Intimidation

Luo Feng sat alone at the mountain peak of his cave dwelling, watching the gentle drizzle begin to fall from the sky.

Luo Feng had immersed himself in the Three Thousand Void Tribulation Beast Diagram, but after comprehending only eight layers, he decided to pause. On one hand, his mind felt fatigued and needed rest, and on the other hand, he needed to take a break to reflect deeply.

"The experiences of the Tribulation Beast are different from those of regular cultivators," Luo Feng pondered. "It is born facing countless tribulations, each designed to push it to utter despair and death."

In the world of cultivators, there is order.

But the Tribulation Beast only experiences endless 'tribulations.' If it ever despaired and gave up, it would die.

Only with an 'undying heart' can one survive the endless tribulations!

"Each tribulation tempers it, and surviving each one is like being reborn from the ashes. But what follows is yet another tribulation... The seemingly endless series of tribulations—I shudder just from experiencing the core intent," Luo Feng thought.

He had also gone through hardships and life-and-death trials, but nothing compared to what the Tribulation Beast had endured.

"The relentless tribulations feel like some high and mighty rule," Luo Feng contemplated, feeling that this lofty rule was different from the Supreme Laws.

"The mind appears to be the most fragile."

"But once the will of the mind is destroyed, even the most powerful divine body or secret treasure weapon cannot unleash its full power."

"However, if the mind is strong, just by sheer will, one can sweep away powerful enemies."

"The mind... is a weakness, but it can also be the most powerful weapon."

At this moment, Luo Feng also felt some admiration for the Tribulation Beast. After enduring such terrifying tribulations, it finally reached the other shore and underwent complete rebirth.

Suddenly—

Luo Feng sensed the Star Tower within him. Morosa was asking to come out.

"Master, Master, let me out," Morosa sent a message through their mind link.

With a thought, Luo Feng let Morosa appear beside him. Morosa looked at the light rain falling outside, lay down contentedly, and patted his belly with satisfaction.

"The corpse of Xue Yun is still inside the Star Tower. Why are you resting?" Luo Feng asked, knowing full well what was happening inside the Star Tower.

"I'm a bit stuffed," Morosa replied, lying comfortably and sending a message through their mind link. "I first absorbed the corpses of other Eternal True Gods, but they only provided me with moderate help. However, Yu Tian Hu's body is too powerful, and his bloodline is very special. After absorbing it, I felt too full and couldn't digest it immediately."

Even a Sector Beast could get stuffed if it ate too quickly.

Yu Tian Hu had followed the path of bloodline cultivation, making his divine body comparable to an Infinite Divine Body. This showed the terrifying nature of his bloodline.

"You can get stuffed?" Luo Feng teased through the mind link.

"I feel that after digesting for some time, even without absorbing any more divine bodies, I could reach the Chaos Realm within a few eras," Morosa excitedly stood up and sent a message through their mind link. "Master, if I continue to absorb Xue Yun's body in a few days... I think after I finish absorbing it, I can directly reach the Chaos Realm."

Luo Feng was shocked.

"You're going to reach the Chaos Realm so soon?" Luo Feng looked at him.

"Yu Tian Hu's divine body is comparable to an Infinite Divine Body, though it's smaller in size, but the bloodline is extraordinary. As for Xue Yun's divine body... its allure to me is even greater than Yu Tian Hu's," Morosa sent a message through their mind link. "I'm certain that after absorbing Xue Yun's body, I will definitely achieve the Chaos Realm."

"Master, when will you reach the Chaos Realm?" Morosa deliberately asked through the mind link.

Luo Feng looked at him, "How's your willpower training going? Later, let's spar with willpower techniques inside the Star Tower?"

Morosa smiled sheepishly.

"Go teach Qingyan quickly. That kid still hasn't comprehended even the ten fundamental laws," Luo Feng urged.

"Yes, yes, yes," Morosa didn't dare to boast and immediately turned into a shadow, flying down the mountain to find Mo Yu Qingyan.

Luo Feng shook his head slightly.

Days passed, and Luo Feng spent almost all his time comprehending the Tribulation Beast Diagram, only taking breaks every few days.

One day—

"Master, Master," Mo Yu Qingyan urgently sent a message.

"What is it?" Luo Feng was currently inside the underground hall of the Star Tower, comprehending the Tribulation Beast Diagram. He knew that Mo Yu Qingyan wouldn't disturb him unless it was important.

"Someone delivered a letter, saying it's a handwritten letter from the Liuyin Marquis," Mo Yu Qingyan reported, feeling the pressure of holding a letter from a Chaos Master.

Boom—

The door to the underground hall opened.

Luo Feng stepped out, and with a flash, he was already at the entrance of the cave.

"Lord Luo He," a stone creature stood at the entrance, smiling warmly. "I am Chen Shi Jiu from the Qianshi Chamber of Commerce. I've been entrusted by the Liuyin Marquis to deliver this handwritten letter to you."

The Qianshi Chamber of Commerce was a large organization spanning multiple kingdoms, backed by several God Kings. They also had a branch in Huyang City.

"Thank you, President Chen," Luo Feng acknowledged the creature's identity.

"It's just a letter delivery, nothing much. I'll take my leave," the stone creature said with a smile. As the president of the Qianshi Chamber of Commerce's Huyang City branch, he held a top position in the city, yet he remained humble in front of Luo Feng.

Luo Feng took the letter and watched the creature leave.

After closing the door, Luo Feng flashed back to the mountain peak and prepared to read the letter.

Just as he broke the seal on the outer layer...

Buzz!

The letter ignited, turning into a mass of blood-colored flames, surprising Luo Feng.

"A divine power incarnation?" Luo Feng immediately recognized it. A trace of terrifying divine power had been hidden within the letter, and by breaking the seal, he had triggered it.

The blood-colored flames condensed into a figure wearing dark red armor, exuding an aura of dark calamity. He smiled at Luo Feng, his eyes burning with two blood-colored flames.

Even though he was smiling, Luo Feng could still sense the dark terror and immense threat.

"Liuyin Marquis?" Luo Feng recognized the figure from his basic information.

"It's me," Liuyin Marquis nodded with a smile. "I've heard that a remarkable Eternal True God has appeared in Huyang City, so I came to see you personally."

"Marquis, you flatter me. Compared to you, we Eternal True Gods are insignificant," Luo Feng immediately responded.

"Today you are an Eternal True God, but perhaps in the future, you too will become a Chaos Master, a peer of mine," Liuyin Marquis said, looking out at the vast city. "Huyang City is a beautiful place. I intend to make it part of my territory. What do you think?"

Luo Feng replied, "The conflict between Liuyin Chaos Region and Nine Jiang Chaos Region is not something an Eternal True God like me can decide."

Liuyin Marquis gazed at the vast world and sighed, "The Origin Continent is a place of mixed forces, and every resource is claimed by someone! Even the God Kings rarely have the opportunity to claim the most precious resources."

"To ascend the path of cultivation and evolve life to higher levels, personal cultivation is one part, and resources are the other," Liuyin Marquis continued, looking at Luo Feng. "The fiefdom of a Chaos Master can continuously produce resources. Unfortunately, I only have the fiefdom of one Chaos Region, which is too small!"

Luo Feng listened quietly.

"According to the rules of the Shi Kingdom, a Chaos Master can only have one Chaos Region as a fiefdom. If they want more, they must conquer it themselves," Liuyin Marquis said. "The Nine Jiang Chaos Region, adjacent to mine, is the most suitable target."

"For the sake of my cultivation path, I need to expand my territory," Liuyin Marquis said. "No one can stop me; to obstruct me is to obstruct my cultivation path."

Liuyin Marquis's voice carried an indomitable will.

"If Nine Jiang Marquis stands in my way, I will deal with him personally," Liuyin Marquis said, looking at Luo Feng. "And in the conflicts at the Eternal True God level, you alone could surpass the entire army of Huyang City. I hope you will not interfere."

"If you don't intervene, I will offer you a gift, and we can be friends."

"But if you interfere and ruin my plans..." Liuyin Marquis looked at Luo Feng, "Consider whether it's worth risking your life for a Nine Jiang Marquis who has nothing to do with you."

After speaking, Liuyin Marquis's figure dissipated.

Liuyin Marquis had come to intimidate Luo Feng, knowing that Luo Feng was known for his hatred of evil and would be difficult to sway. Therefore, he decided to apply some pressure. If Luo Feng backed down, it would be good, but even if he didn't, Liuyin Marquis would lose nothing.

"This Liuyin Marquis seems determined to seize the Nine Jiang Chaos Region," Luo Feng frowned slightly. It was evident that even Chaos Masters highly valued the continuous resource production from their fiefdoms.

"I should proceed cautiously in the future," Luo Feng thought.

In truth, Luo Feng had never planned to risk his life for Nine Jiang Marquis. Whether it was the usual behavior of the Five Great Families in the City Lord's Mansion or his own need to bide his time to deal with the future kings of the Shi Kingdom, there was no need to put himself in danger.

"Liuyin Marquis coming to me personally... It seems that Huyang City and the entire Nine Jiang Chaos Region are about to face a war." Luo Feng thought for a while before returning to the underground hall.

The fate of the Nine Jiang Chaos Region should be a concern for Nine Jiang Marquis and the God Kings of the Shi Kingdom, not for him. The benefits at stake weren't enough to make him risk his life.

Inside the Star Tower.

Luo Feng sat cross-legged, looking at the Three Thousand Void Tribulation Beast Diagram suspended in the air.

"Layer 533: The Tribulation Beast experienced one tribulation after another. During this process, it encountered some companions." Luo Feng observed the reflected image on the Void Diagram. Besides the Tribulation Beast, there were also some beast-like creatures. "But its companions fell one by one, some even killed by the Tribulation Beast itself."

"Layer 679: The Tribulation Beast had no more companions. At this point, it became even more lonely and powerful. Its mind and will became even more terrifying, and it overcame every tribulation it encountered..."

Luo Feng vaguely sensed a path of mental cultivation, a method of mental cultivation belonging to the Tribulation Beast.

By the time he reached the six hundredth layer, the Tribulation Beast's mind and will had grown to an extremely terrifying level, far surpassing Luo Feng's current state. With just a thought, it could annihilate vast heavens and earth and dissolve the tribulations imposed by the invisible rules.

By comprehending even a fraction of this, Luo Feng felt his own mind slowly beginning to transform.

"Layer 852: The Tribulation Beast encountered the most terrifying tribulation in its history—another beast-like Tribulation Beast. The two Tribulation Beasts fought to the death."

"This terrifying battle lasted for a long time, until the 873rd layer of the Void Reflection Diagram, when the Tribulation Beast finally won. This victory marked a major transformation for the Tribulation Beast."

By merely observing the Three Thousand Void Tribulation Beast Diagram and experiencing the insights conveyed through these images, Luo Feng felt as though he were growing alongside the Tribulation Beast, gaining much from the process.

"The mind can be vast or small. Vast enough to challenge the supreme rules, or small enough to merge with countless weak beings."

"When countless weak beings merge as one, they can rival the supreme."

At the 873rd layer, when the Tribulation Beast achieved its ultimate transformation and victory, Luo Feng gained even more insight into the Tribulation Beast's mental cultivation method, and his own mind continued its slow transformation.

Boom~~~

Since his time as a True God, Luo Feng's willpower had already reached the peak of the Chaos Master level.

Under the nourishment of his powerful divine body, the tempering of the "Lie Yuan Technique" secret method, and with the help of numerous resources, especially the insights gained from the Three Thousand Void Tribulation Beast Diagram into a different 'mental cultivation method,' Luo Feng's mind and willpower finally broke through that bottleneck.