Swallowed Star 2: Land of Origin

"Teacher, the Shi Kingdom now has five Godly Kings," Luo Feng looked at the Mountain Sitting Guest, "Do we only need to kill three?"

The Mountain Sitting Guest nodded, "Only those three earliest rulers who are blood enemies of mine, the Emperor of Tian Kun, the Wuxiang Ancestor, and the Ancestor of Blade Demon, matter to me. Eliminating those three will suffice!"

Luo Feng nodded.

The three earliest rulers of the Shi Kingdom were the closest of friends, with the Emperor of Tian Kun still in the First Realm of Godly King. They ventured together in the Land of Origin, and all three were sinners of the highest order. On the other hand, the two who came later were much less sinful.

The Kufeng God King was invited to join by the Emperor of Tian Kun because of his proficiency in the Life Origin and Clone Techniques, capable of dealing with many matters. He was a hardworking and uncomplaining character who exchanged his services for some resources.

The Liuyu God King, similar to the Mountain Sitting Guest, was once the ruler of a small edge country, the Liuyu Country. As the Shi Kingdom invaded its surroundings and approached the Liuyu Country, the Liuyu Country Master didn't wait to be attacked and offered allegiance! It gave the Shi Kingdom no reason for conflict. Among the five Godly Kings of the Shi Kingdom, she was the least noticeable and held the lowest status, but at least she preserved her people.

"Do we need to have a talk with them before killing them?" Luo Feng asked again.

"No need," the Mountain Sitting Guest shook his head, "There's nothing to talk about! The more we talk, the more likely accidents will happen! I just want them completely dead!"

Luo Feng nodded and stood up, "Then let's set out now."

"Make sure you are well prepared and try to keep both Ancient Countries from discovering your identity," the Mountain Sitting Guest stood up and reminded him.

"Don't worry."

A black robe spread across Luo Feng's body, a golden mask appeared on his face, and his hair grew much longer. His aura became dark and profound, yet filled with great terror! He was mimicking the Formless and Intangible to resemble the memory of that vast eye from his dreams.

Luo Feng studied that vast eye deeply and even created the Great Extinction Style based on it. Although the mimicry fell far short of the dream memory, it still instinctively struck fear into the Mountain Sitting Guest beside him.

It was like a lower-level creature encountering a higher-dimension being, feeling instinctive fear.

"With this appearance, there should be few who can guess my identity," Luo Feng smiled.

"Your aura is even more terrifying than in your true form," the Mountain Sitting Guest couldn't help saying, "I've seen the Monarch of the Thunder Ancient Country, who cultivates the Primordial Bloodline with a terrifying aura. But it seems they're nothing compared to you."

Luo Feng smiled.

His true form's aura was comparable to Emperors and Monarchs, and naturally even more terrifying when mimicking the 'vast eye.'

"An existence like this, it's only right to easily and completely kill the three rulers of the Shi Kingdom," Luo Feng said, "Let's go."

The Mountain Sitting Guest watched his disciple and nodded slightly.

His emotions were tumultuous. On the one hand, he had waited too long for revenge; on the other, his disciple had now exceeded his expectations! After all, the "Earth" was cultivated by humans after the Mountain Sitting Guest had reformed the environment. Luo Feng was like the child he raised, step by step cultivating to this day, guided by the Star Tower, the "Nine Volume Manual," and the "Lie Yuan Technique."

He watched Luo Feng grow, but now he was somewhat incomprehensible. This made the Mountain Sitting Guest feel a sense of fulfillment.

"Whoosh." The Mountain Sitting Guest's body had golden liquid flowing, and his aura strangely disappeared entirely. Under the flow of the golden liquid, the Mountain Sitting Guest reverted to his appearance from the Primordial Cosmos Region.

"This is a Golden Armored Puppet I refined; it barely has the strength of a Godly King," the Mountain Sitting Guest said, "My True Body is hidden within the puppet. The visible puppet has no life aura whatsoever."

Luo Feng nodded. Most formidable Godly Kings have ways to hide their aura, like when traveling to the Dream Domain, they conceal their identity.

However, the hiding technique of his teacher, the Mountain Sitting Guest, was quite special! He walked with a puppet's body outside, while his True Body was utterly concealed.

"Teacher's Artifact Refining Skills are indeed formidable. Then let's set out now," Luo Feng immediately took the Mountain Sitting Guest and quietly left Huyang City, arriving at the Royal Capital of the Shi Kingdom in a blink.

Above the Royal Capital of the Shi Kingdom, Luo Feng and the Mountain Sitting Guest looked down upon the vast city.

"Hm?" Luo Feng was puzzled.

"What's wrong?" the Mountain Sitting Guest asked, confused.

"The True Body of the Emperor of Tian Kun is not in the Royal Capital," Luo Feng said with a furrowed brow.

Luo Feng came this time as a World Life Form in his True Body, also carrying the Secret Treasure "Star Tower." The World Life Form's inner world was solidified by the "Life Lotus," making it tremendously powerful! It could reflect the outside world, even capturing vast external regions entirely 'into' its inner world and imprisoning them.

Using his inner world's outward sensibility, Luo Feng could confirm that the entire Royal Capital had no sufficiently powerful creatures, just a Kufeng God King Avatar.

Furthermore, the Star Tower possessed the abilities to capture, suppress, and seal enemies. Luo Feng, utilizing the Star Tower to feel around, also did not detect any strong auras. For Luo Feng at this point, ordinary Godly Kings were no longer considered strong auras.

"I've already locked onto the Wuxiang Ancestor and the Ancestor of Blade Demon with my avatars, ready to strike at any moment," Luo Feng said, "But the location of the Emperor of Tian Kun is currently undetermined."

"What shall we do if he has entered some treasure land for cultivation and might stay for a long time?" the Mountain Sitting Guest asked.

Luo Feng shook his head, "I've always been subscribing to information about some of the most powerful beings in the Land of Origin, including regular updates on the Emperor of Tian Kun. According to information from the Flame Wind Pavilion, since the last time the Emperor of Tian Kun's True Body was destroyed and he recovered it using a Resurrection Carrier, he has been nurturing the Primordial Bloodline... During the period of nurturing the Primordial Bloodline, he hasn't gone to any treasure land."

The Mountain Sitting Guest nodded.

"As long as he doesn't go to the treasured land, he must eventually return, and we'll just wait for him in the Royal Capital," Luo Feng said.

"We have no other choice," the Mountain sitting guest nodded.

...

Flame Wind Ancient Country, Yan Capital.

Emperor Di Yan sat there, tasting the delicacies in front of him and exclaimed, "Tian Kun, when it comes to culinary artistry, only a few in the Land of Origin can match you. Your understanding of ingredients is unique, enabling you to bring out their naturally wonderful flavors."

"With the various top-notch ingredients prepared by the Emperor, I was able to make these dishes," the Emperor of Tian Kun said with a hearty laugh, showing humility, "And these ingredients have also enhanced my understanding of the Primordial Bloodline and benefited my cultivation. I should be the one thanking the Emperor for giving me this opportunity."

Emperor Di Yan glanced at the Emperor of Tian Kun.

He was very fond of the Emperor of Tian Kun, who was very obedient, always finding ways to please him. The most important thing was... the culinary creations of the Emperor of Tian Kun very much suited Emperor Di Yan's palate.

The Emperor of Tian Kun followed the 'Origin Dao of Matter,' studying the various materials in the world, even elevating the concept of 'deliciousness' to an unimaginable level. After cultivating the Primordial Bloodline, he even tried to use the flesh and blood of Primordial Bloodline creatures as ingredients, making the dishes even more astounding.

The Royal Family of Flame Wind Ancient Country enjoyed such luxurious pleasures. After all, the supreme delicacies of the Land of Origin were considered of the Godly King Tier in terms of culinary standards. This also enabled the Emperor of Tian Kun to form good relationships with many Godly Kings of the Royal Family.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"You've been cooking for me for an Era now. Tell me, what do you need my help with?" Emperor Di Yan smiled at Tian Kun.

Tian Kun had a good habit of serving Emperor Di Yan; he never actively set conditions. He always sincerely served until Emperor Di Yan himself would inquire, and that's when Tian Kun would speak up.

"Your Majesty is also aware that there are some troublesome powers surrounding my Shi Kingdom," the Master of the Shi Kingdom said with a smile, "The Yu Shui Country Master of Yu Kingdom and the Luo He God King of Huyang City have formed an alliance! Now my Shi Kingdom can only target the neighboring second-rate nation, 'Cold Forest Country.' The Cold Forest Country Lord is just an ordinary Second Realm Godly King, inferior to me. However, Cold Forest Country has a special relationship with Tianmu Kingdom."

The Shi Kingdom had taken over its surroundings as much as it could.

What remained were only Yu Kingdom and Cold Forest Country.

Yu Kingdom seemed easy to bully, but who would have anticipated Luo Feng? Now that Luo Feng had become a Second Realm Godly King, the Shi Kingdom completely abandoned the thought, suspecting... not even with ten of Luo Feng's clones combined would he be able to defeat him.

"Cold Forest Country?" Emperor Di Yan nodded, "Alright then, you go back and prepare. Once everything is ready, I'll send 'Yanxiu God King' with you. With Yanxiu God King's involvement, I believe Tianmu Kingdom will not dare to interfere."

Emperor Di Yan, as the first Emperor of Flame Wind Ancient Country, also had quite a number of powerful followers. Aside from Emperor Di Yan, there were two Second Realm Godly Kings in the Royal Family, namely 'Di Yanqiong' and 'Di Yanxiu.'

Di Yanqiong, more ambitious, had used the Ultimate Realm level Primordial Bloodline in an attempt to break through to Emperor, but fell short in strength, resulting in a semi-uncontrolled state. He was currently imprisoned in a small world and required a Formation to maintain clarity. According to the rules of Flame Wind Ancient Country, unless absolutely clear-headed, one would not be released. If he were in Thunder Ancient Country, where a semi-uncontrolled individual during their lucid phase was willing to leave only to be confined again upon losing control.

Di Yanxiu, with the supply of numerous resources, had become the strongest Godly King under Emperor Di Yan.

"With Yanxiu God King stepping in, even Tianmu Kingdom with all its courage would hold back," the Master of the Shi Kingdom rejoiced.

Emperor Di Yan nodded slightly.

...

The Master of the Shi Kingdom left Flame Wind Ancient Country and returned to the Shi Kingdom.

"It's good that Yanxiu God King can assist," the Master of the Shi Kingdom was very satisfied with his gains; he had served Emperor Di Yan for too long and was very clear about Di Yan's temperament! He was currently nurturing his inner Primordial Bloodline, and if he were to request treasures for nurturing the bloodline, Emperor Di Yan would likely turn hostile.

After all, Emperor Di Yan was also poor!

Aside from Emperor Qing, the twelve Emperors all owed massive debts to the Imperial Clan! They even tried to raise their debts to the limit permitted by the Royal Family, borrowing all sorts of treasures for their own use, which is why they each had powerful Secret Treasures.

As for repaying their debts? They would pay back slowly!

"If I could devour Cold Forest Country, I could consume one-third of its Creatures. The remaining Creatures can still slowly reproduce and provide a sustainable nourishment for my cultivation," the Master of the Shi Kingdom thought, "One-third of the Creatures of Cold Forest Country would be enough to restore most of the strength of my Primordial Bloodline."

Some portions of the Primordial Bloodline could be enhanced by consuming Creatures.

The countless Creatures birthed within the Source World, each one an aggregation of the essence of heaven and earth, provided great nourishment to the Primordial Bloodline.

"Whew." The Master of the Shi Kingdom leisurely returned to the Royal Capital.

In an unremarkable Cave mansion in the Royal Capital.

Luo Feng and the Mountain sitting guest sat opposite each other, leisurely discussing Artifact Refining Skills.

"Huh?" Luo Feng's expression shifted.

The Mountain sitting guest looked at Luo Feng.

"Master of the Shi Kingdom has returned," Luo Feng said.

The Mountain sitting guest's eyes brightened.