Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent: Volume 9: Chapter 13 (351): [Summoning]

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Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent
Volume 9: [Advancing Through the Darkness]
Chapter (351): [Summoning]
(13th of Volume 9)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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Luo Feng strolled leisurely out of the Large Hunyuan Hall, wandering through the streets of Hunyuan City.

As he observed the various civilizations' architectural styles and the diverse appearances of the practitioners, he noted that while most practitioners resembled a humanoid form, many retained distinct racial characteristics, and some even exhibited their original, primitive forms.

"Practitioners from countless origin worlds and billions of other worlds- their every word and action bear the imprint of different civilizations," Luo Feng thought.

"Yet, they all share one common trait: they are all beings within the confines of the cage."

Luo Feng's comprehension of the "Semi-Hunyuan Dao of Life and Death" had nearly reached perfection, missing only a sliver of spiritual resonance to achieve true insight.

Through his extensive research into vast quantities of "low-level Hunyuan bloodlines" and some "high-level Hunyuan bloodlines," his understanding of these innate Hunyuan Lifeforms had become profound.

"The distinction between life within the cage and life outside it is like the difference between lower dimensions and higher dimensions, as once described on my home planet, Earth," Luo Feng reflected. He found this explanation particularly accurate.

"Within the cage, the Semi-Hunyuan Dao of Life and Death has reached its limit, incapable of further advancement. But stepping beyond the cage is akin to entering a higher-dimensional realm. Where the Dao of Life and Death can be greatly expanded, with its richness amplified countless times."

The Semi-Hunyuan Dao of Life and Death is like a figure in a painting: intricate, yet limited by its finite resolution.

In contrast, the Hunyuan-level Dao of Life and Death us akin to a living, breathing body, a disparity as vast as heaven and earth.

"The more I learn, the more I grasp the immense gap between the 'Semi-Hunyuan Dao' and the 'Hunyuan Dao,'" Luo Feng admitted with a frown.

"But, according to legends, practitioners can ascend in a single step, by comprehending the Hunyuan-level Dao directly from the Semi-Hunyuan level, breaking through by sheer force of will."

Such tales are legendary among practitioners, representing the ultimate aspiration of countless seekers of the Dao.

However, even among bloodline practitioners, achieving ultimate awakening to become a high-level Hunyuan lifeform is exceedingly rare.

As for the fabled "instant leap to Hunyuan-level Dao comprehension," it remained a distant myth.

"If the intricacies of the Semi-Hunyuan Dao amount to a single unit, then the Hunyuan-level Dao is at least a million times, perhaps even a hundreds of million times greater in complexity and mysteries," Luo Feng pondered.

"I have endured countless hardships to cultivate the 'Semi-Hunyuan Dao of Life and Death,' yet I still lack a little final spiritual resonance. How could one possibly achieve a direct leap to the Hunyuan-level Dao?"

Luo Feng raised his gaze to the sky.

Between his brows, the Bionic Eye of Destruction had grown increasingly profound, capable of peering through the membrane of the Dark Holy Realm to glimpse fragments of the infinite Hunyuan Space's reality.

The Semi-Hunyuan Dao of Life and Death lay within reach, and Luo Feng could sense it would not hinder him for much longer.

But what came next?

"Let's take one step at a time!" Luo Feng resolved, continuing his stroll until he reached the cave residence of Boxiu, Bai Yin, and Chizheng.

Sensing Luo Feng's approach through cause and effect connections, the three immediately emerged to greet him outside their cave dwellings.

"Congratulations, Brother Luo Feng," Boxiu said with a smile.

"After 4,300 epochs, you've finally emerged from seclusion."

Luo Feng smiled.

During these 4,300 epochs, he had only sent a clone to receive the massive compensations delivered by the God Emperor Mixu and others, dedicating all other time to cultivation.

The three led Luo Feng into their cave residence, where they each took their seats.

"Brother Luo Feng," Chizheng said, "during these 4,300 epochs, countless practitioners have come to Hunyuan City hoping to meet you and seek guidance."

"After reaching the Semi-Hunyuan level, it feels as if there's no Dao forward," Boxiu lamented.

"Many practitioners yearn for even a small hint from an invincible Realm existence."

Luo Feng nodded.

Though he could see the road ahead, he understood that it is exponentially more challenging than the Semi-Hunyuan Dao of Life and Death.

"Long jiu Daojun and God Emperor Jike have also expressed their desire to meet you," Bai Yin added.

"Oh? The two of them?" Luo Feng's interest was piqued. With their profound accumulations, they might provide insights that could inspire him.

"By the way, I previously asked you to collect life-and-death-related secret treasures!" Luo Feng inquired.

Boxiu, Bai Yin, and Chizheng exchanged glances.

"We spread word that you are seeking such secret treasures," Boxiu explained.

"With your current reputation, many practitioners offered secret treasures for sale, making it difficult to select the best five. We decided to wait for your emergence so you could choose personally."

"Good," Luo Feng approved.

"Shortlist the twenty most promising secret treasures and invite their owners here. I'll personally select what I need."

The three nodded in understanding.

"I'll summon the twenty practitioners immediately," Boxiu said.

As a practitioner of the True Witch lineage, his discerning eye made him well-suited for the task.

"God Emperor Luo Feng has left his cave residence."

"He's gone to God Emperor Boxiu's cave residence."

Word of Luo Feng's movements quickly spread. Those who had previously met him, such as City Lord Fengqiao and other God Emperors, could pinpoint his location through cause and effect connections since Luo Feng made no effort to conceal himself.

Soon, countless practitioners began converging on God Emperor Boxiu's cave residence.

"He's emerged?"

"Finally, he is out!"

Longjiu Daojun and God Emperor Jike also received the news and hastened to meet Luo Feng. Both sought an audience with this revered God Emperor.

"Everyone, please wait in the courtyard. God Emperor Luo Feng has other guests to see first!" Boxiu, Bai Yin, and Chizheng each sent their clones to personally welcome the visitors.

The crowd was overwhelming, with too many powerful entities present.

Aside from Longjiu Daojun and God Emperor Jike, over three hundred peak-level existences had arrived.

Additionally, countless Semi-Hunyuan Dao Enlightened practitioners and Semi-Hunyuan bloodline practitioners had gathered, their numbers already reaching tens of thousands and continuing to grow.

Boxiu and his companions worked to manage the situation.

"God Emperor Luo Feng has promised to meet everyone today!" Boxiu assured them.

"No rush!" many replied.

"We've waited 4,300 epochs; we can afford a little more patience."

None dared to offend Luo Feng, knowing that angering him might cause him to leave, making future meetings nearly impossible.

Deep within the cave dwelling, Luo Feng first summoned the twenty practitioners. Their strength varied, with some reaching peak-level power and others at the late God Emperor Enlightened stage.

"Please, everyone, take out your treasures. If I wish to purchase one, I will offer a fair price. You may choose whether to sell or not," Luo Feng said with a smile.

"I am willing to gift my treasure to God Emperor Luo Feng," one practitioner said.

"I am willing too."

"So am I."

One after another, the practitioners spoke up.

Of course, this so-called 'gifting' would actually mean Luo Feng owed them a favor- a thread of cause and effect!

If Luo Feng particularly cared about cause and effect, he would have to repay it in the future.

Moreover, the stronger Luo Feng grows, the greater the value of this 'cause and effect' would become.

The practitioners who could reach the Dark Holy Realm are not fools. They knew that "gifting" is actually the most profitable way.

"No need," Luo Feng gently shook his head.

"I will offer a fair price."

At his current level, these life-and-death-related treasures are only useful to broaden his horizons and aid his cultivation; their importance is no longer that great.

Accept free gifts? Luo Feng no longer accepts gifts so lightly.

"Everyone, please display your treasures!" God Emperor Boxiu said from the side.

Knowing that they could not gift their treasures for free, the twenty practitioners had no choice but to take them out for display.

Luo Feng glanced over them.

His accumulation in the Dao of Life and Death is profound enough that he could judge the value of these twenty life-and-death treasures at a single glance.

"All are treasures either forged by existences who have escaped the cage or naturally born treasures!" Luo Feng thought.

"Their values vary."

"These nine will do," Luo Feng selected nine secret treasures and offered prices for each.

As per usual, he doubled the standard price in the Dark Holy Realm!

To Luo Feng, the amount of Hunyuan Crystals involved was trivial.

"God Emperor Luo Feng is truly generous," the practitioners said, showing expressions of joy upon hearing his offers. Being able to sell for double the price was already an incredible deal.

"We are willing to sell."

Of the nine selected treasures, eight practitioners agreed to sell. Only one practitioner hesitated.

"God Emperor Chan fu, God Emperor Luo Feng has already offered five hundred billion Hunyuan Crystals for your treasure. That is more than sufficient," Boxiu said.

"What are you hesitating for?"

"Freedom to trade," Luo Feng smiled lightly.
He did not mind.

"This treasure of mine is a naturally born treasure, nurtured within a world-class Hunyuan being's body. It is extremely profound. I believe it is worth one trillion Hunyuan Crystals," God Emperor Chan fu said, looking at Luo Feng.

God Emperor Chan fu is a Semi-Hunyuan Dao Enlightened practitioner! Excluding this treasure he obtained in his homeworld, his entire life's accumulation only amounted to a few hundred billion Hunyuan Crystals.

This time, he had made up his mind.

Either he would gift it for free- or seize the opportunity to gain an enormous amount of resources!

"One trillion?" Boxiu, Bai Yin, Chizheng, and other practitioners were all stunned.

Daring to quote such a high price?

God Emperor Chan fu was somewhat confident. He came from a Origin world and had other clones, so he wasn't too afraid.

"I heard the God Emperor Mixu and the others compensated 7.5 trillion Hunyuan Crystals. To God Emperor Luo Feng, one trillion is just pocket change. Moreover, this innate secret treasure would surely have great appeal to the right practitioner," God Emperor Chan fu thought.

Luo Feng glanced at the golden bone staff in God Emperor Chan fu's hand.

The golden bone staff fused the mysteries of life and death. It was stronger than the Palm Realm secret treasure. With one strike, it could determine life and death.

"Then I'll just take these eight!" Luo Feng waved his hand. Eight storage rings flew toward the eight practitioners, each containing the agreed amount of Hunyuan Crystals.

The eight practitioners happily accepted them.

"Thank you, God Emperor Luo Feng," they said, very satisfied.

God Emperor Chan fu frowned slightly as he watched. Just because he raised the price by five hundred billion, Luo Feng refused to buy?

"Boxiu, see them out," Luo Feng ordered casually.

"Please," Boxiu said immediately, ushering the practitioners out.

God Emperor Chan fu left reluctantly, knowing Luo Feng wouldn't accept a free gift nor pay the exorbitant price he asked.

"God Emperor Luo Feng, could you grant us some guidance?" a practitioner asked eagerly.

"There are already tens of thousands of practitioners gathered outside. Today, I will meet with all practitioners and publicly discuss the Dao," Luo Feng replied.

Hearing this, the practitioners smiled brightly and left obediently.

In the garden outside, tens of thousands of practitioners were already gathered, and their numbers were still growing. The twenty practitioners who had tried to sell treasures were also present.

"God Emperor Chan fu, you're too greedy."

"God Emperor Luo Feng is an invincible Realm existence. Did you really think he would care so much about your treasure?"

Some practitioners laughed at him.

News of the transaction spread quickly among the practitioners. Listening to the surrounding discussions, God Emperor Chan fu began to feel a vague sense of unease.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, a heavy slap landed on God Emperor Chan fu's shoulder, and a terrifying force swept through his entire body.

God Emperor Chan fu turned around and saw a filthy, disheveled old man. His eyes gleamed blood-red, filled with madness and malice.

He grinned wickedly at God Emperor Chan fu.

"God Emperor Ji Ke ?" God Emperor Chan fu's heart trembled.

Who didn't know that Ji Ke is known for being insane?

"Which treasure were you trying to sell to Luo Feng?" God Emperor Ji Ke asked.

"This one!" God Emperor Chan fu said meekly, sensing God Emperor Ji Ke's menacing aura. He obediently took out the golden bone staff.

"It's mine now!" God Emperor Ji Ke snatched it away.

God Emperor Chan fu didn't even dare to resist, only able to watch helplessly as God Emperor Ji Ke took the golden bone staff- without even giving him a single Hunyuan Crystal.

"I just needed a gift to visit Luo Feng!" God Emperor Ji Ke chuckled darkly.

God Emperor Chan fu dared not say a word.

"Longjiu Daojun, God Emperor Ji Ke!" Boxiu called from the distance.

"God Emperor Luo Feng is summoning you both."

Longjiu Daojun and God Emperor Ji Ke immediately followed Boxiu inside to meet Luo Feng.

"Longjiu Daojun and God Emperor Ji Ke, as expected, are different."

"They do have far deeper accumulations than the rest of us," said some of the peak-level existences.

Among the crowd of practitioners, two particularly inconspicuous and weak individuals were the YanFeng Ancestor and Thunder Ancestor.They were among the low-ranked existences present.

"Luo Feng must have known that we are here," YanFeng Ancestor and Thunder Ancestor exchanged a glance, realizing that their past connection with Luo Feng was still too shallow.

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