Swallowed Star: The Original Secret Realm

Chapter 246 Persuading the Mountain Dweller

In the virtual universe, around a round table, Luo Feng excitedly recounted his experience.

"That strange object has been taken to the Cosmic Sea by our grandmaster, the Lord of Ice, and entrusted to the Lord of Darkness, who has been venturing into the Cosmic Sea recently."

Zhang Yi nodded slightly.

Strange objects are hostile to the primordial universe and naturally cannot remain among humankind.

Luo Feng asked in confusion, "Teacher, why won't you let me go and snatch that Xuan Yuan map? Other forces have managed to get quite a few map fragments."

“That map is fake,” Zhang Yi said calmly.

"Fake?" Luo Feng was taken aback.

"Time and space, do you mean there's a problem with the Spin Element Map?"

"Zhang Yi, are you sure?"

The Lord of Ice Peak and the Lord of Chaos City asked in succession.

What Zhang Yi said was truly astonishing. If the Xuan Yuan map was indeed fake, then this was definitely a huge conspiracy.

If what Zhang Yi said is true, then sacrificing a rare artifact, and the ancient and powerful Lord of Yuan'ao, suggests that the mastermind behind this scheme has a grander ambition.

The three of them reacted quickly as well.

"I can only tell you that this map is indeed fake," Zhang Yi said again. "It was orchestrated by a powerful figure from the Cosmic Sea."

Having read the original work, he naturally knew about the matter of the Lord of Yuan'ao. It was orchestrated behind the scenes by the three true gods of the first reincarnation era, with the aim of luring powerful individuals to the Dark Land.

Giant Axe was misled by the fake map and fell into the Thousand Waves Waters. He was ambushed by the Ancestral God of Qiuyan, King Zhenjia, and Lord Haolei Star, and fell into the Dark Land. In the end, he fell to the hands of the World Beast and became a tragedy for the human race.

Now that he has the opportunity to avoid it, he will naturally not let it happen again.

As for reminding other alien races? Zhang Yi didn't have that kind of magnanimity.

The Chaos City Lord, Luo Feng, and the Ice Peak Lord all showed surprise, but none of them asked any further questions.

However, the three of them admired Zhang Yi's supernatural abilities even more.

The three of them mistakenly believed that Zhang Yi had learned the truth of the matter in advance through his time-space supernatural powers.

"Luo Feng's Golden Kingdom played a huge role in our success in obtaining that rare artifact. Otherwise, I might not have been able to snatch it from the Creator of the Black Universe," said the Lord of Ice.

He has always been aloof, but Luo Feng really played a big role this time.

The Golden Kingdom, when combined with his top-tier domain-type treasure, is second only to the strongest domain-type treasure in terms of effectiveness.

Zhang Yi nodded slightly: "Uncle-Master, don't worry, the clan will not be short of contributions from either of you this time."

The group chatted for a while longer.

“Luo Feng, the strength you displayed this time is quite good among the Lords of the Universe. Now that you have the Flame Sand Cup, it seems that you can enter the Cosmic Sea?” Zhang Yi said.

"The Cosmic Sea?" The Lord of Chaos City and the Lord of Ice Peak frowned slightly.

However, Zhang Yi was Luo Feng's teacher, and neither of them offered any words of dissuasion.

Luo Feng also showed a hint of surprise, but also anticipation.

"Teacher, is that the place where countless powerful individuals gather? I've heard that in the Cosmic Sea, with my current strength, I'm only at the bottom?"

Zhang Yi nodded: "That's right, even if you, the Icebound Ancestor, possess strength, it's nothing in the Cosmic Sea."

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng took a deep breath. The Ice Peak Lord possessed top-tier fifth-order strength.

However, this only fueled his curiosity.

"Teacher, I am willing to go to the Cosmic Sea, to venture into that place where there are countless powerful beings," Luo Feng said solemnly.

"Okay." Zhang Yi nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "This time I will personally take you there."

"Perfect timing. Since Tian Shi is also planning to go to the Cosmic Sea this time, we can go together."

A moment later, the Lord of Chaos City and the Lord of Ice Peak departed one after the other.

"Luo Feng, your contribution this time is significant. Once the specific contribution points are determined, the clan will allocate them to your name," Zhang Yi said. "Also, the ultimate treasure battle blade, crafted using your Golden Horn Boundary Stone as its core, has been successfully forged."

Luo Feng was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

After Luo Feng became a Universe Venerable, at Zhang Yi's suggestion, he took out the Golden Horn Boundary Stone that was nurtured in his inner world, befriended the Dragon Lord, and used the 'Treasure Refining Factory' to forge a battle blade most suitable for Luo Feng.

After years of forging, the battle sword has now been successfully forged.

"Thank you, Teacher Xie," Luo Feng said, though he couldn't contain his excitement.

Although he had already obtained a supreme treasure battle sword from the Mountain Guest, a supreme treasure battle sword forged with the Golden Horn Boundary Stone as its core, it was the most suitable weapon for him.

"Look at you, you can't wait any longer. Go to Chaos City and ask Long Xing for it. I've already spoken to him," Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Yes, teacher," Luo Feng said.

In the vast and boundless divine kingdom, Luo Feng stood in the void, holding a golden battle sword. The sword's hilt was narrow, easily held in one hand, but the blade was wide and did not appear particularly sharp.

Luo Feng, however, sensed the terrifying sword intent contained within the battle blade in his hand.

"Since it's centered around the Golden Horn Boundary Stone, let's call it 'Boundary Blade'."

After refining the divine power, he couldn't help but show a hint of surprise as he sensed the message from the battle blade.

The Boundary Blade was even stronger than he had imagined. It was engraved with three layers of secret runes, and with his current understanding of the laws, he could barely comprehend one of them.

"The value of this Boundary Blade is probably comparable to that of the Calamity Armor," Luo Feng thought to himself.

"The teacher is indeed very generous."

He knew very well that his Golden Horn Boundary Stone was extremely precious, but if he wanted to directly refine this top-grade battle blade with it, he would definitely need to add precious and rare materials.

It is estimated that the value of these materials alone is more than that of a top-tier treasure weapon.

In the primeval realm, high above a palace complex shrouded in endless light, three figures stood.

"Tian Shi, Luo Feng," Zhang Yi said with a smile, "Now that you're both here, let's set off."

"Hmm." Both the Palace Master of Heavenly Eclipse and Luo Feng had anticipation in their eyes.

Before breaking through to the level of the Lord of the Universe, the Lord of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace once ventured into the Cosmic Sea.

At that time, he was only a top-tier universe overlord, making him the weakest existence in the universe sea. Naturally, his experience was not great, and he soon returned to the original universe with the universe lord of his clan.

Having broken through to the level of the Lord of the Universe and received the inheritance of an eternal true god, his strength has greatly increased, naturally filling him with confidence.

Soon, the three arrived at the edge of the primordial universe and entered the cosmic sea through the Toya black hole.

While traveling through the Cosmic Sea, Zhang Yi introduced Luo Feng to the map of the three forbidden lands and the information of many powerful figures in the Cosmic Sea.

The strongest beings from the three great cycles of reincarnation? The weakest beings in the two holy lands are all at the fourth rank?

Luo Feng exclaimed in amazement.

"By the way, be careful if you encounter any powerful figures from the Purple Moon Holy Land or the Divine Eye Clan," Zhang Yi suddenly said. "These two major forces have a grudge against our human race."

Luo Feng nodded.

The same applies to the Lord of the Celestial Eclipse Palace.

Ten days later, the three of them traveled from the Cosmic Sea towards the Peak Realm and arrived at the outer domain of the Peak Realm.

If it weren't for wanting Luo Feng to experience the vastness of the cosmic sea first, Zhang Yi, with his mastery of spacetime, could have arrived within three days even with both of them.

In the outer realm of Qingfeng Realm, on a huge boulder, stands a fiery red palace. The palace is majestic and exudes a powerful aura.

At this moment, several people were standing outside the palace gate.

Standing at the very front was none other than the Lord of Darkness, behind whom stood the Lord of Qingdong and the Lord of Youhou, and further back were several lords of the alien races of the Hongmeng Alliance.

Whoosh! Three figures appeared.

The Dark Lord at the front quickly stepped forward to greet them, as did the others behind him.

Zhang Yi responded with a smile. He then introduced Luo Feng and the Palace Master of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace to the others.

Inside the palace, several people sat facing each other, exchanged a few words of laughter, and then the cosmic lords who had come to greet them departed.

Only Zhang Yi and Luo Feng remained.

As for the Lord of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace, he was an old acquaintance of the Lord of Youhou, and the two of them went on an adventure together.

“Luo Feng, I have other important matters to attend to. If you encounter danger while you are venturing into the Qingfeng Realm, your teacher may not be able to arrive in time. Please be careful,” Zhang Yi said.

He came to the Cosmic Sea this time to travel to the Time and Space Realm with the Skeleton Lord.

According to the Skeleton Lord, the Time-Space World is an independent space-time; once you enter it and leave, you cannot enter again.

"Yes, teacher, I will venture into the outer realms," Luo Feng said.

"Well, then the teacher will be leaving now," Zhang Yi said with a smile, his figure disappearing into the palace.

Deep within the boundless chaotic currents of the Cosmic Sea, in the core of the dangerous "Northern Snowstorm Domain," lies a palace radiating a blue light, which is the residence of the Mountain-Sitting Guest in the Cosmic Sea.

Although the Mountain-Sitting Guest rarely makes a move, those who know him well know that he is not someone to be trifled with.

Therefore, none of the hundreds of forces in the Cosmic Sea were willing to come here.

Today, a figure appeared out of nowhere outside the palace, and a hearty laugh rang out inside.

"Guest of the Mountain, may I come in for a chat?"

On the throne in the main hall sat a towering old man over 90,000 kilometers tall, while below him stood a powerful human "Snake-Man" with a snake's tail and human body, waiting.

Around the main hall were rows of servants, each of whom was a cosmic venerable.

Suddenly, a laugh rang out.

The imposing old man on the throne smiled: "Few people come to my place. Please come in, Lord of Time and Space."

Whoosh! Zhang Yi appeared in the main hall.

The mountain dweller on the throne shrank to about the same size as Zhang Yi. With a wave of his hand, a stone table and two stone stools appeared in the hall.

“Please sit down,” said the mountain dweller, as he himself sat on one of the stone benches.

Zhang Yi sat down with a smile.

Puti, standing to the side, was secretly surprised.

"Teacher, you really value Zhang Yike, the master of this time and space, quite a lot."

He remembered that when a true god had come here before, his teacher, the Mountain Guest, was still sitting high on the throne.

On the stone table, a group of servants served fine wine and delicacies.

"I wonder, Lord of Time and Space, what brings you here?" asked the Mountain-Sitting Guest.

He was very curious.

In the vast universe, Zhang Yi is the only one he hasn't been able to see through over the countless years.

He was fully aware of Zhang Yi's growth process.

That's why he was even more surprised.

Zhang Yi's rise to power was simply too fast and too bizarre.

Judging from his experience as the God King of Jin on the Origin Continent, he can be described as an extremely monstrous talent.

Zhang Yi picked up the wine on the stone table and drank it all in one gulp.

"Good wine. No wonder it's the wine that Zuo Shan Ke has kept in his private collection. It's so delicious."

The mountain dweller frowned slightly. Zhang Yi had come here, but he didn't say what the matter was. He just kept praising the fine wine. What was going on?
Does he know about his relationship with Luo Feng?
He had just exchanged a few words with Luo Feng before Zhang Yi arrived.

Zhang Yi arrived shortly after.

"We've had our drinks, it's time to get down to business." Zhang Yi put down his wine cup and looked at the somewhat impatient guest sitting by the stone table.

"Important business?" the mountain dweller asked in surprise.

Zhang Yi glanced around but did not answer.

The mountain dweller understood Zhang Yi's meaning and dismissed the surrounding servants, as well as Puti.

"Can we talk now?"

“Then I’ll get straight to the point. I need Chaos Stones, and Chaos Crystals would be even better,” Zhang Yi said.

The mountain dweller said, "I've never even heard of any of these things you're talking about. You're asking me for them?"

He appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was experiencing a raging storm.

Chaos Stones and Chaos Crystals can only be found on the Origin Continent. How did Zhang Yi, an indigenous person from a primitive universe, know about them?
Zhang Yi shook his head slightly.

"Since I dared to ask for it, I naturally know that you have it."

"I'll make a deal with you. You help me, and I'll help you get revenge, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, the mountain dweller was no longer calm.

"Revenge? Revenge for what?"

"Also, who are you?"

Even someone as composed as Zuo Shan Ke couldn't help but lose his composure when his deepest secret was revealed so directly.

Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Guest of the Mountain, you don't need to be so nervous. I have no ill intentions. To show my sincerity, I'll tell you something: I have obtained the inheritance of the Wu Kingdom."

His candor stemmed from a strategy he had devised beforehand.

Rather than going through all the trouble of dealing with the mountain dwellers, it would be better to have an open and honest transaction with the people above.

Moreover, they were both Luo Feng's teachers, so they were essentially a community of shared interests.

Sure enough, when Zhang Yi mentioned the heritage of the Wu Kingdom, a look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Mountain-Sitting Guest.

"How can you prove it?"

After a short while, Zhang Yi described the deeds of the former King of Wu, and the hermit began to believe it.

"See, I didn't lie to you. I received the inheritance, so naturally I stand on the opposite side of the Food Kingdom," Zhang Yi said.

"As for how I know you have a grudge against the food country, I won't reveal it."

"So? Are you still interested in this collaboration?"

The man sitting on the stone bench fell into deep thought.

Why did Zhang Yi come here? Even if he really obtained the Wu Kingdom's inheritance, he shouldn't know his true identity. Could it be that Zhang Yi was just guessing?

However, if Zhang Yi truly inherits the legacy of the Wu Kingdom, he will definitely stand on the opposite side of the Shi Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Wu was even more powerful than the Kingdom of Jin at its peak, and the King of Wu had even taken the second step in the realm of God-King.

However, the Kingdom of Wu was also destroyed.

After a moment's thought, the Mountain Guest, with a "nothing to lose" attitude, decided to agree to Zhang Yi's cooperation.

Firstly, he has many Chaos Stones and Chaos Crystals in his Jinwang Palace.

Secondly, he did see hope for revenge in Zhang Yi. Given Zhang Yi's rate of progress, after passing through reincarnation and arriving at the Origin Continent, he would have a chance to annihilate the Food Kingdom and kill its three rulers, given the long time it would take.

“Okay, I agree,” said the Mountain Dweller.

When a decision needs to be made, it should naturally be made resolutely.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi smiled slightly.

The collaboration is a success!
(End of this chapter)