Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent: Volume 7: Chapter 30 (302): [Victory and Defeat]

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Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent
Volume 7: [Nine Rivers Holy Realm]
Chapter (302): [Victory and Defeat]
(30th of Volume 7)
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Despite Elder Tianhe's overwhelming aura, Luo Feng remained indifferent, as he already understood that the Elder Tianhe's true power lay in his mastery of close-combat techniques.

Still, Luo Feng found himself somewhat intrigued by Elder Tianhe. He recognized the struggle shared by all practitioners of the Dark Holy Realm.

Once they reached a complete bottleneck in their cultivation, they desperately sought ways to break free from their confinement, trying every possible method to escape the limits imposed upon them.

Luo Feng reflected on how Elder Tianhe had studied hundreds of inheritances, yet in the end, he chose to follow the path of bloodline cultivation.

Elder Tianhe, now walking the Bloodline Path, had already ascended to the semi-Hunyuan level. If he managed to take one more step forward, he would undergo the ultimate awakening and potentially break free from his constraints.

At the very least, there is still a glimmer of hope-"a chance to jump out of the cage."

"When faced with a bottleneck, even the endless passage of time cannot guarantee progress! The practitioners of the Dark Holy Realm will go to any lengths to advance!"

Luo Feng pondered, "I wonder what kind of bottlenecks I will encounter in the future?"

"Luo Feng, let's test whose physical body is stronger- yours or my "Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body".

As soon as Elder Tianhe finished speaking, he vanished into thin air.

Luo Feng's Bionic Eye of Destruction, positioned between his brows, detected a faint fluctuation approaching at high speed.

Elder Tianhe's finger, as sharp as a blade, slashed across Luo Feng's chest, aiming to cut through him.

Luo Feng observed the attack with keen interest. His robe, woven from his own energy, had been enhanced by the secret treasure "Immortal Heart."

The strike, meant to cut through his chest, failed to leave even the slightest mark on his robe!

"My physical body's secret technique, 'Undying Blood Sea Body,' is modeled after the blood-colored scales of the Star Tower. It already possesses a degree of indestructibility. With the reinforcement of the 'Immortal Heart,' what do I have to fear?" Luo Feng thought as he carefully studied Elder Tianhe's move.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh...

As Elder Tianhe moved, he transformed into an invisible airflow. Without Luo Feng's Bionic Eye of Destruction, it would have been impossible to track his movements.

Even as he moved with lightning speed, he continued his relentless attacks, slashing at Luo Feng over ten times in mere moments- yet not a single fiber of his robe was damaged!

"Is this the extent of Elder Tianhe's abilities?" Luo Feng remarked.

Previously, Luo Feng had relied on the Endless Sea of Blood technique and formations to eliminate hundreds of Dao soldiers. This time, however, he faced his opponent directly, relying solely on his physical strength.

Elder Tianhe reappeared at a distance, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Your protective robe is indestructible," he admitted. "You possess quite a few powerful secret treasures."

However, no matter how indestructible the robe was, there had to be a limit to how much force his life force could endure.

In an instant, Elder Tianhe's body underwent a drastic transformation- his size expanded exponentially, silver-gray wings unfurled from his back, and his entire figure became enveloped in silver-gray fur.

Before long, he had completely transformed into a towering, bird-like humanoid.

This dramatic shift sent waves of excitement through the spectators gathered atop Yulan City's walls.

"'Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body!' So this is Elder Tianhe's 'Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body'."

Many of the onlookers had previously purchased intelligence reports from the Emperor Yishen, and in those records, this exact bloodline transformation of Elder Tianhe had been documented!

As a colossal silver-gray birdman, he radiated an overwhelming aura of willpower.

After all, his transformation is rooted in the bloodline of a high-level Hunyuan lifeform, a lineage brimming with untapped potential. It was the key to his long-held ambition- to break free from the cage!

At this moment, Luo Feng's expression turned more serious.

"Hmph!"

With a single powerful flap of his enormous wings, Elder Tianhe closed the distance between them in an instant, his claw slashing down toward Luo Feng with devastating force!

Unlike Luo Feng's usual massive furry claws, Elder Tianhe's claws had now become even more menacing, brimming with a ferocious aura.

"Boom!"

The strike landed directly on Luo Feng's head!

Yet, Luo Feng did not even attempt to evade. Instead, he met the attack head-on, raising his palm as though he is holding up the entire sky.

The battlefield shook with the collision. Elder Tianhe's intention was clear- he aimed to wear down Luo Feng's energy through sheer brute force.

However, as their attacks clashed, Elder Tianhe quickly realized the truth- The power of Luo Feng's Palm was nearly on par with his own! Though he held a slight advantage, it was barely significant!

"A newly promoted elder is already this strong?" Elder Tianhe's brow furrowed slightly.

His wings, capable of rending the heavens apart, struck down relentlessly, while Luo Feng countered each blow with equally powerful palm strikes, refusing to yield!

"Rise!"

With a commanding shout, Luo Feng unleashed an endless sea of blood, which surged like a violent tide.

In an instant, the blood-red ocean churned and roared, swallowing Elder Tianhe whole!

The "Azure Heaven Destruction Formation Diagram" activated, binding and strangling Elder Tianhe from all directions. His enormous form was now restricted, causing his wing movements to slow and his strikes to weaken. With his explosive power significantly diminished, the might of his claws naturally suffered as well.

"Elder Tianhe~ Is this all you've got? Seems like you're not much without him, huh?" Luo Feng laughed boldly, his towering figure locked in fierce combat against the massive birdman.

The combination of Luo Feng's Endless Blood Sea and his formidable physical combat abilities had granted him a clear upper hand in battle!

This was the true "Undying Blood Sea Body" in its fully realized form!

"Am I actually at a disadvantage?" Elder Tianhe's expression darkened with frustration.

In all his years of conflict within Yulan City, the "Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body" had always been sufficient.

According to his original strategy, unleashing the "Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body" should have been enough to annihilate Luo Feng's clone!

Yet, even now, he still hadn't able forced Luo Feng to use gigantic claw.

"If fifty percent of the strength isn't enough... then I'll go all out and use hundred percent of my strength!"

Bloodlust ignited in Elder Tianhe's eyes.

Never before had he revealed his full power within Yulan City. But now, he had no choice.

After all, this supreme technique- this ultimate power- had taken him hundreds of millions of years to perfect!

"Boom!"

The battlefield trembled as Elder Tianhe prepared to unleash his full strength!

Beneath the silver-gray fur of Elder Tianhe's body, intricate golden patterns began to emerge, densely covering every inch of his skin. Even the surface of his eyeballs was imprinted with these enigmatic formations!

Had someone been able to peer inside him, they would have discovered that every drop of his blood carried a formation diagram- a mark of his relentless pursuit of strength!

These formation diagrams had been the cornerstone of Elder Tianhe's path from weakness to power.

He had long used them to refine Dao soldiers, but his ambitions extended far beyond that.

He had sought to turn his own "Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body" into a Dao soldier itself- embedding countless formation diagrams directly into his flesh, attempting to unlock the deepest potential of his bloodline and achieve the legendary "Ultimate Awakening".

Although he had yet to fully awaken, the fusion of these intricate formations with his "Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body" transformation had already vastly amplified his power!

"Mm?"

Luo Feng's bionic Eye of Destruction couldn't peer directly inside Elder Tianhe's body, but it clearly detected the sudden emergence of those golden-illuminated formation patterns on his skin!

At that moment, Elder Tianhe's aura surged dramatically.

[This strength...?]

[Has Elder Tianhe always possessed such power?]

Among the gathered onlookers on Yulan City's walls, several clones of high-ranking elders observed the battle closely. They were deeply familiar with Elder Tianhe, and at a glance, they could tell-

This display of power far exceeded anything recorded in previous intelligence reports.

"His skin is completely covered in formation patterns!"

"It seems he has successfully fused the formation diagram with his 'Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body'."

The gathered elders exchanged looks of concealed astonishment. Though the Great Dao shared commonalities across different cultivation paths, the fusion of distinct cultivation systems was a feat few could accomplish.

Elder Tianhe's success in merging his formation techniques with his "Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body" was a rare and terrifying achievement.

Elder Tianhe's towering form shimmered faintly with golden light, his blood-red eyes- now fully integrated into the formation diagram- locked onto Luo Feng. His voice, deep and commanding, echoed across the battlefield.

"This is the first time I am unleashing my full power in Yulan City. Luo Feng, take this as an honor."

With those words-

BOOM!

The three massive pairs of wings on Elder Tianhe's back trembled violently, and with a devastating force, they shattered the endless sea of blood that had once encircled him!

In an instant, he broke free from Luo Feng's binding technique.

And then- his devastating claw landed directly on Luo Feng's chest!

Luo Feng felt the terrifying impact rip through him, sending him flying backward as he crashed into the raging sea of blood!

BOOM!

But Elder Tianhe showed no mercy. His monstrous form burst forward in relentless pursuit, his rage manifesting in a flurry of earth-shattering attacks.

With just a single strike, he caused waves of blood to explode, sending torrents of crimson energy cascading in all directions.

With each flap of his powerful wings, he obliterated entire sections of the blood sea, consuming vast portions of Luo Feng's domain in a single breath.

Luo Feng stared at his own body in surprise. "I got injured?"

The realization struck him- Elder Tianhe had actually managed to wound him even though his "Undying Blood Sea Body" is supported by "Immortal Heart".

This battle was a clear reminder: he could not underestimate the countless top experts in this vast world. Each of them had their own unique opportunities, forged through experience and wisdom.

Unlike them, Luo Feng had never learned any Semi-Hunyuan inheritances- he had deliberately avoided relying on external influences, choosing to explore his own path from the ground up.

But those who fused multiple inheritances and techniques had also forged their own powerful ways.

"Compared to these elders, who have cultivated for countless years, my accumulation is still shallow."

Luo Feng knew that these elders primarily roamed the Dark Holy Realm, where resources are vast but dangerous.

The Nine Rivers Holy Realm, on the other hand, is a treasure trove- but their strength here is far weaker than in their native realm because they have fewer treasures with them.

Yet, despite that gap, Elder Tianhe had pushed him this far.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The terrifying six-winged form of Elder Tianhe loomed above, his wings generating massive shockwaves that sent endless waves of blood surging in all directions!

With each strike of his ferocious claws, he pressed down upon Luo Feng, attacking with overwhelming force!

Luo Feng smirked.

"Elder Tianhe, Your experience is indeed deeper than mine...."

Then, his expression turned calm.

"But this battle ends here!"

BOOM!

Suddenly- Luo Feng extended his right hand, and in an instant, his arm expanded and transformed into a massive furry claw, far more terrifying than before!

This was the power of the Immortal Heart!

With this, his strength now truly rivaled Elder Tianhe's "Eternal Netherhawk Divine Body".

"Whoosh!"

Harnessing the power of this fury claw, Luo Feng also activated the secret patterns embedded within his claw- causing its power to increase dramatically.

This was no longer a simple battle of strength- this was the suppression of absolute power!

Elder Tianhe's eyes widened as he saw the massive, fur-covered claw descending upon him.

Even before it reached him, he felt the overwhelming suppression, as if the heavens themselves were crushing down!

He had read about this claw before.

But seeing it in person...

He finally understood.

This claw could rip apart even the scales of a Hunyuan Leader!

BOOM!

With a single earth-shattering swipe, the heavens and earth split apart, forming an inescapable world prison!

Elder Tianhe was now trapped- he had nowhere to hide!

The only thing he could do... was resist with everything he had!

BOOM!

But in an instant-

A devastating claw strike tore through his defenses!

His wings were ripped apart, blood splattered across the battlefield, and for the first time...

Elder Tianhe showed weakness.

As soon as their final clash ended, Elder Tianhe knew.

The gap between them... was far too vast.

There was no way he could compete.

But as he struggled to catch his breath, he sighed inwardly.

"At least... I forced you to use that claw."

For a long time, Elder Tianhe had known about Luo Feng's legendary furry claw.

But until now, Luo Feng had never used it in battle.

This had frustrated him immensely- had Luo Feng simply been looking down on him?

Now, finally, he had pushed Luo Feng far enough to force him to use his trump card.

That, in itself, was a victory.

With a calm exhale, Elder Tianhe withdrew his wings.

"I lost, Luo Feng."

Then, in a flash of golden light, he turned and retreated passing through the membrane wall of the realm formed by the Palm Realm, escaping through the East City Gate at terrifying speed.

Luo Feng, watching him leave, simply retracted his furry claw and let the endless sea of blood converge into a single point.

In an instant- he returned to his normal form.

A simple black-haired man once again.

Yet, on the towering walls of Yulan City, thousands of shocked spectators could hardly believe their eyes.

Just moments ago-

They had seen Elder Tianhe's massive form, his devastating six wings, and his unmatched fury.

And now?

That same Elder Tianhe had been instantly crushed and forced to flee- all because of that one enormous claw!

Their eyes darted toward the calm, black-haired man standing in the aftermath of battle.

And at that moment, they understood.

Luo Feng... was on an entirely different level.

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END OF CHAPTER

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