Chapter 398: Refining 'Blood Crane Collar'

The mysterious land.

The essence of the Blood Crane Territory was incredibly vast and profound, surpassing even the essence of the Origin World. Luo Feng, who only controlled one of its powers, "Blood Force," found the refinement process relatively slow. Using Blood Force as a guide, he gradually delved deeper. Facing such an immense essence, he couldn't proceed step by step unless he comprehended the method of combining the essence. Only then could he understand how to refine it and advance layer by layer.

"Hmm," the three lords of the Blood Crane Territory felt a tremor in their hearts. "He's refining the Blood Crane Territory's essence. He's started refining it!"

They all controlled one of the highest-level powers aligned with the Blood Crane Territory. Over the long years, they had repeatedly attempted to refine it themselves, and although they had never succeeded, they were intimately familiar with its essence. Any change in the Blood Crane Territory's essence could not escape their notice.

Refining a mysterious land's essence was inherently extremely difficult! The three highest-level powers combined to form its essence, making it incredibly mysterious and vast. "If we can't refine it, he certainly won't be able to!"

Blood Lord, Crane Lord, and Shadow Lord monitored the refinement progress, their hearts filled with tension.

They could not accept that Luo Feng, the Cultivator Lord, was refining the Blood Crane Territory's essence. After all, this was the home that nurtured them, and the Blood Crane Territory was the mysterious land they were most attuned to. In the vastness of the Infinite Chaos Origin Space, finding another mysterious land perfectly aligned with their highest-level power was simply impossible.

Cultivator Lords, having mastered the Dao, could refine mysterious lands and comprehend the most suitable powers based on their compatibility. However, the Ancestral Beings could not achieve this, which was why most of them refined mysterious lands that were their native sacred grounds.

"No, his refinement progress is still accelerating!" Blood Lord's expression was grave.

"We encountered obstacles and bottlenecks, but why hasn't he encountered any?" Crane Lord found it hard to believe. Shadow Lord remained silent, as it was he who had brought Luo Feng here.

Ah, the Blood Crane Territory!

It held a profoundly special significance for the three of them.

On one hand, it was the birthplace of their homeland. Here, they could mobilize a portion of the Blood Sea's power, reaching their strongest state, giving them the confidence to face any formidable enemy.

Moreover, this place continuously nurtured new clansmen, allowing their entire race to grow larger.

Perhaps in the future, a fourth or even fifth Ancestral Being could emerge.

On the other hand, the Blood Crane Territory also represented their greatest hope for immortality.

For Cultivator Lords, who were already immortal, refining a mysterious land merely added a few extra abilities, a bonus. But for Ancestral Beings, it signified a fundamental change in their destiny.

Without achieving 'immortality,' one was merely a pawn. Only with immortality could one become a permanent player in the entire Infinite Chaos Origin Space.

Now, their greatest hope for immortality was about to vanish. How could they not be anxious?

"His refinement progress has far surpassed my own initial attempts," Blood Lord observed. "And he hasn't encountered any bottlenecks; his refinement is incredibly smooth!" Crane Lord added, "I've long heard about the terrifying comprehension of Cultivator Lords. Now I've truly witnessed it."

In fact, among the eight lords of the Cultivator Faction, only Luo Feng and Star Gaze broke through using brute force. Their comprehension and insight astonished the other six lords.

To comprehend a Chaos Origin level Dao while still in the mortal realm — what kind of comprehension was that?

The Blood Crane Territory's essence was also compatible with Luo Feng, so refining it in just over three epochs was quite normal. Time flowed, and in the blink of an eye, five days passed.

Blood Lord, Crane Lord, and Shadow Lord had been continuously monitoring the refinement progress.

"For these past five days, Luo Feng has been refining continuously, encountering no bottlenecks. His refinement progress has already exceeded eighty percent!" Blood Lord said expressionlessly, looking at his two companions.

"Though we are unwilling to admit it, the truth is before us... our homeland, the Blood Crane Territory, is about to be refined by him."

"It's my fault, my fault," Shadow Lord's massive ethereal form twisted, growling unwillingly.

Previously, within the Cultivator Faction, only Yuan and Star Gaze had refined mysterious lands. Clearly, even for a Cultivator Lord, refining a mysterious land was extremely difficult. Shadow Lord had never imagined that Luo Feng might be able to refine the Blood Crane Territory.

Blood Lord and Crane Lord gave Shadow Lord a cold glance! Their greatest hope for immortality was cut off, their hope for the clan's expansion was shattered, and their homeland was lost. How could they possibly forgive their companion?

It was important to remember that invading the Cultivator Territory was Shadow Lord's solitary decision. They had tried to persuade him that there was no need to offend the three great factions, but Shadow Lord had simply refused to listen.

This incident had created a rift between the three of them.

"We must leave now," Blood Lord stated. "Once Luo Feng completely refines the Blood Crane Territory, his power within it will be supreme. He'll be able to control the entire Blood Crane Territory's might... At that point, the three of us wouldn't be able to escape even if we wanted to! The Blood Crane Territory's power is even greater than Luo Feng's own!"

"Where do we go?" Shadow Lord asked.

"No matter where, we must first move out of the Blood Crane Territory's range!" Blood Lord declared. "We will migrate the entire clan together!"

"Understood," Crane Lord responded.

No one would willingly abandon their homeland, but reality left them no choice. The three lords of the Blood Crane Territory immediately acted. Utilizing Shadow Lord's travel ability, they went to gather their World-level Chaos Origin Beings.

"The Blood Crane Territory is about to be refined by Luo Feng, the Cultivator. This is a catastrophe for our Blood Crane clan. We have no choice but to migrate. Remaining in the Blood Crane Territory means being enslaved by Luo Feng, becoming servants of the Cultivator Faction!"

"Are you willing to stay here, or will you come with us?" The two lords of the Blood Crane Territory transmitted their message to the World-level Chaos Origin Beings.

Although this news stunned the World-level Chaos Origin Beings, those belonging to the Blood Crane clan quickly made their decision!

"We are willing to leave, we are willing to follow the three lords." These World-level Chaos Origin Beings understood clearly.

The Cultivator Faction used servants, and the Cultivator Faction always trusted its own Cultivator World-level Chaos Origin Beings the most. These naturally born Chaos Origin Beings would never be able to rise.

Blood Lord, Crane Lord, and Shadow Lord gathered their subordinate World-level Chaos Origin Beings. Along the way, they also collected a large number of High-level Chaos Origin beings.

"What? The Blood Crane Territory is about to be refined by that Cultivator Lord? The entire clan is migrating?"

"Why didn't they take me? Where are the three lords? Why didn't they take us?"

In the vast and endless Blood Sea, the High-level Chaos Origin Beings were too numerous and too scattered. The three lords only collected the majority of High-level Chaos Origin Beings they encountered while gathering the World-level Chaos Origin Beings and then decided not to waste any more time.

High-level Chaos Origin Beings were insignificant in the entire Infinite Chaos Origin Space.

"Three Lords, take us with you!"

"We want to leave too!" Many forgotten High-level Chaos Origin Beings were incredibly anxious, but their anxiety and despair were useless. In the eyes of the three Blood Crane Territory lords, these High-level Chaos Origin Beings were merely expendable resources. As Luo Feng refined the Blood Crane Territory, the immense Blood Sea's activity grew increasingly turbulent.

"Hurry and leave!" Several colossal figures swiftly flew out of the Blood Crane Territory's boundaries. They dared not linger for a moment!

"Luo Feng's refinement has already exceeded ninety percent, and it's accelerating as he gets further along! His refinement speed has increased!"

Blood Lord, Crane Lord, and Shadow Lord looked at the surging, vast Blood Sea. This expansive blood sea was the homeland that nurtured them. Sadly, this mysterious land was about to be refined, welcoming its new master.

"Where do we go?" Crane Lord asked. "Should we find a territory to occupy, or seek refuge with the naturally born Chaos Origin Faction?"

The naturally born Chaos Origin Faction had consistently been actively recruiting forces from various regions.

From the perspective of the naturally born Chaos Origin Faction... those born as Chaos Origin beings naturally belonged to them!

"Joining any faction requires careful consideration. For now, let's temporarily settle in the Black River World Cluster; the Chaos Origin worlds there are barely sufficient," Blood Lord said.

Crane Lord agreed, and Shadow Lord dared not speak further! After causing such a disaster, Shadow Lord's personality had changed considerably. The three lords immediately departed, heading straight for the distant, remote Black River World Cluster.

That was an area even further away from the Cultivator Territory.

The three lords of the Blood Crane Territory migrated their entire clan. The Blood Sea of the mysterious Blood Crane Territory surged even more violently, causing the remaining High-level Chaos Origin Beings within it to tremble with fear, dreading being caught in the destructive ripple.

"The Blood Crane Territory is being refined by a master!" "Yes, it's Cultivator Lord Luo Feng."

Ancient beings throughout the Infinite Chaos Origin Space, with their powerful observation methods, could remotely perceive the endless Blood Sea and the black-clad, black-haired man sitting cross-legged deep within it.

Luo Feng, one of the newly breakthrough lords among the eight lords of the Cultivator Faction, could actually refine a mysterious land so quickly!

"The Blood Crane Territory's power encompasses Blood Force, Undying Force, and Shadow Force—all defensive abilities! This Lord Luo Feng already possesses extremely strong defensive capabilities. Refining this mysterious land and gaining some of its power will likely enhance his defensive abilities even further!"

"Fortunately, he only specializes in defensive abilities!"

Some ancient beings felt quite relieved!

No matter how strong one's defense, it was merely a life-preserving ability. Cultivator Lords were already immortal, so even stronger life-preserving abilities were acceptable to other ancient beings. At least for now, this Lord Luo Feng was not considered too strong. The previously turbulent endless Blood Sea suddenly returned to a state of calm.

In the center of the calm Blood Sea, Luo Feng sat cross-legged on the surface. A blood-colored robe naturally coalesced around his body.

Success! The Blood Crane Territory returned to peace.

The forgotten High-level Chaos Origin Beings within the endless Blood Sea tried to fly outwards. However, their weak power meant their flight speed was far too slow.

Previously, during their plunder in the Cultivator Territory, it was their lords who led them. Now, the Blood Sea, without a ripple, seemed to solidify. Those High-level Chaos Origin Beings were completely unable to fly or even break through the blood waves in the slightest! Luo Feng slowly opened his eyes.

"Is this the Blood Crane Territory's essence?"

Luo Feng had thoroughly refined it. The powerful Chaos Origin Life-Death Dao was a part of his life, and the Blood Crane Territory's essence was likewise a part of his life.

Just as the Origin World's essence power could only be used within the Origin World, a mysterious land's essence power could be partially utilized even from extremely remote locations.

"Within the Blood Crane Territory, it can at least rival the combined strength of three or four lords!" Luo Feng sensed. The energy reserves of the mysterious land's endless Blood Sea alone surpassed that of any single life form.

No living being could compare to a mysterious land in terms of energy reserves. For instance, the Primordial Land effortlessly supplied energy for the entire Cultivator Faction, including its eight lords, to absorb. Similarly, the Blood Crane Territory could effortlessly supply its own.

"Whoosh!"

With a single thought, Luo Feng instantly teleported all 7.5 billion remaining High-level Chaos Origin Beings within the Blood Crane Territory's range before him.

The densely packed High-level Chaos Origin Beings, all members of the Blood Crane clan, instinctively prostrated themselves upon seeing the majestic and colossal Cultivator Lord cloaked in a blood-colored robe.

"Greetings, great Lord Luo Feng!" These High-level Chaos Origin Beings were incredibly respectful.

For weak High-level Chaos Origin Beings like them, both Ancestral Beings and Cultivator Lords were great existences they could not resist.

"Are you willing to submit to me?" Luo Feng's voice resonated mightily in the heart of every High-level Chaos Origin Being.

"We are willing!" The over 7.5 billion forgotten High-level Chaos Origin Beings of the Blood Crane clan were all reverent, not a single one resisted.

Some naturally born Chaos Origin Beings previously captured by the Cultivator Faction still harbored pride, believing the naturally born Chaos Origin Faction would win and save them. However, the Blood Crane clan displayed no pride before Luo Feng. After all, even the Blood Crane Territory itself was refined and controlled, and their three Ancestral Beings had long since fled in disarray.

"Good!" Luo Feng looked down, nodding slightly.

At that moment, he gained over 7.5 billion High-level Chaos Origin Being servants.