High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 327 The Wedding Day, the Wandering Merchants! Qin Feng's wedding gift shakes the world!

Linglu Star, the most dazzling pearl in the vast territory of the Linglu Universe Kingdom spanning hundreds of millions of light-years, is now displaying its most glorious side in history.

Beyond this life-bearing planet, a thick and dreamlike rainbow nebula slowly swirls, like a magnificent ribbon left behind by a deity in the universe.

This is the massive protective formation, the "Seven Treasures Glazed Shield," which the Lord of Linglu Kingdom spent nearly 30% of the national treasury's reserves, invited a grandmaster of formations, and took a thousand years to complete.

This formation is usually hidden and does not activate, only revealing a beautiful nebula scene, adding a touch of ethereal charm to the capital star.

However, once activated, its defensive power is enough to withstand the repeated attacks of several low-level Marquis level experts, which is one of the fundamental strengths that allows the Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom to survive in this star sector.

Today, this "Seven Treasures Glazed Cover," symbolizing national power and glory, shines brightly, with seven-colored divine light flowing endlessly, rendering the entire Spirit Deer Star like a divine realm.

Once your gaze passes through the atmosphere, you can see the core of Linglu Star—the royal palace, "Yaoguang Palace".

This magnificent palace is not built on the surface of the planet, but sits on a floating continent that was forcibly separated from the continental plate by an immense force and then permanently suspended in the air at an altitude of ten thousand meters by the power of an array.

The entire Yaoguang Palace was forged from a very rare material called "Moonlight Divine Iron," which is said to be mined only in small quantities deep within the lunar core.

This metal is naturally able to absorb and transform starlight, giving the palace a pure and soft silvery-white hue that is neither dazzling nor lacking in indescribable solemnity and sanctity.

At this moment, the "Starry Sky Plaza" directly in front of the Yaoguang Hall was already bustling with people and dignitaries.

The plaza is paved with a complete piece of "starry jade". Beneath the jade ground, faint starlight can be seen flowing, as if a real starry sky is under your feet.

The square was bustling with guests, all of whom were extraordinary people.

Those at the forefront were mostly the rulers of a cosmic kingdom or their representatives.

They wore the most magnificent imperial robes or formal attire, with purple-gold crowns on their heads and precious jade hanging from their waists. Their every move exuded the majesty of someone who had long held a high position.

Behind them were often several guards with profound and imposing auras. These guards had sharp eyes like eagles, bulging temples, and their blood and energy were as vigorous as a furnace. They were clearly powerful figures with a great reputation in their respective countries.

Following closely behind were the giants of various interstellar merchant guilds.

They may not have the overwhelming power of a king, but the aura of wealth emanating from them is so strong that it almost becomes tangible.

With a perfectly timed smile on his face, he weaved through the crowd, greeting the leaders of various factions with practiced ease. Each simple conversation could mean a massive transaction that could affect the economic lifeline of an entire galaxy.

At the edge of the square, a large number of powerful rogue cultivators who had come after hearing the news had gathered.

Unlike the previous two, they did not have fancy clothes or a large retinue.

Most of them were dressed in combat-ready outfits or armor, and carried an aura of blood and fire to varying degrees.

They chatted in small groups, their voices hushed, but their sharp eyes would occasionally sweep over the truly important figures, their gazes filled with both awe and longing.

For them, today's event is not just about watching a wedding, but also an excellent platform to find opportunities and expand their network.

The entire Starry Sky Plaza was enveloped in a lively, bustling yet clearly defined atmosphere.

On the high platform in the center of the square, a master of ceremonies carefully selected by the Spirit Deer Kingdom was announcing the identities of the guests and their gifts in a loud voice that had been enhanced by secret magic and could be heard throughout the entire floating continent, pushing the atmosphere of the scene to a climax time and time again.

"The King of the Thick Earth Universe Kingdom, accompanied by his Queen, has arrived! He presents a gift: 10,000 tons of 'Earth Mother Crystal'!"

As soon as the words fell, a murmur of surprise rippled through the crowd.

The "Earth Mother Crystal" is a treasure coveted by earth-attribute cultivators. Ordinary countries would consider it a great fortune to obtain a few hundred tons of it, but the Thick Earth Universe Kingdom offered ten thousand tons in one go, demonstrating the sheer scale of their investment.

"The president of the Silver Sail Merchant Guild has arrived with his young master! We present a gift: a bottle of 'Nine-Turn Star Pill'!"

Another commotion ensued.

The Nine-Turn Star Pill is a supreme treasure pill that can help peak black hole level experts increase their chances of breaking through to the domain lord level. Its value is even higher than the ten thousand tons of Earth Mother Crystal from before.

Silver Sail Merchant Guild's move was undoubtedly a demonstration of its financial strength and goodwill to Linglu Kingdom and the forces behind it.

……

The resounding announcements and the display of rare treasures dazzled the guests, giving them a deeper understanding of the significance behind this marriage.

"The King of Linglu Kingdom has really gone all out this time, managing to attract so many important figures."

One of the rogue cultivators clicked his tongue, his eyes filled with envy.

"What do you know?"

A well-informed merchant standing nearby curled his lip and lowered his voice, saying, "You think these people are here for the King of Linglu Kingdom? What they really value is the other party in this marriage alliance, and the significance that the groom represents!"

"Oh? How do you say this?"

"The groom, 'Lei,' may be just an unknown young man, but where does he come from? The Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom! And whose staunch ally is the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom? Or rather, whose 'land of origin' is it?"

The businessman paused mysteriously for a moment.

Upon hearing this, the people around him suddenly realized what was going on, and a look of awe and fear appeared on their faces.

"The Fiend... Qin Feng!"

The name seemed to carry some kind of forbidden magic; once it was uttered, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Just as this intense yet eerie atmosphere was intertwined, the weather on the horizon suddenly changed.

Above the Yaoguang Palace, space seemed to be violently torn apart by a pair of invisible giant hands, and a pitch-black rift appeared out of thin air.

Immediately afterwards, a domineering starship, its entire body engulfed in crimson flames and its prow shaped like a phoenix with its neck outstretched in song, burst forth!
A vast and powerful aura, filled with scorching heat and destructive power, swept across the starship like a torrent bursting its banks.

In an instant, on the entire Starry Sky Plaza, apart from a few kings who had also reached the level of Marquis and could barely stand, all the other guests, regardless of their strength, felt a tightness in their chests, as if an invisible fiery mountain was pressing down on their hearts, making it difficult to even breathe.

Fortunately, this oppressive aura came and went quickly, disappearing in a flash before being completely contained by the starship's owner.

The starship's hatch slowly opened, and a middle-aged man, clad in crimson armor, with a robust physique and a resolute face as if carved by a knife, stepped out and stood in mid-air.

He didn't look at the horrified guests in the square below, but instead cast his gaze into the depths of Yaoguang Palace, his eyes filled with a complex emotion.

After a brief moment of deathly silence, the crowd below erupted into chaos.

"That starship... is the flagship of the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom, the 'Crimson Phoenix'! The person who came is the ruler of the Crimson Feather Kingdom!"

A sharp-eyed guest gasped in disbelief.

The arrival of the Akabane lord himself was expected by many, given that one of the parties to the marriage alliance was his grand-disciple.

But what truly shocked them was the terrifying pressure that had just flashed by.

"Wait! The aura emanating from him... that's... a genuine Marquis-level realm! Moreover, his foundation is solid, and his imposing presence is overwhelming; he's definitely not a beginner!"

Another envoy from a neighboring country suddenly had his pupils shrink, his face filled with horror. "How is this possible? During the Battle of the Demon Abyss, wasn't the Crimson Feather Kingdom's Lord's Dao Foundation damaged by the Giant Demon Clan's Marquis title, making him hopeless of ever becoming a Marquis in this lifetime? When did he break through? And it's not just a simple initial Marquis title!"

This question voiced the doubts in the minds of everyone present who knew the situation.

Just as everyone was discussing this, an elderly man who looked like the intelligence chief of some powerful organization stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

He lowered his voice and said to his friends, who were also of extraordinary status, "Gentlemen, have you forgotten? Forty thousand years ago, the ruler of the Crimson Feather Kingdom was ambushed by his enemies and trapped in the 'Demon Abyss'."

As a result, the Akabane Universe Kingdom was besieged by several neighboring hostile nations, its capital nearly fell, and it almost perished. In the end, who was the one who intervened?

"Yes……"

A chamber of commerce president opened his mouth, the name was on the tip of his tongue, but he subconsciously swallowed it back, and the look of awe in his eyes deepened.

"That's right! It's that sir!"

The old man nodded heavily. "He is none other than Lord Qin Feng, the supreme ruler of this vast star sector that encompasses 763 cosmic kingdoms!"

"It is said that at that time, that person was only at the Black Hole level, but had already demonstrated heaven-defying combat power."

Alone with only a long spear, he descended upon the battlefield of the Crimson Feather Kingdom, sweeping through the five-nation allied forces and killing dozens of their Black Hole-level generals. The blood flowed like rivers, and the corpses piled up like mountains!

It was precisely because of that battle that the Akabane Kingdom was preserved, and from then on, it became that lord's most trusted ally.

"hiss……"

There were sounds of people gasping for air all around.

The old man glanced at everyone's reactions and continued to offer his reasoning: "Think about it, the Lord of Chiyu Kingdom has such a profound connection with that person that can be described as saving the country, and he is also extremely loyal."

What is that person's status now? Number one on the [Genius Ranking], an unparalleled prodigy for whom even the Human Race Holy Academy held a supreme award ceremony!
He casually let a little resource slip through his fingers to help the Lord of the Crimson Feather Kingdom repair his Dao foundation, break through bottlenecks, and even advance further. Was that some difficult task?

These words, like a bolt of lightning, instantly pierced through the fog in everyone's hearts.

"I see! So the reason why the King of Linglu Kingdom chose this time to marry his most beloved princess to 'Lei' from Chiyu Kingdom was not simply because of a marriage alliance with Chiyu Kingdom!"

"This is a brilliant move! A brilliant move that leads to instant success!"

Through this marriage alliance, the Linglu Universe Kingdom and the Chiyu Universe Kingdom became related by marriage.

And the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom is Qin Feng's staunch loyalist.

In this way, the Linglu Kingdom has indirectly attached itself to Lord Qin Feng, a pillar that can support the heavens!
This is an expression of utmost submission and goodwill towards the new supreme lord!

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! No wonder the King of Linglu Kingdom spared no expense to make this wedding so grand; it turns out it was all for the sake of that lord!"

Whispers rose and fell among the crowd, with almost everyone believing they had seen through the political maneuvering behind the wedding.

However, the actual rulers present, after a brief exchange, discovered a detail that was worth pondering.

"Gentlemen, have you seen the Heavenly Profound Kingdom's ruler?"

One of the kings asked quietly.

"Not seen."

"That's strange. The Tianxuan Universe Kingdom borders the Linglu Universe Kingdom, and its national strength is second only to the Tianwu Universe Kingdom of the demon race in our region. Logically speaking, there is no reason why the Tianxuan Kingdom's ruler would not be present in person for such a grand event."

Even if they couldn't come, they should have sent a prince or nobleman as a representative, but until now, not even a shadow of a starship from the Tianxuan Kingdom has been seen.

"This is indeed unusual."

Some astute individuals have already sensed something unusual about this abnormal phenomenon.

They knew that today's grand wedding would probably not be as peaceful as it appeared on the surface.

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, the Akabane Kingdom's ruler, who had been hovering in the air, landed in front of the congratulatory platform in the center of the square.

He ignored the awe, envy, and jealous glances around him, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice to the master of ceremonies who was in charge of announcing the greetings:
"The Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom congratulates the Princess of the Spirit Deer Kingdom on her wedding. The gift is a 'Phoenix Perching on a Wutong Tree'."

These words caused another uproar in the audience!

"A phoenix perching on a parasol tree?! Legend has it that only in the core of an ancient star that gave birth to the Holy Spirit Fire Clan could such a cosmic treasure be born?"

"It is said that this wood naturally contains a trace of the law of fire. If a fire-attribute cultivator can meditate under this wood for many years, not only will their cultivation speed increase greatly, but they will also have the opportunity to glimpse the true meaning of the law, thereby greatly increasing their chances of breaking through to the Marquis or even King realm!"

"This...this gift is far too precious! Its value probably exceeds the sum of all the previous gifts! Has the Chiyu Kingdom's foundation become so strong now?"

Despite the shock of the entire audience, the Akabane lord remained completely unfazed.

This congratulatory gift was indeed one of his most treasured possessions.

But in his opinion, it was entirely worthwhile to use this treasure to add weight to Lei's wedding and to save face for Lord Qin Feng.

Just as the arrival of the Akabane Kingdom's ruler brought the atmosphere to its first climax, an unexpected figure quietly appeared.

At the edge of the noisy square, a figure appeared without warning.

He wore a simple, faded Taoist robe, and his face was extremely ordinary, the kind of person you would never notice if thrown into a crowd.

His aura was so restrained that it reached an unbelievable level, as if he were an ordinary person who had never cultivated, without the slightest fluctuation of energy.

If his appearance hadn't been so abrupt, as if he had always been standing there and was only now being "seen" by the world, no one would have noticed his existence.

"Who is that? How did they get here? I didn't sense any spatial fluctuations at all."

A powerful rogue cultivator at the Domain Lord level frowned, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

Most people's eyes only glanced at him briefly before being drawn to the Akabane Kingdom Lord in the center of the arena.

Only one old man, who had lived for millions of years, was knowledgeable and loved to study all kinds of strange and unusual things, suddenly froze when he saw an inconspicuous Tai Chi fish mark on the cuff of the man's Taoist robe.

He rubbed his eyes hard, and after confirming them several times, he suddenly gasped for air that was enough to drop the surrounding temperature by several degrees.

“That…that mark on the Taoist robe…it can’t be wrong! It’s ‘Tianji Sect’! He’s a member of Tianji Sect!”

Although the old man's exclamation was not loud, it was like a thunderclap to the ears of the important figures around him.

"The Heavenly Mystery Sect?!"

Upon hearing this name, the expressions of the surrounding rulers all changed.

"But what about that mysterious sect that claims to be able to glimpse the river of fate, is proficient in divination, prediction, and geomancy, has few disciples, but each of them possesses unfathomable abilities, and never easily gets involved in worldly disputes, the Heavenly Mystery Sect?"

"Besides the Heavenly Mystery Sect, which other sect in the universe dares to use that name?"

The old man exclaimed excitedly, "It is rumored that the experts of the Heavenly Mystery Sect can foresee the future, avoid disasters, and even... defy fate!"

Countless supreme beings, even those who have been granted the titles of King or Emperor, have sought their assistance in deducing the secrets of heaven, but to no avail.

How could their people be at a wedding in a secular cosmic kingdom?

Just then, a young king stared intently at the Taoist-robed youth, as if he had remembered something, and exclaimed, "I remember now! I saw him back in the Crimson Forbidden Land. He is Master Sanruo!"
The most outstanding successor of the Heavenly Mystery Sect in this generation, who stepped into the Divine Forbidden Realm, has unexpectedly already reached the Domain Lord level.

"Master Sanruo... he actually came in person!"

This news shocked these high-ranking figures even more than the display of Marquis-level strength by the Crimson Feather Kingdom Lord earlier.

"This is highly unusual! The presence of people from the Heavenly Mystery Sect here cannot be a coincidence!"

Could it be that behind this wedding lies some unimaginable, profound mystery?

In an instant, all the guests who knew the significance of the "Tianji Sect" were filled with shock and disbelief.

Their gaze toward this wedding was no longer that of a simple political marriage, but rather imbued with an unfathomable sense of destiny.

Under the gaze of countless shocked, puzzled, and awe-inspiring eyes, Master Sanruo remained oblivious to everything around him.

His eyes were as calm as an ancient well, without the slightest ripple.

He walked slowly to the platform for congratulatory gifts, ignoring the master of ceremonies who had become flustered upon recognizing him. He simply faced the direction of Yaoguang Palace, put his hands together, and bowed slightly.

"This humble Taoist priest, on behalf of my master, presents this congratulatory gift."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached the ears of everyone present clearly, carrying a unique, comforting rhythm.

He took out a very ordinary-looking wooden box from his sleeve and handed it over.

The master of ceremonies hurriedly and respectfully accepted the box with trembling hands, carefully opening it. However, the box was empty, except for a yellow talisman lying quietly inside. On the talisman, a large character was written in cinnabar with a flowing, elegant style—"Peace".

Just as everyone was puzzled and wondering what kind of gift it was, the talisman suddenly burst into flames without any fire.

Instead of turning to ashes, it transformed into a soft and warm golden light as it burned.

The golden light seemed to have a life of its own, circling once in the air before shooting straight towards the magnificent Yaoguang Palace with a "whoosh," ultimately merging silently into the palace's foundation.

The moment the golden light merged in, everyone on the floating continent felt an indescribable peace and tranquility, as if all the restlessness and evil thoughts had been cleansed away at that moment.

Master Sanruo then spoke softly, explaining, "This is a 'Home Protection Talisman,' personally drawn by my master. With this talisman, the entire area within ten thousand miles of Yaoguang Palace will be protected from any external evil influences and will be impervious to all magic within a thousand years."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

This gift, though seemingly intangible, is far more precious than any tangible natural treasure!
This is equivalent to adding another invisible layer of protection from the Heavenly Mystery Sect above the royal palace of the Spirit Deer Kingdom!
Its value cannot be measured in money.

"The presence of the master brings great honor to our humble abode in Linglu Kingdom!"

The figure of the King of Linglu Kingdom appeared in front of Master Sanruo in an instant. His face was filled with undisguised joy and excitement. He came to greet him personally, showing the utmost respect and treating him as the most honored guest.

The arrival of the Akabane Kingdom's ruler stirred up the first wave of excitement, allowing everyone to see the strength and resources behind this wedding.

The unexpected appearance of Master Sanruo sparked a second wave of excitement, adding a layer of mystery and grandeur to the grand event.

However, no one knew that the true pinnacle that would determine this grand event, and even the future landscape of this star sector, would soon, in the next moment, rise from the silence like a thunderclap and reign supreme.

Just as the Lord of Linglu Kingdom welcomed the three weak masters into the main hall, and the atmosphere in the square reached a new high due to the series of shocks, another unexpected event occurred.

This time, there was no domineering force that tore through space, no earth-shattering pressure, and no magnificent procession.

In the very center of Starry Sky Plaza, on the empty space that the guests had unconsciously left open, the space rippled gently like water, and a figure simply stepped out of nothingness and appeared in everyone's sight.

The newcomer was dressed in a simple black casual outfit, with black hair and black eyes, a handsome face, and eyes as deep as the night sky that contained the entire starry sky.

His aura was as deep and boundless as the ocean, yet it was perfectly contained within his body, without revealing even a trace of it.

He simply stood there quietly, and it was as if he had become the center of the entire world. All light, all sound, and all people's minds were unconsciously drawn to him and swallowed up by him.

His spiritual quality had already been sublimated to the legendary "pure black quality" that was unique throughout the ages when the [Primal Singularity] was forged.

This quality of spiritual power granted him absolute control over his own aura.

If he is unwilling, even a powerful expert at the Emperor level cannot sense any fluctuations from him.

At this moment, in the eyes of most guests, he was just an ordinary Domain Lord-level cultivator with an exceptionally solid aura and an exceptionally strong foundation.

However, the appearance of this seemingly "ordinary" young man caused the entire Starry Sky Plaza, with its numerous kings and clamorous noise, to fall into dead silence in a mere second.

Time seemed to have been paused at this moment.

Everyone froze, their faces filled with bewilderment and shock.

They didn't know what had happened, but they felt a tremor from the depths of their souls, which made them subconsciously shut their mouths and turn their gaze to the black-clad youth who had suddenly appeared.

Dead silence.

A deathly silence so profound you could hear a pin drop.

This eerie silence lasted for less than three seconds.

The next moment, a deafening roar, a mixture of shock, fervor, fear and adoration, erupted like a volcano that had been building up for millions of years, completely igniting the entire arena!
"Qin...Qin...Qin Feng! It's the fierce god Qin Feng!"

The king who was closest to the newcomer was so startled when he saw the newcomer's face that he dropped his wine cup and shattered it on the ground.

"He actually... came in person! My God! Am I dreaming?"

"As a domain lord, he defied the odds and defeated a mid-level marquis!"

Alone, he slaughtered his way through a million-strong army of countless races!
He even parachuted to the top of the [Genius Ranking], and was praised by the will of the universe as an 'unrivaled, invincible' peerless ferocious god!

"Our supreme ruler of this star sector of over seven hundred cosmic nations, that living legend, has actually come in person to attend the wedding of one of his cosmic nations!"

This news was like a supernova exploding in everyone's mind, instantly shattering all their rationality and thinking ability.

crazy!

The entire Starry Sky Plaza went completely mad!

Countless people rushed forward, eager to get a closer look at the legendary figure.

Some high-ranking rulers, completely disregarding their decorum, frantically straightened their clothes, their faces bearing the most humble and respectful smiles, preparing to step forward and pay their respects.

This news spread like wildfire through the secret communication channels of countless guests, like a level twelve cosmic storm, instantly reaching the entire Linglu Universe Kingdom and then spreading rapidly to hundreds of surrounding star sectors at the speed of light.

Countless forces that were paying attention to this wedding fell completely silent the moment they received the news.

In the Linglu Universe Kingdom, this political marriage, which was originally just a regional one, has had its scale and significance elevated to an unprecedented level because of this man's personal arrival!
Inside the Yaoguang Palace.

The King of Linglu Kingdom, who had just invited Master Sanruo to the seat of honor, suddenly shuddered when he sensed that familiar, terrifying aura outside that made his soul tremble.

He disregarded his own politeness, turned around abruptly, and through the window of the main hall, saw the figure that seemed to have descended like a god in the center of the square.

"He... he really came!"

The King of Linglu Kingdom trembled slightly, not from fear, but from extreme excitement and exhilaration. He knew he had made the right bet!

He used his most beloved daughter as a political bargaining chip, actively trying to curry favor with the new lord. Many people saw this move as extremely risky, even somewhat obsequious.

But only he himself knew that, facing such a supreme being who called himself a "fierce god" and acted without any taboos, any wishful thinking or hesitation could lead to utter destruction.

The most complete surrender is the wisest choice!

Today, Qin Feng's personal arrival is the best reward for his "wisdom"!
This means that from today onwards, his Linglu Universe Kingdom will be labeled as a "fierce god"!

Looking across the surrounding star sectors, from now on, who would dare to provoke us easily?
In another corner, Master Sanruo, who had just been treated as an honored guest, slowly stood up.

For the first time, his eyes showed a flicker of emotion.

Master Sanruo conveyed a message through his mental power, greeting Qin Feng and receiving a kind response from him.

On the square, Lei, the groom and one of the main characters of the day, was stunned the moment he saw Qin Feng.

He looked at that familiar yet unfamiliar figure, and his eyes even became a little moist.

He still remembers that hundreds of years ago, he was an indigenous person on the blue planet, pondering the way forward;

I also remember that divine and demonic figure who, with a black hole-like form, saved countless lives in the Chiyu Kingdom at the Chiyu Pass.

Forty thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Qin Feng has grown into a towering giant that countless cosmic capitals look up to.

Lei was filled with emotion.

To him, these cosmic kingdoms were everything, a region where he lived, and many of their rulers were top-tier powerful beings, entities he needed to mediate with.

But now, these kings and this starry sky must all submit to Qin Feng!

He clenched his fists instinctively, secretly vowing that he must not let this incredible opportunity slip away.

"Lord Qin Feng is extremely busy and holds a very high position. His willingness to come here is a great honor for me!"

"My benefactor..."

Lei was deeply moved.

Beside him, Princess Lingyao, the bride, wore a phoenix coronet and wedding robes. Her expression was obscured by a red veil, but her jade-like hands, hidden beneath the wide sleeves of her robe, trembled slightly with excitement.

……

Qin Feng's gaze calmly swept across the entire room.

Finally, his gaze fell on the groom, 'Lei,' and a faint smile appeared on his face.

One reason I came was because of Lei, which can be considered as attending the wedding of an old friend.

Secondly, Qin Feng wanted to use this incident to see what the other large number of forces besides the Universe Kingdom Lord were.

Now that the territory is stable and free from the scourge of the Myriad Races Cult and Chaos, Qin Feng will head to find the Primordial Flame.

……

Qin Feng's arrival was like a supernova exploding on a calm lake, its light and heat instantly creating towering waves.

The appearance of the Crimson Feather Kingdom Lord and the Three Weak Masters previously only brought ripples and amazement, a kind of awe for the strong and the famous.

However, Qin Feng's arrival was completely different.

He represents not only the pinnacle of personal martial prowess, but also the supreme power, immeasurable resources, and infinite possibilities leading to the future within this vast star field.

After a brief silence, the crowd erupted in cheers.

Countless gazes, a mixture of fervor, awe, greed, and ambition, were focused on that seemingly ordinary yet profoundly powerful figure.

The Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom is directly under Lord Qin Feng's control. His presence as the supreme ruler at the princess's wedding is both an honor and an inspection tour!

The clamor was deafening, but soon, a slightly hoarse yet incredibly sharp voice, born of extreme excitement, pierced through the noise.

The speaker was a man with a fierce aura and a hideous scar on his forehead.

He was wearing a worn but high-quality dark energy protective suit, with two oddly shaped blaster guns hanging from his waist, clearly a space pirate who made a living in the gray area.

At this moment, his single eye widened, gleaming with a terrifying light, and his voice trembled and became distorted:
"You bunch of fools! You only saw the might of the Fierce God, but you forgot his most essential and alluring quality! Have you forgotten?"
Of all the privileges granted to Lord Qin Feng by the Holy Academy, what is the most important and most insane one?!

His question struck everyone like a heavy hammer blow.

Many people were bewildered. They only knew that Qin Feng was incredibly powerful and had been granted a vast territory, but they knew very little about the specific details of his power.

In the crowd, a middle-aged fat man dressed in rich clothes, with a bloated figure, who looked like the president of a large chamber of commerce, suddenly shuddered.

The fat on his face trembled violently, his eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and he exclaimed in a terrified voice, "It's...it's the supreme authority to form a private fleet and establish the 'Traveling Merchant Ronin Group'!"

"The Wandering Merchants"!
These five words seemed to contain some kind of mysterious magic. As soon as they were uttered, all the well-informed people present suddenly felt their breathing become heavy and their hearts pound like war drums.

"That's right! It's the traveling merchant ronin group!"

The scarred man roared fanatically, spitting as he spoke, "That's the most lucrative position ever! It's a privilege granted to top geniuses by the Holy Academy, and once established, it grants them extremely high autonomy!"

The chamber of commerce president was also flushed with excitement. He waved his arms and added in a loud voice, "This organization, in name, represents our human empire and conducts resource transactions, cultural exchanges, and even... mediation in some gray areas with many alien civilizations outside our territory!"

Their power is immense! The resources, cultivation techniques, and rare items they have access to are things we could never even dream of in our entire lives!

His words were like a key, completely unlocking the floodgates of desire for all the living beings present.

A prince from a middle-sized universe country could no longer maintain his noble demeanor. He muttered to himself, his eyes burning with a flame called "ambition": "Once I am included in Lord Qin Feng's merchant ronin group, it will be like getting a golden ticket to the true top circle of the universe!"
For countless years to come, they will reap enormous profits!
We might even...we might accumulate enough merit and resources to advance to the rank of Marquis, or even King, a powerful figure!

"The Spirit Deer Universe Kingdom... I understand! I completely understand!"

Another envoy from the king suddenly realized, his face filled with jealousy and regret, "That must be what they were planning!"

On the surface, this marriage alliance was about forging friendly relations with the Crimson Feather Universe Kingdom and establishing a connection with the groom, 'Lei.' However, its deeper purpose was to use this network of connections to showcase their core value to Lord Qin Feng, becoming a core part of his team and thus securing coveted priority within the future merchant ronin group!

This conclusion, once presented, was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly waking everyone up.

Yes, the future benefits of being bound in advance to a peerless genius who is destined to be crowned a king, an emperor, or even a god are immeasurable!
The news of Qin Feng's arrival, and the explosion of the core interest of the "Wandering Merchants Group," ignited everyone's greed and ambition like a wildfire.

The powerful figures from all sides who originally came to observe the ceremony or had other purposes now all had the same, and only, new goal—to establish a relationship with Lord Qin Feng at all costs!
In an instant, the entire communication channels of Linglu Star were busier than ever before.

Countless powerful individuals began to flock to this place through various channels.

Some are royal princes from some remote space country. They carry the hopes of the entire nation and the most precious tributes, and command the royal fleet, sparing no expense to carry out ultra-long-distance space jumps.

Some are large interstellar merchant guilds that travel across various star systems. Their presidents made a decisive move, mobilizing the nearest armed fleet, ready to spare no expense just to get an opportunity to demonstrate their commercial value to Lord Qin Feng.

Even some notorious space pirate groups in the surrounding star systems, who made a living by plundering, raised the banner of "abandoning darkness and embracing light" and "sincerely surrendering," hoping to be recruited by this "fierce god" known for his killing, thereby obtaining a "get-out-of-jail-free card" and an opportunity to rise to prominence.

In this sudden wave, the entire Linglu Universe Kingdom seemed to have transformed from an ordinary venue for a marriage alliance into the center of the entire universe, a place where winds and clouds converged and undercurrents surged.

However, outside this wave of fervor, the kings who had arrived early and were seated calmly in the front row of the VIP section remained composed, eyes downcast, unmoved.

As they listened to the clamor around them and felt the countless greedy auras rapidly approaching from the universe, they could only sneer in their hearts.

"A bunch of fools blinded by greed."

The Lord of Akabane picked up the wine cup in front of him, took a small sip, and thought disdainfully to himself.

He understood this person's style of doing things; it was something that could not be won over by scheming and speculation.

"Qin Feng, the Fierce God... This 'fierce' refers to more than just his ruthless killing."

Another domain lord-level ruler secretly pondered, "It's also about his unrestrained and lawless code of conduct. Want to join his traveling merchant ronin group?"
Sure. But the prerequisite is that you can offer something of value that will make him take notice.

These last-minute attempts at studying are only humiliating themselves.

They all knew that the real competition had already begun among them, the "natives," in a more subtle and brutal way the moment Qin Feng was appointed as the supreme lord of this territory.

Linglu Kingdom undoubtedly made the fastest and most risky move among them.

At the eye of the storm, Qin Feng himself remained oblivious to everything around him.

He calmly stepped forward and, under the extremely humble and respectful guidance of the King of Linglu Kingdom, presented his congratulatory gift—a seemingly ordinary storage ring.

The Lord of Linglu Kingdom probed with his divine sense, and the next second, his relatively calm face froze, his breath caught in his throat, and he almost lost his composure on the spot.

Inside the ring, there were no mountains of cosmic crystals, nor any rare spiritual herbs or divine medicines. Instead, there were a few items lying quietly: a broken mantis bone blade, still bearing the traces of immortal Daoist charm. It was the remains of the natal weapon of the mid-level Marquis "Knife Mantis Marquis".

A strange rock the size of a millstone, shimmering with a metallic luster, its density and contained aura were enough to drive any domain lord powerhouse mad; that was the core of the "Rock Marquis".

In addition, there were dozens of broken fragments of Marquis-level secret treasures, as well as some miscellaneous items that Qin Feng had sifted out after refining the two Marquis-level treasures, which were of no use to him.

In Qin Feng's eyes, these things were "residue" that even the Primordial Furnace was too lazy to refine.

However, for any cosmic nation, any one of these items would be enough to serve as a national treasure, a strategic resource capable of supporting the rise of a powerful race!
"This...this gift...is too...too precious!"

The voice of the King of Linglu Kingdom trembled.

"Please accept it. Lei is an old friend of mine. I can't come empty-handed to his wedding."

Qin Feng simply nodded.

This gift is both a congratulatory present and a declaration.

(End of this chapter)