Invitation

"Master?" Morosa noticed that Luo Feng seemed deeply affected by the illusion, which was merely a Void True God's creation.

Luo Feng glanced at the black-clad woman and nodded, "You may leave now."

"Suya takes her leave," the black-clad musician Suya respectfully retreated.

Luo Feng ignored Morosa and the green-clad attendant, silently sipping his wine. The vast hall fell into silence as neither Morosa nor the attendant dared to speak.

Luo Feng's mind was currently enduring the tempering of the "Seven Emotions Refinement Method". Just as steel is forged through repeated hammering, a being's will must be refined through repeated trials and tribulations.

His emotions, having been deeply tempered over countless years, were now stirred, returning him to a time when his feelings were at their most intense.

"Within the "Lie Yuan Technique", there are various methods to refine the will, and I have long chosen the "Great Destruction Refinement Method" as my primary practice. During my one billion-day retreat, I practiced it numerous times. This technique has a sufficiently high limit, while the "Seven Emotions Refinement Method" is ultimately limited. After all, I can't always be under the impact of emotions; that would drive me mad," Luo Feng reflected.

The "Great Destruction Refinement Method" involves immersing oneself in the concept of total annihilation, using it to grind down one's will. Luo Feng's task is to resist it with his willpower. Given that Morosa was born with the mastery of the "Essence of Destruction," Luo Feng could directly observe and attempt to condense the concept of great destruction, making this method highly effective.

"The memories are indeed beautiful," Luo Feng gradually calmed his emotions.

"Is this Suya musician the most powerful in emotional influence among your Dream Flower Pavilion's illusionists?" Luo Feng suddenly asked.

The green-clad attendant, hearing the question, quickly responded, "The strongest illusionist in our Dream Flower Pavilion is, of course, our Pavilion Master. However, the Pavilion Master only occasionally hosts the Hundred Flowers Banquet, which only invited guests can attend. Among the other musicians, there are over ten who are on par with Suya."

Luo Feng nodded, "Have them come and perform."

"Understood," the green-clad attendant replied, though feeling puzzled. Why would an Eternal True God care so much about the illusions of Void True Gods? In Huyang City, some Eternal True Gods were infatuated with the Pavilion Master, but it was unheard of for one to take such an interest in Void True God-level illusionists.

But since Luo Feng had given the order, the attendant quickly went to make arrangements.

...

While practicing the "Seven Emotions Refinement Method", Luo Feng experienced the performances of various musicians. Although they all belonged to the same lineage, each had their unique strengths. Some even created illusionary worlds, making Luo Feng a part of the story within.

"Your Excellency, are you satisfied with these musicians?" the green-clad attendant asked. "Our Dream Flower Pavilion also offers other interesting attractions; the musicians' illusions are just one aspect."

"That's enough for today. I will return another time." Luo Feng stood up and looked at a petite girl covered in leaves, named 'Arroya,' a plant-based lifeform from Origin Continent. Her music had a unique charm, evoking the strongest emotional response in Luo Feng, far surpassing the other musicians. "This Arroya musician is quite remarkable."

With that, Luo Feng casually tossed a seemingly ordinary grain of sand onto the table. The grain instantly drew the attention of many present.

"A universe sand?" The green-clad attendant was startled, quickly saying, "Your Excellency, all of tonight's expenses are covered by Dream Flower Pavilion; there's no need..."

"I don't like taking advantage of others," Luo Feng replied as he began to leave.

Morosa quickly gathered up the nearby wine jugs and followed after Luo Feng, casting a glance at the universe sand on the table. "My master has given it to you, so you'd better accept it."

The green-clad attendant picked up the universe sand, marveling at the miniature universe it contained. Although the night's expenses amounted to around two thousand chaos crystals, the value of this single universe sand far exceeded that.

"Arroya, the Excellency was very pleased with your performance. You are rewarded with ten chaos crystals," the green-clad attendant said.

"Thank you, Manager Yu Luo," the plant lifeform 'Arroya' expressed her gratitude, while the other musicians could only look on with envy. They would only receive a basic service fee, while Arroya clearly had gained the most favor from the Eternal True God.

...

Deep within Dream Flower Pavilion, in an unassuming small building cloaked by the pavilion's formations, a figure in a loose robe stood, observing much of the pavilion from her vantage point.

"Pavilion Master," the green-clad attendant greeted respectfully, "that Eternal True God has left, and he even paid with a universe sand."

The Pavilion Master nodded slightly, "Tell me everything about him."

"Yes," the green-clad attendant began, "His servant had visited us several times before, but this was the first time this unknown Eternal True God came here. While in Dream Flower Pavilion, he was only interested in the musical illusions."

"Those musicians are all just Void True Gods, and normally their illusions would have little effect on an Eternal True God," the attendant continued, "But he seemed to enjoy them very much."

"He was even moved to tears, which is quite unusual. Moreover, from what he said, it seems he intends to return."

The Pavilion Master smiled softly, "There are countless unique beings in the world. This unknown Eternal True God might be more emotionally sensitive."

"If those musicians' illusions affected him so strongly, if the Pavilion Master were to personally perform..." the green-clad attendant suggested in a low voice, "He might become fervently enamored with you."

The Pavilion Master gazed out the window.

Throughout the ages, only two Eternal True Gods had ever been truly infatuated with her. Although Eternal True Gods had extraordinary willpower, even if they became momentarily entranced, they would eventually recover when the illusion ended. True infatuation was rare.

"When he returns, tell him that I will be hosting a 'Hundred Flowers Banquet' in ten days and that he is invited to attend," the Pavilion Master said softly.

"Yes, Pavilion Master," the green-clad attendant replied respectfully.

...

The days on Origin Continent were long, and over the following days, Luo Feng, when not cultivating, was led by Morosa to various places to experience the luxuries of the city, broadening his horizons.

When Luo Feng returned to Dream Flower Pavilion, he received an invitation.

"Your Excellency," the green-clad attendant greeted him warmly, "My Pavilion Master will host a Hundred Flowers Banquet in ten days. Several Eternal True Gods from all over Huyang City have been invited, and the Pavilion Master has also invited you to attend."

"The Pavilion Master's Hundred Flowers Banquet?" Luo Feng was surprised, "And it's happening in just ten days?"

"Yes, in ten days! The next Hundred Flowers Banquet may not be held for several epochs," the green-clad attendant explained.

Luo Feng smiled, "Since I'm invited, I'm happy to attend. It will be a good opportunity to witness the Pavilion Master's mastery of illusions."

"May I ask your name, Your Excellency? The Hundred Flowers Banquet requires some advance preparation," the attendant asked.

"Luohan," Luo Feng replied.

The green-clad attendant committed the name to memory.

The upcoming Hundred Flowers Banquet was actually being organized specifically for Luo Feng. If the Eternal True God 'Luohan' were to become infatuated with the Pavilion Master, her influence in Huyang City would grow even more.

...

In the peripheral region of the Original Universe.

Zuo Shanke, who was very solitary and had almost no interaction with other True Gods, was now flying from his small universe toward Luo Feng's.

"I've only been away from Origin Continent for a little over ten thousand epochs, but the time flow in the Original Universe is more than ten thousand times faster than that of Origin Continent. I've been waiting here for far too long!"

"For such a long time, I've remained just a True God, with little progress in power," Zuo Shanke's ancient face showed a trace of desolation, "All I can do is endure the torment of time passing."

As he pondered, he continued flying toward Luo Feng's small universe. Finally, he could see the vast small universe in the distance.

"Hmm?" Zuo Shanke was startled, his eyes widening as he closely observed Luo Feng's small universe.

"The rate at which it is absorbing chaotic energy has significantly slowed," Zuo Shanke felt a surge of excitement, "It seems Luo Feng's divine body has finally grown to its limit."

"His small universe, with a diameter of one thousand billion light-years, has been absorbing massive amounts of chaotic energy every moment! After such a prolonged period... Cumulatively, his divine body on Origin Continent should be between 150 billion and 200 billion kilometers in height," Zuo Shanke, once the God King of Jin, was highly accurate in his assessment of energy scales.

"Good, good, good."

Zuo Shanke's eyes gleamed with excitement, "With such a colossal divine body, far exceeding those of the same level, once he becomes a God King, his advantage in divine power alone will surpass that of ten or even eight God Kings combined."

"With Luo Feng, I have a chance at revenge," Zuo Shanke harbored an immense hatred in his heart, "Everything I cared about was destroyed by the three rulers of the Shi Kingdom."

His senior sister and wife, his friends and brothers, his numerous fellow disciples...

Everything was gone.

From that day on, Zuo Shanke had only one thought—revenge!

He was willing to pay any price for it.

Everything he did in the Original Universe was for this goal. He was fortunate to have trained Luo Feng!

"My strength is far inferior to that of Tian Kun, the leader of the three rulers of the Shi Kingdom. Back then, I could only escape with the help of treasures. In direct combat, I am no match for him," Zuo Shanke was well aware of this, "Only if Luo Feng grows strong can I have hope for revenge."

"Just by virtue of his enormous divine body, Luo Feng should be able to overpower the three rulers of the Shi Kingdom!" Zuo Shanke silently mused.

After Luo Feng entered the cycle of reincarnation and headed to Origin Continent, Zuo Shanke stayed in the Original Universe, intent on understanding the power reserves of Luo Feng's divine body.

Now, Zuo Shanke was reassured.

"It's time to prepare for the cycle of reincarnation. I've been away from Origin Continent for far too long." Zuo Shanke then flew back to his small universe to make his final preparations before embarking on the cycle of reincarnation.