Swallowed Star 2: Land of Origin

Land of Origin, in the Holy Land of the Thunder Ancient Country, Mt. Leiting.

Hidden within Mt. Leiting were numerous worlds, and within one vast world, a figure lay on an endless grassland. The grass on the plains withered and flourished repetitively, yet the figure resting there remained untouched by even a speck of dust.

It is unknown how much time had passed before this figure finally opened its eyes.

He was the Ancestor of the Thunder Ancient Country.

"Personally dissecting the corpse of a High Level Primordial Life and even obtaining some materials from it," the Thunder Ancestor said excitedly. "This gain is too significant. Senior Yuan and the others must have been truly desperate, to even allow us to purchase corpses of High Level Primordial Life."

Low Level Primordial Life, Thunder Ancestor and Primogenitor Yan Feng, were all qualified to hunt.

However, High Level Primordial Life represented a qualitative leap! One stomp could crush billions of Low Level Primordial Life, a single breath could turn Low Level Primordial Life into ashes. Those cultivators who hadn't escaped the Braided Cage, upon encountering High Level Primordial Life, even if they had 'Source World Protection Avatars', could still die a complete death through Soul Pollution.

"The fact that Senior Yuan and the others are offering up High Level Primordial Life corpses to us juniors," pondered the Thunder Ancestor. "It seems the rumors are true."

"The Shell Valley World Group must have completely fallen."

"Our Cultivator Camp has been defeated!"

The Shell Valley World Group was also a cluster of worlds cultivated for cultivators, created at great cost by Senior Yuan and some others.

Rumors had it that the faction of Innate Primordial Life fixed their sights on the Shell Valley World Group; they relished devouring cultivators, even more so consuming worlds! They came killing in large scale, and Senior Yuan and the others mobilized forces to stop them.

But...

In the end, the Cultivator Camp still lost!

This rumor, which the Thunder Ancestor and Primogenitor Yan Feng had initially been dubious about, seemed more credible recently as Senior Yuan and the others provided more resources, aiding these Divine Emperors.

"I hope these Innate Primordial Life don't bring their slaughter to the Land of Origin," worried the Thunder Ancestor.

There was no alternative.

In the clash between the two great camps, the Innate Primordial Life faction generally held the advantage!

The Innate Primordial Life faction was too vast; even if some died, they did not care! But for the Cultivator Camp, those who had leaped out of the Braided Cage were far too few.

In a war of attrition, the Cultivator Camp could not afford the toll!

The Thunder Ancestor stepped out of this slumbering world and appeared atop Mt. Leiting.

"Hm?" The moment he appeared, the Thunder Ancestor immediately received some information from the reports of the Monarchs.

"During my seclusion, a Galaxy Ruler emerged in the Land of Origin? He sparred with Emperor Qing, managing to gain the upper hand with a nine-story high tower Secret Treasure?" The Thunder Ancestor was somewhat surprised.

...

Mt. Leiting, an ancient hall.

"Ancestor."

Nine Monarchs gathered, all kneeling reverently.

Sitting high up on his throne, the Thunder Ancestor looked down at the nine Monarchs.

He and these Monarchs had spanned several Source World epochs, what feelings could there be between them? He and Primogenitor Yan Feng nurtured their progeny to help them occupy more precious lands and scavenge more resources.

By sparing a little of what was needed by the Godly Kings and some early stage Divine Emperor Secret Treasures, they had ensured their progeny absolute dominance in the Land of Origin. They indebt them with huge debts, and afterward, send them to collect treasures.

"Ancestor, this Galaxy Ruler acts tyrannically, daring to kill even the Imperial Clans that have committed heinous crimes; Di Yuan died by his hand," the Monarchs all looked expectantly at the Thunder Ancestor.

"He possesses strength Beyond God King Level; within the Land of Origin, even though I can overpower him, I can't do anything to him," said the Thunder Ancestor, looking down from above. "Strength determines order. If you commit heinous crimes and are killed by that Galaxy Ruler, there's nothing I can do. Be more cautious in your actions from now on."

"Do we just have to keep enduring?" One Golden-robed figure said anxiously.

The Thunder Ancestor looked at him.

The Golden-robed figure trembled in his heart, realizing his mistake!

The Ancestor's command just needed to be followed, not questioned.

Previously, he acted as the 'Black Vulture Ancestor', reaping millions of lives; now, he grew somewhat impatient.

"Ancestor, I, I..." The Golden-robed figure felt uneasy.

The other eight Monarchs dared not make a sound.

"Feng Xing, go to the 'Wind Valley' in the Heavenly Pillar Realm. Either you obtain one Secret Treasure from within Wind Valley and redeem your crime, or die in there!" The Thunder Ancestor ordered indifferently.

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The Golden-robed figure's heart quivered, and none of the other eight Monarchs dared to beg for mercy.

"Yes, Ancestor," the Golden-robed 'Feng Xing Monarch' could only accept the command.

To the high and mighty Thunder Ancestor, these Monarchs were merely subordinates, mere tools!

Each epoch, he would cultivate a batch.

At the beginning of an epoch, he might still cherish his subordinates a bit. But by the end of the epoch, their value diminished greatly.

"As long as a being Beyond God King Level emerges in the Land of Origin, you all need to show respect," lectured the Thunder Ancestor, looking down at them. "Because within the Land of Origin, they are invincible."

"However, you don't need to worry," the Thunder Ancestor continued. "Within the conditions present in the Land of Origin, Mt. Leiting is absolutely safe. Nobody, should even dream of invading Mt. Leiting."

The eight Monarchs understood.

They grasped the Ancestor's intentions.

If the Ancestor could do nothing against the Galaxy Ruler, similarly the Galaxy Ruler would not dare to act rashly on Mt. Leiting.

"During my seclusion, were there any gains?" the Thunder Ancestor asked again.

"Ancestor, we have obtained a portion of the 'Spiritual Rosy Clouds'," the Lei Xiao Monarch reported respectfully, presenting the treasure.

The Thunder Ancestor nodded slightly upon hearing this.

As an epoch neared its end, it became increasingly difficult to find treasures.

The Thunder Ancestor gazed at the Spiritual Rosy Clouds within the box in front of him, which resembled a liquid, and nodded in satisfaction, instructing, "You may all leave." Amidst the reverential retreat of the monarchs.

"Flame Wind." The Thunder Ancestor sat there, but used his thoughts to contact his old friend, the 'Primogenitor Yan Feng'.

He emerged from seclusion at the same time as the Primogenitor Yan Feng.

"Flame Wind, you know about the matter with the Galaxy Ruler, right? What are you planning to do?" the Thunder Ancestor inquired.

"In the world beyond the Source World, this Galaxy Ruler might be inexperienced. But on the Land of Origin, both of us are also helpless against him," Primogenitor Yan Feng said with a smile, "What can I do? I can only endure."

"How about both of us meet this young fellow together, to scare him a bit?" the Thunder Ancestor suggested, "After all, he will eventually have to leave the Source World, and will inevitably need our help."

Both of them had cultivated for several epochs, accumulating profound resources, and had extensive networks of friends.

The Thunder Ancestor had cultivated to the Perfection stage of Divine Emperor, and was now pursuing the final step of 'Bloodline Ultimate Awakening' - to break free from the Braided Cage.

Primogenitor Yan Feng was in the late stages of Divine Emperor, yet he was among The Enlightened! In terms of strength, he was almost on par with the Thunder Ancestor. Among the Cultivator Camp, the lineage of The Enlightened was generally held in higher regard.

"There's no need to intimidate him since we're from the same Source World," said Primogenitor Yan Feng, "Besides, if we really push the Galaxy Ruler too hard, and he goes berserk, then the order on the Land of Origin will be completely disrupted."

The Thunder Ancestor understood this rationale.

The Supreme Rules of the Land of Origin put a cap on power, ensuring that everyone above God King Level had nothing to fear! Both Ancestors of the ancient countries had to weigh their actions carefully.

The East Extreme Domain Ancestor might give them leeway, but the Galaxy Ruler may not!

"Fine, we won't meet him then," the Thunder Ancestor decided, "As a junior, he won't have much to do with us once he leaves the Source World."

"To maintain distance is good for both him and us," Primogenitor Yan Feng had no intention of meeting Luo Feng either.

Distance could make things more pleasant.

All sides could address things more calmly.

"How was the harvest this time from dissecting the corpse of a High Level Primordial Life? Do you have confidence in reaching the Perfection of the Divine Emperor?" the Thunder Ancestor asked.

"The harvest was significant," Primogenitor Yan Feng was somewhat excited, "A High Level Primordial Life is many times more complex than a Low Level Primordial Life. With the gains from this time studied in detail, I believe I can advance further."

"You always advance further, yet you never quite reach the Perfection of Divine Emperor," the Thunder Ancestor remarked.

"Pioneering a path in the darkness to reach the Half Primordial Level is not easy," said Primogenitor Yan Feng with a smile, "It takes patience."

The Half Primordial Level, that is the Perfection of the Divine Emperor.

Very few Enlightened ones have reached the Perfection of the Divine Emperor.

If the Enlightened step up from the 'Half Primordial Level' to the Primordial Level! The path they enlightened would be 'at the Primordial Level', a leap to the heavens, and they would become the most powerful Primordial Life. Elders like Yuan eagerly anticipated the birth of such peers.

"I am patient, but I worry that we don't have enough time. The camp of Innate Primordial Life beings is too strong!" The Thunder Ancestor voiced his concern, "Any day now, the Land of Origin could face an invasion of Innate Primordial Life beings. If the Land of Origin falls, so do we."

"If that's fate, so be it." Primogenitor Yan Feng replied, "Worrying is of no use."

...

Atop Mt. Leiting.

"The Ancestor evidently has given his tacit consent to the Galaxy Ruler's actions."

"The Ancestor also said no one could kill their way into Mt. Leiting! Given that, as long as we hide safely within Mt. Leiting, we can totally send minions out to capture Creatures. As the Land of Origin gradually approaches its end, we will need to leave to venture elsewhere, so we must seize more Creatures to nurture our bloodlines."

"You have Avatars, but I don't."

"Isn't it the same if your True Body hides in Mt. Leiting while you send out Puppets to reap the benefits?"

The two monarchs quietly discussed.

They had endured for three hundred eras, originally hoping the Thunder Ancestor would be their champion.

But now that the Thunder Ancestor's stance was clear, they had only one path left.

"Hiding the True Body within Mt. Leiting and sending minions and Puppets to capture Creatures. Hmph, I want to see what this Galaxy Ruler can do about it?" These two monarchs made up their minds and began to arrange their plans in secret.

Once again, they stealthily captured a vast number of Creatures.

...

"Brother Galaxy, both ancient country Ancestors have come out of seclusion, and you should be careful with your recent actions," Emperor Qing also informed Luo Feng, "Primogenitor Yan Feng is easygoing, but Thunder Ancestor, despite not being affected by the Primordial Bloodline, is naturally aggressive and domineering."

"I understand," Luo Feng acknowledged.

At this moment, Luo Feng's True Body was inside the Star Tower, meticulously studying the Star Tower Secret Patterns.

During the three hundred eras since establishing the Galaxy Divine Country, Luo Feng had been using the rare treasure 'Primordial Crystal' to boost his soul strength and Spiritual Will to a level comparable to Early Stage of Divine Emperor, but his Physical Body was much weaker by comparison.

Every era, Luo Feng used a maximum of 33 Primordial Crystals. Any more, and the effect was minimal. If he broke through to using 40 Primordial Crystals, the effect would decrease rapidly.

The ten thousand Primordial Crystals he had exchanged for three Secret Treasures from Di Yuan were now all used up.

He had sold some ordinary treasures from the Dream Domain to the two Ancient Countries and obtained another two thousand Primordial Crystals.

"Long-term use of Primordial Crystals really burns through them," Luo Feng lamented. Even the 33 Primordial Crystals per era pained him, and future increases in strength meant further increased consumption.

But the efficacy of the Primordial Crystals was excellent!

In terms of cost-effectiveness, they were the best quality auxiliary treasures.