth was not excessive.

“First, I’ll send the Blood Spirit Gold Orbs back,” Luo Feng said, whooshing through the air.

As he flew, Luo Feng naturally split off an avatar.

One avatar, carrying the Blood Spirit Gold Orbs, headed directly for Chu Capital, while his true form went straight to Boundary City, the frontier city where Grand Sage Yan Su resided.