While Luo Feng was engrossed in his cultivation, a Chaos Realm Exalt arrived in Chudun.

At one of Marquis Chu Feng’s villas.

“Senior Brother is here.”

The handsome three-eyed man looked into the distance and immediately stood up. Marquis Chu Feng also rose to look, seeing a figure in the distance, seemingly indistinct, already close. This figure was cloaked in a dark robe, simple yet subtly tattered. At first glance, it appeared to be a damaged dark robe, but upon closer inspection, it felt more like a shattered dark world.

The figure’s face bore green scales, making him appear ugly, yet his eyes were calm and gentle, as if containing the world itself.

As he walked, he naturally influenced the surrounding environment, as if the very movements of heaven and earth revolved around him.

Mastering a branch of a Source Great Dao allows one to become a God King! A complete Life Source Great Dao can even evolve into the operational laws of a primordial universe. A branch of a Great Dao is sufficient to sustain the operational laws of a small universe.

It is through this that God Kings can create small universes.

God Kings operate under their own self-contained universal laws, possessing various incredible abilities. For instance, when this dark-robed figure walked, with heaven and earth revolving around him, it was a common phenomenon for God Kings.

“Mansion Lord Yuanxiu is clearly only a Chaos Realm Exalt, yet he can influence the operations of heaven and earth. He’s even more formidable than when I last saw him,” Marquis Chu Feng marveled inwardly, immediately stepping forward to greet him.

“Senior Brother, this is Marquis Chu Feng,” the handsome three-eyed man stepped forward with a smile.

“Chu Feng greets the Mansion Lord,” Marquis Chu Feng said humbly.

Chaos Realm Exalts are beings equivalent to God Kings at the first tier. Such beings generally pay little mind to First-Rank Marquises. It is always the First-Rank Marquises who seek their favor, and whether they acknowledge a First-Rank Marquis depends on their mood.

“When I last saw Marquis Chu Feng, he was still a Second-Rank Marquis,” Mansion Lord Yuanxiu said with a slight smile. “Now he’s already a First-Rank Marquis! To cultivate to such a realm with an ordinary divine body, Marquis Chu Feng is truly remarkable.”

“You flatter me, Mansion Lord. Please, have a seat,” Marquis Chu Feng said warmly.

Soon, the three of them were seated, and attendants brought out wine and food.

“I heard that the Mansion Lord came to Chudun this time to visit a God King?” Marquis Chu Feng asked.

“I indeed intend to visit a God King on this trip to Chudun. However, I’ve heard… that there is now a Chaos Realm Exalt in Chudun named Luohe Great Sage,” Mansion Lord Yuanxiu said, clearly quite interested.

Marquis Chu Feng nodded, “This Luohe Great Sage is very mysterious and rarely makes a move. It was only after he single-handedly swept aside five peak Chaos Realm experts that his true strength became known to the outside world.”

Mansion Lord Yuanxiu said, “Such a low profile suggests he’s also focused on cultivation. Marquis Chu Feng, I would like to meet this Luohe Great Sage for a discussion on the Dao. Please help arrange it and see if the Luohe Great Sage is willing.”

Marquis Chu Feng’s spirits lifted.

He wasn’t afraid of a Chaos Realm Exalt asking for his help; what he feared was a Chaos Realm Exalt not bothering to acknowledge him.

“Mansion Lord, please rest assured, I will arrange this matter perfectly,” Marquis Chu Feng replied.

During his cultivation, Luo Feng occasionally emerged to relax his mind.

“Master, Marquis Chu Feng personally visited,” Morosa informed Luo Feng. “You were in seclusion cultivating at the time, so I didn’t disturb you.”

“He visited?” Luo Feng asked, surprised.

After all, Marquis Chu Feng was a First-Rank Marquis of the imperial family. When Luo Feng was in seclusion, the Marquis had left, which showed he respected the rules.

“Did he say what it was about?” Luo Feng asked.

Morosa replied, “Marquis Chu Feng said that his friend, ‘Mansion Lord Yuanxiu,’ wishes to host a banquet and invite you, Master, for a discussion on the Dao. His visit was to see if you would be willing to attend the banquet and discuss the Dao.”

“A discussion on the Dao? Mansion Lord Yuanxiu?” Luo Feng naturally knew who he was. The Emperor Chu lineage only had two Chaos Realm Exalts in total.

Of these two, one was Marquis Minghuo, a direct disciple of Emperor Chu.

The other was Mansion Lord Yuanxiu, a direct disciple of the Myriad Worlds Nation Lord, ruler of the first-rate Myriad Worlds Nation.

The entire Origin Continent had three first-rate powers: Skywood Nation, Myriad Worlds Nation, and the East Pole Region.

The East Pole Region was the last sanctuary for the most ancient indigenous inhabitants of the Origin Continent. While these natives might be somewhat lacking in wisdom and comprehension, their collective strength was enough to form a first-rate power.

Skywood Nation existed because it possessed a peak World Beast.

Myriad Worlds Nation existed because of the Myriad Worlds Nation Lord! Single-handedly raising a nation to become a first-rate power, the Myriad Worlds Nation Lord was naturally one of the peak existences on the Origin Continent. The Myriad Worlds Nation Lord had many disciples; some served as guest elders in the Thunder Ancient Nation, while others served in the Fiery Wind Ancient Nation.

“Master, will you attend the banquet and discuss the Dao?” Morosa asked.

“Agree to it,” Luo Feng nodded. He was quite interested in a discussion on the Dao with a powerful individual of the same level.

After all, Chaos Realm Exalts like Mansion Lord Yuanxiu, who cultivated using Origin Blood or Origin objects, were the norm on the Origin Continent. This was an opportunity to observe the differences between himself and them.

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In Chudun, at the renowned Thirteen Star Palace, Mansion Lord Yuanxiu hosted a banquet specifically for Luohe Great Sage.

The thirteen emperors of the Fiery Wind Ancient Nation had once gathered in Chudun. On that occasion, Emperor Chu himself established the Thirteen Star Palace. After the thirteen emperors convened there, the Thirteen Star Palace naturally became widely renowned, and hosting a banquet there was extremely costly.

Marquis Chu Feng had arranged everything this time, naturally making it a splendid affair.

“Two Chaos Realm Exalts discussing the Dao! This is truly rare!”

“I heard that apart from Marquis Chuyuan, all six other First-Rank Marquises have come to the banquet.”

“It’s a pity we’re not qualified to witness it.”

Some chefs preparing the food quietly discussed among themselves. They were all renowned chefs within Chudun, each at the level of an Eternal True God. Today, there was even a Chaos Realm head chef, personally invited by Marquis Chu Feng.

In another pavilion.

“Sister Yu, I’ve gone to great lengths to arrange for you to perform in front of the main hall today,” a chubby man instructed. “Today, high-ranking individuals from all over Chudun are gathered. Six out of seven First-Rank Marquises are here! There are even two Chaos Realm Exalts! More than ten direct disciples of God Kings are also present. As long as one of them takes a liking to you and is willing to help, you can escape your predicament.”

“Marquis Chule, thank you so much! If it weren’t for your help, I probably wouldn’t be alive today,” a woman in green robes said. “Alas, as a Third-Rank Marquis of the imperial family, I have no power whatsoever,” the chubby man shook his head. “In Chudun, I can’t even compare to those Chaos Realm individuals who hold real authority.”

The Emperor Chu imperial family had 29 titled Marquises, but only two of them possessed ordinary Chaos Realm strength, and Marquis Chule was one of them! To the imperial family, ordinary Chaos Realm individuals, being the weakest in terms of resource supply, were naturally considered useless and without any cultivation value.

Even Luo Feng’s single Galaxy Blade light, with the power of a full-force divine power burning attack at the mid-tier Chaos Realm limit, was far stronger than Marquis Chule.

Marquis Chule was accustomed to this lifestyle; he preferred to indulge in pleasure and had made many like-minded friends.

“Let me remind you,” the chubby man said, “Among the two highest-ranking Chaos Realm Exalts at this banquet, one is called Luohe Great Sage. He particularly enjoys listening to music!”

The woman in green robes’ eyes lit up.

“This is confidential information about Luohe Great Sage, which I bought with quite a bit of cosmic sand,” the chubby man said. “When he was in Huyang City, he showed a distinct preference for two musicians who excelled at playing music. If your performance this time can please him, your position in Chudun will be secure.”

“Thank you, Marquis Chule,” the woman in green robes said gratefully.

“That’s all I can do. The rest is up to you,” the chubby man said, waving his hand as he departed.

The woman in green robes waited patiently there; she wasn’t the only performer at this banquet.

For this banquet, those entering the main hall included six First-Rank Marquises of the imperial family, eight Second-Rank Marquises of the imperial family, nine guest elders, fifteen direct disciples of God Kings, and their attendants. Of course, the two most central seats in the main hall were reserved for the two Chaos Realm Exalts.

“They’re here.”

“Luohe Great Sage has arrived.”

The primary purpose of this banquet was to host Luohe Great Sage.

When Luo Feng arrived accompanied by Emperor Chu Yu, he naturally drew the attention of all parties. Third-Rank Marquises of the imperial family, family members of First- and Second-Rank Marquises, and idle Chaos Realm individuals were all in the side halls. Some servants and attendants eagerly craned their necks, watching from afar as the black-robed man’s figure appeared.

As the black-robed man appeared, Emperor Chu Yu stood slightly behind him.

Outside the main hall, Mansion Lord Yuanxiu proactively appeared to personally greet them.

“Brother Luohe,” Mansion Lord Yuanxiu said with a smile, looking at Luo Feng.

“Brother Yuanxiu,” Luo Feng replied, smiling as he looked at this Chaos Realm Exalt! Dressed in his dark robe, the other man subtly seemed to be the very center of the operation of heaven and earth laws.

“He can influence the operation of heaven and earth laws?” Luo Feng mused inwardly, a feat he couldn’t accomplish! Solely in terms of the ‘Dao’ realm, he was still inferior to these Chaos Realm Exalts.

“Hmm?”

Mansion Lord Yuanxiu was also observing Luo Feng. His most powerful technique was the dark mansion prison he cultivated within his body, capable of imprisoning all things in the vast surrounding world into the prison with a single thought.

“What a terrifying physical body,” Mansion Lord Yuanxiu thought upon seeing Luo Feng. He felt that this black-robed man, whose aura was completely ordinary and restrained, was far more profound and substantial than the vast world around them.

He was immensely profound; attempting to pull him into the dark mansion would likely be incredibly difficult! At Mansion Lord Yuanxiu’s realm, even without a direct confrontation, a mere glance was enough to make some deductions.

“His physical body is far more substantial than some ancient existences who have just entered the God King realm,” Mansion Lord Yuanxiu mused.

“Brother Luohe, please.”

“Please.”

Both Mansion Lord Yuanxiu and Luo Feng were very courteous. Their purpose this time was merely a discussion on the Dao, hence their mutual politeness. If it were a battle, the situation would be entirely different.

As the two stepped into the main hall, the numerous First-Rank Marquises, Second-Rank Marquises, guest elders, and direct disciples of God Kings within the hall all rose to greet them. Following this, everyone took their seats.

“Begin the banquet,” Marquis Chu Feng ordered.

The banquet officially commenced, with exquisite dishes, fine wines, and fruits being served.

Luo Feng tasted the food, feeling somewhat surprised.

The weakest of these delicacies was at the level of Black Butcher from Fire Realm Eatery, while some far surpassed his skill.

A plate of seemingly ordinary sliced food appeared as if it were the condensation of the essence of heaven and earth, highly appetizing. Luo Feng took a bite and felt that this delicacy’s effect on his soul even surpassed many rare treasures of heaven and earth, making his perception of all things much sharper and greatly aiding his cultivation.

“Elder Yu’s culinary skills have truly improved,” Mansion Lord Yuanxiu said approvingly after taking a bite.

“To achieve the Chaos Realm through the culinary arts is indeed remarkable.” Luo Feng also knew about this individual, Yu Jiufang, a Chaos Realm guest elder of the Emperor Chu lineage. His strength was at the peak of the Chaos Realm, but he had achieved it through cooking.

Throughout Chudun, he was unparalleled in culinary skill!

“You two guest elders flatter me,” Yu Jiufang said as he entered the hall. While he might display arrogance towards some imperial Marquises, he was extremely humble when facing the two Chaos Realm Exalts.

Numerous delicacies, rare spiritual fruits, and exquisite wines were continuously served!

Dance, music, song…

Those performing at the banquet had at least reached the Eternal True God level in their respective arts. Weaker individuals watching these performances would have their minds affected and struggle to maintain self-control. Luo Feng and the others, however, could watch with ease and enjoyment.

“As expected of Chudun, several performers today surpass the musical skill of Dreamflower Building Master,” Luo Feng praised inwardly. “I can use this to practice the ‘Seven Emotions Soul Refining Art’ in the future.”

Cultivating for extended periods easily leads to increasingly detached emotions, with less and less emotional fluctuation. The ‘Seven Emotions Soul Refining Art’, however, makes it easier to awaken the soul.

“The performance is over.”

After the woman in green robes finished her performance, she noticed the distinguished guests around her laughing, eating, drinking, and chatting. The two Chaos Realm Exalts at the main seats seemed to be casually conversing, not paying much attention to her. She didn’t dare to intentionally look at them and, when her time was up, dutifully withdrew.