“Brother Feixue, in this Sacred Realm, the most important thing for survival is food,” the Eagle-Snake Deity sighed. “Without enough food, even beings like us can starve to death! The amount of food we have directly determines how long we can keep our lives.”
“Food is lifespan!” the Crimson Demon beside him nodded in agreement. “Since birth, I never knew the taste of hunger. I was born beyond the River of Time, with eternal life. Who would have thought that after cultivating all the way to become one of the three supreme monarchs of my world, an invincible existence, I would grow weary of such a life and yearn to break free from my cage… Only to come to this forbidden land and finally experience hunger—something I never felt even as a newborn babe. Now, my very lifespan depends on food. Without it, I starve to death.”
Dongbo Xueying listened intently, realizing just how crucial food was.
If he wanted to meditate in seclusion?
For a hundred billion years? In this Sacred Realm, achieving that required first securing enough food to last that long!
“Because of food, we have no choice but to venture out and hunt. Though we are cautious and careful, companions still fall,” the Eagle-Snake Deity said.
“Food isn’t easy to come by,” Thunder Venom muttered.
“Shut up,” the Crimson Demon and Eagle-Snake Deity snapped almost simultaneously.
Thunder Venom chuckled, raising his wine cup to drink, saying nothing more.
“Food is hard to obtain—for the vast majority of warriors in the city. But for you, Thunder Venom… do you really lack food?” the Eagle-Snake Deity sneered. The Crimson Demon quickly explained to the bewildered Dongbo Xueying, “Brother Feixue, you might not know this, but in the Sacred Realm, spatial teleportation is impossible. We can only fly. When hunting or rescuing others outside the city, speed is critical. Thunder Venom ranks second in speed across all of Chiyun City! Even the three City Lords can’t match him. With such terrifying speed, many hunting parties invite him to assist. Every time he helps, whether ferrying allies or fleeing for their lives, he earns a hefty share of flesh!”
Thunder Venom muttered, “I help everyone escape. Of course I deserve more.”
“Escape? Ordinary teams can’t even afford to hire you. Only the three City Lords’ teams can get your help,” the Crimson Demon scoffed.
“You’re just jealous,” Thunder Venom smirked, sipping his wine.
Meanwhile, the Eagle-Snake Deity continued explaining to Dongbo Xueying, “Brother Feixue, in Chiyun City, nearly eighty percent of warriors possess Divine Emperor Perfection-level combat power. Only about twenty percent are at the late-stage Divine Emperor level. Since we all hail from different worlds, each of us was once a supreme overlord in our own realms. Though few come from any single world, over the eons, even with casualties, Chiyun City still houses over three thousand warriors.”
Dongbo Xueying was stunned but understood.
In the Thunder World alone, there were over thirty Divine Emperor Perfection-level experts, and someone like Cloud Phoenix City Lord surpassed even that level.
“Within Chiyun City, there are also a select few who surpass ordinary Divine Emperor Perfection-level warriors—and then there are the three invincible City Lords,” the Eagle-Snake Deity said. “Though we come from countless worlds, the three City Lords are the most dazzling among us.”
“The three City Lords? How strong are they?” Dongbo Xueying asked curiously.
“The three City Lords consist of the main City Lord and two Vice City Lords, all roughly equal in strength,” the Eagle-Snake Deity mused. “The City Lord, ‘Fengyun Yiyi,’ is a Dao Comprehender. Since Dao Comprehenders lack the bloodline of the Primordial Chaos, their strength relies purely on enlightenment, making progress difficult. But Dao Comprehenders… usually wield their power with extreme finesse, often capable of fighting above their level.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
Dao Comprehenders were likely akin to Ascendants in the Thunder World—those like himself who pursued the mysteries of the Dao.
“The City Lord has not only cultivated a semi-Primordial Chaos lifeform body but also elevated his ‘Sword Dao’ to the semi-Primordial Chaos level,” the Eagle-Snake Deity sighed. “To master two Daos to such a level—he is the only one in the entire Sacred Realm! And he resides in our Chiyun City.”
Dongbo Xueying was awed.
Semi-Primordial Chaos level.
His own Void Dao hadn’t reached that stage yet—still one step away. Those who comprehended the Dao could usually fight beyond their tier. By the Thunder World’s standards, a ‘Divine Emperor Perfection-level Ascendant’ would far surpass ordinary Divine Emperor Perfection warriors, likely even slightly stronger than Cloud Phoenix City Lord.
But this City Lord, Fengyun Yiyi, had mastered two Daos to the semi-Primordial Chaos level? How strong was he? The only one among all five cities in the Sacred Realm!
“The other two Vice City Lords, though immensely proud, deeply respect the City Lord and willingly serve under him,” the Eagle-Snake Deity continued. “One of them is the ‘Nine-Headed Serpent Ancestor.’ He calls himself a ‘Witch’! The path of Witches is unique—they absorb the bloodlines of Primordial Chaos lifeforms into their bodies. The Nine-Headed Serpent Ancestor is the most terrifying Witch in the city, capable of unleashing nine different Divine Emperor Perfection-level Primordial Chaos bloodline powers simultaneously. Combined, they can crush ordinary Divine Emperor Perfection warriors effortlessly. Moreover, these nine powers were meticulously chosen to synergize, amplifying their might. In direct combat, he rivals the City Lord himself.”
Dongbo Xueying nodded.
The Crimson Demon then spoke up, “Let me tell you about the last Vice City Lord, ‘Wu Xiao.’ Rumor has it he is the descendant of a terrifying Primordial Chaos expert. His bloodline is immensely powerful—once awakened, he can devour all things. His body is also the strongest in Chiyun City, possessing unmatched physical might. In terms of raw strength, I am far beneath him.”
The Crimson Demon prided himself on his physique and power, standing among the elite even among Divine Emperor Perfection warriors.
But compared to Vice City Lord Wu Xiao, he was utterly outclassed.
…
Delicacies were served.
The four of them—Dongbo Xueying, the Eagle-Snake Deity, the Crimson Demon, and Thunder Venom—ate and drank while conversing. Mostly, the Eagle-Snake Deity and Crimson Demon did the talking, with Thunder Venom occasionally chiming in. Dongbo Xueying listened intently, absorbing all he could about Chiyun City, of which he knew little.
The three City Lords came from different worlds.
Fengyun Yiyi and the Nine-Headed Serpent Ancestor hailed from weaker realms.
But Vice City Lord Wu Xiao… was said to have lived in his ancestor’s world—a supremely powerful Primordial Chaos expert. As the most outstanding descendant, Wu Xiao had still been stuck at the semi-Primordial Chaos lifeform level. Unwilling to accept stagnation, he had chosen to venture into this world for one final gamble.
“In Chiyun City, we frequently venture out to hunt Primordial Chaos lifeforms for food. But the outside world is perilous, so we always form teams,” the Crimson Demon explained. “When forming teams, what matters most is possessing unique abilities that greatly aid the group.”
“Take Thunder Venom—his speed surpasses even the three City Lords! He ranks second in all of Chiyun City. Even the City Lords occasionally invite him to join their teams,” the Crimson Demon said. “Or take Ying Zu from our previous team—he excelled in area reconnaissance, so many sought his help.”
Dongbo Xueying remembered.
That black-robed figure wielding a staff had been the first to unleash transparent projections, attacking Shadow Reapers across hundreds of thousands of miles while shrouding himself in dense mist.
Ying Zu?
“About eighty percent of the city’s warriors are at the Divine Emperor Perfection level,” the Eagle-Snake Deity added. “So, to stand out, you need exceptional skills. Only then will teams invite you and grant you a larger share of spoils. Warriors like me are just ordinary members. Thunder Venom is in a league of his own, and even the Crimson Demon’s physique gives him an edge. Their lives are far easier than mine.”
Sensing the pressure in his new friends’ words, Dongbo Xueying changed the subject. “If we’re hunting Primordial Chaos lifeforms, we must need intelligence, right?”
“I’ll send you a distribution map of Primordial Chaos lifeforms,” the usually reticent Thunder Venom suddenly offered, transmitting the data directly. “Every one of Chiyun City’s three thousand warriors has a copy.”
“Oh?”
Dongbo Xueying split his focus slightly to examine the map.
It detailed the territories of various Primordial Chaos lifeform tribes, their strengths, and their most powerful members. This map… was essentially an ‘enemy distribution chart.’ In the future, they would hunt these creatures, relying on their flesh for sustenance.
One glance, and Dongbo Xueying’s expression shifted.
Thunder Venom, the Crimson Demon, the Eagle-Snake Deity, and the old man ‘Fu An’ beside them all watched him, curious about the newcomer’s reaction.
“This… is real?” Dongbo Xueying asked, shocked.
“Of course. That’s why they also call this the World of Despair, the Exiled World, the Survival World,” the Eagle-Snake Deity chuckled.
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