Swallowed Star 2: Land of Origin: Volume 12: [Lord Luo Feng]: Chapter 17 (442): [Alliance]

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Swallowed Star 2: Land of Origin
Volume 12: [Lord Luo Feng]
Chapter (442): [Alliance]
(17th of Volume 12)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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"On the contrary, I actually hope they unite within this epoch," Lord Moman said, his gaze cold and calculating, "Whether it's the Innate Hunyuan Lifeform Faction or the Ice Peak Faction, both factions have opposing forces."

"These opposing forces, if not eliminated through a great slaughter, will repeatedly oppose us throughout the long years to come," Lord Moman continued, "If we can crush their resistance in one decisive battle, it would be a fortunate outcome."

Luo Feng, Yuan, and the other Lords nodded in agreement.

If Practitioner Faction wants to completely dominate all Origin Worlds within the Infinite Hunyuan Space, there will inevitably be many opposing forces.

These "opposing forces" would receive no mercy from Luo Feng and his companions; they would be exterminated without mercy.

"There's over a seventy percent chance they'll act within this epoch," Lord Xingmang said.

"We're nearing final victory," Yuan laughed heartily.

Since the day he became a Lord, Yuan had always sought to protect an ever-growing number of Origin Worlds! He had left his mark and planted opportunities across countless Origin Worlds.

Now, he was drawing ever closer to "substantially ruling over all Origin Worlds"!

How could Yuan's blood not boil with excitement?

"We've been allied with the Ice Peak Faction for a long time," Lord Jin, the second Lord to be born, sneered, "But what's the result? The Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor shows no regard for past ties! He's utterly unwilling to grant us Origin Worlds. In my view... in this great slaughter, the Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor might very well end up on our opposite side."

Yuan's gaze turned icy: "We're on the verge of ultimate victory. Anyone who opposes us now will receive no mercy."

Luo Feng nodded: "Anyone who remains our enemy at this point... we'll send them on their way!"

The Eight Lords radiated intense killing intent.

Whoever dares to obstruct the Practitioner Faction will be exterminated without mercy!

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Within the majestic hall, the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor coiled, his eyes cold and calculating.

"In terms of power, our Innate Hunyuan Lifeform Faction is no less formidable than the Practitioner Faction. However, the Eight Lords are Immortal," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor thought, "Even if they are defeated, they can swiftly recover their strength and strike again together."

This was precisely why, after the Practitioner Faction vowed never to expand, the Giant God Emperor and dozens of other Hunyuan Ancestors agreed.

Prolonged conflict would inevitably lead to the deaths of twenty or thirty more Hunyuan Ancestors - a prospect that ordinary Hunyuan Ancestors with weaker life-preserving abilities were unwilling to face.

"Our Innate Hunyuan Lifeform Faction is internally divided, and the Ice Peak Faction is similarly fractured," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor knew well.

Throughout history, some Hunyuan Ancestors from both factions had been close friends, making the exchange of intelligence relatively common.

The Three Sovereigns of the Wind-Thunder and Sea, for instance, maintained a close, private relationship with the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor, often sharing confidential information.

"Both factions have split over the Eight Lords' demands. It's precisely because... the Eight Lords are immeasurably powerful and Immortal," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor lamented, his brow furrowing in frustration.

"Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor," a chilling voice echoed.

The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor turned his gaze.

An invisible force coalesced into a gray-robed figure, neither fully real nor illusory.

The figure smiled faintly, but the smile held a sinister undertone.

"Mo Gu Si," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor recognized the newcomer as Mo Gu Si, one of the top ten powerhouses in the Infinite Hunyuan Space, and the being who wielded the highest level of soul power.

In terms of soul power, Mo Gu Si was universally acknowledged as the most accomplished.

Before the emergence of Lord Xingmang, Mo Gu Si had been unchecked, with no one capable of threatening him.

"I've heard," the gray-robed figure said with a faint smile, "The eight Practitioner Lords, in their arrogance, are simultaneously negotiating with all factions, aiming to dominate all Origin Worlds."

"Exactly," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor replied, his gaze fixed on the gray-robed figure, "Once they achieve complete dominance, any attempt to devour an Origin World will likely draw their relentless pursuit."

The gray-robed figure's aura grew colder.

He had no desire to engage in conflicts, but his path required the consumption of countless souls. Compared to the souls of Innate Hunyuan Lifeforms, the sheer abundance of souls in Origin Worlds -billions upon billions - was what Mo Gu Si valued most.

"I once feasted freely across the entire Infinite Hunyuan Space," Mo Gu Si said coldly, "But the Practitioner Faction repeatedly targeted me, and Lord Xingmang specifically suppresses me. Therefore, Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor... you should understand that the Practitioner Faction is my sworn enemy!"

The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor listened.

"The Eight Lords are Immortal Realm Existence. You can't defeat them," Mo Gu Si said with a faint smile, "But I can."

"You can?" The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor scoffed, clearly skeptical.

"When it comes to souls, I am unmatched in the Infinite Hunyuan Space," Mo Gu Si said.

The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor had to concede this point.

Mo Gu Si's highest-level soul power was indeed terrifying.

When facing him, Immortal Realm entities could barely muster thirty to forty percent of their full strength.

Some weaker Hunyuan Ancestors might even be dazed, reduced to merely protecting their Life Cores with their spiritual will, utterly incapable of resistance.

He was, undeniably, a formidable adversary.

Through soul-based methods alone, he could rank among the top ten in direct combat within the Infinite Hunyuan Space!

"You've clashed with the Practitioner Faction multiple times," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor remarked, "You've never managed to overcome them. As for the newly ascended Luo Feng... we've tested him in previous faction battles. His spiritual will is extraordinarily strong."

"I know," Mo Gu Si replied with a nod, his smile faint, "My power alone is insufficient. That's why I need allies."

"I require the assistance of the six Hunyuan Ancestors: the Nirvana Hunyuan Ancestor, the Thousand-Eyed (Qiān Yân) Hunyuan Ancestor, the Xingluo (Xing Luo) Hunyuan Ancestor, the Ten-Thousand-Tentacled Dragon Matriarch (Wan Chu Longmu), the Nightmare (Meng Yan) Hunyuan Ancestor, and the Dreamweaver (Zhi Meng Zhe)," Mo Gu Si explained, "In the Infinite Hunyuan Space, none but these six rival me in soul power. Together with me... we can weave an unprecedented illusion."

"An unprecedented illusion?" The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor asked skeptically, "An illusion? Would that even be effective?"

"The pinnacle of the soul path is far more terrifying than you imagine," Mo Gu Si retorted dismissively.

As a being who played with souls, he held little regard for the other Hunyuan Ancestors.

"The Practitioner Faction has been targeting me relentlessly. I've spent countless years studying their spiritual weaknesses. This illusion will give them a massive surprise!"

"Who are you targeting with this illusion?" the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor inquired.

"Yuan!" Mo Gu Si said, "I know Yuan intimately. He has devoted countless years to cultivation and poured his heart and soul into the Practitioner Faction. The more he has invested in the countless Origin Worlds, the more effective this unprecedented illusion will be."

"Once successful, Yuan, trapped by his own mind, will likely be unable to participate in the battle at all," Mo Gu Si continued, "Even if he manages to fight, he'll barely be able to access 10 or 20% of his true power."

Mo Gu Si was supremely confident in his mastery of the soul path.

After having been hunted relentlessly by the Practitioner Faction, his hatred for them ran deep.

"Only 10 or 20% percent of his power, even if he fights?" The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor's eyes lit up with excitement, "How long will this spiritual entrapment last?"

"It could be forever," Mo Gu Si said confidently.

The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor was delighted.

Yuan's formation had significantly enhanced the overall strength of the Eight Lords! Once Yuan was incapacitated, the remaining seven Lords' deterrent power would rapidly diminish.

"Are six allies enough? Some other Hunyuan Ancestors are also skilled in spiritual will techniques. Wouldn't inviting a few more increase our chances of success?" the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor suggested.

"No need for those useless ones," Mo Gu Si said with contempt.

"These six allies are scattered across the Innate Hunyuan Lifeform Faction, the Ice Peak Faction, and smaller factions," Mo Gu Si explained, "How to persuade them will be up to you."

"Leave it to me," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor said confidently.

Of these six, three belonged to his own faction. As for the remaining three - the Ten-Thousand-Tentacled Dragon Matriarch, the Nightmare Hunyuan Ancestor, and the Dreamweaver - he was confident he could persuade them.

"I also need you to provide sufficient lives to restore my strength," Mo Gu Si said.

"To fully recover, how many lives will you need?" the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor asked.

"Not many. Ten thousand souls of World-level Hunyuan Lifeforms will be sufficient, or alternatively, one trillion souls of High-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms," Mo Gu Si said with a grin.

The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor was deeply troubled.

World-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms were considered core members of their clans, protected by their Hunyuan Ancestors.

Even as one of the Nine Sovereigns, he couldn't simply capture such beings.

While the number of High-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms was indeed vast, the figure of "one trillion" still weighed heavily on the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor.

"I'll find a way," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor said, declining to commit outright.

"Once you're ready, just place these lifeforms in the Infinite World," Mo Gu Si said, "Xingmang has been relentlessly pursuing me, but he wouldn't dare invade the Infinite World."

"Okay," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor replied.

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The Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor stood upon the vast earth, an endless icy aura radiating from him, freezing the land beneath into a solid layer of ice.

He stood alone, his anger burning fiercely.

"Pu Zhi... You keep defying me again and again."

"This time, sixteen Hunyuan Ancestors are opposing me!" The Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor roared in fury.

Within the Ice Peak Faction, a vote was held.

Four Immortal beings led by Pu Zhi Hunyuan Ancestor, along with twelve ordinary Hunyuan Ancestors, refused to oppose the Practitioner Faction.

"Even Xiu Sawei... siding with the Practitioners time and again," the Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor seethed.

He had long resented the rise of the Practitioner Faction, and now even Shazhou had decided to suppress them as well.

The Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor sought to unite the entire faction's power with the Innate Hunyuan Lifeform Faction, ensuring absolute dominance.

Yet twelve Hunyuan Ancestors stood firmly against him!

"Bingfeng," a thought descended, transforming into a massive serpent.

"Judging by your appearance, it seems the Ice Peak Faction doesn't fully obey you."

"You're inferior to me," the Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor retorted coldly.

"I have good news from Mo Gu Si," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor said, then proceeded to relay the detailed intelligence.

"Oh?" The Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor's eyes lit up.

"If we can truly trap Yuan within the mind, the remaining seven Lords of the Practitioner Faction... their deterrent power would be greatly diminished."

Without Yuan, the Lords would be like scattered sand, their combined strength reduced to a mere third or even a quarter of their original power.

"The Nightmare Hunyuan Ancestor is from your Ice Peak Faction. You handle the invitation. As for the Ten-Thousand-Tentacled Dragon Matriarch and the Dreamweaver, I'll take care of them," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor said.

When it came to networking, his skills far surpassed those of the Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor.

The Ice Peak Faction comprised 38 Hunyuan Ancestors, while the Innate Hunyuan Lifeform Faction boasted over 120.

This starkly illustrated the disparity in their ability to recruit such beings.

"Okay," the Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor replied.

"We have a major problem," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor continued, "Mo Gu Si has been relentlessly pursued by Xingmang for too long, and his strength is now greatly diminished. He needs to consume countless souls to recover. He estimated that he would require either ten thousand World-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms or one trillion High-level Hunyuan Lifeforms."

"That's far too many," the Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor said, his expression darkening.

"Ten thousand World-Tier Hunyuan Lifeforms is definitely unacceptable. The other Hunyuan Ancestors would be furious."

Luo Feng's previous acts of killing and robbing had, at least, been justified.

He only targeted those who consumed the Origin Cores of Origin Worlds. Even then, all factions sought to negotiate with him, but they had been intimidated by his overwhelming power.

If one of our Nine Sovereigns or the Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor, were to capture World-level Hunyuan Lifeforms on such a scale, it would inevitably lead to divisions within the faction.

"Ten thousand World-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms is definitely out of the question," the Bingfeng Hunyuan Ancestor said, "The death of even one World-Level Hunyuan being would draw the attention of the Hunyuan Ancestors. We should focus on gathering one trillion High-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms instead. Given the populations of our two factions, you can handle 700 billion High-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms, and I'll handle 300 billion High-level Hunyuan Lifeforms."

The Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor didn't argue further.

Both sides were genuinely committed to cooperation, so they naturally strove to fulfill their respective roles.

"Okay," the Infinite Serpent Hunyuan Ancestor nodded.

Gathering 700 billion High-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms would require utmost secrecy. The Infinite Serpent Clan could appear silently in any Territory of the Infinite Hunyuan Space, so they could devise ways to keep their activities hidden.

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Both major factions were rapidly preparing for the impending conflict.

Some weaker Hunyuan Ancestors, such as the Ten-Thousand-Tentacled Dragon Matriarch and the Dreamweaver, who had previously been reluctant to join the war and had negotiated with the Practitioner Faction, now faced with threats and tempted by vast resources, broke their agreements.

They led their clans to join the Innate Hunyuan Lifeform Faction, preparing to participate in the war.

Simultaneously, over one trillion High-Level Hunyuan Lifeforms were captured from various regions and were transported to the Infinite World.

Mo Gu Si was also secretly devouring countless souls, rapidly recovering his strength.

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