The servant’s previous description was very detailed. Within the Yan Gang Territory, there were many families, organizations, and sects. These powers were arranged in hierarchical layers, classifiable as Super, Upper, Middle, and Lower tiers.
The Na Family and the You Family were considered Middle-tier powers, while the Thirteen Axes were an Upper-tier force.
Across the entire Yan Gang Territory, there were three major Super-tier powers!
They were the ‘Shi Feng Family,’ the ‘Chun Yu Family,’ and the ‘Hu Lei Clan.’
The Hu Lei Clan belonged to a savage human tribe. The Shi Feng Family was the city lord’s family, while the Chun Yu Family was the region’s leading merchant clan.
“The Blood-Luo Crystals are extremely valuable. These three Super-tier powers are the most likely to possess them.” Luo Feng sat there, his fingers tapping the armrest. “The most probable source is undoubtedly the city lord, the ‘Shi Feng Family.’ Second would be the Chun Yu Family. As for the Hu Lei Clan, they are too far away; there’s no need to go there.”
A Domain-level (Territory Lord) must fuse with a Blood-Luo Crystal to gain immortality temple recognition and qualify to be a city lord.
Therefore…
The city lord must have already fused with a Blood-Luo Crystal and holds the greatest power within the territory, making him the most likely to obtain a second Blood-Luo Crystal. If I were the city lord and had fused with one Blood-Luo Crystal, I would naturally want to obtain a second one to see if I could fuse with it again.
“However, he is a Domain-level!”
“And I am merely a Cosmic-level 9th Stage. Of course… I have mastered the ninth layer of Domain and am proficient in Space and Metal fundamental laws. I have confidence in defeating a Domain-level two or three stages above me. The problem is… what if he is a Domain-level 7th or 8th Stage?” Luo Feng shook his head. Before uncovering the opponent’s true strength, it was best not to provoke the city lord for now.
Whoever controls the Yan Gang Territory must be formidable.
“Target! Chun Yu Family… Clan Head!” Luo Feng narrowed his eyes, a glint of coldness flashing.
…
The plan was set, but the Chun Yu Family was the second most powerful force in the entire Yan Gang Territory, with many Cosmic-level elites. It was even rumored that an elder Domain-level cultivator was secretly cultivating within the family. However, the existence of a Domain-level cultivator was merely a rumor from the servant, and its authenticity could not be confirmed.
…
The next morning.
Luo Feng subtly connected his mental power with the cosmic fluctuations, detecting various presences within dozens of kilometers through spatial waves.
“Ah? Na Ke has arrived?” Luo Feng opened his eyes.
“Na Ke, Cosmic-level 892nd Grade.” Luo Feng immediately transmitted his voice.
…
As the Na father and son arrived at the Feiyun Pavilion, they were just about to investigate the whereabouts of the enigmatic “Luo Feng” when a voice suddenly resonated within their minds: “Na Ke, Cosmic-level, 892nd Grade.”
“Dad, Cosmic-level 892nd Grade.” Na Ke whispered.
“How do you know?” Na Bu looked at his son in surprise.
“Brother Luo Feng projected his voice into my mind.” Na Ke quickly replied. Na Bu, beside him, was secretly astonished. This mysterious expert, ‘Luo Feng,’ was truly terrifying. Without even meeting them in person, he already knew they had arrived.
“Let’s go!”
Na Bu and Na Ke entered the Fei Yun Pavilion. Although the Cosmic-level area was off-limits to outsiders, the Na Family, being local power brokers, easily found someone to guide them. When they reached Luo Feng’s residence, they saw a man in black battle armor standing in the courtyard.
“Brother Luo Feng.” Na Ke called out.
“Na Bu pays homage to Master Luo Feng. Thank you for saving my son’s life.” Na Bu, with silver hair, bowed respectfully.
“Please come in.” Luo Feng smiled.
Inside the hall.
Luo Feng and Na Bu sat down, while Na Ke stood beside his father.
“Master Luo Feng, if it weren’t for you yesterday, my son might have lost his life.” Na Bu sighed. “Last night, the entire You Family was completely destroyed… The You Family, deeply rooted, was ruined overnight due to a single misstep. Yesterday, my son was involved in it. Thinking about it still makes me shudder.”
“Completely destroyed?” Luo Feng raised his eyebrows.
“Yes, I just received confirmation of this news.” Na Bu sighed and shook his head. “This time, the You Family borrowed a massive debt and secretly obtained a set of armor from the ‘Ancient God Ruins.’ Unfortunately, their team was destroyed yesterday, and the armor was reportedly looted… The You Family had no way to repay the enormous debt, let alone the interest. Therefore… the lenders, in a rage, killed the You Family members, seized their assets, and still couldn’t cover the debt.”
“What is this Ancient God Ruins? A single set of armor is so valuable?” Luo Feng asked.
“Master Luo Feng doesn’t know?” Na Bu was surprised.
“Brother Luo Feng, even I’ve heard of the Ancient God Ruins,” Na Ke smiled.
“I only know it’s an ancient battlefield, a very large one.” Luo Feng said casually. “I’m just curious why a single set of armor from an ancient battlefield is so valuable.”
From the knowledge books obtained from the Thirteen Axes’ spatial ring, Luo Feng had learned some basic information about special places in the Blood-Luo World.
The books mentioned very little about the Ancient God Ruins.
Ancient God Ruins: With a diameter of billions of kilometers, it was boundless, an ancient battlefield.
That was all the books said.
Na Bu quickly explained, “Most people only know it’s an ancient battlefield. However, as a businessman, through some special channels, I know some secret information. I believe… Master Luo Feng knows about the ‘Extraterrestrial Clans.'”
“Yes.” Luo Feng nodded.
“The Extraterrestrial Clans are very powerful.” Na Bu sighed. “In theory, any Cosmic-level expert can break through the eighteen clouds and fly into outer space. However, any expert who flies into space… will be killed by the Extraterrestrial Clans living in the void!”
“We cannot enter space. Fortunately, it’s very difficult for the Extraterrestrial Clans to descend here.” Na Bu smiled. “I heard that each descent… is extremely costly for the Extraterrestrial Clans.”
Luo Feng was stunned.
Extremely costly?
“Long, long ago, in a very ancient era.” Na Bu sighed. “At that time, my Blood-Luo Continent was filled with powerful experts, even more than now! Back then… the Extraterrestrial Clans descended. At that time, the terrifying experts of the Extraterrestrial Clans and the immortal deities of my Blood-Luo Continent formed an army of experts and engaged in a divine war!”
“A divine war?” Luo Feng blinked.
“Our Blood-Luo Continent suffered heavy losses, with many ancient immortal deities perishing. However, although the sacrifices were great! We still drove the Extraterrestrial Clans out!” Na Bu’s eyes sparkled. “After that war, the Extraterrestrial Clans never descended in large numbers again. And that ancient battlefield, where countless immortal deities fought… was called the ‘Ancient God Ruins,’ because that vast area was indeed shattered and in ruins.”
Beside him, the young Na Ke’s eyes shone with excitement: “An army of countless immortal deities, divine armies warring against each other, truly amazing.”
Luo Feng smiled.
Ancient God Ruins?
Perhaps, there truly were countless immortal deities locked in battle there. But to claim that the ‘Extraterrestrial Clans’ were defeated was utterly laughable. Let alone others… even a single Venerable or a Cosmic Emperor dispatched by the Virtual Cosmic Corporation could effortlessly annihilate the entire Blood-Luo World.
“The Ancient God Ruins have many special weapons and armor from the Extraterrestrial Clans, as well as some armor and weapons from fallen immortal deities. Even if these are damaged, they remain extremely valuable.” Na Bu said. “Moreover, the Ancient God Ruins are filled with heavy killing intent. Some cultivators who enter, with slightly weak willpower, will be invaded by the killing intent, turning them mad.”
“Yet many still enter the Ancient God Ruins, hoping to find treasures left by immortals.”
“Moreover, the heavier the killing intent, the easier it is to fuse with Blood-Luo Crystals. Therefore, many powerful experts risk entering the ‘Ancient God Ruins.'” Na Bu sighed. “In short, the Ancient God Ruins are the most terrifying place, yet also the most captivating. Countless experts on our continent rush in one after another.”
“Oh?” Luo Feng furrowed his brow.
Killing intent?
Blood-Luo Crystals?
Previously, the books he read mentioned that the more one kills, the easier it is to fuse with Blood-Luo Crystals. Na Bu said that the heavier the killing intent, the easier it is to fuse with Blood-Luo Crystals, hence the endless stream of experts rushing in.
“So, killing is to accumulate more killing intent,” Luo Feng thought. “What exactly is this Blood-Luo Crystal? Why is it easier for those with heavy killing intent to fuse with it?”
“Ancient God Ruins!”
“If I obtain more Blood-Luo Crystals and fail to fuse them, I can also try going to the Ancient God Ruins,” Luo Feng thought.
…
The arrival of the Na father and son greatly lifted Luo Feng’s spirits, for he had obtained crucial intelligence regarding the Ancient God Ruins—information that might very well determine his chances of ascending as a Blood Warrior.
…
At the Fei Yun Pavilion, Luo Feng’s residence.
Luo Feng sat by the second-floor railing, reading a book while simultaneously directing a portion of his consciousness to connect to the Virtual Cosmic Network. Although he was currently undertaking a cultivation task… the cultivation task did not conflict with studying fundamental laws or learning.
…
In the Tai Chu District of Yu Xiang Mountain, Wu Ka’s estate.
“Ronjun, Luo Feng, I heard you both have started your cultivation tasks.” Wu Ka looked at Luo Feng and Ronjun. “What levels did you choose?”
“Difficult Level.” Ronjun said.
“Luo Feng, what about you?” Wu Ka turned to Luo Feng, and Ronjun also looked.
“Perilous Level.” Luo Feng replied.
This immediately shocked Wu Ka and Ronjun, with Wu Ka widening his eyes and exclaiming, “Luo Feng, taking on a ‘Perilous Level’ task for your first time is too dangerous.”
“It is dangerous, and I already have some minor troubles.” Luo Feng said helplessly.
“I’m cautious even with the Difficult Level. You’re truly crazy.” Ronjun smiled and shook his head.
A portion of his consciousness was in the Virtual Cosmic Network, while his physical body was in the Blood-Luo World’s Yan Gang City, preparing to deal with the head of the Chun Yu Family. First, he needed to find out what the head of the Chun Yu Family looked like and confirm the target’s identity. Secondly, he needed to understand the layout of the Chun Yu Family’s mansion.
“No worries.” Luo Feng shook his head. “Well, I’m off. I have something important to do today and can’t be distracted.”
“Good luck.” Wu Ka said.
“Don’t lose your life on this cultivation task.” Ronjun reminded.
“Don’t worry.” Luo Feng smiled and shook his head, then his figure vanished into thin air, already leaving the Virtual Cosmic Network.
…
In the Blood-Luo World, within Yan Gang City, night had fallen.
After six days of careful reconnaissance and thorough preparation, Luo Feng transformed into a gust of wind, silently leaving the Fei Yun Pavilion. Moments later, he arrived at an extravagant mansion spanning dozens of kilometers, second only to the city lord’s residence.
“Chun Yu Family!”
The air trembled, and a figure appeared out of nowhere outside the mansion’s courtyard wall—it was Luo Feng.
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