Chapter 182: The Continent is Watching

The various legions of the Food Nation, engulfed by the power of the world, were originally terrified and powerless, falling into the wilderness. When they heard Luo Feng's voice echoing between heaven and earth, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

“This terrifying being, Luo He, is incredibly merciful. He hasn't directed his anger at us, the Eternal True Gods.”

“If he were a bit more ruthless, we would probably all be annihilated with just a thought.”

These Eternal True Gods from the Food Nation's legions felt grateful instead.

“God-King Luo He is truly merciful.”

“He didn't involve us.”

Many Chaos Realm experts of the Food Nation also felt a sense of relief after the fact. Although they all possessed resurrection vessels, losing their true bodies and all their treasures would still be a tremendous heartache.

Under normal circumstances, God-Kings would not bully those weaker than them. However, during wars between nations, God-Kings' methods could be far more cruel and ruthless. Some God-Kings would slaughter indiscriminately. For instance, when the Food Nation's Lord Tiankun and his peers conquered an enemy nation, they would completely flatten the enemy's royal capital, leaving no living beings behind. Some other God-Kings would take advantage of wartime to vent their frustrations, consuming multiple cities.

There were also figures like the Snow Realm Ancestor, who, even without war, frequently committed monstrous atrocities.

Therefore, for these weaker beings, Luo He not directing his anger at the weak during a war between two nations was definitely considered very merciful among God-Kings.

“God-King Luo He gave us one day; we must leave quickly.”

“The war has escalated, and it's no longer something we can interfere with.”

One by one, the Chaos Realm experts proactively retrieved their legions and quickly set off.

Relying solely on the legions, escaping the territory of the Yu Nation within a day would be quite difficult. But with Chaos Realm experts leading the escape, the speed was significantly faster.

Luo Feng's world power enveloped twelve Chaos Provinces, creating such an immense disturbance that powerful existences across the Origin Continent all sensed this development.

“This Luo He, newly ascended to God-King, can already control an area encompassing twelve Chaos Provinces?” Powerful God-Kings from the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom took notice, and even several Emperor Lords were paying attention.

“Judging by the extent of his world power, there's no doubt he has reached the invincible level of a God-King at the First Realm.”

“There are a few contemporary figures who have reached the invincible level of a God-King at the First Realm without external assistance. However, to achieve this right after becoming a God-King... Luo He should be the third in the history of the Origin Continent!”

“The first to reach this level immediately after becoming a God-King was God-King Earth, the second was Di Qing, and the third is this Luo He.”

Although God-King Earth was a God-King at the Second Realm, he could fight across ranks against Emperor Lords and Sovereigns. He even escaped encirclement and assassination attempts by multiple Sovereigns from the Lightning Ancient Kingdom and remains at large to this day.

As for Di Qing, there's no need to elaborate.

“Luo He's potential is terrifying.”

Most of the God-Kings from the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom had not cultivated the Primordial Bloodline, so they remained clear-headed and rational, understanding that they should forge alliances with Luo He rather than make an enemy of him.

“Another formidable loose cultivator has emerged?” The God-Kings on the Lightning Ancient Kingdom's side remotely sensed the situation in the Yu Nation.

“The Ancestors are still too lenient. If the two Ancestors had joined forces and completely monopolized all resources on the Origin Continent, these loose cultivators wouldn't stand a chance; they'd have no opportunity to grow.”

“If this Luo He were part of the imperial clan, he would likely have a chance to reach the Ultimate Realm. But as a loose cultivator... he'll probably just be another God-King Earth.”

The God-Kings of the Lightning Ancient Kingdom chatted idly, paying little mind to it.

In terms of peak-level combat power, the two imperial clans held an absolute advantage. Luo Feng's talent and potential would, at most, earn him the attention of the Lightning Ancient Kingdom's God-Kings. On the Origin Continent... there weren't many strong individuals who could command their attention, and Luo Feng was already one of them.

“Last time, I invited him to my Two Worlds Palace, but he declined. No rush, he'll feel the pressure from the two imperial clans eventually.” In a tavern in an ordinary city, a man drinking wine smiled as he looked in the direction of the Yu Nation. His aura was unremarkable; even Emperor Lords and Sovereigns would not detect anything special about him.

Shadow Heaven Realm.

The long-haired figure, seated cross-legged within the pavilion, let his power seep outwards. He also sensed the vast world power enveloping the twelve Chaos Provinces of the Yu Nation.

“Luo He is gradually beginning to shine,” the long-haired figure whispered softly.

When Luo Feng had killed an envoy from the Shadow Heaven Realm, the Lord of the Shadow Heaven Realm had reacted with joy instead of anger.

“He just became a God-King and already possesses the invincible power of a God-King at the First Realm.”

“Even I, after thousands of epochs as a God-King, only then managed to reach the invincible power of a God-King at the First Realm without external assistance. Luo He's talent is truly terrifying.”

“The more terrifying, the better. The power of us loose cultivators at the top is still too weak.” The long-haired figure gazed at Luo He from afar. “This Luo He is still very weak; he's only just reached the threshold of a hegemon.”

He was pleased with Luo Feng's growth, but he also knew that Luo Feng couldn't get involved in struggles at his level.

Being an invincible God-King at the First Realm was considered a hegemon on the Origin Continent, but it was the lowest threshold for a hegemon.

Figures like Lord Tiankun, who were God-Kings at the Second Realm and also cultivated the Primordial Bloodline, were considered true hegemons, and their deterrent power was far greater than Luo Feng's.

Inside the royal palace of the Food Nation's capital.

“This Luo He actually dares to interfere in the war between our two nations?” Ancestor Wuxiang exclaimed in shock and anger, gazing at the distant horizon.

Luo Feng's colossal face enveloped over ten Chaos Provinces. With his God-King power, he could still be seen clearly from afar, even from within the Food Nation's capital.

The four God-Kings, observing from a distance, were shocked, angered, and felt pressured. The ability to envelop over ten Chaos Provinces with his power already proved one thing: Luo Feng's strength had indeed reached the hegemon level.

“Brother, he's expelled the Food Nation army we dispatched.” Ancestor Wuxiang asked anxiously, “How should we respond? If we tolerate this, we might become a laughing stock across the entire Origin Continent.”

Lord Tiankun sat there, looking at the giant face in the sky, and calmly said, “Tolerate? This plan was jointly formulated by my friends and me. Luo He cannot stop it by himself.”

The four God-Kings all breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

“Brother, what's next?” asked God-King Daomo.

“He is a direct disciple of an Emperor Lord, so we still need to show some respect,” Lord Tiankun calmly stated. “Skullpeak, you are skilled in clone techniques. Send a clone to meet Luo He! Tell him to withdraw quickly, and I can pretend nothing happened. If he continues to interfere and obstruct this matter... I will make him pay a painful price and regret it immensely!”

“Yes,” God-King Skullpeak responded.

Among the five God-Kings of the entire Food Nation, only God-King Skullpeak was proficient in clone techniques. It was precisely because of his mastery of these techniques that he was invited by Lord Tiankun to join, and many tasks were suitable for God-King Skullpeak to handle.

“This war is the will of the Lord and several God-Kings at the Second Realm. Should I tell Luo He about this?” God-King Skullpeak asked.

“Tell him,” Lord Tiankun said calmly, “to prevent him from making a foolish mistake.”

“Yes,” God-King Skullpeak's confidence grew.

Luo Feng's face, enveloping over ten Chaos Provinces, gazed towards the Food Nation's capital.

His action caused such a massive stir that various forces on the Origin Continent had sensed it, and the Food Nation's God-Kings certainly knew about it.

“Here he comes,” Luo Feng sensed a figure appearing in the wilderness—a golden skeletal figure smiling at Luo Feng.

“God-King Skullpeak?” Luo Feng recognized the individual.

God-King Skullpeak also cultivated the Great Path of Life Origin, though his strength was far inferior to that of the Snow Realm Ancestor and Luo Feng. Nevertheless, he was capable of manifesting numerous skeletal clones.

Such was the nature of the Great Path of Life Origin: while it might be inferior in direct combat, it offered significantly superior life-preservation abilities.

“God-King Luo He,” God-King Skullpeak said humbly to Luo Feng with a smile, “I don't know what promise the Yu Nation's Lord made to you, but I must clarify that the true intention of this war between our nations is not to annihilate the Yu Nation. Behind this conflict is the decision of my Lord, 'Lord Tiankun,' and several other God-Kings at the Second Realm.”

“If you interfere, you will not only offend my Lord but also several other existences of the same caliber,” God-King Skullpeak continued. “I came here hoping that God-King Luo He would understand the crucial point and withdraw early. My Lord will not hold it against you. God-King Luo He and our Food Nation can still remain friends.”

“Not hold it against me?” Luo Feng said, “Lord Tiankun is quite lenient indeed.”

“My Lord enjoys making friends, especially friends like God-King Luo He,” God-King Skullpeak replied.

“Unfortunately, Lord Yu Shui is my good friend,” Luo Feng said leisurely, looking down. “I have already promised Lord Yu Shui, and naturally, I will not break my word or betray a friend!”

Upon hearing this, God-King Skullpeak had a bad feeling.

“If all the Food Nation's troops withdraw this time, I can represent the Yu Nation in not pursuing the matter of your invasion,” Luo Feng said, looking down. “This way, the war can be resolved.”

“You won't pursue it?” God-King Skullpeak couldn't help but ask, “Did God-King Luo He not understand? This is a joint decision by my Lord and several of his friends. Are you sure you truly intend to obstruct it?”

“I gave my word to Lord Yu Shui, and I will naturally see it through.”

Luo Feng looked down and said, “Go back and tell Lord Tiankun that I guarantee the Yu Nation's safety! Don't force my hand!”

“God-King Luo He, I am kindly warning you, yet you remain unrepentant,” God-King Skullpeak cautioned. “I can tell you now, if you insist on going your own way, you will pay a massive price. By then, it will be too late for regrets.”

“And you tell Lord Tiankun that if he makes a move, he too will pay a painful price!” Luo Feng said coldly.

“Very well, very well,” God-King Skullpeak replied.

“And your clone doesn't need to leave either.”

Luo Feng cast a cold glance at him.

A terrifying world power instantly converged upon God-King Skullpeak's clone, crushing it to dust in an instant.

Crushing a God-King's clone... signified Luo Feng's stance!

Lord Tiankun, far away in the Food Nation's capital, had been remotely observing the entire negotiation. After Luo Feng crushed God-King Skullpeak's clone, Lord Tiankun's expression turned completely cold.

“An invincible God-King at the First Realm, barely at the threshold of a hegemon, dares to be so arrogant,” Lord Tiankun rose, and the heavens and earth seemed to tremble. “I will make him understand what price he must pay for disregarding my goodwill and still offending me!”

Lord Tiankun vanished in an instant.