The clone of the Mosha Clan was utterly shocked. With a single glance, it realized that the space within a radius of hundreds of millions of kilometers had been completely severed from the outside world. Only the ‘Lord of the Nine Netherworlds’ could possibly possess the power to accomplish such a feat in an instant.
Meanwhile, the natives who were worshipping near other ‘Imperial Seas’ could only see the blood sea as usual, no matter how hard they looked in Luo Feng’s direction, unable to spot anything unusual.
…
A colossal head floated in the air, overlooking the Mosha Clan’s clone below.
“Human! Are you testing my patience?!” A chilling voice reverberated across the crimson heavens and earth.
The clone of the Mosha Clan was secretly alarmed. This Lord of Nine Netherworld indeed appeared omniscient—every move he had made within the Nine Netherworld was likely under the Lord’s watchful gaze. Even now, despite being in the form of the Mosha Clan’s clone, the Lord still directly addressed him as “human,” clearly treating his human clone as the primary identity.
“At least he didn’t strike me down immediately upon arrival,” the Mosha Clan’s clone thought to himself. “It seems he still values his own status, and given his deep connections with the Ancestral God Church, he held back from attacking me directly as a successor.”
“But what should I do now?”
His status is extraordinary and revered. Even among the Three Great Ancestral Gods of the Ancestral God Church, there are matters that require his assistance. The reason he hasn’t taken direct action is simply because he adheres to certain principles. If I provoke him further, he might not hesitate to deliver a fatal blow, regardless of the Ancestral God Church or humanity.
“First, I must not provoke him further.”
“Second, I must preserve the blood sea’s water.”
“It’s possible that the Lord of Nine Netherworld might deduce my true intentions based on my previous actions, such as stealing the World Tree branch. However, it’s not certain… When I stole the World Tree branch, it was on the tree island, which is the World Tree’s domain. The supreme World Tree is at least a Cosmic-level combatant. The Lord of Nine Netherworld probably wouldn’t constantly observe that place.”
“No one likes being watched constantly.”
“Even I wouldn’t want to be under constant surveillance, much less the supreme World Tree. So… it’s probable that the Lord of Nine Darknesses was unaware of my theft of the World Tree branch.”
“If he was unaware… then he might not necessarily deduce my true intentions from this act of taking the sea water.”
As the enormous head of the Lord of Nine Netherworlds roared, the clone of the Mosha Clan quickly processed these thoughts and instantly prepared his countermeasure.
“Greetings, O Cosmic Lord.” The Mosha Clan’s clone bowed respectfully, simultaneously shifting his form. His Earthling incarnation appeared, while the Mosha Clan clone returned into the world ring.
Since the Lord of Nine Nether directly addressed him as a human, Luo Feng naturally chose to appear in his Earthling form, showing respect toward the Lord of Nine Nether.
…
“You have already escaped pursuit. Why haven’t you left yet?” The massive head loomed overhead.
“I… I was foolishly hopeful,” Luo Feng replied respectfully. “After escaping, I assumed my Mosha Clan clone wouldn’t be detected. Also, the Ancestral God Church’s past inheritors have always kept the destination of the ‘Nine Nether Vortex’ a secret. I wanted to take this opportunity to investigate further. I foolishly hoped to remain undetected, but now, standing before the Cosmic Lord, I realize that everything I did was under your observation all along.”
The massive head observed Luo Feng from above.
Luo Feng remained respectful and composed, showing no sign of panic.
“My true name is Nine You,” the colossal head suddenly spoke.
“Lord Nine You!” Luo Feng immediately responded with reverence.
The massive head slowly continued, “Human, Daohe Wang, I have heard of you. You must be relying on your talent for creating clones, believing that even if I kill you, you can revive. That’s why you’re so calm. Am I right?”
Luo Feng responded at once, “To meet Lord Jiuyou, how could Daohe not be startled? I’m just pretending to be calm.”
“Hahaha…”
The colossal head laughed, its mirth rolling like tidal waves that swept through the entire crimson expanse. After what seemed an eternity, the laughter gradually faded, and the massive visage turned frigid, its gaze piercing down at Luo Feng. “You should be aware that the 108 Imperial Seas, particularly the Blood Sea, are forbidden domains—absolute taboos! This knowledge should have been within your grasp in my realm. Why, then, did you dare to take water from the Blood Sea? Explain yourself!”
“Explain!” “Explain!” “Explain!” “Explain!” “Explain!” “Explain!”
This single word, “Explain!” pierced Luo Feng’s soul, echoing repeatedly in his mind, quickly pulling him into an illusion.
“Break!”
Luo Feng’s willpower surpassed that of most Cosmic Sovereigns—unyielding and formidable. For the Lord of Nine Nethers to attempt swaying him with mere voice-induced illusions was utterly inadequate.
“Hmm?” The Lord of Nine Nether glanced downward at Luo Feng, a trace of astonishment flashing across his frosty countenance.
He knew that ‘Daohe Wang’ was a Realm Lord.
Yet this Realm Lord had resisted the illusionary effect of his voice—an effect that could ensnare even some Cosmic Sovereigns if they weren’t careful.
“I was very curious about the legendary 108 Imperial Seas, so I came to observe. I found the waters of other Imperial Seas quite ordinary, but this small Blood Sea was different. Upon closer inspection, the sea water looked like blood, and I could faintly smell the scent of blood. Out of curiosity, I took a little of the water,” Luo Feng replied respectfully. “I thought that since the Blood Sea is so vast, a small amount wouldn’t matter. I was foolishly hopeful.”
“Foolishly hopeful?” The massive head loomed over Luo Feng, the voice growing colder. “Hmph, knowing it’s a taboo yet still daring to violate it! Then you must be prepared to bear the consequences…”
As the sentence was halfway spoken, Luo Feng’s heart leapt in alarm.
“Not good.”
Luo Feng had initially planned to avoid calling upon the favor the Lord of Nine Nethers owed his teacher. However, left with no alternative, he immediately called out, “Lord Nine Nethers—”
…
“I was about to…”
“Lord Nine You—”
Both Luo Feng’s and the Lord of Nine Nether’s voices resounded in unison.
Luo Feng had been about to speak his prepared words, but upon hearing the three words “I was about to…”, he immediately swallowed his own words.
“Hmm?” The colossal head glanced downward with a sneer. “Did you think I intended to kill you? Hmph, I was indeed planning to, but considering you’re a newly cultivated powerhouse of the Ancestral God Church, I’ve changed my mind.”
“The Ancestral God Church?” Luo Feng was stunned.
“The Ancestral God Church consists of both formal and peripheral members,” the massive head looked down at Luo Feng. “Yet actual combat relies more on the peripheral members. The peripheral members of the Ancestral God Church are, in fact, its most powerful military force!”
Luo Feng nodded in understanding.
How few were the formal members of the Ancestral God Church, compared to the countless peerless geniuses gathered from across the universe’s myriad races among the peripheral members. Candidates like ‘Prospective Divine Envoys,’ ‘Prospective Divine Generals,’ and ‘Beast God inheritors who have achieved extremely high levels of their legacy’ often possessed the strength of Cosmic Sovereigns. This was undoubtedly an incredibly formidable force.
“I am the Guardian Divine Sovereign of the peripheral organization of the Ancestral God Church—the Nine Nether!” The colossal head gazed down at Luo Feng. “You, Daohe Wang, have been preselected as an inductee into our peripheral organization, and a key one at that.”
Luo Feng blinked in surprise.
Guardian Divine Sovereign?
“The peripheral organization is divided into Guardian Envoys, Guardian Sovereigns, Guardian Lords, and Guardian Divine Sovereigns,” the colossal head gazed down at Luo Feng. “Each Divine Sovereign commands a faction of power. From this day forward, you, Daohe Wang, shall serve as a Guardian Envoy under my Nine Nether faction within the Ancestral God Church’s peripheral organization. As your strength grows, so shall your status. Accept this, and I shall spare your life. Refuse… and you know the consequences.”
Luo Feng blinked again.
Heaven.
So the Lord of Nine Nether was a ‘Guardian Divine Sovereign’!
He had initially intended to leverage the goodwill that the Lord of Nine Nether owed to his master, bestowed by the Chaos City Lord. Little did he anticipate that the Ancestral God Church had already set their sights on him.
“Though you join the peripheral organization, you will not be required to fight against the human race,” the colossal head said coldly. “The peripheral organization has always been very free, with no binding obligations in normal times. Occasionally, when the Ancestral God Church has matters needing resolution, orders will be issued. If you are unwilling to comply, you may even submit a written explanation. The Ancestral God Church will not force you.”
“Join or not?” The Lord of Nine Nether gazed coldly at Luo Feng.
Luo Feng blinked again.
“Salutations, Guardian Divine Sovereign,” Luo Feng respectfully bowed.
“You are indeed wise,” remarked the Lord of Nine Nether. “Very well, this is the ‘Ancestral God’s Decree.'”
A black token materialized out of thin air, descending from above and landing directly in front of Luo Feng.
Luo Feng extended his hand and grasped it. The object was heavy and cold to the touch. Engraved on the token were merely two characters—’Ancestral God’. The intricate strokes of these characters were formed by countless mysterious patterns. Though Luo Feng could not decipher the script itself, the moment his eyes fell upon the symbols, he instinctively comprehended their meaning.
“Imprint your life mark upon it, and the Ancestral God Order will become usable only by you,” the Lord of Nine Nether looked down at Luo Feng. “With this Ancestral God Order, you can communicate with the Ancestral God Church. Tasks issued by the Ancestral God Church will also be transmitted through the Ancestral God Order. As long as you are within this universe, you can communicate via the Ancestral God Order.”
“Hmm?” Luo Feng was startled.
This was just like the ‘Virtual Universe’.
“Only textual communication,” the Lord of Nine Nether continued. “The Ancestral God Order is very special. Do not lose it.”
“I understand,” Luo Feng silently sighed in relief. Only text communication was possible… but even so, it was remarkable. Clearly, creating such a Primordial God Order was no simple task.
“If anyone from the Ancestral God Church approaches you, just present this Ancestral God Order, and they will understand,” the Lord of Nine Shadows said.
“Understood,” Luo Feng respectfully replied.
“Go.”
As soon as the Lord of Nine Nether finished speaking, an invisible force enveloped Luo Feng.
Swoosh!
Luo Feng had already disappeared, but the massive head continued to speak: “This Daohe Wang has now joined my lineage. I didn’t actively seize him—he stumbled into my Nine Netherworld himself and even dared to provoke me, so I claimed him. I wonder how the others will react when they learn of this. Hahaha… Last time, Zhu Chong Wang was taken by ‘Feng Tian,’ but this time, Daohe Wang has fallen into my grasp. Hahaha…”
…
“Hmm?” Luo Feng glanced around. He was already floating in the void, and in the distance, he could clearly see the Nine Nether Time-Space.
“I… I’ve actually arrived outside the Nine Nether Time-Space,” Luo Feng marveled inwardly at the Lord of Nine Nether’s abilities.
Then, a surge of exhilaration filled his heart, though he dared not show it on the surface—how could he know whether the Lord of Nine Nether was still watching? Immediately, he commanded his soul slaves to activate the Divine Kingdom Transmission.
Buzz~~~
A hazy golden glow illuminated the space.
Luo Feng, together with his soul slave, stepped forward into the glow and vanished from the void.
…
Inside the ancient secret hall.
“Hahaha…” As soon as Luo Feng appeared in the hall, he finally allowed the exhilaration to show on his face.
He had succeeded! He had brought the Blood Sea water back!
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