Chapter 1228: Ice Cliff Fortress

Within the corridor of life and death inside the tomb ship, stood towering figures—some plant life, some flesh and blood, some rock-formed beings. Their appearances varied, as did their armor and robes. Among them were the Divine Eye Clan, the Purple Moon Holy Land, and the Eastern Emperor Holy Land—three of the most powerful factions, each possessing over ten Cosmic Sovereigns.

There were also a few scattered Cosmic Sovereigns who had arrived early because they were initially stationed near the region of Liyan Ice Domain. Although they were strong, none dared to interfere with the three major factions confronting the human Luo Feng.

“Poor human.”

“Unfortunate fellow.”

“If this human, Galaxy, had solved the Xihuang Formation slightly faster, that Dandong River would have directly announced it. If we two had also solved the Xihuang Formation quickly, would we also be exposed and attacked?”

“If we could solve the formation, we’d better hide our strength for now and not demonstrate it in the crystal pillars. We can wait until more powerful beings gather here, then demonstrate it later when our clan’s experts are also present.”

“Right.”

Although they witnessed Luo Feng being attacked, they showed no pity. Deep down, they were also eager to obtain the inheritance. Eliminating Luo Feng—who had the highest chance of obtaining it—was actually seen as a good thing.

…

“Cursed trash!” At the same moment the horned lizard’s claws clashed violently with the giant grinding disc, its tail lashed out, forming a dazzling arc like the slash of a war blade, slicing toward a one-eyed unique lifeform belonging to the Divine Eye Clan.

Although the forces besieging Luo Feng were said to belong to the three factions, not all of them were actual members of those factions. The “Mist-Forming Sovereign” previously killed by Dandong River through the secret techniques imbued in the stone pillars was also a unique lifeform.

Some powerful factions had vassals.

For example, the original universe humans formed the Hong Alliance, with some vassal Cosmic Sovereigns. If the original universe were to collapse in the future, the human race would naturally move into a small universe, where they would allocate smaller spaces to their vassal factions. At the very least, those Cosmic Sovereigns could continue to survive. However, their status was naturally lower than the main factions, and they were usually the ones sent to handle dangerous tasks. In this confrontation against Luo Feng, over half of the attackers were vassals of the three factions with the ability to split into multiple forms.

Although they were vassals, their power was very real.

“Galaxy, you’re quite persistent. That armor of yours is pretty good too… Even after losing those silver wings, you’ve obtained another fine piece of armor. But what’s the point of struggling? Fighting against all of us, even if you survive, how much focus will you have left on the Xihuang Formation?”

“Just give up and leave early.”

Seven Cosmic Sovereigns attacked Luo Feng, completely overwhelming him. Since his divine power was weaker, even though his secret techniques were top-notch, he was barely on par with the weakest of the seven. Once surrounded, he could only be overwhelmed. The only reason he could endure was due to the extreme defensive power of the Fengmo Merging God Armor expanding outward to form the Beast God.

“This won’t work,” Luo Feng, inside the horned lizard, thought anxiously while fighting in lightning-fast exchanges. “If this continues, I won’t be able to maintain the Beast God form. The divine power consumption is too great. In the long run, my divine body will be severely drained, and my divine power replenishes slowly in the Cosmic Sea. Even if I wasn’t worried about divine power consumption, continuing to fight like this will greatly reduce my efficiency in deciphering the Xihuang Formation.”

“I have no choice.”

Luo Feng gritted his teeth.

Because there were many Cosmic Sovereigns present, including even two of the strongest beings in the cosmos, he had been reluctant to bring out the ‘Star Tower’. But now, pushed to this point, he had no other choice. Deciphering the Xihuang Formation was his top priority.

…

The horned lizard, under attack, fled in disarray, being ruthlessly assaulted by seven Cosmic Sovereigns.

Suddenly, “Boom!” A blood-red tower erupted from within the horned lizard, and the lizard quickly disassembled itself, entering the blood-red tower. The tower stood still on the corridor floor.

“A Palace Treasure!”

“He actually hides inside a Palace Treasure, as if we can’t do anything?”

“Foolish fellow, hiding inside a Palace Treasure is truly seeking death.”

The seven Cosmic Sovereigns stood around the blood-red tower, looking at it from all sides, and began to laugh.

“Who will strike first?”

“Who wants the honor?”

“You take this chance.”

“No, let Feng’an Sovereign do it. Your sealing treasure is a top-tier Peak Treasure, making it more likely to seal him.”

Inside the Star Tower, Luo Feng could clearly hear the conversation outside.

Inside the control chamber of the Star Tower, Luo Feng remained vigilant, carefully observing and listening to the outside world. Hearing the Cosmic Sovereigns discussing among themselves, Luo Feng couldn’t help but sneer, “Joking around? Sealing me? Even if it’s the finest of Peak Palace Treasures, there’s absolutely no way it can seal a Treasure of the Absolute Peak class.”

Outside.

Feng’an Sovereign grinned widely, “Alright, leave it to me. With my treasure… unless his palace is also a top-tier Peak Treasure, he won’t escape my sealing. Otherwise, he won’t escape. Once sealed—” Feng’an Sovereign didn’t finish, because he feared being attacked by Dandong River.

Once sealed, Luo Feng wouldn’t even have the chance to touch the crystal pillars, let alone receive the inheritance.

Previously, two immortal divine candidates had been killed in the crossfire, resulting in the death of the Mist-Forming Sovereign.

Feng’an Sovereign was also worried that sealing Luo Feng would prevent him from receiving the inheritance, which could lead to his own death. If after sealing Luo Feng he was killed, that would be acceptable. But if he were killed before sealing him, simply talking too much would have been a waste.

“Human!” The Feng’an Sovereign raised his hand, and a dazzling three-colored tower pillar floated into the air. He sneered at the blood-red Star Tower.

“Seal!”

Feng’an Sovereign burned his divine power to activate his treasure. The three-colored tower pillar flew forward, hovering directly above the blood-red Star Tower. From the bottom of the tower pillar, a void opened, emitting an invisible yet powerful suction force directly onto the Star Tower, beginning to pull it in violently.

“Boom~~~” The powerful force acted upon the Star Tower, causing it to tremble slightly.

Seeing the Star Tower tremble but not lift from the ground, Feng’an Sovereign gritted his teeth and growled, “Seal!”

“Almost there.”

“Feng’an, your sealing treasure’s suction force isn’t strong enough.”

“Give it more power, go all out!” The six other Cosmic Sovereigns urged anxiously.

Feng’an Sovereign angrily turned and roared, “I’ve been using full power from the start! What else can I do? This human’s treasure is also a top-tier Peak Treasure, able to resist. Who among you has something better? Try it!”

“I’ll do it.” A cold man with a one-eyed phantom behind him spoke up.

…

Luo Feng calmly watched from outside. Joking around, unless the opponent used an Absolute Peak treasure, there was no way the Star Tower could be pulled in! Otherwise, if both were sealing-type treasures, how could a Peak Treasure possibly seal his Star Tower?

The sealing failed.

Those Cosmic Sovereigns probably thought his blood-red tower was just a top-tier Peak Treasure, and few would dare to imagine it was an Absolute Peak treasure.

Watching each Cosmic Sovereign fail, Luo Feng remained cautious. These fellows probably had other methods besides sealing.

…

The dozens of experts from the Divine Eye Clan, Purple Moon Holy Land, and Eastern Emperor Holy Land gathered here, growing increasingly anxious. After the seven Cosmic Sovereigns failed to subdue Luo Feng, they even borrowed treasures from other experts, but none succeeded.

“This human has nothing but treasures. His armor is a treasure, and this tower treasure is likely a rare top-tier Peak Treasure. To pull it in, we probably need an Absolute Peak treasure.”

“Right.”

“Exactly.”

“It seems only the Cosmic Overlords can handle this.”

“Yes, only the Cosmic Overlords might have the means.”

“Divine Eye Clan, among our three factions, only your Divine Eye Clan has Cosmic Overlords here.”

“It’s up to you now.”

One after another, they frowned. Even Lord Lichong, Lord Ying’ai, and Lord Wuwang noticed everything.

“Two Sovereigns, we’ve failed. I’m afraid only the Sovereigns can deal with Luo Feng now,” Lord Ying’ai transmitted mentally. Among those present, there were indeed the strongest beings—the Second Sovereign and Seventh Sovereign of the Divine Eye Clan.

This time, the Divine Eye Clan had come not only with Cosmic Sovereigns and Cosmic Venerables, but also the Second and Seventh Sovereigns who had come for adventure.

However, after arriving, the two had remained silent and obediently focused on deciphering the formation, not interfering at all. Now that the Cosmic Sovereigns from the three factions had failed, the only hope was these two Sovereigns.

“Ying’ai, Wuwang, we just arrived here, and Dandong River already gave us orders, forbidding us from attacking other candidates. If either of us attacks, we will surely die,” the Second Sovereign transmitted in explanation.

“Ahh!” Lord Ying’ai and Wuwang were shocked.

At the same time, the Second Sovereign also transmitted the situation to the Cosmic Sovereigns of the three factions.

“What should we do now? Just watch Luo Feng obtain the inheritance?” transmitted Lord Lichong. The Eastern Emperor Holy Land and Purple Moon Holy Land were pressuring and urging.

The Second Sovereign and Seventh Sovereign exchanged glances, their eyes meeting. Soon, they made a decision.

“I have the Absolute Peak Palace Treasure ‘Ice Cliff Fortress,’ which also has sealing abilities,” the Seventh Sovereign transmitted firmly. “However, this Absolute Peak Treasure has a high requirement for willpower. Only those with the will of a Cosmic Overlord can control it. You two holy lands have Cosmic Sovereigns who have lived extremely long lives; some of them may have willpower on par with Cosmic Overlords. You can nominate one of them to temporarily bond with this Absolute Peak Treasure and seal Luo Feng.”

“Then who will do it?” The Purple Moon Holy Land and Eastern Emperor Holy Land hesitated slightly.

Because the one who acted had a high chance of perishing.

“Hmph, we Divine Eye Clan are already offering an Absolute Peak Treasure. Do you expect us to send a master as well?” transmitted the Seventh Sovereign angrily. He was desperate, otherwise he wouldn’t have offered the Absolute Peak Treasure. He had already prepared—if Luo Feng was sealed, he would immediately retrieve the Absolute Peak Treasure to prevent Dandong River from taking it.

“Fine, our Eastern Emperor Holy Land will do it.”

Soon, a Cosmic Sovereign stepped forward.

“Excellent,” transmitted the Seventh Sovereign. “With an Absolute Peak Treasure in action, unless this human Galaxy also has an Absolute Peak Treasure… he won’t escape!”