CHAPTER 254: DIVINE KING “YUANZU”

In a tavern within Huyang City, on the upper floor of a small building, Hong sat alone, drinking fine wine and enjoying exquisite dishes.

“Only after arriving at the Origin Continent did I realize there’s always a higher sky, and how truly insignificant I am.” Hong smiled faintly as he looked out the window at countless cultivators flying by, each piloting various kinds of flying secret treasures.

Back in his homeland—the Primal Universe—excluding Yuanzu and the Giant Axe, Hong had been the twenty-third True God among the human race, even achieving that state slightly earlier than Luo Feng.

Of course, Luo Feng had intentionally stayed at the Universe Master stage for a long time to pursue a higher perfection of the divine body, eventually achieving the Perfect Divine Body! Yet, even so, Hong’s talent had been dazzling within the human race.

Many of his predecessors might have become True Gods earlier than him, but the time they had spent cultivating far exceeded his.

“Besides Luo Feng and Yuanzu, eleven others from our human race have crossed reincarnation and arrived on the Origin Continent. I was the eleventh,” Hong thought with a hint of wonder.

The flourishing Huyang City, with its different lifeforms and sects, offered endless sights and mysteries worth exploring.

“Void True God, Eternal True God, Chaos Overlord, Divine King,” Hong pondered. “And even the Divine King is divided into three stages. The Emperors and Monarchs of the two ancient kingdoms are said to be comparable to the Ultimate Divine King.”

“Above the Ultimate Divine King stand the Ancestors of the Two Kingdoms, the East Extremity Region Ancestor, Emperor Qing, and… the Lord of the Milky Way!”

“My third brother… you’ve already reached such a level?”

Hong’s blood surged with excitement.

Though the many forces of the Origin Continent were still obscure to him, Hong, Peng Gong, the City Lord of Chaos, and Yuanzu—all human powerhouses—knew very well that the Lord of the Milky Way was none other than Luo Feng!

In their homeland, Luo Feng had been known as the Ancestor of the Milky Way.

“My third brother came to the Origin Continent not long ago, and he’s already surpassed the Divine King level?” Hong was deeply shaken. “Back when he was still a Universe Master, he was already invincible across the entire Universe Ocean. After becoming a True God, he even resolved the Realm Beast Catastrophe.”

“In the harsh cultivation environment of the Universe Ocean, he reached Eternal True God level. But upon coming to the Origin Continent, he truly soared to the heavens.” Hong sighed with emotion.

He had watched Luo Feng grow step by step from weakness.

In the beginning, he had been the Headmaster of the Extreme Martial Hall, while Luo Feng was merely a fledgling warrior...

Yet later, Luo Feng had grown strong enough to help him—and even help Lei Shen.

Hong knew well that in the harsh conditions of the Primal Universe, he would never have become a Void True God, nor crossed reincarnation to reach the Origin Continent, without Luo Feng’s help.

If not for Luo Feng, Yuanzu might never have been freed. The entire human race would have been trapped forever. The only one who might have had even a slim hope of crossing reincarnation on his own was perhaps the City Lord of Chaos.

In terms of talent and comprehension, Hong didn’t even rank among the top five of the human race.

“Only after arriving on the Origin Continent did I truly see how countless the strong are.”

“There are the native geniuses of this land, the talents nurtured by countless small universes, and the prodigies who crossed reincarnation from the Three Thousand Primal Universes…” Hong mused. “Compared to them, I am but ordinary.”

For every human who could reach the Origin Continent through reincarnation, Luo Feng had prepared the best cultivation resources possible, allowing their cultivation to progress smoothly. Yet Hong, Peng Gong, the True God of Darkness, and the rest all understood one truth…

In their homeland, they had been unmatched geniuses.

But on the Origin Continent, even reaching the Eternal True God stage was a struggle.

“Hmm?” Suddenly, Hong received a message, and when he checked it, his face lit up.

“Yuanzu has become a Divine King!” Hong said, thrilled.

Only here on the Origin Continent could one truly see the vast gap in talent.

Yuanzu’s gift far surpassed that of other human powerhouses.

Hong immediately rose to his feet.

“Divine Lord, were the dishes to your satisfaction?” The servant waiting outside the small building spoke respectfully. Though Hong’s strength wasn’t considered much within Huyang City, as a core disciple of the Blade River Sect, none of the city’s merchants dared neglect him.

“Mm.” Hong paid casually, then waved his hand to summon his flying vessel and sped toward the Blade River Sect headquarters.

…

At the Blade River Sect headquarters, within Yuanzu’s cultivation cave—

At that moment, the human powerhouses were gathering one after another.

“Brother Hong, you’ve come.”

“Long Xing.”

Hong exchanged greetings with the other human experts—an extremely close-knit group here on the Origin Continent.

“Fire Dome,” Hong smiled at a red-haired young man.

“Master Uncle,” Fire Dome replied with a respectful smile.

Fire Dome, Luo Feng’s second disciple in the Primal Universe, was his most gifted one. By seniority, he was the senior brother of Moyu Qingyan and Xinyu.

However, since Fire Dome was only a Void True God, it was difficult for him to convince others. Hence, for now, he remained merely a core disciple of the sect.

As they chatted, three figures entered together—Yuanzu, Morosa, and Luo Feng!

Instantly, the hall fell silent.

“Rumor has it that the Lord of the Milky Way has an old servant under him, a beast of the Ultimate Realm.”

“That must be Elder Luo Sa.”

“Luo Feng’s been in seclusion lately and hasn’t met with anyone. But when we first arrived on the Origin Continent, it was Luo Feng himself who received us.”

Whenever the human experts gathered, they inevitably spoke of Luo Feng and Morosa.

A Lord of the Milky Way with an Ultimate Realm Beast as his old servant—such news was beyond shocking.

They had truly latched onto the thickest of golden thighs.

“After cultivating on the Origin Continent for eight hundred eras, I have finally become a Divine King,” Yuanzu said with a smile, looking around at his companions. “Of course, this was largely thanks to Luo Feng’s help.”

“Resources alone aren’t enough to become a Divine King—talent and comprehension matter even more,” Luo Feng said with a faint smile.

Of the eleven human powerhouses who came later, only the City Lord of Chaos had reached the Eternal True God stage. The others were still merely Void True Gods—a testament to the difference in potential.

“Even reaching the First Stage Divine King level was quite difficult. I encountered so many obstacles,” Yuanzu admitted, shaking his head. “The path of cultivation truly grows harder with each step.”

The human experts all listened attentively.

“You all, in name, belong to my lineage,” Yuanzu said, glancing around at them. “Now that I have become a Divine King, I can arrange some official posts for you. Within the Blade River Sect, no one will object to this.”

Having reached the Divine King realm, Yuanzu’s standing in the sect naturally rose greatly.

“Cultivation isn’t just about seclusion and comprehension. Taking on responsibilities, managing affairs, and interacting with other powerhouses are also beneficial to your growth,” Yuanzu explained.

“Yes,” everyone answered respectfully.

Luo Feng’s gaze fell on Fire Dome, and he smiled. “Fire Dome, it’s been over a hundred eras since you arrived here. How goes your cultivation?”

“I’m still some distance from the Eternal True God stage,” Fire Dome replied respectfully.

“Then settle your mind and cultivate steadily. When you reach the Eternal True God realm, I’ll formally take you as my registered disciple. When you reach the Chaos Realm, you’ll become my personal disciple,” Luo Feng said with expectation.

If his disciple’s strength was too weak, public acknowledgment would only bring harm, not benefit.

For now, as a core disciple, Fire Dome lacked nothing in resources—and Luo Feng would even guide him personally.

“Disciple understands,” Fire Dome replied earnestly.

Yuanzu smiled. “If any of you encounter confusion in your cultivation, feel free to ask. Luo Feng, Elder Luo Sa, and I will guide you as best we can.”

The human experts were overjoyed and immediately began asking questions.

Yuanzu, Luo Feng, and Morosa each answered according to their own fields of expertise.

Most of the questions pertained to the stages of Void True God and Eternal True God, making it easy to discern the differences between the three mentors—Luo Feng’s foundation was the deepest.

Having studied Top-Tier Inheritances and repeatedly created high-level secret techniques from lower realms, his grasp of the fundamentals was extraordinary.

…

When the gathering ended, only Luo Feng and Yuanzu remained.

“Listening to your explanations has given me many insights,” Yuanzu admitted. “In terms of foundation, I’m still inferior to you.”

“In the Infinite Space, I once obtained several Top-Tier Inheritances. Under their guidance, my foundation was tempered to perfection,” Luo Feng said with a smile. “Yuanzu, I’ve prepared a gift for you.”

“Oh?” Yuanzu looked surprised.

Luo Feng flipped his hand, producing a silver token.

“This is a token granting access to the treasure land known as ‘Infinite Space,’” Luo Feng said. “Not long ago, I discovered it within my Milky Way Divine Kingdom.”

Tokens for the Infinite Space appeared randomly across the Origin Continent, so the vaster one’s territory, the greater the chance of obtaining them.

“Infinite Space Token?” Yuanzu’s face lit up with delight. With his current status, he had access to many of the Blade River Sect’s secret records and naturally knew about the great treasure lands scattered across the Origin Continent.

Infinite Space emphasized Mental Will and Developing the Origin Path.

“Yuanzu, you cultivate along the paths of ‘Reality’ and ‘Illusion,’” Luo Feng continued. “The Real World has a concrete Origin Path of the World as a reference, but the Illusory World lacks such a path entirely. Perhaps only within the treasury of Infinite Space can you find inheritances that may aid your understanding.”

“Luo Feng, you’ve helped me too much already,” Yuanzu said, deeply moved.

Luo Feng had once struggled and fought for every opportunity himself. Now, he could so easily pave the way for another.

“In nurturing human powerhouses, my time is limited. Much will depend on you,” Luo Feng said. “For me—and for the entire human race—the stronger you are, the better.”

Looking at the token, Yuanzu felt a surge of burning resolve.

He had reached the Divine King stage by comprehending a branch of the Origin Path of the World. With such clear guidance, the breakthrough had been relatively smooth.

But his path of Illusion was riddled with obstacles. He didn’t even fully understand what branches it might contain.

“This is a map of the Infinite Space,” Luo Feng said, flicking his finger to send a streak of light into Yuanzu’s mind. “It also marks my current location. Once you arrive, you can quickly find me.”

“The native beings of Infinite Space are fiercely contested by all major forces. I have already subdued twelve of them through my Mental Will. I’ll entrust them to you,” Luo Feng added.

“Good.”

Holding the token, Yuanzu closed his eyes. With a single thought, his consciousness extended through it, descending remotely into Infinite Space.

Luo Feng’s eyes shone with anticipation. In his view, Yuanzu’s exploration of the Illusory Path would surely excel in Mental Will, and by opening a new way, he would receive the rewards of Infinite Space.

“With Infinite Space, Yuanzu should be able to go even further,” Luo Feng thought.

He had done all he could to help—but a cultivator’s ultimate achievement would always depend on oneself.