Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent-Chapter 293 : World-in-Palm and the Heart of Immortality

Chapter 293: World-in-Palm and the Heart of Immortality

Jiugang Holy Realm, Rainlan City, Inner City, Tianshui District, Cave Residence No. 99179.

Luo Feng and Emperor Qing were both in closed-door cultivation.

“What is the power of the Early-Stage God Emperor level Path of Life and Death like?” Luo Feng could not test his power on the Origin Continent. The rules of the Source World were strict and had limits on power. But in the Jiugang Holy Realm, one could freely test techniques.

“Path of Life and Death — Path Domain!”

With a single thought from Luo Feng—

Centered on himself, the Path of Life and Death circulated, forming its own vast system of rules and generating a broad domain.

The domain was heavy and carried terrifying might.

If an Ultimate Divine King entered this domain, they would likely be reduced to dust instantly.

“With just a single thought, the naturally formed domain of the Path of Life and Death is already slightly stronger than the Blood Sea Domain of my Immortal Blood Sea Body.” Luo Feng was somewhat amazed.

He casually pointed a finger.

With that single finger, the power of life and death gathered into a point. Layers of space were pierced through, even faintly revealing enormous secret pattern phantoms.

The Jiugang Holy Realm was a specially reinforced world designed to trap numerous Low-Rank Primordial Lifeforms here. Naturally, Luo Feng could not break through the world membrane.

“With a casual finger strike, it’s already slightly stronger than my full power before entering seclusion.”

After testing a few techniques, Luo Feng had already confirmed his current level.

“The Early-Stage God Emperor Path of Life and Death should be comparable to an ordinary Late-Stage God Emperor Comprehender.” Luo Feng made his judgment.

The Path of Life and Death, even at the Ultimate Divine King level, already contained extremely powerful nine branches. In terms of power, it could already cross a major realm and rival Early-Stage God Emperor Comprehenders.

Now that it had reached Early-Stage God Emperor level, it being comparable to ordinary Late-Stage God Emperor paths was within Luo Feng’s expectations.

After all—

Even the simple cooperation of the Early-Stage God Emperor level paths of life and destruction already possessed the power of a Mid-Stage God Emperor Comprehender! If they were completely fused into one, the power would naturally rise further.

“Using the Ultimate Divine King level Path of Life and Death as the foundation, then taking the Early-Stage God Emperor paths of life and destruction as nourishment, and absorbing scattered insights of life and destruction, I finally achieved perfect fusion and raised the Path of Life and Death to the Early-Stage God Emperor level.” Luo Feng felt that it had not been easy.

Two paths fused into one.

This road was difficult—but also powerful, with a higher upper limit.

“With suitable Secret Treasures and secret techniques, I should be able to rival the weaker Elders of Rainlan City.” Luo Feng nodded slightly.

Even among the Elders of Rainlan City, there were differences in strength. Some cultivated two paths simultaneously, while others practiced special schools.

…

After the breakthrough of the Path of Life and Death, Luo Feng did not leave seclusion and continued cultivating.

In past years, he had used the Eye of Life and Death to observe many Low-Rank Primordial Lifeform materials, accumulating large amounts of knowledge in the directions of life and destruction. However, before the breakthrough of the Path of Life and Death, he had not dared to continue advancing the life and destruction paths, fearing he might deviate.

Taking the wrong path had severe consequences.

Luo Feng preferred to progress slowly and steadily.

“The higher the realm, the more one realizes how shallow one’s understanding is.”

After the breakthrough of the Path of Life and Death, Luo Feng’s understanding of how life and destruction should fuse became deeper. His cultivation also frequently adjusted accordingly.

Cultivation was like this—one had to grope forward in the darkness.

Life, destruction, and life-and-death mutually verified each other. Advancing them together was the most stable approach.

After about ninety more eras, the Path of Life—already backed by enormous accumulated knowledge—naturally advanced to the Mid-Stage God Emperor level.

Sixty eras later, the Path of Destruction also reached Mid-Stage God Emperor.

“I’ll stop for now.”

The life and destruction paths were relatively simple and pure, making them easier to comprehend.

After advancing both to Mid-Stage God Emperor, Luo Feng stopped. The next focus was to use them as nourishment to push the Path of Life and Death to the Mid-Stage God Emperor level.

“That step will be difficult.”

Fusion?

As life and destruction grew stronger, the difficulty of fusion also increased continuously.

In the Jiugang Holy Realm, cultivators who coordinated multiple paths were common. But those who fused different paths into one were extremely rare.

Luo Feng tried briefly for several eras before stopping.

“The next breakthrough will require very long accumulation. I should first study methods of application.”

The Path was the foundation.

Secret techniques for applying it were the means to protect the Path. Studying such techniques could also deepen one’s understanding of the Path.

“My previous Immortal Blood Sea Body was somewhat crude.” Luo Feng began improving it.

Previously, both life and destruction were only at Early-Stage God Emperor, while the Path of Life and Death was still at the Ultimate Divine King level. Using the Eye of Life and Death to observe the Star Tower and the Heart of Immortality, he had created the earlier Immortal Blood Sea Body.

Now that his realm had risen in every aspect, Luo Feng’s understanding of the Star Tower’s blood-red scale and the Heart of Immortality had also reached a new height.

The Immortal Blood Sea Body underwent a complete transformation.

Perfecting secret techniques was much easier than comprehending the Path. Luo Feng spent only three eras to create a brand-new version of the Immortal Blood Sea Body.

“It’s done.”

Luo Feng sat cross-legged above an endless Blood Sea. The Blood Sea itself was also part of his body. A layer of protective blood-red scales appeared across his skin.

“This Immortal Blood Sea Body’s physical form now contains some of the profundities of the Heart of Immortality.”

“But this endless Blood Sea…”

Luo Feng looked at the vast Blood Sea. It was deep and contained endless life force.

“It comes entirely from my comprehension of the blood-red scale in the Star Tower.”

The blood-red scale of the Star Tower looked like a single scale, yet in truth it resembled an infinite blood-colored ocean with boundless vitality. This endless sea was condensed within one scale, making it indestructible.

“Senior Yuan was right. No predecessor’s method truly suits me.”

“The most suitable method is the one I research myself.”

“By studying the Star Tower’s blood-red scale, the Heart of Immortality, and the Eye of Life and Death, the method I form afterward is exactly what I need.” Luo Feng felt increasingly certain.

Only the methods he personally explored step by step allowed him to thoroughly understand every mystery.

Only then would he have hope of escaping the cage in the future.

Cultivating the methods of predecessors might appear powerful.

But were those methods truly suitable for oneself? Did one understand why they were constructed that way? Using them as a foundation—what chance was there of escaping the cage?

“Every step of cultivation must be steady.” Luo Feng continued perfecting other secret techniques. He improved the Simulated Eye of Life and Death again and created several combat techniques suited to the advantages of the Immortal Blood Sea Body.

…

Luo Feng stood atop a tall building in the City Lord’s Mansion of Huyang City, looking at the enormous furry claw holding up the entire city.

“It’s time to take it out of the Source World.”

With a thought, the enormous furry claw instantly disappeared. It appeared in Luo Feng’s hand and merged into his right hand, covering it with a furry claw.

“Innate Treasures are indeed extraordinary.”

Luo Feng could feel the terrifying destructive power of the claw. Its talons could tear apart all things and also capture enemies within its grasp.

Treasures like this were not even sold in Rainlan City of the Jiugang Holy Realm.

If one appeared, even the Elders would likely fight over it.

“With my current strength, I now have the qualifications to bring the Heart of Immortality and the Innate Treasure World-in-Palm out with me.”

The Star Tower and the Eye of Life and Death could not be taken outside the Source World.

As for treasures at the level of the Heart of Immortality and the World-in-Palm, although still extremely valuable, existences like the Ancestors of the Two Ancient Kingdoms could occasionally obtain one or two with sufficient luck.

For example, many Elders in Rainlan City came from Source Worlds, possessed clone techniques, and had opportunities. Most had obtained treasures similar to the Heart of Immortality.

But they would either leave such treasures in their home worlds or bring them to explore the Dark Holy Realm. Why would they leave them in Rainlan City?

“Hoo.”

Huyang City silently descended onto the ground without causing the slightest disturbance. Most living beings in the city noticed nothing.

Only some residents realized that the five towering mountain ranges outside the city had disappeared, leaving them stunned.

“What happened?”

“Where did the five mountains go?”

“What about that giant claw?”

Gradually cultivators inside the city began to notice. The guards stationed atop the city walls were even more alarmed and hurriedly reported the matter.

Standing on the tall building of the City Lord’s Mansion, Luo Feng casually took out his Formation Diagram Secret Treasure.

“This Life-and-Death Formation Diagram no longer means much to me.”

Using the Formation Diagram Secret Treasure as the core, Luo Feng arranged a simple auxiliary formation that drew upon the power of heaven and earth, forming an energy cycle.

The natural circulation of heaven and earth energy, centered on the formation diagram, allowed the formation to easily reach the power limit of the Origin Continent.

Whoosh—

Black and white currents flowed around Huyang City. The city flickered faintly within them.

A vast Life-and-Death Formation had formed.

“Master.” Morosa arrived before Luo Feng. “What happened to Huyang City?”

“I simply replaced the defensive formation,” Luo Feng said with a smile. “The management rules of Huyang City will remain the same as before.”

Morosa glanced at Luo Feng’s right hand, which had turned into a furry claw, and seemed to understand.

“Morosa, some guests have arrived. Step back for now,” Luo Feng instructed.

“Yes.” Morosa immediately responded.

He had also sensed it. Five auras had already arrived outside Huyang City, blocked by the Life-and-Death Formation and not forcibly entering.

Luo Feng looked at the five figures outside.

The Flame Wind Ancestor and the Thunder Ancestor had arrived. The Time-Space Old Demon, the Master of Two Realms, and the Pavilion Master of Ten Thousand Laws Tower were also there. All five watched Luo Feng from afar with friendly expressions.

“Everyone.” Luo Feng smiled and waved his hand.

The black and white currents parted, forming a path leading to the City Lord’s Mansion.

Luo Feng prepared fruits and fine wine.

“Haha! As soon as we sensed that Innate Treasure being put away, everyone came.” The Time-Space Old Demon laughed.

The five powerhouses took only a few steps before reaching the City Lord’s Mansion.

Six great powerhouses gathered here—the six most powerful existences of the Origin Continent. In Rainlan City, each of them would possess Elder-level strength.

“Brother Luo,” the Pavilion Master of Ten Thousand Laws Tower said with a smile. “You put away that Innate Treasure. Are you planning to take it outside the Source World? I advise you—once such a treasure leaves the Source World, it’s easy to have it stolen.”

“Exactly,” the Master of Two Realms said. “You’ve cultivated for too short a time, and your strength is still too weak. If you take such a treasure out, you won’t be able to keep it. Only people like us would trade fairly with you.”

Luo Feng merely smiled.

Weak?

Among the six present, in terms of strength ranking—he probably wasn’t the weakest one.