Chapter 189: Territory Under Command

Moments later, all six major branches of the Origin Path of Destruction emerged in Luo Feng’s mind.

“Incomplete compared to the full Origin Path of Destruction—much slower than cultivating the Origin Path of Life.” Luo Feng smiled. After becoming a Divine King, his soul foundation had grown more robust, his thinking was faster, and his overall state had improved—one era now equaled twenty past eras.

“Though slower, it still far exceeds the average level of Divine Kings on the Origin Continent.” Luo Feng was quite satisfied.

But there were still some matters troubling Luo Feng.

“Master gifted me ten Primordial Crystal Spirit Fruits, intended for use during the Chaos Realm and First Stage Divine King phases.” Luo Feng shook his head lightly. “But my body and soul at the First Stage Divine King level already surpass the norm... the fruit’s effects have grown weak.”

Over the past twelve eras, Luo Feng had consumed one Primordial Crystal Spirit Fruit.

The increase in thinking speed was just around thirty to forty percent. His soul state saw only slight improvement—nothing more.

“I’ll leave the remaining Primordial Crystal Spirit Fruits to Yuanzu.” Luo Feng thought to himself. For Yuanzu, who was still at the Chaos Realm, these fruits were still tremendously effective.

Whoosh.

Luo Feng stepped to the edge of this layer of the Star Tower’s wall.

“The Six Strikes of the Mixed Cave is a killer move from the Top-Tier Inheritance Beast Body of the Mixed Cave. Its sophistication even surpasses the first three strikes of the Seventy-Two Slash Annihilation. When executed by a World Life Form... even one of my clones should have close to the full power of the Heavenly Kun Ruler, yet it still can’t shake the Star Tower even a bit?” Luo Feng touched the wall.

Back when he had just become a Divine King, his combat techniques were weak; even when combined, they were inferior to the Heavenly Kun Ruler’s might. He had relied on having many clones and formidable vitality to become more troublesome.

But now, Luo Feng only needed to dispatch two clones to face the Heavenly Kun Ruler head-on, without falling short.

Reaching this point required many factors.

His accomplishments in the Origin Path of Life, combined with the Top-Tier Inheritance, enabled him to comprehend the Ten Directions World Form.

His understanding of the Origin Path of Destruction, also paired with the Top-Tier Inheritance, allowed him to master a strike of the Six Strikes of the Mixed Cave.

The formless and shapeless ability created the material substances of the Ten Directions World Form.

The Perfect Divine Body granted a massive soul foundation, and his will was at the Ultimate Divine King bottleneck.

“Within the First Stage Divine King realm, I’m quite strong—capable of challenging some deeply accumulated Second Stage Divine Kings.” Luo Feng thought. “But even with all this accumulation, I’m still unqualified to cultivate the first level of the Perfect-Level Inheritance The Nine Realms of Extinction.”

The first level of The Nine Realms of Extinction belonged to the First Stage Divine King section of the inheritance and required willpower that exceeded the Divine King level just to begin!

In truth, those capable of surpassing Divine King-level willpower were very rare even within a Source World.

These Perfect-Level Inheritances made Luo Feng clearly realize—there’s always a higher peak! His own brilliance was evident, but it remained confined within this one Source World of the Origin Continent.

“I refined and mastered the Star Tower long ago, yet even as an Eternal True God, I couldn’t sense its peculiarity.” Luo Feng mused.

Back then, he was too weak—even Wu Wing of Slaughter had been more helpful than the Star Tower.

He remembered thinking in the Primal Universe that weapons like the Bloodshadow Blade, Wu Wing of Slaughter, and Grave Ark were all more valuable than the Star Tower. It truly was a gem covered in dust back then.

“Even now, capable of contending with deeply accumulated Second Stage Divine Kings, I still can’t fathom it!” Luo Feng felt that even some treasures that surpassed Divine King level would, based on his current understanding of the Paths, reveal some trace of mystery.

But the Star Tower? Not a single clue. And it had been nurtured by him for endless years—already a part of his life. He should have been the most capable of unveiling its truth.

“Teacher Zuo Shan Ke was only a First Stage Divine King himself. The secret patterns he engraved into the Star Tower were at a lower level than my own.”

“The Star Tower’s uniqueness likely stems from the unexpected merging of a golden light during its crafting.” Luo Feng sensed the Star Tower carefully again.

Even after this breakthrough, he still couldn’t comprehend a single trace of its mystery.

“Who knows what realm is required to uncover its truth?”

Luo Feng set the matter aside and sat down cross-legged, beginning to use the Great Destruction Heart Refining Technique from Lieu Yuan Technique.

Boom rumble rumble~~~

Having comprehended all six branches of the Origin Path of Destruction, Luo Feng felt the Great Destruction Heart Refining Technique transform into a dark mixed cave, enveloping his mental will, crushing, grinding, and tearing it apart…

Under this immense force, Luo Feng’s mental will naturally became more condensed, visibly transforming at a perceivable rate.

“Progress in the Origin Path of Destruction greatly enhances the Great Destruction Heart Refining Technique.” Luo Feng was delighted. Though his mental will was evolving, its intensity remained firmly capped at the Ultimate Divine King bottleneck—unable to increase even slightly.

Huyang City, City Lord’s Residence.

“Master.”

“Luo He.”

Morosa and Yuanzu both came to see Luo Feng, and one of Luo Feng’s clones came to meet them.

“What brings you both here together?” Luo Feng smiled.

His current dominion encompassed a full Twenty Chaos States! Neither Magili Meng nor Moyu Hu had the strength to manage such vast territory.

Thus, Morosa and Yuanzu oversaw administration, under whom operated a large number of Eternal True Gods.

Yuanzu had phantom clones. His cultivation path involved comprehending the operation of all things in the Origin Continent. He often used various identities via these phantom clones to understand the world’s mechanisms.

Morosa, as a Realm Beast, had clones since infancy. With his shapeless nature and no need for cultivation, he had ample time to roam and indulge across regions, while also managing many affairs.

Morosa looked toward Yuanzu! After all, he was a servant, whereas Yuanzu was Luo Feng’s Grandmaster.

Though cultivation valued master-disciple bonds, grandmasters were less regarded. Firstly, many disciples and grand-disciples might’ve never even met their grandmaster. Secondly, with such long lifespans, a master’s master’s master… it was easy to count out a dozen "grandmasters."

Yet, Luo Feng and Yuanzu shared an unusual relationship.

From Luo Feng’s side, Yuanzu had protected the entire human race for countless years, which earned deep respect.

From Yuanzu’s side, Luo Feng had rescued him from imprisonment in the Primal Universe, and had helped him greatly on his cultivation path.

“There is trouble,” Yuanzu said solemnly. “Managing twenty Chaos States requires recruiting many Eternal True Gods. During recruitment, we discovered a hidden force.”

Luo Feng listened.

Managing twenty Chaos States meant each state had multiple major cities and countless minor ones. Every state needed hundreds of Eternal True Gods—already considered a minimal number.

“We selected elite Eternal True Gods for recruitment,” Yuanzu said. “But we found that in every Chaos State, the elites were quietly being recruited away by a certain faction.”

Luo Feng was surprised: “All twenty Chaos States? These come from both Yuguo and Shiguo.”

“Yes.”

Yuanzu nodded. “All twenty are being infiltrated. And not just here—across wider regions like Yuguo and Shiguo, and even elsewhere, this mysterious group is recruiting Eternal True God elites.”

“They’re widespread,” Morosa added. “My clones have investigated many locations, and their penetration is extensive.”

“Oh?” Luo Feng frowned.

For them to act so broadly, while Rulers of Shiguo and Yuguo turned a blind eye—this faction was no small matter.

“They don’t recruit in large numbers—just three to five per major city after strict selection,” Yuanzu added. “We didn’t dare act rashly.”

“They’re not to be underestimated,” Morosa agreed.

“I’ll contact the Ruler of Yuguo,” Luo Feng smiled faintly and sent a Causal Transmission with the intel provided by Morosa and Yuanzu.

“Brother Luo He, that faction is called Life Mother River. They’ve infiltrated about thirty percent of the Origin Continent. Recruiting Eternal True God elites across the land—very dangerous,” said the Ruler of Yuguo.

“Thank you. Now I know what to do.” Luo Feng understood as soon as he heard the name Life Mother River.

His Master Emperor Chu had already told him about this mysterious group.

Now that he knew some of their details, Luo Feng formulated a plan.

“Yuanzu,” Luo Feng said, “send a clone to their base and tell them—they must immediately withdraw from all twenty Chaos States under my rule.”

Yuanzu immediately understood.

“If they attack, just dismiss the clone. No need to engage directly,” Luo Feng instructed.

“Alright.” Yuanzu nodded. “Luo He, who are they really?”

“They are called Life Mother River,” Luo Feng smiled. “Since they remain hidden, they pose no threat.”

Yuanzu nodded. “I’ll go meet them now.”

Yuanzu departed immediately.

“Master, I’ll take my leave as well,” Morosa said and left.

“Master Emperor Chu has a grudge with Life Mother River!” Luo Feng thought. “If the Master of the Mother River descends, I can call on Master to come.”

From Emperor Chu’s intel, Luo Feng knew precisely which apex beings of the Origin Continent were allies or enemies—clearly documented.

Buzz!

With a thought, Luo Feng activated World Reflection, surveying his vast territory and monitoring Yuanzu’s phantom clone.

Usually, Luo Feng didn’t keep World Reflection running constantly—it required mental effort. Even when active, he instinctively ignored the countless mundane actions across his territory. Only truly unusual events drew his attention.

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In Quyang Chaos State, the bustling central city of Quyang City—one of Luo Feng’s twenty Chaos States.

Yuanzu’s phantom clone strolled through the city.

“This group plans to recruit internal members here in several dozen days. All the Eternal True God elites who received invitations will gather.” Yuanzu soon reached a certain cave estate.

His figure, like a phantom, ignored the formation protecting the estate and naturally entered the plaza within.

“Who dares intrude on our sect’s division?” an angry voice rang out. “Oh? It’s the Ancient Flame Kingdom’s guest, Yuanzu!”

“It is I.” Yuanzu stood in the plaza, glancing around indifferently. “City Lord Luo orders your group to withdraw from all twenty Chaos States under his command.”