Chapter 65: The Marquis of Nine Jiang Bestows Favor

Luo Feng had not yet returned to Huyang City, but the city had already received news of Xue Yun's death!

This was because all clients of the Dark Hall of the Tanfeng Guild in Huyang City received a message: the assassination mission targeting God-Monarch Xue Yun had been completed.

“It’s done!” exclaimed Mo Limeng in the City Lord's Mansion.

“This, this, this…” Although Wu Qulou, the leader of the Wu clan, had also eagerly awaited this outcome, he still couldn't believe it when the message came from the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild: “They actually killed God-Monarch Xue Yun.”

The City Lord of Huyang sighed, “We once thought about teaching Luo He a lesson. Looking back now, it's fortunate we didn't act. Luo He’s strength is indeed above mine!”

Beside her, General Yong, who had a single horn, solemnly stated, “Looking across the entire Yu Kingdom, only three or four Eternal True Gods can truly stand alongside him! As for surpassing him, there are no Eternal True Gods stronger than him in the Yu Kingdom.”

The leaders of the five major clans were all deeply shaken by this.

These branch members of major clans who had come to Huyang City already held relatively low status within their own families.

An Eternal True God at the pinnacle of the entire Yu Kingdom is highly valued by the God-King, receiving vast resources and shining brightly. How could their family branches possibly compare?

“Xue Yun doesn't possess an infinite divine body, but his accumulated understanding of cultivation realms is extremely high. I truly didn't expect Luo He could kill him,” General Yong said, as he had fought Xue Yun before and was well aware of his strength.

“Should we go outside the city to welcome him?” Mo Limeng suddenly asked.

“Of course we should!” The City Lord of Huyang laughed heartily. “From now on, God-Monarch Luo He will be the most important friend of our City Lord's Mansion!”

“I'll go too!” General Yong declared. “He is the strongest individual I admire the most!”

“Let’s go!”

The leaders of the five great families, General Yong, and Mo Limeng—a total of seven individuals—immediately left the City Lord's Mansion, teleporting directly to the East Gate. They waited patiently for the returning God-Monarch Luo He.

At this moment, all the Eternal True Gods in Huyang City were deeply stirred. Two of the Five Heavenly Feather Gods from Liuyin Chaos State of the Food Kingdom, Yu Tianhu and Yu Tianyi, had been killed consecutively. Now, God-Monarch Xue Yun, who had once affected over eight billion lives and had a bounty of ten million Cosmic Sands, was also dead.

All of this had happened tonight.

Ten million Cosmic Sands!

Who could have killed Xue Yun?

Was it a powerful figure from the City Lord's Mansion, or some mysterious expert?

“Tonight, just after the bounty was raised, Xue Yun, Yu Tianhu, and Yu Tianyi all died! This bounty truly works!”

It seemed Huyang City harbored a terrifying entity, one who could be persuaded to act with a sufficient bounty!

The Eternal True Gods were all amazed and filled with awe. From now on, they would have to be more careful in Huyang City and not act so recklessly! If they accidentally provoked the terrifying being who killed Xue Yun, they feared they wouldn't even withstand a single move!

Inside the Heavenly Discourse Gate, many disciples were still grieving in the square, lamenting their helplessness and the unshakeable power of God-Monarch Xue Yun. Before their sorrow could pass, good news arrived: God-Monarch Xue Yun, with a bounty of ten million Cosmic Sands, had been killed.

“Xue Yun is dead!”

“Haha, that old demon is finally dead!”

“Master, Xue Yun is dead!”

“Masters, junior brothers, junior sisters, your revenge has finally been exacted.”

The entire Heavenly Discourse Gate was invigorated. Even disciples who had been packing their belongings returned to the square, joining the countless others in their excitement!

“Gate Master, Xue Yun is dead!” Uncle Qiu, upon hearing this news, cried tears of excitement.

He knew very well what the Gate Master had sacrificed his life for.

The Gate Master's sacrifice had been worth it.

“Sang Shuiyun is dead?” In a small building, Dream Flower Tower Lord sat alone, her expression complex.

This night was too surreal! Entropy Tianyan, who had obsessively pursued her, and Sang Shuiyun, were both dead!

A flying vessel arrived near Huyang City’s East Gate.

“They’re here!” The seven figures from the City Lord's Mansion had been waiting for a long time.

“Hmm?”

Luo Feng emerged from the flying vessel with Moluosha.

“God-Monarch Luo He!” The City Lord of Huyang stepped forward, warmly greeting him.

“God-Monarch, in a single night, you killed two of the Five Heavenly Feather Gods and then God-Monarch Xue Yun, resolving a great menace for our Huyang City.”

Luo Feng replied, “It’s thanks to the Karma Tracing Order left by Brother Entropy; otherwise, Xue Yun would have long escaped to the Food Kingdom.”

“Xue Yun is indeed cunning!” Mo Limeng also added, “He had truly hidden his strength in the past. The moment his identity was exposed, he immediately tried to flee! Fortunately, God-Monarch Luo He acted and completely annihilated him!”

“Brother Luo, with your success this time, my mission is complete as well,” General Yong said with a smile. “Once I return to the Royal Capital, I will certainly report Brother Luo He’s deeds to the God-King!”

Of course, it was unknown when the God-King would respond to his report. “We have already reported Brother Luo He’s great achievement to the Marquis!” the City Lord of Huyang stated. “I believe the Marquis will surely bestow a generous reward!”

Huyang City was within the feudal domain of Marquis Jiu Jiang.

“Thank you all!” Luo Feng said.

If he could gain some benefits from the God-King of Yu Kingdom or Marquis Jiu Jiang, Luo Feng would naturally not decline. In his current weak state, he needed all resources to grow as quickly as possible.

“It is only right!” The City Lord of Huyang said, “In the future, if you have any matters in Huyang City, Brother Luo He, just send word.”

“Brother Luo He, if you seek cultivation resources or opportunities, you should go to the Royal Capital,” General Yong suggested.

“Thank you, General Yong!” Luo Feng felt the other party’s goodwill.

However, he had no intention of cultivating directly under the God-King’s nose while still weak! Once Moluosha’s identity was exposed, he would immediately become an enemy of the entire Origin Continent, so caution was paramount during this weak period.

“Everyone, I will first make a trip to the Yanfeng Guild. I'll take my leave now!” Luo Feng said.

“Please!”

All seven of them were quite enthusiastic, including the leader of the Wu Royal Clan, who was also the leader of the Mei Wu Family. They were now exceptionally warm, showing no concern whatsoever about the past conflict caused by the killing of Mei Wuqi. When one's strength became truly immense, one had to swallow one's pride, even if one's teeth were broken.

Because they understood very well that in the eyes of the God-Kings and Chaos Lords, God-Monarch Luo He’s value far exceeded that of all their peripheral branches combined!

In a cultivation chamber within Jiu Jiang City, Jiu Jiang Chaos State.

“Such a formidable Eternal True God has appeared in my dominion!” Marquis Jiu Jiang sat cross-legged, his silver hair cascading over his shoulders. Each strand of his hair subtly contained infinite void, causing the space around him to be completely distorted.

With Marquis Liuyin pressing ever closer, Huyang City, being the closest to the border, was likely his first target. Fortunately, a Luo He has emerged at this opportune moment!

Marquis Jiu Jiang pondered.

He was also a Chaos Lord who had cultivated for countless years, comprehending the fundamental Dao of supreme rules. Although he was still far from a God-King, he was considered to have profound accumulation and terrifying strength.

However, Marquis Liuyin, who ranked among the top five Chaos Lords within the Food Kingdom, was indeed superior to him, naturally putting him under considerable pressure.

“Luo He has achieved such a great feat in my dominion; naturally, I must reward him handsomely! Moreover, I must report this to the Kingdom Lord!” Marquis Jiu Jiang thought. “The Kingdom Lord has always enjoyed nurturing younger generations. Because I report this, Luo He will receive the Kingdom Lord’s cultivation, and Luo He will owe this favor!” Marquis Jiu Jiang knew very well that an Eternal True God of this caliber, even if they wished to follow a certain entity, would choose one of the five God-Kings of the Yu Kingdom.

Only a fool would choose him, a mere Marquis!

Whether it was inheritance, resources, or backing, a God-King was a full major tier stronger than a Chaos Lord.

To make Luo He grateful and willing to help him protect Huyang City, he naturally had to bestow favors. The entire dominion contained three large cities, each a continuous source of income from residence fees and other resources, which Marquis Jiu Jiang highly valued.

“Kingdom Lord!” Marquis Jiu Jiang immediately contacted the Kingdom Lord of Yu.

Although Yu Kingdom had five God-Kings, the one referred to as the ‘Kingdom Lord of Yu’ by Chaos Lords was exclusively the one who founded Yu Kingdom.

Even with the Food Kingdom’s aggressive nature, it had never dared to initiate a God-King level confrontation, precisely because the Kingdom Lord of Yu was too terrifying.

“Jiu Jiang, why are you contacting me?” A voice resonated from afar, and a vague, fur-covered figure directly imprinted itself in Marquis Jiu Jiang’s mind.

Marquis Jiu Jiang became significantly more respectful.

The Kingdom Lord of Yu was an extremely terrifying existence even across the entire Origin Continent.

“Kingdom Lord, I discovered a young fellow named Luo He in my dominion, Huyang City!” Marquis Jiu Jiang began to report. His status was high enough to directly contact the Kingdom Lord.

Luo Feng was unaware of the benefits Marquis Jiu Jiang was planning for him. He and Moluosha had already arrived at a small building within the Yanfeng Guild.

“Brother Luo He, I am deeply impressed,” the Deputy Guild Master, whose eye sockets were filled with misty condensation, said with a chuckle as he looked at Luo Feng.

The Guild Master of Yanfeng also spoke from the side, “Brother Luo He, did you bring proof of killing Xue Yun?”

Luo Feng extended his hand and presented Xue Yun's corpse.

The Guild Master and Deputy Guild Master of the Yanfeng Guild meticulously examined the corpse. Many clues could be observed from the body; there was a hole in its chest, and the True God Heart had disappeared.

“He seized the Blood God Heart again. Does he possess some kind of void-based killing move? Can he directly pluck hearts?”

The two individuals, disciples of the Imperial Chu lineage from the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, being well-informed, immediately formed many conjectures.

“Does this prove it?” Luo Feng asked.

“Of course it does!” The Deputy Guild Master chuckled. “Would you like to collect the bounties for Yu Tianhu and Yu Tianyi as well?”

“Of course.” Luo Feng took out Yu Tianhu’s weapon and Yu Tianyi’s mechanical secret treasure. “Here is thirteen million Cosmic Sands!” The Deputy Guild Master took out the pre-prepared bounty, which had been deposited by the quest givers at the Yanfeng Guild in advance.

Luo Feng took the jade bottle, sensing the vast amount of Cosmic Sands within. He could now afford a more luxurious cultivation life.

After collecting the bounty, Luo Feng prepared to leave.

“Brother Luo He!” The Yanfeng Guild Master spoke with a smile. “Allow me to introduce myself. I am from the Imperial Chu lineage of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, named Di Chu. It is a fortunate encounter to meet Brother Luo He here in Huyang City of the Yu Kingdom.”

The Imperial Chu lineage of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom...

Luo Feng was no ignorant casual cultivator. Bearing the legacies of two lineages, Luo Feng was keenly aware of what the Imperial Lineage of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom signified!