Chapter 308: Primordial Source Bloodline, The Most Perfect Answer

The Pill Tower covered a vast area. As the leading force in Yu Lan City's alchemy industry, it spanned hundreds of times the space of Luo Feng's cave dwelling, though its geographical location was not as prime.

Within the Pill Tower complex, there were over a hundred pavilions of varying sizes. The largest was the main building, which was open to the public and served as the primary sales point for pills. Many of the other pavilions served as residences and refining workshops for the alchemists.

Luo Feng, standing in the main building, began sensing the array formations of the immense Pill Tower complex. Master Changqing offered no obstruction, allowing Luo Feng to perceive the detailed arrays without interference.

"The Pill Tower's current array formations are primarily suited to my needs," Master Changqing explained. "Brother Luo Feng, please consider how you would like to set up an array that suits you. Just tell me which materials you need to acquire; there's no need to economize." He added that fixed array formations are generally far more powerful than mobile ones.

"Alright," Luo Feng responded. After a moment of study, he messaged a list of array formation materials to Master Changqing. "Master," Luo Feng stated, "the estimated cost for this list of array materials is around 30 million Origin Crystals."

"Wonderful!" Master Changqing exclaimed, beaming with delight. "I was only worried it wouldn't be expensive enough! I'll immediately dispatch a clone to acquire the materials."

Luo Feng was quite satisfied with Master Changqing's character; his excellent reputation was a key reason Luo Feng had chosen the Pill Tower. Before long, Master Changqing returned with the array materials. "Brother Luo Feng, they're all yours," Master Changqing declared, handing the items to Luo Feng, who nodded slightly as he examined them.

With his keen eye for construction, Luo Feng designed a grand fixed array perfectly suited for himself. This formidable array comprised 36 interconnected formations, and since all were fixed, the average cost per formation was nearly one million Origin Crystals.

Rumble! Luo Feng hovered in the center of the Pill Tower complex, controlling numerous array materials, and began arranging them one by one. Deploying an array was akin to constructing a spaceship. Just as a spaceship relies on various integrated systems for hull stability, speed, power, and reconnaissance, a comprehensive array requires the harmonious cooperation of its diverse components.

Luo Feng's array deployment was far more intricate. The arrays he acquired were designed to combine principles of creation and destruction found within Yu Lan City, and their ultimate potential even exceeded his current control capabilities. These 36 arrays were all of the demi-Origin level, imbued with profound mysteries. Moreover, the demi-Origin life dao paths comprehended by different cultivators varied significantly. This made it even more challenging for Luo Feng to activate them; with his current strength, he could only unleash about 30 to 40 percent of the array's full power. "It's complete," Luo Feng finally announced, having spent half a day meticulously working without any slack.

At a mere thought, Luo Feng's mental consciousness instantly permeated the grand array, causing it to activate seamlessly. Invisible fluctuations emanated around the Pill Tower complex, its immense power held in check.

"Even though this fixed array only unleashes a fraction of its potential, it's still far more powerful than my Dark Azure Sky-Destroying Map, and even surpasses the power increase from the Heart of Immortality," Luo Feng mused to himself, recognizing the inherent advantage of fixed arrays. After completing the deployment, Luo Feng flew back to the main building. "Brother Luo Feng, you've put in a lot of effort!" Master Changqing exclaimed, having observed the entire process.

"It's nothing, really," Luo Feng replied with a smile. "Besides, I'll be stationed here long-term, so a stronger array means greater security for the Pill Tower." He then added, "By the way, Master, I need to procure a large quantity of low-level Origin Life materials. It's quite a substantial order. Who do you think would be the best supplier for such a volume?"

"Quite substantial?" Master Changqing echoed, inquiring, "How much exactly?"

"At least 2 billion Origin Crystals," Luo Feng replied. Master Changqing was visibly surprised. Intelligence suggested Luo Feng hadn't been in Yu Lan City for long, implying he shouldn't have amassed significant wealth. However, 2 billion Origin Crystals was a sum that even some long-established elders would find difficult to produce all at once.

"That's a significant transaction," Master Changqing commented after a moment of thought. "There are 13 businesses in Yu Lan City that deal in low-level Origin Life materials. In my view, for a deal of this magnitude, it would be best to approach Elder Xingyi. Elder Xingyi has an impeccable reputation; he's trustworthy even for a business ten times larger than 2 billion Origin Crystals."

Master Changqing elaborated, "This Elder Xingyi has a very distinguished background; he is a direct disciple of an invincible being from the Dark Saint Realm." "An invincible being in the Dark Saint Realm?" Luo Feng was astonished. The Dark Saint Realm is a confluence of countless multi-worlds, where only the most elite cultivators from billions of worlds dare to claim invincibility.

Master Changqing's eyes held a hint of envy. "No matter how dazzling or exceptionally talented one might be, upon reaching the Dark Saint Realm, they typically become ordinary. To become a peak-level member there is already extraordinary. As for claiming invincibility, that's practically a legend in the Dark Saint Realm; merely hoping to meet such an individual is a pipe dream."

Luo Feng held his breath.

An invincible being from the Dark Saint Realm? "Elder Xingyi is indeed a direct disciple of such an entity," Master Changqing confirmed. "He conducts his business with absolute integrity."

"Good," Luo Feng assented. He recalled that he had previously sold the corpse of Blood Demon Eris to Elder Xingyi's shop, which had offered a high price and provided him with Elder Xingyi's communication imprint.

From his cave dwelling, Luo Feng messaged Elder Xingyi, providing him with a detailed procurement list.

The space before them twisted, and a figure materialized. He possessed a tree-like body, with small branches sprouting from his skin, and a faint green luminescence bloomed on his face as he smiled brightly. "Brother Luo Feng, you intend to procure such a vast quantity of materials?" Elder Xingyi asked, a hint of surprise in his voice. "If you're already acquiring complete low-level Origin Life bloodlines, I don't see the need to purchase those fragmented materials separately."

"Elder Xingyi, please proceed with the procurement exactly as listed on the manifest," Luo Feng instructed.

"Very well," Elder Xingyi replied with a smile. "This is indeed a significant deal, and as you know, the prices for various low-level Origin Life materials are quite transparent."

Luo Feng nodded. Having previously sold numerous low-level Origin Life corpses himself, he was well aware of their costs.

"This is the lowest price I can offer," Elder Xingyi stated, sending over a price list. Luo Feng reviewed it and was quite satisfied.

"Elder Xingyi is truly fair," Luo Feng commented, "Let's proceed with this." "Excellent," Elder Xingyi replied, a pleased expression on his face. "Many of the materials you require are quite rare; even a full procurement across all 35 cities of the Jiuhua Saint Realm would be problematic. I will arrange to send some materials from the Dark Saint Ring. We can expect to complete our transaction in approximately three days."

"Do I need to pay a deposit?" Luo Feng asked.

"No need," Elder Xingyi replied casually. "I will come to your cave dwelling in three days."

"Very well, then we shall proceed as Elder Xingyi suggests," Luo Feng nodded.

Three days later, Elder Xingyi arrived at Luo Feng's cave dwelling. Elder Xingyi, clad in a loose robe, revealed a tree-bark-like physique beneath it, with small tendrils growing from his head. His smile exuded boundless vitality, instantly putting Luo Feng at ease and creating a favorable impression.

"Brother Luo Feng, please inspect these," Elder Xingyi said, producing a spatial wristband and presenting it for Luo Feng's examination.

With a thought, Luo Feng scanned the contents: numerous low-level Origin Life materials and complete Origin bloodlines, each meticulously preserved. Luo Feng briefly sensed these bloodlines, discerning their level and understanding their fundamental mysteries.

"Correct," Luo Feng affirmed, producing a cloth bag of his own. "2.83 billion Origin Crystals." This was, by far, Luo Feng's most extravagant purchase to date.

"Brother Luo Feng, if you ever wish to purchase transcendent-level bloodlines in the future, you can always contact me," Elder Xingyi said with a smile. "Even if the Jiuhua Saint Realm doesn't have them, I can procure them for you from the Dark Saint Realm."

"That's far too expensive; I'll have to wait for the future," Luo Feng remarked with a sigh. Although he now possessed 5 billion Origin Crystals from Palace Master Yuan Xiang, allowing him to approach purchases with greater freedom, he still needed to prioritize cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Luo Feng made his purchase from Elder Xingyi, then acquired various auxiliary cultivation medicines worth 500 million Origin Crystals from the Pill Tower. He also meticulously prepared gifts for his master, Di Chu, and the City Lord of Chaos, before quietly departing Yu Lan City.

As the items he carried were exceedingly valuable, Luo Feng naturally took hold of the Heart of Immortality and, with its subtle mediation, quietly departed Yu Lan City. Luo Feng then returned to the Origin Continent, inside the Star Tower.

Rumble! All the procured materials and items were laid out. Luo Feng then opened his Eye of Creation and Destruction on his brow. Under its gaze, which rivaled that of a high-level Origin life, he could perceive the profound mysteries within each of these material bloodlines.

"This belongs to a pre-God Emperor lineage member of the low-level Origin Life, Nirvanic Tribulation Serpent race," Luo Feng murmured, gazing at the 15 fragmented materials before him, including teeth, scales, bones, and membranes. "I've been studying it for a long time. By observing these 15 materials with the Eye of Creation and Destruction, I've thoroughly researched the various mysteries possessed by the pre-God Emperor Nirvanic Tribulation Serpent race, and I've already mentally completed their forms." He then turned his gaze to a nearby jade container holding a bloodline burning with black flames.

"This is a refined, complete bloodline of a pre-God Emperor Nirvanic Tribulation Serpent," he stated. "A complete bloodline encompasses all its inherent mysteries."

Luo Feng was filled with anticipation. "Now, let's see how much difference there is between the mysteries I've mentally completed and this full bloodline." In the past, his "poor man's purchasing method" involved acquiring fragmented pieces, comprehending their mysteries, and then mentally reconstructing them into a complete understanding.

Luo Feng's Eye of Creation and Destruction focused on the bloodline, which glowed with black flames.

Luo Feng paused, a slight shock crossing his face. "The mysteries I mentally reconstructed were far too crude. This is truly an embodiment of natural perfection."

Luo Feng gained significant insights. Observing over a dozen fragmented materials with his Eye of Creation and Destruction, meticulously studying them, and mentally completing their forms felt like solving a complex problem. A complete bloodline, on the other hand, was the most perfect answer, naturally born from the boundless Origin Space itself.

After completing the "problem" and comparing it with the "answer," Luo Feng understood the vast difference. "Life and destruction can be combined in such a way? I've learned a great deal." Luo Feng's heart swelled with joy as he meticulously absorbed the methods by which these profound mysteries were integrated. Although it was seemingly just a low-level Origin Life bloodline at the pre-God Emperor stage, the revelations were still immensely valuable to Luo Feng at this moment, as these beings were, after all, born beyond the confines of ordinary existence.