Chapter 263: Gambling War

Luo Feng had long observed the entire Origin Continent with his Eye of Destruction and Rebirth, so he naturally recognized the burly man. While Ancestor Thunder was known for having the most terrifying physical body on the Origin Continent, this burly man was the most mysterious. Luo Feng could only vaguely discern a few aspects of him.

"Ancestor Yanfeng," Luo Feng said.

"Hahaha, another formidable cultivator has emerged on our Origin Continent," Ancestor Yanfeng chuckled, then looked at Ancestor Thunder. "Thunder, there's no need to be overly concerned about such a minor matter."

"Compared to matters outside the Source World, this is indeed just a small issue," Ancestor Thunder said, looking at Luo Feng. "White Demon's death is one thing, but what I care about is... the Galaxy Lord clearly showed no regard for me!"

Although his attitude had softened, Ancestor Thunder still needed to save face.

"If he had no regard for you, he wouldn't have sent you a message asking you to handle this matter," Ancestor Yanfeng laughed heartily. "White Demon and Lan Duo defied their superiors and angered the Galaxy Lord; they deserved their fate."

"Hmph."

Ancestor Thunder let out an angry snort. "I will let this matter go, for your sake, Yanfeng. However, from now on, Galaxy Lord... you are not to interfere with the affairs of my Ancient Thunder Kingdom."

"I can refrain from interfering with the internal affairs of the Ancient Thunder Kingdom," Luo Feng said. "But if they cause harm in other nations, I will have to intervene."

"Even if the Divine Kings of my Ancient Thunder Kingdom's royal family make mistakes, I should be the one to punish them," Ancestor Thunder stated.

He understood very well.

The Divine Kings of the Ancient Thunder Kingdom's royal family would undoubtedly stir up trouble in many surrounding territories.

"Your punishments are too lenient," Luo Feng said, shaking his head.

"Galaxy, not to mention your strength isn't on par with ours," Ancestor Thunder frowned. "Even if you reach the peak God-Emperor level and become as strong as us in the future, everyone still needs to compromise. How can you alone dictate the rules of the Origin Continent?"

Ancestor Yanfeng then interjected, "Our strengths all exceed the Origin Continent's power limit, and none of us can truly overpower the other. Besides, this is our homeland, not suitable for large-scale conflict. Following the old rules, we should each take a step back, establish an agreement... and everyone can abide by it."

"Naturally, I'm not interested in managing the affairs of other nations," Luo Feng stated. "I don't even care about various vendettas. However, there's one rule: I will not tolerate the existence of those great sinners who devour billions of lives. If one exists, one must be killed. I hope both Ancestors can agree to this rule."

"Great sinners who devour billions of lives?" Ancestor Yanfeng didn't seem particularly bothered. As an enlightened being himself, he preferred to guide his descendants along the path of enlightenment.

However, cultivating the Primal Chaos bloodline was significantly easier, which was why some Emperors in the royal family practiced bloodline cultivation.

"Cultivators naturally encompass various schools of thought and practices," Ancestor Thunder replied with some displeasure. "It's normal for powerful beings to devour weaker ones. As for devouring billions of lives... even Senior Yuan didn't intervene in such matters, yet you insist on interfering."

Luo Feng shook his head. "The Origin Continent, this Source World, is my home. As long as I can manage it, I naturally want to."

Ancestor Thunder looked at Luo Feng.

At this level, everyone possessed their own cognitive understanding and beliefs.

Ancestor Thunder had never considered 'devouring billions of lives' a major issue. On his cultivation path, he had witnessed far too many similar situations, many even more tragic.

"I admit," Ancestor Thunder nodded. "With your strength, you are indeed qualified to establish rules on the Origin Continent! Few cultivators can survive your pursuit."

"If Ancestor Thunder wishes to protect some great sinners, there's nothing I can do," Luo Feng said.

Ancestor Thunder hadn't even made a move; the sheer power of Holy Land Thunder Mountain alone prevented him from killing Monarch Lan Duo.

Luo Feng knew...

Across the entire Origin Continent, the greatest perpetrators of sin were the Emperors and Monarchs of the two ancient kingdoms' royal families! If he wanted to establish rules, he naturally needed the approval of both Ancestors. Otherwise, if the two Ancestors protected their royal families, he wouldn't be able to change much.

"Perhaps it's time for the Origin Continent to change," Ancestor Yanfeng chuckled.

"Neither of us can persuade the other," Ancestor Thunder said, looking at Luo Feng. "In that case, let's follow the old custom: a wagered battle between us! If I win, you are not to interfere with the Ancient Thunder Kingdom, including its royal family, in any way. If I lose, I will agree to your rule about eliminating all great sinners."

If all three of them agreed simultaneously, it would become an inviolable heavenly decree for the Origin Continent!

"A wagered battle?" Luo Feng asked, looking at Ancestor Thunder.

"Thunder, how long have you been cultivating, and how long has Galaxy been cultivating?" Ancestor Yanfeng interjected.

"I've cultivated for a long time, but he possesses powerful secret treasures," Ancestor Thunder said. "Under the Origin Continent's power limitations, he still has a slight chance of winning."

Ancestor Yanfeng gently shook his head.

Peak God-Emperor level! His realm was far higher than the Galaxy Lord's.

"According to the old rules of the Origin Continent, if one cannot persuade the other, a wagered battle ensues," Ancestor Yanfeng explained. "But the gap between you and Thunder is simply too vast... Even with the aid of secret treasures, your chances of winning are extremely slim."

"If I can't persuade Ancestor Thunder, then a wagered battle it is," Luo Feng nodded.

Relatively speaking, Emperor Qing was far too inexperienced compared to Ancestor Thunder. This battle, under the power limit, would allow him to observe the opponent's methods more closely! It would also be a valuable learning experience.

"Hahaha, regardless of the outcome of this battle, I am somewhat impressed with you," Ancestor Thunder laughed loudly.

"Let's conduct our wagered battle in the Cosmic Sea," Ancestor Yanfeng suggested. "Moreover, a battle between the two of you isn't suitable for all parties on the Origin Continent to witness."

What was their status?

If they didn't wish it, and deliberately concealed it, the Divine Kings would be completely unable to pry.

"Let's go."

Ancestor Thunder, Ancestor Yanfeng, and Luo Feng instantly departed from above the Galaxy Divine Kingdom, arriving in a vast Cosmic Sea beyond the edge of the Origin Continent.

*Whoosh, whoosh!*

Two more figures arrived, the majestic woman in green and Emperor Qing.

"Brother Galaxy, this is Ancestor Feng Xi of the Eastern Extremity Domain," Emperor Qing introduced.

"Galaxy," Ancestor Feng Xi of the Eastern Extremity Domain said with a smile.

"Feng Xi," Luo Feng smiled and nodded. His Eye of Destruction and Rebirth had long detected some of Ancestor Feng Xi's methods; in terms of vitality alone, Ancestor Feng Xi was about 50% stronger than Luo Feng at that moment.

In terms of physical body, Ancestor Feng Xi of the Eastern Extremity Domain was already at the early God-Emperor stage! This was without even considering other methods.

"Our Origin Continent finally has five God-Emperor realm experts now," Ancestor Feng Xi of the Eastern Extremity Domain remarked with emotion. "It's simply too difficult for a Source World to produce a God-Emperor."

Luo Feng felt a sense of belonging at this moment.

Regardless, all five present originated from the same Source World! Outside the Source World... they were the most trustworthy to each other.

"A wagered battle between Galaxy and Ancestor Thunder is truly rare," Ancestor Feng Xi of the Eastern Extremity Domain chuckled. Her realm was far inferior to that of the two Ancestors from the ancient kingdoms.

At this moment, Ancestor Yanfeng, Emperor Qing, and Feng Xi observed the battle from a distance. An invisible domain had long since isolated an endlessly vast area, ensuring that no living beings on the Origin Continent, including the three great alien races, could observe this battle.

Luo Feng and Ancestor Thunder gazed at each other from afar.

"Galaxy," Ancestor Thunder, having experienced so much, began, "I cultivated outside the Source World for several eras, attempting to simultaneously cultivate multiple cultivation systems and acquiring numerous opportunities. Groping in the darkness, I forcefully elevated my Primal Chaos bloodline to the extreme half-Primal Chaos level within the cage. Even with the Origin Continent's power restrictions, my techniques and methods remain unhindered."

"I have never been outside the Source World," Luo Feng said, looking at Ancestor Thunder. "Ancestor Thunder, please use your full strength; it will be a great learning experience for me."

Ancestor Thunder nodded casually.

"I once devoured a low-level Primal Chaos lifeform, and from it, I comprehended a bloodline secret art belonging to that lifeform, which I then refined," Ancestor Thunder said. With a flick of his finger, a drop of blood flew out. This single drop of his blood was the essence of a peak God-Emperor level expert.

This drop of blood instantly split, forming several creatures, each precisely reaching the Origin Continent's maximum power limit. It split into a total of nine creatures, and each of them stared intently at Luo Feng.

"Hahahaha..."

"You all must die, you all must die," the nine creatures cackled ominously.

Luo Feng's Eye of Destruction and Rebirth had already opened between his brows. Under its gaze, these nine creatures had utterly distinct compositions! Some were formed from converging lightning, others from flames, some were illusory, some were mind-based beings, and still others were congealed from dark winds...

These powers left Luo Feng somewhat startled.

Fortunately, the invisible suppression of the supreme rules had curbed the power of these techniques.

"You cannot resist," a creature with an internal flame structure snarled as it vanished.

Flames immediately ignited on Luo Feng's body, searing every part of him, including his most fundamental life units.

Luo Feng had cultivated the 'Multi-Hoofed Clawed Bioform' World Lifeform. If he were still just a twenty-four-form World Lifeform, his lifeform might have begun to transform in an instant.

*Boom, boom!*

"Hahaha, die, die!" a voice echoed within Luo Feng's mind. This was a mind-based creature. However, Luo Feng's mental will had also reached the Origin Continent's limit, and with his Yuan Art, he completely resisted this mind-based creature.

*Whoosh* A wind swept over Luo Feng, permeating every crevice of his body, every fundamental life unit.

*Hiss, hiss, hiss.* Blood-red flowers began to grow on Luo Feng's body, absorbing his bodily strength as they strove to bloom more profusely.

Nine techniques descended simultaneously. Luo Feng could not dodge; he could only endure them head-on!

"Due to the Origin Continent's power limitations, this secret art of mine can only display a fraction of its true power," Ancestor Thunder stated calmly. "For you to block it is already quite impressive."

Ancestor Thunder added calmly, "However, while resisting my secret art, how much of your strength can you still exert?"

Luo Feng nodded. Under the circumstances of fully resisting, he could only dedicate twenty to thirty percent of his mental capacity to unleashing his own moves.

"I am truly impressed," Luo Feng said, acknowledging that the gap in their realms was indeed quite significant.

A nine-story illusory tower appeared, enveloping Luo Feng and instantly blocking all attacks aimed at his physical body, soul, and mind! In the environment of the Origin Continent, no force could penetrate the Star Tower's barrier and harm Luo Feng in the slightest.