Rankings and Punishments (End of This Arc)

In the Yan Feng Ancient Nation, the border city of 'Phase Realm City' remained as prosperous as ever, with countless Xing Zhe living their normal lives.

The underground palace of the Town Guardian Manor.

Luo Feng sat cross-legged in the main hall. A total of five billion black rivers formed the 'Black River World', suppressing the World Entrance. The Primal Chaos Bloodline Creature had long since left.

"As I confront the Life Origin Great Path, the deeper my understanding, the more I vaguely sense that countless lives will eventually face destruction. It turns out... even this enormous Cage governed by the Supreme Rules will face great destruction." Luo Feng smiled.

Upon learning this secret, Luo Feng didn't take it seriously at all.

Back on Earth, he was still weak, and people were born, grew old, got sick, and died; many people's lives were less than a hundred years.

And what about him?

He has grown up to this day, and has even experienced the cycle of the Original Universe! As for the destruction of the entire Source World, it is unknown how many cycles of time are still to come.

"To live to see the Great Destruction of the entire Source World is something to be proud of. What is there to be resentful about?" Luo Feng was already very content, and he enjoyed every day of his cultivation.

Spiritual practice is never about achieving that final moment.

Rather, it is every moment on the path of spiritual practice!

As one comprehends the essence of how the world works and elevates the essence of one's own life, this process is inherently filled with endless joy.

Time has passed, and the first cycle of the Heaven-Level Task is about to expire.

Luo Feng also left an avatar on Blood Spirit Star, carrying a full three billion Black Rivers. Luo Feng was worried that while he was in charge of suppressing the World Entrance, someone might take the opportunity to seize the Blood Spirit Golden Pearl. Three billion Black Rivers were enough to make other Chaos Realm Transcendence beings give up.

Blood Spirit Star has indeed ushered in its third wave of eruption! During the eruption period, Luo Feng used the Black River World to shroud Blood Spirit Star, and this time he obtained a total of 53 Blood Spirit Golden Pearl.

Chu Capital, Luo Feng cave abode.

"Brother Luo He, today is the last day of the Heaven-Level Task, and the rankings will be released soon." Di Chu Yu and Luo Feng sat facing each other. Di Chu Yu very nervous at the moment, after all, the resources of the Heaven-Level Task were too important to him.

"Don't worry, you've done your best. No matter how anxious you are, you can't change the rankings." Luo Feng said leisurely as he drank his wine.

"In this Blood Spirit Golden Pearl mission, I am undoubtedly number one, and by a huge margin." Di Chu Yu looked at Luo Feng. "During the third eruption of Blood Spirit Star, all the other First-Class Marquis wanted to buy those Blood Spirit Golden Pearl. Brother Luo He, you didn't sell a single one. Those First-Class Marquis might hold a grudge."

Luo Feng poured more wine and laughed, "Why would I care about them?"

Di Chu Yu also smiled.

He knew his friend's strength! Even among the God King First Realm on the Origin Continent, Luo He was considered extremely strong.

First-Class Marquis of the Imperial Clan? There are nearly a hundred First-Class Marquis in the Thirteen Royal Lineages!

"This Heaven-Level Task has three sub-missions in total. My own two sub-missions are third and fourth, respectively," Di Chu Yu said. "Brother Luo He, the sub-mission you helped with is definitely first."

"I wonder which number it is when the three sub-tasks are combined," Di Chu Yu thought to himself.

"I heard that Marquis Chu Ying got first place in both of his sub-tasks?" Luo Feng asked.

"Um."

Di Chu Yu nodded, "Marquis Chu Ying did not rely on any external objects, but comprehended the Great Dao like Brother Luo He. His two sub-tasks this time were both amazing. He should be the next God Imperial Clan of our Di Chu Lineage."

Luo Feng nodded. Emperor Qing had praised Marquis Chu Ying, which showed his comprehension and potential.

"Of course, in terms of comprehension and potential, he is far inferior to Brother Luo He." Di Chu Yu sighed, "Brother Luo He, you created your own Secret Method and became the number one in the Chaos Realm Transcendence. All forces in the Origin Continent recognize you. It won't be long before you become a God King."

Marquis Chu Ying possessed exceptional comprehension and potential, making him one of the most outstanding members of the Imperial Clan.

Luo Feng, however, is absolutely number one among all those in the Chaos Realm.

"Becoming a God King isn't that easy." Luo Feng shook his head. He had comprehended three branches of the Life Origin Great Path and two branches of the Destruction Origin Great Path. Even with the help of the Primal Chaos Crystal Spirit Fruit and some secret techniques, he still couldn't break through.

Time passed slowly.

It wasn't just the Di Chu Lineage; all the First-Class Marquis of the Thirteenth Lineage Yan Feng Ancient Nation Royal Clan were waiting for the ranking of the Heaven-Level Task.

At some point—

The Thirteenth Lineage Yan Feng Ancient Nation Royal Clan jointly released their rankings for Heaven-Level Task.

"It's out, the rankings are out." Everyone is paying attention to the news.

The Chu Capital.

"The Two Realms Palace is truly useless!" Marquis Chu Chang looked at the final rankings. Among the Seven First-Class Marquises of the Di Chu Lineage, Marquis Chu Chang ranked fourth.

If we can get into the top three, the resource allocation will be better.

The resources for the fourth-ranked team have indeed been significantly reduced.

"My individual missions were fourth and fifth. The Blood Spirit Golden Pearl mission was third." Marquis Chu Chang shook his head. He was only of average ability, which was why the Two Realms Palace chose him.

They are only willing to allocate a large amount of resources when they are not confident in their own abilities.

"Since we didn't make it into the top three, I don't need to give any to the Two Realms Palace." Marquis Chu Chang snorted to himself, cursing the Two Realms Palace for its incompetence while also feeling that he had gained something for free.

Luo Feng cave abode.

Di Chu Yu and Luo Feng were together, waiting for the final rankings.

"Second!" Di Chu Yu excitedly, dropping his wine glass. He looked at Luo Feng with excitement, "I'm second! I, a newly promoted First-Class Marquis, am actually second!"

"Marquis Chu Ying number one?" Luo Feng asked.

"Yes, he's first, I'm second." Di Chu Yu was very excited. "Chu Feng Marquis is third, Marquis Chu Chang is fourth, Marquis Chu Ji is fifth, Marquis Chu Lin is sixth, and Chu Yuan Marquis is seventh."

Luo Feng nodded; it was within his expectations.

Marquis Chu Ying got first place in both individual tasks and second place in the Blood Spirit Golden Pearl task!

Di Chu Yu ranked third and fourth in two individual tasks, but was absolutely number one in the Blood Spirit Golden Pearl task.

Chu Feng Marquis two individual tasks, one is the second and the other is the third. The Blood Spirit Golden Pearl task is the fourth, which is handled by Palace Master Yuan Xiu.

These are the top three.

Despite being at the bottom of the rankings, Chu Yuan Marquis, due to his cultivation of the Primal Chaos Bloodline, ranked seventh in both individual tasks that tested his comprehension potential! However, his score in the Blood Spirit Golden Pearl task was zero, placing him at the bottom as well.

In the Yan Feng Ancient Nation, cultivating the Primal Chaos Bloodline is generally forbidden for those at the Chaos Realm. Even among those at the God King First Realm, very few cultivate the Primal Chaos Bloodline. One must pass numerous trials to be qualified to cultivate it; the threshold is extremely high.

Because the threshold is extremely high and cultivation is very cautious, in the Yan Feng Ancient Nation, not a single person who cultivates the Primal Chaos Bloodline has gone out of control.

This is also the difference Two Great Ancient Nations.

The Yan Feng Ancient Nation has always been wary of the Primal Chaos Bloodline and is very cautious in its cultivation. Even the current emperor, 'Di Fu,' who became emperor through the Primal Chaos Bloodline did not lose control, but ultimately chose to reincarnate and abandon this path, becoming emperor again through the path of formations without relying on any external forces.

The attitude of the higher-ups reveals their vigilance towards the Primal Chaos Bloodline.

The Thunder Ancient Nation fully embraces the Primal Chaos Bloodline, allowing those at the Chaos Realm to begin cultivation, while God Kings can delve even deeper into it! The Sitting Mountain Guest joined the Thunder Ancient Nation because the threshold for this aspect is very low.

"Brother Luo He, I'm heading back now." Di Chu Yu stood up. "I'll be going to the Emperor Chu Palace soon to collect resources."

"Go ahead," Luo Feng said with a smile.

Di Chu Yu immediately left.

******

In a vast world.

A figure sat cross-legged on the ground, and the whole world was filled with a vast array of different formations in operation, with many formations working together.

"Based on the 'Ten Thousand Formations Diagram' and the 'Primal Chaos Space Fragmented Formation - Eight Scrolls,' do you want to go further?" The figure pondered, when suddenly a thought was transmitted from afar through cause and effect.

"Di Fu!" A domineering and unrestrained voice rang out; it was none other than Emperor Yan, the first emperor of the Yan Feng Ancient Nation.

"Brother Emperor Yan, is something the matter?" Di Fu asked.

"Guarding the border city of Phase Realm City is the mission of my Emperor Yan Lineage. I sent Yan Su to guard Phase Realm City, and he has guarded it ever since without any mistakes." Emperor Yan's voice came, "But Luo He Yan Su attacked the border city and killed all of Yan Su's clones in the city! It even caused a riot among the Primal Chaos Bloodline Creature."

"Brother Emperor Yan, this was originally a task for your Emperor Yan Lineage," Di Fu said with a smile. "I thought you had discussed it with Emperor Chu."

"The entire Imperial Clan was busy with the Heaven-Level Task before, and now that the dust has settled, I'm dealing with this matter," Emperor Yan said. "I think those who attacked the border city of Phase Realm City must be severely punished. After all, the World Entrance is suppressed there, and that world... was personally created by the Ancestor, it is the Ancestor's life's work."

"I know, he should be severely punished," Di Fu said.

"Luo He has many clones, and ordinary punishments are insignificant to him and will not have any deterrent effect," Emperor Yan said. "I think it would be more suitable for him to guard that 'Magma Old Demon'."

Di Fu frowned.

The Magma Old Demon is an extremely powerful Old Devil among the God-King level Primal Chaos Bloodline Creature cultivated by the Yan Feng Ancestor. Its strength is comparable to that of Emperors, which is why it was imprisoned and kept in a separate place.

This Magma Old Demon, in terms of its Primal Chaos Bloodline alone, is more powerful than the Emperors and possesses extremely strong corrupting properties.

"With Luo He's strength, he is easily corrupted by the Magma Old Demon who is guarding it," Di Fu said.

"The place of confinement is still quite safe," Emperor Yan said.

"Brother Emperor Yan, I won't lie to you! Half a century ago... Emperor Chu told me about this matter," Di Fu said. "He said that his Direct Disciple Luo He made a mistake, and he admits it! His punishment must be in accordance with the laws of the Yan Feng Ancient Nation! If it exceeds the scope of the laws, he will resist the punishment! He can even report this matter to the Ancestor!"

"Resisting punishment?" Emperor Yan was somewhat astonished.

Emperors have the right to resist punishment.

If a contemporary emperor makes a decision that goes too far, other emperors can choose to resist punishment! They can even report it to the founding ancestor!

"For something so trivial, you want to defy punishment and report to the Ancestor? Emperor Chu has always been this reckless." Emperor Yan was quite annoyed.

Emperor Chu did not cultivate the Primal Chaos Bloodline. From a young age, he was domineering and overbearing, extremely protective of his own, and disregarded the big picture! He was always ready to cause chaos! But because of this, Emperor Chu's cultivation of the Destruction Origin Great Path was quite smooth.

"What Emperor Chu said makes a lot of sense. No matter what, we must act within the bounds of the law," Di Fu said. "Otherwise, if we really resist punishment and it gets to the ancestor, it won't look good for us."

"Then tell me, how should we punish him?" Emperor Yan asked helplessly.

What can someone do when faced with someone who flips the table at the slightest disagreement, or even refuses punishment?

"Phase Realm City currently has no Town Guardian General, so I will punish Luo He to garrison it," Di Fu said. "He will garrison it for a thousand years without any merit."

Guarding the border is a tough job, but those who perform the tasks and achieve great merit are usually highly regarded.

As punishment, their merits were naturally erased.

"Ten thousand years," Emperor Yan said.

"Alright, then it'll be ten thousand years," Di Fu replied.

The Chu Capital, the Emperor Chu Palace.

Luo Feng came here to see his master.

"Your sentence is here: guard the Phase Realm City for ten thousand epochs." Emperor Chu looked at Luo Feng. "Although the sentence is somewhat severe, it is still within the scope of the law and can be considered a normal punishment."

Luo Feng nodded. "Thank you, Master."

Luo Feng is not worried as long as the rulings are within the normal range.

"There's no need to thank me," Emperor Chu said. "If you weren't my disciple, Emperor Yan wouldn't have targeted you, so this is my responsibility. If you can't even protect your own disciple, isn't that a joke?"

"This is the array symbol for the World Entrance array of the 'Phase Realm'." Emperor Chu waved his hand, and a golden array symbol flew towards Luo Feng.

Luo Feng received the golden array talisman and immediately received two major pieces of information from it: the method to control the array talisman and the method to control the entire array of Phase Realm City.

With a clear method, Luo Feng, at his level of expertise, could naturally master it with ease.

"With your strength, and with the help of the formation, guarding the Phase Realm City will be a piece of cake," Emperor Chu said. "The only problem is that you must guard it for ten thousand epochs. This is a judgment personally made by the Di Fu, and even if you become a God-King, I'm afraid you won't be able to shorten the time limit."

"I have many clones, so I don't care," Luo Feng said.

Emperor Chu nodded in satisfaction. "Go."

Luo Feng immediately left respectfully.

The news that Luo Feng was punished by being stationed in Phase Realm City for ten thousand years spread quickly among the high-ranking officials of the Yan Feng Ancient Nation, and many Imperial Clan First-Class Marquis soon learned of it.

"Brother Luo He." Di Chu Yu quite guilty. He had just received the Heaven-Level Task resources from the Emperor Chu Palace and immediately came to visit.

"It's all because of my Blood Spirit Golden Pearl mission that Brother Luo He and Yan Su became enemies, and now he's even been punished to guard the Phase Realm City for ten thousand epochs." Di Chu Yu looked at Luo Feng. Brother Luo He hadn't taken any benefits from him for the Blood Spirit Golden Pearl mission, but instead was severely punished. Di Chu Yu naturally extremely apologetic.

Luo Feng shook his head. "Don't worry about it! I couldn't stand the anger, so I took the initiative to attack Phase Realm City, destroyed several of Yan Su's clones, and seized his God King Weapon. That's how I vented my anger."

"No matter what, all of this is because of me." Di Chu Yu flipped his hand and took out a golden bottle. "This is a bottle of 'Clear Mind Spirit Liquid' that I obtained when I received the resources for the Heaven-Level Task. It is helpful for comprehending the Great Dao and for Mind Will."

This bottle of 'Clear Mind Spirit Liquid' is the most precious resource he has obtained, worth nearly half of all the resources he has acquired this time.

Di Chu Yu felt that without Luo Feng's help, he probably wouldn't even be third place, so it was only right for him to give his most precious resources to his friend.

"It's beneficial to both the Great Dao and Mind Will?" Luo Feng didn't refuse and accepted it directly. "Thank you."

"I must thank Brother Luo He," Di Chu Yu a smile. "In this Heaven-Level Task, the first-ranked person has the most resources, and I, who am second, have half of what Marquis Chu Ying has! The third-ranked person only has 30% of what I have. The next four have even less."

The Yan Feng Ancient Nation Royal Clan is like this: the more outstanding they are, the more they are cultivated.

"I'm going back now. Getting second place this time has kept me very busy," Di Chu Yu said.

Luo Feng nodded, watching him leave. Then he looked at the bottle of 'Clear Mind Spirit Liquid' in his hand. This was a treasure not recorded in the Inheritance Hall, and it should only be available to the high-ranking members of the Imperial Clan. In fact, even Di Chu Yu only obtained this bottle after completing Heaven-Level Task.

"Brother Chu Yu, there's still a long road ahead," Luo Feng whispered.

"Guarding the Phase Realm City for ten thousand years? Even becoming a God-King wouldn't shorten the punishment period?" Luo Feng didn't care at all; he accepted his punishment for his mistake.

(End of this episode)

Tomato will take a day off tomorrow and use that time to work out the detailed plot for episode four.

During my day off, fearing that everyone might be experiencing a reading slump, I'd like to recommend an incredibly captivating book! It's called * Swallowed Star *, and it tells the story of Luo Feng's growth from Earth. The story is truly enchanting; those who have read it can attest to that!