Chapter 161: Will, Breakthrough!

The Clear Soul Liquid naturally spread throughout his body the moment it entered his mouth, affecting his soul.

"This..." Luo Feng was stunned.

Although he had learned about some of the Clear Soul Liquid's effects from his master, Luo Feng was still somewhat astonished! While the Primordial Crystal Spirit Fruit was indeed miraculous, it merely boosted thought speed by twenty to thirty times and maintained a state of exceptionally high comprehension.

However, the Clear Soul Liquid primarily targets the soul.

It performs a 'cleansing' of the soul, washing away numerous distractions.

"In the Infinite Space, when engaging with the wills of those spiritual beings, one's mind often becomes contaminated. I had repeatedly cleansed myself of this contamination, honing my inner self," Luo Feng murmured. "But in reality, washing away external contamination is relatively easy. Washing away one's own inherent distractions is much harder."

"Before I came to the Infinite Space, I had long practiced the Great Destruction Heart Refining Method to temper my inner self, but the progress was painstakingly slow."

"Yet, this Clear Soul Liquid, for the duration of its effect, can continuously wash away my own inherent distractions."

The soul is the core of a cultivator.

As his soul began its deep-level refinement, Luo Feng immediately perceived the benefits of this state.

"My distractions were indeed too numerous."

Aided by the Clear Soul Liquid, Luo Feng swiftly organized the countless thoughts accumulated over his infinitely long years, thoughts that constituted his very consciousness and perception. With these thoughts in disarray, his mind was naturally also in disarray.

Yet, these thoughts themselves were an intrinsic part of Luo Feng.

The so-called washing away of distractions is not about eradication! If completely erased, it would mean erasing a part of oneself.

While erasing part of one's self-awareness is also a method of cultivation, Luo Feng was unwilling to choose it!

True cleansing of distractions is a process of organization and clarification!

It involves systematically organizing countless thoughts.

Some thoughts might be distractions when cultivating the Great Path of Life Origin, but could be beneficial when cultivating the Great Path of Destruction Origin.

Other thoughts are crucial for strengthening one's spiritual will, yet not necessarily beneficial for cultivation itself.

Thoughts... there is no simple good or bad distinction.

Furthermore, a shift in mental perception at any given moment can immediately influence countless thoughts. Past refinements of one's mind, and even the entirety of one's mental perception, could be completely overturned and rebuilt in an instant.

Therefore, the further one progresses in mental will, the more challenging its improvement becomes.

"The Clear Soul Liquid seems to elevate me to a higher state, allowing me to observe my myriad thoughts and re-refine my mind." With the liquid's aid, Luo Feng completed an initial refinement of his thoughts.

"Now, to examine the 'Robbery Beast Map'."

His other body, located far away in the Infinite Space, unrolled the 'Robbery Beast Map' gifted by Emperor Ming.

Emperor Ming, a monarch cultivating the Primordial Bloodline, possessed a remarkably calm and unwavering spiritual will, devoid of the rampant or deranged emotions often associated with the Primordial Bloodline system. His spiritual will was, in fact, the most terrifying Luo Feng had ever encountered.

It was a will that far surpassed his own, undoubtedly transcending even the God King Ultimate Realm.

"Whoosh."

The black and red scroll slowly unfurled.

A wave of dark, frenzied aura washed over him as Luo Feng beheld a depiction of a Robbery Beast unlike any he had ever seen.

"What is this?" Luo Feng ascertained with just a preliminary glance, "This painting corresponds to the fifth through tenth layers of the Three Thousand Void Robbery Beast Map."

The Robbery Beast Maps sold externally, even when combined with a Void Map, allowed one to view the complete Three Thousand Void Robbery Beast Map.

However, they only contained a superficial essence.

While the 'Robbery Beast Images' were more realistic, Luo Feng's comprehension from them was limited.

"This painting..."

Luo Feng was instantly captivated.

Although it only depicted six layers of the Three Thousand Void Robbery Beast Map, its artistic conception was immeasurably more profound.

In a daze.

Luo Feng saw a weak Robbery Beast cautiously seeking refuge with a powerful companion. Yet, this companion forced it to risk its life, to hunt for food, only to devour all the spoils itself, leaving not a single bite for the weak creature.

At that moment, it was too weak and reliant on the powerful companion's protection.

It learned to curry favor with the strong, to forge alliances, to hunt the weak, and to secretly eat its fill...

However, its so-called companions and prey alike sought to hunt it. Through sheer strength or fortunate coincidences, it survived one tribulation after another, growing rapidly in the process.

Both its strength and its spiritual fortitude were increasing.

"A weak Robbery Beast."

Luo Feng witnessed the Robbery Beast's most desperate period. During this time, the beast was so frail that countless things could kill it!

Exploited by the strong, it had to endure, for the slightest sign of discontent would lead to its death and consumption!

Even its prey could retaliate and kill it!

The threat of death permeated every moment.

"To temper oneself in darkness, strengthening both inner spirit and outer power," Luo Feng mused, perceiving the hidden method of spiritual will cultivation embedded within the painting.

This method of spiritual will cultivation was Emperor Ming's greatest insight derived from observing the 'Shadows of Robbery Beasts', a spiritual cultivation technique he subsequently created.

The Robbery Beast Maps he distributed externally were merely the most superficial versions.

Though seemingly complete, his pursuit of completeness inadvertently diminished their true essence.

A specific brief segment of the 'Robbery Beast Shadow' imagery had the most profound impact on Emperor Ming, aligning almost perfectly with his own path of growth. His deep insights from it, continuously depicted through his art, eventually led him to formulate this method of spiritual cultivation.

He was only willing to bestow the true, core 'Robbery Beast Map' upon cultivators he favored.

He had not misjudged Luo Feng. Having risen from weakness and endured countless life-and-death struggles in his early days, Luo Feng could similarly grasp that profound state of mind. While not as brutal as the 'Robbery Beast' environment, he still found a resonance.

"Hum."

Luo Feng's mind had already merged into the painting, transforming into a Robbery Beast and undergoing the tempering of darkness.

"When weak, sometimes there is no retreat; one can only seek a chance at survival amidst death."

"Weakness is the original sin."

"Only profit is eternal."

The Robbery Beast's even darker and more brutal experiences further hardened Luo Feng's spirit.

Food Kingdom, Formless City.

"Where did this Luo He come from? He has no discernible clan. His only close associates are an old servant, Luosha, someone named Yuan, and a disciple, Mo Yuqingyan," mused Formless Old Ancestor. "Could he be the reincarnation of some ancient being?"

"But I've never heard of any ancient being in history who simultaneously cultivated the three Great Paths of Origin: Life, Destruction, and Matter," Formless Old Ancestor pondered. "And in the Infinite Space, he might even be on the verge of developing a fourth branch of the Great Path of Origin."

Ancient existences almost invariably focused on a single Great Path.

Cultivating three Great Paths simultaneously? Throughout the entire Origin Continent, such God Kings are incredibly rare. Each is a renowned existence, and none have ever been known to fall.

"If he's not a reincarnation, then he truly possesses extraordinary talent."

"He has no apparent clan, which suggests two possibilities: either he has concealed his identity and his people, or he originates from one of the Three Thousand Primitive Universes, with his clan residing in his homeworld," Formless Old Ancestor speculated.

Although cultivators from the Three Thousand Primitive Universes are relatively few on the Origin Continent.

However, because each has ascended from the lowest ranks, their potential is immense. Among the ancient existences, a significant number originated from the primitive universes.

"Yuan lives in Xiangjie City, right beside Luo He."

"Luosha and Mo Yuqingyan are currently elsewhere..." Formless Old Ancestor's eyes turned cold. "An old servant and a disciple must hold significant meaning for you, wouldn't they? For ruining my opportunity in the Infinite Space, I shall inflict a minor punishment: the demise of your servant and your disciple. And when I eventually discover your clan, I shall annihilate your entire lineage."

Formless Old Ancestor's killing intent was exceptionally strong.

As a God King of the First Realm, not affiliated with the two great royal families, he had paid countless prices, even exhausting some of his rapport with the Heavenly Kun Kingdom Lord, just to secure this opportunity.

He had even been willing to offer compensation, but Luo He had been relentless, determined to destroy his physical form and sever his opportunity.

"Shadow Heaven Realm."

Formless Old Ancestor immediately contacted the 'Shadow Heaven Realm', an extremely mysterious force on the Origin Continent.

"Formless God King, whom do you wish to deal with?" the Shadow Heaven Realm responded.

The Shadow Heaven Realm, the Origin Continent's premier assassination organization! No one knows the identities of its internal members, only that one of them, possessing 'Emperor-level combat power,' once made a move that truly shocked the entire Origin Continent, making all factions realize the terrifying might of the Shadow Heaven Realm.

For overt Emperors and Monarchs were known to exist only within the two great ancient kingdoms!

Yet, the Shadow Heaven Realm could dispatch a combatant of Emperor-level strength. Was this mysterious entity one of the Emperors or Monarchs from the two great ancient kingdoms, or some other enigmatic powerful being?

Regardless, this incident solidified the Shadow Heaven Realm's standing!

"Grand Saint Luo He has a servant named Luosha and a disciple named Mo Yuqingyan. I require the Shadow Heaven Realm to intervene and kill both the servant and the disciple," Formless Old Ancestor messaged.

"Do you require us to attempt the assassination of Grand Saint Luo He? Although he has a clone in Chu Capital, we possess a fifty percent chance of success," the Shadow Heaven Realm replied.

Formless Old Ancestor inquired, "What is the price?"

"Given his clone in Chu Capital, it would naturally require the involvement of our highest-tier members, costing one thousand Primordial Crystals or their equivalent," the Shadow Heaven Realm stated. "Be advised, there's only a fifty percent chance of success, and no refunds are given if we fail."

"One thousand Primordial Crystals." Formless Old Ancestor's heart trembled upon hearing the sum.

Was that a price a God King of the First Realm could even contemplate?

"Simply eliminate Luo He's servant and disciple," Formless Old Ancestor stated.

"His servant, Luosha, is a Chaos Realm practitioner. His elimination will cost fifty billion Cosmic Dust."

"His disciple, Mo Yuqingyan, is an Eternal True God. As Luo He's sole direct disciple, his elimination will cost ten billion Cosmic Dust."

"As for the servant Luosha, he might be able to reincarnate," the Shadow Heaven Realm added. "If you are willing to pay five hundred billion Cosmic Dust, we can dispatch high-tier members to instantly eliminate all of Luosha's clones with a single thought."

"Naturally, by the rules of the Shadow Heaven Realm, all assassinations carry a risk of failure, and all fees are non-refundable," the Shadow Heaven Realm concluded.

Formless Old Ancestor was unsurprised. While the Shadow Heaven Realm's words were blunt, their actions were consistently trustworthy. The quoted price wasn't exorbitant; as long as sufficient compensation was provided, the Shadow Heaven Realm would undeniably deploy adequate force for the assassination.

"No, sixty billion Cosmic Dust will suffice," Formless Old Ancestor replied.

This amount of money didn't pain him much.

But five hundred billion Cosmic Dust? Formless Old Ancestor would have to reconsider; for such a hefty sum, he would even contemplate taking action himself.

As a renowned entity, he also cared about his reputation! Personally resorting to underhanded tactics to kill a Chaos Realm practitioner and an Eternal True God would be a disgrace if it became known. Thus, he delegated the task to the Shadow Heaven Realm.

The Shadow Heaven Realm, however, had no qualms about such unsavory work.

"Please remit the sixty billion Cosmic Dust as soon as possible. Once received, we will act immediately," the Shadow Heaven Realm stated.

Meanwhile, within the Infinite Space of the Treasure Land, Luo Feng was deeply immersed in comprehending the Robbery Beast Map when an insignia on his left palm suddenly flashed.

"Hmm?" Luo Feng noticed it too.

Information emanated from the palm insignia; his evaluation had been updated!

"Trial Participant: Luo Feng, Origin Continent"

"Combat with God King-level secret techniques, New Great Path Evaluation: Medium. Reward Points: 100. You have not yet pioneered a new branch of the Great Path; further effort is required."

"Chaos Realm body, achieving God King Ultimate Realm will, Spiritual Will Evaluation: Superior. Reward Points: 10,000. Your spiritual will is commendable; please continue to maintain it after becoming a God King."

"Total Reward Points: 10,192.34."

When Luo Feng first comprehended a God King-level secret technique for the Path of Life and Death, he received 100 reward points. Although he later understood more God King-level secret techniques, no further rewards were given for them.

"God King Ultimate Realm will?" Luo Feng smiled. Clearly, according to the Infinite Space's assessment, he had finally reached the threshold of God King Ultimate Realm will.

"The reward points are truly substantial."

Luo Feng was somewhat astonished, a full ten thousand points.

Having been in the Infinite Space for so long, Luo Feng had accrued a total of 10,100 reward points for his spiritual will, 100 points for new Great Paths, and 22.34 points for eliminating local creatures.

This amounted to a cumulative total of 10,222.34 points.

Of these, 30 points were spent to acquire 'World Life Form', leaving him with 10,192.34 points.

"I've become wealthy so quickly," Luo Feng thought. He felt that pioneering Great Paths and achieving breakthroughs in spiritual will were the optimal ways to earn reward points, far surpassing those gained from eliminating local creatures.