Chapter 352: Summons

Luo Feng strolled out of the Large Hunyuan Hall and wandered leisurely through Hunyuan City.

He observed cave dwellings of various civilizational styles and cultivators of all kinds of appearances. Although most of these cultivators resembled “human” forms, many still retained certain racial traits, and some even maintained their original racial forms.

“These cultivators who have come from numerous Source Worlds and countless worlds… every word and action of theirs carries the aura of different civilizations.”

“But they all share one thing in common—that is… they are all lifeforms within the Cage!”

At this point, Luo Feng’s Half-Primordial Life-and-Death Path had already taken shape in his mind, lacking only a trace of “mental resonance.”

Additionally, having studied a vast number of Low-Rank Primordial Bloodlines and some High-Rank Primordial Bloodlines, Luo Feng’s understanding of these naturally born Primordial Lifeforms had become extremely profound.

“The difference between inside the Cage and outside the Cage is like what my homeworld Earth once described—the difference between low dimensions and higher dimensions,” Luo Feng felt this explanation was quite accurate.

“Within the Cage, the Half-Primordial Life-and-Death Path has already reached perfection. There is no further advancement possible.”

“But once one escapes the Cage, it is as if entering a higher dimension. The Life-and-Death Path can expand tremendously—its richness can increase by countless times.”

The Half-Primordial Life-and-Death Path was like a figure in a painting—exquisite, yet limited in resolution.

The Primordial-level Life-and-Death Path, however, was like a real physical body!

The difference between the two was truly like heaven and earth.

“The more I know, the more I understand just how vast the gap is between a ‘Half-Primordial Path’ and a ‘Primordial-level Path.’” Luo Feng frowned. “But in legend, cultivators are said to be capable of ascending in a single step—comprehending a Primordial-level Path directly from the Half-Primordial level, breaking all laws with sheer power.”

This was a legend among cultivators, and the most desired aspiration of countless Seekers.

Yet for Bloodline Cultivators, even achieving ultimate awakening into a High-Rank Primordial Lifeform was exceedingly rare! As for “ascending in a single step to comprehend a Primordial-level Path and breaking all laws with force,” it existed only in legend.

“If the profundity of a Half-Primordial Path is one unit…”

“Then the profundity of a Primordial-level Path is at least a million times, or even a hundred million times greater!”

“I have already endured immense hardship cultivating the Half-Primordial Life-and-Death Path, and I still lack that final trace of mental resonance. How could I possibly ascend in a single step and directly comprehend a Primordial-level Path?”

Luo Feng raised his head and looked at the sky.

The Simulated Eye of Life and Death on his forehead had become increasingly mysterious. It was now capable of piercing through the membrane of the Dark Sacred Realm, glimpsing fragments of the true Infinite Primordial Space.

The Half-Primordial Life-and-Death Path was already within reach. Luo Feng could sense that it would not take much longer to break through.

But what about the next step?

“One step at a time,” Luo Feng thought as he arrived in front of the cave dwellings of Boshu, Divine Emperor Baiyin, and Chizheng.

Through causality, the three of them sensed Luo Feng’s approach and immediately came out to welcome him.

“Congratulations, Brother Luo Feng,” Boshu said with a smile. “After cultivating for 4,300 eras, you’ve finally come out of seclusion.”

Luo Feng smiled.

During these 4,300 eras, aside from when Divine Emperor Mixu and the others delivered the enormous compensation—when one of Luo Feng’s avatars went to receive it—he had remained fully focused on cultivation.

The three led Luo Feng into the cave dwelling.

…

The four of them sat down.

Chizheng said, “Brother Luo Feng, during these 4,300 eras, cultivators from all over have come to Hunyuan City hoping to visit you. They all wish to receive some guidance.”

“After reaching the Half-Primordial Realm, it feels like there is no path forward,” Boshu sighed. “Too many cultivators hope to gain even a bit of guidance from an Invincible Existence.”

Luo Feng nodded.

He could see the path ahead—but he also knew that it was far more difficult than the Half-Primordial Life-and-Death Path.

“Dao Lord Long Jiu and Divine Emperor Ji Ke also wish to meet you,” said Divine Emperor Baiyin.

“Oh? Those two?” Luo Feng was interested. Their accumulation was deep—perhaps they might inspire him.

“By the way, I asked you earlier to collect Life-and-Death–type secret treasures?” Luo Feng asked.

Boshu, Divine Emperor Baiyin, and Chizheng exchanged glances.

“We spread the word that you were purchasing Life-and-Death–type secret treasures,” Boshu explained. “Given your current reputation, many cultivators are willing to sell. However, it was difficult for us to select the best five, so we decided to wait for you to personally choose.”

“Good.”

Luo Feng nodded. “Then select the top twenty first and invite those cultivators here. I’ll personally choose a few.”

The three understood.

“I’ll send word to those twenty cultivators right away,” Boshu said. As a cultivator of the True Witch lineage, his judgment was sharp—Luo Feng trusted him.

“Divine Emperor Luo Feng has come out of seclusion.”

“He’s gone to Boshu and the others’ cave dwelling.”

“I can confirm his location.”

Within Hunyuan City, some Divine Emperors such as City Lord Fengqiao had met Luo Feng before. As long as Luo Feng did not deliberately conceal himself, they could sense his location through causality.

In an instant, many cultivators rushed toward Boshu’s cave dwelling.

“He’s out?”

“Finally!”

Dao Lord Long Jiu and Divine Emperor Ji Ke also received the news and hurried over. Both wanted to meet Luo Feng.

“Everyone, please rest in the garden for now. Divine Emperor Luo Feng will first meet other guests,” Boshu, Divine Emperor Baiyin, and Chizheng each dispatched avatars to personally receive the visitors.

There were simply too many visitors—and too many powerful ones!

Aside from Dao Lord Long Jiu and Divine Emperor Ji Ke, more than three hundred peak-level existences had arrived! Along with numerous Half-Primordial Seekers and Half-Primordial Bloodline Cultivators, tens of thousands of cultivators had gathered—and the number continued to grow.

Boshu and the others had to manage the reception carefully.

“Divine Emperor Luo Feng has promised to meet everyone today,” Boshu said.

“No rush.”

“We’ve waited 4,300 eras. We have patience,” the cultivators all responded politely. No one could predict the temperament of an Invincible Existence. If they angered Luo Feng and he left, it would be extremely difficult to meet him again.

…

Deep within the cave dwelling.

Luo Feng first summoned twenty cultivators. Their strengths varied—the strongest were at the peak level, while the weakest were only Late-Stage God Emperor Seekers.

“Please present your secret treasures. If I wish to purchase any, I will offer an appropriate price. You may choose whether to sell or not,” Luo Feng said with a smile.

“I am willing to gift my treasure to Divine Emperor Luo Feng.”

“So am I.”

“I as well.”

One after another, the cultivators spoke.

So-called “gifting” would in reality create karmic ties! If Luo Feng cared about causality, he would repay it in the future—and as his strength grew, that karmic value would increase.

These cultivators were not foolish. They all understood that “giving for free” could yield the greatest return.

“No need.” Luo Feng gently shook his head. “I will pay a suitable price.”

At his level, these Life-and-Death–type secret treasures merely broadened his horizons and assisted his cultivation. Their importance was not that great.

He would no longer casually accept gifts.

“Everyone, please present your treasures,” Boshu said from the side.

The twenty cultivators, realizing they could not give them away, began presenting their treasures one by one.

Luo Feng glanced over them.

With his deep accumulation in Life-and-Death, he instantly judged the value of all twenty treasures.

“They are all either crafted by existences beyond the Cage or are naturally formed treasures,” Luo Feng thought. “Their values vary.”

“I’ll take these nine.”

Luo Feng selected nine and offered prices.

As usual—

He doubled the standard market price of the Dark Sacred Realm. To him, such Primordial Crystals were insignificant.

“Divine Emperor Luo Feng is truly generous,” the cultivators said with delight. Even if they couldn’t gift them, selling at double price was excellent.

“We are willing to sell.”

Out of the nine treasures, eight cultivators agreed to sell. Only one hesitated.

“Divine Emperor Chanfu, your treasure has been offered at fifty billion Primordial Crystals. That’s already quite high,” Boshu said. “Why hesitate?”

“Trade is voluntary,” Luo Feng said with a smile, unconcerned.

“This treasure of mine is a naturally formed treasure nurtured within a World-level Primordial Lifeform corpse. It is extremely profound—I believe it is worth one hundred billion Primordial Crystals,” Divine Emperor Chanfu said, looking at Luo Feng.

He was a Half-Primordial Seeker. Aside from this treasure obtained from his home Source World, his total accumulation over endless years was only a few tens of billions.

He had already decided—

Either gift it, or make a huge profit.

“One hundred billion?” Boshu, Divine Emperor Baiyin, Chizheng, and the others were all surprised.

But Divine Emperor Chanfu felt confident. He came from a Source World and had avatars—he was not too afraid.

“I heard Divine Emperor Mixu and the others compensated seventy-five trillion Primordial Crystals. For Divine Emperor Luo Feng, one hundred billion is just a fraction. This treasure should be highly attractive to the right cultivator,” he thought.

Luo Feng glanced at the golden bone staff in Chanfu’s hand.

The Life-and-Death profundities within it were deeply integrated—even stronger than the Palm World. With one strike, it determined life and death.

“Then I’ll take these eight.”

With a wave of his hand, eight storage bracelets flew to the respective cultivators, containing the agreed amounts. The eight cultivators happily accepted them.

“Thank you, Divine Emperor Luo Feng.”

They were all satisfied.

Divine Emperor Chanfu frowned slightly as he watched. Luo Feng simply refused to buy just because of an extra fifty billion?

“Boshu, see the guests out,” Luo Feng instructed.

“Please,” Boshu said, escorting them out.

Divine Emperor Chanfu felt unwilling—but Luo Feng had refused both gifting and his price. He could only leave with his treasure.

“Divine Emperor Luo Feng, could you give us some guidance?” a cultivator asked urgently.

“There are already tens of thousands of cultivators gathered outside. Today, I will summon everyone and discuss the Dao publicly,” Luo Feng said.

The cultivators were delighted and obediently left.

…

In the garden outside, tens of thousands of cultivators had gathered, with more arriving continuously. The twenty who came to sell treasures also joined them.

“Divine Emperor Chanfu, you were too greedy.”

“Divine Emperor Luo Feng is an Invincible Existence—do you think he truly cares about your treasure?”

Some mocked him.

As news of the transaction spread rapidly, Divine Emperor Chanfu began to feel uneasy.

Bang!

Suddenly, a hand slammed onto his shoulder. Terrifying power swept through his entire body.

He turned and saw a filthy, disheveled old man with bloodshot eyes filled with madness and evil. The old man grinned strangely at him.

“Ji… Divine Emperor Ji Ke?” Chanfu trembled. Everyone knew Ji Ke was insane.

“Which treasure were you planning to sell to Divine Emperor Luo Feng?” Ji Ke asked.

“This one…” Chanfu obediently took out the golden bone staff.

“It’s mine now.”

Ji Ke grabbed it.

Chanfu didn’t dare resist. He watched helplessly as the staff was taken—without receiving a single Primordial Crystal.

“I needed a gift to visit Divine Emperor Luo Feng,” Ji Ke grinned.

Chanfu dared not speak.

“Dao Lord Long Jiu, Divine Emperor Ji Ke,” Boshu called from afar. “Divine Emperor Luo Feng summons you.”

The two immediately followed Boshu inside.

“They’re different—being summoned first.”

“They’ve accumulated more than us, after all.”

Some peak existences commented.

Among the crowd were two very inconspicuous and weak cultivators—Flame Wind Ancestor and Thunder Ancestor. They were at the bottom tier among those present.

“Luo Feng must know we’re here, yet he hasn’t summoned us,” Flame Wind Ancestor and Thunder Ancestor exchanged glances. They understood—their past connection with Luo Feng was still too shallow.