Swallowed Star 2: Land of Origin

Another cave mansion within the large Primordial Hall.

Here, the birds are singing and flowers are blooming. On the endless grassland, a middle-aged man in blue is carefully painting; his brush paints in the Void, naturally altering this part of the world with his scenery.

“Alas, the fifth path of the Great Dao—it’s so difficult to comprehend even a branch of it.” The man in blue puts down his brush.

“Just this one path left.”

The man in blue gently shakes his head.

He is Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch, an existence mastering three Half Primordial Level paths! Without refining any Primordial Bloodline, he was the strongest Cultivator in the Dark World before Luo Feng.

“The Lord favors me, has done so much for me, yet I have disappointed him.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch thought.

“As long as all five paths reach the Second Realm of Godly King, mastering over half of the Source World Origin, I can completely control the Source World, becoming the Master of the Source World.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch’s eyes are filled with expectation.

He has walked this path for too long.

Over thirty Source World cycles have passed! Too long!

He has reached the Half Primordial Level in the paths of wind, fire, and thunder! But in his homeland Source World, there was no Thunder Dao. Only after leaving his homeland and encountering other fortunes did he cultivate the Thunder Dao.

“The Lord valued me, helped me explore countless Source Worlds, choosing the most suitable one for me, allowing me to reincarnate into the new Source World, ‘Dragon Blood Origin World’, which contains nine paths, including wind, fire, and thunder.”

“The fourth path, the ‘Water’ path, I reached the Second Realm of Godly King in one Reincarnation Era.”

“But the fifth path, I can’t even comprehend a branch of the Great Dao.”

Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch is in anguish.

Every Cultivator has their specialties.

Where one is not adept, comprehending a ‘Great Dao Branch’ is not easy.

Luo Feng focuses on Life and Death!

“The path to the Great Dao is right in front, just a little bit more.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch has tried everything, even the Lord who favors him has thought of many methods for him.

But there is just this last path left!

“The Lord said refining Primordial Bloodline should be the last resort! Endless consequences.”

“Controlling the Source World Origin to become a World-level Primordial Life is the path to the Great Dao without consequences.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch has other ways to escape the Braided Cage.

But he’s set on this path! Persistent and indomitable!

“The Lord is right; cultivation requires great perseverance. I’ve only gone through over thirty Source World cycles, what’s that to count?” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch has faced the temptation of other paths but remained steadfast.

Suddenly—

“My junior brother is here?” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch receives a transmission.

A moment later, after Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch proactively opens the cave mansion door, Feng Qiao City Lord enters.

“Senior brother.” Feng Qiao City Lord appears rather excited.

“What has you so excited? This isn’t like you, Feng Qiao.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch smiled.

“In our Dark Sacred Realm, there is an invincible existence named Luo Feng!” Feng Qiao City Lord exclaims.

“Oh?”

Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch is slightly surprised, smiling, “It’s not surprising. The Dark Sacred Realm has birthed invincible existences before. Once born, they are usually taken.”

“He’s not been taken yet. He lives in the large Primordial Hall and even bought a cultivation cave mansion.” Feng Qiao City Lord explains.

“Not been taken?” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch queries, “Bought a cultivation cave mansion in the large Primordial Hall?”

From what he knows.

The two High Level Primordial Lives responsible for garrisoning the Dark Sacred Realm, ‘Qiu Ge’ and ‘Yifeiya’, once they find an invincible existence, even if the Lord hasn’t arrived yet, these two garrison commanders should take the invincible existence, passing on some basic information.

“Unless the Lord instructed, only then the two garrison commanders did not take Luo Feng.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch is well aware of these rules.

Because, before he reincarnated into ‘Dragon Blood Origin World’, he was already an invincible existence!

Previously, he was under the jurisdiction of Starlight Lord, who cherished him.

After reincarnation, he entered the jurisdiction of ‘Yuan’ Lord. Even so, Yuan would not interfere with his growth; Starlight continued to handle his matters.

Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch, a ‘Master of the Source World seed’, receives nurturing and resources surpassing those of High Level Primordial Lives like Qiu Ge and Yifeiya who rely on Primordial Bloodline.

Even at the World-level Primordial Life tier, Masters of the Source World who don’t cultivate Primordial Bloodline hold higher status than World-level Primordial Lives who do.

“Is he confirmed to have invincible strength?” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch asks.

“Confirmed.”

Feng Qiao City Lord nods, “Secret Ruins Divine Emperor and their fifteen collaborators couldn’t withstand even a single move before Luo Feng Divine Emperor.”

“Then it is indeed invincible strength.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch’s eyes gleam.

“Invincible strength but hasn’t been taken! There must be specific reasons.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch is curious.

His invincible strength wasn’t taken because he was specially tutored by Starlight Lord—he is a Master of the Source World seed!

This Luo Feng, with invincible strength hasn’t been taken, what could it be for?

“I want to visit this Luo Feng Divine Emperor.” Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch chuckled, “Can you help me contact him?”

Feng Qiao City Lord helplessly said: “I contacted Bo Xiu Divine Emperor and his associates after leaving Chengfeng City. Bo Xiu Divine Emperor and his three companions follow ‘Luo Feng Divine Emperor’. As they said, Luo Feng Divine Emperor bought a cultivation cave mansion in the large Primordial Hall and went into closed-door training, not seeing anyone! He’ll summon when he emerges.”

“Then please notify Luo Feng Divine Emperor’s followers, tell them I, Dragon Nine, wish to visit Luo Feng Divine Emperor. Once Luo Feng Divine Emperor emerges, inform me first.” Dragon Nine smiled.

“Okay.” Feng Qiao City Lord nods, “I’ll send a transmission to them now. I’m also waiting for Luo Feng Divine Emperor’s summon! Hoping Luo Feng Divine Emperor can give me some guidance.”

Dragon Nine Daoist Monarch nods: “His guidance might be useful to you.”

Dragon Nine is indeed proud.

The normal invincible being was summoned, he didn’t care much.

But being invincible and not being summoned made him pay attention.

…

Dark Sacred Realm, Wilderness.

Above a vast expanse of black water, a human figure is locked in battle with multiple ‘Super Limit Level’ Low Level Primordial Life forms.

“Hahaha!!!” Accompanied by a hearty laugh.

The figure engages in close combat, ruthlessly killing these twelve Super Limit Level Low Level Primordial Life forms.

With a wave to gather the corpses, this figure’s smile is exuberant.

He’s filthy, his hair a mess, his eyes tinged with blood, and his smile conveys a strange, eerie quality. Occasionally, the aura he emits causes the heavens and earth to tremble and twist.

He is Divine Emperor Ji Ke!

One of the two strongest cultivators on the surface of the Dark Sacred Realm!

“World-level Primordial Bloodline, the bloodline will it contains is too strong, can’t be suppressed, just have to come out and kill once in a while.” Divine Emperor Ji Ke felt quite tormented, because in addition to needing enormous battle merit to exchange for ‘World-level Primordial Bloodline’, one must endure a large Primordial Hall trial, ensuring they don’t go mad from integrating the bloodline.

He passed the trial and indeed didn’t go mad, he’s been clear-minded all this time.

But still tormented by the bloodline will!

The bloodline will influences his spiritual will, ordinarily driving him crazy! When suppressed for too long, he needs to come out for rampant killing. However, he is very clear-minded, never slaughtering cultivators wantonly, always running to the wilderness, hunting down these low-level Primordial Life forms.

Currently in Dark Sacred Realm, the one who has slaughtered the most low-level Primordial Life forms is undoubtedly Divine Emperor Ji Ke.

“Hmm?” Divine Emperor Ji Ke suddenly received a communication.

“A true invincible being has emerged in Dark Sacred Realm, now residing in a large Primordial Hall, buying a cave mansion for cultivation?” Divine Emperor Ji Ke was somewhat excited, “Previously, invincible beings were always summoned and taken away. This Luo Feng Divine Emperor is quite peculiar; he’s not summoned, instead continuing to cultivate in Dark Sacred Realm?”

“Good, good, good, just perfect to find him and have a battle. His strength is above mine, I can fully unleash my power and happily engage in combat.” Divine Emperor Ji Ke immediately hurried towards Primordial City in high spirits.

…

The news of an invincible being, ‘Luo Feng Divine Emperor’, emerging in Dark Sacred Realm gradually spread.

Upon learning that Luo Feng Divine Emperor hadn’t been summoned but chose to reside in a large Primordial Hall, many cultivators excitedly rushed to Primordial City, eager to hear guidance from this invincible being.

After all, beforehand, even if an invincible being emerged, they were immediately taken away, making it extremely difficult to meet them.

“Invincible being, Luo Feng Divine Emperor?”

In a very ordinary cave mansion in a remote corner of Primordial City, both Primogenitor Yan Feng and Thunder Ancestor resided here!

“I’ve inquired thoroughly, it’s Luo Feng.” Thunder Ancestor was somewhat excited, “Currently, the entire Primordial City is buzzing with the news that this Luo Feng Divine Emperor has arrived in Dark Sacred Realm for just a millennium! His strength is already invincible.”

“Not long ago, Emperor Qing said that Luo Feng single-handedly suppressed four Super Limit Level beings in Yulan City.” Primogenitor Yan Feng couldn’t help but remark, “And now, suddenly, he’s invincible?”

The speed of his rise is truly terrifying.

Both of them watched Luo Feng ascend from the Land of Origin, soaring into the sky!

“I’ve also inquired about the Land of Origin.” Thunder Ancestor stated, “Luo Feng has been in closed cultivation all along, without special reason, no one can see him.”

“Regardless of whether it’s the Land of Origin or Dark Sacred Realm, he’s always in secluded cultivation.” Primogenitor Yan Feng added, “Since that’s the case, let’s not disturb him. Let’s ask Morosa to relay a message, saying that he can summon us once he emerges.”

“Alright.” Thunder Ancestor nodded, “I never imagined that an invincible being could emerge from our homeland in the Land of Origin world.”

“Having become invincible, escaping the Braided Cage isn’t far off.” Primogenitor Yan Feng commented.

Both of them were quite envious.

One of them is a Half Primordial Bloodline Cultivator, wishing for ultimate awakening, which is extremely difficult. The other is at the late stage of Divine Emperor Enlightenment, yet hasn’t reached the level of a ‘Half Primordial Enlightened.’

“If we had known, we should’ve offered more benefits.” At this moment, Thunder Ancestor was somewhat regretful.

“We guessed he’d come to Dark Sacred Realm, but never anticipated he’d become so powerful.” Flame Wind shook his head, believing that with the vast worlds they’ve seen, they only perceived Luo Feng as one of the many future powerhouses within Dark Sacred Realm.

In hindsight, the relationship between Emperor Qing and Luo Feng far surpassed theirs.

…

There are many who wish to see Luo Feng now, numerous powerful cultivators have come from other cities to Primordial City, yet Luo Feng remains in closed cultivation, meeting no one.

“In this cave mansion within the large Primordial Hall, consuming treasures poses minimal burden on the soul.” Luo Feng noticed that taking treasures like ‘Hundred Tribulations Heart Essence’, which originally heavily burdens the soul, now becomes much lighter thanks to the constant nurturing of the Origin Power within the cave mansion’s world, making the soul more comfortable.

Consuming these treasures, Luo Feng’s avatar in the Land of Origin, utilizing the Eye of Life and Death and the Wisdom Book, researched all collected ‘Low-level Primordial Bloodline,’ a task consuming fifteen hundred millennia!

Every time, Luo Feng began by studying corpse materials, analyzing them to infer the various mysteries contained within these Low Level Primordial Life forms. Then he would validate these findings by observing the Primordial Bloodline.

Thus, over fifteen hundred millennia, and the speed of Luo Feng’s thought process remained generally above five hundred times faster! Luo Feng’s understanding of both Life and Death attained a deeply profound level.

Afterwards…

Luo Feng only then began studying the ‘High Level Primordial Bloodline’ within the mind consciousness system!

His newly purchased Life and Destruction categories of High Level Primordial Bloodline, through research, confirmed fifteen kinds possessing a mind consciousness system. This greatly enriched Luo Feng’s knowledge of the mind system! The speed with which his ‘Mind Consciousness System’ was perfected increased dramatically.

Unknowingly, Luo Feng had been in secluded cultivation within the large Primordial Hall for forty-three hundred millennia!

There were already many cultivators waiting for Luo Feng’s summon in Primordial City, but not one dared to disturb him.

“Almost there.”

Within the cave mansion world, Luo Feng suddenly opened his eyes while sitting cross-legged on the ground.

The deep accumulation from Life and Destruction categories, mind consciousness system, and all other aspects led to the entire ‘Life and Death Dao’ finally reaching the last step in its deduction.

“Only one final push is needed. This last push, further seclusion is futile.” Luo Feng realized, “A spiritual stimulation is required, then the Mind Consciousness System can achieve Perfection! Consequently, Life and Death Dao can naturally reach Divine Emperor Perfection.”

The Half Primordial Life and Death Path was already clearly discernible in Luo Feng’s mind, yet it lacked one spiritual stimulation.