Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent

Chapter 40: This Night

Outside Dream Flower Pavilion.

“Brother Luo He, the Five Great Families rule over Huyang City after all. They will surely have some contingencies, so you must be careful,” Zhu You advised.

“I understand,” Luo Feng nodded.

Zhu You smiled and nodded back, “Then, I shall take my leave.”

Zhu You then took his subordinates and boarded a black flying boat, disappearing into the night sky.

Luo Feng watched them leave.

“Master, should we return now?” Morosa asked from the side.

“I have one more thing to do.” Luo Feng immediately soared into the sky. This scene puzzled both Morosa and Moyu Qingyan.

With a flip of his hand, a miniature city, ‘Sin City,’ appeared in Luo Feng’s palm. Looking at the densely packed over 100 million citizens within Sin City, Luo Feng shook his head slightly. He knew his capabilities were limited.

“These over 180 million citizens have endured torture to survive until now. Many are mentally twisted, chaotic, and insane.” Luo Feng gazed at the miniature city in his hand, “The Five Great Families knew of Mei Wuqi’s atrocities but have always tolerated and covered for him. Each of these over 180 million citizens is a living testimony of his crimes!”

Luo Feng was very clear that if these millions of citizens appeared in some remote place, the Five Great Families would probably quietly eradicate them. However, if they appeared openly within Huyang City, witnessed by countless other citizens, it would be hard to cover up. The Five Great Families would have to handle the matter very carefully and perfectly.

“Come out.” Luo Feng held Sin City and released the multitude of citizens.

Countless figures poured out from Sin City, landing all around.

The area around Dream Flower Pavilion was quite a bustling part of Huyang City, frequented by many practitioners from various races for leisure. They all saw the numerous figures descending from the night sky.

“What’s happening? These descending True Gods seem off.” The surrounding practitioners could tell at a glance that the descending True Gods’ expressions and auras were abnormal.

Moreover, due to the strong spatial suppression on Origin Continent, True Gods couldn’t fly by themselves. Thus, the sight of millions of True Gods descending from high altitude naturally drew attention.

Over 180 million citizens landed, spreading out over a vast area.

“Where is this?”

These hundreds of millions of citizens looked around blankly. This immensely prosperous city was so beautiful and peaceful, far more so than Sin City.

“I am Luo He! The Mei Wuqi you all hate to the bone, I have killed him.” A powerful voice resonated, reaching every one of the over 180 million citizens, as well as countless practitioners in the surrounding areas, “Mei Wuqi slaughtered billions of citizens, leaving only over 180 million of you alive. As victims, I believe the City Lord’s Mansion will take care of you and compensate you!”

Luo Feng’s voice, amplified by divine power, covered an extensive range. Practitioners from all around heard it clearly.

“Mei Wuqi is dead? Billions of citizens were slaughtered?”

“What happened?”

One by one, True Gods walked out from their residences, looking towards the source of the voice, seeing the figure in the distant night sky.

The black-haired figure with sharp horns was Luo Feng!

This figure was deeply imprinted in the memories of the millions of citizens from Sin City and the countless practitioners around.

“A major incident has occurred in Huyang City! Someone named Mei Wuqi slaughtered billions of practitioners, and the remaining over 180 million were saved by Divine Lord Luo He.” The ordinary True Gods were stunned, immediately using their messaging devices to contact friends and spread the news.

With the spread among billions of practitioners, the entire Huyang City would soon know about it.

Luo Feng watched this scene from the night sky, looking at the many survivors who seemed somewhat deranged.

“When the Five Great Families of the City Lord’s Mansion can’t cover up the matter, let’s see how you handle it.” Luo Feng muttered to himself. Without the Five Great Families’ indulgence, Mei Wuqi couldn’t have gone this far.

Originally, Luo Feng had a favorable view of the City Lord’s Mansion. But because of this incident, he developed a strong dislike for the Five Great Families.

A bunch of filthy scum!

“Whoosh!” “Whoosh!” “Whoosh!” “Whoosh!” “Whoosh!” “Whoosh!”

In the night sky, squads of Huyang Guards appeared, traversing through the void. In an instant, millions of Huyang Guards arrived, with more continually coming.

“Mei Wuqi privately abducted billions of citizens from ‘Fangque City,’ torturing and killing many of them. He was discovered and killed by Divine Lord Luo He. All abducted citizens, please rest assured that the City Lord’s Mansion will compensate each of you! The City Lord’s Mansion will also hold the Mei Wuqi family accountable!” A leader of the Huyang Guards announced from the sky, his voice resounding powerfully.

The City Lord’s Mansion, monitoring the entire city, had long since locked onto every one of the over 180 million citizens released by Luo Feng.

The Huyang Guards actively guided them.

“The City Lord’s Mansion has arranged accommodations for you. Rest assured, you can live in Huyang City and will be exempted from living expenses forever.” The Huyang Guards, following orders, warmly took care of every citizen.

“Exempted from living expenses forever?” The surviving citizens felt overwhelmed by the favor.

…

Luo Feng, observing the scene, said, “Let’s go back.”

“Alright,” Morosa’s eyes lit up, happy moments were about to begin!

Following behind, Moyu Qingyan adjusted his emotions, thinking, “The master I follow openly killed Huyang Guard Leader Qian Yuchong and then killed Mei Wuqi, an Eternal True God from the Five Great Families! Even the Black Underworld Legion didn’t dare to stop him… Just now, he released over a hundred million True Gods from Sin City, and the City Lord’s Mansion placed all the blame on Mei Wuqi without holding my master accountable at all?”

If he passed the test, he could hope to become an apprentice.

“My father sought this apprenticeship opportunity for me, but my future master is hard to understand. I only know he’s very powerful and compassionate towards the weak.” At this moment, Moyu Qingyan’s admiration for Luo Feng grew stronger.

…

Numerous Huyang Guards moved through the void, guiding the survivors of Sin City.

As one of the top ten leaders of the Huyang Guards, Gao Wushui was naturally present.

“I couldn’t do anything about Mei Wuqi, yet Divine Lord Luo He openly killed Mei Wuqi, and even the Black Underworld Legion didn’t dare stop him.” Gao Wushui was deeply affected at this moment.

He realized the importance of strength.

“Having great strength, openly killing Mei Wuqi, the City Lord’s Mansion had to tolerate it.”

“As a newly advanced Eternal True God, I’m weak. Holding the position of Huyang Guard Leader required my master’s help.” Gao Wushui’s joy of becoming an Eternal True God had already faded.

He realized that even among Eternal True Gods, there was a vast disparity.

In the entire Huyang City, those at the pinnacle were Master Magili Xiao, the leader of Shiguo forces Blood Cloud, and this Divine Lord Luo He…

“I am still very weak, very weak.” Gao Wushui turned his head, overseeing the Huyang Guards as they managed the settlement of over a hundred million citizens from Sin City. There could be no mistakes in this task.

******

In a short time, all major forces within Huyang City knew what had happened.

At the top floor of Tianyun Tower.

President Zanyun looked down at the massive city, partially hidden in the clouds, then took out a messaging device.

“Divine Lord Blood Cloud.” President Zanyun contacted him, showing some humility.

On the surface, he conducted legitimate business without participating in any fights, which the City Lord’s Mansion tolerated. After all, as a large border trade city, it naturally had to accommodate various business forces from neighboring Yuguo.

President Zanyun knew very well that someone like him was not valued by Lord Hou. Only the truly powerful like Divine Lord Blood Cloud were trusted by him.

“President Zanyun suddenly contacting me, what’s the matter?” Divine Lord Blood Cloud responded.

“I previously visited Luo He. He didn’t care much about me, but he had considerable interactions with the City Lord’s Mansion,” President Zanyun said. “However, what happened tonight indicates a rift between Divine Lord Luo He and the City Lord’s Mansion!”

Divine Lord Blood Cloud replied, “This Divine Lord Luo He is a lone wolf with no attachments. From his actions, he despises evil and acts swiftly. Given our methods, he is equally hostile towards us.”

President Zanyun was taken aback.

Indeed, the methods of the Yuguo forces were ruthless, far worse than Mei Wuqi.

“Wait patiently. The Five Great Families won’t take this lying down.” Divine Lord Blood Cloud communicated, “From current intelligence, Divine Lord Luo He is very powerful, not inferior to me! If they clash, neither side will easily prevail.”

“This Luo He is as strong as you, Divine Lord Blood Cloud?” President Zanyun was surprised, knowing well Divine Lord Blood Cloud’s strength.

In his view, one-on-one, Divine Lord Blood Cloud should be stronger than Magili Xiao.

After all, despite Magili Xiao leading an army and aided by Huyang City’s formations, he hadn

’t been able to capture Divine Lord Blood Cloud in several confrontations.

“Yes, he is very powerful.” Divine Lord Blood Cloud responded, “Defeating Purple Jade Hou is not difficult, but the real feat is… his hand pierced through Purple Jade Hou’s body! Purple Jade Hou is a legion-class mechanical treasure. Magili Xiao should also recognize Divine Lord Luo He’s fearsome strength.”

…

Yan Feng Pavilion.

“One hand pierced through Purple Jade Hou’s body. Such strength.” Pavilion Master Yan Feng expressed his anticipation, “I now most look forward to the battle between ‘Ying Cang’ and this Divine Lord Luo He.”

The gray mist figure beside him praised, “Ying Cang is famous for having killed many strong individuals, even the children of Chaos Overlords, yet he still lives today. His strength is also terrifying. This battle will be spectacular.”

Pavilion Master Yan Feng sighed, “Unfortunately, we can’t witness the detailed scene of this battle.”

…

At this moment, only Yan Feng Pavilion knew that Divine Lord Luo He was about to face an assassination.

In the night sky outside Luo Feng’s Chaos Armor No. 913 cave mansion, a gray-robed figure was hiding.

Ying Cang was there.

“He went to Dream Flower Pavilion. Eventually, he will return to his cave mansion. When he enters, at that moment of relaxation, I will strike.” Ying Cang muttered.

Since he planned to assassinate Luo Feng, he had pre-ordered detailed intelligence from Yan Feng Pavilion.

Any movements of Luo Feng known to Yan Feng Pavilion would be relayed to Ying Cang.

This service was expensive, but Ying Cang didn’t mind.

“This Luo He is quite compassionate towards the weak. For the sake of those tortured victims, he even fell out with the Five Great Families of Huyang City.” Ying Cang found the information from Yan Feng Pavilion amusing, “Luo He’s personality is different from mine. I quietly eliminate targets, leaving no trace. He is brazen, killing openly in front of the Huyang Legion.”

“One hand, piercing Purple Jade Hou’s body? Impressive strength. Let’s see if he can withstand my stealth attack.” Ying Cang didn’t care, dismissing the mechanical treasures of the Huyang Guards.

He waited patiently.

Time passed, and Ying Cang remained patient.

Suddenly—

A flying boat descended rapidly from the sky, approaching the cave mansion, whose gates automatically opened.

“Back already.” Putting away the flying boat, Luo Feng, Morosa, and Moyu Qingyan all landed together.