Chapter 251 : Emperor Qing’s Invitation
Chapter 251: Emperor Qing’s Invitation
Luo Feng was also observing Emperor Qing. Through the domain formed by the Star Tower, he could sense the sharp edge contained within Emperor Qing. Even with his own Blood River, he wasn’t confident he could withstand such terrifying sharpness.
“As expected of the only one in the Origin Continent who stands above the Divine Kings.” Luo Feng thought to himself.
The Ancestors of the Two Kingdoms, and even the Ancestor of the East Extremity Region, didn’t belong to this era.
“His talent is overwhelmingly ahead of the curve, far surpassing all other cultivators.” Luo Feng understood this clearly. Aside from himself, Emperor Qing was the most terrifying figure of their time. After him came the Ruler of the Myriad Realms Nation who had reached the Ultimate Realm, and only after that came the likes of Di Fu, Emperor Ming, the Queen of Fengdu, the Fire Ancestor, and others.
Emperor Qing only had eyes for Luo Feng, completely ignoring the Realm Beast.
That was because to transmit out of the Source World, the minimum threshold was being an Ultimate Realm Lifeform. Outside the Source World, countless elites from different Source Worlds and billions of other worlds were gathered. In that setting, the Ultimate Realm was merely the starting level—naturally, he didn’t care about a Realm Beast.
“I originally thought, in our era of the Origin Continent, it would be just me and the Ruler of the Myriad Realms Nation.” Emperor Qing’s gaze burned with intensity. “Who would’ve thought that even as the Origin Continent enters its twilight, the Lord of the Milky Way would emerge? Hahaha, what a joyous occasion indeed.”
Being from the same Origin Continent, they were clearly the most suitable life-and-death companions.
Out in the wider world, a trustworthy companion was incredibly rare!
“If you don’t mind, I’d like to call you Brother Milky Way.” Emperor Qing looked at Luo Feng with a smile.
“Of course.” Luo Feng replied. The Thirteen Emperors of the Ancient Flame Kingdom each had different styles! Emperor Qing was among the most dazzling—a genius without equal! He disdained Primordial Bloodlines, disdained devouring living beings or other depraved paths. By merely comprehending the operation of the laws of Heaven and Earth, he naturally stepped into the Ultimate Realm.
He had even surpassed the Ultimate Realm during his cultivation within the Origin Continent, reaching a level above the Divine Kings!
To reach that level, of course, resources had played a part.
Yet, other Emperors and Monarchs within the two major royal clans—despite also receiving abundant resources—hadn’t produced even one Ultimate Realm being! Which only further proved... just how terrifying Emperor Qing’s talent truly was.
“What happened to Di Yuan was his own fault.” Emperor Qing said indifferently. “He was greedy by nature, devouring billions of living beings multiple times and causing countless disasters! A worthless fool like that—I would’ve killed him myself long ago. But the royal clan of the Ancient Flame Kingdom follows ancestral laws, so I couldn’t change them.”
Luo Feng was slightly surprised to hear this. Instead of coming to cause trouble, Emperor Qing actually thought Di Yuan deserved to die?
“The Ancestor was lenient, believing that the great path has myriad forms and need not be overly restrictive.” Emperor Qing shook his head with a smile. “Enough about that. I came today to invite you, Brother Milky Way, to leave the Origin Continent. When the time comes, we can venture into the wider world together.”
“Invite me to team up?” Luo Feng was a bit surprised.
“Out there, danger lurks everywhere.” Emperor Qing looked at Luo Feng. “The foreign races can't be trusted—they may betray at any time. You and I are both from the Origin Continent. Even when the next era comes, we’ll still have incarnations here. We’ll be dealing with each other for endless eras. Naturally, you’re the one I can trust most.”
“The Flame Wind Ancestor and Thunder Ancestor were like that—companions through life and death for countless ages. It was because they supported each other that they came so far.” Emperor Qing looked at Luo Feng. “I need a trustworthy companion whose strength is also sufficient.”
“I heard that when leaving the Origin Continent, you might end up in different places?” Luo Feng asked. “So we might not end up in the same place, right?”
“I possess Primordial Space Coordinates, which allow me to lock onto a destination. I can dispatch a clone to transmit with you, ensuring we arrive in the same world.” Emperor Qing said. “Back when I first transmitted, it was to that world—I’ve already rooted myself there over long years and have some foundation. If you team up with me, your start will be much smoother.”
Luo Feng felt quite tempted upon hearing that.
However, he wasn’t even an Ultimate Realm Lifeform yet—he didn’t qualify to leave the Origin Continent.
“The Origin Continent is far too small for you and me.” Emperor Qing tried to persuade him enthusiastically. “Beyond the Source World, there are elites from countless other Source Worlds and from billions of worlds—that’s where we truly belong.”
“I’m currently cultivating a secret technique.” Luo Feng thought for a moment before speaking. “Once I’ve mastered it, I’ll consider heading beyond the Origin Continent.”
“Cultivating a secret technique?” Emperor Qing asked. “How long will it take?”
At their level, fully mastering a powerful secret technique could easily take millions or tens of millions of eras.
“Around a thousand eras.” Luo Feng answered.
He had obtained materials from three Primordial Bloodline Beasts of the Ultimate Realm, and naturally wanted to elevate his World Life Form to the next level! Those beasts, despite their low intelligence, already had such incredible power. If Luo Feng succeeded, his physical body alone might rival those above Divine Kings!
With the deeper accumulation of the Life-and-Death Path, Luo Feng felt he could finally explore beyond the Source World and broaden his horizons.
Most importantly... to pass through a Transmission Channel, one must be at least an Ultimate Realm Lifeform. That was an iron rule.
“Only a thousand eras?” Emperor Qing immediately laughed. “No rush, no rush. Take your time cultivating, Brother Milky Way. Once your secret technique is complete, we’ll head out together.”
Luo Feng nodded.
Based on the information he knew about Emperor Qing—and now, his personal interaction—he found Emperor Qing to be a suitable companion.
More importantly, both of them came from the Origin Continent! In the future, they’d coexist here for a long time, and had to consider their loved ones and disciples. Coming from the same Source World meant the chance of betrayal was extremely low.
“Brother Milky Way, if you don’t mind, shall we spar a bit?” Emperor Qing looked at Luo Feng. “Our duel will also show the Origin Continent’s factions your strength, making sure they don’t dare to stand against you again.”
“A spar? Sure.” Luo Feng was also looking forward to it.
“Great. Then let’s head outside the continent, into the Universe Ocean.” Emperor Qing said. “That way, no innocents will be affected.”
Luo Feng nodded.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The two of them, one in front and one behind, crossed a vast distance and arrived in the Universe Ocean outside the Origin Continent.
This vast region of the Universe Ocean was adjacent to the Origin Continent, yet devoid of all life.
“Please.” Emperor Qing said with a smile. He had experienced countless battles and encountered many world-level powerhouses during his ventures outside. With the Origin Continent’s power suppression, he naturally felt no pressure.
Now, he was simply curious about the strength of this potential future companion. The stronger, the better!
Luo Feng stood silently.
“Be careful.” Luo Feng’s fighting spirit surged—this was a rare opponent. With a single thought, his body transformed into an endless Blood River, rolling and churning, instantly spreading across an unfathomably vast area.
The Blood River’s range formed a world of its own! Its length and width were infinite. Those lacking in strength would never escape its bounds.
“Break!”
Emperor Qing remained still, yet terrifying sword lights radiated from him in all directions.
These sword lights were condensed to the extreme—capable of cutting through all resistance, even severing the very laws of operation! Although Luo Feng’s endless Blood River was incredibly dense—each stream resembling a world—it was still severed by those sword lights.
Nineteen sword lights cleaved through all, even piercing through the Blood River’s world and into the surrounding Universe Ocean.
“Rumble~~~” The Universe Ocean was split into void ravines, and the membrane of the Source World bore long cracks.
The fearsome power of those nineteen sword lights was completely unrestrained and flamboyant, instantly alerting every Divine King in the Origin Continent.
“This—”
“This power?”
Each Divine King sensed a terrifying force that made their hearts race—a power that could easily annihilate them, erupting at the edge of the continent, somewhere in the Universe Ocean. At once, they sought ways to observe the scene.
The stronger ones used secret techniques to watch from afar.
The weaker ones had to rely on images from the Flame Pavilion and Thunder Chamber of Commerce.
“The Lord of the Milky Way is clashing with Emperor Qing.”
“Is Emperor Qing standing up for the Ancient Flame Kingdom? Is he avenging Di Yuan?”
Factions across the continent stirred with excitement.
“Emperor Qing has taken action.” Emperor Yan, Emperor Kong, Emperor Wu, and other Emperors were all excited—they had complete confidence in Emperor Qing.
“But didn’t he say he couldn’t do anything to the Lord of the Milky Way? Then why is he attacking now?” Di Fu watched from afar.
...
“Luo Feng!” Among the many watching Divine Kings was also Zuo Shan Ke.
Zuo Shan Ke had long since discovered the identity of the Black-Robed, Golden-Masked Powerhouse.
“Luo Feng’s strength was enough to suppress eight Emperors simultaneously. I wonder how he’ll fare against Emperor Qing?” Zuo Shan Ke felt a little nervous, but still believed in his disciple.
This disciple of his—his talent even surpassed Emperor Qing and the Ruler of the Myriad Realms Nation.
Since arriving in the Origin Continent, he had grown to this level in just a few hundred eras! What terrifying talent and potential!
...
In the Universe Ocean near the land—
Luo Feng could naturally sense the distant gazes of many Divine Kings. He also understood Emperor Qing’s intention: to make a grand spectacle, to truly let all factions understand the power of the Lord of the Milky Way.
“If you have strength, you must let them see it.” Emperor Qing stood firmly. “Once they see it clearly, they’ll behave themselves.”
Outside the endless Blood River, nineteen sword lights stood tall, naturally forming a massive sword formation!
“Brother Qing’s sword formation is indeed formidable—it can easily tear apart my Blood River.” Luo Feng commented.
“But water flows fear no tears.” Emperor Qing smiled. “Even after slashing nineteen times, your Blood River’s power hasn’t diminished one bit. But now I’ll get serious.”
“This sword formation is called the Three Thousand Kill Formation. It incorporates the mysteries of an ancient witch formation. Although limited by Supreme Laws, its profundity can be fully displayed.” Emperor Qing smiled. “Take this!”
As his voice fell—
The colossal sword formation erupted. Countless sword lights converged and rotated, turning the entire formation into black and white, attempting to annihilate the entire Blood River.
Yet, the Blood River was immensely heavy. Despite the black and white lights grinding into it, they could barely destroy a portion. Instead, threads of crimson corroded the sword lights, causing them to collapse one after another.
“A Blood River from the path of Life?” Emperor Qing instantly recognized it. “Each strand of this river has terrifying vitality. Once touched, it can even corrode and destroy my sword lights.”