Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent-Chapter 285 : Highest Reward Points in the Infinite Space

Chapter 285: Highest Reward Points in the Infinite Space

Inside the Star Tower.

Luo Feng sat cross-legged, the “Eye of Life and Death” at his brow opened, gazing at the densely arranged treasures before him—feathers, blood, bones, scales, membranes, leaves, branches, sap, roots, even mist, bizarre liquids, and strange substances…

They came in all forms and were entirely sourced from low-rank Primordial Lifeforms.

“Materials from low-rank Primordial Lifeforms at the early-stage God Emperor level. Around 5,000 sets in total, each averaging 300 Primordial Crystals. Within the Jiugang Holy Realm, I’ve gathered at least ninety percent of all low-rank Primordial Lifeform materials related to ‘Life’ and ‘Destruction’ at the early-stage God Emperor level,” Luo Feng thought.

Whatever Rainlan City had, he bought!

Of course, he only purchased ordinary parts of low-rank Primordial Lifeforms—more valuable parts were far too expensive.

“From a single low-rank Primordial Lifeform, even though a single feather might contain little of the secret pattern’s essence, if I buy a dozen different parts—blood, bones, membranes, and so on—it should roughly amount to eighty to ninety percent of that lifeform’s bloodline secrets,” Luo Feng reasoned.

This was his poverty-style purchasing method.

If he were especially wealthy, he could’ve directly bought a refined complete Primordial Bloodline, or even a Life Core! Those contained the entire essence of a low-rank Primordial Lifeform’s secret patterns.

“Materials from mid-stage God Emperor level low-rank Primordial Lifeforms—only 200 sets, averaging 3,500 Primordial Crystals each.”

“Late-stage God Emperor level—only 10 sets, averaging 40,000 Primordial Crystals each.”

“As for the complete God Emperor level, I only bought a single vial of ordinary blood—for 390,000 Primordial Crystals.”

Luo Feng was rather helpless. The more powerful the low-rank Primordial Lifeform, the more evolved its bloodline was. Especially those at the complete God Emperor level—usually on the verge of awakening and becoming high-rank Primordial Lifeforms.

Every single complete God Emperor level lifeform was incredibly difficult to kill.

In all of Rainlan City, only three Hall Masters had the ability to kill one in a one-on-one fight. Even they wouldn’t act recklessly, because those low-rank Primordial Lifeforms weren’t fools—they existed as clans, were extremely cunning, and might even set traps! 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

In terms of enlightenment, low-rank Primordial Lifeforms were far inferior to cultivators. But in terms of intelligence, they were no less than the average level of the Origin Continent.

To kill them?

You could kill the weakest, the ones on the fringes of their clans at early-stage God Emperor level. But those at the complete God Emperor level were high-ranking members or even leaders within their clans. They might even ally among themselves.

This was why cultivators had to hide within cities.

In an all-out battle? Cultivators simply couldn’t win against low-rank Primordial Lifeforms.

“If I had to hunt them myself, collecting this many materials would be near impossible.” The Eye of Life and Death at Luo Feng’s brow scanned the countless materials before him. “But within the Jiugang Holy Realm, I can easily trade for them.”

In Rainlan City of the Jiugang Holy Realm, it was still possible to purchase vast quantities of cultivation aids, various weapons and treasure artifacts, and even all kinds of inheritances.

But this time, Luo Feng mainly used his resources to buy materials.

“Inheritance? According to Senior Yuan, paving your own path is best.” Luo Feng deeply trusted Senior Yuan.

Perfect-level and top-tier inheritances prohibited anything above Divine King level from being shared. That was due to brutal past lessons. Senior Yuan and the others had concluded that… extremely powerful inheritances exerted too much influence on cultivators, destroying their path of transcendence.

High-grade and mid-grade inheritances had less of an impact.

But still, some impact.

“Learn from all things, and explore the path yourself.” Luo Feng used the Eye of Life and Death to examine even an ordinary-looking vial of golden blood. The secret patterns within were more than ten times more intricate than when seen in Rainlan City.

Back in Rainlan City, his Simulated Eye of Life and Death could still only be considered a God Emperor-level observation secret technique—it could only perceive the shallow layers of the secret patterns.

But the same vial of blood, observed here on the Origin Continent through the Eye of Life and Death, was much clearer.

“The observational power at the high-rank Primordial Lifeform level can almost completely penetrate low-rank lifeform materials.” Luo Feng marveled inwardly. “Exchanging for the Eye of Life and Death back then was truly worth it.”

“These 5,000-plus sets of low-rank Primordial Lifeform materials are the foundation of my cultivation path.”

Luo Feng understood—by fully analyzing these materials with the Eye of Life and Death, the benefit to himself would be immense.

Huyang City, atop a high tower of the City Lord’s Mansion.

“Morosa.”

A voice called out.

Morosa was slightly startled upon hearing it, but immediately darted to the top floor of the pavilion, where his master Luo Feng sat drinking alone.

“Master,” Morosa said excitedly. “You’ve come out of seclusion?”

On the Origin Continent, whether in Rainlan City for closed-door cultivation or out hunting, Luo Feng usually stayed in seclusion. Only occasionally would he emerge for a bit.

“I’ve got a gift for you.” Luo Feng waved his hand.

An entire set of weapon treasures flew out.

Morosa looked at them with delight. These weapons hovered before him, and he quickly refined and familiarized himself with them. The armor fused into his body, the helmet merged with his skull, and the gloves sharpened his claws considerably.

There was even a formation diagram hovering beside him.

“Eight weapon treasures in total—a full set? And all of them are top-grade treasures aligned with the Path of Destruction?” Morosa was thrilled.

On the Origin Continent, treasures beyond the Divine King level were extremely rare! And ones suited to your own path were even rarer. For example, the set Luo Feng had acquired after killing Di Yuan had ultimately been sold—because it didn’t suit him.

“Master, this is perfect for me. This set of treasures gives me a glimpse of the path beyond the Divine King.” Morosa adored the gifts.

“You think you have a chance to break through?” Luo Feng asked in surprise.

“No chance,” Morosa shook his head helplessly. “Now that I’ve seen the path beyond the Divine King, I understand just how hard it is! I don’t stand a chance at all.”

Morosa grinned. “Still, with these treasures, my strength will surge completely. On the Origin Continent, aside from you and the other God Emperors, I have confidence in overpowering anyone else!”

Even the Ruler of the Myriad Realms couldn’t compare to Morosa in terms of weapons and treasures.

Luo Feng nodded with a smile. “Go on, go.”

As someone often in seclusion, Morosa was Luo Feng’s strongest subordinate! Whether it was the Milky Way Divine Kingdom or the Blade River Sect, many affairs required Morosa to take charge.

Only with a full set of weapon treasures could he better intimidate those Emperors and Monarchs. Of course, on the other hand, Morosa also had earned his rewards.

“A full set of early-stage God Emperor-level treasures is quite cheap,” Luo Feng thought.

These treasures were all early-stage God Emperor level, intended for those below the God Emperor level. Only the armor and formation diagram were slightly pricier. The whole set cost just 35,000 Primordial Crystals.

This time, Luo Feng spent 100,000 Primordial Crystals in total to buy treasures, rare aids, and other items for Morosa, Blade River Sect disciples, and his close companions.

They were weak, so the cheapest ones from Rainlan City sufficed.

In Rainlan City, treasures and potions painstakingly refined by Ultimate Divine Kings were sold at very low prices—barely enough to cover labor.

“It’s not that I’m stingy. If I buy treasures too powerful, Morosa, you wouldn’t be able to use them effectively anyway.” Luo Feng chuckled. As for other treasures, no need to rush. They should only be gifted when the reasons were justified.

For example, when a disciple achieved merit or broke through to a new level—that was the time to give gifts. Not out of nowhere.

Even the two Ancient Kingdom Ancestors required merit to earn rewards.

As for preparing a gift for Master Emperor Chu… ordinary treasures were things he already possessed as an Emperor of the Ancient Flame Kingdom. Too precious? Luo Feng was still a bit poor, so he decided to hunt more and grow richer before preparing a better gift for his master.

He believed that in a millennium or two, his master could wait.

“I’ve reached the Ultimate in the Path of Life and Death—it’s time to claim my reward points,” Luo Feng thought.

Infinite Space, island at the heart of the lake.

Luo Feng stood at the lakeside, practicing the Path of Life and Death.

Having fully comprehended the complete path, each technique now flowed smoothly and effortlessly.

“Palm World.”

A vast and towering illusionary palm appeared—larger than the entire central island. At the center of the palm, a world was born. Luo Feng stood within this Palm World.

Like a god of creation within a world, he casually performed various Ultimate Realm secret techniques, even combining them into forbidden moves.

Suddenly, Luo Feng sensed a message transmitted to the imprint in his palm.

“Infinite Space has finally confirmed my breakthrough.” Luo Feng smiled and read the message—

“Trial-Taker: Luo Feng of the Origin Continent”

“You have successfully developed a new, complete Origin Path! This path is a fusion based on Life and Destruction, with foundations far beyond an average path. Evaluation of the new path: Perfect! Reward Points: 200,000! You have now received all the reward points for developing a new Origin Path.”

“Before transcending the Caged World, if your Mental Will manages to transcend first, you will also receive the highest reward for Mental Will. Since Infinite Space was established, fewer than a hundred individuals have received the highest rewards for both Origin Path and Mental Will. Of those, over seventy percent have transcended the Caged World.”

“Reminder: Killing any soul-form lifeform is forbidden. Violators will be permanently expelled from Infinite Space.”

“Total Reward Points: 254,093.03.”

Luo Feng felt a surge of emotion.

200,000 reward points?

That made him instantly wealthy. Just the “Eye of Life and Death,” which had helped immensely in his cultivation path, had cost only 120,000 points. Now, he could afford to exchange for two similar treasures.

Clearly, Senior Yuan and the others were willing to offer more rewards to the exceptionally talented.

“Fewer than a hundred have ever received the highest rewards for both Origin Path and Mental Will? And over seventy percent have transcended the Caged World?” Luo Feng pondered.

As for the remaining twenty-something percent…

They had either died, or were still cultivating.

The transcendence rate was indeed quite high.

“I’m only at the God Emperor level, but for Mental Will to transcend the Caged World?” Luo Feng knew that those late-stage God Emperors and half-Primordial Realm Seekers in the Dark Holy Realm had likely all reached the complete God Emperor level in Mental Will. That bottleneck was nearly universal in the Dark Holy Realm.

But transcending the Caged World with Mental Will? That was legendary!

“I want to see for myself just how hard it is for Mental Will to break free of the cage.” Luo Feng wasn’t anxious. As of now, his Mental Will hadn’t yet touched the extreme limit of the God Emperor level.