Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent

Chapter 154: First Entry into the Infinite Space

Luo Feng felt his consciousness being drawn into a distant place.

“Boom~~~”

His consciousness roared as an invisible force gathered, forming a powerful body.

Luo Feng opened his eyes and looked around; it was a vast forested mountain range.

“This body…” Luo Feng examined himself, noting that his appearance was identical to his body on the Origin Continent, and his aura was the same. “This body is much weaker than my Black River form, probably a normal Divine King-level body.”

Luo Feng wasn’t surprised. Before coming, his master, Emperor Chu, had given him detailed information about the treasure land of the Ancient Flame Kingdom, the ‘Infinite Space.’

The information was very clear.

“Everyone who comes to Infinite Space has the same strength body.” Luo Feng knew that his power had been greatly reduced. This was just an ordinary body, not a perfect divine form. He had lost his intangible and formless abilities, as well as his clone abilities.

Standing in the forest, Luo Feng sensed the laws operating between heaven and earth.

Sealing nineteen paths.

For instance, the Origin Path of Thunder, the Origin Path of Fire, etc., although not included in the supreme rules, had records of their inheritance on the Origin Continent. Both ancient kingdoms even had methods to cultivate the Origin Path of Thunder.

“These nineteen Origin Paths have been passed down through the history of the Origin Continent.”

“All sealed!”

Luo Feng tried to probe the mysteries of the Origin Path of Destruction, but there was no response from the heavens and the earth.

“As the intelligence said, no trace of the law can be activated.” Luo Feng marveled at the abilities of the one known as ‘Yuan.’ Yuan had created this treasure land and could seal nineteen Origin Paths with just a thought. Such power was beyond imagination.

Whoosh.

Luo Feng quickly flew upwards, rising above the forest and looking out into the distance.

Using the terrain as a reference, Luo Feng roughly understood his current location.

“Everyone who enters Infinite Space has the same body and cannot utilize any of the mysteries of the Origin Path.” Luo Feng mused, “When they first arrive, they can only rely on their physical body and mental will to fight.”

“Those who enter this treasure land are mainly Divine Kings.”

Very few from the Chaos Realm could enter, and generally, only the transcendent Chaos Realm beings from the royal families of the two ancient kingdoms could enter. Their numbers were extremely limited. For instance, the Ancient Flame Kingdom’s royal family only had five transcendent Chaos Realm beings in total! How many of them could possibly come?

So, this treasure land, Infinite Space, was mainly filled with Divine Kings.

“Many of the participants are rulers in their own right.” Luo Feng remained cautious. Even the guest officials of the two ancient kingdoms, if given an entry token, would need to spend 50 million merit points for it. Ordinary guest officials wouldn’t be able to afford such a token.

Those who could were undoubtedly extraordinary.

Some Divine Kings at the second stage of their cultivation might even have a mental will strong enough to reach the ultimate Divine King level! In comparison, Luo Feng’s foundation seemed lacking.

“At the moment of arrival, I can only rely on my physical body and mental will. However, over time, new paths can be opened.” Luo Feng thought, “Other than the nineteen sealed Origin Paths, any new paths that are opened can be used in Infinite Space.”

“According to the intelligence.”

“Infinite Space tests three things.”

“First, the strength of one’s mental will.”

“Second, the opening of new paths.”

“Third, the ability to kill the native creatures of Infinite Space on your own.”

“Achieving any of these will earn ‘reward points,’ which can then be used to exchange for various resources in Infinite Space, including inheritance, secret weapons, and treasures to assist with cultivation.”

Luo Feng found this treasure land to be quite good.

However, many ancient beings on the Origin Continent considered it pointless to work hard and accumulate reward points only to exchange them for resources. It was similar to the guest official system of the two ancient kingdoms—earning merit to exchange for resources.

The only difference was that the exchanges in Infinite Space had a higher ceiling! More powerful inheritances and rarer treasures were available, but the reward points required were terrifyingly high.

Earning reward points in Infinite Space was extremely difficult!

Among the many treasure lands left behind by Yuan, Infinite Space had relatively low appeal.

“My mental will is only at the second stage of the Divine King level. Among the competitors in this treasure land, I’m probably quite ordinary.” Luo Feng shook his head lightly. “After all, I’m just in the Chaos Realm, and it’s incredibly difficult for my mental will to advance further.”

Even though he cultivated with the “Lieu Yuan Technique” and its heart-refining destruction method, progress was extremely difficult. In fact, if one became too lax, their mental will could regress instead of advancing.

“Opening new paths?” Luo Feng did have some ideas.

He had long considered opening the ‘Path of Life and Death,’ but according to his plan, he would first solidify his foundation, master more of the Life Origin Path and the Destruction Origin Path, and then attempt to merge them into one, forming the Path of Life and Death.

“In Infinite Space, both the Life and Destruction Paths are sealed. I could attempt to fully merge them and create the Path of Life and Death,” Luo Feng pondered.

“The third test is to kill the native creatures on your own.” Luo Feng also found this challenging. “The areas with a higher concentration of native creatures are probably already controlled by the major forces.”

Compared to advancing mental will or opening new paths, killing the native creatures seemed like the easiest task.

…

Whoosh.

Luo Feng left the forest area and quickly flew toward the territory controlled by the Ancient Flame Kingdom, as recorded in the intelligence.

Since the Space Origin Path was also sealed, Luo Feng could only fly slowly.

After flying for a long time, Luo Feng suddenly encountered a vast will, hiding in the void. This will was so vast that when concealed, Luo Feng hadn’t noticed it at all.

As soon as he touched it, the vast will swept over him.

Luo Feng’s mental will immediately activated the “Lieu Yuan Technique” to guard himself, resisting the overwhelming will, which was clearly much stronger than his own.

“A Divine King-level ultimate will?” Luo Feng speculated. The other party was much stronger than him, but there was no feeling of complete suppression.

“Is it Luo He from the Ancient Flame Kingdom?” This vast will enveloped Luo Feng.

Luo Feng, using an ordinary body, could not disguise his aura. Without any concealment, he was instantly recognized.

“Who are you?” Luo Feng, however, didn’t know the identity of the other party.

“I am the ‘Fire God’ of the Two Realms Palace,” the vast will responded. “This area belongs to the Two Realms Palace. Leave at once!”

Luo Feng didn’t argue and quickly flew away.

…

“This is the territory of the Ancient Thunder Kingdom. Leave at once!”

…

“This is the territory of Myriad Laws Tower. Leave immediately!”

…

Although Luo Feng had received intelligence from his master, the territorial boundaries in Infinite Space were constantly shifting! A single ancient being could occupy a vast area.

During his flight, Luo Feng encountered six different areas controlled by the Two Realms Palace, each patrolled by a Divine King-level ultimate will.

Each area was either controlled by a major force or occupied by a powerful ancient being.

Luo Feng flew cautiously.

“Here we are.”

Luo Feng finally arrived at a territory controlled by the Ancient Flame Kingdom, as recorded in the intelligence, the closest one.

A vast will swept over him.

“Hmm?” Luo Feng’s expression changed.

This will carried a terrifying aura of eternity, and merely brushing past him caused his mental will to tremble. When it touched him, Luo Feng even thought of that Tribulation Beast.

“This power far surpasses me. Since entering this treasure land, I have encountered the mental will of many ancient beings, several of which reached the Divine King-level ultimate will. But… this is the first time I’ve encountered a will that surpasses the Divine King level.” Luo Feng was certain.

Such overwhelming power made Luo Feng feel that without the operation of the “Lieu Yuan Technique” to guard him, his mental will in Infinite Space would likely be annihilated upon contact.

“Luo He?” This will recognized Luo Feng. “For a Chaos Realm being to come here, you must have cultivated the ‘Tribulation Beast Diagram.’ Your mental will contains the aura of the Tribulation Beast.”

Luo Feng respectfully replied, “Yes, I have cultivated the ‘Tribulation Beast Diagram.’ It has helped me greatly.”

“I am Emperor Ming, and the Tribulation Beast Diagram is my creation,” the will responded.

Luo Feng was shocked.

Emperor Ming, one of the thirteen Emperors of the Ancient Flame Kingdom.

Emperor Ming was also a cultivator of the Primordial Bloodline and, strictly speaking, did not belong to the same faction as Luo Feng’s master, Emperor Chu.

Emperor Ming’s growth story was legendary throughout the royal family of the Ancient Flame Kingdom. He was born into an exiled bloodline in a miniature universe, the most humble origin possible. Yet, he progressed step by step, eventually emerging from the miniature universe, becoming a first-class marquis of the royal family, then a Divine King, and finally, an Emperor.

Among the thirteen Emperors, he had the humblest origin, but his story inspired countless members of the royal family.

“What terrifying

will,” Luo Feng felt the eternal and terrifying will of Emperor Ming. Despite being a cultivator of the Primordial Bloodline, Emperor Ming’s mental will was incredibly calm, like an endless, serene ocean, without a single ripple.

“You are Emperor Chu’s disciple. I can allocate a small section of the Ancient Flame Kingdom’s territory for you. There are three native creatures there,” Emperor Ming said. “If you think it’s too little, you can explore on your own.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty. I am willing to accept,” Luo Feng said respectfully.

A token with only one-time access appeared. During the initial entry phase into this treasure land, it was better to stay low, remain hidden, and take time to familiarize himself with Infinite Space while slowly improving his strength here.

“Go ahead.” The terrifying will passed on a trace of information to Luo Feng, containing the map to the small section of territory.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Luo Feng immediately flew toward the designated territory.

“This Luo He…”

Emperor Ming was a proud individual, generally disliking the other Emperors of the royal family. Yet, he felt a certain fondness for Luo He.

“For a non-royal Chaos Realm being, coming here is no easy feat.” Emperor Ming knew how rare such opportunities were. Being born into the lowest level of the royal family, exiled in a miniature universe, was more difficult than the lives of ordinary residents of the Origin Continent. The inherent strength of those born in such conditions was incredibly weak.

“According to the ancient kingdom’s investigation, he comes from the Primal Universe. His birth may have been even more humble than mine.”@@novelbin@@

“The humbler one’s birth, the more they cherish every opportunity.”

Emperor Ming mused.

Even as an Emperor, he still treasured every opportunity in this treasure land! Although some royal elites were picky, choosing only the best treasure lands, Emperor Ming, as one of the most powerful beings on the Origin Continent, always left a trace of his will here, quietly cultivating.

He would make the most of every opportunity! This was one of the reasons he became an Emperor.