Chapter 1209: Before the Black-W纹ed Stone Pillar

The Rampant Demon God was the strongest being in the universe during the Second Cycle Era.

Luo Feng’s mind contained a vast amount of information about the “Cosmic Overlords” from the three Cycle Eras and the two Sacred Universe realms. Cosmic Overlords also differed in strength; some excelled in soul techniques, others in matter annihilation, and the presence or absence of “Supreme Treasures” made a significant difference. Among the strongest beings in the Cosmic Ocean, the Rampant Demon God was especially terrifying.

Daring to bear the title “Rampant,” his strength was evident.

In terms of raw power, he was only at an average level among Cosmic Overlords.

What made him truly terrifying was his Supreme Treasure!

He was a special lifeform, naturally fond of consuming rocks and metals, and possessed an extremely tough exoskeleton from birth. Legend had it that his divine body’s shell had absorbed the essence of countless rocks and metals, reaching an unimaginable level of hardness. Coupled with his Supreme Treasure armor, he was indeed capable of rampaging across the Cosmic Ocean. This armor was a very unique one called the “Blood-Sea Demon Armor.” Besides its normal defensive capabilities, the Blood-Sea Demon Armor emitted an endless wave of maddening willpower, creating an environment around him akin to a “Blood Hell.”

“Against other Cosmic Overlords, the Rampant Demon God isn’t particularly outstanding,” the Master of Yan Ying continued, “but against us, the Sovereigns of the Universe, he holds an absolute advantage. Once he goes berserk, the mental impact from his Supreme Treasure might even slightly affect a Cosmic Overlord. As for us Sovereigns of the Universe, we might instantly fall into a daze… completely defenseless!”

Luo Feng nodded solemnly.

“And he’s also known for his unpredictable temper,” the Master of Yan Ying flew forward while sighing, “and being a lone wolf, he doesn’t fear causing trouble. Therefore, when encountering the Rampant Demon God, everyone tries to avoid him at all costs!”

“If it weren’t for Star-Lord Beiche, someone like me and other Sovereigns of the Universe would have already departed,” said the Master of Yan Ying. “Star-Lord Beiche has an exceedingly amiable disposition and has dedicated himself to studying the Black Rune Pillar for an extended period. Whenever he gains new insights, he generously shares them with us, from which we have greatly benefited. There are very few Cosmic Overlords willing to instruct us as he does, so none of us wish to leave. Moreover, even the Rampant Demon God shows deference to Star-Lord Beiche. What is most vexing is that the Rampant Demon God enjoys altering his appearance. Newcomers who have never encountered him before would not recognize his life aura in the slightest. When they see the Rampant Demon God in disguise, they likely won’t even realize his identity and will not exercise the slightest caution. If they inadvertently provoke the Rampant Demon God, they may well meet their demise.”

…

Two beams of light cut across the void.

As they flew along, Luo Feng gradually learned more about the situation.

The Black Vein Pillar space contained a total of 16 Black Vein Pillars. Among them, the Blood Orchid Progenitor was permanently stationed at the ninth Black Vein Pillar, while the Star-Lord Beiche was permanently stationed at the second Black Vein Pillar. The Rampant Demon God, however, had no fixed location, preferring to wander around and disguise himself. If one recognized his aura, it was fine. If not, it was dangerous.

“Ahead lies the second Black Pattern Pillar. It is the gathering place for the most powerful beings within the entire Black Pattern Pillar space,” said the Master of Yan Ying as he flapped his wings, swiftly traversing the void toward the towering second Black Pattern Pillar.

Flying alongside, Luo Feng looked ahead.

It was majestic and endless, towering so high that it reached the limits of sight, piercing into the mist above. Similarly, the base of the Black Patterned Pillar extended downward into the boundless mist below.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Enormous boulders whirled around the Black Patterned Pillar, revolving like the Earth orbits the Sun, ceaselessly spinning. Among the countless massive rocks stood some strikingly black, spire-like structures, exquisitely carved.

Those were the Spatial Chambers!

“I received a black token from the Sovereign of Wuhun, but I don’t know which Spatial Chamber it corresponds to,” Luo Feng pondered. “There are 16 Black Pattern Pillars here, and each one is surrounded by its own Spatial Chambers. I’ll only get a faint sense when I’m near the Spatial Chamber that belongs to me.”

“It seems I’ll have to try each of the 16 Black Patterned Pillars one by one.”

As they flew.

The Master of Yan Ying observed Luo Feng. As they approached the second Black Pattern Pillar, the powerful will-force pressure intensified. “Kill!” “Kill!” “Kill!” It was as if countless armies were roaring battle cries. At this point, even newly ascended Sovereigns of the Universe usually had to exert their full strength to resist the will-force pressure.

However, the Master of Yan Ying noticed that this Luo Feng remained very calm, showing no signs of strain on his face.

“This Luo Feng, with such a short cultivation period, could his will be this strong?” the Master of Yan Ying was greatly surprised. “I’ve cultivated for a very long time and honed my will here for countless years to reach a peak. How can he resist so easily?”

“Master of Yan Ying.”

Luo Feng pointed into the distance, where several formidable figures were perched atop boulders orbiting the Black Pattern Pillar. “At first glance, I’ve already spotted multiple powerful beings. Just how many formidable individuals have gathered here at the second Black Pattern Pillar?”

“Nearly a hundred,” Yan Ying’s master answered straightforwardly. “You see, their distances from the Black Vein Pillar differ—some are farther, some are closer. This entirely depends on each person’s willpower… The stronger the will, the nearer they can choose to rest by the Black Vein Pillar. The innermost one is Star-Lord Beiche.”

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two streaks of light swiftly shot toward the Black Grain Pillar. Just how tall was it? Thousands of light-years in height? In comparison, the entire Solar System seemed like a mere speck of dust. The closer they approached, the more awe-inspiring the Black Grain Pillar became, its overwhelming presence causing Luo Feng’s heart to quiver. No wonder it was universally recognized as a treasure even more extraordinary than a Supreme Treasure. To this day, no Cosmic Overlord had ever managed to approach or lay a hand on it.

“Lord of the Milky Way,” the Master of Yan Ying couldn’t help but say, “the closer we get, the stronger the will-force pressure becomes. My usual cultivation spot is deeper inside, near my limits, making it an ideal place to hone my willpower. If Lord of the Milky Way can’t handle it, please let me know in advance.”

“Alright, I also want to test myself,” Luo Feng smiled.

The two continued flying inward.

The Master of Yan Ying kept observing Luo Feng. In his mind, Luo Feng, who had cultivated for only a little over ten eras, even if he had started honing his willpower from birth, how strong could he possibly be? Yet Luo Feng remained calm and relaxed, clearly not even reaching the point of strain, let alone his limit.

“Master of Yan Ying, as we get closer, the time flow rate keeps changing,” Luo Feng said. “The time flow rate here has already accelerated by more than 200 times. What is the time flow rate at your usual willpower training spot?”

“The closer you get, the more rapidly the time flow rate increases,” the Master of Yan Ying replied. “My spot has a time flow rate of about 1,100 times. As for Star-Lord Beiche, his willpower is terrifying even among Cosmic Overlords. He has been cultivating here for more than a Cycle Era. According to him, the time flow rate where he cultivates is a staggering 130,000 times faster.”

Luo Feng was stunned.

No wonder even the Rampant Demon God showed respect to Star-Lord Beiche. This being from the First Cycle Era, who was good-tempered and willing to teach others, was incredibly strong. His willpower alone was terrifying. If he chose the “Illusionist Path,” he would be extremely formidable. Even with simple soul attacks, his immense willpower would make his soul attacks overwhelmingly powerful.

And such a being possessed a noble demeanor, remaining calm and continuing to cultivate quietly even as his time approached its end, frequently sharing his insights with others.

…

“Master of Yan Ying?”

“Is that the silver-armored, black-haired human beside him? That must be Lord Luo Feng, the Silver-Winged Sovereign.”

Around the Black Patterned Pillar, several Sovereigns of the Universe noticed the Master of Yan Ying and Luo Feng flying deeper inward. This caused some of the Sovereigns to secretly feel shocked… The fact that they could penetrate deeper than them clearly indicated superior willpower. They found it hard to believe that Luo Feng, who had cultivated for such a short time, could possess such formidable willpower.

Among them, some were very powerful and strong in combat, but that didn’t necessarily mean their willpower was formidable.

After all, among the nearly a hundred Sovereigns of the Universe here, only a few were constantly honing their willpower. Most were merely resting temporarily, treating this place as a safe transit station.

…

“That’s where I cultivate,” the Master of Yan Ying flew at high speed and soon landed on a rapidly moving giant boulder, with Luo Feng landing beside him.

“Lord of the Milky Way, you can even withstand the willpower pressure here. I’m truly impressed,” the Master of Yan Ying exclaimed.

Luo Feng smiled.

Thankfully, he had experienced the trials of the Winged Space.

If this were before he entered the Winged Space, at this position, he would probably be kneeling on the ground, trembling all over, gritting his teeth, and drenched in sweat. Now, he only felt a bit strained!

“Oh, there are still many Sovereigns of the Universe ahead,” Luo Feng exclaimed in surprise as he gazed into the distance. Indeed, closer to the Black纹 Pillar, several formidable beings stood upon the massive boulders.

“That’s right. Although nearly a hundred Sovereigns of the Universe have gathered here, more than half are merely temporarily resting here and not deliberately cultivating their willpower. Those who are truly here to hone their willpower usually possess a high level of willpower among Sovereigns of the Universe, some even reaching the peak of Sovereign willpower. Some have even broken through their bottlenecks… achieving willpower comparable to that of a Cosmic Overlord!”

“Look! Those, those, those… those nineteen! They are all at about the same distance from the Black Pattern Pillar. These nineteen have reached the limit of Sovereign willpower. To advance further, they must break through their bottlenecks and undergo a qualitative transformation, reaching a level comparable to the willpower of a Cosmic Overlord!”

“Look deeper inside… closer to the Black Pattern Pillar than those nineteen, besides Star-Lord Beiche, from here I can see two other powerful beings. Actually, there are three in total! These three Sovereigns of the Universe… their willpower rivals that of Cosmic Overlords. These three are respectively from the Sacred Universe and the First Cycle Era,” the Master of Yan Ying explained.

Luo Feng sighed.

He probably matched those nineteen!

He never anticipated meeting three Universe Sovereigns within the Black Veined Pillar space, whose mental fortitude was on par with that of Cosmic Overlords. Just how many such formidable entities could exist across the vast expanse of the Cosmic Ocean?

“Oh, by the way, among those three is one from the Divine Eye Clan. You once caused the demise of the Sovereign of the Divine Eye Clan, the Master of Five Havocs’ original body, so there is quite a grudge between you. You need to be careful,” the Master of Yan Ying also warned.

“Oh, what’s his name?” Luo Feng asked.

“The Divine Eye Clan… the Sovereign of Jingyan!” the Master of Yan Ying said solemnly.

“It’s him!” Luo Feng’s expression slightly changed.