Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent: Volume 7: Chapter 31 (303): [Famous Across Yulan City]

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Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent
Volume 7: [Nine Rivers Holy Realm]
Chapter (303): [Famous Across Yulan City]
(31th of Volume 7)
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Under the watchful gazes of the spectators atop Yulan City's walls and the guards stationed at the East City Gate, the black-haired man, Luo Feng, took just a few steps before passing through the gate, where Di Qing had been waiting for him.

Brother Luo Feng, you won! You utterly dominated him!" Di Qing was even more thrilled than Luo Feng himself.

"Before so many cultivators, you completely overwhelmed Elder Tianhe! News of this battle will spread across Yulan City within a day."

Luo Feng smiled.

If this battle had taken place in a remote wilderness, intelligence organizations might have needed to verify its authenticity.

But this time, it unfolded right at the East City Gate, witnessed by tens of thousands of practitioners. There was no doubt- Luo Feng had firmly trampled on Elder Tianhe's prestige within Yulan City!

Luo Feng mused to himself- this outcome was part of his plan. Even at the elder level, if one still had to struggle to gather resources, it would be far too pitiful.

Moreover, the risks within the elder-level hunting zones are unpredictable. Without a further breakthrough in strength, Luo Feng had no intention of continuing such hunts.

"Let's go. We need to handle the spoils of battle!"

Piloting the Taixu Dark Eye Ship, Luo Feng and Di Qing swiftly departed through the East City Gate, heading straight toward Hunyuan Hall in the inner city. Tens of thousands of onlookers watched as the ship took flight!

"Amazing!"

"That massive, fur-covered claw- it must be an incredibly powerful secret treasure! With its aid, he completely overpowered Elder Tianhe. In terms of cultivation foundation, he might not yet rival the elder, but with that treasure, he is unstoppable!"

It is said that Elder Tianhe's "Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body" can be exchanged for a high-level Hunyuan Life Bloodline- an item far more valuable than most secret treasures. Without the Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body Form, Elder Tianhe wouldn't even be qualified to compete!

"God Emperor Luo Feng used the secret treasure claw!"

"He fought barehanded the entire time, only bringing out the claw in the final moments!"

"But Elder Tianhe wasn't at his full strength- his clone in the Dark Holy Realm is his true trump card!"

Practitioners fiercely debated the battle. In Yulan City, elder-level figures were highly respected.

For many weaker practitioners, these high-ranking experts were symbols of admiration, and their battles became subjects of extensive study.

Meanwhile, within a cave deep in the inner city...

This was the dwelling of Yu Yong, master of God Emperor Kumo!

"Did Elder Tianhe actually lose to God Emperor Luo Feng?"

Yu Yong, unable to make it to the East City Gate in time, had no choice but to purchase detailed battle records from intelligence networks. With so many spectators present, the information was being sold at a low price.

"This enormous claw defeated Elder Tianhe in a single strike?"

After reviewing the entire battle, Yu Yong felt an inexplicable unease.

"If I had confronted Luo Feng back then, I probably would've been ripped apart in an instant!"

Unlike Elder Tianhe, he had no clones, and his accumulated foundation was not as deep.

Elder Tianhe barely managed to escape from Luo Feng, but Yu Yong knew he wouldn't have been so lucky.

The path of cultivation was fraught with peril!

"One careless step can lead to total defeat."

After arriving at the Nine Rivers Holy Realm, Yu Yong remained extremely cautious.

He preferred to take things slow, advancing steadily rather than taking reckless risks.

However, Kumo joined the Guifang forces, engaging in long-term plundering. With the resources provided by Guifang, he rapidly advanced to the mid-stage God Enlightened Emperor level, nearly catching up to his master, Yu Yong!

"More haste, less speed- Slowing down might allow you to go further!"

At this moment, Yu Yong felt that his vast bloodline had finally reached a state of perfection.

"Although my bloodline is slightly weaker than Elder Tianhe's, I have spent countless years refining his potential. Now, after relentless effort, I have finally reached the semi-Hunyuan level."

It took him only few decades to reach the Semi-Hunyuan level!

"I've been studying various secret techniques to unlock the true potential of my bloodline!"

After reviewing the battle information between Luo Feng and Elder Tianhe, Yu Yong suddenly had a bold idea- to venture into the Dark Holy Realm!

"After reaching the Semi-Hunyuan level... If one wants to break out of this cage? The Dark Holy Realm holds the greatest opportunities!"

Many prodigies like Luo Feng are trapped within their limits, unable to break through.

But those with weaker talents like himself- if they didn't fight for every chance, they would lose even the slightest hope of advancing!

A deep longing flickered in Yu Yong's eyes. Faced with an opportunity to break free from his current limitations, he was willing to do whatever it took. The path to success was paved with too many...

Too many regrets!

And so, on the very day Luo Feng's name resounded through Yulan City, Yu Yong- the semi-Hunyuan bloodline cultivator- quietly piloted his flying ship alone, leaving Yulan City to make his way toward the teleportation array, preparing for his journey to the Dark Holy Realm!

Yu Yong's flying vessel drifted out of the inner city...

Meanwhile, Luo Feng and Di Qing were steering the Taixu Dark Eye Ship in the opposite direction- toward the Hunyuan Hall in the inner city!

At the Hunyuan Hall

Upon entering the first floor, Luo Feng and Di Qing found that all thirteen shop masters had already gathered, proactively welcoming Luo Feng with reverence.

"Greetings, God Emperor Luo Feng!"

"We've already heard the news of Emperor Luo Feng's victory over Elder Tianhe!"

These influential figures displayed immense enthusiasm. While they had once regarded Luo Feng as a peer, now their attitudes carried a distinct tone of respect!

As representatives of major forces, they naturally paid their respects when dealing with elder-level figures.

Luo Feng scanned the thirteen decision-makers before him and smiled.

"I see, You're all quite well-informed!"

The thirteen factions that controlled the low-level Hunyuan life corpse trade within Hunyuan Hall possessed backgrounds as formidable as those of Wanying Pavilion and Insect Nest, as well as the infamous raiding organizations.

When it came to accumulating wealth, monopolizing life material sources was far more profitable than plundering and raiding!

A deal was about to be made.

"God Emperor Luo Feng, I assume you've returned from this hunt with some spoils?" an old acquaintance, Bu You, asked with a smile.

"Yes, I have a fair amount," Luo Feng nodded.

"Everyone, Take a look and name your best price!"

With a wave of his hand, Luo Feng revealed the spoils of his hunt!

A late-stage Blood Demon Elysi, a Frost Soul Watcher, and several early-stage God Emperor prey- each one a valuable catch!

Among them, the highly poisonous Blood Demon Elysi, infamous for its lethal toxins, instantly drew everyone's attention.

"A late-stage God Emperor Blood Demon Elysi? What a rare treasure!"

The overseers' eyes lit up with excitement.

The corpse of a Blood Demon Elysi, known for its venomous body, was simply a treasure everywhere!

Each part of it- from its blood to its bones- was incredibly valuable.

"For the corpse of the Blood Demon Elysi, considering its toxins and overall military merits, I'll offer...

160 million Hunyuan Crystals!"

Bu You, an old acquaintance, was the first to make an offer, giving a very fair price.

"165 million Hunyuan Crystals!" someone immediately bid higher.

"I'm willing to offer 180 million Hunyuan Crystals!"

The sudden bid came from a rock giantess, shocking the other decision-makers.

At that price, she wouldn't just be making a small profit- she might even be taking a loss!

The rock giantess smiled at Luo Feng and said:

"My family's 'Elder Xing Yi' sends his regards to Emperor Luo Feng!"

Hearing that name, Luo Feng immediately understood. This wasn't just a trade- it was also a gesture of goodwill!

Elder Xing Yi- one of the top ten most formidable figures in Yulan City!

A master of both life-healing and deadly poisons, his skills are so terrifying that he is considered on par with the Lord of the Guifang.

For someone like him, a late-stage Blood Demon Elysi- especially one filled with poison- was worth every bit of the 180 million Hunyuan Crystals he offered.

These top ten elders were all unfathomably powerful, standing just beneath the three great palace masters. Each one was a near-peer to the supreme rulers of Yulan City!

Elder Xing Yi, in particular, is known as the Master of the Two Paths- each of them has reached late-stage God Emperor. He has developed powerful secret techniques so that makes even several palace masters feel pressured by him.

However, in the world of supreme powerhouses, interest outweighed coercion.

Even the three great palace masters couldn't simply force figures like Elder Xing Yi or the Lord of Guifang to submit!

"Elder Xing Yi is surprisingly courteous!" Luo Feng mused.

He smiled and responded, "Thank Elder Xing Yi for his goodwill!"

With the thirteen overseers enthusiastically competing for the spoils, the final transaction price far exceeded Luo Feng's expectations-

A staggering 395 million Hunyuan Crystals!

After completing the deal, Luo Feng and Di Qing left the Hunyuan Hall together.

Di Qing was still in disbelief.

"How is this possible? They were willing to buy at a loss!"

The prices of low-level Hunyuan lifeforms were usually very transparent, with only slight variations. Yet this time, the final price was tens of millions higher than expected!

"Not only are they not making a profit, but they might even be losing money!"

"This is the only time!" Luo Feng stated firmly.

"It's the elders behind them who are showing goodwill toward me. That's why they're willing to forgo making a profit."

In the future, hunting would return to a normal transactional process.

Luo Feng then tossed a bag of Hunyuan Crystals to Di Qing.

"This is your share!"

Di Qing took the bag and glanced inside- 39.5 million Hunyuan Crystals. He couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion.

Even though it was just a cut of the earnings, teaming up with someone as terrifyingly strong as Luo Feng meant that the profits were astronomically high.

As a mid-stage God Emperor and a Dao comprehender, Di Qing normally had to join forces with several others of the same level just to have a shot at taking down a mid-stage low-level Hunyuan Lifeform.

And even then, hunting was full of risks- a single mistake, a lost clone, and everything carried on the battlefield could be gone forever.

Accumulating 39.5 million Hunyuan Crystals was no easy feat!

"This will also be the last time we team up!" Di Qing said with a smile, gripping the bag of Crystals tightly.

"I've made a huge profit this time! I won't have to worry about resources for quite a while."

Previously, he had exhausted all his savings to break through to the mid-stage God Emperor, but now, he had regained much of his lost wealth!

"I won't be hunting for a while either," Luo Feng said with a smile.

"Next time, I'll take you along so you can see for yourself."

Di Qing immediately shook his head and refused.

"Not unless my strength fundamentally improves! Otherwise, I'll just be a burden!"

Luo Feng chuckled at Di Qing's honesty.

"Haha... fair enough!"

Then, he turned away. "I'll go check out some other shops first!"

"Alright!" Di Qing nodded.

Before Luo Feng could leave, Di Qing suddenly asked, "By the way, do you want to change your cave dwelling? With your strength, Brother Luo Feng, living in my place feels a bit... inappropriate!"

Back when Di Qing first reached the God Emperor realm, he had shared a rental cave dwelling with others. Now that Luo Feng had reached his current level, it was clear he had outgrown the place.

Luo Feng nodded. "Yes, I plan to find a new cave dwelling."

The energy supply in Di Qing's cave was no longer sufficient for Luo Feng's cultivation.

He was already absorbing more energy than the environment could provide, and as he continued to grow stronger, his needs would only increase.

Eventually, the time had come for them to part ways.

"When I move, I'll leave a section of my cave for you, Emperor Ming, and Emperor Fu," Luo Feng said.

"Do you want to live together?"

Di Qing grinned. "Of course! Who would refuse to live with an elder?"

Luo Feng nodded, then turned and flew off into the distance.

Di Qing stood there, watching Luo Feng's figure disappear.

"That's just how it is on the path of cultivation," he thought to himself.

"Sometimes, you come together. Sometimes, you part ways."

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END OF CHAPTER

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