Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent

Chapter 101: Blood Feast

On the Origin Continent, there existed an extremely vast, frigid ice plain known as the “Extreme Polar Ice Plain.” Its territory was so extensive that it rivaled even the domain of the Ancient Flame Kingdom. However, the harsh environment of this ice plain meant that the number of cultivators there was less than one percent of those in the Ancient Flame Kingdom.

The Extreme Polar Ice Plain was a land without any kingdoms, only scattered factions.

“Whoosh.” Jiugang Marquis, in one of his incarnations, stood before a massive icy city, “Awakening Wind City.”

Awakening Wind City was a large metropolis constructed entirely of ice. The number of inhabitants within its walls was several times greater than that of Huyang City.

In the Extreme Polar Ice Plain, only within the cities did enough cultivators gather. Outside the cities… nearly no tribes could be found, as the harsh environment made it difficult for them to survive.

“The Great Saint of Awakening Wind has finally emerged from seclusion.” Jiugang Marquis had received a message and had come to visit the Great Saint of Awakening Wind once again.

In the towering city, at its center, there was a vast cave mansion, which was the residence of the city’s ruler, the “Great Saint of Awakening Wind.”

“Jiugang Marquis, please.” An Eternal True God servant personally led him to the cave mansion’s main hall.

“Come, come, Brother Jiugang, have a seat.” A burly figure with completely dark green skin sat there, grinning widely. “I’ve been in seclusion for some time, so I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, Brother Jiugang.”

“Brother Awakening Wind’s cultivation is of utmost importance,” Jiugang Marquis replied with a flattering smile.

Those he sought help from were all beings not inferior to Marquis Liuyin!

The Great Saint of Awakening Wind was a free spirit who didn’t wish to join any kingdom. He ruled over a large city and commanded billions of cultivators, living a leisurely life, and no one dared to provoke him.

In terms of strength, the Great Saint of Awakening Wind was not weaker than Marquis Liuyin, also being at the peak of the Chaos Realm.

In terms of background, the Great Saint of Awakening Wind had once been a disciple in the Ancient Flame Kingdom under an imperial monarch. However, the Ancient Flame Kingdom gathered too many elites, making competition fierce. In the end, the Great Saint of Awakening Wind chose to leave and live freely in the Extreme Polar Ice Plain.

“Haha, Jiugang, you always know how to flatter,” the Great Saint of Awakening Wind laughed. “Tell me, what brings you here?”

Jiugang Marquis set down his wine cup before speaking, “Brother Awakening Wind, my neighbor, Marquis Liuyin, is currently plotting against my fief…”

“I’ve heard about your troubles,” the Great Saint of Awakening Wind nodded. “Marquis Liuyin is fierce and domineering; it would be surprising if he didn’t bully you.”

Jiugang Marquis’s expression stiffened as he nodded. “Indeed, I have no confidence in resisting him, so I’ve come to seek your aid! If Brother Awakening Wind is willing to help, feel free to name your terms.”

The Great Saint of Awakening Wind took a large, green-gold goblet, drained it, and then said, “There aren’t any beings in your Yuguo willing to help you, right?”

Jiugang Marquis nodded. “That’s right. In our Yuguo, only a few can match Marquis Liuyin, and even the lord of our kingdom finds it difficult to mobilize them. If I go to ask, how could I possibly succeed?”

“Of course you can’t succeed!”

The Great Saint of Awakening Wind set down his goblet. “It takes immense effort to reach the Chaos Realm. Who would be willing to risk their life for you? If you were to offer treasures like a ‘Divine King weapon,’ you might be able to invite strong support. But do you have such treasures?”

“No,” Jiugang Marquis replied.

“You say I can name my terms, but you don’t actually have anything of value. Who would be willing to fight Marquis Liuyin on your behalf?” The Great Saint of Awakening Wind shook his head. “Do you even know who Marquis Liuyin is? He’s fierce, domineering, and vindictive! Moreover, he’s at the peak of the Chaos Realm and could break through to the Divine King level at any time.”

“And you want someone to risk their life against such a being? With just words?” The Great Saint of Awakening Wind sneered. “Jiugang, you’ve really mishandled this.”

“Brother Awakening Wind, I know I don’t have many treasures to offer,” Jiugang Marquis said helplessly. “But this concerns my fief, and I’m left with no other choice.”

“Your fief includes three large cities and one hundred eighty-nine ordinary cities,” the Great Saint of Awakening Wind said mockingly. “If I help you protect your fief, will you be willing to give me the ‘residency fees’ from two large cities and one hundred ordinary cities in the future?”

Jiugang Marquis felt embarrassed.

Would he be left with only Jiugang City and a few ordinary cities?

A top-level Chaos Realm being, even if not ambitious, could easily take over a large city.

If he fought Marquis Liuyin without holding back and ended up with just a tiny fraction of his territory, what would be the point of fighting at all?

“See, you’re unwilling to part with it.”

The Great Saint of Awakening Wind shook his head. “Fighting over fiefs isn’t a short-term conflict; it’s a long-term struggle. If you don’t have enough benefits to offer, no one will help you. Come on, let’s stop talking business and have a drink.”

Jiugang Marquis could only drink in frustration.

An entire era had passed.

He had thought that with all the friends he had, he might be able to find a powerful ally.

But when it came to risking their lives against Marquis Liuyin, he found no one willing to help!
…

Outside Huyang City.

Whoosh.

A blood-red flame condensed, revealing an incarnation of Marquis Liuyin.

“After the last battle at Huyang City, Jiugang Marquis should have realized that he can’t win in a clash of Eternal-level armies.” Marquis Liuyin gazed at Huyang City from afar. “So he’s been going around trying to invite friends to help.”

Marquis Liuyin had also heard about Jiugang Marquis’s attempts to solicit powerful allies.

“An entire era has passed, and Jiugang Marquis should have faced reality by now. I guess he didn’t manage to invite anyone,” Marquis Liuyin thought confidently, a confidence forged over countless years.

He had always been fierce and domineering, and even those at his level would think twice before intervening in his affairs.

“Even if he does manage to bring in some help, we’ll still have to fight to see who comes out on top,” Marquis Liuyin mused.

He had been patiently waiting because, even if the Eternal-level armies won and temporarily occupied the three large cities, if Jiugang Marquis managed to bring in strong reinforcements, he would still have to personally enter the fray.

It was better to wait patiently until the situation became clear.

Perhaps Jiugang Marquis would realize his own weakness, lose his nerve entirely, and surrender his fief without a fight.

“Yan’er.” Marquis Liuyin sent a mental order.

“Father.” In Huyang City, in the Heart Shadow Sect’s residence, Liuyin Yan heard his father’s message.

“You can now contact your senior brother and sister, and bring those two Snow Realm envoys as well,” Marquis Liuyin commanded. “Once your senior brother and sister arrive, and all preparations are complete, we’ll start the battle. I suspect that this time, Jiugang Marquis will likely choose to surrender.”

“Yes, Father,” Liuyin Yan responded with great delight.

…
Inside Huyang City.

The blood-robed youth, Liuyin Yan, was thrilled after receiving his father’s command. He immediately contacted his senior brother and sister.

“The battle between Liuyin Chaos State and Jiugang Chaos State has reached its final stage. My father predicts that Jiugang Marquis, knowing he’s outmatched, will likely surrender. I request my senior brother and sister’s assistance in attacking Jiugang Marquis’s army,” Liuyin Yan transmitted.

“Master has already instructed us, so we’ll certainly assist.”

“Don’t worry, junior brother. We’ll arrive as quickly as possible.”

With the Snow Realm Ancestor’s approval, the other two Snow Realm envoys had already been prepared. As soon as Marquis Liuyin called, they would rush over to help.

After the communication ended.

Liuyin Yan was quite excited.

“Young Master Yan, since Lord Hou believes Jiugang Marquis will surrender, it seems this battle will be smooth,” a nearby black-armored general said, also excited.

“What does Jiugang Marquis have to fight my father with?” Liuyin Yan laughed. “My senior brother and sister are about to arrive. I need to prepare some food for them.”

“Prepare food?” The black-armored general’s eyes lit up.

Having followed Liuyin Yan during his cultivation in the Snow Realm, he knew exactly what “food” meant.

“Don’t worry, I’ll share some with you,” Liuyin Yan said, glancing at his subordinate.

“Thank you, Young Master Yan.” The black-armored general was overjoyed.

Liuyin Yan casually waved his hand, causing a model of Huyang City to appear before him. He looked at it, then pointed to one area: “Huyang City is filled with countless cultivators.

This is the Fengyi District, home to about ten billion cultivators. Offering this as food for my senior brother and sister should be sufficient.”

“Let’s go.”

Liuyin Yan led his men and quietly left the Heart Shadow Sect’s residence, bringing along the Snow Realm envoy.

A single Snow Realm envoy could not defeat Jiugang Marquis’s army, but they could easily protect themselves.

Even Luo Feng, with the strength he had displayed on the surface, couldn’t do anything to the Snow Realm envoy.

Whoosh.

The Snow Realm envoy left the Heart Shadow Sect’s territory and headed straight for the Fengyi District of Huyang City.

…

“The young master, Yan, has left the residence?” The Heart Shadow Sect’s leader and the Eighteen Elders quickly received the news.

“We only need to keep an eye on the City Lord’s mansion. The Snow Realm envoy comes and goes as he pleases; no one can threaten him,” the Heart Shadow Sect leader instructed. The other elders understood; they had no authority to interfere with the Snow Realm envoy.

Whoosh!
With just a few steps, the Snow Realm envoy traversed the void and arrived above the Fengyi District.

At this moment, nearly all the cultivators in the Fengyi District were hiding in their homes, not daring to venture out.

Huyang City was currently on high alert. The City Lord’s mansion’s formation enveloped the entire city, and the Heart Shadow Sect’s formation also pulsed outwards like ripples, spreading again and again. This made the ordinary cultivators extremely nervous.

“No one knows how long this battle will last.”

“It doesn’t matter who rules Huyang City, we still have to pay our residency fees. Let’s just ride this out.”

The Fengyi District was indeed home to about ten billion cultivators, all of whom were enduring the situation.

Leaving the city now was not an option; the clash between the two great powers’ formations could kill anyone caught in the crossfire. But the residential areas were protected by formations that could at least shield them from some of the aftershocks.

“Ten billion blood sacrifices.” The Snow Realm envoy was pure white, radiating holiness. Looking down, he extended his arm, which grew to an enormous size.

His snow-white hand covered the sky above the Fengyi District, reaching down to grasp it.

“Hmm?”

This massive movement naturally drew attention from all sides.

Whether it was General Yue Wu, who controlled the great formation, Emperor Chu Yu, who could observe the entire city from Yan Feng Pavilion, or Luo Feng and Morosa at the level of Chaos Overlords, they all witnessed this scene.

“What’s he doing?” Morosa was stunned.

“Snow Realm envoy?” Luo Feng observed.

The Snow Realm Ancestor had achieved godhood through the “blood branch” of the Life Path.

Blood was extraordinarily mysterious.

It inherently contained endless information; possessing a powerful bloodline could lead to rapid advancement in cultivation! Even Morosa could accelerate his evolution by absorbing information from strong bloodlines.

The Snow Realm Ancestor had long since mastered the “blood branch” and had even begun cultivating other branches of the Life Path.

To cultivate the blood branch, Snow Realm cultivators loved to capture “blood sacrifices,” which were a vital resource for their cultivation.

“Trying to capture all the living beings in the Fengyi District as blood sacrifices? Again with the blood sacrifices?” Luo Feng, who also comprehended the Life Path, knew very well that simply collecting some blood would suffice for cultivating the blood branch.

Capturing living beings and keeping them for long-term blood extraction was purely for convenience.

Those kept as blood sacrifices suffered immensely, far worse than if they had simply died.

“And he’s trying to capture blood sacrifices right in front of me?” Luo Feng shook his head lightly, then suddenly vanished, leaving Morosa startled. Morosa couldn’t help but feel envious, “The master acts whenever he wants. When will I be able to indulge myself like that?”

“Rumble~~~”

The Snow Realm envoy’s snow-white hand covered the sky above the Fengyi District, causing the ten billion living beings within to be terrified. The district’s protective formation was easily torn apart by the snow-white hand.

“No!”

“It’s over.”

“Why are they targeting us?”

“We’re just True Gods.”

The ten billion beings had no power to resist and watched in despair.

Suddenly—

Whoosh!

A hand emerged from the void, piercing through the pure white chest of the Snow Realm envoy.