Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent-Chapter 301 : The Newly Promoted Elder Luo Feng

Chapter 301: The Newly Promoted Elder Luo Feng

Luo Feng piloted the Taixu Nether-Pupil Vessel, not daring to relax in the slightest as he exerted his full effort to control the vessel.

Among the many flying vessel secret treasures in Rainlan City, Luo Feng had chosen the “Taixu Nether-Pupil Vessel” precisely because the mysteries of its secret patterns followed a path similar to the Eye of Life and Death.

The materials used to forge this vessel were taken from several low-rank Primordial Lifeforms of the Void Branch, allowing the vessel to be extremely compatible with the void.

“Relying on the vessel’s ‘Nether-Pupil,’ one can more clearly observe the structure of the heaven-and-earth void.” Luo Feng piloted the vessel as it moved flexibly through the void. Ordinary methods could no longer detect any trace of it.

The creator of this vessel was an existence whose attainments in both the paths of Life and Destruction had reached the Half-Primordial Level. Compared to the current Luo Feng, their realm was far higher. Even with Luo Feng’s full effort, he could only unleash fifty to sixty percent of the vessel’s capabilities.

Whoosh—

While observing the surroundings, Luo Feng hurried along at full speed.

“I’ve completely flown out of the Elder hunting region.” Luo Feng still did not dare relax. He was worried that the Primordial Wildhoof Leader might still be tracking him, so he continued flying for quite some time. Only after he had completely left the usual hunting area did he finally relax.

“The Taixu Nether-Pupil Vessel suppresses all fluctuations of aura. It’s even better than my own methods for concealing life aura.” Luo Feng revealed a smile.

“That Primordial Wildhoof Leader was far too powerful. I simply couldn’t fight it. If my fake-death secret technique had been seen through, this clone would have completely died there. The Heart of Immortality and the Palm World would have been lost there as well,” Luo Feng thought.

Losing those two treasures would have been an enormous loss.

Luo Feng had been somewhat overconfident.

The perfected Immortal Blood Sea Body was already a formidable secret technique even at the Elder level. With two secret treasures in hand, Luo Feng believed that even if he encountered an ordinary low-rank Primordial Lifeform at the Complete God Emperor level, he would still have the confidence to escape. That was why he dared to try entering the Elder hunting region.

Who would have thought he would run into the Primordial Wildhoof Leader?

“The Primordial Wildhoof Leader isn’t even the strongest among low-rank Primordial Lifeforms.” Luo Feng pondered. “Within the Jiugang Holy Realm, there are even more powerful low-rank Primordial Lifeforms known as ‘Limit-Breaking Class.’ If I encountered one of those, I probably wouldn’t even have the chance to resist. I’d likely be killed in a single exchange.”

Limit-Breaking Class low-rank Primordial Lifeform materials were usually transported from the Dark Holy Realm.

After all, in the Dark Holy Realm, Limit-Breaking Class beings were quite common. All kinds of strange and powerful low-rank Primordial Lifeforms, including rare and special varieties, were placed there. They battled against the strongest cultivators selected from countless worlds.

In the Jiugang Holy Realm…

Even Complete God Emperor-level low-rank Primordial Lifeforms were rare. As for Limit-Breaking Class beings, they were practically legendary.

“I thought I was being cautious enough, but I was still careless,” Luo Feng thought. “Once I return to Rainlan City, I must make good use of this harvest and comprehensively increase my strength.”

With a thought, Luo Feng released Emperor Qing.

After appearing, Emperor Qing let out a sigh of relief upon seeing Luo Feng, then smiled.

“Brother Luo Feng, I was quite worried just now. I was afraid you had been killed by that Primordial Wildhoof Leader.”

“There was simply no way to fight it,” Luo Feng shook his head. “I could only think of every possible way to escape. Fortunately, relying on an escape secret technique, I barely managed to survive. But I suffered quite a bit of loss.”

His body now had only a little more than twenty percent of its energy reserves remaining.

All the other energy reserves had been consumed during the battle and escape.

“The fact that you escaped is already something to be proud of,” Emperor Qing said. “According to intelligence records, among Primordial Wildhoof Leaders at the Complete God Emperor level, only the Three Hall Masters have the strength to confront one head-on. All other Elders must flee when encountering it—and most of them can’t even escape.”

Luo Feng nodded.

The Immortal Blood Sea Body, strengthened by the Heart of Immortality, gave him extremely vast energy reserves. Yet after just a few exchanges, he had already been reduced to barely over twenty percent remaining.

“You’re right. Being able to escape is already very good.” Luo Feng smiled.

“Where have we flown to now?” Emperor Qing looked out toward the vast world outside.

“We’ve already flown out of the normal hunting region. It won’t be long before we reach Rainlan City,” Luo Feng said.

Emperor Qing’s expression changed slightly.

“Brother Luo Feng, when we left Rainlan City earlier, we were followed. At the time, you dealt with the pursuer. Now that we’re returning, the Trick Workshop will probably have an ambush.”

Luo Feng nodded.

That Heavenly Crane Elder had wanted to use him to establish authority. The tracker he had sent had been killed by Luo Feng, which likely only intensified his killing intent.

“The closer we get to Rainlan City, the more likely we’ll encounter an ambush,” Luo Feng said. “If that Heavenly Crane Elder wants to use me to establish authority, he can only act outside the city.”

Inside the city, attacks were usually carried out through secret techniques and hidden methods without leaving traces.

A direct battle?

That could only happen outside the city—unless someone was prepared to completely turn against the entire Elders’ Hall.

The Elders’ Hall had three Hall Masters and over three hundred Elders, and they controlled the city’s entire formation array. If they joined forces, even a Limit-Breaking Class low-rank Primordial Lifeform would lose its life.

The city’s rules were the foundation that allowed the three Hall Masters and the Elders to continuously obtain enormous profits. Naturally, they would not break those rules.

“Brother Luo Feng, how do you plan to deal with it?” Emperor Qing asked.

“Then we’ll fight openly and honestly!” Luo Feng grinned. “He wants to use me to establish authority, but I’ll use him as a stepping stone!”

Earning resources was not limited to hunting.

Once one’s strength reached a certain level—like those at the Elder level—their hunting frequency became extremely low. Their primary way of earning resources was through various legitimate sources within the city.

“Once my strength is sufficient, among the vast resources of Rainlan City—even if I can’t eat the meat, I can still drink some of the soup.”

During the early stages of his growth, he naturally had to find ways to obtain resources.

“My current strength is somewhat below my peak state.” Luo Feng frowned slightly.

For the Immortal Blood Sea Body, the greater the energy reserves, the stronger the power it could unleash. However, there was a limit.

Five hundred times the energy reserve of a Perfect Divine Body was the peak state.

Even if the energy reserves increased further, it would only add more reserves—the explosive power would no longer increase.

With one hundred times the energy reserve of a Perfect Divine Body, he could unleash about fifty percent of his strength.

With two hundred times, nearly eighty percent.

With three hundred times, about ninety percent.

The higher it went, the smaller the increase.

At five hundred times, he could unleash one hundred percent of his strength.

“At this moment, I can unleash about eighty percent of my power,” Luo Feng thought. “That should be enough to deal with Heavenly Crane Elder. If not, I can still dispatch another clone from Rainlan City.”

When cultivating on the Origin Continent, each time he came to the Jiugang Holy Realm he would bring sufficient energy reserves.

As time passed, Luo Feng’s clones absorbed energy faster and faster—approaching the absorption speed of a Small Universe.

…

Not far outside the East City Gate of Rainlan City, a massive Trick Shadow Grand Array had already been set up, patiently waiting for Luo Feng to walk into the trap.

“Luo Feng and Emperor Qing went out hunting. They should be returning soon,” Divine Emperor Wu Ya said.

His three clones were scattered apart, and with the aid of a formation diagram, they deployed the Trick Shadow Grand Array, covering a vast surrounding area.

“Heavenly Crane Elder originally sent four raiding teams to guard the four city gates with Trick Shadow Grand Arrays,” Divine Emperor Wu Ya shook his head lightly. “But after hearing that one of my clones had been crushed to death—and learning that Luo Feng might have an Elder backing him—none of them were willing to blockade the gates anymore.”

Most members of the raiding teams were not Source World experts. They only possessed a single true body.

They had joined the Trick Workshop for resources, not to die.

Once they realized this matter involved a conflict between two Elders, none of the four raiding teams were willing to take the risk. Heavenly Crane Elder could not force them either.

Even if the Three Hall Masters personally issued an order to send people to their deaths, the cultivators in the city would probably refuse.

In the end, Heavenly Crane Elder could only invite four Source World experts from the Trick Workshop to set up the formation using their clones.

Divine Emperor Wu Ya was one of them.

Source World experts were only sending clones to set up formations. As long as the reward was sufficient, they were still willing.

Whoosh.

The Trick Shadow Grand Array covered a large enough area and was very close to the city gate, completely sealing the vast region outside the East City Gate.

Anyone entering the East City Gate would inevitably enter the formation.

If it were other cultivators, the formation would not obstruct them.

The Trick Shadow Grand Array would only be maintained for a few days. During such a short period, considering the hunting frequency of Rainlan City’s teams, Divine Emperor Wu Ya had not encountered a single hunting team since setting up the formation.

“Hm?” Divine Emperor Wu Ya suddenly looked into the distance.

A vessel had already entered the range of the Trick Shadow Grand Array. As the formation enveloped it, two familiar life auras were instantly sensed.

“Wu Ya, it’s you again?” Luo Feng flew out of the Taixu Nether-Pupil Vessel.

Wu Ya looked at Luo Feng from afar.

“Luo Feng, quickly have the Elder protecting you appear.”

“The Elder protecting me?” Luo Feng was surprised. He instantly understood—the Trick Workshop did not believe Luo Feng and Emperor Qing could reach the Elder level in such a short time. They assumed he had hired an Elder powerhouse.

Luo Feng smiled.

“There’s no Elder protecting me. It was me who crushed you to death with a single claw back then.”

Wu Ya froze.

“I won’t kill you either. Hurry and pass a message to Heavenly Crane and tell him to come,” Luo Feng said. “If he doesn’t come, I’ll enter the city.”

Wu Ya had set up the formation to block him. Luo Feng instantly judged that this Source World expert had likely already prepared to die this time—he probably carried no valuable treasures.

Naturally, Luo Feng could not be bothered wasting effort dealing with him.

“You want Heavenly Crane Elder to come?” Wu Ya looked at Luo Feng and nodded. “Very well. Heavenly Crane Elder will arrive soon.”

…

In a cave dwelling near the East City Gate.

Heavenly Crane Elder resided there. In his opinion, if that Elder cared about his reputation, he would certainly return through the East City Gate.

“Hm?”

Heavenly Crane Elder had been sitting there leisurely carving when he suddenly received Wu Ya’s transmission.

“Luo Feng is that Elder? And he wants me to go over?” Heavenly Crane Elder felt both amused and disappointed. “I thought it was some other Elder. Turns out it’s just a newly promoted Elder.”

A newly promoted Elder had only just entered this level and had very shallow accumulation. The battle intent Heavenly Crane Elder had been anticipating for a long time rapidly faded.

“He crushed Wu Ya to death with one claw… Looks like he has a powerful secret treasure?”

“Truly overestimating himself! Just becoming an Elder and obtaining a powerful secret treasure—and he thinks he can challenge me?” Heavenly Crane Elder stood up. “Fine. I’ll use fifty percent of my strength and eliminate him.”

Heavenly Crane Elder stepped forward and exited the cave dwelling. With another step, his figure blurred and he was already at the city gate, looking from afar at the black-haired man standing within the Trick Shadow Grand Array outside the city.

The black-haired man also looked toward him from afar.

“A newly promoted Elder.” Heavenly Crane Elder shook his head lightly.