Swallowed Star 2: Land of Origin

Outside Huyang City, in the quiet room of the city owner's mansion.

Dressed in silver robes, Luo Feng sat cross-legged. The material of the Ten Directions World Form he had constructed was based on the 'Silver Mountain Beast King,' and even his robe was a natural condensation of power, tough and indestructible.

"Hoo~~" The inner world founded upon the foundation of Primal Chaotic Space became even more formidable and stable.

"Having mastered the basics of being a world life form and familiarizing myself with my own abilities, it is time to comprehend the secret techniques that harness the power of a world life form," Luo Feng mused as he looked at his palm, which possessed endless might.

Boom!

The aura in Luo Feng's palm suddenly surged.

"Previously, imitating the form of Primal Chaos Layer creatures, I was unable to ignite my power. However, with this 'Ten Directions World Form,' I can ignite the power for a greater burst," Luo Feng observed the modest strength erupting from his palm. "But when unleashing the power, it places a higher demand on spiritual will."

"I also need to comprehend the secret technique of igniting power."

Luo Feng was grateful that as a world life form, part of the Special Grade Inheritance, he had access to many complimentary secret techniques. The only problem was... attempting to comprehend these techniques at the level of Primal Chaos Realm was extremely difficult.

******

The Royal Capital of Shi Kingdom covered an expansive area, with a majestic royal palace at its center—the palace of the Emperor of Tian Kun.

Inside the palace.

"Big brother."

"Monarch."

The other four Godly Kings of Shi Kingdom addressed each other differently. Wuxiang Ancestor, Demon Blade Ancestor, and the Emperor of Tian Kun had been through life-and-death situations together, conquered battles, and founded the nation side by side since they were in the First Realm of Godly King. Even after the Emperor of Tian Kun had reached the Second Realm of Godly King, they continued to call each other brothers.

The other two, Stream Rui Godly King and Skull Peak Godly King, were invited to join later when the Emperor of Tian Kun was already in the Second Realm of Godly King.

"My lords," the Emperor of Tian Kun said as he sat in the seat of honor.

Even as he sat there, his invisible aura of terror caused the other four to hold their breath. They also knew that the Emperor of Tian Kun, having obtained the more profound Primordial Bloodline from Flame Wind Ancient Country and now following the Primordial Bloodline Path, was not comparable to a newly ascended second-realm Godly King.

The existence of a Godly King in the Second Realm, each a ruler in their own right, initially sought to reach the Ultimate Realm on their own strength. They all knew that cultivating the Primordial Bloodline came with many future problems.

However, as time passed, those in the Second Realm of Godly King realized just how far the Ultimate Realm of God King was from them!

When the gap was overwhelming, they would despair and choose another path—relying on external powers and following the Bloodline Path with the help of the Primordial Bloodline.

In Flame Wind Ancient Country, six Emperors cultivated with the help of Primordial Bloodline, and including the Empress's previous life... there were arguably seven 'Bloodline Path' Emperors.

In Thunder Ancient Country, every Emperor followed the Primordial Bloodline Path.

Seeing both Imperial Clans of the ancient countries follow this path shows that indeed it is a clear way forward! Its biggest advantage—a significant increase in strength—cannot be overshadowed by all potential problems.

One by one, those non-Imperial strong forces hit their limits, and one after another, they switched to cultivating the Primordial Bloodline.

Even though the Primordial Bloodline they acquired and many other supplementary resources were far inferior to those of the emperors and monarchs of the two ancient countries, these were still enough to significantly enhance their strength!

"Within the treasure land 'Tianhe,' I, together with my friends, have set up an ambush, intending to destroy the true body of the Monarch of Yu Country in one fell swoop," the Emperor of Tian Kun declared. "As long as his true body is annihilated, all the great resources and Primordial Bloodline he obtained at great costs will be wasted."

This was a flaw in cultivating the Primordial Bloodline Path—much of the resources were invested in the physical body, and with the true body's death, it was tantamount to bankruptcy! If they were to cultivate again using a resurrection body, they would have to start all over again.

As for those who cultivate on their own, even after reincarnation, they could quickly return to their peak strength.

"The Monarch of Yu Country, gravely wounded, fled deep into Tianhe. We tried our best to hunt him down, but he would take refuge wherever it was dangerous," the Emperor of Tian Kun shook his head. "That's why I think, we should force him out from the outside."

The other four Godly Kings of Shi Kingdom listened. Force from the outside?

"Our territory of Shi Kingdom will advance towards Yu Kingdom along the entire border," the Emperor of Tian Kun said. "Do not advance too quickly, capturing one Primal Chaos Prefecture after another! I want to see if the Monarch of Yu Country still has the patience to hide within Tianhe."

"Clever," the Wuxiang Ancestor said excitedly. "This Monarch of Yu Country doesn't possess the Clone Technique. He only has two options: either hide in Tianhe and watch Yu Kingdom being invaded and shrinking or give up his true body and cultivate a new one to defend the kingdom."

To give up his true body and cultivate again would mean a significant reduction in strength; yet, as a second-realm Godly King, he would still possess deterrence.

"What if the Godly Kings of the Yu Kingdom intervene?" Skull Peak Godly King asked.

"Those who obstruct us will be killed," the Emperor of Tian Kun replied calmly. "This matter was decided together with several friends, and we must drive the Monarch of Yu Country out of Tianhe! His Primordial Bloodline offers him more advantages in exploring Tianhe than us."

The other four Godly Kings understood.

These First Realm Godly Kings struggled immensely to enter the most ordinary treasures like the 'Infinite Space;' among them, Wuxiang Ancestor only had one opportunity to visit Infinite Space by relying on his brotherhood and selling himself to the Two Realms Palace.

Even more precious treasures? They dare not even dream of gaining entrance.

These are the battlegrounds for the Second Realm of Godly Kings!

For those in the First Realm of Godly King... their most stable source of resources still comes from their own territories. Vast lands continuously produce various natural treasures, and the 'residence fee' from numerous cities also adds up. Though it may not seem much, over time, it becomes the most substantial income for a First Realm Godly King.

But the Emperor of Tian Kun was not interested in such gains; his sights were set on the resources within the treasure land 'Tianhe.'

The resources of Tianhe, for those cultivators of 'water' type Primordial Bloodlines, were exceedingly beneficial.

"Monarch of Yu Country hasn't made an appearance, and I reckon not many other Godly Kings dare to act. If they did, having their true body extinguished once would be enough to keep them far away," said the Godly King of Demon Blade at one side, "But Big Brother, that Great Saint Luo He does have a city on the border, 'Huyang City'. Shall we make a move?"

"Luo He?" The Emperor of Tian Kun smiled lightly, "A single city is nothing much, let him have it! Our objective is to force the Monarch of Yu Country's hand."

"He got off easy," said Wuxiang, the ancient ancestor on the side.

"You all draft the detailed invasion plan, I only have one requirement, act as soon as possible," The Emperor of Tian Kun instructed, "I want to see whether the Monarch of Yu Country can hold back or not!"

"Yes."

Wuxiang, the ancient ancestor, the Godly King of Demon Blade, the Godly King of Flowing Radium, and the Godly King of Bone Summit responded with respect.

******

Outside Huyang City.

Clad in a robe of silver, Luo Feng stood in the midst of a mountain forest. He looked at a plant in front of him that bore purple flowers. When he stretched out his hand to touch the purple blossom, the flower swayed and its aura rapidly intensified.

From an ordinary plant, the aura quickly reached True God Level, true god of void space level, and even eternal true god level.

"Boom." The purple flower burst into ashes.

"Not even an eternal true god level life form can be catalyzed," Luo Feng shook his head lightly, "In the Land of Origin, there are some ancient beings that can catalyze Godly King level powers; the gap is not just a small one."

Luo Feng walked to a red fruit tree beside him and attempted to touch it once more.

The red fruit tree swayed along, its aura surging vastly, and then, much like before, upon reaching the aura of eternal true god level, it also completely disintegrated into ashes.

"Let's try again."

Flowers, grass, and even rocks - Luo Feng tried to catalyze them all, yet everything turned to ashes.

An exotic beast in the distance watched this scene; observing the flowers and grass reach the aura of an eternal true god level, then turn to ashes, it was frightened into fleeing far away.

"Where exactly is the problem?" Luo Feng stood amidst the forest, very perplexed and deep in thought, wondering where the flaw lay in the combination of the six major branches of life...

In the midst of deep contemplation.

In the collisions of life's six major branch mysteries, all of a sudden, the complete vitality branch emerged in his mind.

"Hm?" Luo Feng was stunned.

"The Life Spirituality branch?"

Luo Feng had felt long ago that just by comprehending the six major branches of the Great Dao of Life Origin, he would be able to grasp them with ease. But he had followed the guidance of the Special Grade Inheritance, not pursuing deliberate comprehension; instead, he focused on understanding high-level secret techniques at a lower realm.

But at this moment, without deliberate comprehension, the Life Spirituality branch had already emerged in his mind.

"So this is the complete Life Spirituality branch." Luo Feng studied it carefully.

"Boom." "Boom."

As Luo Feng contemplated the complete Life Spirituality branch, it triggered a response, and naturally, he understood two more branches, precisely the 'Origin of Life' and 'Body of Life' branches, the ones he had been pondering the longest.

"Three branches have been realized?" A smile appeared on Luo Feng's face, feeling the three branches and contrasting them with the secret technique 'Ten Directions World Form'.

Spirit Light surfaced in his mind, deepening his understanding of the Ten Directions World Form.

Suddenly, the remaining three branches were also naturally comprehended.

The Blood Branch, which is a very famous branch under the Great Dao of Life Origin. Many other Godly Kings from different paths yearned to comprehend it, as it brings many advantages to cultivating the Primordial Bloodline.

The Vitality Branch, once achieved, bestows an incredibly lively life force. Even if a strand of divine power is annihilated, it can recover naturally! To completely obliterate it becomes a hundred-fold or a thousand-fold more difficult.

The Life and Death Branch. Outside of the Land of Origin, there are legends of a 'Death Origin Dao', which naturally encompasses many aspects. However, the 'Death Branch' of the Great Dao of Life Origin is merely one aspect of life - the 'disappearance' of life makes way for a better 'rebirth'.

"Gathering together to the end and comprehending one branch, it has a continuous effect, naturally leading to the realization of all six branches," Luo Feng was quite pleased.

Morosa had also comprehended six major branches at once.

Although there was a slight difference in sequence for me, still, within the time of one cup of tea, all six branches were comprehended.

"Compared to that, my accumulation in the Great Dao of Destruction's Origin is much weaker," Luo Feng understood this point.

On one hand, the mysteries of destruction's origin that Morosa displayed were inferior to the complete shock exhibited by the 'Great Dao of Life Origin' of the Primordial Cosmos, resulting in a much weaker effect on comprehension.

On the other hand, Luo Feng had dedicated most of his efforts to the 'Ten Directions World Form'! After all, the Transformation Method is most suitable for this path.

"Now that I've comprehended,"

"Let's become a Godly King."

Luo Feng had no thoughts of delaying whatsoever.